17 32 1900 https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/e3244c437f9add184cb5c290eb6144d7.PDF 06925c8fbe1b9a41639a459ef257828e PDF Text Text k-o«*;vv:r*; ;-v-->--.^f/.-VV.V^rvf/i:^ •t' Ship Unions Support New Maritime Bills Pages OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Number 6 June 1993 • # • Ex-FMC Official, Foeof American Flag, Signs on ^ i;, ;*.c. For Runaway Operator . aJ'S; O- <tii '-.li iT' Q.Ci •<>'•'. . • •£)• .• SJ'O .;u:-C- in. CO • >1- t-) s:'r 0;Ci.r^ cr, -cv>_. f^ r'-'; '• \ ... , Pages h- O _i»-u.CAO; z:i-- • >-'• O ' C" <3' kO c. <-' l_'>- c- •«-^; t'-' Seven Awanled SlU Scholarships Pages 2, IS Kenneth Hagan Gerald Shirley Neil SImonsen Danielle Brooks Christine Hall Jerry Halsey Jr. o. •••,•• ;• : -•...Jv/i/; • ^• . • ' -••*• /• V..' V/v'-'-viv' •-•' Viv' Michelle Paris! -• vi.vV:.^r '•-••• ''M Trf-' - r>'T.»»+".»-.T».-;v''fW»>,'- StSK �2 JUNE 1993 S£»Fil/l£i75l.(M7 President's Report can remember. The American merchant marine has survived despite continued at­ tempts by its opponents, including foreign-flag shipping interests, to weaken it. By now, most of the Seafarers' membership is probably aware that the ad­ As a matter of fact, currently we are battling yet another assault on U.S. shipping ministration is withholding action on a proposal to revitalize the American mer­ by the congressional allies of the world's giant grain dealers. Five senators last chant marine put forward by Department of Transportation Secretary Federicp month introduced legislation designed to gut the nation's cargo preference laws. Pena. One of the reasons given was that the administration had Here again, we in the SIU, working with supporters of the American merchant decided to await the conclusion of a Department of Defense marine in Congress, will be fighting with every ounce of our energy to defeat the study on the role of American-flag shipping in the nation's self-serving agribusiness interests—many of them foreign-owned—who are looking security plans. We understand this study is due in August. to get government aid cargoes carried on foreign-flag ships, many of which are Meanwhile, the SIU is continuing to press for action that will owned by their various subsidiaries. result in a new program that will preserve and expand U.S. mer­ chant marine operations. To this end, we are fully supporting Congratulations Are In Order two bills just introduced in Congress. In fact, as indicated in the To the winners of the 1993 scholarships offered by the Seafarers, we extend our article on page 3 of this edition of the Seafarers LOG, the SIU congratulations and best wishes for future academic success. The seven scholarship along with the other maritime unions testified in behalf of this awardees were selected to receive cash grants between $6,000 and $15,000 to be Michael Sacco legislative initiative brought about by Representatives Studds, used towards tuition costs by a panel of educators who reviewed their qualifications Lipinski, Fields and Bateman. and found them deserving of the awards. The SIU is going to increase its efforts to achieve a merchant marine that is con­ For those Seafarers and sons, daughters and spouses of Seafarers who are con­ sistent with the needs of this nation economically and from the national security sidering higher education opportunities, I urge you to apply for next year's scholar­ standpoint. Among our actions are meetings with administration officials to urge ship awards. Since 1952, when the SIU's scholarship program was first established, favorable and positive action towards a revitalized U.S.-flag fleet. Similarly, we are close to 230 Seafarers and dependents of Seafarers have attended institutions of seeking the support of all members of Congress for this goal. higher learning with help from these grants. It is not a far-fetched notion to think The struggle to achieve an American merchant marine worthy of the U.S. role as that you can qualify for one of the awards. With the cost of education sky-rocketing, the world's superpower has been part of the SIU's business for as long as anyone it is well worth your time to apply to the SIU Scholarship Program. The Fight Continues Seven SIU StJiolarships AwarUeU Jean Ingrao (left) recently announced her retirement as MTD secretary-treasurer. Frank Pecquex was appointed to the position. Ingrao Retires from MTD; Pecquex Assumes Office --V;' X Frank Pecquex is the new ex­ ecutive secretary-treasurer of the Maritime Trades Department (MTD), AFL-CIO, following the May 31 retirement of Jean Ingrao. Ingrao announced her retire­ ment at the opening of the MTD's executive board meeting in February. She served with the or­ ganization since heing appointed by the late MTD President Paul Hall in 1979. Both AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and MTD Presi­ dent Michael Sacco saluted In­ grao for her 14 years as the department's secretary-treasurer and her 43 years in service to the national trade labor federation during a reception in the lobby of the AFL-CIO headquarters build­ ing in Washington, D.C. Following Ingrao's retirement Volume 55, Number 6 announcement, Sacco appointed Pecquex to fill the remaining two years on the term for secretarytreasurer. The board unanimously ap­ proved the appointment. Prior to becoming secretarytreasurer, Pecquex served as the MTD's administrator, having been appointed by Sacco to the position in 1991. In that post, the New York native coordinated ac­ tivities between the MTD and its network of 28 port maritime councils throughout the United States and Canada. In 1985, Pecquex was desig­ nated as the department's legisla­ tive director. He promoted issues on Capitol Hill related to the wellbeing of the 8.5 million men and women represented by the MTD's 42 autonomous unions. June 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Cortina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. was comprised of the following Three Seafarers, three Seafarers who each won children of SIU members and the $15,000 scholarship are Danielle scholars and academicians: wife of a Great Lakes member are Shanika Brooks, daughter of Pen- Father David Albert Boileau, the winners in the 1993 Seafarers sioner Edward Brooks Jr.; Loyola University; Dr. Trevor Christine W. Hall, wife of Great Carpenter, Charles County (Md.) Scholarship Program. With these seven winners, the Lakes Boatman Craig D. Hall; Community College; Dr. Michael total number of scholarship Jerry Lee Halsey Jr., son of inland Glaser, St. Mary's College of recipients since the program was division member Jerry Lee Hal­ Maryland; and Dr. Keith established in 1952 is 228. sey Sr.; and Michelle Ann Rivera Schlender, the Medical College Seafarer Kenneth A. Hagan Parisi, daughter of deep sea mem­ of Ohio. Also on the scholarship selec­ of Winston-Salem, N.C. was ber Raul ^vera. The $15,000 scholarship tion committee were Dr. Charles awarded a $15,000 scholarship to be used toward a four-year de­ awards are paid over thecourse of Lyons Jr. of the American As­ gree. Hagan, 36, currently sails four years. sociation of Colleges and Univer­ aboard Sheridan Transportation's sities, Dr. Charles D. O'Connell ITB Baltimore. He plans to attend Jr. of the University of Chicago, For biographical sketches the University of North Carolina, of each scholarship winner, Dr. Gayle A. Olson of the Univer­ see page 13. majoring in history and sity of New Orleans and Dr. anthropology. Henry Toutain of Gustavus AdolApplicants for the scholar­ phus College in Minnesota. Recertified Steward Gerald Shirley, 34, won a $6,000 ships were judged by a panel of In his congratulatory letter to scholarship with which he hopes professional educators on the each of the scholarship winners, to complete his bachelor's degree basis of scholastic ability, charac­ John Fay, chairman of the Board in computer science with a minor ter, high school grades, college of Trustees of the Seafarers Wel­ boards or American college test fare Plan, wrote, "Both the in business and economics. Another two-year scholarship scores, letters of recommendation Seafarers International Union and was given to Neil Simonsen, 28, and participation in extracur­ the Welfare Plan are proud of its who sails as an AB aboard the ricular activities. The group met members who pursue advanced Sugar Islander. Simonsen in­ May 7 and made its an­ academic and vocational goals." tends to use his scholarship to ob­ nouncement shortly thereafter. For Seafarers or their family tain a degree in international The panel, which was ap­ members thinking of going tocol­ relations. pointed by the Board of Trustees lege next year, the deadline for The four dependents of of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, applying is April 15, 1994. Seafarers Educational Grants Benefit More thrai 200During Pctst 40 Yecurs The Seafarers Scholarship Program celebrates its 40th an­ niversary this year of providing funds for higher education to SIU members, their spouses and their children. When the program was an­ nounced in October 1952, a total of four four-year scholarships were offered for members and their families. Each aw^d was for $1,500 per year. In 1953, the first scholarships were issued. From those four, the program has continued through 1993, granting 228 . Seafarers and their dependents cash awards to be used for schooling. The October 17, 1952 issue of the Seafarers LOG stated, "This is the first scholarship plan in maritime unions and one of the few union scholarship plans in the U.S. The $1,500 grant is far larger than the average college scholarship, ranking among the largest scholarships for students in the country." The article noted Columbia University in New York as one of the most expensive schools in the country, with an annual fee of $1,410. That price included tuition, room and meals. Since 1953, colleg^ costs have increased and so have the awards given by the program. KJ RriUn-MfldUroe- Today, the union offers a total of seven scholarships. Spouses and children of SIU members are eligible to apply for one of four four-year scholarships worth $15,000 each. Members can seek one four-year grant also valued at $15,()()0 or two twoyear awards worth $6,000 each. ^|H|^ARHRS « LOG^ LID FOUR WIN ^,000 SIU STMITS SIU scHouRSHips EOUCUIOM FUHD.rUII " 5:fsL500A?nua.7cLiai^ The Seafarers LOG announces the inception of the scholarships. ! I �.i,.- ]•./^^,.::rJ.'• _.~ • ' . ..-r: ••iw JUNE1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Labor Bacte House Bills For Now U.S. Ship Plan White House Action Awaits Study Results Discussing the proposed Crowley contract are (left to right) Chief Mates Roger Rothschild and Andy Smith aboard the tug Samson. Seafarers Give numbs Up To Crowley 3-Year Pact Seafarers who sail aboard Crowley Towing and Transporta­ tion tugboats have overwhelm­ ingly approved a new three-year contract that increases wages and benefits. The new contract takes effect July 1 and will run until June 30, 1996. Negotiations were con­ ducted this spring in two separate sessions in Piney Point, Md. The tentative agreement was presented in April and May to Seafarers who work aboard Crowley equipment. Each mem­ ber working for the company had an opportunity to vote on the con­ tract. Voting took place on each boat, and balloting was con­ ducted in union halls so Crowley Seafarers on the beach could register their views. Taking part in the negotiating sessions as delegates for the Seafarers aboard Crowley tugs The heads pf the major U.S. seagoing unions have announced their support for legislation designed to revive the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. H.R. 2151 (the Maritime Security and Competitiveness Act of 1993) and H.R. 2152 (the Merchant Marine Investment Act of 1993) were introduced May 19, National Maritime Day in Washington, by U.S. Repre­ sentatives Gerry Studds (DMass.), chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Conunittee; William Lipinski (D-Dl.), chair­ man of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee; Jack Fields (RTexas), ranking minority member of the committee; and Herbert Bateman (R-Va.), ranking minority member of the subcom­ mittee. H.R. 2151 would amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 by creating a "Maritime Security Fleet" of privately owned U.S.flag vessels engaged in interna­ tional commercial trade that would meet the country's security and defense requirements. The bill would authorize the secretary of transportation to enter into 10 year operating agreements with the vessel operators and provide annual payments for inclusion in the fleet. Its companion bill, H.R. 2152 seeks to establish new financia and tax policies to create invest­ ment in new U.S.-flag vessels Key features of the bill, which cleared the House Merchan Marine and Fisheries Committee on May 26, include an ac­ celerated tax depreciation were Glenn Murray and David LaPorte from the port of Hous­ ton; A1 GItonviach, Scott Lindsey and Mickey Main from Continued on page 12 the port of Wilmington, Calif.; Robert August and Raymond Richardson from the port of Jacksonville, Fla.; Steve Welsh and Jeff Poulos from the port of Philadelphia; and Leoncio Can­ cel, Robert Candelario, Moises Huertas and Miguel Vasquez from the port of San Juan. Crowley tugs and barges operate coastwise, deep sea and harbor duty in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and in the Gulf of Mexico from terminals in Lake Charles, La., Wilmington, Jacksonville, Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. Crowley Towing and Transportation is based in Jack­ sonville. The company is a sub­ U.S. Rep. William Lipinski (D-lll.) responds to a question from a reporter during press conference to sidiary of Crowley Maritime, introduce the maritime revival package. Looking on are (left to right) Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), Rep. based in Oakland, Calif. Jack Fields (R-Texas) and Rep. Herbert Bateman (R-Va ), who with Lipinski sponsored the bill. 'J Ex-FMC Official Has New Auspices Quartel Winds Up as Runaway^Flag Mouthpiece Rob Quartel, a former Bush-appointed member of the ping activities right up their alley and a service to be tacked the United States as the "most consistent and egregious offender" of actions hostile to world shipping. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and an inveterate rewarded." He smd the United States "is a country that complains critic of the U.S. merchant marine, has joined forces with Links Up With Flag-Dod^r self-righteously about the faults of everyone else and Ole Skaarup, an American citizen operating runawayShortly after the MTO called for his dismissal as an flag ships who has long been known for his attacks on the FMC commissioner, Quartel resigned from the post. finds itself faultless." Both Skaarup and Quartel have peppered their American merchant marine and his advocacy, in effect, Then he went to Florida to run for the Republican remarks with calls for an American maritime policy that for its elimination. nomination for the U.S. Senate. The 42-year-old Quartel would consist of an "open registry." It was almost inevitable that Skaarup would enlist the lost the September 1992 primary. Not long thereafter it ^ ^ ^ The so-called open registry, also called an "internaservices of Quartel given the former government was announced that he had join^ the Skaarup group. ofrKTaVtiti; wiuTthe o^^SiSion -J'''"''' or a "second regist^," is simply a device official's controversial performance as one of the five to permit the use of an American flag on a vessel while commissioners of the FMC, the U.S. agency charged with m all other respects operating that ship outside of maintaining fair rates in ocean shipping. For the two years *When [Quartel] leaves the commis­ American jurisdiction—evading U.S. taxes, bypassing he was on the public payroll, Quartel perpetually sion, he*ll no doubt return to his U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations and not employing barnstormed the country advancing the idea of foreign Americans as crewmembers. former business as a'private registries and criticizing the U.S. government's maritime New Name, Old Gimmick policies and laws. As an FMC member, Quartel repeated­ consultant* to 'international firms* ly made public statements and speeches calling for the An open registry is essentially a runaway operation which will find his anti-U.S. shipping elimination of the Jones Act, the nation's maritime which sports the label of a traditional maritime country. activities right up their alley and a cabotage law. He attacked the policy of cargo preference The only difference between an open registry and a which allows for U.S.-flag ship carriage of a set percent­ service to be rewarded.* runaway operation is the name. age of American government cargoes. The open registry scheme has been pushed by flag— Michael Sacco, in Report The self-anointed crusader against U.S. shipping said dodging shipowners and their mouthpieces in the United To MTO Executive Board Meeting, 1992 subsidies and supports to American-flag shipping should States and Europe. A few European nations, like Norway, be abolished. He urged the major U.S. liner companies to is president of its "U.S. Shipbuilding Consortium." Denmark and Germany, have adopted open registries in' immediately re-flag their American ships by registering Financed by the Skaarup group and headquartered on the order to give the impression that their shipping operations their tonnage under foreign nations' ship registries. Time premises of Skaarup Shipping Corp., the outfit is chaired are not fully runaway. But wherever open registries have been instituted, runaway conditions follow—shipboard and time again, Quartel assailed U.S. shipping com­ by Ole Skaarup, now in his late '70s. employment opportunities have plummeted for seamen panies, American seamen and American maritime Skaarup and Quartel, in a rash of recent speeches and of those nations as shipowners have hired employees unions. articles, have attacked U.S. maritime jmlicies—such as from the world's poorest and most exploitable groups of MTD Predicts Quartei's 'Reward' cargo preference and sealift availability—which have workers. Equally, the safety conditions and standards of Quartet's alliance with a runaway operator was served as the foundation for the American merchant open registry ships are as low or non-existent as the ones foreseen by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department marine and its role in the economic security, political of runaway-flag operations. (MTD) in February 1992. At its annual meeting, the MTD interests and national defense requirements of the United Speaking to the New York Chapter of the U.S. Mer­ executive board adopted a resolution calling on then- States. chant Marine Academy Alumni Association in April, President Bush to fire FMC member Quartel not only for Skaarup: U.S. Has Flag 'Obsession' Skaarup said a U.S. open registry would allow the the tone of his remarks but also for acting in a manner In March, before the Connecticut Maritime shipowner to "sail with any kind of labor" and would contrary to government policy and doing it at taxpayer Association's Shipping '93 conference, Skaarup said, allow an American shipping company the"same benefits expense. "The U.S. government's maritime policy, what little we as any foreign company that doesn't pay taxes." Quartel, In introducing the resolution urging Quartei's dismiss­ have, is wrong." He claimed that "the obsession with the in an opinion piece published in theJournal of Commerce al, the organization's president, Michael Sacco, who also U.S. flag and the excuse of the military need" were two in March suggested that all current American maritime serves as president of the SIU, prophetically remarked, factors that "have led to the decline" of the American programs be abolished and in their place the U.S. govem"When [Quartel] leaves the commission, he'll no doubt merchant marine. nient should "open the flag." return to his former,business as a 'private consultant' to Similarly, (Juartel, in ari address to the International Continued on page 12 'international firms' which will find his anti-U.S. ship- Cargo HantUing Coordinators Association in May, at- •' ' :• • - - a-; - r f,, •, ,V-. JUL • - 'k.. '.'•0 �''iv 4 .":. ;• JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Pipelines Pose Grave Dangers, Experts Warn House Panel Advocates of stringent 1992 resulting in 170 deaths anc regarded as an authoritative pipeline controls presentee 901 injuries — because "insuffi source on pipeline safety because powerful arguments against the cient care is exercised in the plan of his extensive research in this theory that pipelines are a safer ning, siting, construction, and area, said in his written tes­ timony, "Oil pipelines spill or alternative to ships for the operation of the pipelines." leak the equivalent of an Exxon transportation of oil ant Accidents Waiting to Happen Valdez spill every year in petroleum products at a May 18 A big concern to Congress anc America, on average, year after congressional hearing on the the public must be the fact that year." According to the Depart­ recent pipeline rupture in North- many of America's pipelines are ment of Transportation (DOT) em Virginia. quite old. "Older pipelines may Spurred by a more than exhibit a greater potential for Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), 400,000 gallon spill of No. 2 fuel leakage or rupture than new lines from 1972 to 1992 oil pipelines from a break in the Colonial because of pipe corrosion," saicJ spilled or leaked 272,036,562 pipeline in Reston, Va., a sub­ Allen Li, associate director for gallons of oil and petroleum committee of the House Commit­ transportation issues of the products, he said. Terry Turner, SIU governmental relations director, urges the House Rackleff cited data from a Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety tee on Public Works and Government Accounting Office Transportation called the hearing (GAO) Resources, Community Wilderness Society report en­ to pass a bill extending U.S. labor standards to all vessels regularlyto leam of the reasons for the ac­ and Economic Developmen titled "100 Oil Spills, 1000 Ex­ involved in American commerce. cuses," which tracked the 100 cident and to determine what can Division. worst oil spills in North America be done concerning pipeline between 1989 and 1990. It found safety in general. *Oil pipelines spill or pipelines and storage tanks ac­ Lax Regulations leak the equivalent of an counted for 80 percent of the gal­ The dangers posed by lons spilled in the ICX) worst oil The SIU is urging Congress to ing field for all ships competing pipelines and the lack of a com­ Exxon Valdex spill every accidents. support legislation that would in this trade." prehensive national safety regime year inAmerictM, on Pipelines spilled 51.6 percent apply U.S. labor standards to all Introduced by William Clay governing pipelines were high­ of the Jotal oil spilled. Storage vessels regularly engaged in U.S. (D-Mo.), the bill seeks to apply average, year after year* lighted in the testimony of tanks, both above and under the commerce that operate under a both the National Labor Relations federal, state and local officials, —Robert B. RacMeff, Authority ground, spilled 27.4 percent. runaway flag. Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor environmental scientists and On Pipeline Safety issues Tank ships and barges, on the Runaway-flag, also known as Standards Act (FLSA) to pipeline experts who appeared other hand, spilled 18.1 percent of flag-of-convenience, vessels are runaway-flag vessels that are before the subcommittee in the "Most of the nation's natural that oil. those which are owned by regularly engaged in American day-long hearing. The pipeline gas pipelines were constructed in Pose More Dangers citizens of one nation, crewed by commerce. industry was defended by the head the 1950s and 1960s," Li told the The NLRA protects the rights Rackleff, who heads the citizens from other nations and of Colonial Pipeline Company. subcommittee, which called the Among the problems posed by hearing at the request of Rep. Les­ Friends of Lloyd, a community registered in another country. Na­ of workers to engage in collective pipeline leakages, ruptures and lie Byrne (D-Va.) in whose dis­ organization concerned about tions like Panama, the Bahamas, bargaining while the FLSA estab­ other kinds of failures raised by trict the Colonial spill cxjcurred. )ipeline encroachment in north Liberia, Vanuatu operate lishes a minimum wage and many of the witnesses were the Li said comparable data on liquid ^orida* warned that "petroleum runaway-flag registries that allow protects against gender-based loss of life, injuries, long-term pipelines was not available but pipelines are far more dangerous shipowners from countries like discrimination among other health problems, environmental that the majority of these lines and unreliable than both the in­ the U.S. and Great Britain with things. Tlie legislation would include strong maritime traditions and dustry and regulators claim." damages, disruptions to com­ were built after 1950. all foreign-flag vessels that make laws to avoid the labor, safety and The dangers of pipeline spills munities, threat of fires, toxicity But age is not the only con­ of fumes and corraption of water cern, Li pointed out. The can be greater than marine spills, tax regulations of their home regular calls to U.S. ports like cruise ships, liquid and dry bulk supplies. Colonial pipeline which ruptured iackleff said, "We should never states. cargo vessels, vessels that shuttle "H.R. 1517 (as the bill is Causes for pipeline failures in March, pouring fuel oil into the ose sight of the fact that pipeline cargo from large vessels cited by the witnesses were faulty 'otomac River from its tributary, spills tend to happen inland, and known in Congress) addresses anchored in international waters working practices on all runaway materids, improper installation, Sugarland Run Creek, was built x)llute the ground and water we and factory ships that process damage during installation, in 1980. "Even relatively newer depend on for municipal and ships engaged in American com­ goods for sale in the U.S. except deterioration of the metal in the ripelines are subject to failure," agricultural supplies. Unlike merce," Terry Turner, the union's tiiose that are owned and crew^ director of govemment relations, coastal waters, where tides and pipe due to abrasion and le said. told the House Subcommittee on by a majority of citizens from the other flushing action can disperse electrolytic action, earth move­ Pipelines Biggest Spiiiers Labor country of registry. Standards, Occupational contamination (although the ments, operator errors, the strik­ It was revealed that pipelines Health and Safety on May 13. ing of the pipeline by outside "Thus, it establishes a level play­ forces such as building com­ are more likely to account for oil Continued on page 25 Continued on page 25 spills than any other form of panies, among others. As noted by John M. De- transport. Robert B. Rackleff, a Noyer, a scientific advisor to the writer by profession and an en­ local government of Northern vironmental activist by avoca­ Virginia and a member of the city tion, provided the subcommittee council in the area hit by the with data compiled by the U.S. Legislation Requires Texas), George Hochbrueckner Joseph Sacco testified that there (D-N.Y.), Thomas Manton (D- "is a lack of uniformity between Colonial pipeline spill, there are government and private groups That All Boatmen N.Y.) and Pete Stark (D-Calif.). the requirements that must be met which find pipelines to be the so many pipeline accidents — More are expected to become by individuals employed on leaviest oil polluters. Carry Documents more than 3,500 from 1985 to cosponsors. various vessels." He pointed out Rackleff, who is widely U.S. Representative Gerry As the law now stands, z-cards to the representatives that Great Studds (D-Mass.) has introduced are not required for mariners sail­ Lakes and deep sea mariners are egislation in the Congress ing aboard inland tugs and tows required to have documents while designed to close a safety of less than inland boatmen do not have the oophole that allows cfewmem100 gross same requirement. lers aboard more than 3,300 tugs Last year, the SIU conducted The chairman of the Joint the thousands attending as well as and tows to sail the nation's in- tons. Of these research that showed inland water Chiefe of Staff honored U.S. mer- those listening on television and and waterways without a Coast vessels that the vessels are less safe than U.S.radio. "We Guard-issued merchant mariner's ply chant mariners with other nation's flag deep sea and Great Lakes honor them document. veterans who have answered vessels — which carry fully because America's call in times of trouble The bill, known as H.R. 1915, 25,777 miles documented crews. Through data without their would require mariner's docu­ of navigable during remarks made at the Na­ on casualties and marine acci­ sacrifice, ments (also known as z-cards) for inland water­ tional Memorial Day Concert in dents compiled by the Coast without their all men and women sailing ways, the Rep. Studds Washington on May 30. Guard, the SIU discovered that courage, aboard inland vessels of more Coast Guard General Colin L. Powell repre­ without their than five gross tons. Similar legis- requires a human error is a much larger fac­ sented the U.S. armed forces commitment, ation passed the House of Repre­ license only of the operator of tor in the total number of acci­ during the ceremony which fea­ this noble ex- sentatives last year, but Congress vessels greater than 26 feet in dents involving inland tugs and tured nationally known enter­ tows than those vessels sailing on tainers and the National Gen. Powell periment that adjourned before the Senate length. All holders of z-cards must the deep seas and Great Lakes. God blessed could complete action on the Symphony Orchestra on the submit to drug testing, undergo an Included within the Coast and we called measure. Capitol grounds. The nation's FBI criminal investigation and Guard definition of human fac­ highest ranking military officer America would have ended long Cosponsors Sign On allow for a check of the National tors are bypass of available safety saluted the efforts of all men and ago." Immediately after Studds, Driver Register for evidence of devices, inattention to duty, in­ Powell served as head of all women who have gone "into harm's way in many foreign lands American forces during Opera­ who serves as the chairman of the alcohol abuse. Mariners with z- toxication by alcohol or dnigs, far from home" to serve the tion Desert Storm/Desert Shield iouse Merchant Marine and cards must take an oath to adhere calculated risk, carelessness, lack when thousands of merchant isheries Committee, presented to all applicable federd laws and oL training, error in judgemenL United States. "We honor all of our veterans mariners responded to the call to the bill, seven House members must renew the documents every lack of knowledge, stress, psyc^logical or physical impair- from the Army, the Navy, the crew U.S.-flag vessels that were signed on as cosponsors. They in­ five years. Vi^en a version of the bill was inen^ailure to comply with the Marine Corps, the Air Force, the u^ to supply troops sent to the clude Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), Coast Guard and, yes, also our Middle E^t to remove Iraqi sol­ Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Elizabeth first introduced in March 1992, rules or regulations and inade­ Furse (D-Ore.), Gene Green (D- SIU Executive Vice President quate supervision. Merchant Marine," Powell told diers from Kuwait. BID Backs Plan to Extend US. Labor Laws In Runaways Studds Offers Inland Safety Bill Pow^l Salutes Marinas During Dteuuuial Day Evari �:•;• ft; JUNE 1993 : t.-> '>--r.--.-'>i.v».'- •••.;'tt>- », ••Vt. ., ... . . , ,. ..... , ,, . .. SEAFARERS LOC 5 Maldivian Seafarers Sail as 'Virtual Slaves' A Government-Manning Agents-Runaway Operators Conspiracy Shackles Mariners Agreements akin to inden­ tured servitude, below interna­ tionally accepted wages and constant fear are among the con­ ditions merchant mariners from the Republic of the Maldives live and work with daily when they go to sea. Seafarers from the tiny island nation located southwest of India are sold "into virtual slavery" ac­ cording to John Sansone, who coordinates the actions of eight foreign-flag vessel inspectors within the U.S. for the Interna­ tional Transport Workers Federa­ tion (ITF). "If you go aboard a vessel with Maldivian crewmembers and just ask them if everything is all right, they will avoid you at all costs, Sansone told the Seafarers LOG. "They are afraid to be in the same room as you. They're afraid to be seen with you. This happens not just in the U.S. but worldwide. One of the reasons for the fear is Maldivian mariners sign con­ In order to obtain jobs, Maldivian seafarers sign contracts, such as the ones pictured above, for wages below international standards. The tracts with manning agents who pacts also prohibit the mariners from seeking any means to increase their salaries and benefits. work with the local government. The contracts state that the cepted and the Greek seafaring them know that mariners are As part of the testimony tract they signed. seafarers will "not join any local union standards. available from the country at gathered, the eight Maldivians Protests Unsafe Conditions or international trade unions or The salary range in the second who had sailed aboard the Forum cheap rates. "The government In a specific incident any such organization, with the contract calls for the Maldivian keeps them under wraps," the ITF Wind are seeking political asylum Mohamed Zahid stated he joinec intention of increasing (their) seafarer to make between $1,200 official said. "The government in the United States because "they 11 other Maldivian seafarers in wages or demanding any other and $1,500 monthly. However, tells the ship owners that there are aware of other seamen who walking off a vessel in 1988 be­ facilities, without prior permis­ when payoff comes around, the will be no problems with the have been incarcerated for com­ cause of unsafe working condi­ sion of the Ministry of Transport Maldivians never see the higher seafarers because they will do plaining about working condi­ tions. Zahid returned home where and Shipping, Male, Republic of amount. anything you want. If a mariner tions and wages on board he promptly was arrested, jailed Maldives." The mariners are forced to sign vessels." for seven months and fined. The does not practically kill himself This contract also stipulates two wage receipts at payoff. One The eight mariners contacted government blacklisted him anc on the job, he will be sent home, the exact salary the mariners will states the Maldivian has been an ITF inspector shortly after the have no job and will be per­ earn when they sign on to a ship. paid at the Greek rate. The other Forum Wind docked in New Or­ kept him from shipping for two- secuted. years. For an AB, that figure is less than receipt is for the much smaller leans in October 1992. They and-a-half 'Everybody Gets Piece' "The only thing I did was to $400 a month, according to docu­ amount dictated by the contract claimed they were not being paid "These guys are under ments offered in a federal court he has signed with the manning the amount authorized in the con­ assert my rights as a human being the thumbs poor of the manning agent, to a safe workplace," Zahid saic suit involving Maldivian agent in his home country. The tract they signed when they in ship owner and government. the deposition. seafarers. latter is the actual amount boarded the Cyprus-flagged ship. A third crewmember from the Eveiybody gets a piece of the poor Sign Two Contracts Dodson took on the case and had Forum Wind testified he had been seafarer," Sansone added. received. According to attorney Jerry the ship arrested until Greek- employed by the Maldives' nation­ The mariners then are sent As an additional condition that around the world to crew Dodson of Baton Rouge, La., who based Forum Maritime, operator al security service prior to becom­ nothing will go wrong for the ship runaway-flag vessels, generally is trying a case in behalf of eight of the Forum Wind, posted a $3 ing a seafarer. Abdul Kareem owners, one of the governmentGreek-owned, added Sansone. Maldivians who challenged the million bond. Idrees stated he had witnessed the controlled shipping agents In depositions taken for the arrest of a mariner because "he provides a fact sheet. When they board the ship, the layoff system when their ship seafarers must sign another docked in New Orleans late last federal case, two of the Maldivian had complained about wages and It states, "Non[e] of the Mal­ employment contract. This year, "Any complaint by the Mal­ seafarers talked about instances working conditions. The reason I divian seamen will join ITF or second contract incorporates the divian seaman as to this scheme in which family members were know why the seaman was arrested any other such union as per our Greek collective bargaining eads to his immediate termina­ arrested, imprisoned, fined and is that we asked the immigration government rules and regula­ agreement. It is done so the vessel tion, repatriation to the Maldives stripped of all property as a result service why the seaman was ar­ tions. In case any Maldivian owner can tell any charterer that and punishment under the of seeking the international stand­ rested and that's what theimmigra­ seamen join ITF and acquire ards stipulated in the Greek con- tion service told us." more funds, then we give our full the ship meets internationally ac- criminal laws of that country." guarantee to the ship owners for Later in his deposition, Idrees remittance of the amount which added that his wife was warning has been paid to the seamen by the him not to return home because ITF." Maldivian government-control­ Sansone recalled his first en­ led radio news accounts were an­ counter with Maldivian mariners nouncing eight mariners had tied after he began his assignment up a vessel in the United States. with the ITF, the world federation TTie reports said the eight would of transport unions, in 1987: lose their seamen's books and all "It was a clear-cut case of of their property when they set double-bookkeeping. Some foot in the country. Pakistani members on the vessel An investigator hired by Dod­ son was detained for nearly 21 had come forward and had both hours by Maldivian officials as he sets of books. "There were three Maldivians sought more information about shipping practices in the countiy. on board; one was the bosun. We / The investigator posed as a poten­ met on a street away from the tial client within the country for vessel. He wouldn't be seen with almost a month. He was told how me on the ship so a couple of the government and manning agents Pakistanis arranged the meeting work together to keep the away from the vessel. 'I tried toshow him that he and mariners in line. While in the country, press the other Maldivians were due a reports circulated about his ot of money. I tried to get him to presence as an American spy out sign on to claim what was rightto destroy the Maldivian shipping 'ully his, but he completely industry. He was held without refused and took the books back charges by Maldivian authorities with him." Sansone called the situation before being escorted out of the or the Maldivian seafarers "hor­ island nation. Sansone noted the Maldivian rendous. The seafarer is the Nineteen clusters of coral atolls make up the Republic of the Maldives, a nation which offers runaway-flag government contacts runaway- weakest link in the chain so they flag shipping companies to let all go after him." shipowners the guarantee that its citizens will not join the ITF, the world union of seamen. "1 'J. ' J,.. . !'f" ••T. - • f. ; • •: ^ \ M •- �6 JURE 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Fl¥eMSCPAC Vessels Earn 'SmaiFAwards Three vessels repeated their and Pacific, the USNS Zeus met top-quality efforts of 1991 to join all calls last year for cable laying two other Military Sealift Com­ and inspections. Often the jobs mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) were performed iii adverse ships as the 1992 Smart Ship weather conditions. The vessel, which has been award winners. The SIU's Government Services Division designated a Smart Ship several represents the unlicensed crew- other times, conducted the first members aboard MSCPAC ves­ MSCPAC joint inspection and survey/material readiness evalua­ sels. Selected as the best for 1992 tion. The ship and crew received were the USNS Kilauea, USNS outstanding ratings for their work Catawba, USNS John Ericsson, in both. The USNSKilauea shifted more than 40,000 tons of ammunition and other materiel during withdrawal of The Observation Island, the Navy forces from Subic Bay. It received the Gano Award as the best in the fleet. USNS Observation Island and USNS Zeus. The Kilauea, Zeus third of the 1991 repeat winners, and Observation Island all won is one of MSCPAC's special mis­ sion ships. The vessel is designed Smart Ship status in 1991. Taking the highest award in to serve as a floating missile the 1992 Judging was the USNS tracking platform used to verify Kilauea. MSCPAC's lone am­ foreign ballistic missile tests. Despite operating under harsh munition ship won the Vice Ad­ miral Roy A. Gano Award, conditions and from remote loca­ named for a former Military Sea tions several of the times it went Transport Service commander, as to sea, the Observation Island maintained a high degree of the best of the best in the fleet. The vessel was cited for its readiness while providing out­ efforts during the withdrawal of standing services to its Air Force Navy forces from Subic Bay sponsor. The tugboat, USNS Catawba, Naval Base in the Philippines, shifting more than 40,000 tons of obtained its Smart Ship status ammunition and other materiel to through its work in towing new bases throughout the decommissioned ships as well as Western Pacific. During the helping with the Subic Bay During a five-month period, the USNS Catawba towed 19 barges from Subic Bay to various other bases. transfer operations, the Kilauea withdrawal. Within a five-month period, also towed two vessels — a Ready Reserve Force ship and a the Catawba iowcd 19 barges U.S. Navy supply ship — at dif­ from Subic Bay to various bases ferent times when they lost power. in the Western Pacific and Indian In nominating the ATiZaMea for Ocean. During inspections, the the Gano Award, the commander vessel and its crew exhibited of the USS Independence battle textbook management with a high group wrote, "IGlauea has been concern for crew safety and ship 3ie grease that made thik battle equipment. Receiving the top honor for group function smoothly logistically. No matter whom you talk the fleet's oilers was the USNS to, the response from all quarters John Ericsson. In']\xsi its first full when the name Kilauea is men­ year of operation, the Ericsson tioned is 'outstanding' and 'the served as a floating training facility for the Navy in Southern best.'" Besides being a Smart Ship California. The oiler also saw duty in winner in 1991, the Kilauea also was named the Lx>gistics Ship of Operation Golden Blade which 1991 for its efforts during Opera­ resulted in a significant drug Often performing jobs in foul weather, the USNSZeus met all calls last year for cable laying and inspections. tion Desert Storm/Desert Shield. seizure in the Pacific off the Operating in both the Atlantic California coast. The USNS Observation island is one of three repeat winners. Govt Services Members To Get Retroactive Pay increases Seafarers who sail in the SlU Government Services Division aboard Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) vessels are begin­ ning to see an increase in their paychecks. Roy "Buck" Mercer, SlU vice president for government services, reported the pay in­ crease was cleared in all governmental review agencies last month. The increase, which was negotiated in the latest contract between the union and MSCPAC, is retroactive to Oc­ tober 1,1992. "It always takes the govern­ ment several months to ap­ prove raises even if they are in our contracts," Mercer noted. "This is standard procedure." He added that it will take the government a couple more weeks before the retroactive checks are issued but "it's like money in the bank." While waiting for the checks to be cut. Mercer urged members to contact the Government Services Division office in San Francisco with their correct mailing address. The pay raise covers all wage-related MSCPAC civilian mariners sailing in the unlicensed deck, engine and steward departments. The USNS John Ericsson served as a floating training facility for the Navy in Southem California. sn Ihwarts Attanpt to Sbto OT WaMKtomUttg Pay The SlU is monitoring the ac­ tions of the Military Sealift Com­ mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) to keep the Navy agency from deleting overtime pay for watch standing in port by deck depart­ ment members between 1700 and 0800 Monday through Friday. "MSCPAC tried to do this unilaterally in 1989 when we fought it and wpn," recalled Roy "Buck" Mercer, SlU vice presi­ dent for government services. "If they try it again, we will go to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) again. You can bet diat the SlU will be in there fighting for what we believe is fair and just." Mercer noted MSCPAC was making efforts to delete the over­ time pay effective May 15 until the union stepped in to prevent it. MSCPAC stopped paying the overtime on May 1,1989 without negotiating the change with the union. Four SlU members filed a grievance with the FLRA, stating die removal of the overtime pay was a violation of the contract between MSCPAC and the SlU. After reviewing documents re­ lated to the case and interviewing union officials to find out why the overtime pay was eliminated, the FLRA ruled in favor of the Seafarers and ordered the over­ time to be paid retroactively. At the time of the decision in the spring of 1990, Mercer estimated affected members would be receiving thousands of dollars in back pay. As a result of the ruling, MSCPAC also stated it would "not interfere with the bargaining relationship between MSCPAC and the SlU by unilaterally im­ plementing changes in overtime pay practices" without first bar­ gaining with the union. Finally, MSCPAC agreed it would not make any changes in the contract without first negotiating with the union, would not interfere with employees' rights to file a charge V'ith the FLRA apd would reinstate the overtime pay as well as provide back pay for those af­ fected. �'. >• _ • •;" ;;•• f'. \ •, . ft .• r.v, •.-.irvr:'-' '. ' JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 12 Rosuns Reach Pinnacle by Completing RecerORcaUon f-": ii"- :'^ •; ^ v_ ,<.- , ': Pf: . ••'V I. Twelve SIU members recently doubtedly make me a better union progressed to the pinnacle of the member and a better seaman." unlicensed deck department The quality of the facilities when they completed the bosun and the knowledge of the instruc­ recertification course at the Paul tors made the entire course Hall Center for Maritime Train­ worthwhile, said 1973 Lundeberg ing and Education. School graduate Robert Sayiors. The recertified bosuns, who "I honestly enjoyed everything." finished the highest curriculum Learning the inner workings available to Seafarers who sail in of the union, along with the ad­ the deck department, graduated vanced firefighting training were on May 3. They were selected for the most valuable parts of the the course from among numerous course to Charles Parks. He also applicants by a committee of noted, "Today's seamen are bosuns who already had responsible for increasingly com­ graduated from the program. plex, sophisticated equipment. The bosuns received rigorous This school and this course help training and testing in areas such ensure that we are well trained and as firefighting, navigation, com­ able to keep up with technology." munication and union education. 'Best-Trained Seamen' "I got back in touch with some skills and also learned new things," said Bruce Gordon, who Graduates of the recertified bosun class are (from left, first row) Sallm Ibrahim, Enrique Velez, Roberto sails from the port of Philadel­ Diaz, Tyrone Burrell, (second row) Charles Parks, Tim Olvany, Ralph GIbbs, Robert Sayiors, (third row) phia. "This course reminded me Dan Fleehearty, Errol PInkham, Alvin KIrksey Sr. and Bruce Gordon. about how the Lundeberg School ensures our future. The [SlU-con- the school." paying dues. It's important to perience were the facts that the tracted] companies know that During the five-week course donate to [the Seafarers Politica bosuns came from many different when they get Seafarers who have the bosuns finished advancer Activity Donation fund and the regions and also got along very classes in firefighting, safety anc Maritime Defense League], it's well, stated Enrique Velez. "This first aid as well as deck skill cour­ important to volunteer to help was a terrific group, and we ses in wire-splicing, knot-tying during campaigns, and it's impor­ helped each other whenever pos­ and navigation. Additionally tant to let your congressmen and sible." they practiced ship handling pro- senators know that you want them Gaining Insight cedures in the Lundeberg to support the U.S.-flag merchant .Dan Fleehearty cited the School's simulator, which marine." communications studies as the reproduces sailing conditions at Similarly, Salim Ibrahim, high point of the course. "I gained sea and in ports worldwide. who sails from Brooklyn, notec a lot of insight into how to deal Recertified Bosun Roberto Diaz The course also included that he "learned a lot" about the with all kinds of people in all gets a congratulatory handshake segment which focused on the SIU's political activities during kinds of situations. This will un- from SIU President Michael Sacco upon graduation. workings of the SIU and its the group's trip to union head­ various components. The bosuns quarters."It was very educationmet with representatives from d, not only about Congress but every department of the SIU for also about how the union works. question-and-answer sessions. Importance of Upgrading For example, they spoke with As one of the recertified At graduation ceremony, Recer­ officials from the union's collec­ bosuns said, upgrading is crucial tified Bosun Ralph GIbbs urges tive bargaining department, from to the success of any Seafarer's trainees to return for upgrading. its governmental affairs depart­ maritime career. ment, from the welfare, vacation, Speaking at the graduation training and pension funds and ceremony, which was part of the been through this school, they get from the Seafarers LOG. the best seamen in the world." May membership meeting, Errol Additionally, the bosuns prac­ New Orleans' Tyrone Burrell Pinkham listed the three "major agreed, calling the Paul Hall Cen­ ticed and studied leadership skills turning points" in his life: "my ter and Seafarers Harry Lun­ and communications techniques marriage, the birth of my deberg School "a great training in sessions with Lundeberg daughter, and the first time upgraded, which was in 1979. facility with excellent instructors. School instructors. Political Activity a Key Pinkham, one of four new recer­ This course will help me be more efficient, and I can pass along a Tim Olvany, a 1981 Lun­ tified bosuns who began his lot of what I've learned to my deberg School graduate, said career with the Seafarers as a larts of the course reaffirmed his Lundeberg School trainee, ad­ shipmates. "The SIU can meet all the re­ jelief in the importance of mem­ vised the present trainees who quirements of the maritime in­ bers "getting involved with the were in the audience that dustry, and a lot of that is due to union, doing more than just "upgrading is the way to go." He also noted the "remarkable" progress of the school since his first visit. Timothy Olvany (left) and Alvin KIrksey Sr. check out the flag Indicators Roberto Diaz, from the port on a single probe refueling receiver as part of the required seallft course. of Santurce, said, "I learned a lot in this course and feel like it will improve my work. And I don't intend to stop coming to the school." Like Pinkham and Diaz, Ralph Gibbs stressed the impor­ tance of upgrading. In his remarks at the graduation ceremony, he urged the trainees to "come back lere whenever you can to upgrade. It's absolutely vital." Polishing Skills "I really feel that I was able to jolish my skills and also learn some new things," said Alvin KIrksey Sr., who started as a undeberg School graduate in 1979. "The best part was the Irefighting, first aid and CPR. vjaturally, those are skills you lope you never have to use. But it's great to know you're able to ielp people when it is needed." WIre-spllcIng, as demonstrated by Enrique Velez, Is a required area Adding to the learning ex­ of proficiency for SIU recertified bosuns. Sallm Ibrahim (left) and Bruce Gordon practice CPR on a dummy. -t •V t ; ' V;.': • 'W/ - '• : -A • « I- �tSv-X:-;' SSMf'': 8 JUHE1993 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewed Vessels Remain in Somalia for Support Although U.S. armed forces have completed their forma withdrawal from Somalia, U.S. flag merchant vessels—including four contracted with the SIU^— still are providing support to U.S and United Nations troops in the East African nation. Three Ready Reserve Force vessels—the Gopher State, Cape Henry and Rover—os well as fast sealift vessel—the USNSBellatrix—continue to provide food, ammunition and other materiel to U.S. soldiers stationed in Somalia as command of all foreign forces in the war-tom nation shifts to the United Nations. The five-month U.S. military intervention in Somalia officially came under United Nations con­ trol on May 4 when Marine Lt. Gen. Robert B. Johnston turned operations over to his Turkish successor, Lt. Gen. Cevid Bir of the United Nations. With the changing of the flags, 3,625 U.S. servicemen were left behind in logistics and support roles. The SlU-crewed vessels will remain in support of these American troops until further The 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman was one of the SlU-crewed vessels that participated in Somalian relief efforts. notice. SlU-crewed military prep^ition- Nations, U.S. military forces led vessels were involved in the relief Hague, 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman, PFC William Baugh and Pvt. ing vessels fiom Diego Garcia sailed an international effort to bring effort. As soon as other Army and Franklin Phillips as well as the across the Indian Oc^ to Somalia food and peace to the wardays before the first Marines ravaged nation. Two years of Marine units began arriving via replenishment ship, Lawrence landed on December 9. Until a civil war as well as many more airlift, other SlU-crewed Gianella. beachhead was established, the I'ears of famine and drought prepositioning vessels were wait­ A total of 329,000 metric tons IstU. JackLummus served as the caused an estimated 600,000 ing to offload trucks, tractors, of supplies, food and materiel press center for journalists cover­ people to die. At the height of ready-to-eat meals, medical sup­ were transported to Somalia ing the troops' arrival. the intervention in December plies and other materiel. Those during the relief effort. This in­ At the request of the United 1992, a total of 17 SlU-crewed ships included the Cpl. Louis J. cluded more than 800 containers of food and other consumables. Also called into duty by the Military Sealift Command to as­ sist the offloading of goods were the SlU-crewed, roll on/roll off vessels American Cormorant, American Condor and American Eagle. The U.N. mandate is techni­ cally only for six months but could remain in effect for up to two years. Political elections in Somalia are still at least two years away, according to a U.N.-supported plan outlined in the most recent Somali peace accords. During this time period, U.N. forces and services will attempt to rebuild the country by restoring destroyed institutions ranging from banking and finance to health, education, sanitation and communications. Even once elections are held, U.N. officials, relief workers and Somali analysts have said in press reports there should be no rush to re-establish a strong central government. Instead, there is a broad consensus that elections should be first held on the local and then regional levels, with elections for a national legislature or president coming only after stability has been firmly rees­ tablish^. No timetable has been estab­ lished for the withdrawal of the remaining U.S. forces. SIUcrewed vessels are expected to remain in the theater un^ all U.S. troops leave Somalia. Call for 11.5. Maritime Revival Rings LeutHy at Nat'l Maritime Day Around the coun^, the sixty- find a way to tell the people of this Lines. He stated, "A healthy mer­ first National Maritime Day was country what it is they stand to chant marine is a vital part of marked by celebrations of lose. It is unfathomable to me that America. Maritime reform is very American maritime heritage and the United States, the last remain­ important, and it is time for the tributes to merchant mariners ing superpower on this planet, industry to come together to sup­ who gave their lives in times of could very shortly have no trad­ port the U.S. merchant marine." war. Representatives from the in- ing vessels to call our own." Sacco summed up the atmos­ dus^, government, military and The day provided a chance to phere of the May 19 ceremony maritime labor took the oppor­ reflect on the role of the U.S. mer­ when he said, "It is also fitting tunity to sound the call for U.S.- chant marine. Air Force General that on this day, the SIU and die flag maritime revival. Ronald Fogleman, commander- other unions representing in-chief of the United States licensed and unlicensed mariners A Time to Pay Tribute Transportation Command, said, call upon Congress and the ad­ In a Maritime Administration "I have a good appreciation for ministration to demonstrate their (MarAd) merchant marine the merchant marine and what it commitment to maintaining a memorial service conducted in has done for this country. It has high-seas, U.S.-flag fleet that is Washington, SIU President served as the fourth arm of essential to the national interest. Michael Sacco, speaking before defense in every foreign conflict In an uncertain world, America an audience of maritime industry deserves no less." and government officials, said, The Military Sealift Com­ "Maritime Day is a time to pay mand (MSC) also conducted its tribute to the seamen who unsel­ annual wreath-laying ceremony fishly gave their lives in war time at the Washington Navy Yard to defending the ideals that repre­ pay tribute to the U.S. merchant sent America's greatness: marine. freedom, equality and justice for Nation Has Maritime History all. "But, it also is a day to take Guest speaker U.S. Rep. Helen stock of where we are headed. Delich Bentley (R-Md.), a Will we as a nation continue to longtime supporter of the U.S.maintain a merchant fleet that can flag merchant shipping in­ advance America's security inter­ dustries, recalled the importance ests? Or will we fall victim to of the U.S. merchant marine. "As shortsighted policies that over­ SIU President Michael Sacco a maritime nation," she said, "the look the important role that an pays tribute to the seamen who United States has relied on the American-flag fleet can play in gave their lives in defense of oceanS:.and seas for protection of our future economic and military America's ideals. our homeland, for free trade and security?" a strong economy for worldwide U.S. Rep. Gerry Studds ID- with bravery and distinction. influence since Ae earliest days Mass.), chairman of the House Ninety-five percent of the cargo of our history. We are an island Merchant Marine and Fisheries needed to support Operation nation with access to the world's Committee, announced th^ intro­ Desert Shield and Desert Storm major population and trade duction of legislation designed to went by sealift. The American centers from the vantage point of revitalize the U.S. merchant merchant marine is always ready two oceans. Thus, our history is marine. At the MarAd ceremony, to answer the nation's call." largely a maritime history." Call for Revival he declared, "We must not only Bentley cited recent examples devise bold methods to revitalize The call for revival also was of the role the U.S. merchant this industry-before it evaporates heard from Richard du Moulin, marine has played in the nation's from our shores, but we must also president of Marine Transport security. "It was the 1990 Persian Seafarer Eric Foultz proudly shakes the hand of Vice Admiral Michael Kalleres, head of the Military Sealift Command, after presenting the MSC commander with an SIU white cap he sgined at the National Maritime Day sen/ice conducted in Washington on May 19. Kalleres requested the cap for his personal collection. Gulf war that provided merchant mariners with their finest hour in four decades. MSC's maritime prepositioning ships and their civilian mariner crews brought the first crucial materiel to our forces in the Persian Gulf. "^d most recently, civilian mariners were involved in transporting and supporting our armed forces running relief operations in Somalia. Four of the Military Sealift Command's 'It ia un­ fathomable to me that the United States could very shortly have no tr€Mding vessels to call our own.' - U.S, Rep. Gerry Studds civilian-crewed prepositioning ships steamed to Somalia, as did two fast sealift ships. In all, civilian mariners have served on nearly 30 ships that supported Operation Restore Hope," Bentley said. Vice Admiral Michael Kalleres, U.S. Navy commander, MiUtaiy Sealift Command, concluded the ceremony when he said, "Evayone on the sea is a brother or. sistCT to one another. I am honored to be commando- of sealift and to see so many dedicated people focused on our cause." National Maritime Day was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1933. The date of May 22 was chosen to single out an historic day in U.S. merchant marine his­ tory—the first successful cross­ ing of the Atlantic by a steam-driven ship, the SS Savan­ nah, in 1819. �jimeigas SEAFARERS LOG O AFL-CIO Pres, Kirkland Recalls War Service as Seaman Editor's Note: The following slack, together. are remarks given by AFL-CIO I still have his old Bowditch, President Lane Kirkland at the which he inscribed to me when I sixth annual Battle Standard Din- left Kings Point. Its earlier ner, held at the United States provenance is attested by another Merchant Marine Academy, signature, dated 1921, of L. Kings Point, N. Y. on March 29, Magruder Passano, Jr., 3rd Of1993. Kirkland began his career ficer, S.S. Delvolente, with the in labor as a shipboard officer further notation: "It's a long and a member of the Intemation- ship!" Seafarers will recognize al Organization of Masters, that as meaning exactly what the Mates & Pilots. Governor of South Carolina is Admiral Krinsky, my good reputed to have said to the Goverfriend and classmate Admiral nor of North Carolina: "It's a long Tom King, midshipmen, mem- time between drinks." bers of the brotherhood and Maybe we weren't too sharp sisterhood of the sea, friends: and maybe our training broke We gather here before the bat- down too soon, but that Class of tie standard, the symbol of honor, '42 got the job done. We paid our pride and sacrifice, to pay our dues. respects to those 142 shipboard There was not a battlefront cadets who gave the last full anywhere in the Second World measure of devotion to human War that was not served, under freedom, on active service in the fire, by the ships of the "civilian" merchant marine during World merchant marine. Warll. I had the honor to have served with them. Some I knew per­ sonally. One of the first of that gallant number to die in action was my shipmate. This occasion, therefore, means a great deal to me. It also marks, I am told, the completion of a f^ull half-century since the formal dedication of the Merchant Marine Academy. That is, no doubt, technically true, but there are a few of us left who believe that we began it all a full year before that, when a motley handful of rag-tag cadets moved over the sound from Fort Lane Kirkland Schuyler to the Chrysler estate. My time at sea, in seven difSchool Pioneers We settled, like pioneers, a ferent ships, was in no way excepcampus that consisted of the old tional, and many saw more^d Chrysler mansion, a gardener's rougher action. But my ships cottage, a chauffeur's apartment hauled the goods on the North over the garage where I was ^fiantic run to Bntain, to No^ bunked, and abig greenhouse that Afnca, fte Sicilian inva^on, the was converted, with hoses and Anzio beachh^d, to Guadaltroughs, into a communal head, canal, to I^yte Gulf, and to Iwo I am proud tohave been one of J™®- My last stop was m Tmian that body. But it is, I think, fair to when the Enola Gay took off suggest that no impartial observer "ere for ftrostoma. would have identified us as the Definition of Fear finest material with which to A few months ago, a journalist elevate the level of the decorum asked me if I was not afraid that a and dignity of the profession of decision that the AFL-CIO had ship's officer. We had all been taken on a particular course of yanked untimely, from our natal action would prove to be a bad wombs on a variety of freighters, mistake, and I gave him this mostly rust buckets of World War answer: I vintage. We had absorbed, and "Afraid? I'll tell you what rather relished, the unique culture afraid is. Afraid is a four-hour of that environment. night watch on the bridge of a Our admired role models were freighter in the middle of a blackmen like the skipper of my pre- ed-out convoy loaded with high vious ship: "Hard Hat" Johnson, explosives and high-octane a sturdy and salty Swede of some gasoline, in a full gtoe in mid80 years—so known because he winter on the North Atlantic, surwore a black derby hat at all rounded by wolf-packs. Afraid is times, even when going ashore in knowing that in another eight otherwise full uniform. hours you are going to have to do It pleased us to believe that we it all over again and for many days were regarded by the powers that and nights yet. That's what afraid be as an indigestible lump in the is, and I haven t been afraid of craw ofgood order and discipline, anything since, to be crammed for our tickets and Some of those trips to distant shipped out as soon as possible, battle zones were tough. But most so that they would get on with the people still don't know that for a real work of building a proper couple of years the most training program. dangerous stretch of sea on earth x/r, th'.t was the waters Within Sight of the Capuin Jphn Master of homeward bound, on Pearl Har­ bor Day, December 7, 1941, reaching American waters at about the time the first wave of German U-boats hit the area. Classmate Remembered I was pulled off in New Or­ leans, having my seatime in, and set to Fort Schuyler for license prep. He stayed aboard for the next trip, which ended off the coast of North Carolina when a German torpedo exploded in the engineroom, instantly killing the entire watch, including Howard Conway, on duty below. There was no convoy, no naval escort, no gun crew, no chance. Howard Conway was bom and raised in North Carolina, and after one voyage at sea, at the age of 19, he died within sight of the coast of North Carolina. During his one voyage, we shared a cabin, we shared our shore leaves, we shared our hopes and illusions. He remains young and smiling in my memory. That was the period that Ger­ man U-boat commanders called the "Happy Time"—the great turkey shoot that left our coast from Canada to the Mississippi Delta a massive graveyard of defenseless freighters and tankers, and blackened our shores with oil, bits and pieces of ships and the remains of those that sailed in them. The submarines did that, yes, before they were tardily attacked by effective means and brought under control. But it was also the product and price of many years of indifference, neglect, inertia and laissez-faire according tofree market principles. I learned about free market principles, as applied to the maritime industry, from veteran mates and captains who told nie about the pre-war years, during the Depression, when a master's ticket might get you a berth in the fo'c's'le, if you weren't on a company's blacklist. I learned about the days when ships were laid up, brought out for a voyage when a cargo was found, then laid up again. Mates were told after the voyage that they could live aboard and perhaps make the next trip, if it ever hap­ pened, if they didn't make trouble and did a little chipping and scraping and painting in the meanwhile—without pay, of course. When we consider the future of the merchant marine and the opportunities that it might offer to young people, we would do well to remember how and why the cadet training program, and this fine academy, got started. New Deal Program It all goes back to the Morro Castle disaster—the ultimate disgrace of the maritime free market system—and the subsequent Merchant Marine Act of 1936. This academy and its products are the offspring of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, or that part of it embodied in the Mer­ chant Marine Act. It was tfiat New Deal that enabled a kid like me from a small, depressed town in South Carolina, and many like me, to go forth into the world and do things that we could not other­ wise have dreamed of doing. The lesson is^at government can, by negl^t, allow decay, or by foresighted action can bring about revival and renewal. That fact has not lost its force today, though it may have gone out of fashion after 12 years of blind worship at the shrine of the free market. 'Heart and Character' Though I hold a ship master's ticket, I lay no claim to mastery of the cold economics of this or any other industry. But of one thing I am deeply certain. If and when an American kid can no longer choose to go down to the sea in ships bearing the AmTerican flag, and follow that way of life, some­ thing vital will have died in the heart and character of America. And late or soon there will be a price to pay for it. Another lesson I gained from the sea was the meaning of trade unionism. I learned it Iwth in its literal form as a member in good standing, and in its more basic meaning as an expression of human solidarity, as the ultimate requirement for survival in the fact of forces far greater than your­ self—^be they wave, weather, war or raw power. In either sense, to be a human being and a good ship­ mate, you have to pay your dues. Beyond that, I have no further wisdom to impart, except those ancient words of Hippocrates: "Life is short, art long, oppor­ tunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment difficult." That, at sea qnd ashore, is what life is really all about. Thanks for the use of the hall, and good luck to you all. Seafarers Celebrate Maritime Day SlU members throughout the U.S. celebrated National Maritime Day on May 22. Above: Seafarers look toward the American flag during the playing of the National Arithem which kicked off a ceremony in Washington. Pictured second from right is Brian Surhigh. Third from right is Jennifer Berry, while Steve Nelson is at Berry's immediate right. ^ Representing the SlU at ceremonies in Mobile, Ala. are (from left) former Seafarer and retired Masters, Mates & Pilots member Don Wood; SlU Port Agent Dave Carter; and retired Chief Steward Eloris Tart. .... - --r , f SlU West Coast Vice President George Mc­ Cartney (left) delivers memorial wreath aboard the San Francisco-based Liberty Ship Jeremiah O'Brien. .. vr- • • • V>--- •• •. .. r t )' • ••if . /, �- 10 .r'., J0NE1993 SEAFARERS LOG Overseas Philly Crew Reports Smooth Sailing :•! \;T ^ r' 7," ••.7-v.i^'">'?-;.r:' , •-• .' ;/Vj '•;•• ••', I'y-Vry" :; The crewmembers aboard the Overseas Philadelphia reported a safe coastwise voyage with good food and fel­ lowship among Seafarers when they docked at a Gulf port recently. The crew loaded various petroleum products at the Chevron terminal in Pascagoula. Miss, and delivered u.b. Army pr^oio the cargo to Boston before sail­ ing into Port Everglades, Fla. Formerly named the Utrillo, the Buffalo Soldier is operated by SlU-contracted RR&VO Partnership. Bosun Raul Iglesias noted that there were no beefs or dis­ putes reported from any . . . . ^ . ir, _I ;»!, IT- department and that the crew Seafarers recently signed on to Mississippi River and the Rocky a 17-month charter with two 17- aboard the Philadelphia the Buffalo Soldier, the latest of Mountains before it was settled. month renewal options. Four of the vessels—the Ad­ worked hard. seven Military Sealift Command- The Buffalo Soldiers were or­ chartered vessels announced in ganized after the Civil War and vantage, Maersk Constellation, August 1992 to be under contract existed nearly until World War II. Noble Star and American Cor­ ^ ,peB: • Like the other vessels sailing morant — already were under to Reunion. Formerly named the Utrillo for MSC, the Buffalo Soldier has contract to the union. and operated under a foreign flag, the breakbulk vessel is now owned by RR&VO Partnership. The ship was one of three in the August announcement that were reflagged and registered in the U.S. Before the Buffalo Soldier set sail on its first mission taking sup­ plies to Germany, a re-christen­ ing ceremony was held on the docks in Sunny Point, N.C. At­ Second Pumpman Abdullah Attending the celebration was tlas performs his daily duties in the James L. Gaines, former member engineroom. of the Army's 10th Cavalry— one of the units known as the Buf­ falo Soldiers. U.S. Army photo The members of the 10th Cavalry were African-Americans Taking part in the christening reception are (left to right) Capt. Barry assigned to outposts in the area in Annala, Commander Carlton Philpot and former members of the 10th the United States between the Calvary, James L. Gaines and Zachary Branch. . Reflagged Buffalo Soldier Departs with Seafarers The steward department headed by Chief Steward Jose Rivera prepared excellent food that was commended by the entire crew. SIU Patrolman Ed Kelly met the ship in Pascagoula, distributed the Seafarers LOG and gave Bosun Iglesias rnedical forms; upgrading and mem­ bership applications. Kelly, who took the photos accompanying this story, noted he and the crew reviewedshipboard safety regulations and discussed the importance of safety. They also talked about newly ap­ pointed MarAd officials. SID member and upgradger Sergei Sblogiele (right) chats with representatives of the Russian seafarers union at the Paul Hall Center. Russian-bom SIU Member Meets Countrymen . . File this one under the "small world" category. SlU member Sergei Sologiele, who immigrated to the United States from Russia two years ago, recently met with three of his dountrymen at SIU headquarters and again at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The last things Sologiele, who is upgrading to AB, ex­ pected to see were familiar faces, but he knew the three Russian seafarers from his days in the former Soviet Union. Sologiele had attended a Rus­ .. •.« .« sian maritime academy with the three men. Two of the Russian visitors represent the seafarers union of Russia, while the third is the director of an international labor department based in Mos­ cow. They were in the U.S. for tours of the union's operations, and while at Piney Point, an SIU official who knows Sologiele set up the meetings. "I'm probably the only Rus­ sian in the SIU," said Sologiele, 23, who joined the union in 1991. The resident of New York added, "I talked with them and explained what the SIU is all about and how much I like it. We also talked about how U.S. and Russian mariners have to work together. It was very nice to meet them." Sologiele, who in Russia sailed as third mate aboard a cruise ship, spent the better part of two days with his familiar guests. "We all had heard about the SIU many years ago," he recalled. "Believe me, people in Russia know that the SIU is a strong union, the best maritime union." « « 1 CCW .^_11 .'V.r -1. • ci -- AB Keith Benneth (left) and Wiper Daniel Vasguez relax after loading cargo aboard the Philadelpfiia.. From left to right, Third Cook Andrew Caballero, Chief Cook Lionel Dunkins and Chief Steward Jose Rivera meet to discuss the stores for the next voyage. ,y-'S r\-y:W% h'i iifytir-P 1 Gathering in the galley before the union meeting are Bosun Raul Iglesias (left), OS Levi Ross (sitting) and AB Bob Pacheco. yPfmC: /• �SEAFARERS LOG JUNE 1993 11 a.- - — '.J!:' • vii'/ ' 4-i. ,• : • i',') ''. '41' All hands muster on the deck of the LNG Taurus, an Energy Transportation Corp. vessel, Taurus crewmembers secure a line from the outrigger to the deck. From the left are to assist In rescue operations for the disabled fishing outrigger Gemma, adrift for 12 Dap Tennant, AB Richard Lewis, AS John Wells, AB M. Rawi, OS Mark Johnson and days with a broken motor and no food or fresh water on board. Chief Mate Paul Turner. Outrigger Towed to Safety hy LNG Taurus Editor's Note: Steward Assis­ tant Judi Chester wrote to the Seafarers LOG to tell how the LNG Taurus provided aid last month to a disabled fishing vessel ojf the coast of the Philippines. Sister Chester's firsthand ac­ count is carried in full along with photographs shot by crewmem­ bers during the rescue. On Thursday, May 13, officers and crewmembers of the LNG Taurus, en route to Tobata, Japan, came to the aid of a Filipino fish­ ing vessel in distress in the Celebes Sea. Awaiting the signal to send food, water. Ice and other supplies to the Gemma are (left to right) SA Shawn Fujiwara, SA JudI Chester and Chief Cook Janet Lyson. At 1204, wheelhouse person­ nel Third Mate John Chapman and AB John Wills sighted the fishing vessel emitting white smoke from approximately five miles away. When they steered closer to them, they saw men waving white flags on the deck. The third mate notified Cap­ tain Ed Carr, who immediately alerted Chief Mate Paul Turner and Chief Engineer David Par­ sons. The chief engineer called out First Engineer Roger Spiridinoff who, with the aid of Third Engineer Tim Downey, began preparing the engines for maneuvering. "Sparks" [Radio Officer] Mike Holl was told by the captain to stand by for emer­ gency communications. The chief mate worked with Second Mate Scott Ervin, Third Mate Mark Bolster and Bosun Robby Suy to prepare to throw a line out to the distressed vessel and to secure them to our star­ board side. Deck department ABs Richard Lewis, Stephen Votta, M. Rawi, Michael McCarthy and John Wells, and OSs Ben Johnson, Dan Tennant and Mark Johnson tied lines to the vessel to stabilize it. Upon closer inspection, it was determined to be a 60-foot open wooden outrigger named Gemma, with seven people aboard—four men and three young boys. The smoke, which was their distress signal, was coming from a stovebox on the deck of the vessel. After checking for weapons and determining that it was not a ruse for piracy, the chief mate ordered that the gangway be lowered to allow the second mate to board the vessel to determine As Chief Mate Paul Turner observes from the gangway. Second Mate Scott ErvIn Inspects the Gemma for weapons and other possible dangers. their need. He carried a chart of the Philippine Islands with him to find out where they came from. Communication was difficult since they spoke very little English, but the captain of the vessel, Eliezer Lagariza, indi­ cated that their motor broke down and they had been adrift for 12 days, after leaving their home port of General Santos on Min­ danao Island in the Philippines. They had no water for five days except for the bloody water in their fish holds, and only had the fish they caught for food. The steward department Chief Steward Francis Ostendarp. Chief Cook Janet Lyson and SAs Shawn Fujiwara, Judi Chester and Patty Balance— immediately brought water, fruit, rice and a variety of foods, along with plenty of ice for their fish hold. The deck department lowered a hose down to the vessel to fill all of their water cbntainers. Also helping out were Cargo Engineer Michael Blakeslee, Second Engineer Robert Griffin, Third Engineer Roberto Daniels, QMEDs Larry Pittman, Vince Latrimer and Joe Arnold, and Wiper Brandon Greaux. The observing cargo engineer, John Andrews, was sent down by the captain to see if he could get their motor running. He made several attempts to start it manually since the starter motor was on the deck and the battery was dead. He also surmised that they had major problems in the fuel system—too extensive to repair in the little time we had. Therefore, Captain Carr decided to tow the vessel to Sarangani Bay—close to their home port. At 1500, after giving them flares to use in case of emer­ gency, and after the deck depart­ ment secured the vessel approximately 500 feet astern, we assumed a slow towing speed of eight knows, so that we would arrive at the drop-off point at daybreak. The vessel was monitored all night long by the officers and crew on watch. At sunrise. Captain Carr con­ tacted the Clifford Maersk, which was in the vicinity at the mouth of the Sarangani Bay, awaiting their port pilot to take them in. The ship indicated that they will notify their agent, who will, in turn, notify the local authorities to come to the Gemma's aid after we drop them off. We took them up to 6 degrees north latitude in the bay. At 0600 on May 14, we deposited seven weary but grate­ ful sailors close to their home and went steaming on our way. "[It was] just another day at sea on the LNG Taurus... .. . •V ^^ me'eSSto ..v.-i ' 79 ff"-"Mi' t cor^r.nH Mata <?rott ErvIn assists Carao Engineer John Andrews onto Preparing to lower a basket of Ice for the Gemma's fish hold are (left c™" <>" le« couVrt«lance the oulrigger. to righl) Thirei Mate Mark Bolster, AB Stephen Votta and AB M. Raw,. ••• ..'•I �12 JURE 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Quartel, Skaarup I*ush Rimaway Ruse Continued from page 3 The open registry advocated by Skaarup and Quartel envisions an American flag flying over the con­ ditions of runaway operations. Under such a scheme Skaarup Shipping Corp., the company owned by Ole Skaarup, an American citizen, and currently operating vessels under the runaway-flags of Vanuatu, Panama and Liberia, could continue to hire foreign seamen and dodge U.S. taxes and evade American safety standards. It could also stand to save the nominal fees it pays to the runaway registries. (Incidentally, on March 14 a Skaarup Shipping bulk carrier registered under the Liberian flag sank in a winter storm off the coast of Canada. All 33 crewmembers lost their lives. According to news world. Themselves American reports in Lloyds List, the South citizens who enjoy all the ad­ China Morning Post and the vantages and benefits afforded by Halifax Herald-Limited, the ship's the United States, Skaarup and seamen were hired by an agency in Quartel are pushing a program that Hong Kong; 29 were from that is­ would deny the same opportunities land, one was Taiwanese and three to thousands of Americans who were Chinese. It also was reported currently earn their livelihoods as that the 26,459 dwt, 17-year-old seamen on U.S.-flag ships. While the U.S. government and Gold Bond Conveyor only carried six survival suits. U.S.-flag ships all sectors of the American ship­ require that a ship carry at least one ping industry are attempting to survival suit per crewmember. The come up with ways to strengthen Liberian-flag bulker was the only existing maritime programs and vessel to disregard posted storm laws and to develop policies that warnings in Halifax and to set sail assure the U.S. a merchant marine from the Atlantic port during the which befits its superpower status, Skaarup and Quartel are promoting gale.) Skaarup and Quartel, in promot­ a scheme which would make the ing the so-called open registry, U.S.-flag an empty shell—a coverhave adopted as their own what is up for labor conditions and safety currently the most fashionable gim­ standards long since abolished in mick of flag-dodgers all over the the civilized world. House Bills for U.S. Ship Plan Baokeil by Maritime Unions Continued from page 3 schedule on U.S.-flag vessels and expanded use of the Capital Con­ struction Funds into which a vessel owner can depositeamii^s for later use to acquire ships. The bill now goes before the House Ways and Means Committee. 'Fast as We Can' In introducing the bill, Studds, speaking on behalf of his fellow committee members, swore, "It is with the profound determination of Congress and this committee to move as far and as fast as we can on this reform. It's our intention to have a merchant fleet flying our flag and have our ships built here." The introduction of the maritime revival legislation came less than a week after the White House announced it would with­ hold its own efforts until a Depart­ ment of Defense study on the role of the U.S. merchant fleet in the nation's security is released. Since being sworn in as secretary of transportation, Federico Pena had been meeting and working with officials from shipboard labor, shipbuilders, ves­ sel operators and owners to create a maritime revival package. Studds noted officials for the Clinton administration had told him the White House would be "neutral" concerning the bills intro­ duced by the congressmen. "We hope the administration can sup­ port us later this summer or fall," the comrnittee chairman added. Labor Stands United "Maritime labor is united, and we will do everything we can to ensure the enactment of legislation critical to maritime jobs and the growth of our industry," SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco told the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on May 25 during a hearing on the maritime reVival package. Sacco was speaking in behalf of the maritime unions, who jointly had announced their support of the legislation shortly after it was intro­ duced by the bipartisan leadership of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on May 19. "We believe both bills clearly demonstrate the bipartisan commit­ ment on the part of the leadership and members of this committee to preserve and create American jobs and to increase the competitiveness of U.S.-flag vessels," Sacco noted. "We believe it is essential that Congress act now to put in place the regulatory and statutory framework necessary to carry our industry into the 21st Century. Hie jobs of the people we represent depend on our mutual success." Joining Sacco in the statement were Louis Parise, chairman of the Unlicensed Division of District No. 1 MEBA/NMU; Gordon M. Ward, president of District No. 1 - PCD, MEBA; Raymond T. McKay, president of American Maritime Officers District 2 MEBA; Timothy A. Brown, president of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; as well as the presidents of two SlU-affiliated unions — Gunnar Lundeberg of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and Henry Disley of the Marine Firemen's Union. Shortly after Clinton was sworn into office, officials for Sea-Land and American President Lines re­ stated their position originally made in early 1992 that unless ac­ tion toward maritime revival is completed this year, they would begin the process of replacing the U.S. flag on their vessels with foreign flags. After the bills were introduced, both companies—which havecon­ tracts with the SIU — issued state­ ments that they would work with Congress to pass the new legisla­ tion. Rob Quartel on U.S. Shipping • While an FMC commissioner speaking before the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders in Orlando in January 1992 remarking on a joint initiative by Sea-Land and American Presi­ dent Lines to bolster U.S. shipping: "My own personal response is—Why wait until 1995? Do it now! Start flagging out as soon as possible!" • Addressing the intemational Trade Club of Southern California In November 1991 in Long Beach while an FMC official: "I am said to support the repeal of the Shipping Act of 1984, cargo preference laws, the Jones Act, the Merchant Marine Acts of 1920 and 1936, and large parts of the Shipping Act of 1916, and, in fact, I do." • Identified as a former FMC commissioner, Quartel said the following In a March 10, 1993 opinion piece appearing In the Journal of Commerce In which he advised Transportation Secretary Federico Pena to do the following In regard to develop­ ing a maritime program for the future: • "Build a new policy on the premise that it's about trade, not ships. (Chuck the notion that it's about defense, because it's not....)" • "...get rid of the Jones Act." • "Get rid of cargo preference and ODS...." • "...abolish conferences from the U.S. trades." • The FMC should be abolished, too." • Recruit mariners for sealift by working "with the Navy to do what they did in the last two world wars: Train the Navy Reser­ ves for merchant ships." • "And most important of all, open the flag." • Speaking to the Bulk Expo '91 conference In Houston In October 1991 as a member of the FMC: "...you may no doubt be able to tell that I view the Jones Act— this most over-rated, over-expensive, ineffective, anti-competi­ tive, anti-consumer, protectionist, archaic of all maritime legislation—as long overdue for elimination." • Remarks to the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders In January 1991 as an FMC commissioner: The union leadership fears mixed crewing because it may mean a decline in union dues and retirement contributions and officer compensation. The congressmen fear the decline of their special interest constituency and PAC contributions.... And MarAd bureaucrats fear the loss of the programs on which their power—indeed their very existence—depends. Ulna speech to the Intemational Cargo Handling Coordinators Association In May In Miami while serving In current capacity as an officer In the Quartel-Skaarup group: "Despite the near (but not complete) universality of actions ul­ timately hostile to shipping, one country stands out, however as the most consistent and egregious offender. It contains the world's largest unified market and the world's largest economy, thus believing itself immune to the petty multilateral activities of the diplomat, often preferring unilateral action instead.... It complains of international subsidies, yet has given its own operators over $40 billion ih constant dollars since 1950.... It is a country...which even today withholds from the open market its own giant food aid and non-essential government cargoes, preferring to pay 3 or 4 times fair market rates in order to suppli­ cate the demands of its declining maritime unions.... It is a country that complains self-righteously atrout the faults of everyone else and finds itself faultless.... It is, off course, ( my own country, the United States." High Water, Darting Currents No Match for Orguit Crews can be treacherous. "Besides the usual concerns we have when the river is normal, now we constant­ ly walk around the barges on all shifts—night and day—to make sure everything is tight and secure," Smith said. The McDermott sails on the southern Mississippi River from Orgulfs Moore's Landing stag­ ing area in Wyatt, Mo. to New Orleans. The boat can push up to 50 barges loaded with grain, coal and other items but has been forced to reduce its capacity for safety and navigational reasons. Along the upper Mississippi, flood waters have receded allow­ ing locks to reopen, and traffic has started sailing again. How­ ever, tugs like Orgulfs Joey Chotin also have to push reduced loads. The Chotin, one of the oldest tugs in the Cincinnati-based company's fleet, usually can Deckhand Chris Smith gets a handle up to 15 barges. Coast quick cup of coffee before going Guard restrictions have reduced on watch aboard the McDermott. the Chotin to pushing 10 or fewer SIU crewmembers aboard Orgulf tugboats along the Mississip­ pi River and its tributaries are being extra vigilant because of high water and rushing currents as they check on the barges being pushed along the waterways. Deckhand Chris Smith reported from the tug J.S. McDermott that he and other mem­ bers of the watch crew take extra precautions because the rivers ' :r ' barges at this time. Despite the troubles created, by nature. Cook Terry Godden reported all was going well with the crew. "We're happy to be back to work," noted Godden. The upper Mississippi as well as the Illinois River had been closed to tug/barge traffic over the winter months. Loading stores for the McDermott Catching up on the latest news in at Moore's Landing is Mate Shorty the Seafarers LOG aboard the Williams. AfcDermoff is Cook Walter Wise. Cook Terry Godden takes part in Proving the food aboard the Chotin is quite tasty are (left to right) Mate a hazardous materials drill Billy Hutchinson, Assistant Engineer Dan Richardson, Pilot Dewey aboard the Joey Chotin. Carrington and Deckhand Daryl Bullock. I '..I /•/•. -•/ ! / J �m :-r'^- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 13 Seven Award Red lients See Education as Key Seven students will enter col lege in the fall as recipients of the 1993 Seafarers Scholarship Pro gram. For two of them, it will be a new and challenging ex­ perience. The other five have taken some college-level courses in the past, but now, with the financial assistance from the scholarship program, will have the means to give full attention to their studies. What follows is a brie description of the backgrounc and goals of each of the collegebound students. ( ' '• fi these work experiences and folc them up neatly and keep them close by in case I need them, and I'm going to get myself an educa­ tion, and when I'm finished, wi let the work experience that my new skills prepare me for come by its own accord." Francisco," he notes, "I was al class of 200 seniors. The 18-year-old loves work­ lowed to roam the town at will. She has participated On the ing with children and believes . usually this entailed hanging volleyball and basketball teariis education is the key to the future. around the wharf and visiting and runs track. She also has been He plans to pass this belief on whatever ships would allow me an active participant in many o through his work. "Children need aboard. This, coupled with my her high school's extra-curricular guidance," Halsey noted in his favorite boyhood authors activities such as science club scholarship application, "and I [Joseph] Conrad and [Jack] Lon vice president, honor society hope that I can lead the children don, I think it was to be expectec secretary, student govemmen of tomorrow into a brighter fu­ that I join a seaman's union many treasurer. National Merit ture." Gerald Richard Shirley years later." The deep sea mem Scholarship nominee and mem­ In high school, Halsey main­ Gerald Shir­ ber currently sails as an AB ber of the Afro-American Club. tained excellent grades and was ley is starting aboard the Sugar Islander. Danielle has six brothers and involved in many activities. He his 13th year Traveling has always been sisters. She is the daughter o ranked 36th in his class of 350 with the SIL part of Simonsen's life. Each Geraldine Johnson-Brooks and students and took a strong Presently sail summer his parents would take Pensioner Edward Brooks Jr. academic program—including ing aboard the him and his sister on tours of the who joined the SIU in 1959 anc advanced calculus, Spanish and Sea-Land U.S., Europe, North Africa, Haiti retired in 1990. honors English. Tacoma, the and Guatemala, in the hopes o Kenneth Andrew Hagan He participated in the debate 34-year-ol( exposing them to different politi­ Kenneth club. Student Council Associa­ Christine W. Hall Hagan of has been awarded a $6,000, two cal and social systems. He at­ tion, honor society and other Christine Hal clubs. He also Winston- year scholarship to complete his tended boarding school in has been recog­ is proof that nized for participation Salem, N.C. bachelor's degree. He has at­ Germany as a teenager and used in a you can do Spanish scholarship competition, is the recipi­ tended upgrading courses at the his holidays to meet differen anything at the science fair and the presiden­ ent of the Lundeberg School a number o people, learn a new language anc times, most recently in 1990 as a any age, no tial academic fitness program and four-year travel extensively. graduate of the steward recermatter the has participated in church youth scholarship Simonsen spent a few years tification program. obstacles. The for $15,000. sailing aboard the SlU-crewed SS Before joining the SIU, Shir­ Independence and Constitution 30-year-olc group activities and in the sports Hagan, 36, entered the trainee of football and basketball. With wife of this heavy load, Halsey also program at the Hany Lundeberg ley spent diree years in the U.S around the Hawaiian Islands anc School of Seamanship in 1980 Navy arid received an honorable aboard LNG vessels on the Japan Seafarer Craig Hall is the mother found time to work in restaurants and has returned several times to discharge in 1981. to Indonesia run. He spent some of two sons, ages six and four. In and markets. Additionally, he Now serving as a recertifier upgrade his rating, most recently time in Tokyo and supported him­ applying for the four-year performed volunteer work in a steward aboard the Sea-Land as a recertified steward. He cur­ self by teaching conversationa scholarship award, she noted that ocal political campaign. Tacoma, Shirley has spent the las rently is sailing aboard Sheridan English—and, in turn, was able to the SIU has been a big part of her Jerry Halsey is the son of Fran­ couple of years sailing as chie life. Her husband's father, Neal ces E. Halsey and Jerry Lee Hal­ Transportation's TTB Baltimore. pick up the Japanese language. Hagan plans to attend the steward aboard other Sea-Lanc With this experience behinc D. Hail, was a former SIU mem­ sey Sr., a member of the SIU's Service vessels. Prior to that, he University of North Carolina, him, Simonsen now is ready to ber, her husband has been a mem­ inland division since 1975, who sailed aboard Maersk Line ves­ either in Greensboro or in Chapel continue his formal education. He ber since 1981, and she, herself, works as a deckhand with the As­ sels and before that he worked on Hill, majoring in history and has earned a number of credits at was a member from 1983 to 1985, sociation of Maryland Pilots in any vessel going anywhere" in anthropology. He also would like Contra Costa College in San sailing as a purser aboard the Baltimore, Md. an attempt to work in as many to receive his teaching certificate Pablo, Calif, and the University Delta Queen steamboat. different environments as pos­ A resident of Genoa, Wis., she while in school with die intent of of Hawaii's Kapiolani Com­ sible. returned to school (the University teaching social studies. munity College and has been sail­ of Wisconsin in LaCrosse) about Michelle Ann He spent a year on the SS In­ "Fascinated by hobos, freight ing in order to save money to die time her husband started to Rivera Parisi trains, sea stories and the romance dependence in Hawaii which he continue his studies. Michelle describes as "the hardest year of of the open road," the deep sea As a recipient of the $6,000 work on the Great Lakes in 1990. She is majoring in parks and Rivera Parisi labor, but the greatest year in in­ member started traveling at a two-year scholarship award, he learning due to the recreation management and also completed her tense culinary early age, financing his trips as a will be able to resume junior col­ in archaeology, with a minor in school high exposure of the vast amount of ranch hand, carpenter, house lege in the fall at City College in degree from San Francisco. He chose this col­ art. painter, bicycle messenger talent employed there." She is an outstanding student Papa Juan After sailing and upgrading to lege because of the large number taxicab driver and musician, XXIII High academically and maintains the position of recertified steward of courses offered in Asian demanding academic workload among other odd jobs. School in in the summer of 1990, the Seattle Before starting his career as a studies and the fact that both along with a full schedule of B ay amo n, resident decided that his full merchant mariner, he visited Japanese and German are taught. Lcxjking further into the fu­ volunteering and student ac­ P.R. last year and is presently many Aztec and Mayan sites potential was yet to be reached. It was then that he resolved to atture, Simonsen hopes to transfer tivities—as well as helping raise completing the second semester throughout Mexico and two sons. of her first year at Central Univer­ end college and obtain to the University of California at lierUpon Guatemala as well as the Pueblo completion of her sity Bayamon. She maintains a lachelor's degree, just as he had Berkeley or Davis, or the course work. Hall hopes to obtain 3.38ingrade and Anasazi ruins of the point average, major­ intended when he originally American University in American Southwest. As a ing in biology. a position in a park, preserve or started going to sea. Washington, D.C. which are seaman, his travels have enabled His primary reason for going The 18-year-old student has known to have excellent recreation area with archaeologi­ him to see the Egyptian p3^amids to sea, he notes, was to acquire the programs in his major—^intema- cal significance that will allow always been interested in veteri­ of Giza, Machu Picchu in Peru ler to interpret to the public the nary medicine, and has been of­ and the major ruins of Greece, imds to attend college. "Travel­ ional relations. importance and care of our out­ fered admission as a transfer ing and seeing the world was only Turkey and Italy. door environment. secondary and very nice by­ student in Purdue University's In 1985 he spent six months She especially enjoys working product of the endeavor." School of Agriculture in West Danielle Shanika Brooks visiting Indonesia and Thailand with young people and hopes to Lafayette, Ind. He enrolled in Highline Com­ after completing an eight-month Danielle instill in them an appreciation of Her $15,000 Seafarers tour on an oil tanker in the Far munity College in Des Moines, Brooks is a nature and an understanding of Wash, for the fall quarter where, scholarship award will help her East. And in the Philippines he used the American heritage. after 15 years away from school, continue her .studies there, where spent six weeks diving with an u n g Christine Hall's husband, she will take two years of prele managed to carry a 3.81 grade underwater salvage operation to woman. faig, has worked on the Missis­ recover artifacts from a Chinese )oint average and make the Graduating sippi Queen, Delta Queen and SS veterinary medicine classes. She Jean's List. then plans to enter the School of shipwreck which dated back to this year from Constitution in his early SIU Veterinary Medicine for ,her de­ With his scholarship award, the Ming Dynasty. Oliver Perry years. Since 1990, he has worked hopes to receive a With all his work experience, Shirley Walker High aboard OLS Transport and Han­ gree. jachelor's degree in computer In high school, Michelle had a Hagan is, however, most proud of science with a minor in business School in New Orleans, the 18- nah Marine vessels. superb academic record, taking having built his own house in the and economics. He plans to con­ ^ear-old student plans to use her )oth advanced English and math­ last four years during stints he tinue at Highline Community bur-year scholarship award to ematics courses. She also was a was ashore. While high school ollege and dien perhaps transfer major in biomedical engineering Jerry Lee Halsey Jr. Jerry Halsey member of the National Honor studies never held much of an in­ to a four-year degree program at at Xavier University in Louisiana IS a well- Society. terest for the Seafarer as a he University of Washington in and then Georgia Institute of rounded stu­ For the past two years, the teenager, he has come to ap­ Seatde or Western Washington Technology in Atlanta. dent at aspiring animal doctor has The high school senior said preciate the learning process and Jniversity in Bellingham, Wash. Bayside High worked as a volunteer at two she had many positive influences envisions himself becoming a School in Vir­ veterihary clinics and has served while growing up—nurses, teacher and advocate of educa­ '^ell Forrest Simonsen ginia Beach, as the secretary of the student as­ policewomen, secretaries and tion. Va.. Graduat­ sociation of biology at Bayamon Neil Simon- eachers—but her curiosity in He completed his GEO, and in ing this year, Central University. sen, 28, joined Inding out how things work and 1987 and 1988 attended courses he plans to Michelle Rivera Parisi is the the SIU in ier concern to better the condiat Salem College. He says he is 1985 upon lions of people everywhere led continue his education at Old daughter of Antoinette Rivera reminded of some advice an old Jominion University in Norfolk, and Raul Rivera, an SIU member graduation lier to biomedical engineering. China Coast sea-dog gave him Va. with a major in teaching. His since 1962. Brooks is a well-rounded stu­ the from eight years ago who said, "Get our-year award from the For the past several years, the dent who participates in schooltrainee pro­ yourself an education, experience Seafarers Scholarship Program in deep sea mariner has worked gram at the jased activities as well as will take care of itself." he amount of $15,000 should aboard Sea-Land Service vessels, community and church-related Lundeberg Hagan says he has never heard lelp defray some of the costs as­ most recently aboard the Seaones. She has a grade point in School truer words. "So I'm going to fol­ sociated with reaching his goal. Land Challenger. average of 3.60 and is third in her "Bom in San Piney Point, Md. low his advice and pack up all I ! •%'f. . ' • • r ., ;• • �V ."•'I" - ••' • ' * .V V,'"- •* !y- •:•;»• rU-r-f, v'>:':Vr'. • 'f-i .'• 14 JUHE1993 SEAFARERS LOG )y!'^'~ ,iiX-*is^:r!'j:^^:f '''-:.^r'j-r''-.: •.•-•;• •'' • •"f^-'-^'-'i'*^' .•••Ji''-*.^•<'V: "'«>yV^t-. ..•S-..--...J-. JURE 1993 '.5,'-.'• SEAFARERS LOG 15 •"•'iv','.'i'- -*• ••; •'•< •••f : r [b?! I V "We make efforts well beyond what is required by law," said John Burns, Maritrans director of labor relations. "We require greater endorsements, documenta­ tion and licenses than does the Coast Guard. And our boats are quipped above and beyond minimum requirements." AB/Tankerman Todd Edwards, Rabideau's shipmate aboard the tugboat Columbia, noted that Maritrans crews routinely conduct fire drills and safety meetings. "The quality management pro­ gram also has a lot to do wiA our safety record. We have good people working here, weget any safety equipment we need, and it's dl first-rate,," he said. Indeed, the cooperation between Maritrans officials and the workers aboard the company's 35 tugs, 45 barges and several oil terminals is captured in the recently introduced quality program to which Edwards referred. Beginning in 1990, Maritrans implemented a three-part system which included briefing every employee in the methods and processes of quality improvement; restructuring management to allow for and encourage participation of all employees in decision­ making; and developing standards for a "Partners in Excellence" agreement be­ tween crewmembers and management. "We have used all of those ^ngs to be more efficient and more effective," said Bums. "We spent close to $2.5 million in training, and certainly the quality improve­ ment process is not mandatory." Jim Sanborn, executive vice president of the company, which was incorporated 65 years ago and is headquartered in Philadelphia, added, "Naturally, we believe that our safety record is largely a result of those programs." ; ',•.. / V-- " EVERYONE WINS! F (chartered by insurance clubs to conduct OR MARITRANS AND THE audits of various companies). SEAFARERS who crew the company's tugboats and barges, 1992 was a virtually perfect perfor­ mance year. As a result of hard work, attention to detail and the full cooperation of management and crewmembers, Maritrans com­ pleted more than 7,000 cargo transfers ac­ counting for deliveiy of approximately 10 billion gallons of oU — and only 22 gal­ lons, or about two teaspoonsful per ihillion gallons moved, were spilled. Last year, Maritrans was recognized for its environmental protection efforts by the National Environmental Development As­ sociation (a coalition of industry and government representatives). Maritrans, which operates on the Eastern Seaboard and in the Gulf of Mexico, also earned the best possible safety audit rating from the International Loss Control Institute "We're responsible for the environment and we're proud of our safety record," stated AB/Tankerman Homer Rabideau, who has worked aboard Maritrans tugs for the past 12 years. "Everything this com­ pany does is geared toward safety, and it's not like preaching. It's to everyone's benefit." Long before the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Maritrans initiated CPA '90-type reforms. The company first published a Fleet Operations Manual in the 1970s, standardizing safe operating procedures for every vessel. Maritrans has published formal oil-spill contingency and cleanup plans since 1980. And in the 1980s, Maritrans became the first tug and barge company to develop computer-simulated training programs to enhance wheelhouse skills and proficiency. 'Quality Management' In an ongoing effort to improve its operations, Maritrans invested in the pro­ gram offered by the Quality College founded by former ITT executive Philip Crosby. Since its inception in 1979, the college has educated thousands of repre­ sentatives from companies of widely vary­ ing sizes from throughout the world. It generally is recognized by business leaders worldwide as the best program of its type. While the program's curriculum is ex­ haustive and at times fairly complex, it boils down to getting everyone from an organization involved in setting high operating standards —"and then following precise steps to ensure not only efficiency, but alsosteady improvement. TTie program emphasizes the importance of each employee's work, as well as the value of doing things right the first time, thereby preventing accidents and avoiding un­ necessary repetition. All Maritrans executives and employees, including Seafarers and SIU representatives, attended quality seminars either in Tampa, Fla., Baltimore, Cherry Hill, N.J. or at the college in Winter Park, Fla. "One thing I learned is that all work is a process, even though you may not realize it," said 26-year-old Deck/Utility Troy Zimmerman, who sails aboard the En­ deavor and who attended the seminar in Che^ Hill. "With a work plan, the job inevitably goes a lot better. "The quality management program definitely has a lot to do with our safety . record, which we're very proud of. It's also easier now to have your voice heard by management." Mate Jim Zeller, 24, said the quality program "eliminates any finger-pointing and teaches individuals to t^e respon­ sibility. The man tying a line on deck is just as important as the person running the company. Because if the man tying the line doesn't do his job correctly, eventually there won't be any company." li •vV '. (Br /I -rm": ,1 /Tl Zeller, who joined the SIU three years ago, added that the equipment aboard Maritrans vessels is further evidence of the company's commitment to safety. "We carry fire suits, foam, self-contained breathing equipment, fire monitoring sys­ tems, survival suits, damage-control equipment (such as magnetic patches) and more," he said. "I think quality breeds safety. In the time I've been with Maritrans, we've spilled next to nothing. We're talking about gallons as opposed to millions of barrels spilled by foreign-flag ships." Steward department members, who are part of the crews on Maritrans' larger ves­ sels, also went through the program. Cook Alvin Ellis, who joined the SIU in 1975 and has worked aboard Maritrans vessels ever since, went to a seminar in Baltimore. "I think it helped us become more of a team," said Ellis, 62, who sails aboard the Intrepid. "We now have better channels for identifying problems and for corrective ac­ tion. We have a system, and management does give you answers." AB/Tankerman Charles Bigham, another member of the Intrepid's crew and a graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1979, also attended theseminar in Baltimore. "To me, one of the best parts was just getting everyone from shore and from the boats together to leam about each other's opera­ tions and any problems we might face," Bigham said. Always Safety-Conscious The Seafarers and Maritrans repre­ sentatives interviewed for this article stressed that, while the quality program helped fine-tune operations and was a fac­ tor in the near-perfect performance of 1992, the company and crewmembers al­ ways have been s^ety-conscious. For ex­ ample, in each of the past five years, Maritrans has averaged less than one gal­ lon of oil spilled per one million gallons carried. "A lot of it comes down to using good judgement," explained OS Phillip Johnson, who sails aboard the Endeavor. "If you have any doubt about whether or not something is safe, don't do it. "I've always believed that a safe crew is a good crew." AB/Tankerman Dolphin Moores, a crewmember of the Columbia, cited the Lundeberg School as the vital factor in the efficiency of SIU members. "I've been with the union for 15 years, and I'm certain the main thing that helps us do our jobs well is our school in Piney Point," said the 35-year-old Moores, who has upgraded twice. Another Seafarer who has upgraded twice, 44-year-old AB Skip Graul, pointed out that Maritrans crewmembers have "a high level of pride in their work. We always stress safety and cleanliness, and if we see something's wrong, we fix it." (Graul, who regularly sails aboard the Patriot, comes from a family with a strong maritime background. His father sailed on the Murmansk Run during World War Has a member of the Masters, Mates Pilots.) Keeping Up-to-Date In another move to enhance safety, Maritrans recently installed a system known as Intercon on the 255,0(X)-barrel barge Ocean 255 and her tug, the Intrepid. Intercon securely links the tug and barge and allows the tug to push virtually all the time when the barge is loaded. This results in faster, more reliable operations. Maritrans plans to install two more In­ tercon systems this year. Additionally, personal computers are being put on all of the boats. (Some already are in place.) This will enable crewmem­ bers to use a wide range of programs, from vessel-loading programs to comparatively simpler functions such as menus. The Maritrans fleet includes more than 500 shipboard workers and 160 more who work ashore at the company's support facilities and oil terminals. Some of the barges can carry up to 417,(KX) thousand barrels. The crewmembers are represented by either the SIU or the American Maritime Officers (formerly District 2-MEBA). "We wouldn't have the success we've enjoyed without our partnership with the SIU and the AMO," said Burns. "If situations change, either beneficial or otherwise, we're able to sit down with our employees and come up with solutions in the best interests of both parties." Bums added tiiat Maritrans recognizes and appreciates the high-level training that Seafarers receive at the Lundeberg School. "We're getting ready to send ^ people through the school to get their tankermen's endorsements," he said. "A lot of our crew­ members already have been through the school, and many of the shoreside workers also are Piney Point graduates. "In the last several years, the vocational staff at the school has been most helpful in accommodating us and developing train­ ing programs which are extremely beneficid to our employees." >7 \• r ' w% iMim OS/Cook Eduardo Arango puts away stores aboard Columbia. AB/Tankermen Dolphin Moores (left) and Homer Rabideau take a quick break from their maintenance work aboard the Columbia. Securing a line on the Columbia Is AB/Tankerman Todd Edwards. j, Computers like the one used by AB Skip Graul (above) aboard the Patriot, are "just one more tool to help" operations, says Maritrans official John Bums. , : • IHM, Making a log entry aboard the Endeavor ls Mate Jim Zeller. OS Phillip Johnson, who sails aboard the Endeavor, says the quality improvement process "definitely works." 1^ x-r ^7" rdx. Above: Deck/Utility Troy Zimmer­ man displays one of the survival suits carried on board theEndeavor. At left, Zimmerman makes an adjustment in the engineroom as the tug prepares to push a barge along the Delaware River. M 1..- J.:.:— I ' I zee ' Maritrans vessels feature state-of-theart safety equipment, as well as basic reminders like the one shown here. :''i =S~> W-V-'J V-: P'"-- •/' .r '• .y- - y Setting the tension on the wench atjoard the Roa/roke is Deck/Utility Greg Gibson. Tying up the tugboat Endeavor is AB/Tankerman Kevin Hill. •J ... ij /,• p I. . •. It ' I 9, U. • -HO. 'n y 1. y '• I ' ' i." .• .i'\' , /. '•(7. _ . - • "J- •' y . •» Cook Alvih Ellis has been a Seafarer and has worked aboard Maritrans vessels since 1975. Maritrans prides itself on safe operations and well-maintained vessels. AB/Tankerman Charles Bigham Last year, the company received intemational recognition for its efficiency, readies a hose aboard Intrepid. /- , / 7- �16 JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Restoring JFK's Racing Yacht Is Labor of Love for Johnston for the passage in northeastern Lake Michigan where she often passed in winning several races in the '30s and '40s. The vesse changed hands several times before being donated to the Coast Guard Academy in 1955. Kennedy began sailing the Manitou late in his presidency Enjoys the Work Despite putting in long hours After the boat was refitted with a on the boat, which in 1968 was new engine and White House purchased by the Lundeberg conununications gear, the presi­ Mike Oriando takes the oath of office as Deputy Pilot Commissioner. School and then added to the dent and his family began enjoy­ school's fleet of historic sailing ing the vessel during the summer and power vessels, Johnston says, of 1963. After Kennedy's death "I have enjoyed every day that I that November, the Manitou was have spent on her. With the help returned to the academy to of the marina personnel, she is in resume her career as a training Retired SIU official Mike Or­ any of their problems; overseeing ship-shape. We don't get to sail vessel. lando recently was appointed as a the proper conditions of the har­ In 1968, the Lundeberg Schoo her as much as we would like, but state maritime official by Mas­ bors; and setting prices for pilot she can be rigged to sail in purchased the Manitou from the sachusetts Governor William fees. Defense Department Surplus minutes." This is Orlando's fifth ap­ Weld. When the Manitou is open to Sales Agency in a closed bid. The Orlando, 70, was named Deputy pointment as a Deputy Pilot Com­ visitors, Johnston—the vessel's vessel has been part of the Pilot Commissioner of District missioner. He previously was honorary captain—notes, "All school's floating museum since. Two in Massachusetts. His term appointed in 1966, 1969, 1972 Wedding Gift flags are hoisted, cushions are and 1981. expires at die end of 1996. "There is one story that I ran placed in the cockpit, deck chairs Orlando served in various District Two includes ports are set up and all lights below across many times in my re­ from Salem, Mass. to the New capacities with the Seafarers and deck are on. Most visitors like to search," Johnston recalls with a Hampshire border. formerly was an SIU official in see how the living conditions augh. "When Jackie Kennedy Among Orlando's duties will the northeastern fishing ports. He were." was engaged to a Greek tanker be working with pilots to resolve also was an organizer. Occasionally, Johnston makes tycoon, she asked him for the a guest list and, with the Manitou Manitou as a wedding present. Johnny Johnston stands at the pier operating under auxiliary power, The rich man offered any amount in Piney Point with the Manitou. t^es as many as a dozen pas­ the Seafarers Union wanted for sengers up the St. Mary' s River- the yawl. sel, once used by President John which is not far from the vessel's Well, (late SIU President) F. Kennedy, ready for tourists and Jack Caffey, SIU vice presi­ are approximately 100 locals other guests at the southern birthplace on Solomons Island, I'aul Hall's reply to the man Maryland center. This year is no Vld. in the Patuxent River. who had his fleet under flags-of- dent for the Atlantic Coast, has made up of members from the different, as Johnston anticipates Johnston points out that the convenience—was, 'Money been elected the new president of building finishing final restorations some­ Manitou's 81-foot wooden main­ can't buy the Manitou. However, the Long Island (N Y.) Federa­ trades, time this month to the 56-year-old mast no longer is capable of hold­ if you put 10 of your tankers tion of Labor, AFL-CIO, by its government workers, under the American flag, with a executive board. Manitou, which sustained ing her sails in a strong wind.) Caffey, who began his career maritime Seafarers International Union damage during a severe storm last Long History with the Seafarers in 1961 as a trades, retail winter. Johnston—who still has his contract, we will gladly give the Johnston, a charter member of original SIU membership book >fawl to you.' Jackie never got the deck department member, will clerks and ill the last three years of the cur­ communica­ the SIU who sailed in the deck rom 1938—takes pride in his Manitou." rent presidential term which ex­ tions tech­ department and retired in 1974, borough knowledge of the Jack Caffey pires at the federation's 1996 nicians. first started his volunteer work on Hanitou, which is made of oak, convention. (His predecessor Among his the Manitou \n 1990. "It was in carvel planked, with a teak deck resigned from office earlier this responsibilities as president, Caf-. pretty bad shape," recalls and m^ogany trim. (Fastenings >fear.) fey will help affiliated unions in Johnston, 83. "I had the time and and deck hardware are of bronze.) While Caffey will retain his organizing and negotiation ef­ the interest, so I volunteered to ^ast year, after completing exten­ rcsitioh with the SIU, he also will forts, promote Jrade unionism get her back in shape." sive research he wrote a lengthy lead the labor council, which rep­ within the community and assist In 1990 Johnston worked with paper about the vessel's storied resents 150,000 union members in the AFL-CIO grassroots efforts fellow pensioner William Drew, )ast, complete with details of From Suffolk and Nassau coun­ in local, state and national legis­ who fixed the vessel's wiring, and many of the ship's races and ties. Included in the membership lative and political matters. slowly but surely they got the owners. Manitou into good condition. The Manitou was built as a The Manitou suffered a set­ racing vessel in 1937 at the M.M. Seafarers Support Sausage Makers back during the winter storm, Davis and Sons yard on The Manitou was purchased by the which tore off the gangway and Solomons Island. She was named lundeberg School in 1968. For retired Seafarer Johnny Johnston, spring means opening the 62-foot yawl Manitou to visitors on weekends at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education. Each year it takes lots of hard work to get the former racing ves caused other structural damage Undeterred, Johnston led another repair effort and now he says "You can't even tell it was damaged. All that's left to get i ready is some priming, painting and glazing, plus installing some screens. It won't take long. m Retired Official Uliike Oriando Appointed to Maritime Post Jack Caney Bedieil PmsUent Of Long IslantI Labor CouttcH .-5-: M.J it. '••. •• , The 56-year-old yawl sustained damage to its wooden hull during a severe storm last March. Seafarers from the port of Baltimore marched with other local trade unionists to show their support for United Food and Comrriercial Workers Local 27 members who were locked out of their jobs last month during negotiations with the Parks Sausage Company. Shown on the picket line are Ernest Greece (left), president of the Metropolitan Baltimore Council of AFLCIO unions, and Steward/Baker Andre Gee. �JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 i •3 m •AK •mM "M jj, Port New York 34 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 10 Norfolk 15 Mobile 13 New Orleans 24 Jacksonville 23 San Francisco 31 Wilmington 15 Seattle 15 Puerto Rico 8 Honolulu 4 Houston 22 St. Louis 4 Piney Point 3 Algonac 0 Totals 224 Port New York 14 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 4 Norfolk 7 Mobile 12 New Orleans 9 Jacksonville 16 San Francisco 9 Wilmington 9 Seattle 13 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 3 Houston 9 St. Louis 1 Piney Point 0 Algonac 0 Totals 114 Port New York 18 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 3 Norfolk 4 Mobile 6 New Orleans 9 Jacksonville 8 San Francisco 38 Wilmington 9 Seattle 11 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 8 Houston 12 St. Louis 1 Piney Point 3 Algonac 0 Totals 136 Port New York 8 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 2 Norfolk 1 Mobile 1 New Orleans 6 Jacksonville 3 San Francisco 16 Wilmington 8 Seattle 11 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 8 3 Houston St. Louis 0 Piney Point 1 0 Algonac 73 Totals Totals All Departments 547 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class Bi Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 27 10 28 18 7 9 62 13 4 2 3 1 3 2 13 I 4 7 1 0 9 12 7 7 9 5 1 28 16 3 11 22 1 2 15 29 2 19 17 1 3 34 33 6 23 21 ,2 ,• 9 , 44 21 • --'3 13 16 1 6 60 9 ^^••7 • : 14 10 1 11 32 '= 14 •:uyi4 29 3 3 • 9 38 6 1 10 5 1 4 19 19 8 6 11 12 6 TO 25 3 20 17 1 10 45 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 14 0 1 0 2 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 269 58 172 174 37 76 405 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 18 0 12 6 0 3 37 3 0 1 1 1 1 ^ I'T,:;,', 5 2 2 3 4 3 0 6 17 7 2 5 0 8 4 6 2 12 7 1 0 , 19 9 4 4 11 3 6 27 21 15 3 11 14 6 24 19 6 0 2 10 4 32 v: : 1 11 4 5 6 1, 16 17 6 7 5 0 , 3 27 3 1 0 2 0 0 16 12 3 2 7 1 5 4 15 3 9 8 1 4 23 0 2 1 • • 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 1 4 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 85 91 19 41 30 249 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 12 4 16 0 10 25 4 3 -••• • 1 . 1 0 2 0 0 2 1 6 • • 2 0 5; : 7 2 6 2 6 1 5 0 1 9 1 5 13 0 3 5 4 3 16 1 7 3 10 4 1 5 18 6 0 87 13 0 19 7 0 7 1 2 22 1 1 0 7 7 0 6 31 1 3 0 0 0 6 1 1 17 20 15. 15 10 9 20 6 5 0 0 2 18 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 6 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 63 57 276 30 12 94 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 18 7 19 2 0 12 32 0 1 0 2 2 4 2 5 0 0 • '3 1 6 2 7 3 0 5 8 0 15 14 0 0 1 16 2 4 9 3 0 10 5 10 17 6 17 2 . 0 7 i 23 0 46 5 4 •^1 26 16 10 0 0 10 3 8 10 0 13 4 15 1 7 17 0 10 4 1 3 6 6 86 0 14 32 2 130 52 0 8 6 1 4 5 12 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 20 17 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 • 3 0 147 170 102 40 213 258 342 402 498 170 163 1,077 37 13 20 21 18 32 48 59 29 58 5 24 60 3 16 0 443 15 7 2 9 6 10 9 12 13 8 4 14 15 2 1 1 128 37 8 6 19 17 18 32 40 22 28 4 16 32 3 28 0 310 5 0 • 1 •. 5 3 9 23 9 12 9 0 5 8 0 0 0 89 21 6 6 2. 7 0 2 y,,. 7 12 1 8 2 10 4 33 5 ^ 7 1 14 . • 2 2 4 23 21 10 0 0 1 22 2 0 0 183 52 78 3 9 32 26 45 38 64 17 21 14 89 29 3 33 4 505 44 5 3 17 3 25 15 36 14 16 6 163 11 0 4 0 362 1,441 631 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end 6f last month. A total of 1,233 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,233 jobs shipped, 402 jobs or about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From April 16 to May 15,1993, a total of 163 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,730 jobs have been shipped. .. J' : : July & August 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Tuesday: July 6*, Monday: August 2 *changed by Independence Day holiday • 1 781 17 New York Tuesday: July 6, August 3 Philadelphia Wednesday: July 7, August 4 Baltimore Thursday: July 8, August 5 Norfolk Thursday: July 8, August 5 Jacksonville Thursday: July 8, Au^st 5 Algonac Friday: July 9, August 6 Houston Monday: July 12, August 9 New Orleans Tuesday: July 13, August 10 Mobile Wednesday, July 14, August 11 San Francisco Thursday: July 15, August 12 Wilmington Monday: July 19, August 16 Seattle Friday: July 23, Monday: August 23* Vviff,; i". • , ; 'changed by Paul Hall holiday San Juan Thursday: July 8, August 5 St Louis Friday: July 16, August 13 Honolulu Friday: July 16, August 13 Duluth Wednesday, July 14, August 11 Jersey City Wednesday: July 21, August 18 New Bedford ' Tuesday: July 20, August 17 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals ROGERBEROUD Your daughter, Yvonne, is trying to locate you. Please reach her by contacting Helen Re, her moAerin-law, at Box 26, Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, NY 10590. EDWARD HENRY RAPACKI Please contact your old friend, Wanda (Mikles) Cantor, at 118 Mountain Road, Sun Valley Condo, GlenBumie, MD 21060. WWII MERCHANT MARINERS Any members who sailed or worked on the docks during World War 11 are asked to contact Capt. William J. Howard Jr. who is doing research about the era. Capt. Howard's address is 428 Pennington Drive, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. SPnef it io the/ Z3® ® •' 'J ''MmSB, �18 JlWf 1993 SBAFAIIE8S LOG •» .1 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining GeorgeMcCartnw Vice President West (joast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President GovernmentServices Jack CafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCoraey Vice President Gulf Coast ' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN, 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 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Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 CI^-Coirpany/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Totals All Departments 0 28 5 0 11 6 0 .;;v2 0 ;• 25 6 66 17 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 15 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 4 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 23 1 0 45 12 0 18 8 0 8 •• 2 0 30 20 0 101 42 r • * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED .All Groups aass A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inlanil Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes &Tnland Waters West Coast 2 4 24 2 32 0 3 0 0 3 0 17 0 4 21 1 0 18 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 ^3 0 0 3 1 9 Totals TOTAL SHIPPED .All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 5 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 6 40 0 80 44 1 91 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 4 4 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 45 8 48 3 104 2 4 0 1 7 0 27 0 25 52 7 0 33 0 40 'l- 0 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 1 13 1 21 0 0 0 1 ' * 0 6 0 6 0 1 7- 165 65 49 90 27 60 Totals All Departments * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ^re You Missing Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG each month—as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and welfare checks and bulletins or notices—^your correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel : HOME ADDRESS that you are not getting your union mail, please use the form on this page to update your home address. Your home address is yourpermanent address, and this is where all official union documents will be mailed (unless otherwise specified). If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please complete the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (PLEASE PRINT) June 1993 T I » Name Phone No. (_ Address Social Security No. Book No. n Active SlU _J Pensioner • Other This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. This address should remain In the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed) 6/93. I J •1^ :.r'i �•- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 20 members. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while three sailed inland and five on the Great Lakes. Brothers Christian Christensen and Gerald Sinkes com pleted recertification courses at Piney Point. Brother Christensen graduated from bosun recer­ tification in 1974 while Brother Sinkes finished steward recer­ tification in 1986. Of the retiring Seafarers, 10 served in the military: seven in the Army, and one each in the Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. Out of all of the Seafarers signing off this month. Brothers Christensen and Enri­ que Hernandez sailed the longest—^both receiving their fmst books in 1947. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Christensen, Sinkes and Hernandez as well as the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA DONALD CALDER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Bom in England, he sailed as anFOWT. Brother Calder retired to North Cambridge, Mass. CHRISTIAN CHRISTEN­ SEN, 77, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galves­ ton, Texas. A native of Copen­ hagen, Den­ mark, he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Christensen resides in San Jose, Calif. ROBERT FAVALORA,54, joined the union in 1969 in the port of New Orleans, A Louisiana native, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Favalora cal Madiville, La. home. WILLIAM GOINES, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in his native New Orleans. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Goines served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He stiU calls New Orleans home. DUDLEY GRANT,^ 65, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New York. Bom in St. Vin­ cent, West Indies, he sailed as a W-r-fcSw,., . To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. third cook. Brother Grant retired to San Francisco. department. Brother Suarez resides in Bronx, N-Y. ENRIQUE HERNAN­ DEZ, 66, joined the union in 1947 in the. port of Bal­ timore. A na­ tive of Vega Alta, P.R., he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Hemandez upgraded at Piney Point fre­ quently. He resides in Bayamon, P.R. LESLIE TOLLETT, 65, joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Los An­ geles, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Tollett upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. He served in die U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. Brother Tollett calls San Francisco home. LOUIE YEU JEUNG, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of Honolulu. Bom in Califomia, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Jeung calls San Francisco home. HENRY ELBOURNE, 65, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Rock Hall, Md., he sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Elboume served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1950. He resides in Baltimore. RAYMOND DeLEARY, 62, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. A native of Muncey, Ontario, he sailed as a dredgeman. Brother DeLeary served in the U.S. Army in 1952. He calls Superior, Wis. home. FRANK LAPCZYNSKI, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Al­ pena, Mich., he sailed as a bosun. Brother Lapczynski served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He still calls Al­ pena home. GREAT LAKES RAYMOND BUZWAH, 64, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Detroit Bom in Canada, he sailed in the steward department. His last vessel was the William R. Roesch. Brothra- Buzwah resides in Port Huron, Mich. WILLIAM SPARKS, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Arkansas, he sailed as a wheelsman. Brother Sparks resides in Hol­ land, Mich. INLAND RAYMOND ALCORN, 63, joined the 1 Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. An Il­ linois native, he sailed as a chief mate aboard Crowley tug­ RUSSELL MANCINI, 65, boats. Boatman Alcom joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A na­ upgraded frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to tive of Portland, Maine, he 1975. Boatman Alcom retired sailed as a QMED. Brother to Neptune Beach, Fla. Mancini upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. Brother Mancini retired to Hard work and dedication Westminster, Calif. among SIU steward department members aboard the USNS GERALD Wilkes proved to be an over­ SINKES, whelming success when their 65, joined team efforts led to a remarkable the union in score of 99 percent (out of a pos­ 1946 in the sible 100) on a recent Quality As­ port of New surance Inspection conducted by York. Bom the Military Sealift Conunand in Illinois, (MSG) on April 7. le comChief Steward Ben Hender­ leted the recertified steward son reported, "Only by the course at Piney Point in 1986. steward department working Brother Sinkes resides in North closely together as a team could Vemon, Ind. such a high score be possible. We are very proud of our accomplish­ FRANK ment ahd haveserved not only our SIRIGship but also our union well by NANO, 71, achieving such high results as joined the SIU members." Seafarers in Brother Henderson also 1972 in the reported in the ship's minutes that port of New the Wilkes' storerooms are well York. A na­ supplied, clean and in good order. tive of Brooklyn, N.Y., he upgraded to assistant cook in March 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Sirignano served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. In be­ tween shipping, he worked in the Jacksonville, Fla. hall. His last voyage was on the SeaLand Crusader. Brother Sirig­ nano lives in Jacksonville. 19 ROBERT SMITH, 58, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. A Michigan na­ tive, he sailed as a conveyorman Brother Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He retired to Manistique, Mich. RICHARD NELSON, 47, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A Texas native, he sailed as a cap­ tain. Boatman Nelson served in theU.S". Army from 1963 to 1966. He calls Port Arthur home. IJ Wilkes GaUey Aces MSG QmUy h^yedkm and the crewmembers thanked the entire steward department for providing excellent meals. In a written report filed with the MSG, the Wilkes crew was praised for its outstanding work. , The inspector wrote, "The Wilkes has an excellent program in place for cleanliness. Absolutely no grease buildup [exists], and storerooms are in excellent and neat condition." SH\P t ANDRES SUAREZ, 71, joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of New York. Bom in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the engine :-;v The Wilkes galley gang Is (from left, kneeling) ACU Jimmie Hill, SA Cameron Brintley, SA Robinson Tacang, SA Phillip Morris, SA Adele George, (second row) Chief Steward Ben Henderson, Chief Purser Dennie Cook, Chief Cook John Gehring, SA Suzanne Van Schoor, SA Jack Mohamad, Cook/Baker Kerry Roby and Nurse Thomas Jensen. SAs Phillip Morris (left) and Adele George (right) are Piney IS from the U.S. Point graduates Virgin Islands who now sail in Chief Stewad Ben Henderson (left) poses with Chief Cook John the steward department aboard Gehring after the military's Quality Assurance Inspection on April 7 in which they scored 99 percent, a very close to perfect score. the Wilkes. m--- p.. .i: �20 MNEisaa SEAFAKERSLOe In^iiiiig Seafarer •' t y A1 Damer, Deck­ hand—It is taxa­ tion without repre­ sentation. We don't like taxes being put on us without our say. They are hitting the merchant mariner from Question: How do you feel about the Coast Guard assessing fees to acquire or renew a merchant marine docu ments? .S;','.-'ii.-' ^ Vv,..'":.- -t-iA.-v -1/ 1-' • , •' ' 1 •> >• • «^L'' 'fr- (Asked of SIU members on ships in Toledo and Lorain, Ohio and Erie, Pa.). Alan Maury, AB—^It's terrible and everyone is trying to figure out what to do to get around it. The Coast Guard is overstepping their power by going into the private lives of seamen. It is really none of their business. The past eight years under Reagan and Bush changed the Coast Guard into a police agency for the government. It's Very unfair. Boh Evavoid, AB/WatchmanWe pay enough in taxes. We shouldn't have to pay out more be­ cause we are seafarers. •)': •: ."v'lC''" • '. V ft;:. ;• ;•'•• .-A' every angle possible. Tom Chahot, AB/Watchman— Just another tax to hold your job. We all agree it's not fair. We've gone so long without it. The merchant marine is hurting out here on the Great Lakes and now they do this and it hurts us even more. V^at about the young guys start­ ing out? John Olsen, Wiper—^They are trying to get us to financially support the Coast Guard for bettering oursel ves. It is way too steep. If Ihey must make us pay, it should be less or the mariner should make more to afford it. It isn't right to pay for our jobs. Robert Heath, Second Cook— We get taxed enough. It shouldn't come out of our pock­ ets. The Coast Guard gets paid enough. I think it's ridiculous for them to charge us to better ourselves. landy Frank, Gateman—I don't see why we must support the Coast Guard. We work iiardforour money. Roy Calo, Second Cook—It is crazy to charge us to get a new document when we upgrade. Why should it come out of my pocket when I upgrade . my skills and im­ prove myself so that I can get better jobs? It is really unfair. John Frankovich, Conveyorman—I don't see why we should get them renewed. Why should we pay for something we al­ ready got? Sounds like the Coast Guard is looking for a steady income From the merchant mariner. coHwem 7dm POLITICAL ACTfON DONATION Know Your Rights PAYMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. The con stitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes monies are to be paid to anyone in any and Inland Waters District makes specific official capacity in the SIU unless an official provision for safeguarding the union receipt is given for same. Under no membership's money and union finances circumstances should any member pay any The constitution requires a detailed audi money for any reason unless he is given by certified public accountants every such receipt. In the event anyone attempts year, which is to be submitted to the mem­ to require any such payment be made bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly without supplying a receipt, or if a member finance committee of rank-and-file mem­ is required to make a payment and is given bers, elected by the membership, each year an official receipt, but feels that he or she examines the finances of the union and should not have been required to make such reports fully their findings and recommen­ payment, this should immediately be dations. Members of this committee may reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS make dissenting reports, sp^ific recom­ AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU constitution are available in all union SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland halls. All members should obtain copies of Waters District are administered in ac­ this constitution so as to familiarize them­ cordance with the provisions of various selves with its contents. Any time a member trust fund agreements. All these agree­ feels any other member or officer is at­ ments specify that the trustees in charge tempting to deprive him or her of any con­ of these funds shall equally consist of stitutional right or obligation by any union and management representatives methods, such as dealing with charges, tri­ and their alternates. All expenditures and als, etc., as well as all other details, the disbursements of trust funds are made member so affected should immediately only upon approval by a majority of the notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the guaranteed equal rights in employment various trust funds. and as members of die SIU. These rights SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution shipping rights and seniority are protected and in the contracts which the union has exclusively by contracts between the negotiated with the employers. Conse­ union and the employers. Members quently, no member may be discriminated should get to know their shipping rights. against because of race, creed, color, sex, Copies of these contracts are posted and national or geographic origin. If any available in all union halls. If members member feels that he or she is denied the jelieve there have been violations of their equal rights to which he or she is entitled, shipping or seniority rights as contained the member should notify union head­ in the contracts between the union and the quarters. employers, they should notify the SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ Seafarers Appeals Board by certified TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD mail, return receipt requested. The proper is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds address for this is: are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering Augustin Tellez, Chairman the political, social and econoniic inter­ Seafarers Appeals Board ests of maritime workers, the preservation 5201 Auth Way and furthering of the American merchant Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are marine with improved employment op­ available to members at all times, either by portunities for seamen and boatmen and writing directly to the union or to the the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU supports and contributes to political can­ contracts are available in all SIU halls. didates for elective office All contribu­ These contracts specify the wages and con­ tions are voluntary. No contribution may ditions under which an SIU member works je solicited or received because of force, and fives aboard a ship or boat. Members job discrimination, financial reprisal, or should know their contract rights, as well as threat of such conduct, or as a condition their obligations, such as fifing for overtime of membership in the union or of employ­ OT) on die proper sheets and in the proper ment. If a contribution is made by reason manner. If, at any time, a member believes of the above improper conduct, the memthat an SIU patrolman or other union official jer should notify the Seafarers Interna­ ails to protect their contractual rights tional Union or SPAD by certified mail properly, he or she should contact the within 30 days of the contribution for nearest SIU port agent. investigation and appropriate action and EDITORIAL POLICY — THE refund, if involuntary. A member SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG should support SPAD to protect and fur­ traditionally has refrained from publish­ ther his or her economic, political and ing any article serving the political pur­ social interests, and American trade poses of any individual in the union, union concepts. officer or member. It also has refrained From publishing articles deemed harmful If at any time a member feels that any to the union or its collective membership. of the above rights have been violated, or This established policy has been reaf- that he or she hais been denied the con­ Irmed by membership action at the Sep­ stitutional right of access to union records tember 1960 meetings in all or information, the member should imme­ constitutional ports. The responsibility diately notify SIU President Michael For Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, editorial board which consists of the return receipt requested. The address is: executive board of the union. The ex­ Michael Sacco, President ecutive board may delegate, from Seafarers International Union among its ranks, one individual to carry 5201 Auth Way out this responsibility. Camp Springs, MD 20746. �^•• \ JUNE 1993 Nicholas, Secretary F. Corder, Deck Delegate Tom Orzechowski, Steward Delegate Frahklyn Cordero. Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs received but other mail very slow. Secretary requested The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- refrigerators for individual rooms. board minu^s as possible. On occasion, bwause of space Deck delegate reported beefs and limitations, some win be omitted. disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. delegates. Crew asked contracts Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the department to look into improved union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ care for dependents and better den­ tal and eye care. Crew requested warded to the Seafarers LOG. new shortwave radio and VCR. Crew thanked galley gang for job OOCL INSPIRATION (Seaand Job well done. Chairman well done. Next port: Tampa, Fla. Land Service), December 13, reminded crewmembers not to 1992—Chairman John Bertolino, LIBERTY STAR (Liberty slam doors and to keep crew Secretary Edward Collins, Educa­ lounge doors closed. Next port: Maritime), March 7—Chairman tional Director Jerry Dellinger. Ray Todd, Secretary H. Williams, Long Beach, Calif. Chairman announced payoff and Educational Director James SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE asked members to donate to SPAD Thihodeau, Engine Delegate Isaac (Sea-Land Service), February 3— and movie fund. Secretary thanked Rowel, Steward Delegate Gerardo Chairman Francis Adams, crewmembers for keeping pantry Lopez. Chairman reported ship en route to Poland with grain and clean and urged them to upgrade at Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa­ tional Director Chris Devonish, com. He announced payoff in New Paul Hall Center. Treasurer Deck Delegate Victor De Jesus, Orleans during first week of April. reported $68 in ship's fund. No Engine Delegate Saleh Ali, No beefs or disputed OT reported. beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward Delegate Cecil Gubish. Crew praised galley gang for good Crew asked contracts department Chairman reported everything run­ job. to look into extending vacation ning smoothly. He encouraged time. Crew requested new chairs crewmembers to write senators and LNG ARIES (ETC), March 21— for crew lounge and thanked Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary congressmen urging support of steward department for job well Doyle Cornelius, Educational merchant marine. He thanked all done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. Director Riley Donahue, Deck union members who helped cam­ Delegate Raphael Vargas, Engine OOCL INSPIRATION (Seapaign for the new Democratic ad­ Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Land Service), December 20, ministration and reminded crew to 1992—Chairman F. Goethe, donate to SPAD and MDL. Educa­ Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair­ man thanked crewmembers for tional director encouraged crew to Secretary V. Harper, Educational cooperation in keeping noise down upgrade at Lundeberg School and Director D. Bush. Chairman urged while others are sleeping. Secretary members to take advantage of Lun- get GED if needed. Treasurer gave thanked entire crew for keeping vote of thanks to Tom "Mad deburg School and donate to lounge clean. Educational director Mikey" Bullen for tapes on invest­ SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reminded all crewmembers to ments. He reported $60 in ship's reported. Crew asked contracts upgrade at Lundeberg School and fund and $70 in movie fund. En­ department to look into improved announced posting of upgrading gine delegate reported beefs and dental and optical benefits and schedule. No beefs or disputed OT disputed OT. No beefs or disputed clarification of watchstanding reported. Crew gave vote of thanks wheel relief. Crew gave vote of OT reported by deck or steward to steward department for poolside thanks to steward department. Next delegates. Crew thanked manager barbecues. of Seaman's Club in Yokohama, port: Charleston, S.Cfor delivering Seafarers LOGs. NEWARK BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ LNG LEO (ETC), January 31— Crew requested new VCR and vice), March 23—Chairman Fred Chairman Albert IMckford, were reminded to rewind tapes and Collins, Secretary Jerome Jordan, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Educa­ put them back in jackets. Next Educational Director Richard tional Director John Wong, Deck port: Long Beach, Calif. Johnsen, Deck Delegate Tommy Delegate Michael Presser, Engine Benton, Engine Delegate Philip SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), Delegate MJ. Brennon, Steward Pardovich, Steward Delegate Wil­ February 1—Chairman R. Huyett, Delegate A. RIppel. Chairman Secretary E. Dumont, Educational lie Grant. Chairman announced reminded members to support payoff upon arrival. Secretary Director S. Haudsford, Deck SPAD and upgrade skills at Piney thanked crewmembers for keeping Delegate Brian Johnston, Engine Point. He reminded crewmembers ship clean and gave special thanks to respect one another. Educational Delegate James Williams, to steward department for good director urged menibers to upgrade Steward Delegate M. Abdulla. job. Educational director reminded Chairman reported crewmembers at Lundeburg School. Treasurer saving ship's fund to purchase exer­ members of importance of upgrad­ reported $700 in ship's fund and ing at Lundeburg School. No beefs cise equipment. $40 in SlU communication fund. or disputed OT reported. Crew­ No beefs or disputed OT reported. CLEVEL>D\fD (SealiftBulkers), members thanked galley gang for Chairman reminded crew to keep March 12—Chairman Shawn Orr, job well done. Next port: Charles­ recreation room clean and stop Secretary Michael Baker, Educa­ ton, S.C. noise in passageways at night. tional Director D. Melanio, Crew gave steward department OMI COLUMBIA (OMICorp ), Steward Delegate Miguel Vinca. vote of thanks. Next port: Arun, In­ Chairman reported dryer in crew March 31—Chairman AJ. Eckert, donesia. laundry fixed and all crewmembers Secretary P.P. Lopez, Deck Delegate W.K. Blankenship, En­ due transportation upon arrival. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN gine Delegate T.F. Evans, Steward Secretary notified crew that letter (Ocean Shipholding), February Delegate J.A. Barahona. Chair­ was sent from last jwrt guesting 11—Chairman J.T. Martin, man reported captain happy with patrolman upon arrival in Hawaii. Secretary C. Mosley, Educational the way crew did jobs. He Educational director urged mem­ Director Wendell Parrish, Deck reminded crewmembers to clean bers to take advantage of Piney Delegate George Jordanides, En­ rooms and make sure keys are Point and upgrade. Treasurer gine Delegate Dean Dobbins. turned in before signing off. He reported purchase of six movies. Treasurer reported $218.19 in thanked and told crew it was a No beefs or disputed OT reported. ship's fund and $108 in crew's pleasure sailing with such a good Crew asked contracts department fund. No beefs or disputed OT group. Educational director urged to clarify time crewmembers can reported. Crewmembers requested members to upgrade at Paul Hall stay on board and DEU's specific patrolman in next port. Crew Center and keep up with dues. No sanitation duties. Crew reported thanked galley gang for great food beefs or disput^ OT reported. dishwashers and refrigerator need Crew asked contracts department repairs. Next port: Pearl Harbor, to look into mandatory retirement Shipboard Camaraderie Hawaii. at age 62. Crew gave vote of COVE TRADER (Cove Ship­ thanks to galley gang for job well ping), March 28—Chairman C.E. done. Next port: Portland, Ore. Fryer, Secretary G. Quinn, Educa­ OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI tional Director A. Hickman, Deck Corp.), March 27—Chairman M. Delegate D. Calotter, Engine McDuffie, Secretary R. Scott, Delegate L. Reynolds, Steward Educational Director F.V. Vogler, Delegate D. Payne. Chairman Deck Delegate Frank Lyle. Chair­ reminded crew to help separate man announced payoff in Houston. plastics and keep galley spaces He reported more union meetings clean. Educational director urged needed to keep in touch with union members to upgrade at Lundeberg values. No beefs or disputed OT School. Deck delegate reported reported. beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS Steward delegate reported every­ (Maritime Overseas), March 23— thing running smoothly. Crew gave Secretary Cariito Navarro. QMED/Pumpman Monte vote of thanks to steward depart­ Secretary reported good trip with Beck (left) and Chief Cook ment. Next port: Tampa, Fla. no beefs or disputed OT. Educa­ Jack Hart attend a union tional director urged members to JULIUS HAMMER (OCCI), meeting aboard the ITB upgrade at Piney Point for job March 14—Chairman Richard Philadelphia. Digest of Ships Meetings • \ .. I XAFARBKIMI security. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to look into im­ proved death benefits and glasses and prescription programs. Crew gave vote of thaiiks to steward department. Next port: Deer Park, Texas. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), March 22-^hairman George Schuj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director D. Bautista, Deck Delegate Thomas Howell, Engine Delegate W. Behan, Steward Delegate Shari Smitson. Chairman reported smooth sailing and payoff. He urged members to keep in touch with union by attending all meet­ ings. Secretary announced next voyage will be to West Coast. He urged crewmembers to attend Lun­ deberg School and upgrade skills. Educational director encouraged 21 Crew asked contracts department to look into improved medical coverage and death benefits. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), March 21—Chair­ man Nelson Sala, Secretary J. Colls, Educational Director Joseph Shuler, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Engine Delegate Juan Guari, Steward Delegate Dimas Rodriguez. Chairman announced payoff and reported crew needs new VCR. Secretary reported everything running smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT. Chairman announced vessel in shipyard first week of June. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), March 28— Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa- Cookout Is a Group Effort The steward department on board the Sea-LandPacific gets great marks from the crew for Its shipboard barbecues. From the left are Chief Cook Don Spangler, Steward George Bronson and AB Mel Talaloto members to take advantage of Piney Point and continue supplying SlU vessels with best possible seamen. Crewmembers voted to use $50 of ship's fund for fresh fish in Honolulu. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job very well done. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), March lbChairman Thomas Bluitt, Secretary J. Rivera, Educational Director Patrick Coppola, Deck Delegate Keith Bennett^ Engine Delegate Abdulrud Atiah. Educa­ tional director reminded members to go to Paul Hall Center and upgrade in order to better oneself. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang.for good job. Next port: Tampa, Ra. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), March 31— Chairman Garry Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Steve Castle, Engine Delegate Raymond Clock, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chair­ man announced payoff and reminded crewmembers signing off to leave rooms clean with fresh linen. He reminded all crewmem­ bers to check with boarding patrol­ man. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed NAFTA and Seafarers' involvement. Crew reported waiting on information from contracts department regard­ ing new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department, ^lext port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Sea-Land Service), March 7— Chairman Barry Carrano, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educa­ tional Director Dann Manthei, Oeck Delegate Juan Ayala, En, ;ine Delegate SIma Padilla, < Steward Delegate Pedro Santos, ^o beefs or disputed OT reported. tional Director Raymond Machaj, Engine Delegate Saleh Ali, Steward Delegate Cecil Guhisch. Chairman discussed politics with crewmembers and encouraged SPAD and MDL donations. He thanked all departments for doing jobs in professional SIU way. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade skills at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reported beefs and dis­ puted OT. Disputed OT reported by engine and stewartldelegates. Crewmembers requested new movies and VCR for crew lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), March 14—Chairman Lothar Reck, Secretary George M. Bronson, Educational Director F. Fredrickson, Deck Delegate Greg Johnson, Engine Delegate Prentiss Smith, Steward Delegate Donald Spangler. Chairman reported crewmembers need new washing machine and dryer. He remind^ crew to keep living quarters clean and gadier plastic and aluminum in separate bags. He encouraged crewmembers to donate to SPAD. Secretary reported 13 movies brought aboard in Kaohsiung by AB Mel Talaloto and DEU Scott Melle. Educational director lu-ged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $80.34 in ship's fund and $82 in movie fund for next trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanla to stewa^ department for cookouts. Request was made for no smoking in crew mess hall. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), March 28—• Chairman Richard Moss, Secretary H. Johnson. Chairman Continued on page 22 �-•^ t-., 22 , ^ s JUNE 1993 SEAFABEHSIOQ ,>:-••> r , Ships Digest Continued from page 21 announced payoff and thanked steward department for job well done. He reported smooth sailing with no beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Charleston, S.C. pv," ppplf • ' . i -^J. •' SEA-LAND TRADER (SeaLand Service), March 23—Chair­ man Mike Willis, Secretary Jim Weed, Educational Director Mihone Sabin, Deck Delegate Tom Mylan, Engine Delegate W.J. Lee Jr., Steward Delegate Charles Atkins. Chairman reported captain requested all OT be put on separate sheets of paper to be turned in for payment. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chair­ man announced patrolman board­ ing ship at payoff. Crew requested vessel be sprayed for bugs and pests every time ship finishes voyage. Chairman and crewmem­ bers thanked galley gang for good food and service. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. -• • •• V •••//' -tf SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), March 28—Chair­ man J. Edwards, Secret^ L. HofTman, Educational Director G. Cruzen, Deck Delegate R. Vicari, Engine Delegate L. Diaz, Steward Delegate M. AbouIIa. Chairman announced relief bosun will come aboard in Long Beach, Calif, for two trips. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $55 in crew's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into dental plan. Chairman reminded crewmembers to lock library while in port due to missing video tapes. Next port: Oakland, Calif. • SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), March 21—Chairman D. Leon Jr., Secretary J. Grundy III, Educational Director Steve Miller, Deck Delegate Tom Kilbride, En­ gine Delegate Gerard Rogers. Chairman reported crew lounge needs two new chairs and sug­ gested phone be put in chief cook's room in case of accident or ill health. Secretary gave vote of thanks to deck department and en­ gine room with special thanks to chief electrician. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chairman gave special vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for hard work and good job by all. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEAUFTATLANTIC (IMC), March 10—Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, Engine Delegate William Keble, Steward Delegate Brian Lindsley. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew- Tying Up Loose Ends i •^v members not to stand on equip­ ment in lifeboats and to shut down fire hoses tightly after using fire pump. Next port: Houston. SEAUFT ATLANTIC (IMC), March 29—Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Secretary O. Angeles, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, En­ gine Delegate William Keble, Steward Delegate Joseph Ryan. Chairman announced payoff in Beaumont, Texas. Educational director encouraged eligible mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into collecting retirement in luinp-sum payment before age 65. Steward department requested larger variety of stores in order to add items to menu. Next port: Tampa, Fla. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), March 26—Chair­ man William Dean, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educational Direc­ tor Clifford Hall. Chairman en­ couraged members to go to Paul Hall Center and upgrade skills. Secretary reminded crew of impor­ tance of SPAD donations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested carpet cleaning and new VCR. Next port: Galveston, Texas. couraged members to upgrade at Lundeburg School, keep up dues and contribute to defense league fund. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Oakland, Calif. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), April 13—Chairman Anthony Maben, Secretary R. Poovey, Educational Director Richard Gracey, Deck Delegate Gary Gambrel, Engine Delegate A. Wadsworth. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for great meals. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. LIBERTY BELL (Liberty Maritime), April 11—Chairman C. Loveland, Secretary Bud Marchman, Educational Director Mark Ruhl. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), April 18—Chairman D.M. Ticer, Secretary A.F. Suncin. Educational Director G. Dabl, Steward Delegate John Pratt. Secretary reminded crewmembers to keep mess hall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received payoff. Entire crew gave vote of thaidcs to steward depart­ ment. OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land USNS BARTLETT (Bay Ship Service), April 4—Chairman F. Management), March 28-^hairGoethe, Secretary V. Harper, man Tbomas Gagnon, Secretary Educational Director V. Bolton, Charles Fincher, Educational Deck Delegate A. Fabre, Engine Director Eric Sutton; Deck Delegate G.A. Yore, Steward Delegate Henry Morin, Steward Delegate M.A. Harris. Chairman Delegate James Jordon. Educa­ reminded crewmembers to check tional director encouraged crewfor safety violations and notify members to upgrade at Piney department heads. Treasurer Point. Mobile Patrolman Ed Kelley reported $75 in ship's funds. No deWw&redSeafarers LOGs to crew)eefs or disputed OT reported. members at payoff. Crewmembers Chairman announced response voted to buy new VCR. Chairman Tom contracts department regard­ announced Bay Ship and MSG rep­ ing emergency leave. He reminded resentatives will meet ship upon ar­ crewmembers to return all movies rival in New Orleans if to movie locker. Crew gave vote of crewmembers have questions. thanks to galley gang. Next port: Crew requested a grill for cookouts. Elizabeth, N.J. USNS WILKES (Bay Ship OVERSEAS HARRIETTE Management), March 29—Chair­ Maritime Overseas), April 11— man Tom Trehern, Secretary Ben Chairman Carlos Spina Jr., Henderson, Educational Director Secretary T. Davalie. Chairman an­ Clarence Brown, Deck Delegate nounced Seafarers LOGs received. J. Davis, Steward Delegate Je reported all departments have Donald Mann. Chairman an­ )een extra cooperative. Secretary nounced safety bonus for Decem­ reported new stores will be pur­ ber 1992 and January 1993 and chased in Durban, South Africa reminded crew to read memo on when stopping for bunkers. Educa­ jobs. Secretary reported storerooms tional director reported ship's read­ well supplied, clean and in good ing material the best there is, and order. Treasurer reported $190 in VCR will be fixed next port. Deck ship's fund. No beefs or disputed delegate reported beefs. No beefs OT reported. Crew voted to keep or disputed OT reported by engine TV on during meal hours in crew or steward delegates. Steward mess hall. Crew reported safety delegate reported crew thinks food bonus had not been received. Next is excellent. Captain complimented port: Honolulu. galley gang on job very well done. CAPE HENRY (lOM), April 13—Chairman Tbomas Votsis, RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land), Secretary A1 Holland, Educational April 4—Chairman Howard Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Cnox, Secretary J. Speller, Educa­ Delegate Troy Cooley, Engine tional Director David Dukehart. Delegate Troy Flemming, Educational director reminded Steward Delegate James Alston. members to upgrade at Paul Hall Chairman announced no beefs or Center and put movies away after disputed OT reported and thanked viewing. No beefs or disputed OT crew for job well done. He enreported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. The crew lounge of the Sea-LandCrusaderv/as the location of the ship's union meeting in Port Elizabeth, N.J. recently. From the left are OMU Alfred Gonzalez, Steward Nick Andrews, OMU Angel Hernandez, AB Reyes Flores, SlU Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram and Bosun Rafael Vega. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN Ocean Shipholding), April 15— Chairman J.T. Martin, Secretary IZ. Mosley, Educational Director ' V. Parrish, Deck Delegate Vayne Cosey, Engine Delegate Jean Dobbins, Steward Delegate S. Sparks. Treasurer reported $254.44 in ship's fund and $86.61 in crew's fund. No beefs or disjuted OT reported. Chairman an­ nounced company bought new TV br crew lounge. Crew reported new washing machine will be brought aboard in San Diego. Chairman reminded members not to slam doors and to keep crew ounge door closed. Crew thanked ;alley gang for good meals and keeping tidy ship. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Sea-Land Service), April 4— Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary Norman Dube, Educa­ tional Director Dann Manthei. Crew asked contracts department to look into improving death benefits and pension plan. Crew thanked galley gang for good food and service. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), April 4—Chairman T. Murpby, Secretary L. Finn, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck Delegate Steven Baker, Steward > Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced payoff April 11 and reported everything going well with professional and hard-work­ ing crew. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Treasurer reported 25 new movies purchased. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts department for update on negotia­ tions. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), April 18—Chair­ man Oscar Wiley, Secretary D. Clay, Educational Director G. Pol­ lard Lowsley, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Murpby. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported safe, accident-free voyage with fine job done by steward department. Crew thanked GSU for keeping sparkling clean decks and mess hall. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), April 1—Chairman Wal­ ter Weaver, Secretary G.S. Lyncb, Educational Director Jose Del Rio, Deck Delegate Lee Selico, Engine Delegate Ricky Williams, Steward Delegate Joesepb Laureta. Chairman noted kudos from captain for fine perfor­ mance by all crewmembers through bad weather. Secretary reminded crew to secure recreation room chairs in bad weather and keep pantry area clean. Educational director informed members about safety meeting items and reminded them of opportunities available for those who upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Secretary reported new VCR for next voyage will come aboard upon arrival in port. Crew announced new books revived will be turned over to Seaman's Club in Yokohama because there are not enough shelves to keep them all on board. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), April 11—Chair­ man Jose Ross, Secretary K.D. Jones, Educational Director Den­ nis Baker, Deck Delegate A. Haarmann, Engine Delegate Philip Zalewski, Steward Delegate Charles RatcIifT. Chairman thanked crewmembers for job well done. Secretary commended crew­ members for heroism and skillful performance on rescue of eight English seamen aboard the Vanderdecken. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman urged crew to donate to SPAD. Crew thanked steward department for job well done during rescue mission. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), April 11—Chair­ man Howard Gibbs, Secretary Louis Nicoud, Educational Direc­ tor Walter Stevens, Deck Delegate Sean O'Doherty, Engine Delegate Robert Zurflub, Steward Delegate Raymond Garcia. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good food and clean ship. Crew also gave special vote of thanks to deck delegate Sean O'Doherty for good job. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), April 18—Chair­ man Carrol Heick, Secretary L. Hofiman, Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate R. Vicarri. Engine Delegate J. Smiley, Steward Delegate M. Abdullah. Chairman announced payoff. Mobile Meeting OS Angel Passapera attends a union meeting on board the American Heritage during a recent stop in Mobile, Ala. Educational director reminded members to attend Lundeburg School and upgrade skills. Treasurer reported $55 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Chairman reported videotapes will continue to be purchased at rate of 15 to 20 per month from crew entertainment fund. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), April 8—Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary G. Sivley. Educational Director A. Jaramillo, Deck Delegate Thomas Scbroeder, Engine Delegate R. Wasserman, Steward Delegate John McCree Jr. Chairman asked crew not to remove safety belts fiom stack, they are for gangway only. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Educational director stressed im­ portance of donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Ne^t port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT (Sea-Land Service), April 11—Chairman Christopher LoPiccolO, Secretary H. Curry, Educational Director H. Manzer. Educational director reported two crewmembers from engine department going to Piney Point to upgrade skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thawed crew for donations that made new gym possible. Crew re­ quested transportation from ship to gate. Next port: Oakland, Calif. UST PACIFIC (lOM), April 8Chairman W. Csapo, Secretary R. Evans, Educational Director A. Mercado, Engine Delegate K. Graham, Steward Delegate K. Swain. Chairman reported mail problem discussed with captain. He noted packages must be smaller and addresses printed clearly and accurately. He also reported cotton coveralls will be on board in next port. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and take ad­ vantage of fine facilities and educa­ tion. Treasurer reported $50 in • ship's fund. New treasurer AB Andy Barrows elected. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs not yet received. Crew suggested rewinder for VCR be purchased. Crew dis­ cussed Coast Guard policy on respirators for those with facial hair. Crew reported new washing machine and dryer needed. A vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Galveston, Texas. �, . ..-'v' ; V'".".V'"?:' . '• •••;• v.- •'• ' .' •••" -•••••• -I;;;"' \ "•:- ••/ ' v- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA OSKARKALA RICHARD BLAKE Pensioner Richard Blake, 73, passed away April 8. Bom in Min­ nesota, he joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Blake began receiving his pension in September 1974. NATHAN COLLINS Nathan Collins, 39, died Febraary 24. A native of Weatherford, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1991 in the port of Houston. Brother Collins sailed in the deck department. GABRIEL MORALES Pensioner Gabriel Morales, 73, passed away April 17. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the union in 1968 in the port of New York. Brother Morales sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. Brother Morales retired in October 1985. ROBERT ROSADO Robert Rosado, 36, died Septem­ ber 21,1992. A New York na­ tive, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Rosado sailed in the . deck department. He i|pgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Rosado served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1978. LESTER STONEBRAKER Pensioner Lester Stonebraker, 72, passed away April 24. Bom in Tyrone, Pa., he joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Stonebraker served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in Febraary 1992. CHARLES WESLEY Pensioner Charles Wesley, 68, died March 18. A Califomia na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. He was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) before that union merged with the SIU's At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland WatCTS Division (AGLIWD). Brother Wesley sailed as a chief cook and upgraded frequently at Piney Point He retired in February 1987. DONOVAN HUGHES Pensioner Donovan Hughes, 55, passed away March 24. Bom in Honolulu, he joined the union in 1959 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Hughes sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Brother Hughes began receiving his pension in January 1988. r, , Pensioner Oskar Kala, 87, died April 30. A native of Es­ tonia, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Kala sailed as a chief electrician. He retired in November 1972. FERLTONMEARS Pensioner Ferlton Mears, 62, passed away May 2. Bom in Wachapreague, Va., he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Mears completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in August 1983. JOSEPH MUCIA SR. Pensioner Joseph Mucia Sr., 65, died April 11. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y.,he joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Mucia completed the bosun recertification course at Piney Point in 1979. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Mucia retired in August 1989. JESUS DELOS REYES Pensioner Jesus Delos Reyes, 77, passed away April 28. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New York. Brother Reyes completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He began receiving his pension in January 1982. ELMER RUSHING Pensioner Elmer Rushing, 80, died April 13. Bom in Mississip­ pi, he joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Rushing sailed as a bosun. He retired in May 1974. union in 1979 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Cherabini served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. JAMES SMITH Pensioner James Smith, 76, died April 20. Bom in Germfask, Mich., he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Detroit. Brother Smith sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Smith began He sailed as a mate. Brother Ros­ chefsky began receiving his pen­ receiving his pension in April 1982. sion in Nfey 1974. FRANCISMOEN Pensioner Francis Moen, 74, passed away April 25. A native of Bagley, Minn., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Moen sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Moen retired in April 1984. WILLARD BLAKE Prasioner Willard Blake, 76, pitesed away April 8. A Virginia na­ tive, he jcuned the union in 1960 in ihe port of l^ptfolk, Va. Brother ^lake sailed in the deck department with Chessq)eake and Ohio Rhiiroad. He sdved in the U.S. NaW from 1944 to 1945. Brother make, retired in April 1971. RAILROAD MARINE JOHN ROSCHEFSKY Pensioner John Roschefsky, 84, died April 9. Bom in Staten Is­ land, N.Y., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. .fi LHG Leo Cnw HoUs ManoM for Bosun muamSi^ • 'i-r' Crewmembers gather in^iience as the ca^ain plays "AmMing Grace" on tbe highland4>agpipes. cis Smith, Smi AS Ed Gontha, AB Kenji Hofftnan, QMED They are, from left, QMED John Smith, OS Francis Tim Vanpelt, Recertified Bosun Jack Davis and Captain N.M. Smith. SIU crewmembers aboard the LNG Leo joined together in prayer, music and fellowship to bid farewell to Recertified Bosun William J. Smith, who passed away January 17. The vessel stopp^ at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 21 in the South China Sea, between the mainland of China and Taiwan, to hold a special memorial ser­ vice for the late bosun as he had requested before his passing. His son, QMED John H. Smith, and his brother, OS Francis H. Smith, were QMED John Smith scatters the honored guests as well as Bosun ashes of his father, William J. John Davis, who sailed with the late recertified bosun for many Smith, off the side of the Leo. years. Master N.M. Smith (no rela­ tion) read Psalm 23as the ashes of Brother Smith were con­ signed to the sea by his son. The ceremony concluded with the master playing "Amaz­ ing Grace," "Rowers of the Forest" and "LochabwNo More" on the highland bagpipes. Born January 29, 1927, Bosun Smith joined the Seafarers in 1947 in his native Philadelphia and retired in January 1986. Late last month, he was inducted into the Philadelphia Boxing Hall of Fame for his prize fighting career in that city. Seafarers Take Part in Chavez Funeral Procession ... .-. f '• WvM GAVINO SANDIEGO Pensioner Gavino Sandiego, 86, passed away December 18,1992. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Sandiego began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1972. LAKES JOSEPH CHERUBINI Joseph Cherabini, 65, died April 14. Bom in Calumet, Mich., he joined the -y \ £>an uwgo Union-Tilbune/Don Kohbaiwr White-capped Seafarers join an estimated 35,000 mourners in the three-mile funeral procession of Cesar Chavez, president of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO (UFW), who died April 23 in San Luis, Ariz, at the age of 66. 7'. ,,7/7-'t7.; ' r• • n'- 'Vr.VJ; �<:• Vv.' 24 JUNE 1993 SEAFARHISLOG Reiss Crewmembers Prefer Lakes Jobs to Florida Sun Florida may have the climate, first trip in 1974 which was on a the beginning and end of the [sail­ but the Great-Lakes have the jobs, Steinbrenner vessel. "I never left ing] season, the weather may be bad, but we're used to it and ex­ according to two SIU Sunshine to go back to teaching." English already had sailing in pect it up here." State residents who sail aboard "Besides, we know what we his blood. The Shady Grove, Ra. the Richard Reiss. ABs Larry English and Alan resident had completed a tour of have to look forward to when we Maury make the commute each duty with the Navy when he sign off," added Maury. Both members noted they ; spring to sign on to the bulkers that joined the SIU as a deep sea mem­ sail the Great Lakes. This year the ber. He sailed three years aboard have relatives living along the I duo is sailing aboard the Erie Sand Seatrain and other vessels to Viet­ Lakes who help to close some of nam before switching to the Great the distance between the water­ I Steamship Co. self-uhloader. ways and Florida. Maury, who hails from Largo, Lakes in 1976. The 620-foot Reiss carries r Residing in Florida and sailing Fla., was teaching school when friends told him about the mer­ on the Great Lakes allows the rock, sand and salt to ports along chant marines. "I figured I would deck department members to the lower Lakes. The yessel was AB/Wheelsman Larry English try it out once and see what it was "live and work in good climates built in 1943 and converted to a makes the annual trek to the like," Maury recalled about his year-round," English noted. "At One of the tasks for Oiler Doug Rumball is cleaning the strainers for oily water in the cooling water separator. OS Kevin Bleau carries stores across the deck while the vessel is docked in the port of Erie, Pa. �JUNE 1993 SEAHUmiSLOG 2S Experts Warn Congress: Pipelines Are Biggest Oii Poiiulers Continued from page 4 ecological effects can be devas­ tating) inland spills from pipelines can produce groundwater contamination that persists for decades and may never be completely cleaned up." Distorted Facts The chief executive officer of Colonial, Donald R. Brinkley, in his written submission to the sub­ committee, countered the tes­ timony that pipelines are riddled with safety problems. "Data show that pipelines are the safest mode of transportation for petroleum and petroleum products," he said. He added that "Colonial's record is significant­ ly better than that of the oil pipeline industry in general." Rackleff pointed out in his written testimony that repeatedly "Colonial Pipeline has mis­ represented both its company record and the industry record of spills and leaks." Rackleff s group reviewed data Colonial had distributed to North Florida residents stating that in 1990 pipelines spilled 18,709 gallons per billion tonmile while water carriers spilled 44,458 gallons per billion tonmile. Colonial claimed the data came from DOT. However DOT disavowed the data. Colonial's statistics appeared to come from the government's Emergency Response Notifica­ tion System, Rackleff said, "which counted less than 20 per­ cent of the volume of oil pipeline spills in the 1980's." Colonial "ignored the more accurate OPS data." Looking at 1991 and 1992 data. Colonial Pipeline "alone spilled more than did all the t^ships and barges throughout the United States," Rackleff said. Lack of Regulation Marine transportation of oil and petroleum products is highly regulated, particularly since enactment of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90), passed by Congress in the wake of the Exxon Valdez spill. Pipeline regulations are much less strin- Sill Pushes Legislation to Protect Seamen on Rieiaway-Flag Vessels Continued from page 4 "H.R. 1517 is a chance for the United States to assert its moral leadership in the world," Turner testified during the hearing. "There are times when the United States — the world's only super­ power and most stable long-term democracy — must step out in front when it comes to addressing human suffering and the exploita­ tion of human beings." Turner noted that in the area of environmental protection the U.S. took the lead in the world with the passage of the Oil Pollu­ tion Act of 1990, a bill which requires all vessels regardless of nationality operating in American waters to comply with its strict procedures and rules. "What can be done for the, en­ vironment can also be done in behalf of human beings," Turner concluded. In opening the hearing, Subconunittee Chairman Austin J. Murphy (D-Pa.) stated passage of the bill would help to put "American shipping lines and the foreign shipping lines on a level playing field. [One of] the unfair advantage that foreign lines have over American lines is wiped away when this legislation is enacted." Murphy also noted, "Foreign ship operators gain all the benefits of American commerce without having to obey any American worker protection statutes. These shipping lines find themselves in the enviable posi­ tion of having their cake and eating it too. This situation creates an unfair double standard and leaves American shipping at a decided disadvantage." John Sansone, who oversees a team of eight U.S.-based FOC in­ spectors for the International Transport Workerk Federation (ITF), stated in testimony before the subcommittee, "One does not need to be a union official, only someone with a keen eye and a concern for people to observe that foreign seamen on ships entering United States ports are often forced to perform their jobs under unsafe and unhealthy conditions and that they often act in ways that suggest tihey are fearful of the ship masters they work under." Sansone stated he had tes­ tified before Congress about working conditions on runaway ships in October 1989 only to see the situation get worse since then. Among the problems he listed are poor health and safety conditions where food is improperly stored and drinking water is con­ taminated; cramped living quarters; undermanned vessels with overworked crews 'Toiced to work long hours at sometimes dangerous jobs" and wage cheating. After providing several specific examples of how runaway ships take advantage of their crews, Sansone said when the Coast Guard goes to inves­ tigate, "Foreign-flag ships can simply sail away from respon­ sibility for their actions." Thomas J. Schneider, speak­ ing on behalf of AFL-CIO Maritime Committee, pointed out, "There is no legal or political validity to the argument that con­ gressional jurisdiction should stop at the water's edge. Many laws, most recently the Oil Pollu­ tion Act, project U.S. concems and interests into the world marketplace." Supporting the remarks of the Turner, Sansone and Schneider, Deacon Robert M. Balderas, the national director of the Apostleship of the Sea, asked the subcommittee, "How long are we going to protect the unscrupulous shipowner?" The subcommittee has planned several visits to where runaway-flag vessels are docked before taking further ac­ tion on the bill. Rose A. McMurray, acting ad­ ministrator of DOT'S Research and Special Programs Administration, which encompasses OPS. The GAO representative tes­ tifying at the hearing pointed out that the government's National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the agency which inves­ tigates transport accidents and makes safety recommendations, had made a number of sugges­ tions in the area of new pipeline regulations. Li said despite these recom­ inspection Devises, Doubie-Skins mendations, there are no federal Pipeline companies should be regulations requiring the periodic required to "report all spills over one gallon, or [that] produce a visible sheen on waters, or that 'Existing federal result in injury or $100 in damage to company, private or public resources alone will property," suggested Rackleff. not adequately "This would make petroleum ensure the safe pipeline incident reporting re­ quirements consistent with re­ operation of pipeline quirements for other forms of facilities...* petroleum transportation." The acting head of the govem— DOTS Rose McMurray ment agency charged with pipeline safety noted that the regulations currently in effect do use of instrumented inspection not go far enough in monitoring devices (known as "smart pigs"), the nation's 1.7 million miles of periodic hydrostatic testing or the gas pipelines and 152,000 miles installation of remotely control­ led valves. The institution of these of liquid pipelines. "Existing federal resources measures would be a good step in alone will not adequately ensure the direction of more responsible the safe operation of pipeline government regulations. Rackleff urged Congress to be facilities, given the size of the regulated community and the "more specific and forceful about complexity of operations." said technical standards" for gent and as a result they "are not protecting the environment and public safety at the local level," Rackleff said. One difference in regulatoty standards highlighted in Rackleff s testimony is the level at which a spill must be reported. Hazardous liquid pipeline operators are required to report spills or leaks of more than 2,100 gallons or that involve $5,000 or more in damages, or result in in­ juries or death. pipelines. He said his group ad­ vocates the use of double-wall pipe with continuous leak detec­ tion mechanisms for hazardous liquid pipelines in environmen­ tally sensitive and hjgh-density population areas. Double-skin pipelines "can offer enhanced protection much the same as double-hull tankers, double-wall underground storage tanks, and secondary contain­ ment of aboveground storage tanks," Rackleff said. While the concem of Congress and the public recently has focused on preventing oils spills from tankers, barges and ships in general, the testimony of the ex­ perts from government and the private sector at the pipeline safety hearing indicates that the nation would be well seryed by a stricter regulatory regime on pipelines. The SIU is part of a coordinat­ ing organization which works to prevent further invasion of Florida communities by pipelines. The Florida Al­ liance—which brings together private citizens, community groups, public bodies, pilots' as­ sociations, marine industry representatives and insurance companies—also is working to secure safety standards for the nation's pipeline operations which will minimize the risks and dangers now present in this method of cargo transport. Sign Up for Piney Point Vtwation Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer. And summ«time means a chance for a well-earned vacation. But, just what is a summer vacation? Do the very words con­ jure up thoughts of lying on the beach . . . fishing. . . sailing. . . sightseeing... reading... swim­ ming . . . spending quality time with the family? A vacation can be all those things—and more—for SIU members and their families by taking advantage of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the complex embody­ ing die Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. . Piney Point vacationers can enjoy the school's comfortable accommodations, use of the recreational activities (including fishing, boating, tennis, swim­ ming, exercise room, sauna, arts and crafts) and three meals a day. But perhaps the best part of all is the location. The school is situated in St Mary's County, just a little more than an hour's drive to many areas of historical importance and current enjoy­ ment. There's Washington, D.C., of course, and aU the excitement of the nation's capital ... or Bal­ timore, Md., home of the Bal­ timore Orioles baseball team ... or Arlington, Va., site of the Pen­ tagon and Arlington National Cemetery... or Alexandria, Va., where George Washington built his home, Mt. Vernon. But one does not have to travel even that far. Many activities arid events have been planned in Southern Maryland—seafood festivals, art exhibitions, antique and craft shows, concerts and theater productions. Space is still available, so send the completed application form as soon as possible. UNIONMEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. Member $40.40/day Spouse $ 9.45/day Child $ 9.45/day Note: There IS no charge for children under the age of 12. The prices listed above include all meals. Send completed ap­ plication form to Seafareis Training & Recreation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674 or call (301) 9940010. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Name: Social Security number: Book number. ! Address: Telephone number. Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: 2nd choice: Date of arrival: 1st choice: ardcholce: Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of departure:. Send this compieted application to the Seafdrars Training A Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 6/93 — L—... •P h l-.v.-rr. ' '! -i" •T : ^ •• • .J.:'; -, I'' �26 mm 1993 SBAFARERSLOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on April 27 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Jon Eipp, Jack Mills, Robert Costantino, David Albert, Trainee Lifeboat Class 510—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 510 are David Stanford, Edgar Diaz, (second row) Ricardo Sebastian, Waymon Sellers, Paul (from left, kneeling) Eric Lund, Jeramia Cooper, Eddie Pippins, Edwin Fuller, Vincent Carlton, Richard Barron, Jeffrey Hockfeld, Walter Oswald, Robert Dusich, (third row) Igneri, Stepfien Berube, Lance Dyer, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Eric Brad Haines, Rudolph Hyndman, Robert O'Connell, Keith Innes and Douglas Tuten. Foultz, Ismael Fernandez, Steven Nelson, Patrick Vandegrift, Robert Bilger, Cfiristian Beckas, (tfiird row) Jason Stanish, Lee Harmason, Patrick McPtierson, Michael Zabielski and Jerry Lott Jr. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on April 23 are (from left, kneeling) Bruno Kalmeta, Chuck Hodges, John Brown, Dave Wendle, Albert Wheeler, Herman Rohrman, (second row) Richard Benoit, Charlotte Winstead, (third row) Patrick Rawley, George Keblis, Paul Grepo, James Brown (instructor), David Brusco and JosephHumphrey. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Matilde Zuniga, Joseph Perry, Deniel Butler, Jason Bonefont, Brandon Shannon, Allan Rogers, Gregory Carroll, (second row) Gerard La Porte, Richard Dunston, John Kissanis, Charies Donley, John Thompson, Vincent Merenda; John Miller, Alton Hickman, Kroeger lobst, (third row) Daniel Johnston, Alfred Herrmann, Jeffrey Stuart, Brian Gelaude and Daniel Hdskins. t-' Third Mate—Completing the third mate course on April 16 are (from left, front row) Ray Raykowski (instructor), James Tracey, Thomas Dowdell, Larry Sims, (second row) Philip Wilson, Calvin Miles and Donald Peterson. Not pic­ tured are James Watts and John Toomey III. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the April 6 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Gary Mooney, James Gibson, (second row) Dimarko Shoulders, John Lange and Larry Pittman. Cellestial Navigation—Graduating from the cele^ial navigation course on April 8 are (from left) Jim Brown (instructor), Phil Rawley, Klein Smith, John Brown, Joseph Humphrey and Michael Presser. Not pictured is John Bigger. Hazardous Materials—Completing the first 40hour HAZMAT course are (from left, kneeling) Thomas Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on March Johnson, Ronnie Langley, Richard Thomas Pilkerton, 3 are (from left, front row) Jon Watson, Warren Miller, Buzzy Higgs, Paul Wathen, (second row) Michael (second row) Geof Murphy, George R. Wilson, Ricd Ander­ Presser, Mark Goddard, Allen Hurry, Joseph Turner and son and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Jerry Cutchember, / . Welding—Members of the April 21 class in welding are (from^ft, kneeling) Mark Stewart, John Phillips, Woodrow Smith Jr., (second row) Bill Foley (instructor), John Copeland Jr., Ray Culpepper, Richard Hollis and Edward Jansen. �v'^ • ; MNE1993 SEAFARBtSLOG LUNDEBEHG SCHOOL 1993 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Recerttflcatlon Programs Check-In Completion Course Date Date Firenuin/Watertender and Oiler September 27 Novembers All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations August 16 September 24 November 8 December 17 Basic Electronics August 30 September 24 Marine Electrical Maintenance I July 6 August27 Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Completion Date ^ , " . B^ic/Advanced Fire Fighting fSealift Operations & Maintenance August 6 > November 12 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 Novembers July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 Julyl3 September 7 November 2 July 23 September 17 November 12 Julys August 30 October 25 July 30 September 24 November 19 Address Deep Sea MemberD • -j :K«: Social Security #. Book# • •'1:•••-''•,'»;''''-'i^ Seniority Department • No September 27 November 5 Marine Electronics Technician n November 8 December 17 Hydraulics August 2 September 13 August 27 October 8 Diesel Engine Technology August 9 November 22 September 3 December 17 Welding October 25 November 19 Crane Maintenance November 8 December 17 VESSEL • No to. •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? ; •Yes GNO •NO DECK AB/Sealift I St Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlirnited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • • ENGINE Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting:• Yes • No CPR:• Yes • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive • No Systems (Marine Electronics) Date available for training Primary language spoken DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE • Marine Electrical • • Last grade of school completed If yes, how many weeks have you completed? RATING HELD SIGNATURE I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed • Yes September 10 • ::v Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held If yes, which program: from July 19 Pacific IZI Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: • Yes Marine Electronics Technician I ) Inland Waters Member CD • August 13 October 22 FULL 8-week sessions (Area Code) (Zip Code) Lakes Member D July6 September 13 Cellege Pmgram Schedule for 1993 Month/Day/Year Telephone ( (State) Refrigeration Maint. & Operations Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) (Street) (City) October 22 1992'93Ailuli Education Schedule Date of Birth (Middle) (Firet) September 13 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. UPGRADING APPLICATWN (Last) Marine Electrical Maintenance 11 Date August 2 Novembers Name ' All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) , Completion July 19 August 27 September 13 October 22 November 8 December 17 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Shipbandling . August 23 September 3 September 27 Octobers ,.k-.kk;likkk/r: November 8 November 19 . Badar Observer - Unlimited July 12 July 16 August 16 August 20 September 20 September 24 November 1 Novembers yd" Celestial Navigation ' July 19 August 13 November 22 December 17 IMrdMate August 30 December 10 ILifeboatman • Date Able Seaman Oil Spill Prevention and Containment ; Cbeck-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions ofiBce for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Date Completion Date November 8 Steward Upgrading Courses DeckUpi fradhty Courses Course Check-In Date October 4 Course Bosun Recertification The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between July November 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, 'Md. AU programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. T^e course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times ofconflict-—the nation's security. .,Coursev''"v:: 27 • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief • Engineer Motor Vessel Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor Refiigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Spill Prevention & Containment • Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting • • • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Shidies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will lie paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully com­ plete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney PoinL RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Bo* 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. • 6/93 k - ; • f:-' t:-. - ir' ••': •./ »•• ; • II... •- .' I, ,.i-.ii :i • /•' W." • ' I - ... �SEAmttERS •" i'', • S'.' /it SEAFARERS Have you planned your summer vacation? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with an excellent vacation site. For details and rates, see page 25. June 1993 Volume 55, Number 6 Integrity's SkiUful Rescue Saves Lives of Eight Englishmen Crewmemt>ers aboard the Sea-LandIntegrity pose with the eight Englishmen whose lives they saved. SIU members aboard the Sea- QMED recalled. "It was very rescue considering the cir­ Land Integrity battled fierce dangerous and we had to work cumstances. It really worked out winds, seas and rain to rescue quickly. At times we weren't sure well," the QMED added. In the ship's minutes. Bosun eight Englishmen adrift aboard we could do it. 'The mast was swinging back Jose Ross thanked the crew for the sailing yacht Vanderdecken on April 10. and forth in the wind and barely exceptional heroism and skillful According to reports from missing some of the men as we performance in the rescue of the crewmembers and from Sea- brought them up the ladder," Vanderdecken crew. The Englishmen sailed with Land Service officials, a call from Baker stated. the captain of the stricken vessel The severe winds and waves the SIU crew into Charleston, was received at approximately caused the abandoned vessel to S.C., where they acquired plane 4:40 p.m. requesting immediate cling to the side of the Integrity. tickets for a return flight to Lon­ assistance, The vessel was en Engines aboard the Sea-Land don. route to Ireland from the ship had to be reversed to safely The photos accompanying this Bahamas when severe weather break away from the sailboat. story were provided by Able The Vanderdecken's mast was swinging back and forth, barely missconditions caused structural "It was a very calm and cool Seaman A. Haarmann. ng some of the men as they were brought up the ladder to safety. failure of the stem fastenings. Violent waves continued to crash against the stern, causing the wooden sailboat to fill with water Seafarers aboard the OMI very quickly. Charger endured up to eight-foot It took the Integrity ap­ swells to rescue seven Cuban proximately four hours to reach the refugees while the tanker was Vanderdecken, which by this time steaming toward Port Everglades, had little power left. Gale force Fla. on May 6. winds, rough seas and nightfall Bosun Eugene Beverly made locating the vessel difficult. reported to the Seafarers LOG QMED Dennis Baker told a that AB Oscar Osmund was reporter from the Seafarers LOG, standing watch around 2 p.m. "We knew it was going to be dif­ when he spotted an unknown ficult when dark started to fall. number of people aboard a small When we reached them, they had raft in the distance waving franti­ been using buckets for four hours cally to the Charger. to get the water out because the Master W.E. Nason was made bilge pump couldn't keep up with aware of the raft. He immediately the amount that continued to put the Charger's engines into the come into the boat." maneuvering mode and ordered a Crewmembers lowered lines Williamson turn to begin the res­ down to the yacht and, using a cue of the distressed crew. After getting some food, drink and sleep, the seven Cuban refugees joined the Chargercrew on deck for pilot hoist ladder, brought all a "We summoned all crewmem­ photo. The SIU crewmembers pictured include AB Clemente Rocha, AB Jimmie Scheck, DEU Milton eight Englishmen safely aboard bers from their work to prepare Israel, AB Oscar Osmund, AB Lawrence Zepeda and Bosun Eugene Beverly (at right with ball cap). the Integrity. for a rescue situation," the bosun found six adults and one small were completely but of food and boarded the raft to secure the line "From the first to the last stated. child. The group had left Cuba for had little water remaining. and assisted the remaining sailor, it took us 12 minutes," the The vessel reached the raft and America four days earlier. They "The refugees did not speak refugees aboafd the tanker. English and crewmembers had Beverly noted the entire rescue trouble communicating on how effort took under an hour from to secure the line to the raft," start to finish. "The crew did an excellent job, Beverly said. "They would have The National Center for pearance from Los Angeles, perished in another day if we and the refugees were very grate­ Missing and Exploited Children Calif., the brown-haired, brown- hadn't seen them. It was a very ful. It is a proud feeling to have has asked the Seafarers Interna­ eyed boy was 3 feet tall and desperate life or death situation." saved a life," the bosun said. tional Union to assist them in weighed 45 pounds. He has white In a letter dated May 7 to SIU Three Cubans were boarded spots on his arms, neck and lips. locating Luis Gabriel Manzo. President Michael Sacco, Captain safely before the raft drifted away Missing since September 1, Anyone having information with the currents. The Charger Nason wrote, "I would like to 1989, when he was just 3 years on the disappearance of Luis maneuvered around once again to commend the officers and crew old, Luis Manzo was abducted by his non-custodial father, Gabriel Manzo should contact bring aboard the remaining three aboard the 'OMI Charger for a fine performance in the rescue Rafael Manzo Jr. (alias Rafael the National Center for Missing adults and child. and valor beyond duties." In order to keep the raft from and Exploited Children at (800) Guerrero). A felony warrant has drifting away again in seven and 843-5678 or the Missing Persons The refugees traveled with the been issued against the elder swells, AB Jimmie eight-foot Unit of the Beverly Hills (Calif.) Charger crew to Port Everglades Manzo. Sheck and Chief Mate Robert where they were taken into Coast Police Department at (213) 285At the time of his disap­ Wren climbed down the ladder. Guard custody. Luis Gabriel Manzo 2162. Seven Cuban Refugees Plucked from Sinking Raft Help Locate Child Missing More Than Three Years / ...' ;• •' ,v, .. ^ -i-.' - \ • •- V. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEVEN SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED INGRAO RETIRES FROM MTD; PECQUEX ASSUMES OFFICE LABOR BACKS HOUSE BILLS FOR NEW U.S. SHIP PLAN QUARTEL WINDS UP AS RUNAWAY-FLAG MOUTHPIECE PIPELINES POSE GRAVE DANGERS, EXPERTS WARN HOUSE PANEL SIU BACKS PLAN TO EXTEND U.S. LABOR LAWS TO RUNAWAYS STUDDS OFFERS INLAND SAFETY BILL GEN. POWELL SALUTES MARINERS DURING MEMORIAL DAY EVENT MALDIVIAN SEAFARERS SAIL AS ‘VIRTUAL SLAVES’ FIVE MSCPAC VESSELS EARN ‘SMART’ AWARDS SIU-CREWED VESSELS REMAIN IN SOMALIA FOR SUPPORT CALL FOR U.S. MARITIME REVIVAL RINGS LOUDLY AT NAT’L MARITIME DAY AFL-CIO PRES. KIRKLAND RECALLS WAR SERVICE AS A SEAMEN REFLAGGED BUFFALO SOLDIER DEPARTS WITH SEAFARERS RUSSIAN-BORN SIU MEMBER MEETS COUNTRYMEN OUTRIGGER TOWEL TO SAFETY BY LNG TAURUS HOUSE BILLS FOR U.S. SHIP PLAN BACK BY MARITIME UNIONS HIGH WATER, DARTING CURRENTS NO MATCH FOR ORGULF CREW QUALITY EVERYONE WINS! 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Defendants. Seamen's Unions Unite Te Fight Work Tax' ty BULLETIN—In a joint action, major seamen's unions have filed suit in federal court against a Coast Guard-imposed tax on seamen's documents and licenses. The action was announced by the heads of the organizations: SlU President Michael Sacco; District No. 1 MEBA/NMU Unlicensed Division Chairman Louis Parise; District No. 1-PCD, ME^A President Gordon Ward; AMO District 2 MEBA President Raymond McKay and MM&P President Timothy Brown. Two SlUNA Pacific District presidents— Gunnar Lundeberg of the SUP and Henry Disley of the MFOW—also joined the action. Page 3. -) TT1TP"""™^0^ 1. ,.r,ius old prohibition on congress reversed the ^centur^^^^^^^^ '""'"Z..', pu=". - «» :-.'i ri • • '•If ^° ^ or "OBRA 1990"). Act (the "1990 Budget Thereafter, the United ^ iiili ^..^^ast >/v-W-v •• X- �t.: 2 MAY 1993 SEAFMERSLOG President's Report Unfair Taxation of Seamen In an effort to halt the charges the U.S. Coast Guard is now at­ taching to seamen's documents and licenses, the Seafarers and the four other major seamen's unions filed a lawsuit against the agen­ cy in federal district court last month. The Coast Guard put into effect on April 19 a scheme it concocted three years ago to make seamen and boatmen pay for their Coast Guard required documents and licenses. Basically, the government is charging the men and women who earn their living working on U.S.-flag vessels a "work tax." It is not a practice in this democratic nation of ours to make a person pay for the privilege of going to work. Yet, that is exactly what seamen and Michael Sacco boatmen have to do now because of these socalled Coast Guard user fees. It has taken the U.S. Coast Guard two years to implement their plan to charge fees for documents and licenses. The agency first announced its intent to levy a fee in June 1991. The SIU raised im­ mediate and strong objections; so did thousands of individual seamen. The SIU filed a lawsuit stating the fees were in reality a tax and therefore unconstitutional and, on top of that, were deter­ mined unscientifically—based on bad and inconsistent data. The judge assigned to the lawsuit would not hear the case. He said that since the so-called user fee on marine documents and licenses was just a proposal and no one had been actually hurt yet by the fee, the matter was not ready for court review. While we did not get our day in court then, I believe the lawsuit, as well as the protests lodged with the Coast Guard, had the effect of delaying the im­ plementation of the scheme for more than a year. Now thk the government has begun to implement this work tax on seamen, we can have our day in court. The issue is so fun­ damental, so critical, that the major unions in maritime repre­ senting seamen have joined together in an effort to fight the work tax, including District No. LMEBA/NMU Unlicensed Division, which represents the seamen of the former National Maritime Union seamen; and three marine officers' unions—American Maritime Officers, which is also known as District 2 Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association; District No. 1 -PCD Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association and the International Organiza­ tion of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P). House Subcommittee Fights for Fairness The House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine, chaired by Con­ gressman William Lipinski, recently brought about an end to the unfair shipping practices of Kuwait. This nation, over which the United States launched Operation Desert Shield, had promised U.S.-flag carriers access to cargoes needed for rebuilding the na­ tion after the Gulf war. But it had reneged on the deal, putting all the cargo on Kuwaiti ships. Last year, Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley demanded the Kuwaiti government stop discriminating against U.S. shipping. This year. Congressman Lipinski and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee followed up by warning the Kuwaiti government that if the situation did not change, the U.S. govern­ ment could begin an investigation that could result in big fines for Kuwaiti ships if discrimination against U.S. ships was proven. Last month, in response, Kuwait announced that up to 50 per­ cent of the cargoes directed at rebuilding activities would be car­ ried by U.S.-flag ships. Congresswoman Bentley's work, the vigilance of Congressman Lipinski, the support of the members of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and its subcommittees have meant cargo for U.S. ships and consequently jobs for American seafarers. But more importantly, their continued efforts to revitalize the American merchant marine serve the entire nation and the world. After all, a U.S.-flag fleet capable of a swift and massive sealift such as the one which took place in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, is in the nation's—and in some cases other countries'—security interests. New Faces at MarAd President Bill Clinton has nominated two top flight people to key Maritime Administration posts. Retired Vice Admiral Albert Herberger, appointed to the job of MarAd administrator, brings to, the job 35 years of Navy experience and 18 years of sailing in the U.S. merchant marine. The nominee for the position of MarAd deputy administrator, Joan Yim, is a professional planner with a strong background in infrastructure and government administration. During his years as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Transportation Command, the military's transportation logistics coordinating center, 1 had an opportunity to work with Vice Ad­ miral Herberger in my capacity as president of the SIU. Noting his deep commitment to a U.S.-flag presence on the high seas, I believe this country will be well served by the new Maritime Ad­ ministrator. Certainly, both Vice Admiral Herberger and Ms. Yim have our sincerest good wishes and pledge of cooperation in the future. SIU Ships Spotless Recently, I had an opportunity to visit with many Seafarers aboard SlU-contracted vessels docked in the ports of San Francisco and Oakland. The ships were spotless, well mn, and gleamirig—a per­ fect example of the SIIJ slogan "An SIU Ship Is a Clean Ship," / / /, I'm proud of the job Seafarers are doing every day oh U.S.-flag ships around the world. This makes me proud to represent Seafarers, the best seamen in the world. I-- 1993 Paul Hall Lecture Gen, Cassidy Urges Speedy Action tin a New U,S, Shipping Policy The United States has been too long in bringing forth a program to provide this nation the merchant marine it requires, charged retired four-star Air Force General Duane H. Cassidy, who gave the 1993 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture. Gen. Cassidy, who is now a senior vice president for CSX Transportation, urged the ad­ ministration, Congress and the in­ dustry to work together to craft legislation for a U.S. shipping policy that will ensure a U.S.-flag fleet on the high seas. He warned, "If this call to action is not heard, if we do not do this now, if there is no bill passed in the first year of the new adminisratioil, then our government will have succeeded in doing what Hitler and the Third Reich could not do, and that is to General Duane Cassidy called for cooperation between the ad­ sink the U.S. merchant marine...." ministration, Congress and the industry to develop a program to save Speaking to an audience of the U.S. fleet. some 150 representatives of the maritime industry, the administra- unswerving commitment to a U.S.- powerful U.S. merchant marine flag presence on the high seas would with its modern, competitive ships have had Paul's unqualified respect and skilled American crews." and admiration." Can't Count on Runaways The general retired after 36 Cassidy discounted the argu­ years in the armed forces after serv­ ment that vessels owned by ing as the first commander of the Americans but registered in nations then newly established, globalU-S. that fly a flag of convenience like Transportation Command of the Panama, Liberia bf Vanuatu could military. Brand said. From his posi­ be counted on to aid the United tion as chief of the military's States in a time of crisis. transport logistics arm. Gen. Cas­ "Foreign-flagged ships may sidy "set the adrenaline flowing in mean that ownership and control the maritime industry's veins with are no longer in U.S. hands, and the his quick grasp of the plight of loyalties and availability of crewmaritime and its effect on the na­ members cannot be assured. This tional security. No one did more in makes military access to these vital trying to move the White House to resources—including related intertake positive action in support of a modal systems—unpredictable. viable merchant marine," Brand "I spent a full career as a military In introducing General Cassidy, recalled. man attempting to create predict­ Cassidy referred in his lecture to Herbert Brand, chairman of the ability—the present situation un­ Paul Hall Memorial Committee, that period in his life when he first dermines all such training and praised the speaker's "determina­ became acquainted with the U.S.planning." tion, gutsiness and leadership." flag merchant fleet. "So here I was, an airman, a guy Proposed Changes tion. Congress and academia on with an airlift background, put in a Four years ago, while he still April 22 in Washington, D.C., Gen. role that demarided a focus on headed the Transpor' ition Com­ Cassidy said he was "using this sealift," he told the audience. "I mand, a member of the congres­ forum dedicated to the most wrote letters. I made speeches. I sional committee asked Cassidy courageous labor leader in our met the people who operate the whaf he would like to see done to time—Mr. Paul Hall" to issue "a ships. I met the people who built the create a healthy merchant marine. call for action," a plan to "save" save the ships. I spent time at the Harry LunThe general told his audience that American merchant marine. deberg School of Seamanship. his words back then ring true today. "1 got a crash course in the mer­ Hall's Legacy Among the changes he sug­ In opening the session. Dr. chant marine and discovered what gested then and now were to reform Robert Friedheirn, director of the many people here already know: it U.S. tax policies that place a heavy Sea Grant Program of the Univer­ gets in your blood. It gets in your burden on U.S.-flag carriers com­ sity of Southern California's Han­ blood because of the awesome con­ pared to foreign-flag operators, cock Institute for Marine Studies, tributions of the past and the need eliminate regulations that increase said the lecture series is named for yet to come." the cost of U.S.-flag operations and The general pointed out that the work out a different approach Paul Hall, the late president of the Seafarers International Union, and merchant marine is a vital part of toward subsidies. supported through an endowment. the nation's defense transportation At the conclusion of his address. Before introducing Gen. Cas­ network. "In times of national emergency, Dr. Friedheim presented Cassidy sidy, Herbert Brand, who serves as chairman of the Paul Hall such as the recent Persian Gulf war, with a glass etching in the likeness Memorial Committee and worked there is no acceptable alternative to a of Paul Hall. closely with the late SIU president in many efforts to build the U.S. maritime fleet, reminded the audience how the endowment, which was established in 1987 at the University of Southern Califor­ nia, and its lecture program, got May 1993 started. "This series of lectures is Volume 55, Number 5 the result of efforts by friends and The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published associates of Paul Hall in the monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, maritime industry, organized labor, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 in government and the private sec­ Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) tor as a means of paying continuing 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince respect to the memory of a man Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing whose leadership contributed so offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the much to the industry—inspirationSeafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. ally and pragmatically," he said. 20746. ' Brand said Paul Hall would have Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ been "intrigued" by the 1993 lec­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate turer. "General Cassidy's vigor, his Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ detennination, gutsiness and leader­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Mines; Art, Bill ship abilities, his achievements as a Brower. manager and people person, and his The full text of Cassidy's Paul Hall Memorial Lecture is on pages 14-15. f �MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Seamen's Unions Unite to Fight 'Work Tax' Concerned with the impact of a work tax on American seamen, major maritime unions have Joined in a fight to knock out the levy. On April 19, the unions jointly filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court aimed at having the so-called user fees on marine documents and licenses declared unconstitutional. Joining the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia are the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America, the Unlicensed Division of District No. 1 Marine Engineers' Beneficial As.sociation/National Maritime Union, District No. 1—Pacific Coast District Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, the American Maritime Officers Dis­ trict 2 MEBA and the Internationa al Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Also joining in the fight are the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen's Union, both of which are affiliated with the Seafarers. Five individual marinersAnthony Primeaux, William H. Mulcahy, John Paul Hoskins, James C. Oliver and Perry O. Lawrence—also are plaintiffs in the suit filed against the Coast Guard and Federico Pena, the secretary for the Department of Transportation, which oversees the Coast Guard. 'Discriminatory Tax' In announcing the suit, which was filed April 15, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "This is an entirely inequitable and dis­ criminatory tax on seamen. It puts a tax on a mariner obtaining employment." The suit contends the work tax is unconstitutional and was calcu­ lated inaccurately by the federal agency. The basis of the action is that only Congress can pass a tax, and the legislative body cannot delegate authority to another branch of government to devise and levy such revenue raising. The imposition of the work tax has its origins in the 1990 Om­ nibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Included in the bill was a repeal of the long-standing statute that prohibited the Coast Guard from collecting fees for licenses for certain shipboard positions. The suit points out that the Congress in the 1886 Shipping Act prohibited the government from charging for services estab­ lished by the 1852 Steamboat Act, which set standards to protect life and property at sea. The then-commissioner of navigation in his accompanying 1886 report stated that these federal requirements were "for the purpose of government and not for the benefits of the shipping interest. When Congress passed the 1990 budget act, the suit contends World's Giant Grain Exporters Attempt to ScutUe Carriage On U,S. Ships of Food Aid Cargo the purpose for dropping the ban The plaintiffs have asked the on fees for merchant documents federal court to declare the user was to "increase revenue to fur­ fees an unconstitutional imposi­ ther reduce the budget deficit." tion of a tax and seek an injunc­ tion against the implementation Iinprecise Data Used of the rules requiring collection of The plaintiffs stated that the such fees. Coast Guard used inaccurate in­ Cost Ranges formation to establish the fee levels. To back up the charge, the The Coast Guard announced suit noted the commanding of­ on March 19 in the Federal ficer of the agency's New York Register final rule on the work Marine Inspection Office com­ tax. Costs, which the federal plained that he had only one week agency did start collecting on to respond to a headquarters re­ April 19, range from $35 for a quest for the amount of time used duplicate z-card, licen.se or cer^ by Coast Guard personnel to tificate of registry to $272 for an process merchant mariner docu­ upper level license. ments and licenses. The officer The Transportation Depart­ wrote that "those times and per­ ment agency said it would collect centages noted are not an accurate fees for issuance, examination account concerning activity at and evaluation purposes. For a this... center." Seafarer seeking to upgrade from Another flaw in determining ordinary seaman to able bodied the scale for documents and licen­ seaman, the cost would be ses, according to the suit, was the $135—$60 for an evaluation fee. Coast Guard's use of the annual $40 for an examination fee and pay of "an average" merchant $35 for a new, updated z-card. manner. Noting the costs being charged Job Differences Ignored to maritime officers by the federal However, the federal agency agency, AMO District 2 MEBA failed to consider the different President Ray McKay stated, pay scales, shipping seasons and "The U.S. Coast Guard's license nature of employment among the fees will discourage professional various deep sea mariners and in­ advancement in an essential in­ land boatmen. The lawsuit stated, dustry and aggravate the growing "Based on these salary projec­ shortage of qualified licensed tions, the Coast Guard concluded labor U.S. defense planners must merchant seamen could afford the call on for sealift service in na­ licensing and documenting fees, tional security emergencies. arguing that 'on an annualized What civilian American seafarers basi s, user fee costs to the average need are more jobs, not more bur­ employed seaman should repre­ dens." Supporting McKay's com­ sent significantly less than one day's wages.'" ments against the imposition of Not factored into these costs the fees on the members of his was the fact that merchant union as well as all merchant mariners continuously upgrade mariners was Gordon Ward, and test based on their increased president of District No. 1-PCD, experience and training. "It is MEBA. "It's kind of cynical to through the endorsement process stick our people with this bill that these individuals augment when Congress already caved in their training and responsibilities to political pressure on recrea­ for activities such as firefighting, tional boating user fees," Ward lifeboat duties and radar opera­ Continued on page 6 tions," the suit added. Once again, the giant grain ex­ and services. Another govern­ began suggesting that the U.S. porters are seeking to scuttle the ment agency has put forwarc government should allow the law of the land that requires a $150 million in financing for a U.S. food aid cargoes to be car­ certain portion of U.S. govern­ Conoco oil project in Russia. ried on foreign-flag ships. Rep. ment-aid cargoes to be carried on On April 5, AP reported that Bill Barrett (R-Neb.), for ex­ American-flag ships, a program President Clinton said the Rus­ ample, has introduced three bills known as cargo preference. sian people would yield "immedi­ that would waive cargo Not satisfied with their profit- ate and tangible results" from the preference rules that apply to the swollen, U.S.-government sub­ $1.6 billion aid package, and that Russian aid package. sidized grain sales, the giant it, would benefit Americans as As the LOG was going to press agricultural commodity dealers well. "The package includes on April 30, the Journal of Com­ and their allies in Congress have direct grants and credits for the merce reported the Clinton ad­ launched a vitriolic attack on U.S. purchase of food and other ministration had announced there would be no presidential shipping. Their current platform goods," the wire story said. That U.S. businesses and waiver of cargo preference re­ is the U.S.-government aid pro­ citizens would benefit from the quirements on upcoming food gram to Russia. The $ 1.6 billion U.S. aid pack­ aid package is evident from the aid shipments stemming from age to Russia was pre.sented by list of programs proposed by the the $700 million grain and food administration. aid package. President Bill Clinton to Russian Clinton President Boris Yeltsin during an American farmers, giant grain April 3-4 weekend summit in dealers, American oil and gas Vancouver, British Columbia. It companies, and other American allocated $700 million of grain businesses stand to receive a and agricultural products credit.s, share of the government's lar­ $194 million of new direct food gesse. This fact did not stop the aid (which brings the total direct Herberger is a graduate of the League Ar­ Retired Vice Admiral Albert food a,ssi.stance to $425 million in spokesman of the giant grain Herberger, a career Navy man who U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in chitects and thecurrent-fiscal year), $215 mil­ dealers from an attempt to have began-his life at sea as a merchant Kings Point, N.Y. He sailed aboard Marine Enlion for dismantling the Russian the U.S.-government supported, mariner, has merchant vessels before joining the g i n e e r s nuclear arsenal and $50 million U.S. grown grain shipped on Sealift Panel. been selected Navy in 1958. Yim brings for a joint Russian-American foreign-flag ships. During his career in the by President On April 6, in an AP wire enterprise fund to help establish Bill Clinton military service, Herberger ac­ mpre than 17 business opportunities for story, Steve McCoy, president of to be the next cumulated more than 17 years of years of com­ American and Russian the North American Export Grain head of the executive experience involving munity-based entrepreneurs, among other Association, launched an attack U.S. Maritime all aspects of managing man­ planning, on the U.S.-shipping component items. « Administra­ power resources including policy The $700 million of grain and of the aid program. tion (MarAd). recruiting, training, education, analysis, pro­ McCoy's North American Ex­ food credits come from the U.S. Announced distribution and logistics. The last ject ^sign and Joan Yim government's Food for Progress port Grain Association (NAEGA) at the same position he held before retiring management. program. The terms of payment in is the front organization for the time to serve from active duty in April 1990 inter-agency coordination and this program are extremely easy world's largest grain traders, in­ as the deputy was deputy commander-in-chief government affairs to the position and favorable—3 percent interest cluding many foreign companies Albert Herberger administra­ of the U.S. Transportation Corn- of deputy administrator. From 1975 to 1992, she rates, extended repayment plans and many enterpri.ses with their tor is Joan mand. In that post, he was respon­ and a six-to-sevfen-year grace own foreign-flag shipping opera­ Yim, a supervising planner at a sible for developing and worked with the Hawaii Office of period for payments. The U.S. tions. Honolulu construction firm who implementing a strategy to promote State Planning as a planner on Among NAEGA's members also has experience in policy government and civil sector sup­ issues relating to natural resource government in this program and in any of its grain and food export are Mitsubishi International analysis, community planning port for improvements in all modes and coastal zone management and public infrastructure financ­ policies ensures that the agricul­ Corp., Mitsui Grain Corp., C.ltoh and government affairs. of national transportation. tural products commodity dealers & Co., Zen-Noh Unico American In August 1990, the Albany, ing, among other issues. SIU President Michael Sacco are paid, and paid at subsidized, Corp. (all of which are Japanese- praised the selection of Herberger N.Y. native became vice president In her present job, she is a super­ often inflated prices. The risk of owned companies), Ferruzzi to head MarAd. "President Clin­ for maritime affairs at the Interna­ vising planner with the Honolulunonpayment is borne by the U.S. USA, Central Soya Corp., ton would be hard pressed to find tional Planning and Analysis Center firm of Parsons Brinckerhogg Italgrani USA (three companies another leading candidate who of Arlington, Va. He has served as Quade and Douglas. She holds a government. In other Russian aid measures with Italian ownership). Elders would be as skilled and qualified as the vicechairman of the sealift com­ bachelor's degree from Connec­ of the Clinton administration, an Grain (Australian), Garnac (Swit­ Admiral Herberger," Sacco said. mittee for the National Defense ticut College and pursued graduate AP wire story reported the zerland-based ownership). CarThe SIU president noted he Transportation Association. His in­ studies at the University of Hawaii. The Senate Commerce, governments of the two nations gill, Inc., Continental Grain, las worked with the nominee terest in maritime since the Navy are close to securing $2 billion ConAgra Grain Corp., among when Herberger served on the also included being a member of the Science and Transportation Com­ through the Export-Import Bank others. U.S. Transportation Command Navy League of the United States mittee is expected to hold its con­ Following NAEGA's com­ and is "looking forward to work­ Merchant Marine Affairs Commit­ firmation hearings for both to help the Russians purchase of tee and the Society of Navy Herberger and Yim by summer. American oil and gas equipment ments, certain congressmen ing with him again." Herberger Named to Head MarAd Joan Yim Appointed Deputy Administrator •"r •r • �>:'.. •' ''':•- V ' •;' , 4 Union Seeks U.S. Commitment To independent Fishermen in iWagnusen Reautberizatien 'T' •: ' r:.., . ''jr ,'2 it MAY 1993 SEAFMBRSLOG ' cover the costs of new equipment The SlU is urging Congress to for safety or conservation created retool the national law that covers by changes in rules and regula­ the conservation and manage­ tions. ment of U.S. fisheries resources, known as the.Magnuson Act, "As it stands, those in the com­ during hearings being held to mercial fishing .sector are taxed twice by these policies," Smith reauthorize the legislation for another five years. said. "First, they must finance these expensive changes themsel­ Speaking April 21 before the ves, and, second, they lose either House Fisheries Management through decreasing volumes of Subcommittee, Jessica Smith, fish or increased time at sea in SIU director of communications, Katherlne Thomas, president ofthe Alaska Fishermen's Union, meets pursuit of this catch." told the panel that "the fruits of Another change proposed by with Rep. Dan Hamburg (D-Calif.), a subcommittee member. the Magnuson Act have turned the SIU was the National Marine sour. SIU Director of Communications "There is widespread disil­ Jessica Smith testifies family fisher­ Fisheries Service get out of the lusionment with the role of the men are integral part of community. business of enforcing its own government in the process of rules and regulations. The union fisheries management. There is a stated agencies like the Coast These boats would generate feeling that the National Marine work for trucking companies, Guard and local marine police are Fisheries Service and the dock.s, welding shops, engine available for such a role. The ra­ Regional Fishery Management repair facilities, electronic goods tionale for such a change would Councils are in the business of be to create a consensus and in­ driving fishermen out of busi­ and repair shops, grocery stores crease cooperation among comand marine supply stores, not to ness." mercial fishermen, sport Smith, who was joined at the mention the docks and boatyards. fishermen and environmentalists. congressional hearing by SIU- In a town like New Bedford, The union also proposed member commercial fishermen Mass., home to the largest per giving the councils a role in catch fishing port in the continen­ and fish-canning workers from protecting the fisheries habitat. U.S., the number of Jobs within tal New Jersey, Washington and the community created by the fish­ Alaska, explained that the way Hearings Nationwide the system now works "the big ing fleet grows exponentially. Representative Thomas Manwinners of the management While pointing out that ton (D-N.Y.), chairman of the process are huge vertically in­ decisions made by the Regional subcommittee, announced more tegrated corporations with deep Fishery Management Councils hearings would be held around enough pockets to withstand the are driving small-scale fishermen the country to gain the input of myriad requirements of various out of business in favor of large fishermen so they would not have federal, state and local regula­ fleet operators, the SIU pointed to lose time at sea traveling tp tions." out that inclusion of support for meetings. Discussing the Magnuson Act with a subcommittee member are New Support for Family Fishermen family fishermen in the Mag­ Authorization of the Mag­ Jersey-based fishermen Jim Lovgren (left) and John Cole (center). Among the many recommen­ nuson Act would acknowledge nuson Act expires September 30. dations for changes in the act of­ "that smaller operators have a The law, which was passed in fered by the union was one calling lifelong and generation-.spanning 1976, is named after the late for support of family fishermen. commitment to fishing which senator from Washington, War­ "The independent fisherman, makes them intrinsically the best ren Magnuson, a champion of the the small boat owner/operator, conservators of the resource and U.S. maritime industry. It was those who have passed on a fish­ the environment. These fishermen designed to phase out foreignBeginning immediately, up to these same vessel operators and ing tradition from one generation have a .stake in not depleting any flag fishing along the U.S. coasts 50 percent of the materials merchant mariners who assisted to another, are an invaluable part resource as their livelihoods and and to create the 200-mile needed to aid in Kuwait's rebuild­ our governments in the sealift ef­ of the fisheries system," Smith those of their children depend oh fisheries conservation zone ad­ ing efforts will be carried to that fort which preceded the liberation said. "These fishermen and their the continued presence of stocks." jacent to the coastline. country aboard U.S.-flag vessels, of Kuwait." families also are ah integral part As the House of RepreiActions Sought for Years According to congressional thanks to the efforts of the House of our coastal communities— sentatives looks into the act source;s, foreign-flag vessels ac­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Lipinski's letter pointed out Shortly after being named sub­ that the matter had been brought from Maine to Alaska. They rep­ reauthorization, the SIU said "it is counted for 71 percent of the total resent what America is supposed in the best interest of Congress to catch in the 200-mile zone in committee chairman last Decem­ to the attention of the Kuwaiti to be about—the ability to earn a change the way the fisheries are 1977. By 1991, the percentage ber, Representative William government several times during Lipinski (D-Ill.) began looking the last two years. "We are now livelihood which affords a home managed." Smith stated the coun­ was down to 0.2 percent. into the fact that Kuwait was shut­ and a college education for the cils move too slowly and make The act created eight councils ting out U.S.-flag shipping from convinced that the responses children." were apparently nothing more decisions without the input of responsible for allocating resour­ delivering cargo to the war- than an effort to delay corrective those affected by their plans. One ces among various and often ravaged nation. This was happen­ Jobs In Community The union listed the number of way to improve the situation competing users. The regions in­ ing despite the fact Kuwait had action until all of the project car­ businesses that are affected would be "to increase the number clude New England, Mid-Atlan­ promised to include U.S. com­ goes had moved," the con­ within an average small coastal of active fishermein on the coun­ tic, South Atlantic, Gulf of panies in the rebuilding process gressman noted. The letter, which was signed Mexico, Caribbean, Pacific, as a thank-you for America's ef­ community served by ap­ cils," Smith testified. by 12 other representatives in­ The SIU urged Congress to North Pacific and Western fort in expelling Iraqi troops from proximately 40 fishing vessels cluding Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) that employ arourtd 160 fisher­ look into ways of helping small Pacific. The councils include the Persian Gulf nation more than who chairs the parent House Mer­ operators and family fishermen U.S. territories as well as states. two years ago. men. chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ Panel's Vigilance Opens Kuwait to U.S.-Fiag Ships v:^ Howe Joins Government Affairs Staff >;--v. The Seafarers International Union has named Allynn L. Howe as a legislative repre­ sentative for the union's Political Action and Government Rela­ tions Department. Howe, who has extensive ex­ perience working on Capitol Hill, primarily will track maritime legislation and activity in the U.S. House of Representatives, ac­ cording to Terry Turner, director of the department. Prior to coming to the Seafarers, Howe served as the director of government affairs for the National Lumber and Build­ ing Material Dealers Association in Washington. In that post, he organized a national network of volunteers into political teams, and represented the organization before Con­ gress. His backI ground also in" eludes work Allynn Howe with three trade unions. From 1979 to 1986, Howe served as an international union repre­ sentative for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. During the next three years, he was a legislative representative with the American Federation of Govern­ ment Employees. From 1989 to 1991, he was associate director for legislative and political affairs with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. A graduate of Concord (W.Va.) College, Howe holds a master's degree from West Virginia University. After college, he was an English teacher in Howard County, Md. where he headed the Howard County Education As­ sociation legislative and politi­ cal action committee. Arab Shipping Given Rights Immediately after its govern­ ment was re-established, Kuwait gave the right of first refusal to deliver goods to the United Arab Shipping Company. More than $2.25 billion worth of cargo was shipped from the U.S. to Kuwait between February 1991 (when the war ended) and September 1992. In a letter dated March 2 to Dr. Mohammed Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti ambassador to the U.S., Lipinski wrote on behalf of the subcommit­ tee: "From the evidence before us, it appears that very little, if any, of the cargo shipped to Kuwait from the United States has moved on U.S.-flag vessels. This is par­ ticularly disturbing in that it is . ''Tr. mittee, warned the Kuwaiti govemment that an investigation by the Federal Maritime Com­ mission of such discriminatory acts would be sought unless the situation was corrected. "It is with deep regret that your government's actions to exclude our carriers from participation in this commercial market have caused us to seek this type redress, however we sincerely believe this matter has gone un­ resolved far too long," Lipinski wrote in closing. On April 21, the govemment of Kuwait announced U.S.-flag vessels would be permitted to carry Kuwaiti government-im­ pelled cargo to the nation's rebuilding effort. �• ^ ; '.;• ' V;' " MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 unnf Sets t^yanaing as Goal for l^Os Organizing new members ings, collecting signatures on summarized its position in enacting a national health care resolution calling for national petitions, demonstrating, lobby­ program, re-establishing the health care reform that "requires ing and other activities, UIW word "fair" in the nation's labor all employers to contribute fairly members prevented the reloca­ laws and insisting on a truly fair to the cost of care; and establishes tion of the famed liner. A grand international trade agreemeni a public program for all those not re-opening of the Queen Mary is were among the key issues ad­ in the workforce—including scheduled for June. dressed last month at the United retirees, the unerriployed and • Maritime Trades Department Industrial Workers' (UIW) ninth workers on strike." Administrator Frank Pecquex and quadrennial convention. The resolution further called AFL-CIO Legislative Repre­ The UIW, an autonomous af­ for a cap on the annual rate of sentative Calvin Johnson ad­ filiate of the Seafarers Interna­ increases in health care spending, dressed the convention about tional Union of North America, and creation of a national inde­ various legislative happenings on represents workers employed in pendent commission of consumers, Capitol Hill. • Delegates elated national the manufacturing, service ant labor, business, government and govemmeilt sectors. health care providers to administer and regional officers. Delegates to the convention, the systeih. which took place April 19-21 at Delegates and guests pack the Paul Hall Center auditorium on the Regional Divisions Established the Paul Hall Center for Maritime first day of the convention. In other news firom the con­ Training and Education, also vention: elected new officers and voted to vehicle to transport American massive relocation? Not • Delegates voted to adopt a restructure the union in order to factories south of the border," he American workers, who have new constitution which replaces better serve the membership. The said. been forced to settle for low- localis with regional divisions. delegates also approved a merger "The last 10 years offer us a paying, part-time, unskilled This move is designed to give with the i,500-member Alaska glimpse of what NAFTA really employment due to the closing of greater flexibility to the mem­ Fishermen's Union. means to the American worker. factories here in the United bers, make it easier for them to Planning for the Future Since the onset of the Reagan free States. Not the Mexican workers communicate with their regional In giving their respective trade era, American factories who labor at American-owned representatives and allow more reports to the convention, UIW transferred one million jobs to Mexican production plants input from shop stewards. • Officials and delegates con­ officials emphasized the impor­ Mexican-based maquiladora without health benefits for wages tance of organizing. UIW Nation­ plants. Conservative estimates that are barely over a dollar an gratulated the rank-and-file mem­ al Director Steve Mney cited the suggest that NAFTA would hour." bership for its successful efforts to save the Queen Mary hotel and vast potential for recruiting new result in the additional loss of Call for Health Care restaurants, which employ 1,200 members and added, "The future half a million more jobs in this Almost every speaker ad­ UIW members. Through a belongs to those people who plan country. dressed the issue of the runaway grassroots campaign that in­ Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) calls for for it and who fight for it. We can cost of health care. The UIW cluded packing city council meet- passage of striker replacement bill. "Who benefited from this win if we stick together and if we dedicate ourselves to organiz­ ing." Bill Dobbins, vice president of the union's Great Lakes region, The Paul Hall Center for trained to respond to an oil or the danger level, select and use available for several years. The stated that organizing new mem­ the appropriate safety gear (such two shorter courses primarily Maritime Training and Education hazardous materials spill in bers must be a focal point not only as boots, gloves and protective cover identification of hazardous safe, professional and efficient recently expanded its hazardousfor the UIW, but also for all of suits), contain the spill (whether materials, use of protective gear manner, whether on board the materials (hazmat) curriculum for organized labor. the hazardous material is only on and procedures for contacting vessel or shoreside," said Lun­ Seafarers to include more Officials and delegates alike board the vessel or also is in the emergency response personnel. deberg School Instructor Jim thorough training of safety, spill concurred that the UIW will Hundreds of Seafarers have water), identify the solution Shaffer, who along with K.C. prevention and containment and redouble its efforts to organize. completed all but the 40-hour needed for decontamination of Taylor, teaches the various haz­ chemical precautions necessary Regarding a bill to ban the the equipment, and decon­ HAZWOPER course, with the mat courses. work aboard a vessel. practice ofailowing^scabs to t^e to taminate the ^uipment. The haz­ majority taking the 40-hour oil — Last iHonth, 40 students be­ Thorough Training away the jobs of workers who came the first to complete the ardous material may be any one spill course or the 24-hour HAZ­ The 40-hour HAZWOPER have gone on strike. Rep. Steny or more of thousands. "You name WOPER training. Hoyer (D-Md.), one of the guest Seafarers Harry Lundeberg course features intensive hands- it, if it's in the federal regulations, of Seamanship's new 40- on training as well as written speakers, said he is certain the Schoolhealth and safety course exams. Topics include legal over­ we cover it," noted Shaffer. hour House of Representatives this The first group to complete the year once again will enact a covering Hazardous Waste and views of OSHA and Coast Guard course included Seafarers John Emergency Response (HAZ"Workplace Fairness" bill. The WOPER). This detailed course is regulations; basic chemistry of Thompson and Michael hazardous materials; use and care House passed such legislation Pressor, along with eight in­ one of many hazmat classes avail­ twice last year, but the bill fizzled able at the SIU training facility in of different safety and breathing dustry reps who are members of a in the Senate. President Bush had Piney Point, Md. It was imple­ equipment; emergency first aid; group called the Spill Coopera­ vowed to veto the measure if it mented in consideration of the sampling techniques; emergency tive of the Upper Tidewater. response plans; decontamination; reached his desk; however. Presi­ industry's continued strong em­ dent Clinton has stated he will phasis on oil-spill and hazmat and many other subjects. Other Courses Available (As of February 19,1993, any sign the bill if given the chance. Similarly, the Oil Spill Emer­ raining. vessel handling, storing, gency Containment and Cleanup 'Important to a Free Society' Other hazmat courses taught at transporting or lightering oil in Hoyer, who as chairman of the the school—all of which meet or U.S. navigable waters must sub­ course—first offered at Piney House Democratic Caucus is the exceed Coast Guard and Occupa- mit a response plan to the Coast Point in 1989—consists of class­ fourth highest ranking Democrat ional Safety and Health Ad­ Guard. The plan must address room, laboratory and on-site training. Students receive instruc­ in the body, called die right to ministration (OSHA) standards notification procedures, spill strike "the only real bargaining include: 40-hour Oil Spill Emer- mitigation procedures, shore- tion in spill containment booms leverage the trade union move­ jency Containment and Cleanup; based response activities and list and boom towing configurations ment has. If we take that away, we 24-hour Health and Safety for of contacts, among other things. and anchoring operations. The have undermined what is at the hazardous Waste Operations and As of August 19, any such vessel course also covers selection of basis of free society." He added mergency Response; 16-hour not operating under a plan may sorbents, suction equipment and that enactment of the Workplace iJenzene Safety; and 8-hour not tranisport or handle oil in U.S. skimmers and their proper use. Also included is an extensive sec­ Oil Spill Emergency Containment Fairness bill is essential "if in fact Jealth and Safety/"First waters.) and Cleanup is one of several tion on benzene. in America we believe in a free ?.esponder." Persons completing this hazardous materials courses While certain parts of these trade union movement." "It is our goal to ensure that course should be able to identify taught at the Lundeberg School. SIU President Michael Sacco, SIU members are properly the hazardous material, monitor courses (such as basic toxicol­ ogy) are rigid, Lundeberg School who was re-elected as president instructors vary the hands-on While much of the training is of the UIW, said, "An effective training "depending on the types complex, Shaffer said he has yet right to strike—not even an actual of vessels the students sail on, or to find a student who has not en­ strike—is an important tool in the ports they work from and the joyed it. "The courses are chal­ raising the standard of living for lenging, but they also are types of ships there," Shaffer ex­ millions of working Americans." interesting." plained. Joseph Sacco, who won re­ Persons completing the 40Additionally, the Lundeberg election as vice president of the School now is offering a 48-hour hour HAZWOPER or oil spill UIW's Gulf Coast Region, spoke containment courses are certified Incident Commanddr course. Shaf­ out against the proposed North as specialists, while those who fer said that several SIU-contracted American Free Trade Agreement finish the 24-hour HAZWOPER companies have expressed interest (NAFTA)—a pact between the training are considered "hazmat in this training, which will instruct United States, Canada and technicians," Shaffer reported. students on how to coordinate and Mexico which will be debated by They should be able to handle the a hazmat containment and run policy makers in Washington initial respon.ses to a hazmat spill. cleanup. "We haven't taught this within the next few months. That course, along with the 16- course yet, but we're ready to go "NAFTA is not a free trade agree­ The 40-hour hazardous materials curriculum includes hands-on train­ and 8-hour courses, have been right now," Shaffer said. ment, but rather a thinly veiled ing as well as classroom lectures. Lundeberg School Fine Tunes Hazmat Training -.'f{ •4- �6 MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG District No. 1 Pays Back Sill Loan The fight for autonomy and independence of the marine en­ gineers of District No. 1-PCD MEBA has been successful, as evident by the organization's ability to pay off a loan from the SIU ^ead of schedule. The temporary loan for up to $500,000, which was authorized by the SIU membership at the February 1, 1992 membership meetings, was extended to District No. 1 after its members, on January 15, 1992 voted to restore their union to its original independent structure which had existed prior to a 1988 merger with another maritime union, the NMU. The action to reinstate the marine engineers' original union had its roots in their frustration over the way in which the merged structure—District No. 1 MEBA/NMU—had been used to block the elected officers of the marine engineers and to take away the democratic rights of the MEBA members. The MEBA membership, in a late-1990 election for officers of their organization, had elected a group of reform-minded rankand-file candidates—among them Gordon M. Ward for the top post. Gene DeFries, the head of the organization at that time, refused to relinquish power to the newly elected candidates. DeFries and his group manipulated the union's post-merger structure to ensure their continued hold on the organization and to under­ mine the Ward officers elected by the MEBA rank-and-file. The District No. 1 member­ ship, frustrated by more than a year of DeFries' tactics, voted in that January 1992 meeting to re­ store their structure to that which had existed before the merger. The move resulted in the marine engineers' ability to collect their own dues and manage their own dfYsirs The loan from the SIU was used by District No. 1 for operat­ ing costs until the union had built up its own treasury. The pay off of the SIU loan, as well as the early retirement of DeFries and District No. I's reinstate­ ment in their Washington, D.C. office, are among the indications District No. 1-PCD MEBA President Gordon Ward presents SIU that the marine engineers once President Michael Sacco with the last check for the loan payment again have their autonomy and in­ dependence. UMWA in FigM for Job Security, AFL-CIO Unions Rally In Support • •• v' ..•^.•:^-'' •'•':• A '. Seafarers were among the hundreds of trade unionists who descended on downtown St. Louis on April 24 to show their support for members of the United Mine Workers (UMWA) in their ongoing negotiations with the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association (BCOA). The rally was held in the hometown of the Peabody Hold­ ing Company, the nation's largest coal producer. Mine Workers had conducted a one-month strike against the company during February after the union charged the BCOA, of which Peabody is a member, was not negotiating in good faith. The strike was called off a day after the UMWA ex­ panded the walkout to five other Members of the United Chauffeurs, an SIU affiliate, show their support BCOA members and the coal for the Mine Workers. From the left are James Matthews, Robert companies agreed to a 60-day Scales, James Johnson and Alonzo Myers. . contract extension. Peabody is a subsidiary of a States and its rank-and-file mem­ 'You Take Us On' London-based corporation bers are prepared to change cor­ Among the speakers at the St. known as Hanson PLC that porate attitudes toward working Louis rally was SIU President reported more than $ 1.6 billion in people!" Michael Sacco, who told the profits last year. "Peabody itself Mine Workers and others in at­ had profits of $245 million and it Among the issues being tendance, "When you take on the it can't afford decent claims sought by the UMWA is job United Mine Workers, you t^e on the entire trade union move­ wages for its miners," Sacco told security. While companies are ment! You take us on and you the trade unionists. "That kind of opening new mines by creating attitude has got to go! non-union entities, union-con­ take on our allies!" 'Times Have Changed' tracted mines have an average Sacco .pointed out that coal "If Peabody and the other coal remaining productivity of seven mined by UMWA members travels by rail, barge and ships to companies of that association years. The Mine Workers have reach plants that produce a want to take a crack at old- been seeking from the members variety of construction and con­ fashioned union busting and old- of the BCOA a list of mines fashioned exploitation of within their corporate structure sumer products. "In every one of these in­ workers, then it is the job of every that have been opened as non­ dustries, you will find union trade unionist in America to show union. During negotiations, workers," Sacco stated. "The these companies that times have which began in August 1992, the coal companies presented the fight for the jobs of the Mine changed! "Whatever it takes, this trade UMWA with three different Workers is a fight for the jobs of union movement of the United membership lists. every union worker! White-capped Seafarers join members of the United Mine Workers and other trade unionists to tell giant coal company Peabody the time of corporate greed at the expense of workers has ended. 'i- f.'.' Seamen's Unions Join Forces in Suit Against'Work Tax' Continuedfrom page 3 said. "It is bad enough that current laws allow US. shipping com­ panies to regi^er their vessels in foreign ports to circumvent exist­ ing tax laws, while employing foreign seamen who add nothing to the tax rolls," added District No. 1 MEBA/NMU Unlicensed Division Chairman Louis Parise. "Instead of imposing this workers' tax on U.S. merchant seamen, the Coast Guard should enforce the Jones Act to its fullest extent, prohibiting these ships from doing business in U.S. ports while avoiding payment of U.S. taxes." Timothy Brown, president of International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots noted it is not in the public's interest for the Coast Guard to make licens­ ing and documenting of mariners more difficult. "It is not in the public interest to further weaken the American merchant marine by decreasing the number of trained mariners ready and will­ ing to serve the economic and military needs of the United States, or to make it more expensive for American ships to operate as such fees are passed on to employers, shippers and con­ sumers." When theCoast Guard first an­ nounced the idea of a user fee in 1991, the SIU filed a lawsuit against the agency and its parent department to prevent its im­ plementation. A federal court ruled the suit could not be heard because no one had been adverse­ ly affected by the proposal. Majority Opposed In the meantime, mariners wrote letters and signed petitions to the Coast Guard and members of Congress to announce their op­ position to the work tax. Because of the uproar created, the federal agency opened two comment periods to handle all the cor­ respondence. More than 3,000 letters and 15 petitions with 1,600 signatures were received. A vast majority opposed the plan. Shortly after the House Coast Guard Subcommittee held a hear­ ing on the matter in February 1992, the subcommittee chair­ man—Representative W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.)—offered a bill to repeal the work tax. It was approved unanimously by the subcommittee but Congress ad­ journed before further action could be taken. The idea of placing a tax on merchant documents and licenses first was raised during the Reagan administration in the mid-1980s. Aquarius Crew Honored Crewmembers from the LNG Aquarius recently were honored by the Women's Propeller Club in New Jesey for their part in a 1991 rescue of 17 Filipinos 50 miles off the east coast of Taiwan. SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey represented the Seafarers at the Women's Propeller Club luncheon on April 14 and accepted on behalf of the unlicensed crew a heroism award. The Aquar/usCoordinated the rescue at night and in 4Q-plus,knot winds and 8- to lO-meter seas with three other vessels. The LNG ship, operated by Energy Transportation Corporation (ETC), saved six ot the crewmembers from the Panamanian-registered MV Marine Future after they had abandoned ship. �K', ;" • IMW,, •' • • "t-'ftiy'-y ;;y MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Capiain Praises OMI Leatler Crew for Securing Tanker The tremendous winter stoim that wreaked havoc on the eastern half of the United States March 12-14 also brought out the finest in seafaring skills among the SIU members sailing aboard the OMI Leader. On the evening of March 13, the tanker was bound for Boston loaded with #6 fuel oil as it navigated through the storm. Weather alerts warned the storm was "potentially dangerous and life threatening" with hurricane force winds, high seas and heavy snow and rain. The ship was 120 miles southeast of Montauk Point, N.Y. when it was engulfed by a gigantic wave shortly after 8 p.m. "I was on the bridge talking with the captain," recalled Bosun Clyde Smith. "We had no indica­ tion from the sea of what was about to happen. The wave went right over the flying bridge." A sheet of water estimated at more than 70 feet high slammed the forward starboard side of the superstructure. Smith stated water was everywhere, including in the wheelhouse. "It almost knocked out all the bridge win­ dows," he added. Captain Steven Fox ordered a course change to get the Leader out of the wind so a deck crew could survey the damage anc make any needed repairs. Smith led a crew that includec ABs Roy Blankenship, Eugene Finley and Timothy Olvany onto the deck in the foul weather The damage report included the galley and first engineer's room Tugs, Barges, Riverboats Affected By Flooding on Upper Mississippi Rising waters on the Missis­ sippi River and its tributaries are affecting everything on the water­ way'from tugs and barges to pas­ senger riverboats to gambling boats. "The Alton Belle has not been able to sail for several days," noted Alton (111.) Port Employee Patti Rogers."The river width has increased by 700 to 800 feet and our mernbers have placed sandbags all around the barge and landing areas so guests are able to park their cars and come aboard to gamble." While the town upstream from Alton was under water on April 23, Rogers said massive pumps were being used to keep the Mis­ sissippi from flowing over the sandbags in the low-lying area around the A/ton BeWc. Further south on the river, flooding in downtown St. Louis prevented the SlU-crewed Mis­ sissippi Queen from docking in the Missouri city on April 24. A spokesperson for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company said provisions were made to land at St. Genevieve, about 50 miles portholes blown in, a deck star­ board ladder gone and the star­ board fire hoses missing. The report from the engineroom noted a potentially serious situation as the deck pumproom door was knocked open and the pumproom ven­ tilators were swept off the vessel, creating two three-foot openings on the deck. Because the ship still was within the storm, the pos­ sibility of flooding existed. Smith's deck crew joined QMED/Pumpman James McDaniel, Chief Mate Dana Haff and Chief Ehgineer Longin Tybur to secure all the openings created by the massive wave. In a letter dated March 18 and sent to the OMI Corporation, Captain Fox praised the efforts of the crewmembers to secure the ship. "These men exposed themsel­ ves to personal danger when they went on deck during the storm to secure all pumproom openings," Fox wrote. "They worked as a team and showed a high degree of professionalism, spending mini­ mal time to accomplish their task. "1 am convinced that without their actions thfe damage to the vessel would have been much greater on the night of March 13," he concluded. The Leader arrived in Boston the following day and began offloading. Smith told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that storm was not the worst weather he had seen in his 42 years of sailing. "I've been in sustained storms with rough seas for days up to a week," he remembered. "The waves would crash over the whole ship, but. those were older, smaller vessels. This was only the one wave, but it was enough." -WmM:' ^ v:: '••-i: AT&T Honors Unions For 30 Years of Service AT&T celebrated the 30th an­ niversary of its cable ship operations by saying a special thankryou to the two unions "who have provided the shipboard per­ sonnel: the SIU and the American Maritime Officers District 2/MEBA (AMD). In a ceremony April 28 aboard the Global Link in Baltimore, SIU Alton Belle maintenance crewmembers Dan Griggs (center) and Brad President Michael Sacco and Jones (right) check the sandbags and pumps while Deckhand John AMD President Ray McKay each received a commemorative pla­ Chief Mate Miroslav Mavra shows Mills prepares to greet passengers. que and framed paintings of a sample of fiber optic cable to SIU President Michael Sacco downstream. The company was the Delta Queen, has not had to several of the company's five aboard the Global Link. watching weather conditions alter its schedule as of press time cable ships. AT&T Vice Presi­ upstream before determining due to liver conditions. The pad- dent James Barrett made the the forefront of telecommunica­ whether the riverboat would at­ dlewheeler was sailing from presentations. tions technology," Sacco said. "It "That's the whole purpose of tempt a scheduled docking in St. Memphis to Cincinnati. Meanwhile, five SlU-crewed this celebration," Barrett said is also a tribute to AT&T that Louis before the end of April. America's national security and The company's other vessel. tug/barges operated by Orgulf are prior to the ceremony, which also economic interests are served by was attended by other AT&T ex­ hung up in the upper Mississippi its vigorous fiber optic cable pro­ River because seven locks have ecutives, guests and several SIU been closed due to high water and crewmembers and officers from gram." The plaques given to each the Global Link. "We want to say flooding. union read: "In recognition of 30 Ron Stillman, transportation thank you for the partnership." outstanding partnership years of In recognizing Sacco and manager for the Cincinnati-based and excellent teamwork which company, said he expected delays McKay, Barrett said that without has contributed to the construc­ of up to four days "assuming there the Seafarers and the AMO, "We tion, operation and maintenance is no more rain" because of the wouldn't operate. We need both of the highest quality, most ad­ river .conditions. He said some unions. They have provided locations are two-and-a-half feet qualified crewmembers to handle vanced submarine cable network state-of-the-art equipment. It's in the world." over flood stage. Besides the Global Link and Stillman also noted all Orgulf because of this team—our the Long Lines, AT&T's other tugs are pushing fewer barges be­ laboratories, our engineers, the cable ships are the Charles cause of the high waters and captains, the crews—^that this Brown, the Global Sentinel and treacherous currents on the rivers. works." After accepting the plaque and the Global Mariner. Crewmem­ The flooding, reported as the paintings, Sacco recounted how bers aboard each ship specialize worst since 1973, has been caused in installing, maintaining and by continuous storm fronts dump­ AT&T's shipping company. repairing AT&T's underwater Transoceanic, started with one Steady rain and snow runoff have contributed to flooding along the ing rain in the northern plains and cable ship: the Long Lines. "The fiber optic cables. midwestem states. Along with upper Mississippi River which has affected SlU-crewed tugs, barges The ceremony in Baltimore the runoff from melting snow, the reason the one ship has become was preceded by a tour of the and riverboats. Mississippi and its tributaries are five is a tribute to AT&T and its taking in more water than their willingness to pioneer and stay in Global Link. banks can handle. Besides the Orgulf vessels, more than 50 other tugs with bar­ '^1 ges are tied up in a 180-mile region between Muscatine, Iowa and Clarksville, Mo. waiting for the locks to reopen. A spokesman for the Army Corps of Engineer said all the locks could be operating again by the first of May if there is no more rain. The high water to the north has affected river operations as far south as New Orleans. Nearly 100 tugs were forced to tie up before Sandbags try to keep the Mississippi River from flowing into the being given clearance to sail AT&T Vice President James Barrett addresses guests at the parking lot of the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino. The pilings nearly north, according to written ac­ ceremony aboard Global Link. Seafarers currently sailing on the U.S.-flag cable ship look on from the bridge level. counts. underwater on the right are the normal banks for the river. , 'J:V • v'' * V ; • 'M �I,' • • 8 J MAY 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Seafarers aboard the USIVS Pecos became a part of history when the Military Sealift Com­ mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) vessel hooked up with a Russian navy ship during an underway replenishment exercise in the central Arabian Gulf in March. "I honestly thought I would never see or do anything like this with our former adversaries, but it was a treat for all hands," stated Captain Jeff Cook of the USNS Pecos when the event ended. The unlicensed crewmernbers of the Pecos are represented by the Seafarers' Government Services Division. The vessel serves as a floating general store providing The USNSPecos, whose unlicensed crew is represented by the SlU's Government Services Division, took part in the history-making exercise. fuel, groceries and other provisions to American and allied military so signal flags utilizing interna­ changed gifts before parting. The tional codes assisted the ship-to- Pecos sent the Admiral Tributs a vessels in the Pacific fleeL ship communications. Cook ship's cap and plaque. The The replenishment operation did not come off without a few greeted the crew of the 536-foot American vessel received an Ad­ hitches. While the Navy has been destroyer in Russian, thanks to miral Tributs' ftdig and Russian utilizing the system since World some lessons he had received navy officer's cap. War II, the whole process is new from a Siberian friend. First Mission a Success to the Russian navy. Crewmembers noticed the Because of the success Communications Probiems sailors on the Admiral Tributs did achieved in this first mission, an As the Admiral Tributs (a not wear the personal protective MSCPAC spokesperson said Udaloy-class destroyer assigned gear required on American ves­ more such exercises are expected to the Russian Pacific fleet) began sels during an at-sea replenish­ to take place. Underway pulling alongside the Pecos, the ment operation. While the replenishment involves two Russian crewmembers seemed to Americans were decked out in moving vessels separated by a be unaware of how to handle the hard hats, life preservers and distance of 150 feet with steel phone and distance lines that steel-toed shoes, the Russians, wires and heavy fiiel lines being went over with the fuel hoses. The were seen wearing sandals and passed from one vessel to the Russians also did not know how did not have on life jackets or other. Once secured onto the Photo by Walt Wells, USNS Pecos second vessel, the transfer of fuel A Pecos crewmember watches as the Admiral to interpret the paddle signs com­ safety helmets. Tributs maneuvers to The crews of both vessels ex­ and stores can begin. monly used to relay information. begin replenishment operations with the MSCPAC vessel. V, On SIU Ships in San Francisco While in San Francisco on business, SIU President Michael Sacco took the opportunity to go aboard three different union^ crewed ships — the Sea-Land In­ dependence, Matson's Matsonia and the President Lincoln of American President Lines—to meet with Seafarers. Crewmembers discussed with Members of the Sea-LandIndependence crevj hold a union meeting conducted by SIU President Michael Sacco (left) aboard the con- Sacco and SIU Secretarytainership last month in San Francisco. Treasurer John Fay, who accom­ panied Sacco, programs being Touring the galley of the Pres/ofenfL/nco/n are Chief Steward Gomez considered by Congress and the Zuluagag, SIU President Michael Sacco, Asst. Cook Utiity Wilfredo Clinton administration to revital- Rodriguez and SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay. ize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet and how union members and their families can show their support for the merchant marine. Sacco also advised members what they can do to ensure job satisfaction and security and updated them on new maritime technology and training programs at the Lundeberg School. Also meeting with the crew­ members were West Coast Vice President George McCartney arid , SP' Ready to go through the President Lincoln's serving line are Chief Cook Michael Fields, SIU President Michael Sacco, Chief Steward Ce"ona^"^'^'^^ Celona. Leslie Propheter and SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay. Agent Nick The galley gang on the/Wafson/a receives an update from President Michael Sacco. y '-I ! ?•',••••. ,- a" V " •'v /' The Matsonia galley gang greets the union president and secretarytreasurer. Standing from the left are West Coast Vice President Kwlllf Tnl George McCartney, Chief Steward Donald Polzin, SIU President Michael Sacco, SA Moon Wong, SA All Mutania, Asst. Cook Marcos Legaspi and SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay. Kneeling is SA itone!ca Hussein Saleh. •/ , M® Sea-Land/ndependen^ are, from left to right (kneeling) steward member Mate John Schoelstine, OMU Greo / • , ' �; if: ; •/ill*'• Bosun Terry Henrietta Cleaning up what winter left heaves a line as the behind on tfie R/charafRe/ss American R^bfcdocks. is Gateman David Hubbard, Hoisting a landing boat from winter storage on the Paul Thayer is AB/Wheeisman John Kemohan. Ready for work ashore is Deckhand A! Damarofthe Sam Laud. Checking offloading operations is Conveyorman Rick Springs on the American Republic. All SlU-contracted companies on the Great Lakes are reporting their sailing season is well under way as fitout wrapped up by mid-April. Cement ships, bulkers and self-unloaders could be found steaming on all five Great Lakes, declaring an end to winter. Seafarers began crewing vessels as early as February, thanks to a mild winter. Very little ice had formed on any of the lakes until a strong storm in mid-March blew across the eastern half of the United States. Whatever ice that formed was light and developed around ports and har­ bors, not in the shipping channels. After a majority of the vessels began fitting out in late March and early April, the bulkers and self-unloaders were able to break through the ice with little or no problems. "It feels good to be back out here," noted ABAVheelsman Larry English aboard the Richard Reiss. "I like having the time off, but I was ready to come back to work." That sentiment was echoed by a crewmember aboard the Sam Laud. "I had a good winter, but it was time to report to the ship," said Roy Calo who sails as the second cook. For crewmembers aboard the American Republic, the season began a month early in February. "That was quite a surprise, but everyone has enjoyed the extra pay," stated Con­ veyorman Rick Springs. "We are looking for­ ward to the rest of the year being as good as the beginning." Most vessels run on the Great Lakes from the spring fitout until late December or early January when the ships are forced into port by winter. SlU-crewed ships generally carry iron ore, ce­ ment, stone, grain and gypsum to ports between Lake Superior and Lake Ontario. Spring also means fix-up as Gateman Randy Frank prepares to change a conveyor roller on the Sam Laud. Adjusting the gangway ladder on the American Republic is Deck Utility Dave Gapske. Aboard the Laud, QMED Pete McCabe uses a come-along to secure oil drums for the upcoming voyage. QMED Dave Cameron keeps'his eyes on the Amer/canRepuW/cengineroom control board. No iob is done until the paperwork is oomoleted as PortS^aleh ^eed discovers on the Re/ss. Retrieving a heaving line from the Reiss' dunnage room is Deckhand Joe Schmanski. Moving an oil drum on the Thayeraxe Wiper Deckhands on the Paul Thayer secure the landing Releasing a line used to tie up the landAhmed Mussed (left) and Third Assistant boat as the self-unloader gets ready for another ing boat aboard the TTiayeris Deckhand Engineer David Healey. season on the Great Ukes. Tom Hocking. I- "•-•I ' v.v. •'' ' �10 SEAFARERS LOG MAY 1993 Cesar Chavez Dies at 66; Organized Farm Workers Cesar Chavez, president of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO (UFW), passed away April 23 in San Luis, Ariz., where he was staying on business. He recently had finished two days of testimony in a state court case for the UFW. He was 66. Brother Chavez was bom on a small farm near Yuma, Ariz. His family took to the road as migrant workers when he was 10. "We were the strikingest fami­ ly in all of farm labor," he said when he delivered his mother's Through his successful boycott, Cesar Chavez made the country Seafarers Harold Younce (left) and David Scott/along witti AMO member Mike Burke, are filmed by a eulogy in December 1991. aware of the plight of farm workers. local television station during a rally against a non-union stevedoring company outside the Port "Whenever we were working where there was a strike or when In 1966, the NFWA and Everglades (Fla.) Authority headquarters. the workers got fed up and AWOC merged to form the UFW walked off the job, she'd be the and became affiliated with the first one to back up our dad's AFL-CIO. decision to join the strike." Chavez led a successful fiveIn 1952, Chavez was working year strike-boycott against grapes in the apricot orchards outside of that rallied millions of supporters Union representatives also ar­ San Jose when he met an or­ to the UFW and forced a national SIU members walked an infor­ 90 cargo-related' accidents mational picket line with more recorded since 1990 involved the gued the company was undercut­ ganizer for the Community Ser­ support coalition of unions, than 300 fellow trade unionists to fink firm, which handles less than ting its competitors by hiring vice Organization (CSO), a church groups, students, urge the Port Everglades (Fla.) 10 percent of the cargo at the temporary workers off the streets self-help group based in minorities and consumers. The Authority to cancel a stevedoring facility. to perform hazardous cargo load­ California's Mexican-American SIU extended its assistannce to Included on the list of reported ing operations. contract with an injury-plagued, the boycott efforts. community. incidents were an employee non-union company. The International Long­ His dream, however, was to The Greater South Florida whose legs were run over by a In a letter to the late SIU presi­ Maritime Trades Council or­ 30,000-pound forklift and shoremen's Association (ILA) create an organization to help the dent, Paul Hall, read during the ganized the March 29 rally out­ $44,681 in damages to Port has been picketing the company farm workers whose suffering he S.IUNA Fourteenth Biennial side the port authority's Everglades and private property. since 1986, when Florida had shared. In 1962, after failing Convention in 1969, Chavez headquarters in Fort Lauderdale Former company emplqyees tes­ Transportation switched to most­ to convince CSO to commit itself wrote, "We are proud to be stand­ to highlight the problems created tified to horrendous worWng con­ ly non-union employees. (Florida to farm worker organizing, he ing together wi^ the Seafarers in by Rorida Transportation Ser­ ditions, including unqualified is a right-to-work state.) The resigned his paid CSO job, moved vices in the port. heavy equipment operators and company's last union employees, his wife and eight smdl children the trade union movement and in The trade council noted a port work shifts of more than 38 hours eight crane operators, went on to Delano, Calif., and founded the the struggle for justice, decent strike in November. authority report that 60 out of the in duration. National Farm Workers Associa­ wages and safe working condi­ tions for all farm workers." tion (NFWA). At the time of his death. In September 1965, Chavez' NFWA, with 1,200 member Brother Chavez continued to run families, joined the AFL-CIO's the California table grape Agricultural Workers Organizing joycott, as well as conduct con­ Committee (AWOC) in a strike tract negotiations for farm against Delano area table and workers across California's agricultural valleys. Twelve Seafarers employed The March workshops presented managementconcepts, wine grape growers. by Moran Towing of Texas, as marked the third time that the led discussions which identified well as management repre­ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg potential barriers to putting the sentatives from the company, School of Seamanship has ideas into practice, and finally Is It the Photo or the List? recently completed special provided specialized training for demonstrated problem-solving workshops covering pollution Moran Towing. Captain Russell strategies. Both the SIU mem­ prevention, vessel response McVay of Moran commended bers and Moran representatives plans, communications skills and the school for the course and company policies at the Paul Hall added that the employees "look participated in this training and Center for Maritime Training forward to these courses. The said it helped them realize how and Education. members' reaction always is the concepts of quality manage­ The workshops, which took very positive." He noted that the ment can improve job satisfac­ place for several days in mid- workshops have helped improve tion and productivity. The Seafarers who completed March, were structured to meet the already-good relations be­ the specific needs of Moran of tween management and SIU the workshops were Aubrey Texas personnel. Most of the par­ members. Kennedy, John Sparks, Ernest ticipants had attended other The program in March fea­ Gingles Jr., Richard Heath, workshops at the Paul Hall Cen­ tured "quality management" Ronald Lambert, Douglas ter last year which included training. Using materials and Crawford, Charles Tuck, Her­ health and safety training, oil techniques shared with the Lun­ bert Zehnder H, Glen Arnaud, spill containment and vessel deberg School by Sea-Land Ser­ Louis Barra, Dominic Bailey simulator demonstrations. vice, Instructor Kate Richardson and Gustavo Flores. SlU Members Rally with Port Council To Protest Fink Stevedoring Company Moran Seafaims Horn Sfcflls At Lumlelwrg Sdwol Course Completing the special workshops on March 18 are (from left, front row) Emest Gingles, Dominic Bailey, Richard Heath, John Sparks, Glen Arnaud, Charles Tuck, (second row) Ronald Lambert, Herbert Zehnder, Aubrey Kennedy, Douglas Crawford, Louis Barra and Gustavo Flores. it s not the list of a ship or a crooked back, the angle of this photo IS due to the photographic efforts of SIU Vice Great Lakes President Byron Kelley who captured Bosun Brett FIschbach tying up the landing boat on the deck of the Paul Thayer. �• • .'•' •• -J--' —--x'" «f MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 11 Appalling Conditions Prevail on Foreign Rustbucket Runaway-Flag Ship Restricted by Coast GuanF Since the first week of January, the MV Advance a' flag-of-convenience dry cargo ship—has been restricted to port in Norfolk, Va. due to a Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) intervention mandated by international law. The Advance serves as yet another example of the dangers of runaway registers. The rustplagued, rat-infested ship is owned by Denver Shipping Ltd. of Venezuela; flies the flag of Malta; is managed by World-Wide Ship Management of Chile; and has a iwrence Jackson crew of 24 Ecuadoneans. A joint investigation of the Ad­ The rust-plagued, rat-infested Advance serves as an example of the vance by the U.S. Coast Guard and dangers of runaway registers. the International Transport bers eventually were required by winter clothing on board. Workei^ Federation (ITF), with as­ the Coast Guard to shovel the • Crewmembers were being sistance from other organizations, ankle-deep waste into buckets, paid less than what they were has led to charges of 85 violations which then were taken to a dis­ promised, and some were being of an International Labor Or­ posal truck. forced to work 16 hours per day ganization treaty (ILO 147) which • Living quarters are, infested or longer without overtime pay. combines a number of treaties on with rats and roaches. Unsafe Conditions basic shipboard conditions. • The fire pumps do not work Additionally, those who Numerous Problems and the lifeboats cannot be cooperated with the Coast Guard The list of problems with the released. and the ITF were punished with • The crew's drinking water is assignments such as painting and 452-foot Advance is staggering. Some repairs have been made on contaminated. chipping outside in the dark and • There have been regular cold, and in unventilated areas in­ the 19-year-old vessel, but ac­ cording to reports from the Coast shortages of stores. side for long stretches—some • There are no medical supplies lasting until approximately 4 a.m. Guard and the ITF, as well as on board, and many ill crewmem- No respiratory protection is avail­ news reports: • The ship's sewage system bers were denied medical treat­ able. has not worked for two years, and ment. A number of crewmembers • Crewmembers each have since then waste has been had or have serious rasheS and only one sheet and one towel. pumped into the sea. During the lesions. A steward department • There is no hand soap or first month the vessel was tied up member has intestinal problems in­ laundry soap on board. in Norfolk, toilets were emptied cluding worms or parasites. • For an entire week, a • There are no survival suits or stowaway was not permitted to into the engineroom. Crewmem- take a shower. Coast Guard Chief Jim Brickett, head of the agency's foreign affairs office in Norfolk, described the Advance's condition as "deplorable. It's an abomination in just about all aspects. The only thing I've seen in worse condition had been Severely damaged in a hurricane." He added that the ship is a danger to the port, other vessels, the environment and those aboard. 'Disaster at Sea...' Additionally, The VirginianPilot, a Norfolk newspaper which has covered the situation, described the Advance as "a disaster at sea waiting to happen." The paper noted foe ship's deck is "a sheet of rust, crunching like comfleikes un­ derfoot At foe topof the gangway is a hole that would send foe unwary plunging into the water. Hatch covers are severely corroded. Links on foe anchor chain ate corroded to a centimeter's width." The crew signed on the Ad­ vance in Brazil, then went to Nor­ folk by way of Trinidad. The ship carried cocoa beans (some of which were damaged) and un­ refined sugar. The beans were un­ loaded in Norfolk; the sugar is to be taken to Baltimore whenever the ship is seaworthy—although the Advance then must return to Norfolk for additional repairs, ac­ cording to the Coast Guard. ITF Inspector Fdd Morris, who has worked on foe case, noted that foe Norfolk Coast Guard office ex­ tended itself by "investigating rather than just chasing the ship out of port. Those people have put in a lot of extra hours on this, and they -don't get paid overtime," said Morris, who also works as a special representative of the^ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. SIU member Elsa Mlilier, a steward assistant who sails from the port of Norfolk, voluntarily has assisted Morris in the inves­ tigation. She speaks fluent Spanish, the language Of the Advance's crewmembers, "and deserves much praise for her ex­ tensive help," Morris said. The Hampton Roads United States Coast Guard Maritime Safety Office also spent many evenings and weekends working to correct foe ship's unsafe condi­ tions. Additionally, the Seamen's Friendship House and Father Frias of foe Apostleship of foe Sea also took active parts in helping foe distressed seamen. SIU Patrolman Bobby Clin­ ton, a deputy ITF affiliate inspec­ tor, joined Miller several times in meeting with the crew and ad­ dressing their problems. Like the recent Braer dis­ aster—in which a runaway-flag tanker spilled 26 million gallons of oil into a channel near the Shet­ land Islands—the Advance spotlights the dangers posed by runaway-flag shipping. Panamaaiaii Vessef Detaiiwd Following Smuggling Attempt Coast Guard boarding party ar­ rived to assist foe vessel which was dead in the water 1,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. Chew was listed as the East Wood's chief steward on one manifest and as a passenger on another. The SlU-crewed Patriot was the first vessel to arrive on the scene after the Coast Guard monitored a mayday signal from the foreign-flag vessel, manned with a Burmese captain and In­ donesian crew. According to Bosun Ralph Gibbs, it was like nothing he had seen in his 33 years of sailing. "We saw a few people on the deck with rifles," Gibbs recalled. "The captain kept the vessel far enough away that we wouldn't be shot at." The Patriot, which was sailing from Korea to Panama, was diverted on January 30 to assist the East Wood after a call was Indicted by Grand Jury received that the ship had been Chew initially identified him­ hijacked and the crew thrown self as Phua Hung Chye when a overboard. U.S. government agencies still are investigating a failed attempt by a Panamanian-flagged vessel to smuggle more than 500 Chir/ese nationals into Hawaii. A federal grand jury in Honolulu has indicted Kok Ahi Chew as the person allegedly in Charge of the smuggling opera­ tion. Chew was taken into cus­ tody by the Immigration and Naturalization Service after the MV East Wood was escorted by a Coast Guard cutter to an Army base on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The agencies are trying to determine if a hijacking actually took place, if two missing crew­ members were thrown overboard by the alleged hijackers, if the captain or crew was involved in the botched smuggling operation and if this was part of a larger attempt to smuggle Chinese na­ tionals into U.S. territories. Pafr/of crewmembers gather on the bridge wing following the searchand-rescue operation. From left to right are GSU Mohamed H. Ghaleb, AS Don DeSchutter, AS Karel Sumilat, AB Jeff Mateer, QMED Jeff Scott, AB Alex Relojo, QMED Louis Hardy, AB "Jimmy" Relojo and Bosun Ralph Gibbs. We were asked to perform an S.A.R. (search-and-rescue)," Gibbs said. "The ship was dead and the whole crew was supposed to be in the water. We were told the ship was taken over by bandits." By the time the Vulcan Car­ riers tanker had arrived, all the crewmembers except the second engineer and the radio officer were back aboard the East Wood. No trace of the pair could be found. According to the Coast Guard, the second engineer had disabled the ship, causing it to stop, while the radio officer had sent the initial reports of the hijacking. SIU Member Translates The Patriot was unable to es­ tablish radio contact with the East Wood until a Coast Guard aircraft dropped portable radios onto the decks of both vessels. Indonesianbom AB Karel Sumilat estab­ lished contact with the East Wood and translated what had happened for foe Patriot crew. "We spoke with the ship every hour," Gibbs stated. "Sumilat would speak in Indonesian which would upset the Chinese because they could not understand. That is how the East Wood crew ex­ plained the hijacking to us." The East Wood set sail in bal­ last on December 27 from Hong Kong for Taiwan when it was diverted to Shangchuan Dao, China where it picked up the pas­ sengers who were placed in the holds without proper sanitation or cooking facilities. According to the Coast Guard, the East Wood was planning to offload its pas­ sengers in Hawaii. The Patriot stood by for ap­ A Coast Guard airplane drops food nearthe East Wood. Bosun Ralph Gibbs of the Pa/r/of provided the SeafarersLOG with the photographs accompanying this story. proximately 24 hours and rigged a system to transfer 50-gallon dmms of fresh water to the East Wood, all the time maintaining a safe distance from foe vessel. "The captain didn't want to get close enough so that the passengers would be jumping off and swim­ ming to us," Gibbs added. "We had no idea what was going on." After standing by for nearly a day, the Coast Guard released the tanker to resume its voyage while a Coast Guard cutter raced to the scene. An armed boarding party from the cutter Rush surveyed the situation upon arrival. Conditions 'Depiorable' The Coast Guard reported conditions on the East Wood as being "deplorable," and feared for the lives of the passengers trapped in the holds. Coast Guard aircraft dropped food and other supplies so the Rush galley could prepare meals for the crew and passengers. The vessel also made drinking water for the Pan^anian-flagged ship. Passengers had been cooking with open fires in the cargo holds as well as eating what was being lowered to them from the deck. The boarding party noted that passengers in the holds may have paid people topside to provide food and water during foe voyage from China. After a Coast Guard crew repaired one of foe East Wood's two generators, the Rush escorted the vessel to the Army base at Kwajalein. Once there, the pas­ sengers boarded an Air Force plane and were flown back to China. The crewmembers were returned to their homes, while Chew was taken to Honolulu to stand trial. Rear Admiral William C. Donnell of the Coast Guard's 14th District (which oversees Hawaii), stated, "If this is an in­ dication of things to come, we've got a problem" concerning the magnitude of the East Wood smuggling operation. The Coast Guard announced the Panamanian-flag vessel was foe fifth ship caught attempting to smuggle illegal aliens into Hawaii in the past year. Donnell also praised foe ef­ forts of the Patriot's crew for its role in the situation. "My con­ gratulations to Captain Kurt Hallier and foe crew of the Patriot for playing such an integral part in this operation. Your timely and professional response to this re­ quest for assistance is in keeping with the time honored traditions of foe U.S. merchant marine." •j;' •, , -'v- �12 MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG ^. -V'. Murmansk—-'42: THE DIARY OF WYMONDD. HENDERSON Last month, the Seafarers LOG published part of a diary written by Wymond D. Hender­ son, a Seafarer who was part of the vital yet treacherous supply run in World War II to Russia known as {he Murmansk Run. Henderson was killed in an automobile accident in 1959, but the family sailing tradition lives on. Two of his sons—Ben^ 33, and George, 35—are SIU members. His widow, Wilhelmina, lives in Portland, Ore. Part III of Brother Henderson's diary left off on July 4 with the Yaka joining her convoy across the Arctic Circle and approaching the North Cape of Iceland—only to be caught in the middle of ex­ plosions all around her. This is the final installment of Brother Henderson's fascinat­ ing diary. PartIV • --v All this in the most extreme state of confusion, with ships going every which way, visibility limited to two or three ships' lengths, the light rain and spume driven on a strong cold wind across the rough, turbulent seas. Add to this the ghastly un­ certainty of what actually was coming at us and where it was coming from. One was prepared any moment for the jolt of a hit. We steered to the left of the Massmar and continued full speed on into the gloom. Soon no more detonations were heard. The general consensus was that a very large surfaced sub­ marine was firing both tor­ pedoes and five-inch shells at us. However, I did not hear the crack of the rifle preceding or following the explosions in the water near us. I heard no depth charges being dropped. So either no destroyers got there in time, or else the submarines did not submerge, but escaped into the fog and the storm. We all stood around on deck for some time in little groups talking rapidly of what we had seen and felt. Of course, everyone was keyed up, but no one that I saw actually lost his head. About 10:30 a light spot ap­ peared on the horizon to port. Visibility had increased some­ what. I thought it might be smoke. Soon, however, it proved to be a thin spot in the cloud curtain against which could barely be discerned the high dark bastions of a cliff. So we were on the tip of Iceland! Soon, between the dark sea and the opaque cloud roof, was a line of light breaks through which not sunlight but just a greater clearness streamed down on a chain of grand high cliffs like the coast of South Africa from Table Mt. to Cape Agulus. The effect was ominous, moody, prophetic, as only a manifesta­ tion of nature can be. It reminded one of old biblical prints in light and shade, depicting the "Com­ ing of the Lord"—the opening up of heaven through the clouds with thunder and lightening. Soon we had gained the lee of the island aiid the sea had gone down. By the time I went on lookout at 3:00 a.m., the sea was oily, ashen, metallic, brooding with a disturbed, repressed rip­ ple seeming to run along under the surface as the sea breathed in hot quiet breaths from its recent exertions. Without there being a single streak or ray of pure light, or without the sky being visible, the clouds themselves had taken on the quality of light. Or rather it was as though the sea, beneath the rugged, high buttress-onbuttress of coastline, radiated a light from deep within itself, throwing it up into the sky with its own surface catching only a little of it, while the clouds above absorbed and glowed with it. And there was color in it. In this cold, luminous gray, there was also color. Not a color you could isolate or recognize. It was rather that the living gray, itself, was animated by an inner vision which it did not reveal to the world, but still was its mood and soul, and which you felt rather than saw. And the mood of the un­ broken gray of the sky was red. A purplish, dead cerise. And the hidden motive of the sea was green. It was a most unholy, an impersonal, a dread green. But it was green. And the black, silhouetted cliffs, choked like wedges be­ tween the absolutes of sky and sea, were also green. It was like the dawn of creation. That color in the hard, luminous gray was as impersonal as the first experi­ ment of life in the inanimate world. And it grew into h completely pastel sunrise. The sun never shone, and the sky never broke of cloud, yet the cumulus clouds beneath the nimbus ceiling glowed with soft diffused red. When I awoke at noon, it was clear, calm, hot. The sun was bright. The sea temperature was up 14 degrees. ^ neat little town of Reykjavik. From behipd shore the clean bright reds of a brilliant sunrise streamed out of the sea. I have never been to Den­ mark, but this restful, graceful, pastoral setting by the sea is ex­ actly as I should have expected to find the country between, say, Copenhagen and Elsenor—of course not considering the mountains to the left. Then, too, the low, red-topped town, built close over the flat hills, bears a resemblance to part of Havana seen from her inner harbor. July 7. Beautiful warm day in Reykjavik harbor. No shore leave. Sailed at 9:40 p.m. with 13 ships, three escorts and a bomber overhead. July 8. Warm day at sea. July 9. This morning at 2:00 a.m. was our first darkness in several months. From 1:00 to 3:00 a.m., deep twilight, with 2:00 a.m. really dark. Colorful red and gold sunsets and sun­ rises. Some 15 rounds of shells fired by one of the escort ships this morning. Heard depth char­ ges today and passed floating mines. July 10. Quite dark from 12:00 to 4:00 a.m. At 1:45 p.m., unidentified aircraft was reported. The guns were made ready. Then the "Friendly" sig­ nal went up. About the same time, another convoy was sighted on the horizon. The plane, when it came over, was a huge British four-motored job. When our convoy gets rear­ ranged, I guess we'll be off for the States at last. July 11. Fog in patches and misty rain all day, setting in thick this evening. I suppose we'll be lost by morning as usual! Many of the fellows are get­ ting quite nervous now. It's the last stretch that hurts. Yes, "Ad­ venture is still a one-way ticket." Even for them, whatever adven­ ture they are able to find in this business is dissipated on thelong voyage home. They are moving their mat­ tresses up on the poop deck in the rain, seeking that last module of safety where there just is no safety to be had. Of course, reasonable precaution is only common sense wherever one is. But beyond that. Damn the Danger! Life for me is merely a vehicle for doing the things I want to do; for tasting certain experiences. Life is not a thing in itself to be carefully guarded, to be frugally proportioned. When one seeks safety as an abstraction, beyond one's func­ tion through his desires and fan­ cies into life, he suddenly has nothing left to hold but a pale narcissistic existence with no sparkle to it. No, I shall leave the wrangle with destiny to Lady Luck, who looks after those who love her and regale her with a grand in­ difference. WWII — Another Perspective A LEUER FROM WILHELMINA HENDERSON Out of the Night It was a new day. The face of the world had changed. Death and destruction are not foreign to human life. We become quickly accustomed to it. A patrol bomber flew around most of the day. We are 12 ships now. There were 19 last night. There was only one sloop with us 'til about 3:00 p.m. when two corvettes came up from behind. Where is the rest of the es­ cort? Where are the other mer­ chant men? We only know of one being sunk for sure. Perhaps some of the others will come on later. The Panamanian came in behind us down by the head with water in #1, 2 and 3 holds, and two Navy tugs on the sides. We could see Reykjavik from a long way off and approached it slowly by a circuitous route. I was called to go on watch at 11:30 p.m. and got up to find the ship gliding slowly between low, grassy islets in the harbor. The air was warm, fresh. To the left, the massive mountains, rearing a sheer cliff that bears a resemblance to Table Top Mountain itself, dominated a brief flatland that is very green • with grass. There is not one tree in all the landscape. Before us the land rose gently in undulat­ ing green hills, soft with shadow. Back of these were almost iso­ lated mesas and peaks, rising as such peaks so characteristically do out of the lowlands of Brazil and El Salvador. While to the right, nestled in the shallow fold of the hills and running down to the waterline of a protruding peninsula, spread and compact. Wymond ("Bill") Henderson married Wilhelmina, a young Dutch girl he met in Rotterdam, on April 9,1948. This photo was taken in Rotterdam on December 20,1947—the first day they met. The following is a letter from Wilhelmina Henderson, received at the Seafarers LOG office following publication of the first installment of her husband's diary of his ex­ periences in World War II on the Murmansk Run [February 1993]. I'm writing to thank you for publishing the first installment of my late husband's WWII diaries. As you may imagine, it brought back many memories of my early life with him and the children we had together. It was from Bill that I first learned of the enormous impor­ tance of the merchant marine and of the brave men who serve its global needs. I also heard firsthand of the extraordinary heroism of the crews of the ships on the Murmansk Run. Bill's stories and the example of his own life gave me the determination to help my sons achieve seafaring careers. I think our story gains more poignancy when I tell you that •v--.. - ... Bill met, fell in love with and married a young Dutch girl who grew up in war-torn Europe: a young girl who daily foraged for scraps of bread and lumps of coal in the dock area of Rotterdam, knowing that the German soldiers had orders to shoot on sight anyone they thought was stealing from the Third Reich; a young girl whose knees were blown apart by an English bomb during an air raid and whose life was saved by a Nazi surgeon; a young girl (and her little dog) who gained an early taste of life at sea when, during an intense air raid, she was taken into shel­ ter in a docked U-boat. The crew assured her it would all be over soon. It wasn't. It grew worse, and the U-boat was ordered to sea. Again, the crew assured her that she would soon be back home. She wasn't. The U-boat was ordered to attack an Allied convoy moving through the English Channel. So the young girl and her little dog lived through the nerve-wracking or­ deal of submarine warfare. These wartime events were part of a s^uence that brought her and Bill together. Shortly after the war, when Rotterdam was still a bomb-devastated city, there was one oasis for visiting seafarers—the Ambas­ sador restaurant and nightclub, where the singer was related to the young Dutch girl of this stoty. One evening, the singer invited her young friend to the nightclub—the same evening during which Bill and his cap­ tain walked in. Bill saw the young Dutch girl and, as the saying goes, the rest is his­ tory. I tell you these things be­ cause seeing Bill's diary in print brought back so many of the things that held us togeAer. As you can imagine, I never had the chance to do much schooling as I grew up, but I don't need schooling to say that any woman who gives sons to her country's seafaring tradi­ tion can live proudly all her life. �»-• mrma SEAFARERS LOG 13 Chipping and Painting Leads to Patent for Retiree What do paint brushes and Seafarers have in common? Plen­ ty, if a deck department member is asked this question. Because of his firsthand knowledge of paint brushes ac­ quired during 26 years of chip­ ping and painting, retired AB Robert Mull has-used his time since signing off to create some­ thing that would extend the life of the average brush. With his home as his shop. Brother Mull created the "Paint Brush Storage Bag As­ sembly." "I did a lot of painting on ships, and I saw a lot of good paint brushes thrown away after a few uses because they dried out. I wanted to create something to save the paint brushes so that they could be reused," Mull told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "After I stopped sailing, I had a lot of time on my hands and my mind was racing 90 miles per Pensioner Mull poses with his paint brush storage bag and the patent for his invention. hour," Mull added. The retiree spent a year designing a device that would clean and save paint brushes so they could be used repeatedly rather than drying out after a couple of jobs. What Mull created is a freestanding, self-supporting bag made of multi-ply material closed with a rubber seal. The device allows the painter to soak a brush in water or solvent until it is time to paint again. The brus stands up in the bag, secured air­ tight with a rubber seal, and hangs just above the bottom of the ba to prevent the bristles from get ting bent during storage. The foi material of the bag wraps arounc the bristles, allowing them to keep their shape while the added solution keeps the bristles like new. Mull said that he has left a brush in, the assembly for as Ion as a year, and it came out perfect After two unsuccessful at tempts at getting a patent for the invention, final approval for the assembly came in December 1992. "This device is going' to revolutionize the use of the paint brush. In fact, 1 think it will be­ come as common as the brush itself," Mull stated. Brother Mull recently received approval on a Canadian patent for his invention. He has had offers from Rorida, Ohio, California and overseas to manufacture and market the device. Brother Mull joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Detroit. He sailed on the Great Lakes for three years before signing oh as a deep sea member in 1964 in New York where he was presented his book by the late SIU President Paul Hall. "It was the highlight of my life," Mull said. In 1977 he began sailing in the inland division on tugboats with Crowley Maritime out of the port of Jacksonville, Fla. and retired in 1983. "Being a Seafarer was the greatest adventure of my life," Mull added. Two of Mull's sons are mer­ chant mariners. David Mull sails as a second engineer with Amsea while Victor Mull ships as a QMED. His youngest son, Vinr cent Mull, also plans to become a Seafarer after he finishes high school. Recertified Steward Paulson Completes Golfing Manual Lupinacci's Cookbook Available Romeo Lupinacci, corporate executive chef of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime and Educa­ tion, recently announced the pub­ lication of his book entitled "From Chef Romeo's Recipe Collection." The paperback book (printed on 7-by-8V^-inch paper) contains more than 400 pages of recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, breads, salads, dressings, sauces, preserves and relishes, eggs, cheese, pasta, vegetables, game, beef, lamb, pork, veal, poultry, seafood and desserts. The book is available at the Sea Chest store at the Paul Hall Center, or by mail order. To order a copy, send a money order for $15 ($12.50 for the book plus $2.50 for shipping and handling) to: Comptroller, Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ Not surprisingly, the chapter ship, Piney Point, MD 20674. of seafood dishes is extensive ONLY MONEY ORDERS More than 50 recipes are listed WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR for meals such as Lobster Or­ MAIL ORDERS. Be sure to in­ leans, Oysters Rockefeller clude your return address. poached salmon, imperial crab, Lupinacci is a member of. avocado crab cutlets, Che many culinary associations and Romeo's crab cakes, bass in beer has won numerous awards in his and many others. field. He occasionally writes Similarly, anyone with a sweet columns for several newspapers tooth will find plenty to choose in Pennsylvania and recently was the subject of a feature story in from in the chapter on desserts, The National Culinary Review, a where nearly 100 recipes are monthly magazine published by listed. In this section, Lupinacci the American Culinary Federa­ shares his methods for creating such dishes as apple mousse tion. gatinaise, biscuit tortbni, cannoli Lupinacci's book features cheesecake bars, Hungarian hundreds of recipes, from rela­ cheesecake, pickled peaches, tively basic items such as ginger pumpkin pie, strawberries ale punch to more complicated Romanoff, Viennese almond dishes like lobster and celery crescents and more. salad in tarragon mayonnaise. Dream Comes True for New AB Fereuza Gifford is about to will be buying a com­ experience her lifetime dream: puter so I can get all the talung control of the wheel of a software to continue deep sea vessel. Last month, the studying and learning. I Military Sealift. Command plan to keep all my books (MSC) civilian mariner acquired with me and review her able bodied seaman's endor­ everything I've ac­ complished. sement. "I don't want to forget "You cannot believe how I feel," the new AB told a reporter anything because I want for the Seafarers LOG. "1 am so to move up to third proud that I accomplished this." mate," she added. Her interest in the sea The member of the SIU's Government Services Division began shortly after World (which sails MSC-Pacific Fleet War II when she and her vessels) has been sailing since late husband, with their 1948. One of the goals of the 6-year-old daughter, steward department member sailed as part of the crew through all those years was to be­ of a foreign-flag vessel from California to the come a helmsman. Age never has gotten in the Philippines. Gifford way of Sister Gifford, who turned sailed in the steward 76 this month. She attended the department. When she Seafarers Harry Lundeberg would take night lunch to School of Seamanship for the first the bridge, she would time last year and graduated from stay up there in hopes of learning more about han­ lifeboat training. dling the wheel. However, it was not her first After joining the SIU, attempt to prove she still can Gifford stayed in the gal­ AB Fereuza Gifford runs out the sea learn. At age 64, she graduated painter during lifeboat drills at the Lun­ from the Community College of ley. Within the last three deberg School. San Francisco with an associate's years, she decided to go degree in geography. She told the for her dream and asked to run for office in the LOG. in a story published in switched to the deck department. group. "I'm too busy sailing to do March 1990, "I'm always willing She sailed as an ordinary seaman that," she noted with a grin. to study. I just wanted to show on the USNS Chauvenet during Sister Gifford urged other SIU the Persian Gulf war. With her members to upgrade at theschool. that I could do it." Despite the fact that she just discharge in hand, she was able to "This is the only school outside acquired the AB ticket, Gifford is join her local Veterans of Foreign the militaiy that does anything for not ready to rest on her laurels. "I Wars post and even has been workers." • ''''C'Wk 'y Richard Paulson works in the new galley at Piney Point whiie com­ pleting the steward recertification course. Recertified Steward Richard step instructions on every facet of Paulson has a simple explanation the game: from basics like grip for why he became an avid golfer and stance, to comparatively at age 11. "My parents' house complex techniques such as chip backs up to a golf course," says shots and intentional hook Paulson, 35. "I liked the game swings. "There are thousands of golf right away, and I just stuck with books out there," Paulson says, it.' Capitalizing on his home's acknowledging the odds are proximity to the links, Paulson against him getting his manual took an almost obsessive ap­ published. "But just completing proach when he began golfing. "It the book was a dream come true." Considering his love for the took me exactly 185 days to get good," he recalls. "1 went out that game, it is not surprising that Paulson once wanted to play many times (in a row)." Paulson, who grew up in Mar­ professionally. But the odds of tinez, Calif, near Oakland, says he making it to golfs "big time" are does not play very often astronomical. Most aspiring pros nowadays, although he has not start and end their careers by lost his touch. But he fondly playing a seemingly endless recalls several highlights from his series of small, low-paying tour­ more active days: three holes-in- naments. In fact, the hefty entry one, all on different courses and fees for those tours were enough all on par-3 holes; and a personal to nip Paulson's career in the bud. t)est score of 85 on a par-72 You really have to pay a lot just course. (Most golfers never shoot to get in," he says. Paulson worked at his back­ lelow 1(K).) "My first hole-in-one went in yard course for more than 10 on the fly," says Paulson, who years, giving lessons and helping oined the Marine Cooks and the club pros, then decided it was Stewards (MCS) on the West time to move on. He joined the MCS and sub­ Coast in 1976, two years before that union merged with the SIU. sequently showed the same drive "It hit the pin and just dropped and dedication to his maritime right in. Fortunately, I had wit­ career as he displayed during his nesses each time I made an ace." first year of golf. "My first time While the holes-in-one were upgrading at the Lundeberg unexpected thrills, Paulson takes School was 1980. I upgraded to more pride in the 86-page instruc­ assistant cook, and I knew then tional manual on golfing he wrote that 1 had to continue upgrading about three years ago. He remains in order to get the most out of my lopeful of getting the book pub- career," he says. Paulson ished, although thus far he only upgraded again in 1981, '86, '87 las heard from one of a multitude and '91 before completing the of publishers to whom he sub­ recertification course last month. Paulson, who still lives in mitted copies. It took Paulson several years to Vlartinez, is proud of the fact that Inish the manual, entitled "Golf: 'they don't just pick anybody" . liasy as One, Two, Three." As the For the recertification course. title indicates, the book, which I'm glad to get the endorsement Features large photographs and and I'm looking forward to going concise captions, gives step-by- back out to sea." l ../r' : tr—•— �• ' " . •' ' ' • ". ' ^ \' V' ^'1'" l;'.* '•AM'X-Z 14 MArms SEAFARERS LOG Former Military Transcom Chief Speaks Out Cassidy Issues a Call To Action for the U.S.Flag Merchant Marine K ^ • '• .:•' - General Duane H. Cassidy, senior vice presidentsales and marketing at CSX Transportation Inc., delivered the 1993 Paul Hall Memoridl Lecture this month in Washington, D.C. The text of General Cassidy's lecture, entitled "A Call to Action—Again," appears on these two pages. Prior to joining CSX Transportation in late 1989, General Cassi<fy served 36 years in the United States Air Force. A pilot with more than 8,000 hours flying time, his final military assignment was commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Command. In this position, he was responsible for all global land, sea and air transpor­ tation support for the U.S. armed forces. It was during this time that he became well known to the U.S. maritime community. . The Memorial Lecture Program is one in a series begun in 1987 by the Paul Hall Memorial Endowment at the University of Southern California. The endowment was established shortly after SlU President Paul Hall died in 1980by friends and associates in organized labor and the maritime industry. It honors distinguished con­ tributors to marine transportation, bringing to the public their thoughts in the form of an annual lecture series. ^ "t -i- '4 PAUL HALL MEMORIAL LECTURE - .V.;- . ,'; :••• • I •'•"• •v----- .. . •'•; l^. h :• • did not know Paul Hall—I wish I had. I admire what In 1988,1 told the New York Propeller Club of my he did. Moreover, I admire those who followed him concerns for the maritime industry. I said it then and I'll and the work they have continued. I know he would be say it again: proud today as they carry on in his footsteps. "We have a crying need for more sealift and a viable When I consider those who have spoken before me... merchant marine. We have a new administration—^and when you look at my credentials to speak... I am amazed a new Congress—which offers us a great opportunity for I am here. As honored as I am, I do not have the a fresh effort." credentials needed to address this group in honor of Paul When I made those remarks I was struck by the fact Hall. I have never sailed a ship! I did not go through that we had a moment in time to do something about our Kings Point! I'm not a member of the Seafarers Interna­ sealift policy. Unfortunately, over the years, nothing has tional Union... . In fact, I have spent most of my life happened. We developed a (National Security) sealift flying airplanes. policy in 1988, but quite frai^y it was neutered by the The only legitimacy for my appearance here is a great Bush administration. We worked long and hard on a respect and love for the U.S. merchant marine. That was national policy that was gutted by the White House at developed some years ago when I became the first the 11th hour. commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Com­ I don't have to tell you what needs to be done. Andy mand. I realized very quickly that to do my job, as Gibson told you that in his lecture last yem-. It's been specified by the president and secretary of defense, I debated and discussed many times, yet nothing ever gets would have to depend on the U.S. merchant marine. done. When I assessed the merchant marine, I discovered In 1989,1 restated the need for a healthy merchant that I was counting on something that was in decline; no, marine in testimony to the Congress. I said if I were not just decline, but something that was settling to the "king for a day," I would make five decrees: bottom—and nobody seemed to care. Since World War • Decouple the U.S.-flag carrier industry and the n, there has been a steady decline in the fleet. In 1970, shipbuilding industry. The continued yoking of these we had 18 major liner shipping companies, each operat­ ing five or more ships; today there are five. In 1970, we had 905 U.S. flagships; now there are only 364. So here I was, an airman, n guy with an airlift back­ ground, put in a role that demanded a focus on sealift. I believed it was something necessary to do; it was needed and I was anxious to do it—I got hooked. I wrote letters. I made speeches. I met the people who operate the ships, I met the people who built the ships. I went to labor—I spent time at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point. I crawled all over the ClOs, D9s, SL7s... the Ready Reserve Fleet. I got a crash course in the merchant marine and discovered two industries stifles competition for both. Carriers, to what many people here already know: It gets in your be competitive, need to buy new ships where the market blood. It gets in your blood because of its awesome dictates, like any other U.S. business. contributions of the past and the need yet to come. • Gain government support for shipyards in order to At the same time, I learned that only 4 percent of our level the playing field against subsidized foreign shipr trade was carried on U.S.-flagged vessels. That fact has building. But the shipyard cure can't cripple U.S. car­ been emphasized by all who have preceded me here. Our riers or we'll defeat the purpose. market share has frittered away in the past two • Eliminate regulations that increase the cost of U.S.decades—yet nobody seemed to care. The survival of flag ship operations. Ships in international commerce the U.S. shipping industiy was in jeopardy and no one are governed by a uniform code of standards that have was doing anything. been set by the International,Maritime Organization. 7/ would be totally incon­ sistent with our history for the United States to be without a strong merchant marine.^ The U.S. Coast Guard, however, has added standards of its own that creates a further cost disadvantage for U.S.flag ships. • Reform U.S. tax policies that place U.S. operators at a disadvantage to their competitors. The tax burden has hurt U.S. operators, while foreign competitors do not have such a liability. Other countries allow more liberal depreciation schedules for ships flying their flags. Al­ though it is difficult to make simple comparisons, some offer accelerated write-downs in the first year. Korea and Hong Kong, for example, allow 50 percent and 60 per­ cent in the first year^ compared with 10 percent in the United States. Current taxes on U.S. ship earnings can be deferred by placing them in the Capital Construction Fund, but only for the purpose of building U.S.-flag merchant ships in the United States. The CCF is not useful because it requires that ships be built in U.S. yards. • Work out a different approach to subsidy, it hasn't worked in the past and it isn't working now. We need a reserve of some kind to ensure a pool of skilled mariners and a fleet under our flag. (By the way, there is a program today, proposed by a coalition of carriers that provides for the problem I outlined in 1989; a Maritime Security Heet Program under which those vessels committed to the program would earn an annual contingency payment to offset costs of operating under the U.S. flag.) It was a call to action and everybody agreed. But nothing was done. The irony is undeniable as John Snow, chairman of CSX Corporation, recently noted: 'Today, at a time when America stands as the only remaining global militaiy power... with the most influential economy on ; the planet... our maritime policy lies in shambles. "The fundamental question is simple and direct... Do we want to take the necessary steps to revitalize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.. . or witness its demise and the end of its role as a critical component of our national defense and commerce." You look around and have to wonder. U.S.-flag ves­ sels are subject to higher operating costs^ rougher ship regulations, higher maintenance costs (50 percent duties on foreign repairs), and less favorable tax treatment than their foreign-flagged competition. Moreover, U.S. liners receive fewer preferential cargoes from the U.S. govern­ ment today as a result of cuts in U.S. troops stationed overseas. The man for whom this lecture series is named would be appalled. I do not believe our citizens want to see their national maritime capability become extinct. However, that pos­ sibility is predictable if our current course is not reversed—^it is happening before your eyes. Defense transportation is essential to U.S. national strategy because it provides a credible deterrent to war, as well as a safety net for national emergencies and humanitarian efforts. It would be totally inconsistent with our history for the United States to be without a strong merchant marine. In times of national emergency, such as the recent Persian Gulf war, there is no acceptable alternative to a powerful U.S. merchant marine with its modem, com­ petitive ships and skilled American crewmembers. During the gulf war, the Department of Defense called on U.S. liner companies to carry 29 percent of all military cargoes and all the military's container traffic— 38,519 containers—into the theater of war. U.S.-flag ships, crewed by civilian mariners, delivered 90 percent of tire cargo from the U.S. to the troops in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Virtually all the container loads needed by the military were carried on U.S.-flag ships, and U.S. . liners were transferred from commercial service and chartered to the Military Sealift Command for its ex­ clusive use. Foreign-flagged ships may mean that ownership and control are no longer in U.S. hands, and the loyalties and availability of crewmembers cannot be assured. This makes military access to these vital resources—^includ- MAri993 SEAFARERS LOG 15 More than 150 representatives from maritime labor and Industry attended the 1993 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture In Washington. ing related intermodal systems—unpredictable. I spent a full career as a military man attempting to create predictability—the present situation undermines all such training and planning. Cliff Sayre, a retired vice president at E.I. DuPont de Nemours, put it this way at a hearing of the Advisory Commission on Conferences in Ocean Shipping: "The presence of a U.S.-flag liner gives you a place at the table, and, if you lack that.,. you can be handicapped as a nation." Given the intensity of global competition today and the important role of exports in spurring the growth of the domestic economy, the loss of a U.S. merchant marine would be a setback to economic growth. We've already seen the results. South Korea moves 54 percent of its commercial shipping on Korean vessels. Taiwan is expanding its fleet to carry 60 percent of its oil imports. Japan carries roughly 50 percent of its imports and 35 percent of its exports in Japanese-flag ships. Here's the kicker: Only 19 percent of America's foreign seaborne trade is carried on U.S.-flag liners. cargo ships will shrink from 140 to about 30 by the year 2005. That's not unrealistic, considering that many of our ships today are at least a quarter of a century old and woefully outmoded. However, there is always hope. For the first time in recent history, U.S. liner carriers and maritime labor are in agreement on specific changes to create operating parity with foreign competitors. There is common ground and no excuses this time for government not to act. So here I am again... now a private businessman—^as a matter of fact a railroader now—following four giants of this industry: Herb Brand,-Henry Marcus, Clint Whitehurst and Andy Gibson, calling once again to anyone who will hear... for action—^not work or good intentions—action! Unfortunately, I would have to admit to Paul Hallwere he here today—^so far, I have failed! Nothing is yet accomplished. But I must wam you and the country's private and public leadership again that it's time—^past time—to make certain the bickering is behind us and demand that our new administration and this Congress take action. In 1991, we were in total chaos. The Congrera was blaming industiy; industry was blaming labor; labor was blaming both Congress and industry, and nothing was getting done. Last year, Andy Gibson reported to this group that two leaders of the industry—^John Snow, chairman of CSX, of which Sea-Land Service is a subsidiary; and John Lillie, chairman of American President Com­ panies, were carrying the ball. They stepped forward and said, "We are 80 percent of this U.S.-flag business. Here is our position: We can no longer afford to recapi­ talize the ships that we are operating. In fact, we are not going to put any more capitd into this industry until we We got that way because of fewer and fewer incen­ find out our govemment's position on the ne^ for a U.S. tives. American shipping lines—while world leaders in merchant marine. Do you need us? Do you want us or quality service and efficiency—face substantial cost not? Just tell us!" penalties by operating under the U.S. flag rather than They took their message to the White House. They under a foreign registry. took it to the Pentagon. They took it to the Department The military is cutting back on its overseas commit­ of Transportation. They took it to the Department of ments, thus reducing the amount of government cargo Commerce. And everyone agreed, "Yes, we need... we reserved for U.S.-flag ships. In 1990, Department of want a U.S. merchant marine." Defense global shipments totaled $506 million in In fact, the 1936 Merchant Marine Act says we're revenue; by 1995, they are expected to fall to only $253 required to have a merchant marine that is sufficient "to million. carry its waterbome domestic commerce and a substan­ As peacetime shipments continue to decline and sub­ tial portion of the waterbome export and import of sidy contracts expire, U.S. liners find it increasingly foreign commerce of the United States...capable of serv­ difficult to remain both cost competitive and U.S. flagged, despite their desire to be avail­ able in time of national emergency. If there is no change in policy, U.S. car­ riers will be forced to reflag their ships off­ shore. The Maritime Administration estimates that the U.S.-flag fleet of general ^For the first time in recent history, U.S. liner carriers and maritime labor are in agreement on specific changes to create operat­ ing parity with foreign competitors.^ General Duane Cas­ sidy was given a stand­ ing ovation by ttie audience at the con­ clusion of his remarks. Dr. Robert Friedhelm (left), director of the DSC Sea Grant Program which administers the Paul Hall Memorial En­ dowment, presents General Duane Cassidy with an etching In glass of the late SlU president. • '.A '• > ••••. . •• ing as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency." We have ignor^ the law of the land. Last year, the administration submitted a Maritime Reform Bill, but it became bogged down in congres­ sional committees and failed. This time, however, it wasn't for a lack of caring. Everyone cared, but for very parochial reasons: The ship builders, the ship operators, the unions, the government, the Department of Defense; everyone seems to have their individual interest at heart. ^If this call to action is not heard, then our govern­ ment will have succeeded in doing what Hitler and the Third Reich could not do, and that is to sink the U.S. Merchant Marine.^ A ship operator once described the industiy to me as one where each wanted his share—and part of the other guy's, too. Now, using this forum dedicated to the most courageous labor leader in our time—Mr. Paul Hall—I stand here with a call for action. Not to do good things for the merchant marine, to .vavc {?. It will take a united industry with practical, unselfish goals; an active Department of Transportation, a coali­ tion of government agencies and Congress; a supportive administration; and increased public awareness of the current plight. Who among us will lead that charge? Without substantive maritime reform, our destiny will be one of default rather than design. We will hav^ a national sealift policy. The only question is whether it will be done now in a deliberate, timely fashion or forced upon us later by sudden suffering. A decision to forgo government action is a decision to lose a large part of the remaining U.S. maritime capability, a decision that is not in the national interest. A critical part of that maritime capability is maritime labor because the pool of skilled personnel employed on U.S.-flag vessels is considered a national security asset, able to meet surge-shipping requirements. I wonder if we could do Desert Shield today? Therefore President Clinton, therefore Secretary Pena, therefore Secretary Aspin, you have an oppor­ tunity. . . you have a moment in time with a Congress that will listen. President Clinton, you have shown the leadership qualities and the role you play is crucial. Secretary Pena, you can be objective and must be the one who steers this ship. Secretary Aspin, no one knows the issues better thari you. If we've ever had a secretary who understood the need for sealift, it is you. We can be encouraged by the early signs, particularly Secretary Pena, who has been willing to meet with all segments of the maritime industry and appears genuine­ ly interested in pushing for maritime reform this year. But we have been here before and nothing happened. If this call to action is not heard, if we do not do this now, if there is no bill passed in the first year of the new administration, then our government will have suc­ ceeded in doing what Hitler and the Third Reich could not do, and that is to sink the U.S. Merchant Marine; and, the next lecturer in the Paul Hall series will be telling you of its history. (I S-— ^ V. " • ,'A •" " —.7- .. �'''wbr. ' i' 16 MAY 1993 SEAFA6ERSL0G If modern history is what you seek, the Patuxent Naval Air Station in Lexington Park contains the nation's only museum dedicated to the full scope of testing and evaluation of U.S. Navy aircraft. PINEY POINT Major Cities Nearby For those seeking and wanting more, the metropolitan areas of Washington and Baltimore are within two hours of the Paul Hall Center. While history abounds from Fort McHenry near Baltimore to Arlington National Cemetery outside o the nation's capital, there is much more available. For animal loveirs, Washington's Na­ tional Zoo can keep the family enter­ tained all day. Most of the animals on display live in natural habitat compounds rather than cages. From elephants to eagles and panthers to the panda, a trip to the zoo is fun and educational. Located between the Capitol and the Washington Monument are the museums of the Smithsonian Institution. Known as "America's Attic," the Smithsonian col­ lects and displays artifacts of American >.V The Best of Both Vacation Worlds Say your idea of a perfect vacation is to get away from it dl. No people, no bustle, no noise, no worry. Just relax and commune with nature. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion is just the place for you. But, what if you are the type of person who wants to see and do it dl? You want to be where the action is, where some­ thing is happening day and night. You want to be able to gather the family in the car and take off without being trapped behind the wheel all day. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion is just the place for you, too. How is it that one place can be ideal for both types of vacationers? Because of its location and what is available in the immediate area, the Paul Hall Center is the best of both worlds. Convenient Location Based in the rural community of Piney Point, the center is located where St. George's Creek flows into the Potomac and land-based expeditions. The center, home of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, is the largest training facility for deep sea merchant mariners and inland waterways boatmen in the country. The center con­ tains a number of administrative and educational buildings as well as a sixstory training and recreation center on more than 60 acres of waterfront proper­ tyEach summer, a number of the rooms in the training and recreation center are set aside for Seafarers and their families to vacation for up to two weeks. The center has a marina where vacationers can take a boat out for the day to sail around the region or look for a good fishing hole. With 400 miles of waterline surrounding St. Mary's Coun­ ty, waterbome activities are abundant. At the center are a picnic area with grills and tables, outdoor tennis and bas­ ketball courts, an Olympic-size swim­ ming pool (with lifeguards when the facility is open), a health spa and plenty of room for walking. Off the base are several state and county parks within easy driving distance that provide picnic, ex­ ploration and golfing opportunities. ments and union memorabilia. In between the marina and libraiy is the historic boat shed. Within its walls are a collection of several varieties of watercraft that have sailed the Chesapeake Bay region, including a bugeye and a skipjack. Mere minutes from the center is St. Mary's City, where vessels from England first landed in 1634. Exhibits located on 800 acres of unspoiled tidewater landscape include a replica of the first Maryland statehouse; Farthing's Ordi­ nary, a reconstructed inn with outbuild­ ings; and Old Trinity Episcopal Church, built around 1829 with bricks from the original statehouse. In nearby Hollywood is Sotterley Mansion, a working 18th century planta­ tion on the Patuxent River. Some of the original buildings still stand and are open to &e public. A little further down the road, civil war students can explore Point Lookout State Park where the remains of a prisoner of war camp for Confederate soldiers once stood. Local legend has it that the site is inhabited by ghosts. History on Site River near the Chesapeake Bay in St. M^'s County in southern Maryland. This peaceful setting, where city resi­ dents from nearby Washington and Bal­ timore have weekend-getaway cottages, provides the opportunity for both water UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School Is limited to two weeks per family. Member $40.40/day Spou^ $ 9.45/day Child $ 9.45/day A/ote; There is no charge for children under the age of 12. The prices listed above include all meals. Send completed ap­ plication form to Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674 or call (301) 994-0010. For history buffs, the center provides an excellent starting place. The marina serves as the home of the restored (by SlU pensioners) sailboat Manitou, the last pleasure vessel owned by President John F. Kennedy. Across the grounds is the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum. The library contains more than 17,000 volumes on maritime and labor history, while the museum features a collection of ship models, historical nautical instru­ r- I 'I history, folklore, art and architecture from dinosaur bones to the original Starship Enterprise from television's Stor Trek. Baltimore is home to the National Aquarium, featuring a great variety of fresh and salt water creatures. The aquarium is one of the highlights of the refurbished Inner Harbor which com­ bines tourist activities, the Baltimore Orioles baseball stadium, shopping and dining on the downtown waterfront. Plenty for the Kids For children of all ages, there are several theme parks within the area. Wild World amusement park in Prince George's County, Md. is one of America's largest water theme facilities. Wild World also features several thrill rides including the Wild One roller coaster, voted one of the nation's top 10. Near Richmond, Va. (approximately two hours from the center) is the Kings Dominion theme park. This park is home to roller coasters, water flumes, bumper cars and other rides as well as live enter­ tainment. These are just a few of the activities that can fill your vacation days. From the solitude of fishing on the side of a creek to the good times that come from a local seafood festival, there is enough avail­ able to make a summer vacation at Piney Point both relaxing and memorable. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Name: Social Security number: Book number: Address: Telephone number: Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: _____ Date of arrival: 1st choice: 2nd choice: 3rd choice: Stay is limited to tvvo weeks. Date of departure: . Send this completed application to the Seafarers training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 5/93 �V •• MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1993 *TOTALREGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 31 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 4 Norfolk 11 Mobile 10 New Orleans 21 Jacksonville 20 San Francisco 27 Wilmington 16 27 Seattle Puerto Rico 15 Honolulu 9 Houston 34 St. Louis piney Point :^gonac,;::v^fv.;; 0 Totals 226 Port New York • /W Pfj< I •'^. • 19 18 21 16 16 27 31 23 34 4 16 32 2 :0s 270 8 4 10 4 9 5 •5 •'•:5 8 2 4 6 '•••3 2 77 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 16 22 6 0 5 2 4 12 0 21 9 14 3 11 3 19 15 6 18 16 3 17 6 M' ;iL' 6 0 22 14 2 5 4 1 5 12 8 23 22 1 2 •:-2, W 6 W 0 0 1 152 174 51 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 15 9 0 w Trip Reliefs *'*REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ' ' f ' •••• ,./• 7 2 1 68 1 5 20 19 29 44 56 29 41 22 11 47 0 iSL' M:M 0 9 13 1 3 9 0 6 5 0 m-D 0 58 393 30 5 17 21 33 23 42 65 39 47 6 21 59 S 4 17 4 3 5 6 11 12 16 9 11 5 14 17 2 11 1 424 135 Baltimore 6 ^^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 4 8 0 New York 1 1 Philadelphia 1 • 0 Baltimore Norfolk 3 Mobile 5 New Orleans Jacksonville 3 San Francisco 3 0 3 Wilmington 0 0 ' Seattle 1 Puerto Rico 12 Honolulu Houston 0 2 0 St. Louis Piney Point 0 0 1 Algonaa: 88 62 29 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 8 17 41 12 New York 0 i 6 Philadelphia •'^1 0 1 1 tm:: Baltimore 2 6 3 Norfolk M 1 2 12 2 Mobile 4 7 19 New Orleans 3 4 6 4 Jacksonville 19 8 19 San Francisco 20 28 6 4 11 5 Wilmington 10 8 14 8 Seattle 3 2 5 Puerto Rico 9 5 101 59 8 Honolulu 2 4 22 6 Houston 0 0 1 0 St. Louis 0 2 43 1 Piney Point 0 0 2 0 Algonac 53 185 308 79 Totals Totals All 585 Departments 617 862 344 391 509 229 165 1,077 1,420 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at foe end of last month. A total of 1,294 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the jobs shipped, 391 jobs or about 30 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were fiUed by arid "C seniority people. From March 16 to April 15,1993, a total of 165 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,567 jobs have been shipped. liSry '.•f'r. .'i i.--; June & July 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday: June 7, July 6* ^changed by Independence Day holiday 'y. iTv'.;" I .v. 17 '!«- -' t '11 " ' • ^' ' New York Tuesday: June 8, July 6 Philadelphia Wednesday: June 9, July 7 Baltimore Thursday-June 10, July 8 Norfolk Thursday; June 10, July 8 Jacksonville Thursday: June 10, July 8 Algonac Friday: June 11, July 9 Houston Monday: June 14, July 12 New Orleans Tuesday: June 15, July 13 Mobile Wednesday, June 16, July 14 V San Francisco Thursday: June 17, July 15 Wilmington i : Mxmdi^: Jmie 21, July 19 ^ Seattle Friday: June 25, July 23 San Juan Thursday: June 10, July 8 . St. Louis Friday: June 18, July 16 iiipii Honolulu Friday: June 18, July 16 Duluth Wednesday, June 16, July 14 Jersey City Wednesday: June 23, July 21 . i "NewBedford . .-07 • ' • i Tuesday: June 22, July/20 20 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 ajn. ..i: V- Personals , ALAMAR, MASSMAR SURVIVORS Any survivors of foe vessels A/amar(PQ-16) or Massmar (PQ-13) who sailed on foe Murmansk Run during World War U are asked to contact Maxine Seinfeld, who is doing research on her father who sailed aboard these vessels. Survivors may write her at 11800 NE llfo Avenue, Biscayne Park, FL 33161. ALTON "BIG AL" FINN Please contact Robert T. "Robaire" Seim, c/o SBS, M/V Senator, Crowley Caribbean Transport, P.O. Box 359004, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33335. JACK (JOHN) KEHOE Please contact your old friends John and Rita Brady at 1152 Beale Court Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512; telephone (706) 745-5654. Correction The photo­ graph of Ordinary Seaman John McLain from foe port of Philadelphia was inadvertantly omitted from foe April 1993 Seafarers LOG story on foe annual' financial commit­ tee. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. John McLain ./ -V'-ri �18 Seafarers International Union Directory .-. - ;r--SiM-Sv •' .v.:"'.,;,i.i--' ,.•>.-'>•• •• ^ -i, •«^A' . ^:' KM wm S-'Si-f SsSi^sS^iS^SSfe .' ;: MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice ft-esident Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coraey Vice President Guff Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore SL Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU K 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEWYORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania,FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Govenunent Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 • WILMINGTON. 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 jiington,CA 90' (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes MARCH 16 - APRIL 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups a.»CL*Srcta.NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 4 2 Gl 10 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups a.»CL OXL CU»NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 31 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 19 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 BEACH ••REGISTOMD ON BEACH All Groups CU»»CL C.a»L C.»»NP 0 8 38 0 •O' 11 ' 'i' 2 i 0 34 21 38 0 105 0 Totals All Departments 0 68 17 0 58 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. DispatchersV Report for Inland Waters MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B OassC Region 3 Atlantic Coast 4 Gulf Coast , ; A . 22 Lakes & Inland Waters 1 West Coast 30 Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wa West Coast Totals Region 2 Atlantic Coast' 'VT' 1 Gulf Coast 4 Lakes & Inland Waters 0 West Coast 7 Totals 0 3 0 1 4 0 29 0 17 46 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 4 3 1 0 m 8 0 63 11 1 67 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C 50 11 51 3 ' 0 115 9 --'1* * ' 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 16 0 25 77 10 187 11 70 54 57 Totals All Departments • "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. HUBMnW ^ ONTHELOOKOUT— SHIPPING SUPERSTITIONS I Marine artist, historian and author Jim Clary, who owns and operates Cap'n Jim's Gallery in St. Clair, Mich., ' is requesting information pertaining to any superstitions that Seafarers know of in existence today. This information will be used in Mr. Clary's upcoming book "Superstitions of the Sea," a digest of old and new superstitions, customs, traditions and slang on the high seas and on the Great Lakes. Some examples of maritime supersti­ tions are: never say "fog" on the bridge, never ship out on a Friday, hang all the coffee cups a certain way in the galley. If you have information of this sort, would like to share it, and perhaps be included in this book, contact Jim Clary at 201 N. Riverside, St. Clair, MI 48079, or call him collect at (313) 3297744. ATTENTION; PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS MEMBERSHIP MEETING A genersj informational membership meeting will be held on Thursday, July 15, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. LIBERTY SHIP ^ % DISCONTINUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tentative plans are being made to sail WATCHKEEPING OF the Baltimore-based Liberty Ship, the John DISTRESS FREQUENCY W. Brown, to Normandy, France, to 500 KHZ celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). She would accompany two Effective August 1, 1993, all United other World War 11-era ships, the Jeremiah States Coast Guard communication sta­ O'Brien and the Lane Victory. Before this tions and cutters will discontinue can be done, however, a lot of work must watchkeeping on the distress frpquebe done to clean up and restore her. Volun­ quency 500 kHz, and will cease all teers are needed to help make this ship a morse code services in the medium fre­ living memorial to all the men who served quency radiotelegraphy band. in the U.S. merchant marine in all wars. More efficient telecommunication Donations are also welcome (and are taxsystems now are available to provide the deductible). mariner with options for initiating or Donations may be sent to Project Liberty relaying distress alerts, and passing and Ship, P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Sta­ receiving maritime safety information. tion, Baltimore, MD 21224-0846. Any ad­ These options include INMARSAT, ditional information may be obtained by radio telex (SITOR), MF/HF single calling Dan Cap at (516) 667-3466 or Paul sideband and VHF radiotelephone, Bock at (516) 799-0061. satellite EPlRBs (for distress alerts and ^ telecommunications), and INMARSAT ^ ATTN: SEAFARERS ^ Safetynet, NAVTEX and HF NAVTEX (SITOR) (for maritime safety informa­ SAILING ABOARD tion broadcasts). BAY SHIPPING VESSELS NAVTEX broadcasts include the Since Bay Shipping Management is not same Notice to Mariners, weather, contractually obligated to make contribu­ search and rescue and fixed fishing gear tions to the Vacation Plan for weekends, location products that have been and since it is difficult to ascertain exact provided by the MF morse broadcasts. dates of employment from U.S. Coast Distress and other calls to any U.S. Guard discharges, it is necessary for Coast Guard communication station Seafarers aboard Bay Shipping vessels to also may be made on any of the follow­ submit copies of their pay vouchers when ing HF single sideband radiotelephone filing for Vacation Beneflts related to channels: 424 (4134 kHz), 601 (6200 employment with this company. kHz), 816 (8240 kHz) or 1205 (12242 Applications submitted without copies of pay vouchers will be held in a pending ; kHz). Meteorological broadcasts also are status until the proper verification is made on these channels. received. �• y:&<£iS;?';fi3si3i;a?»rtS^ nunaas SEAFJOIBRSLOG S even members who graduated from the SIU's top training programs for deck and steward department Seafarers are among the 35 members who are retiring as announced by the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. Brothers George Burke, Rufino Garay, John Mullis, Alejandro Ruiz, and Charles Todora graduated from the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification cour­ ses, while brothers Chester Moss and Ruperto Peralta successfully completed the steward recertifica­ tion program. A total of 23 members whose retirements are announced this month sailed in the deep sea division while 10 members sailed in the inland division and two sailed with Great Lakes-contracted operators. Texas, California, Puerto Rico, North Carolina and Michigan proved to be the most popular retirement spots for this group, as six retired in Texas, six in Michigan, five in California, and four each in Puerto Rico and North Carolina. Ora Rhoades had been an ac­ tive Seafarer longer than any of the other new pensioners. He joined the union in 1944 in the port of NorfoUc, Va. Brief biographical sketches of Brother Rhoades and the otho* new pensioners follow. Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. GEORGE BURKE, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Mass, Mich., he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Burke resides in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. ROBERT COOPER, 62, joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. A Texas native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Cooper calls Pasadena, Texas home. JOSEPH DEBLANC, 64, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1966 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Bom in Califomia, he sailed as a cook/baker. Brother DeBlanc sorved in the U.S. Army ftom 1951 to 1953. He retired to Seattle. JOHN DONALDSON, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Galveston, Texas. A na­ tive of Mil­ waukee, he completed the bosun recertification course at Piney ROBERT EDWARDS, 63, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in Califomia, he sailed as a bosun. Brother Ed­ wards retired to Los Angeles. EXEQUIEL LIWAG,65, joined the union in 1968 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in the Philippines, he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Liwag upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1967. Brother Liwag retired to Norfolk. PEDRO FIGUEROA, 73, joined the union in 1956 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Puer­ to Rico, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Figueroa calls Fajardo, P.R. home. VINCENT FRISINGA, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Wilmngton, Calif. A Califomia na­ tive, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Frisinga retir^ to Los Angeles. DEEP SEA RAYMOND ALLEN, 59, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Lake Charles, La. A native of Mobile, Ala. he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Allen retir^ to Houston. U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He resides in San Francisco. RUFINO GARAY, 65, joined the SIU in 1965 in his native New York. He com­ pleted the bosun recer­ tification course in 1976. Brother Garay served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1952. He retired to Guayama, P.R. JAMES GLEATON, 65, joined the union in 1962 in the port of New York. Bom in South Carolina, he sailed as a steward/baker. Brother Gleaton served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1950. He calls Charleston, S.C. home. DAVID HORTON JR., 65, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in his natrve Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward department Brother Horton served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He still caUs Mobile home. CHESTER MOSS, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Seat­ tle. An Arkansas na­ tive, he com­ pleted the steward recertification course at Pjney Point in 1980. Brother Moss lives in Oakland, Calif. JOHN MULLIS, 67, joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York. An Alabama na­ tive, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Mullis calls Mobile, Ala. home. department. Brother Trader served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957. He resides in Jop^ patown, Md. ROBERT SCHLEIER, 55, joined the union in 1973 in the port of San Juan.A Brooklyn, N.Y. native. he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Schleier served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962. He retired to Rio Piedras,P.R. PEDRO SEPULVEDA, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of New York. Bom in Rincon, P.R., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Sepulveda upgraded at Piney Point frequent­ ly. He resides in Salinas, P.R. CHARLES SMITH, 64, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. A Mississippi native, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1951. He calls Arabi, La. home. RUPERTO PERALTA, 66, joined the union in 1975 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he completed the steward recertification course at Piney Point in 1987. Brother Peralta served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1966. He retired to San Francisco. CHARLES TODORA, 65, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Detroit, he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Todora served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1948. He retired to Dallas. ORA RHOADES, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Calais, Maine, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Rhoades resides in Oviedo, Fla. LORENZO BEVERLY, INLAND 65, joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Geor­ gia, he sailed in the steward department. Boat­ man Beverly served in both the U.S. Army and Navy firom 1945 to 1969. He calls Norfolk home. ALEJANDRO RUIZ, 64, MAXIMO joined the GABINO, SIU in 1959 65,joined in the port of the union in New York. 1971 in the Bom in Puer­ port of to Rico, he JOHN Tampa, Fla. completed HOULIHAN, Bom in the bosun recertification course 66, joined Ecuador, he at the Lundeberg School in 1976. sailed in the deck department. the SIU in Brother Ruiz calls Apopka, Fla. 1955 in the Boatman Gabino upgraded at home. port of New Piney Point in 1976. He retired Orleans. A to Tampa. ERNEST TRADER, 65, joined Boston na­ the Seafarers in 1948 in the port tive, he CURTIS IRELAND, 64, joined of New York. A North Carolina the SIU in 1970 in the port of sailed in the deck department. native, he sailed in the deck Norfolk, Va. Bom in Lowland, Brother Houlihan served in the imv \ •J W • : /;• « Tm* •• N.C., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Ireland served in the U.S. Navy firom 1950 to 1952. He still calls Lowland home. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Point in 1984. He resides in Gal­ veston. 19 ; MICHAEL HUNT, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman Hunt still calls Philadelphia home. JAKE KELLEY, 66, joined the union in 1964 in the port of Hous­ ton. A native of Flomaton, Ala., he sailed in the engine dqiartment. Boatman KeUey served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He resides in Theodore, Ala. V ' •; 'Si. iiv- WILBERT MAIN, 50, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Washington, N.C., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Main still calls Washington home. JACKIE STOUT, 62, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Houston. A Wichita, Kan. native, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Stout upgraded at Piney Point in 1980. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1967. Boat­ man Stout retired to Rye, Texas. DAVID TILLETT, 63, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Kitty Hawk, N.C., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Tillett resides in Tarboro, N.C. FRANCIS VAUGHN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of New York. Bom in Cromona, Ky., he sailed as chief engineer. Boatman Vaughn served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947. He calls Lufkin, Texas home. ROBERT WATKINS, 43, joined the SIU in 1976 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Wilmington, N.C., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Watkins retired to Leland, N.C. GREAT LAKES MISSED ALI,64, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Detroit Bom in Arabia, he sailed in Ae steward department. Brother All upgraded in 1984. He resides in Dearbom, Mich. MOHAMED ALI, 42, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Detroit. A native of Arabia, he sailed as a gateman. Brother Ali retired to Dearbom, Mich. -' • • '/<V ' • • n -• •• "v..1 �•'Wi'.i. • - •r: 20 MAY 1993 SEAFAOERSLOC Letters to the Editor Reminiscences from WWII: The Last Attack on Guadalcanal Shipping a single enemy plane dropped out of the clouds overhanging the island and glidec noiselessly into the superstructure of the John Penn. By 2150 hours, the flames were extinguished, but so was the ship. The next morning, burned bodies were founc washed up on the nearest beach. This was the last recorded attack on shipping in the Guadalcanal anchorage. Richard G. Morris San Mateo, Calif. ' /.J#" ' tory (Duke) in a race to Rotterdam. And the Liberty ships that would rol even at the dock. You must remember them. They were so numerous it was almost impossible not to ship out on one. I even got a chance to sail on one a few months before turning 18 years old. Where are you guys from that ship. Isthmian's Winthrop L. Marvin around-the-world in 1947-1948? Merchant seamen have the best jobs in the world, and if they sail SIU, they have the best union and conditions possible. I am glad my number two son chose a career at sea and with the union. He left the Navy after five years to go to Piney Point and has sailed SIU for the last 16 years. I hope one of my grandsons carries on for us. I'm seriously suggesting it to them even now. Ted Vargas Princeton, W. Va. Merchant seamen during WWII often referred to voyages in the Pacific as the "vacation run." TTie Liberty ship Jane Addams, operated by the American President Line, could testify to this. Never having suffered any war damage, she was sold for scrap in 1969. However, in 1943 the U.S. Army assigned me aboard to run the com­ missary or post exchange for one trip. I recall the following incident: vL J/ AI* On the night of August 13, 1943, the Liberty troopship Jane Addams lay anchored off Guadalcanal when the general alarm sounded. All shipboard activity Memories of Ore Line Days This letter contains a flood of nostalgia. ceased and an unearthly silence prevailed. It was brought on by the recent letters and The Navy Armed Guard stood ready at their guns. For over a month now, we had been articles in the LOG about the old days. kept on"shuttle duty, hauling military cargo Golly, a mountain of memories came forth. Do you remember Bull Line, South At­ between the Solomons and New Hebrides. J. J, vl, Not once had the general alarm sounded to lantic, Waterman, Isthmian, Ore Line? remind us of the enemy. The great naval Especially Ore Line and the port of Bal­ A Member Sends a Salute battles of Ironbottom Sound were now his­ timore SIU hall at 12 N. Gay St...; By today's standards. Ore Line ships To the Crew of the Tug VIrgihIa tory and Guadalcanal was secured. In the Presently I'm enrolled in an upgrading planning stage, however, was a landing on were unique. Remember Bethore, Steelore, Vella Lavella to the north. As part of the Firmore and their fire-tube boilers, fusible course at the Lundeberg School. ITiis is my task force, the John Penn (APA-23) lay plugs, twin screws and wooden decks aft? fifth time attending the school. Each time I And then there was the first trip. This return, I observe improvements. I'm par­ anchored close inshore, loading troops and equipment to carry out its mission. At this was an experience second to none for m6. ticularly impressed with the professional time our captain paced the bridge some­ Certainly, it has been the highlight of my responsibility of the staff. Everyone knows lis or her mission and sticks to it. what nervously, listening for enemy 63 years on this old globe. I'm very proud to be a part of the SIU On July 18, 1947, just after the 11 aircraft. Captain Cox had received his baptism o'clock job call, A1 Stansbury, shipping and will continue to improve the industry of fire the first month of the war. Serving dispatcher at the Baltimore hall, walked up ly taking advantage of the educational op-, as first officer on the Ruth Alexander, the to me and handed me my shipping card. He portunities. In the February 1993 edition of the liner, fleeing Manila, came under air attack said, "Hey, kid. Here's a wiper's job on the LOG, I read with pride about a Crescent at the entrance to Makassar Straits and was Muncie Victory. Go dpwn to the customs owing tug [Virginia] crew in Savannah, quickly sent to-the bottom. Our captain house and sign on. Then get down to the Ga. The crew, through its expertise in hoped the Jane Addams might outlast the ship. She is at the Port Covington Grain Irefighting, was able to save the lives of Pier." war: Named after a heroic woman who That job, ship and trip turned out to be the entire crew as well as save the vessel. devoted her life to lending hope to the This is a good example of being bereft and disinherited of Chicago, the ship the best of all for a 17-year-old kid just out of high school and as green as the West jrepared for an unpredictable occurrence. I so far had led a charmed life. commend the crew and wish to encourage Around 2000 hours, a deadly explosion Virginia hills from which he came. Where are the guys from the Muncie all SIU members to be prepared for such split the air and we watched the John Penn burst into flames. Soon, small craft, sil­ Victory? Where are you—Pat Delaney, situations. The life you save may be your houetted against the flames, circled the George Roach, Johnny Long, Tex Morton, own. doomed ship trying to save men struggling Eric Joseph? It has been almost 46 years Al Schmitt in the water. This inferno was started when since we beat South Atlantic's other V7c- New Orleans, La. AI/ Karlak Thanks the Welfare Plan Every union has its officials for con­ tract talks, settling beefs, safety talks, etc. But little is said of the Welfare Plan per­ sonnel. I have been—and still am—dealing with them concerning a number of medical problems. I feel they do a terrific job for the members each day. My dealings with them started in 1987 due to a back problem in July, then an eye problem in December. Before any monies are paid out to doc­ tors and hospitals, the Plan goes over the records with a fine-tooth comb. It seems a $500 fee was charged for treatments that were never called for while [I was] hospi­ talized with the back problem. This fee was never paid by the Plan or myself. I feel the Plan saved me the fee by checking the records and finding the error.. . Whenever I receive any bill or statement, I make copies to keep and send the originals to the Plan, including letters. Doing this turned out to be very helpful and I suggest that other members do the same.... Whenever speaking with the Plan by phone, I find them very polite and helpful in explaining my situation. Recently I had a problem with the billing department of an eye clinic. Calling the Plan and giving them the phone number of the clinic, the Plan called and I never had to get involved again. With all the services I've had, I can't remember them all. So I put them in a small book to carry whenever I go for an appoint­ ment. This is very helpful for the Plan in having the correct information whenever needed. Editor, I'll have to sign off due to"typeritis" of the fingers which the Plan doesn't cover. I'm the fastest two-finger-plusthumb typist the union has in retirement— and getting faster. The Plan deserves a lot of praise for the great job they do each day. Walter Karlak Woodside Queens, N.Y. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The con­ mail, return receipt requested. The proper PAYMENT OF MONIES. No SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ stitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes address for this is: monies are to be paid to anyone in any TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD and Inland Waters District makes specific official capacity in tiie SIUunless an officii is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds Augustin Tellez, Chairman provision for safeguarding the union receipt is given for same. Under no are used to further its objects and puiposes Seafarers Appeals Board membership's money and union finances. circumstances should any member pay any including, but not limited to, furthering 5201 Auth Way The constitution requires a detailed audit money for any reason unless he is given the political, social and economic inter­ Camp Springs, MD 20746 by certified public accountants every such receipt. In the event anyone attempts ests of maritime workers, the preservation year, which is to be submitted to the mem^ Full copies of contracts as referred to^are to require any such payment be made and furthering of the American merchant bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly available to members at all times, either by without supplying a receipt, or if a member marine with improved employment op­ finance committee of rank-and-file mem­ writing directly to the union or to the is required to make a payment and is given portunities for seamen and boatmen and bers, elected by the membership, each year Seafarers Appeals Board. an official receipt, but feels that he or she the advancement of trade union concepts. examines the finances of the union and CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU should not have been required to make such In connection with such objects, SPAD reports fully their findings and recommen­ contracts are available in all SIU halls. payment, this should immediately be supports and contributes to political can­ dations. Members of this committee may These contracts specify the wages and con­ reported to union headquarters. didates for elective office. AH contribu­ make dissenting reports, specific recom­ ditions under which an SIU member works tions are voluntary. No contribution may mendations and separate findings. and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS be solicited or received because of force, TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the should know their contract rights, as well as AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the job discrimination, financial reprisal, or SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland their obligations, such as filing for overtime SIU constitution are available in all union threat of such conduct, or as a condition Waters District are administered in ac­ (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper halls. AU members should obtain copies of of membership in the union or of employ­ cordance with the provisions of various manner. If, at any time, a member believes this constitution so as to familiarize them­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason trust fund agreements. All these agree­ that an SIU patrolman or other union official selves with its contents, i^ny time a member of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ments specify that the trustees in charge fails to protect their contractual rights feels any other member or officer is at­ ber should notify the Seafarers Interna­ of these funds shall equally consist of properly, he or she should contact the tempting to deprive him or her of any con­ tional Union or SPAD by certified mail union and management representatives nearest SIU port agent stitutional right or obligation by any within 30 days of the contribution for and their alternates. All expenditures and EDITORIAL POLICY — THE methods, such as dealing with charges, tri­ investigation and appropriate action and disbursements of trust funds are made SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG als, etc., as well as all other details, the refund, if involuntary. A member only upon approval by a majority of the traditionally has refrained from publish­ member so affected should immediately should support SPAD to protect and fur­ trustees. All trust fund financial records ing any article serving the political pur­ notify headquarters. ther his or her economic, political and are available at the headquarters of the poses of any individual in the union, social interests, and American trade various trust funds. officer or member. It also has refrained EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are union concepts. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's from publishing articles deemed harmful guaranteed equal rights in employment If at any time a member feels that any shipping rights and seniority are protected to the union or its collective membership. and as members of the SIU. These rights of the above rights have been violated, or exclusively by contracts between the This established policy has been reaf­ are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution that he or she has been denied the con­ union and the employers. Members firmed by membership action at the Sep­ and in the contracts which the union has stitutional right of access to union records should get to know their shipping rights. tember 1960 meetings in all negotiated with the employers. Conse­ or information, the member should imme­ Copies of these contracts are posted and constitutional ports. The responsibility quently, no member may be discriminated diately notify SIU President Michael available in all union halls. If mernbers for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, believe there have been violations of their editorial board which consists of the against because of race, creed, color, sex, return receipt requested. The address is: national Or geographic origin. If any shipping or seniority rights as contained executive board of the union. The ex­ Michael Sacco, President in file contracts between the union and the ecutive board may delegate, from member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, Seafarers Intemaitional Union employers, they should notify the among its ranks, one individual to carry the member should notify union head­ 5201 Auth Way Seafarers Appeals Board by certified out this responsibility. quarters. Camp Springs, MD 20746. h f 'Ml �• • . r- v.. '• MAY 1993 Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, Educational Director Randy Snay, Deck Delegate Billy Hill, Engine Delegate Uchard Rodgers, Steward Delegate P.R. Mena. Chairman an­ nounced payoff upon arrival. Chair­ Th fyeafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- man also reported new dryer to be received and thanked deck depart­ Hoard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space ment for job well done. Secretary limitations, some wiii be omitted. asked contracts department how new Leave Act will affect Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Family maritime industry. Educational direc­ Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the tor reminded members to upgrade union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $124 in movie fund. Deck warded to the Seafarers LOG. delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or LONG LAA/ES(Transoceanic reported by engine or steward steward delegates. Crew asked con­ Cable), November 24—Chairman P. delegates. Crew thanked galley gang tracts department to look into paid Amper, Secretary M. Bonsignore. for fine cookouts. Next port: Port transportation for trip relief. Crew Chairman encouraged crew to vote in Everglades, Fla. thanked galley gang for job well presidential election and take ad­ done. Next port: Los Angeles. AMERICAN CORMORANT vantage of educational facilities at (Pacific Gulf Marine), February 15— OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Lundeberg School. Secretary in­ Chairman C. Simmons, Secretary Overseas), February 13—Chairman formed members that teachers at D.K. Goggins, Deck Delegate Char­ John Zepeda, Secretary D. DePiney Point are excellent. Treasurer les Klim, Engine Delegate L. Cesare, Educational Director C.K. reported $500 in ship's fund. No Parker, Steward Delegate Mariano Dunnavant, Deck Delegate B. Ridbeefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Mofeira. Educational director en­ dick. Engine Delegate John Cooper, asked contracts department to look couraged each crewmember to upgrade Steward Delegate Malcolm Holmes. into additional medical benefits for skills and become beist possible Chairman announced payoff and members and families. Next port: As­ seafarer. Treasurer reported $270 in reported letter received from head­ toria, Ore. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT quarters. Educational director en­ reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ couraged members to take advantage COt//?/Efl (Vulcan Carriers), ment for job well done and fine January 17—Chairman Seymour of opportunity to upgrade at Piney Yaras, Secretary Richard Bnimage, cookouL Next port: Mombasa, Kenya. Point. Treasurer reported $50 in Educational Director Adrian ship's fund. Steward delegate CAPE HENRY (lOM), February Saavedra Chairman reminded crew reported disputed OT. No beefs or 24—Chairman Thomas Votsis, not to play radios loudly. Educational Secretary A1 Holland, Engine disputed OT reported by deck or en­ director advised members they need gine delegates. Crew asked contracts Delegate Troy Fleming, Steward benzene tests for continued tanker department to look into change in sea Delegate R.C. Catahan. Chairman sailing. Deck delegate reported dis­ time and ship leave time. Crew re­ reported no beefs or disputed OT. puted OT. Engine delegate reported Crew thanked Seattle Patrolman Her-' quested another dryer and chief beef. No beefs or disputed OT pumpman gave vote of thanks to mando Salazar for updating mem­ reported by steward delegate. Crew steward department for excellent bers. Crew thanked for contributing reported mail not being received and meals. Next port: New Orleans. to Maritime Defense League. Crew TV and VCR need repairs. gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ OVERSEAS NEW YORK ment for job well done and deck (Maritime Overseas), February 14— FRANCES HAMMER (OCCI), January 3—Chairman Larry Manry, department for garbage sorting. Next Chairman T. Alanano, Secretary port: Honolulu. Secret^ Janet Price, Educational Tube Dansley Jr., Deck Delegate William Jackson, Engine Delegate Director Terry Jacobsen, Deck FRANCES HAMMER (OCCI), Robert Santos, Steward Delegate Delegate Kevin Hare, Engine February 15—Chairman Larry Delegate John Kasbarian, Steward Dennis Skretta. Chairman requested Manry, Secretary J. Price, Educa­ Delegate Toyo Ckinzales. Chairman crew separate plastics from garbage. tional Director Terry Jacobsen. reported refrigerators have not been Chairman asked contracts department Secretary encouraged members who delivered. He announced vessel was have never attended Paul Hall Center for clarification of holidays. Educa­ in shipyard from September to to upgrade skills to do so. No beefs or tional director advised members to November. Secretary advised mem­ disputed OT reported. Crew thanked look at new course schedule in galley gang for job well done. Crew bers to get benzene test. Treasurer Seafarers LOG for upgrading at reminded to bring trash to galley win­ reported $441 in ship's fund. No Piney Point. He urged crewmembers beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dow and clean up after themselves in to upgrade as soon as possible. lounge and mess hall. Next port: reported Christmas card from SIU Treasurer reported $526 in ship's Honolulu. received. Members said they ap­ fund and announced purchase of preciate thoughts and were impressed bicycles. No beefs or disputed OT PATRIOT (Vulcan Carriers), with union's original card. Crew reported. Chairman reminded crew to February 11—Chairman Ralph asked contracts department to look leave keys in room when signing off Gihbs, Secretary J. Williams, Deck into increase in manning size. Crew ship and put lids on garbage barrels Delegate Jeffrey Mateer, Steward thanked company for promptly send­ on second deck after use. Crew Delegate Lovell McElroy. Secretaiy ing Christmas mail. Next port: Morthanked galley gang. Next port: Bom­ reported crew involved in rescue mis­ mugao, India. sion of Panamanian-flagged East bay, India. Wood. Captain and crew were LNG LIBRA (ETC), January 10— /A/GEf?(Sealift Bulkers), February honored by Coast Guard Rear Ad­ Chairman Billie Dariey, Secretary 21—Chairman Stanley Jan Dora, miral W.C. Donnell. Educational Alexander Reyer, Educational Direc­ Secretary Vincent Sanchez, Deck director urged members to upgrade tor O. Sessions, Deck Delegate Delegate W. Chestnntt, Engine skills at Lundeberg School. Treasurer George Keblis, Engine Delegate Delegate J.A. Burkette, Steward reported $400 in ship's fund. Crew Mark Glinka, Steward Delegate Delegate E. Alvarez. Chairman Henry Daniels. Chairman asked reported company thanked deck depart­ agreed to use $300 to receive Armed Forces radio station via satellite at night watchstanders to keep noise ment for good work. No beefs or dis­ sea. Deck delegate reported level low. He reminded crew to work puted OT reported. Seafarers LOGs bathrooms and water fountain need safely and stay alert. Educational distributed. Next port: New Orleans. repair. No beefs or disputed OT. director encouraged members to INGER (Sealift Bulkers), Febmary Crew reported outdoor dinner en­ upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer 28—Chairman Stanley Jan Dora, joyed by all and looking forward to reported $1,000 in ship's fund and Secretary Vincent Sanchez, Deck future dinners. $2,000 in movie and book fund. No Delegate W. Chestnntt, Engine beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew PFC EUGENE A. OBREGON Delegate J.A. Burkette, Steward reported Seafarers LOGs received. (Waterman Steamship), February Delegate E. Alvarez. Chairman an­ Next port: Arun, Indonesia. nounced inspection when ship arrives 14—Chairman B.G. Hutcherson, Secretaiy T. Piazza, Educational SEA-LAND EXPEDITIONiSeain U.S. He thanked deck department Director J. Laratta, Deck Delegate Land Service), January 17—Chair­ for cleaning and stowing grain bags. Fred Hunter, Engine Delegate man Joseph Mele, Secretary Edgar No beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Robert Rester, Steward Delegate Vazquez, Educational Director D. New Orleans. George Carter. Beef reported by Beeman. Chairman announced vessel ITS BALTIMORE(Sheiidan deck delegate. No beefs or disputed to shipyard at end of month. He Transportation), February 28—Chair­ OT report^ by engine or steward report^ everything running smooth­ man J. Rogers, Secretary A. Hagan, delegate. Crew thainked.steward ly. Secretary thanked utility crew, Educational Director Paul department for job well done. especially Luis Rivera, for keeping ship clean. Educational director urged Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Tony RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), Helnoldt, Engine Delegate A. Almembers to upgrade at Lundeberg February 28—Chairman A. Mohsin, faqeh. Steward Delegate John PadllSchool. No b^fs or disputed OT Secretary R. Malozi, Educational la. Chairman announced new ice reported. Crew asked contracts Director V. Carpi, Deck Delegate C. machine received. No beefs or dis­ department to look into increased Whitehead, Engine Delegate J. puted OT reported. Next port Houston. vacation time. Crew gave vote of Coombs, Steward Delegate G. thanks to steward department for job Vorlse Jr. Chairman announced LIBERTY IVAVE (Liberty well done. payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. and dis­ Maritime), February 23—Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Mucational Direc­ cussed current Piney Point courses SENATOR(Cmv/ley American for members. Secretary reported new tor David Dunklin, Deck Delegate Transport), January 31—Chairman vacuum and cushions for lounge or­ Joseph Korchak, Engine Delegate D. Wagner, Secretary J.F. Miller, dered. Educational director stressed B. Santana, Steward Delegate Vic­ Educational Director M.Scinto, importance of upgrading skills at Deck Delegate Michael Duggan, En­ tor Lacay. Educational director en­ Paul Hall Center. No brofs or dis­ couraged members to upgrade skills gine Delegate William Owings, at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT. Chairman distributed Steward Delegate Robert Lang. Seafarers LOGs and Piney Point puted OT reported. Crew requested Chairman announced payoff and course schedule. Crew requested new reminded crew to take care of plastics copy of contract for ship. Crew gave recliners and juice machine for properly. Secretary reminded crew to vote of thanks to steward department lock doors in port. Educational direc­ for job well done. Next port: New Or­ lounge. Next port: Boston, Mass. tor encouraged members to donate to leans. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ SPAD and upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ship), February 2S:r-Chairman Car­ OMIDYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), ter. Deck delegate reported disputed los Canaies, Secretaiy Emle Hoitt, February 19—Chairman Larry GT. No beefs or disputed OT SEAFARERS LOG Eteck Delegate Bennle Spencer, En­ gine Delegate William Smith, Steward Delegate Nelson Corey Jones. Chairman announced next port will be Alexandria, Egypt. tion foni Secretary reported vacation forms received from headquarters and en­ couraged crew to donate to SPAD. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $290 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held on question­ naire from SIU headquarters concern­ ing dates of receipt of Seafarers LOG. CreA<' asked contracts depart­ ment to look into changing require­ ments for retirement. Crew reported requested box springs not received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shipholding), February 14—Chair­ man H.G. Bentz, Secretary R. Craw­ ford, Educational Director R. Kindred, Deck Delegate Joerg 21 Smith, Deck Delegate Juan Ayala, Engine Delegate SIma Padllla, Steward Delegate Genaro Rivera. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into vacation requirements. Crew gave vote of thanks to gallfey gang. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), February 7—Chair­ man D. Tetchman, Secretary G. Boop, Educational Director B. Cohnel. Chairman thanked steward department for job well done. Treasurer reported $600 in ship's fund. Crew reported 15 new movies , and complete movie list. On Monday, February 8, per request of his family, with crew in attendance, flag of ves­ sel was lowered to half-mast, as ashes of Brother Anthony Frank Nottage Sr. were spread upon the sea at longitude 144.70 west and latitude 42.59.3 north. Ship's captain led farewell prayers. Sailing the Asian Route Crewmembers aboard the LNG Aries were able to get a view of the dock area in the port of Arun, Indonesia recently. They are, from left to right. Steward Assistant Jose Guzman, Chief Steward Doyle Cornelius, Steward Assistant Derek Varnado, Steward As­ sistant Arlene Ringler and Chief Cook Udjang Nurdjaja. Wltte, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontlflet. Steward Delegate Tom Bar­ rett. Chairman discussed importance of donating to SPAD and great oppor­ tunities available for members at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LOGs distributed. Crew thanked President Michael Sacco for doing great job for all SlU members. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shipholding), February 28—Chair­ man H.G. Bentz, Secretary R. Craw­ ford, Educational Director Russell Kindred, Deck Delegate Joerg Wltte, Engine DelegateRodney Pontlflet Sr., Steward Delegate Tom Barrett. Chairman praised crew for very clean and well fed ship with true SIU style. He discussed excellent union leadership from President Michael Sacco and down through ranks and thanked all SIU officials for jobs well done. Chairman also dis­ cussed importance of donating to SPAD and informed crew that meet­ ings will be held every Sunday. He passed around Piney Point brochure and encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. He stated how proud he was to be an SIU member. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Singapore. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), Februaiy 18—Chair­ man Gary Walker, Secretary L. LIghtfoot, Deck Delegate Rick Campbell, Engine Delegate J.R. Day, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chairman announced payoff. Secretaiy reminded crew to be alert when departing or returning to vessel when cargo is being worked. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LOGsdistributed. Educa­ tional director discussed scholarship program and encouraged members to take advantage of educational oppor­ tunities at Lundeberg School. Entire crew thanked steward department for fine food and creative salad bar and chief electrician for rewiring new broiler in galley. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), February 8—Chair­ man Jerome Williams, Secretaiy N. Duhe, Educational Director R. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), Februaiy 21—Chair­ man P. Gallagher, Secretaiy F. SIson, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck Delegate T. Churchman, En­ gine Delegate J. Pamlnlano, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman reported smooth trip with happy crew. Educational director urged members to take advantage of Piney Point and donate to SPAD. Treasurer reported $60 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported that, thanks to training at Piney Point, AB Steve Baker saved life of AB Rod Clark by using skills to dislodge large piece of meat stuck in Clark's throat. Crew wished a happy 25th anniversary to QMED J. Paminiano and his wife. Steward department given vote of thanks. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), February 27--Chairman M. Johnson, Secretary J. Freeman, Educational Director G. Evosevlch. Chairman reported smooth sailing and reminded mem­ bers to use upgrading opportunity available at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reminded crew to save aluminum cans for recycling. No beefs or disputed-OT report. Crew asked contracts department to look into increase in dental and optical coverage. Crew requested seat for quartermaster on bridge and asked tmsun be put on day woik. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), February 24—Chair­ man Paulino Hores, Secretary Edgar Vazquez, Educational Direc­ tor D. Beeman. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Ship scheduled for shipyard in Norfolk, Va. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), February 14—Chair­ man O. Wiley Jr., Secretary D. Clay, Educational Director G. PollardLowsley, Engine Delegate J.R. Miller. Chairman reported smooth sailiitg and thanked steward depart­ ment for good job. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or Continued on page 22 •. •. -Ml- jV . V'" - '-I- �22 Ships Digest ' v'VLlfe," Continued from page 21 disputed OT reported by steward or deck delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into maintaining wage status, eye and dental care and better health care package. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPRESS{Sea-Land Service), February 11—Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary R. Maddox, Educational Director A. Beli, Deck Delegate R. Caruthers, Engine Delegate J. Couvillion, Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Chairman urged members to support union. Secretary reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND HA WAII{Sea-Land Service), February 28—Chairman J. Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educa­ tional Director J. Del Reo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Steward/Baker Jones and gal­ ley gang and wished Jones a happy vacation. Chairman reminded crew of purpose of SPAD and urged dona­ tions. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), February 3— Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Chris Devonish, Deck Delegate Vic­ tor De Jesus, Engine Delegate Salen Ali, Steward Delegate Cecil Gubish. Chairman reported smooth sailing and encouraged members to write representatives and senators urging their support of stronger merchant marine fleet. He reported relief over having Democrat as president and thanked all union members who helped campaign. Secretary reported everything running smoothly. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point and get GED if needed. Treasurer thanked Tom "Mad Mikey" Bullen for Charles Gibbens tapes on investments. He reported new treasurer to be elected and $60 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported beefs and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked Mr. Tom, manager of Seaman's Club in Yokohama, for bringing Seafarers LOGs. Chairman reminded crew to rewind tapes and put back in their jackets. Captain ordered new VCR. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC{Sea-Land Service), February 7—Chairman Lothar Reck, Secretary G.M. Bronson. Educational Director Michael Powell. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to keep rooms clean at all times and support SPAD. Secretary report^ 25 movies were brought by DEU Scott Melle in Kaohsiung. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $60 in ship's fund and $50 in movie fund for next trip. Disputed OT noted by deck, engine and steward delegates. Crew reported no mail service in Kaohsiung or Oak­ land, Calif. Crew thanked steward department for pleasant voyage and shipyard stay. Chairman thanked crew for job well done while ship was in Kaohsiung. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. MAY 1992 V, V SEAFARERS LOG SEA-LAND PRODUCER {SeaLand Service), February 21—Chair­ man J. Edwards, Secretary L. Hoffman, Deck Delegate L. Thompson, Engine Delegate L. Diaz, Steward Delegate M. Ahduiteh. Chairman announced TV anten­ na switched from engineer lounge to crew lounge for reception in in­ dividual crew rooms. He noted Oak­ land stay to be approximately 12 hours, ^ucational director urged everyone to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter Treasurer reported $55 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into wage in­ crease. Crewmembers were requested to be more quiet when returning to ship. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND SP/fl/r (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 14—Chairman Rafael Clemente, Secretary S. Apodaca, Educational Director C, Henley, Deck Delegate Stephen Barry, Engine Delegate Phil Parent, Steward Delegate Fagalilo Maliga. Educational delegate suggested cabinet in steward's office be used for movies. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported barbells and universal gym to ^ bought with ship's fund. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN (IMC), February 28—Chairman C. Leycock, Secretary T. Winrker, Educational Director R. Gaglioti, Deck Delegate Luis Malave, Engine Delegate Michael Ricci. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Treasurer reported $196 in ship's fund. Beefs and dis­ puted OT reported by deck depart­ ment. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew asked for more com­ munication with union. Crew re­ quested chairs for mess hall and lounge. VCR and TV in need of repair. Seafarers LOGs distributed. SEALIFT PACIFIC (IMC), February 24—Chairman announced ship headed toward Turkey. Treasurer reported $19 in ship's fimd. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Next port: Houston. UST PACIFIC (lOM Coip), February 14—Chairman W. Csapo, Secretaty N. Evans, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate H. Macip, Engine Delegate G. Mazzara. Steward Delegate A. Jackson. Chairman reported smooth sailing and deck and engine departments will receive one hour per week for doing room sanitation.Vocational director reminded crew to check out one movie at a time, rewind and return it to correct place. Treasurer reported $292 of ship's fiind to be donated toward TV satellite system. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into retirement after 20 years of sea time and clarify sea time needed for mem­ bers. Crew also asked contracts department to look into improve­ ments in dental plan. Crew was asked to help keep mess hall clean. Steward department received vote of thanks from crew. 1STLT. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (Amsea), March 9—Chairman Robert Johnson, Secretary Bruce Barheau, Educational Director Wil­ liam Amost, Deck Delegate Scott Wilson, Engine Delegate Robert Heading to Diego Garcia Crewmembers aboard the Jeb Sft/arf help secure pushboats while stopping at the dock in Singapore enroute to Diego Garcia. From the left are AB Kevin Combs, AS Hank Scott and Bosun Jim Burtnett. Rudd, Steward Delegate Isaac Mercado. Chairman reported General Dynamics no longer owns Amsea. In­ ternational Shipholding Co. is now the parent company and there have been no personnel changes. Educa­ tional director passed out Lundeberg School course schedule and en­ couraged all members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $208 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into why ships do not observe Martin Luther King holiday. Chairman announced payoff. Crew discussed possible purchase of free-weights. Chairman thanked steward department for efforts during holiday season. Bosun congratulated crew on professionalism during un­ derway replenishment drill. Next port: Guam. GLOBAL SENTINEL (Trans­ oceanic Cable), March 20—Chair­ man J. Olson, Secretary K. Rosiek, Educational Director Cliff McCoy, Deck Delegate Ray Dailey, Steward Delegate Diana Nason. Chairman an­ nounced while vessel docked in Bal­ timore, crewmembers must board other cable ships to read posted mes­ sages from company. Treasiuer reported $91 in crew's fund. Disputed OT reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. No beefs reported. Crew report^ they want more safety meetings. Next poiit Balbmore. /TB AfEW YO/?K(Sheridan Transportation), March 7— Chair­ man Patrick Ray, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director James Carnell. Chairman thanked crew for job well done and announced payoff. He reported smooth sailing and thanked steward delpartment for keep­ ing mess hall and galley clean at night. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. No beefs or disputed OT reported. 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS (Amsea), March 7—Chairman S. Melendez, Secretary L. Oram, Educational Director S. Anderson, Deck Delegate S. Stoelzel, Engine Delegate P. Happel, Steward Delegate E. Loret. Chairman read Telex from contracts department con­ cerning hazardous duty pay. J. Wat­ son elected new chairman after crew change. Chairman discussed union benefrts and stressed leaving informa­ tion at home for family. Educational director stated importance of continu­ ing education and always striving to better oneself. New educational direc­ tor to be elected at next meeting. Treasurer reported $287 in ship's ftind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman commended crew for good trip and told members they were backbone of ship. He said "hats off to galley gang for serving 14,741 meals during voyage. Next port: Seychelles, B.D.A. LAWRENCE H. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), March 14Chairman T. Lasater, Secret^ D. Cunningham, Educational Director J. Kelly, Deck Delegate Franz Brook^ Engine Delegate E. Lacunza. Steward Delegate M. Ketchem. Chairman reported smoodi sailing. He reminded crew that because ship is in Diego Garcia, at least 3 weeks lead time is requirV for reliefis. He en­ couraged crew to use delegates and keep problems from going topside. WiA Ointon in office, chairman said maritime industry will improve. Tie^urer reported $346 in ship's ftmd. Educational director encouraged mem­ bers to take advantage of programs available at Limdeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man encou^ed crew to take ad­ vantage of island activities such as sailing, boating, swimming and bowl­ ing. Crew gave vote of tlmiks to galley gang for job well done. Crew reported $50 donned to Seaman's Club for party, and company will match money for purchase of fishing gear, drop lines only. Crew requested new pillows and net for basketball court to keep balls from going over side. Next port: Diego Garcia. LONG LINES (Transoceanic Cable), March 17—Chairman P. Amper, Secretary M. Bonsignore, Educational Director M. Las Duce, D^k Delegate FA. Gonsalves, Steward Delegate P. Parisi. Treasurer reported $500 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew requested daily bus shuttle to and from Seattle. Crew requested steak knives, soup spoons, variety of break­ fast juices, Kool-aid instep of fruit syrups, and more ice cream and fresh fruit. Next port: Seattle. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Car­ riers), March 7—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secret^ Raul Cayalcanti, Educational Director Alex Resendez, Deck Delegate Francisco Oria, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman reminded members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center to further advance careers and earning potential. He reminded crewmembers signing off to clean rooms and leave keys for relief. Treasurer reported $650 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into pay increases. Next port: New Orleans. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas ), March 10--Chairman John Zep^, Secretary Dorma DeCesare, Educational Director Gary Pratts, Deck Delegate Irvin Crutchlow, Engine Delegate Trent Sterling, Stew^ Delegate Malcolm Holmes. Chairman aruiounced payoff upon arrival March 13. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and reminded crew to report all hazardous conditions imme­ diately. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. Engine and steward delegates report disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Crew reported second dryer for laundry to be received. Crew re­ quested new TV antenna for lounge. Crew asked where new movie supply is. Next port San Francisco. OVERSEAS OH/O (Maritime Over­ seas), March 2—Chairman George Schuj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educa­ tional Director D. Bautista, Deck Delegate Pete Kouchy, Engine Delegate William Behan, Steward Delegate Shari Smitson. Chairman reported he would pick up informa­ tional packets in port and go by union hall. Educational director advised members to attend Piney Point to up­ grade skills. No beefs or disputed OT. Steward department thanked by crew for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Marine Overseas), March 17—Chair­ man T. Koehel, Deck Delegate Jeff Kass, Engine Delegate Scott Wilkin­ son, Steward Delegate Mike Buhaker. Chairman stressed impor­ tance of political donations support­ ing maritime legislation with new adimnistration. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new VCR for crew loimge. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. PAUL BUCK{Ocean Shipholding), March 7—Chairman J. Lisenhy, Secretary D. Wuerth, Educational Director J. Rohins, Eteck Delegate Jack Cochran. Chairman urged members to obtain upgrading forms and apply for upgrading courses at Lundeberg School. Secretary reported mail service slow and faster service from company requested. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Delegates reported good working con­ ditions. Charrman reminded crew to notify department heads of any problems in work areas or staterooms so repairs can be made. Crew reported barbeques held often and quality of life among crew excellent. Next port: Dubai, U.A.E. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship), March 8—Chariman William Penney, Secretary S. In­ gram. Chairman reported ship not receiving Seafarers LOGs. Education­ al director encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. Steward and deck delegate reported beefs. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into limiting crewmem­ bers to 6 months per vessel. Crew requested better quality stores on board vessel. Next port: New Orleans. SAMUEL L COBB(Ocean Shipholding), March 7—Chairman H.G. Bentz, Secret^ R-E. Craw­ ford, Educational Director R. Kindred, Deck Delegate Joerg Whitte, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet, Steward Delegate Tom Barrett Chairman discussed SIU pride and why SIU is best. Chairman reminded crew to think what they can do for union, not just what union can do for them. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department members who are getting off in Singapore. Chair­ man reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. SEA-LAND DEFENDER{SeaLand Service), March 21—Chairman K.C. McGregor, Secretary James Chaney, Educational Director Rolan­ do Gumanas, Deck Delegate R.E. Wagner. Chairman reported crew questions on new contract in June. Educational director reminded mem- Sharing Cuisines Chief Cook Mansour Abdalla often includes some Egyptian specialties in his menus aboard the Sealift Pacific. bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{SeaLand Service), March 7—Chairman N. Prats, Secretary Pedro Laboy, Educational Director Dennis Baker, Deck Delegate Albert Haarmann, Engine Delegate Philip Zaiewski, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Educational director reminded mem­ bers to check Seafarers LOG for Lim­ deberg School course schedule. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for great job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), March 7-^hairman Howard Gibbs, Secretary Louis Nicoud, Educational Director Joseph Callagban, Deck Delegate Sean O'Doherty, Engine Delegate Robert Zurffluh, Steward Delegate Raymond Garcia. Chairman an­ nounced payoff upon arrival March 12. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new locks on room doors and additional ship security to prevent vandalism. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew gave vote of thanks to OMU Ed Decoucey for his quick thinking when galley area air con­ ditioner caught fire. Crew said it could have ^n much bigger prob­ lem if not for Decoucey's actions. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PATRIOT{Sea-Land Service), March 7—Chairman S. Evans, Secretary R. Casin, Educa­ tional Director R. Hamil, Deck Delegate J. Brooks. Chairman thanked crew for keeping ship clean and reminded everyone not to throw plastic over side or put spray cans in garbage disposal. Educational direc­ tor urged members to use Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills. He reminded crew to watch safety films and know fire station. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Seafarers LOGs received and distributed. Crew thanked steward department for variety in very tasty meals. Next port: Okinawa, Japan. SEA-LAND RELIANCE{Sea-Land Service), March 1—Chairman R.E. McGonagle, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Director Lorance Penio, Deck Delegate Thomas Scbireder, Steward Delegate J. McCree. Chairman reminded crew to keep watertight doors closed in bad weather. He announced tile ordered for rooms, payoff upon arrival and thanked crew for smooth trip. Secretary thanked entire crew for keep­ ing tidy ship, especially crew lounge, niess hall and salad bar. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. �'•, ' iwarfsas .., it- .••; SBAFAFBRS LOG Filial Departures • 'i'v :• • V. -' 23 ,' , '.s- DEEP SEA DAVID BECK David Beck, 22, passed away March 18. Bom in Beaufort, S.C., he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1990. Brother Beck sailed in the steward department. He most recently sailed aboard the SS Independence (American Hawaii Cruises) as a waiter. Brother Edelson began receiving his pension in January 1979. as a QMED He upgraded at the department Brother Manesis began receiving his pension in August 1969. Lundeberg School frequently. ANTHONY EVANOSICH Pensioner An­ thony Evanosich, 64, passed away Febraary 28. Hejoin^ the union in 1957 in his native Philadelphia. He sailed as a deck engine utility. Brother Evanosich retired in April 1992. AMBROSE MAGDIRILA Pensioner Ambrose Magdirila, 85, died Febraary 26. A native of the Philippines, he joined the union in 1942 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Magdirila retired in November 1972. HAROLD MCALEER Pensioner Harold McAleer, 79, died March BERNARD FALK 24. A Haver­ Pensioner Ber­ hill, Mass. na­ HENRY BRADLEY tive, he joined nard Falk, 75, Pensioner Henry Bradley, 89, died the Seafarers died March Febraary 1. A native of Oran­ in 1950 in the 27. A native geburg, S.C., he joined the Marine port of New York. He sailed as a of Poland, he Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in joined the chief cook. Brother McAleer 1946, before that union merged SIU in 1955 served in the U.S. Army from 1941 with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and to 1945. He retired in January 1981. in the port of Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). New York. Brother Bradley began receiving JAMES MESSEC He sailed in the steward depart­ his pension in November 1970. Pensioner ment. Brother Falk began receiving James Meshis pension in August 1974. BENNY CALLIORINA sec, 71, Pensioner RENE HIDALGO passed away Benny CalMarch 9. He Pensioner liorina, 87, joined the Rene Hidal­ passed away union in 1955 go, 80, died March 13. in his native March 24. Bom in the Baltimore. Bom in Philippines, Brother Messec sailed in the en­ Youngs,ville, he joined the gine department. He upgraded at La., he joined Seafarers in Piney Point in 1970. Brother Mes­ the union in 1944 in the port of New York. He sec served in the U.S. Army from 1962 in the sailed as a chief cook. Brother Cal1939 to 1945. He began receiving port of New Orleans. He sailed as a liorina retired in August 1969. his pension in December 1983. cook/baker. Brother Hidalgo retired in August 1979. JEROME CHAPKEWITZ CARL NELSON Pensioner ROY JUSTICE Pensioner Jerome ChapCarl Nelson, Pensioner Roy Justice, 65, passed kewitz, 64, 68, died away Febraary 7, A Texas native, died Febmary Febraary 17. he joined the SIU in 1952 in the 21. A Brook­ A native of port of Houston. He sailed as a lyn, N.Y. na­ Michigan, he QMED. Brother Justice upgraded tive, he joined the at Piney Point in 1980. He began joined the SIU in 1968 receiving his pension in July 1990. union in 1955 in the port of in the port of New York. He sailed WU CHI KING Seattle. He sailed in the engine in the steward department. Brother Pensioner Wu department. Brother Nelson served Chapkewitz began receiving his Chi King, 71, in the U.S. Army from 1943 to pension in March 1987. died March 1945. He retired in May 1973. 27. A native FREDDIE DAVOCAL STAN O'BRIEN of Beijing, Pensioner Pensioner China, he Freddie DavoStan O'Brienj joined the cal, 80, 80, passed MCS in 1972 passed away away March in the port of Febraary 13. 14. Bom in San Francisco, before that union Bom in Canada, he merged with the AGLIWD. Philadelphia, joined the Brother King retired in December he joined the Seafarers in 1980. SIU in 1961 1961 in the in the port of Seattle. Brother Davo- EDWARD LESSOR port of New York. He sailed in the cal sailed in the steward depart­ Pensioner Ed­ engine department. Brother O'­ ment. He retired in June 1977. ward Lessor, Brien began receiving his pension 82, passed in August 1977. FRANK DISTEFANO away ROBERT OZOLINS Febraary 22. Pensioner Frank Distefano, 56, Pensioner Bom in Sheldied March 7. A Califomia native, Robert bume, VL, he he joined the Marine Cooks and Ozolins, 84, joined the Stewards in 1962 in the jrort of San died March in Seafarers Francisco, before that union 20. Bom in 1945 in the port of Boston. Brother merged with the AGLIWD. Riga, Latvia, Lessor sailed in the deck depart­ Brother Distefano began receiving he joined the ment. He upgraded frequently at his pension in December 1968. union in 1967 the Lundeberg School. Brother Les­ in the port of sor began receiving his pension in JOHN DONALDSON New York. He sailed in the engine November 1975. Pensioner John Donaldson, 66, department. Brother Ozolins passed away April 3. Bom in Mil­ ANTONIO MANESIS retired in July 1976. waukee, he joined the Seafarers in Pensioner An­ 1961 in the port of Houston. He tonio FABIOUS RICORD sailed as a bosun. Brother Manesis, 82, Fabious Donaldson retired in Febraary. passed away Ricord, 53, March 26. died April 1. MEYER EDELSON Bom in He joined the Andros, Pensioner Meyer Edelson, 75, died SIU in 1968 Greece, he January 28. A Califomia native, he in his native joined the joined the MCS in 1968 in the port New Orleans. of San Francisco, before that union SIU in 1957 in the port of San Fran­ Brother cisco. He sailed in Ae engine merged with the AGLIWD. Ricord sailed FRANK PITTS Pensioner Frank Pitts, 88, passed away July 31,1992. A Maryland native, he joined the MCS in 1945, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Pitts began receiving his pension in September 1966. JUAN RODRIGUEZ Pensioner Juan Rodriguez, 78, passed away March 20. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers as a charter member in 1938 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Rodriguez upgraded frequently at Piney Point. He retired in October 1985. AARON SASSER Pensioner Aaron Sasser, 78, died Febraary 23. A Georgia na­ tive, hejoined the union in 1955 in the port of Bal­ timore. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Sasser served in the U.S. Army from 1938 to 1940. He began receiving his pen­ sion in October 1974. WILLIAM SMITH Pensioner William Smith, 68, passed away Febraary 20. Bom in Maryland, he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1951. He retired in August 1977. EXEQUIELTIONG Pensioner Exequiel Tiong, 70, died July 2,1992. Bom in Philadel­ phia, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Tiong began receiving his pension in July 1971. ANDREW VLAHOS « Pensioner Andrew Vlahos, 66, passed away March 7. Bom in Greece, he joined the MCS in 1943, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Vlahos retired in 1972. PAUL WARHOLA Pensioner Paul Warhola, 66, died April 2. Bom in Johnstown, Pa., he joined the union in 1947 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Warhola upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Warhola began receiving his pension in July 1987. SAMUEL WEST Pensioner Samuel West, 83, passed away December 28,1992. An Arizona native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1943 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother West retired in July 1974. - ROBERT WILLIAMS Pensioner Robert Williams, 70, died March 6. Bom in Port Allen^ La., he joined the MCS in 1952 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Williams began receiving his pension in June 1978. INLAND JOHN EPPERSON Pensioner John Epper­ son, 74, passed away Febraary 18. A Pennsyl­ vania native, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Texas City. Boatman Epperson sailed in the steward department. He retired in January 1983. 'V RUSSELL HAMPTON Pensioner Russell Hampton, 81, died April 2; Bom in Poplar Branch, N.C., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Hampton began receiving his pen­ sion in January 1974. EUGENE HEGARTY Pensioner Eugene Hegarty passed away recently. He joined the union in 1974 in his native Philadelphia. Boatman Hegarty sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Hegarty retired in 1984. JAMES S. JAMES Pensioner James S. James, 70, die5dMarch7. A Texas na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman James upgraded at Piney Point frequently. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1952. Boatman James began receiving his pension in June 1989. USE Pensioner Joseph Krause, 69, passed away March 19. He joined the SIU in 1957 in his native Baltimore. He sailed as a pilot. Boatman Krause retired in November 1987. PATRICK LUBY Pensioner Patrick Luby, 85, died March 23. Bom in Tripperary, Ireland, he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston. He sailed with Great Lakes Towing. Boat­ man Luby began receiving his pen­ sion in 1974. Continued on page 25 • ' cll • V.'"' . ^ • • •. ... �v>'^-;feVV - Huna^ SEAFARBISL06 Crewmember's Catch Provides Entree As LNG Leo Galley Cooks Special Meal The crew of the LNG Leo was looking forward to a special din­ ner the evening the vessel anchored in Tobata, Japan recent­ lyOn the way up from Indonesia, the SlU-crewed tanker anchored in Singapore. While there, one of the crewmembers went fishing and snagged a wahoo large enough to feed the entire crew. The fish, approximately tu'o feet in length, was taken to the galley where it was frozen. The crewmembers decided it should be saved and turned into a feas: for all the crew. "We couldn't believe it when they carried it in here," stated Chief Cook Amy Rippel. 'Tt was huge—and that's no fish story." When the vessel arrived in Tobata, the galley gang, under the direction of Chief Steward Mike Ruggiero, went to work prepar­ Preparing the LNG Leo's galley for the special fish dinner for the entire ing the wahoo. After a trip to town crew are SAs KImberly Castro and D. Leighter. to get just what was needed, the fish was grilled to perfection. The crew reported a' good meal was had by dl. The LNG Leo, which is operated by ETC Corporation, sails between Indonesia where it loads liquified natural gas and Something's fishy In the galley of the LNG Leo as Chief Steward Mike Japan where it offloads at various Ruggiero and Chief Cook Amy Rippel are set to clean and grill a ports. wahoo caught by a crewmember. Historian Sets Straight Name Mixup On SiU-Crewed Prepositioning Vessei Relaxing In the crew's lounge Catching up oh the mall from after lunch Is QMED John Wong, home Is AS Richard Hockfeld. Formerly the Pvt. Harry Fisher, this Maersk Line ship now Is correctly named the Pvt. Franklin J. Phillips. Thanks to the respurcefulness covered Fisher was not really of a hometown historian, an SIU- Fisher and went about to set the crewed military prepositioning record straight. ship operated by Maersk Lines Fisher's real name was has received its new and proper Franklin J. Phillips. Phillips was name. from McKeesport and was an For years. Seafarers sailed Army veteran of the Philippine aboard the Pvt. Harry Fisher, one insurrection and the Spanish of 13 roll on/roll off vessels American War. In fact, he served named after U.S. Marines who with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough were Medal of Honor winners. Riders in Cuba where he con­ TTie ships cany gear, ammunition tracted malaria in 1898. Shortly and other materiel to support thereafter, he left the Army Marines when they are called into without leave and returned action. Prepositioning vessels home. like the Fisher played vital roles In March 1899, Phillips turned during the recent Persian Gulf himself in to authorities and war and the Somalian aid relief received a dishonorable dis­ mission. charge. But the call of the military A plaque on the vessel told of was too much for Phillips, so he the history of Private Harry Joined the Marine Corps as Harry Fisher, who gave his life in 1900 Fisher. in defense of his fellow In the early 1980s, Mc­ Americans in China during the Keesport amateur historian Wes Boxer Rebellion. In fact. Fisher Slusher discovered that Fisher was the last American to die and Phillips were one and the during the fighting. same and began efforts to set the Despite his heroics and the record straight. In order for the honor bestowed upon him, a his­ Marines to officially present the torian from McKeesport, Pa. dis­ Medal of Honor in Phillips' name, the Army had to issue Phil­ lips an honorable discharge. Al­ though Phillips had distinguished AB Mike Presser watches the Ready to participate In a shiphimself as a member of the latest union meeting aboard the Marines and died in the line of lounge.safety video In the crew's board LNG Leo Is OS Jeffrey Hockfeld. duty, it was not enough for the Army Board of Corrections to change his discharge status. The New York Times reported on the situation in 1986, giving the strange tale of Phillips/Fisher front page coverage. Soon, the Army announced it would give Phillips an honorable discharge. Although Marine Corps records now reflected Phillips as the proper name of the ser­ viceman who died in the Boxer Rebellion, it still took some time before his tombstone was changed. Finally, more than 90 years after the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously and near­ ly 10 years after Slusher began his work, the name Pvt. Harry Fisher was removed fronf® the prepositioning ship and Pvt. AB P. Hoffman listens to the dis- Wiper Muharam Husin asks a Franklin J. Phillips was painted cussion during the LNG Leo's question about the union's welin its place. union meeting. fare plan. ;.v- .... V'''.v -'Jv:--'; . �•".5 "•'3';^..-v*:£-';-.'^-^,.'' •'•••'^\'£;-'^.'T^.<rj>:v-'.ii'V^^^^ MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 25 • Falcon Braves Foul Weather SIU crewmembers aboard the American Falcon faced chal­ lenging conditions while transporting military equipment between Morehead City, N.C. and Norway from February 6 to April 6. "We had to endure adverse weather conditions in ports and during transit," AB Mike Davis wrote in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. "Overcoming freezing temperatures, driving snows, icing conditions and strong winds, we worked with the U.S. Marine Corps to ensure the cargo was loaded safely and profes­ sionally." Davis added. Norway ports of call were Bogen Bay, Narvik, Hommelvik, Troindheim and Bodo. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Robert Roberson told the crew. "Working with the SIU members on the American Falcon has demonstrated how the U.S. mer­ chant marine provides additional capabilities for a force in readi­ ness." Davis concluded his letter to the LOG with, "The SIU crewmembers aboard the American Falcon proved the need for strong and skilled U.S. merchant marines. Once again, the SIU played a large and important role by providing the necessary trained men and women for U.S. flagged vessels, serving both military and commercial in­ dustry." Photos on this page were provided by AB Chris Moore. The American Falcon is AB Chris Moore cleans the operated by Crowley American Falcon's deck during a break in Transport. the wintry weather. r;' 'v' • ''''v.;-! From left to right, Chief Cook Mack Jones, Chief Steward Paul Zllkow and SA Chino Gullberto prepare food for a cookout on a rare sunny day aboard the Amer/can Fa/con. • ii Shipping Is Non-Stop in New York In one of the busiest ports of the world, shipping around New York is non-stop. SlU-crewed vessels continuously are moving in and out of the ports of New York and New Jersey. Recently, payoffs were held aboard the Sea-Land Achiever and Nuevo San Juan. The Achiever was back in the States following a run to the Mediter­ ranean, while the San Juan was at its northernmost port on its coastwise and Puerto Rican run. SIU officials from the port of New York conducted union meetings aboard both vessels. Crewmembers asked questions concerning the union welfare program, vacation plans and ships' contracts to Kermett Mangram, assistant vice presi­ dent for contracts, and Jack Sheehan, a New York-based patrolman. Reports received by \\\c Seafarers LOG indicated all was well on both containerships. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Rob Roberson shakes hands with AB Mike Davis while Bosun Mike McCardle looks on. port of Philadelphia. Boatman Taylor began receiving his pension in February 1991. Final Departures Continued from page 23 VANCE MEEKS Crewmembers gather In the crew lounge of the Nuevo San Juan lor a union meeting. From left to right are Chief Steward Robet Fagan, OMU Jack Crosby, Asst. VP for Contracts Kermett Mangram, Engine Utility Andre Smith, Messman Pedro Alicia, Messman Bob Bess and OMU Robert Appel. Pensioner Vance Meeks, 62, passed away March 4. A native of Martin Coun­ ty, N.C., he joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman Meeks served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950. He retired in August 1986. ANGELO PRINCBPATO Pensioner Angelo Principato, 65, died March 25. He joined the SIU in 1970 in his na­ tive Philadel­ phia. Boatman Principato sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1949. Utilltyman Willie Smith shows his Getting In from the cold for a shipboard meeting on the Achiever are, Boatman Principato began receiv­ approval for what he hears during '©ft to right (seated) Bosun James Davis, (standing) QMED Electrician ing his pension in November 1988. the meeting on the Achiever. John Yarber, SA Alfred DeSlmone and AB Felix Santiago. THOMAS SPRINGFIELD Pensioner Thomas Springfield, 81, passed away February 16. A Texas na­ tive, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman Springfield served in the U.S. Army in 1941. He retired in Febmary 1971. Ready for lunch on the Sea-LandAchiever are Chief Cook Robert Arana and Chief Steward William Perry. ROBERTTAYLOR Pensioner Robert Taylor, 58, died February 22. Bom in Virginia, he joined the Working aboard the Achiever on a safety net are Seafajers in ABs Felix Santiago (left) and Jose Caballero. 1959 in the JOHN WERNER Pensioner John Wemer, 91, passed away March 26. He joined the SIU in 1961 in his na­ tive Philadel­ phia. Boatman Wemer sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army in 1918. Boatman Wemer retir^ in August 1969. GREAT LAKES CALVIN WAGONER Calvin Wagoiier, 71, died January 20. Bom in Onekama, Mich., he joined the union in 1964 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Wagoner served in the U.S. Army during World War II. RAILROAD MARINE NORMAN KASDEN Pensioner Norman Kasden, 69, passed away March 21. He joined the Seafarers in 1959 in his native New York. Brother Kasden sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Kasden retired in June 1984. PETER RADOSLOVICH Pensioner Peter Radoslovich, 96, died Febmary 4. Bom in Austria, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Radoslovich began receiving his pension in May 1962. '. •:i-. If I •it. ' / ff" r: �. ' • -. •> 2ff a •*r«- • IIIUri993 SEllfiMERSUW Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Trainee Lifeboat Class 509—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 509 are (from left, kneeling) Curtis Campaigne, Kristen Swain, Neville Hughes, Richard Gendaszek, Michael Dubie, John Schafer, (second row) Christopher Davjd, Jim Brown (instructor), Jason Bannister, Isaac Kapua, Eric Mahoney, Dustin Niemoeller, John Kaack III, Ray Magneson, Shawn Elder and Russell Harriott. - Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the March 24 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Stephen Bishop, Francis Gilligan, Robertt Costantino, Edgar Diaz, (second row) Elhussiny EInaggar, Bryan Smith, Barbara Boyer, Daniel Idos, Sylvia Niemi, David Albert, (third row) Timothy Macrury, Waymon Sellers, Keith Innes, David Stanford and Rudolph Hyndman. Advanced Firefighting—Receiving their advanced firefighting endorsements on Jtoch 31 are (from left, front row) Cummin^ Onstructot), Wade Hudgns Marvin Diesd Engine—Members of the graduating diesei engine course on March 26 are •'f '*'T" (from lofr. I<n^«"9) Thomas Moran, LaSrence C^, Albert Schmitt, (second row) Troy (thrrd row) Phrl Spoerle, Dal Bunus, Frank Ingelirs Sr. and Thomas Douglas. Robin.MarkGlinki'stevenHoskins. Woodrow Smith Jr., Hal Puckett, D^ielTaggart'(third row) John Copeland Jr., Eric Morrison, James Scanlon and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). Advanced Firefighting—Completing the advanced firefighting course on March 22 are (from left, front roW) John Smith (instructor), George Maffioli, Peter C. Westropp, Paul Buckhard, William Mogg, Byran Cummings (instructor), (second row) John Bellinger, Herm^^ Stewart, George Urban III, Marvin Forbes, Charies Lore and Clinton ^ Anderson. /• Sealift Operations —Graduating from this safety specialty course on April 12 are (from left, front tow) David Denizac, Danyl Smith, Rick James, Michael Ethridge, Michael Soulier, Thomas Sneed Jr., (second tow) George Keblis, Coty Gatdiner, William Dize Jr., Michael Smith, Clay Swidas, (third row) Jeff Swanson (instructor), Kenneth Cuffee and Bill Hellwege (instructor). �! '•'•I • . /'• •' ••.' /v.-•• • ( ' SEAFARERS LOG MAY 1993 LUHDEBERG SCmm 1993 UPGRADIHG COURSE SCHEDULE Itecertlflcailon Programs The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between June and October 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. u- u The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—^the nation's security. Completion Date July 19 September 13 August 27 October 22 Shiphandling June 21 August 23 September 27 July2 September 3 October 8 Radar Observer - Unlimited j July 12 August 16 September 20 July 16 August 20 September 24 Celestial Navigation July 19 Aii^ust30 August 13 December 10 Able Seaman All students v?' Cbhrse A^istant Cook, Cook and Baker Marine Electronics Technician H Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Date Completion Date Oil Spill Prevention and Containment August 2 August 6 Uifeboatman June 21 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 July 2 July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting July 13 September 7 July 23 September 17 Sealift Operations & Maintenance July 5 August 30 October 25 July 30 September 24 November 19 Course Hydraulics Diesel Engine Technology Date of Birth _ (City) (Fust) (Stiect) (Slate) , , Telephone JL DeepSeaMemberD , LakesMemberD August 2 Completion ' Check-In Date • Date All open-ended (contact mimisslons office for starting dates) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) V July 30 June 7 July 2 August 27 September 9 September 3 June 21 Hydraulics August 2 August 16 August 9 College Program Schedule for 1993 FULL 8-week sessions 3ulyl9 September 10 " mththi's application COPIES of yourdischarges must be time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a CO^of each of the following: the first page of your union bwk indicating and seniority your clinic card and the front and back of your U^berg School identificationcardlistingthecourse(s)youlmveta^nandcompletedneAdmissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received DATE OF RATING DATE DISCHARGE HELD SHIPPED VESSEL _L (Area Code) (Zip Code) June 28 The following courses are available through the Seafmers H^ Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Date Date Course All open-ended High School Equivalency (GED) (contact admissions office for starting Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) Month/Day/Year (Middle) Completion Date • • November 8 1992'93 Adult Education Schedule UPGRADING APPUCATHUI Name. (Last) Address. Check-In Date October 4 Completion Check-In Date Date Gfiiirse . Octobers July 19 QJilED-Any Rating July 16 June 7 Fireman/Watertender and Otter All students must take the Oa Spill Prevention and Containment class. July 30 June 21 Pumproom MainL & Operations September 24 August 16 September 24 AugustJO Basic Electronics August 27 July 6 Marine Electrical Maintenance I September 13 October 22 Marine Electrical Maintenance H Augustl3 July 6 Refngeration Maint & Operations October 22 September 13 September 27 November 5 Miirine Electronics Technician I - ' lliirdMate Course BoSun Recertification Steward Recertification Chief Cook, Chief inward Check'ln Date Course tt |—I InlandWateraMemberO PacficD If,he following Informalion is no, filled ou,completely, your appUcalion will no, be processed. Social Security #__ *— Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. I am interested in the following coufse(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Ves Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes course(s) taken If yes, coursers; laKcn ^ Have you H&en any SHLSS Sealift Operalionscouiaes? DNO • No p. UYes If how many weeks have ^you completed?. II yes, now . Do yon hold the O.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Rrenghtmg-.GYes GNO CPR:DYes ^ GNO Date available for training Primary language spoken • • —— DATE. SIGNATURE. DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) O Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician • • • • d STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Spill Prevention & \ Containment D Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting • • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree RETURN COMPLtTED APPUCATION TO: Lm«leb«g UpgmdIng Center, P.O. Bos 75. Pine, Point. MO 2M74. — •. 5»3 "V--- :t �.A.::':.' ••^ SEAEtMlEMtS SEAFARERS Have you planned your summer vacation? May 1993 Volume 55, Number 5 The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with all the ingredients for an exciting vacation. For details and rates, see page 16. Linton Overcomes Odds, Succeeds as Seafarer John Linton first walked into Linton, 44, recently told the and oiler, Linton said with a an SIU hall in 1967 as a skinny, Seafarers LOG. "The SIU is like laugh. He sailed with that rating until 18-year-old high school dropout a family. A lot of my upbringing 1980, at which time Hall, Diwith shaky confidence and came from the union." Giorgio and Mongelli steered him limited ambition. Importance of Education toward the QMED course. Linton Intimidated by the bluntness Linton, who sails with AMO earned the endorsement and sub­ of the men who worked at the hall learned to appreciate the way SIU in Brooklyn, N.Y., Linton—who officials constantly espoused the sequently sailed with Sea-Land, Ogden Marine, Delta Lines, as a teenager ran away from value of education. Waterman Steamship and Puerto home—nevertheless stuck He first heard about the SIL around until he got a job as a from a friend who worked for a Rico Marine. He also worked on saloon messman aboard a coal printer which did business with the Sea-Land shore gang. Linton, an avid rider of Harley ship, the Globe Carrier. the union. With visions of Erro Davidson motorcycles, was ac­ Predictably, after a childhood Flynn, Linton decided to check it spent roaming the city streets of out. "I remember going to the tive throughout his SIU career, Queens, he struggled to acclimate Brooklyn hall to see Freddie which lasted until the late 1980s. himself to life at sea. Along the Stewart," he recalled. "I weighed He participated in beefs, political events and other union activities. way on his first couple of vessels, 118 pounds. He also served on finance com­ he met a few co-workers who "But the main thing I remem­ mittees and credentials commit­ mistakenly warned him that there ber about those days is, the oldwas no future for the U.S.-flag timers—Leon Hall, George tees. In 1988 he earned his first merchant marine. McCartney, Fete Loleas, Jack engineer's license at the AMO But John Linton ignored the Bluitt, Frank Mongelli, Joe Di- school in Dania. "I remember tell­ doomsayers, overcame his inex­ Giorgio—always looked out for ing Joe DiGiorgio about it. He Now a chief engineer, Linton says he got there with the help of the SIU. perience and fears and succeeded us and they always stressed was so proud," Linton notes. as a merchant mariner. Two education. Not just the officials, Building a Foundation months ago, he earned his chief but the older guys who sailed also opportunities are there." Linton, who has taken part in So how did a seemingly hopepushed education." engineer's license at the The new chief engineer, who two rescues at sea, adds that he stiU Still, it took a little extra per­ ess, teenage runaway find the American Maritime Officers Dis­ lives in Pennsylvania, says he is is optimistic about the future of the trict 2 MEBA (AMO) school in suasion from Loleas to convince motivation to excel at his job? not sure when he will retire, U;S.-flag merchant fleet. "We've Dania, Fla. May 30 will mark the Linton to upgrade for the first It's nothing that happens over­ though it will not be any time had to re-trench over the years, but start of his 26th year going to sea. time. "He was the one who con­ night," Linton explains. "It's like soon. "One of the rewards of this we haven't retreated. The SIU and "Without the SIU, I never vinced me that I would be better building a house: You have to AMO are progressive unions that would have gotten my license," off when I upgraded to fireman start with a strong foundation, a career is passing on information to other crewmembers, little help their members and help the desire to succeed. Even though tricks of the trade that have been industry. Our progressive nature you may not have the skills, if you passed on through the genera­ and insight have brought us to the start with the right attitude, that's tions. I still enjoy that very forefront, and I think we'11continue )alf the battle. much." to grow." "The other part is, you have to jelieve in what you're doing. I remember walking picket lines with Paul Hall [the late SIU presi­ dent], and you had to believe in the cause or you wouldn't want to stay out there." Seafarers aboard the new To coincide with the new Alton Linton, who sailed during both Alton Belle Riverboat Casino will Belle's arrival, construction of an the Vietnam and Persian Gulf sail for Illinois oii May 5 to bring enlarged Alton Landing should be wars, had another reason for the vessel home in time for its finished at the same time. The sticking with the sea. "The food scheduled opening on Memorial Landing-^which already contains was great, the money was good, Day weekend. a restaurant, buffeL bar and gift but you have to have a little bit of The last touches are being shop—will add a sports and entCTypsy in your heart. My mother placed on the l,2()0-passenger taiiunent lounge, a VIP lounge, an summed it up when I took her to vessel before it leaves a Jackson­ expanded gift shop and kiosk food see my daughter's high school ville, Fla. shipyard for its journey service. More than 37,000 square Unton stopped by SIU headquarters to share his accomplishment with graduation." When Linton and around Florida's coast into the feet have been added to the floating Augie Tellez, vice president contracts. lis mother arrived at the airport, Gulf of Mexico then up the Mis­ structure. they discovered their flight had sissippi River. Before the new vessel can go been canceled. Linton quickly About the only things on the into service, it must pass sea trials made other arrangements, and 220-foot vessel that will look and a Coast Guard inspection as within the hour they were air­ similar to the original riverboat well as receive approv^ from the borne on another flight. "She are the company logo and the SIU Ulinois Gaming Board. The Alton The National Center for looked at me and said, 'I finally crewmembers on board. Missing and Exploited Children Belle Riverboat Casino began understand why you keep going has asked the Seafarers Interna­ The new vessel is 55 feet operations in September 1991. back. There are people who longer than the present Alton The SIU represents crewmem­ tional Union to assist them in travel, and there are travelers. Belle, which will go out of service bers on the vessel, on the Landing locating Cynthia M. Britto. You are a traveler." Missing since May 29,1992, upon the other boat's ^val. and in the reservation office. Additionally, when he first the child was last seen being heard about the SIU, he liked the dropped off at a store in idea of belonging to a union. As a Chandler, Okla. with her teenager, he had been fired from mother and her aunt, who also a job at a gas station for missing a are missing. Foul play is day's work during a blizzard. "I suspected. had no recourse because there At the time of her disap­ was no union," Linton states. pearance, the child was wearing "When I saw the opportunity with a pink sweater, a blue and black Cynthla M. Britto the SIU, I knew I had to do the striped shirt, and tennis shoes. right thing. I had to make it." The brown-haired, brown-eyed tional center for Missing and 'Have to Apply Yourself 6-year-old girl weighed 60 Exploited Children at (800) "The thing I want to tell people pounds and was 3 feet tall. 843-5678 or the Missing Per­ is, if I can do it, anyone can," Anyone having information sons Unit of the Oklahoma Linton says of his successful, on the disappearance of Cynthia Bureau of Investigation at (405) career. "All you have to do is Last-minute preparations are performed on the new Alton Belle RiverM. Britto should contact the Na- 848-6724. appl^yourself. With the SIU, the t)oat Casino before it begins operations in Alton, III. later this month. Seafarers Set to Sail Home New Alton Belie Hiverboat Help Fina This Missing Chiid t,''f iiii r . • .. •1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GEN. CASSIDY URGES SPEEDY ACTION ON A NEW U.S. SHIPPING POLICY SEAMEN’S UNIONS UNITE TO FIGHT ‘WORK TAX’ WORLD’S GIANT GRAIN EXPORTERS ATTEMPT TO SCUTTLE CARRIAGE ON U.S. SHIPS OF FOOD AID CARGO HERBERGER NAMED TO HEAD MARAD UNION SEEKS U.S. COMMITMENT TO INDEPENDENT FISHERMAN IN MAGNUSON REAUTHORIZATION PANEL’S VIGILANCE OPENS KUWAIT TO U.S.-FLAG SHIPS HOWE JOINS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STAFF UIW SETS ORGANIZING AS GOAL FOR THE 1990S LUNDEBERG SCHOOL FINE TUNES HAZMAT TRAINING DISTRICT NO. 1 PAYS BACK SIU LOAN UMWA IN FIGHT FOR JOB SECURITY, AFL-CIO UNIONS RALLY IN SUPPORT CAPTAIN PRAISES OMI LEADER CREW FOR SECURING TANKER TUGS, BARGES, RIVERBOATS AFFECTED BY FLOODING ON UPPER MISSISSIPPI AT&T HONORS UNIONS FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE PECOS MAKES HISTORY, ‘UNREPS’ RUSSIAN DESTROYER LAKES SEASON OPERATING AT FULL STEAM CESAR CHAVEZ DIES AT 66; ORGANIZED FARM WORKERS SIU MEMBERS RALLY WITH PORT COUNCIL TO PROTEST FINK STEVEDORING COMPANY MORAN SEAFARERS HONE SKILLS AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL COURSE RUNAWAY-FLAG SHIP RESTRICTED BY COAST GUARD PANAMANIAN VESSEL DETAINED FOLLOING SMUGGLING ATTEMPT MURMANSK-42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D HENDERSON WWII- ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE A LETTER FROM WILHELMINA HENDERSON CHIPPING AND PAITING LEADS TO PATENT FOR RETIREE LUPINACCI’S COOKBOOK AVAILABLE DREAM COMES TRUE FOR NEW AB CASSIDY ISSUES A CALL TO ACTION FOR THE U.S.-FLAG MERCHANT MARINE PAUL HALL MEMORIAL LECTURE CREWMEMBER’S CATCH PROVIDES ENTRÉE AS LNG LEO GALLEY COOKS SPECIAL MEAL HISTORIAN SETS STRAIGHT NAME MIXUP ON SIU-CREWED PREPOSITIONING VESSEL FALCON BRAVES FOUL WEATHER SHIPPING IS NON-STOP IN NEW YORK LINTON OVERCOMES ODDS, SUCCEEDS AS SEAFARER SEAFARERS SET TO SAIL HOME NEW ALTON BELLE RIVERBOAT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 5 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/ff0527fc2aadfd77a40cebbbc0df5324.PDF 6be5ea1bf45225a163a7ed2e73a3d61b PDF Text Text . -•'v.. ' V... • • • . ,•'.• : • :• : OFFiqAl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS iNTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFKIO ••• Volume 55, Number 4 Aprll1993 Bentley Seeks Cargo Preference Loophole Closure Pages Runaway Bulker Los^ AH Hamfo Perish Page 4 • v:. Coast Guard Revives Seaman Work Tax Pages SlU Urges Congress to Hatt Phony 'Cruisos-'to'Nowhoro' Pages Anyone Call for a Cab? INSIDE Twelve Stewards Graduate from Top Training Course ^ Renting ayehicle for sightseeing can be a challenging experience for Seafarers, no matter where their vessel is docked. AB Keith Finnerly and SA Elisabeth Leech discover their "cab" wants a bath while the pair was visiting Indonesia. Once clean, the baby pachyderm continued its journey and retumed the members to their ship, the L/VGAguanus. \• { :• Page? • '=• if Polish Winter CoUer Than Home for Louisiana Memher ^ ^ *'1''r' • y-i':- Page 11 =!i!iga . -im: flli'fe:: �2 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report DOT Head Sets Indusby MeeRngs Te Develep New MariHme Pnposal Bargain,Basement Shipping A Threat to Life and Limb Meetings between a commit­ tee of representatives of the U.S.flag shipping industry and the government continue in order to hammer out maritime revival legislation that will be presented to Congress. revival before Congress no later than May of this year. Meets with Subcommittee According to published reports in the Journal of Com­ merce, Pena told the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee late last month that the maritime package would be greater than the one submitted last year by the Bush administration. (That package, presented late in the congressional session by then-Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card, proposed a sevenyear, $1.1 bilhon program that would have helped U.S. com­ panies acquire new vessels, in­ cluding governmental payments for up to 74 militarily useful com­ mercial ships. Congress ad­ journed before action could be completed on the measure.) "I'm absolutely convinced that if we do not take action very soon, we will soon see large num­ bers of U.S. carriers reflagging under foreign flags," Pena was quoted as saying to the House subcommittee. "That would be a disaster for our nation." Carriers Offer Plan Prior to Pena's meeting with the maritime representatives, U.S.-flag shipping companies proposed a 15-year, $4 billioii package, which has been cited as too expensive in most published stories. The efforts to come up with some sort of legislative program for the U.S.-flag fleet began in January 1992 when executives for Sea-Land and American President Lines declared they would have to go foreign unless something is done to help the in­ dustry. Executives from both companies recently reiterated their statements that if a maritime revival package is not passed soon, they will be force to reflag their vessels. One of the biggest threats to the lives and safety of seamen is the runaway flag device used by shipowners the world over to attain low shipping costs and other savings by avoiding the regulations and controls of the legitimate maritime communities. Seamen on runaway-flag ships are the principal victims of the runaway shipowner's shortcuts because they must work The committee was formed for low wages without any of the standard after Secretary of Transportation benefits enjoyed by union seamen. These seamen also are shortchanged on everything from food Federico Pena met with officials and drinkable water to survival suits and basic of maritime labor, the vessel gear. They also feel the impact of many of these operating industry and shipbuild­ operators' practices of stinting on maintenance. ing companies on March 2. Presi­ Michael Sacco and averting needed repairs. In many cases, dent Michael Sacco represented seamen on runaway ships are likely to find them­ the SIU at the meeting. selves on rickety old scows—^rustbuckets that don't belong on the seas As a trade union representing American merchant seamen and their Pena called the meeting in interests, our concern with this runaway flag device is that it is an in­ order to leam more about the strument of exploitation and abuse of seamen from various parts of problems of the U.S.-flag mer­ the world who are unable—for a variety of reasons—to protect them­ chant marine and what could be selves by means of collective action. It is this kind of runaway ship­ done to help it as well as to ex­ ping activity that the American merchant marine is criticized for not plain the Clinton administration's competing with. Certainly we accept the need for our industry to com­ position. During the meeting, the pete. But we cannot match ships in which the seamen are virtual wagesecretary stated the new ad­ slaves working on floating sweatshops for pay levels that would force ministration wants to offer a Americans to live on the streets. legislative package for maritime Those who are trying to make this subhuman, substandard mode of operation a new norm to be imitated by civilized and progressive countries should know with what we are dealing. How can the United States, for instance, compete on a level playing field when nations like the Philippines consider human labor Aeir number one export? The annual financial commit­ Baltimore and Ordinal Seaman the committee is to be read in all The Philippines government promotes the employment of its citizens tee consisting of rank-and-file Jobn McLain of Philadelphia. ports. The report just finisheid will on foreign ships—no matter the level of pay and benefits—^^and in Seafarers elected during the Also elected but unable to serve be issued this month. some shore-based industries in foreign countries in order to relieve the March membership meeting at on the committee was Recertified nation's huge unemployment crisis and to bring in funds to its Piney Point, Md. found the 1992 Steward Anthony Curran of economy. In another example, a government such as the one in power union's financial records to be in New York, who was called out of in Burma hawks the labor of its own citizens to foreign-flag order and issued a report which town. shipowners, promising a docile workforce which can be paid peanuts. will be presented to the April Article X, Section 15, Subsec­ To sweeten the pot, the Burma regime makes it illegal for Burmese membership meetings. tion (c) of the union's constitution seamen to contact the International Transport Workers Federation "We went through boxes upon deals exclusively with the aimual (ITF), the worldwide union federation which organizes seafarers on ijoxes of materials and everything financial committee. The group's runaway ships. Or take the case of Russia. There, with the dismantling ooked fine," noted OMU Robert sole charge is to "make an ex­ of the once vast merchant marine of the Soviet Union and a weak ^ulvaney from the port of amination for each period of the economy, thousands of Russian seamen have turned to runaway ships Philadelphia. finances of the union and (to) for employment, becoming one more exploitable group of shipboard The committee met at the report fiilly on their findings and labor. Throughout South Asia and Latin America there are scores of union's headquarters in Camp recommendations." nations in which labor and employment conditions are"such that their Springs, Md. for one week tocon­ A total of seven members are citizens are easily lured to the promises associated with shipboard duct the review. All departments to be elected to serve on the com­ employment on runaway-flag vessels. For the unscrupulous runaway ship operator this means a vast pool of seamen who can be paid as lit­ were represented on the commit­ mittee. In the event one or more tee with the members coming members cannot fulfill their term, tle as $300 a month and fed as much as one meal of rice a day. rom around the country. the committee can carry on More than half a million seamen who work on runaway-flag ves­ Joining Mulvaney on the com­ without replacements until the sels mostly come from nations which are in no position to complain or mittee were Recertified Stewards number still serving reaches Chairman Robert Mulvaney looks seek justice in behalf of their citizens. Labor conditions in these Mark Flores of Houston, Carl three, at which point all work through one of the financial countries are often deplorable. In this regard, the International Labor Poggioli of Honolulu and Wil­ shall stop and a special election records. Organization (ILO), a branch of the United Nations, reports hundreds liam Winters of New Orleans; be held. of cases of worker abuse. In Sri Lanka, young boys are indentured as Cook/Baker Barbara Beyer of fishing camp laborers, working 17 hours per day. Forced labor, par­ Upon completion; the report of ticularly at harvest time, has been reported throughout Latin America. Slavery is practiced in Sudan where boys between 7 through the age of 12 are sold to traveling merchants for $70. In dozens of nations in South Asia and Latin America, a vast crimp system exists. Workers are charged for accommodations, tools and food by their employers. Their meager salaries can never cover these expenses, leaving them in a permanent debt bondage to their employer. A Fight That Must be Fought It is obvious the fight to help the seamen on runaway-flag ships will not come from the nations of which those seamen are citizens. The fight must come therefore from the traditional maritime nations where union seamen enjoy decent conditions and from the union seamen themselves. This is why the SIU participates in, and is af­ filiated to, the Seafarers section of the ITF, which consists of unions representing transport workers throughout the free world. The aim of the ITF is to continually try to improve and raise the conditions of the exploited seamen on runaway ships. This is a massively difficult job Preparing to approve the review of two separate files are Recertified Cook/Baker Barbara Boyer adds as the issue of national sovereignty must be dealt with. For example, Stewards William Winters (left) and Mark Flores. her signature during the review. the SIU, in the early '60s, tried to organize foreign seamen on runaway-flag ships when they came to U.S. shores. The U.S. Supreme Volume 55. Number 4 Court denied us the opportunity to pursue this course, which had been April 1993 very successful in that the foreign seamen had jumped at the oppor­ tunity to organize with an American union, arguing it interfered with the The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published sovereignty on those ships. Most nations endorse the idea that the flag of a monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, ship represents sovereignty of the flag state over all dealings on that vessel. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 In recent years, among the strategies of the ITF has been the use of Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) a policy is known as "port-state control." This program allows the nation 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Wnce to which the waters of a port belong to exercise some legal authority over Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing the vessel anchored in its area, no matter the flag of the ship. Thus, if a offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the runaway-flag shipowner is operating an unsafe ship or one on which Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. crewmembers are being abused, the govarunent authorities of that 20746. country can take action aimed at correcting the situation. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ The SIU will continue to address this problem, no matter how sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate tough the fight, and attempt to end the discrimination seamen on Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ runaway-flag vessels face. We will work with the ITF and its af­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, BUI filiates. More and more in the days ahead there will be an intensifica­ Brower. tion of activity in this area. And, we will continue until these seamen Studying the figures in a file is Recertified Steward Carl Poggioli. are free to have a voice in their own destiny. Rank-and-File Panel issues Finance Report ' V �• • '•• ^ •: '#«;%aa3i; APRO. 1993 SEAFMERSIOG BenUeyPuslKs Cargo Prefemwe AoflfiAnie Clasurv SlU's Mercer Thanks NAACP's Hooks for Job Well Done RayCroweD/Pa^One SlU Government Services Division Vice President Roy (Buck) Mercer extends his congratulations for a job well done to NAACP Executive Director Benjamin Hooks. Mercer, who has worked with the civil rights organization for many years, represented the Seafarers at a reception thrown by the AFL-CIO in honor of Hooks'retirement which started April 1. USCG Revives Work Tax Scheme The U.S. Coast Guard wil begin charging a fee for the is­ suance of merchant marine docu­ ments and marine licenses on April 19, the agency announcer in a government publication last month. The scheme, labeled a "user fee" by the agency, revives a proposal initially put forward by the Coast Guard in June 1991. When the Coast Guard's plan was introduced in 1991, it was greeted by a barrage of protest from seamen and boatmen throughout the United States. The SIU branded the ploy a "work tax" and raised vigorous objec­ tions about the measure to the agency. Congress and the courts. Issued in a notice for proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, the 1991 Coast Guard plan to attach a fee to the is­ suance, evaluation and testing for merchant marine documents (also known as z-cards), marine licen­ ses and certificates of registry had its roofs in a 1990 budget action initiated by the Bush administra­ tion and Congress. The 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act was passed to raise funds to offset the nation's deficit. The act included the repeal of a long-standing statute that prohibited the collection of fees for the licensing of certain shipboard positions. Majority Against Fees On March 19 of this year, the Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register a final rule on the. user fee plan. The Treasury Department agency admitted, "Only a few comments supported the concept of charging fees for these Coast Guard services. The majority of comments objected to any fee being charged, and many stated the view that the general public receives the benefit of the licensing program, and not the mariner who is required to obtain the license, certificate of registry or document." The agency opened two com­ ment periods to handle all the protests against the fees. More than 3,000 letters and 15 petitions with 1,600 signatures were received. The fees being charged start at $35 to duplicate a z-card, license or certificate of registry and can go as high as $272 to acquire an upper level license. While the standard fee for a z-card alone is $35, examination costs range be­ tween $40 to $150 depending on the test. Evaluation fees are be­ tween $45 and $70, again depending on what is being sought. (See chart on page 4.) For example, a Seafarer seek­ ing to upgrade from an ordinary seaman to able bodied seaman would have to pay a total of $135—$60 for an evaluation fee, $40 for an examination fee and $35 for the new, updated z-card. One of the statements against the work tax came from the Military Sealift Command (MSG) noting it barely had enough mariners to crew Ready Reserve Force vessels during the Persian Gulf war. MSG added that the user fees "would keep many otherwise available mariners from renewing their licenses." The Coast Guard dismissed those who stood against the fees by saying the "licensing program does confer special benefits upon those who hold a license, certifi­ cate of registry (or z-card). The Coast Guard has determined that it is appropriate to establish fees for services provided to these in­ dividuals." Public Hearing Dismissed Many of the letters also asked the Coast Guard to hold a public hearing. However, the agency stated, "Whereas receiving oral presentations at public hearings would increase the number of comments, the hearing process would not materially assist in the development of the final rule." In December 1991, the SIU filed a federal lawsuit seeking to have the user fees declared un­ constitutional because they are actually a tax. The federal judge presiding over the case declared in March 1992 the suit could come before him only when (he Continued on page 4 A loophole found in certain laws promoting the use of U.S.flag vessels for the transport of American-generated cargoes has been used by several agen­ cies to ship their goods on foreign-flag bottoms, charged U.S. Representa­ tive Helen D e 1 i c h Bentley (RMd.) during a Rep. Bentley congressional hearing in late February. Appearing as a witness before the House Merchant Marine^ubcommittee, the legislator, who is a former chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, said the loophole—no more than the clause "notwithstanding any other provision of law"—has been invoked by certain governmental agencies to evade cargo preference requirements. Cargo preference laws call for a certain percentage of govern­ ment-generated cargo for export to be carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels. Bentley also introduced legis­ lation to codify a 1954 agree­ ment between the departments of Commerce arid Defense (known as the Wilson-Weeks Agreement) to set limits on the number of Defense Departmentoperated vessels that can be used in peacetime. The bill, known as H.R. 57, is designed to emphasize "maximum reliance 3 '-•ym on privately owned U.S.-flag shipping" and limit the use of foreign-flag shipping to times only when U.S.-flag ships are not available. During the hearing, which was a follow-up to one called in Sep­ tember 1992 to look into cargo preference practices, Bentley revealed the results of her re­ search by citing example after ex­ ample which took place in 1991 and 1992. The five-term legislator presented examples of how the Maritime Administration (MarAd) during the Bush ad­ ministration was contradicting its own>earlier rulings on what is and is not covered by cargo preference laws. She also listed efforts by several federal agen­ cies during the early '90s at avoiding or ignoring the law, in­ cluding the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty Implementation Act of 1991 (CFE Transfers), the Defense Department Humanitarian Assistance Programs, the Bush administration's $10 billion loan guarantees to Israel and the rebuild­ ing effort in Kuwait Fines 'Not Appropriate' At the beginning of this year, she asked MarAd why the Agen­ cy for International Development (AID) was imposing loading delay assessments on Food for Peace shipments. Such fines are "not appropriate under the 1954 [Cargo Preference] act," she noted. Continued on page 5 Sacco Cites the Union Hiring Hall As Marine Unionism's Heart and SouV Editor's Note: The chairman of the Federal Maritime Com­ mission, Christopher L Koch, expressed his view on the state of the U.S. merchant niarine in a recent interview with Sea Power (February 1993), the magazine of the Navy League of the United States. While Chairman Koch put forward many constructive and incisive observations about the industry's condition, he did attack the union hiring hall sys­ tem. This drew fromSIU President Michael Sacco a response in which he emphasized the critical role of the union hiring hall throughout its history. Sacco sent his views to both Chairman Koch and to Sea Power magazine. The letter from Sacco to Chairman Kochis reprinted in its entirety: Dear Chairman Koch: Just a note to let you know that I thought your comments on the state of the U.S. merchant marine as reported in the February issue of Sea Power were, for the most part, right on target. The industry would be wise to give the maximum serious consideration to your views. Those of us who are com­ mitted to the preservation of a U.S.-flag industry will be putting ly suitable for the industry's all our energies into the big job had to endure to obtain jobs. To "break" the hiring hall is peculiar requirements. that faces us, because we recog­ And the flexibility of the nize the gravity of the situation. to break the union. Even the late However, I was greatly disap­ Senator Robert A. Taft, a spon­ hiring hall is enabling the in­ pointed in a viewpoint expressed sor of the restrictive Taft-Hartley dustry to meet each new demand in the interview that I thought law, recognized the superiority of m^em shipping—as it has in revealed a narrow, anti-worker of the hiring hall over the chaotic the case of the complex drug test­ bias. I refer to your statement that hiring system that preceded it ing and benzene-related testing "We have to break this thing and agreed with the late Harry programs. The union hiring hall where you have to go to the Lundeberg, who headed the facilities permit across-thehiring hall." Seafarers International Union of board implementation of the I don't know whether or not North America from 1938 until various government-instituted you are aware of the reasons for his death in 1957, that maritime programs that otherwise would the hiring hall or the construc­ union hiring halls should be ex­ require substantial multiplica­ tive, stabilizing role it has played empted from his law banning tion of the dollar costs involved if each shipping company had to in maritime. It is the very heart closed shops. deal with these situations on an and soul of maritime unionism Aside from its benefits to individual basis. and it came into being because of merchant seamen, the hiring hall Examples of the hiring hall's discriminatory and corrupt is a distinct asset in a great many unique, essential role can be hiring practices that were ram­ other ways to both the industry cited on and on. Perhaps the most pant in an industry that was vi­ and the nation generally. During telling testimony to the effective­ ciously anti-union and military operations—as for ex­ ness of the hiring hall institution notoriously violative of ample in Desert Storm and is the widespread endorsement it seamen's civil and human rights. Desert Shield, in the Korean and has been given by ship operators The hiring hall, with its Vietnam wars—the hiring hall themselves. democratic rotary system of serves as a reliable source of ex­ If there is to be a revitalization shipping, for the first time gave perienced, skilled and respon­ of American-flag shipping, I American seamen a sense of dig­ sible manpower for the crewing think unions will contribute nity and self-respect. That was of the vital support ships. responsibly to the effort. The impossible under the employerSimilarly, the seafaring record will indicate that unions controlled, archaic and abusive unions' hiring halls make avail­ fight at least as hard for this in­ hiring system which was an open able to all shipping companies dustry as does management. invitation to exploitation by alilce a manpower pool of trained, Without the hiring hall that crimps and other corrupt senous, career seamen which couldn't happen. employment practices, notable translates into the most efficient, Sincerely, for the "piece-off and other cost-effective and equitable Michael Sacco forms of bribery which seamen m^od of hiring that is p^cular- •I* •{1 •• :vi • ' "• V'zj.,' .y .• •4/ y . �4 APRIL 19^ SEAFMERSLOe All 33 Crewmembers Lost in Storm Ubman-Fkm Bulker Sinks OH Nova Scotia Investigators still are search­ ing for the reason why a Liberianflagged, U.S.-owned bulker set sail from a Canadian port during the onset of a severe winter storm, then sank hours later taking the lives of all 33 crewmembers with it. "We still are looking for the cause," noted Captain Bill Chadwick, who is heading the inves­ tigation for the Liberian-flag shipping registry, from his office in Reston, Va. "We can't add any­ thing to what has been reported already in the press." The fully loaded Gold Bond Conveyor, owned by Skaarup Shipping of Greenwich, Conn., was en route to Tampa, Fla. from Halifax, Nova Scotia on its regular gypsum ore run when it hit the full force of the storm shortly after midnight March 14. 65-Foot Seas ••. • Vr Wf§$- ' At approximately 12:20 a.m. the captain radioed waves were breaking over the bow and the crew was' abandoning the 584foot ship. Winds in the area were recorded at 80 miles per hour with swells listed at 65 feet. When search-and-rescue planes descended on the area at daybreak, all they found were the body of one crewmember, an oil slick, a damaged lifeboat and two life rafts. There was no sign of life from any of the Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese crew. The runaway-flag vessel hac only six survival suits on boarc for the entire crew. (Canadian and American-flag vessels by law must have one survival suit for each member of the crew.) Inter­ national standards call for three survival suits per lifeboat on a vessel. The Gold Bond Conveyor was equipped with two lifeboats. The Liberian registry only re­ quires three suits be on board. The suits are designed to help keep people alive even in frigid water and weather conditions for up to 36 hours. The lone crewmember whose body was recovered was wearing only work clothes and a life jacket. Only Ship to Leave The Gold Bond Conveyor v/as, the only vessel to leave the Canadian port during the storm. Warnings and advisories were posted. The vessel's owners were reported as saying that there was no pressure on the captain or crew to head for sea. Patker Robinson ofI "We arie looking for any This damaged lifeboat was nearly all that was left when search-and-rescue planes circled the North reason, any evidence that com­ Atlantic where the Go/d Bond Conveyor went down. There were no signs of life. pelled the captain to sail on time," Chadwick said. "Unfortunately, ping registry, which is taking the the captain is no longer available ead in the investigation. Chad­ wick estimated a final report for comment." would not be available for at least Canadian authorities are working with the Liberian ship- three months. sill Crewmembers Donate Funds To Build Subic Bay Bus Shelter Citing the need to help those left behind when the Navy left Subic Bay, 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo crewmembers SA Maria S. Hanna and Recertified Steward Hans Schmuck'collected con­ tributions from the crew to build a bus shelter in the city of Gerona, Philippines. "We donated the money to the )eople of Gerona to build a public )us shelter in a strategic spot to help protect those less fortunate in both rain and sun," Hanna told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. She noted that her motiva­ tion to help the people of Gerona stemmed from the fact that she was bom in the Philippines. "There is so much misfortune there. We thought that we'd take up a collection and have some­ thing done on behalf of those we've left behind as a result of the closing of Subic Bay," Hanna said. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 caused exten­ sive destruction to Gerona and the Special recognition given to Hanna and Schmuck—as well as to the entire Bobo crew—is printed on the side of the bus shelter. surrounding areas of the province of Tarlac. The destruction was so severest caused the U.S. to reas­ sess its position in the Philip­ pines. Clark Air Force Base was damaged so heavily that the U.S. decided to abandon it. The U.S. then sought an extension on its lease of Subic Bay Naval Base. Despite efforts by Filipino Presi­ dent Corazon Aquino to support the extension, the Philippine senate rejected the deal. The last American forces left Subic Bay on November 24, 1992, ending a 94-year history of U.S. military fo rces on the archipelago. The Municipal Court of Gerona gave a special thank-you to the Bobo crew when it met on February 24 and forwarded a copy of the minutes to the ship. An excerpt of the proclamation stated: "We extend our appreciation and thanks to the officers and crew of the John P. Bobo through M.S. Hanna for their generosity in donating a waiting shade at Nam Kuwang St., Gerona, Tar­ lac." The city recognized the con­ tributions given by crew overall and Hanna and Schmuck specifi­ cally." Hanna joined the Seafarers in 1990 and sailed with American Hawaii Cruises as a cabin steward. She is currently sailing as a steward assistant aboard the Baldomero Lopez. Hannah stated she plans to upgrade in the near A Gerona resident relaxes in the "Waiting shade" while waiting for a bus. future. Coast Guard Announce Feeds tor Documents Win Begin This H/ienth Continued from page 3 Coast Guard implements the fees. In February 1992, the House Coast Guard Subcommittee called a hearing to look into the matter. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco presented the panel with a petition against the work tax signed by more than 400 Gulf-based boatmen (both union and non-union). Congress Offers Repeal Shortly after the hearing, Subcommittee Chairman W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) offered a bill to repeal the work tax. The House Coast Guard Subcommit­ tee unanimously approved that the legislation go before the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, but Con­ gress adjourned before any other action could be taken. The Reagan administration started the idea that mariners should pay for their documents by including such fees in their budget proposals in the mid1980s. However, the Congress refused to consider such fees. But the latest round of user fees to be collected by the Transportation Department were amended onto the 1990 budget act without going through the normal legislative process. As the Seafarers LOG waS going to press, the SIU was study­ ing foe Coast Guard's final rules to determine a course of action on behalf of its members and their interests. User Fee Costs to Mariners Evaluation Examination Fee Fee issuance Fee Total Fee Z-Cards Without Qualified Rating With Qualified Rating .0 0 60 35 40 35 Certificate of Registry Jr. Asst. Purser, Medical Doctor, Nurse 0 >dChief Purser, Purser, Sr. Asst. Purser .... 45 35 135 0 35 ^ 35 0 35 80 35 35 35 35 3^ 3? 135 80 180 255 35 35 License Continuity Endorsement . 0 Renewals or , Endorsement 45 Radio Officer ....... 45 Lower Level 65 Upper Level 70 Duplicate or Replacement for Any of Above .... 0 55 0 80 150 Note — An additional charge of $17 may be applied for an FBI criminal record check if the application is for an origina z-card, license or certificate of registry. Source: FederalRegister; Department of Transportation Coast Guard "User Fees forMarine Licensing, Certification of Registry andMercfiant Mariner Documentation; Final Rule,"March 19,1993. . !';• I.'" .'i • �•:. :• APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG 5 SIU to Congress: Time to End Foreign-Flag Day Cruises In U.S. Coasbl Waters The SIU is urging Congress to during a hearing on the bill on Taylor called the cruise-topass legislation that would put an March 11, Terry Turner, the nowhere industry "a sham." He end to foreign-flag passenger ves­ union's legislative and government noted U.S.-flag cruise ships rep­ sels operating one-day excursions affairs dilator, noted passenger resent jobs for American workers from American ports. The bill, safety is a major reason to imple­ on board the vessels as well as in sponsored by U.S. Representative ment the bill. He stated the vessels shipyards where they are built. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), would predominantly serve U.S. ports and close the loopholes in several carry American citizens. Pay No Taxes maritime acts which allow such Passenger Safety Vital Taylor pointed out that pas­ voyages—^known as "cruises to "Often a lack of shipboard sengers on the world's cruise nowhere"—to take place. safety skills and the inability to ships—85 percent of whom are The United States-Flag Pas­ communicate in English to pas­ American—spend approximately senger Vessel Act of 1993 (H.R. 1250) would sengers—or even in a common $8-10 billion annually. "These Terry Tumer (center), SIU legislative and governmental affairs direc­ tor, informs subcommittee members passage of H.R. 1250 would amend both language among the crew—^under­ foreign-flag cruise-to-nowhere mean more American merchant mariners available in case of a crisis score a serious threat to passenger vessels are making millions of the Passenger like the Persian Gulf. safety," Turner told the subcom­ dollars in profits without paying Vessel Act of mittee. "American merchant 1886 and the mariners must meet U.S. Coast one cent in taxes to the U.S. Treasury," the congressman said. Jones Act of Guard requirements, are drug- "Less than 3 percent of [aU cmise Joining the SIU in testifying Marine and Fisheries Commit­ 1920 to close tested, are subjected to an FBI ship] money is spent on American- for the bill were representatives tee is expected to take up the loopholes that background check and are able to flag ships b^ause our government from the American Maritime Of­ bill sometime this spring. permit the communicate allows these foreign vessels aU of ficers, the Masters, Mates and Similar legislation to H.R. sailing of with pas­ the privileges of doing business in Pilots, U.S. shipbuilders and 1250 passed the House of Rep­ foreign-flag sengers." Rep. Taylor resentatives in the last session America but without them paying cruise operators. cruise ships to The full House Merchant of Congress. Turner any of the costs." and from the same port without was asked by stopping anywhere else. Over Subcommitt the years, the U.S. Customs Ser­ ee Chairman vice has ruled these voyages are William legal. Lipinski (D(The Passenger Vessel Act of m.) what the 1886 states no foreign vessel can significance Rep. Lipinski transport any of these di lions statute, but merely clarifying ex­ Continued from page 3 transport passengers between two of such a bill unless something dra] isting law to make crystal clear to U.S. ports directly or by way of a would be on the U.S. merchant curs," she said. government agencies its intent." She told the panel that the foreign port. The Jones Act calls marine. He responded that pas­ The Maryland legislator told Congress Ignored for commerce between two sage of H.R. 1250 could mean response she received was that the subcommittee how she had Concerning the Humanitarian MarAd was "powerless to require domestic locations to be carried thousands of jobs for American AID to remove the [assessment] Assistance Program, she stated contacted the secretary of state on U.S.-owned, U.S.-built and workers aboard ships as weU as in provisions from [the Food for that Defense Department wit­ when the Israeli loan guarantees shipyards and steel mills. U.S.-crewed vessels.) because it is noi nesses told Congress the delivery were being proposed seeking the In presenting H.R. 1250 to the Peace] program Speaking before the House subject to cargo preference under of meals ready to eat (MREs) Bush administration's "assurance Merchant Marine Subcommittee subcommittee. Representative the 1954 act. were not covered by cargo that binding U.S. procurement and shipment provisions will be Bentley went on to ask under preference laws. applicable to this assistance in­ Since those hearings. Con­ what authority MarAd can itiative." finance incremental differential gress included within the funding for the for Food for Peace if the program authorizations Agreement Sought Humanitarian Assistance Pro­ is not subject to the 1954 act. After receiving no response, "The only authority for such gram statements that the 1954 act she contacted the secretary's of­ financing is provided in the Mer­ does aplply. fice, again only to be told the ad­ "It is my understanding that chant Marine Act of 1936. This ministration would not placesuch authority only applies to some MRE shipments are still provisions on the original $2 bil­ The committee noted that programs which are subject to moving on foreign-flag vessels lion of assistance. The Hous^e Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is seek­ during the Persian Gulf war, more cargo preference. Therefore, because [the Defense Depart­ ment] believes that only MRE Bentley said she has written ing a presidential executive order than "80 percent of critical MarAd—according to MarAd appears to lack the authority to shipments financed with [Fiscal the new secretary of state.Warren requiring federal agencies to Department of Defense cargoes finance any freight differential Year] 1993 funds are embraced Christopher, to include a side comply with the nation's cargo were carried on U.S.-flag vessels for [Food for Peace]. Yet, it still by cargo preference the Con­ agreement covering the rest of the preference laws in the wake of a which were crewed by the United has provided the financing. gress was not making a new Israeli loan guarantee. congressional hearing in which States merchant marine. Con­ "I will be extremely interested the departments of Defense, sidering only two years have in MarAd's response on this issue Agriculture and Transportation passed since the war, it is a traves­ because either MarAd's legal were cited for bypassing regula­ ty that our own federal agencies opinion is faulty—as I believe it In recent testimony t>efore the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee, tions that call for a certain per­ do not support the United States is—and should be retracted, or U.S. Representative Helen Oellch Bentley (R-Md.) revealed the names of centage of U.S.-govemment aid merchant industry." MarAd officials have been guilty several federal programs that avoided or Ignored cargo preference laws to be carried aboard U.S.-flag Follows Hearings of misappropriation of funds—a during the Bush administration. By doing so. she noted tfie federal govern­ vessels. ment has jeopardized revenues for iJ.S.-flag merchant shipping, thus The letter came a week after a very serious offense. MarAd can­ aiding in the decline of size of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. In a letter to President Bill Listedbelow are the programs included in Benttey's testimony that have Clinton dated March 4 and signed House Merchant Marine Sub­ not have it both ways." Ignored cargo preference laws: committee hearing in which U.S. Defense Programs Cited by the members of the House The congresswoman then B The SouthernReghnAmendment Tranefers. This program, overseen by the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Representative Helen Delich of D^ense, was an agreerr^t between the U.S. and the Bentley (R-Md.) detailed several began citing the two Defense Department Committee, Committee Chair­ former Soviet Union to move conventional military equipment from NATO programs that have avoided cargo Department programs that ig­ bases in northern Europe to bases In southem Europe. Defense claimed man Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) noted, "No other nation in the preference laws during the Bush nored Congress' call to obey the materiel no longer belonged to American forces but to NATO, so cargo preference didnot apply. cargo preference legislation. world donates aid to other administration "I believe the CFE matter is • HodtorPeace. The Agency for International Development (AID), which Among the governmentcountries without returned economic benefits for their own generated programs that used one of the clearest examples of administers the program, has t)een Imposing loading delay assessments maritime industries. We believe shipping but avoided cargo deliberate cargo preference penalties. Bentley noted these fines should not be levied because the our maritime industry and the preference were the transfer of evasion," Bentley told the sub­ shipments are covered by cargo preference regulations. American taxpayers are entitled U.S.-owned surplus equipment committee. She pointed out that • The ConrntUond Forces In Europe Treaty knplmnenlathn Act of 1991. This to benefit from the considerable being shipped to allied European Defense Department witnesses Defense Department program has been using fore^n-flag ships to deliver amount of United States foreign nations, the Defense Department's before a House panel were told in surplus U.S.-owned ^uipment to allied European nations despite t>eing aid we offer to needy nations humanitarian assistance efforts to "'grpeit detail" about how cargo advised by Congress the program Is covered by cargo preference. ship meals-ready-to-eat to needy preference laws would apply to around the globe." HumanKarian Asdslance Program. Another Defense Department pr<Miiram countries, the $10 billion U.S.- the transfer of surplus U.S.- In which ready-to-eat meals are delivered to needy countries. ~he The Rscal Precedence Established backed Israeli loan guarantees owned equipment to allied Year 1993 authorization trill for the program includes cargo preference The letter pointed out that with no "Ship American" European nations. language to make crystal dear to government agencies (Congress*) precedence for such an order al­ provision included by the Bush "Unfortunately, at this time Intent," Bentley said. ready exists. In 1962, President administration and the Kuwaiti more than 50 percent of the U.S. $10 BlUon Israeli Loan Guarantees. Bush acknintetration dUclals within the John F. Kennedy issued a direc­ government's exclusion of U.S.- donated equipment already has • State Department toM Bentley the department would not Include provisions tive that "all executive branch flag ships to transport rebuilding been transported by foreign-flag agencies comply fully with the materials to the country follow­ vessels and there is virtually no has ask^ the^Ciln^l'ackninlstratjon to^dude a side agreern^^provk^ for "Ship American' provisions for the remainder of the loan ^jarantea purpose of our various cargo ing the war. I chance that U.S.-flag vessels will preference laws." Rep. BenUey: Loophole Clause illloiirs Govomnumt Fnlghl to Sail Forolgn'Flag House Marine Panel Urges Clinton to AfHim Cargo Preterence Law Violations of Preference Laws •\. •r: % .. A- ;.•?• • <*,•' . • •••'I �6 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Charles Brown Crew 'Flawlessly' Handles Repair Exendse Chief Steward Dennis Prescott reported that the SlU-crewed cable ship Charles L. Brown recently "operated flawlessly during a simulated cable repair exercise near Hawaii. "Thanks to a dedicated SIU crew and the expertise of Captain John Dooley and Chief Mate David Sherman, it couldn't have better," Prescott said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. The chief steward, who also sent the accoitipanyin photographs, noted there is an in teresting mix of work aboard the Brown. Owned and operated by the AT«feT subsidiary Trans Oceanic Cable, the Brown "is a unique ship," Prescott wrote, serves as both.a cable repair ship and sometimes as a showpiece used for public relations oc casions. She is kept in immacu late condition by the SIU crew and, when decked out with shin­ ing brass rails, varnished rails anc duck-boardings, she looks like a millionaire's mega-yacht." He added that the SIU has con­ nections with both the unlicensed and licensed crew. Chief En­ gineer James Logan is an SIL hawsepiper. glazed carrots for lunch; roast New York striploin of beef, chicken and turkey chow mein, baked potatoes and com on the cob for dinner; and cherry pie and homemade peanut butter and jelly cookies for desserts. The galley gang also provides plenty of health food such as iced yogurt and salads. AB Bob Freer is all smiles after a successful repair exercise. Great Feeder According to copies of the Brown's ships minutes, the vessel is a great feeder and morale is outstanding. Items on one of the ship's recent daily menus in­ Chief Electrician Bill (Hoppy) Carroll (left) discusses the cable repair cluded diced ham, eggs benedict, exercise aboard the CharlesL Brown, operating out of Honolulu, with coffee cake and French toast for Bosun Jeremiah Harrington, Chief Steward Dennis Prescott breakfast; roast turkey, dressing, prepares the weekly menus. mashed potatoes and honey- The crew gets a chance to enjoy a meal between cable operations. From the left are AB Victor Mariano, Oiler Arthur Marshall, Wiper Jerty SAs Toni Amalfatino (left) andJennifer Storms prepare a health salad Howard, Oiler Seamus Canada and Messman Jose Fernandez (in consisting of mixed greens, sliced mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower 3uds, tomato wedges, sliced cucumber and carrot curls. background). „ Third Engineer Walter Jacobson (left) and Oiler Arthur Marshall keep the power up in the ship's engineroom. Committee Begins Work to Determine Schoiarship Winners As the staff of the Seafarers Welfare Plan collects the last of the applications for the annual Seafarers Scholarships, the men and women who review the sub­ mitted paperwork are beginning the process of deciding who will be awarded the seven grants. Members, their spouses and dependents had until April 15 to apply for one of the seven scholarships offered by the plan. Four of the awards, worth $15,000 each, are given to de­ pendents or spouses of SIU mem­ bers for use at a four^year college or university. The remaining three grants are reserved for Seafarers themsel­ ves. One of these scholarships is for $15,000 to be used at a fouryear college or university with the remaining two valued at $6,000 each for use at a two-year voca­ tional school or community col­ lege. The program, which made its debut in 1952 and presented its first four grants in 1953, has awarded altogether 221 scholar­ ships to Seafarers and their family members. 25 Years of Service A total of eight professional educators will comprise the scholarship review committee this year. All eight have served on the committee, with two going as far back as 1967. Dr. Char­ les D. O'­ Connell is one of the two withaquzutercentury of service to the scholarship review com­ mittee. The Dr. O'Connell dean emeritus of the Univer­ sity of Chicago, Dr. O'Connell also served on the board of trus­ tees for both the College Entrance Examination Board (of which he was chairman) and Educational Testing Service. Presently, he and his wife are serving with the Citizens Democracy Corps in the new Czech Republic where they are volunteer consultants to Palacky University. Also serving on the committee since 1967 is Dr. Charles A. Lyons Jr., chancellor emeritus of Fayetteville (N.C.) State Dr. Lyons Jr. University. He served as president of the National As­ sociation for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education from 1973 to 1981. The Maryland resident is president of the Center for Leadership, Development and Research, Inc. of Arlington, Va. Maryland Educators Another Maryland resident who serves on the committee is Dr. Trevor D. Carpenter. The Pennsyl­ vania native is the director of physical education and intercollegi­ ate athletics at Charles Dr. Carpenter County (Md.) Community College. Dr. Carpenter received his doctorate from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Michael S. Glaser teaches as a professor of literature at St. Mary's College of Maryland. He also serves as the director of the school's study abroad program. Dr. Glaser received his Dr. Glaser bachelor's de­ gree from Denison University and his doc­ torate at Kent State University. (Both schools are located in Ohio.) Ethics Professor The Rev. David Albert Boileau teaches as a professor of ethics at Loyola University in New Orleans. Father Boileau received his doctorate at the University of Louvain, Father Boileau Belgium in 1961. His work has included visiting all South American countries as director of Loyola's InterAmerican Center. A member of the staff at the University of New Orleans for the last 22 years. Dr. Gayle A. Olson is the coordinator of the psychol­ ogy depart­ ment's doct o r a 1 programs. Dr. Olson Dr. Olson received both her master's and doctorate at St. Louis University. Dr. Keith K. Schlender is the dean of the graduate school as well as professor of pharmacol­ ogy and therapeutics at the Medi­ cal College of Ohio in Toledo. During the 1992-93 academic Dr. year. Schlender the was "Visiting Professor of Pharmacol­ ogy" at Shan­ Dr. Schlender ghai Medical University, People's Republic of China. He holds a master's degree and doc­ torate from Michigan State University. History of Seafaring The final member of the com­ mittee is Dr. Henry P. Toutain, the dean of students at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. His working career in­ cludes positions within the stu­ dent affairs curriculum at the University of Chicago (where he received his doctorate), For d ha m University and Buclo^dl Dr. Toutain University. Dr. Toutain's biography reflects a multigenerational interest in the sea: his French ancestors were pirates. The LOG will announce the winners in the June issue. �APML1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Stewards Attain School's Top Twelve SIU members recently completed the steward recertification course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in the Paul Hall Cen­ ter for Maritime Training and Education, thereby finishing the highest curriculum available to Seafarers sailing in the steward department. Recognized during the March membership meeting at Piney Point, Md., the recertified stewards were the first to com­ plete the five-week course taking Recertified Steward Monica Kohs gives an enthusiastic graduation speech, thanking the staff and in­ structors at the Lundeberg School. advantage of the new steward department training facility. The recertified stewards received advanced training in menu planning, computer opera­ tion, leadership and communica­ tion skills. They also took refresher courses in food prepara­ tion as well as firefighting, CPR and first aid. Additionally, the group at­ tended classes reviewing the union's medical and pension programs. Members learned about the SIU political and legis­ lative operations and met with SIU officials. Several of the recertified stewards said a highlight of their schedule was March 3, the day they visited SIU headquarters ant traveled to Washington, D.C. to join theSlU's legislative program for a day. The Political View Michael Thornton, 35, who sails from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. said, "1 enjoyed learn­ ing about the political standpoint of the union during the visits to headquarters and Capitol Hill. We were informed on things tha are politically helping our in­ dustry as well as hurting us." "The political end of the course was very informative, said John Reid, who graduatec from the Lundeberg Schoo trainee program 14 years ago. "I is important to discuss the future of this union and gather informa­ tion to keep our government rep resentatives accountable on SIL issues. "I got a lot out of speaking The 12 SIU members completing the recertified steward course are (from left, kneeling) William Winters, with President [Michael] Sacco Andrew Austin, Michael Thornton, Patrick Briggs, (second row) Anthony Curran, Monica Kohs, President and learning about my future in Michael Sacco, Julio Roman, Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco and Joe Ortega, (back row) Carl the SIU. It was very important to Poggioli, Richard Paulson, John Reid, Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco and Mark Floras. me to discuss the political anc legislative action of the union, instructor and we all worked wel In his graduation speech, Julio added Patrick Briggs, who note^ together breaking in the new lab.' Roman gave a special note of that steward recertification was gratitude: "I would like to thank Several of the recertifiet not the end of his training. "I'm stewards began their SIU careers my best friend, my mother, for all looking at the long-term future of at Piney Point and have continuec of theencouragement and support the SIU and I know I will always upgrading over the years unti she gave me. Without her this need additional training to grow being accepted into the recer­ would have not been possible." with the union," said Briggs, 34. tification program at the Both of Roman's parents traveled He added that his Seafarers Harry Lundeberg to Piney Point from Pennsylvania grandmother, an SIU pensioner, School of Seamanship. to attend the graduation ceremony. worked in the union hall in New "I enjoyed meeting and learn­ Orleans during the early years of ing from my peers. It is always A former MCS member, the union. Roman said the course was "very nice to return to meet new people beneficial. It was worth coming "It is a little joke I play with and to recognize familiar faces,' people. I say 'My grandma has said Anthony Curran, 32, who all the way [to Piney Point]. Upgrading your skills is very im­ more time in the union than graduated from the Lundeberg portant." you!"' School as a trainee in 1982. Monica Kohs, 30, thanked the William Winters describee Reflections on the School^ staff and instructors of the Lunhis experience at the Paul Hall In their graduation speeches Center deburg School. "The course was "very good. The course and in interviews with the touchedason great and I enjoyed my stay at a lot of areas in the Seafarers LOG, the recertified steward department that I was not Piney Point," Kohs said. stewards reflected on their most sure of. Training has really im­ recent experience at the Paul Hall proved for the steward depart­ Deftly chopping vegetables is Center. The cohesiveness among and the entire culinary field Recertified Steward Mark Flores. the galley gang members was evi­ ment with the of the facility. dent, and several noted that it Winters,addition 38, also signed on at I'm recertified, I have reached the lielped the group in the schooling. Piney Point as a trainee 17 years top. I've waited 30 years for this,' "This was a great group. I real­ ago. Ortega enthusiastically said. ly enjoyed working and learning Andrew Austin appeared al­ "Being a recertified steward is with qualified class members,' the best," said Mark Flores, 45, most overwhelmed. "It was all said Carl Poggioli, who joined who joined the SIU 15 years ago very exciting," Austin, 37, told a the union 11 years ago in in Houston. "Once recertified, reporter from theSeafarers LOG. Honolulu. "Ed White was a good you have the advantage of train­ "I particularly enjoyed the dif­ ing and education. That is the best ferent demos given by the other part of being a recertified stewards." He added that learning steward." Flores added that he to create ice carvings and canapes also gained a lot from the CPR, was ^so a favorite part of the firefighting and first aid sections course. Austin began his career in 1978 as a member of class 265 out Joe Ortega mixes up batter for his of the course. recertification demonstration. of Philadelphia. Proud of Endorsement "They don't pick just anyone or this," commented Richard Paulson, 37, who joined the Sparine Cooks and Stewards MCS) two years before that union merged with the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLFWD). "1 am proud that I completed the steward recertification program, and I am happy to get the endor­ sement that will enable me to ceep moving ahead." Paulson added he enjoyed the computer training which covers word )rocessing, the windows pro­ gram, spreadsheets and disk operating systems. He first began upgrading at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Joe Ortega, at 61 the oldest of the new recertified stewards, is preparing to take advantage of his Demonstrating their ice-carving abilities are Recertified Stewards William new skills. "1came here to better SIU President Michael Sacco joins Recertified Steward Julio Roman myself—and I have. Now that and his parents for a photo following the graduation service. Winters and Andrew Austin. f . • .: . I-'. �8 ^ APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Conveyorman Provides Experiencey Education To Crew on Sam Laud After the Sam Laud had tied up before getting a good contract. Lakes and seeing it grow to be the in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. late in He sailed and collected pledge union it is today on the five lakes, the 60-year-old admitted he December, Conveyorman John cards, one of the first steps Frankovich came down the union takes in an effort to secure would do it all over again. He gangway having completed his union representation for non­ noted that the change in pay 42nd year of sailing on the Great union workers, aboard the Syl- scales, overtime rates and living conditions on the ships have been Lakes. He began his sailing career yania. Upon completion of that drive, substantial. in 1951 before the SIU repre­ The one piece of advice he Frankovich signed on the William sented crewmembers there. His vast, rich experience is a J. Reiss in 1959 as an oiler. Once would offer to new members is to source of much conversation with again, he helped to organize "keep moving up, keep upgrad­ his fellow Laudshipmates. In dis­ another Great Lakes fleet and col­ ing. Leam as much as you can and Waiting for the signal to start offloading coal from the Sam Laud are cussions with Frankovich, crew- lected pledge cards on the Reiss go as far as you can. The union, Gateman Randy Frank and Conveyorman John Frankovich, who helped members learn from someone Company ship. That fall, the through the school. [Seafarers organize several companies on the Lakes for the SIU in the '50s who has firsthand knowledge of crewmembers of that company Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship], provides a wonder­ conveyorman and the crew of the the beefs and struggles that built voted to join the SIU. After that, Frankovich ful opportunity for members to dO 635-foot self-unloader. John the SIU. In the mid-'50s, the engine retun^ed to sail with the Tomlin- whatever they want. There is ho Frankovich was on board as the department member got involved son fleet aboard the G.A. Tomlin- limit." ship left for another season of with the SIU in the movement to son until 1971. He spent the next Frankovich stated he has no transporting coal, iron and organize mariners sailing on the shipping season working on a plans to retire to his cattle farm in whatever else was needed along Lakes. "We got started in 1956 towboat, but returned to the Michigan's upper peninsula the shores of the Great Lakes, and 1957 and organized the Tom- bulkers for good in 1973 aboard anytime soon. ready to tell crewmembers of the linson fleet," Frankovich American Steamship Company The 43rd sailing season on the union's past, present and poten­ recalled. "Late in 1957, we voted vessels. Lakes began in late March for the tial for the future. Having sailed through the in­ the union in and had to go on strike the next year for five weeks fancy of the SIU on the Great Seafarers Help Ready Ships for Lakes Fitout Fitout on the Great Lakes is in full swing, with 36 ships in service as of April 1. Eighteen more vessels are scheduled to be operating by the end of the month. Seafarers got an early start this year, as the Crew of the American Republic reported for work in mid-February in the port of Toledo, Ohio. Also in Toledo, SIU members last month got the American Mariner and the H. Lee White under way. The Buffalo is scheduled to sail on April 14, while the Paul Thayer's deck department will report on April 5. No sailing date had been set for the Thayer as the Seafarers LOG went to press. The SlU-crewed Indiana Harbor and St. Clair already have sailed from the port of Duluth, Minn., while ih&JohnJ. Bolland will sail in mid-April. Three Inland Lakes Manage­ ment vessels have begun opera­ tions in the Algonac, Mich. area. Seafarers had the S.T. Crapo and the Alpena ready by midMarch, while the Paul H. Townsend sailed on March 29. The Walter J. McCarthey and the Sam Laud at press time were due to sail from Sturgeon Ready for his next assignment is Deckhand Adil Hussein leaves his Wiper Vilena MacRury sweeps up QMED John Gamache. fo'c'sle to go to work. in the engineroom. AB/Watchmen Brian Wagner and Bill Padgett are aboard the Indiana Harbor, which already has sailed from Duluth, Minn. Bay, Wis. In Milwaukee, the Medusa Challenger's forward end was to report on April 3, while the Presque Isle's deck department got started on March 29. In Erie, Pa., the deck gang of the Richard Reiss is scheduled to report on April 3. No sailing date has been set. QMED John Cull takes a break from welding aboard the Sam Laud. Elsewhere, the Charles E. Wilson is slated to sail on April 14 from Calcite, Mich, and the Kinsman Independent is due to leave Buffalo early this month. The Independent's deck depart­ ment reported on March 30. Several other SlU-crewed ships, including the William J. Roesch and the Kinsman Enterprise, will not begin operating on the Lakes until later this year. The Lakes region had rela­ tively mild weather this winter, although ice in Lake Huron delayed some ships. The Soo Locks opened on March 21 so that one million tons of iron ore could be moved. Ships were able to pass through The St. Lawrence Seaway No matter what is on the menu. Second Cook Ray Calo makes it the SOD Locks as of March 21. opened on March 30. special for the crew. Taking part in a shipboard meet­ ing is AB/Watchman Tom Chabot. Looking in the tool shed is ABA/Vheelsman Tim Bell. �.•, :: f APRIL 1993 • :^•;.;,7. SEAFARERS LOG .V •••••'; •' 9 Lundeberg School Team Outlines inland Training Needs •V i^S^S;, .'. -• ^•sa'--:. In an ongoing effort to deter­ mine the industry' s training needs and fine-tune the Lundeberg School's curriculum for Seafarers sailing on tugs and tows, repre­ sentatives from more than a halfdozen inland companies last month met with SIU officials at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The group, which also included Coast Guard representatives, is a subcommittee of the Inland Towboat Advisory Board. The focus of the two-day meeting was further development of the school's courses for boat­ men, whose time-off requirements are different from members in the deep sea division. The Lundeberg School already has provided tailormade training for Seafarers who work for Delta Queen Steamboat Co., Great Lakes Towing Co., Luedtke Dredge and Allied Towing Corp., among others. An expanded curriculum is being planned and is scheduled to be in place by the end of the year. Mark Rohn, director of fleet operations for Great Lakes Towing, said that based on his experiences with the school, he is optimistic about future training Ten SIU members who sail for Great Lakes Towing recentlj completed special cburses cover­ ing AB and engineroom skills ai the Paul Hall Center. The courses were developed for the compan by Lundeberg School instructors due to new tonnage regulations affecting tugboats. "What pleased me the most about the school was that they could develop a program to meet a specific company's needs as to when the men are off their ves Special Course Prevldes Reatmen The Skills for Allied Englnerooms Seafarers employed by Allied Towing Corp. recently completed a special course covering en­ gineroom skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The two-week utilityman course was designed by Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School engine department instructors specifical­ ly to meet the needs of inland division members who sail for Allied Towing. While the initial course was given in September, with students receiving both classroom and shop instruction, seven more students completed the more recent course, which ended in February. Classroom studies focused on diesel engine theory and opera­ tion, with emphasis on four dif­ ferent types of diesels. Shop work included welding, hydraulic sys­ tems, pumps, electrical safety and use of electrical test equipment. A utilityman works as an unlicensed assistant or chief engineer on Al­ lied Towing vessels. "The members all said they found the course helpful and infor­ mative," said Allied Towing Port Captain Jeff Parker. "I've been dealing with the school for 15 years, and they're always helpful." Parker pointed out that inland members often have very limited Successfully completing the special utilityman course at the Lun­ deberg School are (from left, front row) Wayne Woodland, Leonard Paul, (second row) Wayne Potter, Frank Ingellls Sr., Norman Peters, John H. Reber III and Louie Payne. Instructor Bill Foley Is at far right. time off their boats, so their train­ ing needs are unique. That is why the school and the company worked together to create a course which offers maximum in­ struction in a relatively short period. The course also will be offered for other Allied members. Seafarers who completed the class are Wayne Woodland, Leonard Paul, Wayne Potter, Frank Ingellls Sr., Norman From the left, Frank Ingellls Sr., Leonard Paul and Wayne Potter listen as Instructor Bill Foley (behind Ingellls) gives some pointers. Peters, John H. Reber III and Louie Payne. Lundeberg School Instructor Bill Foley taught the course. Variety of Work The power on Allied's seven tugboats ranges from 1,000 to 2,5^00 horsepower. While the company's opera­ tions are based in Norfolk, its equipment can be found along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. One of the tugs is used for bunkering in the Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay areas. Another carries phenol, a chemi­ cal used in a variety of items from cough syrup to plastics, from Frankfort, Pa. to Hopewell, Va. The other five sail along the coastline with oil, sugar or chemi­ cals in their holds. sels," Rohn said. "They accom He added that the subcommit­ modated my personnel schedules, tee meeting "went very well. and I got a lot of positive feedback Everybody had theirown positive from the men who took the cour­ thing coming out of it." ses, some of whom initially \^en the advisory board met in weren't too excited about going late 1992, Lundeberg School in­ back to school. structors presented outlines of the "But they enjoyed it and courses already available to the in­ learned a lot, and the high rate of land industry. Vopational Director people passing the courses indi­ Bill Eglington also made sure that cates the quality of the programs the company reps knew the school being put forth." is willing to meet the unique-train­ Similarly, Captain Russell ing needs of each company. McVay of Moran Towing said his Lundeberg School Repre­ experience with the school makes sentative Bill Saul pointed out him very optimistic about upcom­ that the Coast Guard requires a ing courses. "That same week of minimum amount of hours for the meeting, we had 12 crew- teaching the courses for many members from Moran of Texas ratings, so the school "shortens taking a course at the school," some courses in terms of days, but McVay said. The course included not hours. It makes for longer a refresher on the simulator, up­ days, but nothing is omitted." dates on oil pollution prevention, The companies represented vessel response plans and com­ last month at the meeting were pany policy. "TTie cooperation Maritrans, Crowley, Express between our office and crew has Marine, Orgulf, Moran, Allied improved tremendously since we and Great L^es. Representatives started these programs," McVay from two other companies could said. "The members' reaction al­ not attend the meeting due to ways is very positive." severe weather. CWA Launches Organizing Drive Against Anti-Union Long Distance Co. Workers at one of the nation's long distance telephone services have called upon the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in an effort to hang up on Sprint's low-wage, low-benefit service. Among the items to which the workers object are that women workers earn typically $7,000 less than women workers at unionized telecommunications companies (like AT&T), operators have their schedules changed weekly so they are unable to make any advance plans with friends and feunily, and supervisors secretly monitor and tape conversations between operators and the public. Also Sprint telemarketers are required to be on the phone almost seven hours a day, make a sale every three-and-a-half minutes and take only 10 seconds betwcjen calls. Sprint has initiated a vicious anti-union campaign designed to keep members from signing up with the CWA. Supervisors have been given "Union-Free Management Guides" and tiy to keep pro-union workers from speaking at mandatory meetings. Meanwhile, the union is working on many fronts including a corporate campaign and public outreach. The CWA has created an organization called the Friends of Sprint Workers to let them know the public supports their right to unionize. The organization can be contacted by writing to Friends of Sprint Workers, Coirununications Workers of America, 501 Third Street NW, Washington, DC 20001-2797. 4, 4. 4. Food Lion Continues to Lose Its Roar Following News on Poor Working Conditions The bad news against anti-union Food Lion continues to come in after the public saw what has been taking place in the Charlotte, N.C.>ased grocery store chain last year. Following a November broadcast on ABC's PrimeTime Live that showed unsanitary practices and told of illegal activities. Food Lion las suffered one financial setback after anoUier. Its reported fourth quarter profits for 1992 were down 55 percent. The company was forced to cut its quarterly stock dividends by 20 jercent and scale back its plans to open new stores. At the end of ^arch, the long term debt rating of the chain was lowered because 'ood Lion is not expected to recover the sales and earnings momen­ tum it once had prior to the broadcast. The majority of Food Lion's stores are in right-to-work states. A story in the January 1993 Seafarers LOG noted thp chain, a subsidiary of a Belgian company, pushes its anti-union policy in its employee [landbook. Food Lion continues to block efforts by the United Food and Commercial Workers to unionize its workforce. ^ Elite Department Store Chain Settles OT Suit; Employees Will Receive More than $20 Million Nordstrom Inc. agreed to pay more than $20 million in back wages, legal fees and administrative costs to its present and past employees across the country to settle a suit filed in 1990 by -the Jnited Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The suit alleged Nordstrom, which has 71 stores in 11 states, required employees to work off the clock, write thank-you notes on During the course, John Reber III jersonal time and dp other jobs without pay. Members of the class use a hydraulic trainer to see the operation of learns the correct way to connect Each employee involved could receive as much as $2,000 in what valves and cylinders. From the left are Frank Ingellis Sr., Wayne a pressure gauge to a directional the UFCW called "the largest monetary settlement reached in a Woodland, Leonard Paul, Norman Peters, Louie Payne, John Reber control valve. private wage and hour lawsuit." III and Wayne Potter. J /• -J' �10 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Gourmet' Galley Gamers Raves from Kestrel Crew •..I Thursday and Saturday even­ ings are special in Diego Garcia when the American Kestrel is at anchor in the harbor. On those nights. Chief Steward Chris Clanton and the rest of the galley gang on the LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship) vessel prepare "excellent" din­ ners of "out of this world" prime rib and "very tender" steak, ac­ cording to Baltimore Port Agent Sal Aquia who recently visited the ship. "Military people come from ashore to eat with the crew on those nights," Bosun Carl Kick­ er noted in his report. "But the whole galley is like a gourmet restaurant for us at all times." Working with Clanton in the /.V V- •• f , • galley is Chief Cook Brenda Gail Cheatham who makes sure all meals are special for the crew. During his visit to the vessel, Aquia updated crewmembers on union activities as well as answered questions about the contract and welfare plan. He stated the crew was in good spirits, "especially thanks to the galley gang." The American Kestrel, which is operated by Osprey Manage­ ment, carries military goods from the atoll located southwest of India in the Indian Ocean to Returning to the /Ces/re/after being ashore are Chief Cook Brenda wherever it is needed. Barges are Gail Cheatham and OMU Allan Lejeune. carried aboard the vessel that can be used for loading and offload­ ing cargo when the Kestrel is un­ able to dock. Showing off another of his culi­ nary creations is Chief Steward Chris Clanton. Catching up on seafaring news is Ready for dinner to be served is AS George McClendon. AB Francis Sloan. Crewmembers gather in the Kestrel's messhall to attend a union meeting. ?^adTaMs°we'irstoSld.®"'® While AB^^hn Dumkoff (left) waite for lunch, Bosun ready to dig in. OMU Calvin Lawson relaxes in Checking on boiler operations is the crew lounge between shifts. OMU Charlie Ferryman. Seafarer Stamatelakys Owns Lakes' Oldest Tugboat Seafarer Greg Stamatelakys lists photography, fishing, bowl­ ing and restoring old boats as some of his hobbies. Based on his outlays of time and money, he definitely takes the last one more seriously than the others. Stamatelakys, a 38-year-old AB who works for Great Lakes Towing Co., owns what is believed to be the oldest tugboat operating on the Lakes. He bought the Islay, which first was launched in 1892, about 10 years ago. The tug had no engine and needed lots of other work, but Stamatelakys eagerly forged ahead. He researched the tug's history, changed its name from the Bayfield back to its original Islay and eventually found and purchased a Kahlenberg diesel engine for the 60-foot craft, which took several years to make seaworthy. "I'm working to get it on the National List of Historic Places," says Stamatelakys, a Milwaukee resident who joined the SIU last year. "But the Islay is in no shape to go to work, so I just run it as a pleasure boat. It redly is making a full cycle." Ind^, while the boat has had a remarkably varied career, it first was used as the private club boat of its builder, Alexander McDougall. But in 1899, financial troubles led McDougall to part with the boat. For the next 12 years, the Islay assisted ship traffic in Twin Ports harbor in Wisconsin. Duluth Marine Supply Co. bought the Islay in 1911, and for the next 30 years it was used as a grocery supply boat in Duluth, Minn. Another new owner came along during World War U and turned the tug into a floating repair shop. The 1950s and '60s brought more new owners, a name change and new uses. Renamed the Bayfield in 1949, the boat was a lumber-tower during the '50s. It became part of the construction industry in Port Huron, Mich, during the '60s. The boat made its last run in the 1970s, and in 1979 was recorded as abandoned in Mil­ waukee. Stamatelakys, looking for just such a project, bought the craft in 1983. He changed its name back to Islay, then started searching for a Kahlenberg diesel engine. He found a '36 Kahlenberg available from someone who was stripping an old commercial fishing boat. "The engine is a threecylinder, and a type known as a two-cycle, hot-bulb, semi- diesel," Stamatelakys explained. "It's 12 feet long, weighs five tons and has 90 horsepower at 375rpm." A longtime Milwaukee resi­ dent and former U.S. Navy boatswain's mate, Stamatelakys added that both the engine and the boat were built in Wisconsin. "I got the boat really cheap, and when I found out about its histoty, I decided to stick with it," he said. Seafarer Greg Stamatelakys restored the Islay and now uses the 101-year-old vessel as a pleasure boat on the Great Lakes. �•'. •\N"'.-.''.»"V.\ dr-~ '^y-:': fJLj^' V. APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 11 '^•••;.V'-V"' • Snow lightly covers the Polish dock where the Liberty Sun is tied up. Winters in Poland can be cold and cruel. Just ask any crewmcmber who recently sailed to Gdansk in the middle of the season aboard the Liberty Sun and they will verify it. "It snowed the whole time we were over there," AB Arthur Machado told the Seafarers LOG shortly after the Liberty Maritime vessel completed a round trip at the end of February. "We were al­ ways breaking ice off the hatches and clearing the decks of snow," The bulker left New Orleans on January 2 loaded with 50,000 tons of coal and sailed for Polish port on the Baltic Sea. Machado, who sent the photographs on this page to the Seafarers LOG, reported the offloading took several days. The crew was invited to look around the town, but the weather was too rough for the Louisiana resident. On the way back, the crewmembers practiced fire, survival and hazardous materials drills as well as performed their regular duties in the deck, en­ gine and steward departments aboard the sevenyear-old ship, Machado added. From left, AB K. Gllson, QMED Douglas Felton and DEL) Darren Walker are part of the L/be/fy Sun's crew. 'V\v.ri% Cr • : Viewing the Polishlandscape was a real treatfor the Uberty Sun's crewmembers, even if just from tfie dock. Liberty Sunsailed through bad weather on the way home, ''-y^ �12 • .w APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Murmansk—'42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D. HENDERSON Last month, the Seafarers LOG published part of a diary written by Wymond D. Henderson, a Seafarer who was part of the vital yet treacherous supply run in World War II to Russia known as the Murmansk Run. Henderson was killed in an automobile accident in 1959, but the family sailing tradition lives on. Two of his sons—Ben, 33, and George, 35—are SIU members. Part II of Brother Henderson's diary left off with the Yaka first in drydock arid then at anchorage as constant air raids broke the monotony of shipboard life. What follows is Part III of his narrative. • The concluding portion of the diary will appear in a future issue ofthehOG. Air raid at 7:05 p.m. One plane and intimate: "Come, let us go out crossed over us from the city, very and risk our lives unnecessarily, high. Considerable barrage. One for if they are worth anything at delayed-action shrapnell shell ex­ all, it is this, that they are worth ploded a few feet above the water nothing!" Out of the inlet through high 20 yards off our stem with a loud crack. No shrapnel on deck barren rocks at 8:00 p.m. into the cold, gray Barents Sea. High, though. square-topped cliffs run along the Air raid at 10:45 p.m. ning too. Some depth charges in distance. Floating mines passed on port side. July 2. We rejoined the convoy in thick fog soon after midnight. Two reconnaissance pl^es came into sight about 9:30 am. As there are patches of fog now and then, the planes might come down on us Part III June 23. Air raid at 11:50 a.m. Shooting over town. We could see a number of German bombers. Many Russians took to the air. Big fire set over town. Air raid at 1:05 p.m. One reconnaissance plane passed right over us. Looks bad! Firing from shore batteries. Warning lasted 'til 2:30 p.m. Large Russian ship came alongside and tied up to give us water at 2:45 p.m. Air raid at 4:00 p.m. Seven Germans circled over the city through tremendous barrage. Dived several thousand feet, and I suppose dropped bombs, then leveled off to tangle in dogfights with Russians. They soon moved beyond sight, but there were a large number of Russians after them. Airraid at 8:10p.m. Plane shot down over town. June 24. Air raids at 6:00 and 8:10 a.m. Barrage fired between us and town for 15 minutes. Air raid at 9:15 a.m. The warning flags bad just been pulled down on the other ships and I had started for­ ward to go to work when a barrage was suddenly thrown up by the shore batteries almost right over us. Five two-motored bombers were coming in quite low. They made a slow, halLcircle into the sun. Our machine guns opened up. They passed a bit beyond us and then peeled off into their dives. We all thought they'd come under at us again. Instead, they dropped bombs at the ship across the inlet. We couldn't see any hits from here, but plenty of water was flying. They continued up the inlet and the Russian fighters engaged them in the distance. Air raid at 9:30 a.m. Two more planes, apparently not bombers, passed over ships that had been bombed before at considerable al­ titude. A little fire was thrown up, but they didn't dive. The sky is cloudless and intensely blue. So clear, in fact, that it seems even harder to spot planes than on a cloudy day'. Air raids at 2:25 and 3:10 p.m. At 3:15 p.m. The shore batteries opened up on 14 or 15 Nazi bom­ bers. They came in from the north, medium high, crossed between us and the sun. For a minute it was a toss-up whether they'd come this way of not. They dived off over the town, however. A tremendous anti-aircraft barrage was thrown up around their course before they dived. Not until they were gone did the sound of this barrage reach us. Then it came in like diunder, rolling for a couple of minutes or so. Air raid at 5:45 p.m. At 6:05 p.m., five or peiliaps six enemy bombers (looked like singlemotored jobs) came in between us and the city, turned and crossed over the city through considerable barrage. Russian fighters pursued quickly. We could hear machinegun bursts as they receded beyond clouds and hills. sea not unlike Iceland or the Cape of Good Hope. Still overcast, but it looks as though it may be breaking away around the edge. Hope not! Anyhow, as Bennie used to say, "Here goes nothin.'" June 28. Still overcast at 2:00 p.m. Several depth charges went off at 1:30 p.m. The first "shoot­ ing." They must have been quite a way off, but the concussion in the ship was sharp. At 3:45 two merchant ships came in from starboard with several escorts. That's aU so far of the Arch­ angel convoy. 1 wondra* what be­ came of the rest? Maybe lost in the thick weather... liiaybe... 5:45 p.m. The Achangel con­ voy came in. Hooray! Air raid warning flags were hoisted at 8:05 p.m. Very thick,low cloud ceiling. Misty on the water. No planes ob­ served. June 29. Sky started to clear at noon. By 4:00 p.m. the sky was Clear with some strato-cumulus clouds. Sun bright. No planes yet, but they ought to be here any time now. Tomorrow evening we should be off North Cape. So tomorrow and Wednesday will probably see the worst of fire air attacks. Passed floating mine on port side this morning. June 30. Close, low clouds of­ fered some screen from aircraft' til noon when it became clearer. Sunshine most of afternoon. No aircraft yet (4:30 p.m.). We should The Long Voyage Home be off Bear Island sometime this 1 have always maintained that evening. adventure was a one-way ticket. Air raid alarm at 5:45 p.m. One That whenever you start^ back reconnaissance plane low on the adventure was over. And so horizon. 1 suppose we're in for it perhaps with this trip—though not now! Well, here goes nothin! in the full flavor of adventure, it is Thick weatho- closed in. Plane quite sure to be eventful,. But in left at 5:45 p.nL Heavy fog fol­ the fullest sense of life ever un­ lowed. Many seals and duclm and folding, ever progressing into the gulls on waterat midnight We must new, the deep, quiet, joy of adven­ have been close to Bear Island. ture is still there for those who are The convoy changed course in capable of it. evening to miss a large iceberg. As 1 look off over the gray, July 1. Wednesday. Aarm at lake-like inlet, bordered round by 5:50 p.m. when we came very now somber green hills beneath close to being ranuned in stem the dark melancholy sky where during thick fog. At noon all ships other ships are getting ponderous­ were still together. A wonder, conly underway, and as1feel the sub­ sidering thick weather. Still dued slow-ahead vibration of the cloudy. propeller beneath thestem,1recall Thick fog all afternoon. Chief the words of Baroness Blixen- Mate lost us again on his watch. Finicke to her sportsman friend Nearly rammed a boat this eve- The captain, the ensign and Sparks attended the convoy con­ ference today. Russian interpreter and aide came aboard also. It looks as though we may get out very soon. 1 expect it'll be pretty tough out there—but some of us are bound to make it! June 25. Air raid at 9:10 a.m. No developments. Air raid at 10:15 a.m. Seven bombers came across from south to north at 10:30 a.m. between us and town. Heavy barrage was put up. They dived through this over the town. We thought one of them was shot down, but it was hard to be sure as he might have recovered below the hills. Air raid at 11:40 a.m. Some shooting. Ar raid at 1:00 p.m. Lasted IV4 hours. Air raid at 6:00 p.m. No developments. A truly lovely summer day. Amost tropical in its penetrating, humid warmth. The low newgreen hills below the cumulus clouds and West Indian sky were not unlike the hills of Panama. June 26. Cloudy and dark all day. Much colder. No air raids. British naval officer came aboard this evening, apparently arranging for the leaving of the convoy. The Russian boatman told us by signs that we would soon leave. 1 think by noon tomorrow. June 27. Saturday. Watches set at noon. Cloudy and overcast. No air raids. Anchor aweigh at 4:15 p.m. 3r visibility. We are only 400 miles or so off Norway, so a determined plane attack is not im­ possible yet. Depth charges evety now and then. Planes left before noon. Suspicious looking surface craft reported in vicinity at noon by fog signal. We could see a little smoke on the starboard beam. Perhaps it's some of our own fleet scouting around, or perhaps Nazi raiders are waiting their change, or per­ haps we are passing a convoy going up. Fog banks all afternoon. Sky overcast at a high level even when fog clears. Ice forming on rigging now. July 3. Followed massive ice floe all aftemoon. Changed course around 3:30 p.m. to avoid mnning into it. Overcast. No planes. No depth charges. Convoy splitting up to Scotland and to Iceland soon. Broke through small ice floes be­ tween 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Fog, overcast, cold. July 4. Fourth of July—and no shooting! Strong following wind that blew fog wisps of vapor from the crest of the waves like smoke. Ship rolling and pitching. Temperature somewhat moderated, but air is often mistladen, always damp and penetrat­ ing. Thus we crossed the Arctic Circle around noon and ap­ proached the North Cape of Iceland, though we had not been able to get a bearing for several days. Apparently hidden and secure in the deep folds of dense weather, we were relaxed and thankful for a safe voyage to Iceland. Massmar Is Hit About 9:30 p.m. I was awakened by a hard sharp ex­ plosion and the violent trembling of the ship. I had no doubt we were hit Slipping on my life-preserver and grabbing my rain gear, 1 ran forward to the boat deck, arriving there among the first two or three. Explosions were shaking the air. Visibility was particularly bad, but1could see a half dozen of our ships about us. Looking ahead, I saw the -s' Massmar, whose position in the column was directly ahead of us. She was down by the stem with her after decks already awash. Men were working at her lifeboats. Explosions were coming from everywhere. 1 couldn't tell what they were. Somebody yelled mines! But 1 knew it was more than mines or torpedoes, for there were spouts of water between us and a following ship. It was far too thick for planes to operate, so 1 assumed it was a surface raider shelling us from somewhere out in the mist. But 1 could see nothing. The convoy was in confusion. We hauled left and passed the Massmar on our starboard "TSide. One boat was launched and pull­ ing away from her side loaded. She must have had 40 men in her. 1 saw another boat with just one man in it, grotesquely pulling on a lone oar. How he managed to get her away from the side alone 1 don't know. The bow was rising slowly. The after end was completely under up to the midships house. The lifeboats seemed to be having a hard time getting away still. They seemed to be driven back onto the ship by the sea and the wind. But still they were making some progress. 1 think 1 saw a raft aft on the port side, too. 1 saw at least two men bobbing about aft of the ship. They had evidently jumped over the stern immediatfely or been blown over. But forward they were having a lot of trouble getting onto the port life raft because the bow was rising steadily. Men were coming down a ladder which now was at least twenty feet short of reaching the water and dropping into the water near the raft. 1 think there was one man clinging to the ladder to the last, apparently afraid to jump. A corvette came up from astern and commenced picking men up out of the water. Presently the bow canted straight up rather rapidly. The stack and midships house went under in a cloud of steam. The ship stuck straight in the air down to about the bridge. Then, slowly, she began to slide straight down. The hatches blew out of #1, falling down over the mast and onto the submerging bridge-like matches. She sank slowly, ponderously, deliberately. 1 should judge it was five or 10 minutes from the begin­ ning 'til the fo'c's'le slipped quietly beneath the surging waves. Nearly all the crew must have been saved. All the while, shells were bursting around us on the water. 1 )ut the plugs in #3 and #4 ifeboats, then went down to the machine shop and got a monkey wrench to tighten diem with, as the threads were so rusted that they would only screw on about three-fourths of one turn. The ships of the convoy were turned in tdl different directions. Two or three ships after and to port of us were firing their four-inch guns rapidly to port, so they must have bc^n able to see the attacker. 1 saw machine gun, tracer bullets, flying either toward or away from us on the port beam. 1 warned those around me to get down in case they raked our decks. A freighter aft of us signalled for us to stand by t^ive assistance as she was hit. "Ine signalman answered that he would contact a naval vessel for them, but that we couldn't stop. The Exterminator, a Panamanian ship, was struck in #2 hold and the hatches flew in the air. A ship appeared to be hit on the bridge. Exterminator was able to continue. �i^ - . 1- • • v'^ ".' • •" •' • - ' • . ' ' • '.• . "' • '' }*: ' "' ' . ^•. • ' . • • '• ' • ' •-' ' V"'• •'- .' •" APRIL 1993 SEAFARBISUK .li'-.C-i.ffix-'.V:.r,. .•:>•:-..-^ -i ••iVtii.ViV.^ 13 'L.-..,-.v,';. '.• . <X i<Acd<iC4t<^, 6ut SM'SZ^ cele^^tatctt^ t^^eOi 25tA. CKte^idCtt^ Se^-^<x*td ^ectel/x^tex. 7^<ii*Hc<t*u^ <iuui ^ co^ <z(l (Ae ^a«*U<uta (Vie Here's another peek into the Seafarers LOG family album to see what some of our members and their families have been up to recently. We welcome your photographs and will publish them on a periodic basis. ' '. ' • TTeta d cete^^ieUoM. iicu^ SaM C*t "VCix^ile, T^Cctuied (^^uxftc 6e^) <vie ^ecextc{ced Steii^xd "Rodent Scott; dto cv^e, OUvettc; tdecx oldeot do*<., 1R.CcA<ixd (o.ta*tcU*tJ^), (tnd tdeOi otdex. do*t, ^odext ^x. ,r''/-/,;' "••' "KM Pod*i<uut dttcftded tdc cAce^ cooA u^uyutdi*tt^ co^tx<ie eit tde .du*uiedex^ Scdoot tdco, ^loiot ^ali <t*td cutntex. "^Co. tac^c, "^xCdtc, <tKcC ^oux-co-ee.4.-ot<i cUiufdtex, SitAoi,^otHCcC di*tc duxiH^ (de caeed o^ "^exe de ^looe^ c<Actd. tde "Icttleot Se.<x{<viex. " rR.idifi^ tde d*to«A c<Ad<tl€. (detf, duUt ut T^ctte^ ^ot*tt <vtc dt^KA^ixd elc^t.<x^ittfte*it u^x<xdeA^ t^4t) "TViMtex., ^iicA. 'pxecituxtt, *t/exoHiA<x ^<vicie*uto, 'TH'cUeito^ <xtui Itonttuut SxtcAoM. S^TfCSS/^den^/tfHo^ "S. 'TH'^fCxo- do*tetf*Hoo*io cottd dto UA^e, ^ewU^ex, i*t ^C*H41 (^deutcx, Td^eo-t /i^xic^. Idc <^e<i<U(C(^ tooA ^<tce "pedxtt^tx^ 7, t ^^92 UAttd.(^dce^Stet(Mtxd(^<tlvcK Pdaj^xxd <t<t deot ttuuc. Ide coic^tte xeocdeo CK S>etxoct, TTtccd. 'i �' " "' ' ' •; '•" '-• 1 !f® •H- *= C y '-A: fip Xft •;:• ^C: - f'9f^ ift 'iv'-vl' ("'•! ' • ': •;" ' •^••' ' r-. .'• •. "ft -ftV;,''' •':,,t',:' V';- • .v..''ft-. U:-:'r .-ftf " •;:-: ft 14 SEAFARERSLOG IS ft-ll|iig^^:Sa V- • ft:' •' • . ' SEAFAKRSUIG APRIL 1993 APR1L1993 -ft'" •ft'.'. - .* • •'^'^ r:' • ggr:^jg#ift5| j I all [ii •^-1"'; ; .v - "^1 % ; igAxae^ • ?'• K, • •• a' •'• g-^ 'ift fc'v* 'ft-*'al • '• -.^'ggSlga'^laggiai •' >- . 1 I 0i, at ' ISi < "J ' ^^ ' ' "" '•J - 1 i ftftft - •• WM ii. ft ft Crewmembers of the LNG Leo see the MV Richer listing in the South China Sea. The crew of the Panamanian bulker already has abandoned ship. The Leo stands ready to assist in case there are any problems, which eventually developed. mi • ' •.< • -• ft- Second Mate Thomas Dorr (hold­ ing ring) risks his Hfe and jumps into the boat to save the mariner. He then times the ocean swells, secures himself and lifts the mariner to Third Mate Michael Cummings who is waiting on the lower gangway platform. The mariner is passed to Third Assis­ tant Engineer Bruce Whichard who carries him to the deck. Meanwhile, Cummings pulls Dorr back aboard the Leo. Third Mate Michael Cummings (upper) and Second Mate Thomas Dorr throw a life ring and lines to the stranded mariner. However, the man is too weak to hold on to the lines to be pulled up to the gangway as the heavy seas continue to rock him and what is left of the boat. The LNGLeo locates the remains of the lifeboat and spots a crewmember still on it. The Leo moves in to save the stranded manner. The gangway is lowered with Third Assistant Engineer Bruce Whichard (upper) and Third Mate Michael Cummings securing it for a rescue attempt. ',>ft SlU-Crewed Leo Reacts To Listing Vessel's SOS - •., I w^.an^.'i =-^'S;T„^M:. '.'-4^.... •- •' . ....•• The Leo sails past the LNG Taurus, which was the first ship on the scene and took control of organizing the rescue. Because of rough seas . and the location of the Richerto the lifeboat containing all 22 crewmembers, the Taurus was not able to pick up the survivors on its original two passes. A smaller tanker named the Neverita attempted the rescue and secured 15 of the crew. However, seven others were swept Into the ocean. , The dramatic rescue of an In­ donesian seaman was captured on film by AB Angel Perez and other crewmembers aboard the LNG Leo. The seaman, along with the others aboard a Panamanian-flagged bulker, was forced to abandon ship in the South China Sea. The MV Richer was sailing from China to Brunei with a load of cement when water began leaking into the number two hold. The captain of the stricken vessel issued a distress signal that was monitored by the SlU-crewed Leo, the LNG Taurus (also SIU crewed) and two foreign-flag ves­ sels. The Richer's crew of 22 mariners abandoned ship in me same lifeboat. The Taurus was the first vessel on the scene; how­ ever, it was unable to get close enough to the raft because of the proximity of the sinking ship and rough seas. The tanker Neverita moved in to pick up the mariners, but seven up the bulker's captain. However, the other four mariners thrown from the raft had died. Also witnessing the rescue were members of the U.S. Coast Guard inspection team, who were conducting their annual vessel in­ spection of the Leo. Perez stated they were very impressed with the way the Leo and Taurus hand­ led their roles in the rescue. "LNG crewmembers are con­ stantly drilled," Perez stated. "Safety equipment is reviewed each week, so it wasn't strange to see everyone pull together. "However, it is unbelievable to see firsthand how the crew of the LNG Leo was able to come together at a time of need with the efforts of the LNG Taurus, MV Neptune Amber and Neverita to save the lives of some of our foreign brothers of the sea. This made me realize that the term •Brotherhood of the Sea' is a term whose meaning extends to all of Aose countries and persons who sail the vast oceans of our world!" of the Richer crew were swept into the water. All other vessels sailed in to assist in the search and rescue. The Leo found one live crewmember still within the remains of the raft. However, he was too weak to climb the gangway which had been lowered to help him. Second Mate Thomas Dorr jumped into the raft and lifted the mariner to Third Mate Michael Cummings to bring him to the deck of the Energy Transporta­ tion Company ship. According the Perez, the res­ cued mariner—Oiler Mochtar Muni—^was revived on deck but was badly malnourished. The AB said all the crew of the Panamanian bulker had toeat was rice. "He was on board with us for five days," added Perez, who joined the SIU in 1988. "He was happy to be with us—well-fed and clothed." The Taurus rescued the Richer's electrician, while the Neptune Amber was able to pick •ftft. -"ft. ft ' ' ••'' • •}'' •, -•v.-' i.' . "••"•ft •'t •- , •" ft;- ^ ft ft" E vft-rM •-- ftft- •' 'V">-.-'.^^ft-ft: •ftft::«;-ftSurvival efforts are under way on the deck of the LNGLeo. AB Angel Perez (left) takes the pulsb while Chief Mate Lionel Senes provides oxygen for Mochtar Muni. In the background. Steward Assistant Grea Howard prepares a stretcher to lift Muni into the hospital. The Indonesian mariner was not b^ly injured and recovered from the ordeal. He sailed with the Leo for five days until the vessel docked in Japan and thanked the crew for its efforts and fine food. -/7-/rI • V• ..'-'•ft • •• r.-,.it, .ft"" ft" ft V • ir.ft -'. /l '-vr...v. '•'•I ' '• - -.I . ft • ••'ft... ftV; ' • " .ftftftft 'a,- •..ft:;;';ftv| fe: ft'-^:'. • .• .'ft-' • •3^* �16 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG J Wayward Sparrow by Daniel Idos Oh lost and weary sparrow. Exhausted from your flight. The winds have blown you seaward And out into the night. Come mom the sun is hiding, The rain and clouds take form. My wayward little sparrow Is lost within a storm. Behold, a merchant vessd, A shelter from the rains, A place to rest your body Until the seastorm wanes. In time the seastorm passes. The sea and winds are calm. The tired hungry sparrow Eats bread crmbs from my palm. Sea Power LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Robert J. Seaman The power of the sea Is way beyond reproach. Her massive arms surround us And reach from coast to coast. The poems on this page were written by Seafarers, pensioners and members of their families. In a different way, all of the poets reflect on the powerphysical, emotional or mystical—that the sea holds over them and so many others who make seafaring their career. Her majestic colors lure us. Rich reds, deep blues and greens. That's been a longtime basis For many sailors'dreams. To be cradled in her arms And feel her gentle breeze. To ride upon her waters Will set your soul at ease. The sea's not always gentle As many will profess That have been rocked and tattered And taken to its depths. For me I'll keep on steamin' Enroute to distant shores 'Til the ocean claims me and spreads me on her floors. This temporary dwelling Is nothing like his home. So with the breeze he rises Across the sea to roam. Fly on my wayward sparrow. Fly home where you belong. Fly on my wayward sparrow. Fly home to sing your song. (An SIU member since August 1991, Daniel Idos currently sails out of Piney Point as a cook/baker. He formerly sailed aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) A Sailor's Love byCJ.Hill I love to sail the ships Across the watery space. I love the feel of the.wind and spray Of a western gale against my face. I love to sail under northern lights And under the Southern Cross. And in my company I love to have The bird of good luck, the Albatross. I love the sun, moon, stars and sea Almost as much as family. But at night when I close my eyes, I see the cross on the hill at Calvary. And as to Him I make my plea. I know He died For you and me. (Retired member C.J. Hill joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1944, sailing from East Coast ports until 1950 when he got married and joined the Savannah Police Department. From 1954 until 1956 he returned to sea as a car deckman aboard Seatrain vessels. He presently resides with his wife in Pasadena, Texas.) When I Close My Eyes If I shall pass while landlocked My last request will be To take my humble ashes And spre^ them on the sea. by John Baker —I see you. I see you in the distance, you are alone, just as I am. When I close my eyes... I see the waves crashing around you. The pale silver moonlight enhances the white water as it rolls off of your skin. Oh, such beauty can capture the heart of any seafaring man! (This is Robert J. Seaman's first published poem. The chief steward has been a member of the SIU since 1983 and sails from the port of New York.) A Description You approach me now. As you come closer, my mind wanders to the things we can do together. I think about the sun rising above us, then falling beneath us as the darkness takes us in. I think about all of the beautiful places our love will carry us. Oh, so many places to go. by Timothy Eric Dumsha Riding the motions, Setting the pace. Cruising the oceans. Such a mystical place. Rising and falling. Rolling and rocking. The full moon's calling. The clock's tick-tocking. We are together now. I stand before you, admiring your structure, your beauty... You are indeed a lady. I reach for your hand. I pull myself to you. My heart beats furiously as I begin to climb. Alas! I am on top of you. I smile as I... as I... I open my eyes and you are gone. My eyes are open how, and I see nothing. You were a dream. (This is John Baker's first piece for the Seafarers LOG although he has been writing poetry for years. It was written while sitting in the Puerto Rico hall "hoping, praying for a ship to come in." In this poem, the threeyear SIU member decided to bring together the two things he cares for most—writing poetry and sailing.) The sounds are few. The views are many. The sky's rich blue. The water's plenty. Thedayisfiill Of memories and ideas. Under the captain's rule We serve the meals. Home has been missed. But lessons were learned. I hold my clenched fist Collecting respect that I've earned. (Timothy Eric Dumsha wrote this poem in 1991 following the Gulf war. He was a messman aboard the Cape Canaveral and now sails on the Nuevo San Juan.) One With the Sea by Sylvia M. Niemi Come away with me to the sea, it captures the soul and sets you free Free to wander exotic places, filled with new and curious faces Free to absorb nature's glory and grace, never alone in God's embrace Free to explore the inner you, touching upon what's pure and true Free to dream and grow with passion, creating a world of your own fashion. 1 /• .i. 'U Hi; So with the whispering winds, caress of the sun, and the moon and the stars... You become as one. (This poem by Sylvia Niemi "comes from my he^." The steward department member from Washington state wrote to the LOG that she is grateful to the SIU for the life it has opened up for her.) My Lady, My Love, the Sea byLisaCator Long ago in my childhood days I became curious to her mysterious ways. So elusive and out of reach, searching for treasures along the beach. When I grew to be a man, I heard her calling "come to me." That's when I took the mystery voyage with my Lady of the Sea. She ,took me to places so far away, from Nova Scotia to the Chesapeake ^ay. . Drifting on down to the southern-most state,^ through warm Gulf waters to the Golden Gate. At night she would sing me a soft lullaby, her colors at dawn would light up the sky. Tradewinds blowing gently as I lean upon the railing; I feel her power within me as I'm sailing. From Alaskan winds to Hawaiian breezes, my Lady goes just where she pleases. Across the Bering Strait to Hudson Bay, I'll stand beside her all the way. From pole to pole and shore to shore, she's in my blood forever more. My Lady, My Love, The Sea. (Lisa Cator is the wife of John Cator ffl, an SIU member since 1982, who sails as an assistant cook from the port of Baltimore.) .i �- -^. .•.••/>i. .-I Vf" ) •• '•/• ^ SEAFARBIS LOe APim.1993 PI, 17 • Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Class A ClassB Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs May & June 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port 24 37 63 7 • 7 . 25 6 15 33 29 New York 3 9 2 0 1 7 8 0 2 Philadelphia 2 15 0 P-..' 5 2 9 4 1 5 14 Baltimore 17 25 21 2 5 11 10 5 16 .14 Norfolk 7 30 13 4 2 11 2Q 8 3 9 Mobile 10 25 .36 8 6 20 21 7 15 New Orleans 28 14 39 49 4 p. 14 . 10 15 Jacksonville 25 •;pP',3 13 50 53 3 12 15 / San Francisco 22 27 9 28 1 13 11 ife5 P.... 24 15 Wilmington 17 10 30 36 7 5 14 24 3 20 17 Seattle 5 10 23 0 1 1 1 3 1 Puerto Rico, 9 14 15 10 13 7 16 3 12 9 Honolulu 5 =:P.= 9 ^ • 57 21 42 • I 10 / 14 • •, 21 25 21 Houston 1 5 0 , , 1 . ••1a P.:-P.O.2 3 2 : • • 2 St. Louis 3 14 ip'2 •1 -.0 1 ,•,•••• ••• L • • • '5 ' Piney Point :1• 7 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 1 Algonac 0 153 378 391 69 45 176 147 62 225 212 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 8 36 47 3 .^P,': • 6- ; 14 .. 13 19 ••vT. 16 New York .^.P-:'..';OP 5 . 5 2 0 , 3• :\-p4--:: 0 p^-p.pp. 1 3 Philadelphia 4 11 4 1 ••pP-.'"'5 1 5 L-;:Pw3 3 Baltimore 6 12 1 9 1 8 8 3 9 4 Norfolk 3 14 21 2 0 5 4 2 7 11 Mobile 10 23 20 4 2 13 6 6 13 New Orleans 8 . 18 30 ',:':P'3':3L.' 4 3 PP 9 11 8 16 Jacksonville 15 46 14 .•Pi::fp-':35'-' • , • 5 : 1 7 9 3 San Francisco 19 •Sl8^':• 15 7 10 v-Z'-r. 2 8 10 8 Wilmington WMi 6 24 18 4 3 9 10 1 17 9 Seattle 0 4 13 1 0 3 4 0 6 7 Puerto Rico 9 8 5 6 4 14 2 4 11 2 Honolulu 'J |'26.:' 23 2>l ••>.-13:P'^V.P-'9^. 5 •.V15 12 Houston 0 0 'n 0 u 0 2 1 0 St. Louis • 2 23 0 0 4 0 :rl:r 7 2 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 98 279 245 38 22 116 94 46 153 121 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 29 10 6 10 2 6 13 New York ilftStl . 3 0 0 -2x. :L. 2 1 Philadelphia 0' • -••P:-4'?-: -.L.;'o'' -,2^: 4 5 Baltimore 5 10 7 6 2 3 4 2 6 5 Norfolk 2 • 108 1 0 0 5 1 3 3 Mobile 0 7 13 1 3 5 3 2 7 New Orleans 8 p^;:3... 12 20 4 0 6 1 Jacksonville 11 W-A'-'-: 29 80 10 0 18 13 1 San Francisco 36 1 6 18 4 .:L: 0 Wilmington •12P3I 5 1 4 32 2 3 4 11 3 • •• 1 17 Seattle 3 2 6 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 Puerto Rico 18 28 18 44 11 16 13 12 19 14 Honolulu 1 10 y4 18 2 3 0 11 Houston 0 0 0 0 0 0 3'::5 0 0 St. Louis 6 . 24 P^-''2 1 iWI»- 0 5 2 1 Piney Point • '6^"' 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 51 169 263 87 23 61 91 26 99 143 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 50 85 18 13 ,8'.P''^ New York 5 "^PJ , 4 0 1 Philadelphia 0 9 3 0 , 1 ' Baltimore 17 24 5 5 J2 4 Norfolk 5 31 4 0 19 3 Mobile 22 40 13 10 21 New Orleans 9 19 39 6 22 lacksonville 40 59 47 • 22 ^^anFrancisco IS 14 14 t::74 I Wilmington 13 21 15 17 4 Seattle 7 13 13 5 8 Puerto Rico 108 52 8 39 7 Honolulu 11 T. Bouston 0 7 0 3 0 ISt. Louis 6 40 0 39 0 l^ney Point 0 4 2 0 Algonac 316 471 267 69 Totals .rr, • i_ ...P - , %m v-ipvpi-p Piney Point Monday: May 3, June 7 New York Tuesday: May 4, June 8 Philadelphia Wednesday: May 5, June 9 Baltimore Thursday: May 6, June 10 Norfolk Thursday: May 6, June 10 Jacksonville Thursday: May 6, June 10 Algonac Friday: May 7, June 11 Houston Monday: May 10, June 14 New Orleans Tuesday: May 11, June 15 Mobile Wednesday, May 12, June 16 San Francisco Thursday: May 13, June 17 Wilmington Monday: May 17, June 21 - Seattle Friday: May 21, June 25 San Juan Thursday: May 6, June 10 St Louis Friday: May 14, June 18 Honolulu Friday: May 14, June 18 Duluth Wednesday, May 12, June 16 Jersey City Wednesday: May 19, June 23 New Bedford Tuesday: May 18, June 22 Escbpaifsmeett^ri^ L |S , , Vv' /' iLislt. SjJ :te; •f ' J'v.'V 10:30 am. k m• ;• •: J-X'.- ^• "- V" ... 3:im- %W-,M Totals All 384 516 218 194 1,032 1310 BURTON HIRSH Please contact John Applegate at (609) 6525344. JOHN WAYNE NEWTON Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Wayne Newton, please contact Linda Welch at (205)343-4114. ROBERT O'ROURKE Please contact Joyce Kolbaek at either (800) 235-5466 or (702) 322-9171 immediately because of a family emergency. RED CHAPMAN Please contact an old shipmate, Ray Nowak (Overseas Alice '81), at 465 Winslow Way East, #207, Bainbridge Is., WA 98110; or caU (206) 780-1917. Corrections Mike Paladino was elected to a four-year term as port agent of the constitutional port of Baltimore. In the March 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG, he was incorrectly listed as being elected from Norfolk. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. 618 ^^T^S^R^i^tered" m^s thcmmhcv of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last monA ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the the end A total of 1312 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^12 jobs s»"PP^» 384jote or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were Tdled »»y ^ F.br»..y 16U,_^h 15,m3 .toWrf Personals Robbynson Suy, not Robert Schwartz, was the bosun of the ZJVG Aries during a rescue operation reported in the November 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. ••Sw' l^ef Dronmm beean on April 1,1982, a total of 18,402 jobs have been shipped. ••..i ' /"'••>' -TT:* �18 Seafarers IntemationM Union Directory , v'r'-i ••'f.' • • • . :»••' • . . Vr i APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacc» Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ oast Vice President West Co Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coigey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) §^99-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. JetSCTCih'.NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA JfXH <5 4 Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, PL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP— •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L QassNP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 5 3 8 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Qass CL Class L Class NP ••REGISTEMD ON BEACH Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0. • 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT S-- . ' 0 2 0 9 8 0 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 24 11 0 9 0 0 121 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 35 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland West Coast Totals 0 2 0 0 2 3 7 26 0 36 0 12 J:-3'. 4 19 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 1 0 48 52 7 0 15 22 1 0 0 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 50 13 37 5 105 2 6 0 0 8 0 13 3 13 29 a?: 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2. 1 14 0 17 0 0 3 Q . 1 0 0 0 4 2^0. 0 0 o;-;'.,: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3^ 0 0 3 0 0 1 •U 0 1 1 H . o 0 1 1 31 0 43 0 io izi 1 25 0 \ P 0 1 1 0 n u 2 2 11 1 1 0 12 Totals All Departments 60 3 26 54 2 23 173 11 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 0 7 I' 48 SnBOUBMnMltD 9 SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SPRING PROGRAM Many activities are scheduled at the South Street Seaport Museum in New York through the month of June. Tours of ships, galleries and the historic dis­ trict are held daily, as are harbor sails and demonstrations at the maritime crafts center, boat building shop and the museum's center for city archaelogy. Upcoming special events include "Spring Launchings" on Saturday, May 1. This is an annual volunteer day tohelp refurbish the ships and piers for the sum­ mer season. Call (212) 669-9400 for in­ formation. And on Saturday and Simday, June 19 and 20, the Fourth Annual Wooden Boat Festival will be held to showcase traditional wooden boats by profes­ sional and amateur builders, lliere is no charge for this event. The museum is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning May 29, it will remain open until 6 p.m. on weekends. ATTENTION; DESERT STORM SEAFARERS Video footage of Seafarers and SlUcontracted ships participating in ac­ tivities related to Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie is being sought by the SIU Communica­ tions Department. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like the footage to be sent in so that copies of the original videotape can be made. The union will return to each member all original footage submitted. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. S % BOAT MODEL SHOW OPENS IN MAINE A unique exhibition of boat models and marine art will be on display at the Portland, Maine showroom of Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, 415 Cumberland Ave., from March 19 through April 17, coinciding with the Maine Boatbuilders Show. For additional information, call (207)774-3791. STEWARD DEPARTMENT: MEMBERS UPGRADE NOW Attention galley gang members: Here is your chance to use the new steward department training facility at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education. SIU members can practice and learn in the new state-ofthe-art facility as part of any steward department upgrading course. Check-in dates for the assistant cook, cook and baker, chief cook and chief steward courses all are open-ended. Contact the Lundeberg School admis­ sions office by writing to Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 for starting dates. ft 39 UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS! If you recently moved or chwged your name, it is necessary to have your correct address on file with theSeafarers Vacation Plan. If you have not yet notified the union, go to your nearest union hall and fill out a change of address form or send your new address (along with your name, book nilmber and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. J .- •• V.r.r-'C'"'' •JJ: ' /7- :I �v'': '•; rv,; 'tii^t'i >- APRIL 1993 ^->#' f ^ "^hree members who graduated from recertified programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship are among the 25 members who are retiring as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brothers William Tillman and Leo Paradise graduated from bosun recertification in 1974 and 1975 respectively, while Brother David Velandra successfully completed the steward recertifica­ tion program in 1984. A total of 22 members sign­ ing off sailed in the deep sea division while one member from each of the inland, Great Lakes and Atlantic fishermen divisions is retiring., Twelve of those signing off served in the military: five in the Army, three in the Air Force and two in the Navy. Brother Calvin Langley served in both the Army and Air Force. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Langley, Paradise, Tillman and Velandra as well as the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Wei! Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. ERNEST DOMINGUEZ, 65, joined the MCS in 1965 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Dominguez sailed as a steward assistant. Bom in New York, he upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Dominguez lives in the Bronx, N.Y. ROLAND FRANCIS­ CO, 65, joined the union in 1957 in the portofWilrmngtoi^Calif^'Anative of New Orleans, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Francisco retired to Sacramento, Calif. PETER JOHN BATAYIAS, HUDGINS, 69,joined 54, joined the Seafarers the Seafarers in 1972 in in 1969 in the port of his native Jacksonville, Norfolk, Va. Fla. A native He sailed in of Georgia, the steward he sailed as a chief steward. He department. Brother Hudgins calls Savannah, Ga. home. upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He served in the DAVID U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. BOONE, 59, Brother Hudgins still calls Nor­ joined the folk home. SIU in 1967 in the port of ALI Seattle. Bom JABER,61, in Philadel­ joined the phia, he SIU in 1968 sailed as a in the port of steward/baker. Brother Boone San Francis­ upgraded at the Lundeberg co. Bom in School frequently. He still calls Yemen, Seattle home. Arabia, he sailed as a steward assistant. HARRY Brother Jaber retired to Seattle. BOURNE, 65, joined the CALVIN Marine Cooks LANGLEY, and Stewards 65, joined (MSQ in the union in 1945 in the 1969 in the port of San port of Francisco, Mobile, Ala. before that union merged with the A Mississip­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland pi native, he WatCTs District (AGLIWD). A Bal­ sailed as a chief electrician. timore native, he sailed in the Brother Langley upgraded at steward department Brother Piney Point frequently. He Bourne served in the U.S. Air served in the U.S. Air Force from Force fixrm 1950 to 1953. He 1949 to 1953 and the U.S. Army retired to Long Beach, Wash. from 1958 to 1965. Brother Langley resides in Mobile. SAL BUZALI, HUBBERT 65, joined the LEE, 49, Seafarers in joined the 1969 in the Seafarers in port of New 1968 in the York. Bom port of San in Argentina, Francisco. he sailed in Bom in Jen­ Brother the steward department. nings, La., he La. Buzali lives in Metairie, sailed as a QMED. Brother Lee upgraded at the Lundeberg JOSEPH CROWLEY, School frequently. He lives in 65, joined the New Orleans. SIU in 1957 GEORGE in his native NICHOL­ New York. SON, 65, He sailed in joined the the deck SIU in 1973 department in the port of Brother Crowley served in the Seattle. A U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Washington He retired to Shelton, Wash. native, he sailed as a cook/baker. Brother Nicholson retired to Chicago. LEO PARADISE, 66,joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in Fall River, Mass., he completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Paradise resides in Moultonboro, N.H. RUFINO RAMIREZ, 68, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he sailed as a steward assistant. Brother Ramirez upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He, retired to Bayamon, P.R. JACK RANKIN, 66, joined the SIU in 1968 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Rankin sailed as a chief cook. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Brother Rankin still calls Mobile home. REYNALDO RODRI­ GUEZ, 66, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Bom in Manila, Philippines, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Rodriguez served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949. He resides in San Francisco. ALFRED SEVERE, 61,joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Baltimore. A Maryland na­ tive, he sailed as a steward/baker. Brother Severe served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1955. He lives in Baltimore. MURLE SHIRLEY, 65,joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Louisiana, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Shir­ ley served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. He retired to Shreveport, La. EDWARD SLINTAK, 70, joined the union in 1942 in the port of Bal­ timore. A na­ tive of Czecho­ slovakia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Slintak upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. WILLIAM TILLMAN, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Pass Christian, Miss., he com­ pleted the recertified bosun course at the Lundeberg School 19 in 1974. Brother Tillman retired to ML Shasta, Calif. RAFAEL TORO JR., 51, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Toro served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. DAVID VELANDRA, 63,joined the union in 1967 in the port of Bal­ timore, Bom in Michigan, he completed the steward recertification course at Piney Point in 1984. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Brother Velandra retired to Imlay City, Mich. INLAND JAMES LEE, 68, joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Hous­ ton. A Florida native, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Lee upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He resides in Blountstown, Ra. GREAT LAKES NORBERT WERDA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1950 in his native Alpena, Mich. Brother Werda sailed as a conveyorman. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Werda still calls Alpena home. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN SAMUEL SCOLA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in his na­ tive Gloucester, Mass. He sailed as a cook. Brother Scola still calls Gloucester home. CORRECTION On page 19 of last month's Seafarers LOG, an error was made in the pension notice for Martin McHale. Brother McHale sailed in the steward department. �1^:- •II 20 n APRIL 1993 5i^ilil£il5IIN; Know Your Rights ^ ^;.V, ing to deprive him or her of any ports and contributes to political FINANCIAL REPORTS. halls. If members believe there lished policy has been reaffirmed constitutional right or obligation candidates for elective office. All The constitution pf the SIU Atlan­ have been violations of their ship­ by membership action at the Sep­ by any methods, such as dealing contributions are vblunta^. No tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters ping or seniority rights as con tember 1960 meetings in all con- with charges, trials, etc., as well as contribution may be solicited or ports. The District makes specific provision tained in the contracts between the stitutional aU other details, the member so received because of force, job dis­ for safeguarding the membership's union and the employers, they responsibility for Seafarers LOG affected should immediately crimination, financial reprisal, or policy is vested in an editorial money and union finances. The should notify the Seafarers Ap­ threat of such conduct, or as a con­ notify headquarters. board which consists of the ex­ constitution requires a detailed peals Board by certified mail dition of membership in the union EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ ecutive board of the union. The audit by certified public account­ return receipt requested. The or of employment. If acontribution bers are guaranteed equal rights in executive board may delegate, ants every year, which is to be sub­ proper address for this is: is made by reason of the above employment and as members of from among its ranks, one in­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman mitted to the membership by the improper conduct, the member the SIU. These rights are clearly set dividual to carry out this respon­ Seafarers Appeals Board secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance should notify the Seafarers Inter­ forth in the SIU constitution and in sibility. 5201 Auth Way committee of rank-and-file mem­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ the contracts which the union has PAYMENT OF MONIES. No Camp Springs, Mb 20746 bers, elected by the membership, tified mail within 30 days of the negotiated with the employers. Full copies of contracts as monies are to be paid to anyone in each year examines the finances of contribution for investigation and Consequently, no member may be the union and reports fully their find­ referred to are available to members any official capacity in the SIU un­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ at all times, either by writing directly less an official union receipt is given discriminated against because of appropriate action and refund, if bers of this committee may make to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ for same. Under no circumstances race, creed, color, sex, national or involuntary. A member should should any member pay any money geographic origin. If any member support SPAD to protect and fur­ dissenting reports, specific recom­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all for any reason unless he is given such feels that he or she is denied the ther his or her economic, political mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust SIU contracts are availablein all SIU receipt. In theevent anyone attempts equal rights to which he or she is and social interests, and funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, halls. These contracts specify the to require any such payment be made entitled, the member should notify American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels Lakes and Inland Waters District wages and conditions under which without supplying a receipt, or if a union headquarters. that any of the above rights have SEAFARERS POLITICAL are administered in accordance an SIU member works and lives member is required to make a pay­ been violated, or that he or she with the provisions of various tmst aboard a ship or boat. Members ment and is given an official receipt, ACTIVITY DONATION — has been denied the constitution­ fund agreements. All these agree­ should know their contract rights, as jut feels that he or she should not SPAD. SPAD is a separate al right of access to union ments specify that the trustees in well as their obligations, such as liave been required to make such segregated fund. Its proceeds are records or information, the charge of these funds shall equally filing for overtime (OT) on the payment, this should immediately be used to further its objects and pur­ member should immediately poses including, but not limited to, consist of union and management proper sheets and in the proper man­ reported to union headquarters. notify SIU President Michael CONSTITUTIONAL fiirthering the political, social and representatives and their alter­ ner. If, at any time, a member Sacco at headquarters by cer­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ believes that an SIU patrolman or RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ economic interests of maritime tified mail, return receipt re­ sements of trust funds are made other union official fails to protect TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ workers, the preservation and fur­ quested. The address is: only upon approval by a majority their contraptual rights properly, he stitution are available in all union thering of the American merchant I of the trustees. All trust fiind finan­ or she should contact the nearest SIU laUs. All members should obtain marine with improved employ­ Michael Sacco, President cial records are available at the port agent. copies of this constitution so as to ment opportunities for seamen and headquarters of the various trust EDITORIAL POLICY — familiarize themselves with its con­ boatmen and the advancement of Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way funds. THE SEAFARERS LOG. The tents. Any time a member feels any trade union concepts. In connec­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A Seafarers LOG traditionally has other member or officer is attempt­ tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ member's shipping rights and refrained from publishing any ar­ seniority are protected exclusively ticle serving the political purposes by contracts between the union and of any individual in the union, of­ the employers. Members should ficer or member. It also has get to Imow their shipping rights. refrained from publishing articles and that was in June. It was over 180 degrees. Copies of these contracts are deemed harmful to the union or its Crew Aboard Harding On my next trip there, I was on the Liberty SS posted and available in all union collective membership. This estab- Is Happy and Weil Fed Stephen Vincent Benet. Joseph DiGiorgio [SIU Happy New Year! We, the members of the secretary-treasurer from 1972 to 1990] was our deck gang on the President Harding, would like BR. I made two more trips there on the Shickto go On record as being "Well Fed" on shinny. Christmas and New Years. The steward depart^ So you see, all the cargo we took to the Gulf ment really did an outstanding job in putting out This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU Pacific District went up to Russia. So don't you think we should the holiday fare. Pension Plan (Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, Plan No. GDI) get our medals, too? These men: Steward Ron Mathew, Chief for the year ended July 31,1992. The annual report has been filed with Cook Gerald Fig and GSU Timo, have consis­ Richard Heffley the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ Cardifr,NJ tently put out a fine menu and we are all talking ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). of our neglected diets. When the food is as well Basic Financial Statement prepared as these union men put out, you have a J. Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan happy ship, and we're all happy to have them expenses were $14,483,715. These expenses included $1,150,516 in aboard. administrative expenses and $13,333,199in benefits paid to participants Hoping that all good things happen to you and beneficiaries. A total of 6,015 persons were participants in or Setting the Record Straight and yours during the New Year, we are distress­ beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, dthou^ not all of Regarding Liberty Ships ingly overweight. these persons had yet eamed the right to receive benefits. Being a sponsor and lifetime member of The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was Deck Gang Crewmembers $156,607,498 as of July 31,1992, compared to $146,139,338 as of July President Harding Project Liberty Ship, a Liberty Ship made into a 31,1991. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its museum iniBdtimore, Md., I wanted to clarify net assets of $10,468,160. This increase included unrealized apprecia­ an error i^^Jn a local story about Project J. tion or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference Libert)^^l|5fi^ri^ story stated that the Liberty between thevalue of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value Ship SS Pdul Hamilton sank at Anzio, Italy on of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired April 20,\lw4, losing all hands (504 Kudos Given to Three during the year. American tr^ps, 47 merchant crew and 29 Aboard LNG Aquarius The plan had total income of $24,951,875 including employer arra^ guards). Please be informed of the absolutely out­ contributions of $2,129,368, earnings from investments of $6,483,120, This actually happened off Algiers, North stock dividends of $885,884, net realized gain on sale or exchange of standing work of the Steward/Baker Franklin Africa, in convoy UGS #38. While aboard the assets of $13,831,196, unrealized appreciation of assets of $1,611,235 Rohertson and Chief Cook Martin E. Buck and other income of $11,072. Employes do not contribute to this plan. SIU Liberty Ship SS Josiah Bartlett, we were and SA Mark W. Kotojarvi, during the past attacked by dive bombers and torpedo planes. tour pf duty on the LNG Aquarius. Minimum Funding Standards Coming down our colunm was the German Our holiday meals have been just stupendous Our actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed plane that hit and sank the SS Paul Hamilton. and service excellent. to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding Our ship made direct hits on the plane with Please be sure that a copy of this constandards of ERISA. assistance from a British gun boat running at our gramlatory letter gets into their pesonnel files. Your Rights to Additional information stem as we brought the plane down. That night. John J. Donahue You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any Axis Sally on radio claimed a great German Master, LNG Aquarius part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that victory—15 American ships sunk and no planes report: lost. The actual count was four ships and two 1. An accountant's report, " planes lost. 2. Assets held for investments, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. Any crewmember on the SS Josiah Bartlett To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write who is still with us will never forget that aboard or call theoffice of the Plan Administrator,SIU Pacific District Pension our ship (loaded with ammunition and with Helping the Russians Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Telephone drums of high octane gasoline on our deck), Before Murmansk Run number: (415) 495-6882. while under enemy fire, one of our crewmem­ This is old Rich Heffley, better known as Heff. You dso have the legally protected right to examine the annual bers known as "Brooklyn Charlie" was singing In 1943, when I first went to sea in Philly at report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, the national anthem! 6th and Market, the only foreign ships we had California 94105 or toobtain acopy from the U.S. Department of Labor Yes—the greatest seamen of the century were the Persian Gulf runs. I made four or five upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor sailed on SIU ships. trips there. should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Lalmr, 200 Con­ The first one was on an old Hog Islander, the Peter Salvo stitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. SS Kansan. We were at anchor for over a month. McKeesport, Pa. Letters to Editor f'f ' , Summary Annual Report SIU Pacific District Pension Plan • ^ -V.;,• ^ I'- .; •> t �vS;:.rr?..->.>v;\Vt;'.. • .:ot. :.. -• .^® ' •' ;•• ;^';-^V;" ._;, ;•• ;• V, •.••• _ APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG The S^farers LOG attempts to print as many digests of onion ship­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, l^ause of space iimitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's conhact department Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. UST PACIFIC (lOM), October 11—Chairman Raymond Brown, B< Secretary George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, En­ gine Delegate Kenny Hansen. Chairman reported transfer of ship's funds and read letter in response to scholarships. Educa­ tional director encouraged mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reports $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed • OT reported. Chairman announced cur­ rent issues of Seafarers LOG avail­ able. Crew discussed way news is communicated. Crew also dis­ cussed sanitation duties and pur­ chase of new movies. Crew requested a patrolman to come on board next port. UST PACIFIC{lOM), November 29—Chairman Raymond Brown, Secret^ George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, Enine Delegate Kenny Hansen, teward Delegate Faith Downs. Chairman announced job rotation during lifeboat drill to familiarize crew with all aspects. Educational director informed crew of safety personnel on ship for training. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced scholarship opportunity notice sent. Crew requested public t(telephone be made available! Crew also raised questions about availability of satellite television, more movies and library books. Crew requested patrolman for clarification of shore leave and launch service. LNG GEMINI(ETC), December 20—Chairman R. Mohamed, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ tional Director R. Gosneli, Deck Delegate James Kash, Engine Delegate M. Hill, Steward Delegate R. Aubuchon. Secretary reported Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon will attend chief steward course at Lundeberg School and wished him luck from all. Secretary also thanked crew for pleasant voyage. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $712 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported: Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. f v.. .-. re# OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), December 18—Chair­ man Frank Cottongin, Secretary is® Getting a Good View From the left, Pedro Marcial, Antonio Rodriguez and Luis Perez—all members of the Sea-Land shoregang in Puer­ to Rico—get to work. •f T. Laflitte, Educational Director Earl Macom. Chairman an­ nounced year-end payoff and Coast Guard inspection. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked Steward department for job well done. Crew requested lighting sys­ tem, sink and TV antenna be repaired. Crew asked contracts department to look into leave time. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), December 31— Chairman John Lundborg, Secretary G. Bryant, Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Brian Bassett, Engine Delegate Jean Couvillion, Steward Delegate Don Flunker. Chairman urged members to support union, guard rights and donate to SPAD. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew asked contracts department to look into raising pension cost of living allowance. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for holiday meals. Next portTacoma, Wash. UST PACIFIC (lOM), December 27—Chairman Raymond Brown, Secret^ George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, En­ gine Delegate Kenny Hansen, Steward Delegate Faith Downs. Educational director urged mem­ bers to go to Piney Point and upgrade skills. Treasurer reported $112 in ship's fund. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew requested patrolman to come aboard. Also asked contracts department to look into relief in Per­ sian Gulf and 20-year retirement period. Crew statra iraairs needed for dryer. Next port Galveston, Texas. AMERICAN CORMORANT (Pacific Gulf Marine), January 3— Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary Darryl Goggins, Educa­ tional Director L. Parker, Deck Delegate Charles Simmons, Eniine Delegate Lamar Parker, Iteward Delegate Mariano Moreira. Chairman announced layup of ship for six months. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported mail not being received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department (Steward/Baker Dar^l Goggins, Chief Cook Mariano Moreira, As­ sistant Cook Robert Wright, SAs Bertrand Macary and Derek Fye) for job well done. Next port: Kenya. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), January 24—Chairman Carlos Soto, Secretary Pedro Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Ivan Sails. Chairman distributed Seafarers LOGs. CONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), January 23—Chairman Salvatore Ciciulla, Secretary Donald Williams, Deck Delegate Thomas Atwell, Engine Delegate Lenny Strong. Chairman reminded crew to have shipping card when report­ ing to vessel. Ediiucational director announced Piney Point upgrading applications available. Treasurer reported $649.98 in ship's fund and reminded crew to sign out movies. Deck delegate reported diluted OT. No bSfs or disputed OT from engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked chief cook and galley gang for job well done. Next port: Sin­ gapore. CO(/f?/Ef? (Vulcan Carriers), January 17-^hairman Seymour Yaras, Secretary Richard Brumage, Educational Director Adrian Saavedra. Chairman asked crew to keep radio volume down. Educational director reminded crew to get benzene test. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported mail not being received and TV and VCR need repair. GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Service), January 10—Ghairman Carlton Hall, Secretary R. Ascano. Steward Delegate D. Huf­ fman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GflOTO/V (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), January 31—Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatcn, Educational Director Richard Natoli, Deck Delegate Eric Perez, Engine Delegate Peter Murtaugh, Steward Delegate Sukirman Suraredjo. Chairman reported smooth sailing and payoff upon arrival. He also reminded crew to donate to SPAD. Secretary extended vote of thanks to crew for keeping messroom clean. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (Maersk Lines), January 30—• Chairman T. Grosskruth, Secretaiy William Justi, Educa­ tional Director Dave Nance. Educa­ tional director reminded crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed restrictedto-shlp pay. ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transportation), January 31— Chairman Jimmy Rogers, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educa­ tional Director Paul Honeycutt, Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chairman repotted new couch for messhall received and VCR sent for repairs. He announced payoff in New York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new ice machine. Crew thanked steward department for delicious fresh tuna from St. Croix. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), January 31— Chairman V.T, Nielsen, Secretary Marvin St. George, Educational Director Monte Beck, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. Secretaiy thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at Hney Point. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. JAMES ANDERSON JR. (MaerskLines), January 31— Chairman Thomas Anderson, Secretary William Bunch, Educa­ tional Director R. Baker, Deck Delegate James Hailstone, Engine Delegate Kim Brown, Steward Delegate Thomas McCurdy. Chairman thanked galley gang for excellent job performance during Operation Restore Hope. Educa­ tional director urged crew to take advantage of education and train­ ing facilities at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Chairman reminded crew to keep dues current and the need for ben­ zene testing. Chairman announced iimiture in crew lounge sent to Sin­ gapore for repairs. Crew discussed need to provide Welfare Plan with marriage and birth certificates for dependents. Crew was thanked for ceeping tidy ship. Entire crew thanked galley gang for excellent service and meals. Next pott: VIogadishu, Somalia. L/BEHTT SEA (Liberty Maritime), January 24—Ghairman T.A. Burrell, Secretary W. Manuel Jr., Deck Delegate C.E. Bonilla, Engine Delegate A1 — —Delegate :Te Joseph Thomas, Steward trooks. Chairman thanked steward department for nice Christmas din­ ner. No beefs or disputed OT , reported. Next pott: Haifa, Israel. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), January 24—Chairman Carlos Spina Jr., Secret^ H.G. Williams, Educational Director James Scanlon, Deck Delegate Randy Black, Engine Delegate Isaac Rowel, Steward Delegate Gerardo Lopez. No beefs or dis­ puted OT repotted. Crew asked contracts department to look into getting additional { medical care on ship. Galley gang thanked by entire crew and ndoffia officers for excellent job. Next pott: Alexandria, Egypt. LNG LIBRA (ETC), January 31— till Darley, TSecretary Chairman Bill Alexander R^er, Educational Director Otis Sessions, Deck Delegate George Kehlis, Engine Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ man repotted all is well and TVs are in crew lounge. Additional Seafarers LOGs requested. Chair­ man announced posting of Piney Point classes ana reminded crew getting off to clean room and leave keys. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. Treasurer repotted $1,125 in 21 OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI), January 10—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secreta^ Nazareth Battle, Deck Delegate Francisco Orta, Engine Delegate Alex Resendez, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman repotted new chairs needed for recreation room and urged crew to donate to movie fund. Crew discussed launch ser­ vice. Educational director en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg "1. School. Crew Crev said trip was very pleasant. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked for clarification of retirement qualifica­ tions. Crew requested new bedspreads, sheets, TV and VCR head cleaner. Crew repotted enter­ tainment center and dishwasher need repairs. JNext pott: New Or­ leans. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI), January 19—Chairman D. Ellette. Chairman announced payoff and repotted chief cook will be signing off. Educational director en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Paul Union Meeting Aboard ITB Mobile While at Stapleton Anchcorage in New York, Bosun Fred Jensen (left). Steward Pedro Sellan (center) and Chief Cook Theodore Quammic attend the union meeting atx)ard the ITB Mobile. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LOGs distributed. Crew voted for new microwave oven. Chairman asked crew to help locate TV remote. Steward depart­ ment thanked by crew for outstand­ ing job. Next pott: Arun, Indonesia. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service)—^January 24— Chairman P. Butterworth, Secretary Carroll Kenny, Steward Delegate Ronald Tarantino. Chairman announced payoff and reminded crew to pay union dues and put in for vacation pay. Educa­ tional director urged crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Steward delegate reported some dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT repotted by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into emergency leave for members without loss job. Crew requested new coffee pot and better movies. The entire crew thanked steward department for ex­ cellent trip. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (SeaLand Service), January 17—Chair­ man John Bertolino, Secretary Edward Collins, Educational Director Kenneth Hart, Engine Delegate Roy Speer. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer netted $68 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Crew asked contracts department to look into emergency leave due to death or serious family illness. Crew thanked galley for job well done. Next pott: oston. OMI MISSOURI (Vulcan Car­ riers), January 10-—Chairman Michael Ventry, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate Mark Wright, Engine Delegate Donald Wright, Steward Delegate Jorge lemardez. Chairman announced layoff in Portugal and reminded :rew to clean rooms and linen, iucational director reminded qualified members to upgrade at Piney Point. Disputed OT repotted by deck delegate. No beefs or dis­ rated OT repotted by engine or eg; steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Hall Center and donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reminded crew to wear respirators when hooking up hoses. Beefs reported by engine and steward delegates. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck del^ate. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), January 3— Chairman J.L. Bass, Secretary C.S. Navarro, Deck Delegate Donald Gilbert, Engine Delegate John Rwp, Steward Delegate Cfuer Marco Guevara. Chairman ad­ vised crew to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School and use education as jab security. Secretary thanked crew for cooperation in keeping messhall and crew lounge clean. Educational director encouraged those with enough seatime to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Crew repotted dryer needs repair. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent holiday meals. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), January 17—Chairman Frank Cottongin, Secretary C. Miks, Educational Director Earl Macom, Deck Delegate Kenneth Moore, Engine Delegate Gene White, Steward Delegate T. Kreis. Chairman announced change of captains and payoff. He reminded crew to keep lower passage door closed at all times. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 25—Chairman A. Mohsin, Secretary R. Malozi, Educational Director V. Carpi, Deck Delegate D. Davis, Engine Delegate J. Coombe, Steward Delegate G. Vorise Jr. Chairman discussed importance of donating to SPAD to help get jobs and en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Paul " " Center. Secretary repotted receiving fresh stores and sending linen ashore in Houston. He thanked crew for keeping messhalls clean at night and gave spe­ cial thanks to Chief Electrician V. Caipi. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney PoinL No beefs or disputed OT repotted. , Crew repotted new cushions and vacuum cleaner needed in/loimge. Next pott: Houston. Continued on page 22 . I •/ ' . �22 SEAFAKRSLOG Point. No beefs or disputed OT man discussed importance of reported. Crew requested VCR be SPAD forJob security and en­ hooked up in crew lounge. couraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaContinued from page 21 puted OT reported. Land Service), January 17—Chair­ man R. Stuverud, Secretary M. SEA-LAND HA WAII(Sea-Land SAM HOUSTON(Waterman ny, iEducational Director Service), January 31—Chairman J. Meany, Steamship), January 10—Chair­ :l^i G. Carter, Secretaiy J. Jones, Educa­ Brett Landis, Deck Delegate man Jorge Osorio, Secreta^ tional Ehrector D. Gordius. Chair­ Poer, Engine Delegate M. Fer­ Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director guson, Steward Delegate G. Shir­ man reported a good trip to Hong repoi Donald Christian, Deck Delegate ley. Secretary reminded members ;ry (cold ''"weather Kong despite very Claude Lee HoUier, Engine of importance of donating to Crew thanked galley gang and Delegate Brian Monnerjahn, SPAD and helping passage of a deck department for jobs well Steward Delegate Ronald Moore. maritime bill. Educational director done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Secretary reported year-end encouraged members to upgrade vouchers will be delivered to ship SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE skills at Lundeberg School. No in Suez Canal. He discussed impor­ (Sea-Land Service), January 3beefs or disputed OT reported. tance of upgrading at Lundeberg Secretaiy A. Davis, Educational Crew asked contracts department idci School. Treasurer reported $280 in Director C.M. Devonish, Engine to look into retirement at any age ship's fund. Deck, engine and Delegate Saleh Ali, Steward for members who have 20 years steward delegates reported beefs. Delegate Cecil Gubisch. Crew seatime. No disputed OT reported. Crew re­ gave vote of thanks to Assistant quested three-way switch for TV. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Vice President Tony Sacco for Entire crew thanked steward depart helping during payoff. Secretary Service), January 17—Chairman ment for good food during Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary A. and educational director reminded Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hassan, Educational Director members of importance of upgrad­ ing at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ Steven Miller, Engine Delegate SEA-LAND A TLANTtC (SeaGerald Rogers, Steward Delegate Land Service), January 31—Chair­ puted OT reported. Crew said they Miguel Pabon. Crewmembers dis­ are glad to see Sea-Land Indeman Calvin James, Secretary F. cussed pension increases and enaence off European routes and Costango, Educational Director seatime. No beefs or disputed OT ack in United States. Next port: Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate reported. Crew requested new Kobe, Japan. Mario Batiz, Engine Delegate recliners for lounge and stated they Paul Moran, Steward Delegate SEA-LAND NA VIGA TOR (Sea- are looking forward to entertain­ Eugene Perez Jr. Chairman Land Service), January 31—Chair­ ment system. Vote of thanks was reported crew lounge chairs are man Werner Becher, Secretary R. given to steward department for a going to be Exed or replaced and ^ingat. Educational Director J.B. well prepared Christmas and New TV and VCR need repair. Canaghaii, Deck Delegate Sean Year's dinners. Next port: Secretaiy reported new TV Jaherty, Engine Delegate Robert Elizabeth, N.J. promised but sent to wrong ship. Zurfluh, Steward Delegate No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaRaymond Garcia. Chairman Crew thanked galley gang. Next Land Service), January 31—Chair­ thanked crew for cooperation and port: Boston man J.R. Colson, Secretary Scott togetherness that made shipyard Opsahl, Educational Director Wil­ stay pleasant. Educational director SEA-LAND CHALLENGER liam Hatchel, Engine Delegate O. urged members to upgrade at Lun­ (Sea-Land Service), January 10— Mortensen, Steward Delegate deberg School. No beefs or disChairman Roy Williams, juted OT reported. Crew requested Jose Maglalan^. Chairman an­ Secretary H.L. Scypes. Chairman nounced ship going into dry dock for new coffee machine. Crew gave reported new TV is being dis­ 14 days in^Kobe. Educational direcvote of thanks to galley gang for cussed and announced payoff. me food served and social thanks tor posted Piney Point schedule and Secretary stated more hnens are discussed importance of upgrading or excellent Christmas dinner. needed on ship. No beefs or dis­ at Paul Hall Center. No brefs or dis­ "Jext port: Tacoma, Wash. puted OT reported. Vote of thanks puted OT reported. Crew thanked given to steward department for SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Seagalley gang for holiday feast, espe­ deck cookouts. Next port: Land Service), January 20—Chair­ dally cially the the'barbecue. Elizabeth, N.J. man S. Evans, Deck Delegate jr.T. Milabo, Steward Delegate A. SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sealussein. Educational director an­ Januai7 17—Chairman WilUam hand Service), January 31-^hairnounced upgrading schedule Sharp, Secretary Franchesca man John Stout, Deck Delegate Rose, Educational Director posted. No beefs or disputed OT R.E. Wagner, Engine Delegate reported. Crew thanked chief Raymond Frail, Deck Delegate Horst Beatjer, Steward Depart­ steward, chief cook and entire galWayne Ward, Engine Delegate ment James Harper. Chairman ey gang for variety of good food. Charlie Sandino, Steward thanked galley gang for Christmas Delegate Mansour Abdalla. Chair­ and New Year meeds and reminded Next port: Oakland, Cauf. man and crew thanked steward crew to leave rooms clean and keys SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE department for wonderful holiday behind when signing off. Educa­ ,Sea-Land Service), January 20— feast. He stated it was like being at tional director advised members to Chairman Richard Moss, a Hawaiian luau. The galley gang upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or Secretary Gary Griswold, Educa­ included Chief Steward Franchesca disputed OT retried. Crew dis­ tional Duector William C^eron, Rose, Chief Cook Mansour Abdal­ cussed time and work at sea. Steward Delegate Bert Winfield. la and SA Joshua Hollinger. He Chairman reported a great crew SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Seasaid smooth sailing with happy Land Service), January 24—Chair­ and everything ran smoothly. He crew makes one big happy itamily. thanked steward department for man Carlos De Grucia, Secretaiy Secretary encouraged members to ] |ood meals. Secretary thanked crew J.R. Culls, Deck Delegate Joseph take advantage of educational pro­ or picking up after themselves in Leheuw, Engine Delegate J.Gotgram at Lundeberg School and ounge and messhall. Educational tschlich. Steward Delegate J. upgrade. Engine delegate reported director reminded members to Wadsworth. Chairman reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center new dryer ordered. Secretary OT reported by deck or steward reported new refrigerator for galley and become more professional. No delegates. Crew promised to work reefs or disputed OT reported. Crew together to keep union strong. Next ordered. No beefs or disputed OT asked contracts department to look reported. Crew thanked steward port: Jacksonville, Fla. nto an inarease in pension benefits. department for job well done. Next Next port Charleston, S.C. USNS POLLUX(Bay Tankers), port: Elizabeth, N.J. January 23—Chairman Michael SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea- SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaDavis, Secretaiy H. Ward, EducaLand Service), January 17—Chair­ Land Service), Jmuary 24—Chair­ tional Director orD. D. Jones, Deck man J. Edwards, Secretary J. Jim, Delegate Ronnie Lambert, Engine man Elex Gary Jr., Secretary E. Steward Delegate M. Abdulla. Michael Douroudous, Education­ Delegate Robert Stevenson, Chairman announced payoff. al Director Jim McBride, Deck Steward Delegate Martha Lion. Vocational director encouraged Delegate Walter Price, Engine Secretary reported very safe trip members to upgrade at Piney Delegate Charles Kichak. Chair­ with good crew. Crew requested new movies. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. USNS PREVAIL (USMMI), January 28—Chairman Grant Shipley, Secretary A. Davidson, Educational Director Michael Hooper, Deck Delegate William Fielding, Engine Delegate Gary Hare, Steward Delegate Michelle Hopper. Secretary reported ballots from Naval Base in Rota, Spain were not received by members in time to vote in presidential elec­ tion. Local,voting was done. Educa­ tional director announced eight members received CPR certifica­ tion in Rota. He reported informa­ tion on upgrading, vacation and medical benefits available to all members. Crew asked contracts departipent to send copies of / SIUAJSMMI contract. Crew reported ship's books donated to Bosun Teddy Nielsen makes sure all lines are stowed during the local naval library and more books ITB Philadelphia's payoff at Stapieton Anchorage in New York. have been received from American Ships Digest Everything In Its Place AFRIL 1993 Alexander Reyer, Educational Merchant Marine Society. Director O.Sessions, Deck BROOKS RANGE (lOM), Delegate George Kehlis, Engine February 24—Chairman M.G. Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Gutierrez, Secretary J.S. Smith, Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ Educational Director K. Miles, man announced room inspection Deck Delegate M.R. Hester, En­ for those signing off. Secretary gine Delegate J. Laguana. Chair­ man reminded crew to separate plastic from garbage in room trash. Crew requested new TV. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE HENRY(OMl), February 12—Chairman T.S. Votsis. Secretary A. Holland, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Delegate Benny Freeland, Engine Delegate Troy Fleming, Steward Delegate R.C. Catahan. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD and keep dues up-to-date. He announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), February 14—Chairman S. Yaras, Secretaiy A. Ross. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported efforts being made for ship's fiind. Chief Steward Franchesca GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Rose prepares the daily menii Service), February 14-—Chairman atx}ard the SeaMPac/Wc. Carlton Hall, Secretary R. Ascano. Steward Delegate Donald Huffman. No beefs or disputed reminded members to upgrade at OT reported. Crew thanked Piney Point. Educational director steward department for excellent announced SIU representative to variety of good food. Next port: visit ship in next port. Treasurer Port Everglades, Fla. reported $144 in members' fund and $1,397 in general fond. No GLOBAL SENTINEL (Trans­ beefs or disputed OT. Crew oceanic Cable), February 12— reported Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman J. Olson, Secretary D. Crew requested new movies and Collison, Deck Delegate J. current issues of magazines. Stringer, Engine Delegate C. ^cCoy, Steward Delegate David LNG VIRGO (ETC), February Nason. Chairman thanked galley 28—Chairman Monte Pereira, gang for cookout and reminded Secretary Robert Brown, Deck crew to keep lounge clean. Treasurer reported $1,400 in ship's Delegate John Batorski, Steward fund. No beefs or disputed OT Delegate Glenn Williams. Chair­ man reported SIU port agent Sal reported. Crew asked bosun to Aquia visited ship in Japan and check into transportation to and crew voted to use ship's fond for Tom ship in Astoria, Ore. Next port: Astoria. second subscription to Stars & Stripes. No beefs or disputed OT GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ reported. Crew requested shore tion), February 28—Chairman N. gang for Indonesia. Crew thanked Hatthey, Secretary A. Banky, galley gang for fine meals. Next ^ucational Director R. Natobi, port: Osaka, Japan. mgine Delegate P. Murtach, Steward Delegate M. Hammock. NEWARK BA Y(Sea-Land Ser­ Chairman announced payoff and vice), February 14-—Secretary J. ayup of ship in May or June. He Educational Director thanked lanked stewar steward~ department for great Jordan, Richard Johnson, Deck Delegate larbecue. Educational director Robert Kirk, Engine Delegate reminded members of Lundeberg Philip Pardovich, Steward School scholarship deadline on April Delegate Willie Grant. Secretary 5 and urged them to upgrade. No announced payoff. Educational reefs or disputed OT reported. director reminded members of im­ Steward delegate thanked crew for portance of upgrading at Lun­ lelp and participation in cookouL deberg School. No beefs or Crew requested short-wave radio, a disputed OT. Crew thanked mixer and was told new sofa was OTsteward department for job well dered. Rqrairs needed to TV, radio done. Next port: Boston. antoinas and galley refrigerator. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan OVERSEAS ALASKA Transportation), February IP(Maritime Overseas), February Chairman T. Tierney, Deck 13—Chairman John Zepeda, delegate Joe Turocy, Engine Secretary D. DeCesare, Education­ delegate Leo Sullivan, Steward al Director C.K. Dunnavant, Deck Delegate J. Emidy. Crew reported Delegate B. Riddick, Engine dishwasher needs repair. Steward Delegate John Cooper, Steward del^ate reported disputed OT. No beel:fs or disputed OT reported by Delegate Malcolm Holmes. Chair­ deck or engine delegates. Crew re­ man read letter received from head­ quested new couch for lounge. quarters. Educational director Vlembers urged to use caution on urged members to take opportunity decks due to icing in cold weather. to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Crew discussed importance of Treasurer reported $50 in ship's educating public on merchant fond. Steward delegate reported marine and its function—not only disputed OT. No beefs or disputed in defense but commercial use. OT reported by deck or engine Crew suggested union commer­ delegates. Chief pumpman gave cials educating public. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for excellent food. Next port: ment for fine meals. Galley gang New Orleans. thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Next port: New York. OVERSEAS MARILYN LIBERTY SUN (Liberty (Maritime Overseas), February Maritime), February 21-Chair­ 21—Chairman Peter Victor, man Willie Rice, Secretary F.L. Yashington, Educational Director Secretary Ray Fletcher, Deck V.Sj Delegate A. Sjaastad, Engine )ouglas Felton, Engine Delegate Delegate Hector Frederick, ). Walker. Chairman announced layoff. Secretary reminded crew to Steward Delegate Lucas Mar­ tinez. Chairman reported smooth itrip bunks, clean room and leave cey before signing off. Educational sailing and good crew. He asked crew signing off to clean rooms and director discussed importance of ipor leave "fresh " nn Hnens. " He announced upgrading at Paul Hall Center. Enpayoff. He noted this was greafcrew ; »ine delegate reported disputed and thanked everyone. Secretary OT. No b^fs or disputed OT thanked crew for cooperation in reported by deck or steward keeping tidy ship. No" beefs or dis­ delegates. pute OT repoi^. ( . Crew gave vote NG LIBRA (ETC), February 8of thanks to galley gang for job well Chairman Bill Darley, Secret^ done. Next port: New Orleans. What's for Lunch? v.. • :f s.^3! •.J ..-sl �r ••/V..- '•^\ • .1<«V APRIL 1993 •'>'< SEAFARERS LOG Final Departures DEEP SEA Navy from 1943 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in January 1974 WILLIAM ALLEN Pensioner Wil liam Allen, 84, died February 16. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS)inl949 in his native Seattle, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Allen began receiving his pension in September 1976. LORENZO ALVARADO Pensioner Lorenzo Alvarado, 63, passed away February 24. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of New York. Brother Alvarado sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother ^varado retired in October 1988. JAMES BOTANA i. 23 Pensioner James Botana, 70, died Febraary 11. The na­ tive of Cuba joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New York. Brother Botana sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in April 1988. LARRY BOUTTE Pensioner Larry Boutte, 69, passed away December 10,1992. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Boutte began receiving his pension in July 1973. HARVEY BURGE Pensioner Harvey Burge, 75, died Febmary 11. A native of Picayune, Miss., he joined the union in 1945 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Burge sailed in the deck dqrartmenL He retired in September 1983. YUNG K. CHOW Pensioner Yung K. Chow, 87, passed away December 28,1992. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1950 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Chow began receiving his pension in December 1969. SHIU L. CHOY Pensioner Shiu L. Choy, 75, died January 3. A China native, he _ oined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1946 in the port of San Francisco, before that union ma-ged with the AGLIWD. Brother Choy retired in August 1974. FEDELE DIGIOVANNI Pensioner Fedele DiGiovanni, 86, »assed away Febmary 10. He oined the SIU in 1951 in his na­ tive New Orleans. Brother Di­ Giovanni sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. •..y • GEORGE GREEN Pensioner George Green, 70, died Decem­ ber 2,1992. A native of Seattle, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Green retired in July 1977. JOSEPH GUIDICE JR. Joseph GuidiceJr., 34, died January 19. Bom in New York, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Guidice sailed in the deck department. DARWIN HAND Darwin Hand, 51, passed away Febmary 15. A native of Gary, Ind., he joined the Seafarers in 1982 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Hand sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1988. Brother Hand served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1968. PAUL HUGLI Pensioner Paul Hugh, 72, died December 30,1992. A Cdifomia native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1941 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Hugh began receiving his pension in June 1964. JOSEPH LISI Pensioner Joseph Lisi, 74, passed away Febmary 8. He joined the SIU in 1960 in his native New York. Brother Lisi sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. Brother Lisi served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1941 to 1945. He retired in March 1984. RJ. LOWE R.J. Lowe, 63, died December 16, 1992. Bom in Mississippi, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Lowe completed the steward recertification class at Piney Point in 1983. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. HARRY LUCKEY Pensioner Harry Luckey, 70, passed away Decem­ ber 19, 1992. A native of LaBelle, Ra., he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Luckey sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Luckey began to receive his pension in January 1988. GREGORIO MADERA Gregorio Madera, 43, died January 12. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Madera sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. JESSIE MARTIN WILLIAM HUNTER Pensioner William Hunter, 74, passed away January 24. Bom in Warren, Ark., he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Hunter upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1935 to 1962. Brother Hunter retired in September 1983. Jessie Martin, 67, passed away January 6. A native of Alabama, he joined the union in 1975 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Martin sailed in the en­ gine department. ROBERT JOFFERN Pensioner Robert Joffem, 80, died anuary 5. Bom in Arizona, he oined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San "rancisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Joffem began receiving his pension in October 1970. JUANMELENDEZ Pensioner Juan MelenI dez, 65, died Febmaiy 4. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the |X)rt of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Vlelendez upgraded at Piney Point in 1977. He retired in July 1992. JAMES JOHNSON Pensioner James Johnson, 74, passed away January 10. A native of Louisiana, he joined the union 1955 in the port of New Orleans, le sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Johnson served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. EON KANE Pensioner Leon Kane, 66, died Febmary 19. A New York native, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Kane sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in July 1969. WILLIAM MINES William Mines, 62, passed away Febmary 1. An Oklahoma native, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of 'ortland. Ore. Brother Mines sailed in the steward department. ROBERT MORRISON Pensioner Robert Morrison, 75, died Febmary 11. Bom in Iowa, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. MILTON PANG Milton Pang, 56, died September 12,1992. Bom in China, he joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Pang sailed in the steward department. AHMED MOUSSAIN Ahmed Moussain, 63, passed away January 18. A native of Yemen, Arabia, he joined the union in 1990 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Moussain sailed in the steward department. FRANK PENNING RUYK.NG Pensioner Ruy K. Ng died January 5. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1947 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Ng began receiving his pension in July 1976. JIMMIE NICHOLSON Jimmie Nicholson, 40, passed away Febmary 12. A native of Cheyaw, S.C., he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1978. Brother Nicholson sailed in the engine department. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. Frank Pen­ nine, 42, passed away December 24, 1992. He joined the SIU in 1990 in his native New York. Brother Pennine sailed in the steward department. vr EMMANUEL RAPITIS Pensioner Em­ manuel Rapitis, 70, died Decem­ ber 23, 1992. Bom in Greece, he joined the union in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother Rapitis sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in December 1988. GERONIMO REFUERZO Pensioner Geronimo Refiierzo, 84, passed away January 18. A native Continued on page 25 S.N. 'Smitty' Smith Passes Away; Saiiedin Galleys for 50 Years Samuel N. "Smitty" Smith passed away February 7. The retired steward department mem­ ber—a fixture in the San Francis­ co hall—was 74. Brother Smith began sailing in 1938 with the Marine Cool« ailQ Stewards as a cook aboard an American President Lines ship. He decided to give it a try after listening to an uncle describe what life is like at sea. He con­ tinued sailing until his retirement from the SIU in 1989, when he signed off the President Taft. For most of his maritime career, he sailed aboard pas­ senger ships. But, during World War 11, he signed on to whatever ship needed his help in the galley. Smith, in an interview in 1990 Samuel N. Smith with a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, recalled the most memorable shipment aboard a In 1980, Smith came to the vessel on which he sailed during Seafarers Harry Lundeberg that period was "transporting School of Seamanship to work mules for the 97th Infantry." with SIU members preparing to crew the dining room staff of the Worked Passenger Ships SS Independence. He served as Following the war, the New chief steward when the first York native returned to sailing on American Hawaii Cruises vessel passenger ships. He worked his made its inaugural run, then way up the ladder from waiter to worked his way up to hotel maitre d'. Along the way, he manager. He also served as hotel picked up some tricks of the trade manager aboard the Indy's sister that made his voyages ship, the SS Constitution. memorable for the passengers. 44 Round Trips "One evening on the trips, we The galley gang member es­ featured a 'Nights of Arabia' theme. 1 helped make the cos- timated he made 44 trips around tumes for the event," he recalled. the world during his career on the "In fact, we tried to have cos­ various passenger ships. He stated tumes and decorations for all his favorite vessel was the Presi­ kinds of special parties. That's dent Roosevelt because of "the why so many people came back great crewmembers aboard." to my ships." Following his retirement. Smith volunteered his time in the San Francisco hall, making cof­ 6,000 Christmas Cards One of Smith's characteristics fee for members and helping with was making friends whenever he special events. At his request. Brother sailed. At &e time of his death, his Christmas card list was Smith's ashes were scattered at greater than 6,000. He mailed- sea outside the Golden Gate cards to each person on the list Bridge following a ceremony aboa^ the President Jackson. every year. • (r �...-T, 24 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Cruise Director and Staff Members Put the Fun into Sailing Hawaii No cruise is complete without sunrise with aerobics, walking the people who provide the spe­ and jogging sessions. For those cial, personal touches—those passengers not going ashore on a who t^e away any of the possible given day, there are—among worry a passenger might have numerous other activities— while sailing around the ukelele and hula lessons, arts and crafts sessions, bingo games and Hawaiian islands. On board the SlU-crewed In­ children's programs. In the afternoon, the staff dependence and Constitution, might put on short plays or enter­ cruise directors like Robert tain tea-time passengers with a Tanaka and Greg Fucci oversee few trips down memoiy lane on almost all of the passenger ac­ tivities on the seven-day voyages. the piano. The ships' orchestras From organizing passenger talent entertain in the evenings before Ready to help travellers aboard the Constitution are (from left) Jr. Asst. shows or trivia conteste to limng late-night pajama and dance par­ Purser Deslree Dold, Chief Purser Lynn Santos and Jr. Asst. Purser "P magic shows or big band-style ties begin. However, when the American entertainment for listening and Eldie Bawden. dancing pleasure, the cruise Hawaii Cruises vessels are dock­ directors and their staffs keep ed and passengers seek to become tourists, another SlU-crewed things moving. "Our goal is make sure the pas­ department is there to help. A stop sengers are happy and involved," at the purser's office on the main Fucci noted. "We want to make deck of either of the "White sure there always is something on Ships" can make sure passengers board the ship for them to see or have no problems when they go ashore. do." Cruise directors and staff, all Chief pursers like Sally Jo of whom are Seafarers, start at Robinson and Lynn Santos •\ •^ work with other SIU members to sell tour tickets, offer information about on-shore attractions, line up ear rentals, cash travellers checks and do many other things for tourists seeking to enjoy the beauty of one of the islands. Their offices are open 24 hours and assist passengers on board with such after-hours items as providing an extra pillow for the cabin or locating a medical of­ ficer for someone who had too much sun during the day. The Constitution orchestra, composed of SIU members, plays for passengers after dinner in the Tropicaria Showplace. Cruise Director Greg Fucci orAssisting a passenger on the Independence is Jr. Asst. Purser Alex ganizes passenger activities Viemez. aboard the Constitution. A Taking a call from a passenger on the Constitution is Jr. Asst. Pur­ ser Shannon Perry. Sports Director Derrick Mizuguchi keeps track of a passenger's workout aboard the Independence. _ u • * I , Saxaphonist Sean Lyons finds a Working in the purser's office aboard the Independence are Chief secluded place to practice onPurser Sally Jo Robinson and Jr. Asst. Purser Steve Hinton. board the Independence. Members of the Independence orchestra are (from left) Tom Rastorfer, Eric Shifrin, Robin Miyashiro (band leader), Sean Lyons, Rich Rychel and Chris Sharkey. Taking a moment to plan the evening's activities are (from left) Musician Keoni Manuel, Attendant Roey Daugherty, Deck/Lounoe Steward Deidre Larkin, Stage Manager Greg frochill' Deck/Lounoe Steward Sonny Whiting and Asst. Stage Manager Rick Erickson. '/'r- ' , -- ; .'i > • �APRIL 1993 Final Departures Continued from page 23 of the Fliilippine Islands, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1941 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Refuerzo sailed as a ma-chant mariner during World War II. He retired in April 1970. LESTER SMITH Pensioner Lester Smith, 68, died January 25. Bom in Washington, N.C., he joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Smith completed the bosun recertification class at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. WILLIAM SMITH Pensioner William Smith, 65, passed away January 17. He joined the Sharers in 1947 in his native • Philadelphia. Brother Smith sailed in the deck department. He began re­ ceiving his pension in January 1986. BOBBIE B. SPEARS Pensioner Bobbie Spears, 67, died February 8. A native of Okhurst, Okla., he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Spears sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in January 1987. ORVILLESTICH Pensioner Orville Stich, 71, passed away February 9. Bom in Dahlgren, 111., he joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Stich sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in October 1981. GREGORY TAYLOR Gregory Taylor, 37, died Novem­ ber 21, 1992. A native of Jonesboro, Ark., he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. Brother Taylor sailed in the steward depart­ ment. THOMAS WALKER Pensioner Thomas Walker, 57, passed away Febmary 18. A Los An­ geles native, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Walker completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. HENRVWU Pensioner Henry Wu, 84, died November 27, 1992. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1939 in the port of ms SEAFARERS LOG San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wu began receiving his pension in January 1968. INLAND SIDNEY ASNER Sidney Asner, 58, passed away January 26. A New York native, he joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Asner sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1971. JAMES DILLON Pensioner James Dillon, 63, died Febmary 6. Bom in Easton, Md., he joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Dil Ion sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Boatman Dillon served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He began receiving his pension in September 1991. STANLEY JAMES Stanley James, 55, passed away January 23. A native of Jackson, Miss., he joined the union in 1979 in the port of New Orleans. Boat­ man James sailed in the deck department. WILLIAM MALLARD Pensioner William Mal­ lard, 76, died January 17. A New Bern, N.C. native, he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Mallard sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1944. Boatman Mallard began receiving his pension in August 1978. began receiving his pension in January 1989. FRANCIS POTTER Pensioner Francis Pot- . ter, 82, died Febmary 6. Bom in Michigan, he joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Potter sailed in the engine department. He retired in November 1975. " LEON STILLWELL Pensioner Leon Stillwell, 78, passed away Febmary 15. A native of Mackinaw City, Mich., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Detroit. Brother Stillwell sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in July 1981. Pensioner Wilfred Roux, 74, died Febmary 11. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the union in 1967 in the port of Seattle. Boatman Roux sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in December 1981. GREAT LAKES HUSSEIN ALEIDAROOS Pensioner Hussein Aleidaroos, 58, passed away October 16, 1992. A native of Yeman, Arabia, he joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Detroit. Brother Aleidaroos Morale Reported High On LNG Capricorn "Hard work is a pleasure among SIU members aboard the LNG Capricorn," reported Bosun A.L. *Tet^' Waters to the Seafarers LOG. The February 21 ship's minutes reported no beefs or disputed OT on the Energy Transporation Corp. vessel. The minutes were signed by Chairman Waters, Secretary J.L. Gibbons, Educational Director D. Busby, Deck Delegate Dirk Adams, Engine Delegate Thomas Harris and Steward Delegate George Taylor. The camaraderie among crewmembers is evident in everyday activities at sea. Bosun Waters added. The steward department prepares excellent meals, and he noted his pleasure in sailing with such an enjoyable and experienced crew. Chief Cook George Taylor and SA Donna Moore add smiles and laughter to each day with their happy approach to a long day's work aboard the Capricorn, he pointed out. The report noted Waters plans to retire this year after one more voyage. The crew stated they will miss him when he signs off for the last time. • -1 ATLANTIC FISHERMEN RAYMOND RICHARDS Pensioner Raymond Richards, 75, died January 30. Bom in Newburyport, Mass., he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. Brother Richards served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired in November 1978. RAILROAD MARINE Members of the deck department take time out from a busy day to pose for a group photo. They are (from left) OS Kevin Young, Bosun A.L. "Pete" Waters, AB Dirk Adams, OS Jake Mayo and AB Jeff Fry. JOHNWEIDNER Pensioner JohnWeidner, 90, passed away January 25. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y.,he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. He retired in January 1968. SA Darrell Weather- Cleaning air con- Wiper D. Bell stows spoon helps with gal­ ditioner screens is his cle^up materials ley washup. QMED Tom Harris, for the day. JAMES McTIGHE Pensioner ANTHONY MAXWELL James McPensioner An­ Tighe, 80, thony Max­ died January well, 72, 10. A native passed away of Paterson, Febmary 3. N.J.,he He joined the joined the Seafarers in SIU in 1963 1957 in his na­ in the port of New York. Brother tive New Or­ McTighe sailed in the deck depart­ leans. Boatman Maxwell sailed in ment. He began to receive his pen­ the deck department. He retired in sion in April 1970. Febmary 1988. WELFREDROUX 25 SA Donna Moore and Recer- Preparing each meal with a tified Steward John Gibbons smiie is Chief Cook George clean fresh red snapper. Taylor. Summary Annual Report SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. This is a summ^ of the annual report for the Your Rights to Additional InfoimaUon SIU PD Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. You have the right to receive a copy of the full (Employer Identification No. 94-1431246, Plan No. annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The 501) for the year ended July 31, 1992. The annual items list^ below are included in that report; report has b^n filed with the Internal Revenue 1. An accountant's report, Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ 2. Assets held for investments, ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). 3. Transactions in excess of five (5) percent of the fund assets. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $10,857,639. These expenses included $293,902 in administra­ tive expenses and $10,563,737 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,188 per­ sons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $3,052,472 as of July 31, 1992, compared to $3,934,296 as of the beginning of the plan year. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $881,824. The plan had total income of $9,975,815 including employer contributions of $9,773,180, earnings from investments of $ 169,055, and other income of $33,580. Employees do not contribute to this plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, SIU PD Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Telrohone Number. (415) 4956882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the atmual report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of coping costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pen­ sion and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. ... .... , �20 SOFARBRSLOG APRR. 1993 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes • • • . • -'f'- Trainee Lifeboat Class 508—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 508 are (from left, kneeling) William Sorenson, Dale Rice, Kimberly Clark, Micfiael Santiago, Gamal Fitatiey, (second row) Bryan Ellis, Terrence Carmody, Andrew Palmer, Duane Washington, Eric Graham, Ben Cusic (instructor), (third row) David Connole, Michael Moore, Everett Downey, Bruce Sewer, Charles Wright and Patrick Levens. Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the February 8 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, front row Saleh Nagi Hussen, Gualberto Mirodor, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Lee Toczylowski, Stephen Adams and Robert Habina Jr Welding—Members of the March 9 class in welding are (from left) Bill Foley (instructor), Robert Curtin, Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on February 12 are Joshua/ Mayer, Marcos Hill, Olifidio Esquivel Jr., William Jarvi, Sergio Pasilong, Paul Peterson, Gilbert Tedder (from left) Bill Lupton, Milton Gomes, Gerard McGovem and Jake Jr., David Plumb, Jim Gibson and Larry Pittman. Karaczynski (instructor). Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on March 9 are (from left, kneeling) Scott Snodgrass, Dale Kaiser, James Ward, Darryl Smith, Sean Flaherty, Thomas Sneed, Mike Soulier, David Denizac, Rodney Irons, (second row) Phillip Jackson, Daniel Bryant, Michael Smith, Joseph Young, Mark Bleau, Sean Essex, Derek Law, Ahmed Naga, Cory Gardiner, (third row) Rick James, Phillip Evans, Michael Ethridge, Kevin Masefield, William Dize, Kenneth Cuffee, Alfred Tucker, Robert Stanback, (fourth row) Casey Taylor (instructor), Dodd Edington, Michael Conway and Clay Swidas. Marine Electronics Technician I—Graduating from this engine department course on February 23 are (from left, seated) Robert C. Adams, David Murphy, Henry Muller, (standing) Albert Schroeder, Floyd Tumer and Russ Levin (instructor). Celestial Navigation—Completing the three-week <»lestial navigation course on * • i ** • I February 8 are (from left, front row) Jake Karaczynski (instarctor), Donald Marini, Darren Marine blectncal Maintenance—Successfully completing the marine electriBates, George Uriaan III, (second row) Carl Kriensky, Stephen Tannish, Bemard De pf'f"3'"tenance course on March 10 are (from left) Mark Stewart, Jon Beard, Ed Ryn^rg Repentigny and William Robitzsch. Monseur, Jom Priscu, Michael Hall, William Mogg and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor).' ' '•••- • ^ - �' \ *PiaL 1993 ^Muteitsum loot iliM' Course Ompteflon BosunRecertification ^ 1777^ Steward Recertification .e , Novembers J«»e28 Augusta Comes Course ~~~~—-—- • • Course Check-In Date Able Seaman ^ n5i«i. Date Cook, OH* Completion Date E". Cherlr-fn Check-In ^*npletion ^^7^7""^^—----j^opCT-ended (contact admissHms mCook,ChiefStcw,rt """forstartingdatea) AM opCT-cnded (contact admfari.-. Office for Starting dates) M ®W®w'Swwfflw ftiBwep Sihiphandling June 21 August 23 September 27 Badar Observer-Unlimited Course juj 2 Septembers October 8 1 QMED-Any Rating Mjy" 7' • >"7 S«P«ember20 May24 July 19 CdeatialNavlgaUm. IWrtMate Mays August 30 J — V :• / May 21 Jul/|« Augnst20 September24 — October 8 June21 ugustlS AnguatSO •'"'7* MarineEhH^calMaintenancel Marine Electrical Maintenance II PfeMlEnjjneTecfanology JJfeboatman June 4 July 2 July 30 August 27 Sealift Operations & Maintenance May21 Joly23 September 17 J*f7M June 4 Jnl7S Angnstao JulySO July 30 Seplember24 September24 August27 Augustis •"™'21 June7 Augusts j^3g July 2 August 27 August 9 Sei Septembers Or Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ?*f7ll ^713 September? Novembers Novembc •'""7* "«7lO Marine Electrpmcs Technician D Hydraulics O'JSpm Prevention ahd Containment Course Check-In Date Completion Date aSfttaST' l!^==Sr Engl.sh as a Second Language fRq v '^.-^onsolBce for starting July 30 September24 ABRADING APPUCA7WH Name_ Address (Last) -Date of Birth (First) -Telephone ^fiivjiic (Zip Code! Deep Sea Member• IfthefnI1n'iA,:^^:^j^^ Lake, M K n Lakes MemberD Seniority • ) (A^^dT" — lolaad Wa.„ Member • PscineD --" — memoerLj Pacific • . Social Security # _ ~~ ®™''= * U.S. Citicen: • ves O No Home Pott Endorsementts) or License(s) now held Department Maintenance ^yon a graduate of the SHLSS riaineeptogtam? if .yes,. which program; from —"j^vgioiii. irom_ T__. . _ to Last grade of- —av^v^x school cewiijpic^^ea completed n Have yon attended any SHI^S w .yyes, course(s) UU^^Cn taken Have yon taken any — *VV D Towboat Operator Inland LJ Celestial Navigation LJ SimulatorConrse Ifyes,. how many weeks have have yon ^.7 you eompjetedv completed-? Do VOll hnM TT o ^ _ n ENGINE U FOWT O QMED-Any Rating Primary language spoken " ~ L:—- \ ReWgeration Systems Maintenance & Operation U Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief engineer Motor Vessel DECK" D AB/Sealift O 1st Class Pilot D "niirdMate S Observer Unlimited ^g^/^nspectedTowing - Spill Prevention & Containment -.FMuuiunent U Basic/Advanced Fine Fighting SStor^"'®"«'"'=^'Steam D RefrigeratedContaineis Advanced Maintenance LJ Electro-Hydraulic Systems ~ Automation D Hydraulics ^—' -v*Aiauiics • Marine Electronics rechmcian U U D Q LJ ,- STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility CookandBaker ChiefCook ChiefStewaid Towboat Inland Cook / ' ' the course. IfyoQ have letter oolv If von ^^EDUCATlOtr^ DEPARTMENT n ^^^'''P'nental Studies (DVS) LJ English as a Second Language (ESL) U ^E/ESL Lifeboat "Bpaiation COLLEGE PROGRAM LJ Associate in Alts Degree ' ' 4/93 .'•riiWfc. • •-,v:;;: .1-.' October22 Befrigeration Maint. ^Operations Marine Electronics Techmcian I May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 27 P^mber27 Basic £lM:tronics August 13 DemnberlO Date . Finm^atertenderand oiler must take the Oil Spill Pr^ PumproomMalnt. & Operations June 18 August 13 Completion am ....^ 'tn. �SEAEiRERS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS SlU Pacific District Pension Plan — Page 20 SiUPacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, inc. — Page 25 April 1993 Volume 55, Number 4 SS ConsBtuUen Saves Tvm ta NMA Resaie MS 'b;'' lis.'- Two Oahu Island residents owe their lives to the sharp ears oi Ordinary Seaman Jayson Agana who heard their cries for help as the SS Constitution sailed pas them early on the morning o March 14. Agana was standing watch on the port bridge wing more than 7C feet above water level when he heard the cries of "Help!"coming from Victor Bakke and Tom Holquin. After notifying the bridge, the deck department member tossed life rings and water lights to mark the location, approximately eight miles south of Koko Head on Oahu. In less than an hour, the pair was warm­ ing up and drying off aboard the American Hawaii Cruises vessel. Later that morning, a Coast Guard cutter returned them to land. Chief Officer Maik Darley spoke with Bakke a few days after the rescue to find out what had happened and how he and Holquin were doing. Darley provided the Seafarers LOG with following the rescue off Koko Head of the two pleasure boaters, the Constitutionemergency squad gathers on a copy of the interview as well as le ship's bow. From left to right are (front row) Chief Officer Maik Darley, AB Maintenance John Madsen, OS •^ire Patrol Emmanuel Bayani, OS Rre Patrol Sanytroy Whiting, Carpenter Pat Patterson, (second row) AB details of the rescue. dado ordered the ship to begin a Williamson turn to initiate rescue operations. Araiza arrived on the bridge. He ordered Bosun Louie Zizzo to call up the emergency squad and requested that medicd officers be awakened and spot­ lights turned on. Shortly after 2 a.m., Bakke anc Holquin were spotted when the Constitution made its return pass A lifeboat was lowered and emer­ gency squad members ABs John Madsen, Tobias Rose, Francis­ coSousa, Robert Corbett, Brett Van Drie and Albert Dela Alma OSs Emmanuel Bayani, .Sanyboy Whiting, Lawrence Delay and Robert Williams; anc Carpenter Pat Patterson worker together to pluck the pair from the sea. Within minutes, they were safely aboard the passenger ship. Both men were suffering mild cases of hypothermia and stayed in the ship's hospital until their temperatures rose. They were transferred to a Coast Guard cut­ ter around 4 a.m. 'Euphoric Air' Darley stated "a euphoric air Vatch Tobias Rose, Captain Ricardo Araiza, Bosun Louie Zizzo, OS Watch Jayson Agana, AB Watch Francisco of accomplishment was clearly Sousa, (back row) OS Watch Lawrence Delay, OS Rre Patrol Rotrert Williams, AB Watch Rolrert Corbett, AB On the afternoon of March 13, Vlaintenance Brett Van Drie and AB Maintenance Albert Dela Alma. evident" among the crew after the Initial Sailing the duo had been sailing a catamaran Bakke recently pur­ chased when the port hull went under, causing the craft to flip. They were approximately three miles ftom shore and could see the Kahala Hilton. On their seaward side, the duo saw small crafts and vessel traffic. The time was approximately 3:30 p.m. Within 45 minutes, the cur­ rents had taken the inverted craft and its two passengers past all the boats and through the shipping lanes. No one had spotted them, and attempts to remove the mast—which stayed intact when the catamaran flipped—were un­ successful. At 4:30, after a boat sailed past but did not spot them, Bakke and Holquin decided to get off the catamaran rather than risk being carried further into the Pacific CX:ean. The pair secured a bungee line around each other so they would not separate. Neither had a life jacket or vest Early in theirstay in the water, two shaiib swam near but did not bother the pair. Helicopter Misses Them After nightfall, the two saw a Coast Guard helicopter flying over the ocean, shining a spotlight and making parallel tracks be­ tween Diamond Head and Koko Head. The pair thought they were about to be saved, especially when the chopper was directly above and shone its light directly over them. However, Ae helicop­ ter flew on, making a few more passes, then returned to land. The time was close to 10 p.m. Later a tug and barge passed within 200 yards of Bakke and Holquin. But the vessel was too Help Find This Mining Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating Leonard Louis Romanelli, a 7-year-old boy from Beacon, N.Y. Missing since August 7, 1992, the boy was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Lisa Marie DeBiase. A felony war­ rant for custodial interference has been issued against De­ Biase. At the time of his disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy was 4 feet tall Leonard Louis Romanelli and weighed 68 pounds. He has a 4 to 6 inch scar on his shin. Missing and Exploited Children Anyone having information at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing on the disappearance of Persons Unit of the Dutchess Leonard Roihanelli should con­ County (N.Y.) ShedfiPs Office at tact the National Center for (914)452-0400. noisy for anyone to hear their yells. The pair attempted to stay in the shipping lane as neither thought they had the strength to swim to land. Around midnight, the two spotted a cruise ship leaving Honolulu harbor and, as Bakke related, they started watching it. That vessel turned out to be the Constitution, which was depart­ ing more than three hours late be­ cause many flights—^thus cruise passengers—^were delayed by a strong winter storm affecting the southern and Atlantic regions of the United States. rescue. He noted the Coast Guard congratulated the Constitution on a job well done. While talking with the chief officer days after the rescue, Bakke said he and Holquin had not properly thanked the crew of the Constitution for spotting and Rescue Begins rescuing them. He said they both Once Agana notified the were very grateful and planned to bridge of the cries for help. et the crew know it when the Second Officer Raymond Bal- vessel returned to Honolulu. "Sweeter prose has never been written by the most gifted poets or learned writers. We guessed we had been spotted, then became alarmed when the ship turned away from us." Storms Cause Changes Although the "Connie," as it is known to the crew, was scheduled to sail west to Nawiliwili, a Pacific storm with gusts of up to 60 knots was ap­ proaching Oahu, and Captain Ricardo Araiza sailed east to circle the island and avoid the bad weather. This change in sailing direction had the vessel headed straight for Bakke and Holquin. Bakke noted, "The distant and interesting passenger vessel which had left Honolulu now began to look more and more like the World Trade Center bearing down on us. I do not know which way we attempted to swim, but we knew it was time to get out of the way as both running lights were visible." As the bow began to pass Bakke and Holquin, they counted to three, then starting yelling at the top of their lungs. TTiat is when Agana heard their cries, with several other crewmembers and a The suivivors thanked the crewmembere for their efforts when the pas­ passenger also picking up the yells. senger ship returned to Honolulu. Posing in front of the lifeboat used in the "Dien the best souni^g word I rescue are (left to right) Tom Holquin and Victor Bakke, who spent 10 hours have ever or will ever hear sounded in the Pacific after their catamaran flipped; OS Watch Jason Agana, who from the bow of the ship—'OVCT- heard their cries for help; Captain Ricardo Araiza and Second Officer Ray board!"' Bakke told Darley. Baldado, wfio was on duty on the bridge when the pair was spotted. t- jiil/Vtl. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DOT HEAD SETS INDUSTRY MEETINGS TO DEVELOP NEW MARITIME PROPOSAL RANK-AND-FILE PANEL ISSUES FINANCE REPORT BENTLEY PUSHES CARGO PREFERENCE LOOPHOLE CLOSURE USCG REVIVES WORK TAX SCHEME SACCO CITES THE UNION HIRING HALL AS MARINE UNIONISM’S ‘HEART AND SOUL’ LIBERIAN-FLAG BULKER SINKS OFF NOVA SCOTIA SIU CREWMEMBERS DONATE FUNDS TO BUILD SUBIC BAY BUS SHELTER COAST GUARD ANNOUNCES FEEDS FOR DOCUMENTS WILL BEGIN THIS MONTH SIU TO CONGRESS: TIME TO END FOREIGN-FLAG DAY CRUISES IN U.S. COASTAL WATERS HOUSE MARINE PANEL URGES CLINTON TO AFFIRM CARGO PREFERENCE LAW CHARLES BROWN CREW ‘FLAWLESSLY’ HANDLES REPAIR EXERCISE COMMITTEE BEGINS WORK TO DETERMINE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 12 STEWARDS ATTAIN SCHOOL’S TOP ENDORSEMENT CONVEYORMAN PROVIDES EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION TO CREW ON SAM LAUD LUNDBERG SCHOOL TEAM OUTLINES INLAND TRAINING NEEDS SPECIAL COURSES PROVIDE BOATMEN THE SKILLS FOR ALLIED ENGINEROOMS ‘GOURMET’ GALLEY GARNERS RAVES FROM KESTREL CREW SEAFARER STAMATELAKYS OWNS LAKES’ OLDEST TUGBOAT POLISH WINTER IS A BIT HARSHER THAN HOME FOR LOUISIANA SEAFARER MURMANSK-’42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D. 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OFFICIAL 0R6AN OF THE SIAFARtRS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATIANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Number 3 N • hi • ; •; 1* ••V- . •• March 1993 Ship Revival Tops issues At MID Board Sessions •my- Studtfo, Moynihan, Gephardt Stress Need For Speed in SetUng MariUme Policy Page 3 Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Rep. Gerry Studds Rep. Richard Gephardt Speaking before the MTD executive board, the Senate Finance Committee chairman blasted runaway flags, saying "this Liberian and Panamanian business has got to come to an end!" The new chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee declared, "We have got to operate U.S.-flag vessels and have got to operate more of them! We need new tonnage under the U.S. flag." Concemed about the nation's economic fu­ ture, the House Majority Leader announced, "We need an industrial and technological policy that includes a maritime and shipbuild­ ing policy!" New Facility Opened SlU Upgrades Training For Cuiinary Skiiis A new state-of-the-art steward department located on the grounds of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is designed to provide greater emphasis on individual training andmore one-on-one instruction for stu­ dents seeking to improve their steward department skills. i '' Pages 12-13 v .r-"" • '•'•t'" '-'v.- �2 SEAFMBRSLOG / MARCH 1993 President's Report DOT'S Pens Meets with Maritime To Understand indushy Probiems The Maritime Trades Department This issue of the LOG reports on the speakers and actions of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's recent executive board meeting. It might be a good idea to remind Seafarers of the kind df organization the MTD is and what it does. The MTD operates for the mutual benefit of all of its 42 affiliated unions and their mem­ bers and families. From the SIU standpoint, this means that when legislation or other mat­ ters come up that affect the welfare of Seafarers^ we are able to call upon the other af­ filiates of the MTD to join our cause. It also means that Seafarers reciprocate by assisting the other affiliated unions in their times of Michael Sacco need. At last month's board meeting in which the affiliated unions had a chance to catch up on each other's objec­ tives for the coming year and to exchange views, one of the speakers summed up how important this mutually benfeficial relationship is for the workers represented by unions in the MTD. Lenore Miller, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, talked about how the support of the MTD made a big difference. There were times, she said, when her union "would not have been successful were it not for the maritime trades unions." Citing examples. Sister Miller talked about how the un­ derpaid juice processing workers represented by her union at one company won a good contract because that firm was owned by a shipping company, and the maritime unions with contracts in its ship operation section went to bat for the juice workers. It should be noted that this kind of grassroots support activity is really at the heart and soul of what the MTD is all about. And, while the MTD's executive board meeting is important as it provides a framework in which the organization can map out strategies and priorities for the year, these meetings are but the sur­ face level of the work the department carries out. The real guts of the organization is its activities on the grassroots level, through its port councils in vm-ious cities throughout the United States and Canada. Often, Seafarers participate in these grassroots activities. Whether it means joining fellow trade unionists in a picket line, providing hot coffee and sandwiches to striking workers, or calling on legislators on an important issue to all working people. Seafarers have been a part of the MTD's grassroots action. For Seafarers, the MTD is an opportunity to work with the rest of the labor movement, to lend a hand when we can, and, when it's needed, to call on fellow trade unionists to weigh in on our fights. Training for the Galley Crew Once again, we take pride in our record of constantly seeking to improve the quality of our training programs. Evidence of this is in the new facility at the Lundeberg School at the Paul Hall Center for our steward department crewmembers. This facility allows for an expanded and more detailed course of instruction for galley Seafarers. But it does not only benefit steward department mem­ bers. Because mealtime is so important to all seamen, the benefits of the new facility ultimately benefit every Seafarer aboard ship. I urge all to take advantage of these improvements and develop­ ments in the course of instruction at the school. These changes are made available with the welfare of all Seafarers in mind. Conse­ quently, it makes sense for every Seafarer who wishes to become a better seaman to take advantage of the opportunities that these programs offer. Any Seafarer interested in upgrading should talk to their port agents or boarding patrolmen about enrolling in the school's courses. Applying for a Scholarship April 15 marks the deadline for Seafarers and members of Seafarers' families to apply for the seven SIU scholarships. Four of those are earmarked for children and spouses of Seafarers and three go to SIU members. I urge any Seafarer or Seafarer family member who seeks to ex­ pand his or her education to take advantage of this opportunity and apply. Do it quickly as there is only a month or so to take care of all the paperwork. Volume 55. Number 3 In an evident attempt to get a sense of the problems within maritime. Secretary of Transpor­ tation Federico Pena met on March 2 with representatives of the vessel operating industry, shipbuilding companies and maritime labor. Michael Sacco represented the SIU at the twohour meeting. The session was called at the request of Secretary Pena in order to develop an understanding about the views of the individual industry components as well as explain where the Clinton ad­ ministration Stands on the subject. Reports from the meeting said Pena proposes to unveil between mid-April and early May the administration's legislative pack­ age to revive the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. He told the group that shipping companies renewed the administration plans to place their threats to go foreign flag if a the same energy into helping program is not passed by 1995. maritime that it is using to fight (The Bush administration, led by foreign subsidies within the air­ former Transportation Secretary Andrew Card, proposed a line industry. The secretary announced he maritime revivaljg^kage last would create an industiy-govern­ summer after execuljyes from \ ment committee on U.S.-flag Sea-Land and American Presi­ maritime revival. The committee dent Lines threatened to go would be made up of three offi­ foreign flag.) Those who attended the meet­ cials from the Department of ing stated Pena was well versed Transportation and two repre­ sentatives each from maritime about maritime and asked many labor, shipbuilding, liner questions. They said they were operators and bulk operators. The impressed by how quickly Pena group will be asked to have a plans to act on the problem. A spokesperson at the depart­ legislative proposal ready for Pena's review by the April/May ment said there was "a consensus among all parties that the goal is deadline he announced. During the meeting, several a sound and revitalized U.S. executives representing U.S.-flag maritime industry." AFL-CIO Announces its Support Of Clinton Economic Package The executive council of the AFL-CIO has endorsed President Clinton's economic package "in most of its details." In a prepared statement issued ebruary 18, the day after Clinton addressed a joint session of Con­ gress, the national trade labor ederation stated, "The president las provided the leadership the nation desperately needs." Clinton outlined four major components within tlie economic package he is presenting to Con­ gress: a short-term spending stimulus to be used on infrastruc­ ture and job creation; long-term deficit reduction; long-term in­ vestment strategy; and health care cost containment. "The Clinton plan has the great virtues of stimulating a depressed economy, of putting people back to work and of in­ vesting in the nation's future," the AFL-CIO statement read. It also noted that America's working people are willing to contribute their fair share to make the plan -work. However, the AFL-CIO asked the president to reconsider his proposal of placing a wage freeze as well as other burdens on federal workers. The labor federation pledged to "help see [the package] through the legislative process, while making certain that workers' con­ cerns are properly addressed." Range Reports on Somaiia Mission For SIU crewmembers aboard the Cpl. Louis Hauge Jr., their job in Somalia is far from over. TTie jrepositioning vessel is one of 3 SlU-crewed vessels still involved in the combined U.S./United Na­ tions effort to feed Somali citizens that began in December. The Hauge is one of several vessels responsible for the ship­ ment of food and materiel to American forces stationed in the East African nation. In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, Chief Steward William usti wrote that galley gang members are following a normal schedule. Despite the turmoil around them, the steward depart- ment continues to prepare excel­ lent meals for the crew aboard the Maersk-operated vessel. Justi (who provided the photos accompanying this article) reported that the food prepared by Chief Cook Victorino Vince Cruz and Assistant Cook Larry Griffin has helped keep morale up for the crewmembers and troops stationed on the Hauge. The ship is based out of Diego Garcia and is assisting ap­ proximately 17,000 U.S. troops as well as almost 15,000 soldiers from 20 U.N.-member nations. U.S. ves­ sels have been docking at the In­ dian Ocean ports of Mogadishu and Kismaayo since forces started going ashore Decembo- 9. An upsurge of violence in Somalia iii late February has prompted U.S. military planners to consider slowing the withdrawal of U.S. troops and leaving a larger number of com­ bat troops in Somalia than originally planned. The increased activity by warlords who rule various parts of Somalia has been associated with a March 15 con­ ference to determine the political future of the nation. Until this recent outbreak of fighting and rioting, the Pentagon had expected to begin a full-scale withdrawal in a matter of weeks, leaving behind as many as 5,000 U.S. troops, mainly in support of a larger U.N.-Ied force. March 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthfiy by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Chief Steward William Justi (second from right) informed the Seafarers LOG that the galley gang on the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. is Peeling fresh garlic for a stir-fry doing a great job. From the left are Chief Cook Victorino Vince Cruz, dinner is Chief Cook Victorino SA Clive Steward, SA Esther Wilks, Assistant Cook Larry Griffin, Chief Steward Justi and SA Thabet Alsaedi. Vince Cruz. i 'M- �..-vl.^..r ^.. •.;>.^.v.v:.- .; MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Ikmgns^onal Leadav Tell MTD BoanI Of Suppoff for U.S.-Flag Ship Prognun Three key members of Con­ labor, business and govern­ gress, addressing the AFL-CIC ment—to meet to develop a con­ Maritime Trades Departmen sensus approach to new (MTD) executive board meeting legislation to aid maritime. last month, urged adoption of a AFL-CIO President Lane U.S.-flag shipping program. Kirkland added the support of the Senate Finance Committee national organized trade labor Chairman Daniel Patrick movement to the cause. Moynihan (D-N.Y.), House Mer­ "The Persian Gulf served as a chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ stark reminder of what our mer­ mittee Chairman Gerry Studds chant fleet means," Kirkland told (D-Mass.) and House Majority the body. "We pledge our support Leader Richard Gephardt CD- as you try to enact a sensible Mo.) all noted the need to pass a maritime policy under Bill Clin­ U.S.-flag maritime revival pack­ ton." age during this session of Con­ New Technology gress. Rebuilding the U.S. merchant Speaking to the group on fleet became the theme of the February 11, Moynihan noted a two-day meeting of the MTD, recent visit he had made aboard which is made up of 42 the Aegis-class niissile cruiser Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ autonomous unions containing Valley Forge. He described how mittee, tells the executive board of the Maritime Trades Department that he will work to enact a maritime ^ 8.5 million members. The board the engineroom looked more like revival program during this session of Congress. passed a number of resolutions of an operating room and talked the largest Navy in the world, we Representative asks European gressional committee for this ses­ concern to the maritime industry about the changes associated have one of the smallest merchant Community representatives to sion. on the,Jones Act, workplace with it. "At 25 toots, [the ves­ marines. It is time we tended to reduce its subsidized airline pro­ "I told him two things: clean safety and cargo preference. sel] can stop in three ship's this issue. Revision of the gram, Airbus. water and the American merchant Another of those resolutions lengths and reverse," the chair­ American merchant marine must "What's fair is fair," marine," the 11-term repre­ called on President Bill Clinton to man of the Senate Finance Com­ be part of the national economic Moynihan added. "We cannot sentative said. "We need to re-es­ issue "an executive order that un­ mittee said. policy." compete against shipping that has tablish the merchant marine for derlines the nation's historical "We need to put that kind of The chairman of the Senate been subsidized by their govern­ national security, trade and to needs for and its legal mandate to technology into merchant ship­ Finance Committee called on the ments. Shipbuilding subsidies produce jobs. He told me, 'I maintain an adequate American- building. If we can do it on Clinton administration to include will be part of the negotiations." didn't come [to Washington] to flag merchant fleet and a domestic cruisers, then we can do it on conrollback on foreign countries When he addressed the MTD veto bills. I want to make things shipyard mobilization base." Ibe tainerships." subsidizing new shipping which on February 12,Studds recounted happen.'" boaM also called on all sections Moynihan also pointed out puts the U.S. fleet at a disad­ meeting with President Clinton to Studds noted it was too soon to within the industry—organized that while the United States "has vantage when the U.S. Trade discuss the priorities for his con- discuss details about any maritime revival package. How­ ever, any plan must include build­ ing vessels within the United States, he stated. "Our skilled shipbuilders can build vessels for the same cost as in Europe," he told the audience. "We than just don't have the management or en­ Officials representing the 42 continued, "A true, meaningful Automobile Workers (UAW), gineering experience. There is getting told the board how has been in­ and long-term recovery of the autonomous unions of the nothing wrong with our labor, but cluded in meetings between the job," said U.S. economy only is possible if Maritime Trades Department we have to import our engineers. new president and the heads of working Otero, who (MTD) agreed the time is now to There is no excuse for that" the ttoee American automobile people and is working begin enactment of economic (The district Studds represents companies. t h e i changes needed in this country to as a volun­ includes Quincy, Mass., which He called the meetings historic unions are help the working people of teer with the as Clinton would not meet with part of the America. Office of had been a major shipbuilding solution. the chairmen of General Motors, The representatives to the Personnel area until the facility closed six The people Ford and Chrysler without labor meeting passed several resolu­ Manage­ years ago.) being at the who know tions c^ling on the Clinton ad­ ment "Our Maritime Policy Needed table what this ministration and Congress to Jack Otero country While outlining the four com­ "T h i country enact health care reform, a nation­ needed a ponents of Clinton's proposed meant needs are al industrial policy, workplace m a j o economic plan, representative great deal the people safety legislation and an intemachange in direction. Enough Gephardt noted the need for a Lane Kirkland to me and who have tionsd trade policy. Labor offi­ trickle down economics is nationwide industry and technol­ the trade cials addressed the group's suffered the most." enough." ogy policy. unionists, Lane Kirkland, president of concern about changing the direc­ Otero stated the president had "As long as other nations are Bieb er tion of the federal government. the AFL-CIO, noted thechange in started to fill some of the 7,400 playing the game a certain way in said In opening the two-day meet­ the make-up of the government positions available for his ap­ electronics and maritime, we bet­ Under the ing of the MTD executive board when he told the MTD executive pointment. He added that ter do the same," the long-time Reagan last month, MTD President board, "We look ahead to a new Owen Bleber Clinton's staff is sorting through maritime proponent said. "We and Bush Michael Sacco stated, "We meet era in the White House. Bill Clin­ adminis­ more than 115,000 resumes for need a shipbuilding and maritime at a time of change. We talked ton and A1 Gore were elected into policy." change last year during the elec­ office with the support of a trations, labor was excluded from those jobs. There is hope within or­ the gatherings. As an example of how such a tions. Now it is time to bring unified trade union movement. The UAW president also ganized labor that some of the policy should be crafted, "I know you will continue to about change." do what you do best, building pointed out that Clinton had told positions will be filled by people Gephardt described how the U.S. 'Time of Change' solidarity and support for your him he will meet with the repre­ affiliated with the trade union was almost out of the semicon­ He pointed out that the unions programs across a wide spectrum sentatives of imi)ort automobile movement. Otero noted the AFL- ductor business eight years ago. belonging to the MTD must work of interest within the labor move­ companies when their economic CIO is' following appointments Semiconductors are used in com­ ^ "to turn ment itself," he continued. and political leaders meet with within all federal departments. puters and wer^ invented in this r I this mood Kirkland listed maritime the representatives from Detroit. coupjfy. When the Pentagon dis­ for change revival, national health care covered it had to go overseas for Work for Solution : More MTD meeting into some- reform, striker replacement and semiconductors for its weapons, Making sure that labor's voice thing international trade agreements coverage on legisla­ the military began a joint research beneficial among issues needing attention will be heard. Jack Otero, the in­ tive issues and trade effort with Congress to revitalize our from the administration. "There is ternational vice president of the for union solidarity is on the industry. ' members no issue under the sun in which Transportation • Communica­ 'We're making progress," the page 4. Additional and for we do not have an interest and tions Union, described how he is St. Louis congressman noted. working with the Clinton ad­ America's seek a voice," Kirkland added. coverage about Foreign countries are buying ministration to recommend, in­ working runaway-flag vessels more [semiconductors] and Labor Included In Talks dividuals for government service people." Michael Sacco and health care dumping less. Today, we have 53 who understand the issues facing Sacco, Highlighting one of the chan­ reform is on page 24, percent of the market in semicon­ working Americans. who also ges ^eady t^ng place, Owen "Our objective is far loftier ductors." serves as president of the SIU, Bieber, president of the United New Administration's 'Mood for Miange' Soon as Bringing Hope for tl.S. Workers • ni •vli. -i' - .V �. .,-r , 4 V. . ,, SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewal ^nies Pnssed Into Service 1;. , W.-- .•'• •'>• • >- / •.'• . SlU-crewed ferries were a lot of people who normally take called into service to transport the subway or the train," ferry thousands of people from Man­ Captain Rick Thornton told a hattan across the Hudson River reporter for the Seafarers LOG. on the afternoon of February 26 "Every boat was packed, al­ following the explosion which though none were close to being rocked the World Trade Center. overloaded. With everybody The ferries, which traditionally working together, things went operate between Manhattan and fairly smooth." TTie SIU represents the men New Jersey, quickly increased and women who crew the ferries, the number of runs and pick-up most of which have capacities of locations. up to 400 passengers. Some of the The blast, which resulted in at boats operate within a mile of the least five deaths and thousands of World Trade Center. injuries, also severely disrupted One secretary who works in local subway, train and bus ser­ the World Trade Center was vice. But 10 SlU-manned pas­ trapped in an elevator for an hour senger ferries, operated by on the 91st floor. Eventually she ARCORP of New Jersey, quickly got to the stairs, but,"All the way started an emergency schedule down, I kept wondering how I'd that afternoon and relieved the get home. Then somebody said overcrowding for the city's not to worry, the ferry would be stranded commuters. here," she told the Newark (N.J.) "We had our usual riders, plus Star-Ledger. The ferries stayed on an ex­ tended schedule throughout the weekend and the early part of the next week. But by March 2, Thornton reported, "Things had pretty much gotten back to nor­ mal, which is kind of amazing." The explosion took place shortly after noon, in a parking garage beneath the two buildings. It created an underground crater almost the length of a football field, tore a hole down three levels of the garage, caved in the ceiling of the commuter railroad station and started fires in one of the building's lower levels. The blast also destroyed the port authority's underground com­ mand center, rendering the complex's evacuation plan use­ less. The ferry workers first heard about the incident around 12:30 p.m., Thornton said, although none heard the explosion. "It was overcast and hazy that day, so we really couldn't see any smoke," he added. "The first reports were sketchy.... I remember a deck­ hand from another boat came out and told us about it, and one of our deckhands thought he was kidding. It just seemed im­ possible." But they soon saw rescue helicopters heading for the twin towers, and within a half-hour after the explosion, other captains and crews arrived to start an early rush-hour schedule. 'More Bread' Is Goal For Labor in Congress Although the occupant of the will be able to work with the new White House has changed, labor secretary of labor, Robert Reich, will continue its fight to enact because "he understands the legislation that will help the economy and what it means to working people of America, the have a good-paying job. We AFL-CIO's legislative director haven't had a secreta^ [recently] told the Maritime Trades Depart­ who knew what a job was, let ment (MTD) executive board last alone a good-paying job.^Besides [Reich] is very, very close to the month. Robert McGiotten, director of president." The legislative director the national labor federation's legislative predicted the North American department, Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) SlU-manned ARCORP ferries like the one pictured above transported thousands of commuters from New advised the among the U.S., Canada and York across the Hudson River after an explosion disrupted local train service. board that Mexico "will go down like a dud" the unions if it comes to the floor of the will have House of Representatives in its to "make present form. Labor has opposed sure that the legislation because—among Members of the Maritime we cooperated with each other The union president also [President other filings—the pact makes no Trades Department (MTD) ex­ and we have to continue to recounted the role Seafarers have Bill Clin­ provisions for raising the work­ ecutive board received a reminder cooperate with each other." played to assist the RWDSU. ton] does ing, safety, environmental and from one Miller began her presentation "We would not have been suc­ the job so living standards within Mexico to of their with a thank you to all of the cessful in organizing Macy's if Robert McGiotten that we can levels equal to those in the U.S. own about unions who have stood with her Paul Hall had not provided the bring some, and Canada in order to prevent a what union members during beefs. She manpower and the pickets. Our bread to the table of our members mass exodus of jobs to south of solidarity recalled how the late Teddy efforts at Macy's would not have and ensure that they are going to the border. has meant Gleason, former president of the been successful. have the kinds of programs that and still Longshore- men's Union, "Of all the unions that don't President Would Sign we so desperately need. means threatened to close the port of have maritime or seafarers in its Striker replacement legisla­ when they Charleston, S.C. if unionized name, it is that kind of relation­ "For the first time in 12 years, tion already has 113 sponsors in met last hospital wooers were not recog­ ship that makes us join, belong we are able to take our issues to the House of Representatives. month. nized. She noted how juice and be proud to be part of this the White House," he added. "But The bill, which would prevent Lenore processing workers were able to get department," Miller said. we have a lot of enemies who are scabs from being hired per­ Lenore Miller Miller, a contract because the firm was "We need to continue to do upset that we have access." manently when workers go on president of the Retail, Wholesale owned by a shipping company that kind of work, because it is Health Care Struggle strike, may be debated in Con­ and Department Store Union and maritime unions applied only that kind of solidarity that McGiotten pointed out that na­ gress in the spring, he said. (RWDSU), informed the group pressure. makes us successful." "If striker replacement gets to that her organization would not tional health care reform—a plan proposed for years by the AFL- his desk, the president has indi­ exist if it had not been for the CIO—faces strong opposition in cated he will sign it," McGiotten efforts made on its behalf by other Washington, despite the fact that noted. Similar legislation passed trade unions. the labor-supported family leave the House of Representatives in 'There were initiatives in (my) bill was passed and signed into the last session of Congress but union which would not have been law during the first month of the failed to gamer enough votes in successful were it not for the The executive secretary43-year the Senate. President Bush had new administration. maritime trades unions," she said. treasurer of the Maritime Trades career stated he would have vetoed the He mentioned some proposals "I think we forget to take pride in Department (MTD) announced with the circulating around the Capitol in­ bill had it made its way through that. I think we forget how much she would be retiring from the AFL-CIO Congress. clude taxing health care benefits. position effective May 31. began im­ "Our members have the best Jean Ingrao made her inten­ mediate­ health care programs in the tions known at the opening of ly. MTD country built through collective the MTD's executive board Resident Fosco meeting last month. She has bargaining. Taxation of benefits Angelo Fosco, president of the Michael held served with the organization will destroy collective bargaining Laborers International Union, Sacco various since being appoint^ by Paul as we know it today. It woUld be passed away February 11 after a said, positions Hall in 1979 when he was presi­ very desthictive." brief illness. He was 71 years old. "Your Jean Ingrao within the dent of the MTD. Brother Fosco was a senior Union members already are years of paying extra into the nation's member of the AFL-CIO Execu­ union, in­ . Immediately after her an­ loyalty cluding in­ nouncement, the executive health care systems because "we tive Council, having been elected and kindness are treasured by all ternational board elected Frank Pecquex as are the only ones with health to it in 1976. of us who have had a chance to care," McGiotten said. "The sys­ vice presi­ acting executive secretaryA native of Chicago, Fosco work with you." dent, be­ treasurer until the full MTD tem is broke. We didn't break it, began his labor career there as a AFL-CIO President Lane fore he as­ convention meets this fall. Pec­ but we are willing to help fix it. member of the union's Sewer and Kirkland noted that IngraO was sumed the quex had been serving as ad­ We should not have to pay for Tunnel Miners Local Union 2. He Angelo Fosco. "part of my original AFL fami­ presidency ministrator. what has been done to die sys­ became an international repre­ ly. You have worked tirelessly of the tem." sentative for the Laborers in the Tributes for Ingrao and her for solidarity." McGiotten stated trade unions early 1950s. Laborers in 1975. MTD Remimleil of Solidarity's Strength MTD Sec'y Jean ingrao Announces Retirement Ai^lo Fosco, L^oras nvsUea^ Dies �-r • '-.-X-'-Ar^- MMCa 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 / Ignored by Forei2n'Fla^ Ship Ranger Saves Five from Sinking Schooner Five people aboard a founder­ crew to abandon ship. Joining the ing schooner were grateful a human crew was an eight-weekU.S.-flag tanker responded to old dog. However, the Topaz crew their distress call after watching a realized it had more problems foreign-flag tanker steam past when the members found the.life them without even acknow­ raft would not hold air. It had ledging their request for help. been serviced last in 1981. The SlU-contracted Ranger At daybreak, the Ranger was picked up a distress call from the beside the life raft. The rescue twin-masted Topaz around 5 a.m. operation proceeded normally on January 11. The OMIuntil, according to Downing, operated tanker was off the coast "one of [the Topaz'] crew fired a of Venezuela sailing from San flare across our deck giving us all Nicholas, Aruba when it changed a good scare." course to answer the call. Downing continued with a The Topaz, one day out of Las description of the rescue, "Bosun Piedras, Venezuela, was taking Mike Moore got a line on the raft on water. The engine of the New and positioned it below our pilot Zealand-registered vessel would ladder. ABs Jonathan Weaver, not run, and the three bilge pumps Joe Mieluchowski, Norm Had­ on board were broken. The sail­ dad, Tom Lasater and I started boat had been in Venezuela for helping the crew and their dog more than four months for a hull aboard and pulling up their gear. overhaul. Members of the Ranger's deck gang pose with the crew of the Topaz. From the left are (kneeling) ABs That was the last we saw of the After consulting with the cap­ Jonathan Weaver, Norm Haddad and Joe Mieluchowski, (standing) Topaz crewmembers Neil Rooney, Topaz." tain, Second Mate Ben Tidwell, Anastasia Ledwon, Jim Baldwin, Steve Sheeling and Mike Kelly and Bosun Michael Moore. an SIU hawsepiper, called all The rescue was completed by hands at 5:20 a.m. to assist in the Seafarers LOG about the opera­ their stations, they noticed the rescue, the crew of the schooner 7:40 a.m. No injuries were reported rescue, according to AB Casey tion. foreign-flag tanker within three said they tried to raise the vessel by members of either crew. The Downing, who wrote the As crewmembers arrived at miles of the Topaz. Following the but were not successful. The Ranger resumed its voyage to Port Ranger spotted the Topaz on radar Everglades, Fla. Once ashore, the around 5:30 a.m. and began Topaz crew again thanked the maneuvering operations. Weather mariners aboard the Ranger. As he conditions were posted as 17- to was talking with Third Mate Sam 21-knot winds, moderate waves of McBean, also an SIU hawsepiper, about seven feet and white caps and AB Downing, the captain of Seafarers aboard the USNS yacht delivery from Bermuda to members were huddling inside with some spray. After reporting the Topaz told them, "TTtank God Capella recently helped save the the Caribbean.) the cockpit," Kelly said in a letter the schooner was filling with water, for American merchant ships and the captain of the Topaz ordered tiie union crews." lives of three people manning a With the Capella heading recounting the rescue. Utiliziiig the strong wind 37-foot catamaran who were toward the unnavigable boat. rendered helpless by severe Radio Officer Ashley Vail con­ members of the engine depart­ weather approximately 300 miles tacted a weather center in Nor­ ment stopped the Capella's en­ folk, Va. and learned that the gines while the captain let the fast north of Bermuda. The rescue took place around storms were expected to worsen sealift vessel drift toward the sail­ boat. The catamaran also tried to 9 a.m. the day after Christmas, during the next 48 hours. All hands reported topside to maneuver into rescue position. despite 20-foot seas and winds of After one failed attempt, the 30-40 knots. No one was injured, search for the boat, which would although the sailboat capsized have been easy to miss because of three boaters reached the ladders and broke apart after its crew­ the waves. Also, the only flares and safely climbed aboard the members were safely aboard the aboard the sailboat were nearly Capella, where members of the impossible to reach, as they were steward department provided Capella. blankets and hot coffee. The The Capella, operated by Bay in an enclosed life raft. Bosun Michael Shappo and ship's medical officer examined Tankers, was en route to Somalia as part of the U.N. relief effort other members of the deck the boaters and found them ex­ when the vessel received a department readied two rope lad­ hausted but otherwise unharmed. The unmanned catamaran sub­ Among the Ranger deck gang members who participated In the Mayday from the catamaran. The ders on the Capella's port side. rescue were (left to right) ABs Casey Downing, Jonathan Weaver and Cat Hull, approximately 18 miles Since it would have been difficult sequently capsized. "The crew was elated," wrote Tom Lasater and Bosun Michael Moore, who provided the Seafarers northeast of the Capella and or impossible to properly recover headed to Bermuda from New­ one of the Capella's lifeboats in Kelly, who commended the crew­ LOG with the photographs for this story. port, R.I., had endured four days the dangerous weather. Captain members for their "heroism" and A Valuable Asset to the Harkness of rough weather. Its captain and David Kelly planned to maneuver "skillful performance." The thankful boaters were dis­ crew, all citizens of France, were the vessel close to the sailboat and drifting with a sea anchor out, in have; the stranded crewmembers charged in Gibraltar on January 1 and returned to France via arran­ hopes of outlasting the foul climb the ladders. One of the lookouts spotted gements made through their weather. But it appeared the small craft was in imminent danger of the drifting craft from about four employer. The SIU members who took capsizing or coming apart. (The miles. "Waves were crashing part in this rescue are: Bosun over the boat and the three crewboaters were scheduled to make a Shappo, ABs Gino Whitehead, Joseph Bryan, Kaare O'Hara, William Sieggreen, Joseph Conlin and Gregory Gorenflo; OSs Glenn Baker, Denis Piccinolo and Mark Weaver; DEU Jeffrey Hailstone; Electrician Lawrence French; UJEs Phillip Burke, Terry Harmon, Glenn Kenyon and Richard Presson. Also assisting in the operation "Brother Jose Martinez has been aboard the USNSHarkness tor are: FOWTs Ronnie Micklos, C. over one year and has consistently performed above expecta­ tions In both the steward department and deck department." Davis and Paul Pagano; Wiper These were words In praise of Steward Assistant Jose Martinez, Randell Porter; Chief Steward written by Chief Steward Ben\l|enderson and echoed In other Sergio Castellanos; Chief Cook letters of commendation from the master, chief mate and crew­ Jimmie Reddick; Assistant members aboard the Mar Ship vessel. "Brother Martinez sets one Cook James Jordan; and GSUs of the best examples of a merchant seaman and SIU memberone In which we can all be proud." In photo above, Martinez poses The USNS Capella was en route to Somalia as part of the I^I.N. relief Dayna Roger, Gerald Williams on the deck of the USNS Harlmess in Dubai, UAE. and Leon Gonzales. effort when It received a distress call from a 37-foot catamaran. iL . > --V •' • CapeHa &VW Rescues Boaters hi Rott^ Seas, Hi^ Wiads '• •. -1: V- -'-v. '• -..4.' 4. -• • • •- 'J Cio • �7 - •, • 6 I • SEAFARERS LOG MARCH 1993 Benzene Regs Top Concerns at Safety Team Meeting mented, specifically concerning facial hair. The safety team is composed of representatives who work out of SnJ halls around the country. They meet with crewmembers aboard SlU-contracted vessels to keep them updated on safety-re­ lated items and information. team members stated many of the tanker crewmembers with whom they have talked still have Listening to an answer regarding benzene regulations during the safety team meeting are Bobby CInton III of questions regarding the restric­ Norfolk, J.J. Arnold of Honolulu, Ken Conklin of the Lundeberg School, Tony McQuay of Jacksonville and tions on faci^ hair stipulated by Steve Judd of New Orleans. the benzene regulations. Dr. Kenneth Miller, director of issue ip this process. The SIU's nated by the Coast Guard in the respirators on board as well as the Seafarers Welfare Plan's concern is to make sure our mem­ benzene regulations, carry both other safety gear required for medical department, reviewed bers are as safe as they possibly positive and negative pressure working around the chemical. the Coast Guard directive which can be. "Today's respirators will only states facial hairs cannot impede the snug fit of any breathing ap­ work if they are not impeded by paratus required on a crewmem- facial hair. We are looking for Former SIU official Ernes ber when working around the new technology concerning respirators. But for now, the Frank "Scottie" Aubusson died of petroleum-based chemical. safety of our members is the most natural causes Feb. 10 in Miami. "A snug fit between the important thing," he added. Brother Aubusson, who passed respirator and face is vital to the Miller reminded safety team away in his sleep, was 72. Dr. Kenneth Miller, medical direc­ safety of our members working members to verify that tankers, "The former bosun and SIU tor of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, with or around beiftene," Miller barges and tank vessels, as desigport agent was in Florida to attend reviews the benzene regulations. stated. "Facial hair has become an the Maritime Trades Department executive board meeting—an ex­ ample of how Brother Aubusson stayed in touch with his union and SIU members are manning the the industry even though he offi­ Sea-Land Shining Star, a 637cially retired in January 1977. foot containership which SeaBrother Aubusson was bom in Land Service chartered "Scottie" Aubusson Middlesex County, England, just beginning last month. outside London. Seafarers crewed the Shining He sailed as a merchant Street beef of 1946 and the Star in the port of Wilmington, mariner aboard British ships from Isthmian strike of '47. He also Calif., although the vessel will 1940 to 1942, thenJoined the SIU participated in organizing drives operate from Ae East Coast. The under unusual circumstances. As for the SlU-affiliated United In­ Shining Star ts "filling in" for four Brother Aubusson once said, "I dustrial Workers and facilitated other Sea-Land ships (the Chal­ came into the SIU on a torpedo! the building of a large and active lenger, Crusader, Discovery and The British ship on which he Maritime Trades Department Expedition) as they "cycle sailed during World War II was Port Council in Chicago. through shipyard periods," said a torpedoed by Germans at Mur­ After he retired. Brother company spokesperson. The mansk, Russia, and Aubusson Aubusson did extensive work Shining Star will go on a run (then 22) was wounded. He was with charities and with hand­ known as the America's Service, picked up by a hospital ship icapped children in the Chicago which includes stops in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Posing at the console in the engineroom of the Shining Starare, from which berthed in Loch Ewe, Scot­ area. A close friend of retired SIU left, OMU Jesse Manard, Engine Utility William Gordon, OMU Victor land. But when he heard that a official Ed Mooney, he also Caribbean. convoy of U.S. ships was forming stayed abreast of SIU matters, and "The members are excited Bermudez and OMU Gary Mitchell. nearby, he snuck away from the attended the SIUNA convention about it," said SIU Patrolman Rob hospital and signed on an SIU last summer. Scrivens, who sent the accom­ ship, the Gateway City. He was so "He was a great guy to work panying photos to the Seafarers anxious to get to America, he did with," said Ed Pulver, an SIU LOG. "The ship had been laid up not care that the Gateway City vice president who had stood for a while, and it looks like there was going to Murmansk. And it with Aubusson in many beefs will be a lot of OT available while was aboard that vessel where over the years. "And he definite­ the guys get it back in shape." Aubusson was dubbed Scottie ly was one of the funniest people Crewmembers will have in­ (because he had signed on in I ever met. The day he died, he dividual quarters aboard the ves­ Scotland). was passing around cartoons he sel, which will transport a variety For the next 10 years. Brother had drawn." of dry cargo. Aubusson sailed as AB or bosun. George McCartney, SIU vice During the last five years, the In 1949, he became a U.S. citizen. iresident West Coast who also vessel was on charter to Lykes Aubusson came ashore in lad known and worked with Bros, and sailed by the name Al1952 and began working his way Aubusson for many years, meria Lykes. Before that, it was The passenger area of the Shin- The Shining Star takes on cargo up through the union. In 1955 he described Brother Aubusson as at Nasco shipyard In San Diego. an American President Lines ship ing Star Is aft of the house. became a patrolman in the port of very popular. He had many known as the President McNew York. Four years later he yams to spin, but he also did a lot Kinley. became port agent of the port of for the union. The Shining Star has a breadth Chicago. Brother Aubusson oiften; of 82 feet and a depth of 30.8 feet. Brother Aubusson spent more referred to himself as A-8, which/ than a dozen years working in was his SlU book number. Chicago, then finished his SIU When he retired, he told the career as port agent in St. Louis Seafarers LOG that his greatest from 1973 to late 1976. accomplishment was obtaining Throughout his years with the his high school diploma at the Seafarers, Brother Aubusson Lundeberg School in 1974. He is gained a reputation as someone believed to be the first SIU offi­ who had a great sense of humor. cial to complete the GED pro­ Scottie was much loved by the gram at the school. membership," noted SIU Presi­ "Sure, I was afraid of failing," dent Michael Sacco. "He always Brother Aubusson told the LOG had a grin on his face and a stoiy in January 1977."But I was deter­ to tell." mined to show the trainees that if Chief Steward Curtus Phillips and Aubusson participated in a guy who dropped out of school Chief Cook Allan Sim are at work Bosun Bobby Garcia (lower right) and Mike Charben (seated left) draw many of the epic beefs involving 40 years ago at age 14 could make In the ship's galley. the SIU beginning with die Wall it, anybody could." cards with other deck department crewmembers for watches. Seeking to promote safety practices in benzene-associated environments, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship safety team met last month to review the Coast Guardissued regulations related to the petroleum-based chemical Several wrinkles have come up in the way regulations cover­ ing benzene are being imple- Former Seafarers Port Agent 'Scottie' Aubusson Dies at 72 Seafarers Crew Sea-LantFs Shining Star I �.trr MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Gnat Lakes Boatmen damplete Special Courses Seafarers employed by Great Lakes Towing Company recently completed special courses cover­ ing AB and engineroom skills ai the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Early last month, 10 SITJ members who sail for Grea Lakes Towing finished the train­ ing programs which were developed for the company due to f: Opening a water valve prior to en­ gine start is Tony Willoughby. sailed exclusively in the deck department until recently, when he also started working in the en­ gineroom. "As you can imagine, I learned a lot from this engine course," Homer said. One of the Seafarers who took both courses is Tony Willough­ by. He summed up the experience when he stated, "^ey were good courses and I got a lot out of them." Greg Stamatelakys, another first-time visitor to the Paul Hall Center, said, "It was great to see another part of the union, and I think the school is a very progres­ sive idea." Mark Rohn, director-fleet operations for Great Lakes Towing, said in a letter to the Lundeberg School, "... from the enthusiasm and response shown by our employees, [the courses] should prove to be a success and beneficial to both the individuals and the company by insuring that the equipment is being operated Seafarers who completed the special courses are (from left, kneeling) Lonnee Aakeberg, Greg and maintained properly." Rohn Stamatelakys, Ray Smith, Tony Willoughby, (second row) Timothy McKenna, Cliff Stockman, A.K. also expressed appreciation about Horner, Mike McCormick, Mike Lock and Mike Kornmeier. Instructor Joe Kurley is at far right. the school's willingness to pro­ vide the special training. informative. When you learn on While all of the formal teach­ the job, you usually don't have ing was handled by instmctors, time to End out why things are Kurley noted the "wide variety of done certain ways. But in these background and experience" courses, everything seems to among the students, who also come together for you." taught each other. "The exchange Aakeberg added that instruc­ of information among them was tors Joe Kurley (engine depart­ fabulous," Kurley said. "The in­ ment) and Jim Brown (deck) "are teraction helped everyoiie, in­ lighly skilled in relating to our cluding me. I learned from them, questions and giving answers we and I tlunk that proves once again understand." the caliber of people in the SIU." Similarly, Mike McCormick, new tonnage regulations affect­ ing tugboats. The Lundeberg School modified its AB course and created the engine training in order to accommodate both the company's and the members' needs and schedules. The Seafarers, most of whom previously sailed as deckhand/en­ gineers, got plenty of hands-on training in areas such as valve maintenance, back and hearing safety, pumps, repair techniques for broken bolts and studs, start­ ing a boat's main engines, cutting and threading pipes, lifeboat operation and many other skills. (Four of the men already were ABs and took only the engine course. The others took both courses.) They also took written tests and kept training manuals which were produced specifically for them by Lundeberg School instructors. Lonnee Aakeberg, who sails from the port of Duluth, Minn., Before starting the engine, Cliff said he found the classes "very Stockman gives it a pre-lube. .j; A.K. Horner wipes up oil on the BullShepard'sstaiboard main engine. who sails from the ports of jobs." Kommaier also said the Toledo, Ohio and Detroit, said he scheduling allowed the Seafarers gained a lot from the courses. "In to make the most of their time at fact, I'm considering coming the school. A.K. Horner has been a mem­ Timothy McKenna reviews the back to the school so 1 can learn ber of the SIU since 1971. He pre-engine start-up checklist. more." While discussing thefrequent­ ly changing needs of the industry, Tim McKenna said he recog­ nized the importance of the train­ ing available at the Lundeberg School. "We have to be sure we have qualified employees." For Cliff Stockman, who has been a Seafarer since 1978, this was his first trip to the SIU educa­ tion facility in Piney Point, Md. 'I'm impressed with the staff and the facilities," he said. "It's much larger than 1 realized." Like several of his fellow classmates, Ray Smith, who works in Cleveland, said he ap­ preciated the instructors' willing­ ness "to go out of their way to help us. '^at really helped, and 1 feel likeeveryone benefitted from the courses." A Great Lakes employee for more than 23 years, Mike Kornmaier described the cour­ ses as "well-handled. The facilities were better than we ex­ Checking the schematic to ensure proper lubrication for the Bull pected, and we picked up some important things that apply to our Tho Alaska and the Missouri are two of Great Lakes Towing's tugs. Shepard's main engine are Mike McCormick (left) and Ray Smith. W --'--.AT?: • • USi'v'Vv;*- •« �8 MARCH1993 SEAFARERS LOG Charter Member Eloris Tart Finds Relaxation on Links Retired Steward Still Keeps Up with SIU .L/- • After a long, distinguished Rescue at Sea career with the SIU that included One of the most dramatic serving in World War IT and later events of Tart's career took place taking part in a dramatic rescue at in May 1972, 30 miles off the sea, SIU pensioner Eloris Tart coast of Florida. He was sailing, has settled into a comfortable aboard the Sea-Land Warrior routine which includes plenty of when he and his fellow crewmemhis favorite sport: golf. bers rescued all 104 passengers who Many people find the game had been forced from their fuomaddening, but Tart, a charter ravaged vessel, the Liberianmember of the Seafarers, says, registered Oriental Warrior. "I've always liked it. I used to be a The Sea-Land Warrior's crew caddie when I was young, and I later received a prestigious safety never lost my interest in the sport." award from the National Safety He plays at least nine holes on Council and the American In­ most days, weather permitting. stitute of Merchant Shipping Assessing his skills, he says, "I (AIMS). At the awards still need to brush up!" ceremony, the president of AIMS Last month. Tart celebrated singled out Brother Tart, describ­ his 80th birthday. The former ing him as "a credit to his vessel recertified steward retired from and to theU.S. merchant marine" the SIU in 1975, settling in for the fine care he and the Mobile, Ala. steward department extended to It requires some cajoling to get the rescued passengers and crewTart to reminisce, but his memories members of the Oriental Warrior. of the union are plentiful. At the time. Tart said the burn­ ing ship reminded him of the Started in 1933 many vessels he saw go down in Brother Tart was born in flames during WWII. "There was Baldwin County, Ala. in 1913, no chance for rescue in those near Mobile. He first went to sea days," he said in 1972. at age 20, mostly because"80 per­ But, according to an article in cent of the people from my com­ June 1972 Seafarers LOG, munity did it. You have to realize, Brother Tart also said he had no those were different times." qualms about taking risks to help He started with the old Inter­ national Seamen's Union, but be­ save lives. Under similar cir­ came a Seafarer in 1939 in the cumstances, he said, "1 would do port of Mobile. In fact, his SIU the exact same thing —just like membership began on his any other Seafarer." Helpful Suggestions birthday, February 14. "There wouldn't have been an Just before he retired. Tart SIU if we hadn't resisted the (at­ played a big part in having some tempted) takeovers by the of the steward department ratings NMU," Tart declares. "A lot of restructured. Based partly on his good men helped keep the SIU recommendations, the steward/ going, naturally including Paul cook position was re-rated to Hall (who headed the SIU from steward/baker, while chief cooks 1947 until his death in 1980), retained their old ratings. This whom I knew for a long time. I resulted in fair pay and distinctive also sailed with his brother. Bill." job descriptions for those who Brother Tart participated in sailed with those ratings. many of the union's beefs. He Since then. Tart, who has two also sailed extensively during sons, has enjoyed his time on the World War n, including trips on links. But he also has stayed the bauxite run. "Those were very abreast of the union"^s activities. dangerous, hard voyages," he He still regularly reads the LOG recalls. "But we had to get the and occasionally drops in at the bauxite for aluminum for airplanes Mobile union hall. and other war materials." In fact, Brbther Tart says he is Tart remembers one trip when hopeful that this year the cutoff his ship ran out of stores. He also date for WWII veterans' status recalls sailing with all of the for merchant mariners will be ex­ ship's lights out so the merchant tended to include those who vessels would not be easily sailed during the first year of the spotted by enemy submarines. war. "1 know a lot of people have An occasional contributor to written their congressmen about the Seafarers LOG, Brother Tart this issue," he says. "From ex­ also served in the Coast Guard perience, 1can tell you there were during WWII. a lot of deadly mines and other But he returned to the SIU hazards out there." before the war's end, and in 1964 (Brother Tart recently sent his he graduated from the chief original membership records to steward recertification course in the LOG. He included dues New York. Brother Tart was a mem­ receipts and discharges, copies of ber of the ninth recertification class. which, appear on this page.) Graduation tlma in the Maritime Advancement Program, finds Class No. 9 of the Stewards Training and Recertification Program lined up after receiving their new certificates. In the photo are (front,1-r) Walter Newberg,, Orville Payne, Eloris Tart, Juan Oquendo, Jr. and Terrill York. At rear are instructor Tony Goncalves, Angel .Seda, SIU President Paul Hall, who presented the certificates, Juan Reinosa, Rex O'Connor, Frank J. Meggie, and instructor Eric Kingwall. Brother WiRlam McNelly was not present when the photo was taken. (See Page S.) Recerfificoffon. -ate*.) • « r Y Sis ijsr mi. 93. *>« "St. IS. S94S. !io. -So.. ''HiA 'xr V DECK 3EAFABEBS INTERNATK^ otNorfii Am«{3, • 1; 2 oil 7 > L lb« cmfbonx* 1 i Ghra rsealpt to tho i » ond 1 p Qici azn%£} sloctpod hU bcok y - .1^ 1/ �•. F- MARCH1993 " J-' ;®: SEAFABERSLOG 9 Efforts Begin io Pass WWII Mariner Veterans Extension Grassroots efforts already are noted Joseph Katusa, vice chair­ being organized to seek congres­ man of the Merchant Mariners sional support for legislation that Fairness Committee of the would extend the cutoff date for American Merchant Marine World War Il-era merchant Veterans. manners. Katusa and George Searle, The Merchant Mariners Fair­ chairman of the committee, have ness Act of 1993 has been sub­ organized a data base of the mitted for the third straight American Merchant Marine session of ^Congress by Repre­ Veterans to know which veterans sentative Jack Fields (R-Texas). live in which districts. "We want It seeks to extend World War II our members to contact the dis­ veterans status to U.S. merchant trict offices or the Washington of­ mariners who sailed between fices to let the Congress loiow of August 15, 1945 and December our support," Katusa noted. 31,1946, the date President Harry Already letters are being Truman declared an end to the received in Montgomery's office hostilities. as well as in the office of Jim In just one month, the bill (also Slattery (D-Kansas), who is known as HR 44) has acquired chairman of the House Veterans more than 130sponsors. This is as Affairs' Compensation, Pension many as the bill acquired in the and Insurance Subcommittee. To first year of the previous session date, no hearing on HR 44 has of Congress. Before the session been scheduled. adjourned last fall, 227 members Bill supporters received a of Congress (more than half) had boost last month when the Sun­ signed on as sponsors. day newspaper magazine Parade However, the bill still faces ran story about HR 44. "It was Opposition from the chairman of tremendous to see that article ap­ the House Veterans' Affairs pear at the beginning of Con­ Committee, G.V. "Sonny" gress," Searle stated. "That Montgomery (D-Miss.). brought more national attention to our cause." Writing Campaign Starts Changes 1988 Ruling "We have started letter-writ­ ing campaigns by members of our Both Searle and Katusa organization who live in a district received their veterans status in where the representative is not a 1988 when the secretary of the sponsor or serves on the commit­ Air Force (the branch of the tee where the bill is hung up," Department of Defense that over­ sees veterans affairs) declared merchant mar i -. s who sailed be­ tween Dece.-.'uer 7, 1941 and August 15,1945 as World War II vets. However, all other branches of the service use December 31, 1946 as the cutoff date for World W^ n veterans status. "The members of the mer­ chant marine who were in train­ ing as of August 15 had no idea that the atomic bomb existed or would end the war," Katusa ex­ plained. "They were in training to prepare for the invasion of Japan." Like many other merchant mariners from the war, Katusa and Searle sought to join the Navy to fight for their country, but ended up in the merchant fleet. Write to Congress to Express Support for HR 44 Seafarers and their families are urged to voice their support for the Merchant Mariners Fairness Bill of 1993 (HR 44) by writing to their member of Congress or to the House Conmnittee on Veterans' Affairs. The names of the committee members appear below. Letters for all members of the House of Repre­ sentatives should be addressed to: The Honorable • U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515. Luis V. Guiterrez, 111. Democrats Scotty Baesler, Ky. G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery, Sanford Bishop, Ga. Miss. James E. Clybum, S.C. Don Edwards, Calif. Mike Kreidler, Wash. Douglas Applegate, Ohio Conine Brown, Fla. Lane Evans, 111. Republicans Timothy J. Penny, Minn. Bob Stump, Ariz. J. Roy Rowland, Ga. Christopher H.Smith, N.J. Jim Slattery, Kan. Joseph P. Kennedy II, Mass. Dan Burton, Ind. Michael Bilirakis, Fla. George E. Sangmeister, HI. Tom Ridge, Pa. Jill Long, Ind. Floyd Spence, S.C. Chet Edwards, Texas Tim Hutchinson, Adc, Maxine Waters, Calif. Terry Everett, Ala; Bob Clement, Term. Steve Buyer, Ind. : Bob Filner, Calif. Jack Quinn, N.Y. Frank Tejeda, Texas "I went to enlist in the Navy with a friend," Katusa recalled. "We were shoved into the maritime service. The trappings were military and we wanted to serve oin country." Searle became a merchant mariner when "the Navy turned me down because of my eyes. It was on my 17th birthday and I had dropped out of 10th grade. They told me if I wanted to join a ser­ vice, go into the maritime service. I wouldn't have left high school if I thought I was going to be a civilian." Outside Support Besides congressional sup­ port, the bill has been endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion posts around the country as well as by nation­ ally syndicated columnist James J. Kilpatrick. If passed, the bill would allow the merchant mariners it covers to receive a military burial, medical care at Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals and VA homeloan guarantees. Harry Bur­ roughs, the minority staff Erector for the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, pointed out that most of those ^ected already have their own doctors and homes so the cost to the government would be minimal. SlU Pensioner Wadlington Helps Henor All Veterans of War World War 11 veteran seaman and SIU pensioner Maxwell Wadlington wants to make sure his fellow merchant mariners are not forgotten. Brother Wadlington noticed an advertisement in his local Eustis, Fla. newspaper requesting community contributions toward SIU pensioner Maxwell Wad­ lington placed a wreath at the new war memorial in Florida. thJ building tend the dedication ceremony on November 11 where he could place his own special wreath of remembrance on the memorial. Wearing his Seafarers jacket. Brother Wadlington attended the ceremony and proudly placed a wreath on the monument. Its in­ scription read, "The U.S. Mer­ chant Marine - WWII." "I was anxious for people to know about the seamen of World War II. I wanted to remind them that soldiers and aviators weren't out there fighting alone. There were seamen too," Wadlington said. "I am proud to have sailed as a merchant mariner. The problem is that hardly anyone knows about the merchant marine and what they did in World War II. That is the purpose of my wreath, to make people remember that we were there too." His is still the only wreath to date on display at the site, but he said he expects there will be more once other area veterans visit the memorial. A native of Hopkinsville, Ky. Brother Wadlington joined the merchant marine in 1943 in Sheepshead Bay, N.Y. He sailed the Mediterranean throughout World War II. In 1943, Wadlington sailed on his first ship, the Sebastian Vizcamo, a Liberty ship. The vessel's mission was to transport six locomotives to Londpn. But the locomotives were too heavy of a load, and the vessel began to crack. The ship had to detour into Newfoundland for repairs before delivering its cargo safely. Once in London, the Sebastian Vizcamo tied up at the Royal Al­ The memorial In Ferran Park stands as a tribute to all veterans of war. bert docks. Wadlington recalled there were Nazi bombers over­ curate in those times. Some came The vessel then took 400 German head every night. The target was close to us, very close. Search prisoners to Oran, Algeria in the Woolwich Arsenal across the lights, bombs exploding, tracers North Africa. Brother Wad­ Thames River. and star shells made the most lington also sailed in Korea. "Bomb sites were not so ac- spectacular sight this kid had ever He joined the SIU in 1950 and witnessed," Wadlington ob­ finished his career as an AB in served. During World War 11 he was 1980. Brother Wadlington still aboard the Robert Dale Owen, a loves to be on the water and cur­ Liberty ship which participated in rently owns and sails boats on the the invasion of Southern France. lakes of Lake County. of a veterans memorial. He quickly researched the "Troject and discovered the memorial was being built to honor all veterans of war—not just a particular branch of the military. Wadlington provided a donation. "I contributed be­ cause I have a deep love and affection for the mere^hant seaman," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. His donation, along with other community contributions, helped pay for a monument honoring the veterans of Lake County. The memorial was built in the city's Ferran Park on Lake Eustis. Brother Wadlington received a letter thanking him for his con­ Brother Wadlington had this wreath specially made to honor fellow tribution and inviting him to at­ merchant seamen who served in World War II. • • "-i-f' Russian Medals Presented in San Francisco A group of 26 WWII merchant mariners who sailed the Mur­ mansk Run, among them retired SIU member James Fuller, received medals of heroism from the Russian government at a commemoration ceremony held aboard the Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien on January 30 in San Francisco.. Duringthe war. Fuller (who sailed with the SIU from 1946 to 1990) was in the Armed Guard crew aboard the American Mail Une SS Gilbert Stuart which went from Manchester, England to Mur­ mansk and then down to Molotovsk t>eyond Archangel on the White Sea and then back to Murmansk. Pensioner Fuller lives in Setjastopol, Calif. < T �10 MARCH 1993 SEAFAIKRSUMt 55 Years of SIU Membership Come to an End When Boatman J.F. "Jake' Kelley announced his retirement as an active member of the Seafarers earlier this year, it marked the first time since 1931 when the SIU was founded that neither he nor any of his four brothers were sailing for the union. J.F. "Jake" Kelley Last month, Kelley ended a 29-year career as an engineer with G&H Towing of Houston. He began sailing as a deep sea member in 1947, then switched to inland in 1964. "It was after the war [World War II] and I couldn't find any­ thing else to do," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "My oldest brother was sailing so I thought I'd make one trip to see what it was like. "That turned out to be the started," Ed noted. "Working conditions, pay scales, fringe benefits, less hours, overtime—^it is almost unbelievable. When I started, we got $1 an hour for overtime. But that was good money back then. "Today, the union is the land of opportunity. You have to work hard, but it is a good life," he longest one trip anyone has made because I kept going and didn' quit until now," added the 66X. year-old. Oldest Brother Was First According to all of his surviv­ ing brothers, the eldest. Jack Keily, was the reason they went to sea and joined the SIU. Jack was a charter member of the union. His career went back even further as he had been a member of the old International Seamen's Union. He had sailed in the Gulf pf Mexico with Alabama-native and former SIU president Paul Hall. Brother Kelly held Gulf book number 10 when he joined the SIU. After the war, the other Kelly brothers began their careers with the Seafarers. Ed Kelly Sr. signed on in 1947 shortly after Jake went to sea and just before Fred Kelly Barney Kelly brother Barney Kelly came aboard. Finally, Fred Kelly joined his brothers at sea in 1953. Jake started in the steward department but chahged to engine after a few trips. As his family began to grow, he decided he wanted to spend more time at Jack Kelly home. He began sailing inland the same year that Jack lost his life when the tugboat on which he added. was working sank during a freak His brother Fred, who retired accident in the Houston Shipping as a utilityman in 1973, agreed. Channel. I'd tell someone getting started to go ahead and join. Make a life Work His Way Up While Fred also went from out of it and stay until you retire. deep sea to inland, Ed stayed on The union will be good to you and the ocean-going vessels and br you," he said. worked his way up to recertified Carried Grain to USSR steward before retiring in 1986. During his 40 years with the "There has been a big change SIU, Ed stated that he had gone m the merchant marine since I from sailing on C-1 and T-2 ves­ sels that hauled bauxite to the large military prepositioning ships now stationed in Diego Gar­ cia. Among his many voyages was one on board an Ogden tanker that carried some of the first American grain to the Soviet Union in 1973. "When we arrived, the people were so grateful," he recalled. "We had a party on the ship and entertained about 50 people in the saloon." Fred was the first in the family to retire. He started receiving his pension in 1973. Barney signed off the next year. Barney, Fred and Jake all live in Texas while Ed resides in North Carolina. Of the Kelly generation that followed, only Ed's son— Ed Jr.—still is with the union. He serves as a port representative in Mobile, Ala. V Ed Kelly Sr. SnowsUnm Does Not Delay EartyFHout for American Republic The weather may not have Weather conditions had been looked like spring, but the SIU mild—for the Lakes regioncrew of the American Republic prior to the fitout. When he started working on the deck, AB/Watchman Don White joked, "Ice skates should be is­ sued as work gear." Hoses used in fire drills for Coast Guard inspectors began to freeze almost immediately after the tests, forcing the deck crew to clean them out before putting them back in their stations. In the conveyor area, engine depart­ ment members had to clean up what the winter's cold and ice had messed up, while the steward department got the galley back in order. Although crewmembers had AB/Watchman Glen Tate realizes extra effort will be needed to release frozen hatch covers. to deal with the cold above and below deck, none of them com­ plained because of the unex­ pected extra month of work. The 635-footer was called to duty to carry ore from Ashtabula, Ohio to the McLeod Steel plant in Trenton, Mich. The ship was able to answer the call because there is relatively little ice on the Lakes this winter. While the Republic already is making its runs, most of the other vessels crewed by SIU members are expected to return to the Lakes in late March or early April. Crewmembers should stay in touch with the union halls in Algonac, Mich, or Duluth, Minn, Trying to empty fire hoses of water before they freeze are Deckhand Dean Brownjng (left) and AB/Watchman Ronald Vandercook. for the latest information. , • ' got a month's jump on the rest of the Great Lakes fleet when the self-unloader departed the port of Toledo, Ohio on February 18. "This is the earliest I've gone back to work," Deckhand Dean Browning told Algonac (Mich.) Fort Representative Don Thornton who met with the crew before the ship set sail. The vessel had laid up for the winter in late December. The crew did not ex­ pect to go back to work until midMarch. "Yeah, but I sure am glad to be back to work," added his watch partner, AB/Watchman Ron Vandercook. A snowstorm hit the western Lake Erie region two days before While ice has formed around vessels docked In the harbor, the ship A hard snow welcomes the crew of the American Republic as they the American Republic set sail. channels have remained almost Ice-free this winter. . report to work. �MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 11 Dredge Dodge Island Heads lor Wanner Waters After Summer on Great Lakes Mjp SIU members aboard the dredge Dodge Island reported all was going well when union rep­ resentatives recently serviced the crew near Chestertown, Md. The North American Trailing Company vessel was working in Chesapeake Bay after spending the summer on the Great Lakes around Michigan doing main­ tenance work and cleaning out the shipping channels. The crewmembers had plenty of questions concerning upcom­ ing contract negotiations, upgrad­ ing at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and health and medical matters, reported SIU Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco and Bal­ timore Patrolman Charlie Clausen. The crew also praised the fine food served by Chief Cook Curtis Brodnax. After completing its work in the bay last month, the Dodge /s/flnd sailed south for Norfolki Va. to take on another job. ^ Taking part in a shipboard union meeting are (left to right) Wiper Joseph Ritter, AB David Lijewski, SA Michael Isnas and Assistant Engineer Jay Stiles. , Crewmembers of the dredge Dodge/s/andgather in the galley to meet with union representatives. From the left are (seated) Chief Engineer ' Michael Hinchcliffe, Wiper Joseph Ritter, (standing) ABJim Anderson ^ and SIU Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco. Drag Tender Bill Padgett over- Chief Cook Curtis Brodnax dices sees operations from the bridge, an onion while preparing dinner. •, J-"- ^ . f •• Global Link Galley looks Forward to 1993 The past year has been an eventful one for the galley gang of the SlU-crewed Global Link, according to Chief Steward D. (Brandon) Maeda. The vessel, the first of Tran­ soceanic Cable Ship's new cablelaying vessels for its parent company, AT&T, made two trips during 1992 across the Atlantic. Maeda noted the steward department stayed busy as it took care of the full working crew when the ship departed its berth Viewing work from the bridge are, from left, SIU Assistant Vice President in Baltimore to load cable in New Tony Sacco, Mate Pat Dollard and Captain Howard Hawrey. Hampshire in February. The Global Link then laid cable across the ocean to a point north of Scot­ land before heading to a shipyard in Southampton, England for minor repairs. The vessel sailed home in May. In late October, the crew was notified of a cable break in the Atlantic and set sail for one month. When they got back, the galley gang discovered an addi­ tional "member" was waiting ^hore for them. Chief Cook Cheryl Neff had signed off before the second voyage because she was due to give birth. Her son, Dakota Wil­ liam Neff, was bom November 3. Upon die Global Link's return, Mae^ and the rest of the crew gave Dakota his first tour of the cable ship. "The crew has done an out­ standing job all year," Maeda wrote in a note included with the photographs that appear with this story. "We are looking for-: ward to another productive year in 1993." -I;'; v.; Cold Work on the Philly-Camden Ferry Aboard the Delawhaleare, from left. Captain Bob Papale, Philadel­ phia Patrolman Sean Ryan and Capt. Dom Rizzo. Chief Cook Cheryl Neff brings her Taking desserts to hungry crew- Giving Dakota Neff his first tour of newborn son, Dakota, aboard the members is Steward Assistant the cable ship is Chief Steward D. cable ship. Joseph Sneed. (Brandon) Maeda. SIU Captains Bob Papale and Dom Rizzo, as well as other Seafarers who crew the Philadelphia-Camden, N.J. ferry, recently endured bone-chilling weather to get the Job done. During a three-day span in late January and early February, the Philadelphia area had its coldest weather in three years—sub-zero temperatures and high winds which made it seem even colder. But that did not stop the SIU members aboard the Delawhale from transporting passengers across the Delaware River. Captain Dom Rizzo secures The ferry crosses the Delaware gangway on the Delawhale. River in all kinds of weather. The galley gang of the Global Link gathers around the ship's Christmas tree. From left to right are Cook/Baker George Sasaki, Steward Assistants Nolan Hurtt, Keith Barfield, Barbara Boyer, Scotty, Greenlee and Cromwell Henderson, and Chief Cook Jose Luaces. • '?-• •^ '••'4m I' �• - A- miWH 1993 12 SBAFAKERS LOG SEAFARERS UK II/UUICH1993 SIU Hatches New Idea To Improve Galley Training - • Marked by state-of-the-art equipment, spacious design and opportunities for more individual instruction, the new steward department lab at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education opened last month. The lab, which represents the continuing effort to fine-tune the SIU's shipboard feeding programs, covers 5,300 square feet and features a dining room, an amphitheater-like demonstra­ tion room, a classroom and an eight-station lab. All of the cook­ ing and refrigeration equipment is brand new, and up to 16 people simultaneously may use the facility. "It's well-planned, it's designed well and there's no limit to what we can do here," said Recertified Steward William Winters, whose class was the first to use the lab. "This opens the door for higher-level culinary arts training." Winters added that the lab's layout will give upgraders a chance for more hands-on training and more oneon-one instruction. Top photo; The lab Is housed In buildings which formerly were used as bungalows. Three photos above: Recertified Steward Anthony Curran (top), a Lundeberg School graduate, says the lab i ' i;';V _;.-.f', •' •i '•' • ..' -t- • • Facil^ Features Kloderu Equipment, Itoaiduess Stewards Lab Oaais at Paul Had Salter Above: Recertified Steward Carl Poggioll gives cooking demonstration for fel­ low upgraders at the new lab. '44 The lab is housed in what used to be two one-story bungalows. (Winters stayed there in 1976 as a member of class 218.) The buildings were refurbished, while an addition was constructed which adjoins the two structures. Most of the installation has been finished, but a few items — such as mirrors, desks for the classroom and seats for the demonstration room — are scheduled to be in place shortly. "The facility is comfortable and very modem," said Recer­ tified Steward Mark Flores. "This is what it's like on modem ships, so it's great that we have all this equipment right here. As for quality of the equipment, this is the best I've ever seen, and I've been a cook in many different hotels and elsewhere." All steward department upgrading courses will include time in the lab, which was designed to allow improved monitoring of each member's capabilities. The Lundeberg School steward conunittee (com­ prised of representatives from the school, the SIU and the union's contracted companies) is scheduled to meet March 8 "to address priorities and planning— decide specifically how often the lab will be used by people in various courses," said Don Nolan, Lundeberg School culi­ nary services director. Nolan and other SIU reps visited numerous culinary school labs around the country, then modeled the Lundeberg School lab after the best ones — for example, the Culinary Institute of America, Cornell University, the California Culinary Academy and Johnson and Wales Univer­ sity. "Naturally, those places have a lot more space than we do," Nolan explained, "so what we did was take the same design ideas and condense them. "This is just another example of how the union works with SIUcontracted companies to con­ tinually upgrade our members." Construction and refurbishing From top left "egg:" Construction and refur­ bishing began last year and was comleted early In *93. The Seafarers will benefit all galley gang upgraders. Julio Roman (left) ap­ preciates the spacious­ ness at the facility. Instructor Ed White prepares a sample in the demo room. were done by a local contractor whose employees are members of the SIUNA-affiliated United In­ dustrial Workers (UI^. Addi­ tionally, the refrigeration equipment that was purchased for the lab was constmcted at Vic­ tory, a UTW plant near Philadel­ phia. Much of the equipment is port­ able, so it may be moved to the demo room, where guest chefs periodically are expected to ap­ pear. Recertified Steward Car! Poggioli said the new lab, located near the computer lab and other academic buildings, "is a lot like the labs at Cornell. It definitely is beneficial for the school, espe­ cially with the (potential employ­ ment opportunities on) gambling ships and cruise ships, because you do more refined cooking on those ships I think this allows more hands-on experience and more individual attention for each upgrader." Julio Roman, another mem- I 'r®? •« SMS Wi •!I .TF1 t I I Photos 1-7 show various stages in the building process. The lab Includes a classroom, a demon­ stration room (pictured at left) and other modern features. Much of the design Is patterned after prestigious culinary labs throughout the United States, including those at the Culinary Institute of America. ^ •X'.'A Am 4 her of the recertified class which christened the lab, noted the inodern equipment which "al­ lows you to do a whole batch of shrimp at once." He also men­ tioned one of the new ovens which cooks meat at low temperatures and does not shrink the meat. In fact, in a recent demonstration, Lundeberg School instructor Ed White showed the stewards a piece of comed beef which was left in an, oven for 24 hours—but came out full-sized and juicy. "It's amaz­ ing," said Roman. Each of the stewards ex­ pressed appreciation for the roominess in the lab. Joe Ortega summed up his experience there when he said, "So far, everything is running nicely. I think [the new facility] willgive us more time to learn, and that's why we're here." John Reid likened his time at the lab to "breaking out a ship. It's just like that.... We're still get­ ting stuff running, but people down the line will benefit from what we're doing now." who will graduate as re­ certified stewards on March 8 were the first to use the facilities. . ;- •0^^. 'v •.-r,;..; ; ^ '••••:" f- Below: Carl Poggioli and Monica Kohs work at one of the lab stations. i From top left: Mike Thornton chops steak at lab station. Carl Poggioli continues with demo. Patrick Briggs emerges from freezer and prepares another dish. 6 .-N, / —t r"'-. Above: From left, Andrew Austin, William Winters and Julio Roman arrange cake exhibit, while (directly above) Joe Ortega works on desserts. ' ; ±uiL •A X V". I �14 MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Muimansk—'42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D. HENDERSON : i . ' •. f f . ' • Last month, the Seafarers LOG published part of a diary written by Wymond D. Henderson, a ,Seafarer who was part of the vital supply run to Russia known as the Murmansk Run. [Last month's ar­ ticle incorrectlyddentified him as William. Although he was known as "Bill," his full name was Wymond Donlan Henderson. His widow, Wilhemina, resides in Oregon.] Henderson was killed in an automobile accident in 1959, but the family sailing tradition lives on. Two of his sons—Ben, 33, and George, 35—are members of the SIU. Part I of Brother Henderson's diary left off with Henderson going ashore in Murmansk and asking the Maritime Commission to provide gas masks to the Yaka's crew. Whatfollows is Part II of his narrative. The remaining portion of the diary will appear in future issues of the LOG. with five cartons of cigarettes (worth 300 rubles or the Part II I obtained masks at a Russian equivalent of $60.00 U.S. dollars store several miles out on the edge per carton in the consumer goodsof town, and gave the address to starved town). Several crewmembers stayed Mr. McGinnis who is part of the ashore for various lengths of time, staff of U.S. representatives. The next day when I called on including—besides unlicensed Mr. Pearsons to be reimbursed, I men—the chief engineer, second found the Naval attach^, Mr. assistant engineer, third mate, second mate, etc., so I was not Frankle, waiting to talk to me. alone, you see. Among other things, he asked Though conventional enter­ why we were ashore without leave. I told him we had come tainment and diversion are not to ashore to walk around and break be had in this war-torn, once the monotony of ship life and to evacuated frontier city, the people see Capt. Pearsons about shore are brave and friendly. Many of leave and gas masks. Frankle said the girls are very beaiitiful. I was that he could understand that but more fortunate than most in ob­ wanted to ask us to return to our taining liquor. (I bought West In­ ship. This was Friday. I told him I dian rum and vermouth on a couldn't say for sure, but I thought British ship.) One or, at the most, the fellows intended to return after two glasses of wine or vodka at the Arctica Hotel per day was all, ab­ the weekend. solutely all, you could get fi-oiti As to the gas masks, Pearsons spoke up to deny that he had Russian sources! I made the ac­ agreed to pay for any I might buy, quaintance of several intelligent affirming that he had only asked and charming people. Unlike most me to let him know where they of my shipmates, I hope to visit Murmansk again some day. could be bought. There were many spectacular Frankle then said that he didn't think gas would be used here.That air raids for the first week of my if it were used, it would be mustard stay ashore, for the weather was gas sprayed on the docks, which excellent—clear and warm. But would not be repelled by gas for the last five or six days, it was masks anyhow. He didn't think it overcast, cold, often sriowing or fair for a few people or even a few raining, so the planes did not come ships to be supplied while others over. were not. Furthermore, he said . I thought the convoy was ready that he could not allow his office to leave when I went back aboard. to be used for these unimportant Back Aboard Ship things when more important June 10,11,12—air raids. things were to be done. He said June 13. Air raids at 6:50,8:50 that if anybody was able to buy and 11:30 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. masks himself, as a souvenir, it Heavy shrapnel barrage over was all right, but that his office town, bombs apparently fell above would have nothing to do with it. town. Air raid at 3:30 p.m. No He said that he was glad that 1 warning 'til seven heavy bombers had not brought up the matter of (probably four-motored) were "seamen's rights" as such, be­ overhead, quite high, and the guns cause this was war. He was a opened up a barrage ahead and Naval man and wouldn't stand for below them. They held their al­ it. We were working for our lives titude and dropped their bombs and not for money^ That his duty without swooping—the first time was first to cargoes, second to I'd seen that. As near as we could ships and last to men. tell, they fell on the town some­ Before the weekend was over, where between the docks and the however, I had obtained sleeping town proper. However, a tremen­ accommodations at the over­ dous black smoke was thrown up crowded Arctica Hotel and had which we later were told was a met several people whom I wished plane, loaded with incendiary •to see more of. I had gotten into bonibs that crashed and burned. the swing of how to enjoy oneself Air raid at 5:30 p.m. Enemy even in a constantly raided, war- dived on Yaka about 5:45 p.m. torn city, and decided that as the About seven or eight two-motored ship was simply lying in the bombers dived on us. Bombs fell stream waiting for a chance to go aft and on port side, striking shal­ to drydock, as the seamen were low water, thus going off near the occupied doing small, unimpor­ surface and throwing large tant things such as chipping the amounts of bomb fragments deck and red-leading, etc., I would which rained down onto the water just stay ashore awhile and enjoy and swept the decks. Several small myself. holes were put in the port side of the ship from mid.ships forward. Yaka In Drydock One large fragment went through^ When the Yaka went into the {xnt side of the fo'c's'l head" drydock, June 2, I went aboard, occupied by the survivors. No one changed clothes and loaded up was in there at the time. Another tore a hole in the comer of the captain's cabin. One mast shroud, port side forward, was nearly cut in two. Other minor damage. Small pieces of bomb fragments were picked up all over the decks. This makes about seven times we've been individually attacked. Everyone hopes the captain will move the ship a mile or so in order to throw the Nazi maps off, as they undoubtedly will keep at us here 'til they get us. I think I'll get my things in order again in case we have to abandon ship in a hurry. Air raids at 7:00 and 9:20 p.m. June 14. Shifted ship at 6:30 a.m. several miles downstream around the bend from town. Tried to drop anchor close in under some cliffs, but as there were over 40 fathoms of water, we shifted into a little bay where we still have some of the protection of the cliff. It is a surprise that this long, nar­ row inlet should be so deep and that, even though of glacerial origin, that the run-off of the stream at its head should not have filled it with sediment. We all feel much better now that we've shifted. Undoubtedly, we were again marked at the other anchorage. I hear the House of Culture was stmck by bombs yesterday, when we saw all the smoke up town, and that all the windows and window frames in the Arctica were blown in. I wonder how Zoe and Esther made out. Sailors called out at 10:30 to )ut #4 lifeboat over the side and ead it along the port side forward while the size of ^eshrapnel holes along the waterline were measured, preparatory to mending them. Air raid at 11:05 a.m. Shrapnel bursts between ship and airfield beyond near hills. Did not sight enemy planes, but Russian Hur­ ricanes, "stubbies," bi-planes, some other small fighter and a number of Russian two-engine planes were in the air. About 11:40 a.m. heavy barrage was thrown up over city which, from our present position, lies across high hills. Bombs were dropped and dense clouds of smoke appeared and hung heavily over the hills. Air raid at 12:40 p.m. The warning flags on the corvettes and destroyers had never been hauled down. Eight, four-motored bom­ bers crossed over the town rather low and dropped bombs. Dogfight ensued over city. Air raid at 2:05 p.m. Gunfire, then we saw one huge bomber coming out of the sun very high, leaving a trail, without dropping bombs. Apparently a reconnais­ sance and photographic flight. I suppose they'll be back in earnest in a couple of hours. Air raid alarms at 4:50 and 5:48 p.m. Dogfight over town. Air raids at 6:50 and 7:45 p.m. Large bomb­ er flew quite high. Small barrage put up. Apparently observer and photographer. Land of the Midnight Sun 12:00 midnight, June 14-15. It is comfortable and warm tonight as I sit in a deck chair with the sun streaming out of the north, over the top of the world, into my face. The wispy, cirrus clouds are tintedgold. The evergreens and grasscovered hills are fresh and ex­ uberant between rocks and snow patches, like the banks of the Snake River in April. The tinted waters of the inlet, icily smooth, lay placid and still. Smoke from a freighter anchored down the way rises in a thin, straight column. The fresh, clean call of birds is in the air like the evening noises back home. Mostly one hears a large, pure white, swallow-like bird, and his call—a short, slightly trilled whistle—resembles the call of parakeets in Central America. A little earlier, a half-dozen black ducks sped in their head-long flight across the water. This surely is the end of their long northern flight, so I don't see why they should still be in such a hurry. There is the friendly drone of a Russian "stubby" fighter as he goes through spectacular stunt flying over die field south of us. I rather expect the big raids tomor­ row. There have been a number of reconnaissance flights today. Oh well, perhaps this is a lucky anchorage. I'm sure it's a more beautiful one! June 15. Air raid alarm at 12:45 p.m. Esther Samwell of the Infleet office came out to the ship in the evening to ascertain bomb damage to the ship for her office. She stayed aboard 'til 1:00 a.m. She spoke of bomb damage to the Arctica and to her own hotel where three people were killed. June 16. Airraids at 7:30,8:45, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 and 8:10 p.m. We believe, and hope, the convoy will be leaving soon. June 17. Air raids at 8:00,9:15 and 10:15 a.m. Clear weather with scattered cumulus clouds. At 10:25,18 bombers dived on ships Wing about a mile across the inlet from us. We could see no hits from here. The attack was not far below the location where we were bombed on the 15th of May. These planes dove in unexpec­ tedly, and there was no fire 'til they released their bombs. A great, many Russian fighters were in the air and chased the bombers back over the hills. One parachute drifted down from the west and landed in the water quite a dis­ tance above us. We didn't see his plane shot down. Air Raids Continue Air raids at ,12:05 and 12:45 p.m. , June 18. Air raids at 7:15 and 10:45 a.m. Continued 'til 12:40 p.m. Small barrage was put up over city. We saw no planes, but shortly after a great deal of black smoke came up over the hills toward town and continued all afternoon. Air raid at 4:00 p.m. continued 'til 5:30 p.m. About 4:15, 11 bombers came over the town. A tremendous barrage was put up, part of which was hidden by the great column of smoke from the morning raid that still rose over the town. The detonation of these guns and the concussion of bombs continued to be heard several minutes. From our present anchorage, the raids over the city seem a long way off. It is the first time in two months that we have not been under all action. They seem to be "blitzing" the town in earnest now. Perhaps that would indicate an attempt to take it this summer. If so, they might change from fire and dynamite to gas. I'm going to carry my gas mask with me in case. Air raid at 7:00 p.m. Shooting commenced about three minutes after the alarm wa§ given on ship. Heavy motors could be heard crossing above clouds and haze near us. Then anti-aircraft fire and. exploding bombs commenced a rolling cacophony like thunder that continued for several minutes. This continuous sound was dis­ tinct from the separate pop, pop of close fire and is new to me. I don't know whether they are using more guns now or if qur distance from town causes the piling up of sound. June 19. Air raid alarms at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Shooting over the city. Warning continued and at 2:25 p.m. a barrage again was thrown up over the city. Sky is full of huge cumulus clouds. Among these, Russians and Ger- mans engaged in brief dogfights as the Nazis fled. Air raid at 8:30 p.m. June 20. Air raids at 3:00 and 4:50 p.m. Shooting over town. Large number of Russians took to the air. Sky crowded with cumulus clouds. No Nazis seen. June 22. Air raid at 2:50 p.m. Shooting over town. Again at 5:45 and 11:05 p.m. Shooting over city again. The sky has cleared. It is a beautiful sun-drenched midnight. The fresh green of the hillsides, the cool moist air tempered by the hot touch of the low sun, makes midnight here resemble an early June morning high in the moun­ tains of Montana or Idaho. The old gray-headed gentleman of the Infleet office came out to the ship in the afternoon with two assis­ tants and took up our Russian pas­ ses. Mine was already sewn up in a canvas bag with the rest of my papers and waterproofed. I would have declared them lost rather than cut the bag open except that I feared one might be refused shore leave in Russia at some possible future time. Heavy artillery could be heard firing to the north of us all eve­ ning. June 23. Shooting and dogfight over town at 9:20 a.m. A naval boat came alongside with papers for the captain. We, all hope it means we are about to sail. �SEAFAREK106 IS ilMffCMf993 April & May 1993 Membership Meetings Deep S^, Lakes, inland Waters Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1993 1. ' :7" '• I" '; •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port 15 18 32 New York 2 8 0 {Philadelphia 11 •.•:••; 5 3 Baltimore 5 13 6 Norfolk 3 13 12 Mobile 3 18 New Orleans 21 19 • ^ 11 Jacksonville 23 4 22 San Francisco 27 2 16 Wilmington 10 6 18 23 Seattle 4 4 4 Puerto Rico 7 16 ' 6 Honolulu 3 29 22 Houston 0 3 ••. 0 St. Louis 1 •f'i© 16 Piney Point 1 2 1 Algonac 72 226 191 Totals Port 19 fnm23 New York Philadelphia •. 2 ' •••••• • 2-:© 6 Baltimore 5 7 7 Norfolk 1 9 9 Mobile 3 14 New Orleans 12 8 17 Jacksonville 11 3 San Francisco 13 2 10 Wilmington 11 5 11 6 Seattle 0 1 7 Puerto Rico 5 10 3 Honolulu ••5: iM-Houston 0 G St. Louis 16 '•M: 2 PineyPoint 0 0 0 Algonac 43 168 117 Totals Port •41 13 12 New York 2 Philadelphia • 1 d "{3: 2 Baltimore 4 5 3 Norfolk 2 5 3 Mobile •©•X,'--..' New Orleans 7 Jacksonville 15 San Francisco 30 9 J: Wilmington 17 Seattle 3 Puerto Rico 12 Honolulu 8 Houston 0 St. Louis 2 Piney Point 0 Algonac 124 Totals Port 8 New York 1 Philadelphia 2 Baltimore 4 Norfolk , 1 Mobile New Orleans 10 2 Jacksonville San Francisco 17 6 Wilmington 9 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 3 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac • < 4 3 •1• • 19 3 34 1 10 18 11 23 • Til 20 9 15 8 57 14 2 21 0 254 ©•••'1 4 0 162 0 15 0 37 <•© ©:©" 5 1 6 3 6 6 15 '-9:: 6 0 138 2 0 3 0 220 4 1 0 0 1 4 0 1 24 m 12 J 2 6 11 9 19 11 a. M. y-% 10 . 2 8 1 16 1 0 0 0 53 1 159 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 9 8 2 1 O'0 3 3 3 1 1 7 9 3 10 9 5 10 ?-•••; ;6 0 10 ©'|{dO 8 ISV91 17 9 0 3 2 8 16 3 {•"•.s: 4 0 0 0 y-S 1 0 1 0 26 109 77 STEWARD DEPARTMENT ... 4 4 5 ©•• .5 5 isiyt d 0 4 2 3 0 0 2 0 19 0 0 0 2 18 7 3 8 0 0 • • • 1^.-| ©d 0 0 0 0 32 60 105 ENTRY DEPART DEPA ?|2' . 16 IIO:-; : 1 V..-' 3 {|©.©:..6...:: 0 3 9 2 1 8 2 3 12 5 "{•'-1 6 0 3.'. 10 13 4 15 0 5 3 133 57 7 13 1 0 0 0 1 25 ©..,...^.:..,' 0 0 0 0 149 191 49 '• yy0f "• ' 53 1 .8 23 16 36 41 y-m y':M 46 17. 8 45 ©l,';-0 , 1 1 372 48 .3 0 0 0. 1 3 2 ^l3-^ 2 2 1 5 •{ST.: 0 1 0 24 l'8{-15 15 23 25 29 17 23 13 4 28 0 2 0 254 0 0 2 1 7 3 11 3 5 2 27 4 0 1 0 72 30 -3 4 7 10 10 20 > 81 1 20 27 9 19 13 : 0 ' 4 0 257 .© , .^©.-.•^,.. j©-,©©!. :>:2©^'v ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 1 20 23 1 5 :-Vl 2 2 1 2 10 6 1 8 11 1 19 19 T6:;^I ©•22 •••.IS-:-©; 16 .-Oyy 17 9 2 20 20 1 0 8 6 13 4 12 16 0 1 •;•;: 1 iyy.i:.. 2 1 •^•"'l3 ' • 4 0 91 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 pm . © . :T 6 2 14 6 42 10 15 12 10 8 0 0 0 153 40 9 13 29 25 33 40 47 29 27 10 22 60 4 15 3 406 35 5 4 16 6 11 21 11 n 13 6 8 17 0 2 0 166 36 8 12 14 22 27 33 46 19 16 1 11 27 3 29 1 305 9 4 3 5 1 10 16 15 7 9 0 7 9 0 21 .9 i'- 0 96 yy/s/yy 5 8 10 9 17 29 •r-lo'.-^:{|5 1 1 • 8:-«l': 4 . 3 31 3 2 18 8 3 26 PF-6:"{ yyy0 •• 0 ::\'•-.A 23 0 0 59 176 76 6 13 28 24 34 32 58 16 22 17 54 34 6 21 2 443 Piney Point Monday: April 5, May 3 New York Tuesday: April 6, May 4 Philadelphia Wednesday: April 7,May 5 Baltimore Thursday: April 8, May 6 . Norfolk • l:©&l;;l- : Thursday: April 8, May 6 ; ..•{{(© Jacksonville Thursday: April 8, May 6 '' , Algonac Friday: April 9, May 7 Houston •/©'Si Monday: April 12, May 10 1 New Orleans .iifi©-- Tuesday: April 13, May 11 {':•{• Mobile •:''r • Wednesday, April 14, May 12 I San Francisco Thursday: April 15, May 13 Wilmington Monday: April 19, May 17 © • , .«©• Seattle ©. Friday: April 23, May 21 San Juan yy • : Thursday: April 8, May 6 St. Louis Friday: April 16, May 14 Honolulu Friday: April 16, May 14 1 Duluth ^ K© Wednesday, April 14, May 12 Jersey City Wednesday: April 21, May 19 . , , New Bedford |li , Tuesday: April May 18 •. .1 60 8 0 16 6 25 19 42 18 10 6 142 11 0 6 0 369 149 1,036 1,330 Totals All 390 522 231 Departments 506 739 . actuallv registered for shipping at the port last month. . -real Registered" means the at the port at the end of last month. •• "Registeied on the ^ t„„,racted deep sea vessels. Of the 1.292 jobs shipped, 390 jobs A total of 1,292 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracien p or abont^SO percent rf 149 ttdp relief Jobs were sblppel. Since the trip Jit. • •; ;tT L^© Each ports meeting stalls at 10:30ajn. Personals WILLIAM IVAN THEODORE Pleae contact Audrey (Theodore) Drawdy at 8731 Berry Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32211. WILLIAM KELLY WESS a.k.a. "KELLY" Please contact Marian D. (Wess) Jones at 9104 Crosshill Rd., Baltimore, MD 21234. PAUL EHLERS Please contact David Foster at (813) 933-0072 or (800) 786-9330. WILLIAM LEE WEY a.k.a. WILLIAM HAYES Anyone with any information about this retired merchant mariner is asked to contact Jacl^ Miselis at 23 Noah Chapin Drive, Somers, CI 06071. JOHN WAYNE NEWTON Please contact your sister, Linda Welch, at (205)343-4114. CLYDE KREISS Please contact your former shipmate, Jack Meyer at 222 Groveland Circle, Savannah, GA 31405; or call (912) 354-4253. .• ©St! . •. ©.©:&ass . ©M ;©;:©©©-^^•© Correction Mike Paladino was elected to a four-year teim as port agent at the Norfolk, Va. hall. On 3 of the February 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG, he was listed incorrectly as port agent for Philadel­ phia. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. ' ."III" > • '•V ^t •. 'hy. " ' ''V " r • , •• �16 MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ Ibast Vice President West Co Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS ^uth Way 5201 At igs, MD MU 20746 ZK Camp Springs, m-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans.'LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 " PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San FrancLsco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop I6V2 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE \ 2505 First Ave. battle, WA 98121 ^\1[206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS \ 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 \ (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilinington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1993 NP—^Non Priority CI^omparo;^ake^_^^ ••"KG.ST.RKD ON BEACH All GrouDS Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 2 1 6 0 ' 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 45 0 22 4 d' 0 39 190 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 73 10 0 3 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 19 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JANUARY 16 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast V,, Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 2 4 22 0 28 0 13 0 1 14 0 3 0 0 3 '2 0 16 0 18 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 5 Q 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 A-,' 0 3' 0 0 3 FEBRUARY 15,1993 TOTALSHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 0 P 101 103 0 1 1 P 0 3 0 4 7 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 > 0 0 0 1 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 P 1 1 0 p Q 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 55 11 51 23 140 2 9 0 0 11 12 0 37 0 49 1 0 0 0 1 0 19 0 9 28 0 0 16 1 28 0 0 0 1 9 Totals All Departments 51 4 20 104 2 8 217 13 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 43 SUNUBIinNtD 9 BOAT MODEL FESTIVAL AT SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM . More, than 100 model boat builders will descend on Pier 16 for the South Street Seaport Museum's 3rd Annual New York Model Ship and Boat Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 7-8. To display a model you've constructed yourself, call or write for a registration form (Model Festival, South Street Seaport Museum, 207 Front Street, New York, NY 10038) or call (212) 6699400. ATTENTION: PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS INLAND MEMBERS A meeting for all inland members in the Port Arthur area will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 1993 at 2:(X) p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 |n Port Arthur. LOOKING FOR PICTURES OF OLD SHIPS A veteran merchant seaman, Otis L. Bouchie Jr., is looking for pictures of old ships—specifically Liberty T-2 transports. Anyone with photos they would like to donate may send them to Otis L. Bouchie Jr., 518 A Shade Crest St., Oneonta,AL 35121. ATTENTION: GREAT LAKES MEMBERS Several vessels are having an early fitout this year because of the mild winter in the Great Lakes region. Please stay in touch with the Algonac, Mich. (313-794-4988) or Duluth, Minn. (218722-4110) hiring halls to get the latest information on when vessels will return to the Lakes. REPLACEMENT CARDS ^ PUBLIC HEALTH AVAILABLE FOR RECORDS AVAILABLE UPGiymERS Members who were treated at United • Seafarers who have upgraded at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of ^ States Public Health Service Hospitals may obtain their medical records by Seamanship but have lost their school writing to PHS Health Data Center, identification/upgrading card may ac­ GWL Hansen's Disease Center, Carquire a replacement. For more informa­ ville, LA 70721. To make sure your tion on how to obtain one, see your port request is answered i^ickly, be sure to agent or contact the Director of Admis­ include your name, date of birth, social sions, Lundeberg School Upgrading security number, in which facility you Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD were treated and the approximate dates 20674. of'treatment. ' '..'J �MARCH 1993 SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), December 13—Chairman George Burke, Secretary A. Has­ san, Educational Director G.Rogers, Deck Delegate Abdul­ lah Oun, Engine Delegate W.B. & The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- McCan, Steward Delegate Miguel tnmrd minutes as possibie. On occasion, because of space Pabon. Chairman reported smooth iimitations, some wiii be omitted. sailing. No beefs or ^sputed OT Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. reported. Crew suggested new Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addressed by the telephone system allowing mem­ to pay aboard for long-dis­ union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ bers tance calls made at sea. Crew warded to the Seafarers LOG. thanked steward department for well-prepared Thanksgiving din­ OAr/LE>tDE/7(OMI Corp. Inc.), ner, Next port: Elizabeth City, N.J. year-end payoff. Secretary November 29—Chairman A. reminded crew to read Seafarers SE4-iyOLF(American Transport Trikoglou, Secretary C. Davalie, LOG and wished a Happy New Educational Director C. Coello, Year to all. Educational director en Line), December 27—Chairman Haman Rivers, Secretary Phillip Deck Delegate B. Hanback, En­ couraged members to upgrade at gine Delegate Terry Mouton, Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ Paquette. Chairman reported ice machines not working. Pressure Steward Delegate Francis DIcarlo. puted OT reported. Crew thanked washer and TV need repairs. Educa­ Chairman and crew gave thanks to galley gang for job well done. tional director stressed safety stand­ steward department for wonderful Crew requested contracts depart­ ards aboard ship. Deck delegate Thanksgiving at sea. Crewmem-. ment clarify to company that reported new captain and change in hers also thanked the Seamens travelers' checks are to be made crew. No beefs or disputed OT Church Institute for Christmas available as cash in foreign ports. reported. A hand of appreciation gifts. Educational director en­ Crew also would like standard couraged members to upgrade at policy of checks or cash at payoffs. was raised to steward department for excellent holiday dinner. Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ One minute of silence observed in puted OT reported. Crew reported memory of departed brothers. Next STONEWALL JACKSON repairs needed for TV, radio anten­ port: Rotterdam. (Waterman Steamship), December na and dryer. 20—Chairman Carl Linberry, SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land USNS WILKES (Mar Ship Service), December 27—Chairman Secretary Reid Christensen, En­ gine Delegate William Jones, Operators), November 15-^hairWilliam Lough, Secretary G.M. Steward Delegate Robert Mosley. man R. Seratt, Secretary K. Bronson, Educational Director Chairman reported good trip and Dougherty, Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate J.T. thanked crew for keeping tidy ship. Johnson, Engine Delegate CJ. Brown, Deck Delegate Stan­ He reminded crew to work s^ely ley Whitaker. Chairman reported Michael Veigel, Steward Delegate and look out for one another. acknowledgement from contracts Don Spangler. Chairman asked Treasurer reported movie fund of department regarding previous writ­ members to document all beefs to $647. Deck delegate reported dis­ ten resolution. He announced pur­ make them easier to understand. puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT chase of universal remote for VCR Educational director reminded reported by engine or steward and blank tape to begin video members that Lundeberg School is delegates. Crew requested new radio state-of-the-art facility with supe­ library. No beefs or disputed OT for lounge and new mattresses. Crew reported. Crew asked contracts rior training opportunities. He asked that fresh milk be used before department for clarification of last added this was the most congenial bringing frozen milk into galley •wage adjustment..Crew requested crew with whom he has sailed. refrigerator. Special thanks given to TV antenna be repaired for better Treasurer reported 17 movies and entire crew for excellent job of keep­ reception. Crew asked if those on new rice cooker purchased. Engine ing laundry room clean. Next port: watch could be served first at delegate reported disputed OT. Newport News, Va. meals. Crew voted to use ship's Steward delegate reported beefs. fund to fix bicycle. Crewmembers No beefs or disputed OT reported USNS HARKNESS (Mar Ship by deck delegate. Crew thanked stated they are now capable of Operators), December 20—Chair­ stewiard department for job well making movie copies and begin­ man Hershel Turner, Secretary done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. ning a video library. Next port: Ben Henderson, Educational Oakland, Calif. Director Joyce Tovay, Deck SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE Delegate Stephen Thompson, En­ (Sea-Land Service), December L/eE/?7Y W4VE(Liberty gine Delegate Jorge Vicente, 17—Chairman R. Moss, Secretary Maritime), December 27—Chair­ Steward Delegate Robert Tovay. R. Griswold. Chairman and crew man John Leonard, Secretary E. Chairman read memo from purser. thanked steward department for Hagger, Educational Director Secretary reported crew coopera­ delicious Thanksgiving dinner. In David Dunklin. Chairman tion helped complete 35-day opera­ return, galley gang thanked crew reported a good trip. Educational tion. Treasurer reported ship's fund for cleaning up after themselves. director encouraged crew to of $581. New treasurer was No beefs or disputed OT reported. upgrade at Lundeberg School. elected. Deck delegate gave thanks Crew made request for refrigerator Deck delegate reported disputed to engine and steward departments OT. Engine delegate reported beef. in lounge and reported washer in for job well done. No beefs or dis­ need of repair. Next port: Elizabeth No beefs or disputed OT reported puted OT reported. Crew reported by steward delegate. Crew asked City, N.J. ship's fund to be used for SlU contracts department to look into Christmas party at the Seameii's SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Seaputting additional men in all depart­ club. SA James "Doc" Whalen Land Service), December 27— ments. Crew thanked steward won first prize in talent show. Chairman J. Edwards, Secretary department for good food and job Christopher Maye elected new L. Hoffman, Deck Delegate Larry well done. chairman by majority vote. Crew Thompson. Chairman announced reported steward departmenf MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf year-end payoff. He said transporta­ received 98.5 percent on weekly Marine), December 27—Chairman tion to main gate in Honolulu was sanitation inspection score. Next D.M. Ticer Jr., Secretary J. Pratt being discussed. Treasurer reported )ort: Dubai, U.A.E. Chairman reported crew must wait $55 in crew fiind. Crew requested to find out if ship will make next dockside phone to communicate USNS WYMAN (Mar Ship trip. Educational director urged with main gate regarding transpor­ Operators), December 19—Chair­ members to upgrade at Piney Point tation to and from ship. No beefs or man Charles Brooks, Secretary No beefs or disputed OT reported. disputed OT reported. Chairman Dorothy TakahashI, Deck Crew asked contracts department asked crew to dress properly for delegate W. Hamrick, Steward to look into adding additional men meals. Crew expressed thanks to Delegate T. Milovich. Secretary to steward department. Ship to lay steward department for holiday reported new secretary will be Lorup upon arrival. decorations and food. rin Rodrigues. Engine delegate reported new engine delegate will OVERSEAS BOSTON SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land be Brian Gelaude. No beefs or dis­ (Maritime Overseas), December Service), December 6—Chairman rated OT reported. Crew asked 21—Chairman Eddie Cain, Rafael Clemente, Secretary S. contracts department for written re­ Secretary Harry Lively, Education­ Apodaca, Educational Director quirements for full book on a al Director Brian Burkis. Charles Henley, Deck Delegate military vessel. Crew also sent Treasurer reports $400 in ship's E.F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate wishes for a Merry Christmas and a fund. Crew reports VCR needs Phil Parent, Stewed Delegate F. iappy New Year. tune-up. No b^fs or disputed OT ^aliga. Chairman remind^ crew report^. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM). to let mate know they have signed December 31—Chairman D. on. No beefs or disputed OT SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Koebel, Secretary R.B. Sander­ reported. Crew asked contracts Service), December 20—Chairman son, Educational Director R.E. department to look into retirement Robert Woods, Secret^ Danny Clock, Deck Delegate John or members who have been with Brown, Educational Director Kelly labib,. Engine Delegate S. Sopfi, Davis, Deck Delegate Tom Keely, the union 20 years. Crew ialso Steward Delegate D.E. Hines. asked contracts department to look Engine Delegate Leonardo PapChairman announced layup of ship into additional eye and dental care. pas, Steward Delegate Wayne Bal­ or 14 days. Educational director "4ext port: Honolulu. lard. Chairman announced Digest of Ships Meetings SEAFARERS LOG told crew of new informational rack in lounge with material on AIDS and substance abuse. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Christmas card received from head­ quarters. Chairman and crew thanked galley gang for good Christmas meal. ITB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transport Co.), January 3—Chair­ man D. Plummer, Secretary Fran­ cis DiCarlo, Deck Delegate William Lumber, Engine Delegate Mohamed Hadwan, Steward Delegate Johny Bolton. Chairman reported successful trip. Crew received new couch. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to SlU for Christmas card. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into full medical coverage for spouses and children. 17 members of importance of upgrad­ ing. He also urged crew to donate to SPAD and MDL. Crew requests new chair, TV and carpet for lounge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into allotment increase. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port; Char­ leston, S.C. RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), January 13—Chairman Michael Moore, Secretary Joseph Mieluchowski, Deck Delegate Casey Downing, Engine Delegate Gerald Daley, Steward Delegate Karriem Allah. Educational direc­ tor encouraged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He informed members that donating to SPAD in­ creases job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into increase in crew size. Crew Hot Off the Press '•'y', Payoff aboard tfie ITB Mobile and a chance to look at the latest LOG took place recently at Stapleton Anchorage in New York. From the left are Bosun Fred Jensen, Chief Ckrak Theodore Quammic, QMED/Pumpman John Quintec and Steward Pedro Selian. LNG ARIES (ETC), January 17— Chairman Robert Schwarz, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educa­ tional Director Steven Hoskins, Deck Delegate Raphael Vargas, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Alebert Fretta. Chairman reminded crew to check posted taxi/bus schedule and be on time. He also pointed out gas ter­ minal policy of taking taxis to and from vessel. Educational director encouraged crew to attend upgrad­ ing classes at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $439 in fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Crew said they would all miss Brother Fretta's cooking. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. LNG TAURUS (ETC), January 3—Chairman Carlos ^neda. Secretary D.A. Pappas, Deck Delegate Tom Harding, Engine Delegate David Veldcamp, Steward Delegate Mark Kahnus. Chairman thanked crew for job well done and gave his best wishes for pleasant vacation in Japan. He reported tour was great and en­ couraged all to return to the Taurus after their vacation. Educational director informed crew to submit scholarship applications as soon as possible. Treasiu-er reported $800 donated by company for recreation­ al use. Entire crew thanked steward department for very enjoyable holiday feast. Members of galley gang include: Chief Steward Pap­ pas, Chief Cook Kalmus; SAs Ronald Adriani, Vicky Echeverio and Ralph McKee. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 9—Chairman Pedro Sanchez, Secretary Edward Porter, Vocational Director R. Johnsen, Engine Delegate Phillip Pardovich. Payoff in Charleston announced. Chairman reminded reported ship to be sprayed for bugs in port. Crew expressed thanks to steward department for wonderful holiday m^. Captain and crew to spUt cost of mpvies for ship. Crew helped rescue five people and a dog in a sinking sailboat. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), January 10—Chair­ man Patrick Gallager, Secretary Frank Sison, Deck Delegate Tillman Churchman, Engine Delegate G. Bemloehr, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman reported request to replace VCR. He said ship will pay off upoii ar­ rival in port. Educational director urged members to go to Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to keep them informed on union contract negotiations. Crew re­ quested new mattresses, pillows, washer, dryer, microwave oven And toaster. Crew thanked steward department for job well done^ Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), January 17—Chair­ man F. Sierra, Secretary M. Kohs, Steward Delegate C. Gomez. Seafarers LOG was distributed. Crew thanked galley gang for put­ ting out better-than-gourmet food for Christmas and New Year's Day. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), January 13—Chairman W. Willis, Secretary J.L. Johnson, Educational Director M. Shin. Secretary reported $100 in ship's fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. •/• • •. .( . .; I �18 MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG • .. •" --V.' Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. the employers. Members should Seafarers LOG traditionally has halls. All members should obtain boatmen and the advancement of The constitution of the SIU Atlan­ get to Imow their shipping rights. refrained from publishing any ar­ copies of this constitution so as to trade union concepts. In connec­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Copies of these contracts are ticle serving the political purposes familiarize themselves with its tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ District makes specific provision posted and available in all union of any individual in the union, of­ contents. Any time a member feels ports and contributes to political for safeguarding the membership's halls. If members believe there ficer or member. It also has any other member or officer is at­ candidates for elective office. All money and union finances. The have been violations of their ship­ refrained from publishing articles tempting to deprive him or her of contributions are voluntaty. No constitution requires a detailed ping or seniority rights as con­ deemed harmful to the union or its any constitutional right or obliga­ contribution may be solicited or audit by certified public account­ tained in the contracts between the collective membership. This estab­ tion by any methods, such as deal­ received because of force, job dis­ ants every year, which is to be sub­ union and the employers, they lished policy has been reaffirmed ing with charges, trials, etc., as crimination, financial reprisal, or mitted to the membership by the should notify the Seafarers Ap­ by membership action at the Sep­ well as all other details, the mem­ threat of such conduct, or as a con­ secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance peals Board by certified mail, tember 1960 meetings in all con­ ber so affected should immediately dition of membership in the union or of employment. If acontribution ports. The notify headquarters. committee of rank-and-file mem­ return receipt requested. The stitutional bers, elected by the membership, proper address for this is: responsibility for Seafarers LOG EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ is made by reason of the above policy is vested in an editorial bers are guaranteed equal rights in improper conduct, the member each year examines the finances of . Augustin Tellez, Chairman board which consists of the ex­ employment and as members of should notify the Seafarers Inter­ the union and reports fully their find­ Seafarers Appeals Board ings and recommendations. Mem­ ecutive board of the union. The the SIU. These rights are clearly set national Union or SPAD by cer­ 5201 Auth Way executive board may delegate, forth in the SIU constitution and in tified mail within 30 days of the bers of this committee may make Camp Springs, MD 20746 dissenting reports, specific recom­ Full copies of contracts as from among its ranks, one in­ the contracts which the union has contribution for investigation and mendations and separate findings. referred to are available to members dividual to carry out this respon­ negotiated with the employers. appropriate action and refund, if Consequently, no member may be involuntary. A member should TRUST FUNDS. All trust at all times, either by writing diiectiy sibility. funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ PAYMENT OF MONIES. No discrinlinated against because of support SPAD to protect and fur­ Lakes and Inland Waters District peals Board. monies are to be paid to anyone in race, creed, color, sex, national or ther his or her economic, political are administered in accordance CONTRACTS. Copies of all any official capacity in the SIU im- geographic origin. If any member and social interests, and with the provisions of various trust SIU contracts are available in all SIU less an official union receipt is given feels that he or she is denied the American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels fund agreements. All these agree­ halls. These contracts specify the for same. Under no circumstances equal rights to which he or she is ments specify that the trustees in wages and conditions under which .should any member pay any money entitled, the member should notify that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she charge of these funds shall equally an SIU member works and lives for any reason unless he is given such union headquarters. has been denied theconstitution­ consist of union and management aboard a ship or boat. Members receipt. In the event anyone attempts SEAFARERS POLITICAL representatives and their alter­ should know their contract rights, as to require any such payment be m^e ACTIVITY DONATION — al right of access to union nates. All expenditures and disbur­ well as their obligations, such as without supplying a receipt, or if a SPAD. SPAD is a separate records or information, the sements of trust funds are made filing for overtime (OT) on the member is required to make a pay­ segregated fund. Its proceeds are member should immediately only upon approval by a majority proper sheets and in the proper man­ ment and is given an official receipt, used to further its objects and pur­ notify SIU President Michael of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ ner. If, at any time, a member but feels that he or she should not poses including, but not limited to, Sacco at headquarters by cer­ cial records are available at the believes that an SIU patrolman or have been required to make such furthering the political, social and tified mail, return receipt re­ headquarters of the various trust other union official fails to protect payment, this should immediately be economic interests of maritime quested. The address is: funds. their contractual rights properly, he reported to union headquarters. Michael Sacco, President workers, the preservation and fur­ SHIPPING RIGHTS. A or she should contact the nearest SIU CONSTITUTIONAL thering of the American merchant Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way member's shipping rights and port agent. . RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ marine with improved employ­ seniority are protected exclusively EDITORIAL POLICY — TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ ment opportunities for seamen and Camp Springs, MD 20746. by contracts between the union and THE SEAFARERS LOG. The stitution are available in all union Letters to the Editor Apfylications Available for Union's 1993 Scholarship Program SIU Helped Make Police Work Possible Some 37 years ago, the came the first maritime union in members and their dependents Seafarers International Union's America to establish a scholar­ finance a college or vocational Atlantic and Gulf District be­ ship program to help qualified education. Every year, four scholar­ ships are given to children of SIU members. These are worth $15,000 each over a four-year period at the college of the winner's choice. In addition, three scholar­ ships are reserved annually for SIU members, themselves. One is a $15,000 four-year scholar­ ship. Each of the other two is a $6,000 two-year stipend for study at a vocational school or comunity college. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall. Prospective applicants also may request a copy by fill­ ing in the request form below. Time is running out. All applications must be received at the Seafarers Welfare Plan by April 15,1993. r P lease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility • information, procedures for applying and the application form. ' Name Book Number Address : ' •/'!,• I City, State, Zip Code. I j Telephone Num|5er_ '• This application,is for: I I Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 AUth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. \ i sible for me without experience I gained in the SIU. Of course, I miss going to sea, but at least I am tiying to do some good for others. QMED Perry Ellis Forth Worth, Texas I would like to give specia thanks to the SIU for helping me to prepare myself to do police reserve work. Due to a health problem, I cannot go to sea at this time, and most people know how merchant seamen will put them­ selves on the line to help others, whether it is on land or at sea. I had to go to school for the Police Reserve and take a state test, but nothing could have prepared me for this any better than the SIU did. Going to sea and dealing with life-threatening situations aboard ships is the best way to learn how to deal with people. I have also learned from Michael Sacco how to sit down with people and deal with almost any type of situation. A kind word and a little under­ standing can go a long way. Everyone is aware of the rising crime rate; it affects us all. The SIU helped prepare QMED Perry I volunteer so many hours out of Ellis for work in the Police Reserve. the month with a small police NL *1/ department outside Fort Worth, Texas. We deal with every situa­ Robinson Family tion imaginable, family violence Expresses Thanks included. Unfortunately, We the family of the late Wilchildren often get caught in situa­ liam Robinson [who died tions they don't understand. But February 21,1992] would like to we try our best to make this world take these means to express our a little safer for them. It is a warm thanks to the Mississippi Queen feeling to know that you can try family for all assistance to us to help a community to be a little during William's employment safer and to talk to children to with the Mississippi Queen, his assure them that everything will illness, death and to this point.' be OK. For us, the memory will never be The police department I forgotten. To the Mississippi volunteer with commented on Queen's band leader, Brian O'[low well I deal with people. My Neil, thanks for the poem answer to them was that I have "Skywatch." We will ever keep leen with the merchant marine the Mississippi Queen family in For many years. I would like to our thoughts and prayers. say that it does get scary at times Mrs, Gwendolyn Robinson, dealing with the criminal ele­ daughters and grandchildren ment. None of that would he pos­ Fulton, Ky. /• 1, �MARCH 1993 nr^he Seafarers Pension Plan i this month announces the retirements of 18 members. Ten of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while three sailed ip the inland division and five sailed in the Great Lakes division. Two of the retirees were bom in Arabia while three each were bom in New York and Alabama. Two were bom in North Carolina as well as two in Michigan. Cuba, Greece, Ireland, Maine, Florida and Wisconsin account for one retiree apiece. Florida, Alabama and Michigan proved to be the most popular retirement spots for this group, as four retired in Michigan and three each in Alabama and Florida. Carl Francum had been an ac­ tive Seafarer longer than any of the other new pensioners. He joined the union in 1945 in the port of Boston. Brief biographical sketches of Brother Francum and the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA JOSEPH BENNETT JR., 64, joined the SlUin 1967 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Coy, Ala., he com­ pleted the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in August 1982. Brother Bennett served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1950. Brother Bennett has retired to Houston. FRANCIS DICARLO, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1948 in his native New York., He com­ pleted the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother DiCarlo served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He lives in Green Cove Springs, Fla. KENNETH DUDLEY, 65,joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Maine, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Dudley served in the U.S. Navy from 1945, to 1966. He resides in Porterville, Calif. CARL FRANCUM, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Bos­ ton. A native of North Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Francum completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in April 1976. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1947. He has retired to Lenoir, N.C. ORLANDO GON­ ZALEZ, 65; joined the . Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recentiy have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. Bom in Cuba, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Gonzalez upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Metairie, La. BILLY JARVIS, 62, joined the union in 1951 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Alabama, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Jarvis upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He lives in Mobile. GEORGE KONTOS, 65, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Greece, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Kontos upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He retired to Mardela Springs, Md. MARTIN MCHALE; 62,joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Ireland, he sailed in the engine department. Brother McHale served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He has retired to Seattle. HARRIS PATTER­ SON, 65, joined the union in 1946 in the jort of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Opelika, Ala., he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Patter­ son upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1952. He lives in Robertsdale, Ala. ; ROBERT VANCE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. The na­ tive of Alabama sailed in the engine department, brother Vance still calls Alabama home. MOHAMED OBAID, 52, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Detroit. Born in Arabia, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Obaid resides in Detroit. GLENN SOMERVILLE,71, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. A native of Babcock, Wis., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Somerville served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1954. He resides in Seattle. LEONARD JASKOLSKI,71, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Detroit. A native of Al­ pena, Mich., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Jaskolski served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1947. He still calls Alpena home. SAMUEL TORINA, 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in Detroit, Brother Torina sailed in the engine department. He lives in Warren, Mich. 19 INLAND WILLIE GRAY, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va A North Carolina native, he sailed as a tankerman. Boatman Gray resides in Elizabeth City, N.C. ROBERT E. PETRLAK, 68, joined the union in 1983 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in New York, he sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. He has retired to Jacksonville, Fla. i .'rv DEWEY ROUTH,66, joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of Jacksonville, Ha. Boatman Routh sailed in the deck department. He calls Jacksonville home. SoimMi^ Hew Every Day Aboan! Resean^ Vessel SIU crewmembers aboard the oceanographic research vessel USNS Wilkes stay busy con­ tinuously, according to one of the ship's officers. Whether it is deck maintenance, engineroom work or meal preparation, there is al­ ways something to do on the Mar Ship Operators vessel. Chief Mate Frederick Smallwood (who provided the photos for this story) reported to ihe Seafarers LOG that sailing on the oceanographic fleet ship keeps niembers busy. "For crewmembers of the Wilkes, there is There is always work to be done aboard ship for OS George Galanis something new every day, and the (left) and AB Tom Skubinna. next assignment is always more interesting than the last," he noted in his letter. Keeping with the regulations of an oceanographic research vessel, the Wilkesmust be painted a brilliant white at all times. This makes deck maintenance for the crew, led by Bosun Tom Trehern, a constant challenge. Chipping and painting must be worked out with oceanographic over-the-side operations, and the crew often works long hours. Operating primarily in Pacific AS Donald Shuler helps keep the Wilkes In ship-shape condition. waters, the Wilkes sails as far west as the Strait of Malacca or closer to home in waters off San Francisco. Ship's Nurse Tom "Doc" Jensen takes advantage of down time. GREAT LAKES SALIH SAID ABDULLAH, !, joined the Seafarers 1972 in the port of 'rankfort, vlich. A na­ tive of Arabia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Abdulah has retired to Detroit. Reworking the ship's lifetroat oars is AB John Bobbins. jhe USNS Wilkes ties up alongside docks in Oakland, Calif. -'Mr VX �VT-S'r V- - "'''i""""" ' .M' 20 MARCH 1993 SEAFAOERSLOG Independence a \Great White Ship' t^: ' • looking good. Most of the time they are out of sight for the hundreds of passengers who travel aboard the SS Inde­ pendence. In the galley, the GUs serve as assistants to the cooks and chefs who prepare meals almost around the clock. In order to meet all the requests from the passengers for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, the galley gang depends on the GUs to do the initial preparation of foods—such as cleaning, peeling and slicing. On deck, the porters, who are dressed in aqua-colored shirts, help monitor buffet conditions, supplying trays and utensils. They also assist the waiters by running items between the deck and the galley. General Utility Galley Augusto Pineda (left) helps Assistant Cook Porter Linda Keyes provides a And when the eating is Edgar Cezar with meal preparation. cheerful smile while doing her job. finished, the job of dishwashing and pot scrubbing falls on the GUs, who make sure everything is ready when preparations for the next meal begin. As with all SIU members sail­ ing on the Independence, work never ceases for porters and GUs. Everything is done with the General Utility Mohammed Adam passengers' satisfaction and conheads for his next assignment. I venience in mind. Part of the reason the American Hawaii Cruises vessels that sail around the Hawaiian Is­ lands are known as the "Great White Ships" is the pristine clean­ ing job done by theSIU members who sail as porters and general utilities (GUs). These crewmembers work be­ hind the scenes in the steward department^—either in the galley or the passenger cabin areas—to keep everything spotless and Always ready to assist passenger Standing by to load dirty dishes after a meal are GUs Saleh Mohsau or crew is Porter William Kellum. (left) and Wilfredo Zuniga. Peering from behind a dishwasher is General Utility Rudy Morere. Porter Daniel Hernandez keeps the lunch buffet spotless. SIU Crew Aboard Seaiift Pacific Travels Through Panama Canal For SIU crewmembers aboard the Sca/i/ifFacij^c, it was business as usual as they traveled through the Panama Canal en route to Houston from the port of Los Angeles. AB Robert Seaman told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG that the trip was a success. Seaman, 56, joined the SIU last year in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Operated by International Marine Carriers, Inc. the military tanker usually sails coastwise delivering jet and diesel fuel. On February 28 the Seaiift Pacific left Houston to deliver a shipment of jet fuel to Turkey. The accompanying photos were taken by Brother Seaman as the Seedift Pacific sailed through the P^ama Canal. / ^7 , The ship prepares to go through one of the locks in the Panama Canal. AS Robert Seaman stands watch on the bridge. TO The Seaiift Pacific travels through the Panama Canal. QMED Ray Prall does some repair work on one of the ship's doors. �J MMCH1993 SEAFARERSLOG Final Departures DEEP SEA HUSSEIN AHMED Hussein Ahmed, 46, died Septem­ ber 13, 1992. A native of Arabia, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of New York. Brother Ahmed sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. , JACOB ARSHON Pensioner Jacob Arshon, 70, passed away January 3. He joined the SIU in 1958 in his native Seattle. Brother Arshon sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in 1984. MERLE BOND Pensioner Merle Bond, 84, passed away November 8, 1992. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1942 in the port of Portland, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Bond retired in August 1969. • WILLIAM BRACK Pensioner William Brack, 68, died January 20. A native of Boston, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New York. Brother Brack sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1968. Brother Brack began receiving his pension in Febru^ 1988. DAVID BURGESS David Bur­ gess, 38, passed away July 11, 1992. Bom in Norfolk, Va., he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Burgess sailed in the steward department. JOHNCABELLO Pensioner John Cabello, 79, died December 12, 1992. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Cabello retired in January 1975. JOSEPH CALCAGNQ Pensioner Joseph Calcagno, 84, passed away December 8, 1992. Bom in Italy, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1956 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Calcagno began receiving his pension in October 1970. WILLIAM DOUGHMAN William Doughman, 37, died December 29, 1992. A na­ tive of Oshkosh. Wis., he joined the union in 1990 21 ^4 i'r in the port of San Francisco. Brother Doughman sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1980. ALLEN DAWSON Pensioner Allen Dawson, 67, passed away October 9, 1992. Born in Los Angeles, he joined the Seafarers in 1959.in the port of Portland, Ore. Brother Dawson sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Dawson retired in May 1985. JAMES FITZGERALD Pensioner James Fitzgerald, 88, died January 19. A native of Galway, N.Y., he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Fitzgerald sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1921 to 1947. Brother Fitzgerald retired in Oc­ tober 1969. EDWARD FOULGER Pensioner Edward Foulger, 80, passed away October 20,1992. A Ohio native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1948 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Foulger began receiving lus pension in July 1970. Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Jee retired in April 1978. GABRIEL LECLAIR Pensioner Gabriel LeClair, 67, passed away November 14, 1992. Bom in Canada, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother LeClair sailed in the steward department. He began receiving bis pension in November 1990. EDWARD MISAKIAN Pensioner Edward Misakian, 66, passed away DecembCT 1,1992. The New York native joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Misakian sailed in the deck department He letued July 1978. ERNEST OHLSSON Pensioner Emest Ohlsson, 96, passed away January 14. Bom in Sweden, he joined the Seafarers as a charter member in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Ohlsson sailed in the engine department. He retired in October 1971. STEPHEN FRANKEWICZ Pensioner Stephen Frankewicz, 72, passed away Decem­ ber 31, 1992. Bom in Mobile, Ala., he joined the union as a charter member in 1938 in the port of New York. Brother Frankewicz sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Frankewicz began receiving his pension in November 1977. MIKADE OLENCHIK Pensioner Mikade Olenchik, 87, died January 8. He joined the SIU in 1950 in his na­ tive New York. Brother Olenchik sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in December 1974. HARRY FRIERSON Pensioner Harry Frierson, 57, died December 5, 1992. A na­ tive of Missis­ sippi, he joined the Seafarersin 1967 in the port of Houston. Brother Frierson sailed in the deck depart­ ment He served in the U.S. Coast Guard fiom 1955 to 1956. Brother Frierson retired in July 1988. MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ Miguel Rodriguez, 57, died November 2, 1992. He joined the SIU in 1978 in his native Puerto Rico. Brother Rodriguez sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. Brother Rodriguez served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. JOHNFUNCHESS Pensioner John Funchess, 79, rassed away November 30, 1992. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1964 in the port of San Francisco, refore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Funchess retired Febraary 1978. CALVIN SEWELL Calvin Sewell, 35, passed away December 10, 1992. A native of Jamaica, West Indies, he joined the Seafarers in 1989 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Sewell sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1989. Brother Sewell served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 to 1983. [i'RANK HOWE 'ensioner Frank Howe, 65, passed away December 6,1992. The China native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1960 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif., before that union meiged with the AGLIWD. Brotiier Howe began receiving his pension in December 1976. GINGYIPJEE 'ensioner Ging Yip Jee, 77, died November 6,1992. Bom in China, le joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1952 in the port of San FRANK RAMSEY Pensioner Frank Ramsey, 46, passed away December 5,1992. He was bom in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 946 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Ramsey began receiving his pension in September 1973. ADOLF STRAWINSKI Adolf Strawinski, 63, died December 12, 1992. Bom in Poland, he joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother Strawinski sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1954. DIRKYISSER Pensioner Dirk Visser, 83, passed away January 20. A native of Holland, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston. Brother Visser sailed in the deck department. He retired in November 1973. JOHNWRIGGINS John Wriggins, 56, died January 1. A Mississippi native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1971 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. INLAND GEORGE BARNES Pensioner George Bames, 85, passed away January 9. He joined the union in 1961 in his native Philadelphia. Boatman Bames sailed in the deck department. He retired September 1973. HOWARD ETZEL SR. Pensioner Howard Etzel Sr., 82, died December 23, 1992. Bom in Smithville, Texas, he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston., Boatman Etzel sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army in 1945. Boatman Etzel began receiving his pension in Febmary 1980. CHARLES KORDOWSKI Pensioner Charles Kordowski, 88, passed away January 11. A native of Warsaw, Poland, he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Kor- | dowski sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in March 1974. ROBERT WAKEFIELD Pensioner Robert Wakefield, 71, died January 26. Bom in Angalton, Texas, he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston. Boatman Wakefield sailed in ihe engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Wakefield began receiving his pen­ sion October 1984. ••a EDWIN WELCH Pensioner Edwin Welch, 61, passed away January 17. He joined the union in 1961 in his na­ tive Port Ar­ thur, Texas. Boatman Welch sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Boatman Welch retired in Decem­ ber 1988. GREAT LAKES FRANK ROYSECK Frank Royseck, 76, passed away January 16. A native of Mil­ waukee, Wis., he joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Detroit. Brother Royseck sailed in the deck department. He also sailed as a merchant mariner during World War II. RAILROAD MARINE ROBERT BLUMLEIN Pensioner Robert Blumlein, 74, died November 22,1992. Bom in Yonkers, N.Y., he joined the SIU n 1960 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Blumlein served in the U.S. Army from 1937 to 1945. He retired in April 1981. EOIEI •r -..ft- •' •.flt • •-"a'-;: �22 MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes • ••• •'''d " a - . -,v •'ifi Trainee Lifeboat Class 507—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 507 are (from left, kneeling) Curtis Torres, Jason Pechette, Glen Liddle, Dennis Danforth Jr., Pedro Melendez, Josue Iglesia Jr., Ttiomas Stead, (second row) Instructor Ben Cusic, George Gill III, Willis Cahoon, Justin Stewart, Antfiony Niekrasz, Scott Gautreaux, Steven Reed, Darrin Eastridge, Jeremy Nores and Andrew Clausen. m: Upgraders Lifeboat—Howard H. Hendra Jr. (right) poses with Instructor Ben Cusic following his com­ pletion of the January 12 lifeboat course. Since he was the only student in the class, Hendra went through his lifeboat training with trainee class 507. 'mtm •ysmM . ' f t Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Charles Brockhaus, James Perez, Sjamsidar Madjidji, Adam Noor, Kenneth Jischke, Scot Jauma, Jose Rodriguez, (second row) Mohamed Eljahmi, Joel Smith, Billy Joe Cox, Troy Williams, Gary Smith, Glenn Snow, Howard Bryant III, (third row) Conrado Martinez, David Powers, Instructor J.C. Wiegman, Robert Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the January 26,1993 graduating class receiv­ Maurer, David Matto, Ricky Couillard, Claud Yockey, Nash Henrietta and Alvin Pence. ing t^ir lifeboat endorsements ate (from left, kneelingy James Ward, Mark Bleau, Daniel Bryant, Dale Kaiser, Darryl Smith, (second row) Clay Swidas, Ahmed Naga, Sean Flaherty, Phillip Jackson, Kenneth Cuffee, Instructor Casey Taylor, Jerome Hawkins and Robert Stanbach. Advanced Firefighting—Completing the advanced firefighting course on January 28,1993 are (from left, front row^ Instructor Byran Cummings, Kenneth Steiner, John Toomey, Lee Toczylowski, Henry Muller, (second row) Robert Adams, Jim Tracey, Calvin Miles, George Murphy, Skip Sims, (third row) Ftoyd Turner, Russell Nelson, David Murphy, James Martin, Fredrick Swain Sr., (fourth row) Phil Wilson, Albert Schroeder, Robert Layko, William Thomas, Robert Habina Jr., (fifth row) Jim Wood and Tyler Womack. Not pictured Radar—Successfully completing the January 14,1993 radar course are (from left, first are Tommy Dowdell, Giro Igneri, Charles Jones, Charles Pieterson and Wendell Sprague. row) Randy Van Hom, Carl Kriensky, David Albert, Charles Pieterson, Instructor Jake Karaczynski, (second row) Charles Jones, Stephen Tannish, Chris Regan and William Robitzsch. -.i Pumproom Maintenance & Operations-Graduating from this engine department course on February 2, 1993 arelfrom left, kneeling) Joshua(seofgiades, Paul *Ar t J. .... ^ . m-r- .1. Peterson, Larry Prttman, (second row) Instructor Jim Shaffer, Ralph Kurpeski, Sergio Welding—Members of the January 14,1^3 da^ in welding are (from left) Timothy Pasilong. Gifidio Esquivel Jr., Gilbert Tedder Jr., Troy Robin, David PlumbrChristopher Johnston, Jerome KIrstern, Brian Haley arKl Instructor Bill Foley. Benzenlsierg and Jim Gibbion. J'""" • .',i �'l;.' :./ • • • MiUieH 1993 SEAFMERSLOe UMKBERGSamL 1993 UPBRADIHG COURSE SCHEDULE 23 'it-i ftecerancatkmPngnuns The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between April and August 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Pointy Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification October 4 Novembers Steward Recerttfication June 28 August 2 SiewanI Upgiaillng Courses Check-In Date Course DeckUpgtading Courses Check-In Completion Date Date May 24 July 2 July 19 August 27 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Course Able Seaman 'f' Completion Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Engine Upgrading Courses Shiphandling April 26 June 21 August 23 May 7 July 2 September 3 Radar Observer - Unlimited April 19 May 17 July 12 August 16 April 23 May 21 July 16 August 20 Celestial Navigation May 24 July 19 May 3 August 30 June 18 August 13 August 13 December 10 Third Mate Check-In Date Completion Date May24 August 2 AprU26 May 24 June 21 July 19 Augustl6 April 26 Julyp May 29 August 6 May 7 June4 July 2 July 30 August27 May 21 May 21 July 23 May 10 July 5 .August 30 June 4 July 30 September 24 ' Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Lifeboatman . I Tankerman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting May 11 April 12 July2 July 19 October 8 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler April 12 May 21 June 7 July 16 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations June 21 July 30 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations July 6 August 13 Hydraulics June 7 July 2 August 2 August 27 Diesel Engine Technology August 9 September 3 RefrigeratedContainers May 10 June 18 Advanced Maintenance 1992'93 Adult BducaUon Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the acknissions office for enrollment information. J: Address- (Middle) Month/Day/Year .Telephone ( (State) Deep Sea Member D (Z^Code) Lakes Member D (Area Code) Inland Waters Member D Book# Seniority Department - U.S. Citizen: D Yes D No High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) SIGNATURE _DATE Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Ves If yes, which program: from , DNO • • • • to. Last grade of school completed •Ves Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? DNO • CH No C] Q Q If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? C] Yes DECK AB/Sealift 1st Qass Pilot Third Mate Radar Ohserver Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel Towboat Operator Inlwd Celestial Navigation Simulator Course If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Firefighting: CH Yes [U No Date available for training Primary language spoken CPR: IZl Yes - ^ ' • • FOWT [H No • ;• • • Q Marine Electrical Maintenarice C] Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Q Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Q Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor n RefrigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance • D Electro-Hydrsulic Systems n Autorrration • Hydraulics EH Marine Electronics Technician • • ENGINE Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? n Yes IZl No June 4 '-O. I am interested in the following coufse(s) checked belowor indicated here if not listed Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? AprillT Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #. Completion Date With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE (Street) (Qty) Check-In Date FULL 8-week sesskms Date of Birth (First) (Last) Course College Program Schedule for 1993 UPGRADIHO APPLICATION Name Completion Date QMED-Any Rating Safety Specialty Courses Course Check-In Date Couree n QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine El^tronics) • D • STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) n Oil Spill Prevention & Containment D Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting D EH • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM EH Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will be paid in acrordancc with the scheduling letter only if yon present original receipts and successfully com­ plete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney PoinL RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. V93 •II ' I <1/, �SBAEUtERS SlU Scholarships The deadline for submission of schoiarship appiications is APRIL 15. Volume 55, Number 3 March 1993 SeepageiSfordetaiis and an application form. Hew ITF Mrief CHes Hunawa]^ as Major Target Cockroft said a positive worldwide team of inspectors coast and into the North Sea. Declaring the "war" agains development toward improving The ITF also is initiating who are responsible for going shipowners who fly flags of con the life of mariners worldwide aboard flag of convenience vessels programs designed to force na­ venience above their vessels stil was the recent presidential elec­ is going strong, David Cockroft to check on safety, working and tions to take their maritime safety tion held in the United States. living conditions and to erfoice responsibilities more seriously. acting secretary general of the In collective bargaining agreements. "We seek to strengthen port-state "The election of Bill Clinton will ternational Transport Workers "We impose some kind of dis­ control systems by which coast make a big difference not just to Federation (ITF), asked the ex ecutive board of the Maritime cipline to the conditions and wages guard and maritime authorities go the working people of the United on board ships of countries which States, I dare say, but also to the Trades Department (MTD) for its of seafarers," Cockroft said. don't take their own respon­ working people of the world." continued help. Initiating Programs He noted that the previous ad­ sibilities. We want to force condiCockroft recently was elected ministrations in the White House by the ITF board to head the One of those vessels that ITF tions to be brought up to had opposed "every progressive worldwide organization of trade inspectors had visited and noted acceptable standards." unions affiliated with maritime He added that the ITF is an piece, of legislation, eveiy progres­ poor working and pay conditions interests. The ITF operates with was the runaway-flag tanker organization that "worries" the sive rule or regulation that workers' 400 trade unions representing ap­ Braer, which recently lost power owners of flag of convenience organizations put forward. The proximately 10 million people in and crashed onto the southern ships. Because of the ITF, "they idea of having administration rep­ more than 100 countries. David Cockroft, acting ITF coast of the Shetland Islands. The don't have total freedom to ex­ resentatives listen to what we say Speaking about the ITF's cam­ secretary general, calls for an end vessel, which Cockroft described ploit seafarers. They don't have rather than automatically tooppose paign to raise the standards and to mnaway flag vessels. as "a badly run ship," spilled 26 total choice over the use of labor everything \ve put forward, that's a pay of seafarers on runaway, million gdlons of oil dong the and over conditions." very, very positive development." Cockroft noted, "The ITF is not maritime over the last 10 years, just a federation of trade unions, he noted. "The flags of con­ it is a trade union," Cockroft told venience have gotten bigger anc the audience. "In maritime, we bigger. More and more countries The director of the AFL-CIO play an unusual role that we never lave become cheap, open flags. To complicate the problem, imployee Benefits Department wanted to have. We act as the only bargaining representatives the opening of the Communist- suggested one way tofind the dolfor trade union members on board bloc nations in Europe has in­ ars needed to fund a maritime ships which have chosen to take creased the already glutted reinvestment progi^ is to get runaway flags and fly the flags of market of mariners on the world America's health care costs under convenience of Liberia, Panama, market. "Seafarers in Russia control. today would be more than happy Karen Ignagni—who oversees Vanuatu and others." o work for $100 a month. In fact, the national trade union Started 40 Years Ago they consider [that figure] to be a federation's activities concerning He noted the ITF began a cam­ ring's ransom," Cocl^oft added. health care, pensions, social paign almost 40 years ago to put an security and child care—told the Fair Trade for Mariners end to flags of convenience, which executive board of the Maritime The ITF head noted the debate Trades Department (MTD) that are ships owned by people or com­ within this country concerning the time to tackle the problem is panies in one nation but registered iree trade and fair trade also deals now while the new president and in another country which has estab­ with merchant mariners around nation's attention are focused on lished a ship registry with the pur­ le world. pose of attracting outside revenue. the matter. "There cannot be an industry Runaway registries promote Ignagni noted polling exits themsseelves with shipowners by n which fair trade is less isted health care right behind the offering low standards and low prevalent than the shipping in­ economy in order of importance. costs—no taxes, lax safety regula­ dustry worldwide," Cockroft 'The president has shown he is tions and superficial inspections. stated. "It is the only^dustry in serious about getting the health Noting that 37 million Americans have no health care, Karen Ignagni told However, several nations which employers have complete care problem resolved by keeping the MTD executive board that the cost for these people Is put on the backs known for their strong maritime reedom to choose what workers the issue in the White House and of companies that provide employees with coverage. traditions have adopted second they want to employ, what condi­ appointing his wife to head the registers "which offer flag of con­ tions they want to employ them commission," she stated. "And to make matters worse, gresspeople, senators, families, venience conditions without the under and what laws they will (Shortly after becoming presi­ our labor costs look higher be­ friends and relatives" to fight for stigma of flying the flag of obey when they employ them. dent in January, Bill Qinton of that subsidization. We national health care reform. countries like Liberia or Vhen the laws are too unpleasant, named a commission to review cause pay a surcharge on our health care "Many already are lined up Panama," Cockroft stated. He ley are free at a flick of a pen to lealth care in America. His wife, protection to cover the cost of against reform, but it means dol­ listed Norway, Denmark and change flag and jurisdiction." Hillary, was appointed to head the those employers who fail to do lars and cents to us. It won't be To combat the exploitation of roup that includes cabinet mem­ Germany among those countries. "It has been a veiy tough timein mariners, the ITF has a bers, political officials, scholars their fair share. Then our easy, but let's get a good package employers look uncompetitive in and pass it." and health care representatives.) the marketplace." Following her presentation, the MTD board approved several Increases Auto Costs Prevents Projects resolutions calling on the ad­ To emphasize her point, she ministration and The amount of money being Congress to cre­ The National Center for 843-5678 or the Missing Per­ referred to statements made ear­ Missing and Exploited Children sons Unit of the Suwannee spent on health care in this lier to the MTD board by United ate a health care program that is has asked the Seafarers Interna­ County (Fla.) Sheriff sOffice at country is preventing many Auto Workers President Owen equitable to all without taxing needed projects from being un­ those who have health benefits. tional Union to assist them in (904) 362-2222. dertaken, Ignagni said. The high Bieber who stated health care in­ locating Christina Ann Wood, a cost of health care "is lining Ae creases the cost of each American 17-year-old from Live Oak, Fla. pocketbooks of insurance com- car by more than $100 over the More MTD Missing since December 2, lanies, doctors and hospitals. It is cost of imports from countries 1991, the young woman may be Coverage Irtside crowding out everything else— with national health care with an adult male companion. programs. infrastructure, shipbuilding, She is considered an en­ Pages While health care costs ac­ education." dangered runaway. Three key legislators Although union members count for 8.5 to 10 percent of the At the time of her disap­ gross national product of most of lave the best health care coverage address maritime revival. pearance, the brown-haired, of any other group in the nation, our nation's trading competitors, brown-eyed Christina Wood New administration offars gnagni pointed out it has not the latest figure in the United was 5 ft. 4 in. tall and weighed States is 14 percent, according to come without a cost. hope for change. 145 pounds. She has a tattoo of "The facts are there are 37 mil- Ignagni. "We don't need to tell a heart on her left ankle and a ion people who have no access to anyone what our members have Page4 3-inch scar on her upper leg. given up in wage increases if it health care," she said. "This af­ Labor legislative Initiatives Anyone having information fects each and every person here hadn't been for the amount of on the disappearance of Chris­ still face tough fight In when you go to the bargaining money paid into health care over tina Ann Wood should contact the last 10 years." Congress. table. You are paying for these the National Center for Missing Ignagni asked the board to people. and Exploited Children at (800) Christina Ann Wood have their members contact "con- AFL-CIO to Tackle Health Care Crisis Help Find This Hlissing CMId � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DOT’S PENA MEETS WITH MARITIME TO UNDERSTAND INDUSTRY PROBLEMS AFL-CIO ANNOUNCES ITS SUPPORT OF CLINTON ECONOMIC PACKAGE HAUGE REPORTS ON SOMALIA MISSION CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS TELL MTD BOARD OF SUPPORT U.S. -FLAG SHIP PROGRAM NEW ADMINISTRATION’S ‘MOOD FOR CHANGE’ SEEN AS BRINING HOPE FOR U.S. WORKERS SIU-CREWED FERRIES PRESSED INTO SERVICE ‘MORE BREAD’ IS GOAL FOR LABOR IN CONGRESS RANGER SAVES FIVE FROM SNKING SCHOONER CAPELLA CREW RESCUES BOATERS IN ROUHC SEAS, HIGH WINDS BENZENE REGS TOP CONCERNS AT SAFETY TEAM MEETING FORMER SEAFARERS PORT AGENT ‘SCOTTIE’ AUBUSSON DIES AT 72 RETIRED STEWARD STILL KEEPS UP WITH SIU EFFORTS BEGIN TO PASS WWII MARINER VETERANS EXTENSION SIU PENSIONER WADLINGTON HELPS HONOR ALL VETERANS OF WAR SNOWSTORM DOES NOT DELAY EARLY FITOUT FOR AMERICAN REPUBLIC DREDGE DODGE ISLAND HEADS FOR WARMER WATERS AFTER SUMMER ON GREAT LAKES STEWARDS LAB OPENS AT PAUL HALL CENTER FACILITY FEATURES MODERN EQUIPMENT, ROOMINESS MURMANSK--- ’42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D. 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Tallying Panel Announces Union Election Results ::p. • N.J. Fishermen's Group Signs Up with the SlU • . •••. isJTi. . • Pages Pages OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS imERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, UKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Numbers February 199S Braer Tanker Spill Revives Runaway Issue • .'I The January 5 grounding of the Liberian-flag tanker Braer, pictured in the photo above, and the corresponding 26 million gallon oil spill have focused public attention to the vagaries of runaway-flag registries. The public is becoming increasingly aware that runaway registries are used by shipowners to evade taxes, safety regulations, obligations to crewmembers and often are a tool for get-rich-quick schemes unconcerned with the shipping industry itself. Crew Reports Smooth Sailine 3- • . • I •I? First Trip a Succesp For New Cable Ship '• %' • •-iX- Pagb3 • ..'••HM#; •• The SlU-crewed GlobalMariherenters Honolulu harbor on its maiden voyage. : "-r'--' . // - • •• ' -i , .T-' ' 4>-- :"-i / V �2 FEBRUARY 1993 SEk^MERSlOG President's Report House Maritime Panei Reorganizedi Senate ConRrms New OUT Secretary Missed Opportunities Congress convened its 103rd sight and Investigations Subcom­ the Senate. Lloyd Bentsen CDLate last year the giant cruise ship company. Carnival Cruise session on January 3 in order to mittee, while splitting the old Texas) was selected by President Lines, announced it had entered into an agreement with an Italian hold its own organizational meet­ Fisheries and Wildlife Conserva­ Clinton to serve as secretary of shipyard for the building of three immense pas­ ing as well as confirmation hear­ tion and the Environment Sub­ the treasury. Bentsen's seat on the senger vessels. That action has put the spotlight ings for Clinton administration committee into two separate subcommittee is vacant and will on what other nations' governments are willing groups. The changes in the make­ be filled this month. appointees. to do to encourage ship construction in their At the same tim^, the House of up of the subcommittees were countries' yards and what arrangements they seek Pena Approved Representatives approved the part of the House leadership's re­ to promote their national flag fleets. Maritime was a concern for The Shipbuilding Council of America, repre­ chairmen of its various commit­ quest for more efficient working senting U.S. yards, has asked the Federal tees, including Gerry Studds (D- arrangements among all of the the senators who questioned Maritime Commission to investigate the Italian Mass.) to head a revamped branch's committees. Studds will Federico Pena, the former mayor subsidies. The SCA points out that unsubsidized Merchant Marine and Fisheries serve as chairman of the new En­ of Denver, during his confirma­ Michael Sacco American yards cannot have fair access to vironment and Natural Resources tion hearings to be secretary of ' Committee. markets in which competitors enjoy significant During its initial meeting on Subcommittee. Representative transportation. Pena, who was ap­ assistance from their governments. January 7, the Merchant Marine Thomas Manton (D-N.Y.) will proved by the senate, told the The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and the Metal Trades and Fisheries Committee ap­ head the Fisheries Management elected officials on the Senate's Department have supported the shipbuilders' request. The Maritime Commerce Committee that he al­ proved William Lipinski (D-Ill.) Subcommittee. Trades Department's submission to the FMC notes the U.S. govern­ The Oceanography, Gulf of ready had spoken with several as head of the Merchant Marine ment must determine what steps are necessary to ensure American shipyards can enter the world shipbuilding market. The Metal Trades Subcommittee. He succeeds the Mexico and the Outer Continen­ people involved in maritime. Department warned the FMC that if action is not taken, scores of Without being specific, Pena late Walter Jones (D-N.C.), who tal Shelf Subcommittee will be yards will close by 1998 with a loss of 180,000 shipyard and shipyard had served as both chairman of led by Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas). said he would work with all con­ supplier jobs. Despite the naming of the sub­ cerned on U.S.-flag maritime the subcommittee and full com­ Like it or not, we in the United^ates must face the fact that while committees and their chairmen, legislation. He added the bills of­ the Italian government has been out there hustling for its maritime sec­ mittee. Representative W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) retained several seats remain vacant on the fered in the last session were an tor, the U.S. remains asleep at thp^witch. Look at what happened in his chairmanship of the Coast full Merchant Marine and important first step, but more the past decade. In the Unitod-States, the Reagan administration Guard and Navigation Subcom­ Fisheries Committee. A spokes­ needs to be done. unilaterally ended a shipyafu support mechanism known as the Con­ The new secretary noted that man for the conunittee said all the mittee. struction Differential Subsidy and did not develop any replacement programs. Meanwhile, nations around the world were busy increasing seats should be filled sometime he grew up in Brownsville, Texas direct and indirect government subsidies to their shipyards. New Subcommittees Formed and knew how important the ship­ this month. In the case of the three Carnival ships, the Italian government is One of the new committee's The same is true for the Mer­ ping industry was to the economy picking up more than half the shipbu^ing tab. Of the total $800 mil­ first acts was to dissolve the Over­ chant Marine Subcommittee in of the area. lion price tag for the construction of the three ships, it is estimated Carnival will not have to pay some $464 million. • The Italian government also encourages shipowners to register ves­ sels under the Italian flag. By building in Italian yards and operating tivities to celebrate the swearing the ship under the Italian flag, a vessel owner enjoys a 30 percent sub­ sidy equivalent to the depreciation during the first five years of a in of the new president. ship's life. The Seafarers, wearing the By contrast to what Italy will do to support its ship building sector, union's traditional white caps, the small assistance the U.S. government can extend to assist in ship­ were located near the stage area building projects through rnortgage loan guarantees seems paltry in­ where members were able to see deed. President and Mrs. Clinton and The Italian example shows the government of any nation has an im­ Vice President and Mrs. Gore ar­ portant role to play in the destiny of any industry and in the job oppor­ rive in Washington. They also tunities offered to its citizenry. This is not to say that the government were able to see and hear a diverse has to find all the answers, but its involvement is critical. We are hopeful the new administration in this country understands group of entertainers including the role of government in encouraging investment in American in­ Aretha Franklin, Kenny Rogers, dustries and the American economy. The Clinton administration, we Bob Dylan, Oprah Winfrey, Jack hope, also will take up the challenge of true fair trade. As is the case Nicholson, Ray Charles and in shipbuilding, ma,ny American industries are forced to go at it alone Receiving instructions for helping spectators from fellow trade unionist Michael Jackson. while their international competitors-enjoy very favorable direct sub­ Chris Marston (left) are Seafarers Brett Hopson and Raul Hernandez. "To be so far from home and sidies or government regulatory schemes. see all these sights, I'm just proud Getting the Ball Rolling The inauguration of President "This is a new experience." to be a Seafarer," noted Robert Certainly U.S.-flag ship operators are confronted with unfair trad­ Bill Clinton took on a special "I'm proud to be representing Sweatt, an engine department ing practices. American-flag ships compete with national flag ship­ meaning for more than 40 my union at this event," added member from Compton, Calif. ping lines which are heavily subsidized and, in some cases, owned Seafarers who participated in engine department member "We' re in a great spot," added and managed by foreign governments. Additionally, U.S. ships must events around the Lincoln Thomas Stead. Peter Rice from the port of Jack­ compete with vessels operating in the bargain basement of shipping— Memorial in Washington, D.C. Brintley, Stead and the others sonville, Fla. "It doesn't get any the more than 20 runaway flag registries offering breaks from taxes, on January 17. were part of a delegation of trade better than this." crew wages, inspection procedures and other safety-related standards. "I never thought this would unionists assisting inaugural or­ At the tail end of the Bush administration there was a sudden inter­ Looking at the stage, steward happen," galley gang member ganizers at the nationally department member Justin est in getting something going, due largely to the interest and deter­ mination of Andrew Card who was then secretary of transportation. Cameron Brintley told a televised "Reiinion on the Mall," Stewart smiled and nodded, "This It is now up to the Clinton administration to meet the challenge. reporter for the Seafarers LOG. the first event in a week of ac­ is great, and I voted for them." The new DOT secretary, Frederico Pena, recognizes there is a prob­ lem. At a recent meeting of the National Governors Conference, Pena said, "There is a strong feeling that unless we do something very quickly in this nation we are going to lose the maritime industry to the rest of the world." It's time for the administration to play a strong role, and working with Congress and the industry come up with programs that will pro­ vide opportunities for investment in the American merchant marine. The time is now to come up with creative, cost effective programs that address all components of the industry—liners, tankers, bulkers, passenger ships and vessels in the domestic trades. Seafarers 'Proud' of Inaugural Rolo •t Volume 55, Number 2 February 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 ^ Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Seafarers march into position around the Lincoln Memorial to participate in pre-inaugural festivities " /I I y- • • ':lri i'lr. ' �:.V FL3HUARY1993 SOFARBtSLOG *• , • 3 '•f® Election Tally Panel Announces Results of Vote 4-i ""3 president; Coast assistant vice president; • Mike Paladino, Philadelphia lenged ballots. The report issued Uit^ael Sacco •mentJackviceCaffey, Atlantic Coast • David Heindel, Gulf Coast as­ port agent; by the committee will be sub­ vice president; sistant vice president; mitted for a vote by the member­ • David Carter Sr., Mobile port Re-Elected Pns. • Dean Corgey, Gulf Coast vice •' Don Anderson, West Coast as- agent; ship at union meetings in March. -. / The SIU's Tallying Commit­ tee, composed of two members elected from each of the Seafarers' 10 constitutional halls, have released their tabulation of the ballots cast by union members in the voting for national officers of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District which took place November 1 through December 31, 1992. The rank-and-file committee, chaired by Bosun John Cain from the port of Houston and cochaired by Recertified Bosun The Union Tallying Committee reviewed and counted all ballots cast In the recent SlU election. Seated Henry Bentz of San Francisco, from left are Bill Davis, Jim BernachI, Henry Bentz, John Cain, Ray Smith and Alfred Varona. Standing certified the re-election of Michael from left are Mike Slaght, John Wozunk, Robert Scott, Wllmer McCants, Calvin James, Peter Lolk, Gary Sacco as president of theSlU, elec­ Coates Frank Lyie, Jamie Miller, Felix Santiago, John Hosklns, Gary Lackey and John Thomas. SlU tion of John Fay as the union's attorney Leslie Tarantola, SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and Joanne Herrlein, assistant to the secretary-treasurer and re-election secretary-treasurer, helped the committee by answering technical questions during the vote count. of Joseph Sacco as executive vice president; sistant vice president; • Jose "Joe" Perez, New Or­ president. All three were elected to • George McCartney, West Co • Anthony Sacco, Great Lakes leans port agent; four-year terms which will begin ast vice president; and inland waters assistant vice • James McGee, Houston port immediately after approval of the president; agent; tallying committee's report by the • Byron Kelley, Great Lakes • Robert Hall; government ser­ • Nick Celona, San Francisco membership at union meetings and inland waters vice president; vices and fishing industries assis­ port agent; next month. Roy "Buck" Mercer, govern­ tant vice president; • Steve Ruiz, St. Louis port The committee also reported ment services and fishing in­ • Leo Bonser, headquarters rep­ agent; the election of the following of­ dustries vice president; resentative; • Joe Sigler, Detroit-Algonac ficers, who also will serve four- • Kermett Mangram, contracts • Carl Peth, headquarters repre­ port agent. year terms: and contract enforcement assis­ sentative; The committee met during the • Augustin "Augie" Tellez, tant vice president; • Edward "Edd" Morris, Piney week of January 4 at the union's Robert Pomerlane, Atlantic Point port agent; contracts and contract enforce­ headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. • Robert Selzer, New York port to receive the ballots from the bank agent; where they were held, count the • Thomas Fay, Philadelphia votes in die contested races and port agent; determine the status of void or chal­ In concluding the report which was approved unanimously, the committee congratulated the newly elected officers and ex­ tended "best wishes for the next four years. We hope that you will carry on the tradition of our union and advance the strength of the maritime industry." Also serving on the committee from the Atlantic Coast were QMED John Hosklns and Recer­ tified Bosun Jamie Miller from Piney Point, Recertified Bosun Calvin James and AB Felix San­ tiago from New York, Oiler John Wozunk from Philadelphia, and Chief Steward Gary Lackey and Recertified Bosun Peter Lolk from Baltimore. Representing constitutional ports on the Gulf Coast were AB Frank LyIe from Houston, QMED Wllmer McCants and Recertified Steward Robert Scott from Mobile, and AB Gary Coates and Recertified Bosun Bill Davis from New Orleans. Elected to the committee from Algonac were Captain Michael Slaght and Deck/Engineer Raymond Smith. Attending from St. Louis were Recertified Bosun James Bemachl and AB John Thomas. AB Alfred Verona served after being elected from the port of San Francisco. • V •-I •,•-.iy, -. •; :, •i • ' Crew Reports Smooth First Voyage On New AT&T Ship Global Mariner Seafarers report all is well oceanic fleet, after completing bers hustled down the gangway to aboard the Global Mariner, the the initial leg of the vessel's first use the pier's lone telephone Bill Davis (left) and James BernachI Inspect a sealed ballot. booth tocall home. Others headed newest cable ship in the Trans- voyage. into the city to take advantage of Bosun N.C. Keydel told Honolulu Patrolman Kevin BalContinued on page 6 dado that the trip went smoothly with no mechanical problems. The bosun added the crewmembers were getting used to the new surroundings. Among those getting ac­ quainted with the ship is Chief Cook Olav Pederson who said he "loved working in the new gal­ ley." Pederson had sailed as an executive chef on both of the SlU-crewed passenger ships, the SS Independence and SS Constitu­ tion, during the last five years. In that role, he oversaw the activity of Belford (N.J.) commercial fishermen sign on as members of the Seafarers International Union. From the the entire galley crew that served left are fishermen Bern Yahara and Roy Dlehl; SlU President Michael Sacco; fishermen Dave Thompson up to 8(X) passengers daily. and Joe Branin; SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay; and fishermen Louis Egnatovlch and Tom Schnoor Jr. "This is quite a change," Pederson said to Baldado. "1 have A group of New Jersey com­ we act individually. There are manage and conserve the national been looking forward to it." mercial fishermen is the newest many issues confronting fisher­ resource of fisheries in an equi­ As soon as the 479-foot vessel Rlgglng the ship's gangway net Is member of the Seafarers Interna­ men, and we have to work table manner. Since their estab­ cleared U.S. Customs, crewmem- Splicer/Joiner Mike Mitchell. tional Union of North America. together to protect our interests. lishment, the councils have.been Among those issues is the paying more attention to the SlU President Michael Sacco over-regulation of the fishing in­ recreational side of the industry presented a Seafarers' member­ dustry. Fishermen point out that by limiting wh^t could be har­ ship charter to a delegation of they have to bear the brunt of vested and in what amounf ac­ Belford, N.J. fishermen during a costs when new regulations are cording to Branin. meeting at the union's head­ issued concerning their industry. quarters in Camp Springs, Md. on "Congress meant well in pass­ January 15. The fishermen sail One example concerns the many ing the Magnuson Act," he noted. out of the Belford Seafood Co- changes announced^by both the "However, today it's a regulatory U.S. Coast Guard and the Nation­ nightmare for fishermen. No one (^perative Association. al Marine Fisheries Service over wants to manage and conserve Following the presentation of the size and type of nets commer­ our fisheries more than fisher­ the charter, Sacco told the group, cial fishermen can use. men. It's our livelihood." "We are proud to welcome you "They tell us we must use this into the SIU family. We will work net or that device, but make no Branin sees working with hard with you and for you to rep­ provision for how much it costs Congress to revamp the Mag­ resent your needs and interests in us," Branin noted. "They make nuson Act as a top priority for New Jersey and in Washington." these decisions and expect us to 1993. "As fishermen, we look "The SlU is the way to go," comply with them immediately." forward to working with the SlU said Belford fisherman Joe The Magriuson Act of 1976 in Washington to make the Mag­ Branin about the group signing on established a system of regional nuson Act work for commercial Members of the GlobalMariner's deck gang head for shore. From the with the Seafarers. "The union councils under the National fishermen and conservationists at left, they are AB John Halpin, Bosun N.C. Keydel and ABS Thbr Young, Jack Madden and Paul Latere. gives us a stronger voice than if Marine Fisheries Service to the same time," he said. NJ Fishermen Sign On with the Sill iJfh • r - i-- '' . - % y-'-. M • "•' y. y- '• yr 4 yy ;• J .yIf • f „l • , .v'yy 'M ?- �'iMnij 4 FERRUARY1993 SEJ^ARERSLOG Harbor Tugs Answer Call for Help From FlrO'Slrlcken Tug Osprey Crewmembers aboard the tug Osprey discovered firsthand what the "Brotherhood of the Sea" means when their vessel caught fire last month in the Savannah, Ga. harbor. Four tugs, including two SIUcrewed boats from Crescent Towing, responded immediately to control the fire, move the loaded barge the Osprey was pushing and rescue the crewmembers, none of whom was injured. leaking fuel line sprayed a fine en vessel, two other tugs secured mist which ignited when it hit a the barge and pulled it away hot engine part, according to from the Osprey. Spoerle and Petty Officer Andy Legge who is his crew had boarded the Vir­ investigating the fire for the Coast ginia to continue the fight Guard. Chief Engineer Ray Bax­ against the flames. Land-based fire crews extinguish the fire on the Osprey (left) while a ter spotted the fire and closed the Shortly after a Coast Guard Coast Guard rescue boat and the Virginia stand by. fuel valves. He then called the rescue vessel arrived, the port wheelhouse to sound the alarm. authority cleared the Crescent In a matter of seconds, vessels to push the Osprey to the Spoerle, who had been on the dock where land-based barge to direct docking opera­ firefighters were standing by with tions, returned to the wheelhouse foam to extinguish the flames. to take charge of the firefighting The fire was out within 20 details. He notified the port minutes of arriving at the dock. Port Captain Jeff Parker of Al­ authority and Coast Guard of the lied Towing (which operates the Osprey's situation, then grabbed a hose with AB Don Autery and Osprey) also had high praise for began shooting water down the everyone involved in the inci­ blower stack. "It was the only dent. "They did a very good job way we had access to the fire," the in a difficult situation," he noted. "We were very fortunate." captain said. Crewmembers of the Osprey gather on the dock after inspecting the In a few minutes, smoke Little Metal Fatigue tug. From the left are AB Tom Norton, Cook Maxwell Carawan, Mate chased the pair away. They An initial inspection of the tug G.W. Urban and AB Don Autery. moved to the fiddley hatch on the revealed minimal metal damage first deck and started sending water through it. Again smoke to the vessel. "The damage in the and heat prevented them from engineroom was confined mainly staying there, and they retreated to the overhead," Parker stated. to the b^arge where the other mem­ Smoke and fire damage was bers of the crew were manning found in the galley and crew Utilityman Frank Ingellis shows hoses spraying water on the su­ living quarters. The Osprey was physical wear-and-tear after as­ perstructure to keep the rest of the towed to a Louisiana shipyard sisting in fighting the fire. vessel from catching fire. Crew­ where it is being repaired. Maggioni said he never had members had rigged a hose from "I want to thank everybody the washdown pumps on the experienced a rescue before in his with Crescent Towing and all the barge to continue spraying water 16 years of sailing. "You never know what you're going to do others who helped," Osprey Cap- after losing power on die tug. tain Phil Spoerle told the until it happens. All of my crew, Seafarers LOG. "Everyone did an Harbor Tugs Respond the Osprey crew, the Fall River excellent job." In the meantime. Crescent har­ crew and everyone else involved - Captain Joe Maggioni from bor tugs monitored the call for should get recognition for a job the Crescent tug Virginia added help and headed to the scene. "We well done." thafeveryone involved in the res­ could see smoke but no flame," Spoerle added his crew cue "worked well together. We Maggioni reported. "Our main responded immediately when the did what we had to do. I'm glad concern when we got there was to alarm was sounded. "We do a fire nobody was hurt." drill every trip (21 days)," he keep everything cool." Engineroom Fire While the Virginia and pointed out. "TTiis top notch crew The.fire is out and (left to right) Mate G.W. Urban, Chief Engineer Ray The January 6 fire began in the another Crescent ing-^Fall knew what to do without being Baxter and Captain Phil Spoerle prepare to examine the damage. Osprey's engineroom when a River—shot water onto the strick­ told. We're all proud of them." Seafarers Stand by ILA in Sugar Beef Seafarers join with Longshoremen and other trade unionists urging consumers to boycott Domino sugar. With Atlantic Coast Vice President Jack Caffey (in front of gate) are SlU members Hugh Woods, Francisco Bosch, Louis Charlean, Sean Grace, Damon Lobel, Chester Trundy and Warren Mundy. II Seafarers are marching with their fellow trade unionists to urge shoppers to stop buying Domino sugar until a strike is settled be­ tween theLongshpremen's Union (ILA) and Domino's parent com­ pany, Tate and Lyle, Pic. Approximately 25 SIU mem­ bers hit the bricks in midtown Manhattan on January 6 in sup­ port of more than 300 members of ILA Local 1814 who have been on strike since October 3, 1992. Seafarers and other trade unionists participated in a rally and an informational picket liiie. They also distributed leaflets in front of Tate and Lyle's head­ quarters. "The (ILA) local has been a longtime friend of ours," noted Jack Caffey, SIU Atlantic Coast vice president. "Seafarers wanted to lend a hand to our brother longshorenien in this beef." While the ILA members have been out of work, the strike has affected the SlU-crewed New York Cross Harbor Railroad whose barges deliver sugar to the Domino refinery in Brook­ lyn. The union is honoring the picket line and no barges have delivered sugar since the strike began. Caffey stated Cross Har­ bor SIU members have stayed busy with other towing jobs. The ILA claims Tate and Lyle is trying to bust the local by not negotiating in good faith. Is­ sues include the company's proposal to use temporary workers paid at lower wages with no fringe benefits and its push to eliminate employee as­ signment restrictions, minimum manning requirements and guaranteed overtime at the Brooklyn Domino plant. During the shutdown of the waterfront refinery. Domino has been transporting sugar from facilities in Baltimore and New Orleans not affected by the strike to fill the company's noitheastem United States orders. Posing on the Virginia are Its crewmembers who helped the Osprey. From the left are Deckhands Ron Gering and Keith Glass, Chief Engineer Richard Johnson and Captain Joe Maggioni. ii u. : The crew of the FallRivera\so assisted in the action. From the left are Deckhand Kelley Stanford, Chief Engineer George Morales and Cap­ tain Anthony Gober. Engineer Charlie Hart provided the Seafarers LOG with the photographs for this story. �; / •' • .'• ' FEBRUARY 1993 f^r K • '• '.I SEAFARERS LOG Braer Tanker Spill Highlights Dangers Posed by Runaways The Braer's oil spill has revived the fee to an agency of a non-maritime nation issue of runaway-flag shipping and sug­ seeking to raise revenue and thereby es­ gests this is an area for the public and cape from a maritime nation's safety coastal communities throughout the world regulations, procedures and inspections, to reexamine. ^ tax laws and higher wages. En route from Norway to Canada the Adding to the furor over the dangers morning of January 5, the Braer, a posed by runaway-flag tankers was a Liberian-flag tanker, lost power in the 22- January 21 collision in the Malacca Strait mile channel between Scotland's Orkney of two ships^—one Danish-owned, the Islands to the south and its Shetland Is­ other Japanese-owned and both operating lands to the north. under the Singapore flag, another flag-ofFloundering and unable to be towed in the convenience register. (See accompanying AP/WideWorid Photos Waves driven by gale force winds crash against the house of the runaway-flag tanker severe weather, the 17-year-old, 797-foot article on page 8.) Braerafter it ran aground last month on the southern coast of the Shetland Islands. The disabled ship grounded near the 75-foot Hundreds of Ships vessel split apart, spilling 26 million gallons of oil along the shore and into the North Sea. cliffs on the southern Shetland coast and six Fall Safety Tests days later snapped apart in towering 30-foot It has been pointed out that hundreds of swells and 95-mile-an-hour winds. flag-of-convenience ships are unable to tional Federation of Transport Workers Shell representatives said in their ex­ For more than a week, the public pass routine safety inspections instituted (ITF), seamen aboard the Braer had their perience at least 20 percent of the world around the world saw images of the by marine insurance companies because of share of complaints. The Braer's manage­ fleet is substandard. stranded but twisting and turning tanker a spate of costly marine accidents. Despite ment, it appears, did its best to chisel and A Shell statement noted the business first spewing and then leaking her 26 mil­ disgruntlement about the independent sur­ chip away at the pay of its seamen. consequences of a market riddled with in­ lion gallons of oil. (By comparison, the veys from shipowners and classification For example, last January, the Braer ferior ships: "The ability of such substan­ March 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska societies, the marine insurers intend to crew contacted the ITF in an attempt to dard ships to evade the authorities and was 11 million gallons.) keep up the practice because of the rectify unpaid standby wages, insufficient continue trading for less well-informed or The public witnessed the helplessness astonishingly high number of ships which food allowances, unpaid excess overtime less scrupulohs charterers, instead of being of officials and spill experts unable to fail the inspection. for officers, inadequate manning and in­ forced into the scrapyard, is delaying the adequate pay for Sunday and holiday recovery of freight rates, one of the neces­ reach the tanker because of hurricane-like A marine insurers group in London sary precursors to shipowners being able storms. News reports carried accounts of a reports of its most recent 133 inspections, work. deep stench throughout the island, a sheen only 21 ships passed the first time around. Responsible Companies to invest to improve safety standards." Among Shell's recommendations for of oil coating fields, roads and fish farms; That means an 84 percent failure rate, or Fed Up with Sham Registers safer and cleaner seas is the strengthening inhabitants ddnning respiratory masks; five out of every six. The majority of the A number of responsible shipping com­ and wildlife coated in crude. of links between ship ownership and ships which flunked the inspection survey panies and charterers have called for a Public comment and news coverage were bulk carriers and tankers operating crackdown oh substandard vessels, urging country of registry; improved account­ during this time began to focus pn factors throughout the world. that old and dangerous tonnage be forced ability of ship registers; tightened training, which may have contributed to the Braer The group further reports that 40 ships off the high seas. Among those calling for manning and certification regulations; in­ disaster. Cited quite often is the issue of of the 133 eventually did pass the survey a revamping of world shipping is the creased resources for government agen­ flag-of-convenience registers, dubbed after owners made the recommended marine arm of the giant oil company cies responsible for ship safety; and more rigorous inspections. runaway registers by American maritime repairs and equipment modifications. Shell. unions in the 1940s because of their use as Alarming, however, is the fact that 72 of Speaking as a charterer of 114 tankers. Continued on page 8 a device for shipowners to pay a nominal the vessels that failed the first inspection have outstanding obligations. casualty data indicate ships Who Is Responsible? thatWorldwide are totally lost in marine accidents are Because runaway-fla^ ships layer each seg­ twice as likely to be runaway-flag ships ment of the responsibilities for vessel opera­ tion between scores of companies and instead of those vessels belonging to a agencies of different nationalities, it is not national fleet. .vk", i..-• 7,,y Hinders Safe Shipping ^ always easy to pin down where respon­ sibility lies. Here is a breakdown of the country of origin for the following aspects of the Braer: Owners U.S./U.K.-based Norwegian Register Liberia (Headquarters is in Reston, Virginia in the U.S.) Japan Shipbuilder U.S. Shares Listed Canada Charterer Great Britain Accident Site U.S. Manager Nonivay Classification Society Greece, Philippines, Crewmembers Poland Protection & Nonivay Indemnity Club Netherlands Salvage Company . /•¥» ' • '• Seafarers Bear Brunt Of Inferior Standards Runaway-Flag Operators Promote Fast Bucks Scheme The Braer disaster has put a spotlight on an often unseen side of runaway ship­ Some 1,200 seamen died last year in ping—its use as a get-rich-quick scheme ship accidents, the majority of them in­ for those who want to dart in and but of the volving runaway shipping. Thousands of industry to make a quick killing without other seamen bore the brunt of a system any regard to longterm profitability and which seeks to expend the least amount of the development of stable, established and funds. integrated shipping companies. These exploited seamen, often hailing This type of business scheme does little from some of the most economically dis­ to encourage responsible shipping because advantaged areas of the world, had to purit depends on inexpensive, older vessels chase their shipboard jobs from and the low standards and costs afforded unscrupulous manning agents; signed con­ by runaway registries. tracts stating one rate of pay, only to be While it is recognized universally that paid something much lower; and worked making a profit is a positive thing and part in unsafe conditions, fearful of reporting and parcel of any business operation, the such to any outside authority. quick; windfall approach of speculative According to records of the world or­ business ventures makes a dangerous in­ ganization of transport unions, the Interna­ dustry even more perilous and works against the interests of responsible and legitimate shipping companies. In the Braer case, the vessel is immedi­ ately owned by the Braer Corp., and the stock of that company is in the hands of other companies to which the ultimate ownership is traced to Arvid Bergvall and Michael S. Hudner. The ship is managed by another Bergvall and Hudner company, B&H Ship Management based in Stam­ ford, Connecticut. Cheap Old Tankers Part of Business Plan The Braer's owners are known in ship finance circles for their elaborate network of public and private companies with in­ terest in more than 30 runaway-flag ships—all of them bulkers and tankers. The Bergvall/Hudner formula for quick financial success appears to be as follows: Set up a self-liquidating company with a AP/WideWortd Photos short life span; raise capital from specula­ Recent accidents involving runaway-flag vessels have focused the world's attention on tive investors; buy cheap old ships; how these vessels operate outside of international norms for safety and crews. Above, employ them in the world tramp market/ waves batter the stack and bridge of Liberian-flag Braer days after vessel ran aground. operate them in the most lax, unrestricted and tax-free environment afforded by runaway Registers; then watch the fluctuat­ ing used-ship market and sell the vessels off at the right time to other operators or to scrapyards. Runaway Operator Points To Real Estate Model Hudner, in a 1988 interview with an American shipping magazine reporter, talked about the B&H strategy. Hudner told the American Shipper that the ship­ ping industry could learn something from the real estate industry, a business in which he had some experience. He said the"ship­ ping business is 20 years behind the real estate business in terms of the depth of capital markets and lack of sophisticated financing techniques." He noted one could "apply real estate financing techniques to shipping. A ship is like an office building—you rent out space." It is ironic that in the case of the Braer, Bergvall and Hudner had to neither sell nor scrapie vessel to make money. The Braer, while estimated to be worth close to $5 million in resale value, was insured at the time of the accident for $19 million. According to news reports, the Braer and another ship, the Celtic, were pur­ chased at the same time for $31.6 million. The $19 million the company will collect will pay off all but $2.8 million on the two ships' mortgage, significantly-reducing their mortgage costs. Interestingly, Bergvall and Hudner had another ship go down from which their operation experienced financial gain. In August' 1990, B&H's runaway-flag product tanker, the Livi, sank in a typhoon off the coast of Taiwan. Insurance pay­ ments collected totaled $15.3 million, of which $7.7 million immediately was con­ verted into shareholder dividends. , t/', / ././ - • -7 ' 7-- ^•^1: I • -r - �6 FERRUARY1903 SEAFARERS LOG Safety Masks Require Clean Shaven Face On Tanker Seamen for Peak Effectiveness The masks approved by the Seafarers who wear beards fuel, kerosene, crude oil, gasoline and sail aboard tankers and tank and other products. It can be ab­ Coast Guard and the Occupation­ vessels as designated by the U.S. sorbed into the blood stream by al Safety and Health Administra­ tion are ones that have a snug fit. Coast Guard benzene regulations breathing and/or skin contact. must remove any facial hairs that It has been found by these agen­ cies that the masks cannot fit impede the snug fit of any breath­ properly if impeded by facial hair. ing apparatus required when TTius, for the safety of a crewworking around the petroleummember, the Coast Guard is requir­ based chemical. ing any seaman who may be in a The SIU contracts department position to wear such a mask must is notifying members aboard not have a beard or other facial hair these vessels that the Coast Guard which prohibits a snug fit. is enforcing the portion of the The Seafarers Appeals Board benzene regulations regarding approved in November 1992 a safety masks. change in the shipping rules that "The new Coast Guard benzene provides for any member being regulations state the breathing ap­ shipped to a contracted tanker, paratus must fit securely and tank vessel or barge to have a properly," noted Augie Tellez, SIU Seafarers Welfare Plan benzene vice president for contracts and contract enforcement. "This is the Facial hair must not impede the clearance on his or her clinic card latest condition associated with the snug fit of breathing apparatus re­ and a current Seafarers Welfare benzene regulations that our quired when working with benzene. Plan benzene certificate. Members have to take two members have to work with on a daily basis, and the regulations The regulations require tanker tests to receive the clearance. A are quite clear on this matter of a and tank vessel operators to carry blood test, known as a Complete tight-fitting mask." on board the ships the necessary Blood Count (CBC) is taken an­ Tests have determined that protective equipment—including nually and reveals the make-up of benzene can cause immediate and masks^—to minimize the amount an individual's bipod. This test is long-term health care problems. of chemical exposure when the given because benzene can affect the blood's chemisitry. The chemical can be found in jet gear is worn. The other test is called a Pul­ monary Function Test (PPT) which measures a member's breathing capacity. Taken once every three years, the PPT deter­ mines the type of breathing ap­ paratus a member needs to wear while working around benzene. Members showing little or no pulmonary restriction after a PPT test can be fitted to wear a nega­ tive pressure respirator. The per­ son wearing such a mask does all the work to breathe air through carbon-filtered cartridges. For those members displaying breathing impairments, positive pressure respirators are to be made available. These units supp­ ly fresh air or oxygen into the mask from an outside source. Seafarers who sail only on containershif>s, dry bulkers or certain other tyi^ of vessels are not re­ quired to take the benzene clearance tests, nor are they required to be clean shaven. However, the tests are available to all members. SIU Fishemen Score Victory with Dropping Of Rack Tax AoUon New Cable Ship Begins Maiden Voyage Continued from page 3 the few hours of shore time they would have in Honolulu. The Global Mariner is ex­ pected to dock at its home-port of Baltimore later this month after leaving Honolulu. Seafarers flew to Singapore in December when Transoceanic, a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T, assumed control of the vessel. The crewmembers worked for several weeks on the vessel to make it ready for the trans-Pacific voyage that began in mid-January. Once its shakedown voyage is completed, the Global Mariner will join the Global Sentinel, Global Link, Long Lines and Charles L. Brown in the Tran­ soceanic fleet of cable-laying and repair vessels. The SIU has crewed Transoceanic vessels for Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and SIU fishermen met last summer to review legislative action to prevent a punitive IRS ruling from coming into full force. From the left, Steward Assistants Hayward Pettway, Lee Ellis, Dennis Fitzgerald and Darryl Jackson are ready to see Honolulu. nearly 30 years. Like the Global Link and Global Sentinel, the Global Mariner features storage facilities that provide space for up to 4,100 miles of cable. The ship is capable of a cruising speed of 15 knots per hour. That drops to around 4 knots when towing a sea-plow and laying cable. Looking over a list of stores delivered to the cable ship is Chief Steward Brian W. Gross. i bieUCook Olav Pederson and ^ ook/Baker Barbara^Clucas are AB Thomas Spangler watches ac­ happy to be back in the U.S. tivity on the gangway. • I- i/Vhile OMU Richard Tankersley catches up on news from home, Bringing stores aboard ship is AB Kamin Raji. Wiper Celina Butler and OMU Kelly McDonal wait patiently. Officials with the Justice delay the trial, set to start in late Department and the Internal January. The break came when Revenue Service (IRS) have Kennedy talked with the head of agreed to stop pursuing a trial to the Justice Departhient's tax collect back taxes from New Bed­ division and explained the situa­ ford fishing boat owners as well tion only days before the trial was as defer any collection action in to get under way. order to give Congress a chance Legislation calling on the IRS to resolve the dispute. to use an annual average to deter­ The SIU, working with the mine crew size was filed in both Massachusetts x^ongressidnal branches of Congress on the first delegation, has been seeking a day of the session. Senator John remedy to a tax law that, if pur­ Kerry (D-Mass.) joined Kennedy sued by the IRS, would have as a sponsor of the Senate's bill. levied New Bedford fishing boat JRe|)resentatives Richard E. Neal owners with $11 million in back (D-Mass.) and Barney Prank (Dtaxes, penalties and interest. Mass.), whose district includes The dispute stems fi-om the IRS New Bedford, have offered a act of 1986 which stated that fisher­ similar ^1in the House. The bills men on boats with crews of fewer do not aHect how much taxes the than 10 are self-employed and fishermen pay, but address the would have to file their own state question of whether the fisher­ and federal withholding taxes. men are treated as self-employed. In 1988, the IRS issued a "The whole fleet faced being ruling stating that the agency taken over by the IRS," said Henri would calculate crew size on a Francois, port agent in New Bed­ quarterly rather than annual ford. "The boat owners love what average. The ruling was made has been worked out. We have retroactive to 1985. been afraid that the trial would Most New Bedford fishing occur before the change in the boats hold crews of fewer than 10. White House. Now we have faith However, there were times when that a bill will pass." more were needed. Under the In 1990, U.S. Representative" 1988 ruling, boat owners who had Geny Studds (D-Mass.), whose more than 10 fishermen on their district at the time included New vessels during a majority of any Bedford, offered legislation to quarterly period between 1085 and return the crew determination to 1988 became liable for filing the an annual average. Thjit bill taxes for those crewmembers. The passed the House but did not clear federal agency went after the .boat the full Senate. owners for the back taxes, going so Similar legislation to correct far as to file a suit in federS court. the problem passed both the The IRS interpretation of the Senate and House of Repre­ ruling has been a source of legis­ sentatives twice last year. How­ lative; action in Washington for ever, both times the legislation four years. The most recent effort became part of larger tax bills that to amend the act began shortly were vetoed by President Bush after the November elections because of other considerations when U.S. Senator Edward Ken­ not associated with New Bedford, nedy (D-Mass.) started contact­ the nation's largest per catch fish­ ing officials at Justice and IRS to ing port. •U'ii! / �, * ' "• :.• ':• •' •• X FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Somalia Is 'Bleak,' B^MUIS Smanan Evans Taking a tour of Mogadishu, Somalia via military convoy has provided Seafarer Cliff Evans and fellow crewmembers of the USNS Pollux the opportunity to see the people they are helping through the shipment of food and materiel to the East African na­ tion. In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, Evans wrote, "The people here in the city are, I am told by the Marines, hungry but not starv­ ing as they are in the interior [of Somalia]. The children wave and smile as we pass, but most of the older people give us sullen looks. Let us hope for better times in Mogadishu." The Pollux is one of 17 SIUcrewed vessels involved in the U.S.-led, United Nations (U.N.) effort toend the civil war and feed the people of Somalia. The ships—including other fast sealift vessels like the Pollux, military prepositioning vessels from Diego Garcia and roll on/roll off ships chartered by the Military Sealift Command—are assisting approximately 24,000 U.S. troops as well as almost 12,000 soldiers from 20 U.N.member nations. U.S. vessels have been docking at the Indian Ocean ports of Mogadishu (Somalia's capital city) and Kismaayo since forces started going ashore December 9. Evans, who is sailing as a utility junior engineer, stated that he and several other crewmem­ bers from the engine department caught a ride with a Marine patrol around the city when they were given shore time. "The city—what 1 could see of it from the ship—looks pretty bleak," he wrote. "As night fell and no lights could be seen, not even from automobiles, one could almost feel the destitution and suffering of the city of Mogadishu. "The port, airport and U.S. Embassy are guarded by U.S. troops, but if one goes eWn a small distance past the gates, gangs of kids and teenagers will swarm upon you and take any­ thing they can, as two of my ship­ mates discovered the hard way." ' Evans continued that the route used by the Marine patrol carried him "through areas where the most heavy fighting occurred as • 'VrtiI'r- V" ' ': 44^: - Crewmembers from the USNS Pollux pose with a Marine patrol in front of closed shops in the business district of Mogadishu. The mariners include Chief Engineer Glen Richard Loeber, Third Asst. Engineer Cosby L. Anderson and Chief Electrician Dwayne Jones. well as by the airport and U.S. and French embassies. Large portions of the city are deserted and what must have been a pretty city now is for the most part in ruins." Original plans had called for American forces to begin withdrawing in mid-January in order to turn over command to the U.N. by February 1. However, the U.N. sought and received an ex­ tension for the U.S. forces to remain for an unspecified tiifie. U.S. and U.N. troops are lo­ cated throughout the country providing armed support for food convoys and attempting to return order to a country that has been in tl?e midst of a civil war since 1991. Washington Befriends 7th Grade Class Suburban Pittsburgh is not a Children run out of battle-scarred building to view U.S. Marines driving regular stop for the Overseas through Mogadishu. Utility Junior Engineer Cliff Evans provided the Washington, but crewmembers of the SlU-contracted tanker never­ Seafarers LOG with the photos for this story. theless have befriended a class of seventh-graders at a parochial school located outside the city. For the second straight year, the O/S Washington is participat­ ing in the "Adopt a Ship Pro­ gram" run by the Propeller Club of Washington, D.C. The pro­ gram educates Americatis about the merchant marine. Last year, the ship corresponded with a fifth-grade class from Irwin, Pa.'s Immaculate Conception School, Vessels continually offload food and materiel in the port of Mogadishu. which has since merged with another to form Queen of Angels in nearby Huntingdon, Pa. This year, both the unlicensed and licensed crew are keeping in touch with a seventh-grade science class at the new school. The merchant mariners answer students' questions and also send Aboard the Overseas Washington, (from left) Chief Cook Thurman items such as charts, photos and Johnson, GSU Mike Bubakerand Steward Baker EricT. Manley enjoy videotapes taken aboard ship. the correspondence program. Christmas cards from the seventhRecently, DEU AH Saleh wrote a grade class are in the background. letter in Arabic to a student who from basic to fairly complex to • How did you get to vote in speaks the language. (Saleh's let­ humorous (whether by intent or the presidential election? ter was copied in the school not). A sampling: • If you are on watch, what do newsletter.) • What kind of rhusic does you do if you have to use the Armed support helps provide security in Mogadishu for food convoys. In return, the children send let­ bathroom? ters and cards. They also say a most of the crew like? special prayer every day for crew• Do you ever get to swim off The O/S Washington can hold Lundeberg School Honors Great Chefs nieipbers and are working on the ship? more than 600,000 barrels of their own videotape. • Are there any wonien on cargo oil and often sails on an "The crew enjoys correspond­ Alaskan run. ing with the students," Steward- board? Baker Eric Manley said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. "It helps keep up the morale and gives us something to look for­ ward to." Audrey Quinlan, the teacher The 1993 sailing season for during the winter. who four years ago got Immacu­ SlU m^bers on the Great Lakes The American Republic will late Conception School involved starts this month when the carry ore from Ashtabula, Ohio to in the program, said the seventh- American Republic fits out in the McLeod Steel plant in Tren-/ graders "are managing it themsel­ Toledo, Ohio. The American ton, Mich. The of the ves. They jumped right in, and we Steamship Company (ASC) ves­ ASC fleet will remainder follow the usual The culinary department of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School all really love that ship. The crew sel is scheduled to begin saihng fitout schedule of late March or of Seamanship, which trains SlU members in the art of food has been terrific." during the middle of the month. early April, depending on Quinlan added that the curtent preparation and presentation, draws course material from a The February fitout by the weather and job orders, stated a premier chefs' association. As a way of saying thanks, Lundeberg sixth-graders who last year cor­ company spokesperson. School Corporate Chef Romeo Lupinacci, who himself is a mem­ responded with the O/S ASC vessel is unusual, according All Great Lakes members are ber of the Golden Toque board of directors, presented a plaque Washington "dXrcady are talking to Byron Kelley, SlU vice presi­ for the Johnson and Wales University culinary school on behalf Of about getting back with the ship dent for the Great Lakes. None of reminded to stay in contact with the Great Lakes has iced over be­ the Algonac, Mich, or Duluth, the SlU. From the left are John Bander, Lupinacci, Robert Nograd, next, year." cause of mild weather conditions Minn, halls for fitout information. Stanley Nicas and James Bowden. ITie students' questions range ''.jtr.l -i.'i •. ... .H'-V'' American Republic Fits Out To Begin '93 Lakes Season /•'4 :4 ,4/ .m X: •' ijy w ' • -• 'V . r-y • ; :4-4,-\' • • • • -s 'i vA ' �8 FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG Runaway-flag Issue Brought to Fore by Braer's Massive Spill '"f " s'"' ** agency of the United Nations, is the proper vehicle to bring about effective and uniform implementation of safety regulations.. Others have argued for more control by The British transport secretary an­ the nations in which vessels call. Tffls notion nounced on January 11 that his agency's of port state control allows the authorities of Marine Accident Investigation Branch the country in which a vessel is docked to (MAIB) had begun a full investigation of check the ship's seaworthiness, equipment the incident. According to a public state­ and other indicators of safety. ment distributed by the MAIB, the agency Some governments argue for unilateral will address the cause of the accident, the action and the enactment of individual na­ action taken after the event, the seaworthi­ AP/Wide World Photos tional laws governing ship safety practices The Singapore-flagged, Danish-owned Maersk Navigator burns near the Strait of ness of the vessel, the competence of the and regulations governing their coastal Malacca after colliding with another runaway-flag tanker in late January. The Navigator crew and the safety of navigation. was on fire for five days and spilled 11 million gallons of oil, creating three major oil slicks. A wider public inquiry is being headed waters. At the heart of the discussion are the by a high official. Lord Donaldson, who was appointed by the British secretary of risks inherent in a system which promotes state. The panel headed by Lord the use of substandard shipping through Donaldson will establish whether further the proliferation of runaway-flag registers. Obviously, the Braer incident and the measures are appropriate and feasible to protect the United Kingdom coastline hundreds of marine accidents involving runaway-flag ships which preceded it from oil spills. point to the fact that closer and closer What Happens examination must take place by the A fully loaded Danish-owned tanker dolphins and whales abound. In the Future? There were no reports of serious in­ public and government groups around the and an empty Japanese-owned tanker — There is a debate among those con­ world. juries to the crewmembers on either both registered under the runaway registry cerned with the condition of international tanker. The Singaporean, Indian, British, of Singapore—collided January 21 in open With the lives and limbs of seamen and shipping as to the best mechanisms avail­ Malaysian and Burmese crewmembers seas, 60 miles off the northern tip of the able for policing ship safety standards and individuals living in coastal communities from Navigator were picked up by a Indonesian island of Sumatra. vessel conditions. Some governments and at stake, as well as the condition of the passing German ship near the entrance to The Danish Maersk Navigator, owned organizations believe the International marine environment, this matter is of the congested Strait of Malacca, a shallow, by y*P. Moller, was carrying almost 78 Maritime Organization, a London-based pressing international concern. million gallons of crude oil. The tanker busy and often dangerous channel separat­ bumdd for five days and drifted 20 miles ing Malaysia and Indonesia. while spilling much of its cargo into the Immense Insurance Bill sea. By the time firefighting tugboats ex­ Insurance claims for the 255,312-deadtinguished the blaze and after the weight-ton Navigator, operated by Maersk Navigator was fully patched, roughly 11 Singapore Pte., are expected to exceed million gallons had been spilled. $100 million. The Japanese vessel, the ill35 Mile Slick fated, 96,545-deadweight-ton Sanko As a result, three major oil slicks exist, Honour, did not suffer serious damage. (In including^one that stretches at least 35 the past 11 years, the Sanko Honour has miles long and several hundred yards wide. been grounded, stalled at sea and in a col­ Another oil shck, 10 miles long, threatens a lision.) rich reserve of marine life in India. At press Investigations by regional authorities time, that slick was less than 10 miles from are expected to last for several weeks. It southernmost tip of the island chain, where still is not clear why the tankers collided there are 179 species of coral, and where or who was at Continuedfrom page 5 Inquiry Under Way On Braer Disaster I TWO Rmiawa]^ CoUbte; Spew 11 MiHion Gallons German Union Wins Raise For Riinnino Seamen Filipino crewmembers aboard the German runaway-flag MV Atlanta show their solidarity during a three-day strike in which they gained a contract bringing their wages and working conditions to the same level as German seafarers. ir-Wtffyi, The German Seafarers Union (OTV) scored its second victory since November against German-owned, runaway-flag vessels. On January 16, the union negotiated back wages and a five-fold pay increase for Filipino Workers aboard the MV Atlanta, which is registered under the German off-shore ship registry, known as the German International Shipping Register (DISR). Second registries like the DISR are mechanisms for fraditkenal maritime countries to set up flag-of-conveniencelike conditions under their national flags. The German government established a second registiy so shipping companies could hire foreign crews and exempt them from national labor standards. The OTV is fighting this by getting contracts for the foreign nationals and raising their salaries and conditions to the standards set for Ger­ man seafarers in order to keep the com­ panies from undercutting German vessel/s with all-German crews. The contract, which brought .the Filipinos to the same status as the Germans sailing on board the Atlanta, is the latest effort by the OTV to organize foreign workers on DISR vessels. Strike Called \. .;; ,, The incident began January 14 in the port of Newark, N.J. when 13 Filipinos went on strike shortly before the fully loaded Atlanta was to set sail. Spiro Varras, v/ho worksfor the Seafarers and serves as an inspector for the International Transport Workers Union (ITF), was called to the scene. Varras notified the captain and pilot, a member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots who already was on board, that a strike was taking place and conditions were not safe for the vessel to leave the dock. He also told the members of the Longshoremen's Union who were handling the lines from the docks about the strike. They immedi­ ately tied the ship back to the dock and honored the strike. Galley Gang Helps Wyman Celebrate 21 Years at Sea SIU steward department members or­ ganized a special celebration in honor of the 21st anniversary of the USNS Wyman. SA Tom Milovich wrote to the Seafarers LOG that the galley gang put together a birthday party including a bar­ becue on the deck. Cook/Baker Lorrin Rodrigues baked a unique cake which was carved and assembled into a model of the Wyman. When Captain Edward P. Wilisch cut the first piece of cake, he thanked the galley gang led by Chief Steward David St. George for the deli­ cious food and wonderful tribute to the ocean survey ship. "All in all, the celebration was a suc­ cess," stated Milovich. He noted the event took place while the crew was cleaning, painting and buffing the ship for its quarterly inspection. The steward assistant added the crew and ship passed the inspection with an excellent rating. The Wyntan is operated by MarShip Operators Inc. It was launched in 1969 and commissioned in 1971. Sub-Par Wages The Filipinos claimed they were being paid below both the level paid to German seamen for the same work and the ITF standard for crewmembers aboard runaway-flag vessels. They also stated they were forced to work overtirtie with no compensation, suffered from a lack of stores and winter work clothes and were being discriminated against. TTie .strike was settled after nearly roundthe-clock negotiations when theowner of the German shipping company signed an OTV contract covering the Filipinos at the same level as the German seafarers. The contract raised the salaries of the Filipinos to nearly $3,(XX) ajnonth, more than three times the standard called for by the ITF. The OTV gained a, contract for a foreign crew on anotherGerman runawayflag vessel that was docked in Sweden in November. I I // I \ ;/\\ Cutting the 21st anniversary cake aboard the USNS Wyman is a team effort. From the left are Chief Steward David St. Geor||e, Cook/Baker Lorrin Rodrigues, Captain Edward P. Wilisch and scientist Mark Sands. �FEMUARYim SEAFARERS LOG 9 Parents of Victim in Runaway Ship Fire Urge Closing of Loopholes in World Safety Regs Editor's note: The following Organization is in the process of emptor. The seller should have a misfeasance, since they are a legitimately imposed by the article was written by Louis anc' adopting new standards for pas­ duty to disclose fully to the buyer powerful stimulus to enforce shipowner's country of principal Winifred Rome, whose daughter, senger ship safety, including rules all present conditions, prior sur­ safety standards. operation and/or domicile. Ruth, died in the Scandinavian for emergency alarms, smoke veys and government reports that • Nations with ship registries As to the Scandinavian Star, Star ferry disaster in 1990. It was detectors, fire doors, automatic deal with safety issues. must ensure ship safety. Where we ask: published in the December 18, sprinklers, flammability and the • Governments should these governments fail to or­ • Do foreign "flags of con­ 1992 issue of The Marine toxicity of wall and ceiling sur­ prevent ships from leaving their ganize, pay for and assure the ser­ venience" protect sufficiently the Fireman and is reprinted here faces. Standards for crew safety ports if they don't carry a certifi­ vices and protection they offer, interests of Denmark, Norway, with permission. training and management, fire cate, issued to its current owner, their flag should not fly above the the United States or other The Scandinavian Star wa5 a drills and a common language for that certifies it as seaworthy. ship. The IMO should not permit countries in today's international runaway flag vessel which prior shipping environment? to use as a passengerferry sailing • Did the Bahamas flag offer between Norway and Denmark, real protection to our daughter? had been a flag-of-convenience • Did it protect anything cruise ship operating out <? other than the shipowner's pocket Florida. and the Bahamas Treasury? The vessel, while operating We believe these are truly in­ from the U.S., had been taken to ternational problems that should task by the National Transporta­ be addressed by the entire tion Safety Board (NTSBf the maritime community. government's safety agency We believe tJjie answers to which investigates transportation these problems are found in accidents and disasters. The prevention. But we recognize that NTSB investigated a March 1988 human action often is tardy and engineroom blaze, finding a lack remedial. Not all cures come from of preventive maintenance, in­ treaties, legislation and judicial adequate crew training, lack of decision. The best regulation is by written firefighting procedures the shipping industry itself, where and an inability of crewmembers there should be a constant and to communicate in a common lan­ AP/Wide World Photos mutual commitment to safety, guage. Firemen try to put out the fire in the bridge of the Scandinavian Sfar hours after the crippled ferry was practiced with vigilance by The Scandinavian Star was towed to the port of Lysekil, Sweden. Officials suspect arson as the cause. everyone. sold to a Danish company not Our daughter lives on in us, long after the NTSB issued its communication between crew • Punitive damages should shipowners to shop for registry and this is the way we honor her report. Shortly after it began and ship command are also in the be levied more often against a and "flags" to escape the rigors of goodness, her talents and the love operating in Scandinavia as a works. shipowner fpr malfeasance or safety standards that are we had for each other. passenger ferry under the Had any one pf these safety Bahamian flag, a fire raged measures been implemented on through the vessel as it was sail­ the Scandinavian Star, some lives ing through the North Sea. would have been spared. Hac Crewmembers from the more been in place, perhaps all Philippines and Portugal were 159 people would be alive today. unable to understand the orders Perfecting ship construction of the Scandinavian officers. The and safety equipment, and the ship's master testified that safety jresence of well-trained crews, . equipment had not been checked improves ship safety. Treaty A fatal accident aboard a nor had there been time to train protocols that require uniform Bahamian-flag ship off the coast crewmembers in safety opera­ standards worldwide are also im­ of New York serves as yet tions—including fire and evacua­ portant. Together, they are another example of the tion drills. As the fire burned, the jowerful catalysts for better ship dangerously loose regulations vessel's officers abandoned the safety. But the implementation of under which flag-of-convenience ship in a lifeboat while the pas­ treaties and regulations depend in vessels operate, said an inspector sengers waited to be rescued. The arge part on the good faith and for the International Transport death toll as a result of the fire good will of people in the ship­ Workers Federation (ITF). was 159 passsengers and crew­ ping industry. It is they who must On December 11, an Indian give their personal commitment officer aboard the Castillo de members. Ricote apparently was swept - Last week in Copenhagen, the to safety at sea. We suggest that everyone in overboard during a severe storm Sea and Trade Court of Denmark the international maritime in­ roughly 200 miles from the port The Castillo de Ricote unloads at Bayway, N.J., four days after the closed a chapter in the tragedy of dustry consider these important of New York. Bahamian officials, ship's officer was declared missing at sea. the Scandinavian Star passenger changes in ship safety rules, even at first reluctant to investigate the ferry fire of April 7, 1990. The if it is politically and financially man's unexplained disap­ court, after trying the shipowner, difficult to do so: pearance, did not board the ship SlU's ITF Inspector Spiro Varras, Also, Mody had gotten married his rhanaging director and the • Establish an international until December 16—four days who interviewed Castillo de four months earlier. ship captain on criminal viola­ Bahamian investigators have Ricote officers and crewmembers tions of ship safety laws, found ombudsman for ship safety after it had docked. By then, th^ day the ship doc)ted in New not made public their official list-1 the defendants guilty and sen­ within the IMO or as an inde­ many of the Spanish, Indian and Jef^ey!i "Because of fhe mix of ing of the cause of the officer's tenced them to brief prison terms. pendent entity fqnded by the en­ Filipino crew had left the vessel, nationmities aboard the ships, death. However, one possibility We lost our only child, our 27- tire industry. This office would which in November had switched they (ipn't consider it their would seem to be that Mody— year-old daughter, in that disaster. receive ha:^ard reporfs from from a Spanish to a Bahamian responsibility. either following orders or on his ( Ruth Rome, a singer and enter­ seamen, officers or the public and flagown—was securing the deck as "In this case, the Bahamian tainer, joined the ship just/eight report them to shipowners, the - "The flags-oficonvenience, consi^Iatejin New York thought the storm hit and thWeby was* classification society andithe and even some national flags, days earlier, as had all the Ctew. U.S. authorities should inves­ washed overboard. • That Ruth and 158 other ship's insurer so that corrective don't investigate properly," said tigate, even though the ship was Varras said the mcident il­ peol)le ,lost their lives arid their action would occur and sub­ lustrates how easily ^atal acci­ beyond U.S. territorial waters dreams because of the reprehen­ sequent reviews be made. | dents aboard flag-of-cdnvenience when the crew realized the sible disregard for hum^n safety^ „ • Classification sociefies vessels can avoid legal scrutiny. second mate was missing." (The by shipowners and an afso^ist is 'shoiild have only one unc6m"There should have been a Coasti Gujard had no jurisdiction promised master and one source an unspeakable tragedy. professional inv^st^gatipn," he to investigate the incident.) That courts in the United of funding—either the nation of said. He also noted that rej^reThe officer, Pinakin Mody, States and Denmark have had so ship registry or perhaps the in­ was relieved of his watch at about sentatives from the Protection surance industry, but certainly much trouble attributing criminal 4 a.m. by the chief mate, just as and Indemnity Club, which repre­ and civil accountability to the not the shipowner. the ship was entering a stonu. sents the ship's underwriters, • The inspection and survey shipowners borders on the Mody never was seen again. boarded the vessel as soon as it Jl'l of passenger ships should be in­ bizarre. When Mody did not report for his arrived in New York anchorage itiated by the inspecting agency at nexf assignment about eight and proceeded to conduct an unf\ That countries allow the ship­ times of its choicey not Just when hours later, he was discovered supervised investigation to ping industry to evade its share of the ship's master or owner ex­ missing. A futile search of the protect the shipowners' interests. responsibility for maintaining tends an invitation. Moreover, when Varras, at the vessel ensued. safe passagf;, and that some na­ • A risk-rating "seaworthi­ According to written state­ request of an Indian seamen's \tions earn ijevenue by perpetuat­ ness" system with comparative ments from various crewmem­ union, went to the vessel, the of­ ing loopholes in ship-safety ratings for each vessel, should be ITF Inspector Spiro Varras (left) bers, Mody's recent behavior and ficers and crew were reluctant to regulation, are causes for an-^ a matter of public record. guish. • Ship sales should not be meets with Rupam Mody, brother the condition of his cabin indicate answer questions. Instead, they that suicide is extremely unlikely. offered written statements. \ The International Maritime governed by the rule of caveat of the missing officer. •m • •' • '• '• 1' Bahamian Government Authorities Fail To Gonduct Proper Investigation In Officer's Disappearance, Charges IFF W \ • /i v' ; /; .. S i • ... ' • 'v - �10 FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG Trainins Expands on Riverboats Lundeberg School Enhances On-Site j^' i ., 5.^ '.' In 1990, when the Seafarers •Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship first brought its com­ prehensive safety training pro­ gram to the SlU-crewed . overnight passenger boats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen, in­ structors John Smith and Byran Cummings spent most of their time meticulously covering the basics of CPR and first aid, firefighting and damage control. In 1992, more than 300 Seafarers who have crewed the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen received not only refresher courses, but also additional ad­ vanced training. And for this year, Cummings and Smith plan to continue furthering the training aboard America's two most famous riverboats. Last year. Smith conducted his usual trio of week-long classes aboard the Delta Queen while Cummings did the same aboard the Mississippi Queen. The in­ structors will go again this year, beginning this month with Smith aboard the Delta Queen. Seafarers will receive a total of anywhere from 15 to 120 hours of instruction, including hands-on training. (The emergency squads, comprised of the master, two ^ots, chief mate, third mate and deck crew, receive about 40 hours of training per week. The rest of the hotel staff receives about five per week.) "Both of these vessels are family-oriented, and sometimes they might be five or six hours from the nearest doctor," said Part of firefighting training includes a day ashore so crewmembers have a chance to work with various hose lines. "We have to expand each year so we're not redundant," ex­ plained Cummings who, like Smith, has years of experience as a firefighter and paramedic; "There's not that much turnover in the deck and engine depart­ ments on these boats, so we're stressing continuing education, building on programs." Cummings. "So the crew has to be able to handle any situation." 'Man Overboard' Course cover ruptures in various parts of the boats' hulls. During those ex­ ercises, Seafarers had to calculate how many gallons of water would be taken aboard, based on the size and location of the rupture or rup­ tures. The first aid and CPR segment included certification or "recertification of crewmembers. ' As usual. Smith and Cum­ mings provided training throughout the day and evening, interspersed between regular crew duties and various shifts. "You catch crewmembers around the clock," Cummings said. "We're taking time out of their schedules, so we have to be avail­ Seafarers get plenty of hands-on training in CPR, first aid, damage control and firefighting, as this porter on the hotel staff demonstrates. able whenever they are." Even Better in '93 Cummings and Smith each year have been received warmly by the crewmembers aboard the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. "We're like family now," Cummings said. "They are ap­ preciative, efficient and eager to learn more. They know that this training makes thern better and better at their jobs." David Kish, vice president for the Delta Queen Steamboat Com­ pany, reiterated Cummings' remarks. "The instructors have built a personal relationship with the crewmembers. [Cummings and Smith] also know more about the vessels each time they teach Lundeberg School Instructor Byran Cummings (left) explains proper use of breathing apparatus to Carl Koen (center), Robert Pou (right) here," he noted. and Greg Hawkins (with back to camera). "We have been very pleased with the classes taught. Tliey get programs on both vessels, Kish tough," noted Cummings, who better every year because the added. pointed out that many untrained school provides quality training This year, members will leam people may hesitate to perform and education that is up to date. CPR not only for adults, but also CPR on an infant simply be­ Thanks to this program, we have for infants and children. "The cause they are afraid of causing been able to start new safety psychology of infant CPR can be injury. The training last year included a surprise "man overboard" drill (a dummy was used) on the Mis­ sissippi Queen. With the approval of the company and the boat's master, Cummings checked river traffic and then tossed the dummy into the water. He was pleased that the crew reacted very quickly from the time they were alerted to recover what they eventually realized was a stuffed uniform. Other training on both boats included drills with a non-toxic smoke generator which simulates conditions of a shipboard fire. Also during firefighting training. Seafarers spent time ashore workr ing with various hose lines and other equipment. During the damage control week, SIU members drew a com­ plete "pre-plan" of their respec­ tive vessels. The pre-plan marks the exact locations of all cabins, fire-main systems, radios and es­ cape hatches and routes. Aboard the Delta Queen, Joseph Serpas, Mike Williams, Johnny Crewmember emerges from The members also practiced Speed, Gerald Henderson, Michael Ward and Willie Allen construct smoke-filled hold with breathing Rescue of the dummy in the manmaking patches which would a patch for the hpll. apparatus in place. overboard drill took little time. From left, SIU members William Freitas, Man/in Joy and Rob McLemore practice adult, infant and child CPR- A dummy was used for the surprise man-overboard drill. 4 ••J. ^ •• • -V •;/ -i • ' ^ •• ... ' : , ••• ' . v •' , �• •\;,v -rM. SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUAltY1993 11 .•i •/ • \:.''y'.--. l' .<, V St. Clair, others Complete Busy Year on the Lakes J'. ... .. .'> ..* . ., ... .„. '•:' t.v: '•'..• s....,..,. / QMED Edward Elder makes sure all opera­ tions are running smoothly in the engineroom. n' Watching loading operations , on the deck is 23-year SIU mernber AB/Wheelsman John B. Church. ' m ..' When the SIU members aboard the St. Clair signed off for the last time in December, they had com­ pleted another busy sailing season on the Great Lakes. The crew, led by Bosun John Sellers, carried nearly 2.2 million tons of cargo with most of it coming in the form of coal. The ship hauled almost 1.9 million tons of coal to Detroit Edison power plants along the eastern shore of Michigan. Sellers, who has been sailing since 1960, stated the crew did another excellent job this year on the American Steamship Company selfunloader. One of the highlights of 1992 came when the 770-foot vessel successfully entered the dock at Calcite, Mich, to load stone. The St. Clair became one of the largest ves­ sels to enter and load at that location. Overall, the sailing season on the Lakes came lU to an JUaKeS cailic an end in the middle of January. Preliminary totals, as ac­ cumulated by the Lakes Gamers Association, showed ah increase in total cargo carried by U.S.-flag ves­ sels on the Lakes of 1.7 percent above the 1991 totals. A total of 105.7 million tons of cargo were car­ ried during 1992. The breakdown includes 56.6 million tons of iron ore (an increase of 3.1 percent above 1991), 18.8 nullion tons of coal (almost even with the 1991 figure), 3.3 million tons of cement (up 7.1 percent) and 1.1 mil­ lion tons of grain (up 5.7 percent). Among the cargo totals that decreased in 1992 were limestone, gypsum, sand and liquid bulk. Fitout for the 1993 sailing season is expected to begin in late March and continue into April. MM . -v' ' V4 v> S' • iis^- I-.' Operating the lift on the ship's bow is Bosun John Sellers. RIGHT AB/Watchman Con * Gleason drives the hatch cover on the deck of the St. Clair. ,jy." * •M' • fc •.'I- ^ i'bte .J .^1 �12 SEAFARERS LOG FERRUARY1993 MxxrmeLnsk.—^2: THE DIARY OF WILLIAM D. HENDERSON 1 was in the shower when the seen leaving the docks down at Murmansk as they always do alarm was sounded aboard ship. when the alarm sounds, and head Washed off soap and was strug­ gling into my pants when the out into the stream. 1 had carried my plate from the )ombs began to whistle. 1 threw supper table aft to the poop deck myself down onto my bunk so when the guns ashore and on the that, should the ship be struck, the Russian destroyer ahead of us concussion and rebound would opened up. Then our machine not be so apt to throw me about. ' The Nazi's and Russians guns began to fire. The Germans came in across the hills above fought a long dogfight very high town, swooped a couple of above us for half an hour. Air raid at 6:20 p.m. Just one hundred yards aft of us from the starboard side, and dropped load plane came over at a very high after load of bombs on the Empire altitude—probably to take pic­ Starlight lying about four ships' tures. Heavy shrapnel barrage. 1 had grabbed a few bites of supper lengths upstream from us. I can't remember what the Ger­ from the deserted table and was man planes were (though some of back finishing washing my socks the boys say there were eight or 10 when it came this time. Seafarer William Henderson met Wymond in Rotterdam, Holland on in number and of both one- and [Diary interrupted for two December 20,1947, the day this photo was snapped. They were married two-motored types), but 1 remem­ weeks while ashore—without four months later in Rotterdam. Two of their sons are now seafarers. ber the little seed-like black leave—in Murmansk.] June 8. Got aboard Russian tug of a boiler and went out through between the anchor paw and the bombs as they left the planes and to return to ship at 7:00 a.m. in grew with awful rapidity, like a the bottom of the ship, apparently anchor windlass. company of White, Walker, Waldrop of water falling toward your Three Russian tugs came along without exploding, leaving a hole the starboard side. One made fast face as they hurtled earthward. lis, the chief engineer, the third somewhat larger. There was no one below at the there; one took a bow tow-line, First they lay in a neat little line mate, Tully. These last two had like peas when you pop open a been instructed by Naval attach^ time. The water came in rapidly. and one went back. We were moved up the Kola pod. When they hit the water, they to round up those of lis ashore and When the watertender went below, he found water up to the Inlet to a shallow spot several seemed very large and threw up a tell us to go back aboard. We got aboard at 10:00 a.m. floor plates. He closed the water­ miles above town where several geyser of water. This time the toads of bombs each contained The chief mate told the bosun we tight door into the shaft alley and wrecks already were beached. A salvage tug tied up on the some small ones with one or two could turn to if we wanted to, but came Up. The orders were called aft to port side after the sloop had cast much larger. They fell all around that he would tog us for the entire the Empire Starlight, aft, forward day anyhow. We didn't turn to. make the lifeboats ready for off. June 9. Turned to for first time This was about 3:00 a.m., and and on each side. lowering. since Wednesday, May 27, when All hands threw a few items in the merged sunrise and sunset that How Can They Miss? Parti about 8:00 in the evening. Walker, had glowed crimson and lovely their suitcases and streamed up to 1 just can't understand how, May 12. Ten minutes after the the boat deck. over the snow all night was still when the planes swooped so tow, White, Kostigan, Bill (the wiper). mate had ordered the men below The smooth water of the nar­ tinted with color though the they could miss. It may be that Sparks and I got aboard a Russian into the lower hold, the thread-like row inlet, carrying her proud but daylight was getting stronger. workboat and went ashore. On some of them may have struck her, white trails of planes flying at high somewhat ineffectual flotilla of No orders were being given, for 1 remember that when we were May 28 1 went to the Maritime altitudes were observed approach­ warships and armored merchant and things seemed at a standstill, Commission representative here hit a week or more ago, we did not in Murmansk, Mr. (or Capt.) Pear­ ing. Our gun crew rushed to their men, and the narrow, snow- so 1 turned in. know it 'til the water started to rise stations. The planes circled, dived molded hills, all looked good May 17. Air raids at 6:00 and in the engineroom. It is strange sons, and complained that the and attacked the Yaka, a tanker on when one's ship was sinking. 10:00 a.m. No alarm on the last that none were dropped at us, but crew of the Yam was not being one side, and a freighter on the giveii reasonable consideration by 1 threw off the turns on the one. Was awakened by diving other. No ships were struck, but forward fall of #4 boat and waited, planes and the whistle of bombs. now that they are singling out cer­ the Master when, after remaining three huge bombs fell so close to under the third mate's command, Bombs fell between us and the tain ships, our turn will undoubthe Yaka that water drenched the to lower away. shore in two groups, but apparent­ decks and the ship jumped and The captain called to the ly were not aimed at us. There shook 'til men were thrown off nearest British sloop to order a tug followed the sounds of shooting their feet. Minor damage was done for us. She replied on her address and zooming in the clouds above, to the ship by the concussion, in­ system that she would do so. where a dogfight was in progress. cluding several broken lines in the The captain then ordered us A Russian Hurricane plane came engineroom, and the galley stove forward to break out two manila spinning down directly over us. It was damaged. A huge screen from hawser lines for towing, it being seemed that it would hit the poop the engineroom ventilator was apparent that we would not go deck, and many of us ran forward hurled to the hatch below. into the after well deck. The huge four-motored bom­ down immediately. The deck engineer was already As it struck the water aft of us bers (there were several of them) then fled. Our machine guns working on the pin in the anchor in a slow, flat spin, the pilot ceased firing. The Russian fighter chain shackle, trying to loosen it seemed to be standing up in his planes filled the air. All hands, in for easting off (as there was, of cockpit. Later, when his body was no steam for raising the brought up, it was found that he life preservers, stood about watch­ course, anchor). had been shot between the eyes. ing the planes. May 18. Air raid at 11:20 a.m. Saving the Ship May 15. Yaka struck in en­ Shrapnel barrage put up around gineroom by bomb today. The air Soon the British sloop Husser town. Many planes in air. Dog­ raid alarm commenced about 5:15 (J82) came along the port side, put fights over town. No bombs p.m. A wave of about five four- lines aboard fore and aft, took a motored Nazi bombers came over couple of manila lines aft, and dropped. Could see nothing about 6:00 p.m. and dropped very made ready to give a side tow. At decisive, but one Russian fighter large bombs that fell close off the the same time, she inserted a hose went in low, smoking. Air raids at starboard side; also near a British into the hold above the waterline 12:30, 1:05, 2:50 and 4:10 p.m. freighter lying after and starboard and commenced pumping water Bombs dropped from consider­ Although Ben Henderson was on|y four months old and George only two of us, and a British sloop to port. out of the engineroom, which by able height without diving. They years old when their father, the author of the diary appearing on this page, No hits. Tremendous concus­ then had filled to the level of the struck the edge of town, the other died, both have followed in his footsteps by choosing a career in the SIU. sion. They came back about 7:10 second grating down from the side of a long line of low hills that tedly come. Air raid at 6:25 p.m. aboard for one month while the rise from the edge of the inlet here. p.m. dropping sticks of about nine level of the after well deck. May 27. Air raid at 1:30 p.m. No ship lay at anchor in the harbor of Air raids at 7:20,10:10 and 11:45 small bombs. Most of them fell to An officer and a number of German planes observed, but Murmansk, he still refused to starboard again, but one apparent­ men came aboard and directed the p.m. shooting heard in distance. Raid grant shore leave. 1 also requested May 19. 10:00 a.m. air raid. ly entered our port side a little cutting of the anchor chain which lasted 'til 2:45 p.m. Clear weather that gas masks be provided the crew, Shrapnel barrage put up. Enemy above the water line amidships, was finally sawed with hacksaws all morning, but high clouds cover if possible, as most other ships were planes sighted. Plane shot down leaving a jagged hole about 18 until nearly off, then broken with . the sky now. so provided and as all Russian inches across. It tore off a corner a wedge and hammer. It was cut about 10:35 a.m., crashing into Air raid at 5:05 p.m. Bombers civilians were carrying them. hill. 12:30 p.m. air raid. Enemy He replied that as to shore bombers came in high, leaving dove in about three minutes after white trails and dropped bombs the siren alarm was heard going up leave, tugs were veiy hard to get, somewhere over hills" in Finnish town. There were one- and two- so that it would be difficult to ar­ motored (perhaps some four- range for transportation to and direction. 11:00 p.m. air raid. May 25. Overcast 'til noon. motored, too) jobs. Probably from the boat while ship was at Clear and warm all afternoon. Air about seven or eight of them came anchor (this, despite the fact that Russian workmen were commut­ raid 5:30 p.m. Dropped bombs at down from a high altitude. They dropped tremendously ing to and from the ship every day 8:00 p.m. in inlet about a quarter mile upstream from us. Apparent­ large bombs. One group nearly working on the boilers), but that ly, two Germans let bombs go struck a tug that happened to be he would endeavor to arrange for when attacked by Russians. passing. Another group fell on the shore leave when the ship went starboard sidepretty well forward. into drydock, where he expected Heavy shrapnel barrage sent up. May 26. Clear and warm with Two groups of^bombs fell aft of us her to go shortly. As to gas masks, he said it was low cumulus clouds occasionally between us and the Empire Star­ light. The ship jumped and shook, impossible to obtain them here. 1 closing in qverhead. but not as violently as during the told him that 1 had understood from Air raids at 2:10 and 9:20 a.m. raid when we were struck at the Russians with whom 1 had talked Siren did not go up town 'til after other anchorage. that they could be obtained. He said Shooting had' commenced up the Shrapnel barrage was put up all that if 1 found a supply, to let him inlet ahead of us. around us. Guns shooting like know. 1 asked him if he would have Just four months after this family picture was taken, Brother Henderson Shrapnel barrage. Air raids at mad. Our machine guns among the ship pay for any that 1 might buy died in an automobile accident in Portland, Ore. From the left are William; 1:00 and 5:15 p.m. Siren went up them. nwself. He said he thought that his his wife, Wymond; Ben, 3 days old; George, 2; and John, 3V2. town. The little towboats could be How can they miss so often? office would pay. With all the current recognitiori being given by the Russian republic to U.S. merchant mariners who sailed in the Mur­ mansk Run during World War II, the Seafarers LOG is pleased to have received a copy of the diary of a Seafarer who was part of this vUal supply run. Seafarer William D. Henderson chronicled his thoughts and experiences during the Murmansk Run. Although he died in 1959, Henderson 's sailing tradition lives on. Of his three sons, John, 38, the eldest, works in the field of computers; the other two, Beni 33, and George, 35, are members of the SIU. Ben Henderson sails aboard the USNS Harkness as chief steward. George, who provided the LOG with this material, joined the SIU in 1989. He sails in the engine department and currently is attending the QMED upgrading course at Piney Point. He was only two years old when his father died. William Henderson's wife, Wymond, resides in Oregon. What follows is Part I of Henderson's narrative of the SS Yaka's voyage to Murmansk, Rus­ sia in 1942. The remaining part of Brother Henderson's diary will appear in future issues of the �\,• . ': <:' .• :'"•- - -; •' FEBRUARY 1993 SeAFARERSLOG 13 STATE: TAXES NOT WITHHELD F •r OR SEAMEN, the tax filing process can become extremely complicated. The nature of Seafaring work raises many issues at tax time that most shoreside workers do not have to consider.. Among the concerns raised by seamen interviewed by the Seafarers LOG were questions of claiming a residence for purposes of filing state tax returns and the issue of what is considered a work-related tax deductible expense. In preparing this guide of t?ix tips for seamen, the staff of the LOG, working with a certified public accountant familiar with the maritime industry, has attempted to gather information that addresses the concerns of Seafarers. FOR MORE INFORMATION General Information: 1-800-829-1040 can be called for general information. IRS staff answer questions from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Publications: 1-800-829-3676 operators will take or­ ders for publications. "#553 Highlights of 1992 Tax Changes" and "#552 Record Keeping for Individuals" are two publications that many people find especially useful. Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available in many IRS offices around the country to help with tax questions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. To find the location of an IRS office, look in the phone book under "United States Government, Internal Revenue Service." Telephone Help: IRS representatives are available to help with tax questions. If needed, call the IRS using the toll-free number listed in the telephone directory. Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions regarding the tax returns can be sent directly to an IRS District Director. Include a social security number with the letter. INFORMATION BY PHONE The IRS is prepared to answer questions by phone. Through the agency's tax-payer information service, publications covering all aspects of tax-filing can be ordered. The "Tele-Tax" Service has recorded tax information covering more than 140 topics. 1-800-829-4477 is the IRS's 24-hour automated "Tele-Tax" system. When call­ ing from a touch tone phone, the "#" sign will repeat the topic and the will stop the message. To listen to a directory of topics after the introductory message finishes, dial 323. This telephone service is available from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. when calling from a touch tone phone. 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Specifically, the law [46 USCA 11108(11)] provides •that "no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate or noncontiguous trade shall be withheld pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of any state, territory, possession or commonwealth, or a subdivision' of any of them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit any such withholding of the wages of any seaman who is employed in the coastwise trade between ports in the same state if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary agreement between such seaman and his employer." The law, however, does not exempt seamen from paying state and local taxes. A seaman, just like any other citizen of any given state, must meet his or her obligations to the government of the area in which he or she lives. Each state has a set of criteria to determine whether an individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should check with a state tax office if he or she is unsure as to his residency status. For example, in California during the early 1970s, a case before the California State Board of Equalization stated that a merchant seaman—despite the fact that he was on a ship for 210 days of the year—was a resident of the state for tax purposes. The board took into considera­ tion the fact that the seaman owned a home in California and maintained a bank account in a California-based bank. Additionally, each state has established conditions under which non-residents of that state must pay a portion of state tax if such an individual earned income from a source based in that state. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in another state. In this supplement are two charts for seamen to use if questions arise on residency and state tax issues. The first is a list of phone numbers of state tax boards and offices to call for more information . The second provides infor­ mation on what each state consideres to be tajtable in­ come for residents and non-residents. The chart indicates that seven states do not require state taxes to be paid of its residents and three states limit state taxes to profits earned form investments but do not consider wages sub­ ject to taxation. : '> •' - 7^ t : , VV-:« U.<XB M4M A'' 'f— • • * ' >* rvi: i PREPARING A RETURN Step 1. Get all records together. • Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099. • Itemized deductions and Tax Credits. • Medical and dental payment records. Real estate and personal property tax receipts. • Interest payments records for items such as a home mortgage or home equity loan. • Records of payments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications neces­ sary to assist in filing the return. IRS Publication 17 entitled "Your Federal Income Tax for Use in Preparing 1992 Returns" is the most comprehensive guide the agen­ cy has issued this year. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on cor­ rectly filing tax returns. Step 3. Fill in the return. Step 4. Check the return to make sure it is correct. Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not con­ sidered a valid return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint return. Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2Gand 1099R to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 ip order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040. OVERSEAS? Should a seaman find himself or herself overseas and seeking IRS forms or IRS assistance, U.S. embassies and consulates are equipped to provide some taxpayer-re­ lated services. At a minimum, IRS forms are available at all U.S. embassies and consulates. The U.S. embassies and consulates located in the following cities can provide IRS assistance: Bonn, Germany; Caracas, Venezuela; London, England; Mexico City, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; Ottawa, Canada; Paris, France; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydney, Australia; and Tokyo, Japan. -x". STANDARD DEDUCTION This is the standard deduction chart for most people. It should not be used if taxpayer is 65 or older or blind or if a dependent. Filing Status Standard Deduction Sifigle $3,600 Married filing joint return or Qualifying widow(er) with dependent children . . $6,000 Married filing separate return $3,000 Head of household . . . . . . $5{250 J.'- .'• ; .; . -•Sl. �\ J-?. v-VJ • . ''r ' . ••. -C • i ?.--V i'-' '.-, •'f'r- "l : "v.:,' '' ' FEBRUARY 1993 SEEAFAREifS LOG DEDUCTIONS, W-2'S AND OTHER INFORMATION '.'v..-'' • *:.v •. l' Employer W'2's: Employers are required to mail W-2 forms to employees by January 31. If an individual believes he or she is missing W-2's, contact the employer. For seamen who have ever used a union hall as a return address, check with the SIU port agent to determine if a W-2 has been sent to that address. Seafarers Vacation Plan W-2's: If a Seafarer has received monies from the SIU Vacation Plan, he or she should receive a W-2 from that fund. Seafarers who have received SYP monies but who have not received a W-2 from the plan should contact their union hall or call Andy Marmo at the SYP office in Camp Springs, Md.: (301) 899-0675. Increased Peductions: The deduction for each ex­ emption—for the individual, his or her spouse and de­ pendents has increased to $2,300 per person. Standard Deducation Has Increased: The standard deduction has increased for most people. Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take the standard deduction this year even if that person has itemized deductions in the past. Personal Interest Deducations: For 1992, personal interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes interest on car loans, credit cards and personal loans. Interest on Secured I^ans Deductible: Interest paid on mortgages or secured loans is 100 percent deductible. Union Dues Deduction: Union dues are only deduct­ ible if they exceed 2 percent of gross income. If they do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible. SPAD contributions have never been deductible. Deducting Work-Related Expenses: Expenses as­ sociated with a seaman's work, may be considered tax deductible. However, no expense can be deducted for which a seaman has been reimbursed by the employer. Travel to the union hall to register or travel to the union's designated medical facility to take the required physical and drug tests are examples of expenses which are workrelated but not reimbursed by the company. Members of the galley crew may deduct the costs of knives and other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship performing their work duties. The purchase of work-re­ lated clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work and not paid for by the employer, are likely to be'considered tax-deductible. Deducting Work-Related Car Expenses: Use of a personally-owned automobile in work-related travel can result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to compute automobile expenses—either listing a stand­ ard mileage rate or determining actual cost. On the tax return due April 15 of this yesr, the IRS is accepting a standard mileage rate of 28 cents per mile. Parking fees and tolls can be added when using the standard mileage rate. If using actual expenses, information must be avail­ able on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, includ­ ing interest, insurance, taxes, licenses, maintenance, repairs, depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the standard mileage rate or the actual cost method of determining car expenses, accurate records should be kept. The IRS recommends keeping a log book or diary listing all expenses related to travel. Only work-related expenses not reimbursed by an employer can be claimed. Deducting Work-Related Meals When Traveling: Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on the meal allowance of $30 per day. Otherwise the IRS standard meal allowance is generally $26. In some loca­ tions it is $34, and in Hawaii and Alaska it is computed differently. Travel expenses, including meals, can only be deducted if directly related to one's work and if they have not been reimbursed from any other source. Umit on Itemized Deductions: Beginning in 1992, itemized deductions may be limited for an individual earning more than $105,250 of federal adjusted gross income (or $52,625 if married and filing separately). Keeping Records: Keep records of income, deduc­ tions and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limita­ tions runs out for that return, usually 3 years from the date the return was due or filed, or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recommended that all records be kept for about 6 years. Fast Refund: If a tax refund is expected for 1992, instead of mailing the return to the Internal Revenue Service, it can be filed electronically. When filed electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If an individual prepared his or her own return, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the return electronically. For a list of who can file a tax return electronically in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, 1 (800) 829-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Office. Dependent's Social Security Number: If an in- dividual claims an exemption for a dependent who is at least 1 year old by December 31, 1992, he must list the dependent's social security number on Form 1040 or Form 1040A. A social security number requirement ap­ plies to all dependents (not just children) claimed on the tax return who are at least 1 year old. • Gift to Reduce the Public Debt: An individual may make a gift to reduce the public debt. To do so, enclose a separate check with the income tax return. Make it payable to "Bureau of the Public Debt." Do not add it to any tax owed. Change of Address: If an individual has changed his or her address fro the one listed on that person's last tax return, IRS Forrti 8822 should be filled out and filed with the agency. • Education Savings Bond Program:All or part of the interest for certain U.S. savings bonds can be excluded from income if one pays qualified higher education expenses during the year he redeems the bonds. Death of a Taxpayer: If a taxpayer died before filing a required return for 1992, the taxpayer's personal rep­ resentative (and spouse,in the case of a joint return) must file and sign the return for that person. A personal repre­ sentative can be an executor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of the taxpayer's property. Rounding Off to Whole Dollars: Cents may be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax return and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 becomes $3. Unemployment Compensation: Unemployment compensation (insurance) is fully taxable. By January 31,1993, an individual who has received unemployment compensation should receive a Form 1099-G showing the total unemployment compensation paid during 1992, Use line 20 on the tax return to report unemployment compensation. Earned Income Credit: To qualify for the earned income credit, families must have an income of less than $22,370 and have at least one child living with them. The maximum credit for families with one child is $1,324. Families with 2 or more children may receive up to $1,384. With a child bom in 1992, the family may qualify for an additional $376 credit and if the family paid for part of the premiums for a health insurance policy cover­ ing a child, an additional credit of $451 may be due. To apply for the eamed income credit, a family must file using Form 1040 or 1040A, but not 1040EZ, and attach IRS Schedule EIC. SOFMEItSLOG FEBRUARY 1993 STATE MAILING ADDRESS (address written Inquiries to'Taxpayer Information") LOCAL NUMBER TOLL FREE NUMBER NON-REPORTED INCOME FILING AN EXTENSION In addition to wages, salaries, tips, unemployment compensation, capital gains, dividend payments and other income listed on the federal tax retum, the following kinds of income must be reported. • Jones Act settlements for lost wages. • Amounts received in place of wages from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if employer paid for the policy. • Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. • Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. • Endowments. • Original Issue Discount. • Distributions from SEPs and DECs. • Bartering income (fair-market value of goods or services received in retum for services). • Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act. • Lump-sum distributions. • • Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property (capital gains). • Accumulation distributions from trusts. • Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gam­ bling winnings). • Eamed income from sources outside the United States. • Director's fees. • Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. • Embezzled or other illegal income. The following kinds of income do not need to be reported on the federal tax retum: • Benefits from govemment welfare programs. • Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffering, medical costs. • Maintenance and Cure. • Workers' compensation benefits, insurance damages, etc^r injury or sickness. • Disabilky-r^irement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Yeterans'Administration. • Child support. • Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. • Dividends on veterans'life insurance. • Life insurance proceeds received because of a person's death. • Amounts received from insurance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of normal expenses while living in the home. • Certain amounts received as a scholarship. IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a fourtnonth extension to file IRS Form 1040A or Form 1040. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 16,1993 to file his or her 1992 federal tax return. The IRS will contact the individual directly only if the request for an extension is denied. To be able to extend the period of time in which one can file his or her tax retum, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due (as noted on line 6 of the form). If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four-month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as "Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Retum." Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is neces­ sary and mailing it to the correct IRS location (see "Where to File" in this supplement). An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. To obtain a copy of Form 4868, an individual can call the agency's toll free number which is dedicated to tax form requests. That number is 1 (800) 8293676. Also, Form 4868 is available from all main IRS branch offices. If a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is important to bear in mind that the filing of Form 4868 requesting an extension does not get one off the hook fromhaving to pay any taxes due. Form 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. govemment from the individual filing the extension. The deadline for filing the form and the taxes due is April 15. Deadline for ALABAMA Taxpayer's Assistance, P.O. Box 327410, Montgomery, AL 36132-7410 ALASKA Department of Revenue, Juneau, AK 99811-0400 ARIZONA Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 29086, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9086 .. i •• • • • K• (205) 242-1000 (907) 465-2320 (602) 255-3381 (800)352-4090 Phoenix (602)628-8421 "Tucson Tax Administrator, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR 72203-3628 (501)682-1100 (800)882-9275 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 942840, Sacramento, CA 94240-0040 (916)854-6500 (800)852-5711 Taxpayer's Assistance, 1375 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80261 (303)534-1209 Taxpayer's Assistance, 92 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105 (203)566-7033 (800)382^9463 Taxpayer's Assistance, Ninth and French Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801 (302)577-3746 (800)292-7826 Taxpayer's Assistance, 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202)727-6103 Department of Revenue, Carlton Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32.399-0135 (904)488-6800 (800)226-3411 Revenue Information, P.O. Box 38007, Atlanta, OA 30334 (404)656-6286 (800)338-2389 Department of Taxation, P.O. Box .35.59, Honolulu, HI 96811-.3559 (808)587-6515 (8(K))222 .3229 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 56, Boise, ID 83756-0201 (208)334-3660 Tax Infomiation, P.O. Box 19044, Springfield, IL 62794-9044 (217)782-3336 (8fXl)732-8866 Taxpayer Information, 100 N. Senate Ave., Rm. 209, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2253 (317)232-2240 (800)382-4646 Taxpayer Services, Hoover State Office Bldg., Des Moines, lA 50319-0120 (515)281-3114 (800)367-3388 DepartmentofRevenue, P.O. Box 12001, Topeka,KS 66612-2001 (913)296-0222 Revenue Cabinet, Capitol Annex Bldg., Frankfort, KY 40620 (502)564-4580 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 3440, Baton Rouge, LA 7082.3-0001 (504)925-4611 Bureau of Taxation, State Office Bldg, August, ME 04.332-1067 (207)626-8475 (800)452-1983 Comptroller of the Treasury, Income Tax Division, Annapolis, MD 21411-0001 (301)974-3981 (800)638-2937 Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue, P.O. Box 7071, Boston, MA 02204 (617)727-4545 (800)392-6089 Taxpayer Information, Treasury Bldg., 430 Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48922 (517)373-2873 (800)4&7-7000 Deptartment of Revenue, Taxpayer Information, St. Paul, MN 55146-4450 (612)296-3781 (80())652-9094 Use this address: ...IRS Atlanta, GA 39901 " New Jersey, New York (New York City ...... ......... IRS ; Holtsville, NY 00501 and counties of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester) ....: IRS ' New York (all other counties) Andover, MA 05501 . Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island. Vermont IRS Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri.........; Kansas City, MO 64999 Wisconsin Delaware, District of Columbia,............; .........IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia IRS Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio,........ ^ Cincinnati, OH 45999 West Virginia Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas...... A........ IRS Austin, TX 73301 IRS Alaska, Arizona, California (counties......... Ogden, UT 84201 of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, (Tontra Costa, Del Norte, A*!'A-; - V ''•> A/;- . , - • • El Dorado. Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, ; • ' •• •, ' A; • •• Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba), ' A.­ "Aj ' •.* •' .. v'-" • A A'A Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska. •/••A-.'-:'•'^ • - -"A -/'.-l'A "• Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota. Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, •'' ' A' • -A" , Washington, Wyoming > IRS ;. California (all other counties), .............. Fresno, <2A 93888 A Hawaii IRS Alabama. Arkansas, Louisiana ..........: Memphis. TN 37501 Mississippi. North Carolina. Tennessee ., ........IRS American Samoa Philadelphia. PA 19255 Commissioner of Guam Revenue and Taxation 855 West Marine Dr. Agana,GU 96910 ; Puerto Rico (or if excluding incbme.......;.. .........IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 under section 933), Virgin Islands: Nonpermanent residents ......... V.I. Bureau of Internal Virgin Islands Revenue Charlotte Amalie Lockharts Garden No. 1A St. Thomas, VI 00^2 IRS All A.P.O, or F.P*0. addresses .... • • > -.... v. Philadelphia, PA 19255 in the following states Florida, Georgia, South Carolina 'Taxpayer Information") LOCAL NUMBER TOLL FREE NUMBER (800)332-6103 (800)323-4400 (800)225-5829 (8(X)) 222-9965 (800)224-3450 (800)282-1780 (800)522-8165 (800)356-4222 (800)76.3-1295 (800)342-100.3 (800)252-5555 (800)662-4335 (800)642-9016 , • "H • • ;•, V. -A;;.•• ' . . V V'' • ,•' • '• -a"-' • ;N",. i, - ' •v.'"";'"- ' For Individuals iiving . .•% I*.. :• \ r' Tax returns should be mailed to the Internal RevenueService Center designated for the area in which the taxpayer lives. These addresses are listed below. No street address is needed for the IRS. (601)359-1141 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 23050, Jackson, MS 39225-.3050 (314)751-7191 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 2200, Jefferson City, MO 65105-2200 (406)444-2837 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, MT 59604 (402) 471-5729 Taxpayer's Assistance, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4818 (702)687-4820 Department of Taxation, Capital Complex, Carson City, NY 89710-0003 (603)271-2191 Taxpayer Assistance, 61 South Spring St., P.O. Box 637, Concord, NH 03302-0637 (609)292-6400 Taxpayer Information, 50 Barrack St., CN 269, Trenton, NJ 08646-0269 (505)827-0700 Department of Taxation & Revenue, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, NM 87509-0630 (518)438-8581 Taxpayer's Assistance, W.A- Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12227 (919)7.33-4147 Department of Revenue, Two South Salisbury St.. Raleigh, NC 27602 (701)224-3450 Taxpayer Infonnation, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505-0599 (614)846-6712 State Information, P.O. Box 2476, Columbus, OH 43266-0076 (405)521-3146 Taxpayer Information, 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194-0009 (503)378-4988 Revenue Bldg., 955 Center St., NE, First Floor, Room 135, Salem, OR 97310 (717)787-8094 Taxpayer's Assistance, Department 280504, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504 (401)277-2905 Taxpayer's Assistance, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5801 (803)737-5000 Research and Review, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 (60.5)773-3311 Department of Revenue, "700 Govemors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Department of Revenue, 807 Andrew Jackson State Office Bldg., Nashville, TN 37242-0482 (615) 741-3665 (800)252-5555 Taxpayer Assistance, Capital Station, Austin, TX 78774 (801) 530-4848 Taxpayer Assistance, 160 East Third South, Salt Lake City, UT 84134-0200 (802)828-2865 Department of Taxes, 109 State St., Montpelier, VT 05609-1401 (804)367-8031 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 1115, Richmond, VA 23208-1115 (206)753-5525 Taxpayer Information & Education, P.O. Box 47476, Olympia, WA 98504 (304)348-3333 Taxpayer Services, P.O. Box 3784, Charleston, WV 25337-3784 (608) 266-2486 Department of Revenue, 4638 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 (.307)777-7962 Department of Revenue, 122 West 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002 MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING - 1^::..; •-r. WHERE TO FILE STATE MAILING ADDRESS (address written inquiries IS REPORTED INCOME OIRECTORY FOR ADDITIORAL STATE TAX INFORMATION ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE WASHINGTON, DC FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII N IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA M-"-' • . .• •;-. > a 14 -\V'v \ • • .• J ii �.r-" • ••.n-r;-'.'--';?'';-*'-;' '-••••,• 16 FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG .1 i. - • , STATE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Alabama Subject to state income tax on entire net income. Taxable on income from property owned or business transacted in Alabama. Alaska , No state tax. No state tax. Arizona Subject to tax on entire net in­ come. A credit is only allowed for taxes paid to the other state on income derived from sour­ ces within that state which are taxable under that state's laws without regard to theVesidence or domicile of the recipient. No credit is allowed if the other state allows residents of Arizona a credit against taxes imposed by that state for taxes paid to Arizona. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Arizona. I 'l" • Arkansas California Subject to state income tax on entire taxable income. Subject to state income tax on all net income from sources within the state such as all property owned, and from every business, trade or oc­ cupation carried on in Arkan' sas. Subject to state income tax on all taxable income derived from sources within the state. Subject to state income tax on federal adjusted gross in­ come attributable to sources within Colorado. Colorado Subject to state income taxa­ tion on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Connecticut Subject to tax on certain dividends, interest and capital gains income. Delaware Subject to state income taxa­ tion on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to state income tax on federal ."djusted gross in­ come attributable to sources within Delaware. District of Columbia Subject to D.C. income tax on entire net income. Not subject to the income tax. Florida No state tax. No state tax. Georgia Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income less cer­ tain items. Subject to tax on net taxable income derived from certain ^ecified activities within Georgia. Hawaii Subject to tax on entire income and a credit is allowed for taxes paid to another state which is paid on income derived from sources outside the state. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Hawaii, with the possibility of a credit for taxes paid to other governments outside the state. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income attributable to certain sources within Idaho. Illinois Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on all income attributable to certain ac­ tivities within Illinois. Indiana Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications and with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on federal ad­ just^ gross income derived from sources within Indiana with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with modifications and with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state on income sub­ ject to tax in Iowa. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Iowa, with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state or foreign countiy on income subject to tax in Iowa. Idalio Iowa • Subject to state income tax on entire net income. Kansas Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on that portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Kansas. Kentucky Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justs gross income derived from sources within Ken­ tucky. Louisiai;a Subject to tax on all net income which is defined generally as gross income of whatever kind minus the deductions allowed. Subject to tax on net income derived from sourcps within Louisiana. Maine Subject to tax on taxable in­ come with the possibility of a reduction of taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in; come derived from sources within Maine with the pos­ sibility of a reduction in taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. ' NON-RESIDENT STATE RESIDENT Michigan Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income allocable to sources within Michigan. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come allocable to sources within Michigan. Minnesota Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income al­ locable to sources within Minnesota. Missouri Subject to tax on Missouri tax­ able income. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Missouri. Mississippi Subject to tax on entire n^J^come. Subject to tax on entire net income from sources within Mississippi. Montana Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Credit for taxes paid to other states is al­ lowed Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Montana. Nebraska Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax.on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Nebras­ ka. Nevada No state tax. No state tax. New Hampshire Subject to tax on interest and dividends over $1,200. New Jersey Subject to tax on entire New Jersey gross income and credit is allowed for tax paid to another state on income sub­ ject to New Jersey income tax. Subject to tax on certain specified categories of New Jersey gross income from New Jersey sources. New Mexico Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modification and with the pos­ sibility of a credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on net income derived from within New Mexico. New York Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mmifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within New York. North Carolina Subject to tax on net income with the possibility of a tax credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within North Carolina. North Dakota Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on net income from sources within North Dakota. Ohio Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mc^ifications. Subject to tax on adjusted gross income derived from sources within Ohio. Oklahoma Subject to tax on the federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Ok­ lahoma. Oregon Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications and credit against Oregon income taxes for taxes imposed by another state. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income derived from sources within Oregon. Pennsylvania Subject to tax on entire income with a credit for taxes paid to another state on income also subject to tax in Pennsylvania. Subject to tax on income from sources within Pen­ nsylvania. Rhode Island Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Rhode Island. Tennessee Subject to tax on dividends from stock and interest on bonds. South Carolina Subject to tax on their entire net income. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within South Carolina. South Dakota No state tax. No state tax. Texas No state tax. No state tax. Utah Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources-^ within Utah. Vermont Subject to tax on federal adJusted gross income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory upon income derived from sources within that state or territory. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Ver­ mont. Virginia Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mi^ifications. - Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within the state. Washington No state tax. No state tax. TAXABLE INCOME BY STATE ft- Maryland Subject to tax on federal adju.sted gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Maryland. West Virginia Subject to taxable income as defined in terms of federal ad­ justed gross income with modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within West Virginia. Massachusetts Subject to a tax on federal ad­ justed gross income. A credit for taxes paid to qther states is allowed. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources' within Massachusetts. Wisconsin Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Wisconsin. 1^1 , Wyoming No state tax. No state tax. / /. SOURCE; Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program; Voting Assistance Guide 1992-1993; Appendix G. Slate Income Tax Liability; pp. 265-285. 1. •M �FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C March & April 1993 Membership Meehrtgs Deep Sea, Lakes, inland Waters New York Philadelphia 30 34 16 24 21 9 13 62 43 27 3 9 3 2 11 2 4 2 9 5 5 Baltimore 5 0 9 12 0 0 9 3 6 Norfolk 11 18 16 10 18 4 8 25 28 18 Mobile 13 12 5 10 10 2 2 19 30 5 New Orleans 16 24 10 14 17 8 5 38 36 17 Jacksonville 25 25 8 16 24 3 • 5 52 37 25 San Francisco 28 22 6 20 18 2 . 5 52 45 11 Wilmington 22 16 8 8 6 25 33 12 Seattle 28 26 7 15 21 1 9 46 35 14 Puerto Rico 12 5 3 5 3 : 1 2 20 9 3 Honolulu 7 15 7 5 8 9 8 9 24 10 Houston 37 '•4"f •v#;f';.47 24 19 26 • 1 -v 49 18 St. Louis 1 0 0 0 1 0 oJ-i 3 0 Piney Point 6 0 4 0 :• 1 -> 0 2 6 Algonac 2 1 0 0 • 1 0 0 • 1 1 0 Totals 255 228 99 164 202 45 71 411 394 169 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York 3 29 16.-/^ 14 7 0 7 42 47 9 Philadelphia 34' 4 0 .1 • , 4 7 Baltimore 6 7 12 2 1 12 -3 ' Norfolk 7 6 3 2 T:": 8 4 0 10 13 5 Mobile 12 10 2 8 3 2 4 20 24 3 New Orleans 11 14 7 13 3 4 1 27 23 15 Jacksonville 20 14 8 14 «10^' 7 24 : 35 16 San Francisco 14 17 4 11 8 • 1 37 42 12 Wilmington 10 11 3 4 7 1' 3 23 8 Seattle 15 10 2 12 11 0 7 25 25 10 Puerto Rico 5 0 2 6 2 0 1 8 2 0 Honolulu 6 13 11 4 11 10 10 5 17 9 Houston 22 16 5 . 8 14 4 5 32 21 7 • St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Piney Point 0 20 0 1 4 0 1 23 2 0 Algonac 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 Totals 160 160 58 97 101 29 49 265 312 104 Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT New York 25 11 3 • 13 8 0 33 19 6 W6\ Philadelphia 3 l':'^ 3 0 • 3 2 4 3 3 Baltimore 3 0 3 4 2 '• o-:;-^:::uv 0 , : -3 4 0 Norfolk 6 ' 9 4 3 5 1 3 9 10 6 Mobile 12 7 1 3 2 0 • 1 17 13 2 New Orleans 10 7 0 6 10 0 0 18 12 2 Jacksonville 8 10 3 10 3 2 2 20 21 4 San Francisco 49 8 14 . 25 • 11 0 84 28 5 Wilmington 12 , 6 • • -ir' ' 6 2 / 0 4 17 9 3 Seattle 6 15 4 12 4 1 7 26 11 4 Puerto Rico 6 0 0 1 1 4 0 9 3 3 Honolulu 13 15 12 8 9 10 37 20 30 19 Houston 8 0 8 6 0 13 3 18 3 5 St. Louis 0 0 0^ 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Piney Point 3 3 8 0 • v 5 13 0 2 23 6 0 0 0 Algonac 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 109 71 75 Totals 177 114 14 280 191 66 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port New York 39 22 5 31 3 0 27 9 76 71 3 2 1 2 0 9 Philadelphia 6 1 8 1 0 15 0 0 0 Baltimore 2 9 1 2 10 16 Norfolk 3 16 3 1 2 0 6 27 15 3 5 0 Mobile 4 14 2 3 3 30 9 ' 15 7 3 0 . New Orleans 6 20 • 4 15 35 25 11 1 12 3 0 5 Jacksonville 3 15 30 21 20 2 0 30 14 •• 13 46 64 49 San Francisco 26 6 4 8 Wilmington 17 7 5 • 11 9 0 20 13 5 2 2 0 16 Seattle 8 11 14 24 1 5 3 0 0 13 17 8 Puerto Rico 6 6 6 32 38 79 100 0 61 137 Honolulu 8 12 10 8 2 7 44 11 Houston 3 27 0 - -1 ^ •> . 1, ' 0 2 0 ' 0 0 5 4 0 2 St. Louis 0 24 26 0 0 0 0. 7 0 25 4 Piney Point 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 Algonac 0 4 127 49 197 0 159 481 390 175 88 281 Totals Totals All 574 ^37 195 806 434 426 1,048 1,428 848 Departments 653 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last mpnth. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,432 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vesselsX>f the 1,432 jobs shipped, 426 jobs or about 30 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C seniority people. From December 16,1992 to January 15,1993, a total of 195 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,059 Jobs have been shipped. 1^ • 17 • • Piney Point Monday: March 8, April 5 New York Tuesday: March 9, April 6 Philadelphia Wednesday: March 10, April 7 Baltimore Thursday: March 11, April 8 Norfolk Thursday: March 11, April 8 Jacksonville Thursday: March 11, April 8 Algonac Friday: March 12, April 9 Houston Monday: March 15, April 12 New Orleans Tuesday: March 16, April 13 Mobile Wednesday, March 17, April 14 San Francisco Thursday: March 18, April 15 Wilmington Monday: March 22, April 19 Seattle Friday: March 26, April 23 San Juan Thursday: March 11, April 8 St. Louis Friday: March 19, April 16 Honolulu Friday: March 19, ^nl 16 Duluth Wednesday, M^ch 17, April 14 ^pierseyCity lesday: March 24, April 21 Wednesday: New Bedford Tuesday: March 23, April 20 ' . Each ports meeUng startsat 10:30 a jn. Personals WALTER H. SIBLEY Please contact Roger Warren at 4 West 12th Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225; telephone (410) 636-4377. LEONARD DOWER Richard Blomquist is looking for Leonard Dower who was deck maintenance aboard the Steel Navigator in 1956 on a round-the-world trip. His inquiry is in regard to photos taken on that voyage. Please contact Richard Blomquist, 4002 77th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232; (718) 854-4529. PAT FOX Please get in touch with Jimmie Tucker at P.O. Box 374, Kenansville, NC 28349 or phone (collect) at (919) 293-7955. Anyone Who Knew SHELBROUN W. HUDGINS Shelbroun W. Hudgins sailed aboard Murmansk Run vessels Alomar and Massmar. Anyone who knew him, please contact Mrs. Maxine Hudgins Seinfeld at 11800 NE 11th Avenue, Biscayne Park, FL 33161. JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ Please contact the LOG office for a message: (301)899-0675. ' ' ' • ' Correction The December 1992 edition of theSeafarers LOG (page 13) incorrectly stated the length of time Chris­ topher R. Chubb has been a member of the SIU. He sailed from December 1978 until January 1981, spent 10 years in other ventures and then returned in December 1990. He will be putting his book into retirement soon, however, due to medical problems. •/ : : j• •• V .si. ' .m: �18 FE8RUARY1993 SEAFARERSLOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco ' President John Fay Secretaiy-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnCT Vice President West C?oast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Gulf Coast • :rv HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)8^99-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 1313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 • HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PmLADELPHIA DECEMBER 16,1992— JANUARY 15,1993 CL—;Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP •y -.V-; ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port 0 Algonac 27 0 Port 0 5 0 0 32 1 0 12 4 0 7 1 0 22 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0, Algonac . 12 ; y 1 0 4 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 Algonac 6 1 0 4 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 Algonac 16 4 0 0 0 7 • Totals All Departments 0 61 6 0 13 3 0 73 .* "Total Registered" means the number of men who.actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 13 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters DECEMBER 16,1992 — JANUARY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast 5 0 • Gulf Coast 4 8 Lakes 8c Inland Waters 26 . i.:0. West Coast 3 0 Totals 38 8 Region Atlantic Coast ,. -' A 2 0 Gulf Coast 0 1 Lakes & Inland Waters {i: 20 0 West Coast 0 0 Totals 22 1 Region Atlantic Coast ^|,, Gulf Coast 0 1 Lakes & Inland Waters 48,-:^§;' West Coast 1 0 Totals 11 0 0 9 0 5 14 0 2 0 0 2 10 0 10 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ClassC ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 55 4 0 1 2 12 11 , 0 0 0 46 0 J 46 0 23 4 0 50 6 136 15 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 •' '•ycytm 0 30 ••"••• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 .0.,:r 10 0 • 6 1 0 0 ; 0 12 . a-v; I'rvO'. 0 0 0 .2 1 0 0 2 25 1 0 20 16 ; 36 0 6 .; mom • o' Totals All Departments 71 9 26 50 0 8 201 17 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 0 6 8 8 50 I «• '..v, ft 4 St Philadelphia,'PA 19148 (21$) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LpUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ^ SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ^ The South StreekSeaport Museum in New York is seeking^en and women : who are able to volunteer four hours per week of their time to help the complex. The volunteers would work with visitors who are viewing the museum's ships and galleries. Free special training clas­ ses for all interested volunteers will begin Sunday, March 7 at the museum. ; For more information, call Patricia Sands or Catrin Perth at (212) 669-9400 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time. The South Street Seaport Museum is located at 207 Front Street in Manhattan. Is ATTENTION: GREAT LAKES MEMBERS Several vessels are having an early fitout this year because of the mild winter in the Great Lakes region. Please mm stay in touch with the Algonac, Mich. (313-794-4988) 6r Duluth, Minn. (218722-4110) hiring halls to get the latest information on when vessels will return to the Lakes. 9 CJ QMED GLASSES AVAILTia;^ FOR UPGRADING-^ The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul HaU Center for Maritime Training,.alfd Education in Piney Point, Mdi-Jfas en­ gine department upgrading classes Available throughout the year. The ship­ ping rules state that QMEDs must upgrade their classifications each year until they reach QMED 1. To find out more about classes like Marine Electrical Maintenance, Diesel Engine Technology, Welding, Hydraulics and others, talk with a union representative at any hall, a boarding patrolman at payoff—or contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center at P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 9 ATTENTION: PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS INLAND MEMBERS A meeting for all inland members in the Port Arthur area will be/held on Wednesday, April 7, 1993 atjZ:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. ' PENSIONER SEEKS INFORMATION ON POEM Maxwell Wadlington, an SIU pen­ sioner, writes: "Long ago, shipping out of New Orleans on the passenger ships Del Sud and Del Norte, some crewmembers were a bit literartly inclined. We sat in the crew's lounge and recited poetry. One such poem concerned a seaman of long ago. "I have tried librarians and have run ads offering a reward to anyone who can furnish the title and author of the poem that contains the following verse, all that. I can remember: I I ; Tell me sailor and tell me true Is my little boy, my Elihu Asailing with your jhip? The sailors eyes grew dim with. dew What little boy, what ship? Why it was just the other day The white swan sailedaway..." Anyone who can help Pensioner Wadlington find the title and author of the above poem may write him at 15404 Chisholm Trail, Eustis, Fla. 32726. �FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 19 Personal Touch on SlU-Crewed Constitution ' The call of duty for SIU mem­ bers working in the Hibiscus Dining Room aboard the 55 Con­ stitution includes several items outside of the usual taking orders and serving meals. The members' singing skills are called upon al­ most every evening. "Many of the passengers travelling with us are celebrating a special occasion, like an an­ niversary or birthday," noted Head Waiter Alex Borgogno. "We try to make dinner on that evening a special event for them." Keeping up with who is celebrating what is no small task. With two seatings nightly for din­ ner, Borgogno works with Maitre d' Hotel Bob McCioskey and AsBetween-meal preparations are handled by Waiter Jeff Gerow. sistant Head Waiter Shawn what they were assigned^McCanon to match who is celebrat­ Gloskey said. ing what with their table and seat­ Before the Hibiscus doors ing priorities. open to passengers for the eve­ ning med, McCioskey, Borgog­ Passengers Seek Changes no and Canon meet with the McCioskey works on the seat­ waiters and assistant waiters to ing assignments each day because advise them if anything is people make friends on the seven- planned for their sections. But, day trip and want to visit with sometimes it works in reverse. them during dinner. In other "There have been times when cases, when the American Hawaii we've been told while serving Cruises vessel still is in port, pas­ dinner that someone is celebrat­ sengers may wish to stay ashore ing a birthday," Waiter Tom to enjoy dinner and nightlife oh Bean recalled. "The people at the one of the islands before return­ table didn't know to tell the com­ ing to the ship. pany or someone on ship in ad­ "It's a challenge, but we try to vance, and they want to know work out something for those pas­ Continued on page 24 sengers seeking a change from ;0i". SIt&im I \ "( t u Ready to take a drink order is Deck/ Lounge Stev/ard Christina Alo. . #>• Assistant Waiter Steve Kuklis Singing "Happy Anniversary" to a couple are (left to right) Waiter brings freshly cut lemons to the Marek Narzekalski, Head Waiter Alex Borgogno, Wine Steward Evaristo Russo, Waiter Craig Naugle and Waiter Tom Bean. Removing trays from a poolside tea stand, Waiter Tara Bartolome verifies lunch is Deck/Lounge Steward meals with her order sheet. Gino D. Freedum. •> • k.\.- .'•liOffering a slice of pie during a pool- Congratulating Waiter Pale Samuelu (center) on the birth of twin sons are Heading to his station with dinners Waiter Noel Nazareno has everyside lunch is Waiter DebraMcRight. fellow Waiters Kitty Vandaal and Tom Bean. is Waiter Ed Cateil. thing under control 4 �Y .1• 20 FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG Roundtrip to India Takes 83 Days Frances Hammer Crew Heads for Heme After CompleUon of Long Journey The port of Mobile, Ala. was a welcome site to the crew of the tug/barge Frances Hammer as they returned home from an 83day voyage to India that included very little shore time. "This is a good, hard-working crew," Bosun Rick Wilson, who sails from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla., told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG shortly after the vessel cleared U.S. Customs. "But we are ready for some time off." The Ocean Shipholdingoperated vessel was shutting down for a brief layup for minor repairs once its tanks were cleaned. The crew had their gear packed and airplane tickets for home in hand, but still had memories of India to share. Chief Cook Toyo Gonzales took advantage of his few hours off the ship in the port of Paradip, India (on the west coast) to sightsee. "I took a horse-andbuggy ride into town arid^had delicious garlic shrimp at the hotel," said the 12-year SIU member who sails from Seattle. "I also got to look at wood carvings before heading back to the ship." ••-N, The voyage allowed AB Kevin Hare of Houston to recall being in India 20 years earlier. "The people and sites appeared the same as I remembered," he stated. The vessel departed Jackson­ ville loaded with merchant grade phosphoric acid. It delivered half of the cargo to Paradip. The remainder was offloaded at the east coast town of Madras. The Frances Hammer, like its sister tug-barge, the Julius Hamliquid fenilizer feedstock, The galley gang of Chief Cook Toyo Gonzales and Stewafd«aker Janet Pace discuss travel plans. Mobile Patrolman Ed Kelly (right) answers a question for Engine Utility John Kasbarian. Heading for his New York home is Ready to go ashore is AB Kevin Bosun Rick Wilson inspects deck AB Joseph Humphrey. . Hare, an eight-year member. lines before signing off the ship. SEAFARERS SCHOLARSHIPS Members and Dependents Should Apply NOW Checking out the galley a final AB George Roth catches up with time is OS William Powell. the news in the Seafarers LOG. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply for one of seven scholarships being given out in 1993. Three will go to SIU members; the other four will go to the spouses or dependent children of eligible Seafarers or SIU pensioners, AprillS, 1993 is the last day in which applications are being accepted for the Seafarer&Scholarship Program. (The application package includes not only the application form; it also includes an autobiographical statement, photograph, copy of birth certificate, high school or collie transcripts, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results.) For most scholarship winners, receiving the cash grant can greatly ease the financial burden associated with attending college. Don't let the April 15 deadline pass you hy. Apply NOW! ' Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibilit^ ] -tTOformation, procedures for applying and the application form. j • Name I Book Number I j Address [ City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number This application is for: Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Pumpman William Dooling keeps an eye on the ballast tank gauges. ' I 2/93 �, ,,-'r • V FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitatipns, some wiil be omitted^ Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's conh^t department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are admssed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. ULTRAMAX(Sea\ift Inc.), Sept. 13 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary Tamara Hanson, Educational Direc­ tor R. Gebbi, Deck Delegate 'Micbaeljohnson, Engine Delegate Harry Rocb, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman reported ship had problems with boiler and evaporator. Secretary said repair list items still need to be addressed. Educational director asked contracts department for clarification on pumpman's duties. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), Oct. 25 — Chairman J.R. Wil­ son, Secretary E. DofToh, Educational Director W. Dooling, Deck Delegate D. Christie, Engine Delegate C. Zubowicz, Steward. Delegate A. Algazalli. Chairman dis­ cussed importance of voting and pro­ cedures for filing absentee ballots. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundebergi School. Engipe delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew discussed need for caution when locking work spaces. Crew expressed genuine thanks to galley gang for otitstanding job. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), Oct. 23 — Chairman'Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Mike Devonish, Deck Delegate Peter Bean, Engine Delegate S. All, Steward Delegate C. Gubisch. Chair­ man thanked ^1 departments for job well done. He noted importance of donating to SPAD and MDL. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and read Seafarers LOG. Deck delegate asked contracts department for clarification on sanitary. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported beef about draws. Crew still needs new VCR. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. t/LrF?4/ll4X(Sealiftlnc.),Oct. IS — Chairman Glen James, Secretary Tamara Hanson, Educational Direc­ tor R. Herian, Deck Delegate Michael Johnson, Engine Delegate James White, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman announc^ payoff. Secretary suggested pumpkin-carving contest between departments. Educa­ tional director discussed shipping rules and permanent jobs. He advised mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and thereby keep up with industry's rising standards and requirements. Deck and steward delegates reported beefs. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Next port Houston. CHARLES L. SHOWW (Trans­ oceanic Cable), Nov. 28 — Chairman J. Harrington, Secretary Dennis Prescott, Deck Delegate Richard Morris, Engine Delegate J. Canada, Steward Delegate William E. Smith. Two of ship's three ice machines are out of order. Chairman announced payoff and upcoming cable operation. No beefs or ^sputed OT reported. En­ gine delegate asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on working dues. Scenes for TV series "Raven " were shot aboard the Charles L Brown, with episode to air sometime in January. Next port Honolulu. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea Land Service), Nov. 15 — Chairman F. Goethe, Secretary V. Harper, Educa­ tional Director D. Bush, Deck Delegate S. Luna, Engine Delegate B. Hutching, Steward Delegate R. Tarantino. Chairman reminded mem hers to vote in SlU election. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next port: Boston. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), Nov. 29 — Chairman J, Wil-^ son. Secretary E. DofToh, Educational Director W. Dooling, Deck Delegate D. Christie, Engine Delegate B. Davis, Steward Delegate A. Algazalli. Chairman thanked crew for fine work. Educational director ad vised members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked QMED C. Zubowicz for generosity in pur­ chasing new movies for crew. LNG ARIES (ETC), Nov. 15 — Chairman Robert Schwartz, Secretary Dana Paradise, Education­ al Director Curtis Jackson, Deck Delegate R. Mohamed, Engine ^ Delegate D. Panko, Steward Delegate A. Fretta. Chairman reminded crew to use proper techni­ que when lifting objects or pulling lines. He congratulated AB Rami! Mohamed, who is going to LNG Gemini as bosun. Educational direc­ tor noted upgrading schedule is posted. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to have magazine sub­ scriptions included in next contract. Crew thanked galley gang for good eats and menus. LNG LEO (ETC), Nov. 22 — Chair­ man Albert Pickford, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Educational Direc­ tor John Wong, Deck Delegate Stephen Hill, Engine Delegate Hose Quinones, Steward Delegate Rick Juzang. Chairman spoke about U.S. seamen being unofficial ambassadors of their country. He noted deadline for SIU scholarships. He discussed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. Educational director noted new books and movies are available. Crew asked contracts department to seek increases in dental and optical benefits. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good food and pool parties. MV PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), Nov. 25 — Chairman Ralph Gibbs, Sepretary Joseph Williams, Educa­ tional Director M. Pryor, Deck Delegate R. Desmarteau, Engine Delegate Thad Hyatt, Steward Delegate L. Jenkins. Chairman reported ship will lay up for repairs. Educational director urged members to apply for SIU scholarship. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Steward delegate reported minor beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed members. OMI MISSOURI(Wulcan Carriers), Nov. 30 — Chairman Marvin Zimhro, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate C. Merida, Engine Delegate R. Bunch, Steward Delegate Jorge Bemardez. Chair­ man announced payoff. He asked those who are signing off to strip bunks and turn in dirty linen. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew will see patrolman about company refusing to send money home. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI CorpO, Nov. 22 — Chairman M. McDuifie, Secretary Robert Scott, Educational Director J. Badgett, Deck Delegate 1. Desaville, Engine Delegate Robert Pricherd, Steward Delegate A. Groode.jChairman encouraged all members to attend union meetings. Crew asked contracts department to return to rotary shipping. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS MARILYN(Mantime Overseas), Nov. 29 — Chairman M. Galliano, Secretary O. Castagnino, Deck Delegate Arthur Sjaastad, En­ gine Delegate A. Jones, Steward Delegate Lucas Martinez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek reduc­ tion from 120 days to 60 for mem­ bers to be eligible for vacation check. SEA-LAND A TLANTIC (Sea-Land Service), Nov. 22 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary F. Costango, Educa­ tional Director Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate Ernesto Guarin, Engine Delegate D. Walker, Steward Delegate Eugene Perez. Chairman announced payoff. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine delegate. New chairs are needed for crew lounge. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), Nov. 15 — Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Dann Manthei, Engine Delegate S. Padilla, Steward Delegate Rivera Genaro. Chairman reminded members to vote in SIU elec­ tion. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for cookout and other good meals. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. for use in tank cleaning. Crew en­ countered four days of rough weather en route to Tacoma, Wash. On third night, heavy seas pushed in a dining room window. Main deck was awash but entire unlicensed crew was in­ strumental in securing gangway, mop ping sea water and providing damage control at open window. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), Nov. 29 — Chairman L. Cope, Secretary L. Hoffman, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, En­ gine Delegate Teddie Carter, Steward Delegate Y, Isril. Chairman announced annual Coast Guard in­ spection scheduled for Dec. 3 in Long Beach, Calif. He reported ship's gym is complete thanks to recent additions of rowing machine, stair-climber and universal weight set. All equipment was paid for by in­ dividual crewmember donations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review possible amendment to shipping rules to again limit A-books to 180 days, B books to 120 d^ys and C-books to 60 days. Crew also suggested reducing vacation pay requirement from 120 days to 90 days of sailing time. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), Nov. 29 — Chairman Car­ mine Bova, Secretary T. Smith, Educational Director Harold Mes- Celebrating Christmas at Sea The entire crew abbard the LNG Taurus thanks the steward depart­ ment for a delicious holiday feast on Christmas Day. Steward department members are, from left, Steward Assistants Ronald Adriani and Vicky Echeverio, Chief Cook Mark Kalmus, Chief Steward David Pappas and Steward Assistant Ralph McKee. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), Nov. 29 — Chairman Pat Gallagher, Secretary L. Finn, Educational Director Robert Dehlbom, Deck Delegate Tillman Churchman, Steward Delegate Michael Baker. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and good work by deck crew. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek addition of refrigeration main­ tenance man to crew. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), Nov. 29 — Chairman N. Sala, Secretary J. Salazar, Educa­ tional Director J.Shuler, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Steward Delegate Osvaldo Rios. No beefs or . disputed OT reported. Crew recom­ mended reduction in minimum re­ quirement for annual seatime for full books. Next port: San Juan, F.R. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea;^and Service), Nov. 22 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vaz­ quez, Educational Director D. Beeman. Chairman reported every­ thing mnning smoothly. Educational director conveyed thanks to galley gang. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), Nov. 26 — Chairman Wil­ liam Lough, Secretary John Hanrahan. Deck Delegate Greg Johnson, Engine Delegate Mike Viegle, Steward Delegate John Ben­ nett. Chairman reminded members that SIU elections are in progress. He wished everyone a happy Thanksgiv­ ing. Engine delegate reported disjjuted OT. No beefs pr disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew reported need for oxygen tester and other equipment sick. Deck Delegate Jose Soto, En­ gine Delegate Ali Monsin, Steward Delegate Tliomas McNeills. Chair­ man noted hospitable seamen's club in La Porte, Texas. Educational direc­ tor advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew requested fans for each room. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), Nov. 19 — Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director A. Jaramillo, Deck Delegate Thomas Schroeder, Engine Delegate C. Aragou, Steward Delegate J.McCree. Chairman thanked crew for smooth trip. He reminded crew to help keep laundry room and rec room clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New thermo­ stats have been ordered for all crewmembers' rooms. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), Nov. -29 — Chairman L. Watson, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director M. Phillips. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good job and particularly for fine Thanksgiving dinner. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), Nov. 30 — Chairman Pete Loik. Chairman thanked all depart­ ments for cooperation. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed . OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. PFC DEWAYNE t. WILLIAMS (Amsea), Nov. 8 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secretary Kenneth Whit­ field, Deck Delegate Frank Hedge, Engine Delegate Steve Johnson, Steward Delegate Dehorah Koen. Chairman discussed U.S. elections. He thanked all crewmembers for ex­ cellent job keeping ship clean. He dis­ • "^r 21 cussed alcohol and drug testing. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate gave spe­ cial thanks to Chief Steward Whit­ field. Crew asked contracts department to forward new copy of contract. Repair list has been posted. Galley gang thanked other crewmem­ bers for helping keep ship clean. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steamship), Dec. 13 — Chairman B. Hutcherson, Secretary Anthony Piazza, Educational Director S. Wilkinson, Deck Delegate E. Gerena, Steward Delegate Albert Hendricks. Chairman thanked steward department for good food and good service. Secretary thanked deck and engine crews for coopera­ tion. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like to see posted in messhall at all times a union contract for military vessels. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), Dec. 20 — Chairman J. Gamer, Secretary F. Robertson, Deck Delegate P. Jagger. Chairman discussed need for all SIU brothers and sisters to look out for each other not only while aboard a vessel but also when ashore. Secretary advised members to start new year right by upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES (ETC), Dec. 13 — Chairman Robert Schwartz, Secretary Dana Paradise, Education­ al Director Curtis Jackson, Deck . Delegate R. Vargas, Engine Delegate D, Panko, Steward Delegate Al Fretta. Chairman reported all going well. He.reminded eligible members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Educational director discussed importance of working safe-, ly. No beefs or disputed OT. Chief Steward Paradise praised Chief Cook Fretta and SAs Chad Rodriguez, Kenneth Epps and Andre Graham for job well done. Crew suggested contracts department consider having pensions based on a percentage of base pay, thereby encouraging all ac­ tive members to upgrade frequently. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for pool parties and being a good feeder. LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), Dec. 13 Chairman C. Kahl, Secretary N. Duhe, Educational Director Brude^ Smith, Steward Delegate Benedict ( Opaon. Chairman thanked crew for smooth work. Educational director noted information about SIU scholar­ ships has been posted. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for very good food. LNG LIBRA (ETC), Dec. 2 — Chairman Bill Darley, Secretary R. Frazier, Educational Director Otis Sessions, Deck Delegate George Kehris, Engine Delegate David Terry Jr., Steward Delegate Henry Janiels. Chairman reminded crew to be considerate of fellow crewmem­ bers by reducing noise. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and apply for SIU scholarship. He urged members to keep lounge clean. Steward delegate reported one hour of disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Washing machine has been ordered. Basketball court will be painted as soon as weather permits. Crew thanked steward department for Thanksgiving dinner. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. i VIV GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), Dec. 3 — Chairman Keith Matthey, Secretary Marvin Jeloatch, Educational Director / indreas Alexakis, Deck Delegate trian Fountain, Engine Delegate ames Perez, Steward Delegate Hichael Hammock. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He encouraged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Secretary thanked crew for keeping mess room clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Chief Steward Deloatch and Chief Cook Hanunock for good meals, including Jammock's firesh-baked pastries. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. Continued on page 25 •;j;*v' :• • • • :' }f, '' �22 T FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG he Seafeirers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 18 members. Eleven of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while five sailed in the inland division and one each sailed in the Great Lakes and Railroad Marine divisions. Recertified Bosun James Mann is one of 11 new pen­ sioners who served in the U.S. armed forces. Brother Mann served in the Army from 1954 to 1955, and he received the Nation­ al Defense Service Medal and the Army Occupation Medal. Brief biographical sketches of Brother Mann and the other new pensioners follow. RAILROAD MARINE To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month inthe Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. port of Port Arthur, Texas. Bom in East Broussard, La., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Duhon spent nearly 20 years of his maritime career working as a JAMES captain for Higman Towing and MANN, 65, for Westem Towing. He also joined the served in the U.S. Navy from Seafarers in 1945 to 1950 and in the Army 1947 in his DEEP SEA from 1950 to 1953. Boatman native Savan­ Duhon lives in Kaplan, La. nah, Ga. He PAUL inteiTupted EVANS JR., his maritime VICTOR 65,joined career to serve in the Army from SCHERER, the SIU in 62, joined 1954 to 1955, then retumed to 1971 in the the union in department. sailing in the deck port of Bal­ 1970 in his Brother Mann completed the timore. A na­ bosun recertification course at native Bal­ tive of the Lundeberg School in 1982. timore. He Halifax He has retired to Houston. sailed in the County, N.C., he sailed in the engine deck department. Brother Evans department. Boatman Scherer PETER served in the U.S. Navy from served in the U.S. Navy from MAZZI1943 to 1946. He sailed in the 1949 to 1952. He has retired to TELLI,65, union's inland division before Glen Bumie, Md. joined the converting his book to the deep union in sea division in 1979. Brother 1951 in his Evans has retired to Roanoke native New Rapids, N.C. York. He Editor's note: SIU pen­ sailed in the JUAN GARCIA, 61, joined the sioner Anthony Skillman, 72, steward department. Brother Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Mazzitelli has retired to Jackson­ was an active Seafarer for 34 San Francisco. Bom in Puerto ville, Fla. years (1944-78). Last month his Rico, he sailed in the engine niece, Yvette Paris, a freelance department. Brother Garcia's RUPERTO writer, wrote and submitted the first SIU ship was Sea-Land RIVERA, Service's SS Ponce. Brother Gar­ following feature story about 59, joined cia resides in Stockton, Calif. Brother Skillman, who most the SIU in recently sailed as a bosun. 1977 in the EDWIN HARRIS, 65, joined Even before he became a port of New the union in 1956 in the port of merchant mariner, Anthony York. Bom New York. He was bom in Geor­ in Puerto Skillman—affectionately gia and sailed in the engine Rico, he known as Uncle Tony or Sea department. Brother Harris sailed in the steward department. upgraded frequently at the LunDog to me and the rest of his Brother Rivera resides in deberg School. He lives in family—somehow seemed Carolina, P.R. Washington, Ga. drawn to water. But it wasn't always JOHN SAMUELS, 62, joined . WILBURT pleasant. At age 14, dressed in the Seafarers in 1957 in the port RYDER, 65, a new blue suit that his parents of Baltimore. The native of joined the really couldn't afford, Tony Mobile, Ala. completed the SIU in 1971 headed forms confirmation at a steward recertification course at in the port of the Lundeberg School in 1982. local Catholic church in Brook­ San Francis­ Brother Samuels served in the lyn, N Y. Halfway to the co. The na­ U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. tive of church, he heard screams for He still c£dls Mobile home. Missouri help coming from the East sailed in the engine department. River. Brother Hyder upgraded frequent­ SALA young boy was drowning. VATORE ly at the Lundeberg School. He Tony, new suit and all, SBRIGLIO, served in the U.S. Army from jumped into the water and 63, joined 1946 to 1947 and from 1951 to saved the boy. He then con­ the SIU in 1954. Brother Hyder has retired tinued on to the church, after 1959 in the to Reno, Nev. port of Hous­ wiping off as much of the river ton. He was mud as he could. LEWIS bom in Mas­ LAMTen years later, in 1944, PHERE, 58, sachusetts and in 1976 completed Tony joined the SIU in the port the bosun recertification course joined the of Baltimore. He soon took part at the Lundeberg School. Brother Seafarers in in another rescue, this one Sbriglio has retired to Hender­ 1964 in his aboard the Bull Steamship son, Nev. native New Beatrice. York. He INLAND On unstable seas, the chief completed mate went to check the anchor the steward recertification course CHARLES at the Lundeberg School in 1982. cha:ins when a huge wave CHISHOLM, Brother Lamphere also served in 64, joined washed over the side of the the U.S. Navy from 1953 to the union in ship. Tony was looking out of a 1961. He resides in Seattle. 1963 in the porthole when the chief mate port of Port washed past him. HORACE Arthur, Tony ran out on the slippery LEDWELL, Texas. He deck and carried the uncon­ 64, joined was bom in scious man to safety. the SIU in the British West Indies and 1955 in the sailed in the deck department. port of New Boatman Chisholm served in the Orleans. A U.S. Army from 1948 to 1954. native of He lives in Port Arthur. Johnson City, Tenn., he sailed in the en­ CLEMENT DUHON, 65, gine department. Brother Ledjoined the union in 1964 in the well upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Bristol, Tenn. EDWIN CARTER, 64, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The North Carolina native sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Carter served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He has retired to Portsmouth, Va. ALAN WRIGHT, 66, joined the union in 1978 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. A na­ tive of Washington, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Wright upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1976. Boatman Wright lives in San Diego. Pensioner Skittman's Career WILLIAM CALLIS, 62, joined the union in 1959 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia native sailed in the deck department. Brother Callis has retired to Hudgins, Va. GREAT LAKES JAMES BURNS, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Bums served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. He has retired to Lorain, Ohio. Correction The December 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG con­ tained incorrect information about new pensioner William Hawkins. Brother Hawkins joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944, not 1963. In '63 he sailed with Weyerhauser Lines for the first time. Brother Hawkins, 69, lives in San Francisco. by Rescues Amazingly, Tony's involve­ ment in rescues continued on its "schedule" of one every 10 years or so, although the next one took place on land. In 1955, while back on the beach in Brooklyn, Tony was passing a tenerpent when he noticed black smoke billowing from a window of one of the first-floor apartments. With fire trucks en route, Tony shifted through the flames and helped a mother and her three children to safety. Not until they were back on the street did Tony understand the mother's hysterical plea to save her newborn, who was still in his crib inside the building. The firemen would arrive at any moment, but Tony refused to wait. He re-entered the apart­ ment and grabbed the baby, but by then the thick smoke virtual­ ly had eliminated all visibility. Still holding the infant, Tony finally got back outside. He was rushed to the hospital and received treatment for smoke inhalation and minor bums. He also received recog­ nition for his heroic acts when the New York Daily News put him on the front page. Five years ago, Tony met one of the children he helped save from that fire. Now grown and with a family of his own, the erstwhile fire victim ex­ pressed his most sincere thanks. A Natural Seafarer One might say that Tony had sailing in his blood. His father sailed in the Austrian navy and, after immigrating to the United States, worked as a chief mate. SIU Pensioner Anthony Skillman recounts exciting stories atx)ut his career at sea. With him is the family pet, Red Bear. ./ . After his initial stint as a merchant mariner, Tony served in the U.S. Army. He advanced to sergeant and served during World War II, but decided to return to the sea. (He also sailed during the war.) Tony has been all over the world, seemingly visiting each port several times. He sailed to Egypt, down the Amazon River and through the Bermuda Tri­ angle as often as a landlubber might stroll down Main Street. Uncle Tony now is covered by faded blue tatoos, but he still is in "shipshape." And when he occasionally recounts the excit­ ing and funny stories about his long career, there is no doubt that his heart still belongs to the SIU and to the sea. �I FEBRUARY 1993 /- SEAFMERSLOG Summary Annual Report Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan This is a summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund EIN13-1953878 for the year ended December 31, 1991. The annual report has ben filed with the btemal RevenueService, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197^ (ERISA). Baste Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan exiwnses were $836,142. These expenses included $155,221 in administrative expenses and $680,921 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 546 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet eamed the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $17,097,845 as of December 31, 1991 compared to $14,571,440 as of January 1,1991. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $2,526,405. This increase included unrealized appreciation (deprecia­ tion) in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $3,362,547 including employer contributions of $212,284, employee contributions of $90,120, gain of $536,112 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $2,524,031. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report:. 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. 4. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request arid at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report form the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You alsohave the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washin^on, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. Supplementary Information In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations, the net real­ ized gain of $536,112, as shown above, is computed on the "market-tomarket basis'—^the difference between the sale price and market value of an asset as of January 1, 1991, or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year,it is the difference between the purchase and sale price. Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair value of invest­ ments of $2,030,822, as shown on the financial statements, is $739,951 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. 23 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. an SIU member works and lives EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ The constitution of the SIU Atlan­ aboard a ship or boat. Members bers are guaranteed equal rights in tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters should know their contract rights, employment and as members of District makes specific provision as well as their obligations, such as the SIU. These rights are clearly set for safeguarding the membership's filing for overtime (OT) on the forth in the SIU constitution and in money and union finances. The proper sheets and in the proper the contracts which the union has constitution requires a detailed manner. If, at-uny tithe, a member negotiated with the employers. audit by certified public account­ believes that an SIU patrolman or Consequently, no member may be ants every year, which is to be sub­ other union official fails to protect discriminated against because of mitted to the membership by the their contractual rights properly race, creed, color, sex, national or secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance he or she should contact the nearest geogra^ic origin. If any member committee of rank-and-file mem­ SIU port agent. feels that he or she is denied the bers, elected by the membership, equal rights to which he or she is EDITORIAL POLICY — each year examines the finances of THE SEAFARERS LOG. The entitled, the member should notify the union and reports fully their find­ Seafarers LOG traditionally has union headquarters. ings and recommendations. Mem­ refrained from publishing any ar­ SEAFARERS POLITICAL bers of this committee may make ticle serving the political purposes ACTIVITY DONATION — dissenting reports, specific recom­ of any individual in the union, of­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate mendations and separate findings. ficer or member. It also has segregated fund. Its process are TRUST FUNDS. All trust refrained from publishing articles used to further its objects and pur­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, deemed harmful to the union or its poses including, but not limited to, Lakes and Inland Waters District collective membership. This estab­ furthering the political, social and are administered in accordance lished policy has been reaffirmec economic interests of maritime with the provisions of various trust by membership action at the Sep­ workers, the preservation and fur­ fund agreements. All these agree­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ thering of the American merchant ments specify that the trustees in stitutional ports. The marine with improved employ­ charge of these funds shall equally responsibility for Seafarers LOG ment opportunities for seamen and consist of union and management policy is vested in an editorial boatmen and the advancement of representatives and their alter­ board which consists of the ex­ trade union concepts. In connec­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ ecutive board of the union. The tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ sements of trust funds are made executive board may delegate, ports and contributes to political only upon approval by a majority from among its ranks, one in­ candidates for elective office. All of fte trustees. All trust fund finan­ dividual to carry out this respon­ contributions are voluntary. No cial records are available at the sibility. contribution may be solicited or headquarters of the various trust PAYMENT OF MONIES. No received because of force, job dis­ funds. monies are to be paid to anyone in crimination, financial reprisal, or SHIPPING RIGHTS. A any official capacity in the SIU un­ threat of such conduct, or as a con­ member's shipping rights and less an official union receipt is given dition of membership in the union seniority are protected exclusively for same. Under no circumstances or of employment. If a contribution by contracts between the union and should any member pay any money is made by reason of the above the employers. Members should for any reason unless he is given such improper conduct, the member get to know their shipping rights. receipt. In the event anyone attempts should notify the Seafarers Inter­ Copies of these contracts are to require any such payment be m^e national Union or SPAD by cer­ posted and available in all union without supplying a receipt, or if a tified mail within 30 days of the halls. If members believe there member is requii^ to maJce a pay­ contribution for investigation and have been violations of their ship­ ment and is given an official receipt, appropriate action and refund, if ping or seniority rights as con­ but feels that he or she should not involuntary. A member should tained in the contracts between the iave been required to make such support SPAD to protect and fur­ union and the employers, they payment, this should immediately be ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and should notify the Seafarers Ap­ reported to union headquarters. peals Board by certified mail, CONSTITUTIONAL American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels return receipt requested. The RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ proper address for this isi^— TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ 1 hat any of the above rights have Augustin Tellez, Chairman stitution are available in all union been violated, or that he or she Seafarers Appeals Board haUs. All members should obtain tas been denied the constitution­ 5201 Auth Way copies of this constitution so as to al right of access to union Camp Springs, MD 20746 familiarize themselves with its con­ records or information, the Full copies of contracts as tents. Any time a member feels any member should immediately referred to are available to-members other member or officer is attempt­ notify SIU President Michael at all times, either by writing directly ing to deprive him or hCT of any Sacco at headquarters by cer­ to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ constitutional right or obligation by tified mail, return receipt re­ peals Board. any methods, such as dealing with quested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President CONTRACTS. Copies of all charges, trials, etc., as well as all SIU contracts are available in all SIU other details, the member so affected Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way halls. These contracts specify the should immediately notify head­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. wages and conditions under which quarters. Letters to the Editor Thirty-five Years And No Regrets Once again the John W. Brown appears from the past as a reminder of the type of living conditions in which she sailed in serving our country during WWII. Being built in the early '40s by American men and women with American steel and know-how, she served well in carrying men and supplies to wherever needed, put­ ting countless sea miles astern of her. It seems she. was destined for fame from the moment she was launched, hitting the water with a big splash, no doubt. She served well in wartime, otherwise she wouldn't be a sight to see in the present day of seamanship as a museum piece for the seamen and seawomen of today and the fu­ ture. Today's seafarers should com­ pare the living conditions of her with the vessels of today. Un­ believable is the only word to describe the difference. These conditions didn't come easy aboard the ships of today and will improve even more for future seafarers. The union fought very, veiy hard to get my conditions when I started sailing in 1951, which were just great. Two men to a room, a sink, a locker per man and, at times, a desk, and shower in pas­ sageway. As my years of sailing continued, I had a room to myself, 2 big lockers, bunk bed with drawers under it, sink, shower, writing desk and even piped-in music. There weren't any port­ holes, instead there were windows, even a swimming pool (since it was a former passenger ship be­ sides carrying a regular load of cargo). It was paradise, and gettiri^ a good salary to go with it—along with the food. > As I've said, my conditions and yours didn't come easy, so whatever is asked of you by the union, do it, 'cause the leadershp has your interest in mind. Whenever the John W. Brown appears in the LOG, I look very closely at the forward gun tub, thinking I can see the spot that I was assigned to, not as a gunnner of the Navy but as a high school student of Metropolitan Vocation­ al High School in 1948. The spot I look for was my first assigned job aboard a real ship and it was a CSR (chipping, scraping, redleading) job which I was proud to do. I honestly feel to this date that I did the best CSR of the entire class, which encouraged me to a sailing career that ended in 1986./ , Thirty-five big years with the SIU without regretting one year of it, even when asked by MSTS per­ sonnel to sail with them. Walter Karlak 35-20 62nd Street Woodside Queens, NY 11377 Editor's Note: Brother Karlak collects stamps and has many duplicates from around the world. Any stamp collectors who are in­ terested in his free duplicates should write him at the above ad­ dress. 4. 4. 4. Steward Assistant on Charger A Credit to the SIU In today's world of finger pointing and blame spreading, I ask for your attention in a different perspective. I bring to you not a letter of malice, accusation or defense; but a letter of respect and pvation. I seek-to deserv^ly turn your attention to a member of your union, Donald Meder. Having the pleasure of sailing with Don for the last four months, I can attest to his ability, conviction and enthusiasm. Don is a man who knows his job and goes beyond the call of duty. He is always there, always polite and always busy. He is overwhelmingly the best steward assistant I have ever sailed with. Don always has a first-dayon-the-job enthusiasm. I was surprised to learn he has been going to sea for more thian 42 years. A credit to his ship, his union and the American merchant marine: Donald Meder deserves noteworthy acclaim. Second Mate Robert Lee OMI Charger ' . '• • •" '-v, = �24 iwmuutrisos SEAFARERS LOG Dining Room Members Do More than Serve parade. Immediately after the dinner plates have been cleared, the house lights go out. Then all the waiters and assistant waiters march in single file from the gal­ ley carrying trays of flaming baked Alaska while the ship's or­ chestra plays "When the Saints Go Marching In." They parade throughout the dining room before the house lights go back on and the dessert is served. Maitre d'Hdtel Bob McCloskey (left) leads the Constitution dining room staff in singing "Aloha." Finally, the sound of a conchf shell horn sounds throughout the room. That call rallies the waiters and assistant waiters to the stairs in the front of the dining room Final Evening Parade where, led by McCloskey, they On the last evening of the sing "Aloha" to bid farewell to cruise, the dining room staff the passengers departing the ship presents its famous baked Alaska in the morning. Continued from page 19 then if we can do anything spe­ cial." The something special— whether known in advance or at the spur of the moment—usually means a visit from the maitre d', a head waiter and as many of the waiters and assistant waiters as are available to sing around the table. Leis are presented and des­ sert is served. "We try to make it something they'll remember," added Waiter Kitty Vandaal. ' With his tray loaded with dirty Dessert is always a treat aboard glasses and silverware is Assis- the Constitution, as Waiter Rasa tant Waiter Roger Jackson. Clark well knows. m / • I The job is not over until the plates are clean, as Assistant Waiter Ally Baldomero conveys. m Discussing the next day's tours with a passenger is Assistant Waiter Tony Eyans. 00 to i 'I if 1 Bartender David Lee stands ready to answer a passenger's call. Serving a passenger in the dining room is Deck/Lounge Steward Cheryl Heflin. Assistant Waiter Alex Garrett Jr. serves butter to guests at the captain's table. / •'Hanging loose" aboard the Con­ stitution is Waiter Glenn Dennehy. Waiter John Mark helps a passenger make his dinner selection. j. •;1: Stewards. Upgrade Your Skills Deck/Lounge Steward Mike Pownall heads back to the bar with a drink request. % \ Make the most of your union benefits by increasing your learning as well as your earning potential! A number of courses have been scheduled this year at the Lundeberg School for training assistant cooks, cooks and bakers, chief cooks and chief stewards. See page 27 of this month's Seafarers LOG for an application form to apply for one of these upgrading programs. Waiter Kevin Gushing presents dinner to a passenger. �N^,: FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 25 ir r Final Departures DEEP SEA DAVID CRAWFORD David Craw­ ford, 38, passed away November 18. A native of South Carolina, he graduated from the Lundfeberg School in 1972. Brother Crawford sailed in the steward department. JAMES CURRAN Pensioner James Curran, 69, died December 9. Bom in Oxnard, Calif., he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Seattle. Brother Curran sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 until 1961. Brother Curran began receiving his SIU pension in January 1988. JOHN DEHRING Pensioner John Dehring, 68, passed away December 16. The native of New Orleans Joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Dehring sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother Dehring retired in July 1985. ALFRED DEREPENTIGNY Pensioner Alfred Derepentigny, 90, died October 26. He was bom in Manchester, N.H. and in 1954 joined the Marine Cooks anc} Steward in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Derepentigny began receiv­ ing his pension in Febmary 1980. ROBERT DILLON Robert Dillon, 66, passed away Oc­ tober 30. Bom in Danville, Va., he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Dillon completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1944. Brother Dillon was an active member at the time of his death. PETER GEBBIA Pensioner Peter Gebbia, 63, died November 20. He joined the Ships Digest Continued from page 21 . ».,. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), Dec. 27 — Chairman H. Johnson, Deck Delegate Casey Downing, En­ gine Delegate Michael Johnson, Steward Delegate Karriem Allah. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on conversion to stand­ ard tanker agreement. Educational director informed members about SIU scholarships. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for good job and great . holiday meals. Next port: Providence, R.I. NEWARK BA Y (Sea Land Ser vice), Dec. 14 — Chairman Pedro Sanchez, Educational Director Richard Johnson, Deck Delegate Fred Collins, Engine Delegate P. Pardovich. Chairman announced payoff and thanked deck crew for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New TV and VCR for lounge are on order. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), Dec. 1 — Chairman W. Card, Secretary G. Prescott, Educa­ tional Director C. Gallagher, Steward Delegate Brian McEleney. Chairman stressed importance of safety. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to separate plastics from trash. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), Dec. 22— Chairman W. Card, Secretary G. Prescott, Educa­ tional Director C. Gallagher, Deck Delegate R. Davis, Engine Delegate John Leiter, Steward Delegate Seafarers in 1958 in his native New Orleans. Brother Gebbia completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He retired in October 1986. ERIC HAYES Pensioner Eric Hayes, 88, passed away Decem­ ber 14. A na­ tive of British Guiana, he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Hayes sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1971. ALVIN JOHNSON Alvin Johnson, 53, died Novem­ ber 15. Bom in St. Louis, he joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Johnson com­ pleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1991. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Johnson was an active member at the time of his death. FRANK KING Pensioner Frank King, 76, passed away Decem­ ber 11. He was bom in Georgia and in 1965 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. brother King sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother King retired in December 1983. WILLIAM MEEHAN Pensioner William Meehan, 75, died October 31. He joined the SIU in 1958 in his native New Orleans. Brian McEleney. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Brother Meehan sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Arniy from 1941 to 1945. Brother Meehan began receiving his pension in September 1982. JOSEPH MICHAEL Pensioner Joseph Michael, 73, passed away November 8. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his na­ tive Bal­ timore. Brother Michael completed'the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He retired in August 1985. WILLIAM MILLET Pensioner Wil­ liam Millet, 70, died of a heart attack December 3. A native of Lovell, Wyo., he joined the union in 1968 in the port of New York. Brother Millet sailed in die deck de­ partment He retired in februaiy 1987. KENNETH SANFORD Pensioner Kenneth Sanford, 67, passed away December 9. Bom in Texas, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Brother Sanford sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Sanford retired in December 1990. WILLIAM SMITH department. He began receiving his pension in March 1982. DENNIS SMITH Pensioner Dennis Smith, 91, passed away December 9. The native of Florida joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Smith sailed in the engine department. He retired in October 1968. GERVACIO VINLUAN Pensioner Gervacio Vinluan, 85, died December 9. He was bom in Binalonan, Philippines, and in 1947 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Vinluan sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Vinluan spent most of his SIU career sailing with American President Lines. He retired in August 1972. INLAND EMMETT BERTRAND Pensioner Emmett Bertrand, 55, passed away October 20. A native of Oberline, La., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Bertrand sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in June 1989. GEORGE DAVIS Pensioner Wil­ liam Smith, 75, died November 14. He joined the Seafarers in 1955 in his na­ tive New York. Brother Smith sailed in the engine announced payoff. He noted request has been submitted for new washing machine and dryer. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and support SFAD. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs br disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew re­ quested antenna for lounge. Crew thanked steward department for Thanksgiving dinner and job well done. PFC EUGENE OBREGON(Water­ man Steamship), Dec. 13 — Chair­ man Henry Bouganim, Secretary Patrick Helton, Deck Delegate Reeves Hornby, Engine Delegate John McCabe, Steward Delegate Mariano Martinez. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Educational director OVERSEAS ALICE(Maritime urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School to help ensure themsel­ Overseas), Dec. 30 — Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary Paul ves of future employment. No beefs Stubblefield, Educational Director or disputed OT reported. Crew Dennis Riley, Deck Delegate T. thanked galley gang for great trip, Thomas, Engine Delegate F. Bolton, especially Thanksgiving. Steward Delegate S. Deanda. OMI DYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), Steward delegate reported beef. No Dec. 13 — Chairman Lawrence beefs or disputed OT reported by Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, deck or engine delegates. Crew rec' Educational Director Randy Snay, room needs new sofa and chairs. TV Deck Delegate M. De La Cerda, En­ and radio antennas also need repair or gine Delegate Michael Harmanson, replacement. Crew gave vote of Steward Delegate Beverly Harris. thanks to galley gang. Chairman reported beef about reliefs. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA Educational director urged members (Maritime Overseas), Dec. 27 — to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No Chairman E. Slwaeard, Secretary beefs or disputed OT reported by Jose Rivera, Educational Director department delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Ross Hardy, Deck Delegate Robert Pacheco, Engine Delegate D. Next port: Lake Charles, La. Vasquez, Steward Delegate Billy OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), Dec. Mitchell. Chairman reported smooth 30 — Chairman David Smolen, trip. Secretary wished a Merry Secretary F. King, Educational Direc­ Christmas and Happy New Ye^ to tor James Raible. Steward delegate all SIU brothers. He thanked deck reported beef. No beefs br disputed and engine departments for keeping OT reported by deck or engine ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT delegates. Crew reported no launch ser­ reported. Crew thanked steward vice in Mexico. Next port: Houston. departmeht for good food and job well done, especially Christmas din­ OMI STAR (OMI Corp.), Dec. 12 — ner. Next port: Providence, R.I. Chairman Eugene Granthan, Secretary K. Jones, Educational OMI WABASH (OMI Corp.), Dec. Director J. Anderson, Deck 2 — Chairman H. Jones, Secretary Delegate John Wolfe, Engine R. Jones, Educational Director J. Delegate Terrance Reed, Steward Trent, Engine Delegate William Delegate Coy Hendricks. Chairman Beatty, Steward Delegate Anderson Pensioner George Davis, 68, died December 4. Bom in Paulsboro, N.j., he joined the union in 1973 in the port of Philadelphia. Jordan Jr. No beefs or disputed OT reported, but steward delegate will speak with patrolmen about voucher for OT not paid due to mistake on OT sheet. Chairman reminded crew about alcohol testing. RALEIGH DAYfSea-Land Ser­ vice), Dec. 20 ^ Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart Educational director reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported.. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), Dec. 13 — Chairman R. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Ronald Smith, Deck Delegate Juan Ayala, Steward Delegate Genaro Rivera. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), Dec. 12 — Chairman William Mortier^ Secretary G. Boop, Educational Director die Webber, Deck Delegate R. Funk. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE(SeaLand Service), Dec. 6 — Chairman E. Sierra, Secretary M. Kohs, Educa­ tional Director G. Evosevich. Educa­ tional director discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. He noted scholarships available to SIU members and their dependents. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave special thanks to steward department for Thanksgiving feast. Crew extended sincere best wishes to Chief Cook Roland Francisco, who is retiring after 47 years with SIU. Boatman Davis sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1943 to 1949. He retired in December 1987. ROLAND WRIGHT Pensioner Roland Wright, 67, passed away November 24. He joined the Seafarers Intemational Union in 1950 in his native Galveston, Texas. Boatman Wright sailed in the engine department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in October 1985. GREAT LAKES VIRGIL APPLETON Pensioner Vir­ gil Appleton, 79, died November 20. The Michigan nati ve joined the Seafarers Intemational Union in 1953 in the port of Frank- fort. Mich! Brother Appleton sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1975. GAYLORD DRAGOO Pensioner Gaylord Dragoo, 84, passed away December 12. Bom in Michigan, he joined the Seafarers In­ temational Union in 1956 in the port of Elberta, Vlich. Brother Dragoo sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in November 1973. They will be sorry to see him hang up his apron for good! Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), Dec. 27 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. Burdette, Educational Director Guy PollardLowsleyi Deck Delegate D. Rothman, Engine Eielegate B. Tapia, Steward Delegate George Lee. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Und Service), Dec. 20 — Chairman J. Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educa­ tional Director D. Gordius, Steward Delegate J. Laureta. Secretary reported malfunction of freezer boxes which resulted in lost stores. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), Dec. 27 —;Chairman Stephen Argay, Secretary Pedro Laboy, Steward Delegate William Muniz. Chairman reminded mem­ bers who wish to sail on tankers that mandatory benzene testing is nW under way. He discussed importance of working safely. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), Dec. 13 — Chairman Werner Becher, Secretary R. Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate BUI Rackley, Engine Delegate R. Zurfluh, Steward Delegate Raymond Garcia. Chairman reported good trip. Educa­ tional director discussed upgrading opportunities available at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for excellent Thanksgiv­ ing dinner and in general the fine food served on board. Crew lounge needs new coffee machine. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. • I '• . i-r ';-i • '••''v.- V. .1- .r ••V • • �26 FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFAREKSLOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Trainee Lifeboat Class 506—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 506 are (from left, kneeling) Raul Hernandez III, Adele George, Steven Roquemore, Kevin Bowden, Casey Sutton, Adam Talucci, Lloyd Bates, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) Sean Adkins, Darren Watson, Carol MacDonald, Cindy Winter, James Cedeno, Cameron Brintley, Donas Armstrong, Ryan Reedy, (third row) Brett Hopsori, Brian Sargen, Steve Stepanski, Justin Collins, Herbert Anderson Jr., (fourth row) Scott Brietzke, Keith White, Troy Arrowoood, Robert Sweat III and Matthew Booth. Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on December 7,1992 are (from left, kneeling) Casey Taylor (instructor), Kamin Raji, P. Paul Staib Jr., Carl Nelson Jr., James Keevan, James Speer, Marius Louw, Enrique Crespo, (second row) Joseph J. Arnold, Martin Knezevich, Paul J. Fehling, David Elston, Joe Mieluchowski, Wayne Powers, Dwyen Ringbauer, Andrew Eastman, (third row) Benjamin Shupp, John Wills, Russell Williams, Greyson Brantley, Timothy Johnston, Thomas Zemiamek and Carlos Bonilla. -J Lifeboat--Members of the December isr f992 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorse­ ments are (from left, front row) Gabrial Williams, Tom Priscu, John Brooks, Nick Reyes Jr., (second row) Uirry Rose, Justin Golub, Walt Filleman Jr., George Demetropoulos and J^e Karaczynski (instructor). Third Mate Graduating from the third mate course on December 3, 1992 are (from left, front row) Ron Raykowski (instructor), Tracy Reed, Anna Buyvid, John Baker, (second row) Henry Scott III, Kevin Combs, Jim Burt, George Davig, (third row) Patrick R. Hanning, Mark Holman and Ray Snow. Not pictured is William Payne. Hydraulics—Completing the hydraulics class on December 15,1992 are (from left) Bill Foley (instructor), Eric Bain, Jon Beard, Bruce Zenon, Richard Natoli, Troy Robin, Darren Henderson, Daniel Johnson, Monroe Monseur. Silas Bent 7 Have Unplanned ^Reunion' at Piney Point Seafarer Darryl Smith signed off the USNS Silas Bent in Oc­ tober, but when he recently ar­ rived at the Lundeberg School to upgrade to AB, for a moment he must have thought he was back aboard the oceanographic survey ship. Six of Smith's shipmates from the Silas Bent already were upgrading at the school when he arrived in Piney Point, Md. "It felt like a family reunion when I saw all of them," he said. "Maybe it's just a coincidence we're all here, but I think more and more people are getting the message that upgrading is the only way to go." Like Smith, Clay Swidas is upgrading to AB. Faustino Pereira is taking the QMED course, while galley gang mem­ bers Daniel Idos, Gary Mooney and Jeanette Ball each are taking cook and baker. Additionally, Mobney is taking lifeboat train­ ing and the GEO course, while Ball is taking firefighting and sealift. Dick Higgins was enrolled in celestial navigation, but in late January he rejoined the crew of the Mar Ship Operators vessel. Higgins and Ball in fate 1991 were part of another unplanned Silas Bent 'reunion' at the school. They and three other shipmates upgraded at the same time. In fact, one of those five is Danyl Smith's father, Donald, who sails in the engine department and From left. Clay Swidas, Daniel Idos, Gary Mooney, Faustino Pereira, Darryl Smith and Jeanette Ball recently sailed together and now are upgrading at the Lundeberg School. Not pictured is Dick Higgins. joined the SlU four years ago, one contact with instructors. after a 20-year career in the Navy. In the cook and baker course, he is enjoying learning "how to Encouraged to Upgrade prepare breakfast on the grill and For Idos, attending shipboard how to make biscuits." Idos added that upgrading is union meetings, helped him real­ ize the benefits of upgrading. "In more important than ever, largely every meeting, we always were because of competition for jobs. encouraged to upgrade," said the Ball, who joined the SlU two 30-year-old Seafarer, who joined years ago in Wilmington, Calif., the union in August 1991. "That said she has a simple reason for definitely helped our awareness." upgrading frequently. "I'll be Idos, who often writes to crew- very honest. 1 need to make more members still on board the Silas money, and the way to do that is Bent, said he is impressed by the to increase your skills and quality and breadth of the school knowledge—get better at your at the Paul Hall Center for job." Maritime Training and Education, The native of Georgia said the but he also appreciates the one-on- best part about the Lundeberg School "is the instructors. They are informative and friendly." Ball, 48, signed off the Silas Bent in November, following voyages to Japan and Hong Kong. "1 love the travel that goes with my job, and 1 don't mind the shopping in places like Hong Kong, either,'' she said with a laugh. , Similarly, Mooney chuckles "when1go home and see ads on TV offering trips to Hawaii for $400 or whatever amount. I've sailed there and gotten paid for it." Like most of his fellow upgraders from the Silas Bent, Mooney, 27, is fairly new to the SlU. He joined in San Francisco in June 1991. But again like the others, he headed for the Lundeberg School as soon as he had enough sea time to be eligible to upgrade. "1 like the variety of classes that are available," he said. "Upgrading will help me in my career and help me get a better-paying job." Moreover, Mooney and the others all praised the captain of the Silas Bent, Ernest Queck, for his professionalism and leader­ ship. "He was like a father fig­ ure," Mooney said. "Really, he and all the other officers are ter­ rific to work with." bitious. Opportunities abound at Piney Point, they said, but it is up to each individual to maximize his or her chances to learn, im­ prove and hone skills. "This school is fabulous, and it definitely makes people more effi­ cient at their jobs when they return to the ships," said Pereira, 66. "This is an opportune time , for me to upgrade, and I'm enjoying it." Swidas, a 25-year member of the union, said he likes the downto-earth nature of the Lundeberg School instructors. "They're like your shipmates," said the native of Cleveland. Swidas added that he was pleasantly surprised when he met his old Silas Bent shipmates at the school. "It's nice to know a few people right off the bat." For Smith, the school has been everything his seafaring father said it is. "He always kept telling me, 'Go to that school. The facilities are great.' Well, he was 100 percent right," said the deck department member. "Not many organizations have something like this school—not only the facilities but the staff." Smith has been with the SlU since August 1991. He already has a long-range goal: to continue upgrading in order to become a third mate. School Rewards Effort "The opportunities certainly The six Seafarers interviewed are here," he said. "1 plan to con­ for this story agree that the Lun­ tinue advancing, and 1 hope that deberg School rewards the am­ makes my father proud." - m... �FEBRUARY 1^ SEAFARERS IM 27 .<-r: LUHDEBBRG SCHOOL 1993 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE RecertmcaUon Pmgnuns The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between March and July 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Check-In Completion Date Date March 29 May 7 May 24 July 2 July 19 August 27 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. AprU2i5 June 21 May 7 July 2 ^dar Observer - Unliniited j March 1 April 19 May 17 July 12 March 15 May 24 July 19 May 3 March 5 April23 May 21 July 16 April 9 June 18 August 13 August 13 Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Date March 15 May 24 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 July 19 April 26 March 16 May 11 July 13 March 22 May 10 July 5 Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Lifeboatman Tankerman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Sealift Operations & Maintenance Completion Date March 19 May 29 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 4 July 2 July 30 May 21 March 26 May 21 July 23 April 16 June 4 July 30 UPGRADING APPUCATWH Date of Birth Name (Last) Month/Day/Year (Middle) (Fiist) Address. (Street) Telephone _L (Oty) (State) Deep Sea Member D (Zip Code) (Area Code) Lakes Member IZJ Inland Waters Member Q . Department if.S. Citizen: • Yes • No • Yes • Yes If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? a » ^ High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) • Yes FULL 8-week sessions April 17 ^ ' • •- June 4 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for*the course(sj requested You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPFED DISCHARGE SIGNATURE. GNO CPR:GYes. GNO ;• All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) College Program Schedule for 1993 DECK AB/Sealift Jst Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel Towboat Operator Inland Celestial Navigation Simulator Course ENGINE Firefighting: G Yes ONO • The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Date Date • • • Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • 11 1992'93 Adult Education Schedule • No If yes, how many weeks have you^pompleted?_ Primary language spoken A a • • • • • Last grade of school completed Date available for training Completion Check-In Date Date Aprill2 July 2 July 19 October 8 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler April 12 May 21 June 7 July 16 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint. & Operations June 21 July 30 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations March 29 May 7 July 6 August 13 Marine Electronics—^Technican H March 15 AprU23 Hydraulics June 7 July 2 Welding March 29 Apra23 Diesel Engine Technology March 1 March 26 Refrigerated Container May 10 June 18 GNO to Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Oigfne UpgrarHag Courses .DATE. • Marine Electrical • • If yes, which program: from Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (icontact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward ' Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Yes GNO August 2 I am interested in the following courts) checked below or indicated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held June 28 Pacific IZI If the following information is hot filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security #. Seniority Steward Recertification Course QMED-Any Rating Shiphandling Third Mate Completion Date May 3 Course Assistant Cook» Cook and Baker Course Able Seaman Celestial Navigation Check-In Date March 29 StewanI Up^iHng Courses Deck Upgrading Courses • .- Course Bosun Recertification • ;• • FOWT n QMED—Any Rating ' D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor Refrigeriated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker CThief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Spill Prevention & Containment • Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting • • • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation .<'{.U' v;' COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter oidy if you present original receipts and successfully piele the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Uindeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Bo* 75, Piney Point MD 20674. , .11. 2/93 ... .'^0':' • •• •• �SEAEUaXS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan Page 23 February 1993 Volume 55, Number 2 New OS Learns Meaning of Trust from LNG Crew For any crewmember boarding a vessel for the first time, the mean­ ing of one word is learned very quickly in order to have any chance of success. That word is "trust." with them," OS Debbie Textor told the Seafarers LOG shortly after she signe'd off the LNG Capricorn. "You cannot lie to your shipmates because they are depending on you as much as you depend on them. What else do you have to build trust with your fellow crewmembers?" Textor boarded the 946-foot vessel in August 1992 after suc­ cessfully completing the trainee and LNG programs at the Lun­ deberg School. "At first I was scared and shy. Then, when you are working with and seeing the same people, you get chummy and friendly." "Indonesia is an Islamic na­ tion. Women there can be com­ pletely covered except for their eyes and hands, even when the temperature reaches 110 degrees. The guys on the ship showed us the ropes so we knew what we could do." :.'L Crew 'Very Helpful' The member of Lundeberg class 499 had nothing but praise for the crew headed by Bosun Charlie Kahl. "They are fantas­ tic. Being new, I had a lot of ques­ tions. Everyone took the time to show me or teach me the right Barbecues are special occasions on the LNG vessel. Crewmembers way to do what was needed on enjoy the food and fellowship while storm clouds gather behind them. ship." Textor was one of two females aboard the Capricorn. Although the years of experience among the crew varied from decades to new­ comers, the only place where Textor encountered any supersti­ tions about women on board a ship took place on land in Japan. "In Japan, they believe any woman on a ship is bad luck," she noted. "And if there is a woman on the ship, it's automatic that they are in the galley washing dishes or making beds. When Japanese men and women] heard The "bow gang" waits for the tug in Himeji, Japan. They are, from left: worked on the deck, it was un­ OS John Gillespie, 3rd Mate Jim Seliskar, Bosun Charlie Kahl, AB Ken Steiner and AB Zain Basir. real to them." Airlift Preparations She witnessed firsthand how trust worked when a crewmember went into an epileptic seizure. "Everyone pulled together. No questions were asked. Each mem­ OS Debbie Textor learns about ber accepted his Or her assign­ trust on her first time at sea. ment to make sure the member could be airlifted safely. We To a graduate of the Seafarers knew it had to be done." The Capricorn was a day out Harry Lundeberg School of of Japan when the attack started Seamanship working on her first after dark. The captain radioed vessel since leaving Piney Point, the U.S. military base at Okinawa the meaning of that word was for help. The air ambulance could driven home from the first day. not arrive until dawn, so crew"When you spend every day with the same people working members took turns watching and relaxing, you learn you have over their friend between their Boats Chased by Devil to depend on them and be honest own shifts as the liquified natural gas vessel changed course until Another superstition that Tex­ tor heard about and had to react to the helicopter arrived. When crewmembers went was the one held by Japanese ashore, trust once again played an fishermen that the devil chases important role. Textor stated each their boats at sea. new member was advised as to "When we would enter a which places were safe and wel­ Japanese port, extra watches were comed Americans, especially iti posted to make sure none of the Indonesia where the LNG vessels fishing boats were cutting too operated by ETC have two ports close across our bow. These boats of call. are like our pleasure boats—14 to 30 feet in length. They try to cut across our bow as close as pos­ sible in the belief that if any large ship gets between them and the devil, they can sail on to their fishing grounds arid have good luck fishing because the devil will not find them. "At any one time, there could be five or six boats trying to cut across our bow. We repeatedly had to change course to keep from hitting them." Textor plans to upgrade in the engine department as soon as she has the time. She praised the Lun­ deberg School especially for the LNG course which she said "helped me to know what I would be doing when I arrived." She enjoyed seeing Iridonesia, Japan and the Philippines while work­ ing on the LNG vessel and looks forward to visiting more df the OS Kevin Young chips a monitor on the vessel's bow. world in her travels. Help Find This Missing Child OS Terrence "T-Bone" Boney The galley gang of (from left) SA Henry Freeman, SA Larry Anderson and Chief Steward Norman Duhe watch over the grill. heads for his quarters. Standing in front of the LNG Capncom tied up at a pier in Bontang, Indonesia is SA Henry Freeman. OS Textor provided the Seafarers LOG with the photos on this page. The National Center for Police Department's Missing Missing arid Exploited Children Persons Unitat (604) 841-6490. has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating Leigh Marine Occhi, a 13-year-old from Tupelo, Miss. Missing since August 27, 1992, the child was last seen at her home. Foul play is suspected. At the time of her disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, hazel-eyed girl was 5 ft. 2 in. tall and weighed 95 pounds. She wears glasses. Anyone having information on the disappearance of Leigh Marine Occhi should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) Leigh Marine Occhi 843-5678 or the Tupelo (Miss.) • ••• --''I'-' .:v r • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE MARITIME PANEL REORGANIZED; SENATE CONFIRMS NEW DOT SECRETARY ELECTION TALLY PANEL ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF VOTE MICHAEL SACCO RE-ELECTED PRES. CREW REPORTS SMOOTH FIRST VOYAGEON NEW AT&T SHIP GLOBAL MARINER NJ FISHERMAN SIGN ON WITH THE SIU HARBOR TUGS ANSWER CALL FOR HELP FROM FIRE-STRICKEN TUG OSPREY SEAFARES STAND BY ILA IN SUGAR BEEF BRAER TANKER SPILL HIGHLIGHTS DANGERS POSED BY RUNAWAYS RUNAWAY-FLAG OPERATORS PROMOTE FAST BUCKS SCHEME SAFETY MASKS REQUIRE CLEAN SHAVEN FACE ON TANKER SEAMEN FOR PEAK EFFECTIVENESS NEW CABLE SHIP BEGINS MAIDEN VOYAGE SOMALIA IS ‘BLEAK’ REPORTS SEAMAN EVANS WASHINGTON BEEFRIENDS 7TH GRADE CLASS AMERICAN REPUBLIC FITS OUT TO BEGIN ’93 LAKES SEASON TWO RUNAWAYS COLLIDE; SPEW 11 MILLION GALLONS GERMAN UNION WINS RAISE FOR FILLIPPINO SEAMEN PARENTS OF VICTIM IN RUNAWAY SHIP FIRE URGE CLOSING OF LOOPHOLES IN WORLD SAFETY REGS BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES FAIL TO CONDUCT PROPER INVESTIGATION IN OFFICER’S DISSAPPEARANCE, CHARGES ITF LUNDEBERG SCHOOL ENHANCES ON-SIT SAFETY COURSE ST. CLAIR, OTHERS COMPLETE BUSY YEAR ON THE LAKES MURMANSK- THE DIARY OF WILLIAM D. 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UKtS AND MUND WATERS DISTRiq • AFKIO ;&• )'• :^?Sv- P -:• '•. Volume 55, Number 1 January 1993 sill Crews Man II.S. Ships In Somalia Aid Mission fe' '#'-.VV •mu-- !#.•> SN' .... i,fc- •. ...^ -4; f ^.'.rfe'A-fefe.' :o.oy>.o:o <-* 3H 00 2:i>x«-H :2;;vic/>t-»:o »-« Pages pf 1 It--? " 'i • if: f [ niil if • .. -.Ti . ?;• •4=-- 0. •p.'-.: :'1' :• • i • '.-• '•. I, l- A \ SlU-crewed ships, like the 1st LI Jack Lummus shown above offloading cargo, are part of the swift sealift operation that is """ O i - .-j • fe'V;: .. .'}• -A-- Slow Economy Ends Lakes Shipping Season Page 7 Thousands Hit the Bricks in Vegas Against Union-Busting Hotel Page 3 -HCO coiy>rut-ir~ -Haa ooQXOO jiH X) to UJ73i-«00J> -vi,nro:T»2 om>0 oHr--! �^ JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report Sea/<9i«rs EtecUon ResuHst WIU Be Amoimced Uiis HlonBi That or Time Religion' For trade unionists, there is nothing like that ol' time religion—solidarity. Sticking together in a fight is at the heart of trade unionism and this time-honored prin­ ciple was evident last month when thousands of union members joined striking Las Vegas hotel workers in a demonstration of support. In a town known for its gaiety, fun and frolic, one hotel has provoked a bitter fight by refusing to negotiate in good faith with the unions which represent its more than 500 employees. The owners of the Frontier Hotel Michael Sacco and Gambling Hall, who purchased the property in 1988, refused to consider a con­ tract with its employees similar to the one in place since 1989 with the more than 30 other establishments along the famous Las Vegas Strip. Prior to the 1989 negotiations, the hotel, its employees and their unions had a 40-year history of smooth Voting for union officers took place in all SlU halls from November 1 through December 31,1992. Above, labor relations. The new Frontier owners, aided by a notorious Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram issues ballots to QMED Stephen Kues (center) and )yjm ' union-busting attorney, reduced wages by more than $4.00 S^^ard/Baker Manuel Faria in the port of New York. hour, slashed health care benefits, cut off payments to the Voting has ended and results of Special membership meetings concluded on December 31. employees' pension plan and wiped out seniority rights. Added the election of officers for the On the ballot were candidates were held last month in union to the company's illegal bargaining activities was a program of Seafarers International Union; At­ seeking the posts of president, ex­ halls listed in the SIU Constitu­ harassment—including eavesdropping, surveillance and in­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland tion to. elect delegates for a rank- ecutive vice president, secretarytimidation—directed at unionized hotel workers. Waters District will be announced and-file tallying committee. That treasurer, six vice' presidents, six Frontier employees, who have been on strike since Septem­ later this month at SIU halls committee will tabulate results of assistant vice presidents, two ber 21,1991, have maintained a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-athroughout the country and in the the election, which began in all headquarters representatives and week picket line. Not one of the union employees has crossed next issue of the Seafarers LOG. SIU halls on November 1 and Continued on page 10 the line to join the scabs hired by Frontier management. The demonstration of solidarity organized by the federation of American unions—the A^-CIO—last month, was but one ac­ tion of many extending the support of trade unionists from around the country to the striking Frontier workers. I am proud to have among our membership so many people who volunteered their time to join in that march and rdly. .S. Representative Gerry which convenes this month. The 11-term legislator specifi­ "As chairman, it is-my-ehal- cally listed "the renaissance of Despite long bus rides^ dozens of Seafarers made the trip to Las Studds (D-Mass.) is expected to Vegas last month to show our support for our brother and sister )e elected chairman of the House lenge and opportunity to identify America as a seafaring nation" as Vlerchant Marine and Fisheries and enact Aose changes neces­ a priority. trade unionists. Conimittee by the full House fol- sary to improve our coastal en­ "We need an investment pack­ Fortunately, we in the Seafarers have not had this kind of owing his nomination to the post vironments, to bring jobs back to age to retool U.S. shipyards, knock-down-drag-out fight with an employer in quite a whiles ast month by the Democratic American shipyards and put c^- revive the American merchant But in joining the Frontier employees, on strike for 15 month!, Steering and Policy Committee. goes on U.S.-flag ships, and fleet, create seagoing jobs and we are reminded that workers never get too far away from Meanwhile, the composition preserve what is left of the diver­ make U.S. ports more competi­ potential conflict with their employers. And when fights are of the committee will not be sity . that Mother Nature tive," Studds added. "Targeted necessary or provoked, we are reminded by the Frontier strike, mown until later this month as provided," Studds said. "I have investment tax credits and the support of fellow workers provides strength and sustenance. tlouse members still are receiv­ already begun working with the broadened loan guarantee ing their assignments in the wake Clinton administration to estab­ programs promise to invigorate This is what trade unionism is all about. It is a security of the 110 new members elected lish priorities for Ocean, coastd domestic shipbuilding, expand blanket for a member and his or her family. It means that when in November. and maritime initiatives." Continued on page 10 a worker has to deal with an employer like Frontier, or any Following his nomination, other employer of this type, he or she does not have to do it on Studds thanked his fellow their own. In sum, a union is a worker's only shot at a fair play­ Democrats and outlined plans for ing field. the upcoming session of Congress, Studds, Breaux Head Maritime Panels Bid Committees' Make-Up Changes DOT Seciietary-DesSgnate Pena Yows MariOnw Reform Will Be a 'Priority' Maritime reform will be a priority of the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to the secretary-designate picked by President-elect Bill Clinton to head the government department that oversees the U.S.-flag fleet. Federico Pena, the former mayor of Denver, told the Wall Street Journal last month he was concerned about the decline in the U.S.-flag merchant fleet and will use his new job to assist in rebuilding it. Pena headed Clinton's transportation transition team which studied what heeded to be done in the department and the American transportation in­ dustries. When asked if he would recommend possible regulatory relief for the merchant marine, he answered he would have "to look at that very carefully." The secretary-designate— who like all other Cabinet-level officials appointed by Clinton must be approved by the Senate—stated the new ad­ ministration is concerned about statements made by American President Lines and Sea-Land that reform be instituted this year or the companies would look into reflagging their fleets. Pena's words reiterate those of U.S. Senator John Breaux (D-La.) and U.S. Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) who head the merchant marine committees in their respective branches of Con­ gress. Both elected officials have listed maritime reform as one of the first items their committees will address after Congress con­ venes this month. Aspin for DOD Post ^Clinton fulfilled a promise to name all of the members of his Cabinet by Christmas. Pena was among the final appointees. How­ ever, as of press time, the presi­ dent-elect had not named anyone to head the Maritime Administra­ tion. Clinton reiached into Congress to,5acquire his secretary of defense: U.S. Representative Les Aspin (D-Wis.). Just elected to his 11th term, Aspin has been the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee since 1984. He has expressed his general sup­ port for the commercial aspects of military sealift to SIU repre­ New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois (right) congratulates U.S. Representative Gerry Studds on being named chairman of the Mer­ sentatives while he served in the chant Marine and Fisheries Committee. House. Brown to Head Commerce The president-^|ect gaWtwo Volume 55, Number 1 January 1993 political friends the nod for posi­ tions dealing with trade. Ron The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published Brown, the man who ran the monthly by the Seafarers International Union; At­ Democratic National Committee lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; for the last several years, was AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. named as secretary of commerce. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class Brown is known around postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790Washington as a compromiser 9998 and at additional mailing offices. willing to work out deals. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Micky Kantor, chairman of the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Clinton presidential campaign, Md. 20746. was selected to be the U.S. Trade Communications Dep't. Director and Editor, Jes­ Representative. Kantor will have sica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; As­ complete negotiations on the to sociate Editor, Jordan Biscardol^ As.sociate world trade talks (known as Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, fii7/ Brewer. Continued on page 10 �SEOFMBISLOe JANUMY1993 3 U^. Seain Races to Abica with AU ftxr Smnalia Seafarers are answering their nation's call to duty again as they crew vessels headed to the East African nation of Somalia. At the request of the United Nations, U.S. military forces are leading an international effort to bring food and peace to the warravaged nation.Two years of civil war as well as many more years of famine and drought have caused an estimated 600,000 people to die. As of December 24, a total of 17 SlU-crewed vessels were involved in the relief effort. "I think it's excellent that our country is taking a stand and help­ ing people who are hungry," AB Carl Wentworth told a reporter for the Scfl/arerj LOG on Decem­ ber 22 shortly before his ship, USNS Algol, set sail from Hous­ ton for Somalia. "I was a poor child so I know what it's like to be hungry all the time." Wentworth's view was echoed by the other crewmembers the LOG was able to reach. "We've got to help," noted OMU Lloyd Estes, who joined the SlU in 1969. "Those people literally are starving to death. [The crew] is for it. We all like to help." USNS Algol Bosun Abe Mur­ ray said the crew "has a very good attitude" about the voyage, while AB Nolan Manen added the United States "should have gotten involved sooner." The Algol was the last of the eight fast sealift vessels called to active duty to depart a U.S. port with military supplies for troops in Operation Restore Hope, the military code name for Somalian relief efforts. The others—USNS Antares, USNS Capella, USNS Denebola, USNS Altair, USNS Belletrix, USNS Pollux and USNS Regulus, all operated by Bay Tankers—began steaming to east Africa during the middle of December. Hard toMIss Holidays As "soon as other Army and Chronology of U.S. Involvement in Somalia M^ne units began arriving via air­ lift, other SlU-crewed preposition­ NOV 24—State Department announces Bush administration has agreed ing vessels were waiting to offload to airlift 3,000 more U.N. troops to Somalia to protect relief operations. trucks, tractors, ready-to-eat meals, This follows claims by American relief organizations which said they may unable to continue working in Somalia due to insufficient security. medical supplies and other be Gunmen shell a U.N. ship carrying wheat as it tries to enter the port of materiel. Those ships included the Mogadishu. The ship turns back. Cpl. Louis J. Hague, 1st Lt. Alex DEC. 1—U.N. Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghaii calls for guaran­ Bonnyman, FFC William Baugh teeing deliveries of food and medicine through "a country-wide show of and Pvt. Franklin Phillips as well •force." In response, the U.S. circulates proposals for creating a U.S.-comas the replenishment ship, manded force operating under a U.N. mandate. DEC 2—The U.S., Britain, France and Russia agree on a draft resolution Lawrence Gianella. that would put an American generalin command of the new multinational Also called into duty by the force the Security Council plans to send to Somalia. (China abstains.) Military Sealift Command to as­ DEC 3—Security Council votes unanimously to send U.S.-led military force sist the offloading of goods are to Somalia. This is the first U.N. intervention in a country's internal affairs the roll on/roll off vessels with a mandate to use offensive force, if necessary. American Cormorant, American DEC 4—After more than two months of peaceful service in Somalia, U.N. forces return fire, killing a Somali gunman. Condor and American Eagle. 6—For the first time in nine days, food reaches the central city of According to published DEC Bardera, where workers were down to their last 25 sacks of grain. reports, more civilian-crewed DEC 9—Marine combat troops stage a predawn landing in Mogadishu. vessels are expected to be called No shots are fired as the initial landing parties take command of the airport, up to assist the Somalian relief seaport and surrounding areas. White Mogadishu quickiy comes under control, heavy fighting between rival clans continues elsewhere in the effort as it expands. country. On December 19, President 10—U.S. envoy Robert Oakley, a former ambassador to Somalia, Bush authorized the U.S. Maritime DEC arranges a meeting between the country's most powerful warlords. Administration to provide war-risk DEC 11—Somalia's two most powerful warlords sign a peace agreement insuranqc coverage for comrnercial aimed af ending two years of anarchy and bloodshed. vessels, containers and barges DEC 12—Marine helicopters destroy three armed Somali vehicles and kill chartered or leased to the govern­ at least one gunman. Other marines escort their firstfood convoy to a relief ment that sail as part of Operation agency feeding starving civilians. In all, 20 tons of food are delivered.to a relief center that had received none since July. Restore Hope. A Wentworth pointed out the hardest part of the journey would be missing his family again over the holidays. He sailed aboard the Cornhusker State and Maersk Constellation during the Persian Gulf war."What we're doing here is extremely important. I'm proud to be part of it," the 43-year-old AB said before the 1,000-foot ship left. When U.S. forces got the call to head for Somalia, among the vessels waiting offshore to assist were the military prepositioning vessels from Diego Garcia. The Sdmallan Independence Ist Lt. Jack Lummus arrived with The independent nation of the initial squad of Marines. For a Somalia was created in 1960 by a time, the American Overseas merger of British Somaliland and Marine-operated ship served as Italian Somaliland. Although the press center for American cor­ Continued on page 9 respondents. n 1!-.^ ^ At— ^ Si— i. I'I tLI ' ^ The ship can maintain a cruis­ ing speed of 15 knots. However, the speed drops to between 6 to 8 knots when laying cable. The ves­ sel sails at 4 Imots when towing a sea-plow and laying cable. TTie Global Mariruer features a library, hospital/operating room, gymnasium and recreational areas as well as lounges for the crew. Safety features on the vessel include water-tight transverse bulkheads at various locations, a back-up diesel-driven generator for emergency electrical power, fire-resistant furnishings and four encapsulated lifeboats. The cable ship also is equipped with the latest in surface navigational radar and collision avoidance sys­ tems. oceanic is ready to provide com­ munications for the 21st cen­ tury," said AugieTellez, SlU vice president for contracts. "The SlU is proud that our members help DEC 16—Marines and French Foreign Legion soldiers deliver their first, symbolic convoy of food to Baidoa. DEC 20—Troops move into Kismaayo ahead of schedule.U.N. forces also plan to seize four other population hubs on an accelerated schedule, because they are fearful of massacres and intensified looting like that which took place recently in Kismaayo. DEC 21—Troops are poised to seize control of the nation's "famine belf from warlords and freelance looters. make that possible." Seafarers have crewed Trans­ oceanic vessels since the early 1960s. With, the addition of the Global Mariner, the company operates a total of five cable ships: the Link, Sentinel, Charles L. Brown and Long Lines. Trans­ oceanic is a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of AT&T. '•m: : • S: J -• • " '4 -- i i K ; • --VA'S'' • !.-> J--- M• AS Dedicated Marchers With the march starting after sundown so it would coincide with early evening shows on the strip, the temperature hovered around 40 degrees. However, that did not stop members like OS Michael Charbin of New Jersey from being there. "1 lost my voice and got sifck for two days, but 1 would do it again," he told the Seafarers LOG. Charbin was staying at his mother's house in Las Vegas when he heard about the march. He rode his bicycle to the event to meet with other Seafarers for his first-ever union march and rally. "1 was surprised and over­ whelmed with the response. People were cheering, cars were honking their homs and stopping traffic. It was great," said the April 1992 graduate of Lundeberg School trainee class 494. Many Seafarers reported seeing patrons at other casinos come outside and cheer in support of the marchers. About 550 trade unionists working at Frontier struck on September 21, 1991 in response to unfair labor practices com­ mitted by the owners of the= casino: Margaret Elardi and her sons, Tom and John. The hotel had operated with a union con­ tract for more than 40 years before the Elardis purchased it in 1988. The contract expired Jun^ 1, 1989^, but negotiations con­ ' -'v 1: SlU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco led the SlU delega­ tion and spoke to all the marchers in a rally following the two-mile procession on December 5. "The turnout was fantastic," Sacco said. "There were people cheer­ ing us on everywhere you looked, even on such a cold evening." bers and their families—includ­ ing SlU members from the port of \Yilmington, Calif, and the East Coast—volunteered for what has been reported by the media ^ the largest labor deiponstr^tion in the westem\Jnited States. • ' .''V!- iv;S , SW Joins Batlte Agahst Uilon-Basting Vegas Hotel Seafarers from across the country joined with fellow trade unionists last month to march down the Las Vegas caSino strip in support of striking Frontier Hotel workers. More than 20,0()0 union mem­ • '•t' "With this vessel. Trans- The GtobafSentfne/, which is identical to the new Gtoba/Manner, began cable-laying operations last spring. SlU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco leads approximately 60 Seafarers past a casino during the AFL-CIO Desert Solidarity March. f• ^ Seafarers Bring Newest AT&T Cable Ship te States SlU crewmembers are in Sin­ gapore preparing to bring the third new Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. vessel to' the UniWd States. Members boarded the Global Mariner last month to set it up for its inaugural run. Like its sister ships—Global Link and Global Sentinel—the Singapore-built Global Mariner will fly the American flag. The 479-foot vessel is designed to lay and repair fiber optic cables along the ocean floor. As with the other two, it features bow thrusters to help the vessel keep its course during cablelaying and repair operations. Storage facilities on the ship pro­ vide space for up to 4,100 nautical miles of cable. " tinued until the strike was called. The Elardis then hired scabs to keep the casino in business. The striking employees are represented by locals affiliated with the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union, Operating Engineers. Carpenters and Teamsters. In trying to bust the unions at the hotel, the Elardis have eliminated the workers' pension plan, reduced wages, cut back on the health plan (leaving some employees unprotected) and dropped job security and seniority rights. To date, not a single trade unionist has crossed the picket line and returned to work. A ruling by the National Labor Relations Board last year declared Frontier's negotiations with the uiyons a "sham." Other casinos have supplied food and other support for the strikers. • •^ WW. '' w;®:. -a ••I- •, �;I • • 4 JANUARY1993 SBAFARk "eafarets Play AcUve Role in Subic Bay Base Departure a personal 'Well Done' to those whose long hours'of hard work made this effort a complete suc­ cess. You can take great pride in proving that sealift is, ready am willing to respond to any chal­ lenge in war and in peace." Operations handled by the former largest Navy base Outside the United States have been dis­ persed across the Pacific theater. The base was known for its onestop shopping. Nearly 70 percent of the supplies used by the Navy during the Persian Gulf war came from Subic Bay. Crewmembers aboard the Sea-Land Enterprise pose on the ship's Now, military and MSC ves­ deck. They are, from left, AS Fred Varona, Steward/Baker Sharon sels wiir receive ready supply Ortiz, Steward Assistant Paul Grier, DEU Guy Leary and AB Glenn stores at bases in Bahrain, Diego Chtistianson. Garcia and Singapore. Ships will take on consumable stores at The eruption of Mount its lease for Subic Bay. Despite Guam, while the base at Pinatubo in 1991 caused the U.S. efforts by President Corazon Yokosuka, Japan wiH have repair to reassess its position in the Aquino to support the exten­ parts. Philippines. Clark Air ForCe Base sion, the Philippine senate Ammunition once stored at the was damaged so heavily that the rejected the deal. The U.S. an­ Philippine base has been dis­ U.S. decided to abandon it. The nounced it would pull out by the tributed to naval stations in Japan, U.S. then sought an extension on end of 1992. Guam, Hawaii and the continen­ tal United States. Ship main­ tenance will take place at Yokosuka, Guam, Singapore, In­ donesia and Malaysia. About 500 Marines departed the base after ceremonies turned Guam has become the new naval ammunition, all of which over the 15,000-acre facility to focus for Military Sealift Com­ was doiie at Subic, now will be the Filipino government. Except mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) handled at several Pacific loca­ for three years during World War operations since the decommis­ tions including Guam. 11, American forces had main­ sioning of the Subic Bay Naval At one time, Subic Bay held tained a presence on the Philip­ Base last month. the largest ship maintenance pine Islands since defeating Spain facility outside die United States. (The SIU's Government Ser­ in the Spanish-American War in 1898. Tlie base played an active vices Division represents the un­ The drydocks and other equip­ role in the Korean, Vietnam and licensed crewmembers aboa:rd ment were transported to Sin­ The Sea-LandEnterprisewas in Guam recently, transporting military gapore, which now will become MSCPAC ships.) Persian Gulf wars. hardware from the closed bases in the Philippines. MSCPAC vessels—including the main facility in the Asian SlU-crewed MSC-chartered theater. Guam, however, has been ships—had Been calling on the set up to handle part of the workload. He became a dock superinten­ naval base at Guam even brfore •Thomas "Teddy" Gleason, comes to an end," said SlU Presi­ Of the 1,800 military and retired president of the Interna­ dent Michael Sacco. "Teddy was dent in 1932, but that year he also the U.S. Navy decided to close civilian jobs once located at Subic the base on the Philippine Islands. tional Longshoremen's Associa­ a participant in many struggles in was blacklisted by stevedoring Bay, Guam secured a majority of However, the American territory tion (ILA) and a former member behalf of longshoremen and in companies and steamship lines 2,000 miles east of the transferred positions. Ap­ approximately of the executive board of the behalf of the industry. He also due to his union activities. He Maritime Trades Department made many contributions to help then worked at odd jobs until the the Philippines will be handling proximately 1,200 jobs—both military and civilian—^moved to (MTD), passed away on American seamen better their election of Franklin Roosevelt as more cargo than ever before. Guam. U.S. president, the subsequent Guam will provide con­ Christmas Eve in his native New lives. "We enjoyed his cooperation coming of his New Deal sumable provisions (food and The isl and also will be used for York. He was 92. A lifelong trade unionist, and appreciated his commitment economic policies and the Other supplies) to U.S. Navy and some of the training and aviation. Gleason served as president of the to an American-flag shipping legalization of union activity on MSC vessels that once were taken maintenance once located at the the docks. ILA from 1963 to 1987. He was a capability." on in Subic Bay. The storing of Philippine base. Shortly thereafter, he became Gleason began the first of his strong supporter of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. He served as a many jobs on the docks in 1915, president and business agent of vice president of the MTD and working as a checker a:longside Checkers Local 1346 of the ILA. USNS Kilauea Welcomed Home executive board member until he his father in New York for 35 The local later merged with three retired. Gleason continued to be cents an hour. The oldest of 13 others to form Local 1, and welcome and did; in fact, attend children, he joined the fledgling Gleason served as its president. MTD meeting."? well after his ILA in 1919. He subsequently ^In 1953 Gleason was elected 1987 retirement, including the worked as a checker, billing general organizer. In 1961 he as­ most recent one in February 1992. clerk, longshoreman, winch sumed the post of ILA executive "With Teddy's passing, a driver, truck loader and vice-president and became the union's chief contract negotiator colorful era on the waterfront timekeeper. with waterfront employers. Two years later, he was elected inter­ national president. He later ser^d as a vice presi­ dent on th^N^^-ClO executive council. During the Johnson ad­ ministration, he served on the President's Maritime Advisory Committee. He made several trips to Saigon during the Viet-^ nam War to initiate a program to relieve port congestion. Gleason took great pride in securing a guaranteed annual in­ Captain L.M. Pivonka, head of the Military Sealift Commandcome for ILA members after Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC), reads a statement of welcome to the automation (mainly in the form of crew of the ammunition ship USNS Kilauea during ceremonies containerized shipping) led to on November 19. The vessel last docked at its home port of reduced work opportunities for Oakland, Calif, in October 1982. The 10 years that the Kilauea— whose unlicensed crewmembers are represented by the SIU's longshoremen. Gleason's wife, Emma, passed Government Services Division—had been on active duty repre­ Teddy Gleason meets with SlU President Michael Sacco at the MTD away 30 years ago. He is..survived sented the longest deployment among all active MSQyessels. During meeting in Detroit in 1991. Gleason was welcomed at MTD functions by three sons, 15 grandchildren those years, it had sailed with|he U.S. Seventh Fleet, the vessel will undergo an overhaul before returning to active duty in May. long after his 1987 retirerrient as ILA president. and six great-grandchildren. The last American forces left Subic Bay Naval Base on November 24, ending a 94-year history of U.S. military forces on the archipelago. The base used to serve as home port for several vessels of the Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet (MSCPAC), whose unlicensed departments are crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division. All MSCPAC operations were completed at the naval base by the V? ' '' end of September. MSCPAC and MSC-chartered commercial ves­ sels took part in the withdrawal from Subic Bay. More than 258,000 tons of cargo were carried aboard the ships in 36 different voyages beginning in January. Vice Admiral Michael P. Kalleres, head of the Military Sealift Command, congratulated MSC­ PAC mariners for their efforts in the departure in a message delivered November 24: "I'm taking this opportunity to express Guam Becomes New SE Asia Staging Area -• •-. •••>; .'i'" Teddy' Gleason, ILAOMcialf Dies at 92 �F :• .„ ... >• .-J. , : ,. MHUARY1993 SEAFAKBIS LOG 5 Russians Award Medais to Murmansk Run Seamen > U.S. merchant mariners—in­ recounted both the general impor­ cluding SIU members—had to tance of American merchant suppress their natural fears to em­ mariners in World War 11 and the bark on the Murmansk run during specific contributions they made World War II to take supplies to during the Murmansk run. Russia. Whether facing the Nazis "The glory of war soon was or harsh arctic storms, these men replaced by the reality of death ranging in age from their teens to and destruction," stated Ian Mil­ their sixties and older volunteerec lar, a maritime historian. "Mur­ to crew ships that may hot return mansk was only 30 kilometers to deliver the goods. The older from the front. But merchant mariners knew what faced them mariners and Navy gunners the younger ones now are retell­ worked together like well-oiled ing tales of their harrowing trips, machines.... You have too long thanks to the Russian govenment. been overlooked, but no one has Fifty years later, the former forgotten, and nothing has been merchant seamen (including forgotten." numerous SIU members) who Maritime Administrator War­ survived those trips to the then- ren Leback noted that the death Soviet cities of Murmansk anc toll among American merchant Archangel have been thanked anc mariners during the war was recognized by the Russian larger, by percentage, than that of A crowd of almost 1,000 persons showed up for the ceremony December 8 at the Russian embassy. people. Most recently, at any of the armed services except ceremony December 8 at the Em­ the Marine Corps. "American and Burgess also remembers the being belittled a lot during World and 1 never would have believed bassy of the Russian Federation allied seamen showed exceptional vicious storms. "On one hand, the War 11," he said. "But the fact is, we and the Russians could get in Washington, D.C., hundreds of courage," he said. "And the war's rougher the sea, the better 1 liked 1 did more for my country as a along like this." ex-merchant seamen and Navy most dangerous run was that to it," he explained, "because sub­ seaman than as a soldier. The Close Calls armed guards received com- northem Russia." marines can't operate in that merchant seamen were all volun­ John Chatfield, 73, recounts merriorative bronze medals is­ teers, and we were ready for any­ the harrowing moments as if they sued by the Russian government. thing." happened only last week. "1 was Including family members, al­ While driving the many on the Beauregard to Murmansk most 1,000 people—twice the hundreds of miles from Kansas to in 1942. We were carrying 500 number anticipated—from Washington, Litsch thought tons of TNT, plus nitroglycerin dozens of states turned out for the about the time he signed on the and other explosives," recalled ceremony in Washington. The Cecil N. Bean headed for Russia the former OS and AB. "At the overflow crowd created logistical in 1944. The Bean was part of a docks in Murmansk, we were problems and delays; but, just as 36-ship convoy which needed ice they forged through the frozen breakers to get to Murmansk. White River to Archangel during "It was exciting but, yeah, was scared, especially the first the 1940s, the honorees took the problems in stride and focused on time the depth charges knocked out the lights. With those depth the positive. charges, it was like being inside a Most seemed pleasantly drum while someone l)eat on it. surprised finally to be recognized "But you would hear stories for taking part in the vital journeys from the older guys who had sur­ around Nazi-cxxupied Norway to vived attacks, been sunk, diveMurmansk and Archangel, where bombed, hit mines ... yet they they delivered ammunition, sup­ still stuck with [sailing]. It was plies and equipment. More than inspirational." 100 ships were lost on the Mur­ Former oiler Joe DeCarlo, 71, mansk run, which started in 1942 travelled from New York with his and lasted until the war in Europe Everett Caril, pictured with his wife, Jessie, remembers the rough seas wife to the embassy. DeCarlo ended in 1945. sailed during the war with the "I was impressed with the which sometimes made ships "seem like a cork floating around." SIU's Sailors' Union of the ceremony, andtesides, I know a lot of guys who had no chance to go,' Russian Ambassador Andrey weather. Pretty weather could be Pacific. "Tbe Murmansk run was said former SIU member Fred Kolosovskiy summed up the deadly. colder than hell," DeCarlo said. Litsch, referring to his fellow mer­ proceedings when he said, "We "But sometimes our ships Chatfield sailed to Murchant mariners who perished are sorry this ceremony didn't would roll 45 degrees, and 1 mean "The snowstorms at least John mansk In 1942. prevented bombing from the take place years ago. But you they would just hang there.' SIU pensioner John Reed, a planes, but they didn't stop the bombed 72 times by the German have always been recognized in the hearts of the Russian people. veteran of four wars, first sailed subs." DeCarlo marvelled at being in fleet. We spent all winter there. They know the merchant marines aboard the Liberty Ship William "Once, they dropped a bomb and Navy gunmen sailed through Matson to Russia during WWII. the embassy. "I'll tell you a sign between the dock and the ship. the Arctic, through attacks which He^rovefipmJ)es Moines, Iowa of the times (fi-om the war)," he Another time, they dropped a fire often lasted for days at a time. to attend the ceremony. "1 had a recalled. "1 brought a record bomb right on the TNT, but the Often, the price was ultimate: feeling tfiere might be a big album of the Russian national an­ bomb was defective. Near Nor­ human life. We're very grateful crowd," said Reed, 73. "1 left in a them back with me, and the Coast way, the Germans once hit a ship snowstorm, but it was worth it. 1 Guard waptpd to seize it. They and proud of you." wanted to check for any secret was satisfied. Danger Above and Below Continued on page 16 messages. There was just no trust. A former chief cook. Reed Joe Burgess, who sailed as an OS with the SIU during the war, recently made a vastly different remembers running into trouble type of trip to Murmansk. He and jefore he even got to Murmansk. two friends flew there and, in conWe were tied up near an am­ junction with a local medical munition dock in west London in facility, helped start a chapter of 1943," he told a reporter for the Alcoholics Anonymous. Reed Seafarers LOG. "A siren went last month celebrated 25 years off, and then this little plane flew with the program. "That's the first time I've been jy. 1 saw the swastika, and 1 was to Russia in 49 years," he said. Joseph Burgess drove to shaking so much 1 couldn't shoot "This time, it was beautiful." Washington, D.C. from North straight. Carolina to receive his medal. Committed to Victory "He had dropped flares, and Former AB Litsch, 65, is the that place was lit up like daylight. during the war or have since ighty bombers followed him. sheriff of Anderson County, Kan­ passed away. "This is something All 1 can say is, God was looking sas. He sailed during both WWTl we were long overdue in getting." out for me." and the Korean conflict, and Vessels on the Murmansk run Burgess eventually reached remembers his reasons for first carried almost 15,000 aircraft, Vlurmansk on the Liberty ShipSS shipping out in 1944—^at age 16. 7,500 tanks, 345,735 tons of ex­ lenry Lomb. "The Germans Being young, we were gung-ho plosives, $1.3 billion of food )ombed us every night," said the patriotic. Everyone wanted to do shipments and 2.6 million tons of 69-year-old, who drove from whatever we could to win the war." Litsch was drafted during petroleum products to Russia. North Carolina with his son to the Korea, and his experience in the ceremony., "You get so damn 'No One has Forgotten' armed forces gave him renewed Before the medals were scared, you kind of develop a appreciation for his earlier role as a Former Seafarer Fred Litsch (left), pictured witli^lU Assistant Vice presented in the embassy buffer. You start thinking, 'Well, merchant seaman. "1 remember President Tony Sacco, proudly displays hisrMurmansk medal; auditorium, several dignitaries they haven't got me yet.'" (•, •' <9 "M: -mM.M 'Mr-; 'lU n:,"- 1' 1.?- '• �1 v w/' X:'-' 6 JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG FTF Aids Cnatians iR Securiug $450,000in Back Pay struck in Virginia; a $10,450 ad­ The International Transport vance to the replacement crew in Workers Federation (ITF), with New York; a $173,200 bank help from the SIU and two guarantee for the Pluton's pre­ foreign seamen's unions, last vious crew; and a $135,800 month secured almost $450,OOC guarantee to the Ana's crew. in back wages owed to 52 The German union became in­ Croatian merchant mariners. volved at the request of a German The financially struggling company which had a joint operat­ Croatia-based D.P. Shipping Co ing agreement with D.P. Shipping. Ltd. owed approximately a year's Clinton, based in Norfolk, worth of back wages to the mer­ served as a liaison between Morchant seamen who crewed two o Varras, the Croatian ris, its freighters, the MVPluton / and Seafarers' Union and the crew­ MV Ana. In mid-December, the members aboard the Pluton. He company paid $129,000 in back visited th%erewmembers daily. "I wages; the ITF, of which the SIT. tried to keep [the crew's] spirits is an affiliate, also securec up and steer them in the right $308,000 in bank guarantees for direction," he said. "We just the Croatian seamen and wanted to make sure they got a $10,000 advance for a new crew fair shake: good, safe working which signed on the Pluton in ITF Inspector Spiro Varras (wearing tie) aids Croatian merchant mariners in securing back wages. From conditions and fair pay. New York. "This is just one more example It took a work stoppage in late left are AS M. Dabelic, 2nd Cook F. Bagavac;, Mechanic T. Valentic, Bosun I. Gavran, AB N. Milohnic, of the true meaning of 'Brother­ November by the reluctant but Varras, Deck Maintenance M. Basic, Mechanic B. Runjic and three unidentified crewmembers. hood of the Sea,"' Clinton said. fed-up crew of the Pluton to spur "All merchant mariners have a action from D.P. Shipping. The Clinton III and the SIU's ITF In ment with D P. Shipping, the remarked Morris. common interest, a common At the same time, the ITF, the 23 officers and crewmdmbers spector Spiro Varras in helpin ship's charterer, Hugo Neu & bond and a responsibility to look said that for patriotic reasons, the seamen claim their back Sons, Inc. from New York, Seafarers' and Dockers' Union of for one another." out agreed to make another payment Croatia and a German seafarers they didn't want to strike. The wages. ( to the crew upon completion of Varras said the back-pay issue Pluton is the first seagoing vessel The strike began December II loading in New York. They also union arran^d for payment of "is resolved as far as the seafarers back wages that were due to a prior to fly the Croatian flag since the when the Pluton docked in arranged transportation to Croatia crew of the Pluton and to other are concerned." A Greek com­ former Yugoslav republic Chesapeake, Va., near the port o for the 23 crewmembers. declared independence in 1991. Norfolk, Va. The crew not onl) Meanwhile, the vessel's owner seamen from the Ana. TTie overall pany now is managing the Pluton breakdown of payments was: due to D.P. Shipping's financial But, from the time they sailed was tired of hearing repetitive but lined up a replacement crew to $129,000 to the Pluton crew which troubles, he added. from war-ravaged Croatia in '91 empty promises about upcoming meet the vessel in New York. and then proceeded to wherever payments from the company, bu The financial arrangements business could be found, the also was concerned about the were a result of direct interven­ crewmembers were paid infre­ ship's next two stops. After load­ tion by Varras, who coordinated quently and in smaller amounts ing scrap metal in New York, the the action despite the difficulties than what was in their contract. Pluton was supposed to proceed caused by one of the worst storms Additionally, the part of the mer­ ;o Karachi, Pakistan, one of the on the East Coast this century. He chant mariners' salaries that was to world's biggest scrap-meta handled a large volume of com­ be paid to their respective families )orts. However, the crew had 5 munications from the unions, eeling their own ship would be families, governments, com­ in Croatia never was sent. scrapped in Pakistan if the com­ panies and banks. "Spiro's work "They were quite remarkable pany were to go bankrupt. was the critical factor in obtaining in the amount of patience they By November 30, the Pluton a reasonable solution during a showed," said Edd Morris, an ITF inspector and representative for was bound for New York, and the very emotional situation," The MV Pluton I, a Croatian-flag ship, lies at anchor in New York. the Seafarers, who worked with crewmembers had received a par SIU Port Representative Bobby tial payment. Through an agree lAM's Ostro Retires; Longtime SIU Friend Justin Ostro, vice president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (lAM) and a longtime friend of the Seafarers, retired on December 1. Ostro, 65, also served as a vice president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. A lifelong trade unionist, he sailed during World War II as a "merchant mariner. He was vice president of the California AFLCIO and served three terms as a member of the Democratic Na­ tional Committee. At a retirement dinner Novem­ ber 7 in Las Vegas, SIU President Machinists' VP Justin Ostro pictured Michael Sacco recalled the ties as he addressed 1991 MTD con­ between the Seafarers and Ostro. vention on WWII veteran status. "[Former SlU President] Paul Hall was a keen student of human added, "As happy as we are for character and, incidentally, some­ him and his family, , we are sad­ what partial to-guys who had gone dened over the obvious loss to to sea,'' Sacco said. "When a ourselves and the rest of the trade union beef brought them union movement he has served so together, Paul Hall was im­ well." pressed with Justin's savvy style A native of New York, Ostro and his on-the-level manner. . . . recently said he believes or­ The two of them struck up a great ganized labor "is probably in the friendship and they worked process of a mid-course change, together in a number of beefs of moving towlB^ well- thought out mutual benefit to our two or­ organization in new industries ganizations and often in behalf of that maybe didn't get attention in other unions as well." the past. The movement also may Sacco also commended Ostro be developing a new outlook on for his work at the MTD,, and what it takes to represent people." Sl^t^ngRtrie GumgaAffet^ CreivHtSr of CaAfe SM/is The Seafarers Appeals Board has approved a change in the shipping rules concerning the crewing of cable ships. The action, number 366, is designed to have crewmembers get to the ships as quickly as possible when the company is notified of a cable bre^. The port nearest to the cable ship being activated will have one job call, rather than three, to fill the jobs before they are returned to Manpower to be made available for all ports. The change affects Rule 4 D of the shipping rules and takes effect January 1. "A cable ship is supposed to be underway within 24 hours of the company (Transoceanic Cable Ship's parent firm AT&T) being notified of a break," said Augie Tellez, SIU vice president for contracts. "The vessel would be in port with a standby crew and would need to fully crewed fast." The Seafarers Appeals Board is made up of representatives from both the union and its con­ tracted companies. the Shipping Rules shall be The complete text of SAB amended in the following man-» ner. Action No. 366 follows: Rule 4 D shall be designated ACTION NO. 366 Rule 4 D I. Rule 4 D 2 shall be The Seafarers Appeals Board added to Rule 4 D and shall read acting under andpiirsuant to the as follows: Collective Bargaining Agree­ In the event personnel are re­ ments between the Union and the various Contracted quired by a cable ship to assist Employers, hereby takes the fol­ in the repairof a cable break, all jobs requested by the Employer lowing action. shall be referred by Manpower WHEREAS, Transoceanic to the port nearest to where the Cable Ships, Incorporated cur­ cable ship involved is located, rently operates 5 cable ships, for one job call only. All jobs not which lay and repair undersea filled on the initial referral shall cable for worldwide com­ then be made available by Man­ munication service, important to power to all ports simultaneous­ governmental and commercial ly and offered to those seamen users and, first responding, subject, to WHEREAS, frequent cable standard shipping procedures breaks result in the disruption of involving qualifications, such service requiring the ac­ seniority, date of registration, quisition of personnel, skilled in etc. Transportation in such cable repair procedures, to be cases shall be provided by the dispatched to the appropriate Employer. area as soon as possible. The remainder of Rule 4 shall Therefore, to expedite the continue in full force and effect. dispatch of necessary personnel Effective date: January 1, due to time constraints. Rule 4 of 1993. 5• �v J • . • • •. •-••vStev•-.-M JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 •'.•.. > •:"-i-^?;.'V. A, N Slow Economy Forces End to Great Lakes Sailing Seasmi The economy and not the weather forced most of the SIUcrewed Great Lakes fleet to dock for the winter before the first of the year. "Cargo demand has been slug­ gish," noted Glenn Nakvasil of the Great Lakes Carrier Associa­ tion, which monitors the action of U.S.-flag shipping on the Lakes. "The weather is cooperating, but there is nothing to transport." lowed ah extended sailing season after January 1;more than 30 ves­ sels took advantage. "We just don't see it happening this year," he said. According to Kelley, sevej^al SlU-contracted cement carriers and tugboats still will be operat­ ing into the new year. "Our Han­ nah tugs operate all winter on the lower lakes. One serves as an icebreaker for another that is pushing cargo." One vessel that will not be seeing action this winter is the J.A.W. Iglehart, Despite the ce­ ment carrier having a "good season," the Inland Lakes Management ship tied up in November to undergo its regular five-year Coast Guard inspection. The last of the engine and steward department crewmembers signed off early last month when the self-unloader entered a drydock in Superior, Wis. The vessel usually sails well into December; however, the extra layup time was needed for not only the inspection but also inter­ nal repairs, according to Captain Don Ghiata of Inland Lakes. V'We had a good season," Ghiata, who works in the personneToffice, noted. "In fact, all four of our vessels {Iglehart, Alpena, Paul Townsend and S.T. Crapo) did well." . Ghiata explained that while coal and ore carriers are reporting lower than average loads, "we delivered plenty of cement this year." Although original plans listed all American Steamship Com­ pany vessels as being laid up by December 31, the company was looking at options that would keep several of the bulk carriers sailing into the new year. A decision was expected to have been announced by 4ate Decem­ ber. Weather permitting, he stated the company has plans to fit out and sail the Alpena, Townsend and Crapo in March. Upon com­ pletion of its needed repairs, the Iglehart is expected to return to the Lakes by May. The last of the deep sea foreign-flag vessels left the Lakes in mid-December when the St. Lawrence Seaway began shutting T Opening a hatch to check on bunkers is Wiper Ron Cummings, who sails on the IglehartWAh other crewmembers pictured on this page. down for the winter. With the vessels just laying up, no word has been relayed on when fitout will begin. Tradition­ ally, crewm^bers begin report­ ing to their yessels in March and April depending on the weather, vessel's ocation and cargo. . V •V, • Keeping an eye on the gangway is AB/Watchman Nick Verbanac. '•.f: Despite a couple of snowstorms, cold weather has not been a factor on any of the Lakes. Byron Kelley, SIU vice president for the Great Lakes, stated all of the waters still were navigable in late December. "Ice floes have started show­ ing up on Lake Superior, where (air) temperatures have been in the teens," Kelley said. "But the tops of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan still are clean and there has been nothing floating past the (Algonac, Mich.) hall." Nakvasil pointed out that in 1988, the last year both the winter Head Conveyorman Mark Fee lis- Oiler Nelson Hawley catches snack before reporting for work. weather and the economy al­ tens to the latest union news. Quick Response by Tugboatmen Helps Save Line-Worker from Freezing Wafer - -J •. • '7 • ; •Hi-' • it:; til I- W•Qn- Replacing a stenciled warning in the engineroom are Third Assistant Engineer John Cummings (left) and Oiler Gene Hayes. DeGraff and Carrol tossed a line into the water to help pull him out. The tugboat captain noted the crew had very little time in which to save the line-handler because of the low water temperature as well as a wind chill of minus 10 degrees on land. He radioed Great Lakes dispatcher Bob Kirby who called an ambulance to the scene. Within three to four minutes, DeGraff and Carrol pulled the line-handler from the water. "He was a big guy," Thayer noted. "It took them longer than normal be­ cause he was big, heavily clothed due to the weather, and in a state of shock." The boatmen placed their jackets over the man and wrapped Making coffee for fellow crew- Assistant Conveyorman Mike aboard the Iglehart is Kruse stands by on the deck as a blanket thrown from the saltie members AB/Watchman Bob Twite. bunkers are loaded. around him. They took him to a car on the dock for warmth. By then, the ambulance had arrived. DeGraff and Carrol rejoined the tug. Thayer said the crew wit­ nessed the line-handler sit up in the ambulance before they resumed assisting the deep sea vessel out of the lake and into Lake Michigan."We assume he's okay," Thayer added. "None df us have heard from him since the Deck Engineer Kenny DeGraff (left) and Deckhand Don Carrol (right) incident." Quick action by two SIU boat­ men saved the life of a line-hand­ ler during an undocking operation on Lake Calumet near Chicago on December 5. Deck Engineer Kenny DeGraff and Deckhand Don Carrol rescued the man, whose name was not known, within minutes after he fell into the 40-degree water, according to Captain Don Thayer. The captain, who began his career with the SIU, told the Seafarers LOG that the Great Lakes Towing tug Florida was standing by with another tugboat to assist a foreign-flag salt-water vessel leaving the Gateway Grain Elevator dock on Lake Calumet, located in South Chicago. About 6:15 a.m., the pilot on the ocean­ going vessel told Thayer to check out a commotion on his stern. "A line-handler had fallen in the drink," Thayer recalled. "I turned the tug around, back to the dock. Kenny and Don jumped off and ran down the dock." The Filipino crew on the "saltie," as deep-sea vessels are called on the Lakes, were yelling and had thrown a life ring to the linehandler. Thayer turned the Florida's search light on the water to locate the man, while pose with Captain Don Thayer following the rescue on December 5. •:W' .--'in:: • "V;;^ '.1 ::i7 8 •P ri;' i:? :7, S: \ - -: ; •V Wpi- �••--i-"^>-vUx^<?-^--;.-«it;'-VT.W.-' 9 SEAFARERS LOG MMUARYi A ExploitaRonamlRlackbARihg Marked Rttier Non'Union Years, RecaHs Retiring Lakes Seafarer date in technology advances and When Donald Bensman believe it." we train people to stay that way." On another occasion, in decided to retire he came to the Bensman continued, "I've union's headquarters building August 1957, Bensman was sum­ last month moned to the captain's office ant read the horror stories of foreign and visited told he was discharged. "The ships blown up because an un­ the Seafarers companies had a practice o trained crew didn't know what it LOG office laying people off iii the summer was doing. That's from a lack of "He feflectet to hire students." The young education." on the condi people, working temporarily The former SIU official, who tions for could be paid lower wages than signed-off the Paul Thayer in seamen during professional seamen. After the November 1992, while retiring the almost five summer, the companies would from sailing, has "no plans to decades in call back the regular seamen slow down. He intends to stay Donald Bensman which he ha( "That's what happened to me. active in the Toledo Port both sailec was off for a month and rehirec Maritime Council and to work for and come ashore for a period to for the samb job in September. pro-union and pro-maritime can­ The government-Issued Copeland cbntinuods discharge book, InIn the case of this unfair firing, didates in his area. Additionally, stituted by Congress In 1936, allowed shipowners to ldentlfy«unlon work as a union official. Brother Bensman, an en- there was one bright spot: Bensman has a t-sbirt shop to sympathizers through the use of colored Ink. Maritime unions sought gineroom seaman, recalled the Bensman was home for his son's run. Bensman and his wife. Patsy, and won the use of Individual Identification cards^nd single discharge union's early organizing efforts birth. will continue to reside in Toledo, slips per voyage. ^ The retiring Lakes Seafarer on the Great Lakes and he men­ tioned the names of Paul Hall (the also reminisced with the LOG union's chief officer from the staff about the period of time he time after WWII to his death in worked as a union organizer and 1980), the Tanner brothers (Cal SIU official. After a two-year and Al, both of whom served as stint as an organizer, Bensman officials of the SIU) and other was elected port agent for Duluth Seafarers who were active in in 1962 and held various posts for The so-called Copeland book and pro-union seamen bitterly labor. Congress enacted the union until 1976 when he which Donald Bensman had to resented the use of fink books. which allowed a seaman to have thosestruggles. returned to sailing. Ugly Non-Union Days -^arry during the period of time he The document itself became a tar­ his choice of identification. The > Among the companies he sailed before seamen had banded get of the seamen's frustration. bill created a system by which a Bensman, who began sailing helped organize were American together in strong unions, was one Fink books were burned. More seaman could carry either a in 1945, remembered the viciousSteamship Reiss (now of many kinds of "fink books'' than 50,000 Seamen signed government-issued' continuous ness of the pre-union days -and known as Company, Pringle Transit) and which American seamen were re­ jledge Ige cards refusing reii to use the discharge book or else; hold a that story was nottpretty.lt pretty. It was an Kinsman Marine Transit. government-issued Tdentification quired to carry at one time or nkbook. era of firings on the spot for little Forming a Port Council card and receive individual dis­ another. or no reason; it was a time when Strike Action Succeeds charge certificates after each Bensman also helped establish no seaman had a right to The first fink books in U.S. The strong maritime unionism grievance procedure or fair hear­ the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades listory were employer-issued. of the early '30s, and a successful voyage. The February 17,1939 edition ing. It was a period of almost Detiartment port councils in the Known as "continuous discharge strike in 1934 forced shipowners legalized blackballing. "A lot of Toledo, Ohio, Cleveland and jooks," shipowners in the late to curtail the.use of fink books. In of the Seafarers LOG, in an ar­ people forget how rotten the com­ Detroit metropolitan areas. The nineteenth century and in the fact, prohibition of the fink book ticle entitled "What About Fink panies were back then. A lot of jringing together of all unions early 1900s required seamen to was a key demand of the '34 Books?" outlined the position of the SIU: "The Seafarers Interna­ new members don't understand with members engaged in lold certificates in which the strike. that and don't know what we maritime-oriented trades was company recorded voyages. In the late '30s, shipowners, tional Union is opposed to the fought for," he said. viewed as important by maritime Seamen surrendered the books to who hoped to make up the ground Copeland Continuous Discharge The blacklisting of union sym- trade unions as the issues facing he vessel's mastesr when they they had lost to the unions by Book, aptly termed the Fink Book pathizers by ahti-unioii American shipping were, to a }Oarded a ship. " going through the back door of by Union men employers was made easy arge extent, the same ones conThis system allowed government, began calling for Shipowners'Tool through what seamen termed the ronting all U.S. workers, said shipowners to make written nota­ government-issued continuous The LOG articKcharged the "fink book." It also was known as 3ensman. tions concerning a seaman's posi­ discharge books which would Copeland book was "a con­ the "Copeland book" (the last The Great Lakes Seafarer said tion on unions on a document sections to note a venient method for shipowners name of the congressman whose at the time the MTD port councils which would be presented to contain seaman's so-called character, as and their stooges to id^ify and bill created the system) or the were set up in the early '60s, the other employers. It allowed well as his seatime and shipboard trace men who are 'not d^irable' "continuous discharge book. St> Lawrence Seaway opened, shipowners to make covert mark­ position. from the employers' y«ra^oirit.'' permitting deep sea ships to dock ings signaling a seaman's union (See article on this page.) This issue was raised while Speaking to seamen,\Ae LOG With this fink book system,^ at ports along the Great Lakes. attitude through the use of certain Congress debated whether the drafted how shipowneraCcbuld when a seaman was discharged, This opened the Great Lakes to ink colors and other tactics. U.S.-flag merchant marine ccKie the continuous the captain made an entry into his rireign-flag shipping and in­ In the period after World War should be the recipient of direct book: "If you have been on si Copeland book rather than issue a creased the opportunities for to the depression of 1921 and subsidies. In a com­ the blank spaces will show you single paper discharge slip as is runaway shipowners to seek U.S. through that anti-union decade up government piece of legislation to the have not been a 'loyal' eontp^y panion done today. "The captains had cargo while abandoning to the depression of theearly' 30s, 1936 Merchant Act, the stooge. There have been cases of their own codes in the books," American bottoms. Ink books were issued through Seaman's Act, Marine continuous dis­ extremely stirong union action ocsaid Bensman. "One color ink fink halls," as the employment charge books issued by the cufting Runaway Jobs on a certain ship at a cer­ meant you were the company's Bensman recalled the reaction agencies of shipowner associa­ government were put in place. tain time; the book will show you idea of a 'good worker' while of the maritime unions, "We told tions were labeled by seamen, or The shipowners did not suc­ were a member of that crew, and another meant you weren't. That all of labor if this could happen to )y individual companies or their ceed in having a personal charac­ obviously undesirable to an could keep you from sailing and American ships, it could happen agents. A condition for shipping ter category added to this employer seeking docile labor. you /ou would have no idea why. to any American jobs." However, through these fink agencies was document. The book was to con­ "There is nothing to prevent Thatt's one of the things we fought most of the other union repre­ resignation from any union mem- tain the seaman's name, descrip­ the skipper from making entire to stop." sentatives "thought.we were lership. tion, age, address, nationality, entries with ink to indicate one The SIU and the West Coast nuts," as their industries seemed Tool for Blacklisting photo and signature. The name grade, making other entries partly seamen's unions waged a lermanently anchored in the The continuous discharge and type of vessel, the voyage and m ink and partly with rubber vigorous fight against the Jnited States, said Bensman. books issued by these shipowner the job to be filled were not6d in stamp toshowai different mean­ Copeland book. The 1939 Now look at them today: cars associations required a ship's the book. ing... .'1^ Seafarers LOG warned the union made in Mexico and steel made in master to descnbe a seaman's The LOG noted that the alter­ Just Another Fink Book would not allow anyone with a Corea. Now the economy is stmg- rating and his "personal charac­ native certificate of identification The government-issued confink book to ship from its halls. gljng and Americans are fighting to ter." Under the guise of personal was acceptable and that "No per­ On-the-Spot Firings ceep whatever jobs they can. character, shipowners could ef­ tinuousdischarge book was known son with a Fink Book may Bensman also remembered the American businesses have forgot­ fectively blacklist a seaman for as the Copeland book, named after register for shipment at halls con­ on-the-spot firings as he had been ten that >\merican consumers are )ersonal or political reasons. the congressman who introduced trolled by the Seafarers Interna­ a victim of such arbitrary the ones who support them. How Working ability, in many cases, the legislation calling for its crea- tional Union or its affiliates, or employer behavior. One of the many Mexicans can afford to buy was of secondary consideration. tion^Und imposition. allies." Seamen's unions saw the more interesting excuses he was a Ford [car]?" he added. Between 1922 and 1926, A Win for Seamen given for being fired in the preThe LOG ask^ Bensman 44,0()0 of these fink books were Copeland book as just another fink The certificate of identifica­ ' id to do with walk- what advice he would give a issued on the West Coast and in book sinca it could be used by union days had tion has evolved into what is ing on what the captain young person entering the two years—^1922 to 1924— shipownersvto identily and black­ known today as the merchant considered the wrong side of the Seafarers and the U.S. maritime 5,()()() were distributed on the ball union supporters through gaps mariners' document (z-card). As deck. When Bensman went to the industry. Brother Bensman last Coast. in sailing during strikes and secret result of the insistence of the a The maritime unions operat­ office for the payoff, he was told answered, "Stay in school and get coding through use of different unions on the issuance of in­ he was fired because he had an education. The greatest legacy ing during this time prohibited the colors of ink.The Sailors' Union of dividual identification docu­ walked on the so-called captain's 'aul Hall and others left this use of the employer-issued con­ the Pacific, the SIU after it was side of the deck, which also hap­ union is [the Seafarers Tlar^ tinuous discharge books and en­ formed-in 1938 and other unions ments and discharge slips for trip, it is these documents pened to be the dry side. undeberg School of Seamanship couraged the use of individual refused to recognize these fink each which are in wide use today "I had just picked up my pay in] Piney Point. That isf the only trip discharge certificates. books. within the U.S. maritime in­ Seamen angry with their working and was told I was dismissed. reason we are alive as a union In 1937, after much agitatioh dustry, rather than continuous When I asked why, I couldn't because we have stayed up-to- conditions and standard of living. and organizing by maritime discharge books. Tink Books' Dogged U.S. Seamra Before Period of Strong Unii ^ f \ �/: • Miimiiri993 . v/ SEAOU^UK Labor Violations Faco4ion-linidn Trade unionists around the country have taken note of the anti-union policies espoused by the Food Lion grocery ^ore chain as a result of exposes in newspapers and on television recently. Additionally, one Seafarer discoverd the policy when his wife went to work for the com­ pany and brought home its per­ sonnel handbook. He is urging fellow SIU members to steer clear of the chain (see the accompany­ ing stoiy on this page). The new year could bring the nation's fastest-growing grocery store chain more charges that it has been violating child labor and wage-and-hour laws on a massive scale. News reports have stated that the U.S. Department of Labor could bring as many as 1,400 separate charjges against Food Lion, a North Carolina-based food store. The department began investigating the chain after a Fair Labor Standards Act complaint was filed by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in September. A UFCW spokesman told the Seafarers LOG that Food Lion has a history of "working people off the clock. In 1989, it paid $300,000 for wage-and-hour violations that occurred throughout the chain. The origin^ fine was for $1.2 million, but they were able to negotiate with the Reagan-Bush-Quayle people and without the employees it affected to bring the fine down to $300,(XK)." The company has a practice known as "effective scheduling" where . efficiency experts have listed how long each project should take. However, as the UFCW has pointed out, the prac­ tice does not take into considera­ tion customers asking a clerk or meat cutter for assistance. Thus, employees are left with the option of not completing their taafe or working off the clock. Food Lion has mor^than 900 stores in 14 states, most of which have right-to-work laws allowing employees to not join a union even if the business has a collec­ tive bargaining agreement. The UFCW has been trying for years to organize Food Lion's 50,000 employees. In November, the television show Prime Time Live inter­ viewed past and present store 9 / fy Store Chain food US. Discuss AHegations ^ ?"toScah Bach 1993 'fixpai •if®' , " 'tv firm Faces Overtime, Child-Labor Actions Y'K- *• Food Lioo » dtdfc °^L"«der JJOM •ym-::. the® Che ^Jin, J l«or» < JiS. Food Lion's continuing problems are making newspaper headlines. unsanitary grocery practices in the meat, deli, produce and dairy sections. Some of the actions in­ cluded store onicials climbing into dumpster^^o retrieve old produce to clean it and put it back on the shelves, removing the"sell by" dates with finger-nail polish to keep the product on the shelf longer and using bleach ancL^ lemon juice to remove the smell tually felt insulted" by various other parts of the handbook, from spoiled fish and meat which she reviewed after ter­ products so they could be sold minating her employment at Food after the expiration dates. Using an undercover camera, Lion. She noted one segment from page 16 which states, "Al­ the show's reporters taped a though we have purposely ground beef mixer not being avoided establishing rigid rules cleaned overnight then fresh beef and regulations concerning your run through the machine the next off-the-job behavior, you should day with the old food still in it, at all times conduct yourself in a chicken parts with expired dates manner that will bring credit to being covered with barbecu^e sauce and sold as fresh gourmet ^u and to Food Lion." \"Canwou believe the nerve of chicken and spoiled macaroni thoWpeople?" Mrs. Davis asked. salad being mixed with fresh "It's not enough for them to rule materials so all of it could be sold. The footage included in the workplace. They think they employees stating they would not somehow have the right to tell buy anything from their own people what to do on their own stores because they knew how it time." was prepared. ^ She also shook her head after Since the report. Food Liori reading a comment from a Food stock and customer sales have fal­ Lion employee published on page len. One stockholder filed suit 12 of the handbook: "Many stating the company had mis­ people consider their breaks as a represented itself thus causing its company obligation or lal)or law, stock values to be inflated. but our break time is a benefit—" Meanwhile, another lawsuit Mrs. Davis responded, "It's not a against the grocery chain may be benefit. It is a law that workers get heard this year. The UFCW fil^ a break every four hours. the suit two years ago, claiming "And there's another part in that.same section that says, a paid Food Lion has violated pension break twice a day is equivalent to and health insurance laws by dis­ a two-week vacation. Who would missing employees before they became vested in the company's fall for something like that?" Mrs. Davis added that during profit-sharing and pension plans her eight-hour shift at Food Lion, as well as not informing dis­ she and several other workers missed employees how they were not permitted to take any could continue teing covered by the company's insurance policy. breaks. employees to find out why Food Lion has a higher average profit than most chain grocery stores. On camera, employees described • /v m 'Us' SIU Pensioner's Wife Cannot Stomach Anti-Union Grocery Store Regulations , Elizabeth Davis, wife of SIU pensioner Jim Davis, thumbed through the Food Lion Personnel Handbook last May after her first day working as a cashier for the North Carolina-based grocery store chain. She got no further than page 6. There, under the boldfaced hea;dline, "Non-Union Statement," the handbook contains the following: "We arg absolutely opposed to a union at any of our stores or facilities, among any of our employees We are convinced that unions have the tendency to create an antagonistic relation­ ship between employees and management No employee is ever going to need a union to keep their job or to receive fair treat­ ment with good wages and good benefits at FOOD LION. We are Elizabeth and Jim Davis were outraged by the anti-union policies convinced our employees do not written in the Food Lion personnel handbook. need a union " Mrs. Davis returned the next We're; union thrOugh-and- what I mean." Brother Davis, who sailed day to the Food Lion store in Fer- through." with the SIU for almost 40 years nandina Beach, Fla. (near Jack­ When she was hired by Food before retiring in 1978, concisely sonville) and informed a manager Lion, Mrs. Davis did not know conveyed his feelings in a recent that she was pro-union and hailed that the company was anti-union, letter to Seafarers President From a pro-union family. In sup­ nor did she realize that Food Lion Michael Sacco: "Please urge our port of the labor movement, she faces numerous charges stem­ union brothers and sisters not to then quit before they could fire ming from alleged violations of buy from [Food Lion]. They are her. child labor and wage-and-hour real finks." "I didn't like what was going laws. But in her short stint there, The former AB said that one on there," Mrs. Davis recently she realized something was told a reporter for the Seafarers wrong. "They work you. to look at the Food Lion handbook LOG. "When I showed that hand­ death," she said. "There were a "was more than enough" for him book to Jim, he said, 'You're not few fair-haired employees who and his wife. "I couldn't stand it." Mrs. Davis added that she ac­ going back.' I told.him I agreed. got all the breaks, if you kno\v Seafarers Assist U.S. MHHary in UaNa Relief Efidrl to Semaiia Continued from page 3 nearly all the people in the nation are Somalis and speak the com­ mon language of Somali, the country is divided among the six major clans that oversee ter­ ritories within its borders. In 1969, Mohammed Siad Barre was named president of Somalia and he ruled the nation with an iron fist that included a 50,000-strong Somali National Army. An effort to depose Barre's forces in northernr Somalia occurred in 1989, but was beaten back. However, the national army began to disin­ tegrate along clan lines. By 1991, the nation was in civil war. Clan fighting around the capital of Mogadishu forced Barre to flee and go into exile in people of Somalia. Just before U.N. requested such, assistance. Thanksgiving, (President Bush Days later, U.N. Secretary announced the U^. would offer a General Boutros Boutros-Ghali division of ground troops if the made such a request but it took several more days—into Decem­ • \ ber—^before a written agreement among the nations of the Security Council could be reached. RepmtsmJin Somalia indicated thatjup to two million people could die shortly if aid did not arrive. In the meantime, U.S. for­ ces set sail for Mogadishu and awaited orders. The intervention approved by the U.N. marked the first time the 47-year-old organization ever had stepped into a country's inter­ nal affairs without being asked by that nation. As there was no estab­ lished goverhn^ent, the delegates The SlU-crewed 1st Lt. Jack Lummus was one of the first vessete to of the U.N.^ stated they could npl arrive with supplies off the shore of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital. • , wait for such approval. Late in November, Bush ad­ western Africa in January 1991. Fighting in and around the capital ministration officials started city continued as clan leaders holding high level meetings on tried to make themselves the what could be done to help the leader of the nation, while other clans fought for control of cities in and around their territories. U.N. Monitors Situation The United Nations, through various aid and relief organiza­ tions, continued to monitor the deteriorating situation. The U.N. sent a small contingent of peacekeeping forces, but the con­ ditions already®were out of hand. Drought and famine had swept across the country. Armgd men were capturing food and medical shipments intended for relief camps. The U.N. forces were un­ able to stop them. Starvation and warfare caused (jiousands of Somalis to die. MY I'- Ct. li •.r'-'-Vl-'-" 'YM. • or I.;,-. • ''S'O"'. ' • �JAMUARY1993 ••.i'::v'".-,.. •"•:•• ' 10 SBUWIBISLOG SlU Tallying (kunmtttee To Meet this Month Continued frontpage 2 •-•;K - ".V/i;"'' •V-'.'•* 'i'?.- • 10 port agents. Individuals elected in this round of balloting will serve a 1993-1996 term. The candidates on the ballot were determined to be qualified to run for union office by a credentials committee made up of six rank-and-file Seafarers who reviewed all nominating peti­ tions. The credentials committee report, which was prepared in August shortly after the constitu tionally designated nominations period closed, was submitted to the membership at the September meetings. Seafarers who were eligible to vote in the election are full book members in good standing, ac­ cording to the union's constitu­ tion. Besides being able to vote at one of the 20 union halls arounc the country, members were able to cast absentee ballots by mail. Capitol Hill Prepares To Address Maritime Continued from page 2 jobs in the maritime sector and level the playing field for U.S.flag ship operators and U.S. shipyards. As just one example, without immediate action, what remains of our U.S. liner fleet may go foreign, and thousands of American jobs will be lost." Studds, who had been serving as the acting chairman of the committee since the death of Walter Jones (D-N.C.) in Sep­ Senator John Breaux (D-La.) talks tember, was a supporter of the about maritime issues with <6iU maritime reform package intro­ members during a campaign rally duced last year by Bush in Baton Rouge last fall. Transportation Secretary Andrew Card. During the fall campaign, ever, no official listing will be the representative stated he would available until early January. work hard to pass maritime Senate See Changes reform into law. On the Senate side of Capitol Full Committee Unknown Hill, at least one change is ex­ However, the make-up of the pected to take place in the fivecommittee still was in doubt as member Merchant Marine the 103rd Congress convened Subcommittee. January 3. The only thing certain Subcommittee member Lloyd was that 28 Democrats and 18 Bentsen (D-Texas) has been Republicans would be named as selected by President-elect Bill members when work begins in Clinton to serve as the secretary the middle of this month. , of the treasury. His replacement Many longtime members has not been named. such as Democrats Carroll Hub­ John Breaux (D-La.) won re­ bard (Ky.), Dennis Hertel (Mich.) election to his Senate seat and and Charles Bennett (Fla.) as well will head the committee again. as Republicans Robert Davis Along with the ranking minority (Mich.) and Norman Lent (N.Y.) member, Trent Lott (R-Miss.), he — no longer serve in the House. sponsored maritime reform legis­ Others like Thomas Foglietta lation in the last Congress and has (D-Pa.), Nita Lowry (D-N.Y.), announced his intention to work Wally Herger (R-Calif.) and to pass a reform bill in the new Sonny Callahan (R-Ala.) have ac­ session. cepted positions on other com­ The only other member up for mittees. election in November was Daniel News reports have listed Inouye (D-Hawaii), who retained various new Den|ocratic and his seat. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Republican legislators as being also is a member of the commit­ assigned to the committee. How- tee. Clinton Names Cahlnet Continued from page 2 GAIT) as well as work with Con­ gress to pass a North American Free Trade Agreement, which has been opposed by the American federation of trade onions, the AFL-CIO. Selected to head the State Department is Warren Chris­ topher. He has served as the head of both the Clinton transition team and the vice presidential selection committee. Christopher served as deputy secretary of state during the Carter administration. U.S. Representative Mike Espy (D-Miss.) is the nominee for secretary of agriculture. He has served his rural west Mississippi i.- •< 'S-i^i'.., A- !-:'}'\ y. I. r ' '• .i •'"3 • ' ' district since 1987. Espy, the son of an agriculture extension agerit, was the first African-American elected from Mississippi since Reconstruction. Lecturer for Labor Tabbed to head the Depart­ ment of Labor was Robert Rejch. An economist and professor at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, he at­ tended Oxford University with fellow Rhodes scholar Clinton. These, as well as the others nominated by the president-elect, are expected to be confirmed by the Senate by the end of the month barring any unforseen complica­ tions. SlU Helps Save Queen Mary; Complex to Reopen in March n • • T Thanks in part to efforts by the SlU's industrial division, the famed Queen Mary will remain in Long Beach Calif, and the hotel, three restaurants and banquet facilities on the vessel will reopen by the end of March, according to contract terms released late last month between the city of Long Beach and the vessel's new operator, Joe Frevratil. . j ri T D » Prevratil, formerly the president of Wrather Corp., signed a five-year lease with the Long Beach City Council He had managed the Queen Mao'—which employs more than 1,000 members of the SlU-affiliated United will operate the adjacent llliaiCU UllllCU Industrial lliuuauiai Workers—during part of v.- the 1980s. Prevratil --- also . (and currently vacant) Spruce Goose dome and shopping village. The dome once covered Howard Hughes' flying boat, which has been moved to a museum in Oregon. Many of the stores m the village have been closed for months. . . , . ^ ^ • i i Through petitions, rallies and other efforts, the UIW helped the Queen Mary survive a rocky 1992. Last year the ship. Long Beach's only major tourist attraction, almost was sold to a foreign investor who would have moved it overseas. Erroneous inspection reports also suggested the vessel immediately needed major repairs. Finally, the Walt Disney Co. announced it would stop leasing and operating the famous liner after this year. , • , Disney lost money running the Queen Mary, but Prevratil said he averaged $6 million m annual profits when he managed it. His immediate plans include eliminating the current $8 adult admission fee, installing low-cost children's rides and staging special events such as concerts in the dome. A <1* Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Names Builder of 3rd Paddlewheeier > The SlU-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Co. recently selected McDermott Shipyard in Morgan City, La. to build a third paddlewheeier for the Delta Queen fleet of passenger vessels. Construction on the 420-passenger ship is scheduled to begin in February. Tentatively named the Belle of America, the six-deck vessel is expected to begin operations in the summer of 1994. Like its sister ships, theSlU-contracted Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen, the Belle of America will cruise the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, as well as several of their tributaries. Additionally, the Belle will be the first new steam-powered riverboat built in the U.S. in almost 20 years. The builder's contract is estimated to be about $60 million. McDermott, traditionally a builder of barges, offshore supply vessels and Navy boats, this spring is scheduled to deliver the last of four 1,300-ton ocean surveillance ships to the Navy, 7%c JoM/Tm/o/Commerce reported. d. d/ RRF Will Buy 12 RO/RO Ships, Brings Fleet Total to 109 Maritime Administrator Warren Leback last month announced that the Department of Transportation will purchase 12 used roll-on/roll-off cargo ships for the U.S. Ready Reserve Force (RRF), at a total cost of $266 million. Leback said these acquisitions will lead to more than $60 million worth of repair work for U.S. shipyards. Once the repair work is done, the vessels will be turned over to the RRF, bringing the number of reserve fleet ships to 109. Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., First Chicago Leasing Corp. and Eagle Shipholding Cprp. each own one of the U.S.-flag vessels to be purchased by the U.S. Maritime Administration, which maintains the RRF, The Journal of Commerce reported. The other nine fly the flags of Panama, the Bahamas, Saudi Arabia and Italy. These purchases are in response to a January 1991 study of U.S. mobility reqiffl^ents by the Department of Defense. d/ d/ dr Task Force Alms to Thwart Piracy After Reports of More than 400 Attacks / The International Maritime Organization (IMG) soon will set up a special task force to address piracy m Southeast Asia. IMG Secretary-General William G'Neil announced the plan and said "drastic measures" are needed to deal with this problem. The IMG has received reports of more than 400 cases of piracy during the past few years. Most of those attacks took place in Southeast Asia, off the west coast of Africa and the northeast coast of South America. d/ d/ d/ Atlantic Coast Seafarers Escape The Wrath of the Nor'easter of '92 ^, Seafarers, their families and their vessels came through a vicious four-day storm last month along the Atlantic coast nearly unscathed. Rain, sleet, snow and hurricane-force winds pounded the coast from Maine to Virginia between December 10 and 13. Nearly 20 people lost their lives in storm-related accidents. In New York, Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram reported the storm delayed a couple of SlU-crewed Sea-Land vessels in the region but caused no other problems. A spokesman for Sea-Land said the Newark Bay remained docked in Boston an extra 24 hours during the storm's peak. The Sea-Land Crusader was delayed for a few hours while sailing to San Juan. Both ships were back omschedule within a week. Sea-Land's Elizabeth, N.J. port facility had some flooding and cargo damage, but nothing major, the spokesman added. New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois noted all the fishing boats in the New Bedford fleet took leed of the storm warnings and tied up before the port's storm gates closed. "There was water damage to the homes, but no damage to the fleet," Francois said. "The captains paid attention to the advance warnings." , In Norfolk, an SlU-crewed McAlister Brothers tugboat was among the vessels called out by the Coast Guard to capture a runaway Ready Reserve Force ship whose lines gave way during the storm. Despite iress reports stating the vessel was loaded with oil, the Cape Hudson actually was empty, according to 'atrolman Bobby Clinton 111. The chase took several hours but the vessel was snagged and returned to its port before any damage could occur. A, Vorld Trade Talks Are Expected To Continue Into New Year _ Despite attempts by the Bush administration to complete the latest round of world trade talks before Bill Clinton becomes president, no final draft of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the world trade treaty suppported by more than 1(X) nations, appears ijnminent. Negotiators from around the world are waiting for Clinton to be sworn in before they present their final offers and compromises, according to published reports. Bush officials had hoped that the compromise reached between the U.S. and the European Com­ munity on agricultural subsidies would allow a final draft to be reached by Christmas. However, representatives from other U.S. industries were determined to oppose any concessions the Bush administration might have made. �m.('•••J'; ; ••ik fl- JMIUimi993 SBUWtBtSlOG 11 CandMates Thaak MU Members Presidential, congressional antMocal elections kept Seafarers busy xhis fall! The hard work volunteered by SIU members and their families helped to elect many candidates from the Democratic presidential ticket of Governor Bill Clinton and Senator Albert Gore Jr. to mem­ bers of Congress as well as state and local officials. Members discovered that their efforts of knocking on doors, passing out literature, waving signs and attending rallies brought additional respect and ac­ cess from the candidates during the fall campaigning. From the Atlantic to the Gulf and west to the Pacific, can­ didates took time out to listen to Seafarers who played active roles Texas Governor Ann Richards is pictured with SiU Vice President Gulf in their campaigns. C6a?t Dean Corgey duhng a Houston campaign event Pictured are some of the politicians from around the country who thanked Seafarers for thejir past and present support. i " * 7 Senator-elect Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) expresses her appreciatldFkfor help provided by the members of the SlU's industrial division, the United^ Industrial Workers, during her campaign. With Boxer are UIW Repre­ sentative Tony Amristrong (left) and UIW National Director Steve Edney. Newly elected U.S. Representative Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) (left) meets with Operating Engineers Local 25 Representative Allen Fran­ cis (center) and SIU Representative Ed Pulver. ^ . f' y , ... '' s ' ^ .. ^ >, ''i ' > ' •• Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McQuay (left) gives a tour of the SIU hall to U.S. Represeritative-elect Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) and State Former U.S. Senator Russell Long, a staunch supporter of the U.S.-flag fleet when he served in Congress, is flankedby SIU Pensioner Duke Duet (left) and AB Albert Wheeler during a Louisiana campaign rally. Representative Tony Hill, who is also a longshoreman. The Olsons Are Too Busy to Slow Down Pensioners Lois and Fred Olson remain active by volunteering time for politics. Here they meet with U.S. Rep. James Bilbray (D-Nev.). When Fred and Lois Olson retired from the Seafarers in 1986, they dove head-first into the arenas of politics and civic affairs. During the recent election cycle, they were busy campaign­ ing for the Clinton/Gore ticket as well as lobbying the Nevada legislature for health care and manufactured home reform. "We didn't retire to stagnate," Mrs. Olson recently told the Seafarers LOG. "We just changed the things we do." Since signing off the SS Con­ stitution for the last time, the pair has become active in Democratic politics in their home of Las Vegas, the state manufactured homeowners association, senior citizens clubs and more. They regularly lobby their state and congressional representatives on issues pertaining to maritime, seniors and manufactured homes. In fact, Mr. Olson serves on the state Democratic platform com­ mittee. "Please don't get the idea 1 don't do anything other than politics," Sister Olson noted. "I manage to garden, sew, knit, and I love to cook." Began Sailing in 1944 Brother Olson began his seafaring career in 1944 with the Sailors' Union of the Pacific be­ cause he "wanted to see the world and be involved in the World War II effort." Following the war, he joined the SIU and switched from the steward to deck department. "I didn't care what I sailed on," he said. "A ship was a ship. I enjoyed it because I had the best of two worlds: being a first-class The Olsons keep in touch with other SIU members and retirees with whom they have sailed. When a national issue needs at­ tention, "We make phone calls to friends in other states," Mrs. Olson stated. "When more retirees get involved, you'd be surprised what can get done. "Our SIU retirees are unique in that we are spread across the country. We have seen a lot of the world. We know how lucky we are to live in the United States," she said. 'Get involved' "Every SIU retiree is an am­ Sister Olson added she and her bassador for our maritime inter­ husband are able to see U.S. ests. Each of us can make a Senators Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and difference." Richard Bryan (D-Nev.) as well as Merger Formed Merger U.S. Representative James Bilbray The Olsons met when the (D-Nev.) because "we don't sit Marine Cooks and Stewards around and let the other guy do it. merged into the SIU in 1978. She We've been so successful because joined the MCS in 1958 after we back each other." being a waitress in Seattle. 'T wanted to make more money and see the world," she remembered. Sister Olson sailed on passenger ships throughout her career. "I en­ joyed my woik and years at sea. It was not an easy job. The hours woe long and the work was both physi­ cal and mental. But it was reward­ ing and brought me a sense of accomplishn^nt." The two met aboard the Santa Mercedes where they were work­ ing together. He was the ship's chairman and she was the steward delegate. "Ed Mooney (retired SIU official) and others have called us the most successful The Olsons are no strangers to their elected representatives as they merger between the SIU and MCS," Mrs. Olson added. talk with U.S. Senator Richard Bryan (D-Nev.). seaman'and a union member." The Washington native had very little interest in politics until 1973 when he was a member of the fifth bosun recertification class held at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. During that class, the bosuns were introduced to the idea of communications. "Paul Hall (former SIU presi­ dent) told us the days of picket lines and head-smashing were over," he recalled. "All the action is in Congress and we need to be able to tell (representatives) what we need." That lecture was reinforced when Brother Olson flew home from Piney Point to Seattle. As he boarded the plane, which was to la^ first in Minnesota, he saw Hubert Humphrey (U.S. senator from Minnesota) take a seat. After takeoff, Olson intro­ •O ,'T. - I ! •; •'' T'c,.. • •V; • .••• duced himself as a member of the SIU to Humphrey. The senator told the bosun he had been with Hall the day before and started telling stories about the Seafarers. "For a little union, we sure get a lot of respect from the politicians," Mr. Olson said. "We have got to be active to be effec­ tive. By being active, we can go to a governor, representative city commissioner when we have a problem and get it solved. It makes it nice to get through." /• • �ti U • ; JANUARY 1993 SEAFARBIS Ul^ 7 Feel Like I'm Makins a Difference' Foley Relishes Role as School Ini^rueto^ Foley applied to the school and rapid changes, Foley remains As a member of the engine enthusiastic about his v;ork. He was accepted. department. Seafarer Bill Foley says he is proud to help train He graduated in class 193 in quickly learned the importance men and women so they can March 1976, then shipped out as and benefits of upgrading at the meet the needs of the maritime a wiper aboard the T.T. Wil­ Lundeberg School. After industry. liamsburg. "I was the only wiper graduating from the school in "One of the most exciting on board, and there was plenty of 1976, he eagerly alternated be­ times here was during the Persian work," Foley recalls. "My first tween sailing and taking courses Gulf war," he notes. "We had trip was 116 days without getting such as FOWT and QMED. double the normal student off the ship. The second trip was A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., population, and instructors were 102 days. TTien we did 28 days of Foley still appreciates the value running classes after hours and on tank cleaning." of upgrading, although his Following those busy initial weekends. There wasn't one perspective has changed. Since vbyages, Foley returned to Piney complaint about the additional 1979, he has worked as an in­ Lundeberg School instructor Bill work. Everybody just pulled Point for the fireman-oiler class. structor at the Paul Hall Center in Foley graduated from the trainee during in 1976. He continued that pattern program together." Piney Point, Md. the next few years, always using Foley acknowledges that "the Being an instructor "is the by using skills they learned here." time on the beach to bolster his people here [at the school] some­ most rewarding job I've had," After graduating from high skills and his earning power. times feel pressure because . . . Foley says. "I feel like I'm In 1979, Foley learned that the there have been so many new re­ making a difference, in people's school, Foley was unsure about lives. I've had some of the same which vocation he would pursue. school had an opening for a quirements for training, and we guys in trainee classes and He looked into becoming a car­ tankerman instructor. He got the have to follow guidelines from upgrading classes, and it's fantas­ penter or an electrician, but says. job and subsequently taught clas­ four federal agencies. But these ses on basic engine, FOWT, people are dedicated. They do tic to see how much they've Things just didn't work out." welding and hydraulics. He also what they have to in order to get School Gives Direction learned. They, in turn, give me developed a conveyorman course the job done. He then spoke with a few information about equipment for American Steamship Co. friends who had graduated from "I don't know what I'd be they see on ships. Meeting Industry's Needs doing today if I hadn't come "A number of people whom the Lundeberg School trainee I've taught no longer sail," Foley program and had sailed to various Having seen time and again through the school. I'd probably adds, "but some have contacted jorts around the world. Enticed the way the Lundeberg School have a city job in New York and me to say they're working full- >y the travel opportunities and the helps merchant mariners stay one have a pretty dim view of my time as welders or have done well chance to earn a good living. step ahead of their industry's future." Honorary Member FraMi CapeHa Oes SlU President Michaei Sacco be­ stows an honorary membership on Frank Capella at the union meeting last August. Frank Capella, longtime Piney Point retiree and UIW member, died November 23 fol­ lowing a long battle with cancer. He was 73. Bom in Chester, Pa., Capella joined the U.S. Navy and was as­ signed as a ship's cook to San Diego, Calif, with the U.S. Fleet Hospital aboard the USS Nebras­ ka which was stationed at Guadalcanal during World War II. He received the AmeriPan Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. After the war, Capella joined the United Industrial Workers, the industrial arm of the Seafarers International Union. He began working as a butcher at the Lundeberg School when it first opened 25 years ago. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. George Catholic Church in Valley Lee, Md.; inter­ ment followed at the Seafarer's Haven Cemetery. Capella is survived by his wife, Eleanor; five children;eight brothers and sisters; 12 grandchildren; and one greatgrandson. In August, the membership voted to give Capella an Lundeberg School Vice President Ken Conklin (left) presents SID honorary union book, which member Gary Johnson with a certificate for completing his Associate SIU President Michael Sacco in Arts degree. Instructors Kate Riphardson and Don Mundell watch. presented to him. Lundeberg School College Program Has Summssful Year A total of 153 students en­ rolled in college courses at the Lundeberg School in" 1992, and two students completed the de­ gree programs to earn their As­ sociate in Arts degrees. The school's academic depart­ ment offered both evening and daytime college-level courses during six sessions, each lasting eight weeks. These college-level courses make up the general education component of the two Associate in- Arts degree programs offered at the school. Although students may attend the courses as full-time college stu­ dents by taking two general education courses, the evening classes make it possible for Seafarers to take a general educa­ tion course while also attending daytime vocational upgrading classes. Therefore, the dates for the eight-week college sessions coincide with the schedules for many of the vocational classes. The evening courses are needed to fulfill the general education requirements for the degree programs. Each session offers developmental math and English courses as well as the first college-level courses in math and English, MTH 101 andENG 101. In addition, a social science is offered—^psychology, sociology or industrial psychology. Starting in 1993, a new course in analyti­ cal reading and reasoning (RDG 099) wilfbe held in the evening. Daytime college courses focus on 102 level courses in math and English, science courses such as physics, additional social scien­ ces and engineering. Four sessions have been scheduled for 1993, and all inter­ ested Seafarers are encouraged to .take advantage of at least one ses­ sion. The sch^edule of sessions is published monthly in Seafarers LOG along with an application form (see page 27 in this month's LOG). Any member interested in taking an evening college course or enrolling at Piney Point as a full time college student should contact Mary Hartshorn, the col­ lege registrar, in writing or by phone at (301) 994-0010, ext. 276. Keeper of the Gate •^' :^'l' \ l.t I' A familiar sight to everyone who enters the gates of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is Grady Dobson. Evening College Cdntlnues at Paul Hall Center Seanptr'^ending the voca­ tional training courses at the Lun­ deberg School may elect to take classes in the evening which are designed to enhance their proficiency in areas related to the maritime industry. The evening classes are avail­ able to Seafarers during their free time while upgrading at the school. They provide a unique op- portunity to recfeive collegecourse credits while improving their seafaring skills. The evening courses available to Lundeberg School students cover Developmental English (ENG 099), Composition and Rhetoric (ENG 101), Develop­ mental Mathematics I (MTH 098), Developmental Mathe­ matics II (MTH 099), College Mathematics II (MTC 102), American Government (POL 101) and Analytical Reading and Reasoning (RDG 099). Classes are offered on a Mon­ day-Wednesday or TuesdayThursday basis. The first session of evening college classes for 1993 will begin on January 4 and will ran through February 26. * Lunileberg School Continues Aid FU" Wctbns id Hmtlcane Ambew Employees, upgraders and trainees at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School recently raised $1,700 to help fellow Seafarers and their families who were vic­ tims of Hurricane Andrew, the deadly storm which in August battered parts of Florida and Louisiana. Before the school conducted its fund raiser in November, SIU members from the ports of New York and Jacksonville, Fla. donated water, clothing and froxes of food to the union's hur­ ricane relief fund. From the Lun­ deberg School, upgraders, trainees and staff members donated a trackload of items such as paints, hardware, baby food and diapers. The Baltimore Port Council also m^e a $2,000 con­ tribution. Some of the funds collected for relief already have been used to provide temporary lodging for SIU members and Aeir families in southern Florida. Several Seafarers reported they were seriously afifected by Andrew. Pensioner Pedrq Mena and Wiper Ernesto Mardones are two of those hardest hit. Mena's l)ome, near Miami, was destroyed. Similarly, Mardones'/ housq, in Homestead, Fla, sustained an es­ timated $63,000 in damage and was declared unlivable. Overall, Andrew destroyed or damaged 117,000 homes in Florida and 14,()00 in Louisiana. More than 250,()0()^ people were left homeless. The hurricane caused 52 Packing 160 mlle-per-hour deaths and an estimated $21.5 bil­ winds, Hurricane Andrew caused about $21.5 billion in damage. lion in damage. •M �• V-v •••-V' / •• '.,V ' • •. ,• • ... .v'v^...'Sil^'- =--1^, (.n^, ... . SBAFARBRSimt 13 c -•'•;/ /o-;;:"' V'- - •.• / V.:. -N '-•-: ;^"• .i^..:,., ... ••^•.v. • -i-' ••• - '-v 1^. • •. t - .;• " •'. ; r.rv . •.""•• •-•!•:- .•••V; - - \ " (^at^aj Sota, cv^o iece«tCc( cowfiCe(cd t^c reccitc^ccd 6oiu^ fxacnt^c^ at t^c ^aadcCcKr^ Sc4aat, tJ jacited at t^e (graduation. ccreutonef 6cf AiJ dau^^terJ 1(Aonne. ^uettc and fcauuette. The very nature of seafaring means many months away from home. The family, however, remains an important part in a Seafarer's life. With this page, the Seafarers LOG begins a new feature highlighting our members and their families. We welcome your photographs and will publish them on a periodic basis. - .• • •i# •tjll- •:> i: •"•M- • - ^ -.J -! lii: Sm £" * . • 'J ,' 'i»: i . - •>" '1 V v- • 'ms. '•A' T^euJiauer (^(arcuce (^ud) (^ou.i6ui deified ^iJ coi^e, (^^artottc, carve a ^auda 6ear (nanted/fwanda) outo^an •-Til ot^crcvijc duCC tree truuic at t^ccr tzontc ^tiie^ (^oodi ^^ere^C "V. in "SutCcr, T^a. 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"Witrc runt are tiiJ tfouucjer Crotdier, "THicraeC, 00^(0 firejeutdtf iJ aettiucj ^iJ ^a^erwor/d toc^etrer to atteud ttie jc^ood. aud AiJ uiotticr. ,<4uu, udto iJ a retired federad cmpdocfce audpaJt vice /trejideut of dLocad f660 (/d'^t^S)- .'.. *•' ''3d\. • - vgi •'i.v, . • •» V.'4- ' r 7. i'f, -'te"00' •K "Wcddiuc^ (jeddj raur^ ou .•ducjuJt f, f ^^2 for S'TT^t Kueutdier Scoecf • 'Vadeucia aud ^ij Cride. dfuua "7^auda(^ie. /4 rejideut of t^ardcu throve, (^adif.. "Vadeucia jaidj aj au 'pOTd/J. : '0r-wm, �L '4» •-:ji r. -J *•••-.. /4 t ^^MFftSlOG Mm I v*« ;• Ifv;•>,.;" If--'' ' stock, fight, then withdraw from the Persian Gulf, U.S.-flag ships carried more than 15 million tons of equipment to and from the region. Almost 900 sealifts were required during the period, which came to an end in mid-April. The year saw Congress pass and the president sign a bill to allow regulated gambling on board U.S.-flag passenger ships. The law repeals two outdated acts that barred American bottoms from offering gaming on pas­ senger vessels. With the bill's passage, maritime interests ex­ pect a resurgence of the U.S.-flag passenger fleet (presently only the SlU-crewed Constitution and Independence fly the Stars and Stripes) with the creation of thousands of seafaring jobs. 5£iFilJ7£lf5£lli; . .. ..' ' first major seafaring initiative in decades which would have helped U.S.-flag companies ac­ quire new vessels and provide payments for up to 74 militarily useful commercial ships. Despite being presented late in the session, both the House and the Senate merchant marine com­ mittees drafted bills and held hearings. However, Congress ad­ journed before final action could be taken. The chairmen of both committees ha;ve stated maritime reform will be a priority in the new Congress which convenes this month. Two other maritime-related bills—inland documentation and cruise-to-nowhere restrictions— got through the House of Repre­ sentatives, but ran out of time in Reform Package Offered In the wake of the merchant 'marine's strong showing in the Middle East, two SlU-contracted companies announced they were coordinating efforts to seek U.S.flag maritime reform or go foreign flag. The statement by Sea-Land and American Presi­ dent Lines spurred action in the Bush administration and on Capitol Hill. During the summer. Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card (who had attended the U.S. Mer­ chant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. as a young man) presented to Coijgress a com­ prehensive reform plan. The presidents of eight maritime unions, including SIU President Michael Sacco, welcomed the i 15 ' ®5v:|iilpii THI INVOLVEMENT by Seafarers in U.S. military engagements flanked a year in which congres­ sional maritime legislation, the breakout of new vessels and the election of a new president dominated news concerning SIU members and their families. The year 1992 began with SlU-crewed vessels bringing back materiel from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf war. Although fight­ ing had been over for almost a year, Ready Reserve Force, Military Sealift Commandchartered and privately owned commercial vessels brought back weapons, supplies and troops to their bases in the United States, Europe and the Pacific theater; In the two-year operation to Isiii®& Seafarers Sail Through a Year Of Military Operations, Legislation, New Vessels and Elections •' 11..'' , •. Mmar1993 " • MmARri993 the Senate. Both are expected to be offered early in the 103rd Con­ gress. The inland idocumentation bill was designed to eliminate a loophole that allows men and women aboard tugs and barges to sail on America's inland water­ ways without Coast Guard documentation. The cruise-tonowhere legislation would have prohibited foreign-flag vessels from operating such trips from U.S. ports. It also would have codified U.S. Cijstoms Service and court rulings mat passenger vessels engaged in the coastwise trade be American built and owned. After the Coast Guard an­ nounced its intention to seek fees for z-cards, more than 400 union , 'I and non-union boatmen in Texas and Louisiana signed a petition against the proposal that was presented to Congress by SIU Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco in February. The fees are not in effect since the Coast Guard has not announced a final rule. On top of seeking congres­ sional action, the union filed a lawsuit seeking to stop its im­ plementation. New Ships Create New Jobs Two new AT&T cable ships came out of theshipyards in 1992. The Global Sentinel sailed into Honolulu in February on its maiden voyage to the United States. It began regular service in the spring. As the year ended. Seafarers flew to Singapore to bring the Global Mariner to the ., I U.S., bringing the total Trans­ oceanic Cable Ship fleet to five. The first large commercial ship built in the U.S. since 1987 broke out in August. SIU mem­ bers crewed the galley while members of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific handled the deck and Marine Firemen's Union mem­ bers manned the engine depart­ ment of the RJ.^eiffer. The 714-foot container ship sails be­ tween California and Hawaii. In July, the Military Sealift Command awarded SlU-con­ tracted companies charters to operate three reflagged vessels: the Jeb Stuart, American Merlin • and Buffalo Soldier. Another SlU-contracted company was chosen to operate the Fred G., which Seafarers crewed late in the summer. ' '_i6«itiaiaas S9IBiii|i|i-S|^ for union-endorsed candidates from Clinton/Gore to state and local races. Maritime interests viewed the election of Clinton and Gore, as well as 110 new members of the House of Representatives, as a chance to revive' interest in the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Seafarers Active In Politics Early in the year, the SIU began efforts to get its members and their families registered to vote. With many legislators an­ nouncing their retirements or being defeated in primaries, many changes were t^ng place on Capitol Hill. Also, 1992 was a presidential election year. While the Republicans renominated the team of George Bush and Dan Quayle, the Democrats selected Gov. Bill Clinton and Sen. Albert Gore Jr. to lead their ticket. Seafarers across the country volunteered their time in the political process by making phone calls, knocking on doors, attending rallies, tacking up posters and distributing literature .a a'-aVV,a • "itfii' 'a ';-., •wr#-a, • That interest returned to the forefront in December when nearly 20 SlU-crewed vessels sailed toSomalia, on Africa's east coast, to aid a U.S.-led, United Nations effort to bring food and peace to the war-torn nation. As in the Persian Gulf war, many Seafarers gave up holiday time with their families to make sure fully crewed sealift vessels sailed on time. •I# Thefollowing is a monthly review of1992 activities as reported in the Seafarers LOCJ: JANUARY — American President Lines and Sear Land urge maritime refonn legislation ... SIU works to stop the Coast Guard from implementing fees for mer­ chant mariner documents... Coast Guard rules concern­ ing benzene exposure *r.ke effect ... MEBA members dissolve ir.eiger with NMU to becoir e District 1-Pacific Coast District MEBA. •:.3,i:r FEBRUARY — Fight against fees on z-cards goes to Capitol Hill and the federal courts... The Global Sentinel arrives in Hawaii on its maiden voyage . . . Augie Tellez is named SIU vice president for collective bar­ gaining ... MTD urges Bush administration to dump Rob Quartel from the Federal Maritime Commission... Andrew Card is named secretaiy of transportation... SlU-crewed Pride of Texas becomes first U.S-flag mer­ chant ship to sail into Lithuania since 1939 . . . Matson's R.J. Pfeiffet chris­ tened. Gulf of Mexico MARCH boatmen rally against proposed z-card user fees... SIU Executive Vice Presi­ dent Joseph Sacco testifies before Congress to close the loophole allowing boatmen to sail America's inland waterways without Coast Guard documents ... Presi­ dent Bush signs into law the U.S.-cruise ship gambling bill. . . Rob Quartel resigns from the Federal Maritime Commission . . . White House announces a maritime policy panel . . . Leon Hall, retired SIU Atlantic Coast vice president, dies. APRIL—Philadelphia-Cam­ den ferry service across the Delaware River begins with SIU crew ... Lundeberg School adds hazardous materials protection proce­ dures to schedule . . . Seafarers participate in Workers Memorial Day ceremony on Capitdl Hill, march with striking Kroger workers in Detroit and rdly with Caterpillar workers in Illinois... Senate turns back attack on cargo preference , law . . . New PPO opens in Houston. MAY — House subcommit­ tee clears legislation to repeal proposed user fees... Persian Gulf war sealift ends ... SIU scholarship winners announced. JUNE — SlUNA holds its 22nd convention, re-electing Michael Sacco as president. .. Card introduces maritime reform package to Congress ...House subcommittee sup­ ports inland documentation bill... Safety team members meet in Piney Point... Dr. Joseph San Filippo retires as Seafarers medical depart­ ment director; replaced by Dr. Kenneth Miller... Campaign to save the Hotel Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif begins. JULY — SIU fishermen rally against governmental regula­ tions on Capitol Hill . . Military Sealift Command awards three reflagged ves­ sels {Jeb Stuart, American Merlin and Buffalo Soldier) to SlU-contracted com­ panies . . . Maritime reform legislation, offered by Con­ gress, is supported by SIU i^esident Michael Sacco and seven other maritime union presidents . . . Union celebrates 40 years of train­ ing and education programs. AUGUST — The Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet leaves Subic Bay (Philippines) Naval Base... SIU members send aid to brothers and sisters affected by Hurricane Andrew... SIU crews R.J. Pfeiffer . . . SIU San Francisco Patrolman Gentry Moore dies. fi f. • • i > SEPTEMBER — House of Representatives passes in­ land docuinentation and cruise-to-nowhere bills ... SIU and AFL-CIO endorse Clinton/Gore ticket... SlUcontracted companies Delta Queen Steamboat Co. and Alton Belle Riverboat Casino announce plans for new riverboats . . . SlUcrewed Delta Queen com­ pletes historic first journey down the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway... City of Long Beach votes to keep the Hotel Queen Mary . . . SIU Headquarters Repre­ sentative Frank Paladino dies. OCTOBER — Russians honor World War 11 Mur­ mansk merchant mariners in Baltimore ceremony... SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay elected vice chairman of ITF's maritime division . . . California bunker tax is repealed. ^ NOVEMBER — SIU election begins . . . Benzene testing for SIU members starts . . . Clinton/Gore win the White House . . . Inland Advisory Board meets at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education. DECEMBER — Somalia sealift, involving'nearly 20 SlU-crewed vessels, begins. . . Seafarers man Global Mariner, fifth vessel in the AT&T cable ship fleet . . . SIU members joined 20,000 trade unionists in Las Vegas march against union-busting ! Frontier Casino . . . Russia presents medals to. more Murmansk-run merchant mariners. i4 Wism kii'il'i! • I Benzene testing started. , J f -77^ I J Matson's R.J. Pfeiffer broke out in August, becoming America's first new large container ship built since 1987. H-,;." •.;.v- •, SIU President Michael Sacco welcomed U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) to the union's convention. Jobs were plentiful throughout the year. Gov. Bill Clinton met with SIU members duting the fall election campaign. k I ^ '^11 " 'MM '• ' i : 3' . .g, s J jasssssa low ••'/y • .. !/ sy J, M >RtSl u• . - S.'-:"*" :'v ft' 'rvorfoKia • m; SIU fishermen rallied on the Capitol grounds against additional regulations. -li;.!:^ 'vw... •.;:r-*--' Seafarers marched with fellow trade unionists to urge Congress to pass new worker protection laws. • V. , •' .-'t ..I..:!.- Upgrading at Piney Point remained vital. U.S. milifary activities in the Persian Gulf and Somalia kept Seafarers busy. ' * . ' . • •• 'I ' Vk- •' •M A '.- •. ; .V- '• •.'^ •,V5>, "C'- M' • A-. • • •• -i, \ 1 . .. .. . '..v- ' • ' , • •••; y.y :ll\' �16 i SEAFARERS LOG MNIMRYim Mumansk Veterans Awarded Medlals by Russian Federation man, Alcoa and Grace Lines and, v!arine Firemen's Union, an SIU like his peers who last month dinliate. At 5 ft. 4 in. and i03 received their medals, he never pounds, he was rejected by the considered missing the U.S. Army. Eager to contribute to ceremony. the war effort, he went to Sheep"What I remember about Mur­ shead Bay in Brooklyn, N.Y. and mansk itself is that most of the joined the merchant marine. city had been levelled," he said. "I went to Archangel with a load "One hall there was operational of oleo margarine in December but had no heat, and remember 1944," said the 68-year-old former this was in the Arctic in winter. wiper. "Man, there were times Plus I remember the tension with when we couldn't eat for days be­ the Russian military people. cause the weather was so bad. That's why I never thought I'd see "But to tell you the truth, I the day when a ceremony like this enjoyed it. Those were flagtook place." waving days." During part of the war, Sal Branciforte, who lives in Branciforte sailed with the Staten Island, N. Y., said he often wondered "how much more of the war I would have seen if I had Thanksgiving Day Ceiebrated in the Haiis worked on deck. In the engine room, all you heard were The depth charges. Joe DeCarlo and his wife, Helen, travelled from New York to attend "But one time I did see a tor­ the awards ceremony at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in pedo go right under our ship, and Washington, D.C. it scared the out of me! Ready for Action In 1943, Everett Carll worked as a shipyard crane operator in Portsmouth, N.H. One Due to an error in the make-up of the December issue of the evening, he went to see a Seafarers LOG, a number of holiday greetings weres^nadvertently Humphrey Bogart movie titled omitted. We include all those greetings here, as well as any that were Action in the North Atlantic. In­ received after the November 13 deadline—and hope that the senti­ spired by the film, he joined the ments expressed will last well into the new year. merchant marine a week later. To Stevo Ruiz and family To Mark Reczek Above, Thanksgiving Day in the Honolulu hall takes on a festive Carll sailed as an OS and an May your holidays be filled with hap­ This Is our first Christmas in our home, Hawaiian flavor. Below, Recertified Chief Steward Bill Mines AB on SIU ships. In October Cheyenne's first Christmas morning, and piness and good health. We miss and love (left), Sea-Land Shoregang Steward John Basquez (center) and 1944, he signed on the Liberty our first Christmas as a family. We love you very much. 1 will let Santa know you Recertified Chief Steward Burt Richardson help serve 300 SIU Ship Henry Villard bound for you. And if you aren't home with us, you are in Puerto Rico so he-doesn't forget to fill your stocking. Merry Christmas, little members, their families and guests at the third annual SIU San will be here in spirit. Lots of love, Murmansk from Boston. Diane, Amber, Mark Jr. and brother. Francisco Thanksgiving Day luncheon in the San Francisco hall. "The seas were unbelievably Your sister, Christine (Ruiz) Serrano Cheyenne Reczek and family high, I remember that," said Carll, To Carlton Dennis Richardson 77. "Sometimes that ship seemed Dear Santa, Can you please be home To Tom Jones May you and your family hayea happy like a cork floating around. But for Christmas this year? If not, we all still we passed the test. Most will be waiting...always! Luv-U-Madly. holiday season. We miss you, Tom! "Babs and the girls The crew andcaptain of the everybody was saying silent Sfdnhattan Island (Tina E. Richardson) prayers. ... You just have to do to Norman Piva your duty, do the best you can." To Marilyn (I love you) on board the Sea-Land May you and the girls have a happy Carll and his wife first read Atlantic. We wish you a Merry Christmas, holiday season. We miss you, Pappy! The crew and captain of the about the Murmansk medals two we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Manhattan Island years ago jn the Seafarers LOG. you Year: They gladly took the SVi hour Miguel Rivera To all members onboard and ashore Be safe during the holiday season and train ride from New Hampshire to To my daughters throughout the new year. Mele kaliki Washington. I would like to wish my loving maka, hauoli maka hiki hou. "ft was terrific, and I was daughters Idrellis, Tamkio, Tiffany and Tom, Larayne, J.J., Kevin and Dino amazed at the crowd," he said. family a Merry Xmas and a Happy New ToShmookie Love and miss you very much. Keep "The setting was really some­ Year. May your Christmas be filled with the up the good work in school. thing." Franklin Robertson same joy and happiness that you bring to Continued from page 5 in our convoy. The torpedo went across our bow. "You began to grow up on those ships.. You had to survive." Chatfield, who joined the SIU in 1942 and sailed with the union until taking a shoreside job after the war ended,never wore a life jacket. "I always figpred that if you went in that water, you'd be dead in 15 minutes anyway," he explained. A business insurance sales­ man, Chatfield took a train from Woodbridge, Conn, to the ceremony. He sailed with Water­ (^rrrtmgs - ^Oart :4.- Watching the World Series Joseph Magyar retired from the SIU in January 1986. He sailed as a QMED. ^ile watching the World Series recently, he was reminded of an incident years ago: i " !• :' .;;• •••V . It. -j-'^;;v^v. asked around and nothing was coming in. I told him I was going, just in case a job did come in. While at the hall, the dispatcher said, "If you all put your shipping cards in this box, I will draw four out for today's game and four In 1957 Andy Pickur iand I more for tomorrow's game." were on the beach in Brooklyn. Times were bad and payoffs were slow in the port of New York. Scrounging for money was hard. Andy, a deckhand, and I had been on a couple of Liberty Ships together, and the two of us shared a love for baseball. We were able to watch several games on TV in the taverns near the union hall, but our money finally ran out. We had about fifty cents between us when the World Series c^e up between the Yankees and Mil­ waukee Braves. How \yere we The first name he c^led out was going to watch the Worltf Series Joe something. At first I thought he with no beer money? There was a fellow at our hall said Joe Magyar, but he didn't. The who had excellent connections next name was Joe something— with people in New York, and he and it was mine. I didn't wait but could get tickets for boxing at St. took the ticket and went back to the Nicks, baseball tickets, etc. I room. Andy was laying there, his asked Andy, who was in our room arms under his head. I showed him the ticket. "At up the street from the hall, if he least I can see the game," I told was going to make the Saturday him. I had enough for sitbway fare morning job call. He said he had by Joseph Magyar there and back and nothing else. Nothing for hot-dogs or beer. I believe subway fare then was a dime. Pitching for the Milwaukee Braves was Spahn, Sain and Burdette. The saying in Milwaukee was "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain." But Burdette was the MVP in the Series won by Milwaukee four games to three. Hank Aaron was elected most valuable player of the year, and they had Eddie Mathews and Joe Adcock while the Yankees had Mantle, Maris and Berra. While at Yankee Stadium (es­ timated crowd 65,000), I took my ticket out to see the seating sec­ tion I was in. Putting it mildly, I don't like to be in the middle of a crowd. Four people jumped me, said they wanted 16 see the ticket. One said, "I'll give you 201)ucks for it." Boy, what a lot of money $20 was then. So I gave it to him and subwayed back to Brooklyn to get Andy. When I walked in the room, he was the same way, arms folded under his head, staring at the ceiling. He a§ked what about the game, and I showed him the 20 bucks. "Come on, let's get to the tavern. The game's going to start." /• me throughout the year. Your adoring To Panama Bob wife. Merry Christmas and Happy New Rookie Year! Hope you make it back to the twilight zone in time for the holidays. Lots To Charles Tezett Even though you're across miles of of love, Nancy Robertson ocean, we all wish you a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. ID Mike and Joe Sacco, Red Campbell Carol, Elijah, Janet, Joyce and Gail and all my shipmates—retired and ac­ To the Gregmeister, the Duradave and tive—and their families Wishing you and your families my Ben (my friend) Hello my friends!1 have a special deal best wishes for the coming holidays. Ovidio R. Rodriguez for you! All the best. Peace. The Stevador To Donna, the love of my life, my family, To Laird L. Mills shipmates and friends worldwide We wish you a very special homecom­ Happy holidays and fair winds. May ing. Merry Christmas always. God bless you all. The Trader and Chanel Norel James Rollman To all SIU members To SIU members and officials Best of all holidays and many more to • Season's greetings to all SIU mem­ come. Happy jNlew Year 1993! bers, officials and their families. Larry Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Saide Jr. To Michael To shipmatesand land lovers We first met as fellow Seafarers on a God bless you all! Thanks for the time to sail with each and every one of you all. ship in the Pacific Ocean and since then we became friends and then lovers. My Also the hard working HLSS staff. J.D. Sanchez life has changed so much since 1 met you. On our first Christmas together,1 wish you To Mary Sanchez and family—also all the best this season has to offer' and brdthers and sisters hope that there will be many more special Praise the L,ord for having special days. Love, ' , . women who are alWays there for their Allisort seamen to come home to. May the wind To all formercrewmemberr keep your sails full. 1 wish to extend Xmas greetings to all. Juan (Mo Time) Sanchez Walter Grosvenor To Michael Bonsignore 1 wish you and your family a happy To all the oldtlmers, their families, the ac­ holiday season. Mike, please write me tive workers your addressor call me at (305) 342-1918. May everyone stay healthy and proud Willy K. Schmale of our union. 1 would say the SIU is greater today than ever before. God bless our To Mark John Mullen Dear Mark—Everyone sends their union's officers for continuing to make the love £md Xmas greetings. Will keep tree SIU stronger. God bless all the members up ^d presents 'til you come home. Love and especially all officers, active and retired. you? Anthony Rodriguez Nana Schwenderman �' 'A; • I/''• '>•' :';v V-': v -v 5- JANUARY 1993 SEAFAREi Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FebruarYJBiMarci} 19i _ Memlxrship Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Wata NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER J[5,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 29 18 Philadelphia 0 ,A : '.5 12 Baltimore Norfolk 18 15 Mobile 10 21 New Orleans 25 25 Jacksonville 25 28 San Francisco 27 27 Wilmington 12 20 Seattle 19 19 Puerto Rico 16 6 Honolulu 5 10 35 Houston 35 •,2m 4 St. Louis 5 Piney Point 1 Algonac 0 0 250 Totals 235 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore ^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 31 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port 14 P37: New York 4 1 Philadelphia 11 0 Baltimore 2 ^••13 Norfolk 15 1 Mobile 20 New Orleans 10 5 24 Jacksonville 32 San Francisco 20 4 11 Wilmington 22 5 Seattle 10 9 Puerto Rico 44 7 Honolulu 16 5 Houston 0 1 St. Louis 41 / Piney Point . 0 0 0 Algonac 301 83 Totals n ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Trip All Groups Class A Class B Class C . Reliefs Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 15 16 35 13 8 61 27 12 3 iAtAAA—1 ' 6 0 3 16 3 6 5' ;A.AA 8 1 12 • .A - 3 AA':':* "AS.'-'A'/ 12 0 Jm- 1 A'' T' '8 • 11 24 32 10 2 •••"• A-"A2' 0 7 3 60 4 11 20 2 7 15 39 23 14 1 0 . 41 'AA;V..:4; 33 .;•A'Ax-A' 47 51 10 24 AAAA13.-,AA1 A'-.r • -A; 48 12 16 •AAAA20ASA:A AA;A3.^.A'A A'AA,-IIAA; 49 'J-^A5-AA 17 27 14 7 17 19 Pr.5 •AA. 6AA 15 38 28 4 8 29 22 8 3 14 1 14 0 6 4 21 8 12 . 8 4 15 7 6 17 : • I AA' 24 46 5 .•.•.AAAAVA44AA. 30 9 11 0 A''AAAAAAAA;0 ••• ..AAA-'AAIAAAA 7 : 0 0 A-'A,-:;-.. 'IAAA 1 2 ' A AAA •, AFAi •:^A .AA:.'-:I-^AA' 2;A.A8 A 3 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 • 408 181 74 381 45 191 81 182 ENGINE DEPARTMENT „ , ^ ' a. 'il • A: V > • AAA>A"A;^A - Piney Point Monday: Februaiy 8, Maic\ New York Tuesday: Frebruary 9, March' Philadelphia Wednesday: February 10, March 10 Baltimore Thursday: February 11, March 11 Norfolk fThursday: February ll, Nrarch 11 Jacksonville nrhursday: February 11, March 11 Algonac Friday: February 12, March 12 Houston • .'%>.• ."M' ••V , Tu{ -'m. '''changed by Washington's Birthday New Orleans Tuesday: February 16, March 16 Mobile Wednesday, February 17, March •An 17 San Francisco Thursday: Februaiy 18,Marchl8 Wilmington Monday: February 22, March 22 Seattle Friday: February 26, March 26 San Juan Thursday: February 11, March 11 SLLouis f Friday: February 19, March 19 Honolulu Friday: February 19, March 19 Duluth Wednesday, February 17, March 17 Jersey City Wednesday: February 24, March 24 'A... • 'SA-s Al'A "ff#! mm It®- Tuesday: Februaiy 23, March 23 Each port's meeting starte at 10:30 a.m. Personals . .. BARRY R. BARR Please contact Sharon Sharabi at 4335, Resport Loop, Holiday, Fla. 34691-5298. Notices i Ill 63 21 ENTRY DEPARTMENT . 30 6 14 trl 1 2 18 6 13 8 7 3 136 7 1 2 h 0 246 1 3 6 12 1 6 3 6 2 0 0 0 44 7 12 8 16 12 9 17 2 49 1.4 0 ,,30 197 ^:5;i 1 0 4 0 3 Ti 3 0 2 116 7 0 0 0 143 :-7yt:'TW. '• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 2 1 5 2 17 4 48 6 13 16 11 7 0 0 \0 158 91 8 13 33 24 49 36 61 15 30 18. 62 31 4 30 0 505 78 12 0• : 13 13 29 "'17':":.| 52 13 19 5 183 8 2 3 • 11: 448 Totals All Departments 613 848 434 426 574 237 211 1,048 1,428 806 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,448 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,448 Jobs shipped, 426 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C seniority people. From November 16 to December 15,1992, a total of 211 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a tota}^^of 17,864 jobs been shipped. y,- IS YOUR CORRECT ADDRESS OMFILE? With W-2 forms due out soon, it iSsnecessary for every SIU member to have his or her correct address on file with the Seafarers Vacation Plan. If you recently have moved or changed yobcnaine and have not notified the union, fill out a change of adofess form at your nearest union hall or send your new address\along with your name, book number and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. UNCLAIMED WAGES\ Interocean Management Corporation is holding unclaimed wage payments for crewmen they have unable to locate. JohnDelbus Winston Walters Bobby Fletcher AdelAlwashi If your name is listed above, please contact Jean M. McDermott at Interocean Managaement, Three Parkway, Suite 1300, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102-1378, or caU (215) 569-4550. • .A-. % •'A. • • .*?.' / THE ORDEAL OF CONVOY NY 119 The Ordeal of Convoy NY119 by Charles Dana Gibscni, first published in 1973, is a narrative history of a convoy of seagoing tugs, harbor trjgs, yard tankers and barges which were owned by the U.S. Army and which left New York in the fall of 1944. This classic work, long out of print, is available once again. Address orders to Ensign Press, P.O. Box 638, Camden, Maine 04843. The cost is $28.00 plus $3.00 shipping/handling (in the U.S.). ,• ,V' As ^A;:-A:;; -rV----- •' A'::;/ �=- ' 16 RY1993 SEAFARERF^G Murmansk Veterans Awan • inaii, Alpoaand Grace lilies aiul. Marine Firc\ien',s Union, ah-.SlU ^li'ke his peerscyxho laSt inonth affiliate. AtV lV>^,_mwind 10: ' in our convoy.,The lorj^c received their tnedals. he never pounds, hpjtvas. rejecTetl by 'the acros>;:oiir bi)\v,. ;o n s i ll e re it m i ssi n g the U.S. ArmC Hagef to contribute to "You began lo grow up on ceremony. : the'war euort, h? went to Sheepihosc ships. You had toi survive," "What 1 remember about Mur­ : shead B;iy in Brooklyn, N.'Y. and Chaltield. vvho joined the SlU mansk itself is that most of ihe joined the nverch;li\^t iiiarfsg^^' ; y in 1942 and sailed with the union city had been levelled," he said. "1 vventto Arcdiangel vvitliaTbad I • ; until taking a smireside job after - "One hall there was operational : ()f tileo margarine in December tiiewar ended, never wore a life : but had no heat, and renieniber : 1944." saiij the-.68-year-old fonner jacket,, "1^ always figured that if this was in the Arctic, in winter. • wiper, "Man, there were times | you went ;ih that water; you'd be Plus I remember the tension with I when we coddu't eat for days bedead iit 15 ininutes any way." he t he R us s i a n ini I it ary ped pIe. ; cau.se the weather was so bad. explained.' That's why 1 never thought I'd see I' "But to 4^11 you- the-4rutlv 1 A business insurance sales- the day w hen a ceremony like this. I enjoyed it. Those were flagiiian. Clialfield' took a train frdni • took place." i waving days," . .Woodbridge. Conn,- to the During part of the war. Sa! f Branciforte, who lives in cereinonv. He sailed with Water- Branciforte sailed with the Slaten Island. N.Y., said he often wondered "how much inore of the vvar 1 would have seeir jf 1 had | : vvorked on deck. In the engine I room, all ^you heard vvere the Cominued from /7, : Thanksgiving Day Celebrated in the Halls : I 1-I . jjoe^eCarlo and his wife, Helen, travelled from New York to attend tint one time 1 uiu see a.tor--1 ceremony at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in •pedo gorightunder our ship. and^U.^P^ ' ^ ; it scared tlie ,outdfme! , J ' Ready for Action I', In : 194.4.. ivy ere t.t CariUj : worked, a.v a, shipyard crane • operatorin Portsmouth, N.H. One evenin" Im went to see a' ISoltlii!'(©rePtMiflSr , . , , , rx i • r .i 'ii''l^e-up ol the December issue of the Humph,;'; Bligun mnvie',i,led :a ,>u"gg >>r holiday Above, Thanksgiving'Day in the Honolulu hall takes on a festive Hawaiian flavor. Below, Recertified Chief .Steward Bill Mines • fleft),-8ea-Land'Shoregan-g Steward John Basquez.(center) and Recertified Chief Steward Burt Richardson help serve' 300 SID mernbers; their families and.guests at the third annual SlU San • ..Francisco Thanksgiving Day luncf'ieon in the San Francisco hall. a,;,,,;,.v;,-,/, ii,-; suiied hv. the rilin, l« joined the ttller the N.tveiithei- 1.1 dead],ne-and hope that the .aentiiuereham niarine a week late,-. : •••e,da e->pieased Mil last well ,,,,,> Ihe new year, Carll sttiled as a,., O.S ,il,d attOaMWRBceek To Steve fluirandiamily ^ . • . -J ciir I • I I ' I ill', istmr lirst ( lirisima.s 111"iirlioMio. I 'Meiy vtmr inilKl,ivs he lilled wilh liapAB on ,SIU ships., Jlli (.Jcdobei , ftH-yeiiiic'.s.f'irM (.'hrisunas mtiniing. and I piness'anil gtuHl iivailh. VVc nii.ss and iiive •1944; he signed on the. Liberty your ilrsi (.'ifri.slma.s as aMainiiyi VVr liiyi- I yon very nuicli, .1 Will Id .Sanla kno'w yon .Shi p Henrx U/V/nvv/ •bound for And ityon arfn'l.hoinc-vvlih US. yoii arc in.Pu'erto Rico so he ilocsn'l I'urgd lo \/r, , , , ,1. Vr '.D , , t will be here in spihl. l.ols.ol'love. till v.our slockine. Merry Chrislmas, lillle. Muimansk from Boston, , y • "Ihe seas were ur^lievably' i , Chi-yomH'Kerzek Your sister. Chri.Xtine (Ruiz} Serntiio' audjiunity high. l.rememberthaf.'Wa.idCarll,; ' To Carlton Dennis Richardson ., i - .; 77. "Sometimes that ship seemed : • .Dear San'la.Wan yon please he luiine i To.Tom Jones \tay vi.m and your raniiiy have a happy like a cork floating around. But I'ttr (.'hrislmas Ihis ,vear'.' M .nol..we iill still ' we passed the test. Most will be waiting-.. . always'i.nv.-ll-Nladly,,:'luilitlay season. .We miss ymi.-Toml ' "lliihs and the yiri.s " i ' ' Thc ercwaiiduiptaiiiiil ihe everybody was saying silent { Tma E. Ritdtardso.tr) \ ' ' Miiiihatta'it Islaiiii prayers. . . . You just have to do' To Marilyn . | To Norman Piva j . your duty, do thg best you can." •.• (I love you) .on hoard the Sea I mid\ ,May you and llie girls havea happy Carll and .hi.s - vvif'e first read Aiiaiiiir. We wish yon-'a Meijy ('hrislinas, ,| hojuiay. season.We miss yon.'Rappy !• - The eiew and eaiiiain af ihe about the.-. Murinansk medals twiV we, wish'you'a-MeiTv Christmas, we w-isii I years ago in the Seafarers IXKl, \ TICITV Christinas and a Happy New j ' Mauhattan Island They gladly took- tile 81/2 hour ; , To all members onboard and ashore ti ain ride fiom Nevv'Hampshire to.: _ j . A !• Rk Ndc dnnng the hi)liday .seasiin and .1 • ^ . : To my daughters , i ; IhroughcnU the new year. Meie kahki asmngion. n j wish my | nuikaJiaiioiiTiiaka hiki iuni. • [1 was iGrrilic, and I vva.s Jauj^hters ItJroIlis. Taiiikit), T iliafiy anil*; I'Dni. InhiKHi', J.J.. Kt'vin anil Oina ania/.ed at the crowd;' he said. : lanaly a Merry Xipas and a llappy New ' -i-QChmookip A -Tlte settittg tvtts tetilly so,.,e-; VjjUu,™a,,u^ thing; : . ,• • • . . Eranklfn RoheH.snn ! .I'-V happiness.that yUu bring to:. * , •, . , ine lirnHi«2lH)i!L iho year. Your adonng^' iToPanamaBob .; Cwile, iMerry Chrislnuis 'iiiHl , I hippy New-: • , • Rpotsie .'Ye.ai;' Hnpe ymi iT;ike. it- hiiek to the ! : ,t\v ilight /one iiifime lilrihe h'oluhiys. Lots [ To Charles Tezett : ot l,)te. ; •• • • • •' ; '. liven though you're across nnles of. " „ • Nntiey Ruhrrtsan ' ireean, vie all vvish y.oti a Alury Xmas and f I V rJi i f 'i-v • ]-» . tT <T Zi 1 lite f e a• 1 fVn.d ba'c k' an d-1 ,3no» 4thing 11 se.' j Hii'ppy New .Year,J. N(.)lhing for hof-dpg.s, uc.beer;- 1: T|0'Mik^,and, Joe Sac.Go, Red Campbell . Carol. Elijah. Janet. Joxee and Gait" lieiieve subway fare then Was a and aifrriy shlpmafes—retired and acTo the GregmeisterTlie Duradave and lj . y--t1v^and their families ,• ' •'Wishiim voiKOJiiU.votn families mv Ben (my .friend). N ^ y Hello my I'l ieiKK^,/Ti;ivo a special ileiif Tltchmg lor the Milwaukee j best wishes hir the coming holidays. Braves was Spalin, Sain and Bur-, . o.vidioR. Rhdriytuez for yon!. Ail the hesj. Peace. The Stevador dette. Hie saying in Milwaukee { JQ Donna, the love of my life, my family, To Laird L, Mills . " w as "Spahn and Sain tuid pnW for , shipmates and friends worldwide We wish yon a very special honiecomrain." But Burdette was ihe fUVP : Happy holidays ;ind fair w inds. May ; .ing..Meiry Cjins'lmas :ilways. in the Series won by Milwaukee four • , • „ The Trader and Chanel Norel games to:thice^ Hank Aiuon was! 'j . .WvMWc To all SlU members . elected most vaiuahle player of the j . i Best III all lioliilays ;indAnany more to year, and thev had Eddie Mathewsj" 'jii Tic mem- j .come. Happy NevwA'ear .199.4 ' , . • A , • » 1 •. 1 A; 1 ibeis.olliclalsandtlieirlamdi.es. I , "f IxinySthroeder and .loe AdcocR .while the Yankees I , M,:and Miy Joseph R. Saute Jr. ' hadManfJe, Maris and BerrayIT .. . ,, ,, . ' To Michael ' ^ We hrst met as fellow Sealarers on a While at Yankee Stadt^ fes-^ ° cS" y"u ah' iSl lorthe t.me ' il IlKlted crowd 65,(XK)), I look niy ! tt» saiLv^ ilh rauh ami fvcry DHU.of vtni. all. ; ship III the Ihicitie Oee^aiul since then ticket out to see the seating sec-, AKj^the hard woiking l'll..s,S si;iii. ' we heearpe Iwend'Tairtr ihen lovers. My Idejias yhuuged so mneh since fmel you: tiiin j was ill. P'li'itiiig if"mildly, 1 ^ .J.l> .i^nehez , (in our Inst Oliristmas (oge.the.r,.! wish you don't like to be in Ihetiiiddle of a : To Mary Sanchez and family—also j all the hevt this se;ison lias to oiler and crowd. E'oilr people jumped me, i ^''°''''®''®®"^ ®isters [ hope that there will ITC many inore special days. Love. saidlhev wanted to see the Ucket.,, '""a' ' H i • ' • Al'lison flni A..;;i^-I-ir 20 hlf6k.; WyiWkys ihdre lorjlhe#, One said, "1" I seamen to come ho'nie to. iVlay Ilie wind i To all former'crewmembers for it." Boy. w ley.: keep yoiir sails hill. I wish loe.vtend ,Xm,is greetings to all luaii (Mo Innej .S'l/m /)(•.:'•! ..S20 vvas then. Iiiin '^ti\idler Gros\enor and subwayed hwk .tir Brok^ri^ n To Michael Bcnsi^hore •• to get Anil}': WhaH-TvcrilkedJlVthe ; i v.'sli yon and yonr famijy a'happy ; T.O all t.he oldtime'rs, their families, the ac­ rikiin. he was the same vvay: arms ''"''"'"9 pf-rsc write fne j tive workers "' . W ,• I 1 I r 1- r 1 hr • ' , y.oin addressurea ineat t.tO.S) t42-l9|S May.everyone st;l\iTieaTmv and jnond l olded utKrerh.shead^.raJdgjai' • : Wdty K. Setunate , ofonr union, I would sny Ihe Sll I is gieater the ceiling.'He asked what about' i ' ' liHlay than everdTetonT'(lod 'ITICSS mir the game.aihd 1 showed h.m ,he • , . , : V I ..r. • . • r Oear M.nk tweryime .Sends'there nnion's.offieeisYor'L-oIiiwning to liiake tlie 20 bucks, yonie on, let S get- to , love and Xnfas greet'lims. Will kWp tnC ,Sn I stronger. ( jTulJjIevs all ifie nieniheis the -.layern:. 'I'lw-game''S .going to | up and.presenti, 'Id you come li^ie. I.ove i and espeeially all officers, active aiid , stait;' ' IE, I you. ,1 retired: . .• • o, ] AidluntvRadrif;.i<ez Watching the Worid Series // w r» » 1 .h V f. r /1 I •. r »• •» V L" /i • J r-/M 1 IS > I •! r'l / 1 fv / \ t 1 Vi I1 IT \ J >'» L' VI . .losejih. ,V/u,g.vu7retired from asked jiroutui and nothing was the'/SHf-niti ' Jamiarw, ] 9H6Y He. coming in: I ttJdhiin 1 was goit.ig, saiied as a (J SI EI), While watch- •just in case .a job did come in. ill f the World Series recently, he While at the hall, the dis[-)i«tch.er was reminded t>f .an incident said, "If you all put your shipping years ayd cards in this box,-1 will draw four tiut for today's g^me and lour In 1957 .Andy Pickiif and 1 more for ttimorrow's game were on the 'oeach in _ Brookly n.: Tithes were bail antPpayoffs w.ere slow -.in the :port. of' New Yt'rk,. Scrounging for inoticy was hard.. Andy, a deckhand, and I tiad been on a couple of Liberty Ships togethec and lite two ofus shared a love for ba'sebali.' .We were able to watch several g'ames on TV in .the taverns netir the tini,on hall, but oilrnioney finally fa'h.cnit. We had about filly cents between us when the. World Series came up .^n belvveen' the. Ygnkegs':and^ "MUg./ yva.ukee Brave's. How'were .we' "trsi naiiie he called oirt was g'oing to.w:ia5,.^h Ihe, World Series ' efhing. Al first 1 thought he vv.ilh no beer iHoney? • There way a. fellovv aj^-jj.ir ha.I I said Joe .Magytir, hut he didn't: The vvhb 'h'ud excellen't corfneCtipns • next name. w:is Joe soniething-— vv'i.th petw. Yt rrk; and, h'e and it'wits tiiineyl didn't witit but could get tio^BB[fc^).xing,at'.St,. look tlfgticket and went back.tollie Nicks, ba,seb;in fivoets. etc. I • rnoiiv A)id:v.,wms fiytng iJiere, his asked Andy, wti 1 > vvas in i)Ur n)om arms untl'er hjsn^' I shViwed hiiritne ticket. ."'At up.the street from ihe,hall, if he . was going' to. make the Salurtlay least-^fwan see the game," 1 told morning job call, fie said he had him, I had tn^Ryii fors-ubway fare f '.-v' • • • V' by Joseph Magyar • :...c �•i I • •• .• JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOa Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER.16 *i()r.\i, RF;(;i.STt>RKi) AIMinuips C iiLs.s A Classit ( la.ss C DECEMBER 15, 1992 KVFAI SmiM'KI) All (.'roiins Clitss A Class- It ('la.ss C * Trip Reliefs **RK(;isTi<;Ri;i)()N BEACH All (irouDs Class A Cla.ss li1 t'l'»ss C . , 17 February & March 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters Piney Point Monday: February 8. March 8 I j I'ort • • • New York JDIXK DKPARTMRNT Tuesday: Frebruary 9, March 9 i New York 29 18 15 y 61 • 46 13 . 27 y. 8 12 35' : ; Philadelphih 0 . • '5 •••3' • Philadelphia 1 6 0 3 . 3 16 6; Wednesday: February 10, March 10 • Baltimore ; 11. . 12 1 5 8 0 y . 1 ' 42 12; •y 3 • •.•Noiiolk IS' • 15 :4. • 10 y .X 11: y 24 Baltimore •• '.T ' •2• ,32 ..• Mtibile Thursday: February 11, March 11 • fO . 21 0 .. 7-. 11 , ' ' 2 • • .. 20 30 '.4 • • • . New (Orleans 2.5, 25 7. . 15 14 23. . y • i'"'0 39 . '41 • • Norfolk • Jacksonville 25 Thursday: February 11, March 11 28 10 24 13 '••'••- 1 '7 9 47 51 33 ;. San Francisco 27 ' -.ys 27 12 •yy,-' 5 • 48 y 16 20 II , ' 49 Jacksonville , ;: Wilmington 12 20 7 • y Thursday; February 11, March 11 17 19 6 , •.17 . 27 • 14 .•5 : • Seattle , . 1"^ 19 4'y6 29 22 " 8 • 38 28 • y 15 Algonac Puerto Rico 16 6 1 14 4 6 Friday: February 12, March 12 8 14 •3 .• 0 Honolulu • 5 10 8 4. 15 , . 7 6 . 8 .21 12 • Houston , Houston ' .35; 35 II 24 " . 30 9 5' .• 44 46 17 Tuesday: February 16*; Monday, March 15 St. Louis 1-. [ .4 0 'changed by.Washington's BirOuiay 1 . I 0 0 ^ 7 . 1 0 Piney Point \ . 5 2 1 2-, ; y 8. 4 3 /21 New Orleans \ 0 Algonac 0 0 i 0 0 . .0 .0 Tuesday: February 16, March 16 0 1 V Tptajs 235 250 81 182 191 .. -45' •74 381 408 181 Mobile Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Wednesday, February 17, March 17 • New York 7 y 14 6 13 9 3 9 1.2 . : 36 40 San Francisco : Philadelphia 4 6 •4 2' ; .1...' • 0 . 0 '•: 5.' 7 9 Thursday:.February 18, March 18 •y "2. Baltimore 6 11 ;3.; ' 3 • 4 .' "..O:9 13 Wilmington Norfolk -.1 -y • 4 10 S'.'" 0 12 . "... 1 . 8 20 • 8 Monday: February 22, March 22 Miibile 13 19 .2 ..•. 7 10 . 1 17 ••20 ' 4 Seattle New Orleans 16 137." . 47 .. 9 . 4 . • .31 .18 12 Friday: February 26, March 26 • '7.4 Jacksonville II 22 8 , 12 10 4 26 36 13 San Juan yT-'B'. San Francisco 19 18 3 0 36 39 11 Thursday: February 11, March n :.y-1'y y... •'•'3 y 13 Wilmington 8 15 6 ,6 12 13 21 St. Louis .. 12 yy Seattle 15 14 5 13 13 • 'v 3.y9 31. 22 Friday: February 19, March 19 •^5 y .. ' 0 10 Puerto Rico 7 ^ • . . . '3- . • •. .0 •'••• 3' 3 0 '• 4 1. ••• Honolulu . Honolulu 10 10 , 2' 4, • 11 • 7 • ' \ 7 :• 4. 14 12, . Friday: February 19, March 19 4-5 • Houston. 16 15 • 3 23 23 15 . 10. 9 6 Duluth St. Louis 0. 0 0 1 0 0 0 0. . 30Wednesday, February 17, March 17 • • 3 -y Piney Point 6 1 10 0 ..•.'.•3 • " •1 1 18 Jersey City 0, 0 0- ,. 1 Algonac . • 4 1 ' 1 0 • 4 Wednesday: February 24, March 24 y.i.i5'-..yyy"-^ 136 180 66 89 123 28 56 246 Total.s 312 New Bedford STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Tuesday; Februar>'23, March 23 y'5^"y'" 3y. '3. . New York 13 9 7 . . 9 '8 : • 28 21 0 •4. -yy'^-y-:. •.•yy 3 y 2 : "y'...i'' 0 0 4 1 Philadelphia 2 3 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. yy. • •• 3 • Baltimore 0 0 , 0 1 4 :. • 2.. 0 ' • .2 4 -I t '•• '••. . 7 6 7 ; ' ^5 •• •• 6 •Norfolk. .A • 7 ,2;. 4 ' 3. 4 1 1,0 ,11 Mobile - , 8 6 2 •. 1 yi, .. 9 0 • 18 19 New Orleans 12 6 2 12 ..•••' 2 25 20 4 : 6 3 0. 5 -• Jacksonville 14 . 7; 1 BARRY R. BARR . . . 77 4 0 6 35 6 San Francisco 31' 20 16 2 Please contact Sharon Sharabi at 4335 Resport 6 6 16 3 0 • 2 Wilmington 16 5 0 14 • 7.y. Loop, Holiday, Fla. 34691-5298. 331. 12 , . 2 . 17 5 1 -Seattle 26 4 1 3 y 8 .3 • • • • 0 : 0 ' 2 '. • 6" 1 2 2 Puerto Rico • y.-27 1.9 33 . ^ 22 15 Honolulu 18; 12 ^ 21. 13 13 y 16 6 3 0 6 7 • 8 6 Houston 5 •.•' •20 0 0 1 0 1 0 St. Louis 0, 0 1 •4."y 2 1 0 1 Piney Point • 19 4 IS YOUR CORRECT 'n 0 ^/ 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 0 . 0ADDRESS ON FILE? 263 203 / 62 81 63 21 111 Totals 1159 117 41 With W-2 tonus due out soon, it is necessary for every /ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port SItJ ineniber to have his or her correct address on file with 78 0 • 26 9/ 14 5 .. 2 the Seafarers Vacation Plan. 37 30 New York 14 • If you recently have moved or changed your name and .; 0 • 78 12 0 1 . " • 2 1 6 • ' 4 Phiiadelpfiia 1 have not notified the union, till out a change of.address fomi 0 ' 1 . 0 0 0 . 7 0 Baltimore 11 0 ; . at your nearest union hall or send your new addr ess i along 0 / 33 . 13 .7 .4 . • 1 • . ^ • . • 7 . 13 Norfolk'2 ••. with your name, book number and social secidriiy numbert • A to: Address Conirol. Seafarers International Union. 5201 . 0. '13 •I" y 12 2 ' / 24 yi • ••••0' ; 15 , y' 42,4"Mobile •AuthWay. Camp Springs. MD 20746 2() ' • •y':4 8 ,y..^ 29 .47 ;/ 49 3: . " .8. •• .y A.y; ,y..; 0 y New Orleans 10 •••6 y 4 / 36 17 0 6 16 . UNCLAIMED WAGES 5 .24 . Jacksonville A • ,. 48/ 61 0 : 52 12 • 12 • '•"•l3 .•' 32 •• 20 San .Hrancisco Inleroeean Management Corporation is holding some ' • y4-yy 9 15 0 13 ..3 • unclaimed wage paymenis for crewmen they ha\e been 4- .11 Wilmington 7 unable to locate. T> •y. .Tyy.;-. • ' • .6.; -'y- 17 30 19 0 r'oT .'5 Seattle . John Delbus j 18 •. 5 . • -•2 . ' y'2'• y .' 10 Puerto Rico . 9 f 6" • \Vinsiori Walters ' . • •yy; y 49 y ;• '146. • 0 62 . 183. ill . 7 ' i36"v •fh)i1oliilu Bobby I'leteher .• 44 , .Adel Ahvaslii \ . C;-7 .,y., •'' '• n • M4y 3 "7 : ;-y -. • '•7 31 . . '8 • 0 ... 16 Ho U.St on • • • '.r• . 5 It; your name is lisied:'abtne. please eoulaci Jcan.M. ..i y0.: • 0 y . 'OT" - 0. . . 0 "• 4 ^ 2 0 • 1 ' St. Louis McDermoil at hiterocean Manaeaemynt, Ttnee Park was.. 2 .y^.. 0 30 . . 3 . ,; Suite l.>(X). niiladelphia. P;L. ^102-1.^8. or tstll 1215) 3 .0 0 : 0 30 .41 . • Piney Point . JK () y, 0. • • (V () ' ' • 0 569-4550. . ' .'.",•. :• 1 <1 • 0 '• "o . y 0 . Algonac •, 'y ."'44 ' 505 • 0158 448 197 143 246 301 rolals . ^ S3 THEORDEAE OF C ()NVO\ NA 119 : Totals All • 5 The Onlfdl of C'iUivcY '\y I Charles nana Ciibson. 806 1,048 1,428 211 574. 237 426 S4S • 434 : l)t'|)artiiienls613 fir st published in 197.V is a narralis e history; of a eon\ oy of .,c V^ •' /-i './.-r'-. •"">•', •n Vo ' ,• Personals •' •: Notices .1 • • ••,' -„r'- ^ .'•" 'Z% Ifv'"' <• • () ; •* "Total Registereif" nieans the number i)f mefl \vho actually registeietl for shipping at the p.ort last fnojlth. ,.|.o= "Rc-gistcreil on the Beach" means;the-total nufuberof men registererl at the poil .at the end ol last nionth. VA total of L448 jobs were shipped oii SlLreOntr'aeted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,448 Jobs shipped, 42,6 Jobs or about 29 percent were taken by ".A" * seniority member.s. The rest were niled by "B" and "G" .seniority neoole. From November 16 to December 15, 1992, a totaf of 21.1 t rip, relief Jolts were shipped. Since the trip relief pf-ogram began on April 1, 1982, a total of 17^864.J(d)s ba.ve;been shipped. 6 •' .'v/- • v i:": •" seagoing lugs, har bor trigs, yard t.rnkers and barges which were owned by the U .S.: .-Vrmy and which left New York m ' the tall of 1944. This'elassie work, long oiii ol print, is available once ; again. .Adiiress ortlers to Hn'sigii Press, P.O. Box 638; Camden, Maine 0484.3. The,cost is $28.00 plus-S3.tX) \ shipping/liandlmg tin the U.S.). • ,1 'V . • •• • ' - •• .ri- •'\ �;" • : •' • . . • • • .. \ .".. .' \ 18 I- • SEAFARERS LOC Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory I Michael Sacco President ' ; John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice "President West SStCO£ Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government,Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice Presidenttcfur Gulf Coast ; V NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER 15,1992 GL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority , HEADQUARTERS 520.1 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duhith,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-§424 MOBILE jphi Island Pkwy. 1640 Dauphin Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 N^ ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. NewOrlfi^, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 . (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 9604 S 4 St Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, PL 32204 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)4411-19^ ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4()(X) JANUARY1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 17 3 b 9 6 0 •V.-5 , *. 0 0 22 5 TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups QassCL Class L Class NP / ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 18 .1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 8 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT • 0 0 ' • 0 • '^ -0. 37 . 9 • 0 '11 15 0 6 3 ,f| - 49 0 53 14 0 29 1 0 85 Totals All Deparlnfents * "Total RegistereiT^eiRis the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region •^5 Atlantic Coast ' >4 Gulf Coast 4 Lakes & Inland Waters' 41 , 18 West Coast 20 Totals i 47 Region Atlantic Coast ' \r» 2 Gulf Coast 0 Lakes & Inland Waters , West Coast 0 Totals 13 Region Atlantis Coast ^ « Gulf Coast L^es & Inland Waters West Coast Totals - 1 2 7 .> • 0 10 0 7 1 0 8 0 12 . •••it-.... 0 3 15 r 0 . 0 b. V' i" 3 „ 0 0 0 • 0 b 1 •• I iSMM 0 3 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 , b 1 9 •• •; 2 41 0 0 52 • ; -3 . 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 , : 0 0 0 0 : ' ' 1 1 • •r 0 6 • ''Of0 1 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 10 0 0 0 1 ^2 0 .0 0 0 0 3 0 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ' 70 9 38 10 1 0 13 tl 439 10 1 31 0 42 , 23 0 11 34 V ,0 b . 6 4 . 0 0 0 .5 6 15 0 14 •V-'' 1 0 2 3 """"r 30 Totals All Departments 70 9 19 61 4 1 211 21 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" me^ns the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 0 1 41 French Novelist Seeks Information on Marine Worker The French novelist, Francis Pomon, and his sister, an English teacher, came to the United States this summer to do some research for the writer's next historical novel. They are seeking thTe assistance of any individual in the United States who may have had contact with a man named Francois Boujard, who lived in New York for almost 10 years. Born in 1903, Fran9ois Boujard (known a.s Frank) arrived in NYC, probably in 1924, and worked in the port as a militant unionist among marine workers. He was an activist in the Red Labor Union International since the French Marine Union was affilij^d with the R.L.U.I. For this activity, he was deported back to France. He came back to the States illegally to participate in the or­ ganization of maritime unions in the early 1930s. He had a girlfriend, a Jewish-bom trade unionist who was called Dora (un­ fortunately, her family name is not known). The photo at right was taken in a workers' rest camp in the New York area, probably Camp Unity. Dora is pic-' tared with her hand on Frank's hair. This French seaman took an active A French writer seeks information on Frangois Boujard, pictured in this 1930-era part in,the Resistance and has been con­ photo. Boujard. a French seaman, is at bottom right reading the paper. sidered as a hero by Haute-Savoie in­ habitants (in the east of France) ever The author thanks in advance any. All replies should be sent to the since he was killed by Nazis on March person who could provide him with any editor of the Seafarers LOG, who will 9, 1944. , information about the photo. forward the material to the author. J .11 •L.; ''/t' -f �.V V • WARBSUK JANUARY 1993 19 For many people, the Christmas season—once gift shopping is finished—is a time for relaxation. But lor Seafarers ba^ed in Puerto Rico and working for Crowley Maritime, business during the holidays seemingly did not slow at all. "To say it's busy around here would be an under­ statement," SlU Port Agent Steve Ruiz said. "There is always work in Puerto Rico." Some of the Crowley tugs are "local boats," but others sail to Santurce and San Juan, P.R. from AB Ken Barron secures the water the ports of Philadelphia, Jack­ line on the pier in San Juan. sonville, Fla. and Lake Charles, La. Ruiz reports that he servici each of the SlU-crewed Crowh tugs in the area at least once pi Aboard the tug Defender, (from left) AB Nick Worrel, Mate Michael Deckhand Felix Prieto puts afresh month. "We take care of things Lydick, Captain Bill Gosset and Cook Guillermo Cruz show wh'ere coat of yellow paint on one of the like medical questions and any their allegiance lies. Crowley tugs. beefs," he explained." The tugs often transport fuel barges along the coast of Puerto Rico and to the U.S. Virgin Is­ Mk . f WtkktnA '-C. lands and Central America. They also serve as what Ruiz described as a lifeline to Puerto Rico, moving vessels which carry com­ mercial goods. Last year, Crowley celebrated its 100th anniversaiy. It also reor­ ganized all of its subsidiaries into two companies: Crowley American Transport for liner ser­ vices and Crowley Maritime Ser­ vices for contract services. Pascasio "Paco" Rivera received The SIU has a long history of Lifeboat, LNG, Sealift, Oil Spill collective bargaining with Containment, Firefighting and Crowley, which originally "self-study" Tankerman endorse- ——— operated as a ferry service in San ments recently at the Lundeberg Mechanic Felix Passapera (left) and John C. Nelson take care of Francisco. Crowley Seafarerk Stay Busy Through the Holiday Season School in Piney Point, Md. -J business on deck. Aboard the tug Patriarch, Mate Robert Artioli secures water line. >• '• A . n:: • • . ;• • • Sif: •. Engine Utility Rafael Campos (left) mmUHH • l^Hli Crowley Mechanics Jose Caceres Jose Alvarez keeps things run- (left) and Rene Pedraza remain en- Crowley tugs in San Juan1, P.R. approach aTMT barge arriving from and Mechanic Juan Retiolio are • hardatworkat^rdaCrgwIeytug. ning smoothly in the engineroom. thusiastic about their jobs. Jacksonville, Fla. • J- ii •; ^ , .• r 'ui: • • -.v '-•A' �* \ JANUARY 1993 20 \ SEAFMEHSLOe V/ .5. Know Your Rights / 'J i >: L union, 9f-"lT5rtuliariz6'themselyes ' 1with its FiNsANCIAL REP iget to know their shipping rights ofanV^ individual in the _ -* contents. Any time a member feels ficer or member. It alsci constitution of the SIU ^tlan- Copies of these contracts are any other member or officer is at­ refrained from publisming articles :, Gulf, Lakes ahdlnianctj^W 'posted and available in all union tempting to deprive hi^i or her of deemed bSn|iful to th^union or its District makes specific provi^on halls. If piembers believe there any constitutional right or obliga­ "bellective membership)nu^stabfor safeguarding the membership's have been violations of their ship­ money and union finances. "The ping, or seniority rights as con­ lished policy has been rammed tion by any methods, such as deal­ constitution requires a detailed tained in the contracts between the by membersrim action^)fthe ^p- ing with charges, trials, etc., as audiUiycortifipd^^ublic account­ union and the employers, they tember 1960 nteetingrin all in­ well as all other d^ls, the mem­ ports. "The ber so afPfected sbei^ immediately ants eveiyye^ wmd^.is to be sub­ should notify the Seafarers Ap­ stitutional headquarters. mitted to the mei^^ership by the peals Board by certified mail, responsibility for Seafarers 1.^11 memsecretary-treasurer. A yearly finance return receipt requested. The policy is vested in an edito|"»" EQ'UAL RIGHTS.^11 ^anteed equaj rights in board which consists of th( bere committee of rank-and-file mem- proper address for this is;^ uf and as. mepibers of cutive bopd of fhe unio: tfbers, Elected by the membership, Augustin Tellez, Chairnihti.rigb^^e clearly set each year examines the finances of executive H?MrdJbay d^ Seafarers Appeals Boafd the SIU coh&^tio^j^d in from^ amongtts ranks. rai the union and reportsfully their find­ 520l1?uth Way cts" which the union has dividuql to carr^ ings and recommendations. Mem­ Camp Springs, MD 20746 with the employers, negotn bers of this committee may make Full copies of contracts as sibility. gently, no member may be dissenting rqrorts, specific recom­ referred to are available to members PAYMENflf OF MONIES mendations and separate findings. at all times, either by writing directly monies are to be paid to anyone in discrU mated against because of to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ any official capacity in the SIU un­ race. color, sex, national or TRUST FUNDS. All trust peals Board. less an official union receipt is given geograpKic origin. If any member funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, CONTRACTS. Copies of all for same. Under no circumstances feels that he or she is denied the Lakes and Inland Waters District SIU contracts are available in all SI^ should any member pay any money equal rights to which he or she is are administered in accordance halls. These contracts specify for any reason unless he is given such entitled, the member should notify with the provisions of various trust wages and conditions under which receipt. In theevent anyone attempts union headquarters. fiind agreements. All these agree­ an SIU member woiks and lives to require any such payment be made SEAFARERS POLITICAL ments specify that the trustees in aboard a ship or boat. Members without supplying a receipt, or if a ACTIVITY DONATION — charge of these funds shall equally should know their contract rights, as member is tequir^ to make a pay­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate consist of union and management well as their obligations, such as ment and is given ^n official receipt, segregated fund. Its proceeds are representatives and their alter­ filing for overtime (OT) on the but feels that he or she should not used to fi^er its objects and pur­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ proper sheets and in the proper man­ have been required to make such poses including, but not limited to, sements of trust funds are made ner. If, at any time, a- member payment, this should immediately be furthering the political, social and itfupon approval by a majority believed that an SIU patrolman or reported to union headquartos. economic interests of maritime' of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ other union official fails to protect CONSTITUTIONAL workers, the preservation and fur­ cial records are available at the? their contractual rights properly, te RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ thering of the American merchant headquarters of the various trust or she should contact the nearest SIU TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ marine with improved employ­ funds. port agent. stitution are available in all union ment opportunities for seamen and SHIPPING RIGHTS. A EDITORIAL POLICY — rails. All members should obtain /boatoen and the advancement of e union concepts. In connec­ member's shipping rights and THE SEAFARERS LOG. The copies of this constitution so as seniority are protected exclusively Seafarers LOG traditionally has by contracts between the union and refrained from publishing any ar­ the employers. Members should ticle serving the political purposes Letters to the Editor License Plates For Veteran Seamen Today I met with Mississippi State Senator Terry^ordan. He promised to badk^ bill in the Mississippi State Senate so that retired veteran seaman would be able to buy United States mer­ chant marine retired automobile license tags, such as can be done in Louisiana. Mississippi veteran seamen interested in passage of this J5ill should express their interest by writing to: Senator Billy Harvey P.O. Box 551 Prentiss, MS 39474 George A. O'Berry Philadelphia, MS 39350 d/ i SUP Delegates Say 'She's A feeder!' of capital to move overseas where slave labor produced high priced goods for U.S. markets. Foreign slave labor does not contribute our Social Security trust fiind, so that will go down the drain with the labor unions if laws are liot enacted to stop this migration. We hear President Bush and others say it's the small mom and pop businesses that will put people back to work. What they do not say is that those shops usually pay minimum wages and very seldom provide health care for employees. We don't need any more of the fast food type jobs! We have enough Of them making up what our govenmertj calls the work force. Frank R^ Tampa, Fla. tion with isuch objects, SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volunta^. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financirf reprisal, or threat of such conduat, or as a con­ dition of membership in the union or of employmgntyli a contribution is made by rea^n^of the above improper cojiauct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, p^itical and ^social interests, Hand American trade union concepts^ K at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitution­ al right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re* quested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. <S>pp0rtunit^ for Seafarers and Dependents Some 36 years ago, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union's Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict became the first maritime union in America to establish a scholarship pro­ gram to help qualified members and their dependents finance college and voca­ tional education. Every year, three of the scholarships are reserved for SIU members, and four are awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. April 15, 1993 is the deadline—just three months away. Now three months may sound like a lot of time jiist to fill out an application form. But there's more to it than that. The applicant must not only fill out the application form, but must also include other items in the entire package. These include an autobiographical state­ ment, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript, letters "^f reference and SAT or ACT results. All these items take time to collect. Eligibility requirements are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available at all SIU halls or by filling out the coupon below arid returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. This is the start of a new year. Don't put off your dreams of a better education for yourself or your children any longer. Remember, to be considered for ont of the • seven scholarships, all material must be sent to the SeafarersWelfare Plan on or before April 15, 1995. The deck department aboard d/ d» d/ the MV President Eisenhower would like to thank Chief Retiree Mitchell Ste^X^4^nald Ganung, Chief Answers His Mall Cook Steven Sun and Assistant I've been in Baptist Hospital j "please send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet whicl! contains eligibility Cook/GSU Clifford Scott for a , information, procedures for applying and the application form. superb Job! For all yoii'do, this in Winston Salem and haven't handshake's for you! Thanks been able to answer my mail. So ' Name I am going to write this to the again. Seafarers LOG and hope the Book Number SUP Delegates people who wrote me since I MV President Eisenhower . •7-- / '/ wdl see this. 1 retired 4 A/ddress U'ih-li !•: ' III My kianey gave out on die, d» d* J/ but they do wonderful things here. You never know how much , City, ^tate. Zip Code -^/ ^ Stop Sending V OufJobsrOverseai t means that when you need 1 y 1 [ Telephone Number 1 ^ ( fmedical care, the SIU is there. Be In order to weaken our labor ; V. unions wUh-their substantial trust '^roud that you are a memb^x^ This application is for: Self Dependent funds ftfqst n^ds that provide the best union in the i^rld. health care and pehsitmsjor mil­ Willie MitcheU Mail this completedfoni^ Scholarship Program, Seafafers Welfare Plan, ' lions ommerichns), our gwern- P.O. Box 65 • 5201 AutkWay, Carpp^Springs, MD 20746. • . 27258 ment has allowed vast amounts Ilaw River,' N.Cl L____ \ • 1/93 \ ciw » • '/.: • ' ' ///• 1 1 1 { i V v.- �•>V' • r-. • ^'• •• .• ' ^L '•''I •.:••. JANUJUIYI^S* SEAFARERS LOG reported receiving isafety award. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. the Seafarers LOG attempts toprint as many digests of union shipttoard minutes as possible. On occasion, d^ai/se of space limitations, some willbe omitted. ^ Ships fhinutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), August 16 — Chairman J. Garner, Secretary F. Robertson, Deck Delegate Raphael Vargas, Steward Delegate Rafael Cardenas. Chairman reported smooth sailing. He reminded crewmembers who are signing off to clean their rooms and leave keys with department heads. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chief Cook Car­ denas asked contracts department to modify rules for reclaiming jobs. Crew was reminded about no smok­ ing in mess hall during meal hours or coffee breaks. Crew was reminded to separate plastics. Next port: Nagasaki, Japan. BALDOMERO LOPEZ(Amsea), August 27 — Chairman Robert Johnson, Secretary Bruce Barbeau, Educational Director William Ar-. nost. Deck Delegate JelTMoritz, En­ gine Delegate William Andrews, Steward Delegare Isaac Mercado. Chairman said company and union still are discussing COLA. He an­ nounced payoff. He said captain is looking into question about transpor­ tation forcrew.change. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on payment of medical benefits. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to consider having the SlU ftmd one-time attempts by members to quit smoking — for example, supply­ ing nicotine "patches." Crew asked contracts department for clarification . on crew-change date. Next port: Ford Island, Hawaii. CAPE MOHICAN{OMl Corp.), September 20 — Chairman J. Roundtree, Secretary R. De Bois­ siere, Educational Director Samuel Monroe, Deck Delegate J. Humason, Steward Delegate Ronnie Hall. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to consider return to sixmonth shipping for A-books, four months for B's and 60-day relief jobs. Crew gave special vote of thanks to Chief Steward De Bois­ siere, Steward/Baker Hall and Third Cook Robert Bright. Crew also thanked deck and engine gangs for fine work. Crew reported Cape Mohican, Clewed in Norfolk, Va., rated 100 per­ cent by military for exercises with Army and Navy. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Norfolk. Colorful Dl$play STONEWALL JAC/fSO/V (Water­ man Steamship), September 20 — Chairman C. Lineberry, Secretary J. Reid, Educational Director J. Rogers, Deck Delegate M. Singletary, Engine Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward Delegate Robert Mosley. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. He advised crew about budget cuts affecting OT. He stressed need for all members to keep safety foremost in mind. Secretary ex­ plained new feeding plan being used by Waterman. He thanked Chief Cook Mosley for fine meals and reported that some of the food sup­ plied by Pelican Grocery (Waterman's supplier) is of poor quality. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into reducing time limits for A-books to 180 days and for B-books to 120. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers, especially the late Gentry Moore, former San Francisco patrolman. Next port: Newport News, Va. LNG GEMINI (ETC), September 25 — Chairman Sam Brooks, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Ralph Gosnell, Deck Delegate Johnny Rodriguez, Engine Delegate Marcus Hill, Steward Delegate Ron Aubuchon. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Secretary reminded all members signing off to clean rooms for reliefs. Vocational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to read Seafarers LOG, especially the president's report. Chairman and steward talked with crew about poor condition of crew lounge. They inged members to pitch in and keep it properly maintained. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. AMBASSADOR (Crowley American Transport), September 20 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Milton Yournett, Deck Delegate Charles Whitehead, Steward Delegate Angel Correa. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV SENA TOR (Crowley American Transport), September 27 — Chair­ man Donald Wagner, Secretary Gwendolyn Shinholster, Education­ al Director James Williams, Deck Delegate Ronald Mena, Engine Delegate Curtis Lang, Steward Delegate Andre Keller. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He said crew still has questions about travel expenses. Educational director advised mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. OMI BUYER (OMI Corp.), Septem­ ber 20 — Chairman James Blancbard, Secretary Louis Nicoud, Educational Director Robert Mar­ tinez, Deck Delegate Craig Holdredge, Engine Delegate Joseph Billotto, Steward Delegate Curtis Spencer. Chairman announced payoff. Engine delegate reported dis­ rated OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Captain gave vote of thanks to all departments. Crew has not received mail in more than six weeks. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on vacation benefits. Next port: Concord, Calif. steward. Assistant Wiggle Reyes looks over his food dis­ play at a cookout on the Sgt. William R. Button. OMI CHARGE/? (OMI Corp.), Sep­ tember 28 — Chairman E. Beverly, Secretary N. Johnson. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegate. Crew asked contracts department to include emergency leave in next contract. Crew asked contracts department to seek change in retirement age from 65 to 62. Crew SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), September 27 — Chairman Elex Cury, Secretray E. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Risbeck.Chairman announced Coast Guard inspection and drills have been canceled due to delayed ar­ rival in Oakland, Calif. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Piney Point. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported bW—. deck delegate. \ SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), September 28 — Chairman Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director L. Holbert, IJeck Delegate Charles Howell, Engine Delegate Ahmed Hassan, Steward Delegate Cesar Lago. Chairman asked con­ tracts department for clarification on electrician's duties. Secretary thanked members for teamwork with steward department. Deck delegate asked con­ tracts department for written confir­ mation on OT at Ehitch Harbor. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Lei^t, Deck Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate G. Tedder, Stewaid Delegate B. Gray. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD and MDL. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: San Diego. MV COURIER{Wulcan Carriers), Octobgri5 — Chairman James JWeyTSecretary R, Brumage, Educa­ tional Director J.Stokes, Deck Delegate Gavino Octaviano, Engine Delegate Bepjamin Conway. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requests new TV for lounge and new books for ship's library. Crew thanked steward department for good work. MV RANGER{yalcan Carriers), Oc­ tober 25 — Chairman Robert Saylors, Secretary H. Johnson, Educational Director R. Plummer, 21 reported. Crew discussed importance of abiding by all work rules. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), October 4 r— Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary G. Todd, Educational Director O. Esquivel, Deck Delegate Sean Essex, Engine Delegate W. Carter, Steward Delegate Mark Flores. Chairman reminded members to fill out their own OT sheets. He reminded members of proper proce­ dures for resolving beefs. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT/eported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to seek increase in dental and optical benefits. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS OH/O (Maritime Over-, seas), October 17 — Chairman G. Hernandez, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director Kevin DeSue, D^k Delegate T. Solomon, Engine Delegate J. Miranda, Steward Delegate Julio Arzu. Secretary Talking Over the Old Times SEA-LAND PACIFIC{Sea-Land Service), September 13 — Chairman R. Lothar, Secretary G. Bronson, Educational Director S. Bigelow, Deck Delegate G. Johnson, Engine Delegate David Bland, Steward Delegate John Bennett. Chairman encouraged members to vote for Bill Clinton for president. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by department delegates, but crew sent registered let­ ter reporting beef to company. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of former San Francisco Patrolman Gentry Moore. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TRADER{Sea-Land Service), September 20 — Chairman L. Watson, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director M. Sahin. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. USNS ULTRAMAX{Seamt, Inc.), September 13 — Chairman J. Glenn, Secretary T. Hanson, Educational Director Ron Gehhi, Deck Delegate Michael Johnson, Engine Delegate Harry Roch, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Educational director urged members to help their job security by upgrading at Paul Hall Center. He asked contracts department for clarification on pumpman's job re­ quirements. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang. AMERICAN FALCON (Crowley American Transport), October 12 — Chairman William Dowzicky, Secretary Paul Zilkow, Educational Director James Clement, Deck Delegate W. Van Horn, Engine Del^ate David Colageo. Education­ al director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or steward delegates. Crew Uianked steward department for excel­ lent meals. SGT. WILLIAM BUTTON (Amsea), October 19 — Chairman Stephen Berschger, Secretary Bill Collins. Educational director en­ couraged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ rated OT reported. Crew congratuated Chief Steward Collins, who will be attending the Culinary Institute of America in January 1993 and who received a two-year scholarship from the SIU. Slop chest hours will be 1130-1200 until further notice. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), October 25 Chairman Jim Garner, Secret^ Franklin Robertson, ' Educational Director E. Ahidin, Deck Delegate Paul Jagger, Engine Delegate Walter Fey. Chairman " reminded crew to keep noise levels ow. Deck delegate reported beef. No leefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or steward delegates. Crew asked cdntracts department to seek change in pay scale for entry workers. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN Ocean Shipholding), October 29 — Chairman Jim Martin, Secretary C. Crane, Educational Director Don Dennis Prescott, chief , steward (left), James Logan, chief engineer (center) and George McCartney, SIU vice president, pose in front of the cable ship Charles L. Brownin Honolulu. Logan and McCartney were oilers together on the Cities Service tankers Logans Fort, Bradford Island and Cities Sen/ice Baltimore, and a Bull Line C-2. Both also were organizers in the Cities Service drive. Deck Delegate Casey Downing, En­ gine Delegate Michael Johnson, Steward Delegate Elston Tensley. Chairman reported morale is high. Secretary said stores will be taken in Korea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. PFC EUGENE OSHEGOH(Water­ man Steamship), October 25 — Chairman Henry Bouganim, Secretary Patrick Helton, Education­ al Director Charles Clackley, Deck Delegate Reeves Hornby, Engine Delegate John McCahe, Steward Delegate Mariano Martinez. Chair­ man reminded members to vote. He stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for great job. Next port: Panama City, Ha. OMI BUIER (OMI Corp.), October 25 — Chairman George Bradley, Educational Director Frank Hall. Chairman reported crew would receive subsistence pay due to lack of hot water. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed impor­ tance of communication within and between departments. OMI CHAMPION{OMI Corp.), Oc­ tober 11 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Alexander Reyer, Educa­ tional Director Steve Bower, Deck Delegate Joseph Ellias, Engine Delegate Rick Metcalf, Steward Delegate Francisco Aral. Chairman announced payoff date. Secretary reminded members to work safely. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. En­ gine delegate reported b^f and dis­ rated OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. OVERSEAS HARRIETTS Maritime Overseas), October 18 — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary S. raftin. Educational Director J. Topeland, Deck Delegate John Giliam. Engine Delegate John Copeland, Steward Delegate Phillip McKenzie. Chairman announced payoff. Educational (iirector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School to further advance their careers and their earnings. No beefs or disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. Crew requested that engineroom stop using carbon cleaner in galley and around crew's quarters. Crew reported beef about sewer gas. Crew requested new mat­ tresses and reported lack of heat in quarters. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Richmond, Calif. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Oc­ tober 18 — Chairman R. Dailey, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director R. Velez, Deck Delegate R. Livermore, Engine Delegate J. Cmnan, Steward Delegate G. Gor­ don. Secretary urged members to vote. Educational director reminded members to donate to SPAD and read their contracts. Engind delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT rieported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for great improve­ ment in meals. Crew reported slop chest has not been open every week and new captain sells only cigarettes. Next port: San Juan. RALEIGH SA Y(Sea-Land Service), October 11 — Chairman H. Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director D. Dukehart, Deck Delegate J. Fnige. Chairman advised members to donate to SPAD. He thanked galley gang for job well done. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), October 18 ^Chairman Roy Williams, Secretaiy H. Scypes, Educational Director D. Manthei, Deck Delegate P. Torres, Engine Delegate F. Rodrigues, Steward Delegate R. Arana. Oi man announced payoff and ( couraged members to dona SPAD. No beefs or dispi^ OT reported. Crew observe^ one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next porti^zabeth, NJ. Continued on page 22 /»'!>//'•0 : J/ '.I. n '"k-- • M: �22 JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Ships Digest Continuedfrom page 21 SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), October 18 — Chair­ man R. Pinkham, Secretary L. Pinn, Educational Director J. Ross, Steward Delegate Richard Gegenheimer. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), October 25 — Chair­ man Paul Florcs, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director I. Roussean. Chairman reported crew dryer exhaust vent has been broken for almost three months. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good meals. Educational Director Kelly Davis. Engine delegate reported4isputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 11 — Chairman L. Vasquez, Secretary A. Delaney, Educational Director M. Powell, Deck Delegate Edward O'Brien, En­ gine Delegate D. Locsin, Steward Delegate Fagalilo Maliga. Secretary repohed beef. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. He asked cojitracts department for clarification on split wages. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to abolish permanent jobs. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), October 25 — Chairman L. Watson, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director M. Phillips, Deck Delegate M. Anderson, Engine Delegate T. Hawkins, Steward Delegate C. Atkins. Engine delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang. SEA-LAND HA IV/i/f (Sea-Land Service), October 25 — Chairman Daniel Teichman, Secretary R. Paul son. Educational Director D. Gordious. Deck Delegate Nelson Rodriguez, Engine Delegate L, Viles, Steward Delegate M. Omer. Chairman reminded members to vote SEAUFTINDIAN OCEAN (IMC), in national and union elections. October 28 — Chairman William Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of upgrad­ Lowry, Secretary B. Habib, Deck Delegate Ricardo Ramos. Chairman ing opportunities at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported beef. Steward requested patrolman for arrival in Charleston, S.C. Educational director department asked contracts depart­ urged members to upgrade at Lunment for clarifications on sanitary deberg School. Deck delegate and late meal hour. No beefs or dis­ pported disputed OT. Engine and puted OT reported by engine Reward delegates asked contracts delegate. Chairman reported birth of baby girl, Janiel-Pepsie Lanzar Teich­ department for clari^c^ions about OT. Crew reported ne^chairs man, who was bom on August 12. needed for mess hafl. Crew requested section be added to LOG for questions and answers SEAUFT CHINA SEA (IMC), Oc­ regarding contracts. Next port: Oak­ tober 11 — Chairman Carlos Spina, land, Calif. Secretary Rudy Catahan, Education­ al Director G. Bixby. Chairman SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{Seareported dryer has been installed. Land Service), October 19 — Chair­ Secretary advised members to turn in man N. Prats, Educational Director linens and blankets to GSU for count. J. Walsh, Engine Delegate Donald No beefs or disputed OT reported. Cox, Steward Delegate William Crew discussed continuous follow-up Muniz. No beefs or disputed OT on cleanliness. Crew recommended reported. Crew requested TV hook­ spraying of ship by commercial com- ^ up tp every room. Crew reported no pany to kill roaches. patrolman came aboard in Charles­ ton, S.C., but crew was not notified. DSNS HARKNESS(Mai Ship Crew thanked steward department. Operators), October 11 —Chairman Herschel Turner, Secretary Ben SEA-LAND KODIAK(Sea-Land Service), October 21 — Chairman D. Henderson, Educational Director Cella, Secretary M. Morgan, Educa­ Harold Tolchin, Deck Delegate Stephen Thompson, Engine tional Director Sam Hacker, Delegate Barbara Guarine, Steward Steward Delegate James Willey. No Delegate Robert Tovay. Secretary beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported fresh milk and other asked contracts department to change provisions should be plentiful relief from 120 days to 90. through October. He said the supply SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land ship Niagara will re-supply Harkness Service), October 18 — Chairman at next port. Deck delegate requested Lothar Reck, Secretary John Hantwo-day advance ship's billet while , rahan. Deck Delegate Greg in port. Steward delegate reported Johnson, Engine Delegate David some crewmembers are taking food Bland, Steward Delegate John Ben­ from reefers and galley without per­ nett. Chairman urged members to mission. No beefs or disputed OT vote. He encouraged crew to support reported by engine delegate. Crew SPAD. Educational director thanked galley gang for good meals. reminded members about LOG's SA Troy Mitchell's wife recently Christmas greeting deadline. Engine gave birth to a baby girl. delegate reported beef. He noted AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex crew has written OT for work per­ Marine), October 1 — Chairman formed by foreign labor. No beefs or Clyde Smith Jr., Secretary M. disputed OT reported by deck or Roberson, Engine Delegate A. steward delegates. Hunter, Steward Delegate B. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT Service), October 25 — Chairman reported. Crew reported good trip,to Carrol Heick, Secretary J. Russell, Africa, with good cooperation ampng all crewmembers. They thanked steward department for top-of-theline work. Fora Job Well Done GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), October 4 — Chairman P. Har­ mon, Secretary G. Smith, Educational Director Alvin Markowitz. Chairman discussed im­ portance of cooperation. Secretary re­ quested crew list from contracts department. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed ^ OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galle^ gang. VCR in crew lounge needs to be replaced. After a full day of lightering operations, OMU Kim Higgens enjoys a shipboard barbecue on the Overseas Arctic. NEDLLOYD HUDSON(Sea Land Service), November 8 — Chailrman John Bertolino, Secretary Edward Collins, Educational Director Jerry Dellinger, Deck Delegate Joseph Caruso. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary advispd members tq upgrade at Lundeberg School. Educa­ tional director encouraged, members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on back pay for OT. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Boston. ITS PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportatiop), November 1 — Chairman V, Nielsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director M. Beck. No beefs or di.sputed OT reported. Steward department thanked crew for keeping mess clean during off hours. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Ship still has no TV reception. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), November 14 — Chair­ man Jerry Borucki, Secretary Steve Venus, Educational Director J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Jim Pinkston, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, Steward Delegate Isaac Gordon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship needs to be fumigated. They di.scussed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and donating to SPAD. Crew thanked steward department for fine chow. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. LNG GEMINI (ETC), November 17 — Chairman Sam Brooks, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Ralph Gosnell, Deck Delegate James Kash, Engine Delegate Mar­ cos Hill, Steward Delegate Ronald Aubuchon. Chainnan explained this is a special meeting due to bosun signing off on arrival. Bosun ex­ plained the difficulty concerning reliefs and their respective time re­ quired had been resolved. Crew ap­ preciated his actions. Educational director urged members to helfTthem­ selves by upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members were reminded not to smoke during meal hours. Crew thanked steward department for outstanding food preparation. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. LNG LIBRA (ETC), November 15 — Chairman Bill Darley, Secretary R. Frazier, Educational Director O. Sessions, Deck Delegate George Keblis, Engine Delegate Dave, Terry, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chairman reminded everyone going ashore in Indonesisf to respect local customs. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed various subjects, including possibly relocating coffee service. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. OMI SACRAMENTO(Vulcan Car­ riers), November 15 — Chairman W. Baker, Secretary John Darrow, Deck Delegate W. Dickey, Engine Delegate Henry Hall, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Steward delegate asked contracts department for clarification on work­ ing rules. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department to seek in­ crease in optical and dental benefits. Crew recommended all pensioners receive cost-of-living increases. Next port: Houston. OVERSEAS MARILYN(Mantime Overseas), November 15 — Chair­ man M. Galliano, Secretary Ray Fletcher, Educational Director E. Smith, Deck Delegate J. Englehart, Steward Delegate Alan Bartley. Chairman reported good trip with ex­ cellent crew. He asked everyone to donate to SPAD. He reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported no cold water available ^or showers^ Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent food and clean mess. Next port: Houston. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), November 15 — Chairman Raul Iglesias, Secretary J. White, Educational Director Coppola, Deck Delegate SK Cooper, Engine Delegate Daniel Vazquez, Steward Delegate Moflehi Mohamed. Chair­ man thanked deck gang for good job. He said Piney Point is the place for menibers to go toadvance their careers. Secretary asked contracts department for clarification on pay­ ment of transportation expenses. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed proper procedures for resolving problems. Next port: Pasadena, Texas. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), November 4 — Chair­ man S. Castle, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director K. Bertel, Engine Delegate R. Surrick, Steward Delegate William Bryley. . Chairman announced payoff. Secretary noted all upgrading and welfare plan forms are available. Educational director reminded mem­ bers to vote in SIU elections. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Radio and TV antenna in crew lounge need repair. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. En route to home port, SeaLand Anchorage picked up an unusual passenger—an owl—which was cleaned and fed gourmet meal by chief mate. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), November 7 — Chair­ man John Stout, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Dan Dean, Engine Delegate Horst Beatjer. Steward Delegate Cynthia Caster. Chairman reported good trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to modify rules governing members' transportation from airport to ship. Crew asked contracts department to seek change in steward's schedule so that he of she has day off in pott upon completion of voyage. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), November 1 — Chair­ man Nelson Sala, Secretary J. Salazar. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to reinstate 180-day rotary shipping rule for all members. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), November 1 — Chair­ man Elex Cury Jr., Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Risbeck, Deck Delegate Clyde Luse, Engine Delegate Joseph Graves, Steward Delegate C. Sisneros. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), November 13 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. Burdette, Educational Director Guy Pollard, Deck Delegate D. Rothman, Engine Delegate B. Tapia, Steward Delegate J. James. Chairman announced that floor tile in rec room will be removed before ship arrives in Long Beach, Calif. Educa­ tional director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported minor food-service beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew reported change of vendors in Taiwan was very effective. SEA-LAND HA WAII (Sea-Land Service), November 22 — Chairman James L. Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educational Director David Gordius. Steward Delegate Emmanuel Laureta. Educational director con­ veyed vote of thanks to radio operator for keeping ship tuned in to election coverage. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed values of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Crewmembers reminded each other to pitch in and keep lounge clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for good food. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), November 15 — Chairman Claude Dockrey, ' Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director L. Holbert, Deck Delegate M. Ortiz, Engine Delegate Ahmed Hassan, Stewarc) Delegate Randy Witowich. Chaifmail thanked steward department for good meals. Secretary thanked deck and engine gangs for keeping crew lounge and mess clean. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by. deck delegate. Crew received new dryer. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), November 23 — Chairman Robert Awards, Secretary G. Lynch, Educational Director E. Ford, Deck Delegate Francisco Munpz, Engine Delegate B. Beckwith, Steward Delegate L. Raza. Chairman noted safety meet­ ing was conducted before union meet­ ing. He discussed result of U.S. presidential election and how it may Graduate on Bridge J '"4 OS Walter W. Oswald stands on the bridge of the SS Gulf Trader. Oswald graduated from trainee class #48§ at Piney Point in January 1992. have positive impact on maritime in­ dustry. Secretary reported that com­ pany is initiating its quality program throughout the fleet. Educational director reminded members to ^ upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Nd beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good food. Galley gang thanked other crewmembers for keeping rec room clean. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), November 15 — Chairman W. Baker, Secretary John Darrow, Deck Delegate W. Dickey, Engine Delegate Henry Hall, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked union to seek cost-of-living in­ creases for pensioners. Crew asked contracts department to seek in­ creases in dental and optical benefits. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), November 1—Chair­ man L. Cope, Secretary L. HofTman, Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate James Spranza, Steward Delegate Y. IsrII. Chairman reminded crew to work safely. Educational director advised members to take advantage of excel­ lent opportunities available at Lun­ deberg School. Deck delegate advised members to be familiar with their contract. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 8 — Chairman G. Burke, Secretary A. Hassan, Educa­ tional Director M. Kovach. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), November 1 — Chairman J. Colson, Secretary S. Goodman, Educational Director R. Chapman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. DLTHASEA (American Maritime Transport), November 1 — Chair­ man Mickey Noble, Secreiaty yV. Lau. No beefs pr disputed OT reported. Crewlwas reminded to k^p noise levels low. ! ,i i USNS INVINCIBLE (Sealift,inch, November 13 — Chairman Lo|iale\ Andrews, Secretary R. McDortald,W Educational Director M. Everhart, * Deck Delegate M. Chevalier, ^ Steward Delegate E. Furman. Crew elected department delegates. Crew is satisfied with amount of OT. Crew thanked galley gang for outstanding ' food. • \ -ii.- / 'f vv •/ • 11 '/• 'ii'.f .'i''. /• •/ -j.. �• - ' '• ' • • .' / •:^ / :• •' iv;' "> .• JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 24 members. Seventeen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while six sailed in the inland division and one sailed in the Great Lakes division. The new pensioners' birthplaces cover 14 states plus Puerto Rico. Four of the retirees were bom in New York, while three each were bora in Virginia and Louisiana. Two each were bora in North Carolina and California, with the rest account­ ing for one state apiece. Florida, North Carolina and California proved to be the most popular retirement spots for this group, as three new pensioners reside in each state. Raymond O'Dowd had been an active Seafarer longer than any of the other new pensioners. He joined the union in 1946 in the port of New Orleans. Brief biographical sketches of O'Dowd and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA TERRAL ANDERSON, 65, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Bora in Utah, he served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950. Brother Anderson in 1988 completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Marysvale, Utah. PERTWEE ANDREFONT, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Hous­ ton. He was bora in Eunice, La. and sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Andrepont upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Andrepont resides in Lake Charles, La. JOSEPH BAILEY, 62, joined the SIU in ~ 1959 in the port of Bal­ timore. A na­ tive of Stonewall, Ga., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Bailey upgraded to QMED at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949. Brother Bailey lives in Metter, Ga. JOHN BEL­ LAMY, 65, joined the union in 1969 in the pdrt of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bora in Panama City, Fla., he sailed in the steward and engine depart­ ments. Brother Bellamy upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Araiy from 1946 to 1949. Brodier Bellamy has retired to Jacksonville. JOSEPH CRAGE, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. The native of Buffalo, N.Y. sailed Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers qnd sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CARLOS GARCIA, 65,joined the Seafarers in 1966 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department and in 1973 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Garcia served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He lives in Carolina, P.R. CLYDE GIBSON, 62, joined the union in 1956 in the port of Hous­ ton. He was bora in Can­ ton, N.C. and sailed in the steward department. Brother Gibson completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1949. Brother Gib­ son has retired to Lake Junaluska, N.C. SIYLAS GREEN, 62, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of San Francis­ co. Bora in Louisiana, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Green served in the Navy from 1948 to 1950. He resides in Oak­ land, Calif. WILLIAM LE ecu, 65,joined the Seafarers i in 1960 in the port of Wilmington, I Talif. The ^s Angeles native sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Le Cou served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947. He has retired to Lytle Creek, Calif. ROBERT LEYVA, 61, joined the union in 1974 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Rich­ mond, Calif., he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Leyva served in the U.S. Army from 952 to 1954. He lives in San rancisco. RAYMOND O'DOWD, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans. He was bora in Utica, N.Y. and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother O'Dowd still lives in Utica. GERALD PAYNE, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of New York. The na­ tive of Niagara Falls, N.Y. sailed in the engine department. Brother Payne upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He has retired to Palm Bay, Fla. Maryland, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Bloodsworth has retired to Salis­ bury, Md. LESLIE COLLIER, 62,joined the union in 1969 in the port of Philadelphia. He was bora in Portsmouth, Va. and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Col­ lier upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. In 1979 his son won one of the SIU scholarship grants awarded to dependents of Seafarers. Boatman Collier lives in Coinjock, N.C. GEORGE GOFF JR., 62, joined the union in 1962 in his native Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed in the deck depart- EDWARD RYAN, 65, joined the union in 1965 in the port of Seattle. Bora in Toledo, Ore., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Ryan resides in Seattle. joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of New Orleians. A na­ tive of Covington, La., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Spell upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Spell lives in Folsom, La. LEWIS STANTON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in his native Houston. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Stanton served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. He has retired to Splendora, Texas. RUFINO TORRES, 67, joined the SIU in 1974 in his native Puerto Rico. He sailed in the deck and steward departments. Brother Torres resides in Carolina, P.R. INLAND GEORGE BAGGOTT, 62, joined the union in 1976 in the EDWARD port of Hous­ MITCHELL, ton. A native 65, joined of Charles­ the SIU in ton, S.C., he 1967 in the sailed most recently as a tugboat port of Wil­ captain. Boatman Baggott served mington, in the U.S. Marine Corps, front Calif. Bom 950 to 1953. He lives in Folly in Boston, he Beach, S.C. sailed in the engine department. Brother Mitchell served in the WILLIAM BLOODSWORTH, J.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. 64, joined the union in 1961 in He has retired to Portland, Ore. the port of Philadelphia. Bora in NASA JENNETTEJR., 72, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. The native of Buxton, N.C. sailed in the deck department. Boatman Jennette served in the U.S. Army from, 1948 to 1954. He still lives in Buxton. ROLAND. RICHARD­ SON, 66, joined the union in 1951 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bora in Charleston, W.Va. and sailed in. the deck department. Boatman Richardson served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1947. He lives in Dover, Fla. GREAT LAKES CHARLES HEMP, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Bora in McKenney, Va., he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Brother Hemp upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 until 1962. Brother Hemp has retired to Arlington, Va. Suipmary Annual Report Seafarers Pension Plan JOSEPH SPELL,65, U'--' ment. Boatman Goff served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1951. He still calls Norfolk home. To Our New Pensioners • • .Thanks for a Job Well Done in the deck department. Brother Crage served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947 and from 1949 to 1952. He resides in Seat­ tle. 23 This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan EIN 13-6100329 for the year ended December 31,1991. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $29,037,206. These expenses included $3,489,633 m administrative expenses, and $25,547,573 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 24,547 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits^ The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabiliUes of the plan, was $478,001,893 as of December 31,1991 compared to $427,183,807 as of January 1,1991. During th^lari year, the plan experienced an increase in its assets of $50,818,086. This increase included unrealiz^ appreciation in the value of lan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the eginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $79,855,292, including employer contributions of $10,889,208, gain of $14,895,632 from the sale of assets,earnings from investments of $51,862,235 and other income of $2,208,217. E Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it fimded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3. Actuarial information regardin the funding of the plan 4. Service provider and trustee inl ormation To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, l^mp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge tocover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report form the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp^^rings, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be address^ to: f^blic Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Dejpartment of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. Supplementary infmmation In accordance with £>epartment of Labor regulations, the net realized gain of $14,895,632, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis"—the difference between thesales price and the market vqlueof an asset as of January 1,1991; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. ^ P' Ifhe net appreciation in fair value of investments of $39,908,223 as shown on the financial statements includes a net realized gain of $1(1,983,863, the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the asset '.rm /• , 'f t • .V-'f t. �> -si • • -•-..-"i^i-.'s' 'rip"'''-''''- y^''- "i; 24 JANUARY 1993 S2AFARERSL0G Making Sure Passengers Are Well Fed Is The Goal of the Independence Galley Crew One of the pleasures of travel­ ing by sea is the quality (and quantity) of meals served, like those aboard the SlU-crewed 55 Independence. Passengers can take advantage of meals and snacks beginning before sunrise and lasting until after midnight. Galley operations are non-stop. While one meal is being served, the next is being prepared with steward depart­ ment members working together to offer the food many tourists remember long after returning home. ii. Chief Steward Jim Otani has been working with American Hawaii Cruises for 10 years. He can be seen all over the cruise ship when food is being served. Be­ hind the scenes. Executive Chef Olab Pedersen choreographs the action in the galley, making sure the menu plan is being followed so that dinner is perfect for guests at either the early or late seating. Whether passengers have breakfast in the Barefoot Bar, Second Cook Roland Cabasag lunch by the pool, dinner in the slices vegetables for salad. Palms Dining Room or a snack anytime, the galley is always open. ''-"W-'-mT. '• • • •'I'l •" 'J L... / T i' , Part of the reason baked goods taste so good on the Independence are (left to right) General Utility Galley Sibio Santino, Baker Vincent With some of the homebaked breads is Chief Larder Helen Batan. Displaying sonirol the Wepende^ galley s^eciies are SoiTs «onzo, Third Bkker Walter Mdore ^ Chief Baker Fred Klotsch. Chef Elmeanani Hamid (left) and Executive Chef Olab Pedersen. • • • ii Cook Trainee Dexter Ferrer waits Assistant Cook Periclis Pericleous Getting a roast ready for lunch is Another member of the galley Checking the roasted lamb |s Second Cook Eddie Collado. gang is Saucier Cerlito Fabia. Second Cook Ronald Main. watches over the steam table. for a passenger's request. •v.\ M •'..V'-..' ---r'.. Sfe; li •• ' Chief Steward Jim Otaiii-'offers . .. .« . ,x gravy during a buffet lunch. "Hanging loose" in the galley are Second Cook Jim Evans (left) and Assistant Cook Cherie Wolfe Assistant Saucier Patrick Traynor Assistant Cook Jim McKenna. watches the poolside lunch grill. prepares vegetables for dinner. rf Third Steward DinoOrnellasovpr- When the crew is ready to eat, Assistant Cooks Dennis Bolden (left) and Dean Ward provide the food. Carving roast beef for a passenger Is Assistant Cook Kalei Galario. sees galley operations. • • '1 �SeHFARERSLOG JANUARY 1993 '• 25 ^— Final Departures DEEP SEA FRANK BARONE Pensioner Frank Barbne, 68, passed away November 14 due to cancer. A native of Philadelphia, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Barone sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Barone began receiving his pension in August 1989. JAMES REAL Pensioner James Beal, 69, died September 20. He was bom in For­ ney, Texas and in 1962 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of Seattle, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Beal served in the U.S. Army from 1941 until 1945. He retired in July 1986. ROBERT GRANT Pensioner Robert Grant, 77, passed away November 14. The native of Illinois joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Grant sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Grant retired in May 1980. HENRY HALEAKALA Henry Haleakala, 20, died Oc­ tober 31. Bom in Maui, Hawaii, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1991. Brother Haleakala sailed in the steward department. JOHN HOLT WILLIAM KALER Pensioner William Kaler,67, died Septem­ ber 21. A na­ tive of Wapato, Wash., he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1975 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Kaler often sailed aboard Delta Lines vessels. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother Kaler retired in December 1988. HENRY PISZATOWSKI Pensioner Henry Piszatowski,73, died Novem­ ber 6. Bom in Massa­ chusetts, he joined the Seafarers in 1950 in the port of Boston. Brother Piszatowski sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. OLAVIKIVIKOSKI Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Pensioner Olavi Kivikos^ Piszatowski retired in Febmary mi. ki, 78, passed away Septem­ JOHANNES RODS ber 11. The Pensioner native of Fin­ Johannes land joined Roos, 82, the SIU in . passed away 1947 in the^ October 10. A port of Ndw York. Brother Kivik^native of Hol­ ki sailed in the deck department. land, he He retired in September 1979. joined the SIU in 1948 JOAQUIN LAPASTORA A in the port of New York. Brother Pensioner Joa­ Roos sailed in the engine depart­ quin Lapasment. He began receiving his pen­ tora, 83^ died sion in July 1974. June 11 due to congestive JAMES STALEY heart disease. Pensioner Bom in the Jmnes Staley, Philippines, 72, died he joined the November 20. Seafarers in 1942 in the port of,Los He was bom Angeles. Known to his shipmates in South as George, he saifed in the steward Carolina and department. Brother Lapastora in 1966 began receiving his pension in . joined the April 1971. He is survived by his Marine Cooks and Stewards in the wife, Nieves; three daughters, port of Portland, Ore., before that Vivian, Georgeanne and Christine; union merged with the AGLIWD. two sons, Joaquin Jr. and Mario; Brother Staley began receiving his his sister, Adoracion; and five pension in May 1986. grandchildren. JUAN NIEVES Pensioner Juan Nieves, 76, passed away Novem­ ber 13. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1955 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLlWD. Brother Nieves served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired in May 1981. Pensioner John Holt, 71, passed away November 8. He joined the SIU in 1951 in his native New York. Brother Holt sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Holt began receiv­ ing his pension in June 1982. TOMMY PELL HENRY HUBER Pensioner Henry Huber, 88, died July 9. Bom in Wisconsin, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Be­ sides his maritime career. Brother Muber spend nearly 40 y^ars as a travel photographer. He retired from the sea in April 1969. Tommy Pell, 35, died November 18. A native of Opelousas, La., he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1973. Brother Pell sailed in the deck department. In 1978 he retumed to Piney Point for upgrad­ ing courses. LESLIE JOHNSTON Pensioner Leslie Johnston, 99, passed away October 15. He was bom in Idaho and in 1955 joined the Seafarers in the port of Seattle. Brother Johnston sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in June 1975. ton sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942^0 1945. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950. Brother Pelton began receiving his SIU pension in July 1989. THOMAS STUBBS JR. Pensioner Thomas Stubbs Jr., 72, • passed away October 1. Bom in Plymouth, N.C., he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Stubbs sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1948. Brother Stubbs retired in Febmary 1992. BORGEVIDKJAER Pensioner Borge Vidkjaer, 77, died last September due to bone cancer. The native of Denmark joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of Baltimore, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Vidkjaer retired in 1978. GEORGE VISTAKIS George Vistakis, 62, passed away November 19. He was bom in Salt Lake City and in 1948 joined the Seafarers in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Vistakis sailed in the engine department. LOYAD WHITE Pensioner Loyad White, \ 75, died Oc­ ALFRED PELTON tober 10. He Pensioner joined the Alfred Pelton, union in 1960 68, passed in his native aw^y June 18. Norfolk, Va. He joined the Brother White SIU in 1958 sailed in the deck department. He in his native •/ served in the U.S. Army from 1934 New York. to 193l. Brother White began BrotherPel- receiving his pension in August 1977. WILLIAM WOODS JR. William Woods Jr., 73, passed away October 27. The Florida native joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of Jacksonville, Ha. Brother Woods sailed in die steward depart­ ment, He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. INLAND CLYDEBRANTON Pensioner Clyde Branton, 73, passed away recently. Bom in Mississip­ pi, he joined the union in 1972 in the ' port of St. Louis. Boatman Branton sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946. Boatman Branton began receiving his pension in March 1984. . JOHNBEISSEL Pensioner John Beissel, 80, died November 15. He joined the union in 1961 inhisnative Philadelphia. Boatman Beissel sailed in the en­ gine department. He worked for Curtis Bay Towing Co. for more than 40 years. Boatman Beissel retired in Febmary 1978. DAMON DEAN Pensioner Damon Dean, 87, died November 20. The native of Texas joined the union in 1965 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Dean sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1970. •: . / GREAT LAKES RONALD SHOULTER Ronald Shoulter, 54, passed away October 29. He was bom in New York and in 1985 joined the Seafarers in the port of Algonac, Mich. Brother Shoulter sailed in the deck depart­ ment He served in the U.S. Navy in 1955. Summiy^nnual Report Welfare Fund Uiis is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund EIN 13-5557534 for the year ended December 31, 1991. The annual rq)ort has been filed with the Intemal RevenueService, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). " The Tmst has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the ferms of the plan. Basle Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was a (deficit) of ^25,771,455) as of December 31, 1991, compared to $(25,530,370) as of January 1, 1991. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $241,085. This decrease included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the current valueof assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $43,795,804, including employer contributions of $43,226,898, miscellaneous income of $31,174, and eamings from in­ vestments of $537,732. Plan expenses were $44,036,889. These expenses included $4,496,845 in administrative expenses and $39,540,044 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Service provider and tmstee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilitiesof the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. Tlie charge to cover copying costs, given above, does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because portions are furnished without charge You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. department of Labor in Washington, DC,/ojr to obtain a copy from the U.S.Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should beaddressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Aven\je, N.W., Washington, DC; 20216. ..... „ ... i -HI. Suf^ttementary information The plan has a deficit of $(!25,771,455) as of December 31, 1991, which includes an estimated liability for retired participants and their dependents in the amount of $34,302,000. This amount represents the estimated liability for payment of all future hospital, medical, dental, prescription drug and medicare premiums for the life of the pensioner and for the period provided in the plan's rules for the dependents of such pensioner. • .:-3 '•\i. ••.. •n •' I ' • H ifr^. �25 -Mt SEJ^ARERSLOG ;:) • • " • • 4; I, • JANUARY 1993 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Lv'•?-r Trainee Lifeboat Class 505-—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 505 are (from left, kneeling) Michael Rogers, Jason J. Golis, Peter Rice, William Prince, Vincent Webre Jr., Dana Thomas, Marcella Williams, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) William Bruin, Enka Harris, Thomas Tice, Matthew Sandy, Patrick Neary, Francis Mish, Troy Browne, Jae Trowbridge, Robert Taylor and Latauska Roberson. •/ • QMED--Graduating from the November 30 QMED class are (from left, kneeling) George Demetropoulos, Jesus Pilare, Welton Weaver, Frederick Gibson, Dominick Vidal, Donald Mesiah, Joseph Holzinger, Brantley Twiford, David Jonassen, William J. Carlin, (second row) Paul Lightfoot, Marsha Dawson, Van Jones, Trinity Naeole, Gary Frazier, Nick Reyes Jr., Stephen Merel, (third row) Andr6 Smith, Frederick Petterson, John Brooks, Michael Parker, Eddie Almodovar, William Heaton, Catharine Small, Walter Filleman, (fourth row) Paul Lewis, Tim Bumett, Ralph Hendershot, Larry Rose and Albert Collins. Marine Electrical Maintenance—Completing the MEM course oh October 7 are (from left, first row) Eric Sutton, M. Daniel Malo (MFOW), (second row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Frank Bakun, Joey E. Acedillo, Kenneth Justice (MFOW) and Howard Bland (MFOW). Marine Electrical Maintenance—Members of the December 7 MEM graduating class are (from left, kneeling) Ernest Lacunza Jr., Linda Halderman, John K. Halim, Herrnan Manzer, (second row) John Meidinger, David G. St. Onge, Kevin Conklin, Riley Donahue III, Paul A. Barbadillo Jr. (third row) Eric Malzkuhn (insturctor, Raymond Culpepper, Robert Gaglioti, Vincent Larimer and Christopher Gilman. Fireman, Ojler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Gregory Shepard, Sean Foumier, Charles Mascali, Albert Hadley, Gabrial Williams, Robert Laidler, Davis Benjamin, Peter Largmann, (second row) Joseph E. Bemieri, John Crate, Moses J. Rosario, William V. Lardieri, Claudio Mazzara, James Weismore, Keeper Brown, Derrick D. Gates, Mark Maduro, Juro, Jim Shaffer (instmctor), (instmctor), (third row) Mark Jeffers, Donald Burroughs, William Gordon, Justin Golub, Daniel Cancel, Leonard Telegdy II and Melvin Grayson Sr. Shiphandlinjg Simulator—Successfully completing the shiphandling simulator course on November 13 are (from left, kneeling) Salvatore Gilardi, Stephen Moll, Frank Messick Jr., Kendall Strong, (second row) Ken Scott Chinn, Don DeSchutter, Kenneth Battan, Joseph Saeger, Wallace Rosser Jr., David Soperand Jake Karaczynski (instmctor). • - -:nt; . • • 1,- .-V k^'^- • Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the Novemtrer 5 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, front row) David S. jElston, Kamin Raji, Enrique Crespo, (second row) Timothy Johnston, Russell Williams, James Keevan, Jon Schmittmayer and Wayne A. Powers. Not shown are Benjamin Shupp, Karmell Crawford, Richard Pumphrey, Samuel Ganrettand Andy Campollo. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat en­ dorsements on November 17 are (from left, front row) Sam Gordon III, Exxl Ronquillo, (second row) Ben Cusic (iristructor), John Henry Willis, Robert Russell, Dawn D. Ruiz and Douglas Leichter. Refrigerated Maintenance—Completing their studies leading to certification in refrigerated main­ tenance are (from left, front row) Dennis Baker, Thomas E. Harris, Edward Rynberg, Angelito Francisco, John Weigman (instructor), (second row) Robert Scott, Arthur Wadsworth, Tom Priscu and Mark Lawrence. �MMIUmi993 XAFMBtSLOe LUHDEBERG SCmm 1993 UPGRAOme fWRSE SCREDULE Check-In Date March 29 February 1 June 28 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification \ Completion Date Able Seaman February 16 April 26 June 21 March 1 April 19 May 17 March 15 May 24 May 3 Radar Observer - Unlimited Celestial Navigation Third Mate Oil Spill Prevention and Containment •m- .. . . Lifeboatman ' ' - >1'. . .'i • Taiikeminti Basic/AdvaiMzed Completion Date All open-ended (contact admissions oHice for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Check-In Date April 12 Completion Date July 2 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler AprU 12 May 21 June 7 July 16 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint. & Operations June 21 July 30 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations March 29 May 7 Marine Electronics—^Technician I Marine Electronics—^Technican II Hydraulics Welding Date April 26 March 16 May 11 March 22 May 10 Sealift Operations & Maintenance /check-In / Date February 1 March 15 March 12 June 7 July 2 February 16 March 29 March 12 April 23 Diesel Engine Technology March 1 March 26 Refrigerated Contoiners Advanced Maintenance May 10 June 18 Completion February 16 March 15 May 24 February 1; March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 " , V Course QMED-Any Rating Safety Specfafty Corneas Coume , Engine Upgrading Courses February 26 May 7 July2 March 5 April 23 May 21 April 9 June 18 August 13 Check-In Date i Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker February 1 March 12 March 29 May 7 May 24 July 2 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Ship Handling Completion Date May 3 March 8 August 2 ttOmrd Upgrajting Courses Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date •-J: Recertification Programs The following is the current cour.>c schedule fot classes beginning between February and June 1993 at the Seafarers —.W Harry Lundeberg School of V/A Seamanship kJVCUtiail^lAip located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, 3VtlO skills of Seafarers and to promote the Md. All programs are geared to improA^job American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, ^the^ maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course 27 February 19 March 19 May 29 "IFebruary 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June4 July 2 May 21 March 26 Mby21 April 16 April 23 - 1992•93 Aduii Education Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please coi^ict die admissions office for enrpUment information. Check-In Completion Couri« Date Dale High Schocd Equivalei^ Ah (^n-radcd (cmitact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for stariin^ English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) FULL 8-week sessions . ^ T- : S :• - June 4 April 17 • '•Wa W-ii « « •• IW&IAIUHGAPnHMmH Name Date of Birth (Fiist) (Last) Address (Middle) Month/Day/Year (Street) Telephone _L iSSr (City) (State) Deep Sea Member O (Zip Code) Lakes Member CH JL (Area Code) Inland Waters Member CH With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qiMify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card the front and back of your Umdeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Pacific IZK If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. SIGNATURE Social Seciuity #. Book# Seniority Department . U.S. Citizen: DVes D No I am interested in the following course(s) checked belowor indicated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held D Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? . If yes, which program: from •hi • No to. Last grade of school completed •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? GNO If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes •No DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course • • CI n D Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primaiy language spoken 1 • '; CI Marine Electrical Maintenance E] Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation CI Diesel Engine Technology O Assistai^ngineer/Chief EnginewMotor Vessel CI Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor n Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • ElMtro-Hyt^ulic Systems ALL DEPARTMENTS CI Welding D Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) D Oil Spill Prevention & Contaiiiment D Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CI Adult Basic Education (ABE) D : High School Equivalency Program (GED| ; • Developmental Studies (DVS) O English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation n Automatioii • Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD If yes, how many weeks have you completed? • Yes GNO DATE • GNO ENGINE • FOWT D QMED—Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics). • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • ChiefCook D Chief Steward . • Towboat Inland Cqok COLLEGE PROGRAM CI Associate in Arts Degree TraiuporUlion will be paM in accordance with the scheduling ielter only If you present original receipts and succcssftiUy com­ plete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for PIney Point RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney POiid, MD 20674. 1/93 .' •jV: •• " •; 1 'V• r ' :<:(i '- f, < >• 'i'\ -! -i.-hrlh::: .. -1 a' �. rV. •\.:f^'^ f-i . •>. -. SEAEUCERS \ REVIEW OF 19M Seafarers sail through a year of military operations, legislation, new vessels and elections. Pages 14-15 January 1993 Volume 55, Number 1 y.-i 'A-- AB Forgeran Steers Steady Course on Alaskan Run From the time AB Larry could be way off course, then started sailing in 1943. "We have Forgeron sailed aboard the Sea- have to steer back. There is no one man to a room. That's a far Land Anchorage deliyering the comparison between the old and cry from the Liberty Ships when we had three to a fo'c'sle. first container of goods to Alaska the new." in 1964 to late last year when he When the Sea-Land Privacy on Boaixl was on board the Sea-Land Anchorage sailed to Cook Inlet However, that was not the Tacoma as it delivered the one- with earthquake relief, deck worst Forgeron had seen. On one millionth box to the state, the one department crewmembers "had World War I-era tanker, all the constant in the deck department to chain lash and wire lash every­ member's sailing career has been thing when it was loaded onto the crew slept in bunks in a forward area of the ship. "Those bunks change. ship," Forgeron recalled. "We were one on top of the other. "Change?! Oh my, have I seen were out there for hours securing There was no privacy on that change," Forgeron told a reporter cargo." Time in port was ship," he recalled. for the Seafarers LOG about dif­ measured in days. Forgeron began his formal life ferences during the last 30 years "Today we can unload and at sea in 1943 when he dropped in bridge, deck and living condi­ load in hours. Our port time in tions since he made the original Anchorage is between 12 and 14 out of school to sail in the mer­ run which assisted earthquake hours, then we're sailing again." chant marine during World War II. He came from a seafaring victims. Loading and offloading on the family where there was no doubt "On the bridge, everything is Sea-Land Tacoma is done by what he would do for a living. "I computerized. It's like having automation. "You push a button remember when I was 12 years power steering in a car," the 66- to load the hatch. The containers old sailing to Portugal with my year-old AB noted. "We can hit (a are loaded on top of each other. father. I come from a long line of small) iceberg, go right through it Then, when (the hatch) is filled, 'blue noses' (the Nova Scotian and the ship stays right on course. (the computer) locks everything name for sailors): father, uncles "With the old vessels with in place and closes the hatch." and cousins. I knew that's what I their wooden wheels, you'd hit a Concerning living conditions was going to do. small iceberg and veer off course at sea, the Tacoma is "like living Although he was bom in Nova after hitting it. Sometimes you in a hotel" compared to when he Scotia, he came to the United Falcon Crew Rescues Beaters Stranded Off West Palm Beach reported for the Seafarers LOG. 'Then I saw a flare, so I grabbed a pair of binoculars and spotted the boat. Because of the winds (15-18 knots) and waves, there was a lot of j:lutter on the radar. We could not spot them on that. "We used a [loudspeaker] to talk with the people and we kept a light on them so we wouldn't lose them, because by then it was dark. We were just glad that they were safe." I The cutter arrived within two hours and took the six aboard. The other §IU members Capt. Robert O'Neal maneuvered the tug Falcon and barge Sugar aboard the Falcon during these Express around a stranded pleasure boat until a Coast Guard cutter events were Mate David Flader, arrived to complete the rescue. •:.\ " .iP: Seafarers aboard the tug Fal­ con recently aided six people stranded aboard a 22-foot pleasure craft about two miles from shore near West Palm Beach, Fla. Captain Robert O'Neal spotted the disabled boat which had lost all power and had no radio T— at dusk. The size of the Falcon, a tug pushing an empty 380-foot barge, prevented an immediate, rescue. But the pleasure boaters were unharmed and in no danger, so O'Neal and the other Seafarers contacted the Coast Guard, illuminated the pleasure boat and talked with its occupants until a Coast Guard cutter from Lake Worth, Fla. ar­ rived. "I had just come on watch and it was nearly dark," O'Neal, a 22year member of the SIU, told a Engineer John Reber, ABs James Busby, Glenn Holden and John Mullen and Cook John Franklin. O'Neal, who has sailed with Allied Towing Co. throughout his SIU career, added that the Falcon probably could have picked up the pleasure boaters, but since there was no emergency, he did not want to risk damaging the smaller boat. "I was riding high because I was etnpty. I was afrajd of running over their boat." Summary Annual Reports in this Issue: Seafarers Pension Plan - (age 23 Seafarers Welfare Fund - page 25 '• ' r rfrifirt AB Larry Forgeron receives a plaque commemorating his role in transporting Sea-Land's first and one millionth container to Alaska. Flanking him are Captain Richard Brooks (left) and Tom Cowan, a Sea-Land vice president. States to sail during World War II. Following the war, he worked ashore but the sea called him back for good when the Korean con­ flict erupted. SIU Since 1952 Forgeron joined the SIU in 1952. His first SIU ship was the SSSea Star. Since then, he said he has sailed nearly every other type of deep sea ship ere wed by Seafarers. For the last 30 years, though, he has tried to stay aboard SeaLand^ vessels on the Alaska run. It's close to home (Seattle) so I can be there every 11 to 12 days and check on my property. It's very convenient." The Alaskan run taken by SeaLand container ships consists of stops at Anchorage, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Is­ land chain before the vessels retum to Tacoma, Wash. Ships run all year despite the cold and icy weather. The deck department member will mark his 50th year at sea in July. During a recent ceremony to commemorate the fact he was on board the Sea-Land vessel delivering the first container, then on the one that offloaded the one millionth box, he was asked when he planned to retire. "I'm enjoying my work too much to give it up," he answered. "I'll retire when I can no longer handle the job, but I still pass the physicals and I still handle the work." The one millionth container carried by Sea-Land to Alaska was filled with groceries for the Safeway food store chain. The container itself was painted with a special "1,000,000th Load" logo for the occasibn. The box was one of Sea-Land's newest M19 refrigerated containers with the technologically advanced humidity control system. Help Find This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating Donna Jean Mezo, a 17-year-old from Belleville, Il­ linois. Missing since February 18, 1992, the child was last seen at approximately 1:30 a.m. as she was walking to a restaurant onEast Monroe Street in Bel­ leville. The child is considered at risk as lost, injured or other­ wise missing. At the time of her disap­ pearance, the brown-haired, blue-eyed girl was 5 ft. 7 in. tall and weighed 125 pounds. She has a scar on her nose, a birthmark on her right ear and tattoos on her right ankle and right wrist. Donna Jean Mezo has asthma. She was last s^n wearing a blue jean jacket and skirt. Anyone having information about this case should contact the Center at (8G0) 843-5678 or the Belleville (111.) Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at (618) 234-1212. ponna Jean Mezo � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS ELECTION RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS MONTH STUDDS, BREAUX HEAD MARITIME PANELS BUT COMMITTEES’ MAKE-UP CHANGES DOT SECRETARY-DESIGNATES PENA VOWS MARITIME REFORM WILL BE A ‘PRIORITY’ U.S. SEALIFT RACES TO AFRICA WITH AID FOR SOMALIA SEAFARERS BRING NEWEST AT&T CABLE SHIP TO STATES SIU JOINS BATTLE AGAINST UNION-BUSTING VEGAS HOTEL SEAFARERS PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN SUBIC BAY BASE DEPARTURE GUAM BECOMES NEW SE ASIA STAGING AREA ‘TEDDY’ GLEASON, ILA OFFICIAL, DIES AT 92 RUSSIANS AWARD MEDALS TO MURMANSK RUN SEAMEN ITF AIDS CROATIANS IN SECURING $450,000 IN BACK PAY IAM’S OSTRO RETIRES; LONTIME SIU FRIEND SHIPPING RULE CHANGE AFFECTS CREWING OF CABLE SHIPS SLOW ECONOMY FORCES END TO GREAT LAKES SAILING SEASON QUICK RESPONSE BY TUGBOATMENT HELPS SAVE LINE-WORKER FROM FREEZING WATER EXPLOITATION AND BLACKBALLING MARKED BITTER NON-UNION YEARS, RECALLS RETIRING LAKES SEAFARER ‘FINK BOOKS’ DOGGED U.S. SEAMEN BEFORE PERIOD OF STRONG UNIONISM SIU PENSIONER’S WIFE CANNOT STOMACH ANTI-UNION GROCERY STORE REGULATIONS SEAFARERS ASSIST U.S. MILITARY IN U.N. RELIEF EFFORT TO SOMALIA THE OLSENS ARE TOO BUSY TO SLOW DOWN FOLEY RELISHES ROLE AS SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR LUNDEBERG SCHOOL COLLEGE PROGRAM HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR EVENING COLLEGE CONTINUES AT PAUL HALL CENTER LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CONTINUES AID FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE ANDREW WATCHING THE WORLD SERIES BY JOSEPH MAGYAR AB FORGERON STEERS STEADY COURSE ON ALASKAN RUN FALCON CREW RESCUES BOATERS STRANDED OFF WEST PALM BEACH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 1 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/f62d0a1d475d43414f9f36a4d526502a.PDF 57b6dea1b9a1a502fe73a235402bcd6c PDF Text Text VS^e«»«Sci^'5==?^ Clinton/Gore Win Heralds Vast Change Pages OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUNP WATERS DISTRia • AFL-CIO December 1992 Volume 54, Number 12 ..,v:.;..S| y-r.r- IP D i s pI a c e d Te n n e s see t ex til e workers tell CBS reporterEd Brad ley of the work they used to do. 'Is -^' -V; Vi-^A iiTr-.i'./c.-.-'y-.JjpK/''. •'• ;• _,.J .,•. _ kv^jr', •. r^raqs arows over the once thriv^le factory. Production was red to Central America. v't' '•^v •. a co>3:1- C 11.'LU ic. . 2r>-H ^o V.O (vj cc s-c <h| Oto P 1 . f——il— \0 o<tiuo zriiiotur- .w site for the textile work is CO crTHin Salvador. The U.S. govern- tourer/) CCfOt:»-!tOlJU3e: f.M-;-.'!' •I- ••': r-armj-.' ; ' "^11 helped finance this transfer. Treasury Dollars Underwrite Runaway Shops MX-<^ to H-CD COI- "-I arO<c«i5Ci "f: Salvadorians do the work once Hone in Tennessee. Business boasts these workers earn 57 boasts inese cents an hour. When confronted with these facts XlD olticial James Michel said thi was a good policy for America. i,; ' .'Pu' 'PP-: ^ • •'"S'- '• -riV .4: - '^S' • iii- .Page 3 '• _'• •••' I'l •? • •„ •• �2 SEAFARERS LOG DECEMBER 1992 President's Report General Election Results Bring Scores of New Faces to Congress The Leadership America Requires .i • I'"« .~R Si'Kia ;,v4 '. -if; m-'m: One out of every four repre­ the House, more changes in the (D-Hawaii), the only other mem­ Nobody can predict what the future holds. But we are very sentatives in the House anc committee could occur. Some ber on the ballot, was re-elected. Additionally, when Senate eleven senators will be new to members may acquire seats on hopeful Bill Clinton and A1 Gore, the president-elect and vice Democrats met last month toelect the House Ways and Means or their jobs when Congress gets president-elect, as they begin tackling the their leaders, Breaux also was Appropriations committees. under way next year as a conse­ problems confronting our nation, will recog­ named Deputy Majority Whip— Committee assignments will be quence of the outcome of the nize the importance of American shipping to announced in December. Be­ the third ranking position in the November 3 elections. Also as a the country's security and world stanthng. result, the make-up of the House cause members of the Appropria- Senate behind the majority leader Based on their conunitments and beliefs Merchant Marine and Fisheries tions or Ways and Means and majority whip. and the way they have addressed the issues Committee is likely to change committees only can serve on that Some changes will occur on the committee, a member of the Mer­ parent Senate Commerce Com­ substantially. during their campaign, both the president­ In Congress, 110 new people— chant Marine Committee would mittee. A1 Gore (D-Tenn.) was elect and the vice president-elect have just over 25 percent of die entire have to give up his or her seat if elected vice president, while demonstrated the kind of intelligence and un­ body—^will t^e their seats in the selected. Robert Kasten (R-Wis.) was Michael Sacco derstanding that strong leadership requires. House of Representatives on defeated in the general election. Breaux, Inouye Re-elected Certainly this is the kind of leadership all January 3, 1993. That number Both Breaux and Studds have All five members of the Senate of America is seeking, and it is most timely: Jhe nation's marks the highest tumover in the stated maritime reform for the Merchant Marine Subcommittee House since 1948. A total of 251 economy is floundering and American workers and their U.S.-flag merchant marine will be Chairman are expected to retum. Democrats, 175 Republicans anc families are paying a heavy price. In the last year, the average the top priority of theircommittees. John Breaux (D-La.) ran unop­ one independent, which represents American family has experienced an income loss of $1,100. Both were pushing to pass such posed in the general election after a Republican increase of nineseats Across-the-board layoffs have spared no group—behind taking the nomination earlier in legislation when the 102nd Con­ will serve. today's statistic of more than 7 percent unemployment are three The final composition of the the fall. Senator Daniel Inouye gress adjourned in October. million factory workers, middle level managers, office workers, Senate awaits the outcome of a professionals and every other class of worker. And, shamefully, November 24 runoff election in in this nation of vast wealth and resources, one out of every 10 Georgia. So far 57 Democrats— SIU Secretary- Treasurer John group also represents the interests the same number as in the lasi Americans has to receive food stamps to survive. Fay was elected to a top post in of transport workers while work­ These problems are magnified in the face of an overwhelm­ Congress—and 42 Republicans the world's federation o ing with various multi-national will take their places in January. ing budget deficit that by itself threatens the economic wellThe Senate will have at least 11 transport unions which strives to governmental organizations and being of eveiy generation of Americans. new people, including four better the lot of seamen around agencies. The ITF is divided into eight It is difficult to pick the problem that is most serious, but women, prior to the outcome of the globe. sections which coordinate the In balloting among the the Georgia race. high among those is the nation's health care system which has federation's activities in behalf of delegates of the seafarer unions to be considered a top priority. More than 30 million Committee Changes workers in the following in­ affiliated to the Internationa Americans have no health plan or are inadequately insured. In Because of deaths, retirements Transport Workers Federation dustries: ship­ fact, every month 100,000 more people lose their health and defeats, there will be many (ITF) at an October 28 meeting in ping, ports coverage. Health care costs have skyrocketed so that companies new members of the House Mer­ Genoa, Italy, the seamen's repre and docks, in­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ sentatives voted by a two-to-one land navigadrop coverage routinely. In the past decade, family and in­ mittee. dividual spending on health care has tripled. margin to install the SIU official t i o n , Gei^ Studds (D-Mass.), the in tl^ vice chairman post. fisheries, rail­ It is somewhat reassuring to see President-elect Clinton and committee's acting chairman, Brother Fay fills a vacanc ways, road Vice President-elect Gore from the outset indicate that sweep­ received 62 percent of the vote transport,| ing changes are going to take place in the way things have been from his redrawn district in created by the resignation of pre­ civil aviation conducted. southeastern Massachusetts. vious vice chairman of the ITF and tourism Seafarers' Section, Shannon John Fay In the interests of Seafarers and their families, we are going Studds, who took over the com­ Wall, former president of the Na­ services. Admittee in September upon the ditionally, the to be in there working hard to support any economic plan death of Walter Jones (D-N.C.), tional Maritime Union (NMU) which is good for American workers and to ensure the new ad­ is expected to be named chairman Wall resigned in the wake of the Seafarers Section and Dockworkers Section have a combined ministration understands that America's merchant marine has a when House Democrats meet TP's repudiation of the NMU's campaign to raise the standard of vital role to play in our society. Similarly, we have a big educa­ December 7 to select party and Cayman Island-based operation living for seamen working aboard to collect fees from foreign tion job to do in the Congress where 110 new members were committee leaders. seamen on flag-of-convenience runaway-flag ships. This effort is Representative Jack Fields (Relected in November. Many of these representatives have little, coordinated through the ITF Fair Texas) is expected to become the ships in direct competition with Practices Committee, where if any, knowledge of shipping. ranking minority member of the various affiliates of the ITF. seafarers' affiliates and So we have a big order to fill in the upcoming months, but The position is one of two of- longshoremen's affiliates meet committee, succeeding Robert we certainly are going to be in there trying. icer posts within the Seafarers' jointly. Davis (RrMich.) who retired. Section of the ITF, an organiza­ Besides Davis, eight more of Through this effort, the ITF Election of John Fay to IIP Panel the 45 representatives who made tion representing 400 free anc attempts to protect seamen on I am happy to report that John Fay, the SIU's secretaryup the panel in the 102nd Con­ democratic trade unions in 100 flag-of-con-venience ships from treasurer, has been elected to a top post in the ITF's Seafarers gress will not return. Retirement countries representing workers in the exploitative actions of claimed Norman Lent (R-N.Y.), various transportation-orientec shipowners seeking the lowest Section. At a meeting last month of this group-—whose full he third ranking minority mem­ obs. possible costs through the device name is the International Transport Workers Federation— The London-based ITF, which ber. Carroll Hubbard (D-Ky.), the of subscribing to one of the Brother Fay was elected vice chairman of the Seafarers Section. originally was constituted in second ranking majority member, world's runaway registries. I believe this is an honor for the SIU within the whole interna­ will not be back after losing his 896, promotes trade union rights These flag-of-convenience tional maritime community. and human ri^ts throughout the registries, usually established by re-election bid in a primary. The ITF, to which all the seamen's unions in the free world Because of the vast tumover in world. The international labor nations seeking to raise hard dol­ belong, plays an important role in fighting to make the working lars for burdened national Thanks for the Memorable Meals conditions better for many foreign seamen. While we in the treasuries, offer shipowners a scheme for avoiding taxes and United States do not depend on the ITF to secure our wages regulations. Runaway registries and working conditions, many seamen from underdeveloped also allow the shipowner to roam countries aie helped by the ITF. And any time the working con­ the world in search of the ditions and rates of pay are raised for the seamen of the world cheapest and most exploitable less fortunate than ourselves, all of us in the industry benefit. labor. Through its campaign aimed at mnaway flag operations, the TF has signed collective bar­ December 1992 Volume 54. Number 12 gaining agreements raising the standard of living for seamen on some 2,000 flag-of-convenience The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published ships. monthly by the Seafarers International Union; At­ Brother Fay, a member of the lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; SIU since 1949, often has repre­ AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. sented the union at intemational 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class meetings and forums. The postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790Seafarer, who first became a 9998 and at additional mailing offices. union official 35 years ago, began POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the participating in ITF activities, in Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, pehalf of the Seafarers, in 1975. There has never been a steward and chief cook combination like Md. 20746. n his capacity as an Sltf official, Elisa Schein (left) and Troy Pope," say AS Jack Alves, Bosun Bill ay has held the posts of patrol­ Communications Dep't. Director and Editor, 7^5Mortier and the rest of the grateful and well-fed Sea-Land Con­ man, port agent, headquarters sica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; As­ sumer crew. The great variety and delicious meals, as well as representative, president sociate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate soups, breads and cakes, are without equal," they wrote about and—beginning vice in October of the products of their galley shipmates in a letter to the Severs LOG. Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. 990—secretary-treasurer. SIU's Fay Bected to ITF Post :;"•''•••• A' If,'I®,;;':®v ill..' J' �^-.i-•W-* DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOB 3 Clinton/Gore Victory Heralds Vast Change Already there are signs the election of Bill Clinton and A Gore as president and vice presi­ dent of the United States wil bring sweeping changes in the ad­ ministration of this country's af­ fairs. Immediately after the Novem­ ber 3 general election, the newly elected ticket began setting forth their administration's major con­ cerns. Topping the list is the state of the economy. At their first press conference, held November 12 in Little Rock, Ark., the presi­ dent-elect and his running mate promised "aggressive and prompt" action directed at reviv­ ing the U.S. economy. The president-elect, who will assume office on January 20, also outlined a strong code of ethics Bosun/AB Gary Coates completes his ballot at the New Orleans hall. for his staff members to prevent what over the past decade has become a Washington, D.C.revolving door syndrome of political appointees misusing their public connections for per­ AP Wide World sonal profit. The victorious candidate for president of the United States, Bill Clinton, Promising targeted investment answers reporters questions during his first schedulednews conference tax credits for job growth, Clinton since the general election. Vice President-elect Al Gore (left) also said he intends to put together a answered queries during the press conference, held in Little Rock, Ark. Voting is under way at 20 marking his or her selections, the world class economic team" union halls for Seafarers to elect ballot is folded and placed inside and "to take whatever steps that victory in the presidential elec­ Joining Clinton in Washington the officers of the Atlantic, Gulf, an envelope marked "Ballot." can be taken without new laws tion is just what America needed next year will be 259 Democratic Lakes and Inland Waters District. That envelope then is sealed in­ being enacted by Congress to to lift it from its present doldrums congressmen and 175 Republican Balloting, which began Novem­ side the second envelope with the revive this economy." and to infuse it with fresh hope House members and one inde­ ber 1, will continue until Decem­ mailing address of the bank and the inspiration to tackle the pendent. Clinton, the Democratic ber 31. depository where ballots are kept arty's presidential nominee, many problems with which our The final Senate composition Members can obtain their bal­ until submitted to the union taUy- won 370 of the 578 electoral col- country is currently weighted depends on the results of a Geor­ lot between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 ing committee. gia state runoff election ege votes, carrying the popular down." noon (local time), Monday If a member is unable to go to vote in 32 states, defeating in­ In behalf of the Seafarers, scheduled for November 24. So through Saturday except one of the 20 halls where the cumbent president George Bush Sacco assured President-elect far, 57 Democrats—the same holidays. Those eligible to vote election is being conducted, he and independent candidate H. Clinton of the SfU's "full sup- number as before the November are full book members in good or she may Truest an absentee Ross Perot. The Arkansas gover­ )ort" as he begins "to take up the 3 balloting—and 42 Republicans standing, according to Article ballot by writing to the SIU nor will become the 42nd presi­ enormous job of changing will take their seats January 3 XIII of the SIU constitution, secretary-treasurer's office, 5201 dent of the United States. America's direction." when Congress convenes. Of Post-election polls indicated these, 110 new members will be which spells out the union's elec­ Auth Way, Caihp Springs, MD SIU President Michael Sacco, tion procedures. 20746. in a communication to Clinton the that a majority of voters found the sworn into the House, and the At the hall, a member is given day after the election, noted. state of the U.S. economy to be upper chamber will have at least a ballot and two envelopes. After 11 new members. Continued on page 8 Your decisive and heartening their number one concern. .-1. M' • Voffjiy IbMfer Way hlMoaBedkm U.S. Gov't Abets Export of Jobs The practice of American corporations leaving U.S. shores and setting up overseas production facilities as a means of escaping American wages, working conditions, safety and environmental rules and, of course, taxes, has been aided and abetted by an agency of the U.S. government, it has been revealed recently in two television news reports. While the transfer en masse of production to off­ shore sites is a phenomenon of the past few decades for many industries. Seafarers and seamen of other traditional maritime nations have been contending with runaway operations since the end of World War II. The U.S. government, through several of its agen­ cies, has played a role in making it possible for U.S. shipping interests to operate their equipment under flag-of-convenience registries. But the present situa­ tion, documented by ABC's Nightline and 60Minutes on CBS, is worse. In this case, an agency of the U.S. government not only is encouraging the transfer of American jobs overseas, but also is providing the seed money and investing in the runaway scheme. The U.S. government's Agency for International Development (AID), an arm of the Department of State, has provided ftinding to groups promoting and developing so-called export processing zones—in other words, industrial parks in which the goods produced can be exported to the United States with lit­ tle or no duty. The U.S. government also has encouraged the flight of American jobs through such policies as lowinterest loans, tax breaks and grants to business promotion groups. Shockingly, the U.S. government also has assisted foreign business groups to blackball and bust union organizations, 60 Minutes revealed. In September and October, the two television exposes and several news articles documenting the U.S. government's support of runaway operations brought the issue to the attention of the American public. The press coverage vividly pointed out the U.S. government's support of job export schemes, an issue raised originally by the AFL-CIO before Con­ gress in 1989. After the spate of recent press, in response to the public outcry. Congress on October 5 adopted various measures to the foreign aid appropriations bill designed to make U.S. government agencies mindful of their responsibilities to American citizens. Then-candidate for president, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, and his running mate. Senator Al Gore (D-Tenn.), expressed dismay at government policies which have promoted the export of American jobs. The two candidates, now president-elect and vice president-elect, pledged to bring a halt to such actions. With the issue brought to the fore by the remarks of President-elect Clinton and the television coverage of 60 Minutes and Nightline, the American public now is privy to what seamen have witnessed for years: U.S. companies transferring jobs overseas, avoiding American federal, state and local taxes, bypassing safety and environmental regulations—all the while aided by certain elements within the U.S. govemment. Shipowners Early Runaways The April 2, 1965 Seafarers LOG pointed out that mnaway shipping is a drain on the U.S. treasury: "These operators spend billions of dollars abroad for ship construction—money which leaves the United States and never returns. They employ foreign seamen who neither pay income taxes to our govern­ ment nor purchase consumer goods here. This money Continued on following page • I--' •J The use of U.S. govemment money in aiding American companies to transfer production overseas was the subject of an ABC Nightline report. Top photo, from that show is an out-of-work garment worker whose plant moved to Honduras. Below, one of the Honduran gar­ ment plant employees who now does the work formerly done in the West Virginia factory. �SEAFARERS LOG Texas, who pointed out the foreign workers in these job export schemes earn "very low wages, subsistencetoo, leaves, never to return. level wages" which means "they're not going to buy "The vast profits amassed by these runaway-flag much from us [the United States]." operators never come back to the United States either While AID official James Michel argued that in the form of corporate taxes or in the form of expendi­ growth in Latin America creates jobs in the United tures for goods and services. Instead they support States, Marshall said there just isn't enough purchasing foreign industries which compete in the wor d market power in Central America to offset the loss of with American goods..." American jobs. Despite broad support on the part of Congress and Bradley also discovered that in El Salvador's export in certain quarters of all administrations, there has been processing zone, an industrial park financed with U.S. a consistent anti-U.S. shipping bent on the part of some fimds, "workers who want to join unions can be fired U.S. government agencies, among them the Depart­ on the spot and their names placed on blacldists." A 60 ment of Agriculture and the Department of State, the Minutes producer and crew, posing as a fictitious SIU has observed. The former agency often attempts to company's executives, were told by the top U.S. AID beat the nation's cargo preference laws; the latter often official in El Salvador that "they shouldn't have a prob­ acts as an advocate of foreign interests. lem with union laborers because job applicants are But even seamen, who long have been familiar with screened by the managers of the industrial parks," said government complicity with runaway operations, find Bradley. die revelations of AID's overt financing and bullish aid In a campaign speech. Vice President-elect Gore extended to American businesses establishing offshore said the closing of the Decaturville Sportswear Co., operations to go beyond any prior experience. owned by Marlene Industries, had doubled unemploy­ ment in Decatur County. He noted that Marlene In­ Tennessee Plant Shut Down dustries also had shut down plants in Lexington and Among the examples raised in the press of such Hartsville, Tenn., while setting up another subsidiary. direct involvement in the transfer of U.S. jobs to Perry Manufacturing Co., which is now one of the developing countries in the Caribbean, Central largest manufacturing firms in El Salvador. America or Asia is the closing of a textile plant in Ten­ Ads such as these, distributed by foreign businessmen's nessee described in the 60 Minutes segment. Hondurans Making $38 per Week groups and financed by U.S. government money, urge On September 27,60 Minutes co-host Ed Bradley ABC's September 29 Nightline show focused on the American companies to transfer their facilities overseas. opened the program stating, "It comes as no surprise closing of Maidenform's West Virginia plant. In that the unemployment figures in the United States— "... It would be unconscionable to have U.S. March 1992,115 American workers at that worksite nearly ten million at last count—are higher than taxpayers' funds used to encourage exjjort of U.S. jobs, lost their jobs, which had generally paid $5.10 an hour anyone wants them to be. What may come as a ($204 a week). Many of these workers at this time have while at the same time exploiting foreign workers," surpiise, though, is that the United States government, not found new jobs and are close-to exhausting their un­ said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland in his letter to of ^1 people, is promoting the export of some of the employment benefits. Their jobs are now being done in the elected officials. very jobs that workers in this country depend on for Honduras, in an export processing zone. The Honduran Clinton/Gore Vow a Halt their livelihood." workers doing their work make $38 dollars a week. The U.S. government's Agency for International The 60 Minutes segment focused on a sportswear Nightline's reporter Dave Marash noted, "What we Development "has spent at least $289 million for plant in El Salvador—where the average hourly wage have here is a question of priorities. In the last two programs to encourage American businesses to shut for a worker in manufacturing is 40 cents an hour, or years, the American government has spent two billion down here and move to Central America and the Carib­ $17.60 a week, or $915 a year, and where the average on economic aid to the Caribbean basin, about one bean," Governor Bill Clinton charged while campaign­ cost to an employer for health insurance, if paid at all, hundred fifty million dollars specifically earmarked for ing in October. is $88.21 per year per employee. The sportswear plant, job development. Over the same period, the federal "At a time when companies are having a hard time located in an export processing zone, had been set up government has spent just over one hundred million getting loans to expand factories in Middle America, with the help of U.S. government loans. dollars for retraining American workers whose jobs Mr. Bush's administration is offering loans at low cost Bradley noted that besides low wages and no taxes, have gone offshore." in Central America," the Democratic nominee for presi­ American companies were establishing production taxpayers Foot Training Bill dent said in a speech to a Louisville, Ky. audience in operations like the sportswear factory in places like El A Journal of Commerce article (October 22,1992) late September. American workers, he said, should not Salvador because "the U.S. government gives them be ask^ provide tax dollars "to pay for policies that reported that in Texas 1,100 workers at a Levi Strauss low-interest loans, subsidizes worker training programs pants manufacturing plant lost their jobs when the com­ take theirtojobs away." and offers tax breaks they can't get in the U.S." pany closed the factory in 1990. That line of pants then In the second of the three presidential debates, Clin­ The sportswear now manufactured in El Salvador ton said he would "stop the federal government's pro­ was produced for the company by a Honduran contrac­ was, until May 1991, produced in Decaturville, Tenn. tor. gram that now gives low-interest loans and job-training The plant closing put 306 persons out of work. That production transfer was aided by U.S. govern­ funds to companies that will actually shut down and The CBS news show disclosed an advertisement, ment monies. Part of the American taxpayers contribu­ move to other countries." id for with contributions from AID, which urged tion to this job transfer scheme was paying for the Throughout the campaign, Clinton and Gore sug­ S. manufacturers to set up shop in El Salvador, boast­ training of the Honduran workers while also paying for gested that instead,of U.S. govemment monies being ing a 57 cent an hour wage level. During the show, adjustment assistance to the U.S. workers. used to create private-sector jobs in Central America, a Bradley interviewed former Secretary of Labor Ray The Honduran workers making the pants were Clinton administration would concentrate on job-crea­ Marshal, an economics professor at the University of trained to do the job by the Honduran Council for tion strategies within the United States. Human Resources Development. That group received "As president, I will reorganize and direct our $30 million from the U.S. govemment. foreign assistance programs. I believe we should stress A U.S. govemment agency paid for adjustment as­ not only sustainable development but also the develop­ sistance for the laid-off American pants manufacturing ment of skills, of values, and the institutions of free workers. In soliciting those funds from the Department society. But I do not believe in this difficult time we of Labor, Levi Stmuss boldly declared, "The employ­ should spend American foreign aid dollars, as the Bush ment of the San Antonio workers has been eliminated administration has done, to subsidize American com­ because of the company's decision to utilize (the) panies to shut down plants in the United States and lower labor cost used to assemble its products through move them overseas," said Clinton to a Milwaukee offshore sources." audience on October 1. According to the article, an AID spokesman said the U.S. contributed $6.3 million to help fund a Honduran Congress Takes First Step group that promotes industrial centers where American On October 5, in one of the last legislative actions and foreign companies can set up production facilities taken before the end of this year's session. Congress to manufacture goods for export that can enter the made it illegal for AID to promote the export of United States without any duty attached. American jobs or to fund the start-up or maintenance Maidenform's West Virginia plan closed in March 1992. AFL-CiO issues Warning of so-called export processing zones, or industrial One hundred fifteen American workers lost their jobs. centers from which manufactured goods can enter the In 1989, the AFL-CIO warned Congress of the ac­ United States duty free. tions of a U.S. government agency which undermined The Foreign Aid Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5368) the employment opportunities of American citizens. In testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the also prohibit^ the use of AID funds for any activity which violates workers'rights. organization representing some 100 national trade unions, said, "U.S. AID missions around the world are The actions by Congress are a first step. The restric­ spending millions of dollars annually for programs that tions merely apply until the next round of foreign ap­ propriations, approximately one year from now. promote the export of foreign-produced or assembled goods into the United States. In Ae bill's section on U.S. funds to the InterAmerican Development Bank, the Secretary of the "Our AID funds build the plants, develop the in­ Treasuiy was directed to instruct the group's U.S. direc­ frastructure (including, in some cases, adjoining air­ ports), and advertise for joint investors. U.S. aid dollars tor to "vote against funding for any project if it is likely in the past even have been used to tell the potential to cause a loss of jobs within the United States." U.S. business investor that, if he takes his operation In another bill, the Jobs Through Exports Act of overseas, he will not have to worry about unions." 1992 (H.R. 4996), Congress added language to prohibit The AFL-CIO alarm went unheeded. In 1991, once the use of funds allocated to various international again, the AFL-CIO, in a communication to con­ groups under the foreign assistance act for any activity American companies such as Maidenform move produc­ which exports U.S. jobs or contributes to the violation tion to industrial parks in Central America like the one in gressmen and senators on foreign aid committees, of workers' rights. Honduras in photo above, taken from the Nightline show. warned of the misuse of taxpayer monies. Continued from page 3 iiS rife' M WJ- 9i f:>y m--:- ;-f ••:. :• ;.i V ••• ; ,fef :> . - > • .;i J-'-'';, a' . •; ffefe t'C :V,r '••f .^• tfe: :¥'f' » A ., T.' '•' 5 ' ' ••'' •.B i' • • •'- "''.i . OECBRRER1992 �Or: Tfi-r- 'i -'S' 'i "•• •'•; '-^.i %•';, DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 5 -C- $Mr Seafarers and PoliticsA Good Mix •;'V''y-^-;v=;^ ; • - y-'y 1:4 Working on behalf of SIUbacked candidates. Seafarers al over the country not only voted but also volunteered their time to assist with election-oriented ac­ tivities. Whether supporting Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton's presidential bidor assisting a can­ didate for state legislature, SIU members participated in hundreds of campaigns across the states. Seafarers talked with other voters about the records of the candidates they supported. By going door-to-door, making phone calls or standing on busy corners. Seafarers passed out literature and passed on informa­ tion about their candidates. Also, members and their families participated in several campaign rallies around the country, assisting the events' or­ ganizers to ensure the activity was successful. Bosun Carlos Guitierrez goes door-to-door in New Orleans to advise SIU rqnesentatives throughout voters of the records of the candidates. the country reported that Representatives Gerry Studds Seafarers were active around the and Barney Frank were aided by clock in election activities up to members from the New Bedford and on November 3. area. Studds, who is expected to In Louisiana, the contribution be named chairman of the House Seafarers can make to the cam­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries paign effort was recognized by a Committee, faced a tough battle well known veteran of politics. after his district was redrawn with Retired U.S. Senator Russell Long, a long-time supporter of U.S.-flag shipping who worked closely with SIU President Paul Hall in the '60s and '70s, ob­ served a crowd of Seafarer volun­ teers driving up to an outdoor campaign rally. "That's how we do things," he told the crowd. "TTiat's a Seafarers' car!" Retiree's Son Elected Union members walked doorto-door, crewed campaign offices and distributed flyers throughout the New Orleans area. One of the Steward Assistant Walter beneficiaries of the effort was the Schoppe prepares a precinct list son of SIU retiree Harry Lee for the Philadelphia election effort. Frierson. His son, Harry L. Frierson Jr., was elected state repre­ sentative from Mississippi's 93rd many new precincts. Seafarers house district which borders helped him recapture the Louisiana along the Pearl River in Democratic nomination, then were very active in his general the southern part of the state. election campaign which he won From the ports of Wilmington with 62 percent of the vote. and San Francisco, Seafarers asFrank took over part of sisted in electing Dianne Studds' old district, including Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to New Bedford. Seafarers were in­ the U.S. Senate and re-electing strumental in getting his name Vic Fazio to his U.S. House seat and stand on the issues before in northern California. Feinstein voters in the new district. Frank and Boxer became the first two captured 72 percent in the general women ever elected to hold U.S. election. Senate seats from the same state Get-out-the-vote efforts in at the same time. New York included members SIU members participated in phone banks in the San Francisco, holding campaign signs and pass­ Oakland and Los Angeles labor ing out leaflets during the New councils, urging fellow trade York Marathon a week before unionists and their families to go election day. Going Door-to-Door to the polls. Philadelphia-based Seafarers Further up the.coast in Seattle, participated in several rallies, members and their families made phone calls, drove voters to worked hard to elect Patty Mur­ the polls, served as poll watchers ray to the U.S. Senate and Maria Cantwell to the House, where she and rang door bells on election will represent the Seattle area. As day to gather votes for their canin other ports, phone bank and di^tes. literature drop participation by Across the state line in New Showing their support at a rally in Louisiana for the presidential ticket are (left to right, front row) AS Hector Seafarers played vital roles. Jersey, SIU members campaigned White, FOWT George Lizano, FOWT Andrew Lewis, OMU U. Cowart, Bosun Cesar Gutierrez, (back row) Help ^veral Races Cook William Daniels and AB Gary Coates. Continued on page 11 The re-election campaigns of • di . V:;, mm :u: :• i- ,1' v " filagiy Seafarer Michael Marquette took the photo above of some of the 150 SIU members from the Houston hall as they lend a hand in the effort to elect Gov. Clinton and Son. Gore. "l '• ^ • 'f , �WU 6 'Mr- DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERSLOG UmMtay St^ool Fhe nmes MamI Boatmen's t^nrlculintt ' . • r -y_ •.•••:: t-, f • yr.-y^^^r'••'V \;;&>! J''- yi:. -tSgii hy ••••:' L •'•. ,; •. ;• S^: Vi. iy'y- • y- ; m-\ y t/.- 'M Representatives from 13 in noted. "That helps tnem know six men passing foam buckets to land companies met with SIU of­ first hand what the gear can do a dangerous area," said Byran ficials at the Paul Hall Center for and how to handle it. The trainin^ Cummings, one of the school's Maritime Training and Education does not interfere with vesse firefighting instructors. "One to determine the training needs o; operations, and we've discoverec man can go into a tight area and the industry and fine tune the that our passengers are fascinatec can use this even with life support Lundeberg School's curriculum that they can watch actual train equipment. It saves time when for Seafarers sailing on tugs anc ing take place." seconds are valuable." tows. Mark Rohn, director of fleet Tailor-Made Courses "We are looking to the future, Eglinton and Instructor Bil operations for Great Lakes SIU Executive Vice Presiden Foley went on the describe how Towing, was at the Lundeberg SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (center), Tom Watkins Joseph Sacco said in opening the special courses were held at the School for the first time. "Ihad no of the U.S. Coast Guard (left) and Lundeberg School Instructor Bill November 18 meeting. "We want school for engine department idea what the school could do for Foley review Coast Guard testing procedures. to enhance the industry. We want members sailing for Allied our people," Rohn noted after the to create a partnership by working Towing and Luedtke Dredge meeting. "This place is much closely with management anc Custom-made courses can be more extensive than I thought it government." made to upgrade your members, would be." While Lundeberg School in­ Foley noted. "You can pick and The group of company, union, structors presented outlines of the choose the topics you want school and Coast Guard reprecourses available to the inland in­ covered from (the Lundeberg sentatiyes determined that future dustry, Vocational Director Bil School) catalog." meetings should be held. An Eglinton said the school recog­ adhoc advisory committee Of particular interest to the nizes that each company and company representatives were chaired by Lundeberg School region may have unique training the courses created after the im- Representative Bill Saul was needs. Thus classes can be plementaition of the Oil Pollution created to devise an agenda for tailored to the needs of their par­ Act of 1990 (OPA '90). The offi­ the next meeting. Also selected ticular boatmen. cials listened as instructors dis­ for the committee were Rohn; David Kish, a vice president cussed oil spill containment and Eglinton; John Burns of with the Delta Queen Steamboat prevention and hazardous Maritrans; Don Ivins, Express Co., explained how school in­ material handling class outlines! Marine; George McGinty, structors visit the Delta Queen "When theseamen or boatmen Turecamo; Bill Ferguson, Orgulf; Lundeberg School Representative Bill Saul, a retired inland company and Mississippi Queen on leave the school, we want them to Arthur Kulp, Crescent Towing, executive, coordinated the conference. In photo above, Saul opens regular schedule to train crew- know the fundamentals dealing and Randy DeKroney, Coast thesessiom members in firefighting and first with OPA '90," Eglinton told the Guard. Othefs are expected to be aid techniques while the vessels group. "We want Seafarers to named by the end of the year. are sailing. "Our people receive enow what they are dealing with 'I'm glad to see these meet­ practical knowledge of the equip­ and to have the latest informa­ ings," said the general manager of ment on their vessels," Kish tion. VJcAllister of Virginia, George ^anagan. "If management and Fire Vest Unveiled abor can't work together, neither Many of the representatives can survive." got their first look at a new vest Other companies who were capable of holding five gallons of foam that can be used to smother represented at the meeting in­ benzene and other hazardous cluded Energy Ammonia vapors as well as fight fires. The ransportation, McAllister vest is the newest technology for Brothers, Moran Towing, North American Trailing, Morania Oil use in the field. "This takes the place of five or anker Corp. and Western Towing. Randy DeKroney (left) of the U.S. Coast Guard discusses OPA '90 with George Flanagan, general manager for McAllister of Virginia. 1 ' ' Demonstrating the newest firefighting technology—the foam vest—is Lundeberg School In- Explaining how instructors teach aboard the Delta Queen while it is John Bums, labor director at Maritrans, discusses training for ABs structor Byran Cummings. sailing is David Kish, a Delta Queen Steamboat Co. vice president, working aboard tugs and tows. Vocational Director Bill Eglinton (right) talks with Dave Brown of Jim Brown, an instructor at the Lundeberg School, takes the inland comoanv reoresentatives on a tour Orgulf/Red Circle Tugs about specialized courses. of the school's shiphandling simulator, which can recreate sailing conditions on any American waterway. .1 r-'%v �DECBmBER 1992 SEAFA9ERSL0G 7 12 Bourns Comiriete R^muis ReeertnaMm Twelve Seafarers recently tion-and-answer sessions. riculum prepares you for the next deberg School to college. "This took a giant step to advance their For example, they conferred part of the course." >lace is on a par with any colcareers and improve their work with officials from the union's During a brief speech at the ege," said the 37-year-olc skills when they completed the collective bargaining department, graduation ceremony, Canales Seafarer who joined the union 14 rigorous bosun recertification from its governmental affairs expounded on the value of years ago in the port of New course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training's Lundeberg School. The dozen, who completed the highest curriculum available to SrU members who sail in thedeck department, graduated on November 2. Simply gaining entry into the course is tough. R-om numerous applicants, only a small percent­ Cat1(^ Soto (left) and Jerome Wil­ age is selected by a committee of liams sen/e on selection committee. rank and file members. Once chosen, the bosuns receive thorough, top-flight train­ ing and testing in areas such as firefighting, navigation, com­ munication and union education. Each of the new recertified bosuns said the course will help them be more efficient seamen. They also will pass along much of what they learned to their ship­ mates. The twelve members of the November 2 graduating bosun recertification class are (from left, front row) "After taking thiscourse, I feel Carlos M. Soto, Larry D. McCants, Neftali Santana, Carlos H. Canales, (second row) William Card, Lou sure I'll be able to perform my Flade, James A. Bemachi, Joel Miller, (third row) Donald W. Plummer, Dan Marcus, Jerome "Big Jay" duties better as bosun and be a Williams and Jon Humason. better ship's chairman," said 38year-old Dan Marcus, who department, from the welfare upgrading: "Today more than York. "The instructors are top­ graduated from the Seafarers vacation, training and pension ever, seamen are responsible for flight, the facilities are amazing Harry Lundeberg School of funds and from the Seetfarers more and more sophisticated and the training is extremely use­ Seamanship 20 years ago. "As for LOG. equipment. We must continue to ful. .. . It reminds me of a big the school, it was good in the old Moreover, the bosuns studied be well-trained and to keep up university satellite school." days, too. But it now has evolved and practiced communications with technology." Jon Humason, 40, said he ap­ into a world-class training lechniques and leadership skills preciated "learning the inner Course Makes Bosuns facility." i n workshop-like sessions with workings of the union. I have a More Efficient "No doubt, this brought me to Lundeberg School instructors. much better insight into how Carlos Soto, 49, said he a higher skill level," said Jerome 'A Place You Can Call Home' "loved the course. The best part things operate, and I will relay Williams, 34. A 13-year member Larry McCants rated the was the firefighting, first aid and that to other members." A 21-year Larry McCants gets some praoof the SIU, Williams pointed out member of the SIU, Brother that he now knows "more about bosuns' trip to the union's head­ CPR. With that, you can really Humason ships from die port of :ice driving the forklift truck. the SIU's expectations of me, not quarters in Camp Springs, Md help people." Soto's three Norfolk, Va. just my expectations of them. and to Capitol Hill as Ae high daughters, Ivonne, Ivette and Lundeberg School graduate sealift training "very interesting. point of the recertification course Jeannette^ travelled from New all of the instructors are realBoth parties have respon­ Joel Miller, 37, said he found the And "I learned a lot about how the York to Piney Point for the ygood." V sibilities." union works and how Congress ceremony. "We're proud of our AdvancedTralnIng works," said the 35-year-olc father," Ivette said. During the five-week course, Seafarer who ships from fhe port Fifty-year-old Neftali San­ the bosuns finished advanced of Mobile, Ala. tana noted the dramatic improveclasses in firefighting, safety and McCants, who graduated from ments in both the school's first aid as well as deck skill cour­ the Lundeberg School in '79, im­ facilities and its curriculum. He ses in wire-splicing, knot-tying plored his fellow members to had not been to Piney Point since and navigation. Additionally, "take advantage of our school. 1975, when he upgraded to AB. they practiced ship handling pro- It's a unique place, a place you "The classes were interesting and cedures in the Lundeberg can call home." we had a great bunch of guys," School's simulator which For Bill Card, having his wife, added NefMi, who lives in Puerto reproduces sailing conditions at Pamel^ and daughter, Danielle, Rico and who joined the SIU 25 sea and in ports worldwide. with him throughout his stay in years ago in the port of New Another key segment of the Piney Point made the school seem York. "I learned a lot and feel like bosuns' course of study focused much more like home. "It's the course will improve my on the workings of the SIU and its wonderful that they allow your work." various plans. The bosuns were family to accompany you," said Likewise, Donald Plummer brought into contact with every Card, 43, who joined the union in was taken aback by the progress department of the SIU for ques- 1968 in the port of New York. of the school. Plummer, 35, "The people at the school make graduated from the trainee pro­ your family feel welcome. . . gram in 1975 and had come back This is just a great opportunity to to the school one time. "The food improve your skills." is a lot better now," he said with Jim Bemachi completes advanced Lou Flade receives congratula­ Similarly, Carlos Canales' a laugh. "Actually, this is quite a classes in first aid and CPR. tions from Exec. VP Joe Sao^. wife, Antlonette, was at the layout. The facilities and the school upgrading to cook and course were top-notch. I learned baker while Carlos took the recer­ a lot, and this will help me be­ tification course. "This was even come a better ship's chairman." better than I expected," he said. "I Plummer's mother, Evelyn, like the way each part of the cur- came front New York to the school for the graduation ceremony. "My son has been working toward this for a long time," she said. "This is quite an accomplishment." Jim Bemachi, 46, said the course "gave me a better under­ standing of the union and how it works. I liked all of it." Bemachi, who joined the SIU 18 years ago in the port of St. Louis, said the recertification course "undoub:edly made me a better union member and a better seaman." I'l . ... .. '• •• J '• •-'k .fe' , : ' • j'.•• • -:k' •fLSL •• k m. SHLSS Compares Favorably Lou Flade, who formerly at­ Neftall Santana takes over the Bill Card addresses the union's tended a major northeastern Dan Marcus (right) improves his wire splicing skills with help from wheel as part of his course work. monthly meeting inPiney Point, Md. university, compared the Lun- fellow Bosun Carlos Canales. y-y •:h:: •••::' yk: kk'kk-'- k""' '' •• -•' • �..V 8 ' '"' ''' SEAFARERS LOG Ir- •"^i\iG ; ;-;. 4'* • DECEM8ER1992 Klktran Baatnea Update SkHls At WeOi-Lo^ Semhiar Another 10 SIU boatmen who sail for Moran Towing of Texas updated their seamanship skills during a one-week seminar in Oc­ tober at the Lundeberg School in the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. This is the second class held this year at the Piney Point, Md. facility for Moran members. In Algonac, Bosun Marty Tighe points out one of the races on the The boatmen—^all barge cap­ sample ballot to a friend. tains or licensed officers— received concentrated training in oil spill prevention and contain­ ment as well as hazardous Voting locations include the materials handling. The 10 Continued from page 3 SIU halls at 1216 East Baltimore learned how the regulations Appearing on the ballot are the Street, Baltimore, Md.; 2 West created by the Oil Pollution Act names of the candidates for presi­ Dixie Highway, Dania, Fla.; 520 of 1990 affect them on the job. dent, executive vice president, St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, During their week at the school, Moran boatmen practice fitting gas masks as part of their hazardous materials handling course. secretary-treasurer, six vice Mich.; 705 Medical Arts Build­ the Moran boatmen also had clas­ presidents, six assistant vice ing, Duluth, Minn.; 606 Kalihi ses on firefighting, shiphandling presidents, two headquarters rep­ Street, Honolulu, Hawaii; 1221 and first aid and CPR. Other The training received by the Captain Russ McVay, Moran resentatives and 10 port agents. Pierce Street, Houston, Texas; classroom training included com­ Moran crewmembers has con­ vice president. "We always come Those elected will serve a term 3315 Liberty Street, Jacksonville, munications and stress manage­ tributed to the high quality bf away having had a good ex­ from 1993 to 1996. work performed, according to perience," added McVay, who Fla., and 99 Montgomery Street, ment. In keeping with the constitu­ Jersey also served as an instructor on City, N.J. tion, a union credentials commit­ company policy and procedure, Member eligible to participate tee reviewed the nominations for in the McVay also sat in on several clas­ election may also vote at the various positions and issued ses presented by the Lundeberg SIU halls at 1640 Dauphin Island its report at the September mem­ Parkway, Mobile, Ala.; 48 Union School staff. bership meetings. A notice of Street, New Bedford, Mass.; 630 McVay stated another by­ election was mailed in September Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, product of the seminar is union to all members at their last known La.; 635 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ members and management get address. The notice included a list lyn, N.Y.; 115 Third Street, Nor­ the chance to talk with each other of polling places and a sample folk, Va.; 2604 South Fourth outside of the job. "That's one of ballot. The October issue of the Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; Lunthe benefits of staying together (at Seafarers LOG published a copy deberg School of Seamanship the school) Some of the best con­ of the ballot. versations take place in the even­ Piney Point, Md.; 350 Fremont A rank-and-file tallying com­ Street, San Francisco, Calif. ings or at breakfast." mittee will be elected at the 1057 Fernandez Juncos Avenue, Because the reaction after the December membership meeting Santurce, P.R.; 2505 First training has been so positive from in Piney Point. That committee Avenue, Seattle, Wash.; 4581 this group as well as one that com­ will tabulate and announce the Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., pleted its training in February, election results when it meets in and 510 North Broad Avenue, McVay noted Moran plans to January. Gaining shiphandling experience in the school's simulator are Clem Wilmington, Calif. work with the school to hold Mabile (left) and John Sparks. training annually. SlU Election Under Way ii It • { ' imiB :iSiB IIP '•t- ^ I ••"•••-• ; ••• I , . - hi ' :': k ••••-/•;;:•' • .•-.fv-:-,- ii 1'".; . i.:ai?V':;y- t ^ Writing his address on the mailing Steward Assistant Hector Felix envelope after voting in Seattle is places his completed ballot into Recertified Bosun David Atkinson, the mailing envelope in Seattle. Graduates of the recent Moran Towing training seminar include (left to right, front row) Mark Taylor, Dino Bailey, C.J. Kruger, Wes Taylor, John Sparks, (back row) Charles Tuck, Brett Currence, David Richard, Ryan Riggins and Clem Mabile. Fonner Sugar Workers Presideni Dies at 59 4-4:,h • ••''' ' Irv^ Voting takes place in San Francisco. Recertified Bosun Jim Radder (left) studies the sample ballot while Recertified Bosun Jimmy Crain signs the polling list. Looking on are Port Agent Nick Celona (second from right) and Patrolman Raleigh Minix. Donald Tacconi, former president of the SlUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers Union No. 1, passed away October 11 due to cancer. He was 59. Tacconi, known to friends and family as Waldo, worked at C&H Sugar in Crockett, Calif, for 39 years. He also was a founder and past president of the Crockett Chamber of Com­ merce. Additionally, Tacconi operated Waldo's Fix-It Shop, a small-appliance repair facility in Crockett, and belonged to two volunteer fire departments. Previously, he served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Tacconi is survived by four children; Ruthie Tacconi, Theresa Repass, Donald Tac­ coni 11 and Tony Tacconi; by his father, Sam Tacconi; and by sisters Rosemarie Mallory and Betty Broglio. ^ ^ . Donald J. Tacconi z'[yy:y- '1 �1992 SEAFJUtatS LOB Testins Proceeds Smoothly Tanker Seamen Must Hold Benzene Clearance Cards As of the beginning of this "Most of [the seamen from Ba month, Seafarers who ship on a timore] who ride tankers are tanker or tank vessel will be re working right now. But when quired to hold documents indicat­ they come in, they will have to ing they have been cleared to have the tests." work with and around the chemi A change in shipping rules cal benzene and productscontain adopted by the Seafarers Appea ing benzene. The original cutof Board, in compliance with Coast date of November 1 was changed Guard regulations which werean to December!. nounced in October 1991, states To provide Seafarers who no member will "be shipped to wish to throw in for tanker jobs contracted tanker, tank vessel or after December 1, testing for ben­ barge" unless he or she possesses zene clearance began last month "a Seafarers Welfare Plan ben at all welfare plan clinics anc zene clearance on their clinic carc PPOs. "The testing is going very and a current Seafarers Welfare well," said Dr. Kenneth Miller, Plan benzene certificate." director of the welfare plan's The benzene-related docu­ medical department. ments are not needed at the time At one union hall, testing was of registration for a job, but they voluminous but efficient. Rough­ are required at the time of claim ly 140 Seafarers were testec ing a job on a tanker. (Note during a two-day period at the Seafarers shipping on containerSeattle hall, said Seattle Port ships or dry bulkers or certain Agent Bob Hall. "We brought the other types of vessels do not have to hold benzene-clearance documentation. However, the tests are available to all mem bers.) Benzene is found in many petroleum-based substances such as gasoline, crude oil, kerosene and jet fuel. It is used in the manufacturing of many other products. Repeated or prolonged ex­ posure to benzene can pose health risks. But the risks can be mini­ mized by monitoring a person's plood count and by checking his or her respiratory health in order to determine if he or she safely can wear a protective mask. 'T • Name follows: _____ • ^ There They - " ^ Two MedlcalTests •I'..'-?' Two tests are being given to Seafarers who throw in for tanker have this •^Aiuea t!hA obs. The blood test is known as a Complete Blood Count (CBC), ^he eapioygyy ^his opinj^^ while the breathing test is called Pulmonary Function Test f tests reveal any medical condition which could prevent a Seafarer from working around benzene or using a protective mask, an explanation will be written on an examination report and given to the seaman. PPT). Steward Manfred Mueller checks The CBC, taken annually, After meeting the Coast his lung capacity by taking a Pul­ reveals the make-up of an Guard-mandated physical re­ monary Function Test (Pf^. individual's blood. The CBC is quirements determined by taking required because benzene can im­ local clinic to us, and everything pair the work of red blood cells, these tests, the Seafarer will be went fine," he noted. which cany oxygen; white blood ssued a yellow benzene Similarly, Bob Selzer, patrol­ cells, which fight infections; and clearance card. His or her clinic man in the port of New York, said platelets, which help the blood card will indicate the tests have he sees "a majority of members clot. peen taken, and the member also from the area are signing up for will receive a written statement In the PPT test, a person blows the tests, which have gone very through a tube intoa machine that indicating if he or she has any well. The members don't mind, registers his or her breathing medical condition which could they realize it's the law now." capacity. This test, required every prevent him or her from working Sal Aquia, Baltimore port three years, determines the type around benzene or using a protec­ agent, said only a handful of of respirator a member must wear tive mask. members there have undergone when handling or working around If questions exist concerning the testing. But, he pointed out. penzene. test results, the clinic will forward le information to an independent Viedical Review Officer who will make a final determination. Dr. Miller stressed that failing either test does not necessarily Pam Corey from Seattle's Virginia Mason Clinic draws blood from SA mean someone has a serious Dannette Funk during her benzene test. problem. In fact, in most cases, lose members found to have plood or respiratory disorders that prevent them from having contact with benzene may continue sail­ ing on containerships, dry bulkers and other benzene-free ships. Additionally, it is likely that ow red or white blood counts can pe increased to sufficient levels via nutritional awareness and/or medication such as iron pills. Coast Guard regulations stipu­ late that tanker and tank vessel operators are required to cany on board their vessels the necessary protective equipment, including In the background, Shannon Clausgen from Seattle's Virginia Mason masks, that will minimize against Clinic monitors QMED Allen Donohue's Pulmonary Function Test chemical exposure when the gear Electrician Mike Powell takes the Pulmonary FunctionTest, monitored (PF^, while in the foreground, Pam Corey draws blood for a Complete is worn. by Pam Corey, while SA Dannette Funk waits her turn. Blood Count (CBC) from DEU Antonio Gonzales. "JVC c V-V 'ir,' • ••' • •T. �ll 1." ' 10 : DBCBUBBt 19K SEAFARERS LOG Under Capt, Tucker's Command, liiSK-;,. Tug Jackson Is Mobile Fixture ils ^ ^ 'v'•, 1'v'' . :'V','•-' li^'"...; 1^' |C *•'•.''• Y 'i . ^ , wr. ^ ..., liS'^ -v''' .* '"•' ,. , :-s' :/•' • •• • •-/'! Get Captain Charles Tucker started about his 42-year career at sea, and he will tell stories about using his tugboat to brace barges against the dock to prevent them from breaking away during a hur­ ricane, about catching a runaway barge before it strikes a bridge, or about towing vessels through the Gulf of Mexico. The only problem is getting the 59-year-old Seafarer to start talking. Tucker is known along the docks of Mobile, Ala. where he guides thcAdmiralJackson, as soft-spoken and dedicated to his crew. "He doesn't talk unless he has something to say," Engineer Johnny Johnston told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "He's (he best captain to sail with,"Johnston, who has been sailing with Crescent Towing five years, added. The other two members of the Admiral Jackson crew—^AB D.E. "Pete" Saranthus and OS Chris Walker—^nodded in agreement. The vessel Tucker commands is one of three Crescent tugs that assist with arrivals and departures of freighters and tankers in Mobile harbor. But Tucker's career has spanned much more than ship docking assignments in southern Alabama. When he joined the SIU in 1950, Tucker worked deep sea and sailed in all threedepartments until he decided to stay in deck and become an able bodied seaman. "I worked as a day man mostly," he recalled. In 1965, Tucker started sailing inland because "I wanted to stay at home. I had seen a lot of the world, but I wanted to be closer" to his home town of Chickasaw, Ala., only 15 minutes from Mobile. Since then, he has sailed tugs along the Gulf of Mexico be­ tween Houston and Tampa, Fla. until he signed on with Crescent in 1979, which has kepthimin the Mobile harbor area. When pressed. Tucker recounted the rescue of a breakaway barge that was headed for a piling supporting the new Cochran Bridge (on Interstate 10) spanning the Mobile River. "It was nothing out of the ordinary. We had some rough weather and heavy winds. [The barge] broke loose and we were notifled. But we got it before there was any damage." Guiding the Jacksonup the Mobile River is Captain Charles Tucker. .vr'V^iT '/-I ^•"/..: 'y'-'ir:/..''y-'•• Deckhand Billy Janes and his wife. Tammy, pose in front of the remodeled galley Janes built and Engineer D.E. "Pete" Saranthus signs a crew list as Mobile Port Agent assembled—with the help of the Engineer Johnny Johnston grat)s a Checking the oil on another CresDave Carter watches. crew—in less than five weeks. quick bite between jobs. cent tug is Engineer Roy Saranthus. The Cooper Rated Ship-Shape; Ready to Resume Ship Docking iM" Yi;,'-' 'i'' Helping large vessels dock day after day can take a toll on any tugboat So following a recent ship docking. Crescent Towing's tug­ boat Ervin S.Cooper, which is crewed by Seafarers, tied up to the pier in Mobile, Ala. for a thorough inspection from the bottom up. 'i;i''''' I* :-v :mm:M A team from a diving and sal­ vage boat pulled alongside and went overboard to inspect the propellers, shaft and pipes of the tug to make sure everything was in working order. The twin-screw tug Ervin S. Cooper is one of the larger boats in the Crescent fleet. Captain Pete Bums (left) and Relief Caf^n Ronnie Waiker watch as the nspection of the tug's propellers is carried ouL , J , r' ~ ' • K '• •' -i' : :i. i' i'" ;] 1 Kyle Tucker (left) and Jamie Tucker heip crew the Ennn S. Cociper. Crescent Towing's tugboat Ervin S. Cooper ties up in Mobiie. Inspection boat checks tug's props. �••v- •.•.5>,-v'\,'V-v.. wtCTSr3K33p» "c DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERSLDB 11 •?C:: ••;.-•• • ;V PMI^ Ikmir Sbigs Prabes of Hew CoatahersMp SIU crewmembers are report­ ing smooth sailing aboard theRJ. Pfeiffer, the 714-foot containership which began operations for Matson Navigation Co. in August. "I love it," Chief Steward Keen T. Lau told Wilmington (Calif.) Patrolman Robert Scrivens upon completion of the ship's first round trip to Hawaii. "This ship is beautiful." The unlicensed positions on the Pfeiffer are filled by members of SIUNA affiliated unions— AGLIWD for galley personnel, Firemen's Union in the engmeroom. The vessel is the first large commercial ship to be built in the United States since 1987. It sails between Hawaii and California with round trips averaging two weeks in duration. Like all other Matson vessels, the Pfeiffer orAy serves U.S. ports, thus it falls within provisions of theJones Act which requires ships to be built domesticity. Also serving with Lau in the galley are Chief Cook Alex Ababa and Assistant Cook Stanley Paea. The R.J. Pfeiffer docks in Wilmington, Calif, after completing its first Sailors Union of the Pacific for Called in to help is standby Preparing the steam table is Chief voyage to Hawaii. the deck gang, and Marine GSU Randy Witovdcb. Cook Alex Ababa. Hie Canales' Upgrade For a Better Future Recertified Bosun Carlos reminder of the merchant Canales has been a Seafarer marine's importance to U.S. since 1964, while his wife, An- defense. From the start of Operation tiohette King Canales, has been in the union for four years. Desert Shield through the con­ Regardless of the disparity clusion of Desert Sortie, more in their numbers of years at sea, than 15 million tons of cargo Mr. and Mrs. Canales strongly and fuel were carried to and agree that upgrading at the from the Middle East aboard Seafarers Harry Lundeberg U.S.-flag vessels including School of Seamanship is a vital Ready Reserve Force (RRIO step in any member's career. ships. Military Sealift Com­ Carlos recently completed mand (MSC) contracted ves­ the recertification course, while sels and privately owned Antionette was scheduled to commercial ships. Nearly 900 finish the cook and baker lifts moved more than 12 mil­ course in late November. (She lion short tons of dry cargo and also took lifeboat and LNG fuel on government owned or training while studying at the contracted vessels. Another school throughout Carlos' three million short tons were transfmrted on privately owned stay.) "It's simple," says An­ container and breakbulk ships. tionette. "Upgrading allows Happy Ending you to have a better career. You Carlos and Antionette, who become more skilled and you ship out of the port of Jackson­ increase your earning imwer." ville, Fla., celebrated the end of For Carlos, passing the the war with a shipboard wed­ highest curriculum available to ding. They were married Seafarers who sail in the deck aboard the Cape Clear on department "gave me a new ap­ March 13. Both say their lives preciation for the school and the only have gotten better since opportunities here. You're then. never too old to leam." After a brief stay on the Keep America on High Seas beach following the wedding, While staying at the Paul they signed on the Gulf Trader Hall Center, the Canales, who and were part of the last convoy cast absentee ballots in the to bring equipment back to the November presidential elec­ U.S. from the Persian Gulf. "All tions, stayed abreast of national the activity there was amaz­ issues through the Washington ing," says Carlos. "We were media. "We need to develop a elated when it was over." Antionette began her career peacetime economy that strongly includes merchant with a trademark statement tell­ shipping," declares Carlos. ing dispatchers in the Jackson"We must keep America on the viUe h^: "Just give me sky and high seas and never leave our­ water." Now, she adds Carlos to her list of necessities. And as al­ selves vulnerable." Both Carlos and Antionette, ways, she remains enthusiastic who sailed on OMI Corp.'s about her career. "The SIU has Cape C/car during and after the been good to me. I say let's keep Persian Gulf war, point out how getting more ships and go to the war provided yet another work!" Antionette King Canales congratulates her husband, Carlos, fol­ lowing his graduation from the recertified bosun course. .4 Showing approval forthe new ^ley Assistant Cook Stanley Paea is Chief Steward Koon T. Lau stirs a is standby GSU Randy Witowich. ready to sen/e lunch. sauce as he makes dinner. Seafarers Stump for Their Candidates Continued from page 5 for and elected the first Hispanic congressman. from the Garden State, Robert Menendez. He took the open Jersey City-Elizabeth seat by more than a two-to-one ihargin. Seafarers also assisted in the re-election of U.S. Repre­ sentative William Hughes. The Atlantic City-area repre­ sentative serves on the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Once again, Great Lakes members based at Algonac worked in U.S. Representative David Bonior's re-election camSeattle Seafarers review a precinct map before leafletting for U.S. Majonty Whip, the third highest Senator-elect Patty Murray. From the left are FOWT Steve Ondreako, ranking position directly behind QEU Mark Nason, DEU Terry Hutson and Chief Cook Lewis Johanthe speaker and majority leader, son. Make Candidates' Signs While some members at­ tended rallies and helped in get out the vote efforts in Houston, others made signs for candidates. More than 50,000 signs for presidential, congressional, state and local candidates were as­ sembled, and then were dis­ tributed to get their names known to voters. In Jacksonville, Seafarers made phone calls and passed out literature for Conine Brown, who joined two other blacks to be the first African-Americans elected to Congress from Rorida. Members also helped Tony Hill, a member of the Longshoremen's union and the 'A Jacksonville Port Maritime Leaving no doubt about whom they support are Posey Powers Council, to become a member the (seated) and retirees Paul Roder (in white shirt) and Jesse Duet, state house of representatives. pictured above at a campaign event in Louisiana. ir... ;;u �• 12 DECEMBER 1992 SE2FMERSL0G Search Ends for Missing Sill Fishermen Five New Bedford fishermen are listed as missing and presumed dead by the U.S. Coast Guard after their vessel failed to return on time to the port of New Bedford, Mass. Atlantis Captain Francisco M. Barroquiero, First Mate An­ tonio de Pinho and Deckhand Joaqnim Caseiro were longtime SIU members, while Engineer Edgar Lobo and Cook John Barros recently signed on. Their boat was last seen by a fellow fishing vessel 45 miles south of Nantucket, Mass. on October 25. The Atlantis was due in port on October 29. Coast Guard search •• •'! .:• Barroqueiro, 32, is survived The port agent recalled that the by his wife, Rosa, and two crew had reported the fishing had children. De Pinho, 46, is sur­ been poor when the craft docked vived by his wife, Maria. They in Nantucket. have four children. Caseiro, 59, is 'Good Guys' survived by his wife, "The missing men were good They also have two Deolinda. fishermen and good family men," Lobo, 35, was the fatherchildren. of three Francois, who knew all of the is survived children. Barros, 43, missing men, said. "I personally his wife, Fatima. They also sailed with Caseiro. He was a by have three children. good union brother." Joaquin Caseiro Francisco M. Barroquiero and rescue operations began on spotted by the time the air anc October 31 after the 72-foot drag- water search ended November 4. "We still have no idea what ger was reported as overdue. No trace of the fishing boat was happened," Port Agent Henri Francois told the Seafarers LOG. "No slick, no wreckage, not even a board has been found. We just keep waiting." The Atlantis was equipped with survival suits for all the crew, an emergency positioning indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), a cellular telephone and other safety/survival gear. No mayday or EPIRB signal was given. Long Beach to Take Over OperaUon of Queen Mary '•10 SOS \NE NEED Cip .W: vms-tifQid No Problems Reported .5' •.. mB'm'm Family and friends last heard from the crew of Atlantis on Oc­ tober 23 when it docked in Nan­ tucket to repair its fresh water tank. Besides one crewmember reporting he got seasick from rough seas, there were no other problems noted by the men. Francois explained the twoday delay in beginning a search after the boat was late is stand­ ard procedure. "Most fishing trips last eight or nine days," he said. "Sometimes, the captain wants to get another thousand to two thousand pounds of fish before coming home. They'll Five New Bedford fishermen are presumed dead by the U.S. Coast stay out a few more days, then Guard after their vessel, the Atlantis, failed to return to port. head back." UIW members and officials gather at a rally to save the Queen Mary. The SIU's efforts to save both James Hankla issued a statement the tourism industry of Long which said the "underwater parts Beach, Calif, as well as thousands of the ship, including the viewing of jobs haven't gone to waste. box, are in good condition. . . . As of mid-November, the There are no indications of any Long Beach City Council was condition which would cause scheduled imminently to assume sudden failure of any underwater ownership and operation of the part." The report based on the divers' famed Queen Mary hotel and res­ taurant. The council has vowed to findings also said part of the crewmembers on the 52-foot ves­ keep the Queen Mary—on which ship's interior shaft alley needs SIU boatmen sailing with the sels have been the first to arrive to 1,200 members of the SlU-af- repair, but such work can be done Tampa Bay (Fla.) Pilots Associa­ rescue people from a capsized filiated United Industrial "in-water." With preventive tion are working for higher wages pleasure boat or help an ill pas­ Workers are employed—in the maintenance, the vessel "can and improved benefits after they senger or crewmember from a city, by its recent vote to prevent remain floating in her present recently ratified a new three-year sea-going vessel. sale of the ship to a foreign buyer. location for a minimum of three contract. The transfer of ownership more years." "We like the new contract," from the Long Beach Harbor The city has been taking bids said Delegate Jim Heatherly, Commission to the city council for management of the ship. who was selected by his fellow will mark the end of a tumultuous No Gambling for Now campaign. The commission SIU members to represent them On Election Day, citizens of agreed to give the ship to the city Long Beach narrowly voted in negotiations. "We appreciate at no cost and to contribute down a referendum which would getting a pay raise, but the in­ toward its renovation; but, the have allowed gambling on or near creased coverage in our benefits commissioners also waffled on the Queen Mary. The SIU had plan is just as important." whether or not the ship should be worked in behalf of its adoption. The Seafarers represents the sold to a buyer who might move A consultant hired by the port crewmembers who run four it overseas. The city council's had reported that allowing cardThe launch boat Ej^/nonf returns to launches that deliver pilots to and port vote ends that hedging. playing for stakes would Additionally, an erroneous in­ eliminate any need for public sub­ retum diem from deep sea vessels spection report issued in early sidies for the Queen Mary. The sailing in Tampa Bay. The St. Petersburg. (Jctober indicated the vessel im­ report stated that installation of an launches meet vessels at the sea Members also have to be mediately would have to be upscale, 50-table poker club, buoy to the bay, approximately an prepared in the event of an emer­ ^docked for millions of dollars combined with clubs for music, hour from the association's sta­ gency, whether it is on a ship one Boatman Jim Heatherly monitors in repairs. That report, done by comedy and billiards, could of the pilots is handling or aboard radio traffic while serving as dis­ tion on Egmont Key. Rados International Corp., was produce a net operating income of The boatmen calculate the in­ a pleasure craft. Many times patcher for Tampa Bay Pilots. contradicted by a follow-up in- $11.5 million per year. coming vessel's speed, draft and sp^tion which led U.S. Navy of­ UIW National Director Steve ficials (who were hired by the city Edney said he believes the berth time as well as tide and manager's office) to conclude referendum has a good chance of weather conditions to make sure that the 56-year-old ship is in fine being passed in the near future. the pilot can climb aboard the shape. In fact, Rados' findings in "People may have been afraid of larger ship to bring it safely into October flew in the face of, it this time, just because they the harbor. The same considera­ another Rados report issued in didn't understand the potentii tions are made when a pilot brings June, when the corporation said benefits," he said. "With a a vessel out to the sea buoy. the ship did not need to be stronger push, I think it will pass Another function of the boat­ drydocked for another three to the next time." five years. men is to track the comings and The Queen Mary sailed from TJie situation was resolved in 1936 to 1967, then was purchased goings of vessels in Tampa Bay. early November, when the city by the city. During World War II, A member monitors radio traffic hired International Diving Ser­ it served as a troop carrier. to know when vessels are moving vices for another survey of the in thearea which is surrounded on The UIW began representing Queen Mary. After that inspec­ workers at the 365-room Queen land by the cities of Tampa and Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McCXiay Oeft) shakes hands with Jeff Buck, tion, Long Beach City Manager Mary Hotel in 1970. Tampa Bay Pilots labor manager, upon completion of negotiations. Tampa Boatmen OK S-Year Pact iSS^ii ^ ' '<-1,' t/rj ' " £ -f 3/. ' ' 'If' •ikv- ; I •' • '\t' '.' • ^ •• •'• ' ' ; - %- �«!* sea" • ,^j:T*dM-<vr v -c/:<^;sS ,.y.v ?C.,'', , . i>' ;"1-'; • ••• • '• ('. DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG The Flag Mongers Then the Man LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Bill Daniels I've heard lots of talk on flag burning on the radio and on T.V. But nobody mentions flag selling which seems a lot worse to me. I know that Jefferson and Franklin must've tossed in their graves for true on the day that a price tag waj hanging by a string from the Red, White and Blue. They're selling our flag and all it represents. They're selling it for dollars; they're selling it for cents. They're selling it for profit; an anti-American Dream. Because they're selling out our country when they sell out the Merchant Marine. For some who earn their livelihoods working aboard ships, the work inspires poetryverses on the importance of a U.S. merchant fleet, reflections on the dangers of seafaring and the mysteries of the sea and America's Great Lakes. Those who wait at home while their family members sail also, on occasion, turn to poetry. On this page, the LOG presents a collection of poems submitted by four Seafarers and two wives ofSIU members. (This poem was written while Brother Daniels sailed on the OMI Missouri. It is his second contribution to the Seafarers LOG. "Rollin' With the Swells" was published in Ae May 1992 issue.) 13 by Trina Plununer There are the children in my care, my growing daughter, time to share. She wants a perm, nothing's fair. My little boy, tousled hair. Big strong muscles. A teddy bear. Of course the house with work to do. Laundry, shopping, dishes, too. The years, the car, bugs to shoo. My days are filled with lots to do. These days—I get through. But my nights are filled with all alone. I'm waiting for the telephone. That call will come from far away. So here I am, here I'll stay. Then the man comes home from the sea. My husband, my lover, my children's daddy. (Trina Plummer is the wife of SIU member Roger Plummer who sails aboard the MAY Ranger.) Night of Seven Gales by Michael Cusbman Sailor's Anthem by Steven M. Dickson . v.'j;?,. As the day grew long, the winds grew strong. And the sea turned to an angry gray. Black clouds came a rollin'. To sailors of the future, we sing this song of deeds, of men who went before us of men who went to sea. In times gone past they roamed the world when others just stood still. They brought the things that helped mankind. Pray we always will. [As the sun was setting in the graying sky, the crew looked out with knowing eyes. No land in sight, nowhere to hide. We're in for the ride. So hang on men, hang on tight We're in for one hell of a night. The sails were lowered and every­ thing tied down tight. For there are those who see no need for the U.S. merchant fleet. Of ships and men who need to sail ' ' to help our land compete fev with foreign flags which now abourui across the seven seas. Foreign ships whose masters are guided by the greed of fat and wealthy owners on sailing men they feed. And think of those who walked these decks not so long ago. Who paid our dues with sweat and blood their numbers were not few. The old salt growled red sky this morning. You sailors best take warning. There'II be a storm a coming soon, we all could be doomed. Get ready men. Get ready to fight for the ship and for your life. . "•.••^4 VV . • ! •& ' The storm it hit us with all its might, and I'm here to tell ya we put up a good fight. The pounding waves crashed upon us breaking man and bones. A few men were washed away to the watery grave dfOavey Jones. More than any silver more than any gold for if we stand together, a brotherhood of all. Mariners will weather wind and rain and squall. For our flag must be kept flying so we will never fall. (Brother Dickson sails as a cook/baker from the port of San Francisco. An SIU member since 1991, he most recently sailed aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) by Emily A. Larson My only competiton is of these great lakes of five. The sailors call them "she" and "her,' and love them all their lives. They talk about her beauty, and the way she reflects the sun. The songs she sings are sweet and true, "Show me a woman that's won!" Sea Maiden li •4. V 4 The sailors say "she's in our blood,' these lakes of jive we love. Every year she calls them back, like a turtle dove. My husband gets so restless, when her call is near. My only competition— the lakes he loves so dear. (Emily A. Larson is the wife of SIU member David V. Larson, wheelsman on the Kinsman Enterprise. She has written several poems which have been published in previous issues of the Seafarers LOG.) Ten PM and All's Serene What is it What is it What is it ' , ..I • by Christopher Robert Chubb by Michael Cnshman Americans from near and far who came when country called. Who went to rest beneath the waves we owe a debt to all. The Great Lakes w: She was a piratetess standing in the midnight sun Her hair as wild and tangled as seaweed flowing to her waist Her eyes as piercing as daggers Her shirt bulged like a chestfiill of treasures A seafaring beauty she be But as dangerous as an angry sea Her charm was as enchanting as the sea She brought princes and kings to their knees But it was the sea that called her name Sea maiden come to me. / know Some peace and quiet While out there is fresh fallen snow As I feel The warmth, and light of simply, the fireplace of Great Lake shores, mortar and stone and near distant are body of water waves which modestly sound and no place... I need... nor want... to go. (Brother Cushman, an 8-year member, sails the Great Lakes as a deckhand aboard the Medusa Challenger.) (Brother Chubb sails as a steward assistant, most recent­ ly aboard the USNS Silas Bent. The Seafarer of 14 years is a prolific poet who contributes his work regularly to the Seafarers LOG.) • - �it' • 14 •i-Xii'- • M!Bmai992 SBWMBISLOB S- The American Mariner: Workhorse Of ASC's Great Lakes Fleet famous in the upper regionsof the Lakes. "The Mariner is one of the best vessels in the Great Lakes fleet," noted Algonac Patrolman Don Thornton after meeting it in Toledo, Ohio recently. "The crewmembers all get along and rarely is there a problem on board." Two of the crewmembers who make a strong effort to get along are ABAVatchman Dave Barber and Second Cook Page Kurtz, husband and wife. In previous years, the couple has sailed on separate ships and relied on cel­ lular phones to communicate. However, for the third straight season, they caught jobs on the same ship. "It's absolutely wonderful," Kurtz told the Seafarers LOG. "We maybe see each other one Wiper Moshin A. Harhara secures hour a day because one of us is an engineroom hatch. sleeping while the other is work­ Bosun Robert Eckley (right) Indicates to Deckhand Chad Johnston ing, but it is comforting to know he is there. which can of paint he needs. "The greatest feeling any mariner has is loneliness for his Keeping an eye on the American family. For us, that has been Mariner's mooring lines is relieved." AB/Watchman Jeff Stockman. After upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship during the winter of 1989-90, the couple returned to Al­ gonac to ship out They threw in for jobs aboard the Nicolet and got them, which allowed Kurtz and Barber to sail togetheron the Lakes for the first time. Kurtz related how she wanted Barber, a 23-year veteran on the Lakes, to come ashore so they could spend more time with each other when they got married al­ most four years ago. "Instead, I went to sea. It shows you have to be careful what you pray for." The American Mariner, named in honor of its operating company and the people who sail aboard it, primarily hauls iron ore )ellets to steel mills located along akes Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie. It made its maiden voyage in Checking the galley board is QMED Kassim 8. Abduila ties the During a brief respite, QMED Deckhand Mohammed Shaibi 1980. Masood Elgirsh waits for a ride. tightens hatch covers. engineroom hoist into position. Gateman Musid "Arf El Modhji. A familiar sight on the Great Lakes is the SlU-crewed American Mariner. The 723-foot sqlf-unloader is one of the workhorses of the American Steamship Company fleet be­ cause of its size and abilities. $' M.' '•i.-rr- • I ' . V?'!.'?"! l' ' - ' i^r: ' |sii' t '0 : :\ ^ •-.V - i'.' ' .=• ••,' iS-;•-••• ' ••.'•'•' -• The American Mariner is flexible enough that it can sail the winding Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland as a relief for its smaller sister ship, the American Republic; yet it also can handle the rough weather SlU VP Byron Kelley Poor Economy Causes Early Close Named to Port Pane! Of Great Lakes Sailing Season The winter layup of the Great month of October were down for weather over the summer affected The Wayne County (Mich.) Lakes fleet has begun with little the second straight month. The the amount of western coal used Commission appointed Byron prospect of an extended sailing combined shipments of iron ore, by Detroit Edison, Wager said. Kelley, SIU vice president for season. coal and stone in October fell 6 "We had a moderate summer so the Great Lakes, as a member of The culprit this year is not the percent from its level a year ear­ there were no hot days and no the Detroit-Wayne County Port weather but the economy. "It is lier. The September totals were rush on power caused by air con­ Commission. very unlikely that we will be sail­ down 2.8 percent from the same ditioners. Less coal was ordered Kelley is the first repre­ ing into January," Jim Wager, month in 1991. so less was delivered." sentative of a labor organization vice president for traffic with the The cooler summer also 'Economy Soft' appointed to serve on the port SlU-contracted American Steam­ means the average water "The whole economic situa­ commission in its 25-year his­ ship Company (ASC), told the temperature on the Lakes has tion is softer than people wanted tory. He received the unanimous Byron Kelley was appointed to the Seafarers LOG. to admit," Wager stated. To em­ been down this fall. "The support of the 18 county com­ Detroit-Wayne County Port Com­ That sentiment was echoed by phasize his point. Wager noted temperatures are three to four missioners. mission. Byron Kelley, SIU vice president the closing of Sharon Steel—one degrees lower than normal," the The port commission con­ for the Great Lakes. "There has of the plants to which ASC ASC official noted. "Although sists of five members. Two are metropolitan area. been a slowdown in cargo," Kel­ we haven't seen it yet, ice could Kelley started his maritime ley noted."We don't see anything delivered iron ore. appointed by the county com­ Detroit Edison provided come quicker." mission, two others are selected career with the Tug, Firemen, moving after the first of the year." another cutback in ASC vessel Layup Dates Oilers and by the mayor of Detroit, and the Linesmen, services when the power com­ Dry Bulk Loads Down ASC plans call for the Indiana last one is named by the gover­ Watchmen Protective Associa­ Harbor and American Republic pany started a new inventory pro-^ Even the monthly reports is­ nor of Michigan. It is charged tion, AFL, in 1951. That union to continue sailing on the lower gram calling for less coal to be with increasing business and en­ became the Inland Boatmen sued by the Lakes Carriers As­ Lakes and be the last vessels to tie hancing the maritime commerce Union of the Great Lakes when sociation, which monitors the stockpiled over the winter, ac­ up. The Indiana Harbor is ex­ in the area. The members over­ it merged with the SIU in 1961. movements and loads carried by cording to Wager. pected to dock for the winter While snow recently hit the December 27, while the see the operation of several ter­ He has worked in various U.S.-flag vessels on the Great minals for domestic and foreign capacities with the union since, Lakes, reflected the downturn. Lakes, ice had not started forming American Republic is due to traffic along the Detroit River in becoming Great Lakes vice The association announced that in the shipping channels by the cease operations for the season dry-bulk commodity loadsfor the end of November. Yet, the December 31. the Detroit-Wayne County president in 1990. - -•r*':''u:5..-i*- V-•_ 5-''M �' I "-l-'.,"'^-.';' DECEMBER 1992 i' liii: Making sure the landing area is secure is Chief Mate Jerome J. Dorman. The rescue helicopter sur­ veys the StonewallJackson, then it lowers onto land­ ing area on barge 1-F created by the crew so it can come to the aid of the injured mariner. -J '• SOFARBIStOe •r-VvfeiV;-. IS Seafarers make every effort Seafarers LOG with the to maintain safety in the con­ photographic story of how a duct of their work assignments U.S. Marine Coips helicopter as shipboard jobs are among the landed on the ship to airlift most dangeous of any profes­ Second Engineer Bob Bradley sion. However, there are times after he suffered an eye injury. when an accident will happen. The Stonewall Jackson was Serious injuries take on an a day's sail west of Gibraltar on added sense of urgency when June 5 when Bradley suffered they occur at sea. While a fac­ the injury while worldng in the tory worker, restaurant cook or engineroom. Captain Dennis truck driver can be rushed to the O'Laughlin radioed the USS nearest hospital, a merchant Iwo Jitna, a helicopter carrier mariner does not have that ac­ which had steamed eastbound cessibility. He or she must past the merchant ship earlier depend on the crew's first aid that day. training, as taught at the Paul Four helicopters were dis­ Hall Maritime Center for patched with one landing on Training and Education. Crew- barge 1-F of the Jackson. A members have to be able to sta­ flight surgeon examined Brad­ bilize the situation until the ley and determined he should vessel arrives in port or a be airlifted to the Naval hospi­ helicopter or another vessel is tal at Rota, Spain for treatment. available to transport the in­ LaGrange reported Bradley jured party to a shore-based met the ship when it arrived in medicd facility. Newport News, Va. to collect Such an operation took his gear. The engineer said he place recently aboard the received additional treatment Stonewall Jackson, a LASH in Washington, D.C. He added vessel operated by Waterman he did not suffer any permanent Steamship Corp. AB Stanley damage to the eye and would be LaGrange provided the | sailing again soon. '"-''if'#,' Scanning the sky for the Marine helicopters are Bosun William Davis(left) and Chief Electrician Frank Quebedeaux. • 5k:'^ ; 4'V."' 'v.'- -<• 1#, •' -'y 'L- . .I' "4;. ' -y.' • ••l-'M'./'-'i.;. -v' i SH 'if/ : As the Marines (in helmets) head for Bradley, his fellow crewmembers watch the 4)roceedings. From the left are Chief Electrician Frank Quebedeaux, Third Mate Steven Roberto, Bosun Bill Davis, Capt. Dennis O'­ Laughlin, Cadet Fred Castonguay, medical personnel. Chief Mate Jerome Dorman, Chief Engineer William James and QMED Walter Chancey. Chief Mate Jerome Dorman leads the medical crew to the Jackson deck. - we'-f' Takeoff is near as a flight crewmember verifies nothing has been left on the Jackson. A'' "i, �;>K:^iic • AaMBBaMaai 4 ^v, P 16 iifiRiiSii^.:-..,., r- ' Kcamen rasz i^xmeaim SEAFUttKSlM }'•',:•• —,. '•, 'V • ''-, , . 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Submitted to the 5ea/arers LOG by Chief Steward Kris Hopkins, the photographs on these two pages capture life aboanl the liquid natural gas carrier, one of the eight such ships in the fleet of Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC). In the minutes of recent shipboard meetings submitted by Hopkins, who serves as the ship's union reporter/secretary, crewmembers noted the ship was "looking real good" thanks to the crew's efforts. Bosun Bill Darley echoed these sentiments and expressed his thanks to the crew for a "pleasant and professional atmosphere." Return­ ing bosun Tom Brooks, in subsequent . .., » *^ . MiiF - ,A,.>-..., ship's minutes, also reported all is going well aboard the Gemini. Seafmer Hopkins, who graduated from the Lundeterg School's top-level training session for stewards—the lecertification course—^last year, asked ihat the photos taken by Brother Fujiwara, who sails as a steward assis­ tant, be displayed in the LOG and shared with the rest of the membership. A 95,084 gross ton vessel with a 125,000 cubic meter capacity, the LNG carrier loads its cargo in Arun or Bontang, Indonesia and discharges the liq­ uid natural gas in one of four Japanese ports—Himeji, Osaka, Tobata or Nagoya. The Gemini, which was built in 1978, is one of eight liquid natural gas carriers in the ETC fleet. The New York-based company runs the only U.S.-flag shipping operation engaged in the foreign-port-to-foreign-port trades. ETC's fleet has been carding liquid natural gas from Indonesia to Japan since 1977. V V. r> iSMi ' ' X ~ V it- t "V ^i'• X^;.7.v - ' .V. A • :'.ft'-'' ,. ' .1 *.. Wffix mm M& **i ' - t "SiixiSi RIGHT With the breads ready, Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon tums his attention to preparing another aspect of the meal. BELOW RIGHT Fellow crew­ members rate SA Shawn Fujiwara's salad bar as "Num­ ber One." BELOW From left to right are members of the LNG Gemini's galley crew: Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon, SA Jon-Jon Damphier, SA Shawn Fujiwara, Chief Steward Kris Hopkins and SA Kim Stephenson. ''X ^V:! 1)^:- lilil iiiWIiil SmixSm :A|ii||i||iiiip|i I >\<t f;iX;-S.7= •' .;--xruf: - • .. •;• ,7', :• 'miymyMMrn' -ixJ.'xv..::' XvX" k'C- • :'kiy| 4 77i?1S ym- , ^ mm mi .-. .-..'ft . 1 i S-^A,; , 'j^mk �mxHOBum O- saauiERSijOB To Our New Pensioners .. . Thanks for a Job Well Done T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 18 members. Fourteen of the new pensioners sailed in the deep sea division, while the other four sailed in the inland division. Brief biographical sketches of these new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA m i-^-.- - LOUIS AL­ LELUIA, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Vineland, 4.J., he sailed in the deck department. In 1982, Brother Alleluia completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Azusa, Calif. ' • •• M'-}' THOMAS BONNER, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Quitman, Miss., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bonner served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He lives in Eight Mile, Ala. BILLY BROWN, 65, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in Alabama and sailed in the steward department. Brother Brown has retired to Seattle. It:!|:^.f;'i.. JOHN FORBES, 62, joined the SIU in 1955 in his native Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Forbes served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He still lives in Mobile. VICTOR GON­ ZALEZ, 68, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in his native Puer­ to Rico. In 1981 he upgraded at the Lundeberg School, improv­ ing his rating to cook and baker. Brother Gonzalez resides in Condado, P.R. WILLIAM HAWKINS, 69, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1963 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Bom in New Madrid, Mo., he graduated from the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother Haw­ kins has rctiied to San Fiaitoisco. :vU'>:v;r-i-.;-•• i-:: ••r"/yv„ . •.1^ - p.. deck department. Boatman Frazee has retired to Groves, Texas. Each month in the Seafarers LOG. the nams of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These t^ and wo^have sened the maritime industry welt, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CHARLES HESTER, 65, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in Greenville, S.C. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hester served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947, then served in the Navy from '48 to '65. He lives in New Orleans. ERNESTO MARDONES, 72, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of New York. A native of Chile, he sailed in the engine department ! bother Mardones in 1978 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Homestead, Fla. JOSEPH MCDOUGAL, 71, joinesd the union in 1951 in the jort of Houston. Bom in Philadelphia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother McDougal served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1948. He lives in Santa Ana, Calif. tive sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Self resides in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. ^olan completed the bosun recertification course at the .undeberg School. He has retired jto Pensacola, Ra. WINDELL SAUNDERS, 65, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1963 in his native Bal­ timore, 15 years before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Saunders served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He has retired to Baltimore. THOMAS SELF, 63, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Bal­ timore. The Virginia na­ INLAND CHARLES BRANNGN, 63, joined the union in 1981 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Brannon served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He lives in Belhaven, N.C. JAMES FRAZEE, 62, joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. The Louisiana native sailed in the OLLICE FILLINGIM, 62, joined the union as a deep sea member in 1947 in his native Mobile^ Ala. He sailed in the deck department. In 1955, Boatman Fillingim con­ verted his union book to iuland" and continued sailing in the deck department. He still calls Mobile home. » I DONALD JOE MOR­ GAN, 62, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Ra. Bom in Winthrop, Ark., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Morgan also had a 25year career in the U.S. Army, serving from 1947-72. He resides in Newport News, Va. Marine Cooks & Stewards (MCS) under the Employee Retirement Income Secunty Act of 1974 (EKlUAl. Basic Financial Statement FLOYD PAYTON, 66, joined the union in 1968 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He was bom in Sanford, N.C. and sailed in the steward department. In 1988, Brother Payton com­ pleted the steward recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Payton resides in Norfolk. BERNARD SABERON, 67, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of the Philippine Islands, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Saberon in 1980 graduated from the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Port Mon­ mouth, N.J. UBIE NOLAN, 62, joined the SIU in 1952 in his native Mobile, Ala. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, he resumed his maritime career as a member of the deck department. In 1981, Brother BcnetiB under the pl»n 5,53^ administrative eapense^ and $1 %l"862KSenS^d'to pirticipants and tenefieiaries. A total of 1,920 persons riehl SeSoSpK the end of'the plan fear, altou^ n« all of the» pei^s^ ye -™«d ngW earnings from investments of $1,720,748 and other income of $28,616. Minimum Funding Standards Anaetnary'sstatementshon-sthatenonghtnoneywaseontribntedtotheplantokeepltfnndedlnaccordanee with the minimum funding Standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additipnai information You have the right to receive a copy of the fiill annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report ^ 2. Assets held for investment ^ ,r 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan 4. Service provider and trusjtee information To obi^n a'^^y ^^Ttoll annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr^ick Marrone who ^ mtX aSiSi 5201 AmhW camp Spring MD 20746, (301) 899^5^ lhasge m cuvcr coovine costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $ .10 per page for any part thereof. 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Reaueste to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Braefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. Supplementary Information In accordance with Department of Labor regulations, the net realized gain of $284,908, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis" — the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1, 1991; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. _ Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $1,193,567 as shown on the financial statements is $340,441 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. \J' �M\ ''••hm SW members and their friends and families saSt' their greetings to loved ones and shipmates thit hoiiday season. The greetings appear on this ^ page and thefoUowing three pages and are iistedin alphabeticai prder by the name of the individual sending the message. To the Staff at HISS and SIU Thanks for all the educational op­ portunities you have provided. G^ To Class 464/March '92 FOWT Class Wish you guys the best. Keep it in bless you all and Merry Christmas. Charles W. Boles the water and keep it afloat. Gordon F. Adams III (Jersey, To Scottle Aubusson, ail port aoents and Seafarers shippedfrom Chicago To Rebecca, Joseph, Patricia, William, Robert Jr.,Harry andNancy My heartiest best wishes to all of Hope that you all have a Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas. you for a holiday season filled with Let this greeting be considered your happy hours and smooth sailing in '93. Remembering you, always, Christmas gift. Gerry Borozan Robert C. Adams Sr. To all my deep sea drinking partners To Bllnda Clark May this greeting find you and Merry Xmas and Happy New yours safe, happy and healthy— Year. Enrique (Kako) Agosto Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. "Tiny" Boudreaux ToAIValente Dearest Alfie, Today, as it started to snow... I could only think of you To BigBerth Your merchant marine hero. ... It must've been all those fl^es Love, blowin' around! Merry, Merry Charles Bouware Christmas. Lisa Allard To Tugboat Tim Merry Xmas to the Santa in my To the Golden Guys of the Old Fruit life who always gives me love and Pier, Locust Point (you know who you happiness. Happy New Year, Happy are) Anniversary. I love you. This deadline's tomorrow. . Steamboat Annie (Brenno) We're at sea. I kinda forgot it was November. There aren't too many autumn leaves out my porthole. God To Chuck and Josle Menard Merry Xmas, Happy New Year to bless you guys. Lisa Allard the best parents in Ogdensburg, New York. Thank you for always being To all SlUbrothers, sisters and their there. I love you! families Anna Menard Brenno The best of holiday wishes to all my seafaring friends and family. May To Anna the forthcoming year bring fair winds May this holiday bring us the love and following seas to all. Peace. and happiness that you've given to NatAllin me these past 14 years. Harry says to say hi to Harriett. To brothers, sisters and families Tim Brenno Happy holidays and a prosperous New Year to everyone. Good sailing To Brockhaus family with you. Hey guys! Merry Christmas you Ronald Aubuchon and family radical dudes. Have a righteous New Year. I'll see y'all soon. P.S. Don't party too much. Love, Charlie Brockhaus To Glenn Paul Baker Sr. Hey, dad. Merry Christmas. Keep your feet outta the water and the wind in your face. See ya around July '93. Your son, with love. Glenn Paul Baker Jr. To Sonja Marie Clements And the wind whispered to the trees "It is because of you, my friend, that my song can finally be heard." Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays toyou and your family. God bless you wherever you may be. 1 miss you. Paul Aaron Barbadillo (Q-Man) To Double Jay and the Jay Wipers X-Man, Mad Max, Festy Pete, Stormin Norman, Special K and Double Jay: The black gang rules! Never forget that we were moldedout of fire and steam. Paul Aaron Barbadillo (T-Rat, now Q-Man) To Manuel Bases Papa, Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. I'm gonna miss you this holiday season, and I'm a big girl now. I love you, Pogi! Samantha Lee A. Basas ToRJNJr. Wherever you go, my heart sails with you. I'll marry you December 23,199?—no matter what. Joy to the world and God bless you. Forever your love, Laurie (Bernard) To the Deck Department aboard the SS Constitution Mele Kalikimaka! To a great deck gang. Thanks foranother year of a job well done. Aloha! elide Christopher Best To some wonderful seafaring friends Merry Christmas! Still riding the outer waves and working on calming the inner ones. Thanks to you. Smooth sailing. Cynthia (Looney Tunes Cynthia) Caster To the Casto Family Season's greetings from afar. I love you all veiy much. I miss you and can't wait to see you. God bless you all. Kim Casto To Jim Porter Season's greetings, sweetheart. I miss you and can't wait to see you. I love you with all my heart and soul. Kim Casto To my wife and to all Seafarers To my wife and everyone who knows me, I want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I want to thank the Seattle union hall for everything. Take care. Your friend, Thomas M. Curley To Michelle Sanders My sweetheart, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Happy New Year for us both. I'm sorry I'm not there with you, but I am there spiritually. I love you so much, and I'll see you soon. Have a wonderful holiday. Chris Curtis (DM To my former shipmates Wishing all of you good health To all my union brothers and sisters and happy retirement. Merry Happy holidays to all, asea or Christmas and a Happy New Year to ashore, in the spirit of fraternity and all! solidarity. Bert Chapman Bill Daniels To ex-shipmates and friends To my dear family and friends Merry Christmas and a Happy Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli New Year. Makahiki Hon '93. Cruising the great Paul Chattey Hawaiian Islands. Aloha, Dana M.K. Darval To Steve, Donna and Don, Mikey, Tommy, and friends at PIney Point and ToDonMontoya on thee White white Ships Wishing you a happy holiday Hope the holidays find you home with your loved ones; butt ifif \you must season as we sail the world apart. The be at sea, I hope that the Christmas oceans are between us, but our love spirit is sailing with you. I'm home will never stop. Remember, you are for Christmas—^keep in touch! Love, always with me. Donna DeCesare Judi Chester To MarltesDizon ToWeltonand Jean Merry Christmas and a Happy Wishing you a Merry Christmas New Year to my loved ones Mariz and a happy and prosperous New and Tess. Daddy loves you so much. Year. Romy Dizon W. (Mr. C) Chestnutt To all SIU members, active and retired To all fellow Seafarers who fleabag Happy holidays. Good job done their lives between ships during Gulf crisis. Keep the pressure Hotel-ed Christmas on Washington. God bless the SIU. A-away by the cut fleabagged John Doyle pine There's smelt an old home To all Seafarers To KImberly Krichman May all your Xmas's be merry. Merry Christmas Princess! I love Where children were never The Duke (Duet) and miss you bad. Can't wait to be alone. next to you. Be safe. God bless you. By year-ears she's far-ar To Benny Guttlerez and family Love, And yet she feels near. Merry Christmas and a Happy .Charles (Charlie Bear) Christopher R. Chubb New Year. Brockhaus Jake and Darlene Dusich To all Seafarers To Andre Wilcox A Merry Christmas and the best To Eddie Gomez and family Merry Christmas buddy. Tighten Merry Christmas and a Happy up every chance you get. See you at New Year ever to all the Seafarers, active and retired. New Year. the hall at the end of March. Willie Cichocke Jake and Darlene Dusich Chuck (Popeye) Brockhaus To Danal Clotter To Clifford Scott and family To Deborah, Eric and Richard My beloved brother and family, Merry Christmas and a Happy Though we are sometimes far apart, our love for one another is real­ may God bless you all in this New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich ly never far away. With love on Christmas holiday season and in Christmas Day. God bless the SIU many years to come. Felipe Clotter To Rey Magpale and family and keep it strong. Merry Christmas and a Happy Your husband and daddy To all SIU officials and members New Year. (Ervin I. Bronstein) A very Merry Xmas and a Jake and Darlene Dusich prosperous New Year, especially to To mom and all my family and relatives my old shipmates, both active and To Jake and LIta Dusich ill Health and happiness to all—and retired. Merry Christmas and a Happy also to all friends and Seafarers. May Steven Lee Coker New Year. we have peace in our time and Jake and Darlene Dusich freedom from hunger worldwide. Stanley Coles Bill Burke To Albert Merry Christmas and a Happy To Ray Lau New Year. I love you. Merry Christmas and a Happy Mary Coles New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich To Mike Ortiz Best wishes to you and yours from To Dionisio Muyco To members of the Cape Clear the East Coast gang. Mike should be Merry Christmas and a Happy Wishing you all who we love so coming back to the West Coast ship­ New Year. much a Merry Xmas and a Happy ping soon. Jake and Darlene Dusich New Year 1993.Good luck you guys. Fred Collins Mr. & Mrs. Carlos H. Canales To Yen M. Huey and family To all Seafarers Merry Christmas and a Happy To all our brother and sister Seafarers Our most profound prayer is that Warmest aloha and holiday greet­ each brother and sister have the gift New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich ings! of good health during Noel and the Feliciano (Phil) and Betty S. coming year and the years to come. Canon, Shawn Philip Canon and Amen. Linda Rotter-Canon Clarence (Bud) Cousins and family, and Jimmy (our dog) •ii'X-J'y'-} '•} l.' v; �20 SEAFARERSLOa ToJoAnnBataln Wishing you the best for the holiday season. Have a wonderful time and a Happy New Year. We miss you, Jerry, Bertha and Kim (Effinger) To Paula PIttson In this time of love and hope, I wish for one prayer to come true. Paula, I love you so much. WILL YOU MARRY ME? Lonnie Evans To Paula Pittson Paula, you're a fine girl what a good wife you would be those eyes could steal this sailor from the sea. WILL YOU MARRY ME? Lonnie Evans • v%; ToR.A.W.Jr. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Baby, I missyou very much! I love you . . . always and forever... Sandy (Evans) DECBHIBBK1992 To all my soaftsrlng friends at sea and ashore Have a very Merry Christmas anc a Happy New Year. May you all con tinue smooth sailing. Kris A. Hopkins To formor shipmates Wishing you a holiday season filled with happy memories of our seagoing days. Best new year's wishes for all Seafarers. Bob Kelner To SIU brothers and sisters As I think back over the past Xmas holidays while being a member of the SIU, I can honestly say, "they were the best years in my entire life." joined the SIU with a great deal oi motivation and drive, but the vita To Mariano Gonzalez and family Merry Xmas and Happy New ingredient that my personality lacker was direction. And that's what the Year in these holidays. William Gonzalez SIU shared with me, and I'll always treasure it. Along with direction came To Sixto Rodriguez and family the understanding that "life's Merry Xmas and Happy New process, so enjoy it" and "become Year in tfiese holidays. life-long learner." Thanks for all o' William Gonzalez your support. I couldn't have done without you. Merry Xmas and hap­ To Mr. Monserrate Salida piest of holidays. God Bless. Yours A happy holiday to you and your truly, wife, Luz Maria. David K. Horton William Gonzalez To all active and retired Seafarers To all Seafarers andtheir families May God's blessings bring peace May God send you all help from and love to this troubled world His holy place. May He grant your through the birth of Jesus, His son hearts' desires and lend His aid to aT crucifixion, resurrection and under­ your plans. standing this holiday season. Domingo Gordian Mildred House ToDirkVisser It has been so long ago since we last shipped together and I want to say, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Robert L Kennedy To ail SlU members who were In Subic Bay, Philippines We were sorry that Subic Nava Base had to go this year. My eldest brother, who is the current senate president of the Philippines, fought for the retention of the base, but only one vote of the former senate chief whom he ousted last year made the base go this year. Merry Xmas to al of you overseas since 1986. Deo Gonzales To my family and friends Holiday i loliday greetings to my daughter Anita in Erie, Pa., my daughter To Charlie (Jo-Jo) Schenher Hope you have a MerryChristmas Sandra, my wife Mary, my friem and a Happy New Year. I'm on theSS Vince Ratcliff and all officials and SIU personnel. UST Pacific. Write when you can. Leonard Grove Ralph A. Fann To John G.Katsos Old man of the world: where have you been, where are you and where are you going? I think of you time and again. Many happy returns on your To Fred Jensen A message to tell you how much ventures. Write whenever you can. we miss you this Christmas. Wish Your friend. Hector Guilbes you were home with us this year ant To all former shipmates eveiy year. Wishing everyone the healthiest Sandra and Charles Jensen and happiest holiday season possible. One minute silence for all departed To ail SiU and MEBA District 2 brothers former shipmates. Wishing you all the blessings o; John (Zero) Fedesovich Toall As we received our Christmas God with peace, health, love and hap­ bonus of '91, we each shed a tear and piness, including Red Campbell ant To Thomas C. Finnerty a pause...Now we know there is a Tim Sullivan. Merry Xmas and a From one generation of Seafarers to the other, I wish you my very best Santa Claus! Thanks, happy holidays, Happy, Happy New Year. Always remember you all. Sincerely, smooth sailing and God bless. this holiday season, father. Evaristo (Varo) Jimenez Eugene and Evelyn Hall Keith W. Finnerty To John Patrick D'Alessandro May the joy of this holiday season be with you, as you are in my heart. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I love you. Wendy Gail Fearing ^-''••'^.UL::;';;:--"'", i, I •! " 1:,\ .rg^ly ft.i-M;?';,"'-,'.. ••^'•V • I To Charlie Howeii and all seamen Happy holidays. We miss you Our prayers are with you and all men at sea. I know because I have l)een there. Have a good trip. James T. Howeli To Simeon "Sammy" F.Ureta To Linda and Twyia Harrison Good health, God bless, and a Season's greetings. Happy happy holiday season. holidays and a good year to come. Ureta and Flaspollerfamilies George Harrison To my wife Zenaide and my son Marcone and my daughters Michele and Mariana A very special welcome to my wife and children to the United States. I also wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Maurice Formonte To Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. W. Baldwin Happy holidays and thank you for all your love and support over the years and in this U.S. merchant marine. Your son, James Garland Heatherly To Mrs. Gentry Moore Mrs. Moore, please accept my respects and the best of all holiday To Brian Fountain The best Christmas is Christmas wishes. I will miss Gentry and with you, daddy. We're glad you're remember him forever. Sincerely, James Garland Heatherly home. Merry, Merry Christmas. Love, Rachel, Justin and Cody To Capt. GeorgeHenderson Merry Chiistmas, George. From Fountain your brother, Ben Henderson to shipmates of the '50s It's been a long time and I miss To Billy G. Hill Sr. Dad, we love you and miss you. those good days. Merry Christmas to Hope you have a Merry Christmas all those that I had the privilege of sailing with so many years ago. and Happy New Year. May God bless you and keep you safe. Love you, Smooth sailing. Kay, Kenny, Miclmel, Laura and Harry French B.J. Hill To Seafarers andfamilies worldwide Don't forget the true meaning of this season. God sent his only son to die in our place. Happy Holy Day to To DonaldGebbia all. Merry Christmas to the seaman of Tracy Hill my life, the sweetest gift you already gave when you made me your wife. To Mary Hoiiey and family Miss you and love you always. Here we are in '92.1 m sitting here Sharon Gebbia in the bamboo hut without you. Drinking a cerveza, thinking about To ailactive andretired members you, but I guess Maria willhave to do. Best wishes to you and yours this Love ya. Merry Xmas. special holiday season. You can write Larry Holley^ me at 1208 Union Ave., Town of Newburgh, N.Y. 12550. Ernie Gibbons To ail Seafarers Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year—and to be safe out there! Richard Kent To my dad, Lyie M. Klohn Hope you have a happy holiday season. Love always. Your son. Jack H. Klohn To Kathy Chester Hope your holidays turn out to be the best ever. Love, Mark Knapp To former shipmates Peace, love, high overtime, and lots of jobs for all. Roger: Hi boss! Mick: Forgiveness. George: It all meant nothing. Chi^Cook Joanne (Knight) To Michelle, Tammy and Lisa Have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year. All my best wishes to you all. You are the three most important things in my life. I miss you and love you very much and hope to see you soon. Mark Konikowski To my family at sea and on the beach May peace, jc joy, good will and good friends be yours every day in the year. Scott Kreger To Kyle Phillips Hi Kyle. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your granny said you were a good boy, soSanta said he would come see you. Love, Uncle Vincent and Aunt Margaret Kuhl ToKeliJohnKirby Hi Kell. We wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. We love you very much. Love, To Vera, Lynette, Veronia Johns A special season'sgreetings to the Grand Pa and Grand Ma Kuhl latiies and love of my life. May GtK bless you throughout this holiday To Petra Kurpeski season. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays are far and few that I New Year. can spend with you Kenneth B. Johns This year you won't be alone Because baby, I'll be home! To Denise Johnson, Scott and Teneiva I'm sorry I could not be there with You are the best, for the rest... you these holidays and birthtlays, but of my life. Ralph B. Kurpeski my heart always will be. Happy holidays to all. Michael S. Johnson To Hilda Johnson and family I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sam Johnson To RattrlaF. Lacy (Chit Chat) Merry Christmas. Remember, do To my brother and sister Seafarers all the good you can, by all the means Wisshing you and your families a you can, in all the ways you can, at all happy holiday season and a very the times you can, to ^1 the people jrosperous, healthy and happiness- you can, as long as ever you can. illed New Year. Ramona F. Lacy Leroy Jones To all my old friends To Mom (Mrs. V.M. Jordan) Season's greetings to those that "Every Time" — Where the pres­ are still sailing and those that are sures of time and schedules seem a retired. I miss you all and sincerely million miles away, and love is al­ wish you good health and a happy ways near, the Lord add a blessing to ife. see the next day. Jean LaCorte Jerome Jordan 0 Bruce Kent and family Merry Xmas, buddy. Hope you lave a Happy New Year. I hear you ^mnily's growing. Congratulations! Doug and Steve Lahonde To Mre. RoseHail Season's Greetings! ^0 Ditty Oie' Ditty John G, Katsos The best Christmas present is you leing home with me and our sons.T oJuanReinosa ove you with all the love in my heart. Season's Greetings! ' four blushing bride, John G. Katsos Kasandra (Lechel) shipmates on the Ame/fcan Mariner omi If I don't see you before—I want oliday greetings to all my to wish you a very Merry Christmas Hends, wherever you are. and a Happy New Year. Henry L Lee Lenny Kauti •••Jl •'I �99e» DECBHIBai 1992 ToJIIIandKaclyn Meny Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love, Lindsay To Donalds. Ling Hope you have a safe and happy holiday season. Thanks for the run­ ning around! Love always, Dave J. Ling To my wife and children Christmas is here, and all will be happy. Children open their gifts and praise the Lord. I'm far away, but always remember, I'll love you forever. Charles D. Lore -%S' SEM^AKBSLOG 21 To Anthony Leo and ShoiegangimambereatPRMMi Season's greetings to all. Wishing each and every one a very prosperous Xmas and healthy New Year. Bless­ ings to all. A. Minors To Laurie Here's to the first of many together. Every day has been a ' holiday since I met you. May that Christmas glow stay with us all year. Ray Nowak To Brother Gladstone Ford and Brother Jasper Anderson and family Season's greetings to you and your family members. Have a happy and most joyous holiday. God bless you all. A. Minors at PRMMI Shoregang To Marisol Perez I would like to send this greeting to my wife, Marisol Perez, who stood by me in my seven years of sailing. ToMaryTologa The holidays won't be the same Meny Christmas "babe." Love al­ without you. V^ere are you when we ways, Samuel Perez need you? Missing your holiday snacks. Buns & Nippon Express To Tony Piazza Wishing you a Merry Christmas (Rob O'Connell & Neil Simonsen, with love and a New Year filled with To Jocelyn Octavlano Wishing a joyful Christmas and a Peace. Merry Christmas and Happy prosperous New Year to my loving New Year. Mom and Dad and beautiful wife, Jocelyn, two cute (Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Piazza) daughters, Veena and Steffi, with love. Papa (Gavino) Octaviano To Mr.and Mrs. John Kane Meny Christmas and a Happy New Year to both of you. Hopefully, To Mrs. Elizabeth P. Ohier Hi Li and Mark! Merry Christmas after my retirement, we can get to you and Mark there. If I can't be together again. AlPickford with you, I will be with you in spirit. Happy holidays. Love, Robert (Bobby) Ohler To SIU officers, the membership and their families Meny Christmas and Happy New To captain and crew of CS Global SenYear. tinel Sonny Pinkham Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year— and safe sailing. Season's greetings To Sheridan Transportation Company Happy New Year! from the bosun's wife. Sonny Pinkham and family Roxanne Olson To Mrs. Merle Wescott Season's greetings. Wishing you the best that life has to offer in these holidays. Have a happy! God bless you. Anstey Minors ToAbdoSalehElhaj ToMjmoMeg^ Greetings to my brothersand their I hope this year you can come to Brookfield, Ct. and spend some days families who live in Dearborn, Mich. Hi from Honolulu, HI. with the family. Happy holidays! Mohamed Saleh Mohamed NickMageed To Redda Omaha To all Seafarers and their families I would like to wish you and the May the Lord be with you and family a happy holiday and many your family in this holy season. Have more!, plenty of fun and let us give thanks to Nick Mageed the SIU for everything done right. Carlos Mojica To the membership May these greetings bring you and To my wife, my life, Susan, and the your family a special blessing from kids (Donna,Robert, Amy and Matthew) This truly is a joyful season God. Thank you for all your support and may you have a very Merry Xmas through the SIU and the ARC. We and a Happy New Year. have a new life, another chance. God Kermett J. Mangram and family bless those at headquarters and the ARC. God bless you. Sue, and our children, our families, our friends, To my wife Dariene, son B.J. and especially those of us at sea this time daughter nht Lashenda—and to ail my of year. friends and firewaiking students Michael M. Moore Have a wonder winter solstice during the Christmas season. Have a Happy New Year for '93. Blessed be! To all SIU personnel, active members Henry Manning and retirees, especially former Curtis Bay and Baker Whiteiey gangs A wonderful Xmas and a happy, To Chun-Mienand Sabrina Marquette The best of the holiday season to fhiitful New Year. Charles W. Morris my loving wifeand my new daughter. Daddy misses you both. Daddy loves To all my I shipmates active and retired you. Wishing everyone a Merry Xmas Michael T. Marquette and a very Happy New Year. Also to the SIU—the greatest unioh in the To Oscar Wiley (Chariie Brown) and world now and in the future. wife iJohnie Mae Willie Morris For my brother and sister, the hope and love of my family to you and yours for the holiday season. We To mom and dad Merry Christmas and a Happy all miss you. Love always, M.T. Marquette and family New Year. I will be home soon. I miss ya'U very much. I love you. Jeffrey Mott To Kathy Parent Merry Christmas, Happy New To all Seafarers Year. you all a Merry Christmas Tommy (Mac) McNeills andI wish a hedthy, happy, prosperous New Year. To Edward Mooney and Lindsay Wil­ Jimmy Moye liams Happy holidays from SS Atlantic To my future wife, Mrs. Ernestine Myers good old days. I'd like to first thank God for Edward Merchant bringing us together. And to let you know how much I loveand miss you. To Chariie Merry Christmas, my best friend, And to wish you a very Merry my lover, my sweet husband. Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. first anniversary, you are my life, Love, Frog (your future husband, id ever, baby! I love you forever and Mr. Amos B. Myers) amen! Hellen Merida ToPrattsandJoe Wishing you all the best this To Marvin McDuffie It's been a while but I'd like to holiday season. May you and your wish you and your family the best families have health and wealth in the coming year. God bless. during the holiday season. Tom Mylan Tom Migliara To Steve Miliar No matter where in the world you are, we're keeping the home fires burning for you. Merry Christmas. We love you and miss you. Always, Darya and Matthew Miller To my wife Cathy and femlly Merry Christmas my love, and Tiff, mom, "J", Wes, Shelia, Angie, To all my shipnutee and friends Laura, Mitch, Bruce, Derek, Casey, Happy holidays! Carmen Minniti Shannon, the"Fish" and "Fussbucket the Pig." I hope I'm there with you all, if not, I'm with you in spirit on God's To SedoniaW. Sparks Season's greetings to Donny and oceans. Love you one and all! P.S. A wishing you all the best from my Merry Christmas to all my union brothers. God bless you and yours! heart. Love, God bless, Lawrence Neslein A. Minors To Bosun Teddy Nielsen Merry Christmas to you out at sea. We miss you, but we know a ship must sail even on Christmas. Love, Wilma and Teddy Nielsen Jr. To Joe Olson Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope all is going well. Remem­ ber the North Star at 12:00 a.m. Christmas morning. I send my love. Wishing you were here. Love, Roxanne Olson ToCoryOrlanda Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my mother, sister Naty, Mila, brother-in-law Resty Serrano, Mila and Weng. And especially to my beloved wife Cora S. Orlanda. With love and kisses, Rudy Orlanda To all my C&O tug shipmates Just to wish you happy holidays and let you know that the Italian Stal­ lion has been to hell and back, but living well. Domenic Ottofaro To my femlly, friends and shipmates I'd like to send a holiday greeting to my wife Christina, my son Hany, friends and shipmates. I'd also like to send a holiday greeting to the Kalondis family and to the Sabga family. Spiridon Perdikis To Bobby Selzer "Look me"in the"eyes" when I'm writing to you. Merry Christmas Bat­ man! May you and your family have a joyful holiday season. Sonny Pinkham H i-f To Mom, Marylee, Bruce, Bobby, Beverly and"Au Aunt ~ Florence Although I am miles away, each day of every year my heart is always near. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Bill Rackley To Merlita and Irene Although the oceans may separate us, I wish my wife and daughter a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God bless. I love you. Bill Rackley To active and retirad Seafarers Good heialth to all. I would like to hear from any shipmate that I sailed with. Feel free to call (503) 287-5241. Leonard Paden To William G. Rackley Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared as a family together. We'll always remain your loving family. To all activeand retired members Mom, Beverly, Marylee, Bruce and My family and I wish every mem­ Rob (Rackley) ber—active and retired—a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and To all MSGPAC Seafarers hope we continue with our gains in Best wishes to all Seafarers for a 1993. very Merry Christmas and Happy William A. Padgett and family New Year, particularly to the men I sailed with between August 1965 and To Judy Ballard and Steven Parker February 1974 while employed by Merry Christmas and Happy New MSCPAC. Mele Kalikimaka to Year. friends in Hawaii. Lamar Parker Jim Rae To all members everyone that I have worked with on May this Christmas be especially To FFEL lines SS Mariposa and Monierey happy for you, and may you have a Xmas greetings and all the best for wonderful New Year. the New Year. I would love to hear Angel Passapena and family from someone still dreaming about SF where I lived for 44 years. Hope To PRMMI Shoregang, all union offi­ ail is well. cials and members at sea and shore Ann Rafalovich Merry Christmas to you and all of your families. A healthy and prosperous New Year in 1993, also in To George L. Raubenstine Jr. To my darling husband George. I future year. love and miss you, honey. Happy Peter and Lee Patrick holidays, baby. Have a good new year. Can't wait until we are together To Cerenia, Eric and Ryan Peck May yourChristmas be filled with again. Yoiv loving wife, Delonda G. Raubenstine happiness and dreams of the future. You make every day worth celebrat­ To Mr. and Mrs. Steve Krkovich ing for me. Wishing you both a very, very Michael Peck Merry Christmas and a very, very Happy New Year. Also, hoping your To Gloria, John and Ruben Banzall To my new family that has health is fine and you're having a very showed me new meaning in life. nice holiday in Japan. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reasko Merry Xmas. I'll be home around Dec. 27 to celebrate twice. Jack Pegram -'M'i -, ''iffI y-. f • ji"*.•> �22 • V' 1 •m l", -..l/; feif rjt • DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG To retired Erie-Lackawanna and Conraii deckhands Meny Christinas and Happy New Year to all my old retired shipmates. Jim Shannon To aii Seafarers, active and retired Compliments of theseason and hoping for a prosperous New Year employmentwise. Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Siddons To shipmates and friends Happy holidays and good health. Bettie L. Smith To Doug Smith Merry Christinas, darling, and Happy New Year. Keep up the good work. Mom, Jackie and Jon (Smithy To employees of Express Marine Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Melboum B. Smith To Spencer Smith I love you, daddy! Baby Smith To Spencer Smith You've made me so happy. I love you with all my heart. Your "Princess" Tausha Smith To mom, Jackie,Doug and Jonathan We love you. Merry Christmas! Spencer <5; Tausha Smith and Baby too! TotheSpeiis We wish you all happiness and good health. Spencer & Tausha Smith To Tausha Smith Sweetness, I wish you the merriest Christmas and the happiest of new year's! Iloveyouandwill always be by your side! Love, Spenc (Spencer Smith) To SiUofficers, staff andaii membersactive and retired May you have the merriest of Xmas's and the happiest of New Years. And God bless. Joseph O. Snyder To Mrs. Myrtle Waiters With the best wishes for the entire holiday season. Love and good health. I love you Mama. God bless you. Donny, your loving daughter (S. W. Sparks) To Mrs. Janie L. Spence Jr. The year has come and gone, the love I have for you is still brand new. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cyril A. Spence Jr. To Spencer and Tausha Smith Have a veiy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Jear. Jackie, Lenora, Doug and Jon (Spiers) TotheSpeiis Have a very Meny Christmas ^d a Happy New Year. Think about you a lot. Jackie, Lenora, Doug and Jon (Spiers) To Seafarers around the world Smooth sailing. Love to all. God Bless. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. F.A. Stephen To the Seatarers LOG and aii SiU mem­ bers Holiday greetings to all. Walter Swedberg To aii my seafaring brothers andsisters Happy holidaysand a good New Year! Terry-T-Bone White To ail Wishing all of you the best of all of your holidays ever. Cannot forget all of the union officers. Good luck! Robert Teabout To the SiU officers and staff, our ships and shipmates Happy holidays.Merry Christmasand a prosperous New Year. "God bless us eveiyone." Eugene Donald Thompson To all Seafarers, union officiais and their families In the tradition of the Brotherhood of the Sea, all the best Robert Wilcox To Ann A. Wiiiiams and crew of OS Vivian To my wife that I love and to a good ship. Thanks for making a good life for me. Jerome Williams To everyone Holiday greetings. Rufus Williams To aii Seafarers Season's greetings to everyone as­ sociated with our great union, especially the folks at Piney Point!! Cheers!!!! Stanley E. Williams To the Seafarers LOG Happy holidays and best wishes to all. To Simeon "Sammy" F. Ureta We hope 1993 is a prosperous year for all Good health, God bless, and a happy of you! holiday season. James Woods and family Ureta and Flaspoller families To Howard Yaekei Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to the love of my life. 1993 will be our year. Love always and God bless you. Your wife, Lucy Yaekei and family To Howard Yaekei Merry Christmas, dad. We miss you and love you. God bless you and take care of yourself. Have a Happy New Year. See you soon. Pat, Ann and James (Yaekei) To my darling wife, Mrs. Lucy To Tanya, Vincent and Vivian Walker I love you with all my heart and soul. The deepest sadness of the holiday season is spending it alone at sea. So, if by Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, chance we^ll all be at home, I hope you'll and may all your dreams come true. Love spend them with me. Love from the heart, always, Howard Yaekei (Husband andfather) DeMyron Walker To Paul Grady We have our place in Jax, FL. If you To Mrs. Susan Walker are in port, look us up. Trying to read I would like to wish you the warmest "Messages from Michael." Pretty heavy season's greetings because you are a stuff. Happy holidays. Maybe see you model wire—and most of all my sweet, back at scnool. sweetheart. I love you. Tony & Jackie Yore Lonnie Walker To Ann Young To officers andmembers Have the best holiday ever. I miss and To those we love and see each day and love you. other loved ones far away Steve Young To all good friends whose friendship means so much and those with whom we're out of touch. William Willie Walker To Steve Voss Thinking of you during this Christmas season. Hope you are well and sailing To Wallace Rosser again soon. Mona Lisa's not the same Wishing you the happiest holidays without you. Your friend, ever from those who love and need you Mary Watson most—eveiyday. Truly yours. Us (Deann, David & Rachel) To Gino igneri, Kenny Maricb, Garret Winner To Charles B.Broadnax Wishing you a Mern' Christmas and I would like to wish you a happy Happy New Year. Look forward to sailing holiday and the best of luck in the new year together again soon. We love you. Your to come. I still love you. friends, Your little girl Mary and Jim Watson ToUnda To Darra White Our first Christmas with our new baby Peace, love, health, wealth and life. Gennifer—this is the best present you Some of these things I gave you, and some could have ever given to me. Loving you of them are your natural birthright. forever and always, Remember, they are always yours and Eddie mine. 'o Kevin Darryl White I hope our days are together. Christmas is the time to be with the one you love. But if we are apart, you will always be in my heart. I love you, Jen To aii my shipmates, known and un­ known Many blessings. With love and respect! Suzanne Van Schoor To Tommy T and LouLouBeii Thinking of you, walking thestreets of the city, dancing 'til dawn, eating pizza in the park. I think of you and wish we were not apart. Love you always, Jen-Girl To Ms. Sins Edwards Season's greetings to you and your family. Hoping that this joyous holiday brings you goM health, good luck and God s blessings. Happy holidays. The Chef To Joe Robertson Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas Uncle Joe! Miss Kitty, too! Winky and Booty and Family To Jack Caffey and Michelle Nardo Season's greetings to both of you and your families. Wishing you the best for the coming yearsahead—Juck, love, life. God blessi T. Leo and A. Minors To SiU officiais at headguarters, Mike and Joe Sacco and Augle Teilez From all of us, God bless you all. Happy holidays. T. Leon, A. Minors and the PRMMI Shoregang, Elizabeth, NJ To SIUat 675 4th Ave. in Brooi^n Greetings to the entire staff at 675. Have a happy holiday season from all of us. PRMMI Shoregang, Elizabeth, NJ To Brother Peter Patrick and family Just to let you know that we still think of you. Greetings to you and yours. Have a joyous season. God bless. A. Minors and T. Leo at PRMMI Shoregang To Aida, Awal and Alshah May God bless you all and may the New Year be prosperous. Syaifullah To Tibby, Alice and Christian Here's hoping we all have a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. I miss you and love you. Pop To all Seafarers shipping fromthe port of New Orleans Warmest holiday greetings to all Seafarers who ship through the port of New Orleans—also all of our co-workers in headquarters and other ports. Staff- Port ofNew Orleans To Sebastian, Damien, Mom and Dad "I take my walk with God" When my busy week has ended I take my walk with God. As I take my walk with God Every creature pays Him homage. Trees and flowers bow and noa In the presence of their maker. Adriane Healani Akau and Mark P. Moran To Holly Happy holidays Goobie! Mark To George Bixby Merry Christmas my love! Missii tou asalways, but hoping you havea good loliday. Stay away from the mistletoe 'til you get home. Safe sailing. I love you. Donna ToTeddyDoi Aloha Teddy. Merry Christmas! Hope this holiday season finds you healthy and happy. Would love to hear from you. Your friends, George and Donna To ShawnP. Hurst Have a very Merry Christmas! Best wishes always. Brenda T N * : ?,• m'. /•4a. • Sending their holiday greetings from aboard the USNS Harkness somehwere in the Persian Gulf are (from left, front row) SA Cecilio Suarez Jr SA Anthonv Ferrara 9nri Cook Mosed Saleh, Chief Cook Ahmed Qoraish, Chief Steward Ben Henderson, Captain Andrew Diamond (seated), Cook/Baker Robert Tovav SA Jouna Tnuai/ SA qaiH Mohamed. SA Eddie Rembert (kneeling), Saleh Al-Saedi, (back row) SA Christopher Edyvean, SA Troy Mitchell. SA Donald Martin SA "Doc" Whalen SA Joroe VkieiSe (standing), SA Mohamad Abdeifattah.SAAdry-Lee" Libra and SA Michael Underwood. 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"- v fe • • "•' SEAFARERS LOG U&^EMBER 1992 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 31 Philadelphia 1 8 Baltimore 8 Norfolk 15 Mobile New Orleans 20 Jacksonville 33 San Francisco 23 Wilmington 16 27 iSeattle 6 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 32 Houston 0 St. Louis Piney Point • 1 0 Algonac 228 Totals 29 10 12 20 20 21 14 24 14 27 5 17 26 16 2 3 6 5 11 16 7 6 6 1 6 7 1 ••• 251 Port f4ew York ' '5" 4 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 17 Norfolk 9 Mobile 7 New Orleans 14 18 Jacksonville 12 23 San Francisco 20 8 8 Wilmington 20 17 Seattle 3 4 Puerto Rico 14 4 Honolulu 17 13 Ifouston 3 St. Louis 0 27 4 Piney Point 0 Algonac 0 201 133 Totals Port 1 10 16 New York 0 Philadelphia 2 1 0 Baltimore 7 3 Norfolk 6 6 Mobile 7 New Orleans 10 10 lacksonville 12 9 San Francisco 37 Wilmington 6 11 14 Seattle 2 2 Puerto Rico 22 9 Honolulu 11 HdiiSton 0 0 St Louis 10 1 Pin^y Point 0 0 Algonac 104 129 Totals Port New York Phil^elphia Bsjltimore Norfolk MobUe New Orleans Jfecksbnv^ Sah Francisco 23 Wilmington 3 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 3 Houston 4 0 St Louis • •71 0 1 93 4 3 0 3 2 9 6 3 5 7 0 6 3 0 2 1 54 1 0 6 0 1 5 2 0 6 6 12 ::g3': 0 32 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups OassA Class B ClaasC Trip Rdle& DECK DEPARTMENT 33 36 63 5 '••••7"77:-.75^ • . 16 25 777,:. 4 5 17 3 2 4 1 " " ' ft 7a7311 '.:;.;:7 p7^27 7 1 • 6 11 11 •' 32 'T~'72'-~ • 9 11 . •.:7:7 2 "7 9 29 21 4 10 10 7'' 5'^ 34 20 35 9 18 13 51 77:7:^;:7777 38 0 2 20 12 7 137^""777 1:7; 47' . 7:7 50 : 8 8 14 23 '7:7::7297.7a 15 3 ii7T8.7 ••7.'^77,., 73 ' 18 17 26 50 3 2 14 22 3 8 15 0 1 3 4 13 8 21 2 8 7 4 > U.>777-7^=43-77-77" 227>7-7^ .• ^ 7'-7:.7 7,:; 37 4 17 : 24 .1 ,7^ .:7:7:47. 7' - ...177^77:7 ..!-7^:.---27:'::''7" 1 0 2 .7g<.;.2 .7^7 1 0 777'W:.....'7 0 7'7'^ 0 0 2 2 • • 0 205 410 376 39 56 163 •168 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 18 0 3 3 2 8 4 8 7 15 ,, » 12 12 3 7 12 12 1 1 9 2 19 11 n 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 36 99 95 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 11 1 2 2 2 2 4 2 5 5 7 1 8 4 18 4 13 5 15 1 4 18 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 •, 6 0 0 0 0 24 59 61 103 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 38 5 8 6 17 28 31 32 12 24 7 5 22 2 ^:.7 0 244 • . «;• 39 17 29 4 17 21 11 ;;-53 ':-5: 7 11 16 13 7 14 0 12 12 i'-I: J• 43 0 333 5 0 122 37 25 20 24 '::39' 0 4 0 257 1 22 0 198 -, .... . tv 11.7'^-• New Orleans Tuesday: January 12, February 16 Mobile Wednesday, January 13, February 17 San Francisco Thursday: January 14, February 18 Wilmington Tuesday: January 19*; Monday: February 22 % *changed by M.L King holiday *ms date was listed incorrectly in the NovemberlDO. San Juan Thursday: January 7, February 11 St Louis Friday: January 15, February 19 Honolulu Friday: January 15, February 19 Duluth Wednesday, January 13, February 17 Jersey City w rvj _,, Wednesday: January 20, February 24. ' New Bedford Tuesday: January 19, February 23 •{\ Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. ' r >5' See page 32 for the full 1993 calendar of union meetings. Personals WILLIAM EDWARD McCORMICK If you were bom in Boston in the early 1920s, please get in touch with the Seafarers LOG for a message from a family member. JON KELLY Please call Mary at (815) 838-6764. 7:77:, Showing the Banner •0^ 1 0 70 Totals All 1,023 1,441 826 133 495 234 413 ^SlS^tered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Register^ on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at Ae port at the end oHa^onth. A total of 1J75 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,275 jobs shipped, 413 jobs Ir^^nt w^^ "A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by and seniority Sprogram began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,653jobs have been shipped. •' =-.g?7ava-;riT'. ' • > Seattle Friday: January 22*, February 26 go Algonac Totals • *changedby Washington's Birthday ' 6 ? •r:^^i.kk:5iys. gv;.# Piney Point Monday: January 4, February 8 New York Tuesday: January 5, Frebruary 9 Philadelphia Wednesday: January 6, February 10 Baltimore . '• . 5 Thursday: January 7, February 11 Norfolk , Thursday: January 7, February 11 Jacksonville Thursday: January 7, February 11 Algonac Friday: January 8, February 12 Houston Monday: January 11; Tuesday: February 16* • 0 8 2 2 'B: 4 3 3 1 17 3 0 3 0 58 , . •, January i February 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A OassB OassC 23 1- •< / /, f .1 Bill Iverson and Max Fisk, retired members of the SlUNA-affiliatedMarine Firemen's Union, participate in the Labor Day parade in Black Diamond, Wash. 1 ' • ' �24 I • Seafarers International Union Directory •'•V'. >.vV '-• ; Y'. '• /> K •'' . ..r* •IRJk -^'rr ' ••' DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretaiy-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive vice President Augustln Tell«E Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnev Vice President West Cos Joast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and id In Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Guu Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp^SgringSj^MD 20746 J-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 32204 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16'/^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. ' St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority 0 3 19 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL Class L Class NP TOTAL SfflPPED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP -'' o. DECK DEPARTMENT 0 16 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 7 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 39 8 0 25 0 0 75 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 41 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coasf Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Ajdantic Coast ^ Gulf Coast Lakes & Inlahc West Coast Totals . .. ^ 0 6 . 4 St® 16 0 22 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 11 ffiSs A* 0 4 3 9 P o" ' ' n u 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 11 0 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 4 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 62 9 1rl^44 2 117 : 2 5 .0, 1 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 " 12 6 13 ^ 0 4 „ D tt'T 0 7 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 15 0 0 1 ^:t'29:; 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 'y-.,,-'; 1 0 44 0 6 0 3 11 ^ 'n ' A 1 0 2 0 Totals All Departments 43 5 11 22 3 4 186 15 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. SUBUUBWBQNID VIDEO FOOTAGE NEEDED OFSEAFARERS IN GULF WAR The SIU Communications Depart­ ment is seeking video footage of Seafarers and SlU-contracted ships par­ ticipating in activities related to Opera­ tion Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like to make a copy of the footage and then return the original videotape to the member. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS The South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the history of New York as a world port through his­ toric ships, changing exhibits, tours and other programs. Volunteers with eight hours a week to spare are needed in the museum tour guide and lecturer program. Volunteers with four hours to contribute can help lead tours of the galleries and historic ships. Training is free! For additional information, call Patricia Sands, Director of Volunteer Programs,orCatrinPerih,DocentCoof- • dinator, at (212) 669-9400. CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR QMED UPGRADING QMEDs are reminded that they must upgrade their classification each year until reaching QMED 1, according tothe shipping rules. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers a variety of engine department courses throughout the year to enable members to reach that goal. The classes include Marine Electrical Maintenance, Pumproom Operations and Maintenance, Welding, Hydraulics and Diesel Engine Technology. To find out more, talk with a union representative at any hall, a boarding patrolman at any payoff or contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 10674. IF IS YOUR CORRECT ^ ADDRESS ON FILE? With W-2 forms due out soon, it is necessary for every SIU member to have his or hercorrect address on file with the Seafarers Vacation Plan. If you recently have moved or changed your name and have not notified the union, fill out a change of address form at your nearest union hall or send your new address (along with your name, book number and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I0. 3 ' 37 A MURMANSK CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR DEC.8 A ceremony for merchant mariners who sailed in the Murmansk runs during World War 11 is scheduled forTuesday, December 8 at 10:30 a.jn. in Washington, D.C. Medals will be issued to those seamen whose applications have been approved. A similar ceremony took place in Baltimore in October. Yuri Menshikov, coordinator of the ceremonies, said he expects a crowd of about 600 to 700 for the December event, which will take place in the auditorium of the Embassy of the Rus­ sian Federation at its 2645 Tunlaw Road, N.W. building (near the intersec­ tion of Wisconsin Ave. and Mas­ sachusetts Ave.) in Washington, DC. Mariners who are to receive the medals but who cannot or do not wish to attend the ceremony will receive theirs in the mail. Those eligible WWII veterans who have not applied for the Murmansk medal may doso bysubmitting a written request to Mr. Menshikov at the Embas­ sy of the Russian Federation, 1125 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. Please providedocumentation of service in World War 11 and, specifically, evidence of having sailed on vessels engaged in one or moreconvoys toMur­ mansk or Archangel. For more information,call Mr. Men­ shikov at (202) 347-4392, or see page 10 of the September Seafarers LOG. -.vV •" �v •••• ;•-• 1992 Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew discussed asking contracts department to seek which would allow per­ The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- schedule manent members on vessel to sail tmard minutes as possible. On occasion, beimuse of space two months on, two months off. limitations, some wiii be omitted. Crew thanked galley gang. Steward Ships minutes hrst are reviewed by the union's contract department. department thanked crew for keep­ Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the ing messhall clean. Digest of Ships Meetings union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (SeaLand Service), July 13 — Chair­ man S. Evans, Educational Director M. Bang. Chairman thanked deck department for three good trips. He thanked Chief Cook Ron Richardson for good food. Educational director advised mem­ bers to watch safety films. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), August 23 — Chair­ man Alejandro Ruiz, Secretary Steven Parker, Educational Direc­ tor W.C. Weekly Sr., Deck Delegate Robert Schlndler, En­ gine Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Delegate John Jacobs. Chairman informed crew that mes­ sage regarding new tank cleaning rates was sent to contracts depart­ ment and company. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to Bosun Ruiz for 37 years of dedicated service. He will retire after this trip. Crew welcomed Chief Cook Will Bcgendorf back from vacation. Next port: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ITB MOBILE (Sheridah Transpor­ tation), August 30 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan. Educational Director J. Quinter, Deck Delegate R. Paradise, Engine Delegate Elliot Rhodes, Steward Delegate Allen Van Buren. Chairman thanked all members for job well done. Secretary noted pleasant trip. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center for a better tomorrow in maritime industry. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek both sick leave and emergency leave for per­ manent members. Crew thanked steward department for extremely An Arctic Barbecue AB John Weirauch enjoys a shipboard barbecue on the Overseas Arctic. professional job well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), September 20 — Chair­ man Jerry Boruckl, Secretary Steve Venus, Educational Director Jose Hipolito, Deck Delegate J. Finkston, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, Steward Delegate Isaac Gordon. Chairman thanked crew for cleanliness. He urged all mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good chow and for keeping ship clean. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: New Orleans. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship), August 16 — Chair­ man W. Wee, Secretary A. Hol­ land, Educational Director W. Thomas, Deck Delegate L. Ander­ son, Engine Delegate C. Dowe, Steward Delegate Bob Bess. Chair­ man reported good work by deck gang. Vocational director en­ couraged members to stay in-. formed by reading Seafarers LOG LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), Sep­ and to upgrade at Piney Point. En­ tember 6 — Chairman Charles gine delegate reported disputed Kahl, Secretary Norman Duhe, OT. No beefs or disputed OT Educational Director David Wil­ reported by deck or steward liam, Deck Delegate Albert Pickdelegates. Crew noted difficulty in ford, Engine Delegate Bruce receiving mail while overseas. Smith, Steward Delegate Benedict Next port: Newport News, Va. Opaon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), August 11 — Chair­ to steward department. man W. Card, Secretary R. MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Fagan, Educational Director R. Marine), September 29 — Chair­ Torgerscn. Chairman reported man A. Caulder, Secretary J. smooth sailing and pleasant crew. Platts, Deck Delegate R. Lewis, No beefs or disputed OT. Deck Engine Delegate F. Valle, Steward delegate reminded his department Delegate S. Krystosiak. No beefs to make sure all lashings and deck or disputed OT reported. Crew gear are secured before sailing. thanked Brother Platts for great Crew thanked galley gang of Chief job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Steward Fagan, Chief Cook Ver­ non Wilson and SAs Antonio MV NEWARK BAY (Sea-Land Colon and R. Ramirez. Service), September 27 — Chair­ man Ervin Bronstein, Secretaiy J. OMI HUDSON (OMl Corp.), Jordan, Educational Director H. August 31 — Chairman T. Banks, Chancey, Deck Delegate Justin Secretary G. Boop, Deck Delegate Savage, Engine Delegate Jon A. Sabatini. Chairman reminded Beard, Steward Delegate Ahdul crew about new benzene testing. Awadh. Chairman announced He advised members to read the payoff and thanked deck gang for LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg good job. He reminded members to School. Deck and engine delegates upgrade at Lundeberg School. reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ Secretary thanked crew for coopera­ puted OT reported by steward tion in keeping ship clean. Educa­ delegate. Crew gave vote of thanks tional director reminded members to steward dep^ment. Crew ex­ about the importance of donating tended sympathies to family of late to SPAD and Maritime Defense SlU Patrolman Gentry Moore. League. Deck delegate reported dis­ Next port: Houston. puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), August 31 — delegates. Crew reported new VCR and carpet are needed for Chairman Henry Jones, Secretary lounge. Crew thanked steward 1. Fletcher, Educational Director department for job well done. Next E. Smith, Deck Delegate Richard port: Boston. Luzan, Engine Delegate L. Reynolds Jr., Steward Delegate OVERSEAS MARILYN Alan Bartley.' Chairman reported Maritime Overseas), September smooth trip and good crew. Cap­ 27 — Chairman M. Galliano, tain sent thanks to crew for good Secretary I. Fletcher, Educational trip. Chairman announced payoff Director E. Smith, Deck Delegate and urged members to upgrade at J. Englehart, Steward Delegate A. Deck delegate Lundeberg School. Bartley. Chairman asked all mem­ reported beef. No beefs or disputed bers to support SPAD. He OT reported by engine or steward reminded members to upgrade at delegates. Crew thanked galley Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ gang for excellent job. Crew en­ joyed shopping in Peru and interact­ puted OT reported. Department delegates each reported smooth ing with citizens of Callao. Next trip. Crew thanked galley gang for port: Houston. job well done. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transportation), September 29 — i^ONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Educa­ September 8 — Chairman D. Mur­ tional Director Thomas Migliara, ray, Secretary A. Johnson, Educa­ Deck Delegate Steve Molito, En­ tional Director J. Roberts, Deck gine Delegate A. Daif, Steward Delegate R. Livermore, Engine Delegate D. Rodriguez. No beefs Delegate J. Cronan, Steward or disputed OT reported. Crew Delegate Roderick Gordon. thanked steward department for job Steward delegate reported disputed well done. Crewmembers recently OT. No beefs or disputed OT participated in "West Indies reported by deck or engine Shootout" basketball tournament. delegates. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), September 27 — Chairman V. Neilsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director M. Seek, Engine Delegate A. Rosa, Steward Delegate S. Suraredjo. RALEIGH BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 6 — Chairman loward Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Engine Delegate S. 'asilong. No beefs or disputed OT reported. XUMBISLOB SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), September 24 — Chairman G. Walker, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director K. Bertel, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chair­ man announced payoff. He reported letter received from con­ tracts department regarding engine department work. Secretary noted upgrading and benefits forms are available. Educational director reminded all hands to vote on Elec­ tion Day. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked pension department to review alternative retirement plans. Crew thanked steward department for fine bar­ becues. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), September 20 — Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H.Scypes, Educational Director D. Manthei, Deck 25 of silence in memory of late SlU Patrolman Gentry Moore. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. •'' ' SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), September 6 — Chairman S. Nelson, Secretary J. Colls, Educational Director T. Fris­ co, Deck Delegate Pablo Pacheco, Engine Delegate Shaif Yafaie, Steward Delegate Oswaldo Rios. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship needs new washing machine. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), September 27 — Chairman P. Flores, Secretary E. . Vazquez, Educational Director D. Davidson. Chairman reported smooth trip. He discussed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. He cautioned members about the dangers of dnig use. No It's Union Meeting Time ["V Attending a union meeting on board the RichardG. Matthiesenare (from left) QMED Hal Puckett, QMED Don Leight, GSU MacBryan Browne and AB Tim Troupe. Delegate E. Ortega, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and to vote. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), September 20 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary E. Schein, Educational Director O. Webber, Engine Delegate K. Earhart, Steward Delegate T. Pope. Chairman discussed various SlU health benefits. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), September 26 — Chairman John Stout, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Direc­ tor Joe Barry. Chairman reminded crew that call button should be used to wake members for watch. Secretary thanked everyone for help in keeping rec room and crew quarters very clean. Educational director reminded members that the Lundeberg School has helped many adults to sharpen their read­ ing and writing skills which are necessary in these times to perform any shipboard job. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek provision which would require SIUcontracted companies to supply transportation from airport to ves­ sels. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), September 13 — Chairman Howard GIbbs, Secretary L. Finn Jr., Educational Director J. Ross, Steward Delegate R. Gegenheimer. Chairman reported captain is pleased with crew and its work, including good meals. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for great food and clean ships. Crew observed one minute beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department forjob well done. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 5 — Chairman R. Moss, Secretary H. Rahman, Educational Director P. Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New VCR needed for crew lounge. SEAUFT MEDITERRANEAN (IMC), September 21 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary David Alexander, Educational Director Randy Snay, Deck Delegate R. Wood, Engine Delegate C. Sandlno. Steward Delegate J. James. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND QUALITY (SeaLand Service), September 20 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director Ken Linah, Deck Delegate G. Paul Barber, Engine Delegate All Smohsid, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsibais. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Service), September 13 — Chairman T. Murphy, Secretary Michael Meany, Deck Delegate Glenn Christianson, Engine Delegate M. Ferguson, Steward Delegate D. Short. Chairman noted smooth voyage and good food. Secretary noted changes within company which affect method of supplying many vessels. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of voting. Crew stated that if crew reductions take place, the number of union officials also should decrease. Crew suggested LOG should print more details about Continued on page 26 •f •••• �: 26 Ships Digest Continued from page 25 beefs and proposals/resolutions, even if it is not good news. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. USNSBARTLETT (Mar Ship Operators), September 15 — Chair man Humberto Vera, Secretary J. Dunne, Educational Director Ed Evans, Deck Delegate Rudolph Hyndman, Engine Delegate Ed­ ward Louis, Steward Delegate K. Kelly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. I , - NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service), October 11 — Chairman Fr^ Goethe, Secretary V. Harper, Educational Director Harry Messick, Deck Delegate Bernard Hutching, Steward Delegate Ronald Tarantino. Chairman said he has absentee bal­ lots for registered voters. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received response from contract department concerning emergency leave for permanent jobs/trip off for rotary. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. LNG LIBRA (ETC), October 11 — Chairman Jack Rhodes, Educa­ tional Director B. Zenon. Chair­ man discussed importance of USNS HARKNESS (Mar Ship Operators), September 20 — Chair­ upgrading at Lundeberg School. Secretary reminded crew to keep man H. Turner, Secretary Ben noise down. Educational director Henderson, Educational Director has applications for upgrading. No Peter Kwasiyuk, Deck Delegate Steve Thompson, Steward beefs or disputed OT reported. Delegate Robert Tovay. No beefs Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed or disputed OT reported. Crew voted to pitch in for additional exer­ brothers. cise equipment. Chairman thanked Brother Tovay for fine job. LNG TAURUS (ETC), October 4 -— Chairman Carlos Pineda, USNS SILAS BENT (Mar Ship Operators), September 13 — Chair­ Secretary D. Pappas, Deck Delegate T. Harding, Engine man R. Vazquez, Secretary P. Delegate D. Veldcamp, Steward Cloin, Deck Delegate Darryl Smith, Engine Delegate Frederick Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair­ man addressed crew concerning Wrede, Steward Delegate noise in passageways during lateJeanette Ball. Deck delegate re­ night dockings and undockings. quested that messhalls be open to on-watch standby. No beefs or dis­ Treasurer reported $850 in ship's puted OT reported. Questions arose fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain advised crewconcerning lack of boiler-heated members that if they want to re­ water. Deck department expressed route return airline tickets, they thanks and appreciation to rest of should do so well in advance. He crew for cooperation and patience will help any way possible. Crew while decks were being painted. Crew thanked deck department for thanked Chief Cook Nurdjaja for outstanding performance. assembling gym equipment. WESTWARD VENTURE (InterOcean Management), September 3 — Chairman Michael Kaddely, Secretary David Boone, Education­ al Director C. Cunningham, Deck £)elegate Carlos Spira, Engine Delegate D. Hines, Steward Delegate K. Lee Nolan. Chairman reported patrolman will meet ship on arrival in Tacoma. Education^ director urged members to donate to SPAD and read the LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. m DECEMBBt 1992 SEAFARERS LOG AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), October 30 — Chairman Clyde Smith, Deck Delegate J. Passapera, Engine Delegate A. Atiah, Steward Delegate A. Garayua. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended best wishes to Seafarer Joseph F. Miller, who signed off due to health problems. LONG LINES (Transoceanic Cable), October 9 — Chairman Pete Amper, Secretary David Collison. Educational Director R.C. Miller, Deck Delegate Walter Harris, Engine Delegate Anthony Powers, Steward Delegate Robert Rowe. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to vote in SlU and presidential elections. He advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Secretary suggested SlU members pull together with other union members and stand up against MAFTA. Treasurer reported $500 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to seek increase in dental and outpatient benefits. Crew and officers thanked galley ;ang for fine cookout. Next port: Honolulu. FRED G. MATTHIESEN (Pacific Gulf Marine), October 11 — Chairman William Byrne, Secretary Ronald Lupinacci, Educational Director Angel Hercato. Deck Delegate Tim Fitzgerald, Engine Delegate John Morgan, Steward Delegate Gary Lackey. Chairman conveyed that the captain approved hot midnight meal to be served by steward department. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Electrician will ask about new TV when port c^tain comes aboard. Galley gang was con­ gratulated by all for excellent job. MVCONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), October 8 — Chairman S. Ciciulla, Secretary B. Tyler, Educational Director D. Powers, Deck Delegate S. Murain, Engine Delegate D. Ackerman, Steward Delegate F. Umali. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew recom­ mended that refrigerators for cabins be purchased from ship's fund on return to Guam. They sug­ gested that this matter wait until there is a large crew change scheduled on arrival in Oakland, Calif. Next port: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), October 6 — Chair­ man W.L. Davis, Secretary R. Fagan, Educational Director C. Gallagher. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew has question about who is responsible for put­ ting out night lunch. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), October 11 — Chairman M. McDuffie, Secretary Robert Scott, Educational Director F. Vogler. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for New Orleans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship needs new dryers. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Brother Scott moved vote of thanks to LOG. OVERSEAS ALICE QAsr Ship Ojierators), October 3 — Chairman Joe Colangelo, Secretary C. Mosley. Educational Director M. Wil­ liams, Engine Delegate Sam Negron, Steward Delegate John Clarke. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new mat­ tresses. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and supporting SPAD. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), October 18 — Chairman R. Dailey, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director R. Velez,' Deck Delegate R. Livermore, En­ gine Delegate J. Cronan, Steward Delegate R. Gordon. Secretary reminded members to vote. He noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Educational Three Cheeers for the Galley Gang The stewarel department aboard the Sgt. William R. Button was praised by the crewmembers for good fo^ and a clean ship. They are (from left) Chief Cook Herb Hollings, Steward Assistant Gerald Bowman, Steward Assistant Richard Aversa, DEU Kenneth Brown and (in front) Cook/Baker Evelyn Tayag. r-:v#;7w' director also urged everyone to vote. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for good work. Crew noted slop chest has not been open every week, and new captain only will sell cigarettes. away August 17, was buried at sea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported door stoppers need repair or replacement. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Charleston, S.C. Delicate Operation SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (SeaLand Service), October 18 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary F. Costango, Educational Director M. Rivera, Deck Delegate Mike Ard, Engine Delegate D. Walker, Steward Delegate Justo Lacayo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to Chief Cook Teddy Rustandi and SA Lacayo. Next port: Charleston, S.C SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), October 18 — Chairman William Mortier, Secretary E. Schein, Educational Director O. Webber, Engine Delegate K. Earhart, Steward Delegate T. Pope. Chairman dis­ cussed importance of solidarity. Secretary reported Sea-Land proce­ dure changes for stores in Oaldand, Calif, and for laundry in Long Beach, Calif. She provided welfare plan books and vacation forms. She shared articles of interest from Readers Digest. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. New movies will be purchased as soon as pos­ sible. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment, which in tiuii thanked deck and engine gangs for their coopera­ tion and professionalism. Next port: OalUand, Calif. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), October 4 — Chair­ man S. Nelson, Secretary Jose Colls, Educational Director Joseph Shuler, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Engine Delegate Angel Garcia, Steward Delegate Osvaldo Rios. Chairman announced payoff and reported smooth sailing. Secretary reported parts for stove are needed. He will check with patrolman about acquiring freezers for galley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked g^ley gang for good food. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. AB Jerry McLean brings Over­ seas Arctic alongside another ship during lightering operation. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 4 — ^air­ man Jack Edwards, Secretary L. Hoffman, Educational Director Jose Del Rio, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate Teddie Carter, Steward Delegate Mark Cahasag. Chairman an­ nounced arrival time for Oakland, Calif. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek increases in dental beneflts and pension amount. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), October 15 — Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director A. Jaramillo. Chairman reminded crew to keep watertight doors closed in bad weather and SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (Sea- use tunnels in port when going ashore. He thanked crew for Land Service), October 18 — smooth trip. Educational director Chairman E. Sierra, Secretary M. lu-ged members to upgrade at Lun­ Kohs, Educational Director David deberg School. No brofs or dis­ Bantista. Educational director en­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked couraged members to upgrade at galley gang for job well done. Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Service), October 4 — Chairman George Burke, Secretary Ahdul SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), October 4 — Chair­ Hassan, Educational Director Michael Kovach, Engine Delegate man Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. W. McCants, Steward Delegate Bnrdette, Educational Director S. Miguel Pahon. Chairman reported Acosta, Deck Delegate J. De Bos, good trip. No beefs or disputed OT Engine Delegate Bernardo Tapia, reported. Crew asked Seafarers Steward Delegate George Lee. En­ Pension Plan to consider increases gine delegate reported disputed for retirees whenever pension pay OT. No beefs or disputed OT scale changes. Crew thanked reported by deck or steward steward department. delegates. Crew reported Sea-Land Explorer is being responsive to re­ USNS WILKES (Mar Ship quest for better quality of fresh Operators), October 4 •— Chairman produce received as part of voyage R. Kent l^ratt. Secretary Kevin stores. Crew gave vote of thai^ to Dongherty, Educational Director steward department. CJ. Brown, Deck Delegate Staney Whittaker, Engine Delegate SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaSran Hall, Steward Delegate Land Service), October 4 — Chair­ Larry Cooper. No beefs or dis­ man E. Duhon, Secretary George puted OT reported. Crew asked Bryant, Educational Director E. contracts department to reconsider Frederickson, Steward Delegate [)olicy concerning members losing Frank Sisson. No beefs or dis­ permanent job status when injured puted OT reported. Crew sug­ or not fit for duty. Crew received gested sailing board in Hong Kong safety bonus for having no injuries be set for one time. Crew noted pas­ for the month. Crew noted they ses in Japan not issued quickly enough. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. will receive raise on October 15. Crew was thanked for keeping lounge and mess clean. Crew SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE thanked galley gang for good ser­ (Sea-Land Service), October 4 — vice and good food. Crew dis­ Chairman J. Foster, Secretary cussed SIUNA convention and Floyd Bishop, Educational Direc­ importance of SPAD and upgrad­ Johnson. Chairman reported tor D. ing at Lundeberg School. Next smooth sailing. He noted Brother port: Oakland, Calif. Richard Maddox, who passed W • ^i(r "• �imim DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 27 Patrolman Robert Scrivens (left) meets with Mate Robert W. Gideon on the Dudley. , •: '•;.•: i Port Agent Steve Ruiz (right) reviews Making coffee for the Dudley crew is AB/Tankerman James Albert's claims form. Assistant Engineer Laurence W. Clark. O NE OF THE SAFE HARBORS off the Atlantic Coast for SlU-crewed tugs, barges and tankers is the Steuart Petroleum Docks along the Potomac River in Piney Point, Md. While vessels from Maritrans, Piney Point Transportation and Maritime Overseas lighten their loads of fuel and other petroleum products there before heading up the Chesapeake or back into the ocean, union representatives come aboard to service crewmembers with anything from wel­ fare plan forms to the latest information on'ben­ zene testing. Visits to the docks generally are short, so the members' needs have to be settled quickly. "We try to have everything we can with us," noted Patrolman Robert Scrivens. , For AB/Tankerman James Albert on the tug Chief Engineer James P. Campbell The Triumph crew receives welfare plan handouts. From the left are Deckhand M. Jeanne Dudley (Piney Point Transportation), (right) discusses a union matter with Chris McKay, Mate George Tumer IV, Captain Lonnie Dial, SlU Port Agent Steve Ruiz and Relief Tankerman Jim Allen. that meant medical forms. "I was glad to see them Patrolman Robert Scrivens. come on," Albert said. "I didn't think our short stay would allow patrolmen to come to the boat." The photos appearing on this page were taken in early June and supplied to the Seafarers LOG by the patrolmen meeting the tugs docked at Steuart Petroleum. I Helping Assistant Engineer Chris Blake Jr. (right) The deck of Maritrans barge Ocean 193 is the AB/Tankerman James Shifflett is surrounded on the Steuart Docks meeting place for AB/Tankerman Richard Donlevy by Port Agent Steve Ruiz (left) and Patrolman Robert Scrivens. on the Maritrans tug Valour with some union and Port Agent Steve Ruiz. Behind them is the tug Va/our. paperwork is Port Agent Steve Ruiz. Make a Scholarship Your New Year's Resolution The first day of the new year—1993—^is almost here. One way many people start the new year is with a resolution—some per­ sonal way to improve themselves, their lives or the lives of those around them. What better way to celebrate the new year than to resolve to continue your education. By completing an application form and other necessary paperwork, a Seafarer, his or her spouse and unmarried dependent children may be eligible to receive a Seafarers scholarship. Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1993. Three are reserved for SIU members, and four will be awarded to spouses and de­ pendent children of Seafarers. A; s'-'; Eligibility requirements are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by filling out the coupon on this page and returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Once all the paperwork (which includes an auto­ biographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth cer­ tificate, high school transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results) has been completed and the application form is filled out, the entire package should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1993. lease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which con- • rains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application , form. ' P Name. Book Number. Address City, State, Zip Code • 'S•m Telephone Number This application is for: Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 12«2| "V ' -y 1 I �iK- '"• • . • •;.••'-<•••.'-:••-.A.,,. V'- 28 SEAORBISUIB DECEMBER 1992 Final DEEP SEA i' h h'v-' :'' ^ ''^^C}- ' iifi iy^' '• SiSf, 3.^?' i:'-; I: li'..-^• i'}, «>;•- : i;!v;:'':-:: L--, . • • • EDUARDO ALDRETE Eduardo Aldrete, 35, passed away October 2. Bom in San Antonio, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Houston. Brother Aldrete sailed in the deck department. In 1989, he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. CXARENCE ALEXANDER Pensioner Clarence Alexander, 54, died August 15. The native of New Mexico Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1968 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Alexander also served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1963. He began receiving his SlU pension in May 1987. EARL EMANUEL Earl Emanuel, 62, passed away recently. He was bom in Hackensack, N.J. and in 1982 Joined the union in the port of Honolulu. Brother Emanuel sailed in the steward department aboard the cmise ship SS Independence. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. WILLIAM FUNK Pensioner William Funk, 66, died October 22. HeJoined the SlU in his native New York in 1949. Brother Funk was involved in many of the union's struggles throughout his SlU years. He sailed early in his career on Isthmian Lines ships and helped build the Lundeberg School. In 1974 he retumed to Piney Point to complete the bosun recertiflcation course. Later in the 1970s, he worked with the SeaLand shore gang. Brother Funk retired in September of this year. He is survived by his step-son. Jack Caffey, SlU vice president for the Atlantic Coast. ^ Pensioner Ame Hovde, 73, died Oc­ tober 13. He was bom in Norway and in 1942 Joined the union in the port of Baltimore. Brother Hovde in 1974 completed the bosun recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School. He retired in November 1985. EMILE GERICH EDWARD KILFORD JR. Pensioner Ed­ ward Kilford Jr., 75, died October 16. A native of Portland, Ore., he . Joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Seattle. Brother Kilford during the early part of his SIU career often sailed with Marine Carriers, Cosmos Steam­ ship Corp. and Isthmian Lines. In 1987 Brother Kilford completed the steward recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School. He retired in May 1989. Pensioner Emile Geiich, 78, passed away October 4. A native of Canada, he Joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Gerich, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1932 to 1936, began his deck department career sailing with SeaLand Service, Waterman Steam­ ship and Alcoa Steamship. Brother Gerich began receiving his pension in March 1976. LUCIANO GHEZZO Pensioner Luciano Ghezzo, 82, died September 1. Bom in Italy, he Joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Ghezzo often sailed as a bosun. He retired in November 1967. GEORGE HARDING Pensioner George Hard­ ing, 69, passed away October 10. The native of Essex, England Joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Harding sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in September 1978. ARNEHOVDE CATALINO MARRERO Pensioner Catalino Marrero, 67, passed away September 28. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1959 completed the entry program at the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. Brother Mar­ rero sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947. Brother Mar­ rero began receiving his pension in June 1990. New York. Brother Papoutsis sailed in the steward department He retired in June 1972. MARIO REYES Pensioner Mario Reyes, 91, passed away September 17. The native of Puerto Rico Joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Reyes sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in September 1966. RAFAEL RICARVETT Rafael Ricarvett, 45, died October 4. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1991 Joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton. Brother Ricarvett sailed in the steward department. SALVATORE ZITTO Pensioner Salvatore Zitto, 89, passed away Septem­ ber 6. Bom in Louisiana, he Joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Zitto sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in July 1967. INLAND STAVROS PAPOUTSIS Pensioner Stavros Papoutsis, 86, died October 10. Bom in Greece, he Joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of ANTHONY ALLEN Anthony Allen, 31, passed away October 3. He was bom in Baltimore and in 1990 Joined the union in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Allen sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishiiig any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at theSeptember 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the execu­ tive board of the union. The execu­ tive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstaiKes should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to i^uire any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt or if a member is r^uired to make a payment and is given an official receipt but feels that he or she should nothave been required to make such payment thisshould im­ mediately be reported to union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All mem- copies stitution so as to familiarize themsel­ ves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the mernber so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. TTiese rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, ho member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied theequal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportiuiities for seamen and boat- GREAT LAKES WILLIAM COOKE Pensioner William Cooke, 76, died August 29. A native of Ireland, he Joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother Cooke sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in May 1981. JOSEPH LANCEWICZ Pensioner Joseph Lancewicz, 78, passed away October 5. The native of Cheboygan, Mich. Joined the union in 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Lancewicz sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in February 1976. JOSEPH GIBBONS Brxriher Joseph A. Gib­ bons, 63, passed away Septem­ ber 10 due to cancer. His obituary was published in the October 1992 issue of the LOG; however, the LOG only recently received a photo of Brother Gibbons. As one of his last requests was to have his photo published in his union newspaper, the LOG is honoring that request Brother Gibbons was an active Seafarer for 40 years. He sailed most recently as a chief cook. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly flnanoe committee of rank-and-file membos, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of^ Ae union and reports fiilly their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trast funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various tmst fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon ap­ proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If mem­ bers believe there have been viola­ tions of their shipping or seniority rights as contain^ in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, refum receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Augiistin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as ^ng for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a mem­ ber believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properiy, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. Uie men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. Job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and apr propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. a. �DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 29 Newcomers. Oldtimers Among the Mix Constitution's Cabin Stewards Are First Rate J - 'mm What do an actress, a second steward and a Seafarer who used to run a beauty shop have in com­ mon? They all like their jobs as cabin stewards aboard the SS Constitution. Whether it is the variety of passengers and crewmembers meet on the American K:; they Hawaii Cruises ship or the dif­ ferent work assignments the job entails, the cabin stewards inter­ viewed by the 5ea/nrers LOG all professed a keen interest in their jobs. During her 25 years with the SIU and an affiliated union, Rita Ballard has witnessed many changes in the way Americanflag vessels handle passengers. Ballard began her career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards on Lurline, Matson and Delta Lines vessels. "I loved the Delta Lines the best," she told a reporter for the LOG. "They were small ships and I got to do many jobs on Ihem.' Among her assignments were and screen. Before going to sea being a cocktail waitress and run­ last year, she appeared in several ning a beauty shop. Perry Mason television movies, She has sailed on the Connie, the last one called the "Case of the as the ship is called affectionately Shooting Star" with Jennifer O'by the crew, for six years. "The Neil and David Ogden Stiers. "It passengers and crew are great. I' m glad we have this ship so I can continue working with pas­ sengers." Rico Edralin has sailed aboard the Connie, which has ports-of-call throughout the Hawaiian islands, "since voyage number 1." Edralin said thecruise ship allows him to "sail with dif­ ferent jobs in the steward depart­ ment. This keeps the job fresh and challenging." Edralin, who has worked as a second steward, added, "I love Monique McClellan waits to enter working with the crew. We all are one o so different that we can learn from each other." Peggy Maron is a newcomer at sea compared to the previous two. The native of Toronto is an actress who has appeared on stage was a lot of fun, but the jobs are few and far between. This job of­ fers continuity and upgrading." Maron then winked, grinned and added, "Until my big break comes along."- •i. • '-i' S. ' III •' iTl' . ' V •L'VU--*' Ready to tackle a tough assignment are Gordon Gillmore (left) and Chris Heckmann. Twenty-five year member Rita Ballard has witnessed many changes in the operation of pas­ senger ships. Cabin Steward Michelle Wieser has sailed on the Connie for a year. ,.;.i Shoreside Meichinist Takes to the Seae upgrading classes at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. "I walked into the San Francisco hall, showed them my resume, told them what I could do and asked if there were any jobs." Shortly, Himebauch was on his way to Hawaii where he signed on the SS Independence as an engine maintenance. His work skills on a lathe, drill press and other equipment in the ship's machine shop soon be­ came apparent and he was as­ signed there full time to make and repair parts on the Indy, and then on her sister ship—the Con­ stitution—when he caught a job on it. "There is a lot of work for a machinist on those vessels," Himebauch noted. "It is difficult to get new parts for both ships because of tfieir age. I was able to work steady, going from one assignment to another. It was great." The switch from a land toseabased machine shop did not Machinist Ross Himebauch bother the Sacramento, Calif, studies a job carefully before resident. The rolling of Ae ves­ fuming on the lathe. sels in the waves did not hinder Ross Himebauch has dis­ covered he can go to sea and still be a tool-and-dye machinist as he had been on land for the last Ibyears. "I had been unemployed and I was looking anyplace where I could get a job," the 36-year-old told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG between fireman and oiler . -.Tv•• ••'. \ y Peggy Maron tidies up a One of the ConsWof/on's original passenger's cabin. .crewmemt>ers is Rico Edralin. One of Himebauch's assign­ ments was to repair this water pump on the Constitution. the precise nature of his job where parts one-ten-thousandth of an inch off could become scrap. "I never even noticed it the whole time I was out there," he recalled. Himebauch, who joined the SIU in 1991, said he has learned a lot about seafaring while at the Piney Point, Md. facility. "The training and the people here have b^n great. I only wish I had known about this place before I went to sea." '.-C.-'-V �•ii 30 OBXmBt 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 21" i Lundeberg School Graduating Classes If' " • •' Trainee Lifeboat Class 504—Graduating from trainee lifeboat ciass 504 are (from left, kneeling) Ricardo Cruz, Rodney Young, Edward DeSantos, Darryl Jackson, Joseph Moceri, Joel Spell, Charles Hynes, Sara fi^oore, Hayward Pettway, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Roland Hubbard, Mark Ferguson, Lawrence DeLay, Lyndle Cortez, Victor Maldonado, Richard Swall, Thomas Robinson, Stephen Walters, Willie Nelson, Angel Justiniano, Carlos Garcia and Ken Strong. Celestial Navigation—Successfully completing the five-week celestial navigation course are (from left) Joseph Saeger, Ken Battan and Ray Alcorn. Jake Karaczynski (right) is the course instructor. Not pictured are Mark Thomas, Joseph Young and John Smilari. ^«.V Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on October 21 are (from < «. • V A a«i ^^1^^ _ _ _ _ II A I ^^12 I left, kneeling) Mike O'Connell, Andrew Self, William Dove, Ronnie Lambert, Joseph Koch, Kevin Regan, (second row) Richard Rolshski, Wilfredo Velez, Jose Pedroza, Karmell Crawford, Robb Renzaglia, Wendell Price Jr., Albert Grillo, Richard Gordon, (third row) Jim Brown (instructor), K.O. Sullivan, Geddy Lee, Terry Tolley, Michael Thomas and Joe Whalen. Welding—Members of the NovemlJer 4 class in welding are (from left) J.D. Berger, Patrick Corless, Dennis Riley, (standing) Joseph Amold, Bill Foley (instructor). Earl F. Ebbert, Bobby Spencer, Kenneth Stratton and Gerald Yore. Summary Annual Report Seafarers Vacation Fund This is a summary ofthe annual report ofthe Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN13-5602047 for the year ended December 31,1991. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. ^ ;v: Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the October 15 graduating class receiving th^rJifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Kevin Brown, William Blees, Robert McElwee, (second row) Faia Tuilefano, Lionel Dunkins, Henry Freeman III, Davie Guyton and Walter Schoenecker. St^rV- C;. -r^. V^b/^^fe/v', i:' Sare Bonni«ell, Peter Dudl^, William Fleldirtg, Rlcharcl Gebo Chris Regan, (second row) Paul Ehlers, Joe Koetierle, Kewn C^rnbs, Manan Kabat, Mark Holman, (third row) Patrick Hanning, George Daving, Rancty VanHorn, ffourth row) Harvey Smith, John Mossbarger, Don Peterson^nna Bi^d, John Bigger, (f^ row) Mark Steinlein, Dean Reed, Steve Bigelow, George Cutucacl^, M^e Payne, (sixth row) Hank Scott, Mike Lanham, Richard Atkinson, Jim Burt and Ray Snow. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was $3,217,450 as of December 31, 1991, compared to a deficict of $(555,599) as of January 1, 1991. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3,773,049.This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year, less the current value of assets at the end of the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $46,392,041 including employer contributions of $45,681,955, and earnings from investments of $710,086. Plan expenses were $42,618,992. These expenses included $4,097,451 in administrative expenses, $35,796,634 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,724,907 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, oii request. The items listed below are included ill that repprt: 1. An accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3 Service provider and trustee information 4. Schedule of reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.80 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator. On request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will beincluded as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to:Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit lYograms, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. v.'-'• i �rnmsiiiiimm ^ DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOB UmDEBERG SCHOm. I^UPGRMIHG COmiSE SCIf£DO!L£ :iim :» Recertlflcatlen Programs The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between January and May 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—^the nation's security. . • jy'^': < 77 -fe-: - V '• 7:"':7 •7.A'77'77:4:;77::77 Celestial Navigation Third Mate ? Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Date February 16 March 15 lVfoy24 January 4 February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Lifeboatman Completion Date February 19 March 19 May 29 January 15 February 12 March 12 April 9 May? June 4 May 21 January 29 March 26 May 21 January 29 April 16 June 4 April 26 Tankerman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting January 19 March 16 May 11 January 4 March 22 May 10 Seallft Operations &Maintenance UPGRADIHGAPniGAmH Date of Birth Name Address Month/Day/Year (Middle) (First) (Las«) (Slicet) .Telephone _L (Qfy) (State) Deep Sea Member D (Zip Code) Lakes Member D (Area Code) Inland Waters Member CD . Department HH No Fehruaiy 1 March 8 7:AA,a;,: If yes, which program: from CH No to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? CD Yes If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes CD No GNO If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO Date available for training Primary language spoken CPR:GYes • •- ChecMn Completion Date Date • ^ ^ • All open-ended (contact adndisfriUns office for starting dates) v All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) li: A, Check-In Date January 4 April 12 Course QMED-Any Rating : •y: Contplefiiiii Date March 26 July 2 i Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 4 February 12 April 12 May 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations January 4 February 12 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 19 March 12 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations May 7 March 29 Marine Electronics—Technician I March 12 Febi i."ary 1 Marine Electronics—Technican II March 15 April 23 Basic Electronics January 4 January 29 Welding January 4 January 29 February 16 March 12 March 29 April 23 Diesel Engine Technology ? March 26 March 1 Refrigerated Maint.—Adv. Mhint. May 10 June 18 1^2'93 AduttEdueailon Schedule l'- ' r' "• 7.-, v-'r'"7''^77> ^77'; ,7 V- Tlie following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. • 'y-iZZ Check-In Completion Course Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting En^ish as a Second Language (ESL) dates) 'A:7H,:,77 7 College Pre^m Schedule for 1993 FULL 8-week sessions January 4 Aprill? February 26 June4 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card the front and back of your Ijundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE SIGNATURE. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held n Yes :CVT • Engine Upg I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? M Pacific [H If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book # Social Security #. Seniority U.S. Citizen: D Yes Steward Recertification Chief Cook, Chief Steward r February 16 February 26 May? • •:777|| April 26 January 11 ••; .Jahuary:157 ;:^'";7:f March 1 7; March 5 • April 19 April 23 May 17 May 21 January 19 February 12 March 15 April 9 May 24 June 18 January 4 April 16 May 3 August 13 Radar Observer ynlimited Completion Date May 3 Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Ch«:k-lji Completion Date . .Date 7;,--v7/77777;fW7^ February 1 March 12 March 29 May? • .,7 mwM 7 • r May 24 July 2 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. ^Haiidllng CouiTsC Bosun Recertification Check-In Date March 29 Course • \;,:i Course •. AhleSeaman -vy . Steward Up fpading Ceurses DeckUpgnuflii9£;0iirs8^ ':r:t^,S;y,l 31 DECK AB/Sealift I St Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland D Olestial Navigation • Simulator Course • D • • D ENGINE GNO G FOWT G QMED—^Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (MarineElectronics) .DATE. D Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Q Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Q Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor O Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance O Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation D Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G U STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker ChiefCook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS n Welding n Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G Oil Spill Prevention & Containment G Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • I'" j '•,••,'.1^ ,, "'.'i •. . 'ZZ'-ZrH V - 'V''- •. •' {• y [...yyc-Z/'' y y.y • • , :7 • "5r7;7'-77vf; COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts r^grec Degree •"« y^'rZi •• ; 7.'7! Transportation will be paid In accordance with the schedoling letter only If you present original receipts andsuccessfully complete ttw course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Phwy FoluL RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O.Box 75, Piney Point,MD 2(»74. 12»2 '• -V-A; , •7.,T, �|£ I" :•< •- --^Vg-v ' - •,.••-•••';'-&?•• '- • ••, J-'.':i»w-<. i :i,^;^.'-... s; • 3i7co:(e; cSL® CDzim^ f SEAEUaStS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS in this issue MCS Supplementaiy Pension Plan •page 18 Seafarers Vacation Plan -page 30 R:fr Volume 54, Number 12 iurV; SlU Membership Meeting Dates Set for 1993 I- IV •"- • Meeting day forSIU members take home can be handled. from any place where the means many things. It is the day It is also a time for friendship. majority might otherwise meet to each month members receive up­ Members gather in the hall to see act, that meetings can be attended dates on governmental activities old friends and swap sea stories. by only a fraction of the member­ and the latest information from ship, that the absent members Article XXIII of the SIU Con­ who cannot be present must have the SIU's president, secretarytreasurer, contracts department stitution deals exclusively with their interests guarded from what union meetings. The article sets might be the results of excitement and welfare plan. out where and when meetings are and passions aroused by persons During the meetings, mem­ held and who should run them. or conditions, and that those who bers discuss the latest events con­ But that is not the only place in are present may act for and in the cerning the union and its contracted companies. Questions the constitution that deads with interest of all." Membership meetings are the are raised and answered concern­ membership meetings. The ing the contracts and shipping Preamble notes the importance vehicle for determining whether a when ashore of attending meet­ contract is ratified or members hit rules. ings serve the union for those the bricks in a strike. For those who have to travel who to are at sea and unable to at­ some distance, meeting day is tend. Listed below is the schedule of when union business such as union meetings for SIU halls . . . Bearing in mind that we around the country during the filing for vacation, acquiring the are migratory, that our work takes paperwork needed for a physical Boatmao Pat Thomas hits the deck to ask a question during a us away in different directions refer to It throughout 1993. or gathering medical claims to discussion at a recent monthly membership meeting in Texas. fc.. . • : • v'S'jv'-, t-; \ i:.", "4. 8- • 'k 'M' pf 1^' Mm ' • December 1992 ,'A- t- .-8 •- . ' "-c.;' '' • v, r •' - - 1993 Membership Meetings Port PIneyPcrint New York . PhiiadelphiB 1 Baltimore p^ 1 Jacksonville 1 San Juan j Algonac 1 Houston 1 New Orleans Mobile Traditional Date Monday alter first Sunday January 8-. February Marcfi April May 8 .•,88 0 5 3 June •>78.. ^ • July August Septemberr October November December 6* 2 r '4 8 6 Tuesday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 4 8 6 3 7 5 9 7 Wednesday after first Sunday 6 10 10 7 5 9 ,T ' 4 8 6 10 8 Thursday after first Sunday 7 11 8 6 10 8 5 9 7 12* 9 9 7 12* 9 9 7 12* 9 9 •.•••'•••T.;':88; 12* Thursday after firstSundey •/ 8y '8;r • 7 / 11 ••:•"' 1- Thursday after first Sunday 7 11 11 Thursday afterfirst ^nday 7 Friday after first Sunday 6 12 12 9 Monday after second Sundry 11 16* 15 Tuesday after secondSunday 12 16 Wednesday after second Sunday 13 Wednesday after second Sunday •8.rrV' •••'• ^6'. •"•": •88; r--10 •"•'•'• 10 8 10 8 7 11 9 6 10 8 12 10 12 10 14 12 9 13 11 16 8 13 17 13 11 15 13 10 14 12 16 14 17 17 14 .12 16 14 11 15 13 17 15 13 17 17 14 12 16 14 1*1 15 13 17 15 Thursday after second Sunday 14 18 15 13 17 12 16 14 18 16 Friday after secondSunday 15 19 19 16 14 18 16 13 17 15 19 17 Friday after secondSunctey 15 19 19 16 14 18 16 13 17 15 19 17 Monday after third Sunday 19* 22 22 19 17 21 19 16 20 18 22 20 Tuesday after third Sunday 19 23 23 20 18 22 20 17 21 19 23 21 Wednesday after third Sunday 20 24 24 21 19 23 21 18 22 20 24 22 Friday afterthird Sunday 22 26 26 23 21 25 23 23* 24 22 26 24 8 •8, mp 88'888i18:g8 .:-8-8- '• 6 • 'Y 5 v: '5:^ : '988.^ ;,y' Duluth 1 San Francisco St Louis 1 Honolulu Wilmington as...... fill•linawl N6wD0iirofu Jersey City Seattle 8 888,;j6 '•; l^iney Point changes created by Independence Day and Labor Day holidays; Baltimore, Norfolk, Jacksonville and San Juan change created by Veterans Day holiday; Houston change created by Washington's Birthday holiday; Wilmington change created by Martin Luther King Birthday holiday; Seattle change created by Paul Hall Birthday holiday. - --J. ,-4. ^ _ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS BRING SCORES OF NEW FACES TO CONGRESS SIU’S FAY ELECTED TO ITF POST CLINTON/GORE VICTORY HERALDS VAST CHANGE VOTING UNDER WAY IN UNION ELECTION U.S. GOV’T ABETS EXPORT OF JOS U.S. GOVERNMENT AIDS JOB EXPORT SCHEME SEAFARERS AND POLITICS- A GOOD MIX LUNDEBERG SCHOOL FINE TUNES INLAND BOATMEN’S CURRICULUM MORAN BOATMEN UPDATE SKILLS AT WEEK-LONG SEMINAR FORMER SUGAR WORKERS PRESIDENT DIES AT 59 TANKER SEAMEN MUST HOLD BENZENE CLEARANCE CARDS UNDER CAPT. TUCKER’S COMMAND, TUG JACKSON IS MOBILE FUTURE THE COOPER RATED SHIP-SHAPE; READY TO RESUME SHIP DOCKING PFEIFFER CREW SINGS PRAISES OF NEW CONTAINERSHIP THE CANALES’ UPGRADE FOR A BETTER FUTURE SEARCH ENDS FOR MISSING SIU FISHERMAN LONG BEACH TO TAKE OVER OPERATION OF QUEEN MARY TAMPA BOATMENT OK 3-YEAR PACT THE AMERICAN MARINER: WORKHORSE OF ASC’S GREAT LAKES FLEET SIU VP BYRON KELLEY NAMED TO PORT PANEL POOR ECONOMY CAUSES EARLY CLOSE OF GREAT LAKES SAILING SEASON AIRLIFT PROVIDES HOSPITAL TRIP FOR INJURED MARINER ‘SMOOTH SAILING’ REPORTED BY LNG GEMINI SEAFARERS A STOP AT THE STEUART DOCKS CONSTITUTION’S CABIN STEWARDS ARE FIRST RATE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 12 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/97e9a4b5dfa6c270820b9716aaeae620.PDF 33e889c2148759db7a6b431b9b36194b PDF Text Text _____ ^ _ -:—." .• . r:^ l&i.Ji J -If > !»<,' f/a" ''if V;" •; mi-v.s-"-' ::• Page 13 ^ A- 'L 5i ^ A. rr f tr n;( u ^ ,*ij- r ^ <'" _* Of 4« A" s-w : -. • : " • • ;••. • '«£., lEt #• SXAEiREteS W mfi CTHCm 0R6*M Of THt StAFARIKS tNTiRNATIOHAi UMOM • ATlANflC GUIF, lAKIS AND INIAND WAHRS DISTRIG • AfKK) _,af,S/ .C1I-; •fc :V •a;n>" iliiS!?;-. November 1992 Volume 54, Number 11 • vVf. ' M.:!Wm mms Jeroic oa»>.o;» t-i W. Events of 50 Yeats Ago- •^-: 3:co{/i>o >H'HO> :;..l.... OH • C/J 2:>xn mm -HH HO simcohipo <-« 4:« k-m-mmH HOO t/)0.2t/) U) :,./|,n ^mom^ om>r) . .. ChHf-H (Mi- •pij-a- Hcro Russian Republic Honors Seafarer Veterans Of Worid War ll's Murmansk Run t— •p- too 02 00 M 0*N. >-12: <Jy Ji mm o America's WWII seamen who sailed in the U-boat-^ infested and heavily mined waters between Scotland and Murmansk to bring the Russian people 15,000 aircraft, 7,500 tanks, 345,735 tons of explosives, millions of tons of fuel and food, received the official thanks of the Russian government in a ceremony in Baltimore last month. _^_ PageSl Bki ''#ji : >•! W- m- I • :l Mcnoii DAY is NOVEMBER 3 Two Taiwanese fishermen were rescued by the LNG Aries' crew. The rescue was effected against 35knot winds and 25-foot seas. The mission took 58 minutes. Page? •».' Af Sea et AeluMte Be Sfue la Vols, •=r'V ••, U. •: ••-. .. f''- t. s at 20 SlU halls. '.! - /,v'fcifs'te •:••"• •', • •' /:"~'-'k'" ' 'S: '' , "• ' ••. •• ..• <•' -• •••• . ». r- ,. • -; •.. . •' , .t.-v-':^ .j»: v. ^ k •. 1; V • > f.;]. '^' *' ''^"- ^ '*• ^ V * '* ' '••- ^"'' "'k'.'*( -i, o •. f r• t; •> !• 1." ( .r. -h I 'L-'r •? • . • "'j �i Vf.;,-'?;:: •'•• -i^rvv pi| ( isaz 1 President's Report Clinton/Gore: Good for America enbe^ Bamlbnig m Passa^ received approval A bill that would allow gam­ flag passenger ships was a big legislation from one branch of Congress score for the maritime industry. bling aboard U.S.-flag passenger prior to adjournment. The industry has worked for ships topped the 102nd session of The House of Representatives many years to level the playing Congress' legislative actions. passed by a wide majority a bill field between U.S.-flag cruise Other measures of importance closing a safety loophole on ships and those operating under to Seafarers did not become law as America's inland waterways.The foreign flag. did the bill to extend gaming acbill called for all inland boatmen The bill, signed into law by (he tivites to U.S.-flag cmise ships. on vessels of more than five gross president in March, ended years of Among the bills which were not tons to obtain a Coast Guard-is­ stmggle to repeal two federal acts acted on by both branches of Con­ sued merchant mariner document gress was a measure to close an that outlawed U.S.-flag cmise ship (Z-card). inland water safety loophole gambling on the high seas. The legislation, which was which allows undocumented With more than 85 percent of being considered by the Senate crewmembers to work aboard the all passengers on the world's when Congress adjourned, would cmise ships being Americans, nation's 3,300 tugs. have affect the men and women U.S.-flag companies are looking Also awaiting action at the sailing aboard more dian 3300 tugs to return to the market. Only two time the 102nd Congress closed and tows on the nation's 25,777 of the 120 cmise ships sailing the its doors in early October was a miles of navigable waterways. oceans fly the Stars and Stripes— bill to repeal a proposed work tax The House also had passed a on seamen—a fee for obtaining the SlU-crewed Independence bill closing a loophole in the Pas­ licenses and Z-cards from the and Constitution. The union supported the new senger Vessel Act of 1886 to Coast Guard. Legislation to prohibit foreign-flag ships from law because it could lead to in­ eliminate foreign-flag cmises-tooffering cruise-to-nowhere vestment in U.S.-flag, passenger nowhere by vessels operating voyages also was left on deck. ship operations thus creating from U.S. ports. Again, the thousands of jobs for American Senate was considering the legis­ DOTS Maritime Policy seafarers. The law legalizes the lation when the session ended. A plan presented by Depart­ use of gambling devices aboard After passage by the House ment of Transportation Secretary U.S.-flag vessels on the high seas Andrew Card to assist the U.S.- during intrastate and craise-to- Coast Guard Subcommittee, the flag fleet was not fully addressed nowhere voyages in states that al- House Merchaht Marine and by Congress (see article below). ready do not prohibit such Fisheries Conunittee was consider­ Introduced this surruner, both the activities. It also permits the use ing a bill to eliminate fees imposed House and Senate ran out of time of such devices on interstate and by the Coast Guard when it issues Z-cards. The elected offlcials woe and neither legislative branch working on ways to make up (he could fully deliberate on the foreign voyages. House Supports Bills proposal. budget shortfall created if the The passage of the measure to Several other pieces of SIU- fees—which still have not been allow gaming activities on U.S.- supported, maritime-related enacted—were overturned. • • The U.S. general election is right around the comer. The choice before American voters is a critical one. The candidates elected in 1992 will set the course for the next four years. As Seafarers, we have to look at how we have fared over the past four years and what the prospects are for a better life for our people. During the Bush administration years, we have seen our industry continue to shrink. We have seen American shipping become less and less a factor in the nation's priorities. Michael Sacco And not only has our industry been neglected at best and under attack at worst, but we have seen no effort forthcoming from the administra­ tions of the past 12 years to reverse the trend. There have been absolutely no signs of interest in the Bush administration that tt.<rv!fftv?JVuSiS:--' -V.,; '^•:..:•v•v-•?;^s^i: :• .• the American merchant marine has any place in our economic .-• • ..•. si/,: V--r-.' v„ • •••. or national security picture. It took a newcomer in the administration, the recently ap­ pointed Secretary of Transportation, Andrew Card, to recognize how serious our national shipping problem is. From the mo­ ment he stepped into the job, he began an effort to vitalize aspects of our shipping. But, even here, the president and other segments of the administration disregarded the efforts of its own cabinet member. For his contribution, Andrew Card deser­ ves our respect and admiration. But when it comes down to the overall performance of the •/S'V administration as it relates to the election, there is really but one choice for Seafarers as we look toward the next four years. / '• /' What's at Stake In the upcoming years. Seafarers need an administration that recognizes the importance of America's vital and strategic in­ dustries—such as shipping. But Seafarers also need an ad­ ministration that supports American workers and their families and their communities. Over the past four years, this country has gone down badly in so many ways that are important to working people: /'# • There are now 10 million of our fellow Americans out of work. Many of thein will never be rehired because hundreds of Congress adjourned beforeac­ thousands of their jobs have gone to factories overseas due to the administration's programs urging companies to relocate in tion could be taken on a proposal J®''®® ' or maritime reform put forth by low-wage, regulation-free countries. Department of Transportation • One-third of all Americans do not have any or enough af­ Secretary Andrew Card. All in­ fordable medical insurance for themselves or their families. dications are that there will be a • Our children's education is suffering because the federal resumption of activity on this •ff proposal before the next Congovernment has slashed the funds it once provided to local iress, the 103rd session which school systems. convenes in January 1993. • Our streets and homes have become less safe because we Already words of encourage­ have no effective national program for dealing with the mount­ ment have been heard from the ing drug and crime problems. acting chairman of the House • The administration consistently has opposed every piece of Merchant Marine Committee, oflegislation that would be helpful to working families, as it did icials of maritime labor and the in defeating the "family leave" bill, which would have allowed heads of major U.S-flag shipping companies to keep the momen­ workers to take unpaid time off in order to stay home to take tum built on Capitol Hill rolling care of a sick family member or a newborn child. • From the president himself to his top cabinet members, the when the House and Senate return administration has continued to attack unions and block their ef­ to Washington. "You give me a new president forts to improve the conditions of American workers. and I'll give you maritime On Tuesday, November 3, by voting for the ticket of Gover­ reform," U.S. Representative nor Bill Clinton for president and Senator A1 Gore for vice jerry Studds (D-Mass.) told the president. Seafarers have an opportunity to vote for two com­ '"lew EnglandShippers' Advisory passionate, caring men with impressive records of accomplish­ Council on October 14. Studds, he acting chairman of the House ment in areas of concern to working people. Clinton and Gore -'1" (Merchant Marine Committee, are what America needs in these hours of economic trouble. said maritime reform is a major Above all. Seafarers should exercise their right to participate egislative issue he expects the in the process by voting in person on November 3, or, if at sea, committee to tackle next year. by casting a ballot through the absentee voting process. Congress began studying a maritime reform plan offered by The Value of Training 2atd in July. The package outThis issue of the Seafarers LOG contains a supplement in ined a way for U.S.-flag comwhich each course at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship is >anies to acquire new vessels described. It also contains a schedule for 1993, listing when ncluding governmental pay­ those courses are being offered. ments for up to 74 militarily use­ At the risk of sounding repetitive, I cannot stress it enough— ful commercial ships. Although maritime reform bills training is key to every Seafarer's welfare and that of his or her were submitted in both branches by family. I urge each and every Seafarer to look over this catalog the respective heads of the mer­ _ _ and begin making plans to upgrade next year. A Seafarer, by bechant marine committees, neither ^ I coming the most highly skilled and proficient seaman in the he House nor the Senate had WOTld, ensures his or her own job security. Plus, every member enough time to consider the pack­ owes it to himself or herself to be the best that he or she can be. age in order for it to complete the Not to m^ition that increased job skills bring higher pay. legislative process before Ae If any Seafarer needs assistance in plaiming his or her tober 8 adjoummoiL upgrading schedule, reach out to the school's admissions office When Card's proposal was an­ nounced, SIU President Michael or to the nearest port agent ;:i,|llS;i|||;:^ :liiiif'v _ 1A AM M Effort to Win Maritime Reform To Be Resumed in New Congress Sacco and the heads of seven other maritime-related labor unions urged Congress to enact the plan. Sacco has vowed to work with American President Lines (APL), Sea-Land and other contracted companies, with the new Congress and with the administration for maritime reform. The White House and Con­ gress seriously began to consider maritime reform ^r a joint an­ nouncement in January by two SlU-contracted companies— Sea-Land and APL—that someVolume 54. Number 11 thing has to be done to save the American-flag merchant fleet. Following congressional ad­ journment, the two companies is­ sued another joint release saying they were "encouraged by the progress made in Ae area of maritime reform." John Snow, chairman and chief executive officer of CSX which owns Sea-Land, added, "We expect the momentum that the ocean carriers, labor, shippers and government leaders have begun will continue on into the new Congress." November 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFLCIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8^-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, In compliance with the Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685), PS Form 3626, January 1991, the following information is published in the November 1992 edition of theSeafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be the actual number of copies of single issues published nearest to the filing date.) Net press run—45,980 (43,955); mail subscription (paid or requested)—^31,940 (31,755); other free copies—12,015 (10,175); total distribution— 43,955 (41,930); copies not distributed (for office use)—2,025 (2,025); total—45,980 (43,955). Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. �SEMFMRBIS LOG 3 VoOng Starts MO¥. 1 Clinlon/Gore Lead in Polls In SlU Election Members Express Views on Candidates Secret ballot voting for the of­ ing to the union's constitution. Ten days before the November time for a change as well. His believes Clinton and Gore repre­ ficers of the Seafarers IntonaThe union's constitution also 3 general election and after three choice is the Clinton/Gore ticket. sent "a big difference from the tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, provides for a mail ballot. After a extensive televised debates, polls The Norfolk-based Seafarer Continued on page 11 Lakes and Inland Waters District Seafarer has picked up his or her indicate a majority of Americans will begin November 1 and con­ ballot and accompanying en­ favor Governor Bill Clinton for velopes, the SIU member must president of the United States tinue to December 31. Seafarers eligible to vote may mark his or her choices and then over incumbent George Bush. pick up their b^ots at one of 20 send it by mail. The ballot is to be Seafarers seem to no excep­ union halls around the country. put in an envelope marked "Bal­ tion to this rule. In an infomial Ballots may be obtained between lot" which is then inserted in an talk with several seamen currentthe hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 envelope with the mailing ad­ ly enrolled in the Lundeberg noon, Mondays through Satur­ dress of the bank depository School, a LOG reporter found a where the ballots are kept until majority favoring^Democratic days, except holidays. On the ballot will be can­ submitted to the tallying commit­ nominee. As with most didates seeking the posts of presi­ tee. Americans, the economy looms Members who will be unable large in the Seafarers' minds as dent, executive vice president, secretary-treasurer, six vice to get to one of the 20 union halls they consider for whom to vote in presidents, six assistant vice during the balloting period begin­ the 1992 presidential election. Chief Steward Robert presidents, two headquarters rep­ ning November 1 can request an resentatives and 10 port agents. absentee ballot Requests for ab­ Seaman summed up what this Individuals elected in this round sentee ballots should be made in election is about: Jobs. A of balloting will serve a 1993- writing to the union's secretary- Seafarer for nine-and-a-half treasurer at 5201 Auth Way; years. Seaman said the most im­ 1996 term. portant issue in this election is The candidates on the ballot Camp Springs, MD 20746. The union's constitution, in creating jobs. That is why hewill were determined to be qualified to run for union office by a Article Xm, spells out the proce­ vote for Clinton. credentials committee made up of dures by which an election will be Election Is About Jobs six rank-and-file Seafarers who conducted. Echoing Seaman was Tom A notice of the election was Dowdell, a bosun, AB and, oc­ reviewed all nominating peti­ tions. The credentials committee mailed in September to all mem­ casionally, an inland mate. A report, which was prepared bers at their last known address 15-year SIU member who is August 17, two days after the with a list of all voting locations toward his college degree in nominations period closed, was as well as a sample of die official nautical science, Dowdell said submitted to the membership at ballot. The Octob^LOG also car­ Bush had not been good for work­ ried a sample of the ballot. the September meetings. ing people. "We need to stop A rank-and-file tallying com­ ta^g care of other countries and Seafarras digible to vote in die union's election are fiill book mittee will tabulate and aimounce get back to taking care of members in good standing, accord­ the election results when it meets America," he said. Dowdell listed homelessness, the economy and the drug problem as among the matters that must be of concem to White-capped Seafarers join a Philadelphia rally for the Clinton/Gore the president ticket. Both Gov. Clinton and Sen. Wofford were present at the rally. Ballots may be obtained by Seafarers eligible to vote in the union's SIU "Plus, I'd like a president who aledion for unkm oHIcere at 20 union halls around the country. Ballots can is pro-union," Dowdell added. bapk^iu) during thebours dd:00am to 12:00 rKxm. Monda^throudt Seafarers and their families Polls indicate that many voters _ lldaya during the voting paftod-Now^ 1 to are seeking a change. These are doing whatever they can to pdoirhber 31.1992. Americans are looking at both the help elect men and women at the ticket of Clinton and his vice local, state and national levels PtNEYPOm JERSEYOTY BALTUKmE • Schoolof presidential running mate A1 who understand the needs of 1216 E. Balttmom St 99MontaomerySt. BaWmors^MD 21202 Jersey^, NJ 07302 Gore and presidential inde­ working people. P|neyPohtMD20746 MOBILE Members are knocking on pendent can^date Ross Perot. DANIA SANFRANCtSCO 2 West Dixie Highway 1640Dauphinl8i.Pkwy. doors, passing out literature, at­ Many of these voters sup­ Mobile, Al, 36605 350 Fremont St. Dania,FL;33004 tending rallies, making phone ported Bush in the 1988 election. NEWBEDFORD San Francisco, OA calls and displaying signs in suj^ Seafarer John Whalen said he is DEmOlT'ALGONAC 48UnlonSt. 94105 620 St. Clair River Dr. New Bedford, MA a "conservative Republican." But port of candidates who share their SAN JUAN Aigonac, Ml 48001 02740 this year, for the first time in his values. Others are casting their 1057 Fernandez NEW ORLEANS voting career, he will cast his bal­ absentee ballots to make sure DULUTH JuncosAve. 70S Medical Arts Bidg. 630 Jackson Ave. Santurce, PR 00907 lot for a can^date other than the their voices are heard on the eve­ New Orleans, LA Duiuth,MN 55802 Republican nominee. His choice ning of November 3 when votes 70130 SEATTLE HONOLULU is Perot. His concem is the deficit. are counted. 2505 First Ave. NEW YORK eOBKalihiSt. Seattle, WA 98121 Scores of Seafarers have "We can't go on spending 635 Fourth Ave. Honolulu, Hi 06819 , NY 11232 like this. We can't as human be­ volunteered to help at Bill Clinton ST. LOUIS HOUSTON ings. We have to realize we and A1 Gore rallies in Philadel­ 4581 Gravois Ave. 115 Third St. 1221 Pierce St. can't do it as government," said phia, Richmond, Va., Baton St. Louis. MO 63116 Norfolk, VA 23510 Houston, TX 77002 the AB, who is enrolled in the Rouge, La. and Jacksonville, Fla. WILMINGTON PHILADELPHIA JACKSONVILLE oil spill containment and pre­ SIU white caps were evident 2604S.4thSt 510 North Broad Ave. 3315 Liberty St. throughout the crowds. vention course. Phladelphia, PA 19148 WBmlngton, OA 90744 Jacksonville, FL 32206 Members attending the Richmond rally on October 16 presented Clinton with his own At a Richmond, Va. rally, cap. :• Seafarers Rally to Assist Pro-Worker CandUates ,1.'. ;^.v - ' . •- - if- ^•. ' i' ... .j! Where to Pick Up SIU Election Ballots Punitive Calif. Bunker Tax Repealetl, Could Bring Back Hundreds of Jobs A sales tax which had caused a loss of more than 1,300 maritime jobs was repealed in late September when California's governor signed a bill eliminating an 8.25 percent tax on every bar­ rel of bunkers sold in the state. Adopted by the California state legislature earlier in the month, it was not clear the gover­ nor would support the measure in light of the state's $14 billion bud­ get deficit. The 8.25 percent bunkers tax was instituted, effec­ tive July 1991, in order to raise revenue for the state's treasury. But the California maritime industry, including the SIU and Seafarers working in the bunker­ ing field, successfully made the case that the state was loosing revenue though the tax. The industry had pointed out that rather than raising $100 mil­ lion for the state as projected when it was instituted, the in­ creased cost on bunkers had ac­ tually cost California millions. Bunker Fuel Sales Plummet The state's bunker fuel sales dropped by 66 percent causing a loss of more than 1,300 jobs, among them stevedores, ships' services employees, tugboatmen, tankermen and fuel shoreside facilities workers. With so many maritime workers laid off, the state economy lost $30 to $37 million in wages and payroll taxes. Unemployment insurance was tqiped by those out of work. For Seafarers working for presidential candidate Bill Clinton Continued on page 11 dons an SIU cap. Crowley Maritime Corp., which had a large bunkering operation in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the tax hit close to home. The number of tankermen employed by the company was cut by two-thirds in the year and a few months the tax has been in effect. Both union officials and Seafarers urged state legislators and Governor Pete Wilson to sup­ port the bill introduced by State Assemblyman David Elder (DSan Pedro) calling for a repeal of the tax. More than 40 Crowley crewmembers wrote to the C^fomia governor this summer: "Prior to Seafarers Tom Gruber (above) and Peter Batayls, holding Clinton sign, joined by his wife, show SIU support for Democratic presidential Continued onpage 8 and vice presidential nominees at Jacksonville campaign event. . r-- t,—- �-T:- 4 SlU Pushes New Eligibility Dale Per WWII Seamen's Vet Status S# ^=kfk• '': # y. ":£::>^y:. f: ' .V rii: •m• 4 kf ' '"k - kf ,^i. IT"V iK. Ik. t ' .'v' -fv - • ^ f'.• I'. "• '' kk- ';k: V,;i, iry-'-yyyy: 'f• I" SEAFARERSlOG myauaiaag Seafarers: Voice Your Support For December 31,1946 Cutoff Seafarers and their family members are encouraged to voice their support of the h/lerchant Mariners Fairness Bill by writing to the members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The names of the committee members, as well as a sample letter, appear below. Letters should be addressed to: The Honorable U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. The following is a list of the members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. But the SIU pointed out to the by the enemy, you have main subcommittee that "deserving tained the ceaseless flow of sea seafarers have been snubbed due traffic on which the life an to a Department of Defense strength of this country depenc decision which arbitrarily con­ . . . The Admiralty have askec Democrats Bill Brewster, Okia. tradicts a declaration by President me to express on their behalf G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery, Miss. Owen B. Pickett, Va. Harry Truman. The president and on behalf of the Royal Navy Pete Geren, Texas declt^ December 31, 1946 as their admiration for the great Don Edwards, Calif. Douglas Appiegate, Ohio the end of WWII hostilities. Yet contribution made by the mer­ Republicans Lane Evans, ill. the Defense Department in 1988 chant Navy to the common vie Bob Stump, Ariz., Tim J. Penny, Minn. fixed the merchant seamen tory through all the perils anc John Hammerschmidt, Ark. Harley O. Staggers Jr., W.Va. cutoff date as August 15, 1945 rigors of more than five-and-a Chalmers P. Wyiie, Ohio J. Roy Rowland, Ga. (the day the Japanese sur­ half years war at sea.' Christopher H. Smith, N.J. Jim Slattery, Kan. rendered). Merchant mariners "More recently," the SIU said Dan Burton, Ind. Claude Harris, Ala. who shipped out after August 15 "even the Russian government Michael Bitirakis, Ra. Joseph P. Kennedy, Mass. are not considered war veterans, honored our World War II mer­ Tom Ridge, Pa. Elizabeth J. Patterson, S.C. even though military personne chant mariners. The Russians las Craig T. James, Fia. who began serving during that year began awarding medals to George E. Sangmeister, III. Cliff Steams, Fla. Ben Jones, Ga. time received war veterans status. the American seafarers who Bill Paxon, N.Y. Jill Long, Ind. sailed on the treacherous Mur­ Douglas (Pete) Peterson, Fla. Floyd Spence, S.C. An Unjust Decision mansk runs. Dick Nichols, Kan. Chet Edwards, Texas "This injustice is a slap in the "As you may know, seafarers Rick Santorum, Pa. Maxine Waters, Calif. face of the 20,000 merchant who sailed during the war were as mariners whose initial voyages Sample Letter much at risk as any military per­ barely were preceded by the sur­ sonnel. Often, they sailed without The Honorable. render. They were prepared and escort. Their bravery and Iam writing to urge the enactment of the Merchant Mariners Faimess More Than 220 Cosponsors willing to sail into combat zones. armed tenacity are bome out by the faci Bill. This legislation is long overdue. When they shipped out after the HR 44 has more than 220 that only the Marine Corps suf­ I ask you to do what is fair and proper by passing the Merchant cosponsors in the House of Rep­ surrender, they still faced danger fered proportionally higher from mines and from carrying ex­ Mariners Fairness BiN. The thousands of merchant mariners who risked resentatives. It has been endorsed casualties than the merchant plosives across what in fact were their lives for this country deserve veterans status. They gave for their by the Navy League, the Disabled manners. hostile waters." In particular, the country; it's time their country gives something back to them. American Veterans and numerous Pacific theater remained volatile. VFW and American Legion posts. Passage Would be Symbolic It's too late for many mariners to realize veterans status. Lefs not It has received unanimous ap­ The SIU also pointed out that Many of the bill's cosponsors wait until it's too late for all. proval from the House Merchant only about 2,500 of those mer­ have noted that, at this point, pas­ Sincerely, Marine and Fisheries Commit­ chant mariners,still are alive, and sage would be a mostly symbolic tee. HR 44 therefore must be passed gesture. Most of the seafarers However, Veterans' Com­ immediately—while it still would who would be affected by the bil mittee Chairman G.V. "Sonny do some good. are in their 70s or 80s. Their (D-Miss.) "Moreover, the repeated educational benefits long ago exMontgomery repeatedly has stalled or docks of HR 44's progress are )ired. Few, if any, would enter a prevented progress on the bill. sadly reminiscent of the 40-year VA hospital. Carmine Bracco, vice presi­ In a recent example which took delay in awarding veterans status In summary, the SIU told the dent for labor relations at Bay place September 9, HR 44 was to World War II merchant subcommittee that the August 15 Ship Management Inc. and a offered as an amendment to mariners," tlie SIU said. "Com- cutoff is "unfair to thousands of rustee of the SIU-AGLIWD another bill. But the House was jare that indefensible delay with people who made hard sacrifices benefit funds, passed away Ocprevented from voting on HR 44 the prompt response of the British and who were willing to risk their ;ober 7 due to a heart attack. He because of a procedural objec­ government in 1945. In a wireless ives for their country. Whatever was 76. tion raised by Montgomery. cable sent to a Liberty Ship that the reasons were for selecting Active in the U.S. maritime Montgomery objects to HR 44 year, the British leaders noted. August 15,1945 as a cutoff date, industry for nearly 50 years, ostensibly because the Secretary For more than five-and-a-half the bottom line is, it was a bad Bracco was stricken while en years, side by side with the AlUed of the Air Force has the authority decision. . . . It's time for Con­ route to his home in Roslyn, Merchant Navies in the face of to extend the cutoff date for gress to look this bill in die eye N.Y. continual and merciless attacks and enact the legislation." WWn veterans status. Besides working for Bay Ship Management, which Carmine Bracco operates eight fast sealift iO/RO ships for the Military At Seatrain, he coordinated Sealift Command, Bracco was the construction and operation executive director of the of four 225,000-ton tankers: the American Maritime Officers Brooklyn, the Williamsburgh, Service, a trade association of SIU member Hussein Ahmed in this field, it was nothing short bravery and dedication these men J.S.-flag ocean-going. Great the Stuyvesant and the Bay passed away September 13 due to miraculous that these other men displayed. The fact that we did ..akes and inland waterway Ridge. an accidental discharge of CO2 could be saved. The engine lose a shipmate is a tragedy that merchant vessel operators. Bracco was co-chairman of aboard the Sea-Land Spirit. He spaces were completely flooded can't be overlooked. But we were the joint union-employer trus­ "He was an outstanding in­ with CO2. It was under the worst able to save the other three men. was 47. dividual, a good friend and a tees of the benefit fiinds estab­ conditions that these men worked Brother Ahmed was bom in iant in the industry," said Gene lished for U.S. merchant marine Brother Ahmed, who sailed Arabia and in 1972joinedtheSIU lose, president of Bay Ship engine, deck and radio officers most recently as an oiler, was in to remove their shipmates. "While ^11 the officers and in the port of New York. In 1978 Management, an SlU-con- and their families through col­ the engineroom along with three crew acted very professionally he upgraded his rating to tracted company. "He was a lective bargaining between ves­ other crewmembers when the and performed their assigned Fireman/Oiler/Watertender at the great negotiator, and he had the sel operators and American CO2 discharge occurred. All four duties," Sawyer continued, "a Lundeberg School, which is in ability to bring people with (lif­ Maritime Officers, a charter afmen lost consciousness. special tribute should be given to Piney Point, Md. erent views together to get filiate of the AFL-CIO The other three men were the men who actually put on the Maritime Trades Department. things done." Brother Ahmed is survived by saved. But the rest of the crew [self-contained breathing ap­ his wife, Fania (who is pregnant) Bracco is survived by his could not locate Ahmed for near- paratus] and went into the en­ Bracco began his maritime and five children. Expressions of wife, Ann, two daughters and y 40 minutes. Eventually, gineroom and removed the career in 1943 at Farrell Lines sympathy may be sent to: Fania six grandchildren. Brother Ahmed was brought up trapped men. nc. He later worked in key Ahmed, 4605 Timber Mountain management posts at Isthmian, on deck. A funeral mass took place They were: First Engineer According to J.L. Sawyer, Curtis Howard, Electrician Way, Bakersfield, California Seatrain, Hudson Waterways October 10 at St. Mary's Church and Bay Tankers. in Roslyn. master aboard the Spirit, Brother Michael Powell, Engine Utility 93304. Ahmed was given CPR and Philip Parent, Second Mate The Sea-Land Spirit was built oxygen for more than one hour, Patrick Glenn, AB Russell in 1980 in the Avondale, La. but he did not respond. Ha^es, AB Louis Vasquez, shipyard. A 29,965 deadweight In a written communication. Chief Steward Adrian Delaney ton containership, the Sea-Land Sawyer expressed regret at and Engine Cadet Nathan Spirit sails on a West Coast to Far l^st run. Irother Ahmed's passing. But, he Hodges. noted, "The fact that we were able The Sea-Land Service, Inc. 'Bravery and Dedication' o save the other three is a tribute vessel sails from Long Beach to the dedication and training that "In all, we used 15 bottles of Oakland, Hawaii, Guam, Hong le officers and crew displayed. air in removing the men. Kong, Yokohama and other "[Based on] talking to experts "I can't say enough about the Asian and Pacific ports. The SIU in October continued its efforts to secure enactment o: legislation which would correci an administrative error and give World War 11 veterans status to merchant mariners who began sailing between August 15,1945 and December 31,1946. In testimony submitted to the Subcommittee on Compensation Pension and Insurance of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, the SIU called for pas­ sage of the Merchant Mariners Fairness Bill (HR 44). "As the bill's name indicates, this is simp­ ly a question of fairness—fair­ ness to Americans who riskec their lives for their country during World War H," the SIU said in its testimony. "Approximately 2,500 retired merchant mariners are being denied something which they clearly earned; veterans status." Carmine Bracco Dies at 76; Was Labor VP for Bay Ship Ahmed Perishes in CO2 iRishap; 3 Oiher thnwmemhers Are Saved SI �imfBmBl1992 ••"Iv: • - •'•• • • • ." Russians Honor WWII Mnrmansk Ron Soamon 'Tour story has been told from generation to generation. You are true heroes!" With these words from Vladimir Lukin, ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States, more than 200 veterans—^including many SIU members—of the treacherous Murmansk run during WorldWar n discovered theirde^ SO years later have not been forgotten by the people the supply effort help^. Lukin was speaking in Bal­ timore at an October 7 ceremony organized by Russia to bestow bronze medals on the merchant mariners and Navy armed guards who served aboaM vessels des­ tined to sail around Nazi-oc­ cupied Norway to deliver anununition, supplies and equip­ ment to the then-Soviet Union. More than 100 ships were lost on the run, which started in 1942 and continued until the war's end in 1945. who passed away four years ago. slept in those little-bitty rooms. I The two grew up together in couldn't believe it" Greensburg, Pa. and joined the Touring the vessel, Kent U.S. Merchant Marine Service in recalled a war incident Aat oc­ 1943. They siu^ived the same curred in the saloon. "I was Murmansk run in January 1944 aboard the SS Julius Olsen, a serving on vessels that sailed brand new Liberty Ship. We al­ side-by-side. "I was thinking of ways had air raids when we were him," Repasky told a reporter for in Murmansk. One time, when the the Seafarers LOG. "Neither of us siren went off, I went racing for ever thought a day like this would my rubber suit (a forerunner of come. I was wishing he could toi^y's survival suits) and knock­ have been here." ed down the captain as he was For Deck Engineer Norman coming into the saloon." % Mathews, the playing of the Star Wanted to Serve Spangled Banner brought back Many of those interviewed by memories of a speciEc day. "I was thinking of [President the LOG were aware of the un­ Franklin] Roosevelt when he founded accusation that merchant died," Mathews recalled. "The mariners were draft dodgers from convoy stopped for 10 minutes the war. But all stated they Former AB Charlie Kent (right), who sails as a chief mate, receives and all ships dropped their flags wanted to be involved in the war the thanks of a Russian military envoy. to half-mast. Nobody talked; we effort in any way they could. Rae EMen did not want to were all paralyzed. No one said a word, even at dinner in the mess wait until he was 18, draft age. At the age of 16,^en got his^ard hall. It was a terrible shock." After retiring as a merchant in 1943 to sail on the Great Lakes. mariner, Mathews heard about "When I got my ticket, I found it the project in Baltimore to restore was good for deep sea and away I Memories Return the Brown. "I went to see if diey went to New York," to sail on a The ceremony brought back needed someone to live on it ship involved in WWII's sealift many long-repressed memories while it was being restored. I did operations. Because he wanted to do more to the men in die audience. it for three years from 1988 to for his country, Leonard Seeing the restored Liberty 1991." Ship John W. Brown tied up out­ Mathews said it was a labor of Balagurchik gave up a draft side the terminal where the event love to be involved in the restora­ deferment as a machinist appren­ was held and listening to the U.S. tion. He remembered seeing the tice to join the merchant marine. Fittingly, the ceremony was held near the restored Liberty Ship, the national anthem, former AB vessels being built in Baltimore "I was making good money. My John W. Brown, docked in Baitimore. Joseph Repasky said he "saw a when 27,000 people—many of job was considered essential to lot of people's faces I hadn't whom he knew—^were employed the military effort at home. But I his mind to become part of the ceremony," Theiss said after the felt there was something wrong merchant marine when he turned event. "The Russian people have thought about in years. A lot of in the shipyards. a lot going for them. In light of all being in the security of home. The 18 in 1943. things came back to me." Small Quarters the political upheavals, it is im­ merchant marine said it needed One of the people on Wartime Stories pressive that they were able to do Several of the former mariners men so I reported to Sheepshead Repasky's mind was a neighbor Besides Kent's incident with this. were seeing a Liberty Ship for the Bay." the captain of the Olsen, all the first time since the war. SIU Pensioner Roy Theiss Long Time Coming Peter Lypen, who sailed as an grew up around the waters of the seamen veterans had stories of "The fact that we could be lis­ ordinary seaman, traveled from Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac being under attack by aircraft, tening to the Russian and Elizabeth, N.J. for the ceremony. River in Washington, D.C. In vessels and weather. Balagurchik sailed as pur­ American anthems in a ceremony "I saw those four bunks in a room 1941, he told his mother he was and it looked so tiny after all this going to sea. "She said she ex­ ser/pharmacy mate aboard the such as that was one of the fur­ time," said the SRI pensioner, pect^ it. She said it was in my Henry Wynkoop. His battle sta­ thest things from my mind. who retired six years ago as an blood, in my family and'have a tion was the sdoon, which also Without the change over, there, it good trip.' I got my seaman's served as a makeshift operating wouldn't have happened." AB. Finally, the receitiHed bosun Repasky, who took two of his papers a week after war was room: "We were being attacked by German planes sweeping and who retired in 1988 noted, "I sons to the ceremony, toured the declared." Kent was living in west Texas strafing between the ships. We believe [Lukin] when he says we 441-foot ship with them. Neither have sailed. "They thought it was when he turned 18. He wanted to were told never to leave our battle will never be forgotten. This big. I remembered it being much become a pilot, but his doctor said stations, but I went on deck. I had proves it." In all, vessels on the Mur­ bigger, but everything seems his eyes were not good enough. no fear then. I watched as if I was mansk ran carried almost 15,000 (Today, he holds a multi-engine in a theater." sn^ler now." 7,500 tanks, 345,735 aircraft, A veteran of runs to both Mur­ "I went into the saloon and flight license.) So he and some tons of explosives, $1.3 billion of mansk and Archangel, about 300 couldn't imagine how cramped it friends caught a bus to Oklahoma was," noted Charlie Kent who City where they joined the U.S. miles further into Russia, Repas­ food shipments and 2.6 million ky talked about 40-below-zero tons of petroleum products to sailed during the war as an Merchant Marine Service. Victor Volkov (left), chief of the officer's mess boy but now holds For Lypen, seeing the weather. "We were stuck in ice in Russia. Russian Consulate, presents a master's license and sails as Humphrey Bogart movie "Action the White Sea. Our guns were Peter Lypen with his medal. chief mate. "It's amazing four in the North Atlantic" made up coated with ice. We—eight ships altogether—^became afraid when a reconnaissance plane circled, but nothing happened." Lypen said the Nazis attacked every night at midnight while his ship was at anchor in Murmansk waiting for the rest of the ships to unload before the convoy could sail back to Scotland. EarUer, that convoy served as bait by the British fleet to draw out a German pocket battleship hiding in a Nor­ wegian Qord. "It came out and got away two or three times. But it finally took three torpedoes and went over," he remembered. A Ju88 (German bomber) flew at us and dropped a torpedo," Ehlen related. "It went under the stem of oiu- ship and hit the tanker beside us. We were fortunate to be too young to be scared." All supported the Russian ambassador's words that recogni­ tion was too long in coming. "We can blame the Cold War, com­ munication or state bureaucracy," Roy Theiss (left) and Norman Lukin said, "but nothing justifies Mathews stand at attention during Meeting with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (second from right) duriiig the ceremony are the delay." the playing of the U.S. national former members (left to right) Leonard Balagurchik, Rae Ehlen and Joseph Repasky. "I was very impressed with the anthem. 3ESS Si. • M- �S NOVEMBER 1992 XAfWIBKiM Benzene Testing Begins Bovember 1 »i^; IV-'^?';,-,•.••••'" X-'' h-- Full Text of SAB Action ACTION NO. 365 The Seafarers Appeals Board manner: Seafarers who plan to ship out acting under and pursuant to the on tankers or tank vessels are Rule 2 Shipping Procedure, being tested at welfare plan Collective Bargaining Agree­ Subsection B-5 shall be amended clinics and PPOs in order to hold ments between the Union and the in the following manner. documents stating they are various Contracted Employees, The existing rules designated cleared to work with or around SS# hereby takes the following action as Subsection (a) and (b) and (c) the chemical benzene and DATE shall remain unchanged. products containing benzene. WHEREAS, the U.S. Coast A new Subsection designated A change in shipping rules —-Guard has promulgated new as "D" shall be added a^ will adopted by the Seafarers Appeals regulations (COD 88-040) (46 read as follows: Board states no member will "be CFR part 30, 153, 157 & 197) (D) Effective December 1, shipped to a contracted tanker, requiring all employers to in­ 1992, no seaman shall be shipped tank vessel or barge as specified stitute a program for pre-hire to a contracted tanker, tank vessel in the U.S. Coast Guard regula­ screening and continued medical or barge as specified in the U.S. tions" unless he or she possesses 8-163 7>SB monitoring of personnel Coast Guard regulations, without "a Seafarers Welfare Plan Ben­ zene clearance on their clinic card employed or to be employed first providing a Seafarers Wel­ and a current Seafarers Welfare This blue card will be issued after Seafarers finish the tests. aboard all inspected vessels in­ fare Plan Benzene clearance on Plan Benzene Certificate." cluding tank shipand barges, that Because of the shipping rule must wear when dealing with or with benzene or its related are carrying Benzene or Benzene their clinic card and a current Seafarers Welfare Phm Benzene products may continue shipping change, a member throwing in for I working near benrene. containing liquids in bulk as car­ Certificate. a tanker job must present Ae disA member with little or no on containerships, dry bulkers or goes. patcher with documentation that breathing restrictions found other benzene-free vessels. A new paragraph number (12) WHEREAS, the new U.S. he or she meets the Coast Guard-1 through the PFT can be fitted wi Coast Guard regulations stipu­ a negative pressure respirator. An required physical criteria needed late that tanker and tank vessel Coast Guard regulations require will also be added to Section 5A to sail on vessels carrying ben­ example is the carbon-filtered operators are required to carry on the personnel being employed on Preference and Priorities. The zene or benzene-containing cartridge style as issued durin^ board their vessels the necess^ and after September, 1992 to pos­ paragraph will read as follows: products and is in physical shape the Persian Gulf war. The reason protective equipment, including sess a pre-hire Benzene screen­ it is called negative pressure is masks, that will minimize against to wear protective masks. 12. All seaman seeking ing. The SAB action complies with that the person wearing it does a chemical exposure when the gear employment aboard contracted WHEREAS, in excess of a Coast Guard regulations, which the work to breathe air through is worn. tankers, tank vessels, and/or bar­ were announced in October 1991, the filters. Since April 15, the federal thousand seaman are registered ges as specified within the mean­ The other type of respirator— agency has required companies each month at the jointly to protect mariners fixim immediate known as positive pressure — employing mariners who may be operated Union-Management ing of the Unites States Coast and long-term health care problems Guard Benzene Regulations, supplies oxygen or air to the per­ exposed to benzene to have in hiring halls, and, that can be caused by benzene. The must possess a current Benzene son wearing it from an outside place an exposure monitoring petroleum based chemical found in source. Members displaying WHEREAS, to ensure that all clearance on their Seafarers Wel­ system. The exposure limit is one affected vessels will have access such items as gasoline, crude oil, jet breathing impairment must wear part fare Plan clinic card, and a valid of benzene per million parts fuel, kerosene and other items can| jbis type of gear when workin, of air (1 ppm) averaged over an to an available Manpower pool in Seafarers Welfare Plan Benzene be absorbed into the human blood with or around benzene. Ex­ eight-hour period. The short-term compliance with the provisions of stream by breathing and/or skin amples of positive pressure limit, which cannot be repeated U.S.Coast Guard (CGD 88-040) Certificate. The current paragraph 12 will contact. respirators include scuba gear anc more than four times a day, is 5 (46 CFR part 30, 151, 153, & be renumbered paragraph 13. air tanks with masks used in ppm averaged over a 15-minute 197), in order to facilitate the Two Tests Needed fire fighting. This action will replace action period. The rules also require that movement of Contracted vessels. Members seeking benZenenumbered 364 dated July 16, a mariner must wait at least an Appeals Process clearance in order to ship on Therefore the Shipping Rules If questions exist concemin hour between exposure periods. shall be amended in the following 1992. tankers and tank vessels will take two additional tests: a complete the test results, the clinic will for­ blood count (CBC) and a pul­ ward the information to an inde­ monary function test (PFT). pendent Medical Review Officer (Seafarers sailing aboard con- (MRO) who will make a fina Members of the Seafarers quired to carry. The Lundeberg tainerships or dry bulkers or other determination if the member can types of vessels are not required to work around benzene or use any Harry Lundeberg STchool of School assistant vocational direc­ hold benzene-cleared documents.) of the protective masks. Seamanship safety teams are tor explained how to look for the In some cases, the MRO wil meeting vessels to pass along to specific names of chemicals, to The CBC is taken once a year. It studies the composition of a advise the member what can be SIU members the latest informa­ see the way they are stored and to person's blood. This test is done to become benzene-cleared tion about benzene, and answer verify what safety equipment is needed because benzene can af­ One example would take place i any questions regarding the new carried on board. fect and impair red blood cells, a member's red blood cell count procedures. Safety team repre­ Byran Cummings, who which ca^ oxygen; white blood is low. The member may be tolc sentatives work from SIU halls teaches firefighting and safety at cblls, which fight infection; and to wait and take the test again if around the country. They go the training facility, reviewed the platelets, which help the blood the MRO believes the member aboard SlU-contracted vessels to different ways members can can increase the count to an ac­ work with Seafarers in the area of protect themselves from breath­ clot. The PFT is required every ceptable level. Other times, the safety. ing benzene while working. The committee met October 7 three years. It is performed by MRO may tell the member to fol­ "With all the tanker and barge having a person blow through a low a medical regimen to in­ o be briefed and ask questions crews we service, the seminar about the regulations and tests for was very useful," said Jim McGee tube into a machine that registers crease the count. Members found to have blood lenzene—a petroleum-based from the port of Houston. his or her breathing capacity. This test determines which of two or respiratory diseases that will chemical that can affect a "I have been able to answer types of respirators a member prevent them from having contact person's blood system—^which many of the questions members went into effect at the start of this have raised thanks to this meet­ month. Staff members from the ing," noted committee member Kermett Mangram reviews a por­ I® !^undeberg School as well as the Don Thornton after returning to tion of the Coast Guard Benzene SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN regulations. Seafarers Welfare Plan discussed the port of Algonac, Mich. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 lecifics about the Coast Guard's To verify coverage, call 1-800-252-4674 lenzene regulations, the imementation of tests needed to ship out on certain vessels and irocedures to protect members working around benzene. Dr. Kenneth Miller, director of ss« the welfare plan's medical epartment, told those attending FRQIIT EXPIRATION DATE M.D. low the SlU-contracted clinics and PPOs would handle the ben­ zene testing. He passed around the new clinic cards and other Port of. materials being sent to the union lalls for the new tests. Benzene cleared: G Yes • No Miller then updated members about the Coast Guard regula­ PFT expires: YEAR tions. He originally discussed the Blood Type: material with the group in June. In order to spot potential Restrictions: iroblems on board tankers, ships, ugs and barges. Bill Foley ad­ (MCK FDmi tB-ISI 7/02 vised the committee how to deal with the material safety data Byran Cummings explains the differences between respiratory sheets that vessels now are re­ protection gear that can be used when working with benzene. New clinic cards will reflect benzene clearance. Safety Teams Review Benzene Regs �NOVEMBER 1992 I I I SEAFARERS LOG 7 Crewmembers help secure the fishing boat. They are (from left) Wiper Justin Golub, QMED D. Panko, Second Mate M. Hainen and Bosun Robert Schwartz. •''va . > yV:/'-jiLlSS J One of the fishermen jumps for the Jacob's I ladder which was I lowered from the deck of the Aries. -i- -V. '' ' • I LNGAri^ Saves Fishennm Adrift in Storm I The second {Taiwanese seaman climbs to safety. AS Bill Boyd (back) | and Wiper Justin Golub (front) watch | the rescue with the first survivor. .• 5 ' 1 ' fe;. I ,--';. "_t I ' ° '''t '.4"- ^ J < j •- A closer look showed the boat was dead in the water 15.5 miles from land. • ,/•( I Arfes crewmembers gather on deck as one of the Taiwanese fisherImen is brought aboard ship. After both seamen were rescued, the I fishing boat was cut loose. - 't^J: . -3' " >^5 Despite being hampered by a severe tropical storm, the SfUcrewed LNG Aries on September 22 rescued two Taiwanese fisher­ men whose boat was adrift 15.5 miles from Yonaguni Island. AB John O'Shaughnessy sighted the Taiwanese cr^t short­ ly after noon. Within an hour, both fishermen were safely retrieved and the Aries proceeded on schedule to Japan. Steward/Baker Dana Paradise, who sent the accom­ panying photos to the Seafarers LOG, said Captain Daniel Spence "was very impressed with the fact that the rescue took only 58 minutes from the time they were first sighted until we actual­ ly had them aboard.... They were put ashore in Japan and were flown back to TaiwM." Captain Spence, in a written report of the rescue, said that after O'Shaughnessy spotted the fish­ ing boat, the Aries "passed the boat close to and noticed an in­ dividual vigorously waving a white cloth. The boat was pitch­ ing and rolling wildly and ap­ peared to be adrift." With the storm causing 35knot winds, high swells and 25foot seas, "Aries was( turned to port, engines slowed and ap­ proached the boat, bringing it along the port side mid-ship," Spence said in the report. "A line was passed to the boat to be used as a sea painter to keep the boat along side. "With the sea painter secured to the boat, the Aries was maneuvered to a position where the boat was under the life raft's Jacob ladder. Even though the boat was rising and falling violently, the first seaman was taken aboard at 1310 hours, and the second seaman at 1312 hours." Once the two seamen were aboard safely, the flailing fishing vessel was cut loose, and the Aries resumed her voyage to Tobata, Japan. Neither seaman had a passport or ID papers, nor could they speak English. Both, however, appeared in good health. SIU members aboard the Aries during these events were Bosun Robert Schwartz, ABs O. BInchik, J. O'Connell, W. Barroner, Bill Boyd, R. Mohamed and O'Shaughnessy, OSs John Sanders, J. Mills and V. Edington, QMEDs C. Jackson, D. Panko and Tom Harris, Wiper Justin Golub, Steward/Baker Paradise and SAs A. Graham, C. Rodriguez and Kenneth Epps. The Aries is operated by Energy Transportation Corpora­ tion. .f ! �• BOmUBBt 1992 B CalUomla Fuel Tex Repealed is The future looks bright for the Queen Mary Hotel, which employes 1,200 members of the Seafarers-affiliated UIW. m Plan for Gaming oniinieeii Mary Backed by Sill in Nov. Eiections Siil=. •/ '• [fr . I'. fc U- The Long Beach, Calif. I tourism industry could receive a j major boost on election day if city voters cast ballots in favor of a proposal which would al­ low gambling on or near the famed Queen Maty hotel and restaurant. The ship's employ­ ees, who are represented by the SIU's industrial division, the United Industrial Workers I (UIW), are working hard to gain I support for the measure. (Two of the five commissioners strongly support keeping the Queen Mary in Long Beach.) Additionally, negotiations for the transfer have ^n on hold since October 5 when Rados gave its inspection report. That report flew in the face of another Rados report issued in June, when the corporation ssdd the ship did not need to be drydocked for another three to five years. Continued from page 3 the repeal of this sales tax exemp­ tion, Crowley had four day boats working in the Los Angeles/Long Beach harbor, each boat fiilly crewed.... Now, since the exemp­ tion has been repealed, Crowley has no day boats " Seafarers See Comeback Willie Rose, a Crowley boat­ man who sails in the steward department, said the repeal was "great news." In an interview with the Seafarers LOG, the 13year SlU member said he hoped the bunkering industry would come back to Califomia. The bunkers tax had brought Los Angeles/Long Beach ship calls from 173 in June 1991 before the levy was imposed to 58 in June 1992. "It was getting pret­ ty slow, but now surely it wiU get a lot better," Rose said. Shipping companies, because of the added cost of fuel in California, stopped obtaining bunkers in Califomia and began securing increased supplies over­ seas, primarily in Japan and Sin­ gapore, said Rose. "Califomia, which had been one of the top three bunkering ports in the world, went down to number 30," he said. Other Crowley SlU members Who participated in the grass roots letter writing campaign to the state's govemor and legis­ lators, expressed satisfaction at having won, but exasperation that it had been enacted in the first place. "It took too long to find out it wasn't working, [the state government] should have never done it in tiie first place," said Rick Crowley, a mate on the Crowley tugboats. Captain Igor Loch, who also works in the Long Beach harbor for Crowley, pointed out tiiai government never seems to leam "They tried a similar tax in ttie late '60s and it didn't work then They should have leamed their lesson.' Looking towards the Januaiy 1,1993 date when the repeal takes effect, Crowley tankerman Mick­ ey M^n said, "1 hope we can ge back the business that we have lost to foreign competition." Seafarer Rose believes the Califomia maritime industry wil take back the bunkering business. "We are one of the busiest har­ bors in the world. When we do the bunkering here, we do it fast, we do it efficiently. We can accom­ modate a ship immediately. UIW Uads Effort A consultant hired by the Port Despite the indecision by of Long Beach recently reported some of the commissioners, the that allowing card-playing for future looks bright for the Queen stakes aboard the renowned liner Muty-Long Beach association, and tourist attraction would Edney said. Beginning with a eliminate any need for public sub­ citywide petition drive, the UIW sidies for the Queen Mary. The and other members of organized Economics Research Associates labor earned the support of city recommended that an upscale, council and overcame the opposi­ SO-table poker club be combined tion of the mayor and the local with clubs for music, magic, com­ newspaper. edy and billiards. This could On September 29, more than produce a net operating income of 300 UIW members from the up to $11.5 per year, the firm Queen Mary packed the city reported. council meeting room, where a The referendum, known as 7-2 vote was cast to keep the ves­ Ptoposition J, "couldjwell be the sel. salvation for the Queen Maty" The city has been taking bids 9th District Councilman Warren for the ship because the Walt Dis­ Harwood told a Long Beach ney Co. decided to stop leasing newspaper. Harwood added that, the vessel after this year. The while the ship appears destined to entertainment company had remain in Long Beach regardless planned to build a theme park on of the outcome of the referendum, the land around the vessel, but "If voters support Proposition J, had to drop the idea when the state there is no way the Queen Maty did not approve it. would have to leave town." Disney has lost money operat­ Approximately 1,200 mem­ ing the Queen Mary, but Joe Prev- Enthusiastic about the repeal of the Califomia bunker tax are Crowley SlU members working in the Los bers of the UIW are employed ratil, president of the Wrather Angeles/Long Beach hartior. The Seafarers participated in a grassroots lobbying effort to get the aboard the Queen Maty. Corp. and a former operator of the marine bunker fuel tax repealed. They are, (from left in the wheelhouse) John Cox and Mark Miller, No Drydock Needed ship, said he averag^ $6 million (standing) Deso Hrboka, Jeff Rickman, Willie Rose and SlU Port Agent George Tricker. In mid-October, proponents of in annual profits until Disney keeping the Queen Mary in Long took over in 1988. Ptevratil is in Beach rather than selling the ship the running to resume managing Philadelphia Seafarers Rally for Clinton to a foreign interest which would the Queen Mary, and he said he move the historic liner overseas has a simple but spund plan for got more good news. The 56- once again making the tourist at­ year-old ship needs repairs, but a traction profitable. recent inspection led U.S. Navy As one' Long Beach officials to conclude that the ship newsptgier columnist put it,"... would not have to go into drydock if you ask me, [I^vratil's] plans any time soon for those repairs. and his proven track record merit "TTiat makes me all the more con- support ftom all of us who want firtent we will be able to keep the to save the ship " Queen Mary here," said Steve Famous Liner Edney, the UIW's national direc­ The 1,020-foot Queen Mary tor. sailed from 1936 to 1967, when it The Navy's findings con­ was purchased by the city. During tradict those of Rados IntmiaWorld War n, it saved as a troop tional Corp., which carrier. recommended the ship be The Long Beach Cultural drydocked as soon as possible. Heritage Commission recently The Long Beach City Council voted to endorse an application to wants to keep the attraction in the have the Queen Mary listed in the city, as evidenced by its recent National Register of Historic vote to prevent sale of the ship to Places. (That recommendation is a foreign buyer. The Harbor in a series needed for official one Commission recently agreed to give die ship to the city at no cost national recognition.) The ship is and to contribute toward its the last surviving trans-Atlantic Working in behalf of Govemor Clinton by assisting in rally preparations are Philadelphia Seafarers. renovation. But the commission luxury liner of its era. The UIW began refnesenting They are (from left, front row) Jay Chapin, Scott Smith, Ed Brown, John Lynch, Ed Kelly, Joe has wOSled on whether or not it (second row) Mike Musick, Bull Murray, Steve Sheeran, Bill Mullholland. Joe wants to sell die vessel even if the workers at the 365-room Queen Mielochowski, McKeown and Bob Andrioni. buyor were to move it overseas. Mary Hotel in 1970. .X-.x Y?.: �mmmM mwEMVfi? fme State-of-the-Art Thermo King 111119 Unit I Added to Lundoborg School's Teaching Aids Seafarers upgrading at the new unit will be of particular in­ Lundeberg School now have the terest to those upgraders enrolled opportunity to become experts in in the refrigeration courses, it also the operations of the industry's will be used extensively in the most advanced refrigeration unit, electrical maintenancecourse and thanks to a donation by SlU-con- other QMED classes. tracted employer Sea-Land Ser­ "The Ml9 generation of vice, Inc. machines has some features that The largest U.S.-flag liner have just been introduced in the company last month provided the market," said Malzkuhn. Having Lundeberg School, located at the the equipment at the Lundeberg Paul Hall Center for Maritime School allows Seafarers to keep Training and Education in Piney abreast of the latest technologic^ Point, Md., a Thermo King M19 innovations in containerization, [ refrigeration unit. he said. In supplying the refrigerated Among the features Malzkuhn container unit, Sea-Land Vice said were unique to the Thermo President Roy Tolley said the King M19 are a microprocessor company "was happy to be able to that allows customer tracking via contribute to the training of a communication link, a very user Seafarers." Tolley added, "This friendly control box consisting of unit is the latest state-of-the-art panels instead of a pull-out tray and will enable the staff at Piney system, the capacity to maintain Point to train upgraders using the extremely stable and exact best equipment." temperatures over long periods of time while also controlling the Lundeberg School Instructor humidity within the box. Eric Malzkuhn, who teaches the refrigerated containers-advanced "The M19 represents the very maintenance course and the latest in transport refrigeration refrigeration systems main­ technology—both in terms of tenance and operations course, capacity control and in terms of expressed great enthusiasm for how the machine is controlled having the Thermo King Ml9 electronically," said Malzkuhn. Vocational Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (right) thanks Sea-Land Repre­ unit at the school for upgrading It is very exciting to have it at the sentative Roy A. Tolley for the company's donation of a Thermo King unit to the Lundeberg School's vocational department. courses. He noted that while the school," he added. Al/ieif Towing Rates UmdtRmrg Class 'BenoRclal' Eight Seafarers who sail for Allied Towing of Norfolk, Va. completed an intensive two-week engine course at the Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. The school developed a spe­ cial curriculum with the company to create the course which ran from September 21 to October 1. Course Well Received "All of the men thought it was beneficial," W. Bruce Law, AUied's executive vice president told the Seafarers LOG. "Be­ cause of all the positive com­ ments that have come through, we plan to do it again with other members." Bill Foley, the school's assis­ tant vocational director, stated the Inspecting the pump discharge line on a hydraulic system are members of the Allied Towing engine class. students had a lot to study in a From left to right are Tom Claussen, Harry Toohey, Instructor Bill Foley, Steve Ingvaldsen, Charlie Egan, short period of time. He recalled Buddy Gibbs, Joe Johnson, Jimmie Smith and Dal Burrus. that they were very attentive. companies to provide members With a variety of equipment in with the most up-to-dateinforma­ Allied's fleet, the members tion on equipment to allow them reviewed the fine points of to perform their jobs better. "The ALCO, Detroit Diesel, EMD fe^back we have received fol­ (GM's Electro-Motive Division) lowing thiscourse and others like and Fairbanks Morse engines. it lets us know companies ap­ The power on the company's preciate the job being done at the seven tugboats range from 1,000 school," Sacco said. to 2,500 horsepower. Based in Norfolk "They also studied the chain of While Allied Towing's opera­ events in the operation of the en­ tions are based in Norfolk, its gines, fuel oil systems, cooling equipment can be found along the waters, lube oil systems and start­ Atlantic and Gulf coasts. ing air systems," added Foley, One of the tugs is used for who serv^ as the class instructor. bunkering in the Hampton Roads ''Also, two days were spent study­ and Chesapeake Bay areas. ing arc welding and oxyacetylene Another carries phenoil, a chemi­ cutting." cal used in a variety of items from Positive Feedback cough syrup to plastics, from SIU Executive Vice President Frankfort, Pa. to Hopewell, Va. Joseph Sacco noted the Lun­ The other five sail along the deberg School continually is coastline with oil, sugaror chemi­ Looking at an indicator on a hydraulic filter are (from left) Buddy Gibt)s, working with SlU-contracted cals in their holds. Charlie Egan and Joe Johnson. SEAFAWISUe 9 Features Of the Thermo KingM19 The most advanced refrigeration unit avaiiabie to shippers and used tty shipping (XHnpanies is ttte Thermo King M19. Seafarers, along with licensed per­ sonnel, have many shipboard responsibilities relating to reefer boxes. With a Thermo King M19 refrigeration unit at the Lundeberg School, Seafarers attending upgrad ing opportunities will have an oppor­ tunity to extensively familiarize themselves with the unit and all of its features. Among these are; An advanced microprocessor con troiler vriiich monitors and regulates CF-II unit performance, incorporating the thermostat, digital thermometer, fault indicarion, data recording, selec­ table pre-trip and remote monitorinj capabilities into one self-containec package. A new control algorithm allows the microprocessor to control both the discharge and return air tempera­ tures. This algorithm forces the return air temperature as dose as possible to setpoint whilesimultaneously limit­ ing tfre length of timethe discharge air temperature can remain trelow setpoint. The new extendedpre-trip function conducts five basic tests with stun­ ning accuracy—heating capacity, defrost, cooling capacity with high speed evaporator fans, cooling capacity with low speed evaporator fans andcooling/temperature control. The micrd>rocessor's proportion­ al-integral temperature control algo­ rithm regulates a single, direct acting modulation valve located in the suc­ tion line. The modulation valve varies die system cooling capacity by throt­ tling the suction gas. When the modulation valve is closed, an orifice in the valve pemiits refrigerant to return to the compressor for compres­ sor oil return and heat rejection. The modulation valve eliminatesthe need for a separate suction solenoid line, or liquid injection line and related frost on the compressor body. The microi^rocessor monitors and records trip data including the supply and return air temperatures, alarm codes, operating modes, power up, set point change and optional cold treatment information. Information can be recorded in memory every half-hour for trips up to 40 days and every hourfor trips up to 80 days. Trip data can be retrieved through a spe­ cial portable computer or a spedai remote monitor terminal to produce detailed reports of system perfor­ mance. A totally enclosed drive motor fea­ tures a solid cast iron frame for max­ imum protection against moisture and salt water corrosion. Because no motor windings or internal com ponents are exposed to the refrigera­ tion system, reliability problems associated with motor winding over­ heating or incompatible compressor lubricants are avoided. Centrifugal blowers with backwardinclined blades circulate 6200 cubic meters of air around the cargo every tiour (3650 GFM), providing up to 1.4 air changes per minute on 40 foot containers.Backward-indinedbiower Wheels maintain high veiodty airflow in partial and fully loaded containers. A humktity control option allows for the regulation of the relative humidity iniside the container. Relative humidity set points from lOpercentto 100 percent allow tar exterwlve cus­ tomizing of settings based on cargo which can range from candy to furni­ ture to electronic CdTtaonenta to fresh taiits and vegetables. A humidity sensor and solid-state controller automatically maintain the proper air moisture content. To decrease the humidity level, the electtte evaporator heaters are ener­ gized to increase the coding load on the evaporator coil and condense moisture out of the return air stream. To increase the humidity level, atomized water isinjected directlyinto the dtecharge air stream. •4.- • % Ti !,W Source: Thermo King Coqmation; CF-ll Conto/ner RefrlgeraUon Syetarns; Brochure entfttod Thermo IQng CF'II. if • ; �10 w.ii;---' •• ffOVEMVER rme SEAFARERS LOG ' Transferring fuel from one ship to another at a distance of 80-1GO feet while moving at 12 to 16 knots, setting up a portable ventilation system known as a "Red Devil blower" and operating a monster forklift capable of lifting 56,000 pounds are just a few of the assignments a Seafarer may have while working aboard one of the military s fast sealift ships. To prepare for a job on one of the military's sealift ships, which are operated by a commercial shipping company and crewed by civilian seamen. Seafarers participate m a rigorous course of "istruction conducted by Lundeberg School teachers either at the SIU training facility itself in Piney Point Md. or on the ships. The Seafarers school prepares seamen who traditionally have sailed on commercial vessels in operations unique to military ships assigned to a sealift role. The course covers the handling of the Hagglunds crane; helicopter operations, which are critical to a vertical replenishment maneuyer; damage control, underway replenishment and the use of forklifts of all sizes. In the most recently held sealift courses, Lundeberg School instructors Bill Hellwege and Jeff Swanson spent a week with Seafarers aboard each fast sealift ship, meeting with two ships crews at a time In August and September, the Lundeberg hand-held radio communication procedures were conducted. Seafarers conducted maneuvers —from slewing to the right and left to raising and lowering the jibs and hoisting the hook, Maneuvers were executed using both the single and twin functions of the Hagglunds crane, Expert Maneuvers During the sealift course, Seafarers perfected their forklift truck maneuvering skills. Pracsessions took place on the three types of forklift trucks found on the fast sealift ships, known as SL7s (a term left over f^om the days when these ships ^^^e in the commercial trades), p^m the Hyster lift, a behemoth forklift truck capable of lifting gg^oOO pounds, to the smaller electric forklift trucks and small (jiesel types. Seafarers became adept at operating each piece of equipment, Knowing how to use the contents of the damage control locker an important part of the sealift course, said Hellwege. Contents include oxygen breathing apparatuses (OBAs), self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs), shoring kits to prepare portable beams in an emergency, as well firemen's suits, bracing, port^^le ventilation systems, port^ble pumps and tools of all kinds y^e damage control section of t^e course included a courtesy ing^tion of all equipment in the lockerandensuredthelockerwas USNSAlgol and USNS Denebola equipped to military ® specification^ Seafarers also USNS RegulUsand USNS Polli^ conducted a series of drills with crews in New Orleans, the Jackof the equipment so that all r?cMc n shipboard personnel know how to A f"fu w provisions in the event of an emergency or breakout. Seafarers of the USNS Altair and An UNREP exercise was con­ USNS Bellatrix. ducted in which the cargo transfer Unreps to Cranes operation was simulated. Each The one-week refresher Seafarer assumed his or her course covered underway UNREP position and executed all replenishment (UNREP) proce- the steps of an underway dures, crane operations and main- replenishment operation. Thus, tenance, review of damage while remaining docked, the crew control locker contents and usage can practice and refine their of its equipment and forklift UNREP skills, maneuvers, said Hellwege in an Hellwege commented that he interview with the Seafarers found the officers and crews very LOG. receptive to this type of training and Since eveiy fast sealift ship is was looking forwaid to the next visit, outfitted with four Hagglunds The Lundeberg School .sealift cranes, two forward and two aft, course, which was instituted in all hands must be familiar with its the mid 1980s, has more than operation, said Hellwege. The 2,000 Seafarer graduates. In addicrane training also covered deck tion to conducting sealift courses maintenance—from lubrication at the Piney Point training to checking the brakes and slush- facility, the school's sealift ining the wires. Additionally, structors have conducted more Seafarers practiced operating the than 70 on-site training 50-ton crane. Hand signalling and programs. �ISi' mwemaisai XAFABBtSLOe :•% •' 11 Polls Show Load By Cllnhui/Gon found one SIU member among those interviewed who siaid he had not made up his mind. Bill way things have been done for the Fielding, an AB taking advanced past 12 years." He said Bush had to fire fighting, CPR and first aid satisfy Ws supporters—big business courses, said he was unhappy and the rich. "That's why everyone with all three presidential can­ is struggling—the people that i^y didates. "The Republicans had 12 work aren't rrtaldng it" years to get domestic policy in Concern for using American order. They haven't done that.... taxpayer monies to promote American jobs recently has come Clinton's record in Arkansas is to the fore as a topic on the not all that good.... Perot doesn't candidates' agenda. Exposes strike me as the kind of person we bank on," said Fielding, a aired on television in September can three-year member of the SIU and October have caught U.S. who sails from Norfolk. government agencies funneling In Jacksonville, Seafarers Sinclair Wilcox and Mark P. Moran show their support for the Democratic News reports indicate that in­ nominee for president. monies to foreign interests to terest in the election ap­ recruit American businesses to establish production facilities in pears very high. Hundreds of thousands of individuals have foreign countries. added their names to the voter "I'm tired of seeing my tax rolls, registering to vote for the money go to pay another country first time. Political analysts Continued from page 3 to take my job/' said Frederick predict a high voter turnout. The Gibson, a QMED who sails from Seafarers interviewed for this ar­ With a lot at stake to get the the port of Baltimore. The twointended to vote. In fact, ticle all country moving again, the SIU and-a-half year SIU member said three already had voted by absen­ joined with the AFL-CIO, the na­ he wants his tax money to tee ballot. tional federation of labor, in en­ promote American jobs. "I knew I was going to be here dorsing the Clihton/Gore ticket "I'm voting for Clinton be­ at the school, so I voted before for president and vice president. cause I want to have a job. I'm not came," said Smilari. In the four years that George sure if Bush gets another four Fielding, although he hasn' Bush has been in the White years I'll have one," Gibson said. selected a presidential candidate Many in the electorate are as yet, remains determined to House, hundreds of thousands of basing their vote on local con­ vote. "I am not going to pass up American jobs have been lost. cerns. Seafarer John Smilari, an this opportunity. I intend to use Recent reports have revealed how U.S. tax dollars have been used to AB taking the celestial navigation my constitutional right." close factories in this country and course, said he is concerned with As the candidates enter the last transport those jobs to countries the environment. His presidential week of campaigning, polls indi­ in the Caribbean and Central vote goes to Perot. "I see it as a cated that over the eight days America that feature low-wage, protest vote," said Smilari, who spanning the three debates be­ low-safety and low-environmen­ started his SIU career as a trainee tween Clinton, Bush and Perot, at the Lundeberg School in 1977. the Democratic nominee had ex­ tal standards. All this took place Assisting the Clinton campaign team at a Philadelphia rally are "I'm sick of both parties—the panded his lead in the polls. after Bush promised to create 30 Seafarers Sean Ryan, John Lynch and Bob Mulvaney. Democrats spend too much Bush's favorability ratings million new jobs in eight years in money and the Republicans are slipped since the presidential America. Clinton has promised to stimu­ just for the big guys." debates, reported AP, and the late job creation with a "Rebuild Turnout Will Be High latest polls find Clinton 17 to 19 America Fund" by investing dol­ National polls show that some points ahead. Perot remains a dis- lars to rebuild the nation's com­ 10 percent of the American voters tant third, although his munication, transportation and are undecided. Mirroring this favorability ratings surpassed the environmental systems. While average, the Seafarers LOG president's, said AP. Clinton has served as governor of Arkansas, that state has seen an increase in private sector jobs while the nation actually has lost jobs in the last four years. Question: What is the most Tom Jen­ Besides job creation, other is­ sen, Medical important issue in this year's sues like health care, trade, family presidential and congressional Services Of­ leave, workplace safety, striker elections? ficer — We protection and maritime reform (Asked of SIU members in the need more will be affected by the make up on support for union hall in Mobile.) the 103rd Congress. A total of 35 Reginald our merchant U.S. Senate seats will be up for seamen. Con­ Watkins, grab while all 435 members of the Mew Orleans-based Seafarer Brian Billac talks over prospects for a gress needs to Bosun — We House of Representatives will be maritime reform bill at a campaign event in Baton Rouge, La. with should have make sure we have jobs. We are elected November 3. underpaid for the work and Senator John Breaux (D-La.). more work for sacrifice we are doing. We need seafarers. We need more more recognition from the politicians in Washington. jobs. 'i; , y '• Continued from page 3 SIU Members Rally for Election Candidates • . I, • ' Inquiring Seafarer '• •: LLoyd Willie Palmer, Manuel, Steward/ Recertified Baker — The Steward — economy is Jobs, as usual. the most itii- I There are not portant issue. that many There are no ships. The jobs. We want jobs don't to work. We want to see more come that regularly.' ships. Calvin Miles, Recer­ tified Bosun — The North American Free Trade Agreement. I'm against it. It takes jobs from American Citizens and seafarers. V.T. Nix, QMED — The same thing everyone else is saying: more jobs— especially for merchant seamen. .. . • • . •.' .r Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) is flanked by Seafarers from the New Orleans hall at a state campaign function for Governor Clinton. From the left are AB Brian Billac (partly pictured), Johnston, SA William Larse, SA Don Martin and Seafarer Duke Duet. J" •r. -'rj ' • M-''' . 'I.'- �;i. 12 M0milKR1992 SSAFJUmSWG Sea^LandIndependence Begins New Far East-to-Europe Run The Sea-Land Independence has begun scheduled runs be­ tween the Far East and Europe. Its final voyage on the South China Sea run, which came to an end in early September, was a good trip, reports Bosun Francis Adams, who sent the enclosed photos to the Seafarers LOG. The 22,957 deadweight ton vessel has been in the same four ports every two weeks while on the South China Sea run. Typical­ ly, the containership spent two days in Hong Kong, one-and-ah^days in ^ohsiung, two days in Yokohama and one-and-a-h^ days in Kobe. When th^ vessel comes out of the shipyard, it will start the Far East to Europe run—Singapore, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Busan, Kobe, Yokohama, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Rotterdam, Felixtowe, Hamburg, Rotterdam and back to the Far ^t. Seafarers on board the SeaLand Service vessel during its last run not only conducted their dayto-day duties, but also assisted in readying the ship for its entry to the shipyard. The Sea-LandIndependence's last South China Sea run proceeded smoothly, reports Secretary and Chief Steward Nancy Heyden in the ship's minutes. Sii'-iX,.., • Readying the shipfor a stint in the shipyard are Bosun Francis Adams Oeft) and AS Peter Bean. •w , •'! i: y'.W'. AB Ken "Cruise Director" Fisher makes sure the deck is spotless. The sailing board's entries will change when the new run begins, Chief Steward Nancy Heyden (left) gives her friend. Amy, a tour of the ship in Yokohama, a port which will remain on the ship's itinerary. Leonard Bartlett gives the ship a new coat of paint. Liberty Spirit Cairles Grain to Haifa The MV Liberty Spirit's Voyage 22 completed its mission without a hitch, reports Bosun J.R. Wilson, who supplied the photos on this page to the Seafarers LOG. Loaded withwheat and yellow com, the LtTrcrry Spirit set sail from New Orleans to Haifa, Is­ rael, the country's chief port. The vessel left the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea to retum to Houston, completing the voyage in a 46-day period. Taking a few minutes' break between chores on the 46-day trip are Manning the 738-foot, 64,000 ABs T. Jackson (left) and Donnie McCawley. deadweight ton dry bulker was "a fine crew," said Seafarer Wilson, a 24-yearmember of the SIU who ^aduated from the union's recer­ tified bosun program at the Lundeberg School in June 1991. The Liberty Spirit's cargo is part of the United States government's aid package to Is­ rael, a democratic country with close ties to the U.S. which was Meals served during Voyage 22 are prepared by, from left. Chief Cook declared an independent state in M. Aguilar, GSU D. Williams and Chief Steward R. Cavalcanti. The 1948. galley team received high praise from crewmembers. Members attend the last ship's meeting before entering port for a payoff. Pictured here are, from left, GSU G. Toomer, Recertified Bosun J.R. Wilson and Chief Steward R. Cavalcanti. t 1^. j 'I;-:'-- I' Meeting in the crew's mess are, from left. Chief stewardR. Cavalcanti, The Uberty Spirit unloads its On the bridge of the Liberty Spirit are, from left. Chief Mate Bruce AB Eric Young. Chief Cook M. Aguilar and AB Donnie McCawley. cargo in the port of Haifa, Israel. Oberg, Captain Peter Kanellos and AB Kenneth Hallman. . , _ __ mil .1 .s 'r. : 1-:' I • -.i'- I "r-., J J- •• -• '• '.ill �jati -.-"I" myEMKR 1992 SEmUtERSLOG fr.rf-, : Lundeberg School Supplement 13 TTiis handy version of the Lundeberg Schools catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a con­ venience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. Guide to 1993 Lundeberg School Courses O pportunities to upgrade work skills and consequently increase pay rates are available to SIU members through the union's Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Seafarers, in planning for 1993, can use this special supplement of the Seafarers LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School, in this month's supplement, the Lundeberg School's 1993 schedule is published. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date schedules. Courses at the Lundeberg School continually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field. The upgrading curriculum includes courses for all unlicensed shipboard ratingsdeck, engine and steward—as well as some classes leading to licensed shipboard positions. Most courses lead to U.S. Coat Guard endorsements. What follows is a brief summary of each of the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eligibility requirements vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check with the Lundeberg School s admissions office. For further information, contact the Seafare^ The Lundeberg School.located at the PaulHall Center for Maritime Training and Education Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD in Piney Point, Md., offers courses for Seafarers to upgrade their skills and, thus, increase 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. their earning power. DECK DEPARmENT COURSES Able Bodied Seaman 'm ' ''V; '•-.XXX-- : ,-x'tx^ This special six-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB^ It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, firefighting, emergency proce­ dures, first aid, undenvayand vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck opera­ tions. The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The U.S. Coast Guard-approved course consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application, including radar theory, observation, opera­ tion and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simula­ tion equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuver­ ing of a vessel, plotting cour­ ses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. This 13-week course con­ sists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seaman­ ship, rules of the road, ship« building, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. This material includes all sub­ ject areas found on the Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Shiphandling Simulator The Coast Guard-ap­ proved shiphandling simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck person­ nel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of seatime on ves­ sels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development indue include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel tran­ sits, entering and departing various ports, coastal naviga­ tion, Navy-related operations such as convoy and under­ way replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emergency shiphandling. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of in­ struction leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited ton- nage up to and including 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and interna­ tional rules of the road, pilot­ ing in coastal waters, weather observations and forecast­ ing, shiphandling, cargo equipment—handling and stowage, stability, safety, basic and advanced fire fight­ ing, first aid, CPR, ship's busi­ ness and shipboard routine. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the Coast Guard license exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and including 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identifica­ tion, as well as care and use of the sextant. Lifeboat/Water Survival 1; The five-week course of in­ struction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial running fixes by sun-stars-planets. The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman cer­ tification consists of class­ room work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also learn different survival methods and use of emer­ gency radio and distress sig­ nals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/ coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a Coast Guard ex­ amination in this course. Continued on next page idkiik �.. f• ^ '• ^ •: • • • J?"'"l':- INWEMBHl fS» ii-s;;'.. QMED-Any Rating VK-- The curriculum for certifica­ tion and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings; pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine mechanic. The course of instruction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as prac­ tical training. tVi. electric motors and controllers and various shipboard electrical systems. Practical shop training in­ cludes lighting circuits and fix­ tures, maintenance and trouble-shooting or working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and electrical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eight-week course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance and Operations training. The training ex­ perience will enable the student to assume the duties of a main­ tenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive train­ ing in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble­ shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electri­ cal systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a sys­ tematic approach to trouble­ shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific main­ tenance procedures. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a fourweek course which helps Seafarers develop an under­ standing of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course par­ ticipant individually to ensure a working knowledge of all ship­ board electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recommended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics background. course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reser­ voirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. ''ir- le'- • t'- 'r, •- The six-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of class­ room instruction an^ practical training. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engine room equipment, firefighting, safety procedures, engine room procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main en­ gines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and Fireman/Watertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom main­ tenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency pro­ cedures, tanker development and construction, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operation, cargo measurement, discharging pro­ cedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo con­ trol systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg Schoc' certificate of graduation will be issued. This six-week course of in­ struction leading to certification in refrigeration systems main­ tenance and operations con­ sists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction in­ clude the theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training in­ cludes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration sys­ tem from basic system com­ ponents. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Marine Electrical Maintenance The course of instruction leading to certification in marine electrical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop training. Included in the This four-week course leads study are the theory of electricity, electrical power cir­ to certification in refrigerated cuits, electrical schematics. containers and consists of both electrical test equipment, classroom and practical shop This four-week course, lead­ ing to certification in diesel en­ gine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and pracfical hands-on training. Topics of instruction include diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating prin­ ciples; and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. Associated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems, fuel injection and start­ ing systems will be covered as well. The student will receive prac­ tical training in the operation and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steer­ ing systems, ramps, stern ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of shipboard systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical control and some typical shipboard electrohydraulic equipment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic ^eck crane, electrical relay se­ quenced hydraulic operation together with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The These 6-week courses con­ remainder of the course is sists of the principles of analog devoted to other electroand digital electronics with em­ hydraulic shipboard systems. phasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the oppor­ Oil Spill Prevention tunity to review AC and DC and Containment theory, power supplies, oscil­ lators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operat­ ing practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble­ shooting of analog and digital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. The course of instruction in basic welding consists of class­ room and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxyacelylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the The course of instruction in course, a Lundeberg School hydraulics consists of classcertificate of graduation will be room and practical training, issued. Topics covered in this four-week This one-week course con­ sists of classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training exer­ cises. Topics of instruction in­ clude types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and �wmuBBue K0milBmi99Z IS M^ommmmm pgii^/w;viN0SPE6Mir)^ ni pTii II iiiw their proper use. Upon comple­ Assistant Cook Utility tion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation Leading to certification as as­ and the 24-hour hazardous sistant cook, this seven-week waste 'operations response course includes both classroom card, known as a "hazwoper" and on-the-job training. Topics card will be issued. covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of Deep Sea/Inland vegetables, cooked salads, Engineering License Exam sandwiches, breakfast foods Preparation Course and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanita­ tion, dietary values, work or­ ganization and the use of recipes. Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering officers. This has resulted in an expan­ sion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (un­ limited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying ex­ perience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. beginning in 199!, the Lun- ' deberg School has offered an integrated program of study opehlo all qualified licensed en­ gineer candidates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Additionally, Coast Guard-certified instruc­ tion will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the pur­ pose of engineering license ex­ amination preparation also is available by special arrange­ ment. The nine-week course lead­ ing to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job train­ ing in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the bakir^ of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will con­ centrate on dessert and break­ fast preparations, sanitation and work organization. Careful attention to recipe requirements also is highlighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The stu­ dent also will concentrate on identifying meat cuts by the use ' • ii11 II -j""Tn i ilifc ii i Vrr''' imimrmr ii w'l ii i Tiiiig 'n 'im'TTrii'irrir"iTii ffii "nrTT ' ~i T HM" hi •!I'IM T' "TTTT^i'm" of charts. Work organization, Each student attending sanitation and the use of upgrading programs at the recipes are included in the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg course. School of Seamanship will par­ ticipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Rrefighting either are re­ quired or may be taken as elec­ tive courses by upgraders in all departments. The nine-week course in­ cludes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work super­ vision, organization, typing, in­ ventory control and requisi­ tioning procedures. Sanitation, nutrition and safety are high­ lighted as well. The student will Because of the unique re­ be actively involved in all quirements of military contracts, phases of the school's food ser­ this course is mandatory for all vice supervision. upgraders. For deck depart­ ment upgraders, it is a fourweek course; for engine and Towboat Inland Cook steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction lead­ ing to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement con­ sists of both classroom lectures and practical application that in­ cludes undenvay replenishment, helicopter operation familiariza­ tion, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lun­ deberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. General Physical Fitness Applicants in this sevenweek course receive classroom Workout programs are in­ and on-the-job instruction in dividually designed to meet the food preparation on board tow- needs of the student. Students boats and tugs. Emphasis is on may participate in free weight, the basic methods of preparing nautilus or universal weight all meals for a crew of six to 12 training which can be used to men. Work scheduling and or­ gain, lose or maintain weight. ganization, menu planning, pur­ Aerobic and swimming chasing, storage of supplies programs also are available. and sanitation controls are em­ phasized. Candidates are First Aid & Cardiopulmonary trained to single-handedly man Resuscitation (CPR) a galley. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this LOG supplement, the Adult Education pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic learning procedures. Workplace literacy skills are included in the Adult Basic Skills classes. Basic skills are stressed that will help Seafarers improve job performance. The courses offered include English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, Developmental Studies, Lifeboat Preparation and a High School Equivalency Program. College Courses Courses of study leading to an Associate in Arts degree in marine engineering technology and one in nautical science are available from the Lundeberg School. Further information on this college level program is available from the Lundeberg School admissions office. The basic firefighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safe­ ly. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical firefighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certificate of comple­ tion from the Lundeberg School which is recognized by the Coast Guard. • 'iW • } After receiving a refresher in basic firefighting to start the two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for firefighting. The course covers how to give con­ cise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and Jand-based fire units. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting training. »lf Industrial Relations Adult Education Schedule -1993 This year there are no set dates for the adult education courses; they are all open-ended. If any member is interested in the High School Equivalency (GEO) course, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course, the English as a Second Language (ESL) course, the Develop­ mental Studies program or the ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation course, they should con­ tact the admissions office for additional informa­ tion and starting dates. M' 1^.:"K Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscita­ tion according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful comple­ tion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Gross. While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seaterers learn how a union contract with the employer protects wages and working con­ ditions. The rights of the union's membership as outlined in the SlU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an un­ derstanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to pro­ vide Seafarers with full informa­ tion on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. & ijy. . �'• \ •, M:'- 16 y^JliSllsiii^ SEAFAKItSLOG mn/gmBiisK 1993 Upgrading Course Schedule T he following is a course schedule for the entire new year—Janiiary through December 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point Md. 20674-0075; telq>hone (301) 994• 0010., Engine Department Upgrading Courses 1-'^ •' if "v-'' Completion Date Date QNffiD - Any Rating January 4 April 12 July 19 January 4 April 12 June? September 27 January 4 June 7 August 16 November 8 January 18 Julys March 29 September 13 January 4 February 1 |i March 26 July 2 Octobers : February 12 May 21 July 16 Novembers February 12 July 16 September 24 December 17 March 12 August 27 May? October 22 Janumy29 March 12 Pi ilMsi ffiSi -ci?' ; •'• ^{ ?:-•'• ;pS'-.:vv' March 15 April 23 June 7 August? September 13 March 1 August 9 November 22 January 4 February 15 March 29 October 25 May 10 October 25 July 2 August 2? Octobers March 26 September 3 December 17 January 29 March 12 April 23 November 19 June 18 December 3 Jhimproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Giperatiohs Basic Electronics Marine Electronics iTechnicianr Marine Electronics Technician n Hydraulics Diesel Engine Technolo^ ll' l.:l' ' <•• -n ' * , K.'. >';• •. Welding ' .ii • I" Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance •,• - - -•••' ,.:-i-.: - Jfs Course Able Bodied Seaman ' ,4. --fi Shiphandling ; . --'A': Radar Observer - Unlimited . '• Celestial Navigation '%V. • • ;• . H - - :. XiiiidMate •••*• 'i' Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up , Basic/Advanced RrefighUng - Tankerman Sealift Operations & ' Mainteiiance •V ' Course ' > ' Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Completion Date March 29 May 24 July 19 September 13 November 8 February 15 April 26 June 21 August 23 September 27 Novembers January 11 March 1 April 19 May 17 July 12 August 16 September 20 November 1 January 18 March 15 May 24 July 19 November 22 January 4 May 3 August 30 May 7 July2 August 27 October 22 December 17 February 26 May? July 2 September 3 October 8 November 19 January 15 March 5 April 23 May 21 July 16 August 20 September 24 November 5 February 12 April 9 June 18 August 13 Dewmber 17 April 16 August 13 December 10 - Prosram Steward Recertification _ 5 Completion Check-in Date Date All open-ended. Contact admissions office for starting dates. Check-in Date February 1 June 28 March 29 October 4 Completion Date March 8 August 2 May 3 November 8 SHLSS Coiiege Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-in Date January 4 April 17 July 19 Completion Date February 26 June 4 September 10 r ~ ~ ~ ''nnAbimdMAL VpGEADm lMdm^^ "" I am interested in learning more about the opportunities for upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundel^rg School of Seamanship. Please send me addi­ tional information and an application form. Full name; Street address or P.O. Box: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code): I am an SlU member: • Deep Sea G Lakes Book No.: U Inland Waters G Pacific SS No: Send this form to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674. 11/92 j ;• -li ' "I'i Completion Date February 19 March 19 May 29 August 6 November 12 January 15 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 4 July? July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17 January 29 March 26 May 21 July 23 September 17 November 12 May 21 January 29 April 16 June 4 July 30 September 24 November 19 Recertification Programs Bosun Recertification Check-in Date Check-in Date February 15 March 15 May 24 August 2 November 8 January 4. February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 6 January 19 March 16 May 11 July 13 September? November? April 26 January 4 March 22 May 10 July 5 August 30 October 25 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Deck Department Upgrading Courses J; Course Lifeboatman Check-In Course Fiicman/Waterte^ &Oaer i:-.' .. •I;P/ • SaMv Specialty Courses • - WH-' — • y.' �MiMiiliiM , :3v- SEnnuieRsiw ir itv-A'i' ' mmillBER1992 •'i-??/'-. . ;•: ,'i :-- Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Ml Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC Trip Rdiefs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT New York •"29''"^'''r"i6l 10 15 14 4 32 7 61 28 3 Philadelphia 9 j'Mft: 4 0 2 1 4 0 14 10 ''i:. -t 4 9 Baltimore 3 10 ii, 17 14 Norfolk 9 14 5 24 11 23 9 13 9 5 Mobile 8 0 13 7 18 29 23 21 40 New Orleans 22 12 14 1 33 19 30 il"8 30 i:i^T3 5 50 Jacksonville 35 42 18 55 25 11 43 San Francisco 26 10 19 0 •? 1-; 36 8 8 17 18 5 14 23 Wilmington 23 20 8 15 24 45 28 21 1 Seattle 16 8 2 6 2 5 0 9 2 Puerto Rico 16 8 13 13 20 14 4 6 22 Honolulu 30 36 18 14 -'"'127 .'•'ft ->9 •: Houston 19 •IffIt ,36 1 0 •' ^ 2 2 3 ftlMilol 1 0 0 St. Louis ftftV>--:3--s4 4 25 ^ • 1 1 ftfttft 13 3 Piney Point 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 Algonac 232 35 48 371 391 164 142 107 240 220 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 14 ;6 16 2 7 New York 22 •-Mi'Mii: 'v 6 6 5 2 ftftd"'0 1 • 2 M'": 2 Philadelphia 2 .ftftift' 5 0 -...• •• 7 9 5 2 8 . 1 5 Baltimore 5 5 10 17 3 5 10 5 15 3 Norfolk 0 10 17 24 9 1 3 3 8 11 Mobile 28 9 34 3 9 0 11 4 14 New Orleans 22 32 20 31 3 0 10 4 17 Jacksonville 19 35 19 33 0 0 8 11 13 13 San Francisco 20 23 16 13 4 1 3 5 6 10 7 Wilmington 26 12 25 3 5 2 13 7 18 10 Seattle 0 2 3 1 0 3 8 0 4 3 Puerto Rico 13 18 4 9 10 3 9 9 11 4 Honolulu 14 28 0 26 -•ft.-l" 10 11 15 13 Houston • -^M 1 0 2 0 1 1 3 •"ft.- 0 1 St. Louis 8 27 . 3 :-2 • 0 3 0 11 ftft-'.-ft3-Piney Point 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 152 302 248 38 21 88 98 75 158 143 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ftft::.:ft:;vft29 20 ftft-4.-' 7 1 4 9 13 New York 3 3 ftft: ;2 0 1 1 1 2 •' 3 Philadelphia 2 0 , 4 2 4 0 2 3 2 :-ift; 0 Baltimore 2 4 3 3 •": 15 5 5 3 5 11 Norfolk 4 3 13 8 0 3 0 4 1 5 2 Mobile 5 22 13 2 0 3 10 1 9 New Orleans 11 16 0 20 4 0 -ft" 0 9 4 10 Jacksonville 15 36 5 82 9 8 0 28 •ft 2 27 San Francisco 29 •-5' 8 26 2 0 3 8 2 •ftftftl 1 Wilmington 18 7 28 13 4 1 4 21 4 5 21 Seattle 1 3 9 2 0 1 2 1 2 6 Puerto Rico 23 31 22 53 12 17 11 16 16 23 Honolulu 1 15 3 1 3 sO. •'. •-V'" y 7 13 . • Houston 0 0 0 0 0 I;, :• 1 1 • • 1 iSlft^i St. Louis 4mm. {5 l>^4,, 0 1 4 2 3 16 4 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 70 278 91 21 62 121 39 123 171 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 89 78 24 0 0 20 8 27 43 New York 11 6 0 ...•ftftft:3. 0 1 0 4 2 2 Philadelphia 5 3 11 0 0 12 1 0 14 1 Baltimore 9 23 7 6 9 8 4 7 14 5 Norfolk 13 31 5 0 0 8 0 5 14 3 Mobile 34 56 13 0 5 4 6 13 29 New Orleans 4 12 ^ 45 0 V ''"•v!.'!'- D 24 •"••ft 7 4 Jacksonville 55 47 't4i: 101 11 20 16 Sah Francisco 21 ftft-ftftft,:ia 0 T- - r • 1 3 6 -:.:ft.ift-5 , Wilmington 3 . 19 28 . 13 0 3 11 5 21 10 Seattle 7 14 10 0 1 4 0 4 12 5 Puerto Rico 84 206 7 0 102 45 2 123 62 8 Honolulu P^Jr-ir|ft,: 27 12 3 ' -':ftM'i"9rHouston . 1 0 0 2 0 0 M|^"2 • -^Ift- ;I St. Louis 4 35 0 0: 2 21 0 36 ftft-ft.-3 0 Piney Point 1 6 0 0 0 b 0 0 0 0 Algonac 480 518 152 0 124 165 51 233 311 80 Totals Totals All 177 1,049 1,412» 934 201 457 Departments614 832 454 434 *u • 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last A total of 1,269jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,269jobs shipM> 434jobs or about 34 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were filled by ^ C semonty people. From September 16 to October 15,1992, a total of 177 trip reKef jobs were shipped. Since the tnp relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,520jobs have heen shipped. r\.r • •.M December'92 &January '93 Membership Ueettngs Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Rney Point Monday: December 7, January 4 New York Tuesday: December 8, January 5 Philadelphia Wednesday: December 9, January 6 Baltimore Thursday: December 10, January 7 . I Norfolk Thursday: December 10, Januaiy 7 Jacksonville ; Thursday: December 10, January 7 Algonac Mil Friday: December 11, Januaiy 8 Houston Ml Monday: December 14, January 11 New Orleans ^ Tuesday: December 15, Januaiy 12 Mobile Wednesday, December 16, Januaiy 13 San Francisco Thursday: December 17, Januaiy 14 Wilmington Monday: December 21; Tuesday: January 19* Y- a ft 3 vM ; •' t.' .jj>. ^changed by M.L King holiday Seattle Monday,December 28*; Friday: January 29 ^changed by Christmas holiday San Juan Thursday: December 10, January 7 St Louis Friday: December 18, January 15 Honolulu Friday: December 18, January 15 Duluth Wednesday, December 16, Jmiuary 13 Jersey City Wednesday: December 23, January 20 New Bedford , Tuesday: December 22, January 19 £sch port's meeting starts at 10:30 am. Personals ROYDUNAWAY Please contact Daniel P. Hecker, AB on board the USNSHarkness (T-AGS-32), F.P.O. A.E. 095734015. EUGENE EMORY LANE Please get in touch with your sister. Rose T. Lane. Her address is Rt. 1, Box 112, Goldsboro, MD 21636. •f • •: •mm, li i"ft' 'r% *'''•• • •' M'. , The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Color as well as black-and-white photo^aphs are acceptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate if the photo should be returned. Send photos and identifications to Settfarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 10746. .1 -J 1 • If' �i' "•-•i-v;'!,'.',,- • 18 f«9Z Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International UnlonDlreck^ ' . 1. • '', '.'i. [•- :V. •jot'lv.' li: MidiadSacco ''^sident JcriinFay Sectetary-Treasurer Jose^Sacco Executive Vice President Angustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafiiey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Keiley 'Vice ftesident Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Cora^ Vice President (mff Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201^th Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 8199-0675 ALGONAC 1 520 St. Clair River Dr. g' Algonac, MI 48001 ^13)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St JersevCire,NJ 07302 'it (201)435-9424 / i ' MOBILE , 'I 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 n (205)478-0916 NEWBEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 32204 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTALREGISTERED All Groups QassCL QassL Class NP Port TOTALSHIFFED All Groups ClassCL ClassL Class NP ••REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class CL aassL ClassNP DECK DEPARTMENT ' 0 Q 29 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 22 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 . O'";:'-le^ -O-. ENTRY DEPARTMENT .0 0 . 18 ' • SI 5 Totals All Departments 0 59 31 0 89 1 0 109 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. I 29 S fe Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlaritic Coast # Gulf Coast y^s & Inland Waters; West Coast Totals Region ipjamtic Coast Gulf Coast iiSc. 4 8 0 19 3 7 0 10 0 12 5 17 TOTALSHIFFED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 4 0 5 2 0 0 17 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 2 59 9 • . 64 2 134 9 11 7i| 0 28 2 3 .. 28 1 34 Q 8 36 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast ir , 0 0 0 Totals 17 1 0 Region ^ : STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Dakes & Inland Watesf West Coast Totals 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 I 0 ^ 0 '0 0 0 2 ' -"- J..-. 0 2 12 0 0 .26 16 1 2 40 17 • 1/ t w - 0 1 .'if'- Vfi' Totals All Departments 38 18 20 36 6 13 217 83 42 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. LOOKING FOR OLD HANDS WHO KNOW THE CHELSEA PIERS MODEL SHIPS ONDISPLAY Cf Model builders won't want to miss the dozens of ship models from the _ South Street Seaport Museum's per•i' manent collection on exhibit through February—"Of Sailing Ships and Seal­ ing Wax, 25 Years of Collecting." In 1993 the museum will open three additional exhibitions featuring minia­ ture vessels: "Marine Patent Models," "Model Building in New York City: Twelve Ties to Tradition," and 'Toy Boats from the Forbes Magazine Collec­ tion." To find out more about these exhibi­ tions and related programs, call (212) 669-9400. P®rGALVESTON MEETING k FOR AREA t INLAND VmftffiERS 'i f The regular SIU Inland Division membership meeting for boatmen in the Gulf Coast area will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. The location for tire meeting will be the Ramada Inn at 3801 Highway 73 in Port Arthur, Texas. All area SIU inland members are en­ couraged to attend this informational meeting. VIDEO FOOTAGE NEEDED OFSEAFARERS IN GULF WAR The SIU Communications Depart­ ment is seeking video footage of Seafarers and SlU-contracted ships par­ ticipating in activities related to Opera­ tion Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like to make a copy of the footage and then return the original videotape to the member. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. IFLUSHOTS AT SEATTLE HALL Flu shots will be available to all eligible SIU members and pensioners at the Seattle union hall on Friday, Novem­ ber 6 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Administered by Virginia Mason Occupational Medicine personnel, the inoculations will be given to members and pensioners who are qualified for Seafarers Welfare Plan benefits. Active , members should bring proof of seatime. Please call the union hall at (206) 441-1960 to sign up for the flu shots. Michael J. Mooney is interested in corresponding with any 'old hands' who know of the famous 'Chelsea Piers' along New York City's Hudson River between Little West 12th and 23rd Streets. These piers serviced the great Atlantic liners before operations moved up to 'Luxury Liner Row' in the West 50s. Of sp^ial interest are anecdotes of incidents that occurred at the Chelsea Piers. Early examples of these are: Ca/pa/Aio'j April 19,1912 dramatic ar­ rival with the Titanic survivors and the Lusitania's last sailing on May 1, 1915—both at Cunard's Pier 54. Mooney is interested mainly in anec­ dotes from the late 1910s to the late 1930s at this time. All replies will beanswered. Write to Michael J. Mooney, 140-10 Franklin Avenue, Apt. B44, Flushing, NY 11355-2620; FAX: (718) 886-0253. DID YOU KNOW FATHER JOHN F. CRONIN? I am interested in hearing from anyone who may have known Father John F. Cronin, a priest active in the maritime labor movement in Baltimore in the 1930s. His church was St. Mary's by the Sea. If you have any recollections of this man, please contact Mr. Kim Baker, 3913 Elby St., Silver Spring, MD 20906; telephone (301) 949-2716. , - I �NO¥EMBER 1992 SEAFARB^IM T he Seafarers Pension Plan announces the letiiement of 13 members diis mmitfi. From this dozen, six sailed in the deep sea division while the remainder were inland mnnbers. Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become More than half of those retir­ pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served ing upgraded at the Seafarers the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them Harry Lundebeig School of happiness and health in the days ahead Seamanship during their careers. Four of the retirees—^Robert Cal­ lahan, William Dawson, C.L. the U.S. Coast Guard from deberg School in 1978, then be­ INLAND 1950 to 1953. The deck depart­ came a recertiBed bosun in Ifickenbotam and Josq}h Mor­ EDWARD ment veteran was a recertified rison—graduated fiom the 1982. He lives in Shreveport, L.BRINN, school's highest deck dq)artmmt bosun, having completed the La. 56, joined Lundeberg School program in course, the bosun receitification the SIU as a 1987. Brother Dawson calls program. JOSEPHA. deep sea Brief biographical stetches of Norfolk, Va. home. MCHIRISON, member in these and the odier new pen­ 62, joined April 1963 HAYWOOD sioners follow. the union in in the port GREEN, April 1960 of Norfolk, Va. The native of DEEP SEA 65, joined in the port Belhaven, N.C. served in the the of Detroit U.S. Marines from 1953 to ROBERT Seafarers in He was bom 1957. In 1971 Boatman Btirm J.CAI^„ July 1966 in in Cascade, Iowa and served in converted his union book to "in­ LAHAN, die port of the Air Force from 1948 to land" and began sailing in the 64, joined San Francis- 1955. He helped organize deck department He resides in the CO. A native of Augusta, Ga., Kinsman vessels on the Great Chesap^e, Va. Seafarers in he served in the U.S. Army Air Lakes. Brother Morrison sailed September Force from 1946 to 1949. as a quartermaster on the first ROBERT 1944 in the Brother Green upgraded his en­ ETC LNG vessel rZJVG BURTON, port of Savannah, Ga. The gine department rating at the Aquarius) crewed by SIU mem­ 62, joined Adel, Ga. native sailed in the Lundeberg School several bers. He graduated fi'om bosun the deck department and started his times before retiring as a recertification training at the Seafarers in bosun career in 1951 aboard QMED. He resides in Lundeberg School in 1979 after 1961 in the Alcoa vessels. Brother Cal­ Robertsdale, Ala. upgrading in 1973 and 1977. port of Sairlt lahan graduated from the bosun Morrison has retired to Santa Ste. Marie, recertiBcation program at the C.L.HICKRosa, Calif. Mich. He was bom in Clare Lundeberg School in 1982. He ENBGTAM, County, Mich, and sailed in the lives in Irvington, Ala. 65, joined MANUEL deck department. Brother Burton the SIU in R.VIDAL, has retired to Brimley, Midt WILLIAM July 1965 in 65, joined DAWSON, the port of the Seafarers ALBERT M. PIETROWSKI, 61, joined Houston. in August 62, joined the Seafarers in May the SIU in After serv­ 1957 in the 1961 in his native Philadelphia. October ing in the U.S. Navy in 1964, port of Bal­ After serving in the U.S. Army 1953 in the the Coushatta, La. native began timore. The from 1953 to 1955, Boatman port of New his deck career aboard the SS engine dep^tment niember was Pietrowski sailed as a cook. He York. Bom Manhattan. Brother Hickenbom in Spain. Brother Vidal also signed on for several deep in Aimapolis, botam upgraded at the Luncalls Baltimore home. sea voyages before retiring. He To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done 19 makes his home in Fairless HUls,Pa. WILLIAM McBUNCH, 62, joined the union in September 1971 in the port of St. Louis. Bom in Friars Point, Miss.,.he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. Boatman McBunch sailed as a tankerman. He lives in Selmer, Tenn. ' f .. WALTER REIMER, 62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. The native of New York sailed in the deck department and frequently worked for Crowley Maritime. Boatman Reimer resides in Mcintosh, Fla. LOUIS P. ROLLO, 69, joined the union in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Camden, N.J., Boatman Rollo served as a dispatdier. He calls Philaddidiia home. PETER C. SCHAEFER, 65, joined the union in June 1%1 in his native Hiiladelphia He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. The tugboat captain upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Schaefer has retired to Levittown. Pa. :y 'y-V 4\4 -mv • .-Aft- • -f • '41Ws -i; ilMi Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution re­ quires a detailed audit by cer­ tified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance com­ mittee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, e^h year examines the finances of the imion and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting nqxrrts, specific recommendatiorrs and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AU trast funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various tmst fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their dtemates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fiind financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protect exclusive­ ly by contracts between the urrion and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers App^s Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for tiiis is: Angustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to mem­ bers at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafaros Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail^le in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU membo- works and Hves aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tune, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect tireir contractual rights properly, he or she shortld contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditiorrally has refrained from publishing any ar­ •i r ticle serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which con­ sists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason un­ less he is given such receipL In die event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made wiAout supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been r^uired to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA"nONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all luiion halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clear­ ly set forth in the SIU constitu­ tion and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitied, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the politi­ cal, social and economic inter­ ests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec- • ...f -15 tion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volunta^. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above im­ proper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have b^n violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of ac­ cess to union records or infor­ mation, the member should immediately notify SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Seafarers International Union 5201 Anth Way Camp Springs* MD 20746. if#.. .. •• • S; �&. - • 20 HOVEMBER1992 SEAFAREHS LOG Teamwork Aboard Roesch Keeps The Lakes Crew Going Strong li- •• : The galley gang of Steward Leonard Smith, Second Cook Richard Beilant and Porter Ray Buzwah have kept the crew of the William R. Roesch happy throughout this shipping season. "T%e galley crew is one of the best," noted AB/Watchman Tom Hocking, a 19-year veteran on the Great Lakes. Bosun Brett Fischhach reiterated Hocking's praise of the steward department. Smith told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that teamwork has made the department a hit among the crewmembers. "We work well and complement one another." Without hearing the steward's comments, Fischhach used al­ most identical words to describe the deck department. Known aboard ship and around the Lakes (thanks to their ball caps and tshirts) as the"Roesch Bad Boys," the bosun related, "The only thing 'bad' about this crew is the nick­ name. This is a hard working bunch." Down below, the engineroom keeps humming at the dock or under way. QMED Mark Wyman said he continues learn­ ing about his job from his depart­ ment mates. The 630-foot self-unloader primarily hauls stone, iron ore and coal all over the Great Lakes for Pringle Transit. Filling AB/Watchman Leonard Scotfs plate is Steward Leonard Smith •r ' llsll- .•• Crewmembers watch ck)cking operations to know when to start off­ loading procedures. Second Cook Richard Beilant QMED Don Binkowski heads for Porter Ray Buzwah has been sailstands by to serve dinner. the engineroom. ing on the Lakes for 31 years. I®. The head of the "Roesch Bad AB/Watchman Tom Hocking Reporting for duty is Deckhand QMED Mark Wyman (left) looks over the engineroom board with Boys" is Bosun Brett Fischhach. praises the Hoesc/i'sgailey gang. Wiiliam Bieau. Second Engineer Brian Krus, an SlU hawsepiper. Servicing Sabine Tugs in Lake Charies, La. Aboard the tug rrtan in Lake Charles, La. are (from left) Capt. Tankerman Scott Hardin perfonns Frank Jewell. Asst. Engineer Andrew Chisholm, SlU Patrol­ some needed repairs to the tug man Bobby Milan and ABs Curtis Abshire and Joe Ezemack. Achilles, drydocked in Lake Charles. Tankeiman Joseph MeMn stands Meeting aboard the Spa/tan.a harbor tug, are (from left) Capt. on the deck of the drydocked Sabine Tommy Guidry, SlU Patrolman Bobby Mian, Deckhand Todd tug. Achilles. Wasrtnglon, Engineer JohnBiegalsldandDeckhandGusLeday. USNS Kawishiwi Retins Fnm AcUve MSG Duty After 4,305 underway The 655-foot vessel was built replenishments since 1981 when for the U.S. Navy in 1955. It was it joined the Military Sealift Com­ named after a river in northern mand Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC), Minnesota and was commis­ the USNS Kawishiwi retired from sioned by one of that state's U.S. active duty this summer. senators, Hubert Humphrey. The The fleet oiler, whose un­ vessel always sailed in the Pacific licensed members were repre­ and was homeported first in Long sented by the SIU's Beach, Calif., then Pearl Harbor, Government Services Division, Hawaii. Dubbed the "Special K" was the last of the Neosho-class by crewmembers, the Kawishiwi's vessels to remain on active duty. motto was "Anything, Anytime, Captain L.M. Pivonka, Anywhere." MSCPAC commander, noted In October 1979, the oiler was decotmnissioned by theNavy and the changing of the' guard when he spoke at the ship's decom­ turned over to MSCPAC. After missioning ceremony at the 18 months in the shipyards, the Kawishiwi completed its first un­ Oakland (Calif.) Naval Base. derway replenishment with a "Though new oilers are com­ civilian crew in May 1981. ing on line for MSC, they owe "Anyone who served in the their existence to ships like USNS Navy aboard a West Coast ship Taluga, Passumpsic, Hassayampa, Navasota, Mispillion, the past 10 years probably had Ponchatoula and, of course, contact with us one time or Kawishiwi," Pivonka told the another," said Captain Kerry audience made up of MSCPAC Porterfield, the ship's last master. The ship was towed to staff, civilian mariners and Portland, Ore. where it was guests. "Kawishiwi's legacy and her accomplishments are already prepared to become part of the well established. She has nothing Ready Reserve Force. It since has left to prove. She did everything been towed to Suisun Bay, Calif, that was asked of her and now it's and berthed with the National time to say farewell." Defense Reserve Fleet �•-W* 1992 ET ~ r>-.-..; • . .-jli,. . —^ : -• ' seumfiRsiw 2/ r-j—r- keeping vessel clean. Galley gang of Chief Steward Roman, Chief Cook Gooch and SA All Q. Rahid thanked for good job in galley and good food. llmHatlons, some will be omitted. ment. by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes ere then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. AMBASSADOR (Ctowley American Transport), August 9 Chairman James L. Waldrop, Storetary William Robles, Educa­ tional Director Mikal K. Overgaard, Deck Delegate Charles Whitehead, Engine Delegate Philip C. Pardovich, Steward Delegate Angel L. Correa. Chair­ man announced payoff scheduled for August 12. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done. tion. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into increase in main­ tenance and cure, dental and optical plan and pension benefits. Next port: New Orleans. Samuel E. Mrmroe, Engine Delegate Troy Fiemiiig, Steward Delegate Ronnie Hall. I^ucational director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land DSNS SILAS BENT(Mas Ship Crew asked contracts department Service), August 29 — Chairman Operators), August 22 — Chair­ to investigate returning shipping to M.A. Johnson, Se^etary DJ. man R. Vazquez, Secretary P. six months for A books, four Oemons, Educational Director B. Qoin, Deck Delegate Richard months for B and 60 days for Connell, Deck Delegate Lee A. Higgins, Engine Delegate Fred reliefs. Special thanks given to gal­ Selico, Engine Delegate I^nard Wrrfe, Steward Delegate Jeanette ley gang of Chief Steward DeVile, Steward Delegate Emmanual Bail. Chairman read minutes firom Boissiere, Chief Cook Hall and Laureta. Chairman reminded mem­ last meeting. He noted ice machine Assistant Cook Robert Bright for bers to read Seafarers LOG. He was ordered and cigarette prices best feeding in world. Vote of said captain has asked for list of were lowered. Treasurer repotted thanks extended to deck and engine crew with keys to rec room. $439 in ship's fund. Engine departments—best in SIU. Next Secretary urged crew to upgrade at delegate reported beef over travel port: Norfolk, Va. pay. No beefs or disputed OT Piney Point. Educational dkector asked company to update reading reported by deck and steward ENERGY ALTAIR(ETC), Sep­ delegates. Crew requested commaterial and movies. He asked tember 30 — Chairman Michael LIBERTY SEA (Lihaty Maritime), August 23 — Chairman Richard Warsaw, Secretary Nor­ man Evans, Educational Director James Brack, Deck Delegate Scott Jones, Steward E)elegate Lolita Bon. Chairman stated next port would be Sri Lanka. He reminded members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at the Lundeberg School. He noted every­ thing running smoothly and asked crew to keep vessel clean as it had l)een doing. Educational director AMBASSADOR (Cmwley reminded members to return American Transport), August 30 — movies after viewing to bridge. No Chairman Leon Jekot, Secrietaiy beefs or disputed OT reported. Milton Youmett, Deck Delegate Steward department thanked for Charles Whitehead. Chairman an­ job well done. Crew urged to lock nounced vessel would dock next doors when in port Next port: Sri morning. No beefs or disputed OT Lanka. reported. Seafarers LOGs and posters had arrived. Crew re­ OVERSEAS BOSTON quested new dryer for clothes and (Maritime Overseas), August 13 — chairs in mess area be repaired. Chairman D. EUette, Secretary Galley gang was given vote of M.K. Mueller, Educational Direc­ thanks. tor William Hudson, Deck Delegate W. Kleinke, Engine FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Delegate James P. Raihle, Chemical Carriers), August 30 — Steward Delegate Michael Chairman Richard Wilson, Gramer. Chairman said payoff set Secretary Janet Price, Educational for Femdale, Wash. He reminded Director William Dooling, Deck members to read Seafarers LOG Delegate Kevin Hare, Engine Seafaring members aboard the CJape Hudson enioy a cook-out. They report the food is excellent. for union and woik-related informa­ Delegate John Kasharian, tion. Situation concerning day and Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. sea watches clarified. Educational crew if anyone interested in having pany replace crew stereo/radio. Keith, Secretary D. Gibson, Educa­ Chairman notified crew company director urged members to upgrade basketball court on ship. No beefs Next ports: Otani and Sasebo, tional Director Eric Thorsbonrg, has authorized purchase of at Piney Point Engine delegate or disputed OT reported. Crew Japan; Hong Kong and Singapore. Deck Delegate B. Blount. Chair­ refrigerators for each crew quarter. reported disputed OT regarding asked company for chair for wheel. man noted crew needs new VCR. He advised crew to obtain absentee cleaning int^e ports. No beefs or USNS WILKES(Mar Slap Vote of thmiks given to steward He asked crompany to renew ex­ ballot and vote in upcoming federal disputed OT from deck and Operators), August 23 — Chair­ department. Chairman thanked pired safety equipment. He praised and SIU elections in case they are man R. Kent Seratt, Secretary steward delegates. Crew asked con­ deck crew for hard work over last crew for gcxid work. Educational at sea. He noted crew did very Michael A. Pooler, Deck Delegate director urged crew to upgrade at tracts department in next negotia­ month. Next ports: Oakland and good Job cleaning tanks. Secretary Stanley E. Whittaker. Chairman tions to seek OT for cleaning Long Beach, Calif. Piney Point. No beefs or disputed reminded those interested in fur­ reported receipt of letter from Con­ OT reported. Steward department scavanger spaces. Crew noted thering their education to apply for work clothes dryer needs new heat­ SENA TOR (Crowley American tracts Vice President Augie Tellez thank^ for gocxi food. Next port: a Seafarers scholarship. Education­ ing element, both dryers need new Transport), August 2 — Chairman concerning slop chest. Treasurer Tampa, Fla. al director urged members to take D. Wagner, Secretary Gwendolyn listed $45.20 in ship's fund. Deck lint scrrans, TV antenna needs advantage of educational oppor­ Shinhokter, Educational Director delegate reported disputed OT. No GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex fixed and quarters need new mat­ tunities available at Piney Point Jim Williams, Deck Delegate beefs or disputed OT reported by Marine), September 20 — Chair­ tresses. Chairman notified mem­ Winston Dodson, Engine Delegate engine and steward delegates. Treasurer listed $421 in ship's man C. Leycock, Secretary J. Gon­ bers of death of San Francisco fund. No beefs or disputed OT Crew asked contracts department zalez, Educational Director H. Patrolman Gentry Moore. All agree Curtis Lang, Steward Delegate Andre Keller. Chairman thanked reported. Steward delegate re­ to look into high cost of slop chest Smith. Chairman reported ship in he will be dearly missed. Steward Contracts Vice President Augie Tel- items, extra pay for crewmembers quested clarification from contracts department thanked, especially gcxxl working condition, but going handling aimnunition and setting department on who does sanitary into layup. No beefs or ciisputed Steward Mueller for his homemade lez for straightening out problems boundaries between departments OT reported. Crew thanked galley duties when DEU is required to desserts. Next port: Ferndale, Wash. with travel expenses. He an­ nounced new captain will be on on cleaning chores. Crew thanked gang for job well done. Next port: work on deck cleaning tanks. board when vessel docks. Payoff chief steward for job well done St. Croix. Steward reminded crew galley is OVERSEAS CHICAGO set for August 5. Educational direc­ with little stores and rest of galley not passageway especially w^e (Maritime Overseas), August 3 — FRANCIS HAMMER (Ocean gang for pulling together. Crew tor urged members to donate to cooking is taking place. Crew ad­ Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Chemical Carriers), September 14 thanked for keeping morale up on vised vessel will lay up in Mobile, James Lewis, Educational Director SPAD and upgrade at Paul Hall — Chairman Riclwd Wilson, ship. Next port: Oakland, Calif. Ala. for two to three weeks. Next . R. Lopez, Deck Delegate Kenneth Center. No b^fs or disputed OT Secretary Janet Price, Educational reported. Crew bade farewell to port: Mobile. McLamh, Engine Delegate E. SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON Director William Dooling, Deck Chief Steward Paul Stuhhlefieid Whisenhimt, Steward Delegate (Amsea), September 13 — Chair­ Delegate Kevin Hare, Steward and hoped he has a good vacation. Roger Mosley. Chairman urged Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chair­ Crew thanked Steward Shinholster man Steve Berschger, Secretary members to register to vote. He Bill Collins, Educational Director man asked crew if repair list is up stated all hands should attend ship­ for great Sunday cookouts. Vote of Ron Ladd, Deck Delegate to date. Vessel will be laying up in thanks given to Captain Burke for board meeting because union is ^ Richard D. Hilhert, Engine Mobile, Ala. Educational director his help with bosun. that seamen have. No beefs or dis­ Delegate Victor C. MnU, Steward reminded crew to upgrade at Lun­ puted OT reported. Crew asked Delegate Herhert Hollings. Chair­ deberg School. Treasurer an­ company for TV antenna, sofa and t/L7H4M!AX(Sealifl, Inc.), man announced retroactive pay ap­ nounced $421 in ship's fund. No dryer. August 26 — Chairman Glen proved and checks are being issu^ beefs or disputed OT reported. James, Secretary Tamara Han­ and mailed. He said die steward Crew prais^ steward department SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Season, Educational Director Rex dqiaTtmmt is serving good food and for outstanding job entire trip. Next Land Service), August 29 — Chair­ Bolin, Engine Delegate Hiilip Pat- keqiing vessel clean. Secretary adced port: Mobile. man J. Lnndhn^, Secretary J. ton. Chairman announced vessel members to return dishes and rilvo'Roman, Educational Director Eric would be in New Orleans on ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ ware to galfey. Crew reminded to vice), September 20;— Chairman M. Frederickson, Deck Delegate August 31. Secretary listed repairs upgrade at Lundeberg School. E.1L Gil, Secretary E. Doffoh, Mark L. Lamar, Engine Delegate nerved in bostm, chief cook and Treasurer rqxnted $S(X) in ship's Educational Director E. Bain. No A. Hnssain, Steward Delegate AB quarters as well as gaylord sys­ fund and diiW dozen sh^'s t-shirts beefs or disputed OT reported. ChariesF. Gooch. Chairman tem in galley needs fixing. Educa­ still available far sale. No beefs or Members asked company replace urged members to donate to SPAD. tional director urged members to disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ VCR in crew lounge. Next port: Educational director reminded upgrade at Piney Point Deck and cussed throwing patty in Guam or Charleston, S.C. members to upgrade at Lundeberg engine delegates reported disputed Saipan but reminded no fcxxl from School. Deck delegate reported dis­ OT. Deck delegate also asked mem­ vessel may be taken a^re.Crew tTB BALTIMORE (Sheridan puted OT. No disputed OT or beefs bers to keep noise down in pas­ will take up problem of excessive Transportation), September 5 — reported by engine and steward sageways. No beefs or disputed OT noise on main deck widi captain. Chairman Mhdmel Gnerrin, delegates. LOGs received and dis­ reported by steward delegate. Crew Secretary Andrew Hagan, OS Angel L. Acevedo and CAPE MOHICAN(OMl Corp.), tributed in Yokohama, Japan. Crew reported stowaways on board have Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chief Cook Barney Johnson asked contract negotiating commit­ been assigned work and asked next September 20—Chairman J.£. Steward delegate rqrorted disputed attend meeting on t}oard the tee to look into increasing cap on Roundtree, Secretary RJ). Deboarding patrolman to handle American Heritage. pehsioiis. Whole crew thanked for problems associated with this situa- Boissire, Educational Director CondMuedoHp^e 22 Barbecue at Sea - ^ -M r •J. . •J •, I. On the Heritage I.: •'k: •• �(•c. . •'• J2 llfa^pig^l IS |pr •iW:v; ' :• •K'SW/: -•, Continued from page 21 or. No beefs or disputed OT leported by deck and engine delegates. Crew waiting for nwsshall couch scheduled for replace­ ment two months ago. Next port: St Croix. HB JACKSONVILLE iShendaa Transportation), Septem^2 — Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary R. Outlaw, Steward Delegate Salvatore Torneo. Chair­ man repented evetydiing grmg smooddy. Seoetaiy annminced Qiirf Cook Tomeo leaving afterthis tr^. Treasurer announced $50 in sh^'s fund. No beefs or dieted OT rqwrted. Crew asked negotiatkxis On Far East Run #^ : • fc. i HayEMBER 1992 SBmuiBisloe WMIe in Hong Kong, AB Mike BuHen runs ^ winch on the bow of the Sea-Land Inde­ pendence. conunittee to look into reducing retirement age to 50. Galley gang thanked for job well done. Crew thanked for keeping messhall clean. Rohertson, Deck Delegate Thomas M. Harding, &igine Delegate David B. Vddkamp, Steward Delegate Ucfjang Nur^ttjB- Chairman introduced ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan captain, chief mate and chief en­ Transportation), September 6 — gineer' who welcomed new mem­ Chairman nrinip Harman, bers aboard and discussed Secretary J.P. Emidy, Educational company safety policy. He asked Director Monte Beck, Deck crewmembers to be on board 90 Delegate Norman Taylor, minutes before posted sailing Steward Delegate S. Snraredljo. time. He reminded members to Chairman thanted crew for keep noise level down and secure cooperation and getting job done. weights when finished with them Secretary urged members to vote in in weight room. Secretary upcoming elections and contribute reiterated need to not disturb to SPAD. Educational director members who could be sleeping. reminded those with enough seaTreasurer listed $509 in ship's time to upgrade at Paul Cen­ fund. No beefs or disputed OT ter. Treasurer listed $70 in ship's reported. Crew asked contracts fund. No beefs or disputed OT department to look into having reported. Crew asked company for equal pay and OT scale for all new couch and television. Crew entry level positions. Crewmem­ thanked for keeping messhall clean bers reminded to write all sugges­ in off hours and offered vote of tions for negotiations conunittee thanks to steward department Next and forward them to headquarters. port: New York. RICHARD 6. MATTHIESEN LNG 6EMINI(ETO, September (Ocean Shipholding), September 11 —Chairman BillieDariqr, 10 — Chainiian Jim Martin, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ Secretary Clare Crane, Edut^ontional Director John Smitti, Deck al Director Don Leight, Deck Delegate John Graham, Engine Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate Joshua Georgiades, Delegate Dean Dohbins, Steward Steward Delegate Perry McCall. Delegate Arflinr Edwards. Chair­ Chairman armounced captain still man urged crew to vote in Novem­ trying to get Nintendo system for ber. Educational director reminded crew lounge. He expressed thanks members to upgrade at Piney to crew for pleasant and profes­ Point Treasurer reported $229.50 sional atmosphere on board. in ship's fund and $165 in crew's Secretary thanked crew for keeping fund. No beefs or disputed OT mess and pantry clean. He reported. Galley gang thanked for remiruied members to keep night job well done. Next ports: Kodiak, lunch wrapped and to clean their Alaska; Femdale, Wash., and Long rooms and drop off keys before Beach, Calif. signing off. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed NEDLLOYDHOLLANDiSea$712 in ship's fund. No beefs or Land Service), September 6 — dieted OT reported. Chairman Chairman G. Lopez, Secretary and deck delegate both noted ship G.C. Bamman, Educational Direc­ was looking good and all meals tor H. Messick, Deck Delegate S. had been weU prepared and served. Luna, Engine Delegate E. Young, Next port: Tobata, Japan. Steward Delegate R. Taratino. No beefs or disputed OT r^Kuted. LNG TAURUSiETC), September Steward department thanked for 6 — Chairman C^los Pineda, job well dime. Next ports: Boston Secretary Doyle Comdins, Educar and Elizabeth, NJ. tional Director Richard NEDLLOYD HUDSON (SeaLand Service), Sqrtember 1 — " Chairman C. Janms, Secret^ C.C.Ketmy, Educational Director Jerry Ddlinger, Engine Delegate L.C. McBride, Steward Delegate Gordim Wheeler. Chairman notified crew payoff scheduled for September 8 in Elizabeth, N.J. He thanked crew for cooperation as there were no problems aboard. He stressed need for unity, stating just paying dues is not enough. Treasurer armounced $80 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked negotiations coiTunittee to consider an atmual cost of living adjustment to aU pen­ sions. Galley gang thanked fm doing good job. Next port: Elizabeth. Sparkling Clean OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 13 — Chairman Francnm, Secretary B. Daniels, Deck Delegate J.W. Clement Chairman stated disputed OTstill not settled. He listed crew dryer and toaster as broken. Treasurer listed $20 in ship's fund. Deck and steward delegates reported dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate also noted problems in receiving ade­ quate stores. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department if chief engineer should be doing sanitary work. Next port: New Or­ leans. steward Assistant Richard Aversa displays the pride he takes in his work as a galleyman aboard the MVBtifftm. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 10 — Chainnan Wil­ liam Baker, Secretary John Darrow. Educational Director J. Bates, Deck Delegate Frank Lyle, Engine Delegate Vincent Lima, Steward Delegate Dimna DeCesare. No brafs ordisputed OT repmted. Crew asked negotiations committee to investigate returning shipping to six montihs for A books. Crew extended thanks to galley gang. Next port: Houston. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Ovoseas), Sqrtember 8 —Chairman D. ESlette, Secretary K. Mndler, Educatioiud DuectmK. KoStouros, Engine Delegate J.P. Ralhle, Steward Delegate Michael Gramer. Chairman ad­ vised members to report unsafe conditions as soon as possible. He said mattresses are on order and should be delivered at next Long Beach (Calif.) call. He urged mem­ bers to read Seafarers LOG. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Landdberg School and donate to SPAD. Engine delegate reported disput^OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked if new anterma could be pur­ chased. Crew tharrked outgoing Steward Mueller attd galley gang for outstanding job. Crew rerrrirtded to^ly for Seafarers scholarships. PATRIOT(Virlcan Carriers), Sep­ tember 9—Chairman Oscar Wiley Jr., Secretary Cariito S. Navatrro, Educational Director Monte Lee Plyor. Treasurer listed $65.49 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OTrqxnted. Crew of­ fer^ vote of thanks to Chief Cook D. Bin Rashldi and GSU Leroy Jenkin. Crew reminded not to smoke on deck. Next port: Singapore. Overseas Arctic Crew Holds Impeccable Safety Record "This is a story showing the efiBciency of SIU seamen working together as a team," said AB Jim Elbe in a conununication to the Seafarers LOG. The AB reported that in four years of transferring 80,258,000 net barrels of petroleum products from one ship to another—a process known within the industry as lightering—the crew of the Overseas Arctic has a 100 per­ cent accident-free and spill-free r^ord. The tanker, built in 1971 and operated by Overseas Bulk Tank Corp., has transferred cargo fimn the Overseas Ohio, Overseas New York, Overseas Chicago, Overseas Washington, among othm. The 63,000 dwt ship's crew conducted the tricl^ business of lightning off the Texas coastline. Elbe said the unblemished safety record of the Overseas Arctic crew "is another example of the fine work being performed by American SIU crews on American ships." Recently, the Overseas Arctic has been assigned to a different run. The ship now carries oil from Alaska to the lower 48 states. Acddent-frBO and spill-free lightering operations take place between John (3k)nzales, cook atx)ard the It is a fairaly aSfm deck-—^ AB Jim Elbe perforrns delh^e Ai^ (left) md \he Overseas Ohio in the Sabine Overseas A/cffc, helps prepare a Ernesto Zepeda, Bosun John steenng operations dunng the l^ht^^a off Galveston, Texas. cookout for the crew. Zbpeda and AB Robert Zepeda. transferral of cargo. • T,. i - . -.. . "'V- �NayanBER mi wuwmsm 23 Pensioner Reed Ends Career with Risky Mission SIU pensioner John Reed's sailed during WWII did not career as a merchant mariner receive veterans status until four ended in much the same way it years ago, despite the fact that began: with a dangerous, chal­ nearly 7,000 lost their lives lenging mission. during the war. Many of those Re^, 73, first sailed on the casualties were sustained during Liberty Ship William Mfitson the Murmansk runs, but it took during the supply convoys to almost 50 years before merchant Murmansk, Russia, during World mariners were issued a medal War II. commemorating the volatile but Two years ago. Reed sailed as vital voyages. (The Murmansk steward^aker aboard the Gopher medals still are being issued by State when that ship (along with the Russian government.) the SlU-crewed Flickertail Stated Similarly, unlicensed crew;executed Operation Steel Box— naembers who took part in Gyra­ the removal and transport from tion Steel Box largely were Germany of more than 102,(XX) overlooked while military per­ rounds of deadly nerve gas artil- sonnel received recognition. leiy shells. "There was a celebration the A veteran of four wars. Reed night before we left Germany sees a sad irony in the two mis­ (with the lethal artillery shells)," sions. The merchant seamen who recalled Reed, "and none of the unlicensed members were in­ vited. That just didn't set right with me. The captain even refused to go because we weren't invited. "It looks like the same old thing, like Murmansk all over again." , I- - .• .-J, ^ '' Hauling Deadly Cargo For much of his career. Reed sailed with Interocean Manage­ ment (lOM), the SlU-contracted coj.tpany which operates (among other vessels) the Gopher State and the Flickertail State. He often worked as a chief steward. Operation Steel Box marked one of Reed's final voyages and proved memorable. Before man­ ning the two ships for the secret operation, all crewmembers went tl^ugh two weeks of training at SIU Pensioner John Reed poses before the Gopher State, an MSG the Military Sealift Command vessel which transported deadly nerve gas during the gulf war. firefighting center near Earle, N.J. to leam how to deal with especially uncomfortable situa­ the chance to serve his country, chemical leaks, fires and other tion, considering the cargo. "At just as he first did shortly after possible accidents. one point, we rolled 49 degrees, Pearl Harbor. Then, the lOM ships picked up said Reed. "I don't know what He continued sailing until last the U.S. nerve gas shells at Nor­ saved us, but I admit I did a little March, when he underwent gall denham, Germany, a port city praying." bladder surgery and an appendec­ near the North Sea, and carried Despite that scare, and despite tomy. The op^tions led him to the cargo to Johnston Atoll, an the fact that the crewmembers retirB again, tl^ time permanently. island about 850 miles southwest worked for47 days knowing they Before the surgery. Reed was of Hawaii where the chemical were one accident away from cer­ the subject of a feature story in the weapons were to be destroyed in tain death. Reed said the rest of Florida Free Press. Described by a specially built incinerator. the joumey went smoothly. "We the writer as someone who The mission lasted 47 days and had quite a mob on board—^Army "doesn't need a lot of recognition included heavy security from personnel. Navy personnel, tech­ for himself," Reed used Ae op­ start to finish. But Reed believes nicians ... but we didn't have any portunity to mention his wartime it might have been divine inter­ trouble, other than those storms." Shipmates. "You know, these vention which safely brought the guys did a lot of things that no one Second Retirement vessels through horrendous ever realizes—things that even Reed, who lives in Des the Navy wouldn't do," Reed told weather during a week-long trek Moines, Iowa, first retired in the riewspaper. "But they never The containers aboard the Flickertail State may look quite ordinary. around Cape Horn. 1983. But when Operation Desert got any credit for it. They deserve The howling winds, stinging In fact, they carried deadly nerve gas artillery shells from Nordenham, rain and huge waves made for an Shield came around, he jumped at some recognition.' Germany to Johnston Atoll as part of Operation Steel Box. Chief Steward Platts: 'Strive to Be Best' Chief Steward John Platts says it is important to take pride in one's work. In fact, Platts challenges , his SIU brothers and sisters I in the steward department to I "always toy to make your ship one of the best feeders in the fleet. Take pride in your work and have a good attitude. You should strive to be the best at whatever you A sports enthusiast. Brother Platts sent the ac­ companying photos to the Seafarers LOG. The pictures were taken aboard the SS Galley gang members aboard the Mayaguez (from left) SAFemanPuerto Rico do Maldonado, Chief Steward John Platts and Messman Byron Puerto Kico Harris emphasize the need to take pride in one's work. Marme Management, Inc. ABTony Cananochecks sound- From left.Chief Electrician Everett Richman, GUDE FernandoVaile ing tank on the ship's bow. and OMU Rafael Quinones make plans aboard the Mayaguez. Seafarers' SefWalt Team Has a Winning Season It may seem an odd place for a Softball hotbed, but in southern Maryland, some folks take the game more seriously than politics or religion. That's what members of the Seafarers team discovered last year when they entered a league looking more for recreation and community interaction rather than wicked line drives and fullspeed collisions at home plate. But despite the jolting com­ petitiveness in the 16-teamleague whose seasons lasts from April until September, the second-year team sponsored by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has more than held its own. Last season the Seafarers surprised league veterans by plac­ ing fourth. TTiis year the SIU squad finished third in the regular season and then advanced to the SIU Director of Manpower Bart postseason tournament semifinals, Rogers helped the Lundeberg where they pushed the 'eventual School Softball team to arrclher suc­ champions to the limit in a best-of- cessful year. five series. (The othw team swqit Herbert in the finals.) Ovoall, the Seafarers outfield, ntch^ is engaged to one of me union's had a record of 29-8. The Seafarers, who also play claims workers, while shortstop in various tournaments outside Gary Sweitzer is a former UIW the league, have a 16-man roster. member and the son of Lun­ Five of the players are from the deberg School Public Relations Director Pat Sweitzer. Several Lundeberg School. other players work at the nearby SIU Director of Manpower Bart Rogers last year put together Navy base. ^kmeder,;Who is upgrading to the Seafarers squad. Rogers, who plays catcher, said the move has chief stewar^ played on two pn^ proved worthwhile, especially in state champion baseball teams in California. He also played in com­ terms of publicity and morale. Dan Alioto, assistant director petitive Softball leagues on the of manpower, plays out­ West Coaist and elsewhrae, and said field/designated hitter, while thatdieSeafarers' leagueconqrares upgrader Brad Eckmeder plays favorably. .*! T' 'M" , - .-r- M -la • •-<. v pi rV:'r• 'c'-. 6r •'* -.J h' i :f.r I •• ••.III ^•••-.•1.1 •i f • t-i'".. �If: ^ I- 24 •fKi SemOBISIM H0milBat1992 -.. !. ''.jji'J '.tr-rjl-^ '^-L*.' Prepositioning Ship's Crew Is All Set and Ready to Go '''' vfR ;.fH- ftsf.. As ciewmembers aboard a maritime prepositioning ship. Seafarers constantly are honing their skills and practicing for any emergency. That is exactly what SIU Repre­ sentative Ambrose Cucinotta found taking place when he boarded the I^c. Dewayne T. Williams at anchor in Guam. Lifeboat drills, such as the one cap­ tured in photos by Cucinott^ some of which appear on tlds page, are among the 'ir .r 4-' '=>i-_", ii- • '•-, many routine drills and exercises prac­ ticed by Seafarers on board this Amseaoperated ship which is subcontracted to the military. The militaiy's prepositioning ships are designed to fully equip Marine Ex­ peditionary Brigades with enough am­ munition and supplies for 30 days. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, a RO/RO ship built in 1984, carries everything from p tanks, to vehicles, to food and water, fuel and other items needed to supply Marine amphibious forces. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams is named for a Marine who gave up his life in order to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. Williams smothered a grenade with his own body during action in South AB Robert Silva readies one of the ship's QMED Fred Caitabiano takes upslack on Vietnam in 1968. lifeboats for the loading of passengers. the lifeboat rigging. A ::e. :f< '.-ir , 5.. • • •f'' "• 'i' • ^4" '•• • •" •" v. / f... . . 5^, •••.•; it: •.. ' '^•'- 'r- •.• r.--.;-:;v- •%' v." ' V'st'^'• ' ' < •••-t ..•.•-Viir kW/Z/ams crewmember gets birdseye view of lifeboat drill from his elevated post. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, one of the military's prepositioning ships, lies at anchor In Guam harbor. •' Hawaiian Cruise Ships' Bellmen Enjoy Diversity of Passengers I"- \'%- American Hawaii Cruises bellmen find the diversity of passengers aboard the company's two U.S.-flag vessels make for a very interesting job. It is this variety that makes being a bellman unique for Patricia Downing, who has been aboard the SS Inde­ pendence for one year. "I like meeting all the different people who sail on the ship," Downing noted. Gary Santos, who sails aboard the SS Constitution, told a reporter for the i fe;-. •/ SX ' tf Seafarers LOG he enjoys his job. "You never know from one day to the next what you will have to do. That's part of what makes the job so interesting." All the usual and customaiy ifquests for assistance are handled by the bellmen, who are all members of the SIU. When not handling passenger re­ quests, bellmen can be found keeping the vessels' main foyer and other pas­ sageways spotless. Bellmen work on all passenger decks. -S "ifi': Jennifer Hussong delivers a package while the Connie Is docked at Nawlllwlll. Ahmed H. Madry responds to another passenger request on the Independence. Patricia Downing enjoys meeting new Delivering a sandwich for a passenger A request for extra blankets Is fiandledby Keeping the ConsfAtifZon's foyer dean Is passengers on the/rKfepenctence. aboard the ConsfZfuton Is Gary Santos. BeH Captain Pat EyI on the/ndspende/ice. one of Dan Novlck's duties. ^ - i ' r . 4'. I �mmmERi992 Final Departures DEEP SEA JAMES E.BEAL Pensioner James E. Beal, 69, died September 20. Bom in For­ ney, Texas, he served in the U.S. Anny fix)m 1941 to 1945. Brother Beat joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of Seattle. After coming over to the AGLIWD during the 1978 merger, he began receiving his pension in July 1986. CHARLES MARTINUSSEN Pensioner Charles Martinussen, 69, died August 5. A native of Norway, he joined the Seafarers in June 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Martinussen, who sailed in the engine department, began receiving his pension in December 1976. IRWIN S.MOEN Pensioner Irwin S. Moen, 68, CARTER C. CHAMBERS passed away Pensioner September Carter C. 18. Bom in Chambers, St. Paul, Minn., he 70, passed away Septem­ joined the SIU in March 1945 in the port of ber 15. The deck depart­ Baltimore. The deck department ment member member upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in was bom in Tyler, Texas. Having joined the 1974. Brother Moen started draw­ SIU in July 1944 at the port of Gal­ ing his pension in October 1979. veston, Texas, Brother Chambers ROBERT R.ROSADO first sailed aboard the Robin Wentley. He retired from the deck Robert R. department and started collecting Rosado, 35, his pension in July 1970. died Septem­ ber 26. The New York ARTHUR ENDEMANN City native Pensioner Ar­ graduated thur Enfrom the Lun­ demann, 77, deberg died Septem­ School trainee program in August ber 23. A na­ 1978 after serving in the U.S. Navy tive of from 1975 to 1978. Brother Estonia, he Rosado's first vessel^ a deck , joined the department member was the Mt. union in June Vemon Victory. He was an active 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. member at the time of his death. Brother Endemann sailed in the en­ gine department before he began BILIRAN O.SIERRA receiving his pension in April 1977. Pensioner BiliranO. ELIGIOLASOYA Sierra, 67, Pensioner died Septem­ Eligio ber 8. A na­ Lasoya, 72, tive of the died Septem­ Philippines, ber 29. The he first was a native of member of Texas joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the SIU in the then joined the SIU in August 1968 port of Gal­ in the port of New York. Brother veston, Texas in May 1941—five Sierra sailed on Isthmian vessels months before starting a four-year early with the SIU. The steward hitch with the U.S. Army. Known department member started receiv­ as "Leo" to friends and shipmates. ing his pension in November 1986. Brother Lasoya worked in the deck department and became a recer­ DAVID E. TAYLOR tified bosun at the Lundeberg David E. School in 1975. He began drawing Taylor, 41, his pension in August 1985. passed away September RICHARD C. MADDOX 16. The Mobile, Ala. Pensioner native joined Richard C. the Seafarers Maddox, 67, in August passed away 1970 in the port of New York. August 17. Brother Taylor was an active deck He was bom in Florida and department member when he died. Services were held at the Steward joined the Memorial Christian Methodist union in Episcopal Church in Mobile on August 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Maddox sailed in deck September 19. SIU members served as honorary pallbearers. He department. He started collecting was biuied in Pine Crest Cemetery. his pension in August 1990. FRANCIS W. FULLBRIGHT Francis W. Fullbright, 72, passed away September 24. Bom in Ten­ nessee, Brother Fullbright joined the Seafarers in December 1943 in the port of Galveston, Texas. He sailed as a bosun and started col­ lecting his pension in April 1982. •• 'i : SEAFMEKSIOG F.MARVINROSEJR. Pensioner F. Marvin Rose Jr., 65, pass^ away September 12. He was bom in Oak Park, 111. and served in the U.S. Army fixim 1946 to 1947 and 1950 to 1951. Brother Rose joined the union in October 1962 in the port of New York. The - >.4 •• .vs'" deck department member was an avid coin collector, specializing in foreign and antique currency. He began drawing his pension in November 1991. Fla., he joined the union in June 1977 in the port of New York. Boatman Crain sailed in the engine department. He began collecting his pension June 1991. ERNESTO TORRES Pensioner Emesto Torres, 80, died August 26. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a charter member of the SIU, having joined in 1939 in the port of New York. Brother Torres sailed in the engine department. He began to draw his pension in February 1971. ERNEST MOORE SR. Emest Moore Sr., 59, passed away June 12. The native of East Point, Fla. joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Houston after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, Boatman Moore sailed in the deck department. KARL TREIMANN Pensioner Karl Treimann, 89, passed away September 26. A native of Estonia, he joiiied the union in May 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Treimatm worked in the en­ gine department. He started collect­ ing his pension in October 1972. WILLIAM E. PETERSON Pensioner William E. Peterson, 85, died October 2. He joined the SIU in July 1957 in his native Bal­ timore. Boatman Peterson sailed as a tugboat captain before he started receiving his pension in April 1972. INLAND ROBERT F. ROBERTSON Pensioner Robert F. Robertson, 81, passed away September 14. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Robertson began drawing his pen­ sion in September 1976. LACY W.AUSTIN Pensioner Lacy W. Aus­ tin, 80, died August 28. He was bom in Hatteras, N.C. and served in the Coast Guard from 1934 to 1956. Boatman Aus­ tin joined the Seafarers in May I960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department before retiriiig in January 1983. IRMAN COCHRAN 'ensioner Irman Cochran, 67, passed away August 17. A native of Mississippi, Boatman.Cochran oined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The galley gang member started drawing Us pen­ sion in D^ember 1986. CHARLES E. SARANTHUS Pensioner Charles E. Saranthus, 62, passed away September 3. He joined the SIU as a deep sea member in June 1955 in his native Mobile, Ala. Boatman Saranthus began sailing inland with Mobile Towing as a cook in 968. He started receiving his pen­ sion in May 1990. VANDAL CRAIN Pensioner Vandal Crain, 62, died September 22. Bom in Crestview, PETER RYAN JR. Pensioner Peter Ryan Jr., 66, died August 18. He was bom in Galves- ton, Texas and served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. Boatman Ryan joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Houston. He worked in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in Septem­ ber 1986. GREAT LAKES JOHN J. MARX Pensioner John J. Marx, 76, died September 4. The native of Michigan joined the union in Febmary 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Marx sailed as a deckhand before he started draw­ ing his pension in May 1981. F.H.McCANN ..1" ,1-. Pensioner F.H. McCann, 73, died August 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his na­ tive Cleveland. Brother McCann sailed in the deck department. He began collecting his pension in December 1981. • .'-i • i- • ..,.p y. .• :>I ..v,j y[. V-ir-;"'';' RONALD RUELL Pensioner Ronald Ruell, 70, passed away July 14. Bom in Michigan, he joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Detroit. Brother Ruell worked in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in January 1983. RALPH SALISBURY Pensioner Ralph Salisbury, 89, died September 2. The Michigan native joined the union in 1961 in the port of Chicago. Brother Salis­ bury sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began drawing his pension in August 1972. Seafanrs Scholaiship Program Accepting Applications UntU April 15 Five months may seem like a long time from now. Winter will have come and gone, the American people will have elected a new president, and the new year already will be one-third over. But five months is really not all that much time when it comes to completing a scholarship applica­ tion for the seven awards that will be issued to three Seafarers and four dependents of SIU members. Completing the application form, itself, is not very difficult. What will take more time, however, is gathering all the other necessary paperwork. This includes an autobiographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores, college transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results. Schools can be very slow inhan­ dling transcript requests, so ap­ plicants must be sure to submit their requests to those institutions as soon as possible. Applicants also should sign up for the ACT or SAT exam and start thinking about who should beasked to write their letters of recommendation. • • '..c-i -• ' Once all the papowork has been completed and the application form is filled out, the entire package should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1993. Of the seven scholarships that will be awarded in 1993 as part of the Seafarers Scholarship Program, three are reserved forSIU members (one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university, and two $6,000 twoyear scholarships for study at a vocational school or community college). The other four scholar­ ships will be awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a fouryear college or university. Eligiblity requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and un­ married dependents are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by fill­ ing out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. With the costs of college educa­ tion rising each year, this scholar­ ship is one SIU benefit that really can help members and their families realize theireducational dreams. • 'V '. •'•••'I •-•/'I'- ' •. • 'b' • ••'KS Name. Book Number. Address \ City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number _ This application is for: L ye Mml this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 IT. . . r.. • . ... 11/92 [ • -M" \ e-i ' ... ' "nlease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which' j X^contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the j application form. , .Self . Dependent •' �m il. is •/' •i SBHSKRStM • V, Lundeberg School Graduating Classes IE k=''-'f-w. ."o T-'i)'!"; • •• ". i.P" :^ / ijv ••h- Trainee Lifeboat Class 503—Graduating from trainee iifeboat class 503 are (from left, kneeling) Scott Fuller, Daniel Maldonado, Kelly Boxx, Simon Perez, Dwalne Isaac, Brian Garcia, Erin Breeckner, (second row) Casey Taylor (Instructor), Paul Ralney, Robert Kyle, Daniel Chlcklas, Tracy Stewart, Jeffrey Hunter, Cllve Steward Sr. A"™" Herrmann, Alan Higgins, David Ferguson, John Heintz and John Halfacre. :p'- , .•; / ?E: ^ Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of tf» September 16 graduating class racehrj^g lifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Saleh Alslnal, Robert Seaman, Curtis Williams, Casey Taylor (Instructor), (second row) Marco Guevara, Fidel Thomas, Joseph Henby and Steve Wasch. Not pictured Is Patton Caldwell. , I I^P,' .V:,T,.L • f ilT"' - 'A-;: ;. i, A-'. . 'V ' •' • '• •'", •' .' Jjid. '•••;'. 4 ^ A;AA : Basic Electronics—Completing the basic electronics course of Instruction are (from left, kneeling) Russ Levin (Instructor), Ron MIcklos, Jay D. Phillips, Abe Murray, iSn p2n2f«£ (second row) Green Hosklns, Cheryl Burgess (Instructor), John Thompson, Gary M. SS.«i tnTpol Dahl, Pete Hokenson and Glen Walton. Gerald Yore, Robert Warren, Michael Waz and Earl Ebbert. ^ PSSJ^L?! Corless, MMA-'-'A. fifeprv P • •• ; fAir •- t::;i: rM-^EW lEE ';;' • |iii 'it'- •• Welding—Members of the welding class who com­ pleted their course of study on September 14 are (from left) David Switzer, Bill Foley (Instaictor), Peter Gerstenberger. Franklin Coburn, David St. Onge and Charles MIspagel. Kneeling In front Is Trent Sterling. \r.' Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, front row) John BImpong, Byron Davis II, Tim Haag, Daniel Ah San, Steven Sanchez, William Robinson, Brent Sullivan, Christopher Welscopf, Robert Hamilton, (second row) Enrique Silver, Robert Hall Jr., Jason Etnoyer, John Norick, Herman Martin, Samuel Garrett, Daniel Boutin, Victor Bermudez, (third row) David Diamond, J.C. Welgman (Instructor), Eric Hyson, Patrick Swinney, Charles DIGristlne, Ross HImebauch, Eric Barron and William Holllngsworth. i T •. •' i' ' . . ;• Brundage. Rancty Pete Peterson, Ray Banks and Richard Gebo. At ngnt is instrucior Jake Karaczynski. (secwd row) Joe Thompson, Randy "Pete" Peterson and Manuel Conchlnha. V\.~ 1 �iHfiiirrr • ••fS;, NOVEMBER 1992 vSi'fe sEMFaaaes tee zr f-'^ LmDEBERB &!Him 19K-93 immUUNB aWRSE SaiEDW.E II •^i": The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between November 1992 and March 1993 at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course /' -ku- Able3eani»n Check-£n Date Completion Date November 9 December 18 February 1 March 12 March 29 May? All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Ship Handling November 2 February 15 November 16 January 11 March 1 January 18 March 15 January 4 Radar Observer Unlimited Cel^tlal Navi^tion '• -r- Third Mate ^ V-' November 13 February 26 November 20 January 15 hforch5 February 12 April 9 April 16 SaMySgw^HyCaiasos Course Oil Spill Prevention and Cmitainment Lifeboatman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Sealift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date February 15 March 15 November 9 November 23 December ?-.— January 4 February 1 March 1 March 29 January 19 March 16 January 4 March 22 February 19 March 19 November 20 December 4 December 18 January 15 February 12 March 12 April9 January 29 March 26 January 29 April 16 IWBRADINB APPLKAim Date of Birth _ Name. (Ust) Address (Qty) (Fust) (Middle) (Street) Deep Sea Member• .Telephone _I Lakes Member• ) (AreaCMe) (Zip Code) (State) Month/Day/Year Inland Waters Member• U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from : to. Last grade of school completed •Ves Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? GVes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? GVes GNO Fircfighting:GYes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primary language spoken — SlowanlVpgnaingCounes Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Completion Date Date AO open-ended (contact admiations etilce for starting dates) All open-ended (contact adminlmls " office for starting dates) Completion Check-In Date Date Course QMED-Any Rating January 4 March 26 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler January 4 February 12 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. February 12 January 4 Pumproom Maint & Operatioius March 12 January 18 Marine Electrical Mahitenance May? ; M^29 Refrigeration Maint. & OperatioiB March 12 February 1 Marine Electronics—Technician1 December18 November 9 Marine Electronics—^Technican II AprU23 March 15 January 29 January 4 Basic Electroiiics November 23 De^mber 18 HydrauUos January 29 ' • January 4 Welding March 12 February 15 March 26 Diesel Engine Technology March 1 '-i -I' • ••• GNO GNO GNO GNO • 1992'93 ACuHEaucatkm Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Check-In Date Date Course High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) College Pregnm Schedule hw 1993 FULL 8-week sessions January4 February26 ft With this application COPIES ofyour discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page ofyour union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed. The Adnussions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE ' ''''' ' ''' DATE SIGNATURE. I am interested in the following coiirse(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland • Olestial Navigation • Simulatm-Ckturse • • D • • • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeiation Systems Maintenance & Operation D Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor D Refrigerated Ckintainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation Q Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician f'd. • • • • G G G G ALL DEPARTMENTS Welding Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) Oil Spill Prevention & Containment Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESLUfeboat Preparation G STEWARD • Assistant Ckmk Utility ENGINE D Cook and Baker • FOWT • ChiefCook • QMED-Any Rating COLLEGE PROGRAM D CHiief Steward • Variable Sperf DC Drive G Associate in Arts Degree D TowboatlnlandCkiok Systems (Marine Electronics) Transportation wffl bt Ire p«ld paM In accoritaiice lirefcbedniteg letteroiily If yoo proentoriglpri iwelptoand soctMrfUlTci» TransporUtkMl will •cconUlK* wtth tire >dwd IfviMihuv* UIT quesUooi, aOMtiMlf. COBtlCt VOOTIportagBit brforedtpartliig for Pliiey Paw. plete thecom*. If you hare any eontaetyour RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Sea&ftnHmyLuiiilrteft Upgrading Center. F.O. Bo*75, PiiiqtIWat,MD 20674. 11/92 - . .r •y vV-: Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book # Social Security #. . Department Seniority •Yes Completion Date May 3 March 8 Check-In Date March 29 February 1 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Course Assistiuid Cook, Cook and Baker D0Ck9pifiwang Counts ii^:^ RoceiWbmUonPmgnms �=?^?^r-7r.^ " V •' • ''• ••C -^•:Vf-:. •p-i>|-." %SS SEAEUtEieS 1993^oliinships il"// There are only hve months left to complete and mall In (v+'SSSfMi^r Volume 54, Number 11 Themdmloikmdeaahnele April IS, f See page 25 for additional Information or an applkmSonform. November 1992 #• ilii I AB's Daughter is 'Happy, Healthy' After 8 Transfusions ''pi^ fsmm. S-.V /Hv-'; '•'t\ F: -F: .' •V , -f' •• tiiiF'fc-'-p- ;• I' h •••••- '.,.:.--tL.:-^;'{: :• November 15 will mark the called Rhesus incompatibility In fact, it wasn't until three end of a tumultuous year for was causing the unborn child's weeks later that Susan discovered Shauna Hamilton, daughter of heart to begin failing and her red a problem still existed. "I had AB Kevin Hamilton. blood count to lower. In layman's been breast-feeding, and when I Fortunately, the Hamilton terms, the mother's blood was in­ brought her down ^m my chest, family will have much to compatible with the daughter's she was bright blue," said Susan. celebrate that day, when Shauna and attacked Shauna's red blood "She had stopped breathing. turns 1 year old. After undergoing cells. "Luckily, I happened to clear four fetal blood transfusions and In September 1991, the Hamil­ an air passage, but it was by acci­ four more transfusions during her tons travelled to Children's dent. Please, you mothers and first few months after birth, Hospital at Sacred Heart, a fathers who are reading this, take Shauna "is doing fine. She's now facility which serves citizens in the time to take an infant CPR a happy, healthy baby," said 3^- south Alabama and west Florida. course. You won't regret it." year-old Hamilton, who lives There, Dr. Jaime Rodriguez per­ Shauna underwent two trans­ with his wife, Susan, and formed the first fetal blo^ trans­ fusions in the next 10 days, and daughters Shauna and Michelle fusion in west Florida—the first later had two others. Finally, her about 90 miles from the SIU hall of four Shauna and Susan under­ blood began producing sufficient in Mobile, Ala. went together. antibodies and red blood cells. The Hamiltons first learned She has been fine since then, and New Procedure Used that Shauna was in danger when recently weighed in at a heathy "The doctor was new to the 20 pounds, 7 ounces. Susan had a sonogram during her fifth month of pregnancy. Doc­ area," recalled Susan. "We were Brother Hamilton, who tors found that a complication lucky he was that close, because graduated from the Lundeberg not Aat many people can do this School, in 1980 and upgraded in operation." The procedure has '86, said his daughter's tribula­ been available in the U.S. only tions almost seem more frighten­ since the mid-1980s. ing in retrospect. "The doctors "The procedure itself was were very reassuring," he ex­ scary," said Susan. "They do the plained. "So at those times, it transfosion through the umbilical didn't seem quite as scaiy as it cord. I was sedated but awake really was. Also, this was the first I guess what worried me the most time I've had to deal with some­ was, there was a chance [the one in my family having serious transfusion] would bring on health problems, and I was on a labor." Susan admitted she also ship for some of that time, so it was concerned about the pos­ was kind of hard to know how to sibility of contracting AIDS via react." the transfusion, but doctors reas­ Nowadays, the Hamiltons A/;sured her that the risk was mini­ finally haVe settled into normal mal. routines and tasks. And along Susan gave birth at just 34-1/2 with the joy the AB takes in being weeks (roughly a month before with his wife and daughters, he most babies are considered full recognizes that his respon­ Shauna recently weighed in at a term), but Shauna (5 pounds, 7 sibilities have increased. "I'll ounces) appeared healdiy. healthy 20 pounds, 7 ounces. have to ship out again soon," he said during a recent interview. "I may go on to sail as bosun, but I'm ^so thinking about upgrad­ ing to third mate Leaving the wife and kids is hard, but I have a good job," said Hamilton, who recounted this remarkable story for the Seafarers LOG in the hopes that his experiences would give hope to other per­ sons in a similarly frightening position. ,I • !: • .. Li. SA Feirara Earns Respect of Fellow Crew The steward assistant on the JJSNS Harkness received high praise from the vessel's chief steward, who submitted the ac­ companying photo to the Seafarers LOG. Anthony Ferrara"is an out­ standing worker," reported Chief Steward Ben Henderson, an SIU member since 1977, in his communication to the LOG. SA Ferrara, who shipped out from the port of New York, came aboard the vessel in August. The steward department he joined is a large one, as it prepares meals for both a navigational crew as well as scientific, naval and research personnel. The USNS Harkness, a 5,151 deadweight ton vessel built in 1971, engages in hydrographic surveys for the military. Sekiarer Henderson noted in his communication to the LOG that Ferrara has been an asset to the Harkness' bustling galley. Ferrara "has done an exemplary job in maintaining clean, hygienically safe areas for food preparation, serving and eating. Brother Fereara has per- y\nthony Ferrara, a steward assistant aboard the USNSHarkness, formed these tasks in a profesbeen commended for doing an exemplary job. He hopes to sional manner," Henderson said, become a chief steward. :u^' For the Hamilton family, it has been a trying year with a happy ending. Here, AB Kevin Hamilton and wife Susan hold Shauna. At front is daughter Michelle. Help Find This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked members of the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Billie Jo "B.J." Quire, a 16-year-old girl from Frankfort, Ky. Last seen May 9, 1992 on Rock Branch Road where she got out of her friend's truck, Bil­ lie Joe Quire is considered at risk as lost, injured or otherwise missing. She has a 4-inch surgery scar on the right side of her torso. Additionally, she requires medication for infections related to kidney problems and has an ulcer. At the time of her disap­ pearance, Billie Jo was 5 ft. 5 in. tall and weighed 112 pounds. Her hair is brovim and her eyes are green. She was last seen wearing a pink sweater with multi-colored polka dots, white denim shorts and white tennis shoes. She wears several gold chains around her neck and 5 lings on her fingers. She also may be known by the name Bil­ lie Jo Cheak. Anyone having information should contact the National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Kentucky State Police Miss­ ing Persons Unit at (502) 2272221. Billie Jo "B.J." 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Title A name given to the resource November 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING BILL PASSAGE HIGHLIGHTS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION EFFORT TO WIN MARITIME REFORM TO BE RESUMED IN NEW CONGRESS VOTING STARTS NOV. 1 IN SIU ELECTION CLINTON/GORE LEAD IN POLLS PUNITIVE CALIF. BUNKER TAX REPEALED, COULD BRING BACK HUNDREDS OF JOBS SIU PUSHES NEW ELIGIBILITY DATE FOR WWII SEAMEN’S VET STATUS CARMINE BRACCO DIES AT 76; WAS LABOR VP FOR BAY SHIP AHMED PERISHES IN C02 MISHAP: 3 OTHER CREWMEMBERS ARE SAVED RUSSIANS HONOR WWII MURMANSK RUN SEAMEN BENZENE TESTING BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 SAFETY TEAMS REVIEW BENZENE REGS LNG ARIES SAVES FISHERMAN ADRIFT IN STORM PLAN FOR GAMING ON QUEEN MARY BACKED BY SIU IN NOV. 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At the left is an artist's conception of the new Alton Belle Riverboat Casino under construction. .•,;! •' • >?'i • 1 - f-? , �2 SEAFMaSUW President's Report •" Good for U.S. Economy, U.S. Workers f-; "--'liiv. • rp-• ^ ••'-.'•P^ A'- ".• 'V OCTOBER 1992 House Voles to Close HHond SoMy iMHriuHo It was good news for the nation and good news for American workers to hear that Uie House by a wide majority passed a measure to bring foreign-flag The House of Repre Representative Carroll Hub­ Joseph Sacco spoke before cruise ships operating in U.S. coastal waters under the U.S.-flag, carrying sentatives by a wide majority bard (D-Ky.) said the bill is the House Coast Guard and American passengers. approved a bill to require all "essential to the protection of Navigation Subcommittee in These operations, known as "cruises-to-nowhere" be­ inland boatmen on vessels of our marine environment and March, informing the mem­ cause the ship goes in and out of the same U.S. port, are more than five gross tons to workers on inland vessels. bers about the "lack of unifornothing more than a loophole in the nation's coastwise between the obtain a Coast Guard-issued Significantly, both goals are mity shipping laws. requirements that must be accomplish^ at little or no merchant mariner document TTiis loophole allows a foreign-flag, foreign-crewed met by individuals employed cost to the federal govern­ (Z-card). The measure now ship to offer cruises in American coastal waters, setting on various vessels." Sacco will be taken up by the ment." sail from a U.S. city and then returning to the same U.S. Senate. Joining the Kentucky con­ pointed out that on Great city. Although the nation's coastwise maritime laws are Lakes and deep sea vessels, supposed to reserve the domestic trades for U.S.-flag, Presently, the majority of gressman in favor of the where all mariners hold docu­ American-owned, American-built and American-crewed men and women sailing legislation was Repre­ ments, human factors ac­ Michael Sacco ships, some cruise ship operators, in an effort to avoid aboard more than 3,300 tugs sentative Gerry Studds (D- count for approximately one U.S. safety laws and U.S. taxes, are using the loophole to and tows on the 25,777 miles Mass.), acting chairman of third of all accidents. operate foreign-flag vessels. of navigable waterways are the House Merchant Marine The so-called cruise-to-nowhere proponents say U.S. cabotage laws only Meanwhile, on inland ves­ exempt from holding Z- and Fisheries Committee. He cover vessels sailing between U.S. ports, not ships sailing in and out of the sels, where all crewmembers noted that the SlU-contracted cards. same U.S. port. do not carry Z-cards, human Crowley Maritime "already The message to these tax-evaders from the House of Representatives is During its debate on Sep­ requires all hands on its in­ factors account for more than "Enough." If a similar bill is passed by the Senate and OKed by the ad­ tember 9, the House voted for land vessels to be docu­ half of the accidents. "This ministration, it could stimulate an interest in American-flag passenger ships, an amendment to the bill, mented. By closing the loophole endangers the lives particularly those of the size that go on day trips. known as the Merchant loophole and requiring mer­ of every boatman working on Combined with the law enacted earlier this year which allows gaming ac­ Mariner Documentation Ex­ chant mariner documents on an inland vessel," Sacco said. tivities on U.S.-flag passenger ships, these two measures can bring millions of pansion Bill (H.R. 4394), ejc- inland vessels, we will in­ dollars to the U.S. treasury m die form of taxes, and provide employment op­ The bill received bipar­ tending the implementation portunities for thousands of American citizens. It also will assure Americans crease safety and environ­ sailing on passenger ships that those vessels meet stringent U.S. safety and in­ period. As passed, the Coast mental protection at the same tisan support when it was marked-up by subcommittee, spection r^uirements. Guard has two years to put the then the full House Merchant program into place, instead of time." American Jobs Funneled Overseas The SIU has been a strong Marine and Fisheries Com­ one as originally proposed. While we are encouraged by measures such as the ones I just mentioned proponent of the legislation. mittee, this summer before Speaking for H.R. 4394 which would create American jobs and bring badly needed funds to the Executive Vice President reaching the House floor. during the House debate. deficit-ridden U.S. treasury, there are other schemes out there that do the op­ posite. What is most shocking about one such scheme is that funds and functionaries of the U.S. government actively are involved in assisting American industries to transfer production operations overseas. This runaway partnership now is being exposed in the media—in a seg­ ment on 60 Minutes, the news television show on CBS, and on Ted Koppel's Nightline on ABC. The prospect that a nation­ reason for the delay in taking maritime labor unions In its September 28 show, 60 Minutes uncovered evidence of U.S. Agency al maritime reform policy up the bill. As yet, the $1.1 strongly backed the maritime for International Development monies being used to assist American will be adopted is fading as billion in U.S. government policy effort, said, 'Tf we run businessmen to locate plants in Honduras and El Salvador. A 60 Minutes Congress nears its adjourn­ funding required for the con­ out of time in this Congress, we producer, posing as an American businessman, was encouraged by several ment, scheduled for the tingency retainer program will work to have it raised first U.S. government officials to open a factory in Honduras, despite the fact that beginning of this month. has not been allocated. it would mean American workers would lose their jobs. thing in the next session." What is particularly outrageous is that top government officials in the The maritime initiative, The proposal also seeks to Sacco commended Card for Agency for International Development—^known as AID—openly are solicit­ originally proposed to Con­ allow U.S.-flag operators to his tireless efforts to promote ing American businesses to move and to take the jobs with ^em. If that were gress by Transportation use a tax-deferral program the program designed to not enough, the govermnent is offering these businesses hard cash in one Secretary Andrew Card and for the first time to purchase bolster U.S.-flag shipping. form or another to make the move. introduced in legislative form ships from anywhere in the The union president also by Senator John Breaux ID- world except for vessels built recognized the efforts of the The Loser Who's Still at It La.) and Representative Wal­ in foreign yards that are sub­ industry's supporters in Con­ Bob Quartel is a former member of the Federal Maritime Commission who ter Jones (D-N.C.), the sidized by their govemments. gress and said their work was left the position last April to seek a U.S. Senate seat from Florida. Prior to his respective chairmen of each In an effort to secure par­ critical in keeping maritime resignation, the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, had called on the chamber's merch^t marine tial funding for the reform president to remove Quartel from the spot as he had no concern for any of the committee, would help U.S.- program, Breaux offered an reform on the front burner. groups served by the FMC—U.S. shippers, U.S. shipping companies and American consumers. Rather, he used the agency as a platform to rail against flag operators acquire new amendment to the Fiscal vessels. the American maritime industry and American seamen and to promote Year '93 Defense Authoriza­ When Card unveiled the foreign operations. tion Bill on the Senate floor. Don C. Becker, publisher of the Journal of Commerce, the newspaper con­ Bush administration's plans The amendment was Readers will notice a n June during a hearing of sidered the bible of^the maritime industry, who is known as an objective and change in last month's withdrawn by Breaux after he Senate Merchant Marine deliberative analyst of the shipping sector, recently expressed his issue and this edition of strong objections were raised Subcommittee, he called for astonishment over something Bob Quartel said._ the Seafarers LOG. The by the Department of a contingency retainer pro­ tublisher said that LOG now is being printed Defense and key members of gram that would provide up that in a five-column format as the Armed Services Commit­ many Amencan seamen retused to go into tne guit luperation to ,74 commercial but opposed to the original tee. The Louisiana senator Shield/Desert Storm] and that only six U.S.-flag ships actually entered the militarily useful U.S.-flag war zone." Becker said Quartel told him, "I checked the facts; you can look it vessels with government vowed to continue his effort four-column style. up." payments ranging from $2.5 to achieve maritime reform This difference ex­ Becker said, "I was so astonished by this statement," that he asked several million per ship beginning through the remaining days pands the amount of news heads of U.S. shipping companies, who also were in attendance at the event, in 1994 and declining to of the Congress. and information on each to comment. All of the he shipping company executives whom Becker asked $1.6 million by 2000. page without increasing SIU President Michael ang. He also talked with recently retired U.S. Navy Vice said Quartel was wronj Securing the funds for this Sacco, who along with the the cost of the operation. Admiral and head of'Military Sealift Command dunng Operation Desert program appears to be the heads of seven other Shield/Desert Storm, Francis R. Donovan. Adm. Donovan said he'd not heard of any U.S. ships or crewmen refus­ Secret Bailot Votii'ng ing to go into the gulf," Becker reported. Volume 54. Number 10 October 1992 Becker said, "I must say Mr. Quartel's comments are indeed puzzling." Begins Novemtierr1 The fact is 80 percent of all materiel transported by sea was carried on The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is InSIU'i Elections U.S.-flag ships. Eighty-one S.-flag ships owned by the government in its published monthly by the Seafarers Interna­ Balloting for can­ Ready Reserve Force or chartered by Mi itaty Sealin Command participated tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ didates seeking union in the massive sealift. Becker found after doing some checking that 62 U.S.land Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth office takes place lag ships operated by American liner compames participated in Operation Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He reported this in a September 30 column. from November 1 Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class All of these ships were crewed by American seamen. Many of them sailed through December postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. in and out of the war zone. Some of them repeatedly. Hundreds of American 30,1992. seamen manned these ships. Not one incident occurred in which an American 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ Details of voting seaman refused to sail to the war zone, while the contrary is true of some fices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ procedures, a sample Foreign ships and foreign seamen. ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, ballot and the ap­ But what do facts matter to the likes of Bob Quartel? Camp Springs, Md. 20746. This most recent illustration of Quartel's blind hatred should eraSe any plicable section of the Communications Department Director and doubts that anyone had about his sincerity. He has exposed himself as the union's constitution jhoney he has always been. Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, appear in a four-page The people of Florida showed good judgment when they voted him down Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jordan feature. as a candidate for the U.S. Senate in this month's primary. At the very least, Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Pages 11-14 they have saved America a lot of grief. Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Lack of Funding, Time illiay Shekre Maritime Reform Package for New HkmtoRead • -J'A :'j-- .y �',"':'v OCTOBER 1002 AFL-CIO, Seafarers Back Clinton / Gere Ticket The MTD has asked the Bush/Quayle '92 campaign manager to withdraw a commercial which pictures a foreign-flag ship, as shown above, as the president talks about America as a "superpower." MTD Orges Recall OtBush Campaign Ad The Bush campaign immedi­ ately should pull its advertise­ ment which features a foreign-flag ship as the president stresses America's superpower status, said Michael Sacco, presi­ dent of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, made up of 42 affiliated unions representing 8.5 million workers in shipping and marine-related jobs. Sacco, in a communication to Fred Malek, campaign manager of the Bush/Quayle '92 opera­ tion, said he was "shocked" by the depiction of a Taiwanese-flag ship of Evergreen Marine Corp. to emphasize the president's plan to make America a "military su­ perpower," an "economic super­ power" and an "export superpower," as Bush said in the commercial. While the Bush campaign ac­ knowledged the error, claiming its ad agency used stock film footage without seeking details on the ship, it has left the adver­ tisement on the air. Sacco, who also serves as president of the SIU, said to con­ tinue to run the commercial "would simply compound the felony and perhaps indicate that it was not an error after all and that the use of foreign ships and foreign labor in your plans is cal­ culated policy." Noting the contradiction be­ tween the commercial's message ^nd the maritime reform initia­ tive, Sacco said, "you should know that the administration has been working with members of the Senate and House and both labor and management segments of the U.S. shipping industty in an effort to reverse the decline the American merchant marine has suffered over the past years." He reminded the Bush cam­ paign chairman of the "vital role which U.S.-flag, U.S.-owned and U.S.-manned shipping plays in our national security." Ironically, while U.S.-flag ships transported 80 percent of all gulf war materiel, "the Taiwainese shipping company shown in the commercial did not participate at all in the multi-na­ tion Persian Gulf effort," he pointed out. As the LOG went to press, the Bush campaign had not pulled the advertisement. Nor had Bush campaign manager Malek responded to Sacco's request. Citing the economically dis­ astrous results of the ReaganBush era, as well as Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton's sound plan for recovery, the AFL-CIO's General Board last month over­ whelmingly voted to endorse presidential candidate Clinton and his running mate.Senator Al­ bert Gore Jr. (D-Tenn.). The Seafarers joined in the vir­ tually unanimous vote backing the Clinton/Gore ticket when the vote was held at the general board meeting, which consists of delegates from the AFL-CIO's 88 affiliated national unions repre­ senting 13,680,894 workers. The meeting took place September 3 in Washington, D.C. Organized labor arrived at its view after considering the Bush/Quayle administration's Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton talks with SIU Executive record on the economy. The labor Vice President Joseph Sacco. federation noted that hundreds of thousands of American jobs have scabs when the workers go on spending (as a percentage of per­ sonal income) has changed little been lost, and more than 10 mil­ strike. , Moreover, real income in the since '79, while during the past lion people are out of work. This failure to produce jobs— U.S. is at its lowest point since several yeiars Arkansas has en­ after Bush's 1988 promise to cre­ 1963. The average weekly joyed greater relative income ate 30 million new jobs for jaycheck now buys 7.2 percent growth than the U.S. as a whole. Further, despite claims to the Americans—is compounded by ess than it did 12 years ago, but Bush administration trade the pay for top executives has contrary by Bush, the relative size policies that encourage the trans­ tripled during that same period. of government in Arkansas has This compares to Governor been shrinking under Clinton, fer of manufacturing to foreign Clinton's performance in a state rather than growing. countries. Clinton, on hand to thank or­ The unions also expressed dis- which from the outset has many satisfaction with the Bush disadvantages, including the fact ganized labor for its endorse­ reaffirmed his administration's general anti- that it is located in the country's ment, "commitment to working men poorest region. Yet Clinton, worker view, citing the veto of a bill which would have allowed a governor for 12 of the past 14 and women... and to the forgot­ worker to take unpaid leave when years, developed an economic ten middle class." He contrasted a child is bom or when family program for Arkansas which has his "high-wage, high-growth, allowed that state to surpass na­ high-opportunity" economic members need care. proposals with the "hard-work, Other sore spots include the tional growth averages. For example, non-farm low-wage, low-growth" record of lack of a national health care policy (the U.S. is one of two employment in Arkansas grew by President Bush. Clinton, who twice has been industrialized nations in the 24 percent from 1979 to 1991, voted by his fellow governors as compared with 20 percent nation­ world which does not have na­ tional health care), the cutting of wide. Since 1988, Arkansas the most effective chief executive workplace safety regulations and boasts a non-farm job growth of in the nation, has promised tosign continued opposition to a bill that 11.5 percent—compared with a bill which would ban permanent would ban the practice of firing just one percent nationally. The state's overall taxing and workers and replacing them with Continued on page 20 F- "1 U.S. Taxpayer Monies Pay For Job Export Schomos While more than 10 million Americans are out of work, a U.S. government agency is providing funding and assistance to American businesses which are transfer­ ring production overseas. There has been no attempt by the Bush administration to halt the use of funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) in promoting job ex­ port schemes. But the matter now is before the public as a result of television coverage in a September 28 60Minutes segment and in a September 30 broadcast of Nightline. Outcry over the use of U.S. taxpayers' dollars to assist businesses relocate off shore has been swift. "If this nation is to survive, it must stop this flow of jobs from the United States to other countries," SIU President Michael Sacco said. "The Agency for International Development over the years has demonstrated it is not working for the in­ terest of the United States and its citizens. This is the same agency which over the years has repeatedly violated the nation's cargo preference laws," the Seafarers president stated. (Cargo preference laws require that a certain percentage of govern­ ment-impelled cargoes be carried on U.S.flag ships.) Sacco added, "Perhaps the govemment should re-establish AID as the Agency for National Development." What the investigative reports on these news programs show is that U.S. taxpayer monies have been funneled by AID to foreign promotional groups which lure American businesses to low-wage countries in Central America and Asia. Ads Lure Flight Among the ways the dollars have been used are to underwrite advertisements in trade journals promoting the low wages paid to workers in Central American and the Caribbean Basin and fund the construc­ tion of industrial parks where American manufacturers can move after closing their U.S. plants. One of the most notorious ads was one printed in a textile-industry magazine praising "Quality, industriousness and reliability is what El Salvador offers you!" It features a woman at a showing machine producing "apparel for U.S. markets" who can be hired "for 57 cents an hour" in the 1990 version and "for 33 cents an hour" one year later. TTie ads were paid by FUSADES (the Salvadoran Foundation for Econoniic and Social Development), which in turn receives funds from the AID—a total of _ _ _ Ads such as these, put out by foreign businessmen's groups financed by U.S. govemment Continued onpage 20 money, urge /Vmerican businesses to transfer production facilities overseas. i IfteV �OCWRER1992 4 SEAFARERSLOG r,/;. feiS''-::-;:Seafarers Meet Robert Koppel, Paul Griirin, Langford and Rich Gray and SA Paul Grady and J. Hail, Chief Eduardo Tomas. SlU members aboard the Pumpman Steve Anderson, I^ QMEDs George Owens and Navajo included ABs Frederick Paul Happel, Chief Steward L. Smailey and Bart Soils, Typhoon Hammers Guam Oram, Chief Cook E. Loret, Steward/Baker Robert Burdine On August 28, Typhoon Omar Cook and Baker Yvonne De- and Cook and Baker Miguel Orand its 155-mph wind gusts ham- Sllva, Messmen Peggy menita. mraed Guam. Fewer than 100 in­ juries and only one fatuity were 'J',:- \ ^ ' reported—a Guam civilian dier after being struck by falling debris. But the Pacific island, home to 135,000 residents including more than 21,000 U.S. military person­ nel or dependents, sustained ap.' /T. proximately a half-billion AP World Wide Photo dollars' worth of damage. Like The island of Kauai, damaged from the high winds and rain o parts of Hawaii, Guam was -•' i'. Hurricane Iniki, temporarily will be removed as a port of call for declared a disaster area. SlU-crewed passenger ships, the Independence and Constitution. Within hours after Omar ravaged the island. Military '•'^^-::Pp''i.': , "; Responding to separate storms Hawaii—SlU-contracted Sea- Sealift Command vessels arrived -vjs; i-7 which battered Hawaii and Guam, Land Service and Matson to provide supplies and assis­ ' ' ' Seafarers sailed ships out of harm's Navigation Co.—appeared un­ tance. Among the ships which way and then provided supplies scathed by the hurricane, the took part in the initial aid opera­ j and other aid for the victims. Journal of Commerce reported. tions were the MV 1st Lt. Jack In Hawaii, the SlU-crewed SS (The unlicensed positions on Mat- Lummus and the fleet tug USNS Independence and SS Constitu­ son vessels are manned by mem­ Navajo, both manned by tion took different courses of ac­ bers of the SIUNA affiliated Seafarers. • • '•'• A K tion to avoid damage from unions—AGLIWD for the galley The Lfimmus brought 23 large Hurricane Iniki, which struck crew; Sailors' Union of the Pacific, mobile water storage tanks, four Food and other supplies collected by Seafarers In the Brooklyn, N.Y. most of the islands September 12. deck gang; and Marine Firemen's water-making plants and 40 gen­ hall are received by SlU Pensioner Pedro Mena, his grandsons Paul The Constitution sailed out of Union for the engine department erators to the island. The Navajo and Ettiene, AB Ron Mena, Mrs. Judith Mena (Pedro's wife) and granddaughter Jasmine^ Nawiliwili, Kauai—the island members.) assisted the USS White Plains in More than one month has assistance and then to other trade which took the brunt of the Along with military vessels, getting free from mud, sand and storm—early that morning and the commercial shipping lines crushed coral after the Navy passed since Hurricane Andrew unionists in the disaster-struck travelled to a safe area, while the transported food, drinlang water, supply ship went aground. rampaged through Florida and areas. ,f.V.,'V. Independence safely remained tents and other relief to Kauai. Wiper Ernesto Mardones' SlU members aboard the Lwm- Louisiana, but recovery is far docked in Kahului, Maui. Meanwhile, barges brought mus during these events included from complete. home was declared unfit for Both the Independence and the telegraph poles and heavy cables Bosun Kelly Devine, ABs Accordingly, the SlU last habitation after Andrew hit the Constitution, cruise ships operated to the badly damaged island so month continu^ its support of dwelling in Homestead, Fla. The by American Hawaii Cruises, that communication could be re­ the relief effort. First, supplies 72-year-old Mardones told SlU sailed to Honolulu the next day and established between Kauai and were donated by Seafarers from Port Representative Ambrose 4 j. • began temporary schedules which the other islands. the ports of Jacksonville, Fla. and Cucinotta, who is based in Dania, do not include stops at Kauai. A Iniki rendered homeless at Vew York. Then, the Baltimore Fla., that his home sustained company spokesperson said the least 8,000 of Kauai's 52,000 'ort Council of the Maritime $63,000 in damage. slightly altered schedules will people. Many citizens remained Trades Department donated Home Rendered 'Unlivable' remain in effect until Kauai "is in homes which were badly $2,000 to the AFL-ClO's Hur­ Similarly, pensioner Pedro ready to accept visitors." damaged and which had no water ricane Relief Fund. Mena faces the task of repairing Like the cruise ships, the two or electricity. From the Lundeberg School, his suburban Miami home. It was major container carriers serving Officials reported three deaths upgraders, trainees and staff rendered unlivable by the hur­ members donated a truckload of ricane. items such as paints, hardware, Overall, Andrew destroyed or haby food and diapers. The damaged 117,000 homes in school also hopes to collect Florida and 14,000 in Louisiana. U.S. Representative Walter $2,500 in donations for the hur­ A quarter of a million people Jones (D-N.C.), the chairman of ricane victims. were left homeless. the House Merchant Marine and Donations of useful items for The hurricane caused an es­ Fisheries Committee, succumbed victims of Hurricane Andrew still timated $20 billion in damage in to pneumonia September 15. He he 1st Lt. Jack Lummus are being collected at all SlU Florida and $1.5 billion in was 79 years old. 1 ransported supplies to victims of halls. The materials collected will Louisiana. Fifty-two people died Jones, who was not seeking Guam's Typhoon Omar. go first to Seafarers who need the due to the storm. re-election and was set to retire from Congress at the end of the year, had led since 1981 the House of Representatives com­ mittee that oversees the U.S.-flag The House of Representatives The bill, approved by a voice quire that all vessels departing merchant marine and fishing in­ approved and sent to the Senate vote, is designed to close a U.S. ports to engage in voyages to dustries, the Coast Guard, legislation that would eliminate loophole in the Passenger Vessel nowhere will have to be U.S. flag, wildlife conservation and the foreign-flag cruises-to-nowhere Act of 1886, the passenger U.S. owned and U.S. built," ocean's continental shelf. He first by vessels operating from U.S. equivalent of the 1920 Jones Act Davis added. was elected to Congress in a spe­ ports. Cruises-to-nowhere in­ which limits commerce between U.S. Representative Gerry cial election in 1966. Rep. Walter Jones volve ships that depart American two U.S. ports to U.S.-built and Studds (D-Mass.), the acting chair­ Jones was a strong proponent ports—loaded with U.S. citizens man of the House Merchant of the U.S.-flag merchant marine. }ase of our defense and foreign as passengers—and sail past the U.S.-flagged vessels. Over the years, administrative Marine and Fisheries Committee, trade policies." Following the territorial limits to allow gam­ decisions by the U.S. Customs Maritime Loses a Friend told the House several of the war, he strongly supported egisbling. They return later in the day Service allowed the foreign-flag foreign-flag operators are making "With Congressman Jones' death, the maritime industry has lation to include money for sealifr without docking at another operators to sail the cmise-to- plans to convert their ships to fly the lost a good friend who certainly in Defense Department ap­ domestic or foreign port. nowhere vessels, which usually American flag should the bill pass. was aware of the needs of the U.S. propriations. U.S. Representative Gene feature entertainment, dining and "H.R. 5257 creates jobs for Studds Is Acting Chairman Taylor (D-Miss.), who introduced gambling. shipping sector and its impor­ U.S. shipyards and seagoing tance to the country's security The congressman also served the U.S.-Flag Passenger Vessel Act In speaking for the bill, U.S. workers," Studds said on the and national defense," SlU Presi­ in the North Carolina General As­ of 1992 (H.R. 5257), told his col­ Representative Robert Davis (Rfloor. "It also ensures that dent Michael Sacco said. "He sembly and Senate from 1955 to leagues during the floor debate on Mich.), the ranking minority House these vessels, which transport worked constantly to upgrade the 1966. He was mayor of September 22, "It is a lot more flian member of the House Merchant millions of American citizens, are U.S. fleet, although there have been Farmville, N.C. from 1949 to just tacking an Amoican flag on M^ne and FisheriesCommittee, subject to full safety inspections times when this was done under 1953. He is survived by his wife, the stem of a vessel. pointed out that charter boats by the U.S. Coast Guard." very difficult circumstances." "It says that the ship was made which take passengers out into Elizabeth Fischer Jones; two Earlier this year, the Congress Long before Iraq invaded children, Walter Jr. and DotDee; in America; it is ere wed by the ocean on a fishing trip are passed and President George Kuwait in August 19W, which and four grandchildren. Americans; it pays American cor­ covered by the Passenger Vessel Bush signed into law legislation initiated the transfer of American Shortly after being hospital­ porate taxes; it lives by the U.S. Act. However, he stated, if a ves­ that allows gambling on U.S.-flag troops and materiel to Saudi ized in August, Jones had asked Coast Guard standards, which are sel takes passengers from an passenger vessels. President Arabia, Jones called for a build­ U.S. Representative Gerry Studds the highest standards for safety in American port out into the ocean f.: Bush has threatened to veto the up of the U.S. merchant fleet. (D-Mass.) to run the committee. the world; and it lives by stand­ for a dinner cruise or a day of bill to close the cruise-toSpeakinjg at the 1984 Seafarers Studds is expected to be named ards set by our predecessors over entertainment, the Customs Ser­ bitemational Union convention, the committee's chairman by his 200years ago when they reserved vice says the Passenger Vessel nowhere loophole. He said he op­ he told the delegates, "A strong colleagues when the 102nd Con­ coastwide commerce for Act does not apply to that boat. poses expansion of U.S. cabotage laws to include the cruise-toAmericans." merchant marine is at the very gress convenes in January. "H.R. 5257 will ultimately re­ nowhere trade. and about 100 injuries lesultec from the hurricaiie, which caus^ at least a billion dollars in damages. ipii; InBB: L-. • ! ' >' 'BrathertuHMl of ihe Sea^ Raises Funds, Supplies •• mm-i U.S. Rep. Walter Jenes Dies House Votes to Close Cabotage Loophole If; i •I .f �OCTOBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Foreign Rustbuckets Endanger Communities,Crews T here are hundreds and hundreds of ships in the world's fleet that simply are accidents waiting to happen. These vessels are old, veritable rustbuck­ ets. These vessels are not responsible to any nation and its regulatory regime—they operate under runaway flags. These vessels are likely to be bulk carriers, tankers or general cargo ships. Many of these vessels already have wreaked havoc on port communities around the world, polluting their waters, ramming coastwise vessels, damaging marine equipment. These foreign-flag rustbuckets have caused the death of thousands of seamen. Some nations have recognized the danger these flagof-convenience ships—^responsible to no government— pose to the port communities where the ships load and unload their cargo. European nations, Canada, Australia, among others, are on the lookout for runaway-flag ships, easily identified by their sub-stand­ ard condition. The Canadian coast guard announced earlier this year it would begin inspecting every 40,000 to 100,000 bulkers older than 10 years entering its waters if it was from one of the following registers: Panama, Liberia, Bahamas, Malta, Cyprus, Iran and the Philippines. The Canadian coast guard pegged its inspections to ships under these flags, the first four of which are the world's major flag-of-convenience operations, because of the consistently poor safety record of ships in these registers. The Norwegian government, sturig by public outcry 'er several groundings eroundir of foreign-flag tankers off its over shores, has tightened its inspection regime of ships entering its coastal waters. In particular, the Nor­ wegians distrust Panamanian-flag and Maltese- flag ships as Norwegian inspectors have found vessels in these runaway registers to consistently have substan­ dard conditions. Half Have Defects Further evidence of the deteriorating state of ships and the dangers posed by foreignrflag vessels is found in a report of a group of 15 European nations which coordinates inspections of ships entering European coastal waters. In a report released this summer, the Secretariat of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Con­ trol, based in the Netherlands, pointed out that maritime safety regulations traditionally have been promulgated and enforced by the nation in which a ves­ sel is registered. But with the rise of foreign-flag registers, this safety regime has broken down, stated the secretariat. In their inspection of ships entering European ports, the secretariat found that 45.58 percent of the vessels— 6,554 ships—^reviewed had safety problems. These ships registered 25,930 defects. More than 5 percent of inspect^ vessels—525 ships—^had to be detained. In one year the following number of vessels from these runaway registers were detained due to the mag­ nitude of their safety violations: Panama 64, Cyprus 57, Malta 55, Liberia 35, Bahamas 28, Honduras 16, Antigua and Barbuda 13. Sixty Percent Dangerous In 1990, the Australian maritime safety authority detained 60 percent of all foreign ships it inspected be­ cause of poor safety equipment or structural defects. Last month, the police inspecting ships at the port of Hamburg and Hbe l^ver area of Gennany reports a shaip rise in collisions—82 last year. TTie primary culprits, they said, are Panamanian-flag and Cyprus-flag ships with poorly trained officers and faulty engines. Accident data compiled by Lloyd's of London indi­ cates flag-of-convenience vessels are twice as likely as a vessel under a developed nation's flag to have accidents. The danger these runaway-flag ships pose is im­ mense. There are more than 5,500 runaway registry ships plying the high seas. Close to half the world's tanker fleet operates under flag-of-convenience registers. More than 1,500 bulkers and 2,200 general cargo ships are in the runaway fleet. The bulk fleet in particular is aging. More than 34 percent of the bulk fleet is over 15 years of age. While bulkers only make up 7 percent of Ae world's com­ bined fleet, they account for 57 percent of the accidents. The runaway register has become an income-gener­ ator for financially impoverished governments. As such, the likelihood is that they will continue to flourish. With income as its purpose, these flag-of-con­ venience registries demonstrate little concem for in­ spection and safety standards or for working condi­ tions for crewmembers. Take for example the Mauritius register, which recently has been put in place. Mauritius does not in­ tend to employ any maritime inspectors. It claims shipowners can police themselves. As runaway registers proliferate, each one hawking its wares to sldpowners around the world, any minimal conditions imposed by such registers become a hand­ icap in drive to attract ships. Surveyors In Trouble Standards have become so bad, that the major Clas­ sification societies, which are in essence organizations paid by shipowners to inspect their vessels, have said they would tighten up their requirements. Yet, while major classification societies talk about tightening up their acts, a number of smaller classifica­ tion societies have cropped up which offer the shipowner less stringent inspection procedures and. which will look the other way instead of demanding ex­ pensive repairs. The major classification societies, faced with mount­ ing costs and bad publicity, report they have weeded out the riff-raff from their rolls. This year, Lloyd's Register says 265 ships have left its ranks, 85 of which were asked to leave. American Bureau of Shipping dropped 338 ships for non-compliance with class rules. Insurance Groups Skeptical Marine insurance underwriters, however, have be­ come skeptical of certificates issued by even the most highly reputable classification societies. Faced with big claims on their cash reserves, i underwriters now are now conducting dieir own ship surveys. Despite the fact that classification societies and marine insurance groups have taken some steps to cull out substandard ships, there is plenty of opportunity for such vessels to find shelter in one of the many runaway-flag registers. The very same ships which have failed to meet the standards of one classification society are likely to sur­ face under another name, another registry, calling on ports throughout the world. It is precisely these ships that will appear in tomor­ row's headlines about some major shipping accident. VL|- V . r- • " •• f ; • Crewmembers Bear Brunt Of World's Deteriorating Shipping Standards Last year 1,204 seamen died as a result of ship accidents, most of which involved flag-ofconvenience ships. Additionally, thousands of seamen suffer(^ countless indig­ nities—starvation, working arrangements amounting to indentured servitude and nightmarish shipboard condi­ tions. Every year, the world's seamen sailing aboard flag-ofconvenience ships pay with their lives and with their human dignity the price of substandard shipping. Seamen on foreign-flag ships, often selected from the world's most exploited labor pools, easily are abused by the runaway-flag operator. Many seamen are not paid. Some receive only a portion of promised wages. Many are kept on board for several more months than originally planned, In numerous instances, very lit­ tle food is rationed. Often, the seamen receive no training. Seamen In Limbo Responsibility for these abuses is handed off between manning agents, charterers, ship managers, shipowners and runaway-registry repre­ sentatives. The result is that breign seamen are left in limbo with no party in the shipping lusiness responsible for their welfare. The following summaries of incidents reported by insprctors of the International Transport Workers Federation (TTF) are not unusual on foreign-flag ships. Oceania The Latin American crew on board the Cyprus-registered Oceanid, which was owned by a Greek company, sailed from India to the UK on a voyage in 1991. Rations for the crew during the trip consisted of a handful of rice and a potato each. The only drinking water available to the crew was an old rusty oil drum used to catch rainwater. Arus/i/and Dillni Two Sri Lankan-flag ships, the Arushi and the Dilini, in 1991 were detained by British authorities for unseaworthiness. The Finnish owners abandoned the ships and crewmembers, who were owed $140,000 in back wages. Both ships were ar­ rested and put up for auction. The Dilini was reportedly sold for scrap, and the crew only received 75 percent of their money. In fact, the Dilini wasn't scrapped—^it was bought by its owners, who dodged their debts and re-registered the ship as the Norina under the Honduran flag. Most recently, the ship has been held up by Swedish Maritime Safety In­ spectors who found that the steering gear-bearings were badly worn, fire-extinguishers were broken, lifesaving equip­ ment was missing and hatches, fuel and ballast tanks all had leaks. The ship did not have a £•• 'M First under the Antigua and Barbuda-flag, then hastily switched to another runaway register, the Peter, now the Swan I, Is owned by Germans who have stiffed the Filipino crewmembers of wages. This Is a typical foreign-flag ship story. classification society certificate. In the spring the ship, which should have been scrapped, was purchased by a Latvian com­ pany. LttsaN. In March The Cypriot-flag Litsa N., limped into a German port aftei^what must have been a perilous Atlantic crossing from New Orleans for its crew of 17 Russian and Polish mariners. The Litsa N. 's hull was defective and letting in water. The ship's rail, the com­ panion way^ and the hatch Cypriot-flag Litsa N. should have been scrapped. Instead It was sold covers were all rusted through to a Latvian company. and could give way at any mo­ ment. Both the firefighting and it was released after the owners number that changes daily. lifesaving equipment on board While on the run from the promised major repairs. were inadequate. The ship's seamen's back pay claims, the Peter lifeboats were corroded and one vessel owner changed the name The German-owned, 23 year of the ship to the Swan I and of them had a large hole. The old Antigua and Barbuda-flag fresh water supply was con­ switched registers to that of St. taminated with oil. The Litsa N. Peter was manned by Filipinos Vincent in April 1992. The also was an environmental dis- hired through a British crewing owners also attempted to stiff agent. The seamen were owned the crewmembers out of their aster,idischarging large quan­ wages. The vessel owners said tities of oil and bilge water trans^rtation back to Manilla, mixed with oil while at sea. The the funds had to come from the promising airline tickets that ship literally was held together charter. Bolivar Navigation, never materialized. The ITF did by rust. It was detained when it whose agent has no permanent secure the seamen's transporta­ arrived in Germany. However, address and a mobile phone tion funds. i '• U • - -/ .j .1. ' <• .i �I s7>^: •. ••u?i--i.'.. :•;/• ; -,>• •: wm&-^ eSllsr.'-':, - .i:v. ..'"•'^••Ai.'if'''' ^--.iv,^. - J , •• -, • •-• -Ms® mm-'.-:::: -•r' •••^i4' '•. •'.. • ,,'4',', :•", ^f'^"'' ' " P^:V-^44--:',444.. ^4"V '': 4''f''-' ':|l\ -•• • "'4,-;.-''.,' ••• i "I, ••: '.. • -iv' ';! s. •^ -y- • .:•• If- Ifes'S• 'ri ' ; its. .'"•if•^- " !:t. SlU to Man IWo New Rhrerboats Elaborate PaMlewheeler Altatt Belle le Censtvct Planned by Delta Queen IfBOO-Passenger Vessel a Frank Paladino, SNIHQRep, Dies of Cancer to ride at one time, more than triple the present boat's capacity It also will feature sit-down bar areas on all three decks. The future Alton Belle wil dock at the SlU-crewed Alton Landing barge, which features a restaurant, buffet and bar for guest use before and after cruises When the new boat arrives, the Frank Paladino present vessel will be taken out of service. Company officials said it SIU Headquarters Repre­ probably would be^sold ant sentative Frank Paladino passed away September 10 after a long moved to another location. John T. Conners, the bout with cancer. He was 52. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., partnership's chief operating of­ Paladino worked for the SIU for America's newest paddlewheeler is on the drawing board at the Delta ficer, told the press during the more than 30 years. He worked in Queen Steamboat Company. anniversary celebration and un­ the union's data center from 1961 veiling of the artist's rendition of Plans are under way for the link to the golden age of steam. until the mid-1970s, and the SIU the new vessel, "This is a very The o/America will be SlU-contracted Delta Queen still is using many of the software moving day for me. We have no Steamboat Company to build the built with a covered deck utilizing applications which he designed. employees; we are one big fami­ biggest, most elaborate pad swings and rocking chairs. How­ In the late 1970s, Paladino ly. Confidence and triist have dlewhfeel steamboat ever to sai ever, it also will feature modem joined the SIU executive staff and made this a success." on America's rivers, the New Or­ amenities—^like a swimming pool began working out of headquarters leans-based company announced and elevators—as are found on Our employees are the in Brooklyn. When the SIU moved Futuristic Riverboat last month. ocean-going ships. strength of this operation," added its headquarters to Piney Point, Md. "Financing is already arranger Unlike the present vessel Tom Long, chief financial of­ in 1982, he followed. Paladino Englneroom on View for the project," according to a which was adapted to look like an ficer. "Without them, there would wore many administrative hats The proposed riverboat will old-fashioned riverboat, the new press statement issued by the com­ be no Alton Belle, from then until his passing. He ser­ pany. The projected construction offer cabins that open onto Alton Belle will feature a sleek, Long went on to say the new costs are between $50 and $60 mil­ promenade decks like those on aerodynamic look. "I haven't riverboat is being built "to remain viced and negotiated contracts for the SlU's inland division, as well as lion. Bids are expected to go to the Delta Queen. The design of seen anything like that on the competitive. We want to remain for the SlU-affiliated United In­ the vessel will allow passengers shipyards in the fail. river," noted Deckhand Jeff one step ahead and succeed at it. dustrial Workers. to observe the engineroom at Tentatively called the Belle of Zeller. "It's going to take a lot of He worked as a liaison be­ In its first year on the Missis­ America, the 425-foot, six-deck work, as does the Delta Queen. people by surprise." One of the highlights on the tween headquarters and the SIU's sippi River, the Alton Belle drew vessel is expected to begin opera­ Belle will be the (^and Saloon. It Lundeberg School. Besides the name and the more than 8(X),(XX) passengers. It tions in the summer of 1994. Like is being designed to look like a crew, the only other thing the two sails several times each day, taking its sister ships, the Delta Queen 'He'll Be Missed' and Mississippi Queen, the Belle miniature opera house that could boats will have in common is passengers on 90-minute cruises At a graveside service for of America will cruise the Missis­ have been found in a small three decks for gambling. The north of Alton on the Mississippi Brother Paladino, SIU President sippi and Ohio rivers as well as Tosperous river town in the late new craft will be longer (by 55 River. Revenues of $45.5 million Michael Sacco recalled his good 800s, the company's release feet) and slightly wider, which more than doubled the company's several of their tributaries. work in behalf of the uniop- "No noted. The Grand Saloon will fea­ will allow up to 1,400 passengers original first-year estimates. Capable of carrying 420 over­ detail was too small for Frank." ture a tall proscenium stage, night passengers, the Belle of Sacco reminisced about Brother framed by a decorated archway America will increase the Paladino's good nature and and flanked by private box seats. capacity for the company fleet by cooperative spirit. "We will miss The Delta Queen is the smaller 70 percent. It will be the first new him," he said. steam-powered riverboat built in and older of the two boats already in service by the company. It was 'Frank was a hard worker and the U.S. in almost 20 years. )uilt in 1926 to move people and a likeable guy," added retired SIU Designers for the pad­ Vice President Contracts Angus dlewheeler studied historic supplies between San Francisco Red" Campbell, who worked photographs and archival and Sacramento, Calif., carries a with Paladino for many years. materi^s related to other river- crew of 80 people and was named boats to recreate a late 19th cen­ a National Historic Landmark in Paladino served in the Navy tury look for the vessel. "We 1989. The Mississippi Queen fom 1958 to 1959. He was buried made the decision to incorporate started sailing in 1976. It has a at the Seafarers Haven Cemetery what is basically 19th century crew of 165 people. in Piney Point, Md. He is survived The Delta Queen Steamboat technology in the design of the )y his brother, Mike, Paladino, new boat because it is true to our Co. was founded in 1890. Once SIU port agent at the port of Norcompany's river heritage," }uilt and under way, the Belle of blk, Va., and by three daughters: Patrick Fahey, company presi­ America will be the 30th steamboat Artist's rendition of the new vessel was unveiled during the first Theresa, 28; Maryanne, 24; and dent, said "We're the last living owned or operated by die firm. anniversary celebration of the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino. Renee, 21. SIU crewmembers aboard the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino sait they could not wait to work on a proposed new riverboat, unveilec last month during the casino's first-year anniversary celebra­ tion. Deckhand Lonnie Partridge told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG after seeing an artist's con­ ception, "She's beautiful. That is going to be nice. We can't wait for it to get here." Approximately 100 more people will be employed when the new riverboat is expected to begin operations in May 1993. The vessel, which will assume the Alton Belle name when it goes into service, will triple the size of the original casino, which sails from Alton, 111., near St. Louis. The 220-foot craft is under con­ struction in Jacksonville, Fla. Long Beach COIKHM! lAe Queen Mary Stays Ihiett v'- • ». • /'. fTi''" • -r- ,i,, m.r oermeRim SEAFJUiERSLOG '-v,.- !.-*j'..,-'• •.•••'•J-"' Members of the Seafarers-af­ Workers (UIW) won a "tremen­ that of the local newspaper, the and ask the council what they filiated United Industrial dous victory" September 29 when UIW crafted a coalition of labor, were doing in selling the ship," the Long Beach (Calif.) City business, tourism and civic offi­ Edney recalled. Council voted to keep the famed cials to urge the council to keep Council Votes 7-2 Queen Mary docked in the the former Cunard luxury liner in On the day of the vote, more southern California city. Long Beach, where it has been for than 300 flag-waving UIW mem­ 20 years. "This is one of the greatest vic­ bers ftom the Queen Mary packed tories in this area in a long time," Thousands Support Effort the meeting room. The hearing Steve Edney, the UIW's national The first step was a citywide lasted more than sue hours before director, told the Seafarers LOG. petition drive in which thousands the 7-2 vote was cast to keep the "Much of the city was mobilized of residents placed their signa­ vessel. against the mayor, who wanted to tures in support of keeping the Walt Disney p). is die diird sell the ship to foreign interests. tourist attraction known around company to operate the Queen The council overrode die wishes of the mayor and voted to keep the the world. Next, supporters at­ Mary Hotel since it opened. The tended city council meetings to entertainment company had jobs." let their feelings be known. planned to build a theme park on More than 1,200 jobs were The coalition kept the pressure the land around die vessel but had pending the outcome of the vote. on by publicizing in newspaper, "The UIW and the rest of or­ radio rind television news reports to drop the idea when the state did Union Representative Wadena ganized labor spearheaded theef­ not approve it. In March, Disney Arlndin (left) seeks more signa­ fort to save the Queen Mary," what the effects of losing the announced it would not renew its Queen Mary would be to local lease, which ended September 30. tures while a Long Beach resident signs a petition to keep the Queen Edney said. In overcoming tihe tourism. "We had one lady come "The whole staff and all of our Ma/ydocked in Long Beach, Calif. opposition of the mayor as well ^ all the way from Pennsylvania members got behind this effort to save the Queen Mary and did their parts," Edney said. "There are countless people who helped the committee of Bud Rymer, Ruth Fernandez, Frank Gill, Bob Voden, Wadena Arindin, Irma Ramirez and Margarita Al­ varez." Famed Ship The UIW will work with the city council to allow card-playing for stakes—the only legalized gambling except for parimutuels in California—on the Queen Mary in order to bring more busi­ ness to the complex and city. The 1,020-foot liner sailed from 1936 to 1967 when it was purchased by the city. During World War n, it served as a troop carrier. The UIW began represei|iting workers at the 365-room Queen Mary Hotel in 1970. T»V M .411 �OCfOBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Tanker Seafarers Must Hold Benzene-Clearance Cards After Nov.ly SIU Members Claiming Jobs on Tank Vessels Will Show Proof of Blood, Respiratory Tests 13- P-:rPi- ',"" ''/ .-;v,.,t' ."„ ' ;-'i' .•.V|•''}' After November 1, Seafarers often carry benzene or substances Seafarer to take the benzene-re­ who ship on a tanker or tank ves­ containing benzene. lated tests at the nearest clinic. sel will be required to hold docu­ This year, federal regulations Additionally, if a member comes ments indicating they have been went into effect which require to the union hall to sign up for his cleared to work with and around operators of such vessels to pro­ or her annual physical, the |the chemical benzene and vide protective equipment to any Seafarer—if he or she intends to products containing benzene. seamen handling benzene or ben­ ship on tankers—also should sign DATE The new shipping rule is zene-containing materials. up for the benzene-related tests. designed to protect Seafarers A key part of this shipboard After meeting the Coast from the health risks posed by exposure-prevention equipment Guard-mandated physical re­ exposure to benzene. is a mask. In order to wear the quirements determined by taking , -"Tm, The Seafarers Appeals mask and use it effectively, the the two tests, the Seafarer will be Board's recently enacted ship­ wearer must be able to breathe issued a yellow benzene ping rule requires that when a well. This is the reason why any clearance card. His or her clinic Se^arer throws in for a tanker individual working around ben­ card will indicate the tests have job, he or she must present the zene or benzene-related products been taken, and the member also dispatcher with documents in­ must demonstrate respiratory will receive a written statement. The special benzene clearance dicating he or she has met the health by taking the pulmonary card is yellow. The yellow card The benzene clearance card will be issued to members after they Coast Guard-mandated physical test. The federal regulations note will be given to the member after have taken the blood count test (CBC) and the breathing test (PFT). criteria to work on vessels carry­ ing benzene or benzene-contain­ that minimizing contact with ben­ he or she has demonstrated Evidence of having passed the benzene-related tests will be neces­ ing products and that he or she is zene is important because short- through the results of the blood sary when claiming a job on a tanker after November 1. in physical shape to wear protec­ term exposure to the chemical has test and breathing test that he or In the PFT test, the member sail on containerships, dry been found to cause light-headed- she is in physical shape to work tive masks. blows through a tube into a bulkers and other benzene-free While the benzene-related ness and irritation to the eyes, on a vessel carrying benzene or machine that registers his or her ships. documents are not needed at the nose and respiratory tract. Long- benzene-related products. breathing capacity. This test, re­ Coast Guard Requirements Also, the Seafarers clinic card time of registration, they are re­ term exposure to benzene can quired every thiw years, deter­ The Coast Guard is charged quired at the time of claiming a result in various blood disorders has be«n updated so that the front job on a tanker. Seafarers ship­ ranging from anemia, a low red of the document indicates mines the type of respirator a with investigating tankers and ping on containerships or dry blood cell count, to leukemia, a whether or not the member has member has to wear when han­ tank barges to see that only ben­ taken the CBC and PFT tests and dling or working ^ound benzene. zene-cleared personnel are work­ bulkers or certain other types of fatal cancer of the blood cells. A Seafarer who shows little or ing in benzene-restricted areas. been cleared to work around benvessels do not have to hold ben­ Two Medical Tests no restrictions in the pulmonary The federal agency is authorized zene-clearance documentation. The two tests that will be given zene. test can be fitted to wear a nega­ to issue fines if it discovers un­ The Seafarer will receive a Repeated exposure to benzene to indicate benzene clearance are pressure respirator. These authorized individuals working tive can pose health risks. But by a blood test known as a "Com­ written statement indicating any generally are the carbon-filtered- with or around the chemical. monitoring a Seafarer's blood plete Blood Count" ("CBC") and medical conditions he or she has cartridge style, similar to gas The yellow benzene clearance count to ensure that exposure has a breathing test known as a "Pul­ that could prevent him or her masks used in the Persian Gulf card issued by the clinics will from working around benzene or not caused any health problems, monary Function Test" ("PPT'). war. The reason it is called a satisfy Coast Guard investigators. from being able to use any kind of and by checking his or her After November 1, a member respiratory health in order to can take these two tests at protective mask, or in certain negative pressure mask is that the Thus, Seafarers on tankers must determine if he or she can wear a Seafarers Welfare Plan clinics. cases, a particular kind of mask. person wearing it does all the have this document in their pos­ work to breathe the air through session when aboard such ves­ protective mask, these risks can Only Seafarers who wish to claim What the Tests Hnd the filter. sels. be minimized. The CBC test, taken once a jobs on tankers must take these A positive pressure respirator The Coast Guard benzene ex­ Tankers and Benzene two tests, although they are avail­ year, studies the make-up of an supplies oxygen or fresh air to the posure rules were announced in individual's blood. The blood test person from an outside source. Benzene is found in many able to all memterS. October 1991. The regulations When at the counter at the is required because benzene can Examples include scuba gear and petroleum-based substances— were designed to protect mariners crude oil, gasoline, jet fuel, union hall, a member who plans affect and impair the work of red air tanks with masks used by from the immediate and longkerosene, petrochemicals—and to ship on tankers should indicate blood cells, which carry oxygen; firefighters. If a member displays term health problems that can be the chemical is used in the his or her intention to do so. The white blood cells, which fight in­ a breathing impairment, he or she caused by benzene, which can be manufacturing of many products. official at the counter then can fections; and platelets, which has to use this type of equipment absorbed into the human blood Thus, tankers and tank barges schedule appointments for the help the blood clot. when dealing with or working stream both by breathingand skin with benzene. contact. Special Conditions As part of these rules, tanker If sufficient questions are and tank vessel operators are re­ raised by the test results as to a quired to carry on board these member's physical condition to vessels protective equipment, in­ work around benzene, the clinic cluding breathing masks, will forward the information toan which—when worn—minimize independent Medical Review Of­ the exposure to the chemical. The ficer (MRO), who is an expert in tanker and tank vessel operators also are required to identify all this field. SJ01 3ge, —benzene areas through posted The MRO will make a final .... ir^oiment an< obov. « signs. determination if the member is •-46Z4 Additionally, the Coast Guard able to work around benzene or if No ,ri«V coverog*. the member can use any of the rules require mariners working with and around the substance to protective masks. In some cases, the MRO will be tested to ensure that they can direct the member on what to do use the protective masks and that to become benzene-cleared. Such they are not at risk for any of the " may be the case if a member illnesses that repeated exposure t^ort Of shows a low red blood count. If to benzene can cause. The newlythe MRO has reason to believe instituted tests conducted by the the member can increase the red SIU clinics and the new shipping blood count to acceptable levels, rule which requires that only ben­ the MRO may direct the member zene-cleared Seafarers work on to wait for a period and take the tankers meet the Coast GuardOATE mandated regulations. blood count test again. The agency also requires com­ Often, a low red blood count, i.wMP' e*p/a, known as anemia, can be cor­ panies employing mariners who rected by taking iron pills or other may be exposed to the chemical medications. Thus, the MRO to have an exposure monitoring *».o. might direct a member to follow system in place as of April IS of a medical regime which would this year. The Coast Guard set ISl ; bring up the red blood cell count exposure limits at one part of ben­ and consequently allow him or zene per million parts of air (1 ppm) averaged over an eight-hour her to pass the CBC test. In most cases, those members period. The short-term exposure found to have blood or respiratory limit, which cannot be repeated diseases that prevent them from more than four times a day, is 5 having contact with benzene or ppm averaged over a 15-minute benzene-related products and period. The rules also require that The new Seafarers Clinic Card on the front indicates that a Seafarer has taken the two tests which are thus will prohibit them from ship­ a mariner must wait at least an needed for shipping on tankers. SIU clinics will begin issuing the new card after November 1 as members ping on tankers, may continue to hour between exposure periods. come in for their annual physical and/or the benzene-related tests. , 8 • "w f- ;i o NEW CUHICCABD •-:/• M I •r. f �8 vemBtiaia SEUWIBISIM Seafarers Marvel at Waterway's Beauty Famed Delta Queen Makes First Tenn-Tom Trip The 66-year-old steamboat The first trip by the SIUcrewed paddlewheel riverboat usually sails along the Mississip­ Delta Queen from Chattanooga, pi and Ohio rivers. But this Tenn. to Mobile, Ala. via the Ten- voyage followed the Tennessee nessee-Tombigbee Waterway River west to the Tennesseemade First Cook Sylvia Moss Tombigbee Waterway, then 1 think of "how the river looked south through the canal (opened 100 years ago. There were lots of in 1985) to the Mobile River trees and animals and few which carried the vessel into the southern Alabama port city with people." The Delta Queen Steamboat the same name. Co. provided the special 460"It was beautiful," Cabin At­ mile, one-week excursion down tendant Kristina Pemberton told the waterway last month for the a reporter for the Seafarers LOG Stanford University alumni as­ shortly after the historic padsociation and the University of dlewheeler docked. "There were Mississippi Center for the Study tons of animals—deer, turkeysof Southern Culture to explore a all kinds of wildlife and forests. part of the South seen by few Darlene London, a selfpeople. The return trip was proclaimed city girl, said the chartered by the Smithsonian In­ stitution. Continued on page 10 't: :X %::^:'... , V 'X-S-'V':. • • ': 'Xm -H' mWMi Keeping the lobby clean is Porter ChrisI topherLove. In four photos above, the Delta Qoeen docks in Mobile following her first voyage down the Tennessee-Tbmbigbee VVaterway.' V/ Sous Chef Jeff Hunter (left) offers instructions to Second Cook Patrick Wills on salad making. Porter William Dorsey delivers the daily newspaper; / Making fatit clatters for is Se<foridC<SSS/sSfo ^feonj^ver is appealing to Frrst Cook �OCTOBER 1992 SEAFARERSLOG 9 Delawhale's Papale Rescues Injured Boater The past two months have been eventful for SIU members who crew the ferry which runs between Philadelphia and Cam­ den, N.J. In September, the ferry transported its S00,000th pas­ senger since it began operating on March 31. The 100-fpot Delawhale also carried this year's Miss America contestants. A substantially less pleasant event took place August 19 at 9:18 p.m. when a pleasure boater—^who later was charged with operating a 17-foot craft while intoxicated—smashed his boat into the brightly lit, 100-foot double-deck ferry. A 40-year-old woman was thrown from the pleasure boat against the ferry and then into the Delaware River. Seafarer Bob Papale, the Delawhale's captain, dove into the water and saved Victoria DiDomenicis, who suffered serious internal injuries. DiDomenicis was admitted to a hospital and initially was in critical condition. At press time she still was hospitaliz^ but her condition had b^n upgraded to serious. Amazingly, none of the three males who were in the pleasure boat with DiDomenicis was in­ jured. None of the ferry pas­ sengers or crewmembers was hurt, and—unlike the pleasure boat—the ferry sustained no major damage. Boaters Ignored Warnings "We left the Philadelphia side at 9:15 and we saw the boat com­ ing toward us," Papale told the Seafarers LOG. 'This wasn't the first time a pleasure boat seemed to be playing this game of head­ ing toward the ferry and then turning. "Anyway, they didn't respond to several of our danger signals. so [another crewmember] cut the engines to neutral, then to reverse. At the last minute, [the boaters] made a hard right, the boat kind of flared up on its side and the woman got flipped into the water. The only thing that saved them was the boat going up on its side." The boat's bow hit a passenger ramp which extends from the ferry's bow. Deckhand Walt Sargent immediately threw a life ring to DiDomenicis, but she was unable to move after grabbing the ring. "The pleasure boaters were [closer to the water], but they couldn't get her," recalled the 40year-old Papale, who joined the SIU this year. "I jumped in and grabbed her, and within a couple of minutes Ae Coast Guard was there in a rubber boat. They dragged us both out of the water." The individual piloting the boat and the boat owner, who was aboard, were charged separately with operating a vehicle while in­ toxicated. "Bob saved her," said Captain Gerald McGovem, who was not on die Delawhale when the acci­ dent occurred. "From what I heard, without a doubt, if not for him, she would have died" Before joining the SIU, Papale spent 16 years working as a delivery man. His routes and cargo were atypical, however. Papale delivered yachts (by sail­ ing them) to buyers along the Intracoastal Waterway. During one of those runs, Papale was involved in another rescue. A few years ago, he was sailing through Savannah, Ga. when he spotted a 32-foot sail­ boat dead in the water. "It was incredibly cold, about four degrees, and this boat was anchored in ah odd spot," Papale recalled. "It turns out the Capt. Bob Papale boat's batteries were dead, and the guy couldn't even send a mayday." Pap^e and a co-woiker "pulled up and blew our horn, but we didn't hear any type of response." They boarded the sailboat and found an elderly man "sitting in a stupor at the table. We carried him to our boat, and he seemed okay once he got warm. But he had been out diere for 14 hours, and he really thought he was going to die." Return of Philty Ferry Evotres Fbml K/lemeries Les Bredell knows exactly how his father, former SIU mem­ ber and fleet master Lou Bredell, would have felt about the resump­ tion of the Philadelphia-Camden, N.J. passenger ferry service. r?" < waterfront park, and Cooper's Ferry in Camden. Lou Bredell, who passed away two years ago, enjoyed a lengthy maritime career which began in 1916, when he was 17 years old. Eventually he became captain of the Philadelphia-Camden fleet. He later joined the Seafarers In­ ternational Union and worked as a tugboat captain in New York before retiring. - » • SWBWW"*" r > -• , V / > 'Would Have Been Thrilled' Lou Bredell "He would have felt the same way I do: great," Les Bredell said. "It's great to see it start up again. I go over the bridge every day, and every day I look down and smile when I see the ferry." Bredell was one of several captains who worked on the old ferries, later joined the SIU and then retired with a Seafarers pen­ sion. Others included Captains Benjamin Mezger and Melvin Stoner, both deceased. "Benjamin would have been thrilled to see this start again," said Florence Mezger, Benjamin's widow. "Alfliough this one's just a baby." (The Delawhale is 1(X) feet in lengA, compared with many of the old 370-foot boats.) Ferry service resumed March 31, 1992—40 years to the day that it stopped. Les Bredell believes his father would have loved to see the new ferry, the Delawhale. Les Bredell, who worked for a few years in the late 1940s as an oiler and deckhand on the ferries, is encouraged by the booming business the Delawhale has done. "I hope it goes over big," he said. "The old ferries were mostly for commuters, and those ferries carried cars. Now it's mostly tourists, so it's a different game. "Back then the boats were larger, so there was more respon­ sibility. They each held 26 automobiles." The new ferry is scheduled to run every day of the year. It is manned by a pair of rotating four-person crews, and a third crew is scheduled to be added in the near future. Presently, the ferry averages 48 trips daily. r'-. . 40 Years Later For 62-year-old Les and other longtime residents of the Philadelphia and Camden areas, the resumption of ferry service there after a 40-year stoppage has triggered a flood of memories. The first re^lar ferry between those points began operating in 1688. Between 1900 and 1952, nearly one billion passengers used Ae setvice. But bridge construction and rising costs of supplies, insurance and fuel slowly reduced the fleet from 26 ferries to three. Finally, in 1952, the ferry service was out of business. This past March, however, Les Bredell was on hand to see the resumption of the service. Tourist attractions and an alternative for commuters have helped revive the ferry system. A new SIUcrewed ferry named the Delawhale is transporting hundreds and often thousands of passengers daily between Penn's The Millvillewas one of the last passenger ferries to operate between Philadelphia and Camden, N.J. on the Delaware River. Passenger Landing, Philadelphia's ferry service stopped March 31,1952. (Photo by R.Long is courtesy of the Philadelphia Maritime Museum.) •mr- • -I'l v- • .'' -.V"' • - .v ' ...... • .-J. " '-S' • - 'V • • :: �. -;L' f '''I 10 IMHOBBll^ XAFARBRSLOG : ;-;|itIf r,.:iJigif| '? a-.5 *> ' •••1 /WV •' #J Grabbing a quick bite to eat in the crew mess is Assistant Purser Paul Nelson. ~=2S«^^' '•». , •" Crewmembers Enjoy New Scenery First Trip for DQ on Tenn-Tom r».» ' Sailing on the Delta Queen allows New Orleans native Darlene London to see the country. Continued from page 8 here so long that if any of us have a question or problem, we go and voyage was like nothing she had see him," Henderson stated. ever seen before. "I've always Another veteran of steamboatlived in New Orleans," the cabin ing is Cabin Steward Mira attendant noted. "The trip was Gnoinska. She left her native beautiful." Poland 11 years ago at a time when 'Tranquil" was the term used by Polish workers and their union. Suzanne Larson. A resident o Solidarity, were seeking an end to Colorado, Larson said that during regime. the repressive conununist her time off as a cabin attendant, She had been sailing on Scan­ she would "sit, look at the beauty dinavian vessels and left her ship and be at peace." when it docked in New Orleans. In a twist of fate, Larson is fol­ "In 1981, I was stuck here," lowing in the footsteps of her Gnoinska remembered. "I heard children—Rick, Scott and Deb­ about this job. I knew it would be bie-— all of whom sail on the Mis­ Helping in the galley is Porter Ronald sissippi Queen. "My daughter different, but I like it. I get to see Casimier. (Debbie) in the seventh grade sair all the states from the inside and she wanted to work on a cruise ship there are so many interesting people." She has sailed on the and she never outgrew it." Delta Queen for 10 years. After riding the Mississippi Two first-year crewmembers. Queen—the Delta Queen's sister ship—twice last year as a pas­ Porter Ronald Casimier and First senger, Larson decided she wanted Cook Rich Ayotte, already are to work on one of the vessels this looking forward to steamboating year. "I really like it. The crew is so again next year. "I love it," Casimier stated. "You see new nice and helpful." While Larson is one of the new­ daces, meet new people and get comers aboard the national historic 'ots of advice from the pas­ landmark. Fireman Charles Cbinn sengers." is one of its old-timers. Chinn has Ayotte had been working sailed on the Delta Queen for 22 ashore in a private restaurant in years. Jiloxi, Miss. "This is different "I started sailing many years from working on the shore," he Waiter Jeff Stanek sets tables before the ago on the old Belle of Louisville," noted. "I've enjoyed it and hope to dining room opens. Chinn recalled. "I was a member of )e back next year." the band playing for the passengers The Delta Queen was built in every night. While sailing, I went 926. Originally designed to ferry into the engineroom and decided passengers and cargo between San that's what I wanted to do. That francisco and Sacramento, the was 1957." vessel fell upon hard times before Lead Deckhand Gerald eing taken over by the U.S. Navy Henderson, a four-and-a-half- during World War II. In 1948, the year veteran on the Delta Queen, steamboat made her maiden said Chinn is one of the steadying voyage as the Delta Queen be­ influences on the boat. "He's been tween Cincinnati and Cairo, 111. Cabin Attendant Mira Gnoinska, who had sailed on European vessels before leaving Poland, enjoys seeing America Irom the inside." As a cabin attendant, Kristina Pemberton likes the chance to meet people. Placing the finishing touches on a room is Cabin Attendant Sharon Creech. Flower vases are delivered to the dining hall by Waiter Everardo Juarez. Polishing a ship's bell in the lobby is Porter Andrew Stokes. engineroom operations for 22 years. •A' - ^ -J-. �isT^->r rt.ati|w«wf>WW i>ivrrt.I '•<•'• -• gy-yg/^agi.'•il. OCTOBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 11 Informatian for the 1992 Election of Officers SiU: Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inlanil Waters District Secret BaHot ElecHen fer Unien Officers Begins Nev. 1 Secret ballots for the election of officers of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District will be available to members from Novem­ ber 1 through December 31, 1992. Seafarers eligible to vote in this election to determine union officers for the 1993-1996 term are full book members in good standing. This eligibility criteria is .spelled out in the union's governing docu­ ment, the constitution. The ballot will list the names of all qualified candidates as deter­ mined by the credentials commit­ tee, a group made up of six rank-and-file Seafarers who reviewed the nominating petitions of all SIU members seeking office in this district-wide election. A sample of this ballot appears on the next page. Twenty-seven Positions The credentials cof'mmittee report, which was prepared August 17 and submitted to the member­ ship at the September monthly meetings, indicated 28 candidates had qualified to run for 27 posi­ tions. The 27 posts for which Seafarers will cast their ballots are president, executive vice president, secretary-treasurer, six vice presi­ dents, six assistant vice presidents, two headquarters representatives and 10 port agents. Seafarer Mails Ballot The election will be conducted by mail ballot as provided by the union's constitution. Secret ballots, accompanied by envelopes marked "Ballot" and postage paid en­ velopes printed with the address of the bank depository where the bal­ lots are kept until submitted to the tallying committee, will be avail­ able to full book members in good standing at 20 union halls around the country . (See list of voting loca­ tions on this page.) Eligible Seafarers may pick up their ballots and envelopes marked "Ballot" and mailing envelopes at these halls between 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Monday through Saturday, except legal holidays, from November I to December 31. Each member must present his or her book to the port agent or the agent's designated representative when receiving the ballot, the en- Procedure for Voting All Seafarers eligible to vote in the union's 1992 election of officers and job holders for the term 1993-1996 may vote by secret ballot from November I through December 31,1992. •The member will be asked to sign a roster sheet indicating the date, the number of the bal­ lot given the member and his or her book number. ^ The member will have his Secret ballots, together with book stamped with the word self-addressed, stamped en­ "Voted" and the date. ^ At the same time, the mem­ velopes for mailing, will be available at union halls to all ber will receive a ballot, together eligible voters. Seafarers are with an envelope marked "Bal­ eligible to vote in the union's lot" and a mailing envelope. The election if they are full-book mailing envelope has the address of the depository printed on it, membeJrs in good standing. making it self-addressed. It also Detaifs of the election proce­ has the postage pre-paid. dure are' spelled out in Article • The top part of the ballot XIII of the SIU constitution, above the perforated line will be which is printed verbatim on retained by the port agent or his pages 13 and 14 of this issue of duly designated representative. the Seafarers LOG. • In cases where a member does not produce his or her In summary, here are the pro­ book, or if there is a question cedures for voting: about the member's good stand­ ing or other eligibility matters, • Eligible Seafarers may the member will receive a mail­ pick up ballots and mailing en­ ing envelope of a different color velopes from 9:00 am to noon, marked with the word "Chal­ Monday through Saturday, ex­ lenge." His or her book will also cluding legal holidays, from be stamped "Voted Challenge" November 1 through December* and the date. 31, 1992 at designated union • After a member has halls (see notice on this page). voted, he or she puts the ballot •When a full-book member in the mailing envelope which is appears to vote, he or she should addressed to the bank present his or her book to the depository and stamped. The port agent or his duly designated mailing envelope should then be put in the mail. representative. Notice on Unopposed Candidates One part of the article of the SIU constitution covering rules for elections concerns the elec­ tion of candidates who are un­ opposed for the office in question. The section states that those candidates who are unopposed for any office or job shall be considered elected to that office or job and that the Tallying Com­ mittee shall not have to cotint the votes for any such candidate. The entire section, contained in Article XIII, Section 5 of the SIU constitution reads as follows: "A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unopposed can­ didate but shall certify in their report that such unopposed can­ didate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee." velope marked "Ballot" and the mailing envelope. When the Seafarer receives the ballot and en­ velopes, his or her book will be stamped with the word "Voted" and the date. If a member does not present his or her book, or if there is a question in regard to his or her eligibility to vote, the Seafarer will receive a mailing envelope of a different color marked with the word "Chal­ lenge." His or her book will be stamped with the words "Voted Challenge" and the date. For members who believe they will be at sea during this time, the SIU constitution provides for ab­ sentee voting procedures. Full book members in good standing who need to vote by absentee ballot should direct a request for the ballot to the union's secretary-treasurer at SIU headquarters—5201 Auth Way; Gamp Springs, Md. 20746. Integrity Assured Once the Seafarer has received his or her ballot and envelopes, he or she marks the ballot for the can­ didates of his or her choice and puts it in the envelope marked "Ballot." This envelope is sealed by the member and placed in the mailing envelope and then dispatched in the marl. These steps ensure the integrity of the secret ballot process. The union's constitution, in Ar­ ticle XIII, details the procedures for voting in union elections. On pages 13-14, this section of the constitu­ tion is printed in full. Also, appearing on this page are brief summaries of voting procedures and absentee voting procedures. All ballots will be counted by the rank-and-file tallying committee consisting of two members elected from the union's constitutional ports. These committee members will be elected in December. They will convene in early January 1993. •f. . NOTICE OF 1992 ELECTION FOR ELECTION OF 1993-1996 OFFICERS SEAFARERS INTENATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Election will be conducted by secret mall ballot. Ballots may be obtained at the following locations from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Mondays through Saturdays, excluding holidays, during the voting period. The voting period shall commence on November 1st, 1992 and shall continue through December 31st, 1992. VOTING LGGATIONS BALTIMORE DANIA DETROIT-ALGONAC DULUTH HONOLULU HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE JERSEY CITY MOBILE NEW BEDFORD NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK NORFOLK PHILADELPHIA PINEY POINT PUERTO RICO SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE ST. LOUIS WILMINGTON 1216 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21202 2 West Dixie Highway, Dania, FL 33004 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, Ml 48001 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 606 Kallhl St., Honolulu, HI 96819 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 3315 Liberty St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 99 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy., Mobile, AL 36605 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 630 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 2604 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 Seafarers Hariy Lundeberg School of Seamanship, PIney Point,MD 20674 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Santurce, PR 00907 350 Fremont St., San Francisco, CA 94105 2505 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 4581 Gravels Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 510 North Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 •'tf Procedure for Absentee Ballots In the case of members eligible to vote who believe they will be at sea during the November 1 through December 31,1992 voting period, absen­ tee ballots are available. The SIU constitution ensures that members who are eligible to vote and who find themselves in this situation may vote. Procedures are estab­ lished in the SIU constitution to safeguard the secret ballot election, including the absentee bal­ lot process. Here is the procedure to follow when request­ ing an absentee ballot: The secretary-treasurer, after confirming eligibility, will send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address designated in the request, a ballot, together with an envelope marked "Ballot" and a mailing envelope no later than November 30, 1992. • it-' • Upon receiving the ballot and envelopes, vote by marking the ballot. After voting the ba lot, place the ballot in the envelope marked "Ballot." Do not write on the "Ballot" envelope. • Place the envelope marked "Ballot" in the • Make the request in writing to the SIU mailing envelope which is imprinted with the Office of the secretary-treasurer; 5201 Auth Way; mailing address of the bank depository where all Camp Springs, MD 20746. ballots are sent. • Include in the request the correct address where the absentee ballot should be mailed. • Sign the mailing envelope on the first line of the upper left-hand comer. Print name and book • Send the request for an absentee ballot by number on the second line. The mailing envelope registered or certified mail. is self-addressed and stamped. • The registered or certified mail envelope must be postmarked no later than midnight, The mailing envelope must be postmarked November 15,1992 and must be received at 5201 no later than midnight December 31, 1992 and Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746 no later received by the bank depository no later than than November 25, 1992. January 5, 1993. • . �• --.A.- A. /• . 12 sEMmasiM ' ' OCTOBBlim y ^ lnfomia£lm tar tael . a®® ®!S'w'S^« Dlrtri^ ' '^ _ ' .. . Tanfli Twenty-Seven Pesit The ballots listing the can­ didates for office in the 1992 SIU elections will be available to Seafarers for voting between November 1 and December 31, 1992. There ate 27 positions on the ballot. All fiill book members in good standing are eligible to vote in the union's election. same sample of me official ballot vice president, secretary- appears on mis page. Members can pick up their union's constitution, from the treasurer, six vice presidents, six Each ballot has a perforated assistant vice presiderits, two edge. ballots at any one of 20 union secretary-treasurer. This will be torn off by the elected will serve in headquarters representabves and balls located around the country. theOfficers port agent or his representative 1993 through 1996 term. A 10 port agents. (See list of these locations on rank-and-file when me eligible Seafarer picks tallying comrnitAn election notice was mailed page 11.) will tabulate the election last month to all members at their up his or her ballot. If requesting Members who believe they tee afcentee ballots, me ballot will be will be at sea during November results when it meets in January last known address with a list ot mailed to the eligible member voting locations as well ^ a and December can request an ab­ 1993. Among the positions on me sample of me official ballot. This wim me perforated edge torn off. sentee ballot, in accordance wiffi the procedures spelled out in the j ballot are president, executive OFFICIAL BALLOT For Election of 1993-1996 Officers No. 00000 SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAtlantlc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 1st, 1992 THROUGH DECEMBER 31st, 1992 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS—In order to vote for a candidate, mark a cross (X) in voting square to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates for office than specified herein, your vote for such office will be invalid. MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. PRESIDENT Vote for One ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Vote for One , ^ I ID Michael J. Sacco, 8-1 10 • Kermett T. Mangram, M-2394 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESK Vote for One 2 • Joseph M. Sacco, 8-1287 ASSISTANTJICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE O^HIHTLANTIC COAST ) for One SECRETARY-TREASURER Vote for One 3 • John Fay, F-363 le, P-437 lENT IN CHARGE TGULF COAST HoteforOne VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Vote lor One 4 • Augustin Tellez, T-764 12 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Vote for One 5 • Jack Caffey, C-1010 \ iil 13 • Don Anderson, A-5244 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST 1 Vote for One I 6 • Dean E. Corgey, 0-5727 ASSISTANT VICE-PF CHARGE OF THE SOUTHfiffN REGION, GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Vote for One • PHILADELPHIA PORT AGENT Vote for One 20 • Thomas J. Fay, F-514 21 22 • BALTIMORE PORT AGENT Vote for One Mike Paladino, P-5581 • MOBILE PORT AGENT Vote for One David M. Carter, Sr., C-12088 NEW ORLEANS PORT AGENT Vote for One 23 • Jose (Joe) Perez, P-846 HOUSTON PORT AGENT ^ Vote for One S^es P. McGee, M-5945 24 ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND HSHING INDUSTRIES Vote for One 15 • Robert Hall. H-5727 HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE Vote for Two VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND FISHING INDUSTRIES Vote for One 9 • Roy A. Mercer, M-25001 / 19 NEW YORK PORT AGENT Vote for One Robert Seizor, S-1258 14 • Anthony J. Sacco, S-2286 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE SOUTHERN REGION, GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Vote for One 8 • Bryon F. Kelley, K-12039 election of SIU officers appears at 85 percent of its original size. Voting takes place between Movember randDecember di. IW. Heindei, H-1443 ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHAF OF THE WEST COAST Vote for One VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE WEST COAST Vote for One 7 • George McCartney, M-948 'I PINEY POINT PORT AGENT Vote for One 18 O Edward "Edd" W. Morris, M-1358 16 • Leo Bonser, 8-1193 17 • Carl Peth, P-755 /, • 26 • \N FRANCISCO PORT AGENT Vote for One Nick Celona, C-1578 ST. LOUIS PORT AGENT Vote for One Steve Ruiz, R-1116 DETROIT-ALGON#ICPOR|^^B^ Vota46r One^ 27 • M. Joe^l^ler, 28 • Willisf^ G. Tjfe. T-715 . .. : �OCTOBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 13 : Atlantic, Guli^ Lak^ & inland 1/1^ SHI CoiKtHunm ^wHs Out Riries on Elections The section of the Union's con­ stitution which outlines voting pro­ cedures in the SIU's elections, which are held every four years, appears here and on page 14 in its entirety. nomination to office shall be thato: copies of such appeal to each Port to insure secrecy of the ballot. On warded for all the aforementioned the nominator. where the appeal shall be presented this removable portion shall also be election material actually received. All documents required herein and voted upon at a regular meeting placed a short statement indicating The .Secretary-Treasurer shall must reach Headquarters no earlier no later than the second meeting the nature of the ballot and the prepare a file in which shall be kept than July 15 and no later than after the Committee's election. It is voting date thereof. memoranda and correspondence August 15 of the election year. dealing with the election. This file the responsibility of the applicant to (c) The ballots so prepared at the The Secretary-Treasurer is insure timely delivery of hisappeal. direction of the Secretary- shall at all times be available to any Article XIII charged with safekeeping of these In any event, without prejudice to member asking for inspection of Elections for Officers, Assistant Vice- letters and shall turn them over to his written appeal, the applicant Treasurer shall be the only official the same at the office of the No others may be used. Presidents, Headquarters the Credentials Committee upon may appear in person before the ballots. Each ballot shall be numbered as Secretary-Treasurer and shall be Representatives, and Port Agents the latter's request. Committee within two days after indicated in the preceding para­ tumed over to the Union Tallying Section 1. Nominations. Section 2. Credentials Commit­ the day on which the telegram is graphs and shall be numbered con- Committee. Except as provided in Section 2 tee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. sent to correct his application or secutively, commencing with (b) of this Article, any full book Only full book members in good argue for his qualification. (a) A Credentials Committee number 1. A sufficient amount member may submit his name for shall be elected at the regular meet­ The Committee's report shall be shall be printed and distributed to standing may vote. Each full book nomination for any office, or the ing in August of the election year at prepared early enough to allow the member may secure his ballot at job of Assistant Vice-President, the Port where Headquarters is lo­ applicant to appear before it within each Port. A record of the ballots, Port offices from the Port Agent or both by serial numbers and amount, Headquarters Representative or cated. It shall consist of six (6) full the time set forth in this Constitution sent thereto, shall be maintained by his duly designated representative Port Agent, by delivering or caus­ book members in attendance at the and still reach the Ports in timefor the the Secretary-Treasurer shall at such Port. Each Port Agent shall ing to be delivered in person, to the meeting with two (2) members to first regular meeting after its election. also send each Port who Agent a designate an area at the Port office office of the Secretary-Treasurer at be elected from each of the Deck, (d) A majority vote of the mem­ verification list indicating the over which should be posted the Headquarters, or sending a letter ad­ Engine and Steward Departments. bership shall, in the case of such and serial numbers of the legend "Voting Ballots Secured dress^ to the Ciedenti^s Commit­ No officer. Assistant Vice-Presi­ appeals, be sufficient to overrule amount ballots sent. The Secretary- Here." When a full book member tee, in care of theSecretary-Treasurer dent, Headquarters Representative, any disqualification by the Creden­ Treasurer shall also send to each appears to vote, he shall present his at the address of Headquarto-s. This or Port Agent, or candidate for of­ tials Committee in which event the Port Agent a sufficient amount of book to the Port Agent or his letter shall be dated and shall contain fice of the job of Assistant Vice- one so previously classified shall blank opaque envelopes containing aforementioned duly designated the following: President, Headquarters then be deemed qualified. the word "Ballot" on the face of the representative. The Port Agent or (a) The name of the candidate. Representative, or Port Agent, shall (e) The Credentials Committee, envelope, as well as a sufficient his duly designated representative (b) His home address and mail­ be eligible for election to this Com­ in passing upon the qualifications amount of opaque mailing en­ shall inserton the roster sheet under ing address. mittee except as provided for in of candidates, shall have the right velopes, first class postage prepaid the appropriate column the date, the (c) His book number. number of the ballot given to such to conclusively presume that (d) The title of the office or Article X, Section 4. In the event anyone nominated and qualified in and printed on the face tfiereon as member and his full book number, other job for which he is a can­ any Committee member is unable previous elections for candidacy the addressee shall be the nameand the member shall then sign his didate, including the name of the to serve, the Committee shall for any office, or the job of Assis­ address of the depository for the and on such roster sheet under the name Port in the event the position sought suspend until the President or Ex­ tant Vice-President, Headquarters receipt of such ballotsas designated appropriate column. Such member ecutive Vice-President or the is that of Port Agent. by the President in the manner Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, Representative, or Port Agent, has provided by Article X, Section 1, of shall have his book stamped with (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or calls a special meeting at the Port met all the requirements of Section this Constitution. In the upper left- the word "Voted" and the date, and employment as required for can­ where Headquarters is located in 1 (a) of Article XII. hand comer of such mailing en­ shall be given a ballot, and simul­ didates. order to elect a replacement. The Section 3. Balloting Procedures. velope, there shall be printed taneously the perforation on the top (g) In the event the member is Committee's results shall be by (a) Balloting in the manner thereon, as a top line, provision for of the ballot shall be removed. At on a vessel, he shall notify the majority vote with any tie vote hereafter provided shall commence the voter's signature and on another the same time the member shall be Credentials Committee what vessel being resolved by a majority of the on November 1st of the election line immediately thereunder, given the envelope marked "Bal­ he is on. This shall be done also if membership at a special meeting year and shall continue through provision for the pirinting of the lot" together with the pre-paid he ships subsequent to forwarding called for that purpose at that Port. December 31st, exclusive of Sun­ voter's name and book number. In postage mailing envelope ad­ his credentials. dressed to the depository. The (b) After its election, the Com­ days and (for each individual Port) addition, the Secretary-Treasurer member shall take such ballot and (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated mittee shall immediately go into holidays legally recognized in the shall also send a sufficient amount envelopes and in secret thereafter, session. It shall determine whether City of which the Port affected is of mailing envelopes identical with mark his ballot, fold the same, in­ by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not the person has submitted his ap­ located. If November 1st or Decem­ the mailing envelopes mentioned sert it in the blank envelope marked now, nor, for the five (5) years last plication correctly and possesses ber 31st falls on a holiday legally above, except that they shall be of Ballot," seal the same, then insert past, have I been either a member the necessary qualifications. The recognized in a Port in the City in different color, and shall contain on such "Ballot" envelope into the of the Communist Party or con­ Committee shall prepare a report which that Port is located, the bal­ the face of such envelope, in bold mailing envelope, seal such mail­ victed of, or served any part of a listing each applicant and his book loting period in such Port shall letters, the word "Challenge." The ing envelope, sign his name on the prison term resulting from convic­ numter under the office or job he is commence or terminate, as the case Secretary-Treasurer shall further upper left-hand comer on the first tion of robbery, bribery, extortion, seeking. Each applicant shall be may be, on the next succeeding furnish a sufficient amount of line of such mailing envelope and embezzlement, grand larceny, marked "qualified" or "dis­ business day. Subject to the forego­ Roster Sheets" which shall have on the second line in the upper leftburjglary, arson, violation of nar­ qualified" according to the findings ing, for the purpose of full book printed thereon, at the top thereof, hand comer print his name and cotics laws, murder, rape, assault of the Committee. Where an ap­ members securing their ballots, the the year of the election, and imme­ book number, after which he shall with intent to kill, assault which plicant has been marked "dis­ Ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. diately thereunder, five (5) vertical mail orcause the same to be mailed. inflicts grievous bodily injury, or qualified," the reason therefore to 12 Noon, Monday through Satur­ columns designated date, ballot In the event a full book member number, signature full book appears to vote and is not in good violation of Title 11 or III of the must be stated in the report. Where day, excluding holidays. member's name, book number and Balloting shall be by mail. Landrum-Griffin Act, or con­ a tie vote has been resolved by a comments, and such roster sheets standing or does not have his mem­ The Secretary-Treasurer shall in­ spiracy to commit any such special meeting of the membership, bership book with him or it appears that fact shall also be noted with sure the proper and timely prepara­ shall contain horizontal lines im­ for other valid reasons he is not crimes." sufficient detail. The report shall be tion of ballots without partiality as mediately under the captions of eligible to vote, the same procedure Dated signed by all of the Committee to candidates or Ports. The ballots each of the above five columns. The as provided above shall apply to Signature of member members and be completed and may contain general information Secretary-Treasurer shall also send him, except that on the roster sheet Book No.. — submitted to the Ports in time for and instructive comments not in­ a sufficient amount of envelopes under the column "Comments," consistent with the provisions of with the printed name and address Printed forms of the certificate the next regular meeting after their this Constitution. All qualified can­ of the depository on the face there­ notation should be made that the shall be made available to election. At this meeting, it shall be didates shall be listed thereon al- of, and in the upper left-hand member voted a challenged ballot nominees. Where a nominee cannot read and incorporated in the jhabetically within each category comer, the name of the Port and and the reason for his challenge. truthfully execute such a certifi­ minutes and then posted on the bul­ with book number and job seniority address, and on the face of such Such member's membership book be stamped "voted chal­ cate, but is, in fact, legally eligible letin board in each Port. eiivelope, should be printed the shall On the last day of nominations, classification status. lenge," and the date, and such for an office or job by reason of the The listing of the Ports shall first words, "Roster Sheets and Ballot restoration of civil rights originally one member of the Committee shall set forth Headquarters and then Stubs." Each Port Agent shall member instead of the above-men­ revoked by such conviction or a stand by in Headquarters to accept shall follow a geographical pattern maintain separate records of the tioned mailing envelope, shall be favorable determination by the delivery of credentials. All creden­ commencing with the most nor­ )allots sent him and shall inspect given the mailing envelope of a dif­ Board of Paroleof the United States tials must be in Headquarters by therly Port of the Atlantic Coast, and count the ballots when received ferent color marked on the face thereof with the word "Challenge." Department of Justice, he shall, in midnight of closing day. bllowing the Atlantic Coast down to insure that the amount sent, as At the end of each day, the Port (c) When an applicant has been to lieu of the foregoing certificate, fur­ the most southerly Port on that well as the number thereon, con­ nish a complete signed statement of disqualified by the Committee, he coast, then westerly dong the Gulf form to the amount and numbers Agent or his duly designated repre­ the facts of his case together with shall be notified immediately by of Mexico and so on, until the list isted by the Secretary-Treasurer as sentative shall enclose in the en­ true copies of the documents sup­ telegram at the addresses listed by of Ports is exhausted. Any Port out­ laving been sent to that Port. The velope addressed to the depository lim pursuant to Section 1 of this side the Continental United States Port Agent shall immediately ex­ and marked "Roster Sheets and porting his statement. Article. He shall also be sent a letter shall then be added. There shall be ecute and retum to the Secretary- Ballot Stubs," the roster sheet or Any full book member may containing their reasons for such no write-in voting and no Treasurer a receipt acknowledging sheets executed by the members nominate any other full book mem­ ber in which event such full book disqualification by air mail, special provisions for the same shall appear the correctness, of the amount and that day together with the num­ member so nominated shall comply delivery, register^ or certified, to on the ballot. Each ballotshall be so the numbers of the ballots sent, or bered perforated slips removed with the provisions of this Article the mailing address designated pur­ prepared as to have the number shall notify the Secreta^-Treasurer from the ballots which had been as they are set forth herein relating suant to Section 1 (b) of this Article. thereon placed at the top thereof of any discrepancy. Discrepancies given to the members, and then to the submission of credentials. By A disqualified applicant shall have and shall be so perforated as to shall be corrected as soon as pos­ mail the same to such depository. reason of the above self nomination the right to take an appeal to the enable that portion containing the sible prior to the voting period. In provision the responsibility, if any, membership from the decision of said number to be easily removed any event, receipts shall be for­ Continued on page 14 for notifying a nominee of his the Committee. He shall forward i " ^ • ni't •: 1; ••W 'KK IIP �14 SEAFARERS LOG OCnBERIBK InformatioiiVbrtffie 1992 Election SiU: Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District Article Xlll Spells Out CenstUutlenal Rules en Seafarer Elections diately subsequent to the election quarters is located shallbe reim quarters, in writing by certified immediately subsequent to the year and must be postmarked no bursed for transportation, meals mail, of the same, setting forth his Election Report Meetings menr To insure that an adequate supp later than 12 midnight December and lodging expenses occasionec name, book number and the details tioned above. The depository shall by their traveling to and retumin so that appropriate corrective ac­ be the same as designated for the of all balloting material is main 31st of the election year. from that Port. Committee mem tion, if warranted, may be taken. election from which the special tained in all Ports at all times, the Section 4. hers elected from the Port in whic The Secretary-Treasurer shall ex­ vote is ordered. And the proc^ures Port Agent or his duly designated (a) At the close of the last day o: Headquarters is located shall be peditiously investigate the facts shall be the same as provided for in representative, simultaneous the period for securing ballots, the with mailing of the roster sheets Port Agent in each Port, in addition similarly reimbursed, except for concerning the claimed violation, Section 3, except where specific transportation. All members of the take such action as may be neces­ dates are provided for, the days and ballot stubs to the depository to his duties set forth above, sha the end of each day, shall also make deliver of mail to Headquarters by Committee shall also be paid at the sary, if any, and make a report and shall be the dates applicable which provide for the identical time and a copy of the roster sheet for that registered or certified mail, atten prevailing standby rate of pay from recommendation, if necessary, days originally provided for in Sec­ copy of which shall be sent to the the day subsequent to their election day and mail the same to the tion Union Tallying Committee, a Secretary-Treasurer at Head unused ballots and shall specifica to the day they return, in norma member and the original shall be tion 3. The Election Report Meet­ quarters. The Port Agent shall be ly set forth by serial number ant course, to the Port from which the; filed for the Union Tallying Copi- ing for the aforesaid special vote mittee for their appropriate action, shall be that meeting immediately responsible for the proper amount the unused ballots so for­ were elected. The Union Tallying Committee report and recommendation, if any. subsequent to the report of the safeguarding of all election warded. The foregoing shall not be ap­ Union Tallying Committee material and shall not release any oi (b) The Union Tallying Com shall elect a chairman from among plicable to matters involving the separated by one calendar month. themselves and, subject to the ex it until duly called for and sha] mittee shall consist of 20 full boo insure that no one tampers with the members. Two shall be selectet press terms of this Constitution Credentials Committee's action or Section 5. Elected Officers and report, the provisions of Article Jobholders. material placed in his custody. from each of the 10 Ports of New adopt its own procedures. A1 (e) Full book members may re York, Philadelphia, Baltimore decisions of such Committee ant XIII, Sections 1 and 2 being the A candidate unopposed for any quest and vote an absentee ballot Mobile, New Orleans, Houston the contents of their report shall be pertinent provisions applicable to office or job shall be deemed under the following circumstances Detroit-AlgonaC, San Francisco, valid if made by a majority vote, such matters. elected to such office or job not­ All protests as to any and all withstanding that his name may ap­ while such member is employed on St. Louis and Piney Pointi Theelec­ provided there be a quorum in at­ a Union contracted vessel anc tion shall be held at the regular tendance, which quorum is hereby aspects of theelection and balloting pear on the ballot. The Union which vessel's schedule does not meeting in December of the elec fixed at ten. The Committee, but procedures or the conduct of the Tallying Committee shall not be provide for it to be at a Port in which tion year or, if the Executive Boarc not less than a quorum thereof, shal same not passed upon by the Union required to tally completely the a ballot can be secured during the otherwise determines prior thereto, have the sole right and duty to ob Tallying Committee in its report, results of the voting for such unop­ time and period provided for in at a special meeting held in the tain all mailed ballots and the other excluding therefrom matters in­ posed candidate but shall certify in the Credentials their report that such unopposed Section 3 (a) of this Article or is in aforesaid Ports, on the first business mailed election material from the volving an accredited hospital any time day of the last week of said month depository and to insure their safe Committee's action or report as candidate has been elected to such during the first ten (10) days of the No officer. Assistant Vice-Presi­ custody during the course of the provided in the last sentence of the office or job. The Election Report month of November of the Election dent, Headquarters Representative Committee's proceedings. The immediately preceding paragraph, Meeting shall accept the above cer­ Year. The member shall make Port Agent, or candidate for office, proceedings of the Committee, ex­ but including the procedure and tification of the Union Tallying request for an absentee ballot by or the job of Assistant Vice-Presi cept for their organizational meet­ report of the Union Tallying Com­ Committee without change. registered or certified mail or the dent. Headquarters Representative, ing and their actual preparation o: mittee, shall be filed in writing by equivalent mailing device at the or Port Agent shall be eligible for the closing report and dissents certified mail with the Secretary- Section 6. Installation Into Office location from which such request is election to this Committee except therefrom, if any, shall be open to Treasurer at Headquarters to be and the Job of Assistant Vicemade, if such be the case. Such as provided for in Article X, Sec­ any member provided he observes received no later than the February President, Headquarters Repre­ request shall contain a designation tion 4. In addition to its duties decorum. Any candidate may act as 25th immediately subsequent to the sentative or Port Agent (a) The person elected shall be as to the address to which such lerein set forth, the Union Tallyin^ an observer and/or designate close of the election year. It shall be member wishes his absentee ballot Committee shall be charged with another member to act as his ob­ the responsibility of the member to that person having the largest num­ returned. The request shall be the tallying of all the ballots and the server at the counting of the ballots insure that his written protest is ber of votes cast for the particular postmarked no later than 12:00 jreparation of a closing report set­ In ho event shall issuance of the received by the Secretary-Treasurer office or job involved. Where more P.M. on the 15th day of November ting forth, in complete detail, the above referred to closing report of no later than such Febmary 25th. The than one person is to be elected for a of the election year, shall be results of the election, including a the Committee be delayed beyonc Secretary-Treasurer shall forward particular office or job, the proper directed to the Secretary-Treasurer complete accounting of all ballots January 31st immediately sub­ copies of such written protest to all number of candidates receiving the at Headquarters and must be and stubs, and reconciliation of the sequent to the close of the election Ports in sufficient time to be read at successively highest numberof votes delivered no later than the 25th ol same with the rosters and receipts year. In the discharge of its duties, the Election Report Meeting. The shall be declared elected. These such November. The Secretary- of the Port Agents, all with detailet the Committee may call upon ant written protest shall contain the full determinations shall be made only Treasurer shall determine whether reference to serial numbers anc utilize the services of clerica book member's narne, book number, from the results deemed final and such member is eligible to vote amounts and with each total broken employees of the Union. The Com­ and all details constituting the accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to such absentee ballot. The down into Port totals. The Union mittee shall be discharged upon the protest Secretary-Treasurer, if he deter­ Tallying Committee shall have ac­ completion of the issuance and dis(f) At the Election Report Meet­ notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and mines that such member is so cess to all election records and files )atch of its report as required in this ing, the report and recommendation eligible, shall by the 30th of such br their inspection, examination Article. In the event a recheck anc of the Union Tallying Committee, other job holders shall take over November, send by registered mail, and verification. The report shal recount is ordered pursuant to this including but not limited to dis­ their respective offices and jobsand return receipt requested, to the ad­ clearly detail all discrepancies dis­ Article, the Committee shall be crepancies, protests passed upon by assume the duties thereof at mid­ dress so designated by such mem­ covered and shall contain recom­ reconstituted, except that if any them, as well as protests filed with night of the night of the plection ber, a*"Ballot," after removing the mendations for the treatment of member thereof is not available, a the Secretary-Treasurer as Report Meeting, or the next regular perforated numbered stub, together these discrepancies. All members of substitute therefor shall be elected provided for in Section (e) immedi­ rneeting, depending upon which with the hereinbefore mentioned the Committee shall sign the report, Tom the appropriate Port at a spe­ ately above shall be acted upon by meeting the results as to each of the "Ballot" envelope, and mailing en­ without prejudice, however, to the cial meeting held for that purpose the meeting. A majority vote of the foregoing are deemed final and ac­ velope addressed to the depository, right of any member thereof to sub­ as soon as possible. membership shall decide what ac­ cepted, as provided in this Article. (d) The report of the Committee tion, if any, in accordance with the The term of their predecessors shall except that printed on the face of mit a dissenting report as to the ac­ such mailing envelope shall be the curacy of the count and the validily shall be made up in sufficient Constitution shall be taken thereon, continue up to, and expire at that words "Absentee Ballot," and ap­ of the ballots, with pertinent details. copies to comply with the follow- which action, however, shall not time, notwithstanding anything to propriate voting instructions shdl In connection with the tally of ng requirements: two copies shall include the ordering of a special the contrary contained in Article XI, accompany such mailing to the >allots there shall be no counting of )e mailed by the Committee to each vote, unless reported discrepancies Section 1. This shall not apply where member. If the Secretary-Treasurer ballots until all mailing envelopes Port Agent and the Secretary- or protested procedure or conduct the successful candidate cannot as­ determines that such member is in­ containing valid ballots have first 'reasurer no later than January 31st found to have occurred and to be sume his office because he is at sea In such event, a majority vote of eligible to receive such absentee )een opened, the ballot envelopes immediately subsequent to the violative of the Constitution afballot, he shall nevertheless send remov^ intact and then all of such close of the election year. As soon ected the results of the vote for any the membership may grant addi­ such member the aforementioned rallot envelopes mixed together, as these copies are received, each office or job, in which event the tional time for the assumption of ballot with accompanying material 'ter which such ballot envelopes 'ort Agent shall post one copy of special vote shall be restricted to the office or job. In the event of the except that the mailing envelope shall beopened and counted in such the report on the bulletin board in a such office, offices and/or job or failure of the newly-elected Presi­ addressed to the depository shall multiples as the Committee may conspicuous manner and notify the obs, as thecase may be. A majority dent to assume office the provisions have printed on the face thereof the deem expedient and manageable. Secretary-Treasurer, in writing, as of the membership at the Election of Article X, Section 12 shall apply words "Challenged Absentee Bal­ The Committee shall resolve all is­ to the date of such posting. This Report Meetings may order a until the expiration of the term. All lot." The Secretary-Treasurer shall sues on challenged ballots and then copy shall be kept posted until after recheck and recount when a dissent other cases of failure to assume office keep records of all of the foregoing, tally those found valid utilizing the the Election Report Meeting which to the closing report has been issued shall be dealt with as decided by a including the reasons for determin­ same procedure as provided in the shall be the March regular member­ )y three (3) or more members of the majority vote of the membership. ing such member's ineligibility, preceding sentence either jointly or ship meeting immediately follow­ Jnion Tallying Committee. Except ing theclose of the election year. At or the contingencies provided for Section 7. which records shall be open for in­ separately. the Election Report Meeting, the in this Section 4 (0, the closing spection by foil book members and The Secretary-Treasurer is (c) The members of the Union other copy of the report shall be report shall be accepted as final. specifically charged with the preser­ upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to allying Committee shall, after read verbatim. There shall be no further protest or vation and retention of all election (e) Any full book member appeal from the action of the records, including the ballots, as re­ them. The Secretary-Treasurer their election, proceed to the Port in shall send to all Ports the names and which Headquarters is located, to aiming a violation of the election majority of the membership at the quired by law, and is directed and authorize to issue such other and book numbers of the members to arrive at that Port no later than and balloting procedure or the con- Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered further directives as to the election whom absentee ballots were sent. anuary 5th of the year immediately uct of the same, shall within 72 (f) All ballots to be counted iter the election year. Each mem- lours of the occurrence- of the pursuant to Section 4 (0 shall be procedures as are required by law, must be received by the depository )er of the Committee not elected claimed violation notify the commenced within ninety (90) which directives shall be part of the no later than the January 5th imme­ from the Port in which Head­ Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ ays after the first day of the month election procedures of this Union. Continued from page 13 �OCTOBER 1992 SEAFMERSIOO 15 pift' Active and retired Seafarers last month participated in Labor Day rallies at various port cities throughout the U.S. Joining with the AFL-CIO, the federation of unions in the United States, Seafarers called on the nation's elected officials to enact programs to turn the economy around and create jobs for American workers. Trade unionists throughout the country also rallied for an effec­ tive national health care program and a trade agreement that promotes U.S. jobs as opposed to trade deals which export U.S. work overseas. In Philadelphia, more than 100 members proved that Seafarers can handle foul weather on land as well as at sea. Despite oc­ casional rain, the SIU not only took part in the march and rally, but also helped set up and coor­ dinate the stage area. On the day set aside to honor America's workers. Seafarers from Michigan were among a crowd of al^ut 200,000 wldch marched through Detroit and then The rainy weather did not stop more than 100 Seafarers from taking part in Philadelphia's Labor Day march and rally. SIU members not only assembled to hear the remarks of marched down the streets of the city, they also assisted in setting up and coordinating the stage area. Dembcratic vice presidential can­ At the fairgrounds. Seafarers _ , _ . . , didate A1 Gore and Democratic took turns manning an SIU inforNGW Bedford Fishing Boats Recoive Annual Blessing Congressman Sandy Levin. mational booth. In Mobile, Ala., SIU members In Houston, the SIU coor­ gathered at the union hall and dinated the annual Labor Day proceeded downtown to the Civic Breakfast, sponsored by the Har­ Center for a parade which in­ ris County AFL-CIO, the West cluded a half dozen floats and Gulf Ports Council and the Hous­ several local marching bands. ton-Gulf Coast Building and Carrying SIU banners and flags, Construction Trades Council. and decked out in Seafarers Tshirts and hats, the enthusiastic Two Democratic congressmenthrong completed the march Mike Andrews and Craig before moving the celebration to Washington,' both of Texas—as the Mobile Fairgrounds, about 10 well as state Senator Gene Green, miles from town. Continued on page 23 F.I,•'' J B N. cois said, "Our job is to get people working and help them get back on their feet." The native of Marseille, France had sailed in the New Bedford fishing fleet before join­ ing the SIU in 1984 as a patrol­ man. In 1987, he became the port agent. Francois is active in the Greater New Bedford and Cape Cod Labor Council, AFLrOO and the Downtown Business Assoda- - i ; .M:. • • ..Kt' lj' 'f Sill's Francois Named To Regional Job Panel Port Agent Henri Francois is one of the newest members of the New Bedford (Mass.) Regional Employment Board. Mayor Rosemary S. Tiemey notified Francois by letter of the one-year appointment to the board that oversees state and federal job training programs for the southeastern Massachusetts city and neighboring towns. He joins 20 other private and public sector representatives in trying to secure grants that will help to im­ prove economic conditions. In accepting the appointment, which runs until September 30, 1993, Francois noted the economic problems in New Bed­ ford. As part of the board, Fran­ '.1. MM The New Bedford, Mass. fishing fleet—including the SlU-crewed Luso American I, Lady of Grace and Luso American It—participated in the Bless­ ing of the Fleet celebration August 16. Several hundred Seafarers were involved in the day-long event. The vessels sailed past the docks where they received their annual blessing. Crewmem- bers invited their families and friends aboard the decorated vessels to take part in the ceremonies. SIU members, who sail on 100 bdats, catch groundfish like cod, haddock, flounder and sole. Vessels can be out for days at a time before bringing home their loads to the nation's largest per catch fishing port. tion. Besides New Bedford, other communities that fall within the regional employment board in­ clude Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattz^isett, Rochester and Wareham. 'M' .. ' ? '.f" If. New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois (left), who was appointed by New Bedford's mayor to a regional job-training review board, speaks with Steward/Baker Anthony Piazza aboard the SlU-crewed Metfor Stephen W. Pless. •I- f, . �mi ••;#r P.'.''>^''.^ ' J' 'v!-fvjj'? • i'i''-liTi« rirtrii-r" -ir-' I' ri ••'•"-I • ifi i«'-••« Ir'liiiin • 1" i" 'n iiii i" I 16 •• - ' ' - '--'—-—-• •• ^ •• ' " : '• • - ' ' "_- ocmmti9K SE6FMBISL0G OCTOBER 1992 ';-i-"r'"' ;X'.--••-.•:?••-.- • • '^' '. • • *'t-J.V SBkFMERSLOG -•y.^.y'iy-^ 17 s.pi ir:kf. •Cf- .i?" i,;ri ^'1A •••R ' •••i i r wm J ' f :n •: Engine Ulilily Man Rafael Canipoi; checks Ihe valves in the prinmeroorTi of the liicj BonfJCjiioii. t& sSsWW*. i„ " J'V.;AA f mt { •••'V.-'', -''I'M iraBSBil -r'A'" •' • J#' Ctiiel Cook Isaac Rivera ladles out soup ft; [PI' .Uk'ft/'•' :.^ : . kl :•••--.• ..i.,--,v •. H".*, <ip .% , 'difSite i' "Z.rvMj' 4_''-• • . ^ . -'K . , i •••:>',•• -" • l''4 'v'-y •'. m '•. •i^'f Crowley Seafarers On the Job In San Juan ':| •'If' • V - <:! Sisl •VmsiP: New Santurce-Based Port Agent Photographs SlU Men at Work rSSi IWv Si Captain J.J. Ramon (lett) mof.'ts with Chief Mate Mictiael Lydick bodoro sailinn. mg Cook LLIIS Bonilla stops off at ttio oflice to cireck in before boniding, - - I\ f '•*>'•'.,?--rV<, "• " ,^ < • ' "'-f-<>'r--f.: - «s V i Port Agont Steve FJui^ (left) and Patrolman Angel Hernandez (right) answer f iaeslions fro,m memtrois Leoncio Cancel (in helmet) and Miguel Vazc|uez, :.-:v .. - Among the Seafarers who are based in Puerto Rico are those men: bers working for Crowley Maritime at its Caribbean hub in San Juan< s, new San Juan Port Agent JSteve Ruiz toought a .,for the Sec^ersWG. career with the union in 1971 when he gradiiated ftom the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in class 79. He sailed as a QMED and electrician and obtained his second engineer steam license before J coming ashore to work for the union eight years ago. > I Before reporting to Santurce, Ruiz worked in the Houston hallos , previous assignments included Honolulu, New Orleans and Piney Point. K: -A ?••:'• . ,' • ^ ' ''-H •'' ^ "••"•• S'S-: "I look forward to working with the membership in and around Santurce," Ruiz told the Seafarers LOG. *We are here to service the membersapd their families. Holding a union meeting are (left to right) Port Agent Steve Ruiz, Captains Emerito Rivera, Antonio Colon and Victor Rosado, AB Ivan Coraliz, Asst Port Capt. Juan Velez, AS Hector Resto, Shoregang Foreman Angel Charriez and Patrolman Angel Hernandez. From l^to right, Miguel Rodriguez, Francisco Figueroa, Alfonso Morales, Jose Caceres, Rene Pedraza, Leoncio Cancel, Ivan Quiles, Felix Barroso and Luis Arias handie maintenance for Crowley boats in Puerto Rico. Cnwiey Mariiime Celebrates One Hundred Years of OrowUi Crowley Maritime Corporation celebrates those taking part in 1957 when the U.S. its 100th anniversary this year. From its start government began an operation to resupply in 1892 when Thomas Crowley purchased a remote Alaskan installations on an annual Whitehall rowboat and started ferrying sup- basis. By 1975, the project became a wholly plies and mariners in San Francisco Bay, the owned Crowley service, company has grown to be a worldwide operaAfter designing and building in 1965 a tion. new class of tugs with pilothouse control, For Seafarers, Crowley Maritime with Crowley started three years later to transport which theSIU has a long history of collective cargo to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to assist in the bargaining means red stacks, white houses constmction of the trans-Alaska pipeline, and black hulls—whether they are on a tugCrowley acquired Trailer Marine boat towing a RO/RO barge from Jackson- Transport (TMT) in 1974. TMT, founded 20 ville, Fla. to San Juan, P.R. or aRO/RO vessel years earlier, was operating triple deck, 580offloading in a South American port. But the foot barges in the largest roll-off/roll-on company's history reveals it began as a local (RO/RO) trade from U.S. southeastern and operation with its sights set on growth. gulf ports to the Caribbean. By 1984, By 1906, Crowley already had added Crowley expanded the size of its RO/RO gasoline-powered launches to his fleet. The barges to 730 feet, name of the company became Crowley In 1986-87, the company entered the Launch and Tugboat Company with a motto RO/RO vessel trade. First, Crowley purof "Anything, Anywhere, Anytime, On chased Coordinated Caribbean Transport Water." The company's office—^a two-story based in Miami. Then, it inaugurated s^cture—was a visible part of the San Fran- American Transport Lines. By 1990, the Cisco waterfront. RO/ROs were concentrating on trade beAs Ijie company continued to grow, tween the U.S., the Caribbean, Central Crowley purchased in 1918 a quarter interest America and South America. During the Perin the Red Stack tugs of Shipowners and sian Gulf war, several of the RO/ROs were Merchants Towboat Company in San Fran- chartered to the Military Sealift Command to Cisco. Eventually, the company acquired transport materiel to, then from, Saudi complete ownership. Arabia. During the 1920s, operations expanded This year, Crowley reorganized all of its north into Puget Sound, Wash. Coastwise oil subsidiaries into two companies: Crowley transportation by barge was added as a ser- American Transport for liner services and vice in 1939. Crowley Maritime Services for contract serTwo Crowley subsidiaries were among vices. -rv rhzWftlrSfSsSli ':y' '••'Pz ;;,>:%!>.'• ;• •S 'S ' ' . ••H-" •j'k' �! ir-.l. -,. '-v.;;'..-*' ;'• </'•.!•.», '«••';-.'"'••i^ 'f.-rf' 18 •<'•' - j^'V%r .. ^•' i -i .- v-^.' -v -'•• V','- •'': ""' •,..-•- . OCWBER1992 SEHfiWE^JlOfi Cadreau: AB/Wheelsman by Day, Computer Expert by Night _ ^ •': AB/Wheetsman Cliff Cadreau logs Into his shipboard computer. - * • „.! Cliff Cadreau stays busy every waking minute he is aboard the Indiana Harbor. An ' AB/wheelsman by day, the SIU member since 1968 * can be found working athis shipboard computer the rest of the time, either researching information, playing games or teaching others. In little more than five years, Cadreau has taught himself, his family and his shipmates how to use computers. For the last four sailing seasons on the Great Lakes, he has brought one of his five com­ puters on board and set up shop in his quarters. "There's not that much to it," Cadreau told a reporter fof the Seafarers LOG. "I built my own system and (on his computer) play the organ and games, run spread sheets and do word processing, research and graphics." When he first brought his terminal and printer aboard Ae American Steamship Company self-unloader, the deck department member was the object of curiosity. Many of the crewmembers were afraid to touch the system. Cadreau has noted an increased acceptance of and interest in computers. "Now when someone •MA to do something crkmAtllinO on asks me on 11 my computer for them, I teach them how so they can do it themselves, he Cadreau keeps the computer on the ship when he signs off for vacation. He knows his shipmates will look after the equipment. At his home in Taylor, Mich., Cadreau par­ ticipates ina 600-member computer club he started with hackers from across the country. Known as Dr. Delete's Computer Club, the members "share new information and the latest technology. We also help each other work out bugs in different systems. Cadreau's interest in computers began when he bought one with the intention of giving it to his children. "They didn't get that one because I started playing Dungeons and Dragons (a computer game) so I had to buy another for them." The LOOO-foot Indiana Harbor, one of the largest ships on the Great Lakes, began sailing in 1979. The iron ore carrier generally loads in the Twin Harbors region of Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis. and unloads at various ports along Lakes Michigan, Huron and Erie. V , ... .1 .•'••'-ff; , '. . - r- -J - . Preparing to swing the basket over for another load are Deckhand Dennis Fitzpatrick (left) and AB/Wheelsman Cliff Cadreau. Heading for their next assignments on board the AB/Watchman Bill Padgett keeps an eye on the Indiana Harbor are Deckhands Saleh Saieh (left) crew while AB/Watchman Brian Wagner operates and Allan Johnson. the hatch cover lift. Your Family Photos Here ie«" Second Cook Ahmed Nasser Ready to head into town is QMED makes sure the crew is well fed. Mjke LaBar. 'mm 'PamUtf The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Beginning with the November edition of the Seafarers LOG, photos sent in by SIU members will be includ^. Bosun Mark Fraley checks the hatch covers on the Indiana Harbor. Color as well as black-and-white [diotogra]^ are acoeptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate iftheirfiotoshould be returned. Sendphotos and identifications to Seafarras LCXJ, 5201 Auth Way, C^ampS{mngs, MD 20746. '.1 �SEAFARERS LOG Cruise Meal Service Hums, Thanks to GUs, Porters ¥: ^'^'... While the stewards, cooks and chefs aboard a cruise ship like the SS Constitution get rave reviews from passengers, the work of these galley gang members would not be as successful if it were not for the efforts of the true behindthe-scenes personnel—the porters and general utilities (GUs). From food preparation to meal presentation, the Constitution's jorters and GUs are the glue that )inds the many aspects of the cruise vessel's nearly 24-hour culinary service. According to Chief Steward Patrick Olin, "These members are the lifeblood of the galley. Without them doing all they do, we couldn't do the special things for the meals that make our A load of dishes is ready for the voyages memorable." dishwasher, thanks to General Utility Galley Doniciano Nonato. Of this group, porters— dressed in their aqua uniforms— are the crewmembers seen on deck by passengers. They serve as the runners between the galley and various locations on the deck where food is served. They also make sure a generous supply of eating utensils is at hand. Below deck, the general utilities are the assistants for the many cooks and chefs preparing meals. These members clean and wash vegetables and fruits to niake them ready for the stewards. They also handle the dirty work of cleaning the galley be­ tween meals. The pace is hectic as the galley is in use almost con­ tinuously due to all the meals and snacks offered on the American Hawaii Cruises vessel. •S-: - :W - - • Porters Shirley Rlmmer and Michael Smith set up one of the many buffets for passengers on the Constitution. Pa; i-;--''-" -i'x/ .'Y-v. I,. a mm Handing out trays for a poolslde Porter Stan Castro stands by to General Utility Cook SalahAlmunThe galley Is a family affair for cousins Porter Salah Mohammed (left) lunch Is Porter Johanis Chrlstln. return the dirty trays to the galley, tasser peels canots for dinner. and General Utility Galley Muzald Mohammed. •'-.-.J l-p- i«ai- f - t • • r- 11 m "'- : V a 4 im I •- . �0CmBt19S2 SBVUimKLOB On OS Philly, Seafarer Negron Reports Smooth Sailing "Everything is going fine aboard the Overseas Philadel­ phia," reported Chief Pumpman San Anthony Negron to the Seafarers LOG. Negron captured in photographs some of the action among the SIU crewmembers serving on the Maritime Overseas vessel as it made the Valdez run between the Alaskan port and various west coast ports, like San Francisco and Seattle, Wash. "We have a good crew on board, led by Bosun Raul ' Iglesias," Negron said. "And the , food prepared by Chief Steward . Jonathan White and Chief Cook Joe Brooks has been great." The Overseas Philadelphia carries Alaskan crude oil from the port of Valdez to various refineries along the west coast. An average round trip for the near 700-foot ship takes about seven days. Gangway watch in Alaska means being prepared for cold weather as OS All Mohamad (left) and Chief Pumpman San Anthony Negron discover. . 7iit- I® Bosun Raul Iglesias leads a work detail to the ship's deck. Working on a boiler gauge is Chief ® ®®" Pumpman San Anthony Negron. gineroom is DEU Mike Morgan. AFL-CIO, SHI Endorse Clinton / Gore TIcitet Preparing the week's menu is Lunch is offered to a crewmember Steward Assistant Cecilio Suare^ Chief Steward Jonathan White, by Chief Cook Joe Brooks. handles galley clean-up chores. Continued from page 3 U.S. Qov^ Flmls AU Job Export Continued from page 3 $102.4 million since 1984. U.S. assistance accounts for 94 percent ofFUSADES' total budget. This is just one example of a policy called "Trade, Not Aid" instituted early in the Reagan ad­ ministration. The stated aim of the policy was to shift U.S. foreign aid from the government to the private sector. A 1985 AID policy paper said the program would "foster the growth of productive, self-sustaining in­ come and Job producing private enterprise in developing countries." Since the implementation of "Trade, Not Aid,]' the U.S. government has obligated more than $1.3 billion to investment and trade promotion projects, many of which are designed to close U.S. factories and bring them to the Caribbean and Central America to take ad­ vantage of low-wage, non-union workers. Dollars Fund Building After running ads like the one noted earlier, AID then supplied the funds needed to build plants for U.S. manufacturers to use. In 1988 alone, $32 million were al­ located to fond start-up costs for the construction of 129 factory buildings. An additional $5 mil­ lion were diverted from U.S. Food for Peace aid to El Salvador to build a 72,000 square foot free zone factory now occupied by a U.S. manufacturer. FUSADES is just one of II U.S. government-funded Central American and Csril'l'®®® invest­ ment and export promotion or­ ganizations with operations in the United States. The countries where AID has supplied funds for their projects include—with total taxpayer dollars given since 1983_are Honduras, $43.5 mil­ lion; Jamaica, $34.9 million; Costa Rica, $32.5 million; Guatemala, $10 million; Dominican Republic, $11 mil­ lion; Panama, $10.9 million; Haiti, $7.7 million; Nicaragua, $15 million; Belize, $4.5 million; and the Caribbean region, $17.2 million. Thanks to these initiatives, 500,000 Americans in the textiles and apparel industries have lost their jobs while 200,000 electronics workers have seen their plants flee the country. Job losses have occurred all over the country, but primarily in the southeastern comer of the U.S. Among the "all-American" names taking advantage of these programs are Levi Strauss, J.C. Penney, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sears and Wal Mart. Blacklists Maintained But workers in Central America and the Caribbean are like American workers in that they want raises and a chance to organize and seek better working conditions. Most of the workers ate female, under 18 years of ajge and live in poverty, even with these jobs. What happens when they speak up? Workers are fired and blacklisted to keep them from being hired by other U.S. manufacturers. The illegal lists are maintained with the knowledge of U.S. authorities. Projects funded by AID in El Salvador and Honduras collaborate with zone administra­ tions and U.S. companies to maintain blacklists of union or­ ganizers. Congressional Action Urged replacement of striking workers. Clinton's plan for economic recovery includes: • Creating new jobs by invest­ ing $20 billion in rebuilding America's infrastructure^ • Stopping the export of U.S. jobs by eliminating tax incentives for shutting down U.S. plants and moving them overseas. • Increasing tax rates on the wealthiest two percent of Americans while providing tax relief for the middle class. • Overhauling the U.S. health care system so costs would be brought under control and health care would be available to every American. Clinton's running mate is con­ sidered one of the leading voices in Congress on issues of concern to worfing people. Following his endorsement by the federation, Clinton said, "While the rich cashed in, the for­ gotten middle class—^the people who work hard and play by the rules—^took it on the chin. They worked harder for lower incomes and paid higher taxes to a govern­ ment that failed to produce what we need: good jobs in a growing economy, world class education, affordable health care and safe streets and neighborhoods. The working poor had the door of op­ portunity slammed in their face." Clinton and Gore received 99.8 percent of the votes cast by delegates from the AFL-CIO af­ filiated unions, the federation's trade and industrial departments and state and local AFL-CIOs. The congressional mandate to the U.S. foreign assistance pro­ gram is "to help the poor majority of the people in developing countries to participate in a process of equitable growth through productive work and to influence decisions that shape their lives, with the goal of in­ creasing their incomes and their access to public services which will enable them to satisfy their basic needs and lead lives of decency, dignity and hope." The national federation of trade unions, the AFL-CIO, as early as last year called on. Con­ gress to investigate the activities of AID. "American taxpayer's money should not be used to ex­ port U.S. jobs overseas, or for activities which lead to the exploitation of workers in other nations," said Robert M. McGlotten, the director of the AFLCIO Department of Legislation, in a letter to the chairmen of House and Senate committees overseeing foreign relations. "The Agency for International Development's efforts to export U.S. jobs are unconscionable, especially during a period of severe recession and widespread unemployment at home," AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland said. "No longer should U.S government programs be used to line the pockets of wealthy American business elites while throwing other Americans out of work. For American taxpayers to finance this folly is an outrage. Congress should put a stop to it at Seafarers show their enthusiastic support for the Ciinton/Gore ticket. once. ./uneri*« V' 1 • �• -^1; .. ./.'••( OimfBER 1992 •.^i^^i. ••• --SV. r i". SEAFARERS L9G Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York l^ladeiphia ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC Trip Relieb DECK DEPARTMENT Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ^ksonville San Francisco 25 Wilmington 16 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis fimjyP^nrt Algonac Totals Port New York niiladelphii^ Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans iiibksbiiville San Francisco 18 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Pii^y Point Algonac Totals Port New York »hia' 3 ' Bkdttmoae 4 Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 37 Wilmington Seattle 17 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 9 Eknistoii '•'M St; Louis Piney Point 3 Algonac "•"0 Totals 149 21 November & December Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters Piney Point Monday: November 2, December 7 New York Tuesday: November 3, December 8 Philadelphia Wednesday: November 4, December 9 Baltimore Thursday: November 5, December 10 ^ v 1 Norfolk Thursday: November 5, December 10 Jacksonville Thursday: November 5, December 10 Algonac Friday: Novemter 6, December 11 Houston Monday: November 9, December 14 New Orleans Tuesday: November 10, December 15 Mobile Thursday: November 12; Wednes^y, December 16 SanFrancisco Thursday: November 12, December 17 Wilmington Monday: November 16, December21 Seattle Friday: November 20; Monday, December 28 San Juan Thursday: November 5, December 10 St. Louis Friday: November 13, December 18 Honolulu Duluth Thursday: November 12; Wednesday, December 16 Jersey Cify Wethi^day: November 18^ December 23 NewBedfbrtl''' .• November 17, Decemiber 22 1 3 0 19 2 0 2 0 47 9 0 2 0 10 0 100 LOUISR.PION Lost your address. Please write. CDN Bill Burke, Box 424877, San Francisco, CA 94142. EDWARD POWELL If you were bom in December 1932, raised in Bay Ridge, N.Y. and were a boyhood friend of Robert E. Zelek, please contact Mrs. Jane Zelek by FAX (718) 474-6329. PAUL LA HORDE Please contact Roger Rahor at P.O. Box 892, Miller Place, N.Y. 11764, or caU (516) 928-7169. JOHN BERNARD COUGAN Please contact John Young at 767 West 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402. 0 0 0 119 54 33 ENTRY DEPARTMENT I 8 5 4 16 4 46 |St. Louis 0 jPiney Point 0 Algonac 0 Totals 75 Totals All Departments 572 2 29 ' 2 270 11 4 149 ' 3 0 4 1 269 829 501 2 'mm lUliU IVCglMClCU . 11 'I -rM: •mi Personals Thinking Safety |lfen§ton I Eaeiipaf$ ,2 Port Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ^ UIV 438 w* — 517 272 ^ 1,021 180 a* w 1,285 \ rt 916 1- ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,407 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,407jobs shipped, 438Jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by «B" and «C" seniority people. From August 16 to September 15,1992, a total of 180 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,343 jobs have been shipped. The four Seafarers who crew G&H's Andrew K have a top-notch safety record, often winning the company's safety awards. From left are Richard Guerra Sr., Tig Turner, Kenny Wall and Danny K. Mixon. •I �22 SEMFMERSLOG OCTOBER 1092 Disilatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers tht&^^al Union Directory MteiiwlSacco President JohnFay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Saceo Executive Vice President Augnstin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice I^sident West Co oast Roy A. •'Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast .../.M'r. ' "j, I* ' - V AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority ' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Dulufh, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. J^iksonviUe, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JEIWIEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey ersey City, NJ 07 073O2 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (71^499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third SL Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia,"PA 'l9148 (215)336-3818 PINEYPOINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Govenuncmt Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juhcos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle. WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 ' •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL ClassL OassNP ^ TOTAL SfflPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL QassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 40 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . 0 11 1 . STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 Port Algonac 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL ClassL ClassNP 0^1 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 7 0Wo •x ' Totals All Departments 0 91 22 0 57 9 0 89 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. IF'^ i 34 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters 1 AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wa' West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West CoastTotals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland WJ West Coast Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Oass C DECK DEPARTMENT b ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Oass B Class C ' 54 13 2 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT i:- 0 Wy. 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 1 Totals All Departments 51 3 15 24 2 4 172 14 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. SHNUBIi 1 m ATTENTION V QMEDS Per the shipping rules, a QMED can be registered only in his current clas­ sification for one calendar year, then must apply for and pass courses desig­ nated by the Lundeberg School to reach the next classification until the member becomes a QMED 1. The school has divided the courses into required and elective. An upgrader must t^e one required course and one elective class each year to move up one classification. For additional information, talk with the port agent at your nearest union hall. IN SEARCH OF FAMILY BACKGROUND Eugene Assencao is trying to contact anyone who may have shipped with or known his father, Antonio "Tony Raymond Assencao—in an effort to leam more about him, and thus, about his own background. Persons with any information may contact Eugene Assencao at 34 Schermerhorn St., No. 4, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or call (718) 858-4937. MODEL-BUILDING CLASS AT SOUTH STREET SEAPORT Beat the winter blues—sign upfor an eight-session class in model building at the South Street Seaport Museum. Under the guidance of master ship model builders Jack Putnam and Glenn Braun, complete your own scratchbuild, static model of Pioneer, an his­ toric schooner in the museum's collection. Beginners welcome. The course will take place on eight consecutive Wednesday nights, February 3 - March 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $150 (this fee includes aU materials). To register or for more information, call (212) 669-9416 before January 22. SEAFARERS ON AMSEA SHIPS Any Seafarer who has sailed or is sailing on one of the following Amsea prepositioning ships is due an acrossthe-board pay increase of 4 percent retroactive to July 1,1992: 1st LL Baldomero Lopez 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo 1st Lt Jack Lummus Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams Sgt. William Button TTie company will include the in­ crease and all back monies due tn Seafarers' paychecks. 40 "MINUTE OF SILENCE" MAKES GREAT GIFT Seafarer and author Larry Reiner is providing thousands of readers a glimpse of life aboard ships. His fastpaced novel about a tanker crew in ad­ verse situations, "Minute ofSilence," is the perfect gift to get the merchant mariner who has everything. Reiner's book can be purchased for $18.95 from Integra Press, 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119, Phoenix, AZ 85015. Through the Christmas holiday, when a Seafarer or pensioner orders "Minute of Silence," the publisher will include a free copy of an anthology that includes two of Reiner's short stories. The anthology usually is sold separately from Integra Press for $3.95 postpaid. Don'tdelay. Sendforyourcopy now. SIU STEWARDS, COOKS Any holiday recipes you would like to share with other Seafarers and their families can be sent to the Seafarers LOG. Please include with your recipe submission a brief description of the item being made. Also, describe your interest in cooking and working at sea. This material should be received by the LOG no later than November 13, Address your submission to Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. . -iV �OCWBER1992 SEAFAROtSLOG T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 20 members. Fourteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while four sailed in the inland division and two sailed on the Great Lakes. The shipboard departments of the SIU are losing six Seafarers trained in all aspects of galley operations. Ad^tionaUy, this month, eight deck department members and four engine depart" ment members are retiring. Two members sailed in more than one department. Brief biographical sketches of those four and the other new pensioners follow. To Our New Pensioners •. . Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. BENJAMIN DIMAPASOC,65, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. A native of the Philippine Islands, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother DiMapasoc has retired to San Francisco. served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. He has retired to San Leandro, Calif. Norfolk, Va. Bom in Belhaven, N.C., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Nixon served in the U.S. Army from MICHAEL 1952 to 1953. He still lives in TREMPER, Belhaven. 48, joined the DENNIS Seafarers in ABSHIRE, 1961 in the 64, joined DEEP SEA port of Bal­ the union in timore. A na­ 1948 in the ROBERT tive of Maryland, he sailed in ADAMS, port of Port PAULDUDNIKOV,65, the engine department. Brother Arthur, 65, joined joined the union in 1979 in the Silva upgraded frequently at the SIU in Texas. He port of New York. Bom in Rus­ the Lundeberg School. He 1969 in the was bom in Louisiana and sia, he sailed in the deck depart­ resides in Baltimore. port of San sailed in the engine deparment. ment. Brother Dudnikov Francisco. A Boatman Abshire has retired to upgraded at the Lundeberg THEODORE WILLIAMS, native of Sulphur, La. School in 1982. He served in 62, joined the SIU in 1966 in Los Angeles, he sailed in the the Soviet Navy from 1952 the port of Houston. Bom in steward department. Brother CHARLES until 1957, when he defected to Greenville, Ohio, he sailed in Adams upgraded frequently at LOVERN, the U.S. Brother DudnikOv the deck department. Brother the Lundeberg School. He 62, joined resides in Hollywood, Fla. Williams upgraded at the Lun­ served in the U.S. Navy from the union in deberg School in 1975. He 1944 to 1946. He has retired to 1971 in the LOURICE served in the U.S. Army from Eugene, Ore. port of MARTIN. 1951 to 1953. Brother WilUams Philadel­ 69, joined lives in Columbus, Ohio. GEORGE phia. A nathe Marine ALTtive of Oaklyn, N.J., he sailed INLAND Cooks and SHAFFL, in the deck and engine depart­ Stewards in EARL NIXON, 62, joined the 65, joined ments. Boatman Lovem served the port of union in 1969 in the port of the union in in the U.S. Navy from 1942 Portland, 1955 in the Ore. in 1959, before that union port of New merged with the AGLIWD. He He Orleans. was bom in Louisiana and in was bom in Plattsmouth, Neb. Continuedfrompage 15 1980 completed the steward and sailed in the steward and recertiftcation course at the were among the 500 people in atten­ deck departments. Brother Lundeberg School. Brother dance. Altshaffl upgraded at the Lun­ Martin has retired to Seattle. SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Cordeberg School in 1978. He gey served as master of ceremonies. In his served in the U.S. Marine JUAN opening remarks, he touched on the impor­ , Corps from 1945 to 1946. MELENtance of the upcoming presidential election Brother Altshaffl resides in St. DEZ, 65, and the effectiveness of organized labor's I^ugustine, Fla. oined the grassroots political activities. SIU in 1966 EDWARD ATKINS, 65, in the port joined the Seafarers in 1948 in of New the port of New York. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the York. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he sailed in deck department. Brother At­ the steward department. kins served in the U.S. Army Jrother Melendez resides in from 1944 until 1947. He lives Houston. in Lakewood, Calif. until 1954. He resides in Hendersonville, N.C; ii', DON MOR­ GAN, 62, joined the union in 1957 in his native Hous­ ton. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman Morgan served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953. He has retired to Corpus Christi, Texas. li 1 GREATLAKES ROBERT BAUGHMAN, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. The Michigan native sailed in the engine department. Brother Baughman has retired to Elberta, Mich. WILLIAM LESAGE, 64, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Ontario, Canada and sailed in the deck department. Brother Lesage has retired to his native Ontario. I .t •- • •' K - ^ •, '\ J J'J i.i. ^•• . , P:. i % ' * 1 SIU Joins AFL-CIO In NaUonwide Rallies JOSEPH BONNER, 49, joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Ft. Worth, Texas and sailed in the steward department. Brother Botmer has retired to Seattle. IVEY COX, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. The native of Florida sailed in the deck department. Brother Cox has retired to Panama City, Fla. GEORGE CRAWFORD, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in his native Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Crawford still calls Mobile home. x/' OLIVER ROBERTS, 46, joined the union in 1976 in the port of New York. Bom m ^uisiana, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Roberts upgraded at the Lunc eberg School in 1987. He served in the U.S. Army from 968 to 1970. Brother Roberts ives in Houston. EORGE SILVA, 66, oined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Philadel)hia. The na­ ive of Oakland, Calif, sailed in the engine department. Brother Silva Taking part In Mobile'sJ.abor Day festivities are members of Bosun Thomas Temple'sife family. They are (from left) Benjamin, Rosalind and Anna Temple. SIU Vice President Dean Corgey (left) and Leroy Bruner of the Longshoremen's union, greet Congressman Craig Washington at Houston's annual Labor Day breakfast. Holding the SIU banner In the Mobile parade In Detroit, SIU Vice President Byron Kelley (left) was are Safety Director Ed Kelly and Bosun Cal­ featured on a local radio call-in show. With him are Bob vin Miles. In front are brothers Antonio and Bauer (center), the program's host, and Ray Flynn, mayor of Boston, Mass. Charles Collier. I b' 1 , i �Mi 24 oematiaaz SEAFMRBISIM Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. and the employers. Members refrained from publishing any ar­ familiarize themselves with its and contributes to political can­ The constitution of the SIU At­ should get to know their shipping ticle serving the political pur­ contents. Any time a member didates for elective office. All lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland rights. Copies of these contracts poses of any individual in the feels any other member or officer contributions are voluntapr. No Waters District makes specific are posted and available in all union, officer or member. It also is attempting to deprive him or contribution may be solicited or provision for safeguarding the union halls. If members believe has refrained from publishing ar­ her of any constitutional right or received because of force, job dis­ membership's money and union there have been violationsof their ticles deemed harmful to the obligation by any methods, such crimination, financial reprisal, or Hnances. The constitution re­ shipping or seniority rights as union or its collective member­ as dealing with charges, trials, threat of such conduct, or as a If -: quires a detailed audit by certified contained in the contracts be­ ship. Tbis established policy has etc., as well as all other details, condition of membership in the public accountants every year, tween the union and the been reaffirmed by membership the member so affected should union or of employment. If a con­ which is to be submitted to the employers, they should notify the action at the September 1960 inunediately notify headquarters. tribution is made by reason of the membership by the secretary- Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ meetings in all constitutional EQUAL RIGHTS. AU mem­ above improper conduct, the treasurer. A yearly finance com­ tified mail, return receipt re­ ports. The responsibility for bers are guaranteed equal rights member should notify the •" V-, ' • •'•• mittee of rank-and-file members, quested. The proper address for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in employment and as members Seafarers International Union or .Vil' g I elected by the membership, each this is: in an editorial board which con­ of the SIU. These rights are clear­ SPAD by certified mail within 30 year examines the finances of the sists of the executive board of ly set forth in theSIU constitution days of the contribution for in­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman union and reports fully their findthe union. The executive board and in the contracts which the vestigation and appropriate ac­ Seafarers App^ Board ings and recommendations. may delegate, from among its union has negotiated with the tion and refund, if involuntary. 5201 Auth Way Members of this committee may ranks, one individual to carry employers. Consequently, no A member should support Camp Springs, MD 20746 make dissenting reports, specific member may be discriminated SPAD to protect and further his Full copies of contracts as out this responsibility. recommendations and separate refened to are available to mem­ PAYMENT OF MONIES. against because of race, creed, or her economic, political and findings. bers at all times, either by writing No monies are to be paid to anyone color, sex, national or geographic social interests, and American TRUST FUNDS. All trust directly to the union or to the in any official capacity in the SIU origin. If any member feels that trade union concepts. .jn»funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Seafarers Appeals Board. unless an official union receipt is he or she is denied the equal rights Lakes and Inland Waters District CONTRACTS. Copies of all given for same. Under no cir­ to which he or she is entitled, the are administered in accordance SIU contracts are available in all cumstances should any member member should notify union with the provisions of various SIU halls. These contracts specify pay any money for any reason un­ headquarters. ii\,v trust fund agreements. All these the wages and conditions undOT less he is given such receipt In die SEAFARERS POLITICAL agreements specify that the trus­ which an SIU member works and event anyone attempts to require ACTIVITY DONATION — tees in charge of these funds shall lives aboard a ship or boat Mem­ any such payment be made wiAout SPAD. SPAD is a separate equally consist of union and bers should know their contract supplying a receipt or if a member segregated fund. Its proceeds are If at any time a member feels management representatives and rights, as weU as their obligations, is r^uir^ to make a payment and used to further its objects and pur­ that any of the above rights their alternates. All expenditures such as filing for overtime (OT) on is given an official receipt but feels poses including, but not limited have been violated, or that he or and disbursements of trust funds the proper sheets and in the proper that he or she should not have been to, furthering the political, social she has been denied the con­ are made only upon approval by manner. If, at any time, a member required to make such payment and economic interests of stitutional right of access to a majority of Ae trustees. All trust believes that an SIU patrolman or this should immediately be maritime workers, the preserva­ union records or information, fund financial records are avail­ other union official to protect reported to union headquarters. tion and furthering of the the member should immedi­ able at the headquarters of the their contractual rights properly, he CONSTITUTIONAL American merchant marine with ately notify SIU President various trust funds. or she should contact the nearest RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ improved employment oppor­ Michael Sacco at headquarters SHIPPING RIGHTS. A SIU port agent. TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ tunities for seamen and boatmen by certified mail, return receipt member's shipping rights and EDITORIAL POLICY — stitution are available in all union and the advancement of trade requested. The address is 5201 seniority are protected exclusive­ THE SEAFARERS LOG. The halls. All members should obtain union concepts. In connection Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD ly by contracts between the union Seafarers LOG traditionally has copies of diis constitution so as to with such objects, SPAD supports 20746. LOG-A-RHYTHU SIU Scholarship Applications Will Be Accepted Until April 15 I ,i. The Old Ship and the Man The cost of a college education con­ photograph, certified copy of birth cer­ tinues to rise each year. But for tificate, high school transcript and cer­ Seafarers and their dependents, help in tification of graduation or official copy attaining additional schooling is avail­ of high school equivalency scores, col­ able in the form of the Seafarers lege transcript, letters of reference and Scholarship Program. SAT or ACT results. Seven scholarships will be awarded April 15 Deadline in 1993. Three are reserved for SIU Schools can be very slow in han­ members (one in the amount of $15,000 transcript requests, so applicants for a four-year scholarship to a college dling be sure to submit their requests to must or university and two $6,000 two-year those institutions as soon as possible. scholarships for study at a vocational The ACT and SAT exams are given school or community college). The approximately six times a year on other four scholarships will be awarded specified dates. The applicant should be to spouses and dependent children of to take whichever exam is required Seafarers. Each of these four is a sure by the college or trade school to which $15,000 stipend for study at a four-year he or she is applying. (In order to en­ college or university. sure that the test re^ts reach the nionnauon AVBiiaiiiB scholarship committee in time for its Eligibility requirements fi>r Seafarers deliberations, ACTor SAT tests must and their spouses and unmarried depend­ be taken no later than February ents are spelled out in a booklet which 1993.) Also, now is a g(^ time for the contains an application form. It is available applicant to start thiiddng about who by filling out and letuming die coupon should be asked to write letters of recommendation. below to the Seafaros Wel^ Plan. Once all the paperwork has been Completing the application form, it­ self, is not very difficult. What will t^e completed and the application form is more time, however, is gathering all the filled out, the entire package should be other necessary paperwork. This in­ sent to the SeafarersWelfare Plan on or cludes an autobiographical statement. before April 15,1993. Book Number. Oh the stories she could have told. About all the years she had sailed so bold. She had seen bays become men while riding her decks. And ocean after oceem she had given them her best. She had fought great storms with waves fifty feet high. And as each was over, she sailed on with pride. She had sailed the whole world to far away lands. From China to Italy and Afghanistan. She never lost a life since they put her afloat. And as she goes down, the crew safely watch from her lifeboats. Everyone's safe—all safe and sound. As the oV girl shivers and shakes and then goes on down. No one seems to care that she's gone today. Except maybe the insurance co. that will have to pay. And as she sailed off so sharp and true, With her decks all sparkling and new. j Address. They had made their first trip together—this ship and this man. But tww she was gone—to no man's land. • City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number. L He read in the paper where an old ship went down. Somewhere in the sea just off of Capetown. For it was on her decks that he became a man. While sailing away to some far away land. Name I I Jack Sheffield sailed in the SIU from 1963 to 1968 as a member of the deck department. The resident of Mobile, Ala., in a letter sent to the LOG with this poem, said he enjoys keeping up with maritime news and looks back fondly to his days in the merchant marine. But as the old man starts to read. He thinks back to the day he first hit the high seas. J niease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains information, procedures for applying and the application form. I * eligibility « This application is for: by Jack Sheffield Self There's a tear in his eye as he lays the paper aside. Then he leans back in his rocker and closes his eyes. Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. •/ r'' i | 1 Her life is over, her courses all ran. But for him tomorrow is another day in life's shifting sands. �V " OCWBBt 1992 5ElllillflSIISilM; Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafann LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboafd minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are revlevifed by the union's contract depart­ ment Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes am then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. GLOBAL SEimNEL(TT3nsOceanic Cable), April 27 — Chair­ man J. Olson, Secretary K. Rosiek, Educational Director J. Smitko. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed medical benefits. Next port: Baltimore. MV CONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), May 8 — Chairman Brad­ ford Shelly, Secretary B. Tyler, Education^ Director M. Rivera, £>eck Delegate Scott Murrain, En­ gine Delegate Donald Ackerman, Steward Delegate Florencio Umali. Chairman reported new contract between Maersk and MSC covering the Constellation. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. C>eck delegate reported inadequate lighting in lower holds. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Gaidand, Calif. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), May 17 — Chair­ man Ken McGregor, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Direc­ tor Daniel Dean. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Ship has been without juice machine for two-anda-half trips. MVPAUL 0l/CK(Ocean Shipholding), June 14 — Chair­ man George Khan, Secretary Steve Parker, Educational Direc­ tor Cliff Miles, Deck Delegate Joseph Schneider, Engine Delegate Lionel Lee, Steward Delegate Alphonso Young. Chair­ man reported ship needs new wash­ ing machine. Sectary thanked all hands for helping keep pantry clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Radio is needed for messhall. Crew thanked steward department for good job. GREEN ISLAND (Waterman Steamship), June 7 — Chairman Marvin Zimhro, Secretary J.H. Gleaton, Educational Director W. Jones. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Newport News, Va. MV CONSTELLATION(Maersk Lines), June 17 — Chairman Brad One More Trip Shelly, Secretary B. Tyler, Educa­ tional Director W. Payne, Deck Delegate S. Murrain, Steward Delegate F. Ymali. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Washer and dryer still not working properly. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew noted that with the loss of Subic Bay as port of call, the friendliness and hospitality of the Philippines' people will be missed. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), June 21 — Chairman K. Herzstein, Secretary J. Rapoza, Deck Delegate Mark Billiot, Engine Delegate Roger Sharp, Steward Delegate E. Leeper. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported that while in Balboa, they spotted and picked up seven refugees from Cuba in homemade raft. Next port: Houston. ULTRAMAX(Seali{t, Inc.), June 21 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary T. Hanson, Educational Director R. Bolin, Deck Delegate Michael Johnson, Engine Delegate PhiUip Patton, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Education­ al director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Cieck delegate discussed details of contract for this ship. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on QMED job description and wage. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. AMERICAN CONDOR (American Transportation Inc.), July 5—Chairman M. McCardie, Educational Director Joe Graham, Deck Delegate Charles Quales, &igine Delegate Dave White, Steward Delegate Robert Laidler. Chairman reported phones ate inoperative. No brofs or disputed OT reported. Crew tlunked steward department GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Service), July 19 — Chairman John Bertolino, Secret^ O. Castagnino. Educational Directors. Kues, Deck Delegate Douglas Flynt, Engine Delegate Fred Tierney. Steward Delegate Frank Tirado. Chairman noted every­ thing running smoothly. No brofs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on transportation to vessel. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ITB NEW YORK(Sheridan Transportation), July 29 — Chair­ man John Wolfe, Secretary F. Cordero, Deck Delegate M. Perry, Engine Delegate Abraham Daif, Steward Delegate Edward Dunn. Crew asked contracts department to look into possibility of increasing medical benefits. Bosun Clyde Smith com­ pletes another voyage, as the American Heritage pays off In Mobile. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), July 17 — Chairman Steve Copeland, Secreta^ G. Griswold, Educational Director Jack Singletary, Deck Delegate Jay Grayson, Engine Delegate Kenneth Biddle, Steward Delegate Tony Tabage. New furni­ ture is needed for crew lounge. Crewmembers need new mattres­ ses. Chairman announced payoff. He noted AB John Neff has donated a videotape rewinder and head cleaner. Secretary thanked crew for cleanliness. Educational director urged members to take ad­ vantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chair­ man thanked galley gang and stated this is the best food he has had during seven years on board. Next port: Tampa, Fla. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), July 13 — Chairman William Dean, Secretary Ceaser Blanco, Educational Director Clif­ ton Hall, Deck Delegate Henry Selles. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek change which would allow deckhands to go on day work when vessel exceeds 24 hours in port. All departments were thanked for jobs well done. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. thanks to all crewmembers for smooth and injury-ftee military ex­ ercise. "Freedom Banner 1992" was completed August 2 off San Diego. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Bnsh, Deck Delegate S. Luna, En­ gine Delegate E. Young, Steward Delegate R. Tarantfaio. Education­ al director reminded members to fol­ low safe^regulations and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Nobeefe cv dis­ puted OTreported. Crew was reminded to rewind videotqres abet viewing. Crew thanked steward department forjob well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. CHARLESTON(Westchester Marine), August 20 — Chairman Anthony Malen, Secretary S. In­ gram, ^ucational Director Richard Gracey, Deck Delegate Evan Bradley, Engine Delegate Leroy Williams, Steward Delegate G. Rios. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. N^DLLOYD lfl/DSCMV(Sea-Land Service), August 2—Chairman C. James, Secretary C Kenny, Deck Delegate F. Rivera, Steward Delegate Gwdon Wheder. No beefs ordisputed OT ratted. Electrician clarified that his OT was submitted to chief engineer, not chief mate. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment Next port Houston. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shipholding), August 2 — Chair­ man K. Koutouras, Secretary R. Crawford, Educational Director R. Kindred, Deck Delegate K. ITB BALTIMORE(Sheridan Transportation), August 7 — Chair­ man Jim Rogers, Secretary AMERICAN EAGLE(Pacific Gulf Marine), August 14 — Chair­ man Billy E^twood, Secretary K. Deegan, Educational Director K. Katsalis, l>eck Delegate H. Gib­ son, Steward Delegate R. McCausland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received fiiniiture. Crew reported P.X. privilege was not extended in Bremerhaven, Germany. Crew thanked galley gang for outstanding work. AMERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Marine), August 26 — Chairman Clyde Smith Jr., Educational Director C. Scott, Deck Delegate Wilfredo Cruz, Engine Delegate A. Atiah, Steward Delegate B. Johnson. Secretary reported ship would take on stores in Mobile, Ala. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. CHARLES L. BROWN(TransOceanic Cable), August 27 — Chairman J. Harrington, Secretary P. Bri^, Educational Director W. Carrol, Engine Delegate J. Canada, Steward Delegate W. Smith. Problem with air conditioning continues. Chair­ man announced payoff and cookout. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SGT. W.R. BUTTON (Amsca), August 7 — Chairman S. Berscher, Secretary K. White, Educational Director M. Blackbum, Deck Delegate J. Mazzaferro. Engine Delegate T. Christensen, Steward Delegate K. Johnson. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship cleari. Educational director encouraged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He said school is excellent place to vacation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received response from contracts department but re­ quested further clarification on pay raise. Captain R. Home conveyed ;• !-• • v . •> J Greetings from Portland .it. 1 i -H 'i A" ^ :fc ''- v.: P .:A ; •\ • ' / '. • % ; ••• ' AMERICAN CONDOR (American Transportation Inc.), August 28 — Chairman Michael McCardic^ Secretary Carlos Sier­ ra, Educational Director Joe Graham, Deck Delegate Charles Quales, Engine Delegate Dave White, Steward Delegate Robert Laidler. Chairman reviewed change in contract regarding registration procedures. Education­ al director distributed upgrading in­ formation. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Engine delegate thanked SA Rob Laidler and DEU Troy Williams for jobs well done. fl"/- '1' f ' V'v • a This photo was snapped while the Brooks Range was in the Portland shipyard. S U crewmembers, from left, are AB Donald Morrison, OS Yahya Ghaleb, AB Lee Selico, QMED Bob Hamil and Wiper Nasser Muzayyad. > - i. •• ••••«:• 'it • I'.'- v i r--' .J.. Amat, Steward Delegate Tom Bar­ rett. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GALVESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Service), August 23 Chairman J. Bertolino, Secretary C. Scott, Deck Delegate Charles Collins, Engine Delegate F. Tiemey, Steward Delegate F. Tirado. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanls to steward department. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Chemical Carriers), August 23 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary Janet Price, Educational Director William Dooling, Deck Delegate K. Hare, Engine Delegate W. Dooling, Steward Delegate T. Gonzalez. Chairman reported there will be no backload and ship will proceed directly to Mobile, Ala. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $277 in ship's fund. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man advised crew of shipping rules for layoff and for reclaiming jobs when vessel comes out of shipyard. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Chemical Carriers), August 19 — Chairman R. Dailey, Secretary F. Costango, Educational Director R. Kurpeski. Secretary reported ship would pay off and take on stores in Jacksonville on August 24, then would sail for India two days later. Educational director advis^ mem­ bers to check Seafarers LOG for schedule of upgrading courses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted fans are ne^ed in some rooms. They also cited need for new sofa in crew mess. Crew thanked galley gang for great job on extra-long trip of 105 days. Crew noted mail service is slow. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service), August 2 — Chair­ man G. Lo||ez, Secretary Don Andrew Hagan, Educational Director Paid Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Martin Rosen, Engine Delegate M. Hadwan, Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chairman reported new ice machine was or­ dered. Educational director encoiuaged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT and asked crew to help keep messhaU clean. No beefs or ^sputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarifications on wages and wheel watch. Crew thank^ galley gang for excellent chow. Next port: Baltimore. . 'I ' - i'.'• •; ITB GROTON(Sheridan Transportation), August 1 — Chair­ man Neil Matthey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director R. Natoli, Deck Delegate Joseph Soresi, Engine Delegate J. Perez, Steward Delegate Michael Ham­ mock. Chairman announced payoff. He thanked crew for smooth voyage and noted impor­ tance of SPAD. He urged members to read the LOG. Secretary thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine food. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB NEW YORK(Sheridan Transportation), August 16 — Chairman John Wolfe, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director Thomas Migliara, Deck Delegate Steve Molito, Engine Delegate A. Daif, Steward Delegate Edward Dunn. Chairman reminded crew that no plastic should be tossed overboard. He commended deck department for good work. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Continaed on page 26 .'w.-w -3. . ; v'l:,-" �& 26 H'K: ' SmMERSIM Ships Bi^t •. •::m disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested fans for crew lounge and mess. Continued from page 25 OVERSEAS ALASKA UBERTYSP/R/r (Liberty Maritime), August 23 — Chairman Jerry Borucki, Secretary Steve Venus, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, Steward Delegate Isaac Gordon. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Chairman reminded crew to support SPAD for job security. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Crew and officers thanked steward department for ex­ cellent food. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. V MOICI/P>llf(/(Pacific Gulf Marine), August 23 — Chairman D. Ticer Jr., Secretary J. Pratt, Educational Director M. Peck. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew to be considerate of others who are sleeping. i' i V OCTOBER 1992 NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), August 11 — Chair­ man W. Card, Secretary R. Pagan, Educational Director R. Torgersen. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Deck delegate reminded deck department to make sure all lashings and deck gear are secured before sailing. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed shipboard safety. Crew thanked steward department, including Chief Cook Vernon Wil­ son. Crew conveyed best wishes to third mate who is leaving vessel. Fluker, Deck Delegate Thomas Conunans, Engine Delegate Ber­ nardo Tapla, Steward Delegate George Lee. Chairman reminded members to thoroughly check theic, medical bills for accuracy. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of San Francis­ co Patrolman Gentry Moore. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. (Maritime Overseas), August 30 — Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secretary Florencio Nieves Jr., Educational Director D. Hurts, Deck Delegate W. Biankenship, Engine Delegate James Brown, Steward Delegate V. Cardenas. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He encouraged SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Seamembers to upgrade at the LunLand Service), August 16 — Chair­ deberg School as soon as possible. man T. Anderson, Secretary R. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Armstrong, Educational Director Crew extended vote of thai^ to Cbarlle Howell. No beefs or dis­ steward department puted OT reported by department delegates, but crew reported beef OVERSEAS JOYCE(Maritime about new dryer. Overseas), August 12 — Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary P. Al­ SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Seavarez, Educational Director S. Hof- Land Service), August 9 — Chair­ finan. Chairman armounced man Norberto Prats, Secretary P. payoff. Secretary encouraged all Laboy, Deck Delegate Tbomas members to upgrade at Lundeberg Cuddlby, Engine Delegate Ismael School. No beefs or disputed OT Manley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley reported. Crew gave vote of thanks gang. Next port: Portland, Ore. to steward departrnent. Next port: Boston. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), August 2 — Chairman SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Jerome Williams, Engine Service), August 9 — Chairman L. Delegate Mark Stewart Engine Reck, Secretary G. Bronson, delegate reported disputed OT. No Educational Director S. BIgelow, beefs or disputed OT reported by Deck Delegate G. Johnson, En­ deck or steward delegates. Crew re­ gine Delegate David Bland, quested new washing machine. Steward Delegate John Beimett. Chairman reminded crew to vote RALEIGH BA V(Sea-Land Ser­ and donate to SPAD. Deck vice), August 2 — Chairman delegate reported disputed OT. No Carlton Hall, Secretary A. Robin­ beefs or disputed OT reported by son, Educational Director D. engine or steward delegates. Crew Grelner, Engine Delegate D. reported rust in water system and Henderson, Steward Delegate no cold water for showers. Crew Clarence Wllley. Chairman urged gave vote of thanks to galley gang. members to upgrade at Lundeberg Next port: Tacoma, Waish. School. Secretary encouraged mem­ bers to support each other in reach­ SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), August 30 — Chairman ing career goals. No beefs or Domingo Leon, Secretary D.A. disputed OT reported. Crew Brown, Educational Director Steve thanked galley gang for job well Miller, Deck Delegate Abdulllab done. Next port: Boston. Gun, Engine Delegate W. McI SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (SeaCants. Chairman announced ; Land Service), August 9 — Chair­ payoff. Secretary advised members man Richard Marchlone, to read the LOG. Educational direc­ Secretary L. WInfield, Educational tor urged members to upgrade at Dilator Arlen Quinn. Chairman Paul Hall Center for Maritime announced payoff. Educational Training and Education. He director urged members to upgrade reminded members that new wash­ at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Carriers), August 2 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary John Har­ row, Educational Director V. Lemon, Deck Delegate R. Watkins, Steward Delegate Donna DeCesare. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He reminded those who are signing off to clean rooms for re­ placements. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to seek change in QMED base pay. Crew thank^ galley gang for good food and good service. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), August 12 — Chair­ OMI STAR (OMI Corp.), August man G. Walker, Secretary L. I 3 — Chairman Robert Allen, LIghtfoot, Educational Director J. Secretary K. Jones, Engine Krebs. Engine delegate praised Delegate Mark Jeffers, Steward Wiper A. Almufllbl for excellent Delegate P. Mena. Secretary urged work. No beefs or disputed OT" members to upgrade at Lundeberg reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. School and donate to SPAD. Educational director noted that SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Seafilms about the chemical the ship Land Service), August 23 — Chair­ carries are on board. No beefs or man James Crain, Secretary Ron Labor Day Barbecue Chief Steward Lonnie Gamble and Chief Cook Audrey Brown prepare for the Labor Day cookout aboard the Sgt. Mate} Kocak. ing machine is not for work clothes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain Darley conveyed thanks to crew for keeping ship clean. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Razo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), September 3 — Chairman George Bradley, Talking Union SEAUFT INDIAN OCEAN (IMC), August 3 — Chairman Brian Sowatzka, Secretary H. Wlnlker, Deck Delegate Mike BouUer. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Deck and steward department members need new keys for rooms. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port: Piney Point, Md. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), August 30 — Chairman M. Gutier­ rez, Secretary G. Tbomas, Educa­ tional Director J. Walker. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate thanked CUef Cook Abdul Hasan for job well done. TV may need repair. USNSPERSISTENT(IJ.S. Marine Management), August 18 — Chairman G. Scott, Secretary J. Neal. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew made inquiry about payment of state taxes when in foreign countries. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Norfolk, Va. ITB NEW YORKiSheridan Transportation), September 6 — Chairman Sonny PInkbam, Deck Delegate Steve MoUto, Engine Delegate Abe Half, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. Chairman thanked crew for smooth trip. No reefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew was thanked for keeping messhall clean. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-and Service), September 5 — Chairman R. Awards, Secretary R. Williams, Deck Delegate R. ' Vaguer, Engine Delegate Robert Coppoc^ Steward Delegate L. Bosun William Jefferson, left, talks with New Orleans Patrolman Bobby Milan while the Overseas Harriet is in port. Secretary M.Saul, Educational Director B. Weddle, Engine Delegate A. Abmed, Steward Delegate M. Abuan. Chairman reported good trip and thanked en­ tire crew for job well done. Educa­ tional director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No brafs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported new VCR needed for lounge. Crew thanked steward department for good food. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 7 — Chairman J. Edwards, Secretary L. Honinan, Deck Delegate R. Vlcarl, Engine Delegate J.Spranza. Steward Delegate M. Cabasaq. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged mem­ bers to take advantage of upgrad­ ing opportunities at Lundeterg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New benches have been installed in starboard gangway area and more are scheduled to be in­ stalled in portside gangway area. Electrician requests that all burned out light bulbs be reported to him. •,vv'-j-i ( �. • • • ,=rc= i:irr= sen —iS: OCTOBER 1002 •; SEAFABEBSLOO 27 ' 'r m. 'J f '2° /•••2" /'2 • : • •' • • • i krrtirr^ •2 'i' " ' ^ The Fred G. sits at anchor oi^lde Port Everglades, Fla. Built in 1960, the vessel waspurchased by SlU-contracted Pacific Gulf Marine to provide transportation of general cargo. r -ft PGM Acquires Ship; Will Carry Military Cargo SlU-contracted company Pacific Gulf Marine (PGM) added the Fred G., a general cargo vessel, to its fleet this summer. Seafarers from the port of New Orleans crewed the C-3 class ves­ sel for its shakedown voyage, which began in the Gulf of Mexico and continued up the At­ lantic coast to Norfolk, Va. From there, the Fred G. set sail for Nordenham, Germany to pick up its first load of cargo which will be brought to North Carolina. To Transfer Materiel The company has a contract to haul U.S. military cargo in its newly acquired breakbulk ship. Before Pacific Gulf Marine pur­ chased the Fred G., formally the Zoella Lykes, it had been laid up for more than a year. Since acquiring the ship, which was built in 1960, PGM had it refurbished in the Avondale (La.) shipyard. During its 45-day stay in drydock, the vessel's boilers were automated. Bosun Mario de la Cerda I noted the vessel was in "good shape. It has good metal," he told SIU Representative Ambrose Cucinotta when the ship docked outside of Port Everglades, Fla., "but there is plenty of chipping and painting to be done. The en­ gines seem to be working good." The recertified bosun also praised the galley crew headed by Chief Steward H.G. Williams. "The food and the job they have been doing is excellent." 1 ••••?!•• i: • . ' • vfc V Good Job by All Hands f ;g 11? ' I ' i-. 'Wm Todd Johnson, fleet support manager for Paciflc Gulf Marine, said the company was very happy with the work done by the SIU crew to get the 12,()00-ton Fred G. ready so quickly. 'We are ^ly pleased with .,'V" Tbe sWn^ad bM galley gang of (left to right) GSU Willie Cooper, Chief Steward H.G. Williams and Chief Cook Walter sion fora long time and they were La"* ® to <he crew. able to get it sailing in great shape quickly. ' ''i-'r I . Electrician Robert Adams runs a cable through the overhead. -.'2: fmmammmammmm -m AX •amn Checking on the fire in the engineroom boiler are OMU Luigi Malta (left) and FWT R.L. Bamey Jr. ' '''' -V , '\|V , •_,t ) f;# .!• • ••-A : Inspecting ^e the gaug gauges in the engineroom are FWT Edward Shamburger (left) and Deck department meritt^W (left to right) Bosun Mario de la Cerda AB Barry Hamm,I, AB AB [nsp^ng HMI11 iifcA PiArsnn Mike Bowers, AB David Hood and DEU Darren Walker helped ready the ship. OMU Luke Pierson. • f. . 1 ' I |\ it;. I 'i^ _• ir.n .; ...J " . a- . .• • �28 SEAFARERS LOG OCTOBER 1992 Final T.; 'i,p' •' ' sm-w i'-y f'./V • . V^ :- DEEP SEA LAWRENCE ALLEN Lawrence Allen, 54, passed away recently. He was bom in Vicksburg, Miss, and in 1970 joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco. Brother Allen sailed in the engine depart­ ment and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. ARVOANITLLA Pensioner ArvoAntilla, 66, died August 26. A native of Duluth, Minn., he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Antilla sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1951. Brother Antilla retired in Januaiy 1983. ' York. Brother Eriksson sailed in the engine department. He retired in February 1975. receiving his pension in November 1979. gine department. He retired in May 1969. JOSEPH GIBBONS Pensioner Joseph Gibbons, 63, died September 10. He joined the Seafarers in his native Philadelphia in 1952. Brother Gibbons sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1951. Brother Gibbons began receiving his pension in February 1989. MICHAEL MASEK Pensioner Michael Masek, 68, died August 31. He was bom in Perth Amboy, N.J. and in 1945 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Masek sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985. Brother Masek served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1942. He retired in April 1992. ROGER THRIFT WILLIAM GONZALEZ Pensioner William Gon­ zalez, 58, passed away August 16. The native of Puerto Rico joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Gonzdez sailed in the steward department. He retired in April 1985. SEYMOUR HEINFLING Pensioner SeymoiuHeinfling, 72, died June 25. PAULBRINSON He was bom in Brooklyn, Pensioner N.Y. and in Paul Biinson, 1960joined 75, passed : the Seafarers away Septem­ in the port of Houston. Brother ber 10. Bom Heinfling sailed in the steward in Georgia, department. He retired in March he joined the 1981. SIU as a charter metnYSEEHONG ber in 1939 in the port of Tampa, Ysee Hong, 84, passed away Fla. Brother Brinson sailed in the January 15. Bom in China, he engine department. He began joined the union in 1952 in the port receiving his pension in October of New York. Brother Hong saUed 1982. in the steward department. PETER DOLAN EDDIE JACKSON Pensioner Pensioner Peter Dolan, Eddie Jack­ 72, died son, 58, died August 30. July 6. He He joined the joined the union in 1964 SIU in 1965 in his native in his native Baltimore. Mobile. Brother Brother Jack­ Dolan sailed in the engine depart­ son sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He upgraded at the Lun­ ment. He served in the U.S. Amy deberg School in 1975. Brother from 1951 to 1955. Brother Jack­ Dolan served in the U.S. Navy son began receiving his pension in from 1942 until 1962. He retired in June 1991. June 1985. GRIFFITH DUFORE Griffith Dufore, 53, passed away August 10. He joined the SIU in 1971 in his native New Orleans. Brother Dufore sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Amy from 1956 to 1958. DELAWARE ELDEMIRE Pensioner Delaware Eldemire, 73, died August 10. Bom in the British West Indies, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Eldemire sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in August 1976. KARL ERIKSSON Pensioner Karl &iksson, 79, passed away September 12. He was bom in Finland and in 1944 joined the SIU in the port of New RICHARD MADDOX Pensioner Richard Maddox, 67, passed away August 18. A native of Fort Meade, Fla., he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Maddox sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1990. EMIL NORDSTROM Pensioner Emil Nordstrom, 75, passed away Septem­ ber 11. A na­ tive of Finland, he joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Nordstrom sailed in the engine department. He began ANTHONY NOTTAGE Pensioner Anthony Nottage, 74, died September 10. Bom in Key West, Ha., he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Nottage sailed in the en­ gine department. He retired in May 1972. ANDRESPEREZ Pensioner Andres Perez, 84, passed away August 9. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1943 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Perez sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in January 1973. Roger Thrift, 36, died August 24. He was bom in Jackson­ ville, Ha. and in 1978 graduated from the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Thrift sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1980. HERMAN WERNETH Pensioner Herman Werneth, 76, died August 7. A native of Alabama, he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Wemeth sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Ajrmy from 1941 to 1945. Brother Wemeth retired in October 1979. FRANK POST INLAND Pensioner Frank Post, 82, died Sep­ tember 9. A native of Ohio, he ROMAN JANKOWIAK joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the Pensioner port of New York. Brother Post Roman sailed in the engine department He Jankowiak, retired in November 1980. 63, died August 15. HAROLD POWERS The Maryland Pensioner Harold Powers, 68, native joined passed away July 10. Bom in Geor­ the union in gia, he joined the SIU in 1950 in 1957 in the the port of New York. Brother: Powers sailed in the engine depart­ port of Baltimore. Boatman Jankowiak sailed in the deck ment. He began receiving his pen­ department. He served in the U.S. sion in November 1989. LUIS RODRIGUEZ Pensioner Luis Rodriguez, 87, died August 19. The native of Puerto Rico joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Rodriguez sailed in the deck department. He retired in February 1970. DONALD ROOD Pensioner Donald Rood, 72, passed away Septem­ ber 8. He was bom in Nebraska and in 1945 joined the union in the port of New York. Brother Rood completed the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1976. He began receiving his pension in April 1988. ERICH SAAR Pensioner Erich Saar, 74, died July 22. A native of Sweden, he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Saar sailed in the deck department. He retired in Septemb^l989. JOSEPH STUNTEBECK Pensioner Joseph Stuntebeck, 91, passed away July 28. Bom in Bal­ timore, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Stuntebeck sailed in the en­ Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. Boatman Jankowiak began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1991. JOHNSEGELSKY Pensioner John Segelsky, 86, passed away August 27. He was bom in Seattle and in 1963 joined the union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Segelsky sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1971 JOSEPH WILLIAMS Pensioner Joseph Wil­ liams, 74, died August 10. Bom in HopeweU, Va., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Morfolk, Va. Boatman Williams sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He retired in April 1980. RAYMOND WILLIS Pensioner Raymond Wil­ lis, 79, passed away August l.The native of McComb, Miss, joined the union in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Wil­ lis sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in September 1978. IWo Seafarer Officials Die Gasch Was Rep For MC&S Plans Gilbert Gasch, retired Seafarers Welfare Plan representative, passed away' September 10 in San Fran­ cisco due to a Gilbert Gasch heart attack. The 68year-old Seafarer official also served as a plans representative for the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) prior to its 1978 merger with the SIU, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Gasch worked closely with former SIU official Ed firmer in the organizing of the MC&S. He began sailing in1943 and sailed to all combat zones diuing World War n. Throughout most of hiscareer at sea, Gasch sailed as chief steward with American President Lines, Matson Navigation and Pacific Far East Lines. When Gasch began working for the MC&S in the 1960s, he eamed a reputation for doing a thorough . in whatever task he undertook. SIU officials and members remember Gasch as a sincere, dedi­ cated and reliable person who al­ ways had the time to answer questions concerning the MC&S and Pacific Maritime Association welfare plans. Gasch retired in 1988. Mlchelet, Rank-and-Fller Who Served His Union Alphonse "Frenchy" Michelet, a rank-and-file Seafarer who served for many years as a union official in a wide variety Alphonse Michelet of assignments, passed away June 25. He was 81. Brother Michelet joined the Seafarers in 1941 in theport of New York. He sailed in the steward and engine departments before coming ashore in the mid 1940s to work as an organizer. In 1950, he moved to New York to help manage the union's head­ quarters building in Brooklyn. Michelet also continued working as an organizer before being elected as Savannah port agent in 1954. After working in Savannah as a port agent, he oversaw the renova­ tion of theSIU hall in New Orleans. Finally, Brother Michelet retumed to sea during the 1960s and con­ tinued sailing until he retired to Metairie, La. in Febmary 1971. Brother Michelet contributed frequently to the Seafarers LOG. He wrote poetry, short stories and articles about his voyages. Michelet is survived by his sister. May Duplaisir. Funeral arrange­ ments and burial took place in Metairie. �The Cat at Sea Adam Starchild is a freelance writer based in Florida. Besides this article about the shipboard cat, Starchild has written books on business and finance as well as a couple of cookbooks. The feline was, it is said, domesticated in Egypt some time during the third millenium B.C. It was said to have been recognized for its ability to prevent graineries from becom­ ing depleted by rodents. The cat also proved to be a symbol for lunar activities, as it has noctur­ nal habits. It is the association with the moon that has brought the cat into the realm of seafar­ ing. It was well known to the an­ cients that the moon was the controller of tides. The logical choice for a ship's talisman was then the figure of the feline. After some time, the practice of keeping live cats aboard vessels evolved. The Egyptians were not very avid sailors, but they developed close relations with other peoples who were. Via the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf trade routes, the domestic cat was introduced to Asia. The practice of keeping cats aboard ships became widespread. In Asia, and particularly in China, there was a large market for cats almost as soon as they were introduced by Middle Eastern and Indian merchant seamen. The Chinese quickly recognized the practical aspects of the feline: the destruction of rodents. Felines were first employed in the imperial storehouses as mouse catchers. Later, felines were introduced into the ordinary Chinese society. The Chinese merchant fleets and navy did not have cats aboard their vessels until the Tang Dynasty. One of the first groups to employ cats in Asia were Bud­ dhist monks who were able to discern the cat's capacity for meditation and patience. Felines were employed to guard monas­ tic buildings. Felines were introduced to Japan by travelling Buddhist monks about 900 A.D. From this introduction, the cat became very popular in Japan. It would seem that the most popular breed of felines used aboard ships was the European shorthair which was originally a North African wildcat. Aboard British vessels, par­ ticularly the Royal Navy, Manx Strangely, the feline does not were used. According to cats care for water and dampness, yet several authors, the Manx adapts well to ocean travel. The originated in Spain and landed reason for this is its exceptional on the Isle of Man when sense of equilibrium: felines do Spanish galleon sank off thea not become seasick. When al­ lowed to go below deck in heavy coast in 1588. Chinese and weather, the cat makes itself at Japanese vessels carried Asian home. The feline was kept shorthair cats. aboard ship as a general practice from ancient times until the early 20th century. The prac­ ticality of this situation lay in the feline's ability to destroy mice. When not properly dealt with, mice cause disease to be spread through a ship. Ships which did After World War I, govern­ not employ a cat or cats ran the ments began to restrict travel as risk of plague. In the wake of well as the importation of plague, cats became a valued animals. As a result of such commodity in Europe. government action, the custom Various bits of the lore of of keeping felines aboard ships seamanship pertain to the cat. declined drastically. At present, Felines have the ability to only Asian vessels of small ton­ predict storms and squalls via nage carry felines at all. Cus­ their ability to sense changes in toms agents quarantine any the barometric pressure. The animals found aboard commer­ cial vessels, or demand expen­ sive papers be bought. As the result of such government absur­ dity, all manner of toxins are used to keep rodents off mer­ chant vessels. Most of this poison ends up in the bilge and cat's behavior was watched very is flushed into the sea. carefully, and when it began to seek shelter below deck, the MARINE seamen began to watch for chan­ ges in the weather. Felines are very sensitive to weather patterns and will be­ The breed that adapts best to come agitated long before a storm manifests. Cats also are ocean travel is the Asian short­ able to sense when a ship is hair. These cats are essentially about to reach land. Felines fre­ solid color Siamese. Their quently become excited and ability to climb and balance is begin to look in the direction of remarkable. It is these traits the land before there is any which let them adapt very well visual evidence at all. Felines to the pitch of the vessel at sea. were generally popular with Other properties that are of value seamen; however, strange cats are hunting skills and weather which were not connect^ with sensitivity. The hunting skills their ship were sometimes enable them to rid the vessel of thought to be disguised witches. r^ents, unwanted sea birds, and Motfser IfyAdam Starchild in riverine areas, reptiles. The best felines for ocean travel are ITB New Yofffc Hoopsters Win West huBes Tourney Sponsored by the Pepsi Cola The second annual West In­ dies shootout was won this year Company, the shootout is an open by members of the ITB New tournament to aU interested teams in the West Indies. After thecham­ York's basketball team. The "Fab Five" beat a tough pionship game, team members St. Croix team, St. Johns and were asked what they were going Puerto Rico to capture their to do next. They replied, "We're going to Disneyworld!" kittens raised at sea. A second second title. choice are felines from Thailand, Burma, Singapore or south India. Mariners who fre­ quent northern waters tend to prefer the European shorthair, as it can better adjust to climatic changes. In order to keep felines at sea, one must generally have a vessel over 40 feet in length in order for the cat to remain aboard and not "jump ship" when in port. A lit­ ter box must be placed at an ac­ cessible place below deck. A bed of some kind must be provided—ideally, a basket with Above, members of the US New York's winning basketball team, with a cushion affixed to the trophies in hand, are, from left. Bosun Sonny "Larry Bird" Pinkham, bulkhead. Felines will use al­ Donnie "Skywalkef Caffey, Rich "Buckwheaf AsUes and Craig "Hatchetmost anything upon which to man" Johnson. Missing from the photo is Mike sharpen their claws. "Jordan" Fogarty. One of the best methods of feeding the cat while at sea is to Right, explaining the catch fish for it. Lines can easily importance of a good be towed, and fish caught, espe­ defensive stance is Mr. cially in tropical waters. Other Sweet "D" Luis than fishing, one can carry Malave, also known as smoked meat aboard for the cat. director of the When preparing fish for one's Seafarers develop­ basketball cat, one should remove the mental league. Mr. Sweet bones from the fish carcass. brings years of ex­ Felines have problems with fish perience from the bones, causing choking, etc. Puerto Rican pro f-B: B'':' '-'y • •:'tr .y . .fv,;--;.- league. Felines are generally very adept at moving about on a pitching vessel. If one leaves a hatch open at all times, the cats will go below deck at the first sensation of heavy weather. Some seamen have been known to sew large pockets on the fi-ont of their weather kits in order to shelter their cats in sudden squalls. This is a particuarly good idea if one voyages in tropical areas. There are some countries wherein the cat is not welcome, or where bureaucratic problems are large for a vessel with cats aboard. All countries demand that cats have a medical certifi­ cate signed by more than one veterinary practitioner. These work very well, especially if one keeps them current by having one's cat examined at each port often. Such certificates con­ stitute the cat's "passport." At times these papers can save the cat from quarantine by port or customs bureaucrats. Ocean-raised cats adapt veiy well to both sea and land condi­ tions. They become wary and very adept at avoiding danger. When under way, the cats enjoy sitting on the forecastle roof, ap­ parently in order to watch the horizon. #nl|» ©ne jnontli Heft Co $ut ^oltbap <@reettns£i In Seafarers! H## Here is a chance to let your family, friends and shipmates hear from you this holiday season. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest printing), write your message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the December 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG—^if they are received by November 13. All Seafarers—active and retired—as well as their family members may take advantage of this opportunity to send their holiday greetings. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is Friday, November 13,1992. Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, facsimile copies will be accepted. The fax number is (301) 899-7355. Forms may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a vessel's payoff. i. ' • -r-:- t 1 : •>]ff ... I. i' v-isyy-;'/ •f'f" PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE To: From: Holiday Messa5e:. •i p vi I „• Check the block which dcacribca your alatua vilh the 61U: • Active <Seaferer • Famijy Member of Active fleafarcr • Detircd fleafiircr • Fanu^ Member of Detircd6eafar» Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at Ae LOG office by Friday, November 13,1992. 10/92 �•;. •J-..' -, ,./. SlCSSSlS® 30 SEAFARERS LOG OCTOOER1002 ^•-^"-.lii;--^ ... Lundeberg School Graduating Classes i Trainee Lifeboat Class 502—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 502 are (from left, kneeling) Kenneth Boone, B.J. Elder, Jeff Mott, Maurice Sanders, Sandra Deeter-McBride, Raymond Alforo, Robert Shamburger, Ben Cusic (instructor), (standing) Joe Travers, David De Loach, Chris Miller, Daniel Wehr, Brian Steed, Isreal Rivera, Erskin Wright, Donne Donovan, Brian Bamer, Christopher Cobb, Brandon Shannon, James Porter, Dwight Bell, Joe Gustafson, Robert Durfor Jr. and Patrick H. Laming Jr. Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the August 25 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling Ben Cusic (instructor), Milton Greene Jr., Michele Ann Hopper, Brantley Twiford, (second row) Louins Johnson, Pascasio "Paco' Rivera, Leoncio Castro and Gregory Derry. Pf M. -'•J. ,•''' Abie Bodied Seaman—Completing the course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman are (from left, kneeling) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Nasir Isa, Janel Baird, Michael Mitchell, John Desmond, Mark Holmes, Keith Williams, (second row) Robert Triano, Michael Noodt, Bill Hahn, Michael Penkwitz, Mahmood Takir, James Lopez, David Gardner, (third row) James World, Aleksander Turko, Todd McClane, Paul La Borde, Greg Alstrom, Ron Sagadraca and Tim Fogg. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat endorsement are (from left, kneeling) Larry Johnson, Raymond Alfaro, Michael Mitchell, Mark Holmes, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Gary Leathers, William Dove, Wendell Price Jr., Brad Eckmeder, Arthur Johnson, El-Sayed Mohamad, (third row) Byron Coleman, Kelly McDonald and Ronnie Lambert. This class graduated on September 4 after taking the Coast Guard lifeboat test. Diesel Engine Technology—Successfully completing the diesel engine technology class on August 25 are (from left, seated) Shane Biechle, Rush Ingram, Dan Powers, Paul Barbadillo, (second row) J.C. Wiegman (instructor), Marcos Hill, John Wong, Harry Kinsman and Steven Melendez. Sealift - Forklift Class—Mastering the couree of instruction in sealift operations and maintenance are (from left, front) Al Green, Jim Currie (instructor) Anthony J. Douglas, Fred Lau, James T. McCarthy, (back row) Lawrence W. Neslein and Warren Barroner. • •w~ ii''' ^ Third Mate—Graduating from the third mate course on August 7 are (from left, seated) Leon O Johnson, E.R. Thumper' Johnston, Jose A. Marrero, Mel Santos, (second row) /Voodrow Shetton, Craig Pare, Ron Raykowski (instructor) and Zane Mustion. Celestial Navigation—Completing the three-week celestial navigation course are (from IOT, kneeling) John Bobbins, Randy Peterson, Robert Artioli, (second row) Greg Cartwright, Joe Braun, Ray Banks, (third row) Homer V. Roberson III, Greg Webb and Jim Brown (instructor). M �0CnBER1992 PK:;-,,; a? -, SEAFARERS L06 •'- .. \ "" ' • • f LUKDEBERG SCHOOL iO^-93 UFGRMm Cm/RSE SCHEDULE Cook and Bako* diM Cooky Chief Steward Able Seaman Ship Handling November 2 February 15 November 16 Jannaiyll March 1 January 18 March 15 January 4 Ibidar OHhserver Unllinited Celestial Navigation Third Mate ( November 13 Februaty26 Nbveml^rlW January 15 Ignpi,:.; March 5 February 12 ' ^ April 9 iii%s April 16 SaMjiSpeclalfyComset Oieck-bi Bate Course Bate J.I I ... I ... J,I. Check-In Completion Bate /May3,.. ^:..,,^,///:J; March 8 Itete March29 Fetenuaryl •f... .v.r,-' J.- StMnmlllpiiFMmComtBs Assistent November 9 Beeember 18 f^bniary 1 March 12^ Mtordi 29/;V: •/.-May 7 ^ ^ • M students must take the OU SpiltPreventionand Containmentclass prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. ^ Course Bosun Receitification Steward Recertified^ OMkanmBHgeom)^ dcNnipl^^ Bate - SBcmUl^slkdiPh^^ The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between November 1992 and March 1993 at the Seafaieis Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at die Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education m Piney Point, Md. All piogr^s are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American nraritime Industry. TTie ct^e schedule may change to reflect the needs of die inemberehip, the mantune indusbry and—in times of conflic^--lhenatictti*s^uii^. • Gheck-Itt:.Bate -v„ 31 S. ; Chec!kBk' Cmnfrikteott Bate "Date All open-ended (contact admissioiis office far starting dates) All open-aided (contact admissions office for sterting dates) • IS: fiWfodHW raillnirX^^ •r -.Check-Bt: ' Bate Course . / / •. . Comptetimi Bate QMEBrAny Rating Januaty 4 Fireman/Watertender and (Mte^ Januaiy 4 All studMtsdWSitdhedfiepil Spill PreventwrieindCb Fumpi^^ Januaiy 4 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 18 ReMgeraticm Maint. & Operations March 29 Marine^P February 1 Mirine Electronics—Technlcan n |k»vember9 March 15 Basic Electronics Januaiy 4 Hydraulics auHcs Noyember23 fag • ' ; Weldfaig January 4 Februaiy 15 March 1 March 26 B^bruaiy 12 class. Febriiaiy I2> Marchl2 /::M^Ta,v/||slJ-yjMSsi'-sjfl March 12 December 18 April 23 januaiy 29 December18 I January TSi;:. March 12 March 26 ' -1 r j :/£23EO^''.:V' Oil Spill Prevenihm and Containment Cont^nment < ^ February 15 March 15 LifeboatmahC November 28 November 9 November 23 Beeember 4 Beeember? December 18 January 4 January 15 February 1 February 12 March 1 March 12 March 29 April 9 January 19 January 29 / March 16 ^ March 26::M '' ' ^ ^ S-? Bade/Advanced Fire Fighting February 19 March 19 IH'GHADIHGJUVLHMIHHI Date of Birth Name. am) Address o^nt) (StreeJ) (Qly) (Sine) Deep Sea Member Q Month/Day/Ye (Middle) (ZyCode) Lakes Member D .Telephone _L _L (AieaCode) Inland Waters Member D U.S. Citizen: CU Yes CD No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Date available for training Primary language spoken • ^— TTie following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberig ^h^l. Please contact die admissions office for enrolln^nt information; Check-In Complefloii ^Ooihhe/ Bate Bate HigbSchoidEguiyalcncy (GE AUopch-ehded (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) adniissions office for stacrtfa^ En^h as a Second Language (£S1<} dates) iktHe^Fpig^ FULL 8-week semions ^ I I ' ...-• • • - : h V P ' 1993 Januaiy 4 Fel^aiy 26 WiththisapplicationCOPlESofyourdischargesmustbesubmittedshowingsufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the fiont and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Adnissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until (dl of the above are received. RATING BATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIFFED DISCHARGE Pacific D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book#. Social Security #. . Department Seniority •Ves Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed CD Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? CD Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? CD Yes CD No Firefighting: CD Yes CD No CPR:CDYes im'93Mimmwatnm SdmOulB DNO CD No CD No CD No SIGNATURE. I am intetested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel G Towboat Operator Inland G Olestial Navigation G Simulator Couise • D D G • J)ATE. G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G RefrigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician f ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with another couise) G Oil Spill Prevention & Containment G Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting • • . V'rl:-?• • v.: ^• G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Shidies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • •-v. ' V; ..... G STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility B4GINE G Cook and Baker G FOWT G ChiefCook G QMED—Any Rating COLLEGE PR(XtRAM G Chief Steward G Associate Aits Degree SyslOTS^S^eEi^frodcs) U Towboat Inland Cook Associate in m AITS Liegrw G Transportation wiDbe paid In Kcordance with thescheduling letter only if you present original receipts and suctessndiy piele the course. ^ IIf you have any questions, contact your pott agent before departing for Piney Point RETURN COMPLETED PLETED APPUCATION TO; Seafaiers Seafarers Hatty Hatty Lundelieig Lundelieig Upgrading Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75. Piney PoiiU, MD 20674. 2( 1(V92 — Ul ' •••••''J." �. 'vT-y'-'' '•' --i- . •• •/A).:- •,;?:: •IS October 1992 Volume 54, Number 10 :>;.• Nation Goes to Polls on Tnosday, November 3 Seafarers Who Will Be at Sea Can Vote by Absentee Ballot %llii: The November 3 general elec­ tion provides the nation's citizen­ ry with an opportunity to select i sentatives rJ.^- ' • ••' State by State Absentee Ballot Information Voting Informanon Telephone Numbei Polling Hours Where to Request ballot (via phone, letter, or vIsH) Contact: Alabama (205)242-7210 Varies ClrcultCouft Mall and In person: OcL. 29 Alaska (907)465-4611 (602)542-8683 (501)682-1010 (916)445-0820 (303)894-2680 (203)566-3106 (302)739-1277 (202)727-2534 (904)488-7690 (404)656-2871 (808)453-86^ 7am-8pm 6am-7pm 7or8am-7;30pm 7am-8pm 7am-7pm 6am-6pm 7am-8pm 7am-8pm 7am-7pm 7am-7pm 7am-6pm State Division of Electlora Local or TownClerk CountyOleik County Clerk County Clerk Local Clerk's Office Cnrnty Department of Elections Board of Electkms Local County or Town Clerk County Board of Registrars Local County or Town Clerk Illinois Indiana (208)334-2852 (217)782-4141 (317)2^-3939 7or8am-8pm 6am-7pm 6am-7pm Local County or Town Clerk County Clerk or Board of Bee. Clerk of the Circuit Court Iowa (515)281-5865 7am'9pm CountyCommtesioner Kansas (913)296-2236 7am-7pm County Elections Officials Mall: Oct.. 30; In person: Nov. 3 Mall and In person:Oct. 29 Mail and In person: 5pm, Oct. 27 Mall and In person: Oct. 27 Mall and In person: Oct. 30 Mall and In person: Nov. 2 Mall and In person: Noon, Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 27; Inperson: Nov. 2 Mall and In person: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 28; Inperson: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 27 In person: 5pm,Nov. 2 Mall and In person: 5pm, Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 29; In person: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 29 In person: Noon,Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 29 In person: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 30 In person: Noon, Nov. 2 Mall: Oct 27 In perron: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 29 In perron: begins. Oct. 22 Mall and In person:Nov. 2 Mall and In person:Oct. 27 Mall and In person:Noon, Nov. 2 State thousands r county level. mid or late October. If a Seafarer or a ^ Arizona P > ' Arkansas Callfomla Colorado Connectlciit Delaware D.C. . norida 1 1 Georgia 1 1 Hawaii KlflllO article to determine if th remains time to register in state where^ he or she resides. Voting Absentee ^l^,' t'V n.' •,fl-' ./ •: 7•••• &]t;/',,fr- :*••• I". wJU^n" jji, away fiom home on November 3 can vote by absentee ballot. Each local board of elections has a pro­ cedure for absentee voting. In the chart on this page is a quick sketch of each state's procedures for voting byabsentee ballot. Note that there are, in many cases, deadlines for requesting the absentee ballot. Additionally, in every state, the ab­ sentee ballot must be received by a certain date and time. In general. Seafarers' applica­ tions should include the follow­ ing: name, home address, address to which the ballot should be mailed. Social Security number, daytime phone number, reason for request and signature. The ballot should be notarized or wit­ nessed by a third party. Local phone numbers and addresses may be obtained by calling the state information number, or call the local elections board for exact requirements. If at Sea The Department of Defense coordinates a Federal Voting As­ sistance Program for members of the armed forces and merchant marines. Federal Write-in Absen­ tee Ballots are available for the November 3 general election. These forms can be obtained fix)m the voting officers at U.S. embas­ sies and consulates and from the voting officers at U.S. military bases or posts. The forms have also been sent to all U.S.-flag ships. It is important to note that the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot will only be recognized by a local election official if the person cast­ ing the ballot has made a request of the state for an absentee bdlot. Such a request can be made on another Federal Voting Assis­ tance Program form. TTie F^eral Write-in Ballot is only valid if submitted from out­ side the United States. APO/FPO addresses are valid. i Kentucky (502)564-7100 6am-6pm OHintyCleik Louisiana (504)389-3940 6am-8pm ParishReglsfrar Maine Maryland Massachusetts (207)289-4189 (301)974-3711 (617)727-2828 6-10am-9pm 7am-8pm 7am-8pm Municipal Cterk Board of Supervisors of Elei^. Local BectionsOffldals Michigan (517)373-2540 7am-8pm Local County orTown Clerk Minnesota Mississippi (612)296-2805 (601)359-1350 •7am-8pm 7am-7pm County Auditor or CityClerk Local County or Town Clerk Missouri Montana Nebraska (314)751-3295 (406)444-4732 (4<»)471-2554 County Clerk CountyClerk Local County or Town Clerk Nevada N. 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In order to have ballot counted, one requesting an absentee ballot should allow himself or herself plenty of lead time. Note: The information provided in tlus chart is subject to change. The final authority is always the local election offciaL . . '• 7.':;7,7. 77,,77a5--'., � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE VOTES TO CLOSE INLAND SAFETY LOOPHOLE LACK OF FUNDING, TIME MAY SHELVE MARITIME REFORM PACKAGE FOR NOW AFL-CIO, SEAFARERS BACK CLINTON/GORE TICKET MTD URGES RECALL OF BUSH CAMPAIGN AD U.S. TAXPAYER MONIES PAY FOR JOB EXPORT SCHEMES SEAFARERS MEET DISASTER DEMANDS, AID STORM VICTIMS ‘BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA’ RAISES FUNDS, SUPPLIES U.S. REP. WALTER JONES DIES HOUSE VOTES TO CLOSE CABOTAGE LOOPHOLE FOREIGN RUSTBUCKETS ENDANGER COMMUNITIES, CREWS CREWMEMBERS BEAR BRUNT OF WORLD’S DETERIORATING SHIPPING STANDARDS SIU TO MAN TWO NEW RIVERBOATS LONG BEACH COUNCIL: THE QUEEN MARY STAYS OPEN TANKER SEAFARERS MUST HOL BENZENE-CLEARANCE CARDS DELAWHALE’S PAPALE RESCUES INJURED BOATER RETURN OF PHILLY FERRY EVOKES FOND MEMORIES FIRST TRIP FOR DQ ON TENN-TOM SECRET BALLOT ELECTION FOR UNION OFFICERS BEGINS NOV. 1 TWENTY-SEVEN POSTS ARE ON BALLOT FOR 1993-96 TERM SIU CONSTITUTION SPELLS OUT RULES ON ELECTIONS SEAFARERS JOIN AFL-CIO IN LABOR DAY ACTIONS SIU’S FRANCOIS NAMED TO REGIONAL JOB PANEL CROWLEY SEAFARERS ON THE JOB IN SAN JUAN CROWLEY MARITIME CELEBRATES ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF GROWTH CADREAU: AB/WHEELSMAN BY DAY, COMPUTER EXPORT BY NIGHT CRUISE MEAL SERVICE HUMS, THANKS TO GUS, PORTERS ON OS PHILLY, SEAFARER NEGRON REPORTS SMOOTH SAILING PGM ACQUIRES SHIP; WILL CARRY MILITARY CARGO THE CAT AT SEA NATION GOES TO POLLS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 10 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/78ffb74649d6719eed83fa03593da047.PDF 6650a22dfe01fc4ae2d6ab68d65951a3 PDF Text Text OFWqAlORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATiONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, UKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFKIO Volume 54, Number s # «/• What Price Trade?' L ^:ri%a he heavy cost of the proposed trade deal with Mexico will he measured in terms of massive job losses, factory closings and the destruction of American communities. Ti. • 4i Vf • Page 3 1' AFL-CIONEWS : ': * L. • t'-7 V.--V • J.'" ^ •' • f -.' �•-.r J-; i./' 2 SEPTEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report Congress Faces Full Maritime Agenda When U Rehims M BO, nis Month A Government-Approved Runaway Operation • '^. •.I A. It is not the mere notion of a free trade agreement with other na­ tions that the American labor movement finds objectionable. The AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions, in particular the unions representing workers in the transpor­ tation sector who earn their living moving goods, favor free trade if it is conducted f^ly. Trade agreements generally are designed to eliminate tariffs and other government programs which protect domestic interests. The rub when it comes to the so-called free trade agreement that has just been signed by the governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico, known as the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA, is that this Michael Sacco is not fair trade. It is an agreement to en­ courage American business to move their operations into Mexico, to use cheaper labor and then send the goods back here for consumption by Americans. This is a plantswitch operation. It is precisely this use of a free trade agreement to allow a trans­ ference of U.S. manufacturing capabilities to Mexico and the sale of the product back to the United States which we in the American labor movement find objectionable. We object to the opportunity of capital to avoid the use of American labor while never taking their eye off the American market, for it will not be Mexican citizens, each of whom has a per capita income of some $2,000 a year, that will purchase all the goods being manufactured in Mexico by U.S. companies. Of course there are the many tales by various economists and administration representatives that the trade pact with Mexico will make the world a better place, with high-paying jobs for Mexicans and Americans alike. Then there are other economists who admit there will be several hundred thousand American jobs lost at first, but, they promise, these will be offset later by increased jobs from producing increased goods for the Mexican market. Competing for $4.00 a Day W I.:.- :i 4:^ Such thoughts at best are cold comfort to American workers who are being told that massive layoffs are immediately in store for them. At worst such talk is a cover-up for the fact that allowing U.S. capital to go to Mexico by the billions of dollars not only means job losses in the United States, but it also means decreased wages, as American workers are forced to compete against their Mexican counterparts earning between $4 and $10 a day. And for eve^ economist that predicts a rosy future because of NAFTA, there is another economist who sees m the agreement job losses for both Mexican and American workers. Frankly, I prefer to evaluate this trade agreement by common sense and our experience in U.S. shipping. Common sense tells us that if a U.S. company owner has a choice between $10 an hour employees or $10 a day employees, he will choose the latter. If a U.S. company owner has a choice between meeting U.S. safety, environmental and tax regulations or operating in Mexico with none of those costs, he is bound to choose the latter. If an American company has a chance to increase proHts substantially ust by moving factories across the border, it will do so. And if the U.S. government officially approves the move, so much the better. Our experience tells us that capital seeks the cheapest costs and that, given the chance, capital will roam the world looking for the most exploitable labor and least regulated environment. Imagine what U.S. investment will do when what they are looking for— ow wages and a regulation-free environment- -is just a stone's throw away across the border. Who Pays the Price? In sum, it is American workers, their families and their com­ munities who pay the price for this greed and shortsightedness. The victims of a so-called free trade agreement, or in other words an organized, government-sanctioned runaway operation, are America's workers and their families—the people who produce American goods, the people who pay the taxes, the people who Ight America's wars, the people who raise the next generation of eaders and the people who most directly bear the brunt of America's incapable leadership at times, as with the proposed trade deal with Mexico. Trade must enrich ordin^ people, not a few on the top who reserve for themselves the right to the best that the United States las to offer, but who would deny the same to the America's work­ ing people. It is only when trade agreements benefit all citizens in­ stead of the few on the capital side of the equation that those of us in the trade union movement can support such pacts. Volume 54, Number 9 A;' • ; i:: Several bills affecting the U.S Maritime Biiis to Foiiow in Faii Session of Congress shipping industiy and the people who earn their livelihoods at sea Action by Congress Description BUVNumber await congressional action as legislators return to Capitol Hil" Would require all inland Passed by House this month following the summer Inland Decuman- l)oatmen Merchant Marine & on vessels of tatlon/HR4394 recess. more than 5 tons to hold Fisheries Committee; full House consideration next Hearings, debates and votes Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner are expect^ to be fast and furious documents as members of the Senate and House of Representatives ^ to Maritime Mark-up expected to be Would help U.S.-flag complete their work and adjourn Refonn4tR5627; companies acquire new held in September by House & Senate vessels andprovide by Columbus Day (October 12) in S3047 merchant marine payments for up to 74 order to campaign at home for the subcommittees militarily useful November 3 elections^ commercial vessels Closing a Safety Loophole Repeal of Work Would eliminate Marked-up by House Maritime bills include remov­ Tax on Mariners/ proposed fees on Coast Coast Guard Subcommittee; awaiting Guard-issued merchant ing a safety loophole that allows HR4693 action by House mariner documents inland mariners to sail without Merchant Marine & Coast Guard documentation, Fisheries Committee creating a federal policy as Passed by House of Included with the proposed by Department of Defense Representatives; Defense Departmenfs Appropriations Transportation Secretary Andrew Bill4HR5504 awaiting action by the FY '93 funding bill are Card Jr. this summer to fund U.S.$801.4 million for sealift Senate Appropriations Committee to purchase or build flag commercial vessels that civilian-crewed military Could be used by the military in vessels times of emergency and eliminat­ ing a proposed "work tax" that Cruise to Would eliminate foreign- Passed by House Merchant Marine & flag cruise ships from could be imposed when merchant Nowhere Fisheries Committee; full sailing out of U.S. ports Restrictions/ mariners acquire or upgrade their HR 5257 for gambling junkets with House consideration next merchant mariner documents. no ports of call However, congressional atten­ tion to these bills could be limited as the legislators still have to pass eight labor unions representing lowing passage of the Otnnibus almost all of the Fiscal Year 1993 maritime workers called for rapid Budget Reconciliation Act of packages that fund the federal enactment of the reform package. 1990. The proposed cost to government—including the Within the reform package are mariners ranges from $35 for a Defense Department measure means to help U.S.-flag shipping Z-card with no endorsements to companies acquire new vessels, $135 for an AB or QMED endor­ that concerns sealift. The full House of Repre­ including governmental pay­ sement to $330 for upper level sentatives almost imniediately ments for up to 74 militarily use­ licenses. upon its return is expected to ful commercial ships. Looking for Sealift Funds While both Card and legis­ debate H.R. 4394, which would Appropriation bills fund the require inland boatmen who sail lators who serve on maritime federal government for the period committees have stated their aboard vessels of more than five October 1,1992 to Septemter 30, gross tons to carry U.S. Coast hopes to pass the legislation by 1993. The House passed the the end of the year, neither the Guard merchant mariner docu­ Defense biU (H.R. 5504) on July 2 ments (Z-cards). The bill, which House nor the Senate have with $801.4 million for sealift left passed the House Merchant scheduled a mark-up session as of intact. Those fiinds, combined with Marine and Fisheries Committee press time. However, spokesmen $2.7 billion already available, on July 1, would close a loophole for both the Senate and House could be used to acquire vessels which has exempted the men and merchant marine subconunittees necessary to satisfy the recommen­ Avomen working aboard tugs and said session dates would be set dations of the Mobility Require­ tows in America's inland water­ when the legislators return to ments Study based on the actions Washington after Labor Day. ways from carrying Z-cards. taken during the Persian Gulf war Upon passage by the House, Nixing the Seaman Tax and issued in January. the bill would go to the Senate for The House Merchant Marine A bill to amend the Passenger action. and Fisheries Committee also has Service Act to prohibit foreign-flag Towards a National Policy not set a date for further considera­ cruise-to-nowhere voyages awaits Congress continues to review tion of a bill designed to repeal fees action by the House of Repre­ the maritime reform initiative on merchant mariner documents sentatives. The House Merchant rresented by Card. Both the and licenses. The Coast Guard Marine and Fisheries Committee iouse and the Senate are working Subcommittee marked up the bill, passed the legislation in August on separate bills sponsored by the H.R. 4693, in May for action by the The bill also would codify U.S. Customs Service and court rulings chairmen of each chamber's mer­ full committee. The legislation was introduced that passenger vessels engaged in chant marine committees. Along with SIU President after the Coast Guard announced the coastwise trade be U.S. built Vlichael Sacco, the presidents of it would implement such fees fol­ and owned. ITB Olive /Ifoore Returns to Great Lakes after Conversion September 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is pub­ lished monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Geor­ ges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor^ Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. The tugboat OliveL Moore, shown above with the barge McKee Sons, relumed to the Great Lakes earlier this season after being fitted with a new twin-rudder ship control system. Operated by Upper Lakes Towing of Escanaba, Mich., and crewed top to bottom with SIU members, the integrated tug/barge fiauls salt, stone and ore all over the Great Lakes region. While the Moore was built in 1928, the McKee Sons recently was converted into a barge from a steamboat hull. Upper Lakes operates one other steamboat ttiat fias been converted into a tug/barge—the Joe Thompson/and//. •fl �- I '.-.-••.-i:.;.i>'i.'. SEFrEMBER1992 SEAFARERS LOG 3 AFL-CIO Sees Loss Of 500,000 Jobs In New Trade Pact A trade agreement negotiated though this is lower in the 2,000- declining American wages. by the Bush administration with mile area bordering the Unitec The AFL-CIO has noted that the governments of Mexico and States where thousands of the Bush administration is fond of Canada must be measured in American companies have estab­ arguing that for every billion dol­ terms of how American workers lished factories known as "ma- lars of U.S. exports, 20,000 jobs will fare, according to the AFL- quiladoras." In the United States are created. The federation has CIO and its affiliated unions, in­ the average 1990 manufacturing pointed out that the cluding the Seafarers wage is $14.77. administration's glowing num­ International Union. Federal, state and local en­ bers fail to consider the reverse: The so-called free trade pact vironmental standards, also in- For every billion dollars of excess with Mexico and Canada, or the plant safety and health imports to the United States, "North American Free Trade regulations, are far more stringent 20,000 jobs are lost. Agreement" (NAFTA), which in the U.S. than in Mexico. The Economic Policy Institute now goes to Congress for ratifica­ (EPI), a Washington, D.C.-based A Mexican Market? tion or rejection, in theory is group of economists, analyzed NAFTA boosters argue job los­ designed to reduce trade barriers ses in the United States will be three of the studies cited by the among the three nations and by made up by the newly-opened Bush administration and found that create jobs and prosperity for Mexican market This theory con­ them wanting. In an analysis of the the citizenry. tends that U.S. jobs will be created three studies, EPI found that the Proponents of the pact, which by the need to supply Mexicans rosy projections for NAFTA were the Bush administration last with American-made goods. made possible by making two as­ month announced had been However, the AFL-CIO has sumptions—first, a full employ­ signed by all three countries, also pointed out that a nation with one- ment economy in the U.S. and believe it will allow the United third the population of the United second, no transfer of investment States to compete with a unified States and with a per person per from the United States to Mexico. European market and the capita income of $2,010 per year One-Seventh of U.S. Wages economically powerful Japan and does not make a market of suffi­ By using the same studies and other Asian Pacific Rim cient capacity and unmet needs to factoring in a small transfer of AP/Wlde World Photos countries. generate the more than half a mil­ American investment to Mexico, (J 3 Scenes like these are envisioned by the AFL-CIO as a While agreeing with the goals lion American jobs that would be EPI found a 550,000 job loss for result of new trade pact with Mexico that will see factories of job creation and a strong lost because of the transfer to the U.S. and a reduction of U.S. fleeing from the United States. The man pictured above lost American economy, opponents Mexico of U.S. manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) of his job when the General Motors Fisher Body assembly plant in Flint, of NAFTA—including the AFLcapability. $36 billion over 10 years. Mich, closed in 1987. CIO and its affiliated unions, en­ EPFs report concluded, ". . . vironmental groups, many farrher Studies, More Studies the attraction of Mexico for U.S. organizations, among others To put Mexico's economy in manufacturers is not Mexico's believe the pact as it stands now jerspective, it has been noted that small consumer economy, it is the will result in massive lay-offs, jusinesses in the state of Florida labor force of almost 30 million more than 500,000 in a few years produce as much in goods and willing to work for wages that because of a huge transfer of U.S. services annually as all the busi­ average one seventh of ours in capital south of the border. The nesses in Mexico. And Florida's Mexican manufacturing and one pact also will result in weakened population is one-seventh of that fourteenth in maquiladoras." U.S. communities and a lower of Mexico. All told, the Mexican A group of economists from standard of living for American economy has only 5 percent of the University of Massachusetts, workers. U.S. buying power. Amherst and Skidmore College Looking for Profits The Bush administration, in estimate that NAFTA will force With increased profits as a mo­ attempting to sell the trade treaty job losses in both Mexico and the tive, it is not unnatural for with Mexico to a skeptical United States. This group argues American investment dollars to American public facing high un­ that imported com from the U.S. seek the so-called advantages of employment and a sputtering and Canada will force 800,000 to setting up production facilities in economy, has cited several 2,000,000 Mexican corn Mexico. In wages, the 1990 studies by economists to prop up producers into unemployment. Cindy Slephen/UAW/So/AHari^MagazlnB Mexican minimum wage was its case. However, for every Even the 680,000jobs created by In Mexico, if the proposed NAFTA agreement goes equivalent to59 cents per hour. In economist who sees growth and the transfer of U.S. investment to into effect, hundreds of U.S. companies will relocate the United States the federal min­ prosperity for the American Mexico will not offset these job worker in NAFTA, there is losses, state the economists. Adand invest in factories south of the border, making imum wage is $4.25. products to sell back in the U.S. Many already have. Pictured above The average 1990 manufactur­ another economist who charts Continued on page 5 is a General Motors plant in Matamoros, Mexico. ing wage in Mexico is $1.80, al­ thousands of U.S. job losses and rrnrrnr I I Ml The 'Brotherhooci of the Sea' Comes to Aid of Hurricane Victims In Storm, Ships Crewed, Moved to Sea Relief supplies donated by SIU members from the ports of New York and Jacksonville are arriving in south Florida to help fellow Seafarers who were caught by the destructive force of Hur­ ricane Andrew late last month. Members and their families have donated boxes of food, water and clothing to help those who suffered losses. Pensioner Pedro Mena, son AB Ron Mena and family lost everything when the 160-plus mile-per-hour winds destroyed their home in Cutler Ridge, a sub­ urb 10 miles south of Miami. AJso, Steward William Robles and his family lost part of the roof of their home in Homestead, Fla., approximately 20 miles south of Miami. Robles has been without electricity and running water since the storm, but told Port Rep­ resentative Ambrose Cucinotta, who is based in Dania, Fla., his family is lucky because their home remained standing after the storm. The first Seafarer-donated supplies from New York arrived in Dania on September 2 and promptly were delivered to the Menas, who told Cucinotta how grateful they were that other members remembered them. "This means a lot to my family and me to know the 'Brotherhood of the Sea' was there when we needed them," Ron Mena said when he saw the relief packages. Andrew slammed into south Florida during the pre-dawn Seafarers at the SIU hall in New York pack boxes with food and other items to help hurricane victims. Continued on page 6 Pictured from left are Bert Macary, John Perez, Saleh Hasson, Larry Brown, John Wolfe and John Halpin. A ~ '.i' �4 SEPTBRRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG Gentry Moore Dies at 67; CredenRals Commitlee Reviews Was San Fran. Patrolman Neminatiens far AGUWD RaUat Gentry Moore, SIU patrolman in the port of San Francisco and a key figure in theSIU-AGLIWD's merger with the Marine Cooks and Stewards, passed away August 1 after a long bout witfi cancer. He was 67. Brother Moore's popularity among Seafarers from all ports and districts and different walks of life was reflected by the swift The full text of the reaction to news of his passing. credentials committee For example, the SIU crew report appears on page 9. aboard the Sea-Land Developer immediately sent condolences to After meeting on August 17 his family. (That crew consisted and studying the nomination ap­ of deck department members H plications to ensure each can­ Gibbs, T. Bryant, K. Sbaibi, G. Gentry Moore didate had complied with the Holland and G. Lusk, engine criteria set out in the SIU's con­ department members J. stitution, the credentials commit­ Pamlniano, J. Ross and R. Mercer said. "He was one of the tee issued its report, which will be Llanes, and steward department best. Gentry was a good union presented to the membership for Studying the petitions filed by various members are (left to right) AB members M. Baker, L. Finn, J. official and he got along with its approval at the September Woodrow Shelton Jr., Chief Steward Brian Burchette, Bosun Steve Ross and R. Gegenbeimer.) everybody—shipowners and meetings. Parr and Electrician Jeff McCranie. merchant mariners alike. Joined in 1946 Twenty-eight candidates for A native of Jackson, Miss., 'Gave to Maritime Labor' 27 ballot positions qualified to Members had to present their Moore joined the Marine Cooks union books in order to be California State Senator Mil­ run in the election, which takes and Stewards in San Francisco in ton Marks (D), chairman of the place November 1 through nominated to the committee. 1946. He usually shipped out of California Senate Select Com­ December 31, reported the Each person seeking to serve in­ San Francisco and sailed on the mittee on Maritime Industry, troduced himself to the member­ credentials conunittee members South American runs aboard wrote in a letter to Gentry ship before voting took place with who were elected at the August the results being made Imown im­ Moore-McCormick Lines. Moore's wife, Delores, "Gentry headquarters membership meet­ Brother Moore became an mediately. was highly respected ... he gave ing in Piney Point. MC&S official in 1967, then was greatly of himself to the maritime Al! Departments Represented Elected to serve on August 3 elected a San Francisco port abor movement and to the com­ were Bosun Steve Parr, 41, firom The AGLIWD constitution es­ employee for the SIU in 1978, the munity. It was an honor to have the port of New Orleans; AB tablishes guidelines for the year of the merger. adjourned the Senate in his Woodrow Shelton Jr,, 37, from credentials committee in Article Gentty Moore was one of the memory." the port of Piney Point; Electrician XIII, Section 2. The committee is QMED John Wong (left) and Chief In addition to Mrs. Moore, Jeff McCranie, 31, from the port to be elected at the port where Steward Donald Williams review most dedicated, sincere and reli­ of Piney Point; QMED John headquarters is located (Piney the qualifying petitions submitted able union representatives I have Gentry is survived by four Wong, 53, from the port of San Point). Committee membership by members seeking to run in the ever worked with," said George daughters and numerous McCartney, SIU vice president grandchildren. Francisco; Chief Steward Brian consists of six full book members 1992 SIU AGLIWD election. West Coast. Donations in Gentry Moore's Burchette, 25, from the port of composed of two members from Buck Mercer, SIU vice presi­ memory may be sent to the Honolulu and Chief Steward each of the three shipboard dent, secretary-treasurer, vice Donald Williams, 31, from the departments—deck, engine and prefsident, assistant vice presi­ dent Government Services United Negro College Fund, 500 port of Jacksonville. steward. No elected official or dent, one of twoheadquarters rep­ Division, knew Moore for 30 East 62nd Street, New York, NY At the August meeting, SIU candidate for office is permitted resentative positions or one of 10 (fears. "He helped everybody," 10027. Secretary-Treasurer John Fay o serve on the committee. port agent posts had to submit called the election to order for the Members seeking the position nominating papers between July credentials committee positions. of president, executive vice presi- 15 and August 15. The credentials committee made up of six rank-and-file Seafarers has reviewed al nominating petitions of SIU mem­ bers seeking office in the 1992 districtwide elections in the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlanc Waters District (AGLIWD). a.'i:.; v";:S;,, •' • ."••i; '•'.' '.-• t;'" ; -l/' -.• .•; •:i? y:.' • J,. I Subic Bay U.S. Naval Operations Move to Guam, Singapore, Japan All U.S. Navy operations, in­ the Filipino government refused cluding Military Sealift Com­ to extend its lease. mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) Ross told the Seafarers LOG naval support services, are "basi­ that the withdrawal from Subic cally over" at the U.S. milit^base Bay is moving ahead of schedule. at Subic Bay in the Philippines, "Our plans were to have every­ according to a Navy spokesman. thing—cranes, barges. Subic Bay activities have drydock—moved out before bad moved to bases throughout the weather and typhoons hit (in midPacific theater, including Guam, August)," he said. "That has been Singapore and Japan. Lt. Ken done. TTie move basically is over Ross, who works in the office of for MSCPAC vessels." the commander-in-chief for the (The SIU's Government Ser­ Navy's Pacific Fleet, noted vices Division represents the un­ MSCPAC vessels already have licensed crewmembers aboard been calling on these ports since MSCPAC vessels.) the withdrawal from the base was Ross added operations in announced last September when Guam were fully functional while 1:t i». If - " • •H 'I-. • 'X, •> Quick responses by crewmembers aboard two Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet MSCPAC) vessels, whose un­ licensed crewmembers are repre­ sented by the SIU's Government Services Division, helped save the lives of two mariners earlier this year, the U.S. Navy agency announced last month. The USNS Kilauea, MSC's only ammunitions vessel, rescued one of its own sailors who was swept overboard in the southern 'acific in May. Petty Officer Second Class Kenneth C. Normand lost his footing and landed in the sea when the Kilauea took a heavy roll to port in the middle of the night. Saved by Shipmate The mishap was seen by a fel­ low crewmember who iirunediately alerted the bridge. By the time Normand surfaced, the 564foot vessel already was a length away. The Kilauea, which is 81 feet wide and has a range of 18,000 nautical miles, turned around and launched a helicopter which pin­ pointed Normand's location in the ocean. The petty officer was rescued and returned to the ship in a lifeboat. Although he swal­ lowed a large amount of sea water, Normand suffered no sig­ nificant injuries. (The Kilauea is schedule to sail to the West Coast at the end One of many vessels used to evacuate the Navy base at Subic Bay, the SlU-crewed MaerskConstellation loads some of the equipment to be taken from the last American military post in the Philippines. of November, marking the first V*:" •Fi u•j; - T.. the post in Singapore is "almost at full strength." The U.S. government plans to tum over the base to the Philip­ pines on December 16. However, that date could be moved up because of the speed of the withdrawal, Ross added. Following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, the U.S. decided not to rebuild heavily damaged Clark Air Base and to seek an extension on the lease for Subic Bay, which is 50 miles west of Manila. Despite support from forma: president Corazon Aquino, the Philippine senate reject^ the extension. Rescues by MSCPAC Vessels Save Twe Marbwrs' Uves - — time in several years the vessel will be in the U.S.) The other rescue operation was performed by the fleet oiler USNS Andrew J. Higgins on Easter (April 19) morning. The ship, which can carry 180,000 barrels of gas turbine and diesel fuel, was conducting underway replenishments for vessels of the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet Immediate Medical Care The 677.5-foot Higgins, a Henry J. Kaiser class vessel operating in the western Pacific, received an urgent request for medical assistance for an injured Korean mariner sailing aboard the South Korean merchant ship Hyundai Nine. The mariner had suffered a serious injury to an arm when he fell 20 feet the previous day. The oiler's motor boat transported the injured mariner to the Higgins where he received preliminary treatment before a helicopter from the USS Bunker Hill took him to a hospital in the Philippines. (The Higgins' land­ ing platform for helicopters is usually utilized in conducting vertical replenishment.) The medical officer for the Bunker Hill, Navy Lt. Tony Massp3:y, noted the action taken by the Hiiggins' crew "most likely saved the mariner's arm and possibly his life. �•' ''•••I- •,;'- .iff-'':' 'mm SEmMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Pro-Runaway Trade Pact Goes Before Gengress bi '93 Continued from page 3 ditionally, the movement o American capital to Mexicanbased manufacturing will result in a decrease of 290,000 to 490,000 American jobs, they say. These economists estimate American wages will go down because of NAFTA, predicting a decline of 2.3 percent. Maquiladoras Basic Economic and Social Indicators U.S., Canada, Mexico Population 1990 GNP 1989 GNP Per Capita 1989 Minimum Hourly Wage 1990 Manufacturing 1980 Average Hourly Wage ManufaGturina1997 Average Hourly Wage U.S. 250,000,000 Canada 27,000,000 Mexico 88,000,000 $5233 billion $514 billion $187 billion $21,082 $19,600 $2,165 $4.25 $3.35 $0.59^ $13.85 $13.53 $14.77 $16.02 • >^9 $1.99 overall ,98 Maquiladora $1.80 overall 1.25 Maquiladora The studies showing severe job losses in the United States ' WsBWyminimum wage of 11894.00pews, poso-toOonar rate 2920.00:hourly minimumwago In doBais0.59. Jeffry Scott/Impact Visuals under NAFTA are backed up by SOURCE: An-OlO material from the Economic Comlssion for UUn America antf the Carlbbbean: AFLOlO material from the World DevBlo|*nenlReport the World Fact Book, OOL;Department of Latior; emtraeayof Canada. Workers at Zenith's Springfield, Mo. plant meet for the last time in the the experience of the maquiladora employee parking area as the plant is shutting down. In February program. For more than a decade, Mo.; Baltimore, Md. and so on. at the end of this year, the EC has 1992, these Zenith workers, and 1,500 others, were laid off. The through government policy, U.S. The maquiladoras, free of spent the last 15 years transfer­ company announced it was moving production to Mexico. companies have been encouraged to establish manufacturing fac­ strict environmental standards ring direct government aid to the tories in Mexico, along the U.S. and free of rigorous enforcement poorer EC nations designed to border. The products from these of the nominal regulations that raise wages, regularize safety and plants are exported into the are on the books, dump toxic environmental standards, im­ United States market at reduced materials into the air, water and prove living conditions and soil. These contaminants pose a generally accelerate develop­ tariffs. The result of this government- threat to all those living on either ment. The Future sanctioned program is the reloca­ side of the border. While the United States has tion of 500,000 American jobs. The AFL-CIO, the SIU and While the United States has lost hundreds of thousands of other affiliated unions will be as­ lost 951,000 manufacturing jobs jobs, it has gained a pollution king Congress to take a second since the early '80s, the ma­ nightmare, stemming from the look at the NAFTA agreement quiladoras have increased side of the border beyond the when it is considered early next year. employment from 120,000 in reach of American laws. Europe's Trade Pact 1980 to now more than 500,000 The opponents of NAFTA in­ The AfT-CIO, in testimony to tend to urge Congress to vote workers, who earn as little as 50 cents to $1.25 an hour, including the Congress and in submissions down the Bush administration's to the United States Trade Repre­ NAFTA proposals. Under the insurance and other benefits. lUENews The explosion of manufactur­ sentative, notes there is an alter­ "fast track" authority extended to ing sites along the border has nate trade model to follow other the administration last year by Zenith is one of hundreds of U.S. companies that has transferred given rise to hundreds of boom- than the maquiladora program. Congress, the legislators now production to maquiladora plants in Mexico located near the U.S. towns and squatter communities, For example, the AFL-CIO said, only can accept or reject the border. However, Zenith has not transferred its customers. The giant filled with cardboard shanties and in preparing for free trade and proposed agreement. The AFL- company continues selling its products to Americans. housing made from scrap wood meaningful integration of nation­ CIO also will urge repre­ for the thousands of workers who al economies between the sentatives and senators to revise PANICS DC TEtCVISlbN K DE REVMOSA. S.A. DE C.V. have come to fill positions build­ countries of Europe, the the rules under which trade agreeure-m-hmm ' •« » — ~~i wcf^coiir^ ing cars, making furniture, as­ European Community (EC) real­ ments are debated so the • — jcTSi^cy.! -•I __ ^_ TSM sembling tele-communication ized a great deal of attention American people will have an op­ 4. 334.00 and electronics components, would have to be paid to the gap portunity to hear a full airing of M4M.ea o>; a MP«T. FdMJo « 4a (MBlNAIIja DM . aoQ 1 imc. OCVBNS* iaoM.eo SEPTIMQ £IA between so-called "rich" and all aspects and consequences of manufacturing car parts. 9 CUWA OlMBICM. 11,400. M •ONO TAWrtB'QIl'qi 3#«9aoo dV 4 cuarA iNsa the proposed trade treaty with Despite living conditions poor" European nations. The EC recognized the Mexico and Canada. characterized by insufficient and > Additionally, the AFL-CIO inadequate housing, lack of run­ economies of Greece, Portugal ning water or sewage facilities and Spain, with lower wages than will be working with elected offi­ j. |T.y».oo and spotty electricity, thousands West Germany, France and the cials and other policy-makers to It r cwpoMn ME70 10,314.00 "iTiio.oo of Mexicans stream into towns United Kingdom, as well as other formulate a national trade policy along the frontier to take jobs that nations, could drive down living that makes the welfare and were once performed in Philadel­ standards across Europe once security of American workers, phia; Cortland, N.Y.; Radford, economic borders came down. their families and their com­ A paycheck stub belonging to a Zenith employee nete 71,700 pesos. Thus, before the united munities and U.S. economic In February 1990, this was equal to $26.16 for a 48-hour work week. Va.; Evansville, Ind.; Flint, Mich.; Los Angeles; Springfield, European market goes into place growth its centerpiece. This maquiladora worker earned 61 cents an hour gross pay. 2000 Plants 1,886 'Free Trade' Already Exists, And It's No Paradise Since the early 1980s, the number of jobs has skyrocketed in Mexican towns and cities near the U.S. bor­ der. Bringing hundreds of thousands of Mexican workers to these areas are maquiladoras, the plants established by U.S. com­ panies taking advantage of govern­ ment offeredtariff advantages. 1500 1000 In 1980 there were 605 maquiladora ilants employing 120,000 workers, n 1990, 1,886 maquiladoras employed half a million people. At wages wag as low as 50 cents an hour and as high ligh as $1.80, living conditions are abysmal. Because the maquiladoras operate free of government environmental and safety regulations, pollution is ram­ pant m streams, the soil and air. f 1980 1984 1987 1990 Employees 500,000 tmestoMoia/ACTWU ..r"...; 4 <M»o 1980 1984 1987 1^ Ernesto Mora/ACTWU HMlttM •nd'Btnoo • •- '-i Jim SaMAFL-aO NEWS • �....•'Ur:yv;,ur 6 •'. •*>- SEFTEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOa PMnenNew, U.S.-BuiH Contalnership The ship's main route will be SIUNA members are crewing between Los Angeles and ih&MVRJ. Pfeijfer, the first large Honolulu. It is expected to make commercial ship built in the 26 round-trip voyages per year. United States since 1987. The 714-foot Pfeijfer, The Pfeijfer was built at Na­ operated by San Francisco-based tional Steel and Shipbuilding Co. Matson Navigation Co., late last in San Diego. It took two-and-amonth completed its maiden half years to complete. (Like all voyage from Oakland, Calif, to other Matson ships, the Pfeijfer is Hawaii. The building cost was serving only U.S. ports. There­ $129 million and did not include fore, according to provisions in government subsidies. the Jones Act, it is required to be The ship is named after built domestically.) Matson's chairman and will The unlicensed positions on operate with a crew of 21. the vessel will be manned by The Pfeijfer features a 992-ton diesel engine which is nearly four members of the SIUNA affiliated stories high. Matson's eight other unions—AGLIWD for the galley long-haul vessels are less fuel ^i- crew; Sailors' Union Of the ... steam-powered ships. The Pacific, deck gang; and Marine Matson Navigation Company's new 714-foot containership MVR.J. Pfe/ffer departs San Francisco Bay diesel engine may reduce Firemen's Union for the engine on its maiden voyage to Honolulu. fuel costs by as much as 40 percent. department members. Seafarers Launch Donatien Drive AB Ron Mena Recalls Horror of Andrew Continued from page 3 Before Andrew hit both Florida and Louisiana, the ports hours of August 24, crossed the peninsula, entered the Gulf of of Jacksonville, New Orleans and Mexico, then hit south central Houston were busy crewing fast Louisiana during the night of sealift vessels docked in reserve August 25-26. While many status in their areas. Within 24 people lost homes and other pos­ hours of notification. New Or­ sessions in Louisiana, the area is leans had crewed the USNS not as populated as where Regulus and USNS Pollux docked Andrew raced through the Miami in Gretna, La., while Houston suburbs. As of press time, neither filled the jobs on the USNS the New Orleans nor Houston Denebola and USNS Algol. All SIU halls had heard from any four ships sailed toward Mexico members affected by Andrew in to wait out the hurricane. While the USNS Antares arid USNS Louisiana. Capella were placed on alert in After the storm, "I told the Jacksonville, they did not have to guys we had some members in sail as the storm stayed 350 miles trouble. They said they wanted to to the south. help in a food drive," said Assis­ The only SlU-contracted ves­ tant Vice President Kermett sel directly affected by Andrew Mangram, who works in the port was the Senator, a Crowley of New York. "The next day, we American Transport RO/RO, had 15 cases of food—rice, which was tied up in Port beans, peas, water, etc. Everyone Everglades, Fla. for engine participated and some of the local repairs. A reduced crew led by merchants donated." Bosun Donald Wagner helped secure the ship for the storm. The Senator was moved to where it could ride out the storm on an east/west axis fore and aft Both anchors were dropped anc all available lines were used to tie up the vessel. Preparations took 12 hours, according to Captain Ec Seca. "All of us on board, anc Gwendolyn Shinholster, our steward—everybody helped. The good part is the way people worked together to help," Seca said. Seca recorded sustained winds between 60 and 80 miles-perhour with gusts up to 100 during The Menas have begun working on their home since it was struck by the height of Anch-ew whose eye Hurricane Andrew. Since the storm, roof shingles have been put back. passed 35 miles to the south. The other SIU crewmembers who rode out the storm on the Senator included QMEDs Merle Duckworth, Kelly Feldman and Alfred Lane; Wiper Curtis Lang and Steward Assistant Andre Keller. GeneralJohnson Retires; Oversaw Transportation Logistics in Gnif War • f • .•- 'K'.: • •' ffi.fe • ••'••,?ifM.-' r. „rj„: .. The man who directed the transportation logistics of the largest rapid military deployment in history has retired from active military duty. Air Force General Hansford T. Johnson turned over the top job of the U.S. Transportation Com­ mand last month to fellow Air Force General Ronald R. Fogleman during ceremonies at Scott Air Force Base, 111. Johnson led the command, which controls the movement of U.S. troops and their equipment and supplies, during the Persian Gulf war. In that capacity, he also oversaw the operation of U.S.flag merchant ships that carried Gen. Hansford T. Johnson troops and materiel to and from Saudi Arabia coordinated by the Military Sealift Command, which the position until his retirement. was dien headed by Vice Admiral Prior to replacing Johnson, Francis R. Donovan. Fogleman served as die head of the Seventh Air Force, deputy Moved to Transcom in '89 commander of U.S. forces in A native of Aiken, S.C., Johnson graduated from the Air Korea and commander of the Force Academy in 1959. He flew joint U.S. and South Korean air 423 combat missions over South command. and North Vietnam during 1967 'Changing Times' and 1968. Bom in Juniata County, Pa., he After holding numerous posi­ tions within the Air Force, graduated from the Air Force Johnson was deputy commander Academy in 1963. Fogleman in chief of the U.S. Central Com­ completed 315 combat missions mand in 1987. He took over the over southeast Asia between the military's transportation coor­ 1968 and 1970. He has served the dination agency in 1989 and held Air Force in various positions in A view of the Mena's suburban Miami neighborhood hit by Andrew. Gen Ronald R. Fogleman the U.S. and Europe. At the change d command ceremony at the Transportation Command, Fogleman noted, "On my watch, in all likelihood, change will be the hallmark of this command. "Changes in the world order, changing threat and a changing resource environment demand change in our organizational stmcture and outlook. We must focus on our new charter and what we are asked to do, what we do best—^provide global mobility in support of America's security interests." The worst part of living through Hurricane Andrew, ac­ cording to AB Ron Mena, was not knowing if any of the debris banging and slamming against the house was going to destroy the structure and leave its occupants unprotected. Mena, an able bodied seaman who most recently sailed on the Senator, rode out the storm with its 160-plus mile-per-hour winds on the morning of August 24 in the Miami suburban home of his parents (Pensioner and Mrs. Pedro Mena), then with his aunt next door. "Because of all my years at sea, the wind did not bother me," Mena told the Seafarers LOG. "I was sleeping in a room in my parents' house when the roof started leaking on me. Uie house was fiill (of famiy members), so I moved to my aunt's next door to stay with them )ecause they were scared." Once the wind started picking up a few hours later, however, the storm's ferocity became ap)arent. Mena joined the rest of the "amily under mattresses for protection. "The doors sounded like they were going to come off. The win­ dows were breaking. We could hear debris smacking the house and we had no idea what it was." After the storm had passed by late morning, Mena joined the family and neighbors in assessing the damage. "The neighborhood was destroyed," he said. While the AB lost only some clothing, his parents fared far worse. "The house is non-livable. It has four walls, but there is no air (conditioning) and electricity. They may not have power for two months. All the furnishings are ruined." The leak in Mena's room even­ tually led to the storm tearing the roof off Perisioner Mena's home. The family's satellite dish was found down the road in 10 pieces. His mother's car was damaged baidly. A pick-up truck tool bed was found in the Mena's backyard. They have no idea how it got there. Collection Under Way At All SIU Halls Donations of food, water, medicine, money and other use­ ful items for Hurricane Andrew victims are being collected at all SIU halls. Seafarers and their families are urged to bring their donations to a local SIU hall. The materials collected will go first to brother andsister Seaterers who need the assistance, and next to other trade unionists in the dlsaster-etruck areas. �SEPTEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Top Performance Awards Go to 7 MSCPAC Siiips ^ y-i The fleet oiler USNSAndrew J. Higgins and its crew performed Higgins was named the best ship in beyond the call of duty to earn the the Military Sealift Command, award. The vessel left port in July Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) and 1990 for a brief deployment in the received the Vice Admiral Roy A. Indian Ocean, then a trip to Sin­ Gano Award for its service in the gapore. However, the Iraqi in­ Persian Gulf during 1991. vasion of Kuwait the following Besides receiving the Gano month changed that. The fleet award, which is named for a oiler was refueling the USS Inde­ former Military Sea Transporta­ pendence and its escorts to allow tion Service commander, the/fig­ them to steam into the Gulf of ging was one of seven vessels Oman. The ship conducted un­ names as 1991 "Smart Ships" derway replenishments in the within MSCPAC. These awards Middle East until it struck an un­ are based on a ship's achieve­ charted reef in the North Arabian ments while on assignment as Seain Janu^ 1991 that put it out well as during command inspec­ of commission for two months. tions. Vessels usually compete Longest Deployment against other ships performing The Higgins returned to the similar missions. The Gano Persian Gulf to assist several U.S. award is for the most outstanding and allied task forces from vessel in MSCPAC. Kuwait City to the Straits of HorThe other Smart Ship winners muz before returning to its were the USNS Navajo, USNS homeport in August 1991. Its Kawishiwi, USNSKilauea, USNS 380-day deployment is believed The USNS Andrew J. Higgins was named by the MSG the best ship in the Military Sealift Command, Observation Island, USNS Zeus to be the longest by any Military Pacific Fleet.The SIU's Govemment Services Division represents the unlicensed mariners on the Higgins. and USNS Mercy. Sealift Command vessel. The USNS Observation Is­ The SIU's Government Ser­ The USNS Navajo, a tugboat, served as the lead search and and with a destroyer squadron in land continued to serve as the vices Division represents the un­ had an active year dong the U.S. recovery platform for the dis­ the Gulf of Alaska. Besides receiving a Smart leader among afloat missile licensed mariners on MSCPAC Pacific coast. It towed the USS covery of two Orion aircraft that vessels, including the Higgins. New Jersey from Long Beach, collided off the coast of San Ship designation, the USNS tracking platforms used to According to MSCPAC, the Calif, to Bremerton, Wash, and Diego. It also was involved in Kilauea also was named the verify foreign ballistic missile other towing jobs, including one Seventh Fleet's 1991 Logistics tests. The vessel was at sea more for oceanographic experiments. Ship of the Year. The vessel than 80 percent of its operation­ The USNS Kawishiwi took the provided various battle groups al time in 1991. The cable ship USNSZeus was Smart Ship honors for older fleet with ammunition during Desert Storm and Desert Shield. underway more than 300 days in oilers. In its last full year of opera1991 working in both the Atlantic Aided Disaster Victims tions, the "flag ship of the and Pacific oceans. It is a repeat It was caught in Subic Bay for unit equipment or sustainable MSCPAC San Diego fleet," as it winner. issues and we'll rent a ship to is known, provided underway when Mount Pinatubo erupted. By being in the Middle East replenishments for Navy vessels The ship provided food, water fight a war." and ready for whatever casualties and messages to MSCPAC training off southern California. It Prior to serving as deputy may have occurred, the hospital families in the Philippines during also operated with the USNS Kitty commander of the military's ship USNS Mercy also was recog­ the disaster. Then it participated Hawk in the Gulf of Tehuantepec transport logistics arm, the West nized as a Smart Ship. in the withdrawal from the base. off the southern coast of Mexico Virginia native was the head of the Military Sealift Command. Butcher joined the Navy in 1948 as an apprentice seaman. He received his commission as an en­ Captain L. Michael Pivonka is led MSCPAC for the last two represented by the SIU's Govem­ sign in 1953 after graduating the new head of the Military years. Addicott, a 30-year Navy ment Services Division, Pivonka from Marshall University. He Sealift Command, Pacific Fleet veteran, retired from service fol­ held several assignments both at was known as an officer who (MSCPAC). lowing the change of command. sea and ashore. He was the commanding of­ Prior to taking over MSCPAC, Pivonka succeeds Captain stood up for his sailors and who Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher called wanted to know everyone on his Raymond W. Addicott, who has whose unlicensed , personnel are ficer aboard the USS Kiska, USS for a strong U.S.-shipping capability vessels. San Jose and USS Kansas City. at 1990 MID board meeting. He served as the aide/flag He served as the commanding secretary with the commander of Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher officer aboard the USS the Naval Surface Group, (Ret.), the second-in-command of Mosopelea, USS Camp, USS Westem Pacific, later becoming the U.S. Transportation Com­ Josephus Daniels and USS Ok­ mand during the Persian Gulf lahoma City. He also was the flag the chief of staff for the same war, suffered a fatal heart attack officer for Task Forces 73 and 75. organization. August 2 in his Tampa, Fla. apart­ Some of Butcher's shoreside The native of Kansas joined ment assignments were as commander. the Navy in 1964 after complet­ Butcher, 62, was a leading Naval Surface Group, Westem ing officer candidate school. Im­ proponent for a strong U.S.-flag Pacific and deputy commandermediately before his assignment merchant marine. At the 1990 in-chief and chief of staff, U.S. at MSCPAC, Pivonka was sta­ Maritime Trades Department ex­ Atlantic Fleet. tioned at MSC headquarters in ecutive board meeting. Butcher After retiring from the Navy Washington, D.C. where he warned that the decline in U.S.- last year. Butcher was named headed the Command, Control, flag merchant ships could leave chairman of the board and chief Mew MSCPAC commander, Captain L.M. Pivonka, talks with Roy America "incapable of support­ executive officer of the American Buck" Mercer, SlU vice president for govemment services, during the Communication and Computer Systems Office. recent decommission exercises aboard the USNS Kawishiwi. ing our combatant forces either Ship Building Co. in Tampa. ; Vice Adm. Buicher Dies; SeugM Stnmg Fleet Capt. L Pivonka to Head MSCPAC MSC Cemmander Denevan Retiies; Kaiieies Named Successer The man who directed the largest and fastest sealift in his­ tory, Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan, last month stepped down as commander of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSC). Donovan retired after 40 years with the U.S. Navy. Vice Admiral Michael P. Kalleres relieved Donovan during a ceremony at the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard on August 17. Kalleres had been serving as conunander of the U.S. Second Fleet. Previously, he commanded the Striking Fleet Atlantic and Joint Task Force 120, which operates from Norfolk, Va. Donovan took command of MSC in March 1990, five months before Iraq invaded Kuwait. In support of the subsequent Opera­ tions Desert Shield and Desert Storm, more than 10 million tons of equipment, supplies, fuel and anununition were transported by sea. By mid-January 1991, MSC was operating 340 ships around the world, including more than 280 in direct support of Persian Gulf operations. Kalleres has spent much of his career serving aboard cruisers, destroyers and battleships. He coiimianded the guided missile destroyer USS Dewey and two destroyer squadrons. Directs 150 Ships While ashore, Kalleres worked in various Navy financial management and personnel posi­ Ninety-five percent of all sup­ tions. He was chief financial plan­ plies and equipment used during ner for the Navy and director of the gulf war were transported by personnel policy. As the 19th commander of sea on MSC-controlled ships. MSC, Kalleres will direct the operations of more than 150 Donovan began his Navy ships. MSC is the military's career as a sailor recruit in April sealift arm, coordinating the 1952. He graduated from the U.S. wateifiome transport ofjnateriel Naval Academy in 1959. for the U.S. ArmedForces. Began As a Sailor Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan, USN, stepped down last month as commander of the Navy's Military Sealift Command. Vice Admiral Michael P. Kalleres, USN, Is the 19th commander of MSG and will direct mpre than 150 military ships. W - • �g!^iSSBSsg»S:»A?SBBiSat*,i r n'* i^>. SEPTEMBER 1992 i • 5BIFilll£JI5IIN7 Seafarers: The Time to Register to Vote Is HOWl To Cast Ballot in Nov. 3 General Election, Most States Require Sign-up by Early October a. - .^ - g, , . •• V,' -.;•/(.•.•> -i'y.:./ • ••-.f i.'-. •'• ••'.•' ;;-V:s:;-.--'-''. -t; ^•••' ;S':,V.v-. ff-' ••; • %J'-'','-:i-' 'f'A •.;; ••• ,•'; •'•"A. More than half the centers, grocery stores states and the District of and libraries as well as Columbia will close voter registration of­ their voter registration fices. Besides electing the books the first week of October, thus keeping president and vice anyone not registered president, 35 Senate by then from being able seats and all 435 mem­ to vote in the presiden bers of the House of tial election of Novem Representatives are up for election. A total of her 3. This election is im 12 states, Puerto Wco pOrtant toSeafarers and and American Samoa their families in many will be choosing gover­ ways. For the first time nors. in many years, the ad­ ministration and Con­ Political Action Key Seafarers have a gress are working together to establish a long tradition of being national maritime politically active be­ policy—a key factor cause the fate of the for future job security. U.S.-flag merchant Additionally, the marine is affected so North American Free directly by elected offi­ Trade Agreement cials. Through their (NAFTA) will be ac­ voluntary contributions cepted or rejected by to the Seafarers Politi­ the members of the cal Action Donation House of Repre­ fund (SPAD), members sentatives and Senate are able to support can­ elected in November. didates for elected of­ Bills affecting the fice who back U.S.-flag Jones Act, cargo shipping. Seafarers and preference legislation' their families also make and Alaskan oil are ex­ their positions known pected to be presented by attending rallies and next year that could af­ voting. fect members and then- Working With AFL-CiO jobs. Another way Sea­ Of course, the num­ farers participate in the ber one issue facing the electoral process is newly-elected or re­ through the AFL-CIO, elected president of the the federation of United States and the American trade unions. newly-elected or re­ At the state and local elected congressmen levels, the AFL-CIO and senators is the wor­ provides information sening U.S. economy on candidates, their —joblessness, inade­ views on issues and quate infrastructure, the their voting records to skyrocketing cost of union members through hedth care, and more. the Committee on Politi­ Registration Required cal Education (COPE). By working with Most states require residents to be registered COPE and the Maritime before they can vote. Trades Department, the (The exceptions are arm of the AFL-CIO Maine, Minnesota, designed to bring North Dakota and Wis­ together all unions that consin, which allow deal with maritime and people to register on maritime-related fields, election day.) The only Seafarers join with other cost is a few minutes to trade unionists in elect­ fiU out the necessary ing candidates who paperwork. In many work in behalf of work­ loc^ities, registration is ing people and their being done at shopping fami ies. Apply Now to Acquire Absentee Ballots •!;:. ?''•••• M-/:a €•' With the November 3 election being only weeks away, Seafaiere who know they will not be home that day should apply inunediately for absentee ballots. Before applying, members need to be registered to vote. Members on the beach can apply for an absentee ballot at their local election supervisor or voter registration office in person, oyer the telephone or by mail. Each state has individual rules regarding when the ballots will be available, which—^in most cases—is no more than 30 days before the general election. Members at sea can apply for an absentee ballot by filling out and mailing the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot sent to all vessels and SIU halls earlier this year. To use this form, a Seafarer must meet alj the requirements for being a registered voter in his or her legal state of residence. He or she must have requested a regular state absentee baUot early enough so that after mailing, the request is received by the appropriate local official at least 30 days before the election. Finally, voters must be over­ seas and have a foreign mailing address or an APO/FPO postmark. State by State Registration and Polling Information STATE Rei^stratlon Deadllnefor Ganeral Election Residency Requirement More Information Telephone Number Senate Race Number of Congressmen from State i V Polling Hours Alabama Oct. 23 None (205)242-7210 Yes 7 Varies . | Alaska Oct. 4 30 days (907)465-4611 Yes 1 7am-8pm | Am. Samoa Oct. 4 2 years (684) 633-4962 No 1 delegate 6am-6pm Arizona Oct. 5 29 days (602) 542-8683 Yes 6 6am77pm Arkansas Oct. 13 None (501)682-1010 Yes 4 7 or 8am-7:30pm California Oct. 5 None (916) 445-0820 Yes-2 52 7am-8pm Colorado Oct. 9 32 days (303) 894-2680 Yes 6 7am-7pm Connecticut Nov. 2 None (203)566-3106 Yes 6 6am-6pm Delaware Oct. 16 6 months (302)739-4277 No 1 7am-8pm D.C. Oct. 5 30 days (202)727-2534 No 1 delegate 7am-8pm Florida Oct. 5 None (904) 488-7690 Yes 23 7am-7pm Georgia Oct. 5 None (404) 656-2871 Yes 11 7am-7pm Guam Oct. 23 None (671)477-9791 No 1 delegate 8am-8pm Hawaii Oct. 5 None (808) 453-8683 Yes 2 7am-6pm Idaho Oct. 23 30 days (208)334-2852 Yes 2 7or8am-8pm Illinois Oct. 5 30 days ' (217)782-4141 Yes 20 6am-7pm Indiana Oct. 5 30 days (317)232-3939 Yes 10 6am-7pm Iowa Oct. 24 10 days (515)281-5865 Yes 5 7am-9pm Kansas Oct. 19 15 days (913)296-2236 Yes 4 7am-7pm Kentucky Oct. 5 30 days (502) 564-7100 Yes 6 6am-6pm Louisiana Oct. 9 None (504) 389-3940 Yes 7 6am-8pm Election Day None (207) 289-4189 No 2 6-10am-9pm Oct. 5 None (301) 974-3711 Yes 8 7am-8pm None (617) 727-2828 No 10 7am-8pm None (517)373-2540 No 16 7am-8pm Maine Maryland Massachusetts Oct. 6 : '.Cii • ' . ^ 1 '"I Oct. 5 Minnesota Election Day 20 days (612) 296-2805 No 8 7am-8pm Mississippi Oct. 3 30 days (601) 359-1350 No 5 7am-7pm Missouri Oct. 14 None (314)751-3295 Yes 9 6am-7pm Montana Oct. 5 30 days (406) 444-4732 No 1 7am-8pm Nebraska Oct. 23 None (402) 471-2554 No 3 Nevada Oct. 3 30 days (702)687-3176 Yes 2 8-8 central 7-7 mountain 7am-7pm | N.Hampshire Oct. 24 10 days (603)271-3242 Yes 2 6-10am-7pm | New Jersey Oct. 5 30 days (609) 292-3760 No 13 7am-8pm | New Mexico Oct. 6 None (505) 827-3600 No 3 7am-7pm NewYork Oct. 10 30 days (518) 474-6220 Yes 31 6am-9pm N. Carolina Oct. 5 30 days (919) 733-2186 Yes 12 No reqistration Oct. 5 30 days (701)224-2904 Yes 1 30 days (614) 466-2585 Yes 19 6:30am7:30Dm 7am-9am7pm-9pm 6;30am-7:30pm Oklahoma Oct. 23 None (405)521-2391 Yes 6 7am-7pm Oregon Oct. 13 20 days (503)378-4144 Yes 5 7am-8pm Pennsylvania Oct. 5 30 days (717) 787-5280 Yes 21 7am-8pm Puerto Rico Sept. 14 1 year (809) 724-4979 No 1 res. comm. 8am-4:30pm Rhode Island Oct. 3 30 days (401) 277-2340 No 2 7am-9pm S. Carolina Oct. 3 30 days (803) 734-9060 Yes 6 7am-7pm jsouth Dakota Oct. 19 None (605) 773-3537 Yes 1 Tennessee Oct. 3 20 days (615)741-7956 No 9 8-8 central 7-7 mountain varies by county Texas Oct. 4 None (512) 463-5701 No 30 7am-7pm Utah Oct. 13 30 days (801) 538-1040 Yes 3 7am-8pm Vermont Oct. 17 None (802) 828-2464 Yes 1 6-10am-7pm Virginia Oct. 3 None (804) 786-6551 No 11 6am-7pm Virgin Islands Oct. 4 90 days (809) 774-3107 No 1 delegate 7am-7pm Washington . Oct. 3 None (206) 753-7121 Yes 9 7am-8pm West Virginia Oct.5 30 days (304) 345-4000 No 3 6:30am-7:30pm Wisconsin Election Day 10 days (608) 266-8005 Yes 9 7-9am-8pm Wyoming Oct. 5 None (307)777-7186 No 1 7am-7pm Ohio • .'t | Michigan North Dakota ! Ait •"-•1 "M 1-1 :,n*i �-y.. -u 1992 SBIFME9SL0G 9 Panei Jlppmves CndenUals of Candidates for 27 Union Posts under suspension or expulsion effec­ tive in accordance with this Constitu tion. Unless otherwise express indicated, the term 'member' shai mean a member in good standing. Your Committee also referred to Article XX|V, Section 13 for the Section I. Nominations. Report of Credentials Committee definition of the term "seatime." This Except as provided in Section 2(b, On Candidates for 1992 General section reads as follows: of this Article, any full book member Election of Officers, 1993-96 may "Section 13, The term 'seatime submit his name for nomination SIUNA,AGLIWD for any office, or the Job of Assistant shall include employment upon any We, the undersigned members ol' Vice-President, Headquarters Rep navigable waters, or days of employ­ the Credentials Committee, were resentative, or Port Agent,by deliver­ ment in a contracted employer unit duly elected at the regular member­ ing or causing to be delivered in represented by the Union." We also noted in Article XXIV ship meeting held in Headquarters person, to the office of the Secretary Section 14, the meaning of the term Port of Piney Point on August 3 Treasurer at Headquarters, or senc .1992. We have examined the creden ing a letter addressed to the "in an unlicensed capacity aboard an tials of candidates for elective office Credentials Committee, in care of the American-flag merchant vessel or or job in the Seafarers Internationa Secretary-Treasurer, at the address vessels." This portion of theConstitu Union of North America-Atlantic of Headquarters. This letter shall be tion reads as follows: "Section 14. The term 'in an un Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ dated and shall contain the follow licensed capacity aboard an trict for the years 1993-1996, in ac ing: American-flag merchant vessel or cordance with Article XI, Section 1 (a) The name of the candidate. vessels' shall include persons aiid submit the following report. (b) His home address and mailing employed in an unlicensed or Your Committee qualified or dis addre.ss. licensed capacity aboard dredges, qualified those members who sub (c) His book number. mitted for office based upon the (d) The title of the office or other tugboats, towboats and similar Ves­ Union Constitution, particularly Job for which he is a candidate, in sels used to tow, propel or push bar­ those provisions contained in Articles eluding the name of the Port in the ges or other conveyances or assist XII and Xlll. The applicable constitu event the position sought is that of merchant vessels in docking or un docking, or persons otherwise tional provisions are as follows: Port Agent. employed in a contracted employer ARTICLE XU - Quali^ations (e) Proof of citizenship. for Officers, Assistant Vice-Presi­ (f) Proof of seatime and/or unit represented by the Union." After full and careful delibera dents, Headquarters Repre­ employment as required for can tions, the Committee made its sentatives, Port Agents, and Other didates. Elective Jobs. (g) In the event the member is on decisions and sent appropriate Section I. Any member of the a vessel, he shall notify the Creden­ notification to candidates. The ul­ Union is eligible to be a candidate tials Committee what vessel he is on. timate decisions of this Committee for, and hold, any office or the job of This shall be done also if he ships are later set forth. In arriving at these Assistant Vice-President, Head­ subsequent to forwarding his creden­ ultimate decisions, the Committee was most concerned with carrying quarters Representative, or Port tials. out a stated principle of our Union (h) Annexing a certificate in the Agent provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years following form, signed and dated by which is that "every qualified mem)er shall have the right to nominate of seatime in an unlicensed capacity the proposed nominee: aboard an American-flag merchant "I hereby certify that I am not himself for, and, if elected or apvessel or vessels. In computing time, now, nor, for the five (5) years last lointed, to hold office in this union. In connection with the foregoing, time spent in the employ of the Union, past, have I been either a member of its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in the Communist Party or convicted of, we have also consulted with the any employment at the Union's direc­ or served any part of a prison term Secretary-Treasurer who, under our tion, shall count the same as seatime. resulting from conviction of robbery, Constitution, has the obligation to in­ Union records. Welfare Plan records bribery, extortion, embezzlement, sure appropriate election procedures and/or company records can be usee grand larceny, burglary, arson, as legally required (Article XIII,Sec­ violation of narcotics laws, murder, tion 7). Our Secretary-Treasurer has to determine eligibility; and (b)Hehasbeenafullbookmemher rape, assault with intent to kill, as­ further consulted with the Union's in continuous good standing in the sault which inflicts grievous bodily Counsel as to the law applicable in Union for at least three (3)years imme­ injury, or violation of Title II or III of Union nominations and elections. The following [see box on this diately prior to his nomination; and the Landrum-Griffin Act, or con­ page] is a complete listing of all men (c) He has at least one hundred spiracy to commit any such crimes." vho submitted their credentials to the (100) days of seatime, in an un­ . bated I Committee. Their names and the of­ licensed capacity, aboard an Signature of Member.. fice or job for which they submitted American-flag vessel or vessels Book Number such credentials are listed in the order covered by contract with this Union Printed forms of the certificate in which this Conunittee feels they or one hundred (100) days of employ­ ment with, or in any office or Job of, shall be made avail^le to iwminees. should be placed on the general balthe Union, its subsidiaries and its af­ Vhere a nominee cannot truthfully ot, that is, in alphabetical order under filiates, or in any employment at the execute such a certificate, but is, in the office or job for which they run, Union's direction or a.combination fact, legally eligible for an office or and that the Ports, following the of these, between January 1 and the 'ob by reason of the restoration of headquarters offices, beginning with time of nomination in the election civil rightsoriginally revoked by such 'iney Point, be arranged on the ballot year, except if such seatime is wholly conviction or a favorable determina­ jeographically, as has been done in aboard such merchant vessels tion by the Board of Parole of the he past. After each man's name and operating solely upon the Great Jnited States Department of Justice, )ook number is his qualification or Lakes or, if such seatime is wholly he shall, in lieu of the foregoing cer­ disqualification, followed by the aboard tugboats, towboats or tificate, furnish a complete signed reason for that decision. As you will note in the foregoing dredges and contractual employment statement of the facts of his case sections of the Committee's Report, thereon is for fixed days with equal together with true copies of the docu­ the provisions of the SIU Constitu­ ments supporting his statement. arnount of days off, he shall have at Any full book member may tion governing election procedures least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one nominate any other full book member made it mandatory that one nominee in whichevent such full book member je disqualified. In light of these cir­ hundred (100) days; and (d) He is a citizen of the United so nominated shall comply with the cumstances, the Committee wishes to provisions of this Article as they are call to the attention of all members the States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. set forth herein, relating to the sub­ necessity of following all require­ He is not receiving a pension from mission of credentials. By reason of ments and procedures which are es­ this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or the above self nomination provision tablished by our Constitution to from a Union-Management Fund to the responsibility,if any, for notifying ;ovem eligibility to candidacy to which Fund this Union is a party or a nominee of his nomination to office, Jnion office. However, at this time, the Committee particularly desires to from a company under contract with shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein >oint out the provisions of Article this Union. must reach Headquarters no earlier XIII, Section 2(c)of the Constitution, (f) He has not sailed in a licensed capacity aboard an American-flag than July 15 and no later than August which spell out in detail the right of a disqualified candidate to appeal from merchant vessel or vessels within 24 5 of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is the decision of the Credentials Com­ consecutive months immediately prior to the opening of nominations. charged with safekeeping of these let­ mittee and how he does it. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 2. All candidates for, and ters and shall turn them over to the holders of, other elective Jobs not Credentials Committee upon the Section 2(b) of our Constitution, and in an attempt to give every nominee specified in the preceding sections Matter's request. every consideration and to try to In order to ascertain the meaning shall be full book members of the of the term "member in good stand­ irevent any disqualifications by this Union. Section 3. All candidates for, and ing" which is used in Article XII, Committee, Woodrow Shelton, Book holders of elective offices and Jobs, Subsection 1(b), the Committee o. S-2538, of the Credentials Com­ whether elected or appointed in ac­ referred to Article XXIV, Section 9 of mittee, remained at the entrance of the cordance with this Constitution, shall our Constitution which reads as fol- rieadquarters building of the Union until midnight of Saturday, August maintain full book membership in ows: "Section 9. The term 'member in 5, 1992, to receive any credentials good standing. ARTICLE XHI - Elections for good standing' shall mean a member lat might have been delivered either Officers, Assistant Vice-Presidents, whose monetary obligations to the by mail or by hand after the closing Headquarters Representatives and Union are not in arrears for thirty of business hours by the Union. The Committee points out that in 30) days or more, or who is not Port Agents. The credentials committee made up of six rank-and-file Seafarers electee at August membership meetings around the country met last month to review the applications of SIU members seeking union office for the 1993-96 term. What follows is the full text of the committee's report which is being submitted for approval to the SIU membership at this month's meetings. the President's jPre-Balloting Report approved by the membership as pa- the Constitution and published in the May (and June) Seafarers LOG, the exact offices and jobs for which nominations were to be made was set forth. In passing upon the credentials for certain of the nominees, this Commit­ tee had to make one (1) disqualifica­ tion, and the following are the details relative to that disqualification: Gentry Moore, M-8001 - Can­ didate for Port Personnel. The Committee received a letter on July 21,1992 from Gentry Moore, which was dated July 14,1992, to be a candidate for Port Personnel. Brother Moore was disqualified by the Committee in that no such posi­ tion exists on the ballot. In addition, since Brother Moore is now deceased, there was no need to advise him of the disqualification. The Committee received the credentials of William Truax, T-715, and noted that this individual inad­ vertently omitted to sign the certifica­ tion submitted with the nomination. The intent to sign it was clearly indi­ cated and, subsequent to receiving notification from the Secretary- Treasurer's office, a signed certificate was sent and received during &e nominations period and thus Brother Truax was deemed qualified to ap­ pear on the ballot as a candidate for Detroit-Algonac Port Agent. The membership can readily see from the foregoing report that your Committee has made every effort possible within the confines of our Constitution to qualify every nominee. All credentials received as of August 4, 1992, were turned over to the Committee in good order, and those received by mail subsequently, but not later than August 15, 1992, have similarly been furnished to the Committee in good order. All creden­ tials have been examined in strict ac­ cordance with the Constitution. Any defect in the credentials disposed of by the Committee has been the sole responsibility of the sender and no person adversely affected by such defect has denied this to the Commit­ tee. Fraternally submitted. Creden­ tials Committee August 17,1992 List of Persons Who Submitted Credentials to the Credentials Committee PRESIDENT Michael Sacco, S-1288 Qualified - Credentials in order. EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT Joseph Sacco, S-1287 ..... Qualified - Credentials in order. SECRETARY-TREASURER John Fay, F-363 Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Augustin Tellez, T-764 Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Jack Caffey, C-1010 Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST Dean Corgey, C-5727 . Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE WEST COAST George McCartney, M-948 ..... Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE SOUTHERN REGION, GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Byron Kelley, K-12039 Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND FISHING INDUSTRIES Roy A. Mercer, M-25001 ..... Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Kermett Mangram, M-2394 .... Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Robert Pomerlane, P-437 Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST David Heindel, H-I443 Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE WEST COAST Donald Anderson, A-5244 Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE SOUTHERN REGION, GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Anthony Sacco, S-2286 Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND FISHING INDUSTRIES Robert Hall, H-5727 Qualified - Credentials in order. HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE Leo Bonser, B-1193 Qualified - Credentials ip order. Carl Peth, P-755 Qualified - Credentials in order. PINEY POINT PORT AGENT Edward "Edd" W. Morris, M-I358 Qualified - Credentials in order. NEW YORK PORT AGENT Robert Selzer, S-1258 Qualified - Credentials in order. PHILADELPHIA PORT AGENT Thomas J. Fay, F-514 Qualified - Credentials in order. BALTIMORE PORT AGENT Michael Paladino, P-5581 . . . Qualified - Credentials in order. MOBILE PORT AGENT David Carter, C-12088 ..... Qualified - Credentials in order. NEW ORLEANS PORT AGENT Jose Perez, P-846 Qualified - Credentials in order. HOUSTON PORT AGENT James McGee, M-5945 Qualified - Credentials in order. SAN FRANCISCO PORT AGENT Nick Celona,C-1578 Qualified - Credentials in order. ST. LOUIS PORT AGENT Steve Ruiz, R-1116 Qualified - Credentials in order. DETROIT-ALGONAC PORT AGENT M. Joseph Sigler, S-2101 . Qualified - Credentials in order. William G. Tniax, T-715 . Qualified - Credentials in order. PORT PERSONNEL Gentry Moore, M-8(X)1 . . Disqualified - Position of Port Personnel not on ballot, individual since deceased. V: • • :• • -y: • -J r-x'-'. t �•::;P •' • .••,.•41 r'-Vv-'; in SEARARERSL06 •':riL-'..<7 SEPTEMBER 1992 Murmansk Medal Evokes Icy Memories '' ""'fV 1^'P For retired SIU member Steve Stephens, the medal issued by the former Soviet Union to U.S. mer­ chant mariners who sailed in the convoy runs to Murmansk, U.S.S.R. during World War II evokes memories of a 15-month voyage which included its share of close calls and severe weather. Stephens was an oiler on the SS West Gotomska from February 15, 1942 until May 12, 1943— believed to be the longest voyage of any merchant ship during the war. The journey started with the vessel loading a full cargo of aviation fuel in Houston and then heading for Boston to load deck cargo. "We started without an es­ cort, at a time when German Uboats were sinking ships in sight of the Mississippi River passes leading to New Orleans," noted Stephens, who sailed from 1940 to 1970 and then worked on the Delta Lines shore gang until retir­ ing in 1985. So Close, But So Far But the WestGotomska made an unscheduled stop in New York after recovering the bodies of two men who were fatally wounded in an airplane crash. The men had been flying in a military, landbased plane that was on submarine patrol off the Virginia coast. Several weeks later, the West Gotomska—carrying the aviation fuel in 55-gallon drums, plus crated airplanes and 100 tons of nitroglycerin oil—^began a series of frustrating attempts to reach Russia from Reykjavik, Iceland. The first time, storms caused the convoy to scatter and the We^f Gotomska returned to Iceland. On the second attempt, four days out of Iceland, the convoy again scattered due to bad weather. This time four ships, including the West Gotomska, proceeded toward Russia without military escort. But with the four loaded mer­ chant ships less than twodays from Murmansk, an American destroyer rounded up the vessels and put them with a convoy of 15 empty ships leaving Russia and bound for Scotland. "The destroyer was just following orders," Stephens ex­ plained. "I guess they didn't want to leave the ships unescorted, but we were so close." From Scotland, the West Gotomska (which still was loaded) became part of a 13-ship decoy convoy which sailed without es­ corts. "But theGermans didn't buy it," Stephens recalled. The decoys got through without incident, but the other convoy lost more than half of its 40 ships. Decoy Convoy Gets Through The Gotomska finally reached Murmansk in late December, only to discover that the Russians had changed plans and wanted the cargo delivered to Archangel— roughly 400 miles away. Since the White River to Archangel was frozen solid (approximately nine feet thick), the ship two days later unloaded on the ice, about five miles from Archangel. "We just went as far as we could, but once you stop, you're stuck," said Stephens. "The ship stayed frozen in the ice for over a month. It was a daily target for German bombers, but the Russian planes fought them off. In fact, I Russian Medals to WWII Seamen Finally Issued AB Somerville's Daughter Wins Wash. Karate Championships ,;.| V' - f.:.- . -•Jj ^'V w # :ii • • • •••' don't know this for certain, but I think some of the planes we transported were used to defend the ship. It wasn't a complex operation to assemble them." Eventually the West Gotomska, which was operated by the Mississippi Shipping Company (later Delta Lines), was bombed free of the ice and returned to New York by way of Liverpool, England. "Thank God we didn't get hit" while the ship was loaded, Stephens said. "With all of diat fuel on board, we wouldn't have had a chance. We would have gone up like a Roman candle." in World War11 and, specifically address. evidence of having sailed on ves­ As those who already have ap­ sels engaged in one or more con­ plied for the medals realize, the voys to Murmansk or Archangel processing time is lengthy. For Include the following informa­ example, SIU retiree Steve tion: (1) full name ^nd curreni Stephens received his medal in mailing address; (2) full copy of December 1991—eight months the merchant marine veterans DD after he applied. However, all ap­ Form 214, "Certificate of Release plications will be processed, and or Discharge from Active Duty patience is requested. (which became available when U.S. merchant mariners gained veterans status in 1988); and (3) a list of the name(s) of the vessel(s) sailed on during the convoys to Murmansk or Archangel. The Russian govemment also SIU member Patrick Cassidy will accept applications that in­ figured that the way to a basebal clude the above information sub­ fan's heart is through the mitted by the next of kin for scoreboard. deceased seaman. Any questions So, last spring, he popped the should be directed to the above question in front of about 10,000 people attending a game in Jack­ sonville, Fla. Before the bottom of the sixth inning, Cassidy directed his fianc6e-to-be' s atten­ tion to the scoreboard, which flashed the words: ' Will you Little did AB Glenn Somer- tion meet at Edmonds (Wash.) of 9. She then participated in an Will you viiie and his wife, Clarissa, real­ Conununity College. She won the eight-week class to learn the Will you ize when they signed up their top award in kumite (self defense) basics and has not stopped Many me? daughter Karla for karate classes and kata (stances) among her age since. A joyous, stunned Mary Ellen to overcome her shyness that she group. "She works hard at it," Mrs. DeForge replied with a tearful Patrick Cassidy "popped the would become a state champion Somerville added. "She practices Two Gold Medals yes." The wedding date is question" at a baseball game. He in less than four years. "We have been surprised at at home in front of a full-length November 14. and Mary Ellen DeForge will "We are very proud of her," how she has taken to this," Mrs. mirror for a half hour every day. marry November 14. Talk of the Town That practice comes £^er at­ Somerville told the Seafarers Somerville explained. "She was Cassidy, a chief cook who this up the message sometime during LOG. "She has won all kinds of so shy—just like her mom. We tending a 75-minute class four times a week. On top of that, month celebrates his 30th the sixth inning. The [public ad­ medals and awards." want^ to find some activity to Karla has learned basic Japanese birthday, told a Seafarers LOG dress announcer] asked everyone The most recent recognition make her outgoing." as instructions and commands are reporter he never worried about to pay attention to the scoreboard, Karla, who had shown no in­ for Karla was taking two gold possible glitches in his electronic but I still had to nudge Maiy Ellen issued in that language. medals in the 12-year-old class at clination toward karate, attended But the hard work has paid off proposal—^such as a rainout or a and get her to looL She didn't the Washington Karate Associa­ her first demonstration at the age in ways other than the awards, ac­ surprise trip by Mary Ellen to the know a thing about it, which is cording to her mother. Karla has concession stand. "I never what made it so cool." leamed self confidence and dis­ thought about that, and now that Were it not for Cassidy's cipline. She has made many new you mention it, I'm glad I didn't!" travels as a Seafarer, he probably fiiends. And her purple belt is just he said. never would have met DeForge. The unconventional invitation "I had been on Maersk ship, and three stages below kite's highest recognition, the black belt She also took place April 30, at an exhibi­ we had a layover in New York," tion between the Seattle Mariners he recalled. "This was in 1989. is homing involved in track. and one of their minor league af­ Mary Ellen and I were in a (hotel) Talk of Olympic Material filiates, the Class AA Jackson­ bar, and I first saw her just before "Her role model is a 15-year- ville Suns. It made all of the local I left. old with a black belt," Mrs. sportscasts, "and to this day, I still "After I went upstairs, some­ Somerville noted. "When Karla meet people who say they recog­ thing kept telling me to go back found out (the role model) had as nize me from TV," Cassidy said. down. I did, and we really hit it off." 'I got the idea because Mary many problems as she had start­ Three years later, DeForge, ing out, learning karate became illen is a baseball fan and she sitting behind the first-base goes to the stadium often," ex- dugout, seemed "in a daze, but easier." Because of the sailing, Glenn )lained Cassidy, who graduated happy" after accepting Cassidy's Somerville has yet to see his only rom the Lundeberg School 11 proposal. "We left after the next child in competition. Somerville, years ago and since then has inning," Cassidy noted. "The who joined the SIU in 1967, did upgraded twice. "I contacted the game was a blowout." add he would support her owner about using the (Cassidy said he would like whatever she wanted to do. scoreboard, and they were really to hear, from "all my old "There has been some talk that nice. Usually, they charge for an­ riends." He can be reached at she could be Olympic material," nouncements, but they wouldn't 904/260-6588, or write to 11247 AB Glenn Somerville is proud of what his daughter, Karla, has the AB noted. "We'll be with her take any money from me. San Jose Blvd. #922, Jackson­ "They told me they would put ville, FL 32223.) if that's what she wants to do." accomplished in less than four years of studying karate. Many of the U.S. merchant Mariners who cannot or do not mariners who applied for com­ wish to attend either ceremony memorative medals originally is­ will receive their medals in the sued by the Soviet Union for mail. those JJv(io sailed in the convoy The letter urges those runs to N^urmansk and Archangel mariners who have heen ap­ during World War II should proved for the medal to contact receive a response very soon. Mr. Yuri Menshikov, coordinator Earlier this month, the Embas­ of the ceremonies, to advise him sy of the Russian Federation sent of their preference of where aand letters to approximately 1,300 when to receive the medals (Em­ U.S. mariners who applied and bassy of the Russian Federation, 1125 16th Street, N.W., were approved for the medals. The embassy tentatively plans Washington, D.C. 20036, to conduct two awards ceremonies telephone 202/347-4392, fax (for only those mariners already 202/347-5028). approved): one on either October 7 Those eligible WWII veterans or October 15 aboard the Liberty who have not applied for the medal Ship SS George W. Brown in Bal­ may do so by submitting a written timore; and the other on December request to the above address. 8 at the, Russian Embassy in The interested seaman must Washington, D.C. provide documentation of service •>r^^r^. Steve Stephens pins the longawaited WWII medal on his lapel. Seafarer Cassidy Makes A 'Pitch* of a Lifetime �J' j; SEPTEMBER 1992 m. SEAFARERSLOG 11 Indy Wait Staff Enjoys Diverse Duties Periiaps the most visible crewmembers for tourists sailing on Ae SS Independence are the SIU waiters and waitresses who work almost around the clock serving food and drinks at the many meals and snacks prepared by the galley. Members of this crew seem to take whatever comes their way in stride. Whether they are dressed in colorful Hawaiian-style shirts, providing lemonade and iced tea on a dew-covered deck, or in formal attire, asking pas­ sengers for their dinner choice in the main dining room, these steward department members keep a smile on their faces as they assist passengers any way they can. While some crewmembers openly wonder what it would be like to sail on other merchant ships, some have wandered and returned to the Independence or its sister ship, the SS Constitution, to circle the Hawaiian Islands. For the outgoing personality of Waiter Marcus Rowe, returning to the cruise ship where he began his sailing career in 1982 was a natural. "I've sailed aboard LNG and (Maritime) Overseas (Corporation) vessels," Rowe told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "But I like being on here. "I like going back and forth to the same locations and got tired of going from one port to the next on the tankers. But I had to see what it was like," added the port of Philadelphia member and Lundeberg School upgrader. Others, like newlyweds Brett and Janet Ethridge, have been sailing the "White Ships" for years. Brett Ethridge has worked his way up to assistant head waiter after sailing for six years. His wife, the former Janet Bindas, has been on board for almost five years. Both noted the fun they have had in meeting new people with each one-week voyage. "There is a great camaraderie among the crew on the Indy" Brett Ethridge said. "We are like family on here. We all take care and watch out for each other." In fact, Brett and Janet met years ago for the first time as crewmembers on the American Hawaii Cruises vessel. They began dating and got married during the summer. Thien there are the newcomers like Deck/Lounge Steward Lisa Jones, a second generation member who is ' '-Ms Continued on page 19 ' •' -• •. ^ - '.f Waitress Margaret Chen senres guesta sit^ ting at the Captain's Table. Removino Trays to a slaUon fe Assistant Taking a passenger's dinner order is Waiter Waiter Marcus Rowe stands ready to assist his table with their evening meal. •'••V--;'- --i-" 1 • ' t-. it Puonnnpnf Hawaii's rare chillv damodavs Assistant Waiter Bob Eisert heads for the Waiter Greg Bain has has learned the art The menu aboard ship changes daily, fanmt wioe thTsm^ sun deck with a thirst-quenching tray of iced of balancing a tray of full soup bowls while Recrtmg the evening^s specials is Waiter Steward Usa Jonl? "eciOLOunge su passengers the ship gently rocks. Marty Carrico in the Palms Dining Room. �12 SEPTEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG » • S' • s • t American Republic Crew Is Used To Lots of Docking in Tight Spaces »• l;. •'•I •'- - " >••.'»•« :'. ' .;• '^:- 'I ' V'i# • --•• •' •; ?/ ' ••" ^ -'V" Whereas most deep sea ves­ sels have the "luxury" of turn­ around areas, wide-open sea lanes and tugboat assistance when docking, the SlU-crewed American Republic gets no such treatment when it docks at the LTV terminal in the Cuyahoga River south of Cleveland. The navigable portion of the river ends precisely at the iron ore dock where a railroad bridge blocks any further upriver travel. The American Republic was built for constant journeys up the Cuyahoga to deliver iron ore pel­ lets at various locations along the winding river. For deckhands like Joe Hance and David Gapske, the Checking to see how soon un- work of docking and undocking loading can begin is Conveyor- is almost non-stop. "Day or night, man Rick Springs. we have to be ready to tie up or release the vessel," Hance told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. The American Steamship Company vessel has one of the shortest round-trips on the Great ^ Lakes—loading in Lorain, Ohio, saihng about 40 miles across Lake Erie to Cleveland for unloading, then returning to Lorain. Depend­ ing on river traffic and weather conditions, all of this takes placein approximately 24 hours. To tie up the 635-footer, Hance and Gapske are lowered to the dock in a landing chair operated by flSS ^Dave Cameran checks a valve during bunkering operations. tossed by able bodied seamen as the bridge Mid engineroom crew uses bow and stem thrusters to ease the ship in. Within minutes of tying upj the boom swings over land and offloading begins. •- ••?• ' Deckhands Joe Hance (left) and David Gapske pull a landing line to sl;iore; Ready to pssist with lunch is Porter Yehia Kaid. Preparing to raise the bunkering flag is AB/Watchman Ron Vandercook. W'''" 1#^ = -T"; Hvt. t;- '• •' Docking operations are under way as Deckhand David Gapske swings with a mighty heave-ho, AB/Wheelsman Howard Applying a fresh coat of paint in the engineroom is out on the landing chair to handle dockside operations. Herold tosses a landing line. Wiper Hamid Hizam. �_rAt " •er,- ••- .•/T •/-•L y/v -..': '., SEPTEMBER 1992 •' •' -" - .'• - •.- \ -•'•I'ni -y SEAFARERSLOG 13 Breton Crew Hailed as 'Desert Diamond' The crew, and in particular the SIU galley gang aboard the Cape Breton was recognized for its ex­ "l!l\ "W cellent work while the Ready Reserve Force vessel was operat­ ing in the Persian Gulf theater in 1991 and 1992. Commodore C.J. Smith, the commander of the Military Sealift Command Southwest Asia, praised TO ALL W//0_ SHALL Hp; THKI-mRESENTS. GREETINGS the crew as a "desert diamond," and issued the steward department a certificate of appreciation. In announcing this special recognition. Smith stated, \i'to the ajriLen amfM^ "During my tenure, I have seen ™™T7- ASIA nearly 500 ship arrivals and departures. Few ships have a last­ Storm ing impression. As with any i _,-l human enterprise, ships included, the character of the master, of­ ficers and crew reflect the impres­ sion of the ship. C6MMA.NDER 'High Standards' "As I walked about your ship, I became quickly aware of Cape Brecon's pride and high standards of performance. From the deck The galley crew of the Cape Breton received this certificate for their excellent work in the Persian Gulf. plates to the galley, from the radio ropm to the engineering spaces, I Your ship will be remembered Thank you." nothing extraordinary to earn the observed firsthand seasoned as one of those ships that per­ recognition. "We just performed Third Cook Leonard sailors at work." formed and participated so very Ambrose told Une Seafarers LOG our duties to the best of our Smith concluded by saying. well here in southwest Asia. that he and the rest of the crew did abilities," the graduate of Lun- ^ '' •.-''ir''^r-~. .•••' •-•••.'J.-''" Militate jf fPPntr,,^^ m QMED Praises Pless Galley Gang Special recognition was given to the steward department aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.'s SlU-crewed Maj. Stephen W. Pless. "I would like to take time out to give a little recognition to a fine SIU steward department," stated QMED "Bud" Tuttle in a letter to the Seafarers LOG from the crew and officers aboard ship. "In keeping with the tradition of well-respected steward depart­ ments," he continued, "this new steward department deserves some special recognition. The members are Chief Steward Tony Piazza, Chief Cook Pat "Santos Patricia" McGee, Third Cook George Carter and Steward As­ sistants Gilbert E. Bonitto and Miguel Castro." The Pless, built in 1982, is a 25,073 dwt RO/RO vessel. She Chief Steward Tony Piazza (left) and Chief Cook Pat McGee get the recently docked in the port of steaks smoking on the grill. Norfolk. Shipmates Salute President Grant's Steward Dept. I Crewmembers aboard the SIUcontracted President Grant com­ mended the efforts of the ship's steward department. In a recent union meeting, the Grant crew declared, "This is the best steward department we have ever seen. The quality of food, food presentation, menus, service, cleanli­ ness and cooperation are first rate." The galley gang is comprised of Steward John Hoitschlag, Chief Cook Laura Cates, Third Cook Car­ men Johnson, Crew Messman Mllfi-edo Rodriguez, Officer Nfessman AJi Saeed and Officer BR Manuel Cantre. The American President Lines vessel's unlicensed crew comple­ ment is made up of members of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen's Union as well as the SIU. deberg School class 398 noted. "We were pleased and thank­ ful to receive the award. We were the only ship chosen for the (MSC) officers to eat aboard," Ambrose recalled. The com­ mander "enjoyed the way we cooked our meals and was brag­ ging about us." Credit to Steward The Cape Breton was docked at Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia for al­ most all of December 1991. The vessel, operated by American President Lines, had been ferrying ammunition to and from the region. Ambrose gave a lot of credit for a great galley department to Chief Steward Alton Finn. "He's a great guy to work for," Ambrose stated. Others serving in the steward department included Chief Cook Joseph Tucker and Steward Assistants Charles Brown and Steve Soofi. Besides the Seafarers serving in the steward department, SIUNA-affiliated members from the Sailors' Union of the Pacific in the deck department and Marine Firemen's Union in the engineroom sail in unlicensed positions aboard the RRF vessel. Seafarers Scholarship Program Accepting Applications Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1993—and now is the time to start thinking about applying for one of them. Of the seven awards, three are reserved for SIU members (one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university and two $6,000 two-year scholarships for study at a vocational school or community college). The other four scholarships will be awarded to spouses and de­ pendent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four-year college or university. Send for Information Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependents are spelled out in the program book­ let. Pensioners are noteligible for the scholarship awards. The FIRST step in the ap­ plication process is sending away for the 1993 SIU Scholar­ ship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form (see coupon below). The SECOND step is to start collecting the necessary paper­ work that will need to be sent in at the same time as the applica­ tion form. This includes an autobiographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school or college transcript, letters of ref­ erence and the results of SAT or ACT scores. This step will take some time. Act Now Schools can be very slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants must be sure to put their requests in to those institu­ tions as soon as possible. ACT or SAT exams, which are given approximately six times a year, must be taken no later than February 1993. The THIRD step is to com­ plete the application form, col­ lect all the other necessary paperwork—and return the en­ tire application package to the Seafarers Welfare Plan ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15,1993. Fill out the coupon below to get a copy of the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet or pick one up at any SIU hall. With the ever-increasing costs of a college education, the ap­ plicant in search of high educa­ tion can't afford not to apply. ' T^lease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet I Vwhich contains eligibility information, procedures for applying I and the application form. I Name Book Number ' Address City, State, Zip Code. j Telephone Number The steward department poses on the fantail of the Maj. Stephen W. Pless during the Fourth of July cookout. They are (from left, front row) Steward Assistants Miguel Castro and Gilbert E. Bonitto, (back row) Chief Cook Pat McGee, Chief Steward Tony Piazza and Third Cook George Carter. This application is for: Self Dependent Mail this completed fonn to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs. MD 20746 ••..r '• O'. , • fc V"'I"' : �maryg^^aaas-s- SEPTBRBER1992 SEAFARERS LOG The aircraft carrier USS Independence comes into view out of the Persian Gulf horizon to crewmembers on the MV Lawrence H. Glanella. T •' t' u V' • f: i 'V-'- • 1^ '-k. 4: 'it ••.•',5 ;• '''.tf -sr.; and able to perform at peak efficiency. "Pete maintained the probes and hoses and watched over them like a hawk. When he saw anything that needed to be repaired or maintained, he got it done—immediately." Meanwhile, Stoltz was on deck and was in charge of operations there throughout the uru-ep operation. He started the pumps and directed Powers via walkie-talkie, making sure Powers maintained the proper amount of pressure on the hydraulic system. Self-Contained Station The Ocean Shipholding 615-foot tanker, which is chartered by the Military Sealift Command (MSC), h^ been fitted with a modular fuel delivery system (MPDS). ITie Navy developed this system to rapidly modify commercial tankers in emergencies, rendering such ships capable of delivering fuel to underway Navy vessels. (Under normal conditions, the Navy's fleet oilers provide this service, while the MSC-chartered tankers provide pointCredit to the Bosun and Chief Mate to-point shipping service for petroleum products.) The engine department Seafarer, who provided the LOG MSC intends to install on five civilian-operated tankers the with the photos accompanying this article, said the underway modular fuel delivery system, which consists of a self-con­ fuel transfers proceeded smoothly and expertly, without spill­ tained fuel station with its own diesel generator, air compres­ ing a drop of oU.Powers credited Bosun Pete Hulsebosch and sor, winches and other fuel station gear. Typically, says the Chief Mate Wayne Stoltz for the "top notch" job performed statement by the Navy's chief of information, two fueling by all Gianella hands in the umep operations. stations are installed on a tanker. "Pete's the one who got the whole crew together and taught Refueling the Indy us all we needed to know," Powers said. The chief pumpman The system worked when it came to unrepping the more noted that Hulsebosch not only ran a flawless unrep operation, but also ensured that all shipboard equipment was maintained than 75,()()()-ton fully loaded USSIndependence, reports Chief he MV Lawrence H. Gianella and her civilian crew earned a passage in the U.S. military's book of "first times" when a successful underway replenishment (unrep) opera­ tion was completed with the aircraft carrier USS Independence in the Persian Gulf. The port-side-to-starboard-side fuel transfers while under­ way, which took place in late July, is believed to be the first time a civilian-operated tanker has replenished a combatant ship of this class under operational conditions, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Navy's chief of information. Dan Powers, the Gianella's chief pumpman from March to the end of July, reported to the Seafarers LOG that the T-5 tanker "seemed to never stop umepping" when on assignment in the Persian Gulf. The Gianella conducted 31 urureps for a variety of U.S. Navy vessels, and for ships from allied naval forces, many of which Powers described as "repeat cus­ tomers." Pumpman Powers. As the Porrestal class aircraft carrier became visible through the murky haze, which seems to characterize Persian Gulf days, the Gianella readied the ship for the upcom­ ing unrep. The crew had been told this would be the first time the 1,086-foot, 33-knot USS Independence, which carries 90 aircraft, would be fueled at sea by a non-Navy vessel. "We wanted to do a first class job," said Powers. The Gianella crew prepared for the underway replenish­ ment operation, to be done in this case from the port side, synchronizing their speed with that of the USS Independence. Prom the rifle shot sending the first line to the Navy ship, to the tensioning of the span wire and leading of the hoses over the cable, to the pumping of the fuel and maintaining the pressure, to signalling and fire watch standing, all Gianella hands executed their duties capably and professionally, said Powers. The MPDS equipment used in the Gianella/USS Inde­ pendence unrep allows for a transfer of 3,000 gallons of fuel per hose per minute. Prior to its six weeks in the gulf, the Gianella, which generally is based off Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, sailed in Par East and Australian waters. During this period, the 30,000-dwt tanker transferred fuel to the USNS Andrew J. Higgins, a 40,000-ton, 677-foot oiler in MSC's Pacific fleet. SlU-Crewed Ema Elizabeth Paved the Way for Civilian Unrep Operations T he recent record-making underway replenishment mis­ sion of the MV Lawrence H. Giannella recalls the role of Seafarers in proving that U.S. commercial shipping and its civilian crews are up to the job of conducting non-combat at-sea functions in support of the military. Early in 1972, the SlU-crewed SS Ema Elizabeth became immortalized in military history as the vessel that proved this point. The underway replenishment (unrep) experiment came about after discussions between then Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo N. Zumwalt and Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Andrew E. Gibson. Could Civilians Do the Job? It was 1970 and many Navy ships were World War II vintage. Punding for replacement ships, at a time when the nation's defense dollars were being used for an increasingly unpopular Vietnam conflict, would not come easily, the admird recognized. Within the U.S.-flag ship sector, it was felt that commercial vessels could perform certain milit^ support services at a low cost to the Navy. Proponents of this line of thinking had their chance to prove the mettle of their theory in a month-long experiment with the Ema Elizabeth, the first commercial ship to attempt an underway replenishment, previously only done by Navy fleet oilers, which carried a shipboard crew comple­ ment of 3()0-plus sailors. The Ema Elizabeth, a commercial tanker operated by Hud­ son Waterways Company, was outfitted with two short, center- Wlth ail lines secured, the Ema Elizabeth is the first U.S. commerciai vessei with a civilian crew to conduct unrep operations. line kingposts, one forward and one aft to receive fuel hose rings from Navy ships. The tanker also was equipped with an astern fueling rig, a system developed in WWII by the British so their mercl^t vessels could transfer petroleum products to small warships. 29 Unreps In 24 Days In 24 days the Ema Elizabeth, with her normal operating crew of 41,conducted 29 fuel transfers. Another eight days was spent with the Navy's Sixth Fleet in similar exercises. The successful experiment helped underscore the effective­ ness of using privately-owned and civilian-crewed vessels in support of the U.S. military and added from there on in the option to the Navy of using commercial craft for underway replenishment operations. Summing up the exercise. Assistant Secretary Gibson said, in a March 24, 1972 letter to the Ema Elizabeth master, "The project was designed to test the hypothesis that a merchant tanker with no prior training or experience could effectively refuel naval ships at sea. The voyage of the SS Ema Elizabeth has clearly proven tihe validity of that hypothesis and has also shown the skills of our merchant crews to be of the caliber needed to do the job in a highly professional manner." �• >";< ' '" ' ' ^•^?: 9 - -"^ Outfitted with a modular fuel delivery system, the G/ane//a The Gianella, si T-5 tanker operated by Ocean Shipholding, is the firist can transfer 3,000 gallons of fuel per hose per minute. non-Navy vessel to undertake an underway fuel transfer with the indy. The port side fuel transfer proceeds. -— —:—, .' ) c f'" •jdv'-yy .••'•-'.li '••jm ;"/.w •'• •:•' . A-w From left. Third Assistant Jeff Hoffman, QMED Emest Lacunza, DEU Tony Stallone and First Assistant David Morrow, a long-time member of the Gianella's crew, are part of a team which changed a piston inside of a day. i- 14 Moving in perfect harmony with MSG oiler, the USNSAndrewJ. H/gg/ns,the G/ane//a transfers fuel while operating in Pacific waters. "J Chief Engineer George Arsenault (above) and Chief Engineer David Ward (not pictured) have worked on the Gianella for years. Onboard since April, QMED Joey E. Acedillo, pictured above, has participated in scores of unreps. > ""'''"- v Dan Fowers, chief pumpman, takes a quick look at the Indy before getting back to his unrep duties. i _ It is time for deck department members to do gangway watch at Diego Garcia fuel pier. VVhile in Diego Garcia, Captain Bill worth (right) serves as master, and James Carrig is chief mate. _ DEU Tony Stallone uses his off-time to try and catch dmner. "Credit gossto the bosun and chisf mate," says QMED Fowsrs to the Seafarers LOG. "for ihe Gianella's Hulsebosch leads the G a /a deck crew to unrep stations. " ' •i - V'.,. • i 'j' �4&''c!=Jt25a IS XAFARBISL06 SEPIBMUff 19K Dianne Lupton—The Real Estate Sailor s V /.- .;••/ . ' rV.-?- .f, <-3. • , F/ j ' M ';:7k^^':. kWM-^ 'i:-- t •. • BYWILUAMG.WICKLAND so-jerk, I had the card as an ace- she'll tell you to write to your ways gone up. Of course I don't in-the-hole, with a junior assis­ bank or credit union and, with a expect to close every sailor's tant purser endorsement, but little more red tape, get an offi­ purchase," Dianne says, "but I pursers had all but disappeared. cial "line of credit" so that you think that as a group we might But in her take-charge way, just know what you can handle and have been overlooking land or as a friend, she actually cdled will be ready to move when the homes as a way of adding to our me from Tahiti in '86 and urged right investment pops up, retirement packages, and I think me to get to the Coast Guard and whether it comes from Dianne the sailors ought to know." get updated. I did that much. or from your sister-in-law's And this sailor can tell you that Dianne Lupton makes red She would call or visit when hairdresser. in town, so I followed her rise to "You know, there is only so tape turn into blue ribbons. I ex­ steward in amazement, but not much land left for private pect to be a homeowner or surprise. She bugged me to get ownership, and the price has al­ landlord by next spring. out to sea, but I was learning computers in a little publishing company in the late '80s, and kept putting it off. Then in '901 got fed up and left the firm. A armed conflict, December 7, few weeks later I had not a clue M^al Purchase Insults 1941 to August 15,1945 shall be Merchant Marine Veterans as to what to do next, and made William G. Wickland considered active duty for the In regard to the recent issue a wish: "I wish Dianne would purposes of all laws administered get back and take me by thehand [June edition. Seafarers LOG ar­ The following feature is a by the Veterans Administration." ticle] of new med^s for merchant and get me out to sea." true story about a Seafarer, by a The American Legion supported Seafarer. Three days later she called. marine veterans of World War II that decision and has welcomed "Bill, this Persian Gulf thing is Korea and Vietnam, I find the fact these long overlooked veterans As sailors, most of us under­ heating up and this is your best that they must "buy" the medals into our ranks ever since. stand that the seas take up threeearned during the wars to be in shot at getting out." fifths of the surface of the earth, We have a special letter for suiting to their voluntary service "Okay. I want to do it." and that very little of that water to their country. No other service membership inquiries from mer­ is actually owned by anybody. "You do? Okay! Do this and "buys" theirs. chant seamen containing instruc­ do that..." On the other hand, when we go From experience over the tion on how to obtain the proper home for a vacation we see that On my 51st birthday I was years, it is clear that nothing in certification forms and verify there are hardly any empty lots told I was on my way to Saudi recognition is given to our mer­ their veteran status. As we receive any more, and the former wideArabia. Now I'm a steward as­ chant marine veterans out o:' more information such as you open spaces are filling up with sistant on the MA?Advantage for thoughtfulness and gratitude. We have provided, we will continue condos and malls. Red River Carriers, having the have had to fight for any recogni­ to assist in presenting documenta­ adventure of my life, and ahnost tion and this continues now. tion refuting the type of "lies" to One sailor has noticed that a out of debt. which you refer little more than most of us. Some of you will care about And Dianne has renewed her Dianne Lupton is busy, and I appreciate you taking the real estate license, which is how this and share my feelings. I also time to express your feelings on has always been busy. Just one realize that some of you will not she earned the nickname "Real care indicator is that she is the mother this important topic with me. at all. Estate Sailor." of two grown sets of twins. I met Your membership in the Legion I do feel that someone shoulc is Dianne when each of us were important to all our efforts oh So we were both in town this make a comment. divorced parents, her twins behalf of America's veterans. I sununer, and recently went to a C. Warren being the same ages as my two trust my reply proves to be an jazz concert in a quiet part of Vernon New Orleans, La. kids. We enjoyed some very appropriate response to your con­ town not yet caught up in the busy family outings. cern. skyrocketing real estate boom. *1/ J/ We were, by mistake, a week Dominic D. DiFrancesco We've remained friends early for the concert, so we The American Legion Welcomes National Commander since, and she played a major The American Legion drove, around a bit, talking about WWII Merchant Marine Vets role in getting me out to sea as a how this part is going to boom in steward assistant. And though I Editor's note: The following the next five years. I saw a little letter was written in response to a never thought I'd become a place that looked as if I could letter sent by Seafarer Peter Veterans Status Needed lomeowner again, she's guiding afford it if it were for sale, and if Salvo of McKeesport, Pa. to the For AIJ WWII Seafaring Vets me into that investment. I were out of debt. Lo and be­ American Legion. Long before I met her, The following letter, urging hold! Dianne found out all about )ianne bought her first house at Thank you for sharing your continued support of veteran it in 24 hours. It is "sort of' for concern for the treatment of those age 19, sold it for profit, and did sale, but wiU probably lie quiet who served in the merchant status for WWII merchant that six more times. In 1975 she until after my next trip, and marine during World War II. I mariners, was written to Bill )assed Oregon's stiff require­ Eglinton, director of vocational would be a good investment. want you to know that my heart education at the Harry Lunments for a real estate license, "You know," Dianne says, goes out to you and all those who deberg School of Seamanship, and using her homeowner and "real estate is a great investment served so valiantly and well who sent it to the Seafarers LOG. )usy-mom experience, did well(^l for sailors. The right buy can without receiving the recognition inding homes for other First, let me thank you and earn more income than a lot of you earned by your courage and your staff for the support afforded amilies. Dlanne Lupton other investments. I'm going to sacrifice. "After a while, though, I me during my recent schooling at As your National Com­ the Lundeberg School. In my concentrate on finding the right mander, I have the unique honor opinion, you and your faculty are deals for sailors." LOG-A-RHYTHM of serving Legionnaires who So she hung her license with served in all war eras since 1919. a credit to our organization. I'm sure that you will recall the firm Century 21 for two In my travels around this country reasons: they are registered in all and abroad, I come in contact that I am very interested in the bill by David M. Davenport of the U.S. and in foreign with a large number of those which is again coming before countries, and they work on a members. When discussing the Congress this summer concern­ David M. Davenport has been sailing with the SIU for three years "buddy system" so that when ing WWn veterans status. irom the port of Jacksonville. He currently works aboard the Julius Dianne is out to sea, her working merchant marine with them, I am I am not considered a WWII surprised at how little real 1 'Jammer. partner can handle the par­ knowledge some of these war­ veteran even though I was in ticulars of closing deals here, time veterans have regarding the training at Sheepshead Bay in and affiliates can do the same all contributions made and hardships Brooklyn, N.Y. before WWII Here I am on this ship at sea over the world. Wondering what the hell is wrong with me. endured by merchant seamen in ended, because I had not been assigned to a vessel before the A beautiful woman back at home She took off in early August World War II. war with Japan ended.... And I go and leave her all alone. as relief chief cook on the Over­ It has always been my per­ Any assistance or support you seas Juneau. As the run is sonal conviction that these con­ can give in helping to get the The waves are saying, "Go back! Go back! coastwise from Alaska to tributions were the equal of our proper legislation through Con­ Why do you leave a woman like that? California, she'll be able to keep comrades who served in the other gress this year will be greatly apCan't you see she loves you true? in touch with her partner and her )ranches of the Armed Forces. jreciated by me. The way When you're gone her heart is blue." mail. Any sailor who would like Over the years, the American Congress has ruled thus far does Here I am on this ship at sea to know more about owning a Legion has tried to bring this not seem to me to be fair to myself Wondering what the hell is wrong with me. piece of the ground, no matter same point home to our members and a few others who find them­ I dream at night of holding her close. where it is, might write her at and the general public through the selves in this same situation. Her touch, her warmth, they mean the most. 2318 2nd Avenue, #849, Seattle, }lacement of articles and stories lobeit Lee McDonald in pur magazine. WA 98121. During my watch a whale passes by. West Lake, La. And yells up to me, "Why, oh, why? In 1988, the United States She'll tell you, as she did me, Editor's note: SIU members Are you out here alone, far from her arms. that you should write to your government issued a decision are urged to write their congres­ Her dancing, her beauty and her charms?" state and federal veterans' of­ stating that "the service of the sional representativies asking fices if you are a vet, because a jroup known as the American them for their continued support But still I am here on this ship at .lea. little paperwork can give you an Merchant Marine in ocean going in extending benefits to all mer­ Still wondering what the hell is wrong with me. advantage in home-buying. And service during the period of chant marine veterans of WWII. noticed that the contractors were making the big money,"she told me, "so I hung up the license and did some remodeling with a partner." So she has demonstrated that she knows the game. But being both smart and curious means that Dianne gets into all sorts of adventures. In 1986 the kids were well on their way through high school, and Grandma suggested they move into the big house and give Mom an extended vacation. So Dianne went to visit her sister in Hawaii. She decided to see what it was like to work there. Fastfood and maid jobs were a dime a dozen, but Dianne asked for something more. "You wanna work in Tahiti?" she was asked. 'Tahiti? What do I have to do?" It was a waitress job on The Liberte, but she would need a passport. That was Tiiesday. By Friday she had her passport and had been drugtested and was gone, ". . . before I could think twice about it." On that trip she learned that American Hawaii Cruises also operated the "White Ships" out of Hawaii, and she learned about the union and getting a z-card and about Piney Point and about moving upward in the steward department. Which she did, and she's now a steward. Dianne knew that I had ac­ quired a z-card in 1960 but had never used it. As a sort of itinerant writer/cabbie/espres- On This Ship at Sea Letters to the Editor �SEAFARERS LOG WTBHBER1992 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •'ii'• •l-'M Port 27 New York 1 Philadelphia 5 Baltimore 8 Norfolk 10 Mobile New Orleans 24 Jacksonville 28 San Francisco 24 Wilmington 24 30 Seattle Puerto Rico 10 7 Honolulu 34 Houstoh 1 St. Louis 2 Piney Point 0 Algonac 235 Totals Port 21 New York 2 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 6 Norfolk 11 Mobile New Orleans 16 Jacksonville 10 San Francisco 14 9 Wilmington 19 Seattle 7 Puerto Rico 4 Honolulu 18 Houston 1 St. Louis '5 Piney Point 0 Algonac 146 Totals Port 17 New York 3 Philadelphia 6 Baltimore 4 Norfolk 4 Mobile New Orleans 7 Jacksonville 12 San Francisco.50 Wilmington 10 29 Seattle 2 Puerto Rico 10 Honolulu 11 Houston 0 St. Louis 3 Piney Point 0 Algonac 168 Totals Port 15 New York 1 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 5 Norfolk .2. Mobile New Orleans 9 0 Jacksonville 20 San Francisco Wilmington :S 7 Seattle 5 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 3 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 78 Totals Totals All 20 9 13 15 16 21 18 20 27 27 5 10 21 15 7 8 8 10 17 8 . 5 ••• 9 1 14 l'^ 0 10 •••••;••• •:-2v::.' 2 1 124 233 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 3 10 7 9 14 30 1 :• r'- 2 8 11 24 18 17 24 6 7 37 1 0 0 191 Trip Reliefs 16 18 2 8 'm'-iM 2 166 15 25 39 5 2 11 8; 8 5 2 0 2 L 6 7 14 5 2 : . 0^. 4-, -'eT . 3 7 17 14 2 4 5 2 7 10 8 17 13 0 1 10 13 6 17 18 20 29 4 0 14 15 9 16 \ry mil 18 18::':1 2 3 5 ^ ^ • 14 " 33 25 2 2 9 12 3 17 14 23 : 14 2 3 7 , 6 • 11 A;-"no:; 17 15 25 3 3 8 12 7 13 0 0 9 1 0 2 3 0 2 9 15 7 3 10 8 4 15 13 9 30 25 i • 3^: 6 5 nmt'- 10 ^ 22 2 1 :,;n2' 0 0 0 1 2 7 •:-n9 ••••.: 1 0 0 3 8 0 2 0 • 0^ 0 0 0 1 147 265 233 30 36 101 106 85 173 3V STEWARD DEPARTMENT 8 28 • 2t 5 4 8 13 12 2 . ,3 1 ' • 3 0 2 2 2 2 •' • -, 'M",: A A . A 0 4 4 0 0 5 4 6 9 7 0 6 7 6 2 13 13 2 1 4 2 6 6 14 16 1 • 3 11 4 5 0 12 18 0 :::• :513 0 8 5 23 86 1 , 7 , 24 5 10 i6:: 9 15 6 0 >2 ' • •;'r-11 . 2 .4 4 10 40 5 0 3 19 4 7 3 1 2 2 0 1 1 3 1 19 27 16 37 20 17 5 21 22 '1\3'M0 0 3 'mm 9 :2' 5 fi 0 0 1 0 0 0 v92 0 ' :'::.'5:-' ^ 14 -:^;4,. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 71 178 274 99 35 57 124 62 106 ..•^.•"17i :.V"4!v ;:;r' m. m ENTRY DEPARTMENT 33 0 8 10 17 24 16 36 11 17 4 53 25 3 30 2 289 39 2 1 10 9 13 24 ^•::;v.58 2 128 7 1 ^ 1 0 256 16 0 §-3; 5 7 8 10 0 4 2 2 •MW: 6 7 10 3 46 : 21 12 . 7 2 3 W:5 - 0 0 52 23 2 171 0 0 6 0 3 2 4 3 4 3 115 1 0 0 148 0 3 0 5 0 6 0 3 0 14 0 : 1 0 56 0 ^•::9 0 13 0 10 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 .0 /v: 0 0 151 0 J ^84n 2 17 24 32 44 35 72 23 23 6 49 38 6 33 4 492 J 275 97 7 2 28 17 35 15 55 16 19 4 145 15 0 8 0 463 922 •^^TotTRegistered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at Ae Po^ at the end of last morUh. A total of 1,425 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the M25 jobs shipped, 473 jobs or about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by B and C seniority people. From July 16 to August 15,1992, a total of 179 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,163 jobs have been shipped. 17 October & November Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday: October 5, November 2 New York Tuesday: October 6, November 3 Philadelphia Wednesday: October 7, November 4 Baltimore Thursday: October 8, November 5 Norfolk Thursday: October 8, November 5 Jacksonville Thursday: October 8, November 5 Algonac Friday: October 9, November 6 Houston Monday: October 12, November 9 New Orleans Tuesday: October 13, November 10, Mobile Wednesday: October 14; Thursday, November 12 San Francisco Thursday: October 15, November 12 Wilmington Monday: October 19, November 16 Seattle Friday: October 23, November 20 San Juan Thursday: October 8, November 5 St. Louis Friday: October 16, November 13 Honolulu Friday: October 16, November 13 Duluth Wednesday: October 14; Thursday, November 12 Jersey City Wednesday: October 21, November 18 New Bedford Tuesday: October 20, November 17 Each port's masting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JOSEPH BODIE Please contact your sister, Senobia Nelson at 675 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059. GARY DAHL Please contact your father at (301) 423-3612, or write to him at 5909 Delta Lane, Suitland, MD 20746. ' FRANKA.JOHANSON Please contact Robert Fish at 6000 Ivydene Ter­ race, Baltimore, MD 21209. Four Earn Lundeberg Dipiomas Four more Seafarers have added their names to the roll of members who have received their General Equivalency Diplomas (GED) while studying at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. With Instructor Sheila Schug (center) are (left to right) Mark D. Johnson, Lewis Danwin, Peter Hausmann and Joe Bernieri. Nearly 2,000 Seafarers have ob­ tained their high school equivalency diplomas through the school's GED program. " V •• ;:C �m 18 S':.^ SEAFARE8SL0G Seafarers fnternatfonal Union Directory ,-. - • • , Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive vice President Augustln Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Ctoi>ast Roy A. ^TBuck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coraey Vice President Gulf Coast U' I' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ' ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Baltimore. MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Dulufli,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 UbertySt. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY St Je 7302 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA oftna <! a Philadelphia,"PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop l6Vi Santurce,PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 m.-: E4 • ms SEPmUBER 1992 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL OassL Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 49 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 25 t ' . STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 15 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 Port Algonac ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL Class L QassNP 0 15 0 5 0 . 18 Totals All Departments 0 65 23 0 89 12 0 41 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 25 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B OassC Region Atlantic G Gulf Coast West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Oass C DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B QassC 0 0 6 1 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 0 0 39 0 0 4 . 0 4 0 0 0 4 Totals All Departments 41 0 24 12 1 4 160 13 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. VETERANS DAY EVENTS AT THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM, N.Y. New York Seamen Remember World War H—Wednesday, Novem­ ber 11,3-6p.nu in the Seamen's Church Institute Auditorium, 241 Water Street. Veteran seamen from New York City offer first hand accounts of their WWII experiences. Free. New York Port in World War H— Sunday, November 8. Museum programs pay tribute to the merchant seamen who risked their lives in WWII. Period films, tours, demonstrations. Events free with museum admission. New York Harbor Cruise: Ship­ ping Out in World War H—Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m.-/ p.m. In this Seaport Lines excursion, explore sites where seamen prepared for their pivotal role in the War. $12, $10 for seniors, $6 for children. Purchase tickets at booth. SURVIVORS OF THE SS. ROGER B.TANEY Any survivors of the S.S. Roger B. Taney, a Liberty Ship operated by Waterman Steamship Co. that was sunk on Sunday, February 7, 1943 in the South Atlantic Ocean, are asked to con­ tact James L. Tucker. Tucker was Ae bosun aboard ship. He notes that two lifeboats got away, and he is particularly interest^ in hear­ ing from anyone on the No. 2 boat with him. "We were picked up 42 days later off the Coast of Brazil and were put in the hospital the next day in Santos, Brazil." Tucker is hoping to hear from sur­ vivors in order to plan a 50 year reunion next February or March. Survivors may write to James L. Tucker at P.O. Box 374, Kenansville, N.C. 28349, or may call him at (919) 293-7955. 0 0 4 46 CALLING ALL TUGBOAT ENTHUSIASTS A group dedicated to the preserva­ tion of the American tugboat industry invites interested individuals to join. Or­ ganized in 1990, the Tugboat En­ thusiasts Society of America (TES) chronicles theindustry—^both its history and its current status. The organization publishes a quarter­ ly newsletter entitled Tug Bitts, which covers tug-building news, anecdotes of tug history, book reviews, tug model building tips, photographs and other ar­ PI ticles related to tugboats and theircrews. The group's chairman, Joseph P. DeMuccio, the son of a tugboatman, urges interested parties to contact him at: TES, 308 Quince Street, Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464. Membership dues are $25.00 an­ nually. CORRESPONDENCE WITH 1968 PINEY POINT GRADS Gordon Anderson graduated from Piney Point on February 14, 1968. He would like to correspond with members of his class or anyone else who attended Piney Point around that time. Interested grads may write to him at 2732 Valencia, San Bemardino. CA 92406. �SOFARBRSIOG 19 Indy Wait Staff on the Go With Safety and Service Duties Continued from page 11 beginning her maritime career on the Inde­ pendence. The daughter of Steward Lonnie Jones stated she plans to build up her seatime on the cruise ship so she will he able to upgrade at the Lundeherg School and move up through the steward depart­ ment. Besides all the time and effort members use in dealing with passengers, working in the galley and handling food, they also are involved in safety drills aboard the ship. Waiters and waitresses can be found at the various lifeboat stations with their assign­ ments ranging from lowering the lifeboats to checking the roll to account for all pas­ sengers in their station. Whether they move up the galley ladder on the passenger ships or transfer their craft to tankers and container ships in the SIUcontracted fleet, the skills acquired on the Independence become invaluable as they continue their maritime careers. : t Deck/Lounge Steward Kimberly Cazaropoul works to release a block during lifeboat drills. Deck/Lounge Steward Oebra White offers a drink to a passenger. .?• •% M): • •I'S' •'•J -.I? The lounge crew of (left to right) Bartender Robert Edward Brock, Deck/Lounge Stewards Helping during the weekly lifeboat drill is Debra Gardiner, Julie Konas, Kathleen Hodgens, Cheryl Rhodes and Robert Barron and Giving the Hawaiian good luck sign is AsWaiter Steve Han. Bartender Mickie Frederick pose before a shift. sistant Waiter Henry Commager. « if.'i; ••i '..,1/^1'^?, •y" c.'- a". I Janet and Brett Ethridge offer a variety of desserts to hungry passengers on sundeck. .• • The dining room crew welcomes passengers aboard with a group singing of "Aloha." • "i. j V'" �20 SEPTEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG delegate. Next port: Newport News, Va. i'f • . !£• ••H •' i ' - y.'..' • ''• .;• ^• • ^;v'r |f\:,y';V:r 1 i|v KVV{,:'4; Is '• ' ••'•I 'v' • f . 'i • II: •'.m: - .• • «• .• if •I •Aii • •. ''•"if • vj-r • / • ilif- • . • rfSfo- • '• Secretary Steven Wagner, Educa­ tional Director Alberto Aguiar, Deck Delegate Rodney Pence, En­ gine Delegate Richard Rodgers, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. Chairman noted raise went into ef­ fect July 1. He reminded crew to separate plastics. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek grace period for permanent men who are going on 60-day relief. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: New Orleans. ILEDE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 19 — Secretary Robert Hess. Chairman discussed upgrad­ ing opportunities available at Lun­ The SeafarersLOG attempts toprint as i , . deberg School. Secretary reminded Oil occasion, lyecause of space limitations, some will Im omitted. members to vote. He noted impor­ Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department Those issues requiring attention tance of SPAD. Educational direc­ or resolution are addressixl by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then tor discussed safety procedures. No beefs or disputed OT reported. forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. Crew thanked galley gang. Steward delegate thanked crew for Vazquez, Secretary C. Tourere, Haher, Deck Delegate Edward INGER(Sea\m, Inc.), May 31 — keeping lounge and messhalls Deck Delegate P. Puree, Engine RIckard, Engine Delegate Dennis Chairman Theodore Bush, OMI WILLAMETTE(OMl clean. Delegate William Sylvester. Chair­ Davidson. Deck delegate reported Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Corp.), July 26 — Chairman M. man noted safety awards were disputed OT. No beefs or disputed Deck Delegate Kenneth Moore, ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan McDuffie, Secretary Robert Scott given by company for months of OT reported by engine or steward Engine Delegate W. Marino, Transportation), July 20 — Chair­ Chairman announced payoff. No delegates. Fans are needed for each March, April and May. He thanked man Sonny Pinkham, Secretary F. beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward Delegate John Foster. room. Crew was reminded to make galley gang for recent barbecues. Chairman announced payoff. He Cordero, Deck Delegate M. Crew was reminded not to smoke sure gangway lines are kept tight. No beefs or disputed OT reported. praised crew for good trip. No Perry, Engine Delegate Louis in messhall during meal hours. Next port: Boston. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty well done. Crew advised fellow Looking to Shore Maritime), June 28 — Chairman SIU seamen to bring U.S. bills J.R. Wilson, Secretary R. Cavalwhen going to Albania, as canti. Educational Director J. seamen's club there only accepts American money. Next port: Hous­ Polito, Deck Delegate S. Jackson, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, ton. Steward Delegate Miguel Angel ULTRASEA (American Maritime Aguilar. Chairman discussed im­ portance of federal elections. Transport), May 7 — Chairman Educational director urged mem­ Daniel Laitinen Jr., Deck bers to upgrade at Lundeberg Delegate David Garoutte. Chair­ School. No beefs 6r disputed OT man thanked everyone and reported all going well. Education­ reported. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to rewind videotapes. al director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS beefs or disputed OT reported. (Amsea), June 29 — Chairman S. Crew thanked steward department. Chief Electrician Charles Gallagher awaits the docking of the Nuevo San Juan when that ship called Solomon, Secretary L. Oram, on Port Elizabeth, N.J. Steward Delegate E. Ellis. Crew 1STLT. ALEXBONNYMAN has not been notified of exact (Maersk Lines), June 26 —^ Chair­ Crew discussed importance of Malave, Steward Delegate D. figures for July 1 pay increase. Crew was reminded to be cautious man Thomas Anderson, Deck upgrading at Lundeberg School. Rodriguez. Crew thanked galley Educational director urged mem­ of different traffic laws and pat­ Delegate J. Thompson, Engine gang for good job. bers to upgrade at Lundeberg terns in Japan. Crew requested new Delegate Larry Cochrane, OVERSEAS ALASKA ice machine. Steward Delegate M.James. Chair­ School. No beefs or disputed OT (Maritime Overseas), July 28 — LIBERTY STAR (Liberty reported. Crew not receiving man reported things running Chairman Carlos Spina, Secretary Maritime), July 26 — Chairman reasonably well. Educational direc­ Seafarers LOG. Next port: Guam. 2ND LT. J.P. BOBO(Amsea), F. Nieves, Engine Delegate James Tim Koehel, Secretary V. Wallen, tor advised members to utilize Lun­ July 2 — Chairman Thomas Brown, Steward Delegate V. Car­ Educational Director W. Howard. MAYAGUEZ(Pnerto Rico deberg School to become Parisi, Secretary Hans Schmuck, denas. Chairman reported beefs in Marine), June 9 — Chairman A1 better-qualified and more inEducational Director Charles Mc- Engine delegate reported disputed deck department. No beefs or dis­ OT. No beefs or disputed OT Caulder, Secretary J. Platts. Chair­ demand merchant mariners. No Kenna, Deck Delegate Alonso Ar­ reported by deck or steward puted OT reported by engine or man recommended ship be check­ beefs or disputed OT reported. mada, Engine Delegate Michael steward delegates. delegates. Crew laundry needs ed for asbestos. Engine delegate Steward delegate asked contracts Langehach, Steward Delegate second washing machine. Crew reported disputed OT. No beefs or department for clarification about Dorray Saheron. No beefs or dis­ OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime thanked steward department. . disputed OT reported by deck or random drug testing. Next port: puted OT reported. Crew extended Overseas), July 19 — Chairman steward delegates. Crew asked con­ Jacksonville, Fla. special thanks to steward depart­ Frank Cottongin, Secretary G. LNG LIBRA (ETC), July 5 — tracts department to seek change ment for outstanding job with last Quinn, Educational Director E. Chairman J.B. Rhodes, Secretary under wldch, permanent jobs GREEN ISLAND (Waterman cookout (which included 200 Macom, Deck Delegate A. W. Justi, Educational Director would not be lost due to medical Steamship), June 28 — Chairman pounds of lobster). Machado, Engine Delegate Ar­ Bruce Zenon, Deck Delegate S. emergency. Crew thanked galley Marvin Zimhro, Secretary J. chie Bligen, Steward Delegate A. Ibrahim, Engine Delegate Tim gang members Steward A. Pena, Gleaton, Educational Director W. Fachini. Secretary urged members SGT. W.R. BUnON(Amsea), Van Pelt, Steward Delegate Chief Cook F. Maldiano and SA Jones. No beefs or disputed OT to donate to SPAD. Deck delegate July 5 — Chairman L.D. Yockey, Lawrence Conklin. No beefs or B. Harris for job weU done. Next reported. Next port: Newport reported disputed OT. No beefs or Secretary K. White, Educational disputed OT reported. Crew port: Elizabeth, N.J. News, Va. disputed OT reported by engine or Director M. Blackburn, Deck thanked steward department for steward delegates. Crew thanked Delegate S. Berschger, Engine good job. GOLDEN MONARCH NEDLLOYD HUDSON(SeaDelegate T. Christensen, Steward steward department for fine meals (Westchester Marine), June 21 — Land Service), Jime 21 — Chair­ LNG TAURUS (ETC), July 12 — and menus. Delegate K. Johnson. Educational Chairman Pete Loik, Secretary man C. James, Secretary Ed Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary Director stressed importance of Jerome Jordan, Educational OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Doyle Cornelius, Educational upgrading at Lundeberg School Director HanableSmith, Deck Overseas), July 12 — Chairman Payoff for Discovery Delegate Wilfredo Velez, Engine and encouraged members to send Director Raymond Culpepper, Jerome Williams, Secretary articles and photos to the LOG. No Deck Delegate Joseph Morrison, Delegate Julio Reyes, Steward Royce Bozeman, Engine Delegate Engine Delegate Vincent beefs or disputed OT reported. Delegate Diego Hatch. Chairman Mark Stewart, Steward Delegate Crew gave vote of thanks to galley Larimer, Steward Delegate Udthanked crew for smooth trip. He Alex Jaradia. Locks to crew jang Nurdjaja. Chairman intro­ gang. Next port: San Diego. announced payoff. Educational quarters need replacements. Chair­ duced captain, who welcomed all director noted importance of crewmembers and commended man reminded crew to separate upgrading at Lundeberg School. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean them for safety record. Educational plastics. Secretary reported No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chemical Carriers), July 19 — shortage of stores. Engine delegate director advised members to Crew thanked steward department Chairman Richard Wilson, upgrade at Lundeberg School. No reported disputed OT. No beefs or for job well done. Secretary J. Price, Educational W. beefs or disputed OT reported. disputed OT reported by deck or Dooling, Deck Delegate Kevin Crew noted non-skid pads on lad­ steward delegates. Crew discussed SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaHare, Engine Delegate George der need to be replaced. importance of upgrading at Lun­ Land Service), June 27 — Chair­ Demetropoulos, Steward Delegate deberg School and donating to man C. Heick, Secretary A. 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS Toyo Gonzales. Company has SPAD. Crew thanked galley gang Delaney, Education^ Director R. (Amsea), July 12 — Chairman S. for good food. Howard, Engine Delegate C. Ear- agreed to supply refrigerators in Viomon, Secretary L. Oram, each seamen's room and to replace hart, Steward Delegate F. Maliga. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Seacouch in crew lounge. Secretary ad­ Educational Director R. Tannis, Chairman noted crew has disputed Land Service), July 12 — ChairOT and needs clarifications regard­ vised members interested in further­ Deck Delegate Kevin Devine, En­ gine Delegate S. Andereon, man Jerry Bass, Secretary J. ing holiday pay. Other disputed OT ing their education to apply for Steward Delegate E. Loret. Rivera, Educational Director Ken­ Seafarers scholarship. Vocational reported by steward delegate. Crew Treasurer reported $394.40 in neth Linah, Steward Delegate F. director urged members to upgrade asked contracts department to look ship's fund. Deck delegate asked Monsihais. Chairman announced at Lundeberg School. No beefs or into abolition of permanent jobs. contracts department for clarifica­ payoff and said this was his best disputed OT reported. Crew asked Next port: Long Beach, Calif. tion on payment policy. No beefs trip to northern Europe. Secretary contracts department to look into or disputed OT reported. Next port: and educational director urged reducing time required to maintain DSNS PREVAIL (USMMl), June permanent jobs. All departments Guam. members to upgrade at Lundeberg 1 — Chairman Carl Kriensky, School. No beefs or disputed OT were thanked for working well Secretary Dean Steinmetz, Educa­ together. Ship is carrying phos­ MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf reported. Next port: Boston. tional Director Mike Everhart, Marine), July 18 — Chairman D. phoric acid to Madras, India. Deck Delegate Steve Voss, Ticer Jr., Secretary J. Pratt, SCAN (Amsea), July 25 — Chair­ Steward Delegate Patrick Educational Director M. Peck. No SAM HOUSTON(Waterman man Al Kirksey, Secretary S. Red­ Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT Steamship), July 26 — Chairman beefs or disputed OT reported. ding, Steward Delegate James Bosun Nelson Sale was on reported. Eugene Granhiham, Secretary C. Crew noted mail service is slow. Jordan. Chairman announced board for the Sea-Land Rooks. Deck and engine delegates payoff. No beefs or disputed OT OMI DYNACHEM(OMl Coip), Discovery's payoff in DSNS SILAS BENT (Mar Ship reported disputed OT. No beefs or reported. July S — Chairman Larry Kunc, Elizabeth, N.J. recently. Operators), June 7 — Chairman R. disputed OT reported by steward Continued on page 22 "-.ft �i:,:%"0^^!-<-- £m -:--:0ri^ SEPTEMBER 1992 T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of twenty-seven members. Sixteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while nine sailed in the inland division. One sailed on the Great Lakes and one sailed in the Atlantic Fishermen division. Of the retiring Seafarers, 19 served in a branch of the U.S. armed forces. Some of the SIU members served during WWII. Others enlisted in the period up to and through the Korean con­ flict in the early '50s. Additionally, in this month's group of pensioners are two recertified bosuns and three recertified stewards. Brief biographical sketches of these SIU members and the other new pensioners follow. SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. BOBBY ESPANOL, 68,joined the union in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Espanol served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1968. He resides in Moreno Valley, Calif. DEEP SEA PAUL ADAMS JR., 65, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Savannah, Ga. The Georgia native sailed in the deck department He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Brother Adams has retired to Savannah. EDDIE FISHER, 61, joined the SIU in 1965 in his native New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Fisher served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He continues to call New Orleans home. CLAUDE BANKSTON JR., 65, joined the Seafarers in 1950 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Bogalusa, La., he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundebeig School in 1975. Brother Bankston served in the U.S. Navy fiom 1944 to 1946. He resides in Metairie, La. EDWARD GLAZDER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New York. Bom in Newark, N.J., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Glazder served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947. He still lives in Newark. WILLIE BRAGGS, 64, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Mobile, Ala. in 1959. He was bom in Alabama and in 1982 completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School. Brother Braggs lives in Fairhope, Ala. ALVIN DYER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Bom in Maine, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Dyer served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1953. He lives in Gouldsboro, Maine. JOSEPH DELISE, 68, joined the SIU in 1952 in his native New York. He completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Delise served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He has retired to Farmingdale, N.Y. PAUL GONCALVES,65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. A native of Philadelphia, he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Goncalves has retired to Seattle. SERGIO MORALES, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the jort of New York. He was bom in Puerto Rico and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Morales upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He resides in *4aranjitos, P.R. CARMELO MURPHY, 65, joined the union in 1946 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Vlurphy has retired to Houston. PAUL ONUFNER, 74, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of ^lew York. He was bom in Whiting, Ind. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Onufner upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Northfield, Ohio. PAUL PAR­ SONS, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. A na­ tive of Wilkes County, N.C., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Parsons served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 until 1948. He resides in Lenoir, N.C. JABEZ PEGG, 63, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Graham, ^.C., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Pegg served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1953. He has retired to Fairfield, Calif. WILLIAM RAWLUK, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. Brother Rawluk was bom in Canada in the city of Calgary, Alberta and sailed in the deck department. Brother Rawluk resides in Seattle. LEROY TEMPLE, 65,joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Detroit. A native of Sandusky, Ohio, he sailed on the Great Lakes before transferring to the union's deep sea division. Brother Temple completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Brother Temple lives in Stockton, Calif. CLYDE GRAVES, 63, joined the union in 1983 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Born in Prentiss, Miss., he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Graves lives in Eight Mile, Ala. NEWTON HAHL,67, joined the union in 1963 in the port of St. Louis. He was born in Penns Grove, ^l.J. and sailed in the engine department. Boat­ man Hahl served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1949. He resides in St. Louis. LONNIE HOWARD, 62, joined the union in 1982 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. The nalive of South Carolina sailed in the deck department. A U.S. Army veteran. Boatman Howard has retired to Jackson­ ville. STEPHEN PLASH JR., 63, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. He was bom in Hitchcock, Texas and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Plash served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948. He has retired to Sante Fe, Texas. 21 WILLIAM PETERS, 62, joined the union in 1973 in the port of Paducah, Ky. Bom in Mississippi, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Peters served in the U.S. Aimy from 1951 to 1953. He lives in Caruthsville, Mo. HENRY SOUDELIER, 63, joined the union in 1964 in the port of New Orleans. The Louisiana native sailed in the deck department. Boatman Soudelier served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He lives in Houma, La. .-.•a:-- DAVID STILES, 62, joined the union in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A Virginia native, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Stiles served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1948. He resides in Cape Char­ les, Va. HAROLD WHIGHTSILJR., 62, joined the union in 1966 in the port of New Orleans. He was bom in Illinois and sailed in the deck and engine depart­ ments. Boatman Whightsil upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1951. Brother Whightsil has retired to Chalmette, La. GREAT LAKES ALl ZINDANI,69, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Detroit. Born in Yemen, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Zindani has retired to Detroit. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN SAMUEL SCOLA, 64, joined the union in 1966 in his native Boston. He sailed in the deck . department. Brother Scola served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He resides in Gloucester, Mass. ''L:. f.-t Retired But Not Retired INLAND FRANK GIBSON, 71,joined the union in 1965 in his native New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman Gib­ son served in the U.S. Army Tom 1941 until 19^. He has retired to Waveland, Miss. Brother Robert Jordan may have retired several years ago after 45 years with the Seafarers, but he did not wait long to start a new career. Jordan, pictured here with his wife Mary, is running a canvash in Chickasaw, Ala. r.,.. . 'i'"' �1pS|^ •t£: ilPij®. 22 Ships Digest I Continued from page 20 SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (SeaLand Service), July 5 — Chairman Frank Marchione, Secretary E. Winfield. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND A TLANTIC (SeaLand Service), July 6 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary R. Seim, Educational Director J. Ashley. Chairman reported crew scattered ashes of SIU retiree John Mc­ Clelland. Chairman requested in­ formation regarding SIU pension plan. Department delegates each reported disputed OT. Deck and steward delegates also reported other beefs. Next port: Boston. • S -i. • i: f •' •m -•'>.'• - J "W^- . 'X .'•' ••• 'mi. • •.. . ipr;; .K' '•. -frr: SEFTEMBER1992 SEAFARERS LOG SEA-LAND CO/V5t/M£/7 (SeaLand Service), July 26 — Chair­ man C. Heick, Secretary A. Delaney, Educational Director R. Howard, Steward Delegate F. Mallga. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department to look into discontinu­ ing permanent jobs. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), July 20 — Chair­ man Berherena Benaia, Secretary N. Andrews, Education^ Director Bermeo Oswald, Deck Delegate Doug Hodges, Engine Delegate Roy Jackson, Steward Delegate Willie Grant No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: San Juan, P.R. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), July 12 — Chair­ man Allan Rogers, Secretary Jose Colls, Steward Delegate O. Rios. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reported new ice machine will be put on board in Elizabeth, N.J. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), July 19 — Chair­ man Bill Lougfh, Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director Robert Dehlbom. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Deck delegate thanked steward department for bar­ becue. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), July 19 — Chair­ man James Craine, Secretary Ronald Fluker, Educational Direc­ tor Sonny Acosta, Deck Delegate John DeBos, Engine Delegate Ber­ nardo Tapia, Steward Delegate George Lee. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), July 9 — Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa­ deberg School. Steward delegate tional Director Don Giacoma, reported disputed OT. No beefs or Deck Delegate Peter Bean, Engine disputed OT reported by deck or Delegate James Donohue, engine delegates. Steward Delegate Ruben Flel. Chairman thanked crew for smooth DSNS SILAS BENT{Mar Ship Operators), July 8 — Chairman R. trip. He reminded members to Vazquez, Secretary C. Tourere, write their senators and con­ gressmen and urge support of U.S.- Educational Director G. Millsap, flag shipping. He noted importance Engine Delegate W. Sylvester. Chairman reminded members to of SPAD and MDL. Educational submit photos to LOG. Deck director advised members to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade at Lun- delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deberg School. Treasurer noted engine or steward delegates. members will view videotapes which explain how to save money DSNS CHAUVENET{Mai Ship when purchasing a car and how to Operators), July 1 — Chairman obtain a mortgage. Deck delegate JeHFocardi, Secretary C. Nelson, reported beef. Engine delegate Educational Director A1 Matos, reported disputed OT. No beefs or Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, disputed OT reported by steward Steward Delegate Pam White. No delegate. Crew thanked galley beefs or disputed OT reported. On gang for making the ship an excel­ July 21, a group of high school stu­ lent feeder. dents and teachers sponsored by National Geographic Society came SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Seaaboard in Egypt to participate in Land Service), July 5 — Chairman simulated survey operation. Project T. Anderson, Secretary R. will be featured on TV and in an Armstrong, Educational Director upcoming issue of National Bo Francisco, Deck Delegate Geographic. George Fries. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or ^sputed DSNS PREVAIL (USMMI), July OT reported by deck or steward 5 — Chairman Carl Kriensky, delegates. Crew noted VCR needs Secretary M. Davidson, Education­ repair or replacement. Crew al Director Mike Everhart, Deck thanked steward department for job Delegate Steven Voss, Steward well done. Delegate Patrick Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{SeaLand Service), July 12 — Chair­ DSNS PREVAIL (USMMI), July man D. Newman, Secretary P. 31 — Chairman Carl Kriensky, Laboy, Educational Director D. Secretary M. Davidson, Education­ Barber, Deck Delegate T. Cudal Director Mike Everhart, Deck dihy. Engine Delegate I. Manley. Delegate Steven Voss, Steward No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Delegate P. Johnson. No beefs or Crew gave vote of thanks to galley disputed OT reported. Crew gang. thanked galley gang for job well done. SENATOR (Crowley Caribbean Transport), July 6 — Chairman DSNS WVAMAf (Mar Ship George Walks, Secretary Paul Operators), July 9 — Chairman Stubblefield, Educational Director Steve Herring, Secretary D.St Jim Williams, Deck Delegate George, Educational Director R. Winston Dodson, Engine Delegate Clark, Deck Delegate Joseph Grif­ Curtis Lang, Steward Delegate fin, Engine Delegate Wesley Wise. Andre Keller. Secretary reminded Deck and steward delegates asked crew to have clean linen for re­ contracts department for clarifica­ placements. No beefs or disputed tions on various work duties. No OT reported. Crew thanked Chief beefs or disputed OT reported by Steward Stubblefield and his engine delegate. department. SEA-LAND SP/#?/T(Sea-Land Service), July 19 — Chairman Hayden GifTord, Secretary Steve Apodaca, Educational Director Charles Henley. Chairman ad­ vised members to write their senators and congressman and find out their activities related to maritime. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No reefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department or job well done. Next port: tlonolulu. SEA-LAND TRADER{Sea-Land Service), July 15 — Chairman M. Willis, Secretary G.R. Shirley, Educational Director M.Sabin. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary urged memters to donate to SPAD. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade at Lun- Houston Seafarers at the Ready in Last year, the Seq^rers LOG devoted several pages in the December issue to print holiday greetings from active and retired Seafarers^as well as their family members-—to friends, shipmates and loved ones. The feature was well received and, thus, the LOG is plaiming a similar feature this year. In 25 words or less (and in the to: OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), August 2 — Chairman J. Miller, Secretary C. Moss, Educational Director A. Bomhita, Engine Delegate Victor Bermudez, Steward Delegate K. Bragg. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received new VCR and new chairs and completed all repairs. OMI DYNACHEM{OMl Corp.), August 8 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Wayne Howard, Educational Director James Long. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. SEA-LAND PATRIOT{Sea-Land Service), August 2 — Chairman S. Evans, Secretary P. Schulz, Educa­ tional Director H. Bang. Education­ al director reminded all hands to watch safety movies and report any electrical problems. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked Chief Cook R. Richardson and GSU S.Saeed for good work. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND RELIANCE{SeaLand Service), August 2 — Chair­ man R. McGonagle, Secretary D. Zuls, Educational Director L. Cook/Baker Leo Castro and Steward Assistant Americus Bell decide what's for dessert aboard the USNS Chauvenet. BryanL Deck Delegate R. Young, Engine Delegate C. Akers, Steward Delegate F. Ahdulla. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Service), August 2 T— Chairman T. Murphy, Secretary M. Meany, Deck Del^ate Glom Christianson, Engine Delegate Mel Fo-gusmi. No' beefs or diqruted OT reported. USNS CHAUVENET{Mar Ship Operators), August 2 — Chairman JeffFocardi, Secretary C. Nelson, Educational Director A1 Matos, Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, Steward Delegate Louis Mercado. Steward delegate reported previous OT beef still unresolved. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Seafarers; i©# neatest printing possible), write the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be incllided in the Decemter 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The deadline for receipt of the holid^messages is Friday, Novem­ ber13.1^.S^ thernby rnail totte Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, 20746. After November 1, facsimile copies will be accepted The fax number is (301) 899-7355. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a Vessel's payoff. ' (3icdk the block which describes your statoS • Active (teafarer " - GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), August 2 — Chairman Pete Loik, Secretary J. Gonzales, Educational Director H. Smith. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman and crew thanked Chief Steward Juan Gonzalez, Chief Cook David Valle and GSUs Trinidad Sanchez and Miguel Collazo for splendid job. Frofli;. irkl;' % What's Cooking? " pi mi} PFC. DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (Amsea), July 6 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secretary S. Avallone, Educational Director F. Jaworski, Deck Delegate Donnie Collins. Deck delegate asked con­ tracts department for clarification on ammo pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Honolulu. Supplying a recently docked Sea-Land vesselIn Houston are, from the left, J. Zepeda. L. Zepeda, G. Rodriguez, J. Rodriguez, E. Zepeda, R. Ylwrra and R. Zepeda. Seafarer lU: , V. Q fhinily Member of Adivc <Sc»fiiiei' • family Member of Send your gineting to the 5eq/brers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Canm Spings, MD 20746v The greeting should hdieceivedaltbeLOGQfficebyRriday.November 13,1992. ^ 9A2 �•. .'.-V • (•; '.'!X^' ','"• .'•"'• • j/';^'^i •-*v.> "" •sasw* SEFTEMBER1992 SBVAmRSLOG 23 DeSteiguer Crew Credits Steward Martin's Teamwork Step aboard the USNS DeSteiguer and all that can be heard is how good the crew is, how well everyone gets along and what a wonderful vessel the oceanographic survey ship is. Those words resonate from Captain Wayne Conroy to the civilian researchers working on board. When asked why, all point to the galley gang headed by Chief Steward Morris Martin as what holds the vessel together. "Although everybody on here is a hard worker, without a doubt the steward department is our best [department]," Conroy told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG who visited the ship, operated by Mar Ship Operators, in San Diego recently^ "The union keeps send- steward Assistant Thomas Route straightens the mess after breakfast. AB Sean Rafferty heads for the Watching over engineroom operaing us good people. deck on another detaii. tions is OMU Robert J. Mulvaney. Like a Family OMU Rick Grosso, a • graduate of Lundebefg School trainee class 148, noted upon his return to the DeSteiguer, "It's great to be on board. It's like ^ family on here." Martin attributes the success in the galley to "the top notch crew we have at all times." Since Martin first signed on as chief steward in 1987, the DeSteiguer consistently has earned top marks from the Military Sealift Com­ mand for its steward department. Although happy with its latest grade of 98, Chief Cook Cecil Husted said the crew was disap­ pointed to not receive a perfect 100. "We know we're that good and that's what we strive for." . - •:v;. ,-.r '}y.. /•• •'h[ • Working Together In training new crewmembers oni how to work in his department, Morris Martin preaches the "little I and big U" theory. "There is no me or I; it's only us and we. We work with them and they work with us." One galley member who sails with Martin when he can is Steward Assistant Thomas Route. A graduate of Lundeberg School trainee class 417 (Fall 1987), Route praised Martin as a man who has taught him a lot about sailing. "Every time I come aboard I learn something new from him," Route said. Bosun Sidney Whitaker shouts or- Signing in visitors aboard the De- AB Brian McCaulliffe assists with Wiper Ken Route cleans up in the SA Donical Caldas sports a cap ders from above. Sfe/gueris AB Jim Souci. loading equipment on the crane, engineroom. noting her assignment. «• - /f'-. �WP? 24 SEFTEMBER1992 SEAFARERS LOG Final Departuf^s DEEP SEA • '•'^fJ '.'• ' M::' ''• ' ' • ' ' HERBERT CHATTOM Pensioner Herbert Chat torn, 65, passed away July 29. The Alabama na­ tive joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Chat. torn sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. Brother Chattom retired in June 1984. FRED CLOPTON Pensioner Fred Clopton 94, died July 1. A native of Pensacola, Ra., he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Clopton sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in August 1973. ''j'-r'i'- department. He last shipped in 1977. GEORGE LAFLEUR George Lafleur, 63, passed away July 11. He was bom in Louisiana and in 1951 joined the union in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Lafleur sailed in the steward depart­ ment. THOMAS MAHER Thomas Maher, 81, died June 6. He joined the SIU in 1946 in his native New York. Brother Maher sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Sf- ,;• 'M& Minn, and in 1958 graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. Brother Otremba sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. JOSEPH RICHARDSON Joseph Richardson, 19, passed away October 25, 1991. The native of Mis­ sissippi graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1990. Brother Richardson sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1991. SAMMY ROGAMOS Pensioner Sammy Rogamos, 88, died June 12. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Islands and in 1956 joined the union in the port of San Francisco. Brother Rogamos sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in October 1968. JAMES MANNING James Man­ ning, 49, passed away October 24. A native of Washington, D.C.he joined the RICHARD CUMMINGS Seafarers in Pensioner 1967 in the port of New York. Richard Cum Brother Manning sailed in the deck mings, 88, department. He served in the U.S. passed away EDMOND SAHUQUE July 12. Bom Navy from 1964 to 1966. Pensioner Edin St. Paul, LUIS MEDINA mond SahuMinn., he 75, que, Pensioner Luis Medina, 81, died joined the passed away union in 1943 July 21. Bom in Puerto Rico, he July 9. He joined the SIU in 1948 in the port in the port of Philadelphia. Brother joined the of New York. Brother Medina Cummings sailed in the deck in Seafarers engine department. He sailed in the department. He served in the U.S. 1942 in his na­ began receiving his pension in Navy from 1925 to 1930. He tive New Or­ Janiiaiy 1980. retired in January 1968. leans. Brother Sahuque sailed in GOMERSINDO OTERO the steward department. He retired JOSEPH DECHALUS in July 1976. Pensioner Pensioner Gomersindo Joseph DeCHARLES THORPE Otero, 83, Chalus, 77, Pensioner passed away died Novem­ Charles June 26. He ber 7, 1991. Thorpe, 64, joined the The native of died June 25. SIU as a Brooklyn, The Min­ charter mem­ N.Y. joined nesota native ber in 1938 in the Marine joined the lis native Puerto Rico. Brother Cooks and Stewards in 1942. SIU in 1959 Otero sailed in the engine depart­ Brother DeChalus retired in June in the port of ment. He retired in January 1972. 1968 before that union merged Baltimore. Brother Thorpe sailed with the AGLIWD. He is survived MARTIN O'TOOLE in the steward department. He by his wife, Mary. upgraded at the Lundeberg School Pensioner in 1980. He served in the U.S. Martin O'ALEJANDRO DENULLY Army from 1944 until 1949. Toole, 65, Pensioner Alejandro DeNully, 75, Brother Thorpe retired in Septem­ died July 30 passed away June 22. A native of ber 1986. due to a heart the Philippine Islands, he joined attack. A na­ the Marine Cooks and Stewards in JOHNVIEIRA tive of Bal­ 1972 in the port of San Francisco, Pensioner John Vieira, 81, passed timore, he before that union merged with the away June 14. Bom in British joined the AGLIWD. Brother DeNully began Guiana, he joined the Seafarers in Seafarers in 1955 in the port of receiving his pension in January 1948 in the port of New York, Seattle. Brother O'Toole sailed in 1983. irother Vieira sailed in the steward the engine department. He began department. He began receiving his receiving his pension in October DOMENICDISANTO pension in October 1970. 981. Domenic Disanto, 68, died July 6. He joined the SIU in his native MANUEL PINTO EDWARD WICAK Boston in 1956. Brother Disanto Pensioner 'ensioner Edward Wicak, 81, died sailed in the deck department. Manuel Pinto, July 10. He was bom in PhiladelHUGH HALLMAN 89, died July )hia and in 1942 joined the SIU in 6. Bom in le port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Pensioner Hugh Hallman, 79, India, he Wicak sailed in the engine depart­ passed away June 30. Bom in At­ joined the ment. He retired in June 1976. lanta, he joined the Seafarers in SIU in 1947 1941 in the port of New York. in the port of Brother Hallman sailed in the en­ ALFRED WILSON Philadelphia. gine department. He retired in Pensioner Irother Pinto sailed in the deck Febmary 1975. Alfred Wil­ department. He retired in Septem­ son, 72, ber 1968. PAUL KENT passed away Paul Kent, 40, died July 5. The July 10. A na­ ALFRED OTREMBA New York native graduated from tive of Savan­ the Lundeberg School in 1973. Alfred Otremba, 59, passed away nah, Ga., he uly 31. He was bom in Hillman, Brother Kent sailed in the steward joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1958 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wilson sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Wilson retired in September 1981. INLAND LEWIS BELL Pensioner Lewis Bell, 64, died May 29. Bom in Butler Coun­ ty, Pa., he joined the union in 1976 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Bell sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. Boatman Bell began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1989. KENNETH COLEMAN Kenneth Coleman, 62, died July 11. The native of Nederland, Texas joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Coleman sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. JOHNDERRICKSON Pensioner John Derrickson, 80, ' passed away July 28. He was bom in Delaware and in 1961 joined the union in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Derrickson sailed in the deck department He retired in March 1974. densburg, N.Y., he joined the union in 1954 in the port of Buf­ falo. Boatman Murray sailed in the deck department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1974. REESE PARKS Pensioner Reese Parks, 85, passed away July 20. A native of Maryland, he joined the union in 1956 in.the port of Baltimore. Boat­ man Parks sailed in the engine department. He retired in Novem­ ber 1974. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Pensioner George Williamson, 71, died July 12. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Williamson sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1985. GREAT LAKES DAVID BAILEY David Bailey, 51, passed away June 10. He was bom in Port Huron, Mich, and in 1985 joined the Seafarers in the port of Algonac, Mich. Brother Bailey sailed in the engine depart­ ment. ROBERT GARTMAN Pensioner Robert Gartman, 68, died July 16. A native of Sheboygen, Wis., he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Gartman sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. Brother Gartman began receiving his pen­ sion in August 1988. ROBERT KELLER Pensioner Robert Keller, RAILROAD MARINE 68, died July 17. He joined BERNARD KEARNS the union in Pensioner Ber­ 1956 in his na­ tive Bal­ nard Keams, timore. 74, passed Boatman away July 15. Keller sailecf in the deck depart­ Bom in Jer­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sey City, N.J., sion in June 1984. he joined the union in 1963 in the port of FRANKLIN MURRAY New York. Brother Keams sailed Pensioner Franklin Murray, 86, in the deck department. He retired passed away May 17. Bom in Ogin May 1968. Former NY Official Pete Loleas Dies at 82 Retired SIU official Pete Loleas died of can­ cer on August 21. He was 82. Brother Loleas, a Philadelphia native, joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Boston. Sailing on European runs, often aboard Liberty Ships, he developed a reputation as "one of our better stewards," said Angus "Red" Campbell, retired SIU vice presi­ dent contracts, who shipped with Loleas during the late 1940s. "I never met anybody who had a bad word about Pete. He was a good shipmate." In 1959, Loleas began working with Leon Hall on the SIU's food plan program. Then, in 1965, he became a port official in the port of New York. Brother Loleas held several positions there during sub­ sequent years before he retired as a patrolman in 1979. "Pete always helped the mem­ bers and always had nice things to say," recalled Jack Caffey, SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast. "Personally, he was very instmmental in teaching me." George McCartney, SIU vice president West Coast, who also sailed and worked with Loleas, described him as "very active and reliable. He will be missed." �: r -sv' '^i-5vi''- •' •> SEPTEMBER 1992 -'•T^~--'-v-.'-»',-<:'*'J- ;-< SEAFARERS LOB 25 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes i • > •r Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, front row) Paul Pagano, Kevin Hartley, John Becker, Rey De La Cruz, Kelly McDonald, Chris Snow, Daniel Rhodes, (second row) Clyde McArn, Ron Micklos, Frank Mannino, Larry Carranza, Daniel Krause, David Seabrook, Stoney Hardy, Sean Grace, (third row) John Carr (instructor). Tommy Gainey, Cliff Fleming, Matthew Ditullio, Clifton Simoneaux IV, Thomas Hooper, Trent Sterling, David Jonassen, David Decker, Bob Flesey, Loring Callwood, (fourth row) Lance Kuster, Howard Hendra, Brian Sailer, Kenny Thomas, Timothy Smith, William Summers, Marc Poniatowski and Charles Parson. Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the July 28 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Patti Ballance, Beverly Briley, (second row) Omar Hassan, Robert Lamaestra, James Prado and Jim Moore (instructor). • '-r.'' '' '• v' QMED—Graduating from the July 31 QMED class are (from left, front row) Dennis Riley, Karl Friebel Jr., Chuck Thompson Jr., Bobby Rice Jr., Sellers Brooks, Jeffrey Gelin, Milton Greene Jr., (second row. kneeling) Samuel Addo, Miguel Rullan, Roy Taylor, Jim Lloyd, Verbu Nix, Thomas Thompson, (standing) rtlaronoo Qnntt Steven Qtawan Hoskins, MncUine Brendan RranHan McDonald, MoHnnalH rnnraH I an Eric Prir« Forstensen, Pnrefoncan Frank PranU Marln/a Clarence Scott, Conrad Lau, Markva, Gerald Daley, Steve Goss, Joseph Letang, Dan Taggart, Robert Muscato, Beau Ratliff, Gordon Bernloehr, Gregory Derry, Charley Tuna" Cantor, Chris Zubowicz, Eugene McKinny and Bruce Auman. ' Marine Electronics Technician II—Successfully com. electronics technician class on Julv 28 are ffrom piBling 106 manne eieCircmiCS leCOniCian CiaSS On JUiy are ^IrOm left) Edmond Hawkins, Robert Farmer, Christopher Barry, Scott Morris and Mark Rainess. -J. ;.'...----,'ii,^ili:. - • v'ti::®!;- 'i' i^'^'iV'' M'- I Oil Spill Containment—Mastering the course of instruction in oil spill containment and cleanup are (from left, kneeling) Casey Taylor (instructor), Otto Borden, Fereuza Gifford, Anthony Douglas, John D'Alessiandro, Bryon Jameson, Frederick Lau, (second row) Grant Jones, Mark Hayes, Lawrence Neslein, Jeffrey Robinson, G. Morrison, Obaid H. AN, Chris Stringer, Warren Barroner, Pascasio "Paco" Rivera, (third row) James McCarthy, Kenneth Myers, Kim Brown, Joe Carson, Barron Jackson, Jim Shaffer (instructor) and Fred Cintorino Jr. Hydraulics—Completing the hydraulics class on July 15 are (from left, kneeling) Tom Flynn, Joseph Jay Arnold, Jorge Bonelli, John Kelly, (second row) Ed Sacks, Bob Rudd, James Clement, Tony Ripoll, Bill Foley (instructor) and Wayne Gonsalves. 'A'- : • 4 Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the July 15 graduating class are (from left, front row) Ahmed Alaidaroos, Winston Marchman, Nasir Isa, David Vega, Stanley Stewart, David Penney, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Robert Tree" Triano, Mercurion Abuan, Michael Noodt, Keith Williams, Mahmood Tahir, (third row) Anthony Nagy, Shane Blechle, Olav Pederson, Greg Alstrom and Bill Hahn. Refrigerated Containers - Advanced Maintenance Graduating from the four-week course are (from left, kneeling) Dave Plumb, John Wong, Alberto Garcia, (second row) Eric Malzkuhn (instmctor), Sheldon Greenberg, Lawrence Holbert, Michael Novak. Robert "Beamer" Stancavage and Donald Morgan. •/ - •i !.• ' •••rv, . • ,• ''"- ''.'I �•••'M 26 sBAfwaa^ue Know Your Rights t 4; •: ^•4.' S . • .¥:', ti-r'!;-- FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may makedissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon ap­ proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and ''p- ' - r I k * •, • ^ 7O •. - ?• SSnBHBBt 1992 . the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Augustin Teliez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at al^l times, either by writing directly to thie union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a mem­ ber believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SlU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, of­ ficer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by mem­ bership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given siich receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is r^uired to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be report^ to iinion headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are av^able in all union halls. All mem­ •': bers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other mem­ ber or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitu­ tional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with char­ ges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its process are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political. Social and economic interests of maritime workers; the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and ap­ propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated,or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. '. ..^T, i''.' •: I"- Lundeberg School Graduating Classes •'J-'-.' •• j»4,,::v' :-. • -• 'Mimi m-.-- Shiphandling Simulator—Successfully completing the shiphandling simulator course on July 8 are (from left, front row) Dan Carman, Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Jessie Hoimes (computer operator). Ken Steiner, (second row) Ron Mercer, Joe Young, Rick Pater, Marc Tayior and Joe Braun. Diesel Engine Technology—^After course compietion, certification in diesei engine technology was awarded to (from left, kneeling) John "J.C." Wiegman (instruc­ tor), Crescencio Suazo, Frank Boiton, (second row) Frank Bakun, Joe Stores, Adolfo Schuitze, Ken Stratton, Nathan Hollander, Andrew Lopez and Angelo Persica. Not pictured is Brian Sengelaub. Trainee Lifeboat Class 501—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 501 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Philiip Morris, Robert Nelson, Efrain Santana, Anne Carlson, Stephen Bowles, Chad Westover, Timothy Pugh, (second row) Plese Russ, Napoleon Foster, Chris Edyvean, Norman Williams, (third row) Charles Donley, Lichecta Butler, Troy Mitchell, Joe Ford, Tom Graves, Theodore Brahms, Rodney Passapera-Barbosa, Thomas Brown, Danny Hoskins, Jason Rutrough and Tim Duggan. �•'i .••.•••'• •. 'V ' > •' •' •.-.'. •"•V.'-.''.- -vvj" ;-,• SBTBHIBBR1992 SEAFARERSLOG 27 rm'T' I WNDBBERCSCimL 1992-93WmDIHemURSESeilHHa£ .. • Course Able Seaman Check-In .Date^ M.. bh«'ehibeir9 Noveiiilierl Februaiy 15 November 16 January 11 Octobers January 18 January 4 Gbdober26 Radar OI»erver Unlindted Celestial Navigatioh Third Mate Tankerman Check-In Date Course 4 ' ' October 12 October 26 February 15 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December? January 4 February 1 October 20 January 19 ' '' ' • Lifeboatman V .V'-. ^ : J Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting November 13 February 26 November 20 January 15 October 30 February 12 April 16 November 20 Deep Sea MemberD (Zip Code) Completion Date Ail open-ended (contact adnilasioil|i office for starting dates) All open-ended OsonhMd adgiiEfi^^ <dflce for starting dates) 'X, . I... Lakes Membo'D Monlh/Day/Year _L (Area Code) Inland Waters MemberD r January 4 October 19 January 18 CKdober 26 February 1 November 9 January 4 November 23 October 12 January 4 February 15 February 12 Deramber 11 Match 12 December 4 March 12 December 18 January 29 December 18 November 6 January 29 March 12 mmSf' W'mI,;:.: t .J / -J : J. • • r-- • v> (: ^ V : / ®-i® I^MunEducatfonSchadula The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact die admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) . f-.'. p. -• .-i' -r •• 'I-.,:' CoUegaPmgram SchaOula for 1992 FULL 8-week sessions October 26 DeoOmber 18 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the coursefs) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Amissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE • r- ':x:.K. PacificD If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# S(x:ial Security #. . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Ves Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Yes GNO Firefighting:G Yes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training ^^ Primary language spoken ; .1 ^ '^S • __ October 16 October 30 February 19 bct<d)er23 November 6 November 20 December 4 December 18 January 15 February 12 October 30 January 29 .Telephone _L - is" Refrigeration Malnt. & Operations Marine l^ectronics—Technician I Marine Electronics—^Technicanll Basic Electronics Hydraulics Welding Date of Birth (Stale) • Pumproom Maint. & Operations Marfaie pectrical Mhlotenanro Completion Date (Middle) (Street) (CSty) Check-In Date Check-In Completion Course Date Ihite QMED-Any Rating January 4 March 26 October 26 December 4 Janiiary 4 Febnmiy 12 A^U students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. UPOUUmGAPPUCAmN (First) Course Asidfii^ Cook^ Cotdta^Bai^ ' DecemberiS March 12 • Name. (L«t) Address rcfj-i 'v.,J Date SaMySpedaHyComM ^ March 8 : • -J. Ship Handling . ^ Coniiiletion Date Slmm^UpgntlhigCoun^ Chief Cooky Chief Steward Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Oil Spill Preventionand Containment Check-In Date February 1 Course Steward Reeertification The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between October 1992 and February 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All progr^s are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and-—in times of conflict—the nation's security. DNO GNO •No GNO SIGNATURE. I am interested in the following conrsefs) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation n Simulator Course • • D Q D J>ATE • Marine Electrical Maintenance D Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel D Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor Q RefrigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation D Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS' O Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) G Oil Spill Prevention & Contairunent G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program ((JED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABEmSL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility ENGINE • Cook and Baker • FOWT • ChiefCook D QMED—Any Rating COLLEGE PROGRAM G Chief Steward • Variable V (UIUUIC OUCCU Spe^ DC L/V., L'llVC Drive —_ , G Degree • Systems (Marine Electronics) U Towboat Inland Cook U Associates in Arts Degre Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present origiiui receipts and succeasftiiiy pleic the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Bos 7S. Piney Point, MD 20674. 9/92 ' • 'A • . •>. '• . 'S- �r_-r^rtT>..-,^-;ur-. V-^-,. .v..." . • SXAEtStEMtS • r Where will you be In December for the holidays? i>i' j' ' if ^ y.J: Volume 54, Number 9 September 1992 Whether at sea or ashore, Seafarers can send holiday messages to their loved ones through the LOG. See page 22. Nelson Tells of Chauvenet's Final Year : !•<' ,.•: •-, •<:WS^, l>", ISp-:}: it • . r;.„. Vi'f 'j'-' - Editor's note: OS Carl Nelson was not a particularly pleasant ex­ wrote thefollowing articlefor the perience. The harsh Muslim laws Seafarers LOG. It recounts the are strictly enforced; as a precau highlights for Nelson and other tion against any laws bein crewmembers during a year broken, the American embass aboard the USNS Chauvenet and Omani government restrictec each crewmember from going to After more than 20 years of ser­ any hotels and also established vice, the SlU-crewed USNS midnight curfew. Chauvenet this month will be When the survey work arounc decommissioned in Gulfiport, Miss Muscat was finished, we sailed For the past two years, the the southern end of Oman. The Chauvenet has been mapping the area we charted is small, so most waters of the Middle East. It is of the time it felt like we were unique ship in that it has three going in circles. (The Chauvenet separate crews: crewmembers itself is used to survey, as are the from Mar Ship Operators,, Navy special survey boats we carry.) personnel and civilian scientists In late February, we had from the Naval Oceanographic frightening but unpreventable ex­ Office. The mix makes for very perience. While part of the crew few dull moments and teaches was recovering a survey boat, people the value of teamwork. shackle on the forward lifting The Chauvenet's final year block snapped. The 12-ton boat Among the USNS Chauvenet crewmembers' experiences in 1992 were a whale mistaking the ship for started with mapping the coast of crashed onto the deck and went another whale, a fisherman attacked by a camel, and sun/eying the coast of Oman. The USNS Chauvenet Muscat, Oman. We spent twowill be decommissioned this month after 20 years of service. and-a-half months there, and it over the side—taking the rear davit arm along. Thankfully sharks are several times the size cause of a cash shortage. So, les Fincher, Chief Cook there were no injuries. of the fishermen. Chief Engineer Joe Wilson anc Gregory Johnson, Cook and Several days later, a salvage During one hot morning, First Assistant Engineer Dave Baker Andre Johnson, Second ship arrived to remove the boat fisherman showed up with his Lyons began collecting dona­ Cook Robert Wright and ACU arm wrapped and dripping blood tions. In one day, the civilian D. Fenimore. .. The 12-ton boat We were certain a shark had bit­ crew collected $2,300 among The SA complement was crashed onto the deck ten him. After the deck crew got themselves, which was donated made up by Sandra Evans, Arand went over the side.. the wounded man aboard anc to Project Marco Polo. turo Lopez, Earle Boykin, 4avy corpsman Greg Peck hac Our visitors were relieved to Bryan Nixon, Tyrone Johnson, from our side. Two divers were sewn his arm together with nearly get on board after being harassed Angel Corchado, Eusehio Mensecuring a strap around the bow 40 stitches, our second cook in- by the beggars and thieves around dez, Stanley Ellis, Bruce when a 20-foot, baby whale shark brmed us that the poor fellow Egypt. From there, everything Ryhak, Americos BeU, James swam for a close-up view of the lad been attacked by his cahiel. went smoothly. The participants, Francis, Louis Mercado and Another of our favorite tales whose favorite stop was Greece, Monica Woods. operation. The animal provec rom Madrakah is about said the project was a smashing harmless. success. lumpback whale that must have A month later, after a long stay in port at Dubai, the Chauvenet confused our then barnacle- ...SO the kids could see was in southern Oman again. On covered hull with a friend. The This month marks the end shore, just a few miles from the whiale swam back and forth under the sights, the civilian the ship for several minutes, then of the line for the USNS crew collected $2,300... survey area was the tiny, isolated rubbed his side on the port quarter Chauvenet. After more than village of Madrakah. Most of its while spraying us spectators. 20 years of service, the SIUresidents are fishermen, and at We also received a letter from When the Madrakah survey crewed vessel will be decom­ one time or another each of them Gilbert Grosveno, president of visited us. We were able to com­ was complete, Captain Jerry the National Geographic Society. missioned in its home port of municate through GUDE Abdula ^ucks and Navy Commanding It reads in part, "It is obvious that Gulfport, Miss. For the past two-and-a-half Quaraish and Second Cook Officer Kathy Garcia allowed all the USNS Chauvenet is a proud Abdo Eljabmi, both of whom hands to throw a beach party, ship, and I am delighted that the years, the Chauvenet surveyed complete with barbecue, Vol- participants in this year's Project the waters of the Persian Gulf, speak Arabic. About every other day, the eyball and rock-and-roll. It was a Marco Polo will have the added A Navy research vessel fishermen would come alongside much-appreciated break. advantage of working and ob­ operated by Mar Ship On the morning of July 4, the to show us their catch, which al­ serving such spirited and Operators, the Chauvenet has Chauvenet puUed into foga crew comprised of merchant ways was sharks. The fishermen motivated professionals. OS Carl "Rusty" Nelson poses on catch them so they can export the covered Dubai for the last time. "Thank you for your commit­ mariners. Navy personnel and deck with baby black fin shark. Tom there, we set sail for Port tails and fins, and some of those ment to the education of our civilian scientists from the Suez, Egypt, to pick up a group of American youth." Naval Oceanographic Centre J.S. high school students and in Mississippi. Among other Rota, Spain is the last stop for teachers who were participating the Chauvenet before she makes things, the Navy personnel use in a National Geographic Society her final voyage home to echo-sounding and sonar to >rogram known as Project Marco Gulfport. Civilian and military survey the ocean floor and col­ The National Center for pounds, with blonde hair and 'olo. There were 46 people in the alike, we all havo worked lect data to be used for updat­ Missing and Exploited blue eyes. group, including 15 students, 20 together and tried to make the ing maps. Anyone having information Children has asked the teachers and 11 National Chauvenet a sparkling example The 388-foot ship also car­ Seafarers International Union about this case should contact Geographic staff. ries several smaller surveying of what can be accomplished to assist them in locating Fal­ the Center at (800) 843-5678 or lliis portion of the program craft, which the Chauvenet con Blake Kriegsman, an 8- the Chicago (111.) Police through teamwork. consisted of a one-week trip. launches and recovers. SIU members aboard the year-old boy from Chicago, 111. Department's Missing Persons The Chauvenet arrived in Chauvenet during its final year Missing since October 6, Unit at (312) 744-8200. the Persian Gulf shortly after 1988, the child was abducted include: Bosun Jeff Focardi, .. a humpback whale Iraq's invasion of Kuwait as by his non-custodial mother, ABs Paula Plaisance, Joe must have confused the part of the U.S. Navy fleet Clarette Edlyn Kriegsman, Smoler, James Keevan, Jon ship with a friend... alias Clarette Frank. At the Williams and Jimmy Smith, working with the amphibious DSs Nelson, Thomas Sneed and landing forces during Opera­ time of his disappearance, the leginning at the Suez Canal and Jimmy Smith, Purser June Per- tion Desert Storm. blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy Captain Jerry Lucks told ending in Greece. It gave students nsini. Storekeeper Vicki was 3 ft. 6 in. tall and weighed an opportunity to witness how the Jarnhart and QMED Brett Pur­ the Gulf News, an English-lan­ 45 pounds. His hair may have guage newspaper which ship is operated and how the vis. been dyed red since his abduc­ covers happenings in the Per­ avy conducts oceanographic re­ Other SIU crewmembers were tion. sian Gulf, that the Chauvenet search. A felony warrant for abduc­ JMUs Anthony Bonin, Michael will either be scrapp^, sold to Earlier, in June, we learned tion has been issued for his ^tt and Richard Larsen, a university as a training ship that these kids would miss many non-custodial mother who is GUDEs Robert Howell and Jose or sold to a foreign country. Falcon Blake Kriegsman ghts in Egypt and Greece be­ 37 years old, 5 ft. 5 in. tall, 110 Rodriguez, Chief Steward Char- USHS Chauvenet To Decommission Help Find This Missing Child � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CONGRES FACES FULL MARITIME AGENDA WHEN IT RETURNS TO D.C. THIS MONTH AFL-CIO SEES LOSS OF 500,000 JOBS IN NEW TRADE THE ‘BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA’ MOVED TO SEA CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REVIEWS NOMINATIONS FOR AGLIWD BALLOT GENTRY MOORE DIES AT 67; WAS SAN FRANCSICO PATROLMENT SUBIC BAY U.S. NAVAL OPERATIONS MOVE TO GUAM, SINGAPORT, JAPAN RESCUES BY NAME MSCPAC VESSELS SAVE TWO MARINER’S LIVES PRO-RUNAWAY TRADE PACT GOES BEOFRE GONGRESS SIU CREWS PFEIFFER; NEW, U.S.-BUILT CONTAINERSHIP SEAFARERS LAUNCH DONATION DRIVE GENERAL JOHNSON RETIRES; OVERSAW TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS IN GULF WAR TOP PERFORMANCE AWARDS GO TO 7 MCSPAC SHIPS VICE ADM. BUTCHER DIES; SOUGHT STRONG U.S. FLEET CAPT. L. M. PIVONKA TO HEAD MSCPAC MSC COMMANDER DONOVAN RETIRES; KALLERES NAMED SUCCESSOR PANEL APPROVES CREDENTIALS OF CANDIDATES FOR 27 UNION POSTS MURMANSK MEDAL EVOKES ICY MEMORIES RUSSIAN MEDALS TO WWIII SEAMEN FINALLY ISSUES SEAFARER CASSIDY MAKES A ‘PITCH’ OF A LIFETIME AB SOMERVILLE’S DAUGHTER WINS WASH. KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS INDY WAIT STAFF ENJOYS DIVERSE DUTIES AMERICAN REPUBLIC CREW IS USED TO LOTS OF DOCKING IN TIGHT SPACES BRETON CREW HAILED AS ‘DESERT DIAMOND’ QMED PRAISES PLESS GALLEY GANG MV GIANELLA IN HISTORIC MISSION CARRIER FUELING AT SEA IS ‘FLAWLESS’ SIU-CREWED ERNA ELIZABETH PAVED THE WAY FOR CIVILIAN UNREP OPERATIONS DIANNE LUPTON-THE REAL ESTATE SAILOR INDY WAIT STAFF ON THE GO WITH SAFETY AND SERVICES DUTIES DESTEIGUER CREW CREDITS STEWARD MARTIN’S TEAMWORK NELSON TELLS OF CHAUVENET’S FINAL YEAR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/1/1992 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/fca120e068d6881322446cca9d51ccb4.PDF 1e707e60ef5497dde8d22c9f10698f82 PDF Text Text -'A. - ' I -. ^ ". 'A ,* - T' V '••*' f^ - , flgagrogSpKi^ OFFigjtt OKGAH Of THE SEAFARER? IMTtRNATIONAL UMIOM • ATUNTIC GUlf, UKtS AND INiAND WATERS PKTRia • AFL-CIO Volume 54, Number 8 SlU Fishermen Rally To Save U.S. Industry •:0^' m r' • d iny3H c u- d IT vC *N.U *VJ 00 Oco »-< z:o HH • "trM' I F-JF-vO U<UJO z:ujoitir<tcn^ec<*> to dHin tOZ'CV) W"" . co»- »- Q:>-tc/7UJ3: OF-t-ih- M intial contingent of SlU fishermen join commercial flsher- tlons strangling the Industry and penalizing those who earn their near and far to protest the rash of government regula- livelihoods on the sea. Several In Congress listened. Page 3. •01$ OC^O<>OC ^^jfymstoCrm EX'Fomgn Flag Ship O<t00C5" . • DOT Ship Plan BUI Goes to Houset Senate Page 2 Pages •:li The First 40 Years • tir-S' • Pages 13-16 J''- .. sf:.- �AUGUST1992 SEAFARBISLOG ilflSl; ':' •. 7": DOT SI# PUm BHIls President's Report A Winning Formuia '' ' '' • I •• •si . •;i •i • ' :• Anniversaries provide us with an opportunity to review where we have been and to look ahead to where we are going. In this issue of the Seafarers LOG we look at the union's education program—from when it was first set in motion 40 years ago in 1952 to the highly sophisticated training operation of today which is based in Piney Point, Md. In fact, it was 25 years ago, in 1967, that the Seafarers purchaseid the Piney Point facility with which all Seafarers are familiar. Whether it was at the Andrew Furuseth Training School, as it originally was named, or the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, as it was renamed in 1965, the Seafarers education program has provided this Michael Sacco nation with qualified, highly sldlled seafaring personnel. At the same time, it has given our membership a continuing opportunity to increase their earning power and job security. The Seafarers training program has assisted national sealift efforts, from the Korean conflict to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, by preparing hundreds of individuals to go to sea to meet the breakout of scores of ships serving the nation's security needs. The Seafarers training program has ensured that SIU members are fully aware of and able to work with new shipboard technology. Just as the needs of the industry and the ship operator have changed, so has the curriculum of the union's school. The Seafarers education pro­ gram was bom during the Korean conflict, when the need for seamen was high and hundreds of mariners had to be trained and shipped quickly and efficiently. During the Vietnam crisis, when a shortage of shipboard of­ ficers threatened the nation's sealift effort, the union's school, in conjunc­ tion with District 2 MEBA, assisted hundreds of Seafarers to prepare for their Coast Guard tests to obtain engine and deck licenses. As a result, many military officers of the time hailed the performance of the school in helping keep the nation's sealift operation going. In the '70s, when U.S.-flag LNG ships were being built, the Harry Lundeberg School was training Seafarers in the properties of LNG, the han­ dling of the substance and in all aspects of operating an LNG-carrying ship. Example after example can be cited as to how the Seafarers training program prepared seamen for changes in the industry, and this is covered elsewhere in the paper. In each case, the union has worked to provide the American shipping industry with the best trained workforce possible and has advanced the job security of Seafarers. The Future Holds Opportunities '.i-^; That is why, after looking back, when I look ahead I see many oppor­ tunities for Seafarers. I see those opportunities because the SIU is ready. Through our school and our training program, we can meet any of the needs of our industry—whether it is training in oil spill prevention and containment, or in sealift operations critical to the U.S. military's opera­ tions that have been contracted to the private sector, or in hotel and food service skills that are key to a cmise ship company. The winning formula of providing the most highly skilled seamen in the world to our contracted companies and providing a vehicle to the seaman to become the best that he or she can be, has seen this union and its mem­ bers through many rough storms that have hit the American merchant marine. It also has prepared us for the booming times; when national policy, national will or national security needs have caused a surge in ship­ ping. A final note. This month, the union and Seafarers at sea observe a holiday on the anniversary of the birth of Paul Hall, who headed the Seafarers from 1947 until his death in 1980. Last year the complex em­ bodying the Lundeberg School at Piney Point, Md. was named the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in his honor as he was a vigorous advocate of educational opportunities for Seafarers who would serve as skilled crews, second to none, on American ships in times of peace and war. Not only did Paul Hall have the vision to found the Lun­ deberg School, but he had the drive to make it a reality. August 1992 Volume 54. Number 8 ii.''\r.'. •I-'i •'• ' I Y. :• The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jor­ dan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. J. (.".j '''-J' same House, Sau^ The maritime reform initiative proposed by Secretary of Transpor­ tation Andrew H. Card Jr. has been introduced to Congress in the form of a House bill and a Senate bill. On July 21, Representative Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, submitted the administration's package to his col­ leagues in the form of H.R. 5627, known as the "Maritime Reform Act of 1992." Joining Rep. Jones in moving the bill were Congressmen Robert W. Davis (R-Mich ), Jack Fields (R-Texas) and Norman F. Lent (R-N.Y.), the ranking minority member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Contingency Retainer Program Two days later. Senator John Breaux (D-La.), who heads the Senate entity concerned with maritime issues—the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the Com­ merce Committee—introduced a similar bill, S. 3047. Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.), the ranking minority member of the subcommittee, joined Breaux in moving the legislation. Both pieces of legislation reflect the administration's recommenda­ tions designed to enhance the com­ petitiveness of U.S. shipping in the world trades, which were unveiled by Secretary Card at a Senate Subcom­ mittee on Merchant Marine hearing in June. Included in Card's comprehensive plan are measures to assist U.S. sMp operators to acquire new tonnage as well as a contingency retainer pro­ gram which would provide up to 74 commercial but militarily useful U.S.-flag vessels with govemment payments not to exceed $2.5 million per ship for 1994 and 1995 and not,to exceed $2.33 million in 1996. The legislation proposes that in 1997 the payment per ship not exceed $2.16 million, in 1998 $1.99 million, in 1999 $1.82 million and in 2(XX) $1.6 million. The payments would be made at the beginning of each month in equal installments. Card, in submitting the proposed legislation, noted in a letter to Speaker of the House Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), that the contingen­ cy retainer program differs from the operating differential subsidy (ODS) program now in place. The contin­ gency retainer program envisioned by the administration is not based on wages. Additionally, operators will be able to acquire vessels worldwide and will be able to operate their ships Continued on page 9 Eight Ship Union Officers Concur With Thrust off DOT iWaritime Pian Welcoming the administration's maritime policy reform initiative in­ troduced in the form of a bill to the House by Congressman Walter B. Jones and to the Senate by Senator John Breaux, the presidents of eight unions representing maritime labor called for its speedy enactment. The: union presidents, repre­ senting both shipboard and dock workers, said in testimony submitted July 24 to the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine that H.R. 5627, as the administration's proposals in legislative form have Iwen named, will increase the number of U.S.-flag ships and thereby expand employ­ ment opportunities for American maritime workers in all segments of the industry—shipboard, shoreside, and ship construction and repair. 'Full Force Of Contract' The joint statement—^signed by Dave Arian, International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's Union; John Bowers, International Longshoremen's Association; Timothy A. Brown, International Or­ ganization of Masters, Mates & pilots; Henry Disley, Marine Bremen's Union; Gunnar Lun­ deberg, Sailors' Union of the Pacific; laymond T. McKay, American Maritime Officers, District 2 MEB A; Michael Sacco, Seafarers Internalonal Union; and Gordon M. Ward, District No. 1 - Pacific Coast District, VlEBA—hailed the administration's reaffirmation of the nation's cabotage laws and cargo preference program. The union presidents supported he bill s provisions that allow American ship operators to secure new vessels and the contingency retainer program. Their statement noted that the agreements made under such a program should have "the full force of a contract between the govemment and the operator." The importance of this is that "the operator will know payments will be made for each year covered by the agreement." Mutual Objectives Advanced Proposals "to revise vessel ac­ quisition, operation and tax policies so that United States ships are treated more like those of their foreign com­ petitors, without sacrificing impor­ tant American environmentaL economic and defense objectives" also are welcomed, said the union president's statement. Citing the increase in domestic construction of vessels for the coastwise and non-contiguous trades due to availability of capital con­ struction fund monies as called for in the legislation and other benefits to the U.S. shipbuilding industry and its workers contained in the legislative package, the union officials' state­ ment added, "We are extremely pleased the administration's proposal strongly reaffirms its com­ mitment to end excessive foreign subsidies which adversely affect American shipyards." In a reference to the opposition to the administration's bill which has been raised by some quarters of the shipbuilding industry, the eight presidents said, "We must not allow a disagreement over the means to Continued on page 9 ' '• • f'' r-r -'S' ;' -• ; •••• , �juumri992 SEAFARBtPLOG 3 Sill Members to Crew Reflagged LASH Vessel Seafarer-Contracted Companies Win 7 of 10 Military Sealift Command Ship Charters A vessel that will be transferred to U.S. registry in the near future will be crewed by Seafarers. The ship, now known as the Atlantic Forest, will be purchased and operated by SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration in behalf of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC). The reflagging of the lighteraboard-ship (LASH) Atlantic Forest and ii& charter by MSC, as well as the award of contracts to nine other ves­ sels by the agency, was announced on July 27. Of those nine ships, six will be operated by Seafarer-con­ tracted companies. • The 10 MSC ship charter contracts total more than $420 million to seven U.S. companies. All of the charters issued by the agency, which manages ocean transportation for the Depart­ ment of Defense, are for 17 months with two 17-month renewal options. The charters represent MSC's on­ going effort to preposition military materiel in strategic sea locations in order to provide an efficient means for a rapid response in support of J' The 83-barge capacity vessel, the Atlantic Forest, will be purchased and operated by SlU-contracted Wateman Steamship Corp. and Is scheduled to begin a long term charter with MSC. The foreign-flag ship will be transferred to U.S. registry. America's armed forces in the event of a war, conflict or national emer­ gency. The chartering of the vessels ex­ pands the military's prepositioning program as called for in a congres- sionally-mandated mobility require­ ments study. Released earlier this year, the study analyzed the U.S. military's sea, air and land transpor­ tation capabilities as they existed during Operation Desert Shield^esert Storm and as they may be needed in future conflicts. Vessels currently crewed by of the industiy and their work. Pike Seafarers were among those named added, "Look at the fishermen in in the awards. The chartering of these Continued on page 9 Continued on page 12 Government Actions lading to ExtincUon Of U.S. Fishing industry, Warn Fishermen ings with their elected repre­ sentatives and heard from con­ gressmen who share their concerns in a moming session. "I've represented fishermen for many years from my district in Brooklyn," Representative Stephen Solarz (D-N.Y) said before the gathering. "I am here to help you and your cause." Representative Jack Reed (D-R.I.) told the group he was glad they came to Washington "to let others know what we already know — that the commercial fishing industry must be saved." Representative William Hughes (D-N.J.) added, "My door is open. I will do what I can to help you." Speaking for Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass), who chairs the House Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee, was former commer­ cial fisherman and Studds staff mem­ ber Jeff Pike. He told the group his background as a fisherman and his experience in QMED Kevin M. Martin captured the rescue efforts of the Faust crew on videotape. Washington, D.C. formed his belief Above, the stranded yachtswoman surfaces In the midst of her capsized trimaran. that fishermen must organize nation­ ally to gain recognition and to edu­ Seafarers aboard the MV Faust and no one else was injured. cate policy makers on the importance braved high winds and rough seas to Arthaud, well-known in European help rescue a French yachtswoman yachting circles, had been competing whose 60-foot sailing trimaran— in a trans-Atlantic, single-handed worth $1.8 million—had capsized race from the United Kingdom to 720 miles east of Cape Cod, Mass. on Plymouth, R.I. She said she was making 26 knots when Pierre I som­ June 16. AB Gerp^ Garrity and QMED ersaulted after hitting a pontoon that Glen Benoit were part of the five- was buried under a wave. Arthaud was knocked uncon­ man lifeboat crew which pulled Florence Arthaud from a life r^ next scious for several minutes, but the to the hull of the Pierre I. Chief Mate Emergency Position Indicating Steve Kayser, Third Mate Jim Radio Beacon (EPIRB) aboard her Siegfried and Second Engineer Tim vessel automatically engaged when it O'Loughlin also manned the Faust's capsized. The Coast Guard in New lifeboat in 10-meter seas and 30- York picked up the signal and then used another lugh-tech search and knot winds. rescue tool (the Automated Mutual Siegfried suffered bruised ribs and SIU fisherman Armando Estrela (right) explains to Senator Edward Kennedy the bumps to the head while securing the lifeboat, but he was not seriously hurt Continued on page 5 problems he and others have In acquiring loans to purchase required safety gear. More than 200 commercial fisher­ men from across the country in­ cluding representatives from the SIU port of New Bedford, Mass. as well as the SIUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of America based in Califor­ nia and the Alaska Fishermen's Union—gave up a day of work to protest government actions that have increas^ their out-of-pocket costs while reducing their catches and thereby their income. Chanting "Read our lips: no more regs!" and wearing t-shirts asking if America's fishermen are an en­ dangered species, the flshermen and their families let the elected officials of Congress know the concerns of the industry in a mid-day rally in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on July 21. Joe Branin, a commercial fisher­ man and a member of the Belford (N.J.) Seafood Cooperative who was instrumental in organizing the day's events, stated to the cheers of his fellow fishermen in the rally, "We're not here to listen to these people [legislators and federal officials]. We're here so they will listen to us." Besides organizing the rally, the commercial fishermen set up meet­ Faust Saves Yachtswoman .... �4 AUeUST1992 SEAFARERS UHS Sbums Dont Keep Presque Isle Crew from Cempleting Its Tasks j;i.' -th.\Ji-> •:• "-•• ' , -• • -i'. Porter Jim Beaudry wipes a dish as he cleans up after dinner. , ...... gasman Jeff Frankovich climbs down the ladder to the tunnel. The afternoon sky to the north and west is getting darker and darker as Lake Erie whips up a major thun­ derstorm to bash the Qeveland harbor area. Tied up at the ore dock west of the city is the SlU-contracted Presque Isle, offloading iron ore pellets to be used for the manufacturing of steel. Bosun William Root issues the orders to his crew to secure the deck for the storm. "I really don't have to say much," Root tells a visiting reporter from the Seafarers LOG. 'They know what has to be done to make sure the ship is safe." Crewmembers don foul-weather gear and scu^ about the Litton Corporation vessel inspecting it for any items that could be blown about in the storm. Below deck, operations continue to empty the holds. Gatemen Tim Johnston, Jim Vogan and Jeff pranfeoyich all keep an eye on the ^ offloading and keep the belts moving at peak efficiency. The noise of the self-unloader drowns out the thunder and pelting rain above. None of the members below even knows the storm has hit. In the engineroom, crcwmembers work with the engineers to fix any problems that occurred during the voyage from the Twin Harbors region ofDuluth,MinnySupCTiof, Wis. Oil is checked, parts are inspected and the engines are wiped down before the next voyage gets underway. Finally, the steward department cleans the galley after dinner is finished. Porter Jim Beaudry cleans the last of the dishes and checks the amount of coffee in the urns before he can get some shore time. The Presque Isle, weather permit­ ting, is scheduled to leave in a few hours. --:,r•V ;•? V' -i' • :i • "¥•••'- • .;*i: S-V I;.' -v'•J ' *•••• ••I Bosun William Root leaves the galley to retum to the deck. 4!' fe. ft' Wiper Walter SIpper listens to orders for his next job. An incorrect photo of Bosun Ti^ Tolentino was used dh page 20 of last month's IfK Tef-^'lSio^^" Eugenio Oya. �A ••" i«W^«J3Eietff-- - fT: AUGUST 1992 SEAFAGBtS ijOG Gauntlet Craw Rescues Hshermen Adrift for 21 Sharp eyes by Captain Elyah Seals and fast work by the rest of the SIU crew of the Crowley tugboat Gauntlet helped save the lives of three men who had been adrift in the Caribbean Sea for 21 days. Seals provided the Seafarers LOG with a written account of the rescue. The Gauntlet, towing the barge Miami, was making its regular run to San Juan from Jacksonville, Fla. when the cap­ tain spotted an object riding low in the water about 8:20 p.m. on June 30. However, the tug's radar revealed nothing so Seals tried to make contact via radio. When no response was received, the captain decided to turn the tug towaid the object because dark­ ness would fail soon. Chief Engineer Chris Swan The three men on the Maple were from the Commonwealth of Dominica, an island 340 miles southeast of San Juan. They told the Gauntlet crew they had left Dominica 21 days earlier on a fishing trip to Guadeloupe, approximately 30 miles north of where they started. The Maple's motor broke down off Guadeloupe and the vessel began to drift before the engine could be repaired. Finding themselves lost, the Maple crew attempted to sail to Puerto Rico but somehoW missed it. They were running out of fuel when the Gauntlet sighted the vessel 450 miles northwest of San Juan. Johnson and fellow AB Joseph Stephens broke out reported to the bridge to assist The crew of the Gauntlet, which rescued three men adrift on a craft, poses in the tug's galley. Seated extra mattresses and clothes Seals in keeping a visual sight- from the left are AB Ronnie Johnson, Captain Elijah Seals and Mate Kermit "Pete" Green. Standing 1 jomanv nrenared liauids ^ P, F ^ ing of the craft. AB Ronnie from the left are AB Joe Stephens, Relief Captain Tom Rostan and Cook Eddie Usmany. Jonnson and Cook Eddie Us­ many also became lookouts. Fore and aft spotlights were turned on as the evening was becoming hazy and ni^t would be without moonlight. Two miles away from the tug, the craft-—a sailboat—appeared on radar. Once close enough to realize people were aboard the craft. Mate Kermit *Tete" Green led opera­ tions on the deck to assist those on the and a warm meal for the Maple crew. When the Gauntlet ar­ sailboat. The crew also noted the Johnson and Usmany assisted in the rived in San Juan on July 3, the trio craft was being rowed toward the tug. rescue. Whpn the Gauntlet moved within The first Maple crewmember at­ from the Maple was delivered to im­ speaking range, those on the sail­ tempting to come aboard fell into the migration and medical authorities boat—called the Maple—were asked water when a swell separated the ves­ before being sent home to Dominica. Seals, commenting on the slim if they needed assistance. They did. sels. A life ring quickly was tossed chance that the sailboat ever would The Maple crew sought to come and the man was brought safely onto aboard the tug after being adrift for the Gauntlet's deck where he col­ have been found, said, "There must 21 days. While Seals maneuvered the lapsed. His other two shipmates have been a fourth member on the boat. It could only have been God." tug beside the Maple, Green, Swan, climbed aboard without incident. Faust Resell FmuRi YsaMsmmmtt Continued from page 3 Assistance Vessel Rescue System) to locate and dispatch the Faust, which was 26 miles from the Pierre I. Roughly two hours after divert­ ing, the Faust made radar con­ tact with the Pierre 1,7.8 miles away. Minutes later, Faust crewmembers spotted Arthaud near the Gerry Garrlty capsized craft. Despite the rough conditions, the rescue was completed less than an hour after in­ itial radar contact and less than six hours after the initial distress signal. Arthaud sustained no injuries. Faust crewmembers received a congratulatory letter from Coast Guard Vice Admiral Paul Welling, which read in part, "I thank the cap­ tain and crew . . . You responds instantly to our request." Welling also noted the speed and efficiency demonstrated in the rescue. Other Seafarers aboard the IMC operated Wallenius Lines car carrier during these events were Bosun Robert Leroy, ABs Vincent D'Amella, Robert Hanson, Robert Thresher and Harry Toadvine, Chief Engineer Kevin Harris, QMEDs Kevin M. Martin (who videotaped the rescue effort) and David Trickett, Chief Cook Thomas Smith, ^ Steward Julius Glen Benolt Henderson and The lifeboat heads back to the MV Faust after rescuing the stranded racer. The i Steward Assis- Faust crewmembers tried several passes due to rough seas and high winds. tant Griffin Carter. Labor Briefs Steelworkers Return To Work at Ravenswood Members of Steelworkers Local 5668 who vowed to last "one day longer" than the management lockout and its subsequent hiring of permanent replace­ ments or scabs at the Ravenswood (W.Va.) Aluminum Corp., returned to work under a three-year union contract on June 29. Negotiations between the union and a new management team resumed at the end of April. J* •tm Recently Published Studies Show Unions Help Economy A combination of studies released earlier this year come to the same conclusion: unions in America can help firms improve productivity, output and profitability and are key players in a high-wage solution to the nation's competitiveness problems. Edited into a book called "Unions and Economic Competitiveness" by Lawrence Mishel and Paula Voos, the studies provide new evidence that unionized companies have a better record of success than non-union com­ panies in improving innovation, output and quality. Arthaud (bottom of ladder) is tired but uninjured as she boards ship after the rescue. �•"^w* V!" ''• -''''"'i 6 •r :r::;,ir;gag^:. .•-' •- • •"•'f'.s' %'• i-•"•••• i "• •rf 7: •tVi- 'a s ••• •• • '• . • • Use of Benzene Exposure Protective Gear Taught to Seafarers at Lundeberg School Students at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship are learning about the properties of benzene and the equipment needed to protect themselves from the toxic chemical through various courses at the Piney Point, Md. facility. The school began training upgraders on the subject shortly after the Goast. Guard issued its benzene exposure regulations last year. The regulations are designed to protect mariners working on tankers, barges, tank vessels and other ships from harmful inhalation and/or skin con­ tact with the petroleum-based chemi­ cal. Part of Study .IP—•• •'it 'i Aueusrim SBinUffiRSllW Training for benzene exposure is part of the curriculum offered to upgraders taking the tankerman, pumproom maintenance operations, and oil spill prevention and contain­ ment courses. Under the government's benzene regulations, companies are required to supply crewmembers with the necessary protective gear for dealing with benzene. Instructors at the school teach stu­ dents how to properly don equipment like carbon-filtered-cartridge masks and how to get accustomed to wear­ ing them for work. Seafarers learn about the various kinds of masks— including model numbers, sizes, manufacturers—that have been ap­ proved by the federal government's industrial safety-monitoring agen­ cies. They also are made aware of the kinds of clothing designed to prevent exposure. The upgraders learn how to self-test their masks for proper fit before being placed in a smoke-fillec chamber for the ultimate exam. In one of the self-tests, known as the positive pressure test, the Seafarer holds the palm of his or her hand under the chin, thereby block­ ing off the exhalation valve and caus­ ing pressure inside the mask to build. If no pressure builds, the student determines there is leakage and the equipment should not be relied oh to prevent exposure. Conversely, the negative pressure test requires the Seafarer to cover with the palms of his or her hands the canisters which serve as the mask's intake system. If the mask collapses, the Seafarer knows there is a leak; if pressure is maintained, the protective equipment is ready to wear. The final equipment test utilizes a tube of irritant smoke. A student, outfltted in a mask, stands in a plastic chamber. The capsule of irritant smoke is released in the chamber. If the student feels nothing, the mask is doing its job. The irritant smoke test provides the most secure results, ac­ cording to Jim Shaffer, instructor at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. zene can cause lightheadedness; breathlessness; nose, eye and respiratory tract irritation; nausea and even unconsciousness. Chronic overexposure could lead to various blood disorders like anemia and leukemia, a fatal cancer of the blood cells. The Coast Guard regulations re­ quired all companies employing seafarers who may be exposed to the chemical to have an exposure monitoring system in place as of April 15. The federal agency set exposure limits at one part of benzene per mil­ lion parts of air (1 ppin) averaged over an eight-hour period. The shortterm exposure limit, which cannot be repeated more than four times a day, is 5 ppm averaged over a 15-minute period. Seamen must wait at least an hour between such exposure periods. Care to Be Taken Students also learn how to handle benzene. The toxic chemical not only is found as cargo aboard tankers and barges, but it also is used in cleaning solvents and solutions. Lundeberg School instructors note that as much care should be taken by a mariner in dealing with benzene when it is diluted as when it is fiill strength. Short term overexposure to ben­ In top photo, upgrader Leonard Papa becomes familiar with the process of donning a carbon-filtered-cartridge mask. The center photo shows an upgrader using the negative pressure test. Botton photo pictures a chamber filled with irritant smoke which is the last step in a Lundeberg School exercise to train Seafarers on the properties of benzene and the equipment needed to protect themselves. Chet Lupinacci Elected to Lead Prestigious Culinary Organaatien • Vv I? K •If Romeo Lupinacci, corporate ex­ ecutive chef of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, has received many awards throughout his culinary career. But the latest one left him "shock­ ed beyond my wildest dreams." Last month, Lupinacci was elected as one of four officers in the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque, an inter­ nationally known organization of 100 of the world's top chefs. Lupinacci, 69, replaces 86-year- old Louis Zthmary, who retired from the board of directors. Zthmary, owner of a four-star restaurant in Chicago called The Bakery, stepped down due to health reasons. Lupinacci said he was surprised be­ cause he has been a member of the organization for just two years, and "most of members have been in for a long time. They only take one or two new members a year, because the max­ imum number always stays at 100. "I never expected this. Just being . .Vv 7- Romeo Lupinacci (left) poses with Louis Zthmary who recently retired from the board of directors of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque. a member is more of an honor and a privilege than I could hope for, and now to be an officer." Lupinacci, who has a recipe book forthcoming, also is president of four chapters of the American Culinaiy Federation, which has a total of As executive cfief at tfie Lundeberg School, Lupinacci (right) gives out some of his 158,()()0 members. Additionally, he culinary knowledge to his students. is president of the Professional Culi­ nary Seafarers Association and a past president of United Industrial Workers Local 31. The Honorable Order of the Gold­ en Toque meets twice per year. Its members regularly are solicited to give demonstrations and lectures at various culinary institutions throughout the world. �mnam AUGUST 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 7 13 SlU Stewanb Ace MuanceU Tniining • --m Thirteen Seafarers completed the steward recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education, bringing the total number of members who have graduated from the program to 432. Like its predecessors, the latest group, recognized at the July mem­ bership meeting at Piney Point, Md., passed the most advanced cur­ riculum available to SIU members sailing in the steward department. After finishing the five-week course, the recertified stewards said it is as challenging as feeding a hungry crew on a crowded RRF ship. From practicing the intricacies of ice carving and other skills needed in cruise ship galleys to learning the complexities of state-of-the-art com­ puters now being used with increas­ ing frequency on all U.S.-flag ships, the course is as rigorous as hoisting aboard a load of heavy stores, the stewards said. The course also includes ad­ vanced training in menu planning and leadership and communications skills. Refresher courses are given in food preparation, firefighting, CPR and first aid. Additionally, the group attended classes reviewing the union's medical and pension programs. Members learned about the SIU legislative operations and met with various SIU officials. The detailed presentations on the union's programs left the stewards enlightened and eager to share infor­ mation. "For me, the highlight was learning in great detail about the workings of the union," said 37-yearold Christopher Mosley, who graduated from the trainee program in 1980 and now sails from the port of New York. "Now I can go back to my ship and pass on this knowledge to other members." "The union is here to back you," Mosley continued, "but you have to want to do things for yourself. There's no other place like this school, and to the trainees, I'd say you get out of it what you put into it." Edward Herrera, 53, who joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1966 (12 years before that union merged with the AGLIWD), said he benefitted from the computer train­ ing. "They already have these types .... iix- The most recent class of recertified stewards is joined by two union officers. From left: Mark Scardino, Ron Mathews, Alphonso Davis, Donna demons, SIU President Michael Sacco, Ernest Dooms, Victor Acevedo, Ed Herrera, John Hanrahan, Jim Weed, SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Richard Ward, Edward Porter, Kevin Dougherty and Christopher Mosley. of computers on the APL ships, and Sea-Land has started using them, too," Herrera said. "You have to know how to use them for menus and requisitions." Another former MCS member, Ron Mathews, cited the school's ac­ commodations, classrooms and work environment. He said he was very im­ pressed with the facilities. "I didn't expect anything like this." Mathews, 50, joined the MCS in 1972. "The recertification course helped me in a lot of different areas," he said. mix of studies. "But the thing I liked best was being here during the SIUNA's convention [in mid-June]. Being able to see and hear where the union is going, well, it was great." Alphonso Davis, 38, joined the Seafarers in 1983 in the port of Honolulu and since then has upgraded four times. "That should tell you how I feel about this place," he said. "When you come out of here after upgrading, you're ready for anything." Like Hanrahan, Davis found the recertification course "well-struc­ ARC Program Saves Lives tured. I really enjoyed the computer During their graduation speeches, John Hanrahan and Richard Ward class and I think it's a great idea to received ovations after recounting include firefighting and CPR." "Firefighting and first aid training From left, John Hanrahan, Victor Acevedo how the staff at the Lundeberg and Ed Herrera prepare another meal. School's Addictions Rehabilitation will last you a lifetime," stated 33Center (ARC) long ago helped each year-old Mark Scardino. "That type of them combat their potentially fatal of training is extremely useful." disease. "I'd like to thank all the 'Helps Me be a Better Shipmate' people at the ARC," said the 29-yearErnest Dooms, a Seafarer for old Ward, who graduated from the more than a quarter-century, said he trainee program in 1981. "They was greatly enriched by the com­ helped me straighten out my life. munications courses. "They really This school changed me, and it keeps will help me deal with people better getting better." and help me be a better shipmate," Hanrahan, 35, said that "one of the said Dooms, 43, who joined the first benefits I got from joining the union in the port of New Orleans. SIU (in 1980 in the port of Baltimore) "The whole recertification course in was a transformation from a drug general was a great experience." abuser to being drug-free, thanks to While some class members dif­ the ARC." fered on what was the course's highRegarding the recertification course, Hanrahan credited the school Continued on page 10 with providing a thorough, useful • 'i't Ernest Dooms says recertification course makes him a better shipmate. Mark ScaKjino shows his eniusiasm for recertification course. Edwar^Portar deHly raadias loaves of garlic bread. Ronjame^^^^^ on feohnique Rioh^rt Wart m Li , �8 AUGUSri992 SEAFARERS LOG 1993 Seafarers Scholarship Program START COLLECTING PAPERWORK NOW Summer is in full swing—and April may seem like a long time away—but now is, in fact, the time to start thinking about collecting all the paperwork needed to apply for the 1993 Seafarers scho arships - Begun in 1952 to help members and their depend ents forther their studies and achieve their educa­ tional goals, the SIU Scholarship Program has selected a total of 217 awardees, some of whom are active members and others who are dependents o Seafarers. As in past years, seven scholarships will be awarded in 1993. Three of the awards are reserved for SIU members—one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university and two $6,000 two-year scholarships for study at a vocational school or conununity college. The other four scholarships are awarded annually to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four-year college or university. The ever-increasing financial burden associated with studying at the college and post-college levels can be greatly eased by receiving one of these scholarships. The $15,000 college scholarships will be paid at the rate of $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of $3,000 per year. But—no one can win if they do not apply. The first step in the application process is sending away for the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, proce­ dures for applying and a copy of the application form (see coupon on this page). • •-u. •:|r .-.•I',' HO IS ELIGIBLE? Seafarers and their dependents are eligible for the scholarship awards, but there are certain requirements that must be met. SEAFARERS who are applying for the scholarships must: EU Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent.. w• I!-. S--; V-. •••. .• :r:- ;• . ig|:|i; !|rvS ;e' "ft "'•'••" 'i'' r':, APPLICATION CHECKLIST Q Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent (although the application may be made during the senior year of high school). EH Be the child of a Seafarer who has credit for a total of 1,095 days of covered employment with an employer who is obligated to make con­ tributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the Seafarer's behalf prior to the date of application. EH Bo the child of a seafaring parent who has one day of employment in the six-month period preceding the date of application and 120 days of employment in the previous calendar year (unless eligible parent is deceased). • It should be noted that dependent children recipients who marry while receiving a scholarship shall not lose their award by reason of such marriage. •• '• ft."• ft ft •• r EH Autobiographical Statement • Photograph • • CertifiedCopy of Birth Certificate • High School Transcript and Certification of Graduation OR Official Copy of High School Equivalency Scores • College Transcript n Letters of Reference • SAT or ACT Results The application form, itself, is easy enough to fill out. What will take the time, however, is to gather all the other necessary paperwork. Schools can be very slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants must be sure to put their requests in to those institutions as soon as possible. The ACT and SAT exams are given approximately six times a year on specified dates. The applicant should be sure to take whichever exam is required by the college or trade school to which he or she is applying. Also, now is a good time for the applicant to start thinking about who should be asked to write letters of recommendation. EACH STEP OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS TAKES TIME. BE SURE TO PLAN AHEAD. DEADLINES The completed application form and ALL items listed on the application checklist MUST be mailed and postmarked ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15,1993. CH Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period The ACT or SAT test must be taken no later than immediately preceding the date of application. February 1993. This is necessary to ensure that the test results reach the Scholarship committee in time EH Have 120 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. for its deliberations. (Pensioners are not eligible for the scholarship awards.) Scholarship recipients must enroll in a college or DEPENDENTS who are applying for the scholarships univCTsity and notify the Seafarers Welfare Plan of their admission by August must be either a spouse (married to an eligible Seafarer or SIU pensioner) or an unmarried child. Recipients of the Dependents' Scholarships are expected to complete their All unmarried children of an eligible Seafarer or )rogram of studies during the four years covered by the award. pensioner (for whom the Seafarer or pensioner has Seafarers who receive a $15,000 award must complete the program within been the sole source of support during the calendar six years. Seafarers who receive $6,000 awards must complete their programs year immediately preceding the date in which a within four years. scholarship is made) must: • Be under the age of 25 and a full-time student enrolled in a program leading to a baccalaureate or higher degree at an accredited institution authorized by law to grant such degrees. J* - • Scholarship Application Have credit for a total of 730 days of employ­ ment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employer's behalf prior to the date of application. n Be under the age of 19 OR •.•• The application is NOT THE ONLY item that needs to be received by April 15. The ENTIRE application package must be mailed or postmarked by that date in order to be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The application package includes: FOR MORE INFORMATION Fill out the coupon below to get a copy of the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet or pick one up at any SIU hall. Please send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and theapplicationform. Name Book Number. Address City, State, Zip Code _ Telephone Number This application is for:. .(Self) . (Dependent) Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 8/92 L. . ' • •• 'ft ft -'ft-'-4 [ • ' • « �1%' MWiirfi 11,1111 m AUGusrmz ' '• y • SEAFARERS L06 v.- Seafarer-Contracted Gempanies Win 7 MSG Ship Charter Awards -, ;; - Continued from page 3 vessels by MSG assures these ships will continue in operation in behalf of the agency. Among these ships are Maersk Line Ltd.'s breakbulk RO/RO vessel, the Maersk Constel­ lation; Sealift Tankships Inc.'s breakbulk vessel, the Noble Star; American Automar's semi-submer­ sible vessel, the American Cor­ morant; Red River Shipping's breakbulk vessel, the Advantage. Additionally, Seafarer-contracted Red River Shipping was awarded contracts for two foreign flag con- tainer RO/RO ships that will be reflagged in the United States. Waterman's reflagged ship will be named the "Jeb Stuart," after the Confederate cavalry general, who lived from 1833 to 1864. Bom James Ewell Brown Stuart and nicknamed Jeb, the general served with Stonewall Jackson for a period and commanded all of Robert E. Lee's cavalry during the Civil War. The 47,500 dwt, 893-foot Atlantic Forest was built in 1970 and is equipped to handle 83 lighters. These 380-dwt barges allow the ship to load and unload in shallow waters. One ship chartered by MSG for its prepositioning fleet is the Maersk Constellation. 'i-' -i' • The 738-foot semi-submersible heavy lift ship, the American Cormorant, will be on charter to MSG for 17 months, with two 17-month extension options. DOT Maritime Reform Pian Goes Before House, Senate Continued from page 2 on any foreign trade route they choose. Those vessels can be operated in conjunction with foreignflag feeder ships. The bill calls for annual appropria­ tions for the contingency retainer program. It states that the owner or operator of the vessel—who must be an American citizen—will enter into an operating agreement with the Secretary of Transportation. retarvofTi Under certain conditions outlined in the bill, vessels receiving ODS funds could participate in the contin­ gency retainer program. The Advantage, a breakbulk ship, will be used to augment MSC's prepositioning program designed to meet the U.S. military's rapid response needs. Three USNS Mercy Cremnembers Recehre Medal tor Pacific Rescue Three crewmembers of the USNS Mercy were cited by the commander of the Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet (MSCPAC) for their roles in rescuing two stranded fisher­ men off the coast of northem Califor­ nia on April 28. Carpenter Robert McCumsey received the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal for his work in help­ ing snare John Wilks and Randell Fishbaugh from their capsized 42foot craft. MSCPAC Commander R.W. Addicott, in presenting the medals to McCumsey, Captain Rollin J. Bellfi and Chief Mate Jim Orsini, praised the trio, "Your prompt action and expert seamanship resulted in the rescue of two sur­ vivors from the sinking boat. I extend my personal congratulations for a performance far beyond the normal call of duty." The Mercy, a hospital ship crewed ^ civilian mariners from the Government Services Division, was on sea trials when it received a dis­ tress call shortly after 1 a.m. from the Coast Guard stating a fishing boat was in trouble. The Mercy was ap- iroximately 40 miles away and leaded for the scene. Radar and radio Icontact was made just after 3 a.m. Seas were between five and seven feet, and a heavy fog curtailed visibility. Navy personnel joined the civilian crew as lookouts on the 891foot hospital ship. A helicopter unsuccessfully tried to locate the fishing boat. At 3:30 a.m., Wilks radioed he had to abandon the fishing boat for his life raft. The Mercy slowed to twoto-three knots and made the rescue on its first pass. The fishing boat sank at 5:05 a.m. Following the rescue, Bellfi said, "I've got to say that my deck force, my engineers and our Navy medical cadre performed superbly. The en­ gineers slowed the Mercy down in­ credibly so we could safely rescue the two fishermen." Wilks and Fishbaugh later in the day were transferred to a Coast Guard cutter which took them to shore. The Mercy continued its trials before returning to its dock in Oak­ land, Calif, on May 3. Construction Incentives For any vessel enrolled in the con­ tingency retainer program, its owner or operator would have to make available the vessel or space on a guaranteed or priority basis to the Secretary of Defense during time of war, national emergency, or any other period deemed necessary in the interest of national security. The bills also allow the use of monies from the Capital Construc­ tion Fund (CCF), a tax-deferral pro­ gram to assist U.S.-flag operators amass the capitol needed to acquire new ships, to purchase ships anywhere in the world except from ships built in foreign yards found to be subsidized by dieir government. For the first time ever, the CCF funds also could be used for construction of vessels for coastwise trades and in­ land waterways. The legislation also establishes re­ employment riglrts for civilian mariners who leave kioreside jobs to man ships in a time of national crisis or war. Reports indicate the administra­ tion and key senators and con­ gressmen hope to enact the Department of Transportation's bill before the end of the year. The administration's maritime reform package presented by Card was instituted by a White House policy coordinating group comprised of the heads of government depart­ ments and agencies and repre­ sentatives of the military. Maritime Labor Favors BUI'S Goals Continuedfrom page 2 achieve the objective of ending foreign shipbuilding subsidies to destroy this opportunity to move on legislation that can help all segments of the maritime industry. "We are absolutely convinced no segment of our industry should be held hostage by or sacrificed for any other segment. Rather, we remain ready and willing to work with ship­ building labor, Congress and the ad­ ministration, to advance our mutual objectives in a manner which protects the jobs and livelihoods of all American maritime workers." The union presidents also en­ couraged the administration and Congress to "address the problems confronting the bulk and tanker ship­ ping segments" of the U.S. fleet. The statement suggested that a clarification was called for in regard to the proposed authority allowing increased utilization of foreign flag feeder vessels in the carriage of U.S. preference cargoes. "This legisla­ tion, intended to promote the United States-flag merchant marine, must not inadvertently result in fewer and shorter voyages by American ships, and the offloading of preference car­ goes onto foreign feeders for the predominant portion of a voyage," the eight union officials warned. The House subcommittee also received testimony from officers of U.S.-flag shipping companies in all aspects of the trade—liner, dry bulk, liquid bulk, Jones Act and interna­ tional operations. Representatives of the shipbuilding sector submitted statements as well. •i- �10 :r-' '.fe Lundeberg School Firefighting Training Pays Off, Says AB Johnson After 2 Fires . •' mK:y::lr¥X . V;-' r •' til' AB Kelvin Johnson recently was 23, when the vessel was discharging praised by George Pereira, chief HUMV's from G deck, a battery in mate aboard the MV 2nd Lt. John P. one vehicle caught fire. AB Johnson Bobo, for his "exceptional" work in extinguished the fire and notified the putting out two fires. chief mate. Training Paid Off "On April 20, AB Johnson put out Johnson said the training he a fire started by shipyard electricians received at the Lundeberg School left on 3 hold F deck. The fire was caused him well-prepared to handle the fires. by faulty wiring by shipyard "Each class really helped me. They workers. AB Johnson stopped the show you exactly how to proceed with, for example, an electrical fire before it could spread," Pereira fire," Johnson said. "They also said. The first fire took place near Jack­ teach you not to panic. My training definitely paid off." sonville, Fla., while the second oc­ "On two occasions, this AB has curred in Norfolk, Va. The second demonstrated efficient response to "could have been a lot worse than it emergency situations," Pereira said turned out to be," because the Bobo in a letter to Johnson and to Amsea, was taking on gas, Johnson ex­ which operates the Bobo. "On March plained. 'V- An Asset to the Union Bosun John "Red" Wilson added, "Johnson is an asset to the SIU. It's good to see our young mem­ bers doing exceptional jobs." Johnson, 26, graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee program in 1990. He upgraded last year. The Seafarer added he was surprised to receive the chief mate's letter. "I was just doing my job. I certainly wasn't looking for any recognition. That's just what we're trained to do." light, all agreed that the Lundeberg School provides first-rate training which prepares Seafarers to do the best job possible. "For people who want to go to sea, this is where it's at," said 54-year-old Jimmie Weed, a 25-year member of the SIU. "If you want the right training, it's here." "Piney Point has been really good to me," said Donna Clemens, who joined the Seafarers in 1983 in Honolulu. "I've been here four times, and the courses keep getting better. This one will help me deal better with the crew. I liked the computer cour­ ses, too, because some of us were lacking in that area." "All of the instructors really go overboard to help us meet our profes­ . f-\ Pictured here as a trainee, Kelvin Johnson has put his Lundeberg School training to good use. ^eafarerj HAVE TME^ SEATiywE? 'fhen Upgrade / ty, 37, a 10-year member of the union. "I can't say enough about how welcome everyone made us feel and how people helped us get the most out of each class." "I enjoyed everything, especially the trip to Capitol Hill," said 34-yearold Edward Porter, who joined the SIU in Jacksonville, Fla. in 1979. "I also enjoyed hearing the speakers at the convention." A frequent upgrader, 23-year SIU member Victor Acevedo said the course "definitely will help me do a better job." Acevedo, 49, added that he "learned a lot in each course. This setup at the school helps us become more and more efficient in our work." Reading Public Seeks AB Reiner's First Novel Crewmembers aboard the USNS Wilkes give Third Cook Abdel Mohamed a warm sendoff and praise his efforts to teach fellow galley shipmates the finer points of steward department duties. From the left are Mohamed, Second cook/baker Donald Thomas and Chief Cook John Gehring. it t-'- ' F- F 5« "AB Johnson is at the start of his maritime career and demonstrates exceptional qualities. He is an asset to the vessel," said Pereira. 13 SIU Recertifieii Stewards AMel Mohamed Honored Course at Piney Point By Shipmates Aboard Wilkes Complete sional goals," said Kevin Dougher­ Continued from page 7 .^' r>.'.- ?:•• ''':.' AUGusrms SEAFARERS LOG •..- I 'KV„ Longtime Seafarer Abdel Mohamed, nearing the end of his SIU career, recently received a warm sendoff from his shipmates aboard the USNS Wilkes. Mohamed, who sails as a third assistant cook, en­ joyed a retirement party given in his honor. Brother Mohamed is a native of Arabia and he joined the union 32 years ago. The 60-year-old Seafarer did a brief stint in the engine depart­ ment before finding a home in the galley gang. Kevin Dougherty, a shipmate of Mohamed's who last month com­ pleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School, provided the photo for this article. It was taken during an oceanographic survey voyage in the Pacific Ocean. An Outstanding Shipmate Brother Dougherty also provided the following descriptions: "Abdel, ^fectionately known as I •> \ 'L • '•" 'Papa,' was an outstanding shipmate. This past May he completed twor and-a-half years on board the Wilkes as third assistant cook. "He taught countless union brothers and sisters the finer details of steward department duties, includ­ ing how to function cohesively within the department and throughout the ship. Additionally, he is an excellent cook, dedicated to providing quality fare and cheerful service to the crew. Well-Deserved Retirement "The crew, officers and scientists aboard the Wilkes took a collection for Papa as a token of our apprecia­ tion. He taught us many things and made our lives at sea much more pleasurable. Obviously, he will be missed. "We wish him and his family much joy and happiness. May he continue to find success and fulfill­ ment in his well-deserved retire­ ment." Seafarer arid author Latiy Reiner (left) is providing thousands of readers a gitrnpse of life aboard ships. Above, the AB signs his fast-paced novel about a ranker crew in adverse situations, "Minute of Silence," for a customer of Houle Books in Scottsdale, Ariz, last month. Reiner's book can be purchased for $18.75 from Integra Press, 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119, Phoeriix, Ariz. 85015. For a brief period, when a Seafarer orders "Minute of Silence," the publisher will include a free copy of an anthology that includes one of Reiner's short stories. �:r',V',:: :••>•'. •I'-' - '. -•. v<V.••" jmisn992 ' V'-Tu , SEtFARERSLOG 11 • a- The engine department crewmembers aboard the Lopez include (from left) QMED Michael Stearman, DEU David Heavey, Electrician Chris Doyle, QMED Bill Andrews and QMED Bob Rudd- The galley gang aboard the Lopez is greatly appreciated for the quality of their meals, especially the desserts. They are (from left) Steward Assistant Michael Penro, Cook/Baker Maureen Kenny, Chief Cook John Hudak and Steward Assistant David White. Not pictured is Chief Steward George Kenny. In Lopa Unhm Meeting, Talk Turns to UpmaMig In top photos, three SlU-crewed prepositioning ships airchor off the Saipan coast. They are the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, the Sgt. Wiliiam R Button and the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez. The last view of the series is from the bridge of the Lopez. In photo f rep^y^a^ve, the mast on the Lopez gets a fresh coat of paint from AB Mark DePalma (top), AB Ron Zurek (in chair) and Bosun Jeffrey Mortiz. Seafarers aboard the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez were anxious to talk about upgrading opportunities available at the union's Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland when an SIU representative visited the Amsea-operated vessel this spring. Based off the island of Saipan in the West Pacific Ocean, and shuttling between this part of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Is­ lands to Guam, an unincorporated U.S. ter­ ritory also in the Mariana Islands, the Lopez is one of the military's prepositioning ships. Seafarers aboard, while meeting with SIU Rep Ambrose Cucinotta, went over the school's admissions process—including seatime re­ quirements and other qualifications—and the schedule of courses for the year. During the discussion, crewmembers who have upgraded at the Lundeberg School en­ couraged those in the entry level ratings to enroll in courses as soon as they are eligible. The Piney Point graduates spoke of the value of attaining higher ratings, thereby making their work more rewaarding and challenging while increasing their earning potential. The Lopez crewmembers mentioned that, besides the hard work and long hours in stark and unadulterated sun, duty aboard the Lopez was satisfying and never-ending, as the ship requires constant maintenance so that it can be ready at the drop of a hat to support a military operation. The prepositioning ships, under direction of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command and operated by private companies, are stock­ ed with all the necessary equipment and sup­ plies to support an early rapid deployment of an amphibious Marine expeditionary brigade. In speaking to Cucinotta, Seafarers aboard the Lopez, which is named for a Marine who fought in Korea and gave his life to shield his men from a grenade, complimented the ship's galley gang, saying they appreciated the quality of the meals, and in particular the home-made breads and desserts. �•IHL-. -'•"S=5t- K SE/WMERSLOG JUfeusrtsaz FSshennen Issue Warning: Gov't Regs Can KHI U.S. Musby •- T.g. , , ' ivT'' •• >:• 'Vs.*' • - •' • •Ji' : a K%_ • •-; • -. ' .'.• • • •'••••I. ••^• • •• X-,. a Seafarers from New Bedford as well as SlUNA-affiliated members from the Fishermen's Union of America (California) and the Alaska Fishermen's Uniori join with other commercial fishermen from North Carolina, Florida, New Jersey and New York on Capitol Hill to protest regulations hampering their industry. -C;-^ Continued from page 3 •| W ^r: • • r •' -—.Ti :y.' : i'£ t'; Congressman Studds' district. They are members of the Seafarers and look what it has done for them. They have goo health care plan and a good relationship with the congress­ man and the Mer­ chant Marine and Fish­ Rep. Stephen Solan eries Committee." (Before this year's redistricting, Studds represented the New Bedford area.) The New Bedford fishermen, all members of the SIU, also met privately with Senator Edward Ken­ nedy (D-Mass.) to discuss the state of the industry. Fisherman Armando Estrela explained to the Senator how he, like others, has not been able to obtain a loan using his boat as col­ lateral. "I was told I may not be in business next year. My boat is not a good risk." Estrela asked, "This is my life. How am I supposed to purchase equipment I'm told I need and I Joe Branin must have in order to fish?" Kennedy asked if the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the government agency regulating fishing matters, was providing any assistance. Henri Francois, SIU New Bedford Port Agent answered, "Out of a $231 million budget, all they have available is $1 million in grants. They do not help us with anything." Each fishermen's representative various government agencies and T h senator raised suggestions as to how the other decision-making b^ies can be promised NMFS can promote the American guided in making critical decisions to look fishing industry while balancing con­ regarding fisheries management and into the servation concerns. Fox stated he conservation, foreign competition and other matters on the conduct of all matter and would look into these matters. find a way elements that make up the industry. In concluding their day in to assist Washington, D.C., the fishermen, "Lacking such a mandate, at each the fisher­ who hailed not only from Mas­ and every turn, with each and every men. sachusetts, regulation or edict, another blow is California, dealt to the industry and continuing The Alaska in this manner, the industry will be New BedRep. Jack Reed and New no more. f o r d fishermen Jersey, but "Lacking such a mandaite, as we also met also North see today, it appears that the instru­ with Representative Barney Frank Carolina, ments of government are waging a (D-Mass), who in the redistricting of N.Y. and systematically punitive campaign congressional districts this year was Florida, against the commercial fisherman assigned the New Bedford area. voiced and his or her family. Frank told the fishermen he would their inter­ "With a mandate to sustain and personally est in con­ cultivate the fish harvesting sector like to tinuing the and with visit them Jack Caffey effort to coopera­ on the job raise the tion and to learn industry's participa­ more of concerns with elected representatives. tion from their in­ A statement handed out by the the com­ dustry and fishermen as they visited their mercial their con­ congressmen's offices summed up fisherman, cerns. An the concerns: "We. . . call on the inan August policy makers at the highest levels of dustry date was government to reaffirm the essen­ which set. tiality of the American fish harvest­ Henri Francois represents The ing industry and the American the best of Jeff Pike heads of fisherman to this nation's economy America each regional group of fishermen met and society as a whole. can con­ with NMFS Assistant Administrator A national consensus on the need tinue to make a significant contribu­ William W. Fox Jr., who heads the to maintain this sector is an indispen­ tion to the economic prosperity of the agency. The meeting was arranged sable foundation from which the United States." by Congressman Frank Pallone (DN.J.) because of his concern for the fishermen's welfare. Pallone sat in on this meeting. SIU Vice President Jack Caffey, Francois and Theresa Hoinsky, president of the SIUNA's Fisheimen's Union of America were among the dozen rep­ ^sing in the office of New Bedford's new U.S. representative, Barney Frarik resentatives (D-Mass.), are (left to right) Antonio Mendonca, VP Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey, Julio in atten­ Maia, ^ny Pereira, Antonio Afonso, Frank, Port Agent Henri Francois, Mario Granja, Jamie Santos, Firminio Pereira, Patrolman Eugenio DeSousa, Abel Ponte, Armando dance. Rep. Wiiiiam Hughes Estrela, Jose Neves and Theresa Hoinsky, president of the SlUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of America. •:41 �•iilfwsrt kdMJiJ.^i'f^.y... .'V^i • w<c<^mjag^'S!;iy!ag "Or-.;;;vi'it- AU6UST1992 SEAFAHBIS LOG 13 SIU's Training Program Marks 40 Years Paul Hall was a true bdlever in the fact that American seamen were the best in the world. As such, their security was uppermost in his mind at all times. It was his intense desire to solidify that security that prompted him in 1952 to start a training program that would provide means for SlU seamen to improve their skills and thus improve their earning power. In 1952, Paul Hall, then head of the union that is today the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland . Waters District, set in motion a series of classes to be conducted at several halls under the auspices of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. The name of the union's training operation was changed by Hall in 1965 to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, in honor of the first presi­ dent of the Seafarers International Union of North America, who died in 1957. The courses initially were geared to meet the fundamentals of seamanship, primarily assisting ordinary seamen in preparing for the U.S. Coast Guard's lifeboat test The courses seem rudimentary compared to the sophisticated training pro^am of• Uie the school today, but their success at the time was such that the union quickly expanded the cuiriculum it offered its members. As time went on, in Paul Hall's mind, there began to develop a grand plan for a central facility in which seamen could train for entry level posi­ tions in the industry as well as to study and prepare to upmade their shipboard ratings. Hall envisioned a Targe facility that reflected a real maritime environment-an environment in which a seaman could feel at home. A search thus began for an appropriate facility and in the summer of 1967 it was announced that a former torpedo station in Piney Point, Maryland had been purchased for such a purpose. As the faciUty was raw, a number of officials were assigned to create a training center, com­ plete with accommodations, classrooms, cafeterias. Once housed in a single center, the school began perfecting its training agenda and institut­ ing an increasing number of specialized courses. In consultation and coordination with industry, the school's curriculum was adapted to meet the needs of the industry of the time as well as to meet anticipated clianges in shipboard technology. This process of cooperation, embodied in the school's governing board of trustees-made up of an equal number of management and union rep­ resentatives-continues to this day. The school begp to develop a reputation for being a seriouss effort in industry circles as wefl those concerned with education and maritime education in particular. The school's facilities at­ tracted many maritime groups to hold meetings As recently as two years ago, this same ability to provide the nation the manpower it needs during a surge in shipping once again came into Kor 0 don Desert Shield/Desert Storm. lie Lundel School increased the number of trainees^ from roughly 30 young people a month to 200. Classes for Seafarers to uj adetoABand FOWT ratings were held back to Back, and night study and weekend courses were instituted in order to speed up the process it takes for seamen A1967 (left) and a 1992 aerial view of the Lundeberg School illustrates the growth of the Seafarers training program into a modern, maritime educational facility. concerning the industry. The school's peaceful and private environment was found suitable for the Seafarers Welfare Plans Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, which has subsequently been renamed the Addictions Rehabilitation Center. Throughout its histoiy, the Seafarers training efforts have been markea by the nation's security and defense interests. Impetus for the develop ment of the first training courses came from the Korean conflict, a time when a shortage of mm-ine personnel had been created by a dip in shipping activity. During the Vietnam War, the acute shortage of licensed marine officers was addressed by the Seafarers training program, in conjunction with District 2 MEBA. A 1966 agreement between the two unions resulted in hundreds of Seafarers moving up to officer positions. Military officers commended the effort, noting that the transport of materiel to the Vietnam front was aided greatly by the joint training program. to achieve the higher rating. The union's man­ power center, housed in Piney Point, kept its doors and telephone lines open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not only has the Seafarers training program assisted the nation, it has been geared to assist the American-flag ship operator. Whether a company's vessels ply the deep sea, Great Lakes or inland waters, the Lundeberg School has trained Seafarers to be the most qualified and skilled seamen available to a ship operator. The Lundeberg School's curriculum, constantly refined and tailored to the needs of the industry. also has anticipated upcoming changes in shipping and thus prepared Seafarers to confidently - jtiv work with new technology and new equipment. An example of this foresight was the union's training program in the handling of liquified natural gas j (LNG)" and all matters related to the shipping of the substance. The Lundeberg School's course was established while the LNG carriers were being built, thereby assuring the company a crews of Seafarers trained in the properties and characteristics of LNG and the factors involved in its transport by water. Prior to American Hawaii Cruises' initial voyages, which began in the eariy '80s, the Lun­ deberg School began training Seafarers in various aspects of passenger ship services. In the '70s, the Lundeberg School, the S U and Sea-Land prepared crewmembers for work aboard what were then its brand new S-L7s. More recently, as the military began sub­ contracting more and more of its sealift opera­ tions to the private sector, the Lundeberg School initiated a course to prepare Seafarers to work aboard these vessels. "Thus, since 1985, thousands of Seafarers have participated in Hagglund crane operations, helicopter exercises, forklift maneuvers, unrep:ana chemical shield exercises. In order to help Seafarers become highly skilled in their profession, the Lundeberg Sclhool assists the seaman in building the foundation to any course of study. Courses are available in English as a second language, study skills, basic math and reading, the GED, and other classes. In 1992, as the Lundeberg School at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education celebrates its 40th anniversary as a Seafarers program and its 25th year as a facility at Piney Point, Maryland, the institution continues fiill speed ahead. While the core curriculum offers Seafarers all that is necessary to begin a career in the maritime industry and to reach the pinnacle of their career ladder, no matter what department they ship in. the Lundeberg School also is meeting the needs of SlU-contracted operators as they face fac a world of changing and new government regulations and stiff world competition. SlU President Michael Sacco, in addressing a recent membership meeting at Piney Point, said, "We think the school has served a very, very useful purpose throughout its period of existence for the industry, for die nation, and most impor­ tantly, for the men and women on the ships. "However," he continued, "we do not intend to rest on our laurels. We are constantly working to see that the school stays up with the latest technological changes so that our people remain the best seafarers anywhere in the wor world, bar none.'' }rce behind the birth and development of the Seafarers SlU President Michael Sacco congratulates Bosun Claude Leycock, who 3n president of the SlU a training prograrh, opens the Lundeberg School at Piney Point, Md. in 1967. Fifteen years earlier, his recently graduated from one of the union's recertification courses. Sacco l}elief in training and education led to the opening of the union's first school in New York. notes the school will not rest on its laureis and is moving full speed ahead. 40 Years of Seafarer Training January 1966 As Vietnam War increases need for new licensed shipboard personnel, SlU and District 2 MESA offer program for engine depart­ ment members to earn licen­ ses. Jamniy 1992 First of three projected upgrading schools opens at hea^uarters in New York. This is partialiy a reaction to WWII and Korean conflict. May 1955 Andrew Funiseth Training School for upgraders opens at Mobile, Ala. union hall.Training also Is offered in New Orleans and Brooklyn. 1959 Additional training facilities are built in Brooklyn. N.Y., including lifeboat school and training for ordinaries and wipers. Seafarers Ap­ peals Board passes regulation offening all Seafarers oppor­ tunity to earn lifeboat tickets. November 1965 Union education program, known as the Andrew Furuseth Training School, is changed to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, in honor of the SlUNA president and SUP president. September 1967 Rrst Lun­ deberg School students to upgrade under new reduced < seatime requireme luirements receivei^i FOWT certificates. April 1967 Coast Guard agrees to give lifetwat ticket examinations to Lundeberg School enrollees in the entry rating program immediately after completion of course work. July ly 1967 SlU President Paul Hall announces union's purchase of 28 acres in Piney Point, Md. Land will be used to expand facilities for training and upgrading. initiates full-scale lifet}oat train­ ing for all trainees. First six classes qualify for Coast Guard certificate. % �'^r\''•^v-.;V';';'^ '-iV.'' i?""-'i|j.—'/ ' •* •' ;• - • • ' -(=->^VirV ",'••••- -rr-.-. . •- •: ft-'' • - -'•- •. /li'/iii' •^'rvu--::-^' .- -. „•-., J'r ^ '5?% ' 111 . v-:4' : • ; i.'; V. I.'.;-•-> • :•*^"• xumm WiBietiiiatiy^ 14 AUGUST 1992 SEAFARBtSLOG -*'%? , Tj v-r-. • .fcmi • .• ••-• - - - Ill Their Own Words . Eleven Seafarers, former Seafarers and individuals associated vdth the SlU's training program offer their thoughts on the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and its predecessor-the Andrew Furuseth Training School. '--'i-fc. *.t!''"- ,' '; • •- ' P' -fe- ^ V_'.v •"•"-,'.>••• • •.•••'" v>',v ../-i' • .-rp.: •• ^; •.,>•' . ;iv ; SalAquia Port Agent, Baltimore r-J3V';">-:i^'.:,W„:\;-:,'-^ .,. ••t: The truth is, I had an opportunity to make something out of myself because of the schooling provided V the SlU. I grew up in the old country, Sicily. My grandfather owned a fleet of fishing boats there. In 1949 my family and I immigrated to the United States. I was 10 years old and I didn't speak English. After high school, I joined the Navy. I spent four years there, then got out when 1 was 22.1 felt like the Navy was too confming. You weren't your own person and your destiny was already decided for you. Anyway, 1 worked at a shore job for a little while, but I realized I was meant to be at sea. I looked at the merchant marine and 1saw freedom and opportunities. 1 joined the SIU in 1962. It took awhile before1 realized the importance of upgrading, of education. One time, after a voyage to Vietnam, 1 came into the Baltimore hall to apply for vacation time. Tony Kastina and Bobby Pom^rlane (two of the SIU port officials there) talked to me about the value of schooling, and 1 gave it a shot In a short time 1 earned my third assistant's license. In 1973,1 became a chief engineer. 1 retired in 1988 but came back to help man New York tugs and also for the Persian Gulf events. My last ship was the USNS Harkness. Then 1 went to the Baltimore hsdl, because this is where my roots are.1 asked Mr. Pomerlane if 1 could help out, and now I'm the port agent. Who •• i •iiliii would have thought that 30 years later I'd still be here at the hall where 1 started? I'm lucky. And like Bobby says,1 didn't have anything handed to me. You have to work for everything you get For you newcomers, I'll tell you, everything is right there for you at our school. Take advantage of it, like 1 did. If 1 can do it, anybody can. The thing about the school is, it benefits everyone involved. In the long run, everyone profits. The trainees and upgraders are rewarded monetarily, plus they get an education no one can take away. And 1 think the people at the school feel rewarded by educating. That's what the school was founued for, because the more you educate your people, the better off everyone is. Our instructors-everyone at the school-are dedi­ cated. They aren't there just to get a check. And the companies know that when they hire an SIU seaman, they're getting the best-trained seaman in the world. Most of all, when 1 think about Piney Point and the SIU, I'm thankful. I'm thankful to the people who had a vision. Paul Hallsaw thefuture through education, and because of that, every single mem­ ber has the opportunity to aidvance himself or •herself. scholarship class, back in 1978; he also upgr^ed there several years later in the first class pilots course. In the fall of 1980 my brother Pat also attended the towboat operator course at the school. . „, ,, .L 1 first attended the Lundeberg School in the summer of 1981, in the towboat operator scholar­ ship program. What 1 remember most about my first days at Piney Point is that in every class 1 attended, the instructors wanted to know if 1was related to John and Pat Brown. Sometimes it's interesting to be a little brother — then again, sometimes it's not! ,. . 1 cannot overestimate the value of the traming 1 received during the towboat operator class, especially the boathandling aboard the Susan Collins and the CL-2. (God knows there is a special place in heaven for Captain Ben Cusic for putting up with all of those student drivers!) There might be faster ways to prepare for a Coast Guard license examination, but none that prepare you so well for the real world. My next opportunity to upgrade came in 1989, when 1 attended the third mate program. Being at Piney Point for l6 weeks gives one plenty of time to get reacquainted with old friends, and plenty of time to make new ones. Ron Raykowski put in a lot of extra hours to make sure we were ready for our Coast Guard exam. Thanks to him, 1 now have my license as second mate. In the spring of 1990,1 attended the shiphandling simulator class, where Jim Brown spent a lot of time "teaching old dogs new tricks." Believe it or ,not, Jim, some of them work! Ron Raykowski was also responsible for steer­ ing me toward the college program, and after consulting with Mrs. Mary Hartshorn, who advised me on the best course of action, 1 recently graduated with my associates degree in Nautic^ Science. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Don Mundell and Mr. Roger Francisco for their advice, guidance and friendship. 1 consider myself extremely fortunate to be a member in the S U, a union that not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk. Anyone who does not take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the Harry Lundeberg School is definitely missing the boat. If you have been in the industry for a while, you already know; and if you are just starting out, you will learn that technology does not stand still. The only way to keep up is to continually upgrade your skills. In my opinion, there is no better place for upgrading than the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship! Christopher R. Brown Captain, Crescent Towing; Licensed as Second Mate Donna demons Recertified Steward 1 joined the SIU in 1979 in New Orleans. Since then, 1 have been employed with Crescent Towing & Salvage as both a deck hand and captain. My grandfather, father and my three brothers all were past members of the SIU. 1first heard about the Harry LundebergSchool while 1 was in high school. My oldest brother, John, was a member of the first towboat operator Ten years ago, 1 was sitting behind a desk at Crocker Nation^ Bank in Chico, California. 1 had never heard of the Seafarers International Union and 1 had no idea what a merchant seaman did. In May 1983, fate stepped in. 1 took a cruise with American Hawaii Cruises on the SS Constitu­ tion. My brother, James Moore, was the third engineer and he suggested 1 apply for a purser's position. 1 did, but after not hearing from the company 1 decided to fly to the islaiirb and try a personal application. In October of that year, 1 joined the SIU in Honolulu and found myself aboard the Constitu­ tion as a deck lounge stewardess. 1 never worked so hard in my life, but 1 loved every minute of it. In order to meet Coast Guard lifeboatcertifica­ tion requirements, 1 attended the Lundeberg School in June 1984 for the first time. Six weeks later, thanks in part to the influence of Don Nolan and the upgraders, 1 decided to return and upgrade m^elf at the first possible chance. That opening presented itself in 1987, thanks to the sealift course. 1 jumped at the opportunity to attend the school to further the goals 1 had set for myself. Five months later, 1 left Piney Point with assistant cook and cook and baker endorsements. My first ship was the USNS Kane. 1 started as third cook and three weeks later 1 was in the chief cook's position. Hard work does pay off. In May 1989 I returned to the Lundeberg School for chief steward training. Then, this past June, 1 attended the recertified stewards course the A-plus of my department My career has moved along a positive path during the last nine years thanks to the Lundeberg Schom and the SIU. This is a union which offers its members every chance to advance. By the way, the SIU has become a way of life not only for me, but also for those most important to me. My brother is a chief engineer with MSC. My husband. Bill, attended the May 1989 steward recertification course. My daughter, Brandy, upgraded to cook and baker in 1988. Piney Point has not seen the last of this family of Seafarers. Ken Conklin Vice President, SHLSS 1 retired firom the Marine Corps in 1964, after 23 years of service. Then 1 started in the home improvement business in Virginia Beach. A feliow 1 knew from the Marines, Hunt Ker­ rigan, had been hired by Paul Hall to set up a training program. Hunt couldn't do it, but he told Paul he had just the fellow for the job and recommended me. In the spring of 1967,1 was interviewed by a committee consisting of Paul Hall, Al Kerr, Bull Shepherd, Hal Banks and lindsay Williams. They hired me to set up the training program here at Piney Point and I've been with the union ever since. They wanted to close the five schools we had then at different ports and coiisoUdate the training here. We moved here in August 1967. Since then, I've done every job on the base at one time or another. 1 think 1 know the base, system, students and discipline as well as anyone. 1 had been a drill instructor at boot camp for three and a half years, and this was the same idea. You take young people, mold them to what your needs are, then guide them along from ent^ rating up to a license. Working with young pe^'® is a big part of what attracted me to this job. The 'I • • tcm, AUGUST 1992 truth is, there's nothing wrong with the youth of today. It's just that we, as adults, don't have enough time to talk with them. 1 was a juvenile delinquent, and if 1 hadn't gotten a break, 1 would have gone to jail. But1 got a break and took advantage of it 1 see kids now and tell them they can do the same. You're going to run into a road block, and you can either go under, over, around or through. But don't quit You can do anything you want to do, if you want it badly enough. The reason I've stuck with it aU these years is, helping people. We're in the business of giving people an opportunity to better themselves fmancially, educationally, every way. But back to those early days. The original base was 28 acres, and then we purchased 34^additional acres. Working with Paul Hall was fantastic. He was an absolute genius, and he was determined to mve the youth of this century an opportunity to ship. Today, Democrats and Repubiicans alike tak about jobs, jobs, jobs. The SIU has been giving jobs to youth since 1953, without a penny from the government. The first class of trainees more or less was used as laborers. We found people who had plumbing experience, carpentry experience, and we buiit this place with the students. We told them that if you build a strong foundation, you can add whatever you want onto that. They realized their participation led to putting in docks, excavating and laying pipe. That was their heritage, and they had a genuine interest in the development here. 1 had no doubts about the long-term success of the school. At first, when we told people we wanted to weld together union education, voca­ tional education and academic education, they said it couldn't be done. Being thick-headed, we did it anyway. By 1970, we had instituted a GED program. Then we moved to college, and in 1985 we were able to issue associate degrees. Hopeftiily, before 1 retire, we'll have a four-year degree school here. There have been other changes. Trainees used to be ages l6 to 21, and today they're 18 to 24. They're more mature and more educated, and some have better ideas about what they want. The entry program itself was redeveloped by trial and error as we went along. There has been a tremendous increase in diversification of the upgrading programs to meet the technological changes on vessels. Today, with the TRC, we can sleep 1,500 people. If we had an emergency where we h^ to train a lot of people and flie shipping was avail­ able, we could have 1,500 work^g, 1,500 sleep­ ing and 1,500 going to classes. We're ready for an emergency. On that note,1 must mention what we did with Desert Storm and Desert Shield. We had the 58 ships to man, kept [the manpower office person­ nel] working 24 hours a day, and not one of our ships sailed short one unlicensed person.That was a tremendous achievement Another thing that's very important is the Addictions Rehabilitation Center. If we only save one person, the expenditure is worthwhile. And of course we save many. That's a terrific program with devoted instructors. Overall, you get a different type of education here. For one thing, there's less red tape than in public education, ^so, public schools use a bell curve, whereas we wor^ about every individual and make sure he or she is up to par. This is a place where you learn every day. 1 know we can expand to continually meet the needs of the industry. We also have to go hirther A^ith our academic ability. As far as construction, the only job we have left is finishing the steward lab. But the biggest thing to me is the satisfaction 1 get from helping develop the youth of today. -i; SBVARERSLGG school and its talented, dedicated staff. Now at ^e 23,1 have established a foundation which will mlow me to continue moving upward in the maritime industry. My goal is to become a third engineer, and pretty soon, with the guidance of our school, 1 will reach that goal. For this,1 say, thank you and may you celebrate many more happy anniversaries. Kevin DeSue QMED In honor of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship's 25th anniversary, it is a privilege for me to share with you my testimony about the SIU and the school. These two bodies have helped me to become the self-sufficient member of the maritime field that 1 am today. 1 was 19 when I entered the SIU in 1989 with the help of Qacksonville Patrolman) Tony McQuay, whose ^idance motivated me to attain the position which 1 currently hold. It seems like only yesterday when 1 was still a part of the trainee program, class 444, where 1 met a new family whose help 1 could never repay with anything but gratitude. At first, the other trainees were just as scared em Eckles IS at a rate of 25 to 35 percent per year, because of finances and insurance. And there aren't many around that offer more than a 28-day program. We average 17 to 22 residents. De^nding on that population, we have a recovery rate of 50 to 60 percent. But at a given time, we may have most or all of the people there because they failed a drug screen, not because they want treatment. Out of that population, we get 30 to 40 percent (recovery rate). That's success, because they're getting curious about themselves. What we're doing is raising the bottom so that they don't have to go aU the way down before they realize they have a problem. Compared to when 1 first went through the ARC, the prevalent problem today is drug use, rather than alcohol. There also is more emphasis on (individual) responsibility. But in some ways, there's no difference. Our residents are just seamen with a problem. What 1 like best about working here is being able to do something on a significant level for merchant marines, whom 1 have a 30-year invol­ vement with. 1 know what it's like to tiy and stay sober on a ship: It's a challenge. As for the future, we're on the cutting edge now and we're going to stay there.The entire staff is committed. ARC Clinical Director 1 always wanted to go to sea, and that's what 1 did. 1 joined the SIU in 1965 in Philadelphia. I'm "Nowadays, I believe you have to keep upgrad­ ing in order to understand the industry. It's a complex field that is changing every day." Carmelita Henry Cook and Baker ^ Kevin DeSue as 1 was. We were in awe, actualiy. Then we realized everything was set up for our benefit! 1 remember being impressed with the library and the training ships. And 1 couldn't believe how much food they had. 1 also remember how the school builds self esteem. As a trainee, when you put those khakis on, you're proud. . Now, every time 1 go back, there are better facilities and up-to-date courses. The thing about this schooi is, you don't have to he rich or briiliant or a certain color to get in. All you have to do is have some ambition. You're never denied anything at tlie Lun­ deberg School. If you need help and don't under­ stand something, the instructors help. They won't leave anyone behind. Frankly, 1 think it's die best vocational program in this country. The school benefits the industiy as whole. On a ship, you work. At the school, you learn. Put those two together and you're a better seamen. You learn how to properly treat equipment, ship­ ments and shipmates. Nowadays, 1 beiieve you have to keep upgrad­ ing in order to understand the industry. It's a complex field that is changing every day. 1 guess it's obvious that the Lundeberg School has a special place in my heart for the worldwide opportunity it has given not only to me but to many people. 1 know 1 never would have been able to accomplish any of my goals - wouldn't have reached this level of skill and profes­ sionalism - without the help of our prestigious a recertified bosun and a second mate. 1 went through the [Addictions Rehabilitation Center] the first year it was open, 1975.1 was in bad shape: 150 pounds, bleeding ulcer, blackouts. 1 had been losing jobs. Later, while 1 was on the beach, 1 became a certified addictions counselor, just to get a better understanding. Since then, I've earned a number of other degrees and certifications. 1 stay up on what's happening in the field, and I'm always on the go with different seminars and training. 1 started working at the ARC eight years ago, at the union's request It was a commitment because, like 1 said, 1 was a second mate and was making about $60,000 a year. 1 took a job which at that time paid about $ 15,000. But 1 wouldn't have worked in this field if it wasn't with merchant marines. 1 wasn't looking for another profession, hut going through the ARC program had turned my life around and 1 felt 1 could contribute. The center has come a long way. When 1 went through, [the counselors] were feeling their way. It was a six-week program. Now the program lasts six to 12 weeks, depending on the individual. Six years ago we expanded to include drug treatment We have all the state-of-the-art treatment modalities. For ex­ ample, we were one of the first two or three places in the country to impiement relapse prevention therapy. We're ahead of the game, especially when you consider that treatment centers have been closing • •• '• v- ' A..' 1 was bom in Philadelphia and have lived there most of my life. 1 have four loving children: Nikki, Malik, Jeana and D.J. My mother,Joyce, has supported me through an interesting career change. I've always enjoyed being near the ocean. Growing up, 1 dreamed of travelling around the world, and somehow it seems like I always had friends who sailed. But it took me a long time to realize that women can sail, too. Two years ago, 1 started my career with the SIU. 1 first sailed from the port of Norfolk and now ship out of Philadelphia. When 1 returned home after signing off a vessel, someone suggested that 1should go to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to upgrade. 1 attended the school from March of this year through June. Being at the Lundeberg School made me real­ ize 1 had the ability to reach hi^er and higher goals. Up^ading provided not only education, but also confidence. It also greatly expanded my knowledge of the SIU, and what 1 learned is, this union has much to offer. The people affiliated with the Seafarers are very knowledgeable and helpful. In fact, 1 have met a lot of beautiful people through the SIU, and 1 thank them for their guidance. The doors are open, but it's up to each in­ dividual to take advantage of the opportunities. One of the best ways to do that is by going to our school in Piney Point to upgrade and eam your endorsements. Go there and do your best There's not another place like it i, 40 Years of Seafarer Training March 1973 The Lundeberg School, in conjunction with SiU-contracted employer SeaLand, develops a training pro­ gram for crewmembers of the company's new SL-7 ships, 33-knot super-containerships. 'I November 1970 The Maryland State Department of lEducation's Division of Cer­ tification and Accreditation determines that the Lundeberg School can conduct the QED test A, May 1973 Bosun recertiflcation course established at LundebergSchool. seamen for work aboard LNQ carriers under construction. Novemiier 1974 A first aid course is added to teach artifi­ cial respiration and application of emergency methods^ December 1974 SHLSS reading specialists offer course for students who speak Englishasa: January 1978 In recognition of excellence of training programs for t)oatman at Lundet)erg School, Coast Guard counts training time as on-thejob credit. March 1975 Vocational Department announces new shipboard automation course forQMEDs. December 1W5 CPR is In­ corporated into basic training program for towboat deck­ hands. : • January 1983 Installation of shiphandling simulator begins at Lundeberg School. School offers adult basic education. April 1977 New steward department courses are avail­ able for chief steward/cost ac­ countant, chef, second chef, third chef and steward assis­ tant and the recertification pro­ gram. January 1975 Alcohol education offered at SHLSS; later expanded to a complete Addictions Rehabilitation Cen- | ter. March 1974 Training in the "5*" -^ May 1977 A diesel engine course is instituted, reflecting the transition of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet away from steam engines. April 1978 Tran^rtation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program at Piney Point graduates first class of SIU boatmen. April 1979 Recertified steward program is re-in­ stituted at Lundetrerg School. September 1979 First class of new recertified stewards graduates. April 1980 Piney Point cruise ship starts to prepare Seafarers for a new cruise ship operation to be known as American Hawaii Cruises. \ February 1983 Original third or second assistant engineer license preparatory course is offered. May 1983 Instmctlonin basic ' " and advanced computer processing and various software a^ications used on ships is offered by the Lun­ deberg School. A;..,. '•K-' -V, .r''- ^ , �16 AUGUST 1992 SE/ffARERSLOG bachelor's degree in business at Upper Iowa University. Words seem inadequate, but I'd like to thank the Lundeberg School, its people and all who are associated with their programs.I truly believe the time spent at the school was the firm foundation towards building a fine career. And the college program only en­ hanced the outcome of my goi. K •' it .^' Martha Dotterer Purchasing Agent Brian Knis Chief Engineer Jake Karaczynski Instructor, Deck dept. I wasliving in Brooklyn in 1975.At a party, I met a friend, Paul Leahy, who was SIU and had just come back from Russia. He told me about the Lundeberg School and about being overseas. The next day, we went to the union hall together. I picked up an application and got familiarized with the school through the union hall. Within a few months, I was a trainee in class 187. Later, I arrived at my first ship on Christmas Eve, 1975. 1 was a teacher here in 1977 for about five months, teaching the AB course. In 1981, I came back - this was in between ships - for the third mate course. While I was finishing that, I taught union education for a couple of hours a day. 1 came back again in 1986 and have been here ever since, mthough 1 had planned to be here just one summer. 1 had been shipping quite steadily and needed some time off a ship. Plus I fell in love. 1 last sailed as second mate on the Apex Mobile. Why nave I stuck with teaching? Certainly not for the money. Going from $12,000 a month to not nearly that much here ... You stick with something like this because you enjoy doing it. It's the students, the people who send you postcards or Christmas cards and say,"Thanks. You made a difference in my life." Without this school, seamen would be on thieir own. A one-week radar course, with living expenses, would cost someone $1,000, whereas here it's free. It's an invaluable ser­ vice to the industry. And the only way you're going to get ahead in the industiy is to upgrade. You can stay an ordinary seaman all four Ufe, or you can use the school and go Tom OS to captain of the ship. Every license 1 have, I got here. The school has done a good job keeping up with changes in the industry, keeping pace, anticipating and meeting neeas. For example, look at the shiphandling simulator. If you don't have one, you'll be out of business in short order. Many unions now are going ahead and buying them; they should have had them 10 years ago, when we put ours in. We're an unlicensed union, but we had the insight to purchase one. Ibis union and this school give you the option to start at the bottom and work to the top. It's amazing, because if you get a license, you leave the SIU. But that willingness to continually help and educate people is one of the things that really impressed me, and I took advantage of it. This school is a great idea for the in­ dividual and for the industry as a whole, and hope it's around for another 25 years. The future is in our hands. And I can tell you from experience, one of the best ways to ensure a better tomorrow is to take advantage of the chance to upgrade at our school in Piney Point During my senior year at Manistee (Mich.) Catholic High, I looked into a few different career options - among them, conservation officer and merchant seaman. At that time. 1978, the chance of getting a job as a conservation officer was si slhn because of state costcutting. So 1 looked further into the different maritime schools, finding them through a booklet I received from the Chamber of &)mmerce in Washington, D.C. That summer, I wasaccepted into the Harry Lundeberg School. In August, 1 drove to Piney Point to begin my first day as a trainee and a member of Class 263-A. Trainee life was enjoyable - demanding but educational. The discipline 1 learned then is the single neatest factor that led me to a long and briglit znt care career. I finished the trainee program on Novem­ ber 8, 1978 and received a Harry Lundeberg jacket for being in the top third of my class. Then I went to my first job aboard an American steamship on the Great Lakes. One year later, 1 switched from deck to engine department I set a goal: to work my way up the ladder to chief engineer before age 30. In September 1979 I signed off the Paul Thayer in Cleveland and proceeded to the Coast Guard office to write lor an FOWT ticket 1 passed. Then, after working as an oiler, 1 applied for the QMED course at Piney Point The course was extensive, covering ship­ board refrigeration, electrical, deck machinery, machine tool processing, miscel­ laneous systems and safety. 1 completed it in March 1982. Two yearslater, I earned a third engineer's license at the MEBA school in Toledo, Ohio. 1 continued upgrading my license and at that same time.:, 1 began taking college courses at the Lundeberg School. I'd work from April until January on the Great Lakes, then fly to Piney Point to continue with the college cour­ ses. It took three years of spending winters in Maryland, but on June 1,1989,1 received the first associate's degree in Marine Engineering Technology from the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. Those studies didn't stop me from pursuing my other goal, and in October 1989-at 29-1 passed all Coast Guard exams to receive a chief engineer's license for steam and motor vessels of unlimited horsepower. I'm 32 years old and still the youngest actively working chief engineer with Oglebay Norton Co., operator of the Columbia and Pringle lines.(With 14 vessels, Oglebay Norton is the largest companv plying the Great Lakes under the U.S. flag.) I'm also pursuing a Brad Wheeler Captain, USNS Algol I was living in a cabin in West Virginia when my neighbor brought me the news that I had been accepted into Piney Point I packed my car and headed to Mary and and a new career. I thought that devoting three months to the SIU training program and then being able to go to sea-travel and make money at the same time-sounded like a pretty good deal. That was in 1977. Fifteen years later, I know just what a good decision it was to go to the Lundeberg School. 1 not only found a new career, but also, in a way, found a new family. The SIU is a brother­ hood of fellow seamen who will support you and give you opportunities like no other or­ ganization I know. The only cost of this sup­ port to you is that you do your job well. When you become a full book member of the Seafarers, don't forget the cost in blood that was paid by our founding members. Their sacrifices give you the right and obligation to uphold the union's constitution and by-laws. Their determination and vision made the miracle of Piney Point possible. I started sailing as a messman on the SS Guayama. 1 am now relief Master on the USNS Algol. In between, I upgraded at every oppor­ tunity: AB, A-seniority, the LNG course, weld­ ing, college courses and finally third mate. I also taught at the school for one year. Piney Point truly was my second home, and I couldn't have advanced like that without the school. The chance to utilize a place like that, for free, is absolutely phenomenal. (A former student of mine at the school and fellow trainee grad, Alan Gobeli, now sails as chief mate aboard the Algol.) Think about it: How many institutions offer free training programs while providing room and board? I've always considered this a country of opportunities and the union falls right into that, supplying every chance for its members, even if they desire to go into other fields. There are so many people to thank-too many to list here, because the list includes all the members of the SIU and 02. Thank you, my brothers. But remember, there is much yet to be done. The support that we are able to give comes from the jobs we do. Do them well and we assure the future of our industry, our country and our brotherhood. Do them poorly and we shall see our future disappear like wisps of fog in the sun. My husband and I were working for Piney Point'lndustries, on this property, during the rchi 1960s. When the union decided to purdiase the property, my husband and 1 were asked to remain and keep an eye on the place until they got people here to really take over. We wound up sticking with the SIU, and I've been here ever since. We had the impres­ sion they would keep us, but I never thought I'd still be here today! I've had several different jobs here, and I have enjoyed the work. I also like the people area At first, I did lots of office work, making contacts for the union to hire certain employees whom they needed immediately. I worked the switchboard, one of those old-time switchboards where you had to put the cord in and flip a switch. Those first few months were pretty hectic. I remember seeing some buildings torn down, while others were painted and repaired. People still were planning the route the school would take. Originally, there was just the barracks unit here. Piney Point Industries had tried to make it into a marina-hotel setup. The marine area certainly was not built up like it is now. Over the years, all of the buildings have been im­ proved, and of course new buildings have been added. Twenty years ago, it still looked like a government facility. Today, it looks more like a college campus or an up-and-coming com­ munity. I think the change in the fai^ties reflects the change in the curriculum. The first groups of trainees needed a lot of polish. I think we're starting with a better product today. Of course, the first upgraders didn't know what to expect, and now the quality of the upgrading courses keeps drasti­ cally improving. This school is valuable to trainees because it gives them an opportunity to do something with their lives, to better themselves. They don't even have to have a high school educa­ tion, because they can apply for that here. I really think it's a great place for a young man or woman who isn't quite sure what he or she wants to do, career-wise. For upgraders, they also have a chance to better themselves and get ahead in the in­ dustry. I nope the school continues to grow and expand like it has these first 25 years. The changes so far have been for the better. The school is a help to the community, the trainees and upgraders and really the entire industry. 40 Years of Seafarer Training September 1983 Deck department Seafarers and en­ gine department Seafarers are offered ttie opportunity to achieve a two-year associate in arts degree in nautical science or marine engineering, respectively. tenance course covering un­ derway replenishment, vertical replenishment, crane opera­ tions, forklift operations and helicopter operations. June 1985 The school offers an array of self-study materials. July 1989 The Lundeberg School offers an oil spill prevention and containment course. November 1984 Radar obsen/er course covering inter­ pretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, col­ lision avoidance and naviga­ tional exercises begins. January 1985 Reflecting in­ crease in military vessels being operated by private sector. Lundeberg School offers sealift operations and main- October 1985 Hydraulic systems aboard ships and the use of a Hagglund td deck crane are taught in a new course. July 1988 Lundeberg School instructors begin firefighting, CPR and first aid training aboard Delta Queen. December 1991 The basic and advanced fire fighting courses now include a simu­ Sepiefnber1990 Lundeberg lated exercise aboard a ship School offers advanced filled with a non-toxic chemical firefighting courses. smoke. 3 n .'Al- ^ • 'yw0rA: • * ' * �Hii mm. Nilto sssw rnssssssi^m^ ' i iiiwiiMiiiJ - "' A ' J :•• . -^!>.',--' ' SEUFMERSLOG AU6UST1992 17 iCj-_.'[ Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1992 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis .. Piney Point Algonac Totals Pbrt New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point 4 Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C §• !'!• (t- 31 •0 '4 8 18 29 32 26 12 34 7 3 23 0 0 229 27 4 8 11 22 26 26 14 16 1 12 " 33' 1 • 11 3 233 -••• : i'3 ^ i-HtSffiw 9 6 13 20 8 11 12 4 13 12 1 2 1 130 13 14 16 18 26 12 26 9 3 19 0 2 . , 0 , 193 7 11 '-••-•1.; ••• 3 7 1 . 6 • 7 .• 9 3 13 15 18 11 24 7 ^ 15 14 6 24 10 5 10 8 10 20 0 0 3 3 11 4 13 '20 . ^ 15 4 2 1 5 25 3 0 2 1 82 174 159 22 •'M 32 0 ' 13 16 0 1 2 7 9 ] 12 18 ;?.• 2 12 3 1 9 1 1 1 95 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 14 55 15 13 0 •1, 0 '6 1 . 18 2 1 9 18 1 5 14 40 3 13 15 43 6 622 52 9 4 19 24 0 •; 7 44 4 18 5 11 1 2 1 8 7 10 13 -•3:-Wf 14 40 18 0 0 :• 0 . V'""-: T 1 0 5 • 1 0 1 0 1 65 362 63 166 ENGINE DEPARTMENT p. 41 14 10 1 4 2 7 0 0 4 11 2 8 2 17 2 5 14 34 8 11 13 23 4 4 27 9 2 20 4':V.-:; • 14 7 1 19 5 7 ' 7 5 0 0 0 7 10 10 6 23 3 • • 8 11 T 2 5 1 >•••• 4 A:' 2 0 0 0 1 236 69 49 118 28 2 3 8 11 20 22 79 21 37 2 14 12 0 7 0 0 1 0^ • ^ 0 0 0 :-Q. ^ 1„ 4 1 4 5" 5" 0 1 5 7 2 14 5 2 7 2 4 0 3 ;a:;':'5,' 0 13 0 7 24 • . 1 ,••• 3 0 2 3 '• •:'\-7 3 2 1 n 0 0 0 1 3 0 52 10 ' 14 7 20 1 - - 7 0 2 • 1 :0 0 0 ' " d 1 3",J3 2 • 1 0 0 0 0 0 108 19 55 97 39 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 4 25 5• 34 46 0 1 T d 4 1 : • ^ 0 0 2 0 2 5 li 1 0 4 12 4 12 18 3 0 5 13 1 6 17 2 0 5 • 17 5 17 26 5 0 ' 2 11 14 3 0 15 6 17 25 vk;; . .- 25 0 ; 2 6 7 .-n> 8 9 0 2 • • •"T 3 11 7 8 : 13 0 1 7 2 3 3 3 0 165 40 10 142 37 4 6 / 1 4 27 6 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 21 0 • -5 •• 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 196 181 52 272 267 77 ; 14 11 .••-•T-'-: 0 0 2 1 5 4 12 8 17 6 i,;.:' 7 14 41 3 11 5 15 1 0 18 8 1^ 0 ;:'15'; 0 0 90 145 11 0 36 12 13 19 20 31 30 44 25 20 3 16 50 24:2 348 1 264 23 • 12 : ;.':T5 • 7 12 4 12 15 19 13 23 17 I':'33 16 24 18 10 0 0 4 13 16 17 ®:^o . • 2 20 .. 47 0 3 156 257 2 0 3 6 13 12 26 9 11 1 27 5 .• fc-' 5 • 21 3 2 8 2 12 , 60 9 15 8 6 8 0 0 0 157 ••7.4 1 0 9 2 4 0 165 6 4 1 1 21 4 0 9 0 70 86 3 14 26 26 33 45 65 31 18 6 50 45 4 30 4 486 104 7 2 28 19 42 19 53 17 24 7 158 16 1 8 1 506 o"' 13 0 277 24 10 5 11 19 33 43 16 22 25 4 11 29 2 996 1,032 1,256 327 242 520 437 523 754 610 Totals All Department * 'Total Registered" means the number or men wno aciuauy icgisicit^ iw. a..ipp...5 pw.. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1 526 lobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^26 jobs shipped, 437 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by «B" and "C" seniority people, ^[om june 16 to July 15,1992, a total of 242 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 16,984jobs have been shipped. :..'v , -- -.v.-'.— , September & October Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters Piney Point Tuesday, September 8 Monday, October 5 New York Tuesday, September 8 Tuesday, October 6 Philadelphia Wednesday, September 9 Wednesday, October 7 Baltimore Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 8 Norfolk Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 8 Jacksonville Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 8 Algonac Friday, September 11 Friday, October 9 Houston Monday, September 14 Monday, October 12 New Orleans Tuesday, September 15 Tuesday, October 13 Mobile Wednesday, September 16 Wednes^y, October 14 San Francisco Thursday, September 17 Thursday, October 15 Wilmington Monday, September 21 IJ Monday, October 19 Seattle Friday, September 25 Friday, October 23 San Juan Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 8 St. Louis Friday, September 18 Friday, October 16 Honolulu Friday, September 18 Friday, October 16 Duluth Wednesday, September 16 Wednesday, October 14 JerseyCity Wednesday, September 23 Wednesday, October 21 New Bedford Tuesday, September 22 Tuesday, October 20 -y - vl.- fllf-Sfi Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Corrections This photo was misidentified on page 16 in the July 1992 Seafarers LOG. It is actually Benjamin DeGonia, assistant chief bosun in the 500th trainee class at the Lundeberg School, leading the pledge of allegiance at the SIUNA convention. Rebecca Pouliot was in­ correctly iden- ' tifiedon page 25 J of last month's Seafarers LOG. K Pouliot is a cabin steward aboard the I SlU-crewed SS'i Independence. '-J!" -.K,- a �18 SEAFMeitSLOQ Auami992 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Internatkmal Union Directory JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Angustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassCL aassL ClassNP :Sr •f-t .ty ir" -? . r-y; HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt; Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 . HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. ;; Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, EL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99] Jersev 0 60 . 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT "p 7 'V • ' ' . . V • ' • r: . .V • Philadelphia, PA *19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi SantUTce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seatfle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 0 13 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 7. ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 ^ 0 Totals All Departments 0 58 21 0 102 9 0 40 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 26 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JUNE 16 Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wa West Coast Totals Region Gulf Coast •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7 4 0 20 ^0 \ A 0 8 0 ,0 0 0 >v- 0 , „ 0, 0 0 V 0 JULY 15,1992 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 45 0 3 "" 1 14 6 0 0 • ' 56 0 0 0 2 8 1 3 117 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1 13 5 35 ; r- ; 0 5 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT tn awv - 0 . , ..O.—!, ... 0 0 L 0 Ini yvt ! !• MOBILE:..^ : 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL ClassL Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Vice ftesident Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Keiley Vice ftesident Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast 'f TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups QassCL ClassL OassNP West Coast Totals 1 7 0 1 0 1 "0 2 0 I 0 0 Totals All Departments 35 2 18 15 2 3 200 24 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 42 TO THE MEN WHO SAILED THE LIBERTY SHIPS... WATERMAN CREWMEMBERS ' AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HISTORY SERIES I III* SIU members who are working or who have worked aboard Waterman's TAKX vessels (Pfc Eugene Obregon, Sgt Matej Kocak and Major Stephen Pless) should be aware of the following development. The Econmic Price Ad­ justment affecting wages, overtime and vacation rates will be implemented retroactively to January 1,1992. Members still worldng on these ves­ sels will see the increase in their paychecks. Members who shipped during that time but who have left the vessel should receive their checks in the mail by the end of July. The American Merchant Museum at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. is the publisher of a new series on the history of American passenger, pas­ senger/cargo and cargo ships and ship­ ping. Volume I, "The Hog Islanders," the story of 122 American ships, chronicles the building of the Hog Island yard in response to WWI. Volume B, "Caviar and Cargo," is about the C 3 passenger ships. These two books are currently in print and may be ordered from North American Maritime Books. The price for Volume I is $19.95 plus $2.50 for shipping; the cost for Volume II is $24.95 plus $2.50 shipping. Future volumes in the series will be entitled "Bauxite, Bananas, Coffee and Sugar" (the story of American passenger shipping in the Caribbean), "Prizes of War," (the story of 109 German mer­ chant vessels seized by the U.S. govern­ ment and put to war against their own country), and "The 535's and 502's" (which tells the story of 23standard built American passenger ships of the WWI era). An hour-long television documen­ tary to premier on public television, KTEH Channel 54, in San Jose, Calif, is in development. Entitled "The Men Who Sailed the Liberty Ships," the pro­ gram will be taped on the Jeremiah O'­ Brien, the Liberty ship moored in San Francisco and restored to her World War n condition by a crew of volunteers. The project's producers are looking for seamen who have photographs taken on Liberty ships during the war. They also would like to hear from mariners who sailed Liberties and have any uni: usual stories. ' Contributions to become a member I of the production team are welcomed. The producers, Maria Brooks and Don Watson, can be contacted c/o Waterfront Soundings Video Project, 4 Berry St., San Francisco, CA 94107, or phone (510) 451-9226. RETIREE COLLECTS PINS A retiree and Seafarers LOG reader has begun a collection of lapel pins and tie-tacs which contain emblems or logos of organizations, clubs, etc. He mounts them on boards and eventually plans to exhibit them in schools, social halls and even have his collection given to the Smithsonian Institution. Anyone who would like to send him their unwanted pinsshould wrap them in plastic bubble wrap or newspaper and send them to: David Peller, Blair House, 8201 16th Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910. _ hn -.1 '.r-., ' CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION MERGER TMT, ATL, CCT and other Crowley companies are reorganizing their cor­ porate structure on August 1,1992. The name of the new corporation will be Crowley American Transport, Inc. This merger will cause nosubstantive change in the organization's dealing with the SIU. 1 �T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retire­ ment of 21 members. Seventeen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while four sailed in the Great Lakes Division. At 76, John Panders is the oldest of the new pensioners. Brother Panders sailed with the SIU for more than a quarter-century. Brief biographical sketches of Panders and the other new retirees follow. DEEP SEA Willie Butts, 52, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Alabama, he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Brother Butts upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1962. Brother Butts lives in Lakeland, Fla. Vincent Carafa, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Pennsylvania, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Carafa served in the Army from 1944 to 1955. He has retired to Sonoma, Calif. Yacob Hassan, 66, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Baltimore. He was bom in China and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hassan resides in Baltimore. Daniel Herrera, 65, joined the SIU in 1966 in his native Puerto Rico. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Herrera served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He still calls Puerto Rico home. John Kane, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Bom in the Bronx, N.Y., he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. Brother Kane served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. He lives in Ocala, Fla. Everett Klopp, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of Min­ nesota, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Klopp has retired to Vancouver, Wash. Pedro Mena, 62, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The native of Puerto Rico sailed in the steward and engine departments. Brother Mena upgraded at the Lun- To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. deberg School in 1976. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1951. Brother Mena lives in Miami. Wayne Linnette, 52, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School in the port of New York in 1967. Bom in Norfolk, Va., he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Linnette served in the Army frOm 1956 to 1957. He resides in Norfolk. Nicholas Lomas, 63, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Lomas has retired to Tampa, Fla. Joseph Meyerchak, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1949 in his native New York. He completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Meyerchak served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He has retired to Puyallup, Wash. Abdel Mohamed, 60, joined the union in 1963 in the port of New York. He was bom in Arabia and sailed in the steward department. Brother Mohamed has retired to Laguna Beach, Calif. John Panders, 76, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in the port of New York in 1966. He , was bom in Greece and sailed in the deck department Brother Panders resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. steward department. Brother Robin­ son upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He served in the Army in 1946. Brother Robinson . still calls Greenville home. Edward Thompson, 61, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of New York. He was bom in Pen­ nsylvania and sailed in the deck department. Brother Thompson upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1951. Brother Thompson has retired to Seattle. Elvert Welch, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Baton Rouge, La., he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Welch upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. He lives in Covington, La. Carl Wood­ ward, 65, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of Lamar, Mo., he com­ pleted the steward recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Woodward served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He has retired to his native Lamar. Christian Iverson, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He was bom in Bear Lake, Mich, and sailed in the steward department. Brother Iverson served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He continues to call Bear Lake home. William Jones, 66, joined the union in 1973 in the port of Cleveland. A na­ tive of Ashland, Wis., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Jones served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He lives in Superior, Wis. John Knopf, 67, joined the. Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Duluth, Minn. The native of Springville, N.Y, sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Knopf has retired to Washbum, Wis. George Miller, 65, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Pennsylvania, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Miller served in the Army from 1946 to 1949. He lives in Lewistown, Pa. John Stan, 65, joined the union in 1970 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Bridgeport, Ohio and sailed in the deck department, i Jrother Stan served in the Navy from 1946 to 1950. He resides in Martins Ferry, Ohio. glli@ 051^ Gene Paschall, 66, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Bom in Rock Island, Texas, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1979. Brother Pas­ chall lives in Eagle Lake, Texas. James Robin­ son, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. A native of Green­ ville, S.C., he sailed in the liUL fletTem pamrio* toybirimiDN MerctentMarine mm • / "• • •• I, • �teuton...; 20 AUGUST1992 SEAFAOeOSLOG Know Your Rights ^cnb Hour ?|oUbap (^reetinpi 3fn tl^c ^cafarero FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year ex­ amines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recom­ mendations. Members of thiscommit­ tee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in Ae contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Teilez Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Caihp Springs, MD 20746 Last year, the Seafarers LOG devoted several pages in the December issue to print holiday greetings from active and retired Seafarers—as well as their family members—to friends, shipmates and loved ones. The feature was well received and, thus, the LOG is planning a similar feature this year. In 25 words or less (and in the neatest printing possible), write the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the December 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is Friday, November 13, 1992. Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, fac­ simile copies will be ac­ cepted. The fax number is (301) 899-7355. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a vessel's payoff. '}• • "iT- MM. Holtbap Jleg^age (PLEASE PBUNT OR TYPE) To: From: Message: M---' : Full copies of contracts as refeired to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 'iV. • : '"if..:, Check the block which describes your status with the 5IU: • Active Seafarer D Family Member of Active Seafarer • Retired Seafarer D Family Member of Retired Seafarer Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at the LOG office by Friday, November 13,1992. 8/92 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances shouk any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to re­ quire any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers^ the preservation and furthering of the American mer­ chant marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SpAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social inter­ ests, and American trade union con­ cepts. ' V If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. - -.r , • . Aj, K O �" }£?;-'• •' • '.:'iv;:':^/ vv • ;^v ;-V/>•::«'.'. ; •' v' i^'yticsss^aaw^aiiNe ''^'^•^aiWinii SSae^giS^!^^ AUGUST 1992 SEAFARERS LOG R. Risheck. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Digest of Ships Meetings IM' the Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some win be omitted. Ships minu^ first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. LIBERTY SPIRIT(Liberty Maritime), March 8 — Chairman Larry Manry, Secretary Steve Venus, Engine Delegate Perry Boyd, Steward iDelegate I. Gordon. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for fine chow. AMERICAN CONDOR (American Transport Lines), April 26 — Chairman M. McCardie, Secreta^ Carlos Sierra, Educational Director James Gaines, Deck Delegate Bob Miller, Engine Delegate Bryan Maddox. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship needs new dryer. Ship is in­ volved in transferring American forces from Philippines, including Subic Bay. PATRIOT (Vulcan Carriers), April 3 — Chairman R. Gibbs, Secretary W. Avant, Deck Delegate Willie Stanfleld, Engine Delegate Robert Scott, Steward Delegate Dwigbt Maeda. Chairman suggested mem­ bers upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for good ser­ vice. SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN (Marine Car­ riers), April 19 — Chairman Dave Zurek, Secretary T. Winiker, Educational Direc­ tor D. Davis, Engine Delegate Michael Ricci. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and sup­ port SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew mess needs additional chairs and new toaster. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), May 24 — Chairman S. Yaras, Secretary Richard Bromage, Deck Delegate Jason Poss, En­ gine Delegate John Cronan, Steward Delegate Roy Royals. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for cleanliness of ship, menu variety and good food. OMIDYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), May 17 — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary Steven Wagner, Educational Director Vin­ cent Deleso, Deck Delegate Raymond Snow, Engine Delegate Rick Ramirez, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on sailing board being posted. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Houston. Dinner for the Crew 2. Rod Pence, AB aboard the OMI Dynachem, lifts a grouper as Chief Cook Julio Guity looks on. The fish was caught while the ship was at anchor in Cristobal, Panama. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Set vice). May 17 — Chairman Wemer Becher. Secretary R. Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Mike Wiley, Engine Delegate A. Ahmed, Steward Delegate Thomas Kleine. Chair­ man conveyed thanks from chief mate to deck department. Secretary thanked crew for cooperation concerning special linen. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, thereby help­ ing themselves get ahead. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent meals. 21 CHARLES L. BflOW/V (Transoceanic Cable), June 29 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. Lindwy, Education­ al Director W. Carroll. Chairman reported he would ask patrolman about cost of living adjustment. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Honolulu. SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC), May 18 — Chairman W. Steele, Secretary Ivan Sails, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate W. Dize, Engine Delegate August Rodil, Steward Delegate Stephen Adams. Ship has not received rubber gloves and boots. Dryer is defective. Educa­ tional director told members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He suggested Seafarers be aware of dangers of AIDS. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded not to smoke during meal hours and not to wear tank tops in messhall. Ship has not received movies which coinpany is sup­ posed to supply. Next port: Norfolk, Va. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), June 7 — Chairman Charles Mann, Secretary D. Smith, Educational Director John Anderson, Deck Delegate Greg Carlson, Engine Delegate Paul Barhadillo. Educational director stressed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beef and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang. USNS PREVAIL (USMMI), May 12 — Chairman Charles Booher, Deck Delegate Joe Murphy, Engine Delegate Bruce Korte, Steward Delegate Carl Warren. No beefs or disputed OT reported. AB R. LAWRENCE H. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), June 2 — Chairman P. Hulsehosch. Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director D. Powers, Deck Delegate J. LaMotta, Steward Delegate BBQ on the Matthiesen SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Oscar Wiley, Secretary G. Bronson, Educational Direc­ tor Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate Mathew Bevak, Engine Delegate David Bland, Steward Delegate John Bennett. Chairman discussed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. He reminded members to vote in upcoming elections. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), May 17 — Chairman R. Moss, Secretary L. Ewing, Educational Director R. Johnson, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Sharp, Engine Delegate Randy Snay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 17 — Chairman H. Bentz, Secretary Paul Guzman, Educational Director John Halim, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate F. IJlshait. Steward Delegate L. Hoffman. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He commended all departments for excellent work. Education­ al director explained importance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for excellent food and service as well as ship cleanliness. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director John Walsh, Deck Delegate Daniel Severinson, Engine Delegate Thomas Berry, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsihais. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew dis­ cussed importance of voting and noted that "Politics is pork chops." Crew thanked gal­ ley gang. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman D. Brown, Secretiary L. Lightfoot, Educational Direc­ tor M; Miller, Deck Delegate Richard Young, Steward Delegate Gary Correy. Secretary reminded crew to wear hardhats on deck while cargo is being worked. All hands should use tunnels. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. VCR needs repair or re­ placement. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 12 — Chairman Timothy Koehel, Secretary Terry White, Deck Delegate Mark Stevens, Engine Delegate D. Rhodes, Steward Delegate Saleh Nasser. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Captain Brooks for superb barbecue and enjoyable work environment. Crew thanked galley gang for cruise ship cuisine, with special thai^ to Chief Cook Mohamed Shivly. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman L. Watson, Secretary J.Johnson, Educational Director '•-••X ... BHHiB •rf, • ,• v-.'s Seafarers aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen enjoy a great barbecue en route from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to Long Beach, Calif. This photo was sent to the LOG by AB George Jordanides. Austin commended galley gang for job well done, and crew seconded thanks. USNS WILKES (Mar Ship Operators), May 29 — Chairman Robert Russell, Secretary K. Dougherty, Deck Delegate Stanley Whitaker, Steward Delegate Cor­ nell Charleston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Membership agreed this was un­ usually fine crew and thanks went out to all departments. Crew gave barbecue/retire­ ment party for Third Cook Ahdel Mohamed. USNS WYMAN (Mar Ship Operators), May 10 — Chairman L. Winst^d, Secretary D.St George, Educational Direc­ tor R. Clark, Steward Delegate Guy Prescott. Secretary reported ship running out of canned juices and milk due to problems with drinking water. Deck delegate reported beef related to water problem. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. PFC DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (Amsea), May 10 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secretary Donna Jean Clemoiu, Educational Director Geo Cruzen Jr., Deck Delegate John Davis, Engine Delegate Frank Jaworski, Steward Delegate Dwayne Landry. Chairman con­ veyed chief mate's thanks for excellent Coast Guard inspection. Chairman dis­ cussed drug and alcohol testing. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Repair list is posted. PFC JAMES ANDERSON (Maersk Lines), June 12 — Chairman Thomas Atwell, Secretary L. Mensching, Deck Delegate James Keith Jr. Educational director has upgrading forms available. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. AMERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Marine), June 12 — Chairman Jamie Miller, Secretary John Samuels. Chairman thanked crew for job well done. He asked captain about getting hresh milk and vegetables every couple of weeks. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. All crewmembers ne^ new pillows and mattresses. M. Ketchem. Chairman reported he has ab­ sentee ballots for all 50 states. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. GLOBAL SENTINEL(jTansOceanic Cable), June 5 — Chairman G. Diefenhach. Secretary Eva Myers, Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate Roger Reinke. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew was reminded to reduce noise in passageways. GUA YAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), June 14 — Chairman D. Murray, Secretary W. Williams, Steward Delegate R. Evoha. Chairman advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew lounge needs new furniture and new VCR. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), June 18 — Chairman W. Petty, Secretary A. Banky. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), June 21 — Chairman Ronald Dailey, Secretary F. Costango. No beefs or tUsputed OT reported. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), June 3 — Chairman R. Garay, Secretary J. Miller, Educational Director Virgil Bol­ ton, Deck Delegate Edward King, Engine Delegate Thomas Toomey, Steward Alejandro Serrano. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reported to crew about longshoremen in Puerto Rico taking over crew lounge and eating all the night lunch. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew lounge needs new furniture and VCR. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: EUzabeth,N.J. INGER (Sealift, Inc.), June 28 — Chair­ man S. Jandora, Secretary Vincent Continued on page 22 'I "a- ., • • �f 22 Ships Digest Continued from page 21 Sanchez Jr., Deck IDelegate Kenneth Moore, Engine Delegate L. Reynolds, Steward Delegate D. Payne. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transportation), June 28 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Seiian, Educational Direc­ tor J. Zang, Deck Delegate Kevin Merckx, Engine Delegate Floyd Talley, Steward Delegate T. Quammie. Chairman thanked crew for smooth voyage. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and donat­ ing to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), June 14 — Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director M. Scinto, Engine Delegate L. Malave, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. No beefs or disputed OT rqwrted. Crew thanked steward department for good job. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation. Crewmembers this summer will be defending basketball title in thiee-cni-thtee "West Indies Shootout," won last year in ovotime by Pinkham, DEU T«n Moore and captain'sson. >1;-, t;": LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), June 28 — Chairman Robert Favalora, Secretary Frederick Washington, Educa­ tional Director Eddie Major, Engine Delegate Jerome Butler. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. LIBERTY WA VE (Liberty Maritime), June 28 — Chairman J,J. Leonard, Secretary C. Rollings, Educational Direc­ tor P. Boyd Jr., Deck Delegate Mark Wooley, Engine Delegate T. Mathews. Chairman relayed thanks from captain, who said this is best deck and engine departments he has ever had. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: New Orleans. ri;,p ,.• • LNG C4P/?/CO/?/V(ETC), June 7 — Chairman A. Waters, Secretary Francis Ostendarp, Educational Director Robert Hamilton. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship still needs refrigerators for crew mess and pantry. I* ••• [ v\7. • '; •• ' '-''i', ,.V- H:.' ' AUGUST 1992 SEAFARERS LOG LNG TAURUS (ETC), June 14 — Chair­ man Ulus Veach, Secretary Doyle Cor­ nelius, Educational Director Raymond Culpepper, Deck Delegate Joe Morrison, Engine Delegate Vincent Larimer, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels Jr. Chair­ man greeted new crewmembers and stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done, especially SAs V. Echeverio, B. Olsen and M. Taraha. GROTON (Sheridan Transportation), June 28 — Chairman George Diefenbach, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Direc­ tor R. Natoli, Deck Delegate Joseph Soresi, Engine Delegate Rodney Edmands. Steward Delegate Michael Ham­ mock. Chairman announced payoff. He noted importance of donating to SPAD and reading Seafarers LOG. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for very good food. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. 1st LT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), June 11 — Chairman S. Solomon, Secretary L. Oram, Educational Director L> Oram, Deck Delegate F. Christian, Engine Delegate S. Melendez, Steward Delegate E. Ellis. Educational director noted upgrad­ ing leads to better earning power. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done and thanked deck department for good job painting ramp. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), June 11 — Chairman D. Ticer Jr., Secret^ J. Pratt, Educational Director M. Peck. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. /74AfG£f7 (Vulcan Carriers), June 6 — Chairman William Mullins, Secretary M. Fields, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. NUEVO SAN JUAN{FuetloRico Marine), June 15 — Chairman A. Camacho, Secretary A. Romero, Educa­ tional Director C. Gallagher. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Crew observed one minute of silence in memoiy of departed brothers. OMIDYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), June 14 — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary Steven Wagner, Educational Director Vin­ cent Deieso, Deck Delegate Rod Pence, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. Chairman reported smooth trip. New refrigerator was installed in crew messhall. Crew thanked Rod Pence for catching nice fish in Panama. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek change in de­ pendent medical coverage. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OMI MISSOURI(OMI Coq).), June 21 — Chairman Carl Francum, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate J. Saxon, Engine Delegate S. Castro, Steward Delegate J. Bemardez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. OMI WABASH (OMI Corp.), June 4 — Chairman Ervin Bronstein, Secretary C. Miles, Deck Delegate T. Vines, Engine Delegate G. Garza. Chairman announced payoff. He advised crew about new SlU health clinic near Houston union hall, and said clinic staff is very professional. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The End of Another Voyage for the Nuevo San Juan 1,'^^ OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), June 1 — Chairman Bobby Riddick, Secretary R. DeBoissiere, Educational Director Ron Belcher, Engine Delegate Jack Singletary. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to eliminate permanent jobs. Crew thanked Steward/Baker DeBoissiere, Chief Cook Burt Winfield and SA John Moore for ex­ cellent job. Deck and engine departments also received thanks for good work. OVERSEAS WW4W (Maritime Over­ seas), June 14 — Chairman J.D. Foster, Secretary Freddy Hamilton, Educational Director Tom Koubek. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), June 28 — Chairman R. Wil­ liams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate R. Grubbs, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman asked everyone to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for good cookouts. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. '• ? ' 7->* A recent payoff for tfie crew of the Nuevo San Juan took place in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Pictured above are (from left) AB/Ship's Chairman A. Camacho, Vessel Manager Tom Lord and Steward Assistant A. Colon. • ' • <Sw--'' - ... payoff. Educational director luged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed importance of SPAD and how dona­ tions help send message to Washington, D.C. to keep a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 10 — Chairman M. Willis, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director M. Sabin. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good job. USNS INVINCIBLE (USMMl), June 8 — Chairman Albert Austin, Jr., Secretary G. Hamilton, Deck Delegate B. Booker, En­ gine Delegate H. Watkins, Steward Delegate R. Langley. Chairman reminded members to register at SlU hall within 48 hours of being paid off after a layup. Crew thanked galley gang for fine service. USTS PACIFIC (lOM), June 6 — Chair­ man Mark Trepp, Secretary Ray Brown, Educational Director Felix Durand, Deck Delegate J. Batorski, Engine Delegate J. Patino, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Educational director noted bosun has absen- Preparing the Grill SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 24 —• Chairman Ben Berbereno. Secretary R. Emanuel, Engine Delegate R. Jackson. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done and tremendous improvement. Television and VCR need to be replaced. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), June 14 — Chairman Elex Cury, Jr., Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director J. Ortiz, Engine Delegate Bruce Wright. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew commended galley gang. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), June 7 — Chairman Carlos DeGracia, Secretary E. Vazquez, Education­ al Director D. Beeman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 19 — Chairman A. Eckert, Secretary P. Lopez, Educational Director G. Speckman, Deck Delegate L. Long, Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Chairman announced fire and boat drill. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported, but steward delegate needs clarification on OT. Crew was reminded to keep lounge clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NA VIGA TOR (Sea-Land Service), June 21 — Chairman Werner Be­ cker, Secretary R. Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Robert Crooks, Engine Delegate A. Ahmed, Steward Delegate Thomas Kleine. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for fine food. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 7 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary T. Smith, Educational Director John Walsh, Deck Delegate Carl Sands, Engine Delegate Thomas Berry, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsihais. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed donating to seamen's club in LaPorte, Texas. -7V i" OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Over­ seas), June 21 — Chairman Carlos Spina, Secretary Florencio Nieves Jr., Education­ al Director Wendell Purrish Jr. Chairman announced payoff and urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 21 — Chairman T. Murphy, Secretary M. Meany, Educational Director G. Ackley, Deck Delegate M. Stevens, En­ gine Delegate M. Ferguson, Steward delegate S. Nasser. Chairman thanked crew for smooth voyage. He aimounced Chief Cook Jim Swart starts the grill for the Richard G. Matthiesen's cookout on the stem. This photo was sent to the LOG by AS George Jordanides tee ballots. He encouraged members to vote, donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. RALEIGH BAY (Sea-Land Service), July 5 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary A. Robinson, Deck Delegate Kenneth Riley, Steward Delegate A. Willey. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), July 2 — Chaiiman G. Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Gregory Agren, Engine Delegate Ahmed Almuflihi, Steward Delegate Kassem Saleh. Chair­ man announced payoff. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to register and vote in elections. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), July 5 — Chairman Carlos DeGracia, Secretary E. Vazquez, Education­ al Director D. Beeman, Engine Delegate Jesus Vazquez, Steward Delegate R. Cosme. Chairman reported everything run­ ning smoothly. He discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for good work. SEA-LAND RELIANCE(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 1 — Chairman D. Brown, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director E. Frederickson, Deck Delegate R. Young, Engine Delegate C. Akers. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. �•"Ti I II inii^iM^F^^ **' •Ig,ii^"ivi_i;iiwwiiir •'iii^iii: iir-in-imwini-V Aueusri992 SEAFARERS LOG 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA AWADABUDULLA Awad Abudulla, S3, passed away January 9. He was bom in Arabia and in 1969 joined the Seafarers in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Abudulla sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. y;--. JAMESP.AHERN James P. Ahem, 67, died March 7. The Massachusetts native joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston. Brother Ahem sailed in the deck depart­ ment. FLOYD BARNETT Pensioner Floyd Bamett, 74, passed away May 27. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1951 in the port df Bal­ timore. Brother Bamett sailed in the deck department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1936 to 1939. Brother Bamett retired in April 1974. SIGMIEREBOGGAN Pensioner Sigmiere Boggan, 75, died May 10. A native of Louisiana, he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Bog­ gan sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in October 1976. JOSEPH CARENDER Pensioner Joseph Carender, 70, passed away June 24. The Ten­ nessee native joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Carender sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1945. Brother Carender retired in June 1986. JAMES C. COLLINS Pensioner James C. Collins, 69, died June 9. He was bom in Rockwood, Tennessee and in 1966 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Collins sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1946. Brother Collins began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1988. JOHN L. CORTEZ Pensioner John L. Cortez, 79, passed away June 7. Bom in the Philip­ pine Islands, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Seattle. Brother Cortez sailed in the steward department. He retired in June 1978. JUAN CRUZ Pensioner Juan Craz, 76, died July 1. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939 in the port of New York. Brother Cruz sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Cmz retired in August 1978. RAFAEL D'ANGELO Pensioner Rafael D'Angelo, 85, passed away June 11. He was bom in Italy and in 1945 joined the Seafarers in the port Of New York. Brother D'Angelo sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began collecting his pension in August 1979. JOSEPH FONTENOT Pensioner Joseph Fontenot, 74, died June 6. The native of Louisiana joined the union in 1952 in the port of Houston. ' Brother Fontenot sailed in the steward department. He retired in November 1983. CLARENCE FREDDIE Pensioner Clarence Freddie, 73, passed away April 22. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1954 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Freddie began receiving his pension in Febmary 1986. JOSEPH FURTON Pensioner Joseph Furton, 76, died June 9. He was bom in Michigan and in 1944 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Furton sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1980. VICTOR E. GARCIA Pensioner Victor Garcia, 67, passed away May 9. A native of the Philip­ pine Islands, he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New York. Brother Garcia sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in April 1988. EARL GAY Earl Gay, 65, passed away recently. The Pennsyl­ vania na­ tive joined the union in 1952 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Gay sailed in the steward department. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. RICHARD HENEKE Pensioner Richard Heneke, 65, passed away May 14. The Washington native joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of ^ Seattle. Brother Heneke sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Heneke served in the Navy from 1943 to 1953. He began receiving his pension in January 1991. JOHN GRADDICK Pensioner John Graddick, 77, died June 28. He was bom in South Carolina and in 1945 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Graddick sailed in the steward department. He retired in January 1980. CLEG HARRIMAN Pensioner Cleo Harriman, 72, passed away May 26. Bom in Virginia, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1967 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Harriman began receiving his pension in January 1982. DONALD HENDERSON Pensioner Donald Hender­ son, 72, died recently. A native of Portland, Ore., he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Henderson, sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. Brother Henderson served in the Army from 1944 to 1956. He retired in April 1986. ALBERT HOLMES Pensioner Albert Holmes, 72, died March 24. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Holmes sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Air Force from 1941 to 1942. Brother Holmes retired in December 1982. HAROLD MEEDER, Harold Meeder, 62, died June 4. A native of Kansas City, he joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Houston. Brother Meeder sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1950 until 1964. WILLIAM G. KELLY Pensioner William G. Kelly, 63, passed away May 23, five days after his birthday. He was bom in Aberdeen, Wash, and in 1957 joined the Seafarers in the pott of Seattle. Brother KeUy sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1946 to 1949. Brother Kelly letiied in Novem­ ber 1991. PETER MENCIAS Pensioner Peter Mencias, 79, passed away May 24. Bom in the Philip­ pine Islands, he joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Men­ cias sailed in the steward department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in September 1979. JACK NELSON Pensioner Jack Nel­ son, 66, died June 7. He joined the SIU in his native Savan­ nah, Ga. in 1943. Brother Nel­ son completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He retired in March 1987. PAUL R. ROGERS Pensioner Paul Rogers, 70, passed away April 28 due to cancer. He was bom in Colorado and in 1967 joined the Seafarers in the port of Houston. Brother Rogers sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1940 until 1945. Brother Rogers retired in Febmary 1987. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; two sons, Ronald and Russell; his daughter, Paula; his sister, June; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. bom in Los Angeles and in 1952 joined the Seafarers in the port of Seattle. Brother Rudolph sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Rudolph retired in Oc­ tober 1988. HENDRIKSWARTJES Pensioner Hendrik Swartjes, 82, died May 29. Bom in Hol­ land, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Swartjes sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1974. CHARLES E. THOMPSON Pensioner Charles E. Thompson, 64, passed away May 15. The na­ tive of Los Angeles joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1967 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Thompson began receiving his pension in Febmary 1982. RAPHAEL TORRES Raphael Torres, 21, died recently. He was bom in the Vir­ gin Is­ lands and in 1989 graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee pro­ gram. Brother Torres sailed in the engine department. He was an active methber at the time of his death. ALEJANDRINO VELAZQUEZ Pensioner Alejandrino Velaz­ quez, 65, passed way May 24. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Velazquez sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1986. WILLIAM ROYES NGITWONG Pensioner William Royes, 86, died June 17. A native of Jamaica, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Royes sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in August 1971. Pensioner Ngit Wong, 65, died May 15. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1954, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wong retired in Febmary 1979. ROBERT RUDOLPH Pensioner Robert Rudolph, 65, passed away June 18. He was INLAND GERONIMO ESPINOSA Pensioner Geronimo Espinosa, 78, passed away June 1. He was bom in the Philippine Is­ lands and in 1961 joined the Continued on page 24 V- �•"•"•riiiiijfiTiii 24 tinal Departures Continued from page 23 union in the port of Philadel­ phia. Boatman Espinosa sailed in the steward department. He retired in June 1984. ROGER GARES Pensioner Roger Cares, 73, died May 23. A native of Pen­ nsylvania, he joined the union in 1973 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Boatman Cares sailed in the steward department. He served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in November 1987. ORVILLE JOHNSON Pensioner Orville Johnson, 72, passed away June 12. He joined the Seafarers in 1957 in his native Baltimore. Boatman Johnson sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1982. P' AOGUSri^ SEAFARBISIM TOMP.lVnLLER Pensioner Tom P. Miller, 78, died May 18. The Texas na­ tive joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston. Boatman Miller sailed in the engine and steward departments. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1943. Boatman Miller began receiving his pension in August 1973. CHARLES F. MORRIS Pensioner Charles F.Mor­ ris, 77, passed away Decem­ ber 1. Bom in New Jersey, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Morris, sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1940 to 1945. Boatman Morris retired in December 1979. CLAY SHERRILL Clay Sherrill, 63, died June 2. He was bom in Highland Park, Mich, and in 1972 joined the union in the port of Chicago. Boatman Sherrill sailed in the deck department. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship has revised its self-study correspondence courses. Currently available are lessons in English and mathe­ matics. The academic department will add other sub­ jects as they become aval able. Seafarers can take advantage of this opportunity to increase their knowledge by writing to the Lundeberg School. The materials are prepared in a straight-for­ ward, easy-to-understand manner. Simply check the boxes for the lessons which interest you, then clip and send the coupon to the address below. STEPHEN LENCHAK Stephen Lenchak, 64, passed away June 23. He was bom in Cleveland and in 1960 joined the union in the port of Detroit. Brother Lenchak sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. Please send the materials checked below: MATH • • • • • CARL ANDERSON Pensioner Carl Ander­ son, 73, passed away June 13. The Michigan native joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Elberta, Mich. Brother Anderson sailed in the engine department. He , retired in August 1970. Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry • Plane D Spherical ^ , , (-.-If ..'kAr,,! .. INGUSH GREAT LAKES O • ATLANTIC FISHERMEN Grammar Books Writing Business Letteas ^... .rt. Name _ Address. SEBASTIANO PASSANISI Pensioner Sebastiano Passanisi, 77, died June 1. He joined the union in 1971 in his nahve Boston. Brother Passanisi sailed in the deck and steward departments. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Brother Passanisi retired in December 1982. South Atlantic Port Council Holds Luncheon •i: .: 'Lun^eberg School Self Study Courses KONRADFROVAG Pensioner Konrad Frovag, 80, died May 1. A nadve of Norway, he joined theSIU in 1949 in the port of Detroit. Brother'Frovag sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in June 1976. Telephone^ Social Security#. Book# Rating. [ Ctd Old this coupon and mall to: ^ ^ I I • 1 Academic Department Seafarers Harry Lundebeg School of Seamanship P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 •'>V; 8/92 Congressman Meets with New Orieans MID ^ ' ""W.^ ,'• '^'V.' • • ^1"'••-••>•'>'/••"• '. '• :'?:•;=•• \ ;;' '' il^-. U S Representative Bob Livingston (R-La.) talks with New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez (center) as retired SlU Vice President Lindsey Williams welcomes guests to the June 5 meeting of the Port Maritime Council of Greater New Orleans and Vrcimty. •:,f. SP The South Atlantic Port Maritime Council held its quarterly membership luncheon on May 20 in the Jacksonville, Fla. SlU hall. Featured speakers at the event were local legislative candidates. In the photo above, Patrolman Tony McQuay (center) welcomes Dr. Les Warren (left) and retired SlU Assistant VP George Ripoll. The galley gang who prepared the meal gather in the photo below. From the tejt. Jhey are ^farers Willie Grant, Richard Ward, Glenn D'Ambrosio and John Platts. J. ' i ••> •' Remembering Those Who Went Before • '• Retired Bosun Tony Palino (left) and SlU Vice President West Coast George McCartney flank Captain Dick Haugh of the SS Independence during the recent Maritime Memorial Day ceremonies aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, a restored Liberty Ship, in San Francisco Bay. Seafarers attending the event tossed a wreath into the sea in memory of their fallen brothers and sisters. The photo was provided by SlU member John Philips. -t •••• a :?;a •t' . •T •I - .^ips,: '" r • • - 'pfi:. i:': ... �a^afeaaa:w&r%grat.>.. i.^ SeAFAREUSLUG AUGUST 1S92 25 Connie's Galley Crew Aims to Keep Guests Happy General Napolean said it when he uttered his im­ mortal phrase, "an army marches on its stomachs." And people trying to catch a loved one have said it when they turned to the old adage, "a way to a person's heart is through their stomach." Galley gang Seafarers aboard the SS Constitu­ tion (nicknamed the "Connie" by crewmembers) recognize the simple principle that plentiful, exquisitely prepared food can be the key ingredient to a cruise ship passenger's good time. To this end, the steward department works around the clock to make sure no passenger goes hungry and no palate goes un­ satisfied during the sevenday voyage aboard the -.-V- fv"^, f,' ' I "-'4 . ; .-r-;- American Hawaii Cruises ship. Led by Chief Steward Patrick Olin, the galley gang must have a &eakfast ready for the pre­ dawn risers, then the regular breakfast must be prepared before lunch. While some of the crew works on the afternoon snacks, the final prepara­ tions for dinner—which has two seatings—must be completed. Finally, crewmembers prepare the after-dinner to midnight snacks before the whole thing starts over again. Olin noted to a Seafarers LOG reporter that there is never time to relax in the galley. "We always have a meal preparation in the works. It's a constant job to keep hundreds of people happy and satified." mww • • S'" - • >'^'0 '•M 'f Cook Julio Lambert slices prime rib for a passenger. Keeping an eye on the eggs is Assistant Cook Danny Nguyeu. j|;. Assistant Baker Mario Ramiro has pancakes hot off the griddle. •WW Watching over the galley operations are Executive Chef Hector Morales (left) and Chief Steward Patrick Olin. -•-u v Standing by an order is Second Cook Carlos LMadayag. ^ , No tears are Shed while Second Assistant Cook Mano Firme jr. Bennett oeels an onion, keeps delicious meals coming. K — ^ Mushrooms are needed in Second Cook Elhossiny EInaggar's recipe. elwI^rwiRrkfir Joseoh Walsh tinisnesmaRiiia«»iiu Sous Chef Ozzie Stoiber is one of the galley's many experts. Second Cook Jay Pichay slices bread for finger sandwiches. Dicirig a carrot is one task for Second Cook Djasni Mohamad. ' Showing his proficiency for cracking eggs with one hand is Chief Baker Willie Creer. �26 AimSTI^ SEAFARBKIOG Trainee Lifeboat Class 500—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 500 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Tfieodore Karabinas, Victor Serrano, Jared Tryal, Jerome Scola, Stepfianie Hendrick, Chris Kalinowski, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Douglas Hau, James Lacy, Lorenzo Martin, Jason Simpson, Jerry Howard Jr., William Weeks Jr., Willie McFadden Jr., (third row) Kyle Tabor, Dave Hayes, Thomas Hurley Jr., Benjamin DeGonia, Mark Mullen, Michael Kozak, Jason Bonefont and Jerry Herman. X:. Able Bodied Seaman—Graduating with their able bodied seaman's endor­ sement are (from left, kneeling) K.C. Taylor (instructor). Otto Borden, Robert Baskin, Anthony Douglas, Grant Jones III, Obaid H. All, (second row, kneeling) Fred Lau, Jeffrey Robinson, Chris Stringer, Pasquale Giorgilli, Mark Lecik, David Penney, Fereuza Gifford, John Favero, (third row, standing) James McCarthy, Lawrence Neslein, Fred Cintorino, Dave Chesson Jr., William Boyd, Joe Carson, Barron Jackson, Kim M. Brown, Geronimo Rawlings, Warren Barroner, James Alexander and Russ Dasaro. Not pictured is Ron Mercer. Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operations—CompietKFmnrBoJon^^^^^^^^ finstmctSrBob Rudd Robert Sdwel'l Ed SaclSind JohnS (instructor). Bob Rudd, Robert Caldwell, Ed Sacks and John Kelly. Upgraders Lifeboat-Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the '®"' kneeling) Osman Haslam, John D'Alessandro, Mark Cabasag, Gary Morrison, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor). Chris Coggins, William Ware, Kenneth Myers, Dennis Shaw and Larry Calhoun. 11^ M':^: •='. • '•fri.'' ,', •t"v. h .• .'. Marine Electrical Maintenance—Completing the course leading to graduation from the marine electrical maintenance program are (from left, seated) Sheldon Greenberg, Dave Plumb, Mike Novak, Mark Dumas, (standing) Robert Stancavage, David Tillman, Lawrence Holbert, Eric ^^lzhuhn (instmctor) and James Brock. irefighting—Successfully completing the advanced firefighting curriculum on June 24 are (from left, front row) Byran Cummings (instructor), David Queipo, Mel Santos, Jeff Libby, Leroy Hopkins, John Smith (instructor), (second row) Lawrence Clark, Ed Johnston, Jose Marrero, Steve Thompson, (third row) Joe Young, Jay Phillips, Leon Johnson, Marc Taylor, (fourth row) Bill O'Neill, Bob Kiefer, Rick Bamhart, Leonard White, (fifth row) Craig Pare, James Watts and Bill Mustion. .• r- \, • •-• U.- ••• ,. f.'r f i- Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the graduatinmireboat class on June 2 are (from left) John Watkins, Art Jonassen, Carmelita D. Henry, Kerry Tyrone Roby Sr. and Ben Cusic (Instructor). Marine Electronics Technician—Successfully completing the marine electronics technician course are (seated) Christopher Barry, (from left, standing) J.R. Hawkins, Robert A. Farmer, Scott Morris and Mark Rainess (instmctor)., Pumproom Maintenance and Operations—Graduating are (from left, kneeling) Wayne F. Gonsalves, Donald E. Morgan, (second row) Jim Shaffar (instructor), Jon Beard, Leonardo Papa, Tony Ripoll and Eric H. Sutton. �AUGUSTISfa SCWARBtSUm if- Hecerilllcetkm Prograuut • '.1" . Completion Date November 2 SlemrdUpitruOhmCourses Course As^tant Cooks Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward BeekgpgndkiBeeune$ Chedc-ln Ciunpletioii Date Date September 14 October 23 November 9 December 18 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations ca^ Maintenance course. Course Able Seaman Check-In Date Septinnber28 CfMUrse Bosun Recertilfieation The foUowing is Ae rarrent course schedule for classes beginning between August and De«n^r1^ a the Seafaiets Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship loca^ a the Paul HaU Center for Marittme Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. T^e coui^ schedule may change to reflect the needs of the memberehip, the manume industry and—in times of conflict—die nation's security. IJS' • 27 Check-Di Comidetkm Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions dRice for starting dates) • • radlngCeurses Check-In Date Course- ' Completimi Date QMED-Any Rating Ship Handling ThirdMate August 31 November 2 September 14 November 16 August 3 Octobers August 31 August 28 October30 December 11 Tankerman October 26 November 20 Radar Observer Unlimited Celestial Navigatfon September 14 December 4 FiremanA¥atertender and Oiler August31 OctoberO October December 4 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Puniproom MainL & Gyrations August 31 October 9 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 17 October9 October 19 December 11 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations October 26 December4 Marine Electronics—^Technician I September 28 November 6 Marine Electronics—T^rhnican II November 9 December 18 Basic Electronics August31 September 25 Hydraulics August 17 September 11 November 23 December 18 Diesel Engine Technolc^ August 17 September 11 Welding October 12 November 6 Sqitemberll November 13 September 18 November 20 SaMfSpedaHf Courses Course Oil Spin Preventkm and Containment iV' . J" Lifeboatman I I^ -f-v ^ I ^ ^ Basic/Advanced Fire Fightiiig Check-In Date Completion Date August 17 August 31 October 12 October 26 August 21 September 4 October 16 October 30 August 3 August 17 August31 September 14 September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December 7 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 December 18 October30 October20 1992MuHeOucaikm Schedule mmuuNGAPPimAim Name Address (Fint) (Middle) Month/Pay/Ye (Stfeet) (City) (Stale) Deep Sea Member D . Telephone _L (ZipCode) Lakes Member D ' _L (AieaCbde) Inland Waters Member G SHLSSCellege Program Schedule tor 1992 FULL 8-week sessions August 31 October 26 October 23 December 18 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You alsomust submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department Md seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Date of Birth (Lu«) The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact die admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Social Security #_ SIGNATURE • Book # Seniority Department U.S. Citizen: D Yes D No - - Home Port_ - Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held , •Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from DNO to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? •Yes If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes •NO •NO If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Yes • No Firefighting:•Yes •No Date available for training Primary language spoken I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed CPR:•Yes •NO DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot ThirdMate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel D Towboat Operator Mand O Celestial Navigation Q Simulator C:ourse • • • O D _DATE. G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G RefrigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G Oil Spill Prevention & C:ontairunent G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Smdies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utili^ ENGINE G Cook and Baker • FOWT G ChiefCook O QMED—Any Rating G Chief Steward COLLEGE PROGRAM • Variable DC L/IIVC Drive vtuuuric Spe^ L/VG Systems (Marine Electronics) LI Towboat Inland Cook G LJ Associates in Arts Degret Degree 1lansporUUon will be paid inaccordance with the scheduling letter only If you present orighial receipts and snccessfiinycom­ plete the coarse. If you haveany questions,contact yonr portagent before depailing for Piney PoinL RETURN COMPLBTEO APPLICATIONTO: Seahuers Hatty Lundebag Upgrading Onler, P.O. Box 75, Pin^ Point, MD 20674. i;, : • • • -si: •§ �iii(i!!ii i||i iiiilif SEAEUIERS Volume 54, Number 8 1993 gU Scholarships Announced Seven scholarships wKI be awarded In 1993 to help members and their dependents further their college or university studies. Those InterestedIn applying should start collecting the necessary paperwork NOW! See page 8 for additional Information. J4M^U^ 1992 a Job Corps Bestows Top Award to Seafarer Porter -S3SS.i When James Porter reported last month to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as a member of class 502, it was the cul­ mination of 18 months of hard work that saw his efforts recognized with a National Leadership Award from the National Job Corps, a federal pro­ gram funded by the departments of Labor and the Interior to help young men and women between the ages of 16 and 22 obtain educational and vocational skills. While other Job Corps award win­ ners wore Sunday-best outfits. Porter marched to the stage in his khaki Lundeberg School uniform. "I'm proud of the uniform and what it rep­ resents to me. It was my goal and I achieved it," he told a Seafarers LOG reporter before taking part in the Washington, D.C. ceremony on July 23. when he entered the Harpers Ferry (W.Va.) Job Corps Center in January 1991. Earlier in his life, the 23-year-old had dropped out of high school to help his mother support the family. Even though he enjoyed working with his hands. Porter discovered he was not able to hold or acquire a construction job without a high school diploma. He got upset and let his weight climb to 360 pounds. About this time. Porter met a Job Corps recruiter who told him the pro­ gram could help him acquire a high school equivalency diploma (GED) as well as train him with a job skill. Porter left his Newport News, Va. home and headed for Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center where he met Bud Casto, its placement coordinator and instructor for building and apartment maintenance. Helped Support Family Casto took Porter under his wing. Becoming a member of the After retiring from a Fortune 500 Seafarers became Porter's goal as company, Casto returned to his home soon as he heard about the union state of West Virginia where he was asked if he would teach a skill to young men and women through the federally funded program. In the back of his mind, Casto remembered the Seafarers' 1959 summer-student program that gave him an oppor­ tunity to sail aboard an SlU-contracted vessel out of the port of Brooklyn. "I made more money in those four weeks than any of my friends who stayed home and worked all sunmier," he recalled. Seafarer James Porter (center) receives his National Leadership Award from Or. Michael Murphy (right) from the National Office of Job Corps, while Maryland Delegate Ulysses Carrie watches. One Vote Counts Showing off his achievement award to Bud Casto of the Harpers Ferry (W.Va.) Job Corps Center (left) and his mother, Evelyn Porter, is Seafarer James Porter. reported it to the national program. Since then. Harpers Ferry Job Corps center has recommended 27 men and women, including Porter, to the Lun­ deberg School. In fact, Casto's daughter Kimberly sails as a cool^aker. "When I met James, I encouraged him to look at the merchant marine as a career," Casto said. Porter added he was attracted to the SIU because of the travel, "plus I saw a couple of the pay stubs. You Can't beat that." But both noted, before he could enter Plney Point Recommended Piney Point, Porter had some work to Casto had kept up with the SIU do. and knew about die union's school in That work included acquiring a Piney Point when he started with Job GED, studying 2,000 hours in Corps seven years ago. He visited electrical and pipefitting courses and Piney Point, liked what he saw and losing 94 pounds, which Porter said he did by dieting and using Casto's boxing gym. "It wasn't a piece of cake which is something I had to give up," he added. However, Porter persevered at Job Corps. He studied, became a dorm leader, was placed in charge of several other groups at the old Civilian Conservation Corps site and was named a winner of the program's "National Leadership" award for his region. Finally, days before reporting to Piney Point, he was informed he had won the national award. "I just couldn't believe it when I heard," Porter stated. Number One Job Corps Student Not only did he receive the recog­ nition, but he "graduated as the num­ ber one student in the Job Corps program nationwide," Casto added. "That's out of 50,000 students. James is a prime example of what can be done through Job Corps with a goal like the SIU." Upon graduation from the Lun­ deberg School, Porter plans to enter the engine department. His goal is to become a QMED. Help Locale This Missing Chiid The first step to voting in this year's general elections on November 3 is registering with the local board of elections. In photo above, New York members obtain their registration fonns from SIU Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram (seated, right) and receive assistance in filling them out. All SIU members and pensioners are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. .AihA- The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Mary Elizabeth Green. Missing from Arden, N.C. since August 6, 1991 when she was 15 years old, Mary Green is con­ sidered an endangered runaway. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 ft. 10 inches tall and weighed 155 lbs. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Mary Elizabeth Green has a scar on her back, a mole on her neck and a pockmark on her right cheek. She has a heart condi­ tion and needs medication which she does not have with her. Anyone having information should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (800) 843-5678 or the Buncombe (N.C.) County Sheriffs Office, Missing Persons Unit at (704) 2778080. Mary Elizabeth Green � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DOT SHIP PLAN BILL IS BEFORE HOUSE, SENATE SIU MEMBERS TO CREW REFLAGGED LASH VESSEL GOVERNMENT ACTIONS LEADING TO EXTINCTION OF U.S. FISHING INDUSTRY, WARN FISHERMAN STORMS DON’T KEEP PRESQUE ISLE CREW FROM COMPLETING ITS TASKS FAUST SAVES YACHTSWOMAN GAUNTLET CREW RESCUES FISHERMAN ADRIFT FOR 21 DAYS USE OF BENZENE EXPOSURE PROTECTIVE GEAR TAUGHT TO SEAFARERS AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CHEF LUPINACCI ELECTED TO LEAD PRESTIGIOUS CULINARY ORGANIZATION 12 SIU STEWARDS ACE ADVANCED TRAINING THREE USNS MERCY CREWMEMBERS RECEIVE MEDAL FOR PACIFIC RESCUE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL FIREFIGHTING TRAINING PAYS OFF, SAYS AB JOHNSON AFTER 2 FIRESABDEL MOHAMED HONORED BY SHIPMATES ABOARD WILKES IN LOPEZ UNION MEETING, TALK TURNS TO UPGRADING FISHERMAN ISSUE WARNING: GOV’T CAN KILL U.S. INDUSTRY SIU’S TRAINING PROGRAM MARKS 40 YEARS CONNIE’S GALLEY CREW AIMS TO KEEP GUESTS HAPPY JOB CORPS BESTOWS TOP AWARD TO SEAFARER PORTER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 8 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/8ec687d9cba4917181e63e75d9d7766c.PDF 6b85e38807ace5a5704ae612f171043c PDF Text Text SlUNA Unions Convene: Man Plans for '90s OFFKUl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO -r •imm M'' •': 'i - •• .'in-'3 July 1992 Volume 54, Number 7 DOT Ship Program Goes to Congress i:- • .Pages ... - ri --f '.' -i . : -' -i ' -yMj -. -• •. ' f' - Bill to Close Loophole In River Safety Laws Passes House Panels Page 2 sS-fte' I,. r. i: Im- . United Seamen's Service Rocked by Scandal Over $1M Pension Page 4 School's Safety Teams Hone Up on Regs, New Technologies Pages I New Pay Procedures In Effect for MSGPAC Gov't Service Members Page 4 Dr. San Fillppo Retires, Oversaw Network Of Seafarers' Clinics Page 7 . 'A.rt- _Il'j • •—• ;. ..o". ' , -i; •• • t- �2 JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report •i ' •• .'rr. '• •• A Ray of Hope Time will tell. But at the moment there is a ray of hope for the future of the American-flag merchant marine. And it is the result of the action by Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card in submitting in behalf of the administration a proposed maritime policy as a means of providing some relief to the in­ dustry which has been ignored by government for the past dozen or so years. Details of this program appear elsewhere in this paper, but the thing to be remembered is that this in­ dustry has been in a deteriorating condition for too long. Because of Secretary Card's efforts to convince the ad­ Michael Sacco ministration of the need for some decisive moves, there is now a chance to halt the decline, and to enable the in­ dustry to compete effectively in world shipping. This is not to say the program will suit everybody to a tee. As a matter of fact, it probably will require some compromise by every facet of the in­ dustry. That includes owners, operators, workers. Each segment of the in- dustry will obviously have to alter its hard-and-fast positions in order to get maritime out of the hole and back on the track. But there also are protective aspects in the Card proposal that are vital to maritime interests, among them seamen and shipbuilders. For one, the inviolability of the Jones Act is assured. For another. Title XI loan guaran­ tees, a matter of great interest to ship operators and shipbuilders alike, are provided. The success of the final product will depend on the support of the entire shipping community. The basic consideration, however, is that there is an opportunity for im­ provement for the first time in decades and we cannot let this chance slip by without giving it maximum encouragement. Secretary Card's and the administration's proposal now goes to Con­ gress, where Senator John Breaux of Louisiana and Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi and Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina, among many others, have shown a desire to strengthen our shipping capability. Speed is of the essence here. We have to move as quickly as possible to help put into effect the proposals which may be the opportunity we have been waiting for. House Panels Vote to End Rivers' Safety Law Disparity eluding emergencies that may arise." Governmental and Legislative Af­ Jones, in his comments during last fairs Terry Turner before the meet­ month's subcommittee mark up ses­ ing. Pickett said he hoped the sion, said, "I firmly believe that this measure would be "the first step in bill would remove unfit seamen from providing a safer environment for all our waterways, decrease accidents, merchant mariners who step aboard prevent the loss of life and protect our a vessel." Also speaking in favor of the bill marine environment." at the June 25 mark up session was Good for Industry .1 Echoing the North Carolina Democrat's remarks was Con­ gressman Don Young (R-Alaska), a former riverboat captain. Young said he believed the bill is "good for employers and good ,for safety." He noted that it benefitted boat owners and employers to know that the in­ dividuals hired to handle marine equipment "have some knowledge of thejob." Young's comments contradict ar­ guments again.st the legislation put forward by the American Waterways Rep. Gerry Studds urged fellow officials Operators (AWO), a group repre­ to get behind the measure. senting many tug and towboat com­ panies. AWO has been vehement in Congressman Gerry Studds IDits opposition to the measure, despite Mass.). Studds has been working to the fact that several of its largest mem­ move the legislation through the sub­ A former riverboat captain, Rep. Don ber companies—such as Maritrans committee and committee process by Young says bill would bolster the industry. and Crowley—support the bill. discussing the merits of the legisla­ Congressman Owen B. Pickett tion with his colleagues. from holding Coast Guard-issued (D-Va.) expressed his interest in documents. Safety at Stake H.R. 4394 to SIU Director of The SIU, which represents Studds has pointed out the striking thousands of inland boatmen, strong­ Subcommittee Vote difference in the safety records of ly supports the measure. In testimony On H.R. 4394 crewmembers whosail on Great Lakes last March to the Subcommittee on and deep sea ships—all of whom are Coast Guard and Navigation, SIU In Favor of Closing required to hold Coast Guard-issued Rep. Walter B. Jones speaks in favor of Vice President Joseph Sacco said this The Safety Loophole the bill at panel mark-up session. documents—and individuals who exemption is a loophole in the nation's work aboard tugs and tows. maritime safety standards that en­ H.L. "Sonny" Callahan (R-Ala.) The Coast Guard's database on Leading the charge in favor of the dangers the lives and working condi­ Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) tions of crewmembers aboard tugs and George J. Hochbrueckner casualties and marine accidents legislation is Representative Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), who introduced towboats. "Every hand on a vessel, (D-N,Y.) demonstrates that factors attributed William J. Hughes (D-N.J.) to human beings are the primary the bill, known as H.R. 4394. The whether it is operating on a river or in Earl Hutto (D-Fla.) Congressman, who serves as chair­ the ocean, must have confidence in his Walter cause of accidents involving tugs B. Jones (D-N.C.) man of the Merchant Marine and fellow crewmembers and their ability to H. Martin Lancaster (D-N.C.) and tows. On the other hand, on Fisheries Committee, said the legis- handle the vessel in any situation, in- Greg Laughlin (D-Texas) deep sea and Great Lakes ships human factors account for only Nita M. Lowry (D-N.Y.) Ju/y mi Volume 54, Number 7 Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) one-third of all accidents. Owen B. Pickett (D-Va.) The amendment, added in full Jack Reed (D-R.l.) The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by committee by Congressman William Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) seeks to ex­ Don Young (R-Alaska) Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp empt individuals who work aboard Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class Gulf oil derrick supply vessels of less postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at OpposedtoBIII than 100 gross tons from the additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ documenting requirements man­ ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) dated by the bill. The amendment 20746. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) was accepted by the House Merchant Jack Fields (R-Texas) Marine and Fisheries Committee in Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-Md.) its July 1 session. Thus the bill as Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jor­ Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) amended was marked-up by the full dan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) committee and now goes to the Art, Bill Brower. William "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) House. A House subcommittee approved a bill last month by a two-to-one mar­ gin, which, if enacted, would close a safety loophole that threatens the lives and livelihoods of river tug and two crewmembers. A few days after the panel's vote, the. measure was ap­ proved by a full committee. In a 14 to 7 vote in a June 25 session. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation members sup­ ported the mark up of a bill that proposes to extend the mariner documentation process to the men and women who sail aboard vessels of more than five gross tons. (A mark up prepares a bill for the next step of the legislative process.) The measure, with one amendment, was then adopted by voice vote in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on July 1. The legislation now will go to the full House. lation is designed to require that seamen working on inland waters' vessels hold a document, known as a Z-card, that indicates that he or she has met standards established by the Coast Guard, the government agency responsible for enforcing safe navigation procedures. Protects Thousands of Boatmen Currently, the majority of in­ dividuals working aboard the more than 3,300 tugs and tows operating on the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways are exempt �MLY1992 SEAFARERS LOG 3 •'MrL4 Plan for U.S. Shipping Goes to Congress The administration presented to Congress a comprehensive plan designed to keep ships under the U.S.-flag and thereby meet the nation's security sealift requirements. Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr., appearing before a Senate panel last month, released the The union presidents said in the statement is­ administration's maritime reform pack­ sued on June 18 to the Congress, the press and the age, which was developed through a l|.S. shipping community, "As history vr-'CKg;%-^ White House policy coordinating group com­ demonstrates, the commitment of the President of prised of the heads of government departments and the United States to a strong merchant marine is an essential ingredient to the enactrnent of any agencies and representatives of the military. Card told the Senate Subcommittee on Mer­ forward-looking maritime legislation." "American maritime labor, the industry and chant Marine, which is chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-La.), who has been tenaciously bird- Congress have demonstrated a willingness to work dogging a maritime policy throughout his career for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability," in Congress, that the policy group's efforts will the union presidents' statement said. "With the result in a White House legislative proposal and addition of administration support to the equation, administrative actions "that will set a new course we are hopeful that what once looked to be a for America's merchant marine, one which will formidable task has now become a reachable enhance its competitiveness and improve its goal." viability into the 21 st century." Congress to Get a Bill The transportation secretary's plan covered a The text of the maritime union's state­ wide array of proposals, some of which will be ment on the Administration's proposed submitted to Congress in the form of a bill, others shipping program appears on page 10. which will take effect through regulatory actions and executive orders. Maritime labor hailed the administration's in­ Card said the administration proposes measures itiative as a step in the right direction. The day to assist U.S. operators to acquire ships through a following Secretary Card's statement to the Con­ combination of tax deferral prograrris and govern­ gress, the presidents of eight unions representing ment loan guarantees and to create a contingency .seamen in all shipboard jobs and longshoremen on retainer program designed to equal the playing all U.S. coasts issued a joint statement welcoming field between U.S.-flag ships which compete the maritime policy. against foreign operations that enjoy direct and Danish Ship's 14-Man Crew Is an Illusion V/vI'.-' --,." •-.' ^r'. if' i: {!rv7.' '^he question of manning is always at the root of the relationship between seamen, their trade union organizations and the operators. Wherever and whenever there is talk on cost and efficiency, management always falls back on Seafarers LOG ^the subject of crew Special Feature manning. The unions repre.senting sea-going labor main­ tain that the subject of manning has been abused by the shipowners who have attempted to convey the impression that this issue has been the sole impediment to their .success. However, over the years, as shipboard technol­ ogy has advanced and justified changes, the unions have developed realistic manning scales to en­ courage shipping operations under the American flag and to allow U.S.-flag ships to run safely and efficiently. Within the framework of collective bargaining, unions representing shipboard labor and U.S. shipping companies have arrived at ap­ propriate manning scales for each class of vessel operated under the American flag. Nevertheless, the public and the unions con­ tinue to hear the cry for reduced manning from ship operators. The latest number that many shipowners, particularly European and Japanese shipping executives, have centered their activity on is 14—advocating a crew complement of 14 as a shipping company's optimum manning scale. •"' ^•- ;"• >'•/ A .specific case in point is the Mayview Maersk, a Danish-flag, 964-foot-long, 106-foot-wide containership which was put into service in October 1991 for a Rotterdam/Singapore run that includes calls at east coast and west coast ports of the United States. It was announced that the vessel operates with a 14-man crew. But that is as far as the number 14 went. In actual operation, the vessel carries a crew of 22. 14 on Paper, 22 on the Ship The manning certificate for the Mayview Maersk calls for 14. But 22 individuals make up the crew. What follows is a description of the vessel's crew and responsibilities compiled from a number of sources, including the facilities of the International Federation of Transport Workers (ITF), the world body concerned with manning and welfare of seamen. Here is how the crew of 14-tumed-22 breaks down: Up front, the 14 positions on the ship's certificate are a captain, three mates, one chief engineer, two assistant engineers, four ship's as­ sistants, one steward, one stewardess and one electrician. The additional eight .seamen are three general workers, two deck cadets, two repairmen and one electrician. The 22 crewmembers perform the myriad duties that go hand-in-hand with the operation of the vessel as a medium of transport and all the subsidiary functions involved in maintaining an efficient vessel. The 22-man crew on the Mayview Maersk, an M-Class Maersk ship about the size of a Sea-Land Atlantic-Class vessel, works with up-to-date equipment and advanced shipboard technology with many labor-saving devices, as the vessel was recently constructed and put into service. Myriad Shipboard Duties The captain, chief engineer, mates and assistant engineers have duties that generally correspond to those of American seamen with these positions on U.S.-flag ships. The so-called ship assistants work under the direction of the mates and captain. The electrician is supervised by the chief engineer. The required duties of the two repairmen, who work under the direction of the chief engineer, include everything from welding to valve packing to valve fixing. They do lathe work and any type of engineroom repairs. The additional The manning certificate for the Mayview Maersk calls for 14 seamen; in reality, the vessel carries a crew of 22. , • 1, „'''T Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr. testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. indirect subsidies from foreign governments and lower wage costs. The contingency retainer program, as en­ visioned by the administration, would provide for government payments of $2.5 million per ship for two years and $1.6 million per ship for five addi­ tional years for a total of 74 U.S.-flag vessels, that in turn could operate on any world trade routes. Supports Jones Act Central to the White House maritime plan is ongoing and .solid support of two key provisions that have served the nation and the industry for years, specifically the Jones Act and cargo preference statutes. Card said the administration supports "the integrity of the Jones Act," the law which requires domestic waterborne commerce to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels constructed in the United States which are owned and crewed by American citizens. The secretary also said, "Exist­ ing preference cargo requirements should con­ tinue to be enforced." The administration. Card said, also will move quickly to align U.S. ship design and construction ' and stability standards with accepted international standards. Additionally, the administration proposes to allow foreign investment in U.S. ship­ ping operations. The administration will "work vigorously toward the elimination of subsidies provided by foreign governments to their shipyards," Card told the Congress. He said the White House will work Continued on page 10 Why Steps Must Be Taken Now To Ensure a U.S.-Flag Fleet in the Future Excerpts follow from Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr.'s testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine on June 17: Total revenues earned by the U.S. water, transportation industry are nearly $21 billion, irly $10 billion in revenues are earned from Nearly the movement of freight by water. Over $8 billion in revenues are earned from services incidental to water transportation. More than $2 billion in revenues are earned from the water transporta­ tion of passengers. • The U.S. maritime industry contributes to the U.S. gross domestic product. In 1990, it generated $12.1 billion in balance of payments receipts. This includes $4.2 billion in ejmort freight and charter hire payments 1to U.S. carriers by foreign entities. • Of the total cargo needed to support allied for­ ces in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 95 percent went by sea. More than 80 percent of the dry cargo sealift iftirequired in the operation was carried on U.S.-flag ships. • Today, the privately owned U.S.-flag fleet ranks 16th in the world in number of ships with 393 seagoing vessels. Forecasts indicate that by the year 2000, absent " any change in maritime policy, the fleet will shrink to 117 ships, with a carrying capacity of 5.9 million deadweight tons, down from nearly 20 million today. Continued on page 11 I I.L 11 'H"-'''* •d> �- 'l-;T'-- i-'*' uitiiiiijatf 4 I •.: V>'' '•^•; ; ••' '• "• ••'i'; r.; ..,. • • :-. :•. Pay and Promotion Changes In Store tor Gov't Services Members month and accurate leave and earn­ V I . JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Members of the SIU's Govern­ ment Services Division are being notified of changes within the Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSG?AC) that will affect their promotions and pay. MSG?AC is asking for additional information on a member's training, evaluations and employment record at a higher position when filing for a promotion. Previously, members only had to submit a promotion re­ quest. According to Roy "Buck" Mercer, vice president for government ser­ vices, members will need to include a record of any training received, evaluations from his or her depart­ ment head and any record showing time employed at the higher position. It is up to the member to supply all this information for entry into his or her Official Personnel Folder. The Promotion Board uses all of this data to rate candidates and make promotions based on the highest rated of the group. The board also will establish a register in order to make future interim promotions without having to convene. Engine and steward department members will receive a wage, over­ time and penalty time increase o four (4) percent, effective July 1 Deck department members will see the increase only in their overtime and penalty time rates. MSCPAC wages are related closely to those for members belong­ ing to the SIU Pacific Distric (Sailors Union of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Union and the SIL AGLIWD). Because the SUP, which represents the deck department, has applied its four percent wage in­ crease to its money purchase plan for the members' retirement, members of the Government Services deck department are denied that portion o: the increase. Mercer noted. This has happened once before to deck am engine department members. Flyers are being posted on MSCPAC vessels that the unified civilian payroll system will go into effect December 27. Beginning tha date, MSCPAC mariners will follow the same payroll procedures as al other employees of the federa government. Some of the changes that will af­ fect mariners include pay periods Hiree Votes Keep Scab Ban From Being Heard in Senate A: • iWW. • •.••'•> .i" •• 55#;S 'i''' A wm ifc;':;:.: - • ,.v'-:.i" "i -' '"f:" Senate supporters of a bill, passed by the House of Representatives, to ban the hiring of permanent replace­ ments (scabs) of striking workers fell three votes short of being able to bring the legislation to the floor for debate. Despite an amendment supported by the AFL-CIO and offered by Senator Robert Packwood (R-Ore.) that called for labor and management to present their disputes to a fact­ finding panel for resolution, the Senate voted 57-42 on June 16 to limit a floor debate on the bill (known as cloture). However, a minimum of 60 votes was needed to prevent an announced filibuster by members of the Senate opposed to the Workplace Fairness Bill, S. 55. Thus any discus­ sion of the bill during this session of Congress effectively was killed. Last year, the House passed its version of the bill 247-182 and sent it to the Senate for debate. A block of conservative senators threatened to prevent the bill from being heard by promising a filibuster—a Senate practice that allows its members to stall or kill legislation by allowing no one else to talk during the debate. The AFL-CIO accepted Packwood's amendment in hopes of placing a limit on the debate, thus preventing a filibuster. Under the amendment, labor and management would be asked to offer all unsettled matters to a fact-finding board ap­ pointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. If management refused to go before the board or accept its recommendations, union members could strike and would not be replaced by scabs. However, if labor refused to meet with the board or accept its recommendations, then management would be allowed to hire scabs. Although the legislation will not be brought up in Congress again this year, the AFL-CIO said it would work this summer and fall to elect candidates who support the Workplace Faimess Act in order to offer it again next year when a new session convenes. Mobile Members Remember Their Fallen Brothers SIU members and retirees—including Ralph Smith, Jack Rankin, Lee de Parlier and Port Agent Dave Carter—gather for Maritime Memorial Day at the Mobile, Ala. monument erected by the late pensioner Phil Reyes to pay tribute to those mariners who have gone before them. After a ceremony hosted by the Associa­ tion of Retired Merchant Seamen, a wreath in the shape of an anchor was taken to Mobile Bay where it was given to the sea. going from twice a month to every other week, allotments being sent ing statements being transmitted to every payday rather than once a vessels each payday. Controversy at USS Boils Over Another charity that is dependent pension plan's language is "some­ on public and corporate funds has what ambiguous" but it had been ap­ been hit by scandal and accusations proved by the board in January 1990. of impropriety. The United The firm's report also said the USS Seamen's Service (USS)—a 50- $4 million reserve did not have to be year-old organization with a dozen used to cover USS pensions and that centers, the purpose of which is to the organization could instead pay provide recreational and other ser­ Pigott a pension of $65,000 a year vices to mariners—is the subject of a which would mean that monies storm of controversy stemming from would not have to be moved from the a $1 million retirement and pension reserves. Despite the legal opinion, package which has been awarded to Simpkins pushed through board ap­ its retiring executive director. The questionable procedures by proval in an 8 to 7 vote in a February which this award was made and is­ board meeting for the $720,000 lump sues raised from these matters have sum pension and $71,(X)0 severance split the USS board of directors and pay. The board voted to treat the resulted in a number of resignations. lump sum pension COLA different­ Another consequence of the con­ ly, and that matter is under review. Several board members felt it was troversy is that a number of directors imprudent policy, and on March 18 demanded a change in the organization's leadership, specifical­ the USS board voted to terminate or ly the presidency of Talmage E. amend the group's pension plan and Simpkins, who also heads the Labor to hire an actuary to review die situa­ Management Conmiittee of the Na­ tion. Despite this vote, Simpkins moved unilaterally to transfer the tional Maritime Union (NMU). The contention within the USS monies to Pigott. board of directors—which primarily Treasurer Overruled is made up of individuals associated Subsequently, in March, with the maritime industry—became Simpkins authorized the movement public last month in a series of ar­ of funds from the USS reserve, over­ ticles appearing in the Joumal of ruling Rear Adm. Thomas A. IGng, Commerce. who serves as chairman of the At the center of the strife is a group's finance committee. Then in $1,031,0(X) payment to Ernest Pigott, Apri, Simpkins approved a check to the organization's former executive Pigott for $720,000—despite strong director who served in the position objections from King and USS for one year and retired in early treasurer and board member William January. That figure was presented to G. Croly, who sought a report from the USS board as a retirement pack­ an independent actuary hired by the age that included a lump sum pension board before the payment was made. of $720,000, a lump sum four percent Simpkins ignored their request. cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) In May, three board members allowance that was determined to resigned, all of whom are officials have a total yalue of $240,0(X) and a with the Maritime Administration. $71,000 severance payment. At the June board meeting, in the According to members of the elections for officers of USS, board, they respected Pigott's right to Simpkins was reelected by a vote of a pension, thinking it would bea pen­ 14-9. King challenged Simpkins for the post. Board members supporting sion like most people receive. The board learned in December King believe Simpkins stacked the 1991, in an almost accidental man­ vote. Many board members did not ner, of the huge payment to Pigott, show up for the meeting. After that meeting, one board mem­ and a similar arrangement with his predecessor—Vando Dell'Amico, ber, who is from the Joumal of Com­ who retired in January 1990 and who merce, resigned, and others have said took a lump sum pension and lump they are considering doing so. While Simpkins appears to have sum pension COLA that came to $691,000. , quashed his opposition for the time This was revealed in a com­ being within USS, there is no ques­ munication from the organization's tion in the minds of a number of insurance company in December individuals in the maritime field who 1991. In order to meet both the fund­ have known and supported the or­ ing requirements of the pension plan ganization that this situation has and the current cash demand result­ damaged the group's fundraising ing from the $1.6 million lump sum capabilities. buyouts of the two executive direc­ For example, reportedly there is tors, it was necessary to withdraw considerable confusion and uncer­ more than $900,000 fi^om the USS $4 tainty over the AOTOS fundraising million cash reserve. The reserve is dinner. The AOTOS—Admiral of made up of monies from various the Ocean Seas—award is given to an donors which are designed to benefit individual from thd industry, and is merchant seamen. an annual event from which proceeds Pigott's pension then was dis­ from ticket and joumal sales go to the cussed in early January 1992 at a USS. )oard of directors meeting, which There also have been questions voted to seek a legal opinion on the raised about funds for the organiza­ retirement package. The report was tion which flow from the operation of jrepared by Prpskauer, Rose, Goetz slot machines in several of its & Mendelsohn. It said that the USS facilities for seamen. �,T I ' "kf SIUNA Unions Convene; Map Plans for '90s Delegates representing the 19 affiliated organizations of the Seafarers International »?A,J.::® rffc •;•'•• Union of North America, during the SIUNA's 22nd convention, cdled for actions to bolster the U.S.- and Canadian-flag merchant marine, the American fishing industry and the economies of Canada and the United States. At the quinquennial convention, conducted June 15-17 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., more than 400 SIUNA delegates and guests heard from congressmen and maritime officials who pledged their support for such key items for work­ ing people as the striker replacement bill, elimination of a proposed work tax on merchant mariner licenses and documents, and fair trade policies. Additionally, SIUNA affiliates reported on recent activities of their organizations, and delegates passed 13 resolutions and elected by ac­ clamation a president, secretarytreasurer and 18 vice presidents. SIUNA Presi­ dent Michael Sacco sum­ marized the dominant theme of theconvention when he charac­ terized the fight to "save and revi­ Sacco talize" the mer­ Michael SIUNA chant fleets of Canada and the United States as dif­ ficult but winnable. With that in mind, the delegates' mood was a combination of cautious optimism and dogged determination to re-invigorate the U.S. and Canadian merchant fleets. "Many of the traditional maritime countries have abandoned their mer­ chant fleets to runaway registries," '•!!'!; ,V:' The United States must have the kind of shipping power that befits its world position, House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt tells the more than 400 delegates and guests attending the 22nd convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. President Sacco said in his opening remarks. "Some have tumed their shipping over to second registries — which are simply flag-of-convenience schemes hiding under na­ tional flags. "But diere are some traditional maritime countries that are working hard to maintain their national fleets in an industry that has become dominated by shipowners who feel no allegiance to any nation. "It is our goal to place Canada and the United States firmly in the camp of nations that are doing their utmost to maintain their commercial fleets. And when I say maintain, I mean keeping a national merchant marine without sacrificing safety and in­ spection standards or American man­ ning." Sacco told the SIUNA delegates that the union would battle against "wage-chiselers and tax-evaders. Continued on page 11 Maritime Union Presidents See '92 ElecHons as Key to Industry Presidents of several key maritime unions, speaking at the SIUNA con-^ vention last month, noted the need for actions to reverse the trying economic circumstances facing not only the maritime in­ dustry but also Raymond T. McKay the majority of District 2-MEBA United States citizens. I Masters, Mates & Pilots Presi­ dent Timothy A. Brown, Interna­ tional Longshore­ men's Associa­ tion President John Bowers, AMO District 2John Bowers MEBA President ILA Raymond T. McKay, Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Vice President and lUOE Local 25 Business Agent William Zenga, and National MEBA and District No. 1-PCD MEBA President Gordon M. Ward also stressed the importance of upcoming elections in the U.S. McKay said that for U.S.-flag maritime inter­ ests, "The ques­ tion has become not what can we gain in Washing­ ton, D.C., but what can we hope A. Brown to keep. The in­ Timothy MM&P dustry has changed, and things couldn't be more critical than they are now, with everything that's happening in maritime labor and everything that is not happening in government." Said Ward, "It's obvious there are plenty of people in Washington who do not want a U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. But I know from my experience on ships that the MEBA and the Gordon M. Ward SIU provide good District 1-MEBA value of the dollar. We eam our money on those ships. "We plan to do battle in Continued on page 11 I Delegates representing 19 affiliated unions applaud Gephardt's call for a national maritime policy. ri-: V House Leaders Pledge Support For a National Maritime Policy House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) each recently called for issuance of a strong United States maritime policy that would bolster the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. Speaking at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education on June 15, the first day of the 22nd SIUNA convention, Cong res s me n Gephardt and Hoyer also vowed to con­ tinue supporting: legislation which Rep. Richard A. Gephardt would outlaw the hiring of "permanent replacement" workers; health care reform leading to a United States national health care program; and trade agreements which create a level playing field, unlike the slanted one which current­ ly puts the U.S. at distinct disad­ vantages with some trading partners. Gephardt commended U.S. mer­ chant mariners for their quick, effi­ cient work in transporting troops and ammunition during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. "But after the congratulations, we need a real policy," he said. "I'm tired of nothing being behind a real maritime policy for this country." Hoyer said a strong U.S.-flag fleet is "critical to national defense and £ international security and stability.. . . The great victory of the Persian Gulf was a logistical victory, an in­ credible transfer of men, women and materiel. "Our merchant marine should continue to be operated by American companies and crewed by American seamen. Bill Bans Scabs Gephardt said of the striker re­ placement bill, passed last year by the House, "There is no more impor­ tant piece of legislation, not just for organized labor, but for America." The bill would prevent employers from firing striking workers and per­ manently replacing them with scabs. It is under Senate consideration, al­ though even if it passes. President Bush has threatened to veto the measure. Hoyer said pas­ sage of that bill and new trade agreements are critical to longterm economic prosperity in the U.S. "There are a whole lot of people Steny H. in America who Rep.Hoyer are making veiy, very large profits off cheap labor overseas and undermining the stand­ ard of living of Americans here at home. Ultimately, that short-sighted, quick-profiL to-hell-with-the-workers attitude is going to undermine the strength of America." ••"Ji '-k �«*- 'tgjiArfvjasrvs, JULY 1992 SEAFMtHtS LOG Safety Teams Are VHal Element hi SW School's EtkKaUon IMmrk :-;.:v| 'v- The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Schopl trains seamen to work safely. From the minute a young man or woman enters the school as a trainee, learning shipboard safety practices goes hand-in-hand with the rest of the institution's curriculum. . As a Seafarer advances in his or her career by taking courses at the Lun­ deberg School to advance skills and ratings, he or she will be steeped in procedures designed to minimize the possibility of accidents and to limit potential damages and injuries in the case that such an event were to occur. Safety Teams Formed i-.; '•••>•"• it-' ..f' •I- •;'l• In order to continue educating the Seafarer while he or she is away from the school and to bring the message of safety to the seamen on ships and ashore, the Lundeberg School has formed "safety teams." The safety team officials operate from SIU halls around the country. They visit SlU-contracted deep sea, inland and Great Lakes ships, meet­ ing with crewmembers. They work from the union halls, talking with members who come into those of­ fices about their safety concerns. Lundeberg School Assistant Director of Vocational Studies, Bill Foley, labeled these officials "our safely ambassadors." Foley's remark was part of his presentation to the safety team members at a two-day con­ ference conducted last month at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The conference was designed to give safety team members up-to-date information on shipboard safety practices. As jobs in the shipping in­ dustry are among the most dangerous occupations in the world, safety prac­ tices on a vessel are governed by a host of sources—everything from Coast Guard rules, laws passed by Congress, regulations of several federal agencies, procedures recom­ mended by equipment manufac­ turers, company policies, certain provisions within the SIU's contract with the operators and, most impor­ tantly, the seaman's own common sense, training and skill. Recognizing that new safety prac­ tices continually are being imple­ mented by any of these sources, the Lundeberg School convened the June conference of its safety team mem­ bers. Team Members Meet The session brought together the safety teams, Lundeberg School in­ structors and industry repre­ sentatives who specialize in shipboard safety programs. "This is an opportunity for the Lundeberg School staff to learn from the safety team members of what they are finding on ships, while it gives the safety officials out in the ports a chance to gather information on the latest government regulations and changes in shipboard technol­ ogy," said Nicholas Marrone, ad­ ministrator of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, who opened the conference. Safety team members learned from Lundeberg School staff members of resources available to assist seamen on ships and in their home areas to keep up with safety practices. For ex­ ample, a videotape on preventing back injuries was shown to the safety team members, who also were in­ formed that this presentation is avail­ able from the school's library. Foley, who, in addition to his ad­ ministrative duties, teaches the school's welding course and Know the Facts He also said Seafarers should know the facts behind a disease such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), noting that there is a great deal of misinformation and hysteria among the general public about the illness. He noted that I Listening to reports madeduring the safety conference is Steve Judd, New Orieans. •tM, - • Dr. Kenneth Miller educates conferees on the medical problems associated with the chemical benzene, a product with which many seamen come into contact. hydraulics class, covered depart­ ment-specific safety concerns. He flagged safety issues covered in each course for Seafarers in all three departments—deck, engine and steward. Company representatives advised the safety teams of steps their or­ ganizations had taken to comply with :f V I Talking about problems related to shipboard accidents is Harry Rogers, lOM safety director. Tom Anderson, ASC safety/health director, explains how to maintain safe ships. seamen should understand how the disease is transmitted and take precautions. At the same time, a seaman should recognize that he or Lundeberg School Instructor Bill Foley she can work alongside an individual covers safety issues by ship department. who tests Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive and not be ex­ posed to the disease, he said. Safety team member Steve Judd, who works from the SIU hall in New Orleans, was enthusiastic about the discussions atthe conference. A week after the session he said, "Since com­ ing back, I have been able to talk with the crews and share the knowledge I gained at the conference." Judd's sentiments were echoed by Tony McQuay of Jacksonville. "Education, information and training do make a ship a safer place to work," McQuay said. "I'm glad I have been given a good background in this area because it helps me pass on informa­ tion to Seafarers that may be useful to them and their shipmates in doing their Nick Marrone, Seafarers Welfare Plan administrator, opens the conference. jobs." Waiting their turns to address the conference are Lundeberg School instmctors (left to nght) Jim Brown, Ed White, Jim Shaffer and Byron Cumrnings. • I"' ••••3. - Safety videos are an important tool for providing information to Seafarers. John Burns, Maritrans labor director, speaks on practical application of recent regulations. recently-issued government regula­ tions concerning the monitoring of seamen for over-exposure to the chemical benzene. Participating in the session were Harry Rogers, safety director, Interocean Management Cor­ poration; Tom Anderson, safety and health director, American Steamship Company; and John Bums Jr., labor Jacksonville'sTony McQuay (left) makes relations director, Maritrans. The value of cooperation between a point while Mike Calhoun listens. all groups—unlicensed and licensed seamen, management, the union and the school—was stressed as an im­ portant factor in achieving safe work environments. A new component of safety team ihembers' field of knowledge will be in the area of physical fitness and infectious and other diseases, Dr. Kenneth Miller said in his remarks at the conference. Miller, who recently joined the Seafarers Welfare Plan staff as medical director, cited the example of what a crew should do in the event that contaminated food is found aboard the ship. |-, -A - �JULY1992 SEAFARERS UtG Seafarers Medical Dep't Director Pest Changes Hands 'IXr. Ssn'ilef&v^' Steered Pn^mm hi PMIc Hosirital l^isurePeriod Worker Health Pro, nr. KameUi Mfller, wm Oeersee SHPs HetmHk of Clhrics After more than a quarter century of service to the Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department, Dr. Joseph A, San Filippo retired last month as its medical director. During his tenure with the SIU's medical program, San Filippo helped coordinate the Seafarers' response to the drastic changes in seamen's health care procedures brought about by the closure in the early '80s of U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) facilities that had been open to mariners for decades. Better known to Seafarers as "Dr. San," the 76-year-old physician was named medical director in February 1986 shortly before the original director. Dr. Joseph B. Logue, passed away. As medical director, he was in charge of reviewing members' files to make sure physicals were com­ plete. He oversaw the occupation-re­ lated health care received by Seafarers. Enjoyed Every Minute San Filippo received a standing ovation at a meeting last month of the welfare plan's trustees when he said, "This is like leaving family." Later he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, "I have enjoyed every minute of working here. I will miss the mem­ bers of the SIU in particular." With Dr. San's retirement, the ad­ ministrative headquarters for the clinics will no longer be in Brook­ lyn as it has been during his direc­ torship. When Dr. San came aboard, in fact, the medical department was in its infancy with clinics being developed in halls across the country. He used to conduct physicals for Dr. Kenneth Miller takes over as the director of the Seafarers Welfare Plan medical department this month. He replaces Dr. Joseph A. San Filip­ po, who had held the position since February 1986. With the assumption of Miller's new duties, the administrative head­ quarters for the Seafarers' networkof clinics will move from Brooklyn to Camp Springs, Md. Interest Piqued Miller, who is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, has an extensive back­ ground in occupational health. He originally planned to study internal m^icine at the State University of New York Medical School in Buf­ falo but became interested in work­ ing people and industrial settings while going to the school. "Especial­ ly in an area like Buffalo, I t^ame concerned with chemicals and cancer and other chronic diseases," the 42year-old told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. After graduation. Miller con­ tinued his training as a resident at New York's Mt. Sinai Medical Cen­ ter. He studied under the late £>r, Irving Selikoff, whom Miller calls his mentor. (Selikoff was a pioneer in the field of occupational health.) Dr. Joseph A. San Filippo members of both the SIU and SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific. Back then, merchant mariners were able to go to USPHS centers and receive medical care free of charge. "In my early ye^s, it was easier to refer an injured seaman to a public health center," Dr. San Filippo recalled. "With [the centers'] clos­ ings [in the early 1980s], the mem­ bers have had to be more selective." Dr. San Filippo assisted in the plan's efforts to establish relationships with medical facilities where union halls are located. Will Lend a Hand Dr. San Filippo does not plan to retire completely from medicine. He still will be available for the new medical director when the need arises and he plans to stay in New York where he can provide medical consultations. Prior to working for the Seafarers, Dr. San had a private practice and ran the Diabetes Clinic in Brooklyn. "This has been an interesting job," he noted. "I wouldn't have lasted this long without these people being so nice—the medical staff, those in the union halls and the membership." Union Experience In 1980, Miller was named medi­ cal director for the occupational health clinic and consultation service at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. He took over in 1982 as medical director for the Workers Institute for Safety and Health, a non-profit or­ ganization that recently has become ' -i'-' t' Dr. Kenneth Miller a project of the AFL-CIO to provide consultation services to unions in the areas of industrial hygiene, occupa­ tional safety and training. In 1983, he became the medical director for the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, AFL-CIO. During 1986, Miller became the director of Occupational and En­ vironmental Medicine Consultants in Portland, Ore. He left that position in 1990 to become a clinical associate professor at the College of Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, where he was employed until signing on with the Seafarers. Appeared Before Congress He has testified before congres­ sional conunittees on occupational regulations and policy. He also has been a consultant to such groups as the World Health Organization, the National Institutes of Health and Cornell University's Center for the Environment. Miller, who is married, did his un­ dergraduate work at Brooklyn Col­ lege. He grew up in a household familiar with the labor movement as his father was involved in the teacher's union in New York City. ! i '.4 ••••'• mm H, UV Ranger Compleles Refueling Operations on tight Scheduie SIU members aboard the MV Ranger last March put forth extra effort to complete a refueling opera­ tion on a tight schedule. Crewmembers aboard the Ranger, sailing in the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia, were pushed for time when they refoeled a Military Sealift Command vessel. "Because of scheduling at the refinery, we ab­ En route to refueling, Ranger crewmembers enjoy "Leap-Year Day" cookout. From solutely had to have all die tanks left are QMED Gary Dahl, AB Mike Gomes, SA David Abing, AB Harold Younce, AB clean within 36 hours," explained Mitch Santana, SB John Hanrahan and Chief Cook JoAnne Knight. Seafarer John Hanrahan, who provided the accompanying photos. "The crew worked virtually around the clock, and two consecutive mid­ night meals were served. This en­ sured the company of not losing its load at the terminal." Hanrahan, a 13-year member of the Seafarers, was sailing as steward/baker during the refueling. He was scheduled to complete the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School this month. An SIU scholarship winner in 1985, Hanrahan added that it is not OS A. Tandel poses on Ranger's deck John Hanrahan has been a member of all work at sea. For example, while en route to the refueling site, Han­ the SIU for 13 years. during refueling operation. rahan and hs shipmates were able to enjoy a "Leap-Year Day" cookout on board the Ranger, which fs operated by Vulcan Carriers. Sharing that type of camaraderie with fellow crewmembers is just one of what Hanrahan described as the "many benefits" he has enjoyed during his SIU career. "I have been more than satisfied with the Seafarers, and we're going to be around for a long time," he said. OS Kennedy Rodrigues checks refueling lines on board the vessel. m-.. �^ W'' •>:" 8 JULY 1992 SOFAKERSLOG Bemmie Testhn otSeahirers Beghis My 27 •.:'-=^' -• •••:• • ^i' • I.'., ;• .,f u'- V.'l; '•? -V Pulmonary and blood testing of all Seafarers for benzene will begin July 27 in order for members to register to ship, announced the SIU's contracts department in a report to be submitted to the member­ ship in the July monthly meetings. Seafarers Welfare Plan clinics will conduct the tests as part of a member's annual physical. Addi­ tionally, those Seafarers who have taken their annual exam recently may be asked to supplement that physical with the benzene-related tests. The exams, which include a blood analysis for benzene build-up and check of a member's lungs by blow­ ing into a tube to see if he or she can handle the anti-benzene equipment, are being iniplemented to comply with a U.S. Coast Guard hazardous materials regulation. Effective Oc­ tober 24, no Seafarer will be dis­ patched to a tanker, barge or other affected vessels unless he or she has been benzene cleared, per the regula­ tion. Clinic cards will add a line stating a member has been tested for ben­ zene, a petroleum-based chemical found in fuels, paints and cleaning solvents that has been linked to can­ cer. No member in any of the union's divisions (deep sea, inland or Great Lakes) will be allowed to register as of July 27 without taking the baseline benzene exapi. No Failing Grade According to Dr. Kenneth B. Miller, medical director for the Seafarers Welfare Plan, there is no such thing as failing a benzene exam. "There is no failing grade in either the blood or pulmonary tests," Miller told the Seafarers LOG. "We will be looking for (benzene's) effect on the blood forming system and damage to blood cells. We will be measuring a member's lung capacity." Should a member's test show an abnormally high benzene concentration, the Seafarer will be monitored until it comes down to a normal level. Addi­ tionally, some adjustments to work activity may be made. Benzene testing of crewmembers is just one of the many precautions being implemented by the maritime industry. Already the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship has begun teaching upgraders how to properly use anti-benzene ex­ posure equipment. All companies employing mariners who may be ex­ posed to the chemical were required to have an exposure monitoring plan in place as of April 15. Chemicals to l)e Marked The regulation calls on any product containing benzene to be clearly marked. The reason for this, explained Dr. Miller, is that the chemical can be absorbed into the blood stream through the skin as well as by breathing. Protective gear, which under the regulations must be supplied by the companies, will in­ clude masks, aprons and gloves depending on the job to be done and in what form the chemical takes. Also listed in the law are exposure limits to the chemical. The federal agency set the limit at one part of benzene per million parts of air (1 ppm) averaged over an eight-hour period. The short term exposure limit, which cannot be repeated more than four times a day, is 5 ppm averaged during a 15-minute period. An hour wait must be taken between such exposures. Benzene has been directly linked to leukemia, a cancer found in white blood cells. The Coast Guard-man­ dated testing monitors the benzene level in a member to determine if there is a build-up in the system. Besides being dangerous to the human respiratory and blood sys­ tems, Miller pointed out the chemical is "very volatile, especially in high temperatures and under high pres­ sure." SMU Convention Urges Administration To impiement Strong U.S. Maritime Peiicy i'..- • Delegates to the Seafarers Maritime Union convention called on the Bush administration to propose and implement a maritime policy to keep the U.S. flag flying on the high seas. The union, which is an affiliate of the SIUNA, represents seamen on U.S.-flag ships. SMU delegates also elected their officers for the next five years. Michael Sacco was reelected presi­ dent, while John Fay was reelected secretaiy/treasurer. Augustin Tellez and Carl Peth were elected SMU vice presidents. The resolutions committee, chaired by delegate Calvin Lawson, who sails as an FOWT, noted the role of the U.S.-flag merchant marine during the Persian Gulf war in 1990 ' i' . i• and 1991. The role of sealift in our nation's security is reason enough for the government to pursue a strong maritime policy, the committee state­ ment said. The convention ddegates pledged full cooperation with the administra­ tion and Congress as they work to devise and implement programs to restore the merchant marine to its fullest potential. The delegates approved reports offered by the convention arrange­ ments and public relations commit­ tee, chaired by Cook/Baker Wallace Saul; credentials conunittee, headed by Chief Steward Patrick Aquia; and auditing committee, presented Jack Caffey, Angus "Red" Campbell and Cook/Baker Wallace Saul delivers the to the full body by AB Berne Pat­ Berne Patten are part of ttie SMU audit­ convention arrangements and public relations committee report. ten. ing committee. >L. '>•;. -T, 'i' '-J-yi '•-".'-iS:; •,i "• I •t • • ' - •' •,; '• - •...^:- Making sure SMU convention delegate credentials are complete are (left to right) Calvin Uwson, Patrick Aquia and Roy "Buck" Mercer. r'tir'-"' >'• i SMU delegates hear a report given by Vice President Augie Tellez. ^cnd Taking the oath of office are (left to right) Vice President Augie Tellez, President Michael Sacco, Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and Vice President Carl Peth. �:^--^'a.<HSiiw-.^:ri^-:.-;f-c -::c:^:-:CXry z^" JULY 1992 SEAFJUteUS LOG Crew Keeps Lummus Ready fesSsis " it,,. "• mm ' f •: mm The 1St Lt. Jack Lummus lies at anchor off the shore of Guam. r A floating gangway awaits crewmembers returning from the island. Whether at dock or under­ way, the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus' SIU crew helps keep the vessel ready for a military activation. The Lummus, a Military Sealift Command proposition­ ing vessel operated by Amsea, shuttles regularly between the western Pacific Ocean islands of Guam and Saipan, on which the U.S. has military garrisons. The vessel was one of the first to provide materiel to American troOps during Operation Desert Shield in 1990. When SIU Representative Ambrose Cucinotta visited the ship earlier this year in both Guam and Saipan, where he took the photos appearing on this page, he found crewmembers busy loading stores, painting and chipping and cleaning the ship's big diesels. While the ship is at sea, the Lummus practices helicopter landings, lifeboat drills, fire and rescue drills and load­ ing/unloading exercises. According to Bosun Ed­ ward Stoelzel, these drills help keep the crew ready for any situation, as when fighting flared in the Persian Gulf. Ready to lift a valve are QMED George Owens (left) and DEU Joe Cipullo. X X. -1 #'"f " '•11! Sf S ?! f « SA Edward Ellis keeps the crew mess floor spotless. QMED Donald Farmer works on the vessel's engine. UJS ' ' « gi , -it • SA Deborah Grendahl awaits next as­ signment. i.. Xiv: </ I : J V*. •X w-.xXv •: "i'di at IM 0 .»< imM iSiiiWimx :• • • r.,- I -Mm •- rK - X'JLfx?:: Mi Regular maintenance keeps the Lum­ mus deck gang busy. :I^ SA Fernando Vega-Mercado (left) reviews the day's menu with Chief Steward Anthony Curran. Fixing night lunch in Saipan is SA Eduardo Tomas. rift • ** M t:: Jl-my . y• Chief Cook Ken Whitfield whips up a sauce. -A' '• mm. • Sfpls; Steward/Baker Jack HoK prepares banana onlhecourtbenealhthechoppefpad. bread for the crew. ABs Kelly Devine, Jerry Hill and Gene Scandura repaint the ship's crane. Crew gets into position to receive stores. ing the lift for more stores are ABs Paul Griffin and Gene Scandurra. 'X.! j'm r fr. it :i. . -fe •iS •?¥ Members Charlie F^ynes fleft) andPaul At the controls for loading stores is ^unEdward Working together to get the stores put away are (left to right) ABs Charles Rhynes, Griffin discuss their next assignment. Stoelzel; Chief Cook Ken Whitfield stands by. John Deflorio and Steve Melendez. f: i ill I,,', '• • �. • • '•• • h Cv;,#: 10 JULY 1992 SEAFARBISLOO Shipping Plan Goes to Congress iAAiA • Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) questions Transportation Secretary Andrew Card while Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) reviews Card's testimony. i •'f/ ^1': ' '•. '''^'. 'A 1 •r... Thefollowing statement was adopted by unions serving theAmericm maritime industry in response to a proposalfor a new maritime policy authorized by President George Bush arui submitted on June^ 17 b Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card to the Congress for its con­ sideration. . , .. ,. .J. e welcome the administration s maritime policy presented to the Senate Commerce Committee yesterday by Secretary of Transpor­ tation Andrew Card. If much of what Secretary Card has proposed comes to fruition, the United States will have a U.S.-flag fleet on the high seas as befits the nation's status as the major world power. Overall, we believe the administration's proposed manUme policy, i put into place, will have beneficial effects on the American economy the nation's defense capability and the employment situation Secretary Card's proposals represent critical first steps to put our industry on the road to recovery. We commend President Bush and Secretary Card for their vision—and commitment to fulfill that vision—of an America with a U.S.-flag fleet We recognize and deeply appreciate the ongoing and persistent efforts o Senator John Breaux, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchan Marine of the Commerce Committee, which oversees shipping issues in that legislative body. Additionally, we thank Senator Trent Lott, ranking minority member of that panel, as well as Congressman Walter Jones, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, for their role in this process. We recognize that the efforts of these legislators kept the issue of a maritime policy front and center on the nation's agenda. As history demonstrates, the commitment of the President of the United States to a strong American merchant marine is an essential in^edient to the enactment of any forward-looking maritime legislation. This was the case in the enactment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, two pieces of legislation that serve as the underpinning of the U.S.-flag fleet, both charted by the administration o:' the time and supported by Congress and the industry. Those Acts have served us well, but no pro^am or policy is flexible and elastic enough to function eternally in this constantly and rapidly changing world. We believe, just as those acts were craft^ to meet the realities of world shipping in those times, the administration's proposals can form the core of a maritime initiative that continue to serve the nation's interest while also enacting new approaches that will make the U.S.-flag fleet competitive in today's global trades. This, we believe, can be the Merchant Marine Act of 1992. While we have not had an opportunity to fully study the entire package put forward by the Secret^, on initial review we believe we can fully support the thmst of the initiative. In particular, we are especially pleased that changes are proposed which will help American operators acquire new vessels for operation under the U.S. flag. Most importantly, many of the proposals will help put American vessels on a more equal footing with their foreign-flag competitors and will, in time, help eliminate the need for American operators to expand foreign vessel operations. For example, such proposals include the right of American operators to acquire vessels from woridwide sources for opera­ tion under die U.S.-flag, the right for such vessels to carry government cargo, and the creation of a new "contingency retainer program" to guarantee the availability of a U.S.-flag commercial fleet in time of emergency. We also welcome the initiatives designed to encourage ship­ building in the United States. ur country's requirements during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm proved once again that commercial shipping capability is an indispensable component of our nation's seapower strength, and that the only reliable commercial shipping capability is provided by a privately owned U.S.-flag fleet manned by highly trained American merchant mariners. Many of the proposed maritime policy initiatives should at least help form the vitally important framework necessary to maintain and enhance the U.S.-flag shipping capability so critically important to the economic, political and military security of the United States. For our part, as elected representatives of licensed and unlicensed marine personnel, we pledge to work with the administration, the Congress and the industry to ensure that such a policy becomes a reality. Additionally, as we have done in the past, we will work with our contracted operators—within the framework of our collective bargaining agreements—to take steps that will allow the United States fleet to be the most productive one in Ae world. As each union has demonstrated in the past, as new technology and new ships are brought into line, management and labor can work together to ensure that our American workers are properly trained Md the best qualified in the world. American maritime labor, the industry and Congress have demonstrated a wilhngness to work for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability. With the addition of administration support to the equation, we are hopeful that what once looked to be a formidable task has now become a reachable goal. Signed by the following officers ofAFL-CIO maritime unions: W ';•' "f • 'Critical First Steps...' Continued from page 3 through bilateral negotiatons with shipbuilding nations in order to ul­ timately secure a multilateral agree­ ment. Fight Subsidized Foreign Yards In the event this approach renders no results, the administration is prepared to "pursue disciplinary measures against countries that sub­ sidize shipyards." Card noted that the administration does not intend to allow any foreign shipyards found to be excessively subsidized to accrue any benefits from an American maritime policy. For U.S.-flag shipping companies, the administration proposes to eliminate the requirement that a 50 percent duty must be paid to the American government on ship repair work done in foreign yards and allow worldwide acquisition of vessels from yards not heavily subsidized by foreign governments. Card said the administration would like to see "greater flexibility for U.S. carriers to operate more ef­ ficiently under cargo preference laws." In this regard he recom­ mended eliminating a three-year wait period to carry preference cargo that is now in place for foreign ships that are re-flagged under American registry. He said the administration favors allowing U.S.-flag shipping companies to use their foreign-flag feeder vessels to carry, preference cargo for a portion of the transport route. Productivity Through Talks The DOT secretary also told the Senate subcommittee the administra­ tion believes U.S. operators can in­ crease shipboard productivity. Card said no proposals would be sub­ mitted to the Congress in this regard, for the time being, "in order to allow the collective bargaining process time to address these issues." The support of the Jones Act, cargo preference statutes, and the wide range of proposals advanced by the administration in support of U.S.shipping, indicates that Secretary Card apparently was successful in advocating that the nation needed a program and it needed the program now. It had been reported that certain departments and agencies within the government had differences with this position that ranged from outright opposition to American shipping to more nefarious policies, such as the notion of a second registry, which superficially seem to support U.S.flag operations but which in reality would render the American-flag fleet a mere shell. The administration's proposals now will be put in the form of a legislative package and presented to Congress this month. The Senate has held a hearing to gauge the response of U.S.-flag shipping companies to the proposal. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee also will hold sessions to hear of the administration's plan. Administration representatives and supporters of a U.S.-flag ship­ ping capability in the Congress have indicate that they would like to see a maritime policy bill enacted and signed into law in 1992. Assisting the Champs Seafarer Duke Duet (left) and other members and officials from the New Orleans union hall played a small role in helping a local girls' basketball team. The group of 9- and 10-year-old girls from the New Orleans Westbank area achieved a second place finishin an international competition. The SlU sponsored the team, along w th the MTD, and provided matching uniforms as seen in photo above. O Dave Aiian, President International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union John Bowers. President International Longshoremen's Associalion TlmoltiyA. Brown. President Intemalional Organizalion of Masters, Mates & Pilots Henry Dtsley, President Marine Firemen'sUnion GunnarLundelrerg, President Sailor's Unionof the Patrtfic RayT. McKay, President American MaritimeOfficers. District2. Marino Engineers' Beneficial Associalion Michaef Sacco, President Seafarers Intemational Union of Morth America Gordon M. Ward,Prraident District No. 1-Pacific Coast Beneficial �JIILY1992 SEAFARERS LOQ 11 SlUNA Convention Delegates Call for Fair Trade Plan y.---, .ly-' ,i:;- y. k..yW"0% : temational Union of Operating En­ Continuedfrom page 5 gineers and a member of the AFLwho have been rewarded for search­ CIO executive council, reiterated ing the world for the cheapest labor, the best tax scheme and the most unregulated environment.. "We intend to fight the free­ traders who reserve for themselves jobs in cushy American offices while putting America's workers on the un­ employment lines. We will fight the low-wage payers who... force thenworkers into lives without adequate health care or decent salaries." New Trade Policy Needed Congressman Ri.chard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) stated the need for a new trade policy which is "fair" to the U.S. "The rules have to be fair, and that's not always been the case with some of our trading partners," he said. "They love to get access to our consumers, but it's not so easy for us. The rug gets pulled out." Similarly, SIU of Canada Presi­ dent Roman Gralewicz cautioned delegates about a proposed U.S.­ Canada-Mexico trade" "free agreement. Al­ ready, Canada has lost hundreds of thousands of I jobs—including some in the maritime sec­ Roman Gralewicz tor—^because of a SIU of Canada trade agreement reached with the U.S. four years ago. "When I see what happened in Canada, I say, 'My God, you'd better watch out' [in the U.S.]," Gralewicz said. "We got a promise of free trade and how much we would gain. In the last four years, we lost 400,000jobs. The industrial base of Canada is being devastated." Gralewicz emphasized the need to "stay after politicians after you help get them elected. Make sure they do what they promised." Frank Hanley, president of the In- Frank Hanley, president of the lUOE, noted a free trade agreement will send more jobs south of the border. Gralewicz's advice. "We can and should demand changes, and the )lace to start is in the voting booth," le said. "Remember those politicians who vote to export jobs to Mexico, who would tax your seamen's licen­ ses, who refuse to address health care costs ... We have to make sure our people vote." Delegates approved resolutions calling for: implementation of policies which would bolster the shipping industry; passage of a bill which would require crewmembers aboard inland boats to have merchant mariner documents; continued ef­ forts to improve the U.S. fishing in­ dustry; elimination of the proposed work tax on merchant mariner licen­ ses and documents; extreme caution by American trade reps when negotiating a North American Free Trade Agreement. SIUNA delegates also called for passage of the striker replacement bill, maintenance of the Jones Act, which is an absolute necessity for the economic and defense security of the U.S., and implementation of a na- tional health care program. On Wednesday, June 17, the fol­ lowing officers were elected by ac­ clamation: President Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer John Fay; Vice Presidents Robert Abata, George Beltz, Jack Caffey, Mark Coles, Henry Disley, Steve Edney, Roman Gralewicz, Conrado Hernandez, Theresa Hoinsky, Gunnar Lundeberg, Marvin Markle, George Mc­ Cartney, Roy Mercer, Edward Pulver, Albert Robillard, Anthony Sacco, Joseph Sacco and Augustin Tellez. Edward Turner remained as vice president emeritus. Ship Union OfUcers Agree: Joint AcUen Key to New Reiicy Continuedfrom page 5 Washington until we get what is right. And that is a prosperous, thriv­ ing U.S.-flag merchant marine." Brown added that unity among maritime labor is critical to any gains. (This was displayed most recently in a joint response to the White House William Zenga committee's lUOE Local 25 proposed maritime policy.) "We need to send a message to the federal government that there is.no percentage in trying to divide the unions," Brown said. "I believe the overall survival goals of the unions can be achieved if we communicate properly. Thafe is my goal." Zenga urged rank-and-file union members to take an active interest in upcoming elections. "I can't think of a more important election in our lifetime," he said. Bowers discussed the importance of the striker replacement bill and national health care reform. He also reminded delegates of the impor­ tance of voluntary political action donations, such as the SIU's SPAD program. "If you don't have the money, nobody listens to you," he said, speaking of elected officials who, at one time or another, are de­ pendent on voluntary contributions to fund their campaigns. "Especially this year, because in these elections, I think [politicians] need us." "f . ;-s Members and guests demonstrate their support of ILA President John Bowers' call for passage of a bill that would prohibit the hiring of scabs to replace striking workers. Danish Ship's Manning Level Is 14 on Paper, 22 in Operation Continued from page 3 electrician aboard assists in handling the refrigerated containers. It appears Maersk adds electricians depending on the number of reefer boxes being carried on any particular voyage. The two Danish cadets work under the direction of the mates and master, assisting in navigational duties and other deck department procedures. The so-called general workers, su­ pervised by the mates, perform a host of vessel maintenance activities— scrapping, chipping, priming, paint­ ing, sougeeing, washing down, seeing and so on. Modem Equipment The steward operates the galley, preparing meals from scratch to be served family style in a single messroom. The stewardess serves meals, makes up the rooms, attends to passageway duties, washes all the laundi^. The ship is quipped with industrial laundry equipment, so one individual can handle die laundry. The 22 crewmembers work on a ship Aat is designed and outfitted with state-of-the-hrt shipboard equipment. The bridgeway has a con­ trol panel on both sides, allowing the vessel's master or individual in charge to conduct operations from either wing. The engineroom is fully automated. Mayview Maersk Manning 1 Captain 3 Mates 1 Chief Engineer 2 Assistant Engineers 1 Electrician 4 Ship Assistants ; i 1 Steward 1 Stewardess 14 3 General Workers 2 Deck Cadets 2 Repairmen 1 Electridan 8 Total CpBWa! 22 'Mti. 1 ' ii.". • •••I-".. On deck, lines are controlled from a single winch with five reels. To use the lines, one individual operates the winch and reels from a control panel, which activates a clutch to engage or disengage the reels spinning from a single axis. This system allows the ship to be tied forward and aft in a 15minute time period. Also, the gangway is made of light aluminum. Thus, one person can handle the lowering and raising of the gangway. Crewmembers rotate ship assign­ ments with the exception of the cap­ tain and chief engineer who have permanent jobs aboard a single ship. All crewmembers live in in­ dividual quarters, each of which has a bed, sofa, table/desk, closet, shower. The Crewmembers All of the Mayview Maersk's crewmembers are Danish except the three general workers, all of whom are Thai. The general workers come aboard the vessel in Singapore, sail for 12-week periods at a time, work seven days a week, generally for 12 or more hours a day. While all the Danish crewmembers eat together, officers and crew alike, the Thai seamen have a separate messroom, where they can prepare their own food. It appears from the case of the Mayview Maersk that the wide range of duties traditionally performed by crewmembers at sea cannot be done with a simple crew of 14, no matter how new the vessel, no matter how technologically advanced. Perhaps, in the final analysis, the 14-man crew can operate the vessel as a mechanism of transport, but all of the related functions associated with maintaining a ship and operating the vessel efficiently must be done by additional crewmembers. For public consumption, it ap­ pears certain shipping companies prefer to use the mythological 14man crew as a reference to manning scales. But behind the scenes, when it comes to operating ships, it appears shipping companies look for a crew complement that can get the job done. In the case of the so-called 14-man-ciew model of efficiency and productivity of the Mayview Maosk, this means a total crew of 22. �12 JULY 1992 SEAFARBISUHS Tricky Grain Offloading on Rainy Days Is No Problem for Independents Crew -• • • - •1.--• 's;. .-v: :s . (. • • "'' 'V •• 'When we release a hatch cover, we have to make sure the grain will stay dry," explained AB/Watchman Mark Knapp. A 20-year veteran of the SIU, Knapp has sailed aboard Kinsman vessels for the last four seasons. "We have to be careful that it will not rain too hard or water from the cover won't pour in." Deckhand Larry Hall is one of the crewmembers assigned to an air hose used to blow grain off the covers Preparing cups of soup for the crew Is before they can be shifted. "I try to Second Cook Dariusz Crepczynskl. get as much as I can back into the hold so grain won't be all over the deck and create a hazard," he noted AB/Watchman Mark Knapp works a line between blasts. A slick deck with control during offloading operations. grain on it could create potential injuiy situations. Rain or not, the Kinsman vessels offer just what AB/Wheelsman Gene Pike wants from sailing. "I'm from West Virginia," he said. "These ships go to Cleveland and Buffalo, places I want to go." Pike has sailed on the Great Lakes for 30 years and 20 of those have been with Kinsman. Along with its sister ship, the Kinsman Enterprise, the Inde­ pendent loads in the Twin Harbors region of Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wise, and makes the long journey across Lake Superior, down Lake Deckhand Larry Hall mans an air hose to blow grain from underside of a hatch cover. Huron and through Lake Erie to Buf­ falo, N.Y. where it offloads. AB/Watchman Dave Bmmsberg heads Among the vessels contracted with die SIU plying the Great Lakes, the Kinsman Independent is unique in that its primary cargo is grain. Whether loading or offloading, dealing with grain in the holds re­ quires special treatment. A rainy day could spell disaster if water mixes with the cargo, causing it to bloat. A reporter for the Seafarers LOG recently discovered the extra effort needed when he visited the Inde­ pendent in Buffalo on a rainy day. • for his next assignment. K"'- Porter David Lee Willis makes sure the crew mess is spotless. f-' Withtheaidof AB/Wheelsman Roland Leikala (right), Deckhand Larry Hall prepares to clean a hatch cover. Deckhand Ken Erickson stands by before a shift change. i SoyourUniO^ Securing the Kinsman Independent bridge is AB/Wheelsman Gene Pike. Taking care of the engineroom are Oiler Jim Kettner (left) and 2nd Assistant Engineer Tom O'Connor. �._.-• -r -.- - •;&> -'W • ' JULY 1992 SEMfARERSLUe Si iiir 13 SlU Affiliates Meet in Convention Delegates head to auditorium as the convention is called to order. Union members representing the SlUNA's 19 affiliates came SlU memt}er Donna J. demons signs in as a convention guest, from all over the country, as well as American territories. Behind her to the left is SlU Assistant VP David Heindel. \ • !. •Ii-f' V-'1-'S'? • I -r.' - •mm'-' »|.v, . 44-^v' . . 44:5; 4.-;' r'^t: /• -:-V. Illl^^eetiiig in the ofgMmtioii^s convention. delegates representim^ 19 afpliates of thp SlU President Michael Sacco presides over a full house of delegates, representatives and guests from the SlUNA's 19 autonomous unions. • • P#: ;. »4 •A 5-' ? .'I 'f'' •. V - :• » 'I'M. • ' 'i • ''M f' 4s®' •4i Seafarer Deborah Textor escorts U.S. Repre- Materials are distributed to convention Following his address. House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt sentativeStenyH. Hoyer (D-Md.) to the podium. delegates. (D-Mo.) (right) talks with Thomas Glasper. A- js::.: •A v'' - 4: • »• • '* -I, #• 4 -i Retired SlU VP Angus "Red" Campbell and retired SlU member Edward "SmittjT Smith Retired SlU member Benjamin "Benny" Wilson " " i# Retired SlU Assistant VP George Ripoll and UIW Assistant Vice President John SlU Int'l Affairs Representative Spiro Varras Spadaro 'i ,3' •.Si 44 4,'4'"A �..;.-^'-'5' ,4; , • . .. . , . y; =::;,vv r-'-: • if®; S;feS: ® ®'ji® • ;iy:yy; -r-; •^f'3?'-- :.._ U . v-low; ft-.'''•'••> i'"'" •••®y®y.- •••' y'-.: >j • -• • •• ".' 't._• ./iji .'. .'j •" _ ' - •, :;i?gf|ti;;5;;;:S^ ••"•:••. -• ' •- SEAFJUtBtSUm JULY 1992 JULY1992 SEAFARBiSL9G :i'VuJ:-',:^X:A IS Delegates Map Union's Program, Stress Need to Enact U.S. Shipping Policy nn^i [•i«1 1 ' i :^^r'-'y:y>'vy y -'•••J • • •';•- •. ' i' -I''' '•• SlUAssisstantVPTonySaccoandSIU SlU Port Agent Mike Port Agent James Koesy Paladino I p ^rf'TTjwpTi, '••• ''•"•' f7 y ®i,.. i 'r • Fishermen's Union of America President Theresa R. Hoinsky and Sugar Workers Union Local 1 President Marvin Markle are sworn in as SlUNA vice presidents. ®y UIW Representative Bud Rhymer SlU member Robert Gorbea (left) and SlU of Canada SecreteryTreasurer Michel DesJardins - -\>5 :•-••; ', SlU pensioner William "Flattop" Koflowitch hits the deck on the last day of the union's 22nd convention. Officers of unions representing seagoing members brought fraternal greetings to the SlU convention. Pictured in photo above are (from left) SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay, AMD District 2 MESA President Raymond T. McKay, District No. 1-PCD MESA President Gordon M. Ward, SlU President Michael Sacco, ILA PresidentJohn Bowers, MFU President Henry Disley, MM&P President Timothy A. Brown, MM&P Secretary-Treasurer James T. Hopkins and SlU President Gunnar Lundeberg. ysis Headquarters neauqus '^®P- Calvin Lawson, SMU John Crivello Fishermen's Union Committees Highlight Union's Concerns SIU Port Agent Jim McGee Professional Security Cfficers Association President Ernest "Scottie" Aubusson and SlU President Michael Sacco ;: -• • ' fyy ••-I''iv^•••.y y - • • •• t "/ya ••f I'W • I Kv- , je"poufldwdJfc:Jl^^ established by committees made up of representatives the 1'^ SIUNA ajf-i jflliates. Whether it is providing creden­ tials to delegates, reviewing resolutions submitted by the member unions^ oif developing reconmiendations for rules by wdiich toconduct the convention, the com­ jrH®xy®1/ • • mittees work to see that the event fiinc-J tions democratically and efficiently. Some of the committees took up matters of concern to groups of affiliates, such asy those in the fishing and fish-canning in?^ | dustries. Each committee reported on its work to the full convention. ly y : yyy;y.®|c®'y:; Maritime Trades Department Vice Presi­ dent William Zenga :M0 ; ip:^' ;";y->: lyp;-'--'-!:: 1%^ i ly i-siy-." - y ®-:yy:|y;y'y: miMi •\v #1- V "5 .'• •' -V y ' 5 ..;yV .-^ty.®- •:.,?• ; • V • - •—• • ''I ' • • •"•'t -W:- •i • • ••' • SlUNA VP Edward Pulver urges union to build coalitions with community organizations that have goals similar to those of trade union movement. SlU VP Jack Caffey looks on at right, Richard Vezina secretary-treasurer, Canadian Manne Cfficers Union lUPIW delegates Tom Rincon (left) and George Beltz, president of the union Robert Iwata, 1 i„i„r. Firemen's Union , i •- .V, f i-:., . .y i'Kii: , • lA vM'-- ' •I Marine SlU retired officials are saluted by convention delegates. Fi^om left, Angus "Red" Campbell, Edward Mooney, Lindsey Williams, Ernest Aubusson, Steve Troy, George Ripoll ; -yyi--" •• y;3>; •' " •• • '• • ' \--'r • --'iI -fiy'f.-,- •- y I» SlU VP Gov't Services Buck Mercer (left) and Kulbhushan Chaudhaiy, Sugar Workers Union Local 1 It'. - ' ^ V • Pomeriane*^"*^^ #?1~ from Santurce, P.R. Albert Roblllard, pres., Canadian Marine Cfficers Joseph Francisco, Fishermen's Union I ... , g^P^delegates; (from left) Kaj Kristensen, Gunnar Lundeberg, John ' •• . UIW Vice President Ellarine E. Batiste i m-^mr a .| f SjU Vice President Contracts Lundeberg School of Seamanship Augustin Tellez VP Ken Conklin •/-:'.'y' •' --'if ® yy M <u Assistant Vice President Kermett ^angram : - ^Sf James Matthews, president, Chauffeurs Local 5 SlU Port Agent Dave Carter Mobile. Ala. from Mobile, SlU Exececutive Vice President Joseoh Sacco Joseph SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Faw Fay • - . •'• .. '.jT ' : • t','-.. vi- v->-1 s,.aBBSPLr ^ "."1'\^T?^w . ' • ;^.y;yvir •••:• ' .• •' f f ^' ' .••X ••••'• 'i-'.*'' j' •' v'' �— 16 rji Iipiir-III lilt .I'l JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Push for Scab Ban Bill, U.S. Tuna Fleet •y ' SlU VP Great Lakes Byron Kelley and SlU Patrolman Tim Kelley p-. • i '• - '! "7t' ' ' , -V From left, UIW's Bill Dobbins, Joe Huber and Biil Ellis ^ ^' I SlU Port Agent for San Francisco, Nick Celona "•ji'-;,.:-' • Seafarer Jesse Nat'ividad leads the pledge. MTD's Admin. Frank Pecquex and SlU Port Agent Henri Francois From left, SlU VP Buck Mercer, SlU Port Representative Joe Sigier, SlU Assistant VP SlU President Michael Sacco closes the Bob Hail, Port Representative Angel Hemandez and MFU President Henry Disley 1992 quinquennial convention. Honoring Those Behind the Scenes iS V < 'J Mik Execufive Chef Romeo Lupinacd, Theresa A. Price (known as "Mama Theresa") and steward department upgraders prepared and served meals to delegates and guests. ' " I •' 7*11111 ^I ^•i Secretary-Treasurer John Fay cuts a surprise birthday cake made in honor of him and former SiU VP Lindsey Williams, who is joined by his wife, Cordelia. The cake was The staff and upgraders at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are recognized by an prepared by the Lundeberg School culinary staff. appreciative audience for a job well done. �•y . ^.y UVv • ,:''y : , ; ' .-..i ;, mri992 SBIFARBIS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Seafarers International Union Directory MAY 16 —JUNE 15.1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC m' Port ncwfm iladelphia altimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ISan FrancisC^ iVilniingtoir Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston { St. Louis y Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia I Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ..Port NewYoik^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wihnington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point! Algonac Totals Port New York iPhiladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco sWil Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Kney Point Algonac Totals 32_ t&i'j.;:. fe' , TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Trip ClassA ClassB OaasC ReUeb DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC 2 •? J iiii' 17 15 • 'S'- I;!'*!-"' ""' MiciiadSacco ' President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer JosephSacco Executive Vice President Angnstin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice Presictent West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafii^ Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron KdDey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS ENGINE DEPARTMENT m0 5 v , : ,!• •WMM : STEWARD DEPARTMENT I aiti: 6 s. /' 0 8 0 17 '9A ' 20 0 100 T 0 ^ 0 6 0_i 1 0 15 c Km ENTRY DEPARTMENT & 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON I221PierceSL Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 -•fV.: .•!x . I Totals All Department 592 797 569 405 455 279 186 988 1^3 1,080 * 'Total Registeied" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. *• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1^25 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,325 jobs shipped, 405jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B*' and "C seniority people. From May 16 to June 15,1992, a total of279 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 16,742jobshave been shipped. 2604S.4St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis. MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON , 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 - • . -Mm 'mm,:, '••mm: - im- |. 'I • •• • • 'l-li '•a . , > y :' m .'z ' "ft •"M ' f-'i PHILADELPHIA V:. • 1,V.* ' " -'V • 1 t-'m1 'M. .• • .'••t' . ,.• •• �'-T-',- l.:.y •• : I• •••• |:,;|i: / 18 IK'''. ' ":' ,•' V-'- I ' Ivi' W'' k••lie-, •••'.'• Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes August & September Membership Meetings k Lakes, InlandWaters rr-: :' £4.' • .-5' jmi992 XAFARERSUtG - «- •'; 1: •-'• Piney Point Monday, August 3 Tuesday, September 8 New York Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, September 8 Philadelphia Wednesday, August 5 Wednesday, September 9 Baltimore Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 Norfolk Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 Jacksonville Thursd^^ Thursday, September 10 • • Algonac, Friday, August 7 Friday, SeptemberlT Houston i Monday, August 10 5 / Mond^^ September 14 '^NewOrleans . Tuesday, August 11 Thesd September 15 Mobile Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, September 16 SanFrancisco Thursday, August 13 Thursday, S^tember 17 Wilmington ; Monday, August 17 Monday, September 21 ' Seattle Friday, August 21 Friday, September 25 San Juan • Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 St Louis Friday, August 14 Friday, September 18 Honolulu Friday, August 14 Friday, September 18 Duluth Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, September 16 Jersey City Wednesday, August 19 Wednesday, September 23 New Bedford Tuesday, August 18 Tuesday, September 22 Bach poifs meeHng starts at 10:30a.m. Personals EDWARD MORALES Please contact your son, Edward Morales Jr., by writing to him at 768 45th Street, Apt. 4B, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220. TOMMALONE Please contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 899-0675, ext. 4315, for a message from your family in San Bruno, Calif. THOMAS GUY DUGAN MITCHELL Anyone knowing the whereabouts of—or with any information about— Thomas Guy Dugan Mitchell, a mer­ chant mariner from 1947 to 1959, is asked to contact his niece, Candie Sacayanan at P.O. Box 680069, Park City, Utah 84068; tel. (801) 649-5300. MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL ClassL Class NP 6 4 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL QassL QassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 21 a ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 27 2 STEWAW) DEPARTMEN^ 0 ', ^ 1- Totals AU Departments 0 45 15 0 « ~2 0 85 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. I 36 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 16Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast L^es & Inland Waters West Coast Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A ClassB Class C 6 12 2 26 1 0. 1 2 15 .4. 19 JUNE 15,1992 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT •Oimikm1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17 2 \Q JO 0 57 :-4-\ 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments 40 5 20 6 3 3 208 18 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 43 ' TO THE MEN WHO SAILED THE LIBERTY SHIPS... Ig WWn MERCHANT MARINERS EXHIBIT Merchant mariners who served during World War n are remembered in a small but stirring exhibit in Philadel­ phia. "The Forgotten War: A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine During World War II" opened December 7, 1991 at the National Archives Mid-At­ lantic Region office and will be dis­ played until December 1992. Located at the William Penn Post Office Annex, 9th and Market Streets, Room 1350 in Philadelphia, the exhibit is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. Ad­ mission is fiee. For further information about the ex­ hibit, telephone (215) 597-3000. « PORT TIME IN GUAM ^ Sea-Land has agreed to pay all dis­ puted port time in Guam dating back to January 1, 1992. In order to collect monies, members must submit copies of OT sheets showing the disputed OT and copies of their discharges to Bob Hall, assistant vice president based in the Seattle hall. The ships involved are the Sea-Land Trader, Sea-Land Pacific, Sea-Land Navigator, Sea-Land Reliance and Sea-Land Enterprisg;__ ^ WATERMAN CREWMEMBERS SIU members who are working or who have worked aboard Waterman's TAKX vessels (Pfc Eugene Obregon, Sgt Matej Kocak and Major Stephen Pless) should be aware of the following development. The Econmic Price Ad­ justment affecting wages, overtime and vacation rates will be implemented retroactively to January 1, 1992. Members still worldng on these ves­ sels will see the increase in their paychecks. Members who shipped during that time but who have left the vessel should receive their checks in the mail by the end of July. SUP DECK CREW THANKS MADISON GALLEY GANG The members of the SUP deck department of the SS President Madison would like to give a special word of thanks to Chief Steward Scott Opsahl, Chief Cook Dave Clark, (the "Bean Man") Dave Riggins and, last but not least, Larry Dickinson for a great job of cooldng and service that they have provid^ this trip. J.K. Russell Delegate Deck Department An hour-long television documen­ tary is in development. Entitled "The Men Who Sailed the Liberty Ships," the program will be taped on the Jeremiah O'Brien, the Liberty ship moored in San Francisco and restored to her World War II condition by a crew of volunteers. The project's producers are looking for seamen who have photographs taken on Liberty ships during the war. They also would like to hear from mariners who sailed Liberties and have any un­ usual stories. The producers, Maria Brooks and Don Watson, can be contacted c/o Waterfront Soundings Video Project, 4 Berry St., San Francisco, Calif. 94107, orphone (510) 451-9226. ^ SURVIVORS OF SS SAM HOUSTON ^ David Knight is seeking information regarding any survivors of the merchant ship SS Sam Houston (sunk by a Gierman submarine on June 28,1942.) The ship, loaded with military cargo, was in the Atlantic Ocean, eight days out of Mobile, Ala. She was bound for Bom­ bay, India. David Knight was the second cook and baker aboard the Sam Houston on her maiden voyage. Seafarers with information about survivors may contact him at P.O. Box ( 854, Rayville, La. 71269 'rrs �liif' ji•":::Iiiir' |"-1: r';:''li IjiriiiSilir'l-tlSi^^ JULY 1992 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 14 members this nionth. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while one sailed in the inland division and one sailed in the Great Lakes division. Four of the new retirees com­ pleted the highest curriculum avail­ able to Seafarers sailing in the deck department. Brothers Charles Boyle, Charles Faircloth, Paul King and Thomas Walker each completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. Brief biographical sketches of those four and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA 1 KENNETH BLAIR, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port ofNew York. A native of Ten­ nessee, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Blair has retired to McMinnville, Tenn. CHARLES BOYLE, 66, joined Seafarers in 1951 in his na­ tive New York. He completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Boyle served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He resides in New Orleans. CASSLEB. CARTER JR., 64, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Elizabeth, N.J., he completed the _ * To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Carter has retired to Mount Holly, N.J. CHARLES FAIRCLOTH, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He was bom in Clear­ water, Fla. and in 1974 completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School. Brother Faircloth served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He lives in Bradenton, Fla. PAUL KING, 61, joined the union in 1957 in the port of New Orleans. The na­ tive of Winona, Miss, completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother King serv^ in the Army from 1947 to 1950. He still calls Winona home. EDWARD C. MARTIN JR., 64, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Martin last worked as the port steward for Sea-Land in Elizabeth, N.J., where he has retired. THOMAS WALKER, 56, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Los Angeles, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. Brother Walker served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Pensacola, Fla. MILTON POOLE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. A native of South Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Poole resides in Hartsville, S.C. ERNEST WATSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. The native of Texas sailed in the deck department. Brother Wat­ son has retired to Theodore, Ala. JAMES SANDERS, 62, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. He was bom in Kentucky and sailed in the deck department. Brother Sanders has retired to New Orleans. THOMAS BLACKMON, 62, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Range, Ala., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Blackmon lives in Brewton, Ala. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM TAVELLA,65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Tavella served in the Navy from 1944 until 1951. He Uves in Lynwood, Calif. CHARLES ROBERTS,67, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Kentucky and sailed in the engine department. Brother Roberts has retired to Cleveland. RICHARD VENZON,65, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in the Philippine Is­ lands, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Venzon served in the Army from 1945 to 1972. He has retir^ to Honolulu. UHnSupeilanker PacHhs on Run Beiween Le Harvre and Saudi Arabia The UST Pacific—^and her sister ship, the UST Atlantic—are the largest U.S.-flag tankers built in America and the largest merchant vessels ever built in the Western hemisphere. The SlU-crewed Pacific made her maiden voyage in Decem­ ber 1980, just one year after the oil crisis in the United States. The weak oil market caused the ultra-supertanker to be laid up for nine-and-a-half years, but she began operating again in 1991. According to Bosun Mark Trepp, the 390,000 deadweight ton vessel, operated by Inteocean Management, Inc., is en route to Saudi Arabia by way of Le Harvre, France. The 1,187-foot ship-can hold al­ most three million barrelsof crude oil and is propelled by a 45,000-horsepower steam turbine engine capable of producing 15Vz knots. The photos accompanying this ar­ ticle were taken by AB Ray Shin- f t T'" ' P poch. AB Norm Haddon (left) and Bosun MarkTrepp (center) talk with ttie chief pumpman who Is checking the windlass prior to the ship's arrival in Dubai, UAE. t -I#.. "i • frM: The UST Pacific rides at anchor in the background while QMED Ralph Mates (left) and Bosun Mark Trepp take the launch to shore in Dubai for the flight home. a' Many of the Pacific's crewmembers stay aboard for six months at a time. Some crewmembers are, from left, Steward Assistant Armando DeJesus, Recertified Bosun Mark Trepp, AB Jim Reily, AB Ray Shinpoch and Wiper Rey Delacruz. Seated at right are Second Mate Chris Fox (a former SIU AB) and Third Mate Rob Sanger. �f •: 4^; . f • T 20 JULY 1902 SEAFARBISLOe QMED Hawkins Photographs LHoAhoanl the S/L Explorer t: • Sailing across the Pacific Ocean aboard the Sea-Land Explorer gives crewmembers an excellent chance to get to know one other. To show his apprecia­ tion for the hard work done recently on the SlU-contracted container ship, QMED Theodore Hawkins photograph^ crewmembers from all departments and for­ warded them to the Se^arers LOG. Hawkins, who sails from the port of San Francisco, noted the crew did an outstand­ ing job on the Yokohama (Japan) run. The vessel sails monthly from the California ports of Oakland and Long Beach to Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In reports to the SIU contracts depart­ ment, Bosun Ted Tolentino praised the work by the crew. "We have a good crew and a smooth trip," he wrote. He also called the food prepared by Chief Steward Suhermadhy GhanI and his steward department "excellent." Chief Mate R. Becker Ready for work in the enposes In his office on the gineroom is DENU AM Sea-Land Explorer. Mohamed. Payoff is near with Capt. R.H. Hemingson and Paymaster J. Navarrette. ||jjp'«;. .alfea: • SA M. Abdutia helps keep the galley clean. Keeping an eye on the boards are First Engineer Smith (left) and Chief Engineer Waterman. Second Mate J. King completes his daily papenvork. Awaiting their assignrnente are Second En­ gineer Buick and Chief Bectridan Dan Dean. - '•> .'• '•-.>• •;.- "-it- -Vi-V V;' ^ AB M.H. Kiyabu takes time to enjoy a good meal aboard the Sea-Land Explorer. Prepared to serve other crewmembers are Chief Bosun Ted Tolentino relaxes Cook Inocenco Fontelera (left) and Chief Steward with dinner aboard the SeaSuhermadhy Ghani. Land vessel. Photographer and QMED Ted Hawkins (right) meets with Second Engineer Buick (left) and First Engineer Smith in the engineroom. Seafarers Appeals Board Extends Current Union Programs \r- After careful review of the current needs of the maritime industry and SIUcontract companies, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board recently has passed three actions designed to extend programs which are now in place for union mem­ bers. SAB Action 361 retains for another six months the extension passed by the board during the build-up in the Persian Gulf to allow members with A books to remain on board a vessel 240 days or one round trip, whichever is longer, (instead of the 180 days in the shipping rules) on deep sea vessels. The same action keeps the extension for B book members at 180 days or one round trip, whichever is longer, rather than reverting to 120 as in the shipping rules. As when the extensions originally were passed, the board will review its action in six months (January 1993) to determine if there is need for anoAer extension or a return to the shipping rules. Both SAB Action 362 and 363 are housekeeping measures to extend the bosun and steward recertification programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship into 1993. The actions reestablish the procedures for selecting the 1993 classes and alter­ nates. The Seafarers Appeals Board is made up of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies. All three actions are printed in their entirety. SAB Action 361 Tite Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, by Action 327 and Action 331 were promulgated to increase the amount of time Class "A" seaman could remain aboard theirassigned vessels for two hundred forty (240) days or one (I) round trip whichever was longer and Class "B" seaman could remain aboard their assigned vessel for one hundred eighty (180) days or one (1) round trip whichever was longer, and Whereas, available employment con­ tinues at the same high level. Therefore, the provisions promul­ gated by SAB Action No. 327and Action 331 shall continue in full force and effect for another six (6) months, effective June 15, 1992 at which time employment availability will again be evaluated to determine whether or not the provisions specified in SAB Action No. 327 and Action 331 should continue or be ter­ minated. Dated: June 15,1992 SAB Action 362 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, the headquarters port of the Union is no longer New York City, but Piney Point, Maryland, and Whereas, Action No. 181, July 11, 1973 provided that the Stewards Selec­ tion Committee would be elected in the Port of New York, and Whereas, Action No. 228, April 27, 1979, provided that the Stewards Selec­ tion Committee would be elected in the Port of New York, and Whereas, Action No. 321, February 10,1987, provided for the following, and Whereas, both Bosuns and Stewards Programs are conducted at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland; The Bosuns participating in the March 23 to September 28 Class shall elect three Bosuns from their class to make the selections for the second class for the year 1993. The second class, ef­ fective this year and each year thereafter while the program is in effect, shall make the selections for the following year. Since the Stewards classes for the current year were selected by the Piney Point Selection Committee on June 28, 1991, the Stewards Class, January 27 to June 1, 1992 shall make the selections for the year 1993. Thereafter, thefinal class of Stewards in each calendar year shall make the selections for the following year. Dated: June 15,1992 SAB Action 363 The. Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, Action No. 331 provided for the following action on November 18, 1988, and due to the improved employ­ ment conditions, and Whereas, experienced seaman who have been employed aboard vessels owned or operated by the Contracted Employers in the capacity of Chief Steward, Steward/Baker, or Steward/Cook are retiring from the In­ dustry, and Whereas, a majority of the active ex­ perienced Stewards are permanently employed aboard the various contracted vessels, and Whereas, Contracted Employers have successfully bid on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the Military Sea Command or Maritime Administration, and have been awarded additional ves­ sels to operate, and Whereas, many of such vessels employ crews larger than those employed aboard commercial vessels, requiring experienced Stewards to maintain efficient feeding and sanitation programs through proper supervision. Therefore, the Seafarers Appeals Board authorizes three additional Steward Recertification classes to be conducted at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship as scheduled by SHLSS. Dated: June 15,1992 �JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings ^11. >'r'^ I ^CU' The Seafarers LOG atlRmpts to print as many digests of union shI/Aoaid minutes as possltrie. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first an nvlewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution an addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minute. The minutes an tlien hmmded totheSeafarenLOG. GULF TRADER (^Ml Marine Services), March 1 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Sam H. Gordon, Educational Director George Wallis, Deck Delegate Joe Conlin, Engine Delegate Cliff Miles, Steward Delegate Antionette Canales. Chairman reminded crewmembers to go through proper channels with any beefs. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at' Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship is making sixth trip to Persian Gulf. BALDOMERO LOPEZiAMSEA), March 29 — Chairman J. Moritz, Secretary G. Kenny, Deck Delegate S. Wil­ son, Engine Delegate Bill Andrews, Steward DelegateMike Penro. Chairman noted recently enacted law authorizing gaming activities aboard U.S.-flag cruise ships. Educational director stated that the road to financial success begins at the gate of the Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to check possibility of videotap­ ing monthly membership meetings at Piney Point and distributing tapes to vessels. Crew asked contracts department for clarification regarding health benefits. Crew reported launch schedules are not run­ ning as ^ey should. Next poit; Guam. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Carriers), March 29 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary John Darrow, Educational Direc­ tor V. Limon, Deck Delegate Charles Foley, Engine Delegate E. Welch, Steward Delegate Donna DeCesare. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to have eligibility for coastwise transporta­ tion benefit reduced from six to four months. Next port: Lake Charles, La. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Over­ seas), March 17 — Chairman S. Garay, Secretary B. Stevenson, Educational Direc­ tor Konstantinos Kostoures, Deck Delegate Jon Washburn, Engine Delegate James Lop^, Steward Delegate Vanel Pierre. Chairman reminded crew that ran­ dom drug testing is in effect. He explained consequences of refusing test. He en­ couraged members to vote forpro-U.S. shipping candidates in upcoming elections. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on DEU rest periods. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang, with special thanks to Chief Cook Vanel Pierre. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), March 22 — Chairman John Baker, Secretary John Hanrahan, Educational Director Frank Tymczyszyn, Deck Delegate Mitch Santana, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl, Steward Delegate Harold Younce. Chair­ man noted crew received responses from contracts department regarding previously submitted questions. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on imminent danger pay. Crew enjoyed "Leap Year Day" cookout. DSNS CHAUVENET(Mat Ship Operators), March 31 — Chairman Jeff Focardi, Secretary C. Nelson, Educational Director Jon Williams, Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, Engine Delegate A1 Matos, Steward Delegate Americas Bell. Crew noted ice machine and drink machine still inoperative. Chairman reminded crew about upcoming MSC inspection. Treasurer reported $391 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification regarding steward department OT. Crew reported that a young Arab man was brought aboard for emergency medical treatment after he was bitten by his camel. He received 38 stitches and several bandages. Chauvenet also en­ countered several hundred dolphins near South Oman. USNS VINDICATOR(USMMl), March 2 — Chairman Ronnie Edson, Secretary man with knot board in recognition of his good leadership. ITB GffOrOAf (Sheridan Transportation), April 26 — Chairman Neith Matttiey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Direc­ tor Russ Carnell, Deck Delegate Phil Poole, Engine Delegate Ahmed Salim, Steward Delegate Frank Cordero. Chair­ man announced payoff and thanked crew for good voyage. He urged members to read Seafarers LOG and noted importance of SPAD. Secretary thanked crew for keep­ ing messroom clean. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek in­ creases in dental and optical benefits. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Captain Charles Duncan thanked crew for quick response in rescue of crewmembers Pay-Off Aboard the Nuevo San Juan 21 deberg School and donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), April 4 — Chairman John Baker, Secretary John. Hanrahan, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl, Steward Delegate R. Harriston. Crew awaiting reply from contracts department on two questions from previous meeting. Educa­ tional director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School in order to stay ahead. Deck delegate reported beef. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported foreigners working aboard vessel, which violates MSC charter. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 26 — Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Lawrence E. Winfield, Engine Delegate Willie Franks. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade as soon as possible at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted shortage of stores. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. .• 4 H • -..J If SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 26 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary G. Sinkes, Educational Director Ed Smith, Deck Delegate D. Hawkins, Steward Delegate R. Kotecki. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. The Nuevo San Juan paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.Y. recently. Seated from the left, are Ship's Chairman A. Camacho, Chief Steward A. Romero and Bosun W. Card. Robert Haggerty, Deck Delegate Mike Hooper, Engine Delegate Mark Bowen. Deck delegate reported beef. Steward delegate noted lack of utensils. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Ship has not received Seafarers LOG since Decemlier. USNS WYMAN(Mai Ship Operators), March 22 — Chairman L. Winstead, Secretary D. St George. Guy Prescott was vot^ new steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman stated this is liest crew with which he has sailed aboard Wyman. He commended crewmem­ bers for working cohesively. MV PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), April 8 — Chairman George Khan, Secretary Manuel Faria, Educational Director Ross Hardy, Deck Delegate R. Schindler, Engine Delegate Lionel Lee, Steward Delegate John Jacobs. Chairman reminded crew to separate plastics. Secretary thanked all crewmembers and licensed officers for keeping ship clean. Educational director noted importance of SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $322 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CORNHUSKER STATE(lOM), April 8 Chairman Lou Flade, Secretary C. Phil­ lips, Educational Director J. Knight. No new beefs or disputed OT reported; how­ ever, crew is awaiting the resolution of pre­ vious beef regarding restriction to ship in Saudi Arabia. Crew was reminded to be considerate of shipmates by keeping down noise levels. GLOBAL SENT/A/EL (Transoceanic Cable), April 27 — Chairman Tim McCormack, Secretary K. Rosiek, Education­ al Director J. Smitko. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Baltimore. from burning Taiwanese fishing vessel (see Juiie LOG, page 9). Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transportation), April 26 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Direc­ tor H. Patrick, Deck Delegate Kevin Merckx, Engine Delegate Floyd Talley. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation and making things run smoothly. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade and donate to SPAD for a better tomorrow in maritime industry. No beefs or chsputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Chairman convey^ best wishes to Augie Tellez as he assumes new post in union. Next port: Reading, N.J. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), April 28 — Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate Joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Bobby Colantti, Steward E>elegate Jack Hart. Chairman advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Ship needs new TV an­ tenna. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and good service. Steward conveyed thanks to crewmembers for keep­ ing messhall clean and orderly. Crew dis­ cussed importance of contributing to SPAD. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steam­ ship), April 12 — Chairman A. Urti, Secretary L. Gamble, Educational Director D. Peterson, Deck Delegate George Dean. Chairman announced upcoming visit by patrolman to settle beef reported by deck delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew dis­ cussed proper procedure for resolving beefs. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Panama City, Fla. GOLDEN MONARCH (ApexMaiine), April 26—Chairman C. Soto, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director D. Beeman. Chairman thanked deck depart­ ment for job well done. He noted wonder­ ful trip and good crew. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck and steward delegates asked contracts department for clarifica­ tions on OT, but no beefs or disputed OT were report^. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman P. Sanchez, Secretary J. Fletcher, Educational Director Hans Schlueter, E>eck Delegate G. Bmer, Steward Delegate D. Huffinan. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thariked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Houston. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), April 19 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary R. Casuga, Deck Delegate Joseph Conlin, Engine Delegate Steve George, Steward Delegate Antoinette Canales. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew presented chair- RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), April 19 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretaiy J. Speller, Educational Director Mark Serlis. Deck Delegate Kenneth Riley, Engine Delegate Joseph Negron, Steward Delegate Clarence Willey. Chairman noted importance of upgrading at Lun­ SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 27 — Chairman Joseph Giu^ce, Jr., Secretary N. Andrews, Educa­ tional Director D. Dukehart, Deck Delegate Doug Hodges, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. New TV and VCR needed for crew lounge. Next port: San Juan. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director Gerald Payne. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. '• SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 24 — Chairman R. Stuverud, Secretary George Bryant, Jr., Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Russ Caruthers, Engine Delegate A. Hussain, Steward Delegate Frank Sisson. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported beefs and disputed OT. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), April 19 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary William Robles, Educational Director Daniel Johnson, Deck Delegate Carl K. Schmidt, Engine Delegate Randy Snay, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV SEA WOLF(American Transport Line), April 20 — Chairman Haman Rivers. Chairman reported ship has no airconditioning and no hot water. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on day worker hours. Crew reported inadequate launch service while in dry dock. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. USNS SILAS BENT(Mar Ship Operators), April 5 — Chairman Rohert Vasquez, Secretary D. Cook, Deck Delegate Peter Poree, Engine Delegate Fred Wrude, Steward Delegate Ron Drew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave hearty vote of thanks to galley gang for barbecue outing. Crew reported Silas ^ent in contention for safety award. UST PACIFIC (lOM), April 23 — Chair­ man Mark Trepp, Secret^ Ray Brown, Jr., Educational Director P. Durand, Deck Delegate John Batorski, Engine Delegate Juan Patino, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Treasurer reported $210 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of SPAD and voting in upcoming elections. Continued on page 24 J t: %• �,r^ f 22 m.ri992 SEAFARERS LOG Know Your Rights •!' • il FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes speciHc provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year ex­ amines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All ex­ penditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is; lU '•'t:' i# • «:4' Augostiii Tellez Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to memb^ at all times. either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers App^s Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing forovertime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrohnan or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEA- FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This es­ tablished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septem­ ber 1960 meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one in­ dividual to carry out this respon­ sibility. »! " ' ' LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Christopher Robert Chubb PAYMENT OF MONIES. No (The SIU member and poet, who contributes his work frequently to the monies are to be paid to anyone in any Seafarers LOG, sails as a steward assistant from the port of Seattle.) official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any mone; r for any reason unless he is given such From places far away, receipt. In the event anyone attempts I'm called away home. to require any such payment be m^e without supplying a receipt, or if a She's calling me home, my Missouri. member is required to m^e a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, She calls with the rippling sounds but feels that he should not have been of sweet water flowing over stones in a stream. required to make such payment, this I'm called from a far away place where I loved and roamed. should immediately be report^ to I'll go to lie again among soft Autumn leaves with eyes lovingly weary. Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS She calls with trees swaying, beckoning to a March wind. AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of I hear droplets flapping off the sunfish into an Ozark lake. the SIU constitution are available in As I lie in discomfort in a bed not mine, Missouri is in my dreams. all Union halls. All members should I feel a wanting, wristful strain as river waves are skipped with stones. obtain copies of this constitution so I hear viney branches recoiling, yet beckoning, as I pick blackberries. as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels I hear footprints traverse dirt trails through parks lush and wide. any other member or officer is at­ I feel a calling of fishing docks bouncing on boated Ozark waves. tempting to deprive him of any con­ Unmindfully, I hear beachers converse as I doze on a towel to bake. stitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with char­ Missouri calls with Autumn winds with trees turning from bright greens. ges, trials, etc., as well as all other The rippling water carries a sweet song as I feel away and alone. details, the member so affected I hear the robins and cardinals chirping me to watch, not to be hurried. should immediately notify head­ quarters. Missouri calls with an open rpaded traffic at a serene two A.M. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members I feel a wanting, full of desire, to hear the calls of the sparrows. are guaranteed equal rights in I feel warm, knowing the bats are flapping safely within their caves. employment and as members of the I travel an open road to my heart where I have a stake. SIU. llieserights are clearly set forth I search in my heart, my home, with car lights on high beam. in the SIU constitution and in the This is my love for a place within heart as I write a loving poem. contracts which the Union has My heart is home where Ifeel called to by the Nature of my Missouri. negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminate against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights To look out and of you... O dear. Queen Anne to which he is entitled, he should To see through the stars' light with notify Union headquarters. The air... chilled yet still SEAFARERS POLITICAL The lights of Seattle ...as they gleam high and low ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate Thine eyes do feel you... O silent, slumbered hill segregated fund. Its proceeds are As we search for thy Holy Night... ne'r settling, somber dells us^ to further its objects and pur­ We stand on ill winds, long lingers... best let go poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and T'is Tiara-ed Seattle, Ifeel this.. .all I want, for love economic interests of maritime T'is beauty and peace within one Holy Night workers, the preservation and fur­ As the lights of Seattle... thering of the American merchant gleam deep throughout my heart. marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are The Fourth of July has passed, and Point—comfortable accommodations voluntary. No contribution may be summer is really here... the perfect time and something of interest for each mem­ solicited or received because of force, for the family to vacation together. ber of the family. job discrimination, financial reprisal, But what is a summer vacation— A vacation stay at the Lundeberg or threat of such conduc^ or as a swimming... fishing... sailing... tennis School is limited to two weeks per fami­ condition of membership in the ... touring ... reading ... or just doing ly. The cost i^r member is $40.40 per Union or of employment. If a con­ day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day nothing? tribution is made by reason of the is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and It can be all those things and more for above improper conduct, the member for each child (there is no charge for SIU members and their families by should notify the Seafarers Interna­ children under the age of 12). This price taking advantage of the Paul Hall Center tional Union or SPAD by certified includes all meals. for Maritime Training and Education, mail within 30 days of the contribu­ the complex embodying the Hairy LunSpace is still available, so send the tion for investigation and ap­ deberg School of Seamanship in Piney completed application form to Seafarers propriate action and refund, if Training Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. involuntary. A member should sup­ Point, MD 20674-0075, or call (301) Everything one could ask for in a port SPAD to protect and further his 994-0010 to make reservations now. suQimer vacation can be found at Piney economic, political and social inter­ ests, and American trade union con­ 7/92 SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER cepts. My Heart Is Missouri The Lights of Seattle It's Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Vtwation at Piney Point Vacation Reservation Information Book #: If at any time a member feels that aniy of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his tronstitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I Address: Telephone #: I Number in party / ages of children, If applicable:. I Date of arrival: • 1st choice 2nd choice ' Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: Brd choice . J, ' .,,1 �^ JULY1992 L - SEAFARBtSUX -- " 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA ... ';;.'„f. - -" '•yt • JAMES F.BARRETT Pensioner James F. Barrett, 82, passed away May 6. A native of Virginia, he joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Barrett sailed in the deck department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1927 to 1935 and from 1942 to 1945. Brother Barrett retired in May 1963. LEON CURRY Pensioner Leon Cuny, 64, died May 18. Bom in Asheville, N.C., he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Curry com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in June 1988. ERASER FALT Pensioner Eraser Fait, 71, passed away April 29. The na­ tive of Massachusetts joined the SIU, in 1953 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Fait sailed in the engine department. He retired in March 1988. MARIO FARRULLA Pensioner Mario Farrulla, 92, died March 3. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1938 joined the SIU as a charter member in the port of Baltimore. Brother Farmlla sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in December 1967. ERIK FISCHER Pensioner Erik Fis­ cher, 68, passed away May 14. Bom in New York, he joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1948, then trans­ ferred to the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Fischer sailed in the engine department. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. He retired in Septem­ ber 1988. LEWIS FITTON Pensioner Lewis Fitton, 82, died recently. A native of Wales, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Seattle. Brother Fitton sailed in the deck department He began receiving his pension in April 1976. BOBBY GARN Pensioner Norman "Bobby" Gam, 68, passed away in January. He was bom in New York and in 1948 joined the Seafarers in the port of New Orleans. Brother Gam sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1985. DENNIS H. GIBSON Pensioner Dennis H. Gib­ son, 72, died May 17. The Virginia native joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. Brother Gibson sailed in the deck department. He served in the Air Force from 1939 to 1945. Brother Gibson retired in October 1985. ANTHONY GONCALVES Pensioner Anthony Goncal­ ves, 60, passed away May 1. Bom in Portugal, he joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. He helped build the Lundeberg School training facility in Piney Point, Md. in the late 1960s. He also worked as an organizer with Cities Service and was head of the union's food plan. BrothoGoncalves completed the steward recertification course at the school in 1982. He began receiving his pensioi in July 1988. FREDERIC KELLER Pensioner Frederic Keller, 83, died March 29. A native of San Jose, Calif., he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of Honolulu in 1970, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Keller retired in May 1980. RUDOLPH KIRSCHENMANN CLYDE MARRINER Pensioner Clyde Marriner, 63, passed away May 8. TheVirgtma na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Marriner sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1987. JOSEPH MOODY Joseph Moody, 62, died April 17. Bom in Mobile, Ala., he joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Moody sailed in the steward department. JACKPERALTA Pensioner Jack Peralta, 64, passed away April 17. A native of Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Peralta sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1972. ANTHONY PRAINp Anthony Praino, 68, died May 19. He was _ bom in Washing­ ton, D.C. and in 1959 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Praino sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1947. BERNARD SANFORD Pensioner Bemard Sanford, 79, passed away May 27. The na^ tive of Michigan joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Sanford sailed in the engine depart­ ment. In 1960 he received from the Seafarers' Safety Program an award for helping keep the SS Fairport accident-free that year. Brother Sanford retired in December 1977. Pensioner Rudolph Kirschenmann, 70, passed away April 17. He was bom in South Dakota and in 1956 joined the Seafarers in the port of Baltimore. Brother Kirschenmann sailed in the engine department. He retired in April 1974. JOHN TUBMAN EDWARD KOSECKI Pensioner Edward Kosecki, 69,died May 16. He joined the SIU in 1945 in. his native New York. Brother Kosecki sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in April 1983. Pensioner John Tub­ man, 63, passed away March 22 due to respira­ tory failure. He was bom in Dor­ chester, Md. and in 1969 joined the union in the port of Baltimore. Brother Tubman sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1988. JAMES STEWART Pensioner James Stewart, 80, died May 19. Bom in Delaware, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Stewart sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1977. ELBERT WINSLOW Pensioner Elbert Winslow, 75, died May 18. A native of North Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Winslow sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1946. BroAer Winslow began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1979. INLAND JAMES CARROLL JR. Pensioner James Carroll Jr., 72, passed away May 27. Bom in Galveston, Texas, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Houston. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Boat­ man Carroll retired in Decem­ ber 1987. GERALD COOKE Pensioner Gerald Cooke, 67, died May 19. The native of Wilkes Barre, Pa. joined the union in 1974 in the port Of Philadelphia. Boatman Cooke sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1987. NELSON DESHOTEL Pensroner Nelson Deshotel, 86, W ^ . passed away April 30. He was \ if bom in Louisiana and in 1964 joined the Seafarers in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman ' Deshotel sailed in the steward department. He retired in Octo­ ber 1968. MARVIN GILDEN Pensioner Marvin Gilden, 63, died May 11. Bom in Elizabeth City, N.C., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. When boatman Gilden retired, he was a tankerman. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He began receiving his pension in November 1985. LINDSEY SIMMONS Lindsey Simmons, 53, passed away last Septemba*. A native of NorA Carolina, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Simmons sailol in the deck department HENRY R. YOUNG Pensioner Henry R. Young, 70, died May 11. The na­ tive of Louisiana joined the union in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed as a tankerman and cook. Boat­ man Young served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He retired in March 1985. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM BLANCHARD Pensioner William Blanchaid, 70, died April 30. Bom in Belvideie, 111., he joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Chicago. Brother Blanchard sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Brother Blanchard began receiving his pension in August 1983. FRANCIS GAVIN Pensioner Francis Gavin, 70, passed away May 1 due to a stroke. He joined the union in 1956 in his native Cleveland. Brother Gavin sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Gavin retired in January 1984. • !f • >'\:M JOHNMACKO Pensioner John Macko, 85, died April 26. A native of Cleveland, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Macko sailed in the engine department He began receiving his pension in February 1972. FRANK RICHLEY Pensioner Frank Richley, 80, passed away May 26. The Michigan native joined the union in 1953 in the port of Elberta, Mich. Brother Richley sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1974. ''^ii FRED TAYLOR Pensioner Fred Taylor, 88, died May 13. Bom in Wisconsin, he joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Detroit Brotho" Taylor sailed in the steward department He began receiving his pension in September 1977. RAILROAD MARINE VICTOR FiuME Pensioner Victor Fiume, 74, passed away May 13. He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. and in 1960 joined the union in the port of New York. Brother Fiume sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1976. t. �•x'i®' TTI'TOTWrp 24 Continued from page 21 I#, • 4i^.f ' •',V'""'-ii''t'-.»"-' ,•.^; '• ."' • ' ;•- ^•. •.' .''''I '•'. •"f : • "i MVALEX BONNYMANiMaersk Lines). May 30 — Chairman Thomas Anderson, Secretary Ken Roetzer, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine IDelegate Philip Martin. Chairman reviewed protocol for shipboard union meetings. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port:. Diego Garcia. CHARLES L. BROWN(JransOceanic Cable), May 3 — Chairman Jeremiah Har­ rington, Secretary Dennis Prescott, Educa­ tional Director William Carroll, Deck Delegate Michael Meek, Engine Delegate Clay Mclver, Steward Delegate Mike Miller. Chairman commended Chief Cook Dianne Nason and Third Cook Dennis Fillinghim for improving menus. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew noted several problems with living conditions. Next port: Honolulu. CHARLES L. BROWN(JransOceanic Cable), May 28 — Chairman Jeremiah Harrington, Educational Director Bill Car­ roll, Deck Delegate Michael Meek, En­ gine Delegate Clay Mclver, Steward Delegate Mike Miller. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Chairman discussed motto, "Brotherhood of the Sea" and what it means. He reminded members to be respectful of shipmates and make extra ef­ fort to help those who recently graduated from Lundeberg School trainee program. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted shortage on a few galley items. i:i. • t /''••'i' •'- 'is ', •• 4 •»', .; OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Messhall door needs repair. Crewmember reported beef. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman C. James, Secretary E. Haher, Deck Delegate E. Rickard, Engine Delegate D. Davidson, Steward Delegate G. Wheeler. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Ship needs addition^ washing machine. Chairman thanked steward depart­ ment. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ITB JACKSONVILLE(Sheridan Transportation), May 3 — Secretary Robert Outlaw. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), May 31 — Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary Joseph Emidy, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate Joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Bobby Colantti, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed high crime rate in St. Croix and urged all to be cautious while ashore there. Crew thanked steward department for good service and fine meals. Galley gang thanked deck and engine departments for helping keep messhall and dl areas clean. Next port: New York. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), May 17 — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Michael J. Ruggiero, Educational Director Tyler Womack, Deck Delegate John O'Connell, Engine Delegate M. Brennan, Steward Delegate G. Taylor. Chairman reported everything running smooth. Educa­ tional director strongly urged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed SIU's political activity in Washington, D.C. and commended union's political reps. Chairman discussed importance of safety. CAPE MOHICAN (OMl Corp.), May 24 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary Rickie Juzang, Educational Director Wil­ liam Cameron, Deck Delegate William Card, Steward Delegate Leonard Mur­ ray. Chairman announced layup and reported captain was very pleased with crew. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on deck department duties. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Crew ex­ tended best wishes to retired SIU Vice President-Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of former SIU official Leon Hall, who passed away recently. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI (ETC), May 17 — Chair­ man R..Schwarz, Secretary D. Cunnin­ gham, Steward Delegate Ronald Aubuchon. Secretary reminded those sign­ ing off to leave rooms clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman relayed captain's thanks to entire crew for outstanding job. Crew asked contracts department to in­ crease retirement pay. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. GALVESTON BAY(Sea-Land Service), May 17 — Chairman Geo Wilson, Secretary Osvalda Castagnino, Education­ al Director P. Kanavos, Deck Delegate Douglas Flynt, Engine Delegate Fred Tierney, Steward Delegate Frank Tirado. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ice machine still not functioning properly. Crew needs clarification from patrolman regarding relief. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals. Next port: Houston. LNG LIBRA (ETC), May 3 — Chairman J. Rhodes, Secretary W. Schmale, Educa­ tional Director Bruce Smith, D^k Delegate F. Smith, Engine Delegate T. Van Pelt. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director reminded all brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He discussed dangers of AIDS. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. GLOBAL SENTINEL (Transoceanic Cable), May 22 — Secretary Eva Myers, Educational Director J. Smitko. Secretary reported shortage of equipment in steward department. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Crewmembers were reminded to separate plastics. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), May 24 — Chairman Jim Martin, Secretary Elena Curley, Educa­ tional Director D. Leight, Deck Delegate Harry Johns, Engine Delegate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate P. Ordanza. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ctew thanked steward department for Job well done. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman Freddie Goethe, Secretary J. McGill, Educational Director Don Bush, Deck Delegate A. Mendoza, Engine Delegate Ellis Young, Steward Delegate C. Hendricks. Chairman encouraged members to donate to SPAD. He reported everything running smoothly. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and always observe safety rules. No beefs or disputed OT reported. '• •< MLY1992 SBWMERSLOG Ships Digest SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steamship), May 11 — Chairman Jim Hassan, Secretary Gregory Melvin, pducational Director Emmett Neatherly, Steward Delegate R. Williams. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed 21 OVERSEAS OHIO(Maritime Overseas), May 31 — Chairman B. Born, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Director B. Elliott, Deck Delegate H. Sehring, Engine Delegate C. Pratts, Steward Delegate S. Ryans. Chairman announced room inspec­ tion and payoff. He conveyed thanks from captain. Educational director encouraged members to donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek switch to old shipping rules (four months for B cards, six months for A cards). Crew thanked galley gang. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Over­ seas), May 15 — Chairman J. Foster, Secretary Freddy Hamilton. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to reduce noise in passageways. Next port: Lake Charles, La. gave special thanks to steward department for job well done. RALEIGH 04 Y(Sea-Land Service), May 24 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director J. Ashley, Steward Delegate C. Willey. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. He gave vote of thanks to galley gang. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 17 — Chairman Ken Mc­ Gregor, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Daniel Dean. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requests toaster ovens for messrooms. Ship needs better radio an­ tenna. Crew conveyed thanks to LOG staff. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (May 20), May 20 — Chairman Dana Cella, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Gregory Agren, - SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (S^a-Land Service), May 13 — Chairman E. Corey, Any Beefs to Settle? "Are there any beefs to resolve?" is one of the first questions a union patrolman asks when paying off a ship. Patrolman Jack Sheehan (second from right) asked this very question aboarci the Sea-Land Discovery, docked recently in Port Elizabeth, as he met with crewmembers (from left) Bosun Nelson Saila, Chief Cook O. Rios and Chief Steward Jose Colls. Engine Delegate Michael Brown, Steward Delegate Kassem Saleh. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to vote, because jobs and the maritime industry as a whole are on the line. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed medical benefit payments. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Willoughhy Bird, Secretary R. Seim, Educational Director Charlie Chancy. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to Maritime Defense League. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked all hands for great teamwork and SIU brother­ hood. Crew thanked galley gang for excep­ tional meals. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), May 3 — Chairman R. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate Robert Grubbs, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. He en­ couraged all to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work and frequent cookouts. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), May 31 — Chairman R. Wil­ liams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director E. Johnson, Deck Delegate Robert Grubbs, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. Crew extended sympathies to AB whose mother recently passed away. Educa­ tional director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward and deck departments for help with barbecue on deck. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs, Educational Director R. Howard. Chairman thanked galley gang for wonderful Easter dinner and personal ef­ forts to make every meal enjoyable. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck and engine departments were reminded to wear safety belts when working on gangway or aloft. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs, Educational Director R. Howard. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Secretary S. Ortiz, Educational Director J. Ortiz. No beefs or disputed OT reported. VCR has been replaced. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director G. Payne. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary S. Ghani, Educational Director Sonny Acosta, Deck Delegate John DeBos, Engine Delegate Bernardo Tapia, Steward Delegate George Lee. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND HA WAII(Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman James Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educational Director David Gordius, Steward Delegate E. Laureta. Chairman advised crew on proper-size bolts for gangway. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Unlicensed crew needs new washing machine and new dryer, as they are sharing one washer and one dryer while the officers have three of each. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary P. Lahoy, Deck Delegate Archie Ware, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley Alias, Steward Delegate S.T. Bae. Deck delegate commended job done by Bosun Prats. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to change retirement age to 50. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman D. Newman, Secretary P. Lahoy, Educational Director D. Baker, Deck Delegate Archie Ware, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley Arias, Steward Delegate S.T. Bae. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 7 — Chairman Arnold Eckert, Secretary P. Lopez, Educational Director Robert Dehlbom, Deck Delegate M. Sorensen, Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Secretary thanked crew for keeping lounge clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. > S3'?'-: - , �s.-.\Tz~^z^Aicz:.-x^s-f^TJ.ir:.t^''j':<:. >•;'>';• v.^it MY 1692 SBAFMERSLOG Cabh Stewanls' KnovihHow Is Key To Cruise PassengcK' Safety s;-/ Day Second Steward Donald Irvine (left) gives an assigment to Cabin Steward Rick Hoffman. Ir-'^ Cabin stewards generally are the first people passengers get to know on a first name basis when boarding a cruise ship like the SlU-crewed SS Independence. They welcome passengers to their cabins, explain the location of dif­ ferent items in the room and aboard ship and, perhaps most important, provide the first safety lecture pas­ sengers will receive. The cabin stewards make sure the tourists know where their life jackets can be found and how to m£^e their way to the lifeboat stations. Then they almost disappear from sight because the cabin stewards try to do their daily jobs while the pas­ sengers are out of their rooms^ They are the crewmembers who clean the rooms, make the beds, supply the ice and tidy the hallways in their stations. For members like Patti Ballance, 25 ''1^' ^ # -.W. ' the job of cabin steward on the American Hawaii Cruises vessel provides them with a chance to leam what it is like to be at sea. "I love the job, but it is a lot of hard work," Ballance told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "I have met so many interesting people from all over." She noted one of the regulars in her section is the Hawaiian actor Zulu, who played Detective Kono on the Hawaii Five- Cfiad Exzade discusses an assignment O television show. with Hotel Yeoman Kim Sctiafer. While Ballance has sailed for just over three years on both the Inde­ pendence and her sister ship, the SS Constitution, others have been aboard for longer periods of time. Judi Barbara has sailed on the cruise ships for eight years. "I really like working here and meeting all the people. We have a great crew," Barbera noted. /,• 'l ' ' f"-': • • • V''l ' '• A ivS-Vv. .-••"..•r' .\n.. Dana Washington, who serves as the cabin stewards' union delegate, prepares to vacuum a room. IKS Passengers enjoy a clean ship, so Char­ lie Thomas keeps his section spotless. li , Five-year veteran Krista Bowman sails on the Independence with her husband, Brad, Living in Hawaii is one reason Patti Bailance sails on the Independence. • ' ^ ' ' I. v". • • -'"K I i'y• Lolita Bon enjoys meeting new people while working on the Independence. m. Si Making sure all his cabins are stocked with ice is Leon Rouse. is-! .IB. liWi Making beds is one of the chores performed by Bill Nutiey as a cabin steward. Eight-year American Hawaii veteran, Judi Bartiera displays the tools of the trade. Making his way to the galley for a passenger's request is Enno Kok. . . "J f: -•SM ill Dofri^i, I orae ic haric nn the IndsSeiS^Iii^dlsStoal^yMrb^ Connis Gaines has sailed on the Inde- ^ Making sure the life jackets are properly aorad is Rebeoca Sleeper. Five-year veteran Rose Commage vacuums a haiwayaboaal ship. 'iiu ' • 't®" KB ' : '• -I �r.' • . •'•.V.,-;' JULY 1992 SCAFJaiBiSUfG . .'v- Trainee Lifeboat Class 498—Graduating from trainee lifetwat class 498 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Delson Richardson, Eliot Rivera, Roosevelt Washington, Mariann Harris, Dawn Nicholson, Richard Spinale, Monty Mock, Ahmed Sistare, Kiron Smith, (second row) Paul Craig, Jeff Rothle, Arthur Outlaw, Roger White, Paris Davis, (third row), Jim Moore (instructor), William Lardier, Kenneth Thomas, Scott Hobbs, Steven White, Edward Rohmer, Michael Plante, Jeffrey Fields, Doug Wyatt, Brian Giggy, William Ribar, Brian Shilts, Jeff Treadwell, Tyrone Norman and Brian Young. Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the upgraders lifeboat class on May 6 are (from left, kneeling) Nathaniel Gaten, Mark Reczek, Jim Lombard, (second row), Ron Saragusa, Peter Onsgard, Larry Ely, George Mulvenna and Jim Moore (instructor). ' ''C\, Sealift Operations and Maintenance—Certificates of graduation were issued on May 21 to members of the Forklift Training Group. They are (from left, kneeling) Michael Beach, Jim Currie (instructor), (second row) Fred Cintorino Jr., John Stambach, Robert Baskin, William Boyd, Paul Davenport, Zinnonnon Jackson, Daniel Jones, Hugh McDowell and (on top of the forklift) Michael A. Silva-Sampaio. •rt John Gibbons. Ted Lukawski and David L Knuth. . -y I''" Trainee Lifeboat Class 499—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 499 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Chris Quail, Mike Jackson, Elvis Peterson, Debbie Textor, Jacqueline Reuben, Celina Butler, Jessie Natividad Jr., (second row) Leo Yockey, Michael Beck, Noel Villanueva, Joseph Holmes, Sean MacDonald, Harold Holder, Daniel Tennant, Kyle Roland, Joseph Perry, Joseph Williams III, James Striverson, (third row) John Miller Jr., Blair Baker and Adrian Davis. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the May 20 class are (from left, front row) Curtis R. Lowe, Otto D. Borden, Caroline Chiloni, Tracy Maiello, Fereuza Gifford, Angel D. Corchado, Mark R. Hayes, (second row) James T. McCarthy, Dean J. Browning, Gordon J. Anderson, Dave L.' Chesson Jr., Mark Cando, John Favero, Lawrence W. Neslein, Gerald Archie, (third row) Jim Moore (instructor), Melvin Mosley, Bill Daniels, James Alexander, Ron Mercer, Barron Jackson, Kim M. Brown, Joseph Carson, Keith Mayer, Jim Crate and Anthony J. Douglas. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, sitting, front row) Steve Boleware, Patrick Carroll, Kenneth Myers, Scoey Valencia (second row, kneeling) John D'Alessandro, Kenny Spivey, Eric Diggs, Yaser Mawari, Joseph Vitela, Peter Sternberg, John Fulmer, (third row) Gary Morrison, Christopher Mares, Chris McKinney, Shane Blechle, Keith Warde, Esteban Luke, Efrem Scott, David Vega, (fourth row) Red Von Sprecken, Wes Hughes, Robert Zielaskowski, Tywee Harden, Edmond Bridges, Kevin N. Shinn, Frederick Miles III, J.C. Wiegman (instructor), (fifth row) Al Collins, Joe Buczynski, Edward Mancke, Sean R. Hall and Jim Doyle. �• ••• JV ' i^:;'.:''Vv",v; w; F''--.':••/• /, ••'!->«' JULY 1992 •" •;&',-•• ••? ^ 'Vv-' LURDERERe SGHOOL 1992W»GRmmmRSESCRBWLE KT-',: SEWARERSLOG ..,,4:,;F The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between August and December 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. ' J!>.. " Deck UpgnuUngikimees Check-In Completion Date Date September 14 October 23 November 9 December 18 All Students must tdke the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. nuCmuYHSatWn iTOfflantS Check-In Uourse Date Scq>tember28 Bosun Recertification T I ^ Completion Check-In Date Date Ail open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, CUef Steward B^neUp^eillng Counes Course Check-In Date Completilon Date QMED-Any Ratii^ September 14 December 4 August31 October9 October 26 December 4 All students must take the Oil SpUl Prevention and Containment class. October 9 Pumproom Maint & Operatidos August 31 Fb%man/Watertehder •iis'V'/' ShlpHandiing August 31 November 2 Radar Observer Unlimited September 14 November 16 September 11 November 13 SqitemberlS November 20 Celestial Nailgadmi August 3 Octobers August 28 October 30 Third Mate August 31 December 11 Tankerman October 26 November 20 Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Maint & Operations August 17 October 26 October 9 Dec«nber4 Mhurine Electronics—Technician I Marine Electronics—TeChnican D Basic Electronics September28 November 9 Noveniberd DeceidiW 18 September 25 September 11 December 18 Hydriiiilics SeMjfSpeMkf Comses Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment M./^V... -•HT-i-' Completion Date November 2 StBumDDpiRRdlRlffClfPlirSAS Course Abie Seaman ig'i'v-: 27 - -I • m§ t'•;••::• JfV vsai ,:• v-- Lifeboatman , :;- :-.r-' ^v,>-^^ Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Ai^Sust31 August 17 November 23 August 17 September 11 Check-In Date August 17 August 31 October 12 October 26 Completion Date August 21 September 4 October 16 October 30 IMesel Engine T«shi»M(^ Welding El^tro-Hydraulic Sj^ms August 3 August 17 August 31 September 14 September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December 7 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 ltocemberl8 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact tiie admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Check-In Date Date Course All open-ended (contact High School Equivalency (OED) admissions office for starting Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) October 20 October 30 FiJiX 8-w^ SMsime November 6 December 18 October 12 November 9 r m2AauttaiiH!alkm Schedule .i' S;- .V y .• October 23 December 18 August 31 October 26 • «"•(• m aiiM'm IRVRARIHG APPUCATIOH . Name. Address. (Qty) .DateofBirth _ (Street) (Z^Code) (State) Deep Sea Member• Month/Day/Year (Middle) (Fust) (Last) Lakes Member• .Telephone _L (AieaOtde) Inland Waters Member• With this application COPIES of your discharges mtist be submitted showing sufficient time to quadify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATEOF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE f #• Pacific• 'I.. If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Social Security #____ Seniority' »>/ U S. Citizen: DVes * Department • No I am interested in the following coiirse(s) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? d No to If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? •Ves DNO If u yes, course(s) coursers; taken — Have you taken any SHLSS SeaUfl Operations courses? DVes UNo you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Ves DNO Firefighting:dYes DNO CP^dYes Primary language spoken — —^ — ———-—• • ~ DECK AB/Sealift IstClass Pilot ThiidMate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator C:ourse • D • • • D Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Re&igeration Systems Maintenance &Operation D Diesel Engine Technology D Assistant Engineei/Chief Engineer MotorVessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • RefrigeratedfTontainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation Q Hydraulics • Marine ]Qectronics Technician STEWAl^ K yes, weeks ii«vw have 11 yes, how now many nntiiy wcciwa Date available for training _DATE. SIGNATURE, ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) • Oil Sjrill Prevention & Containment • O • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • Assistant Cook Utility • CodtandBaker • FOWT • ChiefCook D QMED—^Any Rating COLLEGE PRCKJRAM • Chief Steward • Associates in Alts Degree • Towboat Inland Ox>k ° S^t^SIs^ffirin^I^^cs) U TowboatlnlandCook i-i «ssocuu«m Tramportatioa teilllic piid inacaHdaiKC wMli aresdNdaling kttcroaty If you prcaent origiBal Rccipti lod MKccHfully complete the ewirae. Ifyoo IttTeany questhmi,eonlact yow port agent before departing fur Ptaey Potat RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: SeilareniHany Lundeberg UpgnatingCenter. P.O. BOT75, Piney Point, MD 20674. E • ENGINE dNo iM •' �SEAMHRERS Seafarers Have you planned your summer vacation? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with an excellent vacation site. For details and rates, see page 22. Julj^19^ V^juam^^Nun^er^ Seafarers Campaign to Save Historic Queen Mary Hotel • #; W "]'i' i >'.• MB-.' •' 'J- \' '• '.St, • :Mj;; ?••;••• . ;:'. ••: "'•. %• ' • "' ;,>^/y,- ' ..".^ J- ' ' ' ' : "i; ; • -•' ----l.ii' ll'i - Members of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union who are employed aboard the famed Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach, Cdif. are seeing the fruits of their extensive efforts to keep open the city's leading tourist attraction. The result may be the saving of 1,200 Seafarers jobs aboard the historic ship turned hotel and tourist attraction which each year draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Long Beach Harbor Conunissioners, who at one point recom­ mended scrapping the entire Queen Mary operation after the current operator's lease expires, last month voted to keep the hotel portion open until September 30 and also to keep the restaurant and museum portions open until at least Januaiy 3. The Long Beach City Council had made even stronger recommenda­ tions to the Harbor Conunission, ad­ vising by a 6 to 3 vote to keep open the Queen Mary—^which has a labor agreement with the Seafarers shoreside arm, the United Industrial Workers (UIW)— until a new operator or an alternative use is found. Union Responds to Threat At least two dozen businessmen and companies reportedly are inter­ ested in taking over the operation of the Queen Mary and adjacent Spruce Goose, an enormous wooden airplane built in 1947 by Howard Hughes, both of which are owned by the city. In part as a result of the UIW's efforts, the Harbor Commis­ sion has authorized two consulting Brms to examine different operating possibilities, including a scenario in which the hotel/museum would be converted into a casino. Walt Disney Company, which currently is operating the vessel, is the third company to lease the Queen Mary since the UIW began repre­ senting the workers aboard it in 1970. The Burbank-based entertainment company originally planned to create a major seaside theme park and aquarium next to the Queen Mary but dropped that idea last year. Then, this past March, it also announced it would not renew the lease and at that time the Harbor Commission recom­ mended ceasing (meration of the Queen Mary as Of October 1 of this year. UIW members and officials, recognizing that this not only would put 1,200 people out of work but also would cripple what remains of Long Beach's tourism and thereby cause loss of revenue to the city, acted im­ mediately to save the traditionsteeped monument. UIW representatives attended city council meetings and initially drew a lukewarm response. The union then enacted a community-wide drive to raise awareness of the potentially catastrophic action of closing the Queen Mary. Within three weeks, more than 3,000 people had signed a The futures of the Queen Mary Hotel and (inset) the Spruce Goose are at stake. Marching before City Hall, workers from the Queen Mary Hotel show how they feel. Queen Mary workers protest the possible closing of the floating hotel. petition urging the commission and city council to maintain the Long Beach landmark. UIW officials and members ral­ lied throughout the city and gained support of many community groups. Councilman Warren Harwood quickly became an active supporter. Then, after hundreds of people pack­ ed the council meetings and urged support of the Queen Mary, a majority of councilmen, including Evan Braude and Ray Grabinski, pledged their support. A Tony Armstrong gets signatures for his petition to keep the Queen Mary open. The council's advice to keep the Queen Mary afloat weighed heavily on the Harbor Conunission, which agreed to make efforts to maintain or ^just operations. In its testimony before the council, the UIW noted that massive layoffs in Long Beach already have wounded the economy, and the last thing the city needs is more un­ employment which would result from closing the Queen Mary. The Seafarers ongoing campaign to keep the (^een Maiy open as a hotel and tourist attraction involved scores of members and the entire UIW Southern California staff. Those who dedicated long hours to the drive have been Linda Jefferson, Irma Ramirez, Margarita Alvarez, Wadenia Arendain, Irma Lerma, Frank Gill, Tony Armstrong, Ruth Fernandez, Bob Voden, Bud Rymer and Steve Edney. The Queen Mary made her initial voyage in 1936 and made her final voyage in 1967. She was then the flagslup of the Cunard fleet and the largest passenger vessel afloat. During World War II, the ship, registered under the English flag, carried troops and supplies between England and the United States. Her last active military duty was to bring European war brides of American servicemen to the States. Ife/p SkmgM to Find Mis^ng Child The National Center for Missing at (800) 843-5678 or the Santa Ana and Exploited Children has asked (Calif.) Police Department, Miss­ the membership of the SIU to help ing Persons Unit at (714) 387-5748. locate Monique Renee Roush. At the time of her disappearance on December 3, 1990 from Santa Ana, Calif., the child was 5 ft. 2 in. with brown hair (which may be dyed blonde) and brown eyes. She weighed 115 pounds. Now 17 years old, Monique Roush is considered an endangered runaway. She was last seen at a treatment center and may be with a male companion. Other identifying marks are a scar on her chin and a tattoo of a cross on her right ankle. Anyone having information should contact the National Center Monique Renee Roush for Missing and Exploited Children «... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE PANELS VOTE TO END RIVERS’ SAFETY LAW DISPARITY PLAN FOR U.S. SHIPPING GOES TO CONGRESS DANISH SHIP’S 14-MAN CREW IS AN ILLUSION PAY AND PROMOTION CHANGES IN STORE FOR GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS CONTROVERSY AT USS BOILS OVER THREE VOTES KEEP SCAB BAN BILL FROM BEING HEARD IN SENATE SIUNA UNIONS CONVENE; MAP PLANS FOR ‘90S SAFETY TEAMS ARE VITAL ELEMENT IN SIU SCHOOL’S EDUCATION NETWORK SEAFARERS MEDICAL DEP’T DIRECTOR POST CHANGES IN HANDS ‘DR. SAN’ RETIRES; STEERED PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HOSPITAL CLOSURE PERIOD MV RANGER COMPLETES REFUELING OPERATIONS ON TIGHT SCHEDULE BENZENE TESTING OF SEAFAERS BEGINS JULY 27 SMU CONVENTION URGES ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT STRONG U.S. MARITIME POLICY SHIPPING PLAN GOES TO CONGRESS SIUNA CONVENTION DELEGATES CALL FOR FAIR TRADE PLAN SHIP UNION OFFICERS AGREE: JOINT ACTION KEY TO NEW POLICY TRICKY GRAIN OFFLOADING ON RAINY DAYS IS NO PROBLEM FOR INDEPENDENT’S CREW QMED HAWKINS PHOTOGRAPHS LIFE ABOARD S/L EXPLORER SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD EXTENDS CURRENT UNION PROGRAMS SEAFARERS CAMPAIGN TO SAVE HISTORIC QUEEN MARY HOTEL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 7 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/817105723834a813c3dc00c56d4a1607.PDF a89a7d6c980233953a9bc5bd07a94759 PDF Text Text ±ii.jl r ;' ! • '• ,; :,ii OfnOAl ORGAN OF THE 5WARERS INTtRMATIONAl UHIOH • ATUNTIC GUlf, UKIS AMD INUND WATERS DISTRia • AfL-OO >t -< /«-_ ^ 1 ^ " i"" f <- »-t / J J •' > '• « ..--s^;i:".:'-: T'-: V.' liW" 'mmmJfS • fm : . Reginald R. Cuffee3 Able Bodied1 Seaman •'' '•# June 1992 Volume 54, Number 6 ; v,,; ' A''"''^ Gregory M. HIH Abie Bodied Seaman Able ,•. . y > < . House Panel OK's BHI To Repeal Seaman Tax '• , i .Page 3 V 'S#ir••' edf SeaHft euls, Mmmd ISM Tons s.. .Page 4 The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Has Far-Reaching Consequences For Merchant Seamen As the U.S. Coast Guard begins to issue rules to put into full force and effect the many provisions of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, American seamen will face a host of Changes in procedures for obtaining licenses and docu­ ments, as well as new shipboard equipment and practices. H Z-cards must be renewed every five years, and the documents will not be issued until the applicant's record with the National Driver Register is reviewed. H Seamen on U.S.-flag tankers cannot work more than 15 hours in a 24-hour period or more than 36 hours in a 72-hour period, except in an emergency drill. The two next most senior officers can tem­ porarily relieve a vessel master if they believe he is incapable of command due to use of drugs or alcoho ^ M Miles Daughter of FOWT Wilbert J. Miles Jr. A panel of educators named three Seafarers and four children winners of the 1992 SlU scholarships, which enable the recipients to pursue an un­ restricted course of study. . V • '_Pag©>,3 Eugenic Diego Hi Of Chief CcK)k Eugohfo piego m A traffic violation stemming from a fatal accident or reckless driving or racing may cause a seaman to have his license or document suspended. .Page 16 .is .. • Wim- �:V"''5 --r"' •• • . i:;''v^p ivv •••' 2 SOffMEOSiM President's Report U.S Cruise Ships: Good for America i I(:4KI -• f •• 'V- - A U.S.-flag cruise ship industry is ready to take off. In the past two decades, foreign-flag operators have had this market to themselves. But recently, the nation's policy makers have begun to take steps to bring about a U.S.-flag passenger fleet, of which one initiative was allowing American cruise ships to offer shipboard gaming activities. The possible revival of a U.S.-flag pas­ senger fleet is good news for America. It is good news for the nation's economy and treasuiy, good news for state governments, good news for American workers and good news for hundreds of American coastal com­ munities. It is also good news for America's defense and security interests. Michael Sacco Taxes paid to the federal treasury by the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of profitable cruise ship companies could bring the nation's badly deplet^ coffers tens of millions of dollars. Right now, with the bulk of cruise ship operations run by so-called foreign corporations—although the great majority of their customers are Americans and most operate from U.S. ports—the U.S. treasury is short­ changed millions of dollars of tax revenue. Imagine the benefit to the na­ tional treasury if the lucrative cruise market had a host of American companies operating U.S.-flag ships, employing thousands of American workers and paying U.S. taxes. State governments also have much to gain from a U.S.-flag cruise in­ dustry. Cruise ship profits—from trip sales to gambling revenues—could provide badly-ne^ed cash infusions to state and local governments. There is every reason to believe that cruise ships, which generate billions of dollars of revenue every year, would, if they were American com­ panies, contribute substantia sums to state and local treasuries. From a national defense point of view, cruise ships are militarily useful. During the Falklands War in 1982, the British used three cruise ships. The vessels transported troops and military vehicles. One ship was used as a hospital. One served as a giant chow hall, feeding some 212,000 meals to British troops during combat. Cruise ships build the nation's pool of trained professional seamen, provide trooplift, housing, medical facilities, helicopter operations and potable water production and storage. Since Congress and the president have taken an important first step by enacting a law that allows U.S.-flag passenger ships to offer shipboard gaming, thereby bringing the American operator to a more level playing Beld with foreign competition, there has been a great deal of interest raised in investing in U.S.-flag cruise ships. However, there is more to do. American shipyards stand ready and able to build a fleet of passenger ships comparable ^d better than the foreign-built ones plying the seas today. But with the heavy government subsidies handed over to European and Japanese yards, American shipbuilders are handicapped severely. This problem is not unsolvable, and the nation's elected officials, once they have a mind to, can level this playing field as well. Clearly, with a little leadership and some positive thinking, the American cruise industry can take off. The last thing that is needed now is a step backward, and that is exactly what some runaway flag groups and their patsies are trying to do through an attempt to allow foreign cruise ships to operate between U.S. cities. These types hope to get rid of the Pas­ senger Services Act of 1886, which reserves Ae coastwise transport of pas­ sengers to U.S.-flag and U.S.-built ships. The runaway operators are seeking support for their end-around of U.S. shipping from American ports and travel agents and tourism types, promis­ ing that buckets of dough will be generated for local communities. Biting the runaway operators bait is in effect giving up on a U.S.-flag cruise ship industry and all of the economic benefits it can bring. When an American-flag passenger fleet is imminently possible, with a little leader­ ship from the nation's policy-makers, it does not make sense to scuttle a bonanza for America because a few companies operating runaway flag ships want to continually soak America and its citizens for profits without paying a penny of U.S. taxes or hiring American seafarers. I can tell you one thing. The SIU will fight tooth and nail to make sure these runaway flag peddlers are shut down. We equally will work with great vigor to bring about a vibrant U.S.-flag passenger ship fleet, employing American se^arers, pumping taxes into the federal and state treasuries and generating revenues for hundreds of American communities. , • •.. • K •• . JUNE 1992 White House Maritime Panel Te ftnneunce Findings in June USDA Works to Deep-Six Bush Program The Bush administration's recent­ ly formed high-level maritime policy working group will reveal its recom­ mendations for the U.S. fleet on June 17. On that day, the administration will present the findings of the work­ ing group, which is comprised of the heads of government departments. White House staff and military offi­ cials, to the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee. While the administration appears to be pursuing the development of a positive American maritime policy, it has been learned that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been working to deep-six that initiative. Undermines Effort As the LOG was going to press, it received a copy of a May 28 memorandum being circulated by USDA. After examination of the document, the SIU and industry sour­ ces determined that the USDA clear­ ly is attempting to further its private agenda, even if such an effort under­ mines the president's directive to es­ tablish a unified maritime policy. The USDA, which doles out bil­ lions of taxpayer monies to giant agribusiness interests in the largest government subsidy to any sector of die economy, often has attempted to torpedo U.S. shipping. Despite the president's mandate, this case ap­ pears to be no different. The working group, which in ad­ dition to USDA has representatives from the departments of State, Defense, Commerce, Labor, among others, had originally hoped to have the administration appear before the Senate panel on June 4 to forward its proposals. But recently the working group sought and obtained a twoweek extension of its schedule. The White House maritime policy working group has been assigned the task of reviewing the state of the American merchant marine and developing recommendations for government programs and practices directed at the U.S.-flag privately owned shipping sector. The group, which is chaired by Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card, first will report its findings and suggestions to President George Bush's Policy Coordinating Group, formed in February by his chief of staff (and former secretary of transportation) Samuel K. Skinner, to develop the administration's domestic program. While very few details of the maritime policy group's agenda have been made public. Secretary Card, in his comments at a National Maritime Memorial Day ceremony in Alexandria, Va. last month, said the review of U.S. shipping is a challeng­ ing assignment. He warned that not all expectations can be met, but vowed to work "very, very hard" toward strengthening the U.S.-flag merchant marine. Industry and labor have wel­ comed the White House initiative. In fact, a key factor in the administration's interest in formulat­ ing a cohesive maritime policy ap­ pears to be the proclamation issued by two giant shipping companies— APL and Sea-Land—calling for im­ mediate steps to save the U.S.-flag fleet. SIU President Michael Sacco noted that the union welcomes "any movement toward the creation of a maritime program that is essential to this nation's interest in carrying out its role as the major world power." The White House group's forma­ tion was announced in April and it has been reported that the panel met twice weekly during May. The maritime policy working group's charge is to: identify and evaluate policies that will allow the commer­ cial U.S.-flag fleet engaged in foreign trade to compete, define the distinct roles of a commercial ship­ ping sector and a sealift fleet which is oriented strictly to meeting the nation's defense requirements and assess the impact on ^e competitive position of the U.S. fleet caused by numerous government regulatory regimes that cover ocean shipping. Financial Committee Reviews Records I: ;45-i;;'.-'vr " Volume 54. Number 6 . \i J iftfy "V.''. ry,\ : i-- •':' •' •'I ••f' ^1? i' June 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at addition^ mailing offices. POSTMASTER:Send address chan­ ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ dan Biscardo, Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower Rank-and-file SIU members Inspect the union's financial records for 1991. Elected by the membership, members of the committee Include (clockwise from bottom left) Recertified Bosun Peter Lolk (Baltimore), Recertified Steward Curtis Phillips (Wilmington), Recertified Steward Dana Cunningham (Baltimore), Recertified Btosun Jamie Miller (Piney Point), QMED Kevin Conklin (Jackson­ ville), Recertified Steward Francis Ostendam (Jacksonvllie) and QMED John Hoskins (Baltimore). .M �mi JUNE 1992 SEAFAIt^UMS 'Work Tax' Rmeal 5/11 Ctears House Panel A bill to repeal ^e fees that have been attached to merchant mariner documents and licenses sailed through an early step in the legislative process last month. The House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation on May 6, during a mark-up session in which bills are reviewed to determine if they should be moved forward, unanimously supported legislation strongly endorsed by the SIU that will )rohibit the United States Coast Guard from colecting monies from seamen and boatmen for their licenses, certificates of registry and documents, which also are known as z-cards. As a result of the panel's recommendation, the repeal bill moves out of the subcommittee and on to the next step—the full conunittee, which in this case is the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries tions setting the level of fees and collection proce­ dures. Committee. The procedure of charging mariners for Coast The Coast Guard's proposed user fees on docu­ Guard-issued credentials, which has been labeled ments and licenses, which first appeared in the a "work tax" by the SIU, was instituted by Con­ Federal Register last sununer, establish charges gress and the administration when the Omnibus that range from $135 for an AB or QMED en­ Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 was passed and dorsed document to $330 for an upper level license. The agency's proposal left the fees opensigned into law by the president. ended, stating that they would be reviewed and Coast Guard's Proposal That year, in an attempt to raise funds for the adjusted annually. The SIU has argued, in comments submitted to nation's deficit-ridden treasury, the Congress at­ the Coast Guard and in testimony presented to tached so-called user fees to various Coast Guard practices, under the theory that the beneficiaries of Congress, that the beneficiaries of licensed and the agency's programs should pay for services documented seamen are all users of waterways in rMdered. After the legislation was enacted, the general and all who live in communities along Coast Guard was mandated to develop the regula- coastal and inland waters. The union has charged that the work tax scheme is unfair, placing a bur­ den on seamen that is not replicated among any other group of workers. Congressman W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.), who chairs the Subconunittee on Coast Guard and Navigation, noted this fact in remarks before the panel during consideration of the work tax repeal bill last month. "Rail workers don't pay federal licensing fees. Commercial airline pilots do not pay federal licensing fees. What is more, staff has been unable to identify a single occupation that is responsible for paying a federal tax equivalent to the employ­ ment tax that merchant mariners will have to pay as required by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990," Tauzin said. ., --r . I •.7:^ Seven SIU Sdiolarsiilps Awarded Three Seafarers and four children of SIU members were granted scholarships by a panel of educators who met last month to review the qualifications of each of the applicants for the 1992 awards. The Seafarers scholarship program, which was established 40 years ago, awarded a $15,000 scholarship to be used toward a four-year degree to AB Reginald R. Cuffee, 27, who began his sea-going career through the Lundeberg School entry rating program in 1988. The twenty-seven year old Seafarer, who primarily sails on LNG vessels, will major in electrical engineering. Chief Steward William H. Collins Jr., 38, won a $6,000 Of each scholarship winner, seepage 10. scholarship that he intends to apply toward the two-year de­ gree program of the Culinary In­ stitute of America, based in Hyde Park, N.Y. Another twoyear scholarship was given to Gregory M. Hill, who sails as an Brother Hill, 37, intends to use his scholarship to secure a nursing certificate at Davis & ELkins College ofElkins, W.Va. The four children of Seafarers who each won a $15,000 scholarship are Byron Blanco, son of Recertified Steward Ceasar F. Blanco; Eugenio Diego in, son of Chief Cook Eugenio Diego H; Pamela Ellen Gontha, daughter of AB Ed­ ward J. Gontha and Monica L. Miles, daughter of FOWT Wilbert James Miles Jr. The $15,000 scholarship awards are paid over the course Offsetting Revenues The selection committee chose seven scholarship recipients who will receive a combined total of $87,000 in grants to pursue their academic degrees. Participating in the review process are (from left) Dr. Michael Glaser, Dr. Keith Schlender, Dr. Henry Toutain and Dr. Charles D. O'Connell Jr. of four years. The SlU's scholar­ ship program is recognized throughout the academic com­ munity ^ one of the largest un­ restricted grants awarded to sons and daughters of union members. Scholarship wiimers can pursue four years of study at any college or university in the Unit^ States or its territories in whatever field they choose to follbw. The panel of professional educators, which was appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, that selected this year's scholarship winners was comprised of the following scholars and academicians; Father David Al­ bert Boileau, Loyola University; Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Charles County (Md.) Community Col­ lege; Dr. Michael Glaser, St. Mary's College of Maryland, and Dr. Keith Schlender, the Medical College of Ohio. Also on the scholarship selec­ tion committee were Dr. Charles Lyons Jr. of the American As­ sociation of Colleges and Universities, Dr. Charles D. O'­ Connell Jr. of the University of Chicago, Dr. Gayle A. Olson of the University of New Orleans and Dr. Henry Toutain of Gustavus Adolphus College in Min­ nesota. Applicants for the scholar­ ships were judged by the educators, who met for two days, on the basis of scholastic ability, character, high school grades, college boards or American college test scores, letters of recommendation and participation in extracurricular activities. With the seven 1992 scholarship winners, the total number of Seafarers scholarship awardees is 217. Before recommending the work tax repeal bill, known as H.R. 4693, Ae House subcommittee members present accepted an amendment to clarify language in the legislation to ensure that fees cannot be collected by the Coast Guard for any process involved in the issuing of a mariner license, document or certificate of registry. The original bill prohibits the collection of a fee for the issuance of merchant mariner documents, licenses and certificates of registry. The amend­ ment prohibits the assessment of a fee for any procedures a seaman or boatman goes through to get his or her Coast Guard credential—including application, evaluation, testing, issuance, or any other aspect of the documentation and licensing ^ process. The subcommittee chairman said the clarifying amendment was necessary in order to ensure that no one can "get around our prohibition by the simple use of the English language." Because the Congress and the Coast Guard initially intended to raise some $6 million annually Continued on page 14 Alert Deckhand Rescue Boatman Thirty-five feet above the waterline on an empty barge in Tampa Bay (Fla.), Seafarer Richard Tanner heard what sounded like a person splashing near the craft around 10:30 p.m. April 16. "It was very dark so 1 climbed down the pigeon holes (openings on the side of a barge for foot and hand holds) and saw this guy swinuning," Tanner related to Port Representative Steve Judd who spoke with the crew of the SlU-contracted vessel when it recently docked in Davant, La. "1climbed up, secured some lines and climbed back down to get him. The man was badly burned, but he helped himself up to the top of the barge," the deckhand added. Tanner, a 19-year veteran of the SIU, signaled with his flashlight to his crewmates on the tug Ocean Star that he had a survivor from the buming tugboat Bever­ ly Anderson. The Ocean Star had separated from the barge—leaving Tan­ ner aboard as a lookout—^to help in the A panel of professional educators selected the 1992 winners of the rescue of the buming vessel. All but one Seafarers scholarship program. Reviewing the applicants' records are (from crewmember from the Beverly Anderson left) Dr. Charles Lyons Jr., Dr. Gayle A. Olson, Dr. Trevor Carpenter and had been accounted for by the SlUFather David A. Boileau. v.;t' Tanner with the line used in the rescue. crewed Ocean Star, a Sheridan Transpor­ tation tug. However, the Anderson's survivors feared their engineer. Continued on page 14 • A' -AV;A: •" • �>lMrww8*S?9l®|l 4 fer--»-fi?4^eff-';^'-;'.': 'A;:.! ••„;•' '"i'sii; liPipSwif "lij'fM I' '\ .'• )'• • • > '• '.' r'h' ' fp: "V f>iii''^'liv'-% -• ;-."'iti&; 'v?»' 'f JUNE 1992 SEWARBtStOG Daro-Year Gulf Seallft Ends Persian Gulf sealift operations, which at one point included 205 dty cargo ships and 22 tankers, ended in mid-April when the last vessel carry­ ing U.S. military equipment was redeployed from Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the Military Sealift Command announced recently. That ended a process which began jn August 1990, immediately after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Since then, more than 15 million tons of cargo and fuel were transported to and from the Middle East aboard U.S.-flag vessels including Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships. Military Sealift Command (MSC) contracted vessels and privately owned com­ mercial ships. MSC, the Defense Department's manager for ocean transportation, said in a written statement that nearly 900 lifts moved more than 12 million short tons of dry cargo and fuel on government owned or contracted vessels during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Desert Sor­ tie. Another three million short tons were transported on privately owned container and breakbulk ships. Efficient Sea Transport All of the container loads needed by the military were carried on U.S.flag vessels, with APL and Sea-Land transporting 81 percent of those boxes. In all, U.S. liner companies moved 38,519 containers to the theater. More than 95 percent of the unit equipment, supplies and fuel needed to support U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf was transported on ships under the control of MSC, according to the statement. This included thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, helicop­ ters, self-propelled Howitzers and other militaiy equipment. U.S.-flag ships carried 80 percent of the total oceangoing cargo across 8,700 miles of sea in record time. U.S.-flag ships, both privately owned and government owned, were keystones of transportation support during the rapid buildup of U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf from August 1990 to January 1991, MSC said. Additionally, many con­ tinued their support during the 15 months following the cease fire, as U.S. forces redeployed to their home bsscs By October 1990, MSC was directing 171 ships including 12f flying U.S. flags. Seafarers crewed most of the American ships there which included 44 from the RRF, eight fast sealift ships, 2^ prepositioning ships, two aviation logistics support ships, two hospita' ships and several dry cargo ships anc tankers chartered from private in­ dustry. The second phase of surge ship­ ping began in early November, anc by mid-January MSC was operating its largest strategic sealift force ever. Desert Sortie, the third phase o sealift, began in March 1991 anc marked the start of redeployment ef­ forts. When the cease fire was or­ dered, 44 ships were headed to the Middle East fully laden with sustainment cargo. Most of those tumec around and headed to other ports. Unit cargo was redeployed out of Saudi ports to more than 40 ports around the world. MSC described the total opera­ tions as "one of the most remarkable military transportation accomplish­ ments in history. The success . demonstrated the nation's tremen­ dous reliance on a highly responsive U.S.-flag fleet for logistics support in time of war." Desert Shield/Storm/Sortie Sealift Facts • Ninety-five jjercent of all materiel sup-1 porting the military's operation in the Per- [ sian Gulf was transported by ship. • Most of the military's equipment and I stores came from the United States, re- ] quiring that it be transported to a location 8,700 miles away. • With more than 430,000 U.S. troops in the Gulf, sealift deployments carried enough supplies for apopulation equal in size to that of Fort Worth, Texas or St. j Louis, Mo. • More than 15 million tons of cargo and I fuel were shipped on U.S.-flag ships to | and from the Middle East. In October 1990, the Military Sealift | Command (MSC) was directing 171 ships including 128 U.S.-flag vessels. The number increased by January 1991 to a peak of 205 dry cargo ships and 22 tankers. Approximately 900 lifts were performed I by crewmembers on government owned or contracted vessels. That accounted for movement of more than 12million tbnsof dry cargo and fuel; another three million tons were transported on privately owned | ships. • On December 31, the U.S. had a "steel I bridge" across the ocean with 132 ships en route to Saudi Arabia and 47 returning to the U.S. That is one ship every 50 miles | from Savannah, Ga. to the Persian Gulf. Remembering Those Who Went Before Bentley Bill Would Give U.S.-Flag Ships Priority in Miiitary Equipment Transport Representative Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) has offered a bill giving U.S.-flag merchant vessels priority for ocean transportation of Defense Department cargoes. The former head of the Federal Maritime Commission followed through on her comments made during a March congressional hearing on the Maritime Administration budget that she intended to limit the number of governmentowned vessels transporting government cargoes in competition with the private sector. The legislation is designed to set into law provisions of a 1954 agreement, known as the Wilson-Weeks Agreement, that set general guidelines for the use, transfer and allocation of merchant ships in peace and war. TTie bill also would limit the number of government-owned vessels that can be used in peacetime so that a sufficient supply of merchant mariners would be available to crew Ready Reserve Force vessels in a call-up like the conflict in the Middle East. Vessels Built or Repaired with Gov't Subsidy To Be Barred from U.S. Ports under Gibbons'Bill Legislation designed to close U.S. ports to vessels built or repaired with government subsidies faces a strong challenge in the Senate after it passed the House of Representatives 339-78 on May 13. The bill, introduced by Representative Sam Gibbons (D-Fla.), was designed to save jobs at America's dwindling shipyards. The legislation would prevent any vessel which was built or repaired after the legislation is signed into law and whose construction was fiinded by government subsidies from entering a U.S. port until that subsidy is repaid. The Senate is looking into amending the legislation to impose trade sanctions against countries that subsidize shipyards. American shipyards stopped receiving subsidies in 1981. Since then, 40 shipyards have closed t^ng with them 120,000 jobs. With the expected cutback in Defense Department vessel construction, reports have estimated another 180,000 shipyard employees could be out of work by 1998. Breakthrough In EC Stance on Agriculture Puts Maritime-Threatening GATT Talks on Track The European Community late last month was hoping for a breakthrough in the Uruguay Round of GATT trade talks. The EC oveHiauled its massive agricultural price-support and export-subsidy system, potentially clearing the way for resumption of global trade talks which have been stalled for about two years. Meanwhile, GATT chief Arthur Dunkel cautioned that the latest deadline to conclude the talks by the end of this year might not be met. "We are already dangerously close to missing the target of concluding the round by the end of this year, not to speak of die implementation date of January 1,1993," he said. Dunkel added that an understanding between the U.S. and EC on agriculture alone would not ensure the round's success. With the possibility of a breakthrough, the SIU reiterated its positions that waterbome transportation services should be excluded from the GATT talks. Including U.S. shipping in GATT would endanger the national defense and put America at severe risk to foreign shipping interests, the SIU maintains. NI» •".•••• • 'i' '•"••• ••-tf';:;,.. ; • LV. .- •• '•'aSSS:: Representing the SlU at the National Maritime Day memorial wreath-placing ceremony in Washington D.C. were Seafarers Richard Sadberry, Shawna Joyce, William Lardieri, Jeff Rothley, James Roth, John Batson, Daniel DelBuono, Ronnie Fleming, Sara Moore, Celina Butler, Deborah Textor, Jesse Natividad, John Miller, Noel Villanueva, Christopher Quail, Leo Yockey, Michael Jackson, Adrian Davis, Joseph Perry, Donald MacDonald arid Dale Kirsch. 1990 Bilateral Ship Pact with USSR Becomes a U.SJRussla Agreement n the aftemath of the dismantling of the Soviet Union into a commonwealth of independent states. Maritime Administrator Warren Leback and Russian Deputy Director of Marine Transport Aleg Savin last month signed a new pact which updates the bilateral maritime agreement reached in 1990 between heU.S.andtheU.S.S.R. ^ Russia is the only republic included in the "memorandum of consultation." The U.S. Department of Transportation and State Department have deter­ mined that new agreements are needed for each affected republic. An agreement with Ukraine will be negotiated next. The latest Russian agreement fulfills an order from President Bush which allows former Soviet shipping lines to enter the U.S. ports of New London and Groton, Conn.; Kings Bay, Ga.; Port Hueneme, Calif.; Norfolk, Va.; Jonolulu; Portsmouth, N.H., and the Florida harbors of Port St. Joe, Panama City and Port Canaveral. In return, Russia agreed to open its restricted ports to American shipping once those harbors allow for foreign conunercial transportation. That process started last year with the opening of Vladivostock. "• ->W �.% ^ . w. • .''•s''r''. JUHE1992 » T Sv - ^ . SBUWIHtSm Deacon Crew Braves High Seas in Rescue Operation ". k.. >"i'r',KiT... • -n- .'i'" 5 •>> 1 -vV •• • :r:.:;; • •. .. ,;;y "•. , 'V,. , . I -;•, •IV;; ;•',; •'i ••. -•• '".v"- ' V"'" •" «£». -1 For the four Houston-area Seafarers who crew The Deacon, a G&H Towing tugboat, December 19 gave new meaning to the description "a dark and stormy night." On that date—with waves crash­ ing over the wheelhouse—Captain Bobby Sarvis, Chief Engineer Jimmy Payne and ABs Ray McGuire and Walter Blume braved gale-force winds and 17-foot seas to tow another tugboat and a 180-foot barge to safety. Because of the hor­ rendous weather, the operation took nearly 20 hours before ending safely at daybreak at Westport Terminal in Galveston (Texas) Harbor, Sarvis es­ timated. "The other tugboat (the Miss Bobby May) was running out of diesel," Sarvis said. "We couldn't just leave her there. "Everything went safely and there was no damage to anyone or any­ thing. But we had to take it dead slow. It was a hairy situation." At one point the line from the Miss Bobby May to the b^ge parted, so The Deacon chased the larger craft and re-secured it. "Those people were lucky," stated McGuire. "They could have sunk out there. 'Determination and Courage' The ordeal started when the Miss Bobby May experienced fuel problems while towing the barge. The Deacon responded to a call for assistance. "We were told we had to go about three miles [off the Galveston Sea Buoy], but it was more like 30," said Payne, a 20-year member of the SIU. "Jobs like that are optional if there's [substantial] danger, but we did it. "These are good riding boats. It was rough, but I wasn't worried about sinking or anything." "If we hadn't towed them, they would have been on the beach," ex­ plained Sarvis, also a 20-year Seafarer. "The other tug used a smaU line and we used a smaller line than usual because of the weather." "Oh, man, it was miserable," said McGuire, who in retrospect managed to laugh about the challenging as­ signment. The AB who joined the SIU in 1977 said he "never ex­ perienced anything like that before Members of The Deacon who braved gale-force winds and 17-foot seas to rescue another tugboat and a 180-foot barge are, from left, ABs Ray "Mugsy" McGuire and Walter Blume, Chief Engineer Jimmy "Indiana" Payne and Capt. Bobby San/is. and I don't want another! But we finally got a line on him and got them m. Sarvis, Payne, McGuire and Blume received thank-you letters from Roland Harrington, vice presi­ dent of Suderman & Young Towing, which owns The Deacon. "The men of The Deacon displayed determina­ tion, courage and devotion to duty that is a credit to your profession," the letter reads. "We conunend you gentlemen and thank you for a job well done." '••tm: • •- •' -i-i Swift Aid to Overboard Shipmato Earns Rhodes an Award Seafarer Daniel J. Rhodes recent­ "That's the first time I've ever ex­ ly was recognized by Sea-Land for perienced anything like that," his quick response to an emergency Rhodes told the Seafarers LOG. "It on board the Sea-Land Tacoma. happened so fast, I guess you just act on instinct. Brother Rhodes, who sails as a deck/engine utility, won praise after he helped save another mariner who had fallen overboard. Tacoma Master Richard Brooks described the rescue in a letter to Bob Hall, SIU assistant vice president based in Seattle: "When (AB) Don McFarland fell over the side of the ship while rigginglhe gangway net on the dock in Ko^ak, Alaska, Daniel was one of the first on the scene. When he saw that the ship's life ring tossed to Don was drifting away, he immedi­ ately ran to a life ring on the dock, tossed it to the man in the water and held on to the line until we rigged a ladder to the man and put someone down in the water to hook a harness on Don. Daniel Rhodes didn't have to be asked to do the right thing. "We are very proud of seaman Rhodes," the letter continues. "He is a good worker and an excellent ship­ Daniel J. Rhodes receives the ship's Crewmember of the Month Award. mate." Mariners Honored for Rescue of Fishermen :>•••-•,Y .-• • OS Daniel Arnold (left) and Third Mate Greg Musk receive plaques from the Women's Propeller Club Port of New York during an April 9 ceremony for their roies in rescuing two fishermen whose boat caught fire and sank 50 miles oU the North Carolina coast February 18, 1991. Arnold and Musk, who were sailing aboard the 88 Buyer at that time, dove into the ocean to assist the two fishermen who had been drifting for more than six hours. "Don wasn't panicked, but he was in shock because it was so cold." Rhodes, 27, received the ship's Crewmember of the Month Award, along with a T-shirt and certificate. The certificate lists the criteria for winning the award: "the licensed or unlicensed crewmember of the ship who demonstrates the best qualities of job performance, including resourcefulness, initiative and motivation. This person has done his job, got along with his shipmates and lent a hand when needed—above and beyond what has been expected of every crewmember." Bom in Seattle, Brother Rhodes graduated from the Lundeberg School in July 1990. He also served for five years in the Marine Corps. "I had read about the merchant marine when I was in the service," Rhodes said. "It sounded interesting. Then one day I met a merchant mariner at a bus stop. I asked him about the field, and he told me to go to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "So I called (Lundeberg School Vice President) Ken Conklin, and a week and a half after I was out of the Marines, I was at the Lundeberg School." Rhodes said he likes the travel and earning a fair wage as a Seafarer. Overall, he has been quite happy with his career choice. "I love it, and I want to move up to third engineer," he said. Seafarer's Son Saves Swimmer Like his father and grandfather, was. Mooney then paddled to land, 17-year-old Shannon Edward took off his wetsuit to afford him Mooney knows a thing or two about greater mobility and plunged back into the water wearing a pair of safety at sea. Mooney proved that April 2 when trunks. he rescued a tired boogie boarder Mooney, who is considering a who was in danger of drowning about career widi the Seafarers, brought 500 feet offshore at Francis State Kaufusi ashore without incident. (Calif.) Beach. Mooney carried 16year-old Billy Kaufusi ashore, where Kaufusi was treated by paramedics for a mild case of hypothermia. Mooney is the son of retired QMED Steven Mooney and retired SIU official Ed Mooney. Shannon, a junior in high school, used to be a lifeguard at China Beach in San Fran­ cisco. Currently he is a standout on his school's track team. On the day of the rescue. Shannon and Kaufusi were among a large group of surfers and boogie boarders. (A boogie board looks like a minia­ ture surfboard and is ridden lying rather than standing.) Kaufusi be­ came cold and tired and realized he could not get back to shore on his own, so he paddled toward Mooney and asked for help. Mooney later told a local newspaper that he instructed Kaufusi 8hannon Mooney comes from seafaring to remain calm and stay where he family and knows about safety at sea. ;i V i ?; II ; i- , ..w •' ' ^ -vi , S'".. " ' •-t'-L j; yi- " •If''®' I �-K:^- • -I >' 6 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Prepares Seamen in Use CN Masks to Prevent Benzene Expesure • • r.•• f' JUNE 1992 The regulations allow employers to establish procedures between March 14 and mid-September by which all shipboard employees who can be exposed to benzene and ben­ zene-carrying properties will under­ go a blood test and pulmonary exam required by the agency. After midSeptember, all crewmembers must have undergone this procedure. Currently, the SIU, the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the union's con­ tracted operators are refining a process by which all deep sea Seafarers will meet the testing re­ quirements. Many SlU-contracted companies have programs in place. Proper use of anti-benzene ex­ tube of irritant smoke. A student, out­ posure equipment that soon will be fitted in a mask, stands in a pl^tic carried on many carriers transporting chamber. The capsule of irritant either the substance itself or products smoke is released in Ae chamber. If containing the substance is now a the student feels nothing, the mask is part of the curriculum offered by the doing its job. Instructor Shaffer notes Lundeberg School to Seafarers the irritant smoke test provides the taking the tankerman, pumproom most secure results. "There is no way maintenance and operations, and oil around this one. If the mask has a leak spill prevention and containment you are going to feel the irritant smoke. It will make someone courses. Two days of the pumpman course cough." are devoted to benzene safety proce­ dures, explains Lundeberg School in­ structor Jim Shaffer. Seafarers learn of the various kinds of masks—in­ cluding model numbers, sizes, manufacturers—^that have been ap­ proved by the federal government s industrial safety-monitoring agen­ cies. The masks prevent seamen from being subjected to quantities of ben­ zene that go over the level of ex­ posure allowed by the Coast Guard regulation covering the dangerous chemical. Masks are one kind of protective gear that shipowners can utilize to ensure that seamen Instructor Jim Shaffer (left) emits the irritant smoke into a chamber where Seafarer Eric employed on their vessels are not Sutton wiii check his mask for leaks. exposed to the toxic chemical. All companies employing mer­ chant seamen who may be exposed to the chemical were required by the Coast Guard to have in place an ex­ posure monitoring plan by April 15. This was one of the provisions man­ A bill designed to make all in­ as well as safety conditions for the dated by the Coast Guard's hazard­ dividuals employed on towing ves­ communities and their residents ous material regulations regarding sels of more than five gross tons hold living along the waterways. benzene exposure for merchant Coast Guard documents may clear As federal law now reads, crew­ mariners which were issued in final the House Merchant Marine and members aboard tugs and tows on the form on January 15. These regula­ Fisheries Committee by the end of inland waterways and on boats of less tions cover a host of benzene-related the month. than 100 gross tons that sail the coas­ matters—from exposure levels to Presently, the safety of an entire tal waters are not required to have shipboard training to testing for the shipboard crew is jeopardized by a Coast Guard documents. Of these substance in a seaman's seaman blood. loophole in the law that allows a vessels, if they are more than 26 feet among other things. majority of crewmembers aboard in­ in length, the Coast Guard requires As part of the January 15-issued land water vessels to be exempt from only &e vessel operator to have a regulations, the federal agency set holding Coast Guard merchant license. exposure limits at one part of ben­ mariner documents. Research recently conducted by zene per million parts of air (1 ppm) Document holders must submit to the SIU demonstrated that inland averaged over an eight-hour period. drug testing, undergo a criminal in­ water vessels are less safe than deep The short term exposure limit, which vestigation, allow for a cheek of the sea and Great Lakes ships, which cannot be repeated over four times a National Driver Register for cany fully documented crews. Using day, is 5 ppm averaged over a 15- evidence of alcohol abuse and take an information from the Coast Guard minute period. An hour wait must be oath to follow all applicable federal database on casualties and marine ac­ taken by a seaman between such ex­ laws. cidents, the SIU learned that human posure periods. The SIU strongly supports the enor is a much larger factor in the Course Covers Tests Merchant Mariner Document Ex­ total number of accidents involving Lundeberg School students learn pansion Bill (H.R. 4394), introduced tugs and towboats than in accidents to don the equipment properly and by the conunittee chairman, Walter involving ocean-going and Great get accustomed to the fit. Additional­ B. Jones (D-N.C.). Lakes vessels. The legislation first must clear a ly, the students conduct positive In fact, the data suggest that pressure tests and negative pressure mark-up session by the House Sub­ human factors are the primary cause tests once the mask is on to ensure committee on Coast Guard and of accidents involving tugs and tows, against any openings in the protec­ Navigation. (A mark-up session whereas on Great Lakes and deep sea tive gear. Once those tests are con­ jrepares a bill for its next step in the ships, the human factor accounts for duct^, a final examination of the egislative process.) That meeting only one-third of all accidents. equipment is executed through the could be held as early as mid-June. If The Coast Guard defines human use of irritant smoke. approved, H.R. 4394 would go factors as the following; bypass of In a positive pressure test, the before the whole committee. available safety devices, inattention Seafarer holds the palm of his or her If passed there, the bill could be to duty, intoxication by alcohol or hand under the chin thereby blocking debated and voted on by the full drugs, calculated risk, carelessness, off the exhalation valve and causing House of Representatives before the lack of training, error in judgement, pressure inside the mask to build. If summer recess in mid-July. H.R. lack of knowledge, operator error, no pressure builds, the student deter­ 4394 then would go to the Senate for fatigue, stress, physical or mines there is leakage and the equip­ approval. psychological impairment, failure to ment should not be relied on to When the SIU testified before the comply with the rules of the road or prevent exposure. subcommittee in March, Executive regulations and inadequate super­ Conversely, the negative pressure Vice President Joseph Sacco told the test requires tihe Serfarer to cover Congress there is a "lack of unifor­ vision. The bill, if enacted, would help with the palms of his or her hands the mity between the r^uirements that canisters which serve as the mask's must be met by individuals employed protect the crewmembers of 3,300 intake system. If the mask collapses, on various vessels." The union also tugs and tows operating on the the Seafarer knows there is a le^; if argued that implementation of the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable pressure is maintained, the protective legislation would improve the lives waterways whose lives and equipment is ready to wear. and working conditions for crew­ livelihoods are endangered by this The final equipment test utilizes a members aboard tugs and towboats. safety loophole. House Panel te Censlder BUI Te Close Rivers' Safety Leephele > JV In the series of photos above, pumpman course student Leonardo Papa dons a mask which is designed to protect the seaman from benzene exposure. First, he prepares to put the mask on. Next, he puts the straps over his head. He then secures the side straps, chin straps and temple straps. j'- . ,--.;i ; •... rrMf':- . Upgrader John Beard subjec the positive pressure test (in top^hoto) and the negative pressure test (in bottom photo). �i?»SI MME1992 SEAFARERS UIG Dnfelve Bosuns Pass Rigonus Recertification Course Twelve SIU members who have Crane and several fellow bosuns continued honing their skills to the noted that the group featured a wide finest edge graduated last month as variety of ethnic and geographic recertifi^ bosuns during the May backgrounds but was very cohesive. membership meeting at the Paul Hall During the five-week course. Center for Maritime Training. The Crane and his fellow bosuns finished his brother Lawrence is a recertified bosun and their father, Mario, com­ pleted the recertification course years ago. Both still are active Seafarers. Another brother, John, also sails with the union in the deck themselves." Pereira said he was elated to wit­ ness the late SIU President Paul Hall's vision of "creating a school that would make the best seamen in the world, to put on American-flag vessels" come true. Good Learning Environment Pat Rankin, 43, commended the Lundeberg School instructors and said he was grateful to have the chance to bolster his career. "You can move up in the SIU," Rankin, who joined the union 25 years ago in the port of Mobile, Ala.,, told the trainees in the audience. "You're treated very well here," i-1. f-f • iS Recertified bosuns join SIU President Michael Sacco and Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco for a group graduation picture. They are, from left: Jim Crane, Bill Dean, Bill Csapo, Domingo Leon, Michael Sacco, Robert Zepeda, Pat Rankin, Steve Argay, Jim Jowers, Ron Dailey, Bill Stoltz, Monte Pereira and Joseph Sacco. bosuns completed the highest cur­ advanced classes in firefighting, riculum available to SIU members safety and first aid as well as deck who sail in the deck department. skill courses in wire-splicing, knot"We had a melting pot of per­ tying and navigation. TTiey also prac­ sonalities, people from all over," said ticed ship-handling procedures in the Bosun James Crane. "The classes Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School's were interesting and we had a great simulator, which reproduces sailing bunch of guys. The fact that everyone conditions at sea and in ports got along so well helped make the worldwide. time here fun and interesting." One important aspect of the bosuns' curriculum focused on workings of the union and its various plans. The recertification program brought the bosuns into contact with every department of the SIU for question-and-answer sessions. For example, they met with offi­ cials from the union's governmental affairs department, from the collec­ tive bargaining department, from the welfare, vacation, training and pen­ sion funds and from the Seafarers LOG. Additionally, the bosuns practiced communication methods and leaderShip skills in workshop-like sessions wiA Lundeberg School instructors. Jim Jowers practices shiphandling pro­ cedures in the School's simulator. •1^1 .-I-; > Vft'-- •-. •• •••• department. Robert, who joined the union in 1976 in the port of Houston, said his favorite part of the course was the firefighting training. Stephen Argay said he was "im­ pressed with how the union filters out any incoming (legislative) proposals that could affect the SIU. Nothing slips by." Argay, 45, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of New York. He described upgrading as "a necessity. You realize that more so when you leave the school and return to a ship." It has been 16 years since BUI Stoltz first attended the Lundeberg School as a trainee, and he marvelled at how "modernized" the facilities have become. Stoltz said he believes "upgrading your knowledge and skills on basics is important. CPR, firefighting ... you forget a lot of it over time, because hopefully you haven't had to use it." Rafael **Monte" Pereira gave a stirring speech during the member­ ship meeting. A 30-year member of A Zepeda Family Tradition the union, Pereira told a rapt For 33-year-old Robert Zepeda, audience, "Tlie only reason I'm here completing the recertification course is [the SIU's drug and alcohol seemed like a logical step. After all. rehabilitation program]. Fifteen years ago, I came to Piney Point and I was in a lot of trouble. "But I learned that the SIU is 100 percent behind anybody who's inter­ ested in doing something to better Domingo Leon Jr. (right) helps Patrick Rankin put on his firefighting gear. noted BiU Csapo. "Any problems are taken care of immediately. The staff makes sure your only concern is the course you're taking, so you can get the most out of it." Csapo joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New York. He said his favorite part of the recertification course was the advanced firefighting class. Domingo Leon, Jr. said he learned a lot in the sealift classes. Leon, 38, joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of New York. He added that he enjoyed the effective com­ munications class. "When you're on a ship, diplomacy with the crew is important." •> , Continued on page 12 I .. •I ' Instructor John Smith (left) tells students how to operate a fire extinguisher correctly. A course in sealift damage control was part of the recertified bosuns' curriculum. , 'I . .\ht ' �if.,'., feS/v -II:' : , 8 II'SV! JURE 1992 SEOFAKERSiM Cornelius Crew Prepares Laker for Fifout inspection •iV'" mmm r-v-'V•.' 1 1, •^Jnr : i:'" i,''-y" ^ '''• •"•*'' • '.«'•>:•• A 'T: . •• '7,..' One ritual the crewmembers of ail Great Lakes vessels, like the Adam E. Cornelius, must go through is an an­ nual inspection by the Coast Guard. All departments pitch in to prepare the bulker for the day-long inspection which has to be passed before die Cor­ nelius can set sail. For the Cornelius crew, this annual ritual took place on April 13, the day a LOG reporter was on board. Here is how the LOG reporter saw the day's events unfolding: Although the deck department just has signed on, there is no time to get reacquainted at a leisurely pace with the ship, which has spent the winter in Toledo, Ohio. Life vests and preser­ vers must be repositioned across the ship, flares must be checked and firefighting equipment must be tested to pass the safety inspection. AB John Hurley tightens hatch cover Then it is on to the deck itself. Some clamps on deck of Adam E. Comellus. crewmembers inspect hatch covers to make sure they have not been damaged. Others work with the lifeboats and landing craft to verify they are operational. A couple more head for the windlass to make sure the anchors have survived the winter. "When it's time to report to the ship, the guys know it is time to go to work," Bosun William Mulcahy told the reporter. "We only have a few days before we have to be underway. Every­ thing has to be done now." The gateman and conveyormen have been aboard for nearly a week removing ice and examining the hatches and conveyors for damage. Meanwhile, the QMEDs, oilers and wipers have been refurbishing and cleaning the giant diesels that operate the American Steamship Company vessel for the upcoming season. QMED James Rilly, an SIU member for 23 years, stated, "There is plenty to do down here to get her ready for the inspection, but we're ready for the [shipping] season." After reporting with the first ar­ rivals and making sure everything in the galley is in working order, the steward department stays busy taking on stores and feeding the crew. The crew of the Cornelius passes the Coast Guard inspection for 1992. The posted sailing time is mere hours QMED Bud Schroder searches for a part needed In the englneroom. away. ^7,: •'•' ,.-v '•fe : •' • .• • '.V|; ' With a pipe wrench in hand. Wiper Norman FIttahey Is ready to work. 'C^ -- •-•• >• Preparing for Inspection are (In photo left) Gateman Roger Lorenz, left, and Conveyorman Myron Johnston and (In photo right) maintenance team member Wayne Bucher. AB Mike Bensman releases the anchor chain brake. 7'" • 'Ol'S"?;'. , •i.'^''S>: �wti.n III iilm ir ••'^11 rn I - law •• . ' • • '.•••.• ..-'^^V' JUME1992 ^i'-•-V-V i'--=\'' . -0-.-v.. •-• • w V'"'V SEAFARERS LOG &vton's Crew Rescues 2Hhm Bianhm nmrio' 'Jiii r^v-•' '•V>.r"'.'i„"i' 5? JS:rS. Fiirryv" ••.• Seamen aboard the S!IU-contracted ITB Groton rescued 21 crewmembers from a burning Taiwanese fishing vessel April 14. There were no serious injuries and the Groton mariners, who performed with precision throughout the operation, even managed to save the Taiwanese crew's dog. The rescue took place northeast of St. Croix, starting around 9:30 p.m. and ending at about midnight. An hour later, a Coast Guard cutter picked up the rescued Taiwanese fishermen. "It was a pretty smooth operation," said AB Phil Poole. "Everyone chipped in and everyone seemed to know what they were doing." The Groton had it honestly makes you thankful to be in the SIU. Foreign-flag ships let a lot of things go." "It was kind of like culture shock for them to come on board our ship," said Poole. "A lot of them didn't even have shoes. None of them spoke English." Corley concurred with the other ABs and added, "The rescue couldn't have gone any better. Everyone knew their job and did it. I'm just glad no one got (seriously) hurt." The Taiwanese boat's captain received treat­ ment for minor facial bums which he sustained while trying to determine the severity of the blaze. The cause of the fire is unknown. Groton crewmem­ bers, including Wiper Ahmed Salim, who also took part in the rescue, received a letter of com­ mendation from Sheridan taken on cargo at the A Coast Guard emergency medical technican Is lowered from a helicopter to the burning Taiwanese boat. Transportation, the Hess Oil terminal in St. operator of the integrated Croix and was headed tug-barge. Joe Gehegan, to New York when a Coast Guard Sheridan's vice president of marine cutter relayed a distress call from the operations, wrote, "Your quick Chen Homg 3, a 140-foot fishing response in assisting the crew of the trawler. stricken fishing vessel is viewed with pride. The leadership abilities dis­ The Groton arrived at the scene played in coordinating the rescue ef­ two hours later, where a Coast Guard fort and the seamanship exhibited by diver/emergency medical technician, all hands is conunended." who had been lowered from a Groton Captain Charles Duncan helicopter to the Chen Homg 3, also sent a letter praising the crew to report^ that a fire was buming out Sheridan Transportation. "I would of control in the Taiwanese boat's like to commend the crew of the engineroom. Parts of the engine were Groton for their performance in the flooded, and the tuna boat was com­ rescue operation," Duncan wrote. pletely inunobile. "From launching and recovering the Moreover, the Chen Homg 3 had lifeboat, feeding the rescued crew, no lifeboats, rafts or lifejackets. helicopter transfer of the Coast "We could see the boat was listing, The captain of the rescued fishing boat stands at left with his grateful crew (seated). Guard EMT, embarkation of fisher­ and smoke was visible," recalled AB Next to the Taiwanese captain are Groton crewmembers Chief Steward Marvin men to Coast Guard motor launch, to Mark Carpenter. "Luckily, the seas DeLoatch, Chief Engineer Joe Knizewski, First Assistant Engineer Mike Frew and having engines ready to answer all Captain Charles Duncan. weren't bad." requested speeds, all hands Bosun Nell Matthey, Pumpman Colavito, Third Officer Ken Curtin, "When you see a situation like responded to the emergency." Photos of the rescue operation Rich Natoli, Chief Officer Nick Second Assistant Engineer Rick that, the (unsafe) condition of their were sent to the Seafarers LOG by Coughlin and Third Assistant En­ boat and the way they were dressed. Carpenter and Corley. gineer Rick Demaiinis immediately manned and launched the port lifeboat. On the first trip they rescued 16 crewmembers from the buming fishing boat, while a handful stayed behind with the Coast Guard diver to make a last-minute assessment. Realizing their vessel could not be saved, the other Taiwanese fisher­ men soon headed for the Groton on its lifeboat's second trip. With ABs Poole, Carpenter and Charles Corley Sr. manning the lines and taking turns at the wheel, everyone returned safely to the Groton. Chief Steward Marvin De­ Loatch and Chief Cook Frank Cordero then prepared food and beverages for the distraught fishermen. "They really chowed down," said Chief Mate Nick Colavito (left) and AB Mark Carpenter oined their shipmates in AB Charles M. Corley Sr., an SlU mem­ Carpenter. "It looked like they hadn't responding to the distress call which saved the lives of 21 Taiwanese fishermen and ber since 1988, said the rescue operation their dog after a fire rendered their tuna boat useless. eaten in a while. "couldn't have gone better." , ; -r, /.-J" • • -m ;/ I,./ �mm.. . • V ••v.'-'"-'^^•••-''p '•• •--••• :••" '' •' l:~^'ylW'tTft'' SEAFARERS LOG ||||;&^g^ 10 mm.. '• prr> •. ' ' # JIW£l«g2 Scholarship Winners Work to Bolter Selves and Communities The seven winners of the Seafarers' 1992 scholarships have much in com­ mon—each one is determined to better himself or herself and to use acquired skills to assist other people realize their goals. What follow are brief descriptions of the backgrounds and goals of each of the 1992 Seafarers scholarship winners. Reginald R. Cuffee f¥.-'-:-' ' William H. Collins Jr. William H. Col­ lins Jr. is a man with a specific goal—to be a certified execu­ tive chef. And as a recipient of a twoyear scholarship for $6,000, he is well on his way to attending the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. in January 1993. Following high school graduation in Evansville, Ind., Collins Joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 and was shipped off to Vietnam. Upon his return to the States with an honorable discharge in 1973 and several Jobs in the food ser­ vice industry under his belt, he Joined the SIU in 1988, starting as a dish­ washer on board the Mississippi Queen (Delta Queen Steamboat Co.). Collins continually upgraded at the Lundeberg School, and it was a steady move up the ladder—first to cook, then City Park Department's Shakespeare Company. Pamela Gontha will use her fouryear scholarship stipend to advance herself in the medical field at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her father, Edward J. Gontha, sails as an AB. He has been an SIU member since 1961, most recently sailing aboard the LNG Leo. ByronBlanco Reginald R. CufByron Blanco's fee of Norfolk, Va. ambition is to be­ is the recipient of come a physical the four-year therapist. He already Seafarer scholar­ has b^n accepted to ship of $15,000. The University of the Cuffee, 27, entered Pacific in Stockton, the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Calif, and will use his Seamanship in 1988 and completed the $15,000 four-year scholarship toward able bodied seaman course in 1990. He his studies in the fall. has been sailing on Energy Transpor­ The 17-year-old Blanco is not only tation Corp. vessels as an AB, most a superior student, but he also has recently aboard the LNG Aries. balanced his academics with a very Cuffee plans to attend either Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va.) or Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Va.), majoring in electronic engineering. His plans after graduation are to work for a computer engineering firm while attending graduate school part-time to obtain a master's degree in business administration—^and then to start his own electronic system design com­ pany. The deep sea member is proud of his seafaring career in that it has allowed him the chance to see the world and to experience other cultures. His observa­ tions of the poverty and abject condi­ tions in which some persons live has made him realize that "! must avail Greg Hill has many Interests, among them canoeing. Hill will use his scholarship myself of the opportunities which award to get a nursing certificate. America afforded me as a citizen." To this end, when he owns his own com­ pany, he has a plan to assist under­ privileged children by starting a program that will allow engineering students a place to work, thus provid­ ing them with the necessary experience needed to succeed in their chosen profession. Gregory M. HIM Gregory M. Hill, an AB, has been an SIU member for more than 20 years. Upon graduating from the trainee pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in 1972 and completing his GED at that time, the Elkins, W.Va. native started his sailing career aboard SIU ships, tugs and towboats. He has returned to the school many times, completing the tankerman, firefighting, able bodied seaman, welding and sealift operations courses. But Hill, 37, has other interests as well, and the $6,000, 2-year scholar­ ship will help him realize his goal of obtaining a nursing certificate at Davis & Elkins College in his hometown. Working as an SIU member. Hill has been able to earn the money needed to purchase land and build his own home in the mountains of West Vir­ ginia. He also has worked with the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in wildfire suppression and as a volunteer with the Randolph County Emergency Squad, based in Elkins. In 1991 Hill completed a one-year course of study to obtain the highest pre­ hospital care rating, that of paramedic. He found his EMT-parame^c training has enriched his personal life and has been very valuable on the Job as well. "I provide training and care as needed at sea, and found my shipmates ap­ preciate having trained medical per­ sonnel working alongside them." Pamela Gontha and her family—Jrom the left are her brother. Glenn, currently enrolled In the University at Buffalo; her mother; her sister, who will attend high school In the fall, Pamela, and her father, Edward, an SIU member. to porter and eventually to supervisor. He then started shipping deep sea as a steward assistant, and was promoted to chief cook and finally to chief steward. "Being an SIU member for the rest of my life and using all opportunities to better myself through continuing my education" is what the 38-year-old Collins wants to do—^and he is well on his way. Pamela E. Gontha Pamela Ellen Gontha would like to be a doctor. As an honors student in a very comfretitive high school, Brook­ lyn Technical High School in Brook­ lyn, N.Y., the 18-year-old has shown that hard work pays off in achieve­ ment. She already has been involved in college programs through Long Island University Summer Honors Program and college-level courses at Pratt In­ stitute. In school activities, Pamela has been an active member of the math team and has offered much service to her class and the school, working in the areas of publicity, the newsletter and fundraising. The well-rounded high school senior has been an active church member and took part in the New York Eugenio Diego III. left, with his mother and father, Chief Cook Eugenio Diego Jr. active record at Bishop Riordan High School in San Francisco: four years on the football team, a discus thrower on the track team and involvement in the California Mathematics League and the California Scholastic Federation. He also finds time to volunteer as a worker at the Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, directing the food line and helping people. 'Throughout my life, I've always enjoyed working with other people and helping them," he stated. Blanco's father is Ceasar F. Blanco, a member of the SIU since 1966. He sails in the deep sea division, most Byron Blanco's father, recently Ceasar F. Blanco, com­ aboard the pleted the steward recerSea-Land tlficatlon course In 1982 at Hawaii the Lundeberg School. and the Sugar Islander as a recertified steward. Eugenio Diego III Eugenio Diego m is graduating this year from Loyola High School in Los Angeles, Calif. The 17-year-old stu­ dent plans to use his four-year scholar­ ship award to major in business at Cal State Northridge or Cal State Los An­ geles in the fall. He believes a college degree in business is a "means to my goal." He would like to provide train­ ing and employment opportunities for others. "In helping others to grow, I also will grow," he states. Diego participated in intramural sports at school in addition to working with the minority students association and Christian youth activities. He also has volunteered his time at the Shriner's Hospital in Los Angeles and the Salvation Army. Diego's father, Eugenio Diego Jr., Joined the Seafarers International Union in 1980. He began his deep sea career aboard the Sea-Lwd Explorer. He sails as a chief cook, most recently aboard APL's President Lincoln. Monica L. Miles Monica L. Miles 42§S chosen Florida A&M in Tallahas­ see, Fla. or Xavier University in New Orleans, La. to fur­ ther her education. Using her four-year scholarship award, she plans to major in the field of pharmacy with a minor in psychology. The 18-year-old is one of eight senior class representatives at McGillToolen High School in Mobile, Ala. She is a consistent honor roll student and ranks within the top 30 percent of her graduating class. She also is social­ ly involved in the Afro-American Club, the Key Club, the chorus and the Ambassador Club, as well as with several religious organizations. She serves her community as a Sunday school teacher and has volunteered her time as hostess of the Little Sisters of the Poor Festival and organized dona­ tions for the needy at Christmas. One special honor was being chosen for inclusion in "Who's Who Among American Students." Monica Miles is the daughter of Wilbert a m es Miles Jr., an SIU member since 1973. Miles, who sails as an F O W T, most recently was aboard I'uertoRico Monica L. Miles' father, Wil­ Vlarine's bert J. Miles Jr., sails as an Mayaguez. FOWT. •'f •• • ' J. 'i �-•r • JUHE1992 >_.s.'V-' v/';/• v": SEAfARHSUG Diego Garcia-Based Seafarers Handle Unique Duties ?• , -r >• :• ^ >•-•,; to: t, ^ ^ f ^ V ;'.••• If; :=«,:: • iffSisw •• -rtK"- •: • "•• •••;v Painting pipes is one of the general main­ tenance tasks for DEU Jayne Brown aboard the Hauge. SM Diego Garcia—called the "footprint of freedom" because of its footprint shape—^is a small island in the British Indian Ocean Territories, Home to a U.S. Navy support facility, there are usually dozens of American-flag ships under charter to the Military Sealift Command anchored off the island's shores. As a result, hundreds of Seafarers who man mjuiy of the military ships stationed at Diego Garcia can be found in this remote and often-unknown territory at any given time. Americanmilitary forces if they are ever needed in that part of the world, In 1990 and 1991, for example, the maritime prepositioning ships stationed in Diego Garcia helped the United States in its early rapid deployment of materiel to the Persian Gulf. When not involved in wartime activities, the ships remain at the ready, often going out for military exercises, including the practice of underway replishment, helicopter landings and man overboard ^lls. In port, the V. » ^ V- ; ' "I ;F •' Amongyhe MSG ships bas^ in Diego Garcia are nailitary prepositiomng ships which are ,5^ mann^ by Seafar^. from the equator, so it can get bratalallowforraprfmih^^pl^ment , ^ complete with supphes^vepnta^ available to hdp krep cool from tanks and animtmuon to and provide relmiation. and water and fuel—to supply Continued on p^e 21 I.-?-., T" •" •'''•••• "•'F-l T F-'(- m.. •I, S- :"r. • "f. ' « AB isham Dixon keeps in touch with the mate aboard the Phillips as the ship offloads. DEU Anthony Stallone (left) and QMED Ernest Lacunza Jr. check the injectors on the Gianella. F '. ! •, A I h: \ ' 5 w: x^u mm •\""sr :Ji>rV FT . y-X' ••ft.-*: "k -i- Z r Chief Steward Robert Mensching types the next day's menu for the crew aboard the Hauge. in miwm DEU Pete Zeschke and AB Joe Dean work aboard the Gianella. ) ;| ,• y Z-Z'?'to'T'F^Fv: V,' -v �12 JUNE 1992 SEAFJUIBIS LOG Jinfelve Seafarers Cemplele Tep Decl( ffepb Curriculum Continued from page 7 Jim Jowers spent 21 years in the Navy before joining theSIU10 years ago in the port of Wilmington, Calif. "I went through a lot of schooling in the Navy, and let me just say F m very impressed with the school and programs here at Piney Point," said Jowers, 49. 'The best part was under­ standing how the SIU works. Every man in the Seafarers ought to come here and learn what's going on in his umon. Bill Dean, 33, was one of the v'::.%,y many bosuns who expressed ap­ preciation for the instructors. Dean had not been to the Lundeberg School since he graduated from the trainee program in 1978. "The progress here is remarkable," he said with a smile. "I don't think too many other unions have what we have." For 15-year Seafarer Ron Dalley, the Lundeberg School never has dis­ appointed. "IJiis is my fourth time here, so that should say something," Dailey said. "The courses are always great and I intend to continue coming here." Inquiring Seafarer Question: What did you do this winter? Mike Bensman, Wheelsman — I was a honeydo. "Honey, do this. Honey, do that." Bud Schroder, I QMED — l took very little time off. I worked as an engineer on tugs. •W^\. s- .-•'•• Roger Lorenz, Gateman — I hunted coyote and fox all winter. I got four fox. m.- :•_• i-y •• '.- yK ' '>^'':'"-.v. •:S'^- yyyyyfir-i jj' '. Scott Hill, Gateman — Ice fishing, but I didn't have any luck. I also got married and bought a house in Supe­ rior (Wis.). BohHedine, AB —I remodelled two bedrooms and went ice fish­ ing in northern Minnesota. I filled out on trout within two hours every time I went out. I.- I,. .St..";::;', Jason Beck, QMED Went on vaca­ tion in Florida and just relaxed. Basi­ cally, I eiyoyed the sunshine and hung out. Dailey Used CPR to Save a Life David Grann, Second Cook— I spent time with my kids in Duluth, Minn. (Asked of SIU members on the GreatLakes.) Summarizing the recertification course, Dailey said, "It's kind of like if your father gives you your first car­ what is there to say? It seems like words are inadequate to express your appreciation." Jack Cooper, who served in the Coast Guard from 1950 to 1979 and then joined the Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Norfolk, Va. also com­ pleted the recertification course. The 61-year-old Virginia native could not be reached for comment, as he had to Jack Cooper, who joined the SIU in 1980, leave the Lundeberg School before was one of 12 bosuns to complete the recent recertification curriculum. the graduation ceremony. Tom Hocking, Watchman — I wentsnowmobiling in Amherst, Ohio. Other than that, ain did was relax. While being interviewed by the Seafarers LOG about the bosun recertification class, Ron Dailey noted that his Lundeberg School training had been invaluable in the past, as he knew it would be in the future. Specifically, he pointed out that his CPR class, taken in the late 1970s, helped him save a man's life. "It happened on a Waterman ship, the Alex Stephens," Dailey recalled. The ship was docked in Sri Lanka when "they brought a guy up from the engineroom in a gumey. He was turning gray, his lips were purple and he had no heartbeat or pulse. 'I gave him CPR until the doctor got there, then I continued as we went down the gangway. In the am­ bulance, I took turns with someone else." Dailey recently got a refresher course on life-saving techniques, during the five-week bosun recer­ tification program. "CPR, firefighting, it's always good to take those classes," he said. "You learn some things you may not have known, and you improve on other things." For Dailey—not to mention the man he saved—the Lundeberg School training certainly paid off. Bosun Canales' Knotty Surprise Ray Buzwah, Porter—I had a good winter in Hot Springs, Ark. I went to the race track a lot and took a few mineral baths. Mark Wyman, QMED — l went snowmobiling in Al)ena, Mich, a ot. Other than that, I did a whole lot of nothing —just relaxed. Allan Johnson, Deck­ hand — I don't do much in the winter except stay home (in Frankfort, Mich.). • y. Bosun Caries H. Canales (front row, right) was surprised by the gift of a knot board, presented to him by the deck gang during a recent shipboard meeting on board the Gulf Trader. Crewmembers in the photo include ABs Jeff Mangold, Harry Dowling, Joe Conlin and Jonny Gatton and OSs Walt Oswald and Ronnie Lambert. The photo was snapped by steward member Antionette Canales. Showing Support for Free Unionism in Africa Ahmed Nasser, Second Cook — I went overseas to visit my family near Saudi Arabia. I had a good time, but I also missed it here. /•ai '^1 Correction: In last month's Inquir­ ing Seafarer, an inconect photo ap­ peared widi the response of QMED MOke LaBar. The correct photo is shown hoe. While watched by uniformed and armed Secret Service agents, SIU and UIW members picket in front of the Malawi embassy, urging freedom for that African natiori s trade union movement leader, Chakufwa Chihana. More than 200 trade unionists demonstrated May 6 in front of the embassy In Washington, D.C. �m-sSsM JUNE 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 13 Mew War SenMce Mtedab fosued HR" IMartuers New medals for merchant mariners who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam are being issued to supplement war zone ribbon bars previously awarded to civilian mariners who sup­ ported America's armed for­ ces during those wars. Secretary of Transporta­ tion Andrew Card Jr. recent­ ly announced the availability of the new medals. Pictured on this page are photos of these medals (ac­ tual size) and descriptions provided by the Maritime Administration (MarAd). On Slif-': •.'V- •• rh;-i •. Mariner's Medal (World War 11) Awarded to a seaman who, while serving on a ship from December 7, 1941 and July 25, 1947, was wounded or suffered physical injury as a result of an act of an enemy of the United States. The bar and rib­ bon are red, white and blue; the medal is bronze colored with a silver relief. ,.''• ''A;: . Atlantic War Zone Medal (WolfdWarll) Awarded for service In the Atlantic War Zone, Including the Nortfi AttantiCi South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Barents Sea and the Greenland Sea during the period December 7, 1941 to IMovember 8, 1945. The bar and ribbon are redeind white; the medal is bronze colored. page 18 are reproductions of December 7, 1941 and other MarAd merchant March 2, 1946^ while marine medals. 111,000 received the Pacific War Zone Bar for similar Eligible Mariners According to the service. Those mariners are Maritime Administration, eligible for the Atlantic War more than 12,400 mariners Zone Medal and the Pacific were awarded the Merchant War Zone Medal, respec­ Marine Defense Bar for ser­ tively. Approximately 94,000 vice between September 8, 1939 and December 7,1941. bars for service in the Those mariners are eligible Mediterranean-Middle East for the Merchant Marine War Zone between Decem­ ber 7,1941 and November 8, Defense Medal. 1945 were presented. Roughly 143,000 seamen Mariners who received those received the Atlantic War Zone Bar for service during bars now may receive the World War II between corresponding medal. More than 2,000 mariners received the Korean Service Bar for sailing between June 30, 1950 and September 30, 1953 in waters adjacent to Korea. They are eligible for the Korean Service Medal. Finally, 5,000 seamen were given the Vietnam Ser­ vice Bar for sailing between July 4, 1965 and August 15, 1973 in waters adjacent to Vietnam. They are eligible for the corresponding medal. All of these recipients of the war zone bars are eligible to obtain the new cor­ responding medal. The im­ mediate families of deceased mariners also are eligible to receive the medal in behalf of the seaman. These mariners or family members should contact directly the vendors listed on page 18. Victory Medal (World War II) Awarded to members of the crews of ships who senred for 30 days or more during the period December 7, 1941 to September3,1945. The bar and ribbon are white, yellow, red, blue and green; the medal Is bronze colored. • ' V' Korean Service Medal Awarded for service in the merchant marine from June 30,1950 and Sep­ tember 30,1953 in waters adjacent to Korea. The bar and ribbon are red, iight blue, dark blue and white; the medal is bronze colored. [ mmm .I.; 1w " •: )r 1 , j'r' Desert Shield^torm Additionally, the Mer­ chant Marine Expeditionary Medal is available to those seamen who served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. This medal was approved last year and announced pre­ viously. 1 i. •(: Continued on page 18 Vietnam Service Medal Awarded for service In the merchant marine from July 4, 1965 and August 15,1973 in waters adjacent to Vietnam. The bar and ribbon are royal blue, yellow and red. The medal is bronze colored. Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal Merchant Marine Combat Bar (VVorldWarll) Awarded for service in the zone In­ cluding the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean west of 80 degrees east longitude, during the period December 7,1941 to November 8,1945. The bar and ribbon are blue, white, red, yellow and green; the medal is bronze colored. (WoridWarll) Awarded to merchant seamen who served on a ship which at the same time of such sendee was attacked or damaged by an Instrumentality of war from Decemtier 7, 1941 and July 25,1947. A star Is attached If the seaman was forced to abandon ship. For each additional abandon­ ment, a star Is added. The bar Is light blue, red, dark blue and white. r;:=v:^r Gallant Ship Citation Ribbon Awarded to officers and seamen who served on a ship which, at the time of senrice, was cited for gal­ lantry by the Maritime Administra­ tion. Colors are white and green. -.t- Merchant Marine Defense Medal Honorable Service Button (World War II) Awarded to members of the crews of ships who served for 30 days during the period December 7,1941 to September 3,1945. The button is bronze. (World War 11) Awarded for serviceIn the U.S. Mer­ chant Marine prior to Pearl Harbor. It may be worn by all merchant seamen who served as members of the crews of U.S. merchant ships from September 8, 1939 and December 7,1941. The bar and rib­ bon are green, white, red and black; the medal Is bronze colored. Pacific War Zone Medal (WoridWarll) Awarded for service In the Pacific War Zone, Incuding the North Pacific, South Pacific and Indian Ocean east of 80 degrees east lon­ gitude, during the period December 7,1941 to March 2,1946. The bar and ribtion are gold, yellow, red, blue, orange and white; the medal Is bronze colored. Merchant Marine Emblem (WoridWarll) The emblem Is an identifying insig­ nia that was issued to active mer­ chant seamen for service from December 7,1941 to July 25,1947. It Is bronze and blue. Gallant Ship Citation Plaque Bronze plaque awarded to a ship cited for gallantry by the Maritime Administration. ' �m M -t^'r •;. '"' :i ' Vb-i '^M :/ :• . 14 -•b '•"•^^?b,fw-'i • ; - v iie .11'. ' ,' ' , • :/ ", ^;r;;v:-|^;;-y^',, • : - ;.f •'•-c-r> ''.*• - r ' •. . Ji- • -•••' :. .*• •' '"•' -, ^• -' -I-,, ' Seaman Tax Repeal Bill Passes First Hunlle In Reuse Continuedfrom page 3 from user fees attached to mariner documents, licenses and certificates of registry, any repeal of such a scheme must offer an alternative measure that will raise comparable funds. While no alternative funds have been identifled as yet, Tauzin said, "I am optimistically moving the bill at this time with the hope that we can, indeed, find such offset before we report the bill from the full commit­ tee. The strength of Our struggling merchant marine is just too important to delay this bill any longer." Rep. Tauzin also noted the user fee scheme would "discourage mer­ chant mariners, who are already un­ deremployed, from renewing their licenses." He added, "This, of course, threatens our national security." The repeal bill was introduced in March, shortly after the SIU and other marine labor organizations made a strong case before the Sub­ committee on Coast Guard and Navigation for repeal of the proposed seaman tax. The union has been waging a fuUSeafarers—Write the House Panel Show Your Support For the Work Tax Repeal Bill :^';4:'' r';' /;";S' t:',|;.;;;,...:,:-r; j.. i /ir r-'^i,...•;. ^v '. • ' W •,' ..' &• -, V'-/'-' a'.v', ^ ft... Seafarers araurged to contact mem­ bers of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee to advise the legislators of their support for the repeal of the fees for merchant mariner documents and licenses. Where to write: The Honorable U. 8. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Whom to write: Walter B. Jones, Chairman (D-N.C.) Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) Carroll Hubbard Jr. (D-Ky.) William J. Hughes (D-N.J.) Earl Hutto (D-Fla.) W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) Thomas M. Foglietta (D-Pa.) Dennis M. Hertel (D-Mich.) William O. Lipinski (D-lll.) Robert A. Borski (D-Pa.) Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) Robin M. Tallon (D-S.C.) Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) Charles E. Bennett (D-Fla.) Thomas J. Manton (D-N.Y.) Owen B. Pickett (D-Va.) George J. Hochbrueckner (D-N.Y.) Stephen J. Solarz (D-N.Y.) Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) Greg Laughlin (D-Texas) Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.) Jolene Unsoeld (D-Wash.) Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) Glenn M. Anderson (D-Calif.) Jack Reed (D-R.l.) William J. Jefferson (D-La.) H. Martin Lancaster (D-N.C.) Lucien E. Blackwell (D-Pa.) Robert W. Davis, (R-Mich.) Don Young (R-Alaska) Norman F. Lent (R-N.Y.) Jack Fields (R-Texas) Herbert H. Bateman (R-Va.) H. James Saxton (R-N.J.) Helen Delich Bentiey (R-Md.) Howard Coble (R-N.C.) Curt Weldon (R-Pa.) Wally Herger (R-Calif.) James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) Arthur Ravenel Jr. (R-S.C.) Sonny Callahan (R-Ala.) Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-Md.) John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.) Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.) JUKE 1992 SEAFARERS IM scale attack on the proposed work tax on all fronts. Last year, the SIU filed a lawsuit, charging that the dis­ criminatory fees are unconstitution­ al. The tax, which masquerades as user fee, is actually a thinly-dis­ guised revenue raising ploy designed to bring monies into the nation's general treasury, the SIU states in its court documents. The SIU's lawsuit also points out that the manner in which the Coast Guard established the fees was chock-full of guesswork and inac­ curate calculations, thus a violation of statutes governing the manner in which federal agencies can promul­ gate regulations. In March, the judge assigned to the case ruled that the SIU's lawsuit could not be considered by the court in light of the fact that the Coast Guard had not determined a date as to when the fees would be instituted. Without showing inunediate harm, the court held, the case could not go forward. However, the Coast Guard is due to issue a final rulemaking on the user fees, which will establish a date for implementation. At that point, the SIU's lawsuit attempting to block the The Route H.R. 4693 Musf Follow Bepome USCG Proposes Fees June 20,1991 Coast Guard Subcommittee Holds Hearings February 25,1992 H.R. 4693 Introduced March 26,1992 Coast Guard Subcommittee Marks Up H.R. 4693 May 6,1992 Merchant Marine Committee Mark-Up Session (Amendments can be offered) June 1992 (estimated) House Rules Committee Sets Date for Floor DetMte Floor Debate of H.R. 4693 (Amendments can be offered) Summer 1992 (estimated) Upon passage, H.R. 4693 goes to the Senate. It gets a new number and SenatQ sponsor. It goes through committee and floor debate. Amendments can be offered. If passed by the Senate with changes, both versions of the bill go to a conference com­ mittee composed of House and Senate members. When a compromise Is reached, both chambers vote again on the bill. Upon final passage by both the House and Senate, the I goes to the president for his signature. fees becomes germane. Meanwhile, the legislative strategy moves forward to undo the fees originally set by Congress. The Tauzin bill to repeal the work tax scheme must come up with a mechanism for raising the funds it was anticipated the user fee on docu­ ments and licenses would bring the federal treasury. Once that require­ ment is met, it is believed die bill will face little opposition in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and in the House in general. Tanner Brings Burned Beatman to Safely Continuedfrom page 3 Stephen Bodden, had died in the fire. bstead the severely burned en­ gineer jumped overboard and started swimming. Despite' third degree bums over one third of his body, Bodden swam through the rough chop on the bay approximately one quarter mile to the barge. According to Tanner, Bodden told him he had no idea the barge was there, he just was trying to leave the burning tug. Once on board. Tanner walked Bodden around to keep him from going into shock. He also gave his shirt to Bodden to warm him after the swim Mid protect him from the ele­ ments. "I just stayed and talked with him to calm him down," Tanner said. "I saw that he was extremely bumed." Loaded with the rest of the crew of the Beverly Anderson, the Ocean Star returned to its barge after seeing Tanner's signal. Mate Don Reese ap­ plied ftrst aid until a medical helicop­ ter arrived to transport Bodden to a nearby hospital, where he continues to recover. The Ocean Star then car­ ried the remaining survivors to port as flames completely consumed the Beverly Anderson. While Tanner shmgs off any men­ tion that he was a hero, erewmembers credit his being alert with saving Bodden's life. "If he hadn't been out there, that engineer probably wouldn't be alive today," Captain Arnold Deagle said. Others serving aboard the Ocean Star on the night of the rescue in­ cluded Deckhands James Benham and William Morris, Cook Earl Withee and Engineers Buster Nichols and James Hopkins. The Ocean Star primarily carries petroleum products between Louisiana and Tampa through the Gulf of Mexico. Crewmembers of the tug Ocean Star are (from left, front row) Chief Engineer Buster Nichols, Mate Rocky Upton, AB Jim Benham, Captain Amold Deagle, AB William Mom's, AB Richard Tanner, (back row) Engineer Jessie Chasteen and Cook Earl Withee. Tanner climbed down these pigeon holes to find a survivor from a burning tugboat. - , '' • V •• ' •J •1 �•••^''''v. >yrS7:;-:-T-r- JUNE 1992 SEAFARERS LOG IS All Aspiscts of FIreiiglitIng Covered in School's Advanced Course Students in the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School's combined basic-advanced Hrefighting course do much more than just learn how to use an extinguisher. When finished, they have studied the chemistry of fire and different extinguishing agents, participated in hands-on training in firefighting at sea and ashore, learned how to chart the layout and key areas on a ship and practiced organizing and instructing others for emergency situations. In fact, those are only some of the mat­ ters covered in the nine-day course, which also includes training in CPR and first aid. "We take Seafarers from being students to being instructors," ex­ plained Byran Cummings, a seasoned firefighter and param^ic who teaches at the Lundeberg School. "They have to learn manage­ mm: ment, because they may not be the ones on a hose line during an emer­ gency, they may be the ones directing the firefighting operations." Cummings and fellow veteran in­ structor John Smith teach the course, which is offered at the Seafarers Lun­ deberg School, part of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The next classes are scheduled for June 16-26 and Oc­ tober 20-30. There is no maximum enrollment, but there is a minimum of six students. New Smoke Simulator The most recent group of Lundeberg School upgraders to complete the advanced firefighting course are (from left, front row) John Smith (instructor), John Carr, Ralph The basic-advanced firefighting Hawkins, Dannie K. Cord Jr., Richard Fleague, (second row) Bemard De Repentigny, course is required for Seafarers who Michael Feazell, Edmund Putro, Daniel Van Sliver and Byran Cummings (instructor). are obtaining, upgrading or renewing a license. It is offered in conjunction skills. The school still offers a Other topics covered include haz­ with courses for third mates and for separate basic firefighting course for ardous materials, protective equip­ a limited license, but is available to all trainees and upgraders. ment requirements, reading labels other Seafarers upgrading their In the combined class, students and a "right to know" class which receive 24 hours in basic firefighting, highlights employees' rights to be 35 in advanced and 14 in CPR and informed about any potential chemi­ cal hazards which may be caused by first aid. Basic includes lessons on the materials with which they have to chemistry and classes of fire, work. Cummings described the course chemistry of different extinguishing agents and study of different extin­ as demanding and thorough, but said he and Smith have been pleased with guishing appliances. Early stages of the advanced por­ the responses and test grades of their tion emphasize pre-planning. Par­ students. "When you challenge somebody, ticipants learn the emergency role of each person on a ship. They design if you challenge them right, they'll charts showing vessel layout, includ­ respond," Cummings said. ing escapes and extinguishers. And they practice inspection servicing of various extinguishing systems. The hands-on training features use of the school's new smoke simulator, which affords students a realistic prac­ tice without danger. Participants also Captain Ralph Hawkins (right) receives his certificate of achievement from Instructor fight fires of different types and sizes, under controlled circumstances. Byran Cummings for completing the advanced firefighting curriculum. Pre-BaUoSng Report Submitted to Membership •• ....rv-' r ' "' 'f:. X'' _••'.• At May membership meetings. Seafarers were present^ a pre-balloting report by SIU President Michael Sacco. The pre-balloting report also will be submitted to the SltJ membership at the June meet­ ings. The report—which was prepared in accordance with the terms of the constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District—sets forth certain terms and conditions of the balloting for the union's general elec­ tion of officers for the 1993-1996 term. The balloting will take place from November 2 until December 31,1992. Sacco pointed out in his report that the submission to the membership took into consideration the changes that have taken place in the industry over the last few years. The pre-balloting report lists Sacco's recom­ mendations for offices to be placed on the ballot in the 1992 gener^ elec­ tion of SIU officers. The full text of the 1992 pre-balloting report follows: May 4,1992 Pursuant to Article X, Section 1(e) of our Constitution, I am submitting at thjs regular May memlrership meeting of this election year, my Pre-Balloting Report. The balloting for our General Election of Officers for the term 1993-1996 will commence on Monday, November 2 and continue through Decemlrer 31, 1992. The election will be conducted under the provisions of our Constitution, as amended and effective July 13, 1989, and such other voting procedures as our Secretary-Treasurer may direct. I have, in consultation with our Execu­ tive Board and Port Representatives, made a careful appraisal of the needs of this union, its membership and its cur­ rently existing constitutional ports. We have carefully considered the changes that have taken place in the maritime industry over the last few years, with a view toward meeting the ever changing demands. It is my recommendation, in accord­ ance with our Constitution, that the fol­ lowing offices be placed on the ballot in the 1992 General Election of Officers for the term 1993 through 1996. Headquarters 1 President 1 Executive Vice President 1 Secretary-Treasurer 1 Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Atlan­ tic Coast 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast 1 Vice-President in Charge of the West Coast 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Southern Region, Great Lakes and In­ land Waters 1 Vice-President in Charge of Govern­ ment Sen/ices and Fishing Industries 1 Assistant Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Enforcement 1 Assistant Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast 1 Assistant Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast 1 Assistant Vice-President in Charge of the West Coast 1 Assistant Vice-President in Charge of the Southern Region, Great Lakes and Inland Waters 1 Assistant Vice-President in Charge of Government Services and Fishing In­ dustries 2 Headquarters Representatives 10 Port Agents There shall be one port agent in each of the 10 Constitutional ports; namely: Piney Point, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Hous­ ton, San Francisco, Detroit-Algonac and St. Louis. In accordance with the above-men­ tioned Article X, Section 1(e) of our Con­ stitution, I am required to recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, regular of­ fice thereof, or any similar depository, to which the baliots are to be maiied, no later than the first regular meeting in Oc­ tober of this year. I will make such recom­ mendation to the membership before such deadline. As provided for in Article XIII, Section 1, nominations open on July 15, 1992 and close on August 15,1992. The foregoing constitutes your President's Pre-Balloting Report and subject to my further recommendation as to the depository to be made hereafter, I recommend its adoption. Fraternally submitted, Michael Sacco Correction The president's pre-balloting report in last month's Seafarers LOG inadvertently omitted the as­ sistant vice-president positions in the list of officers recommended by SIU President Michael Sacco to be placed on the ballot in the 1992 General Election of Officers for the term 1993 through 1996. The corrected report is reproduced in its entirety in the article above. ; •i ."''i; 'V '• •* '•'•J Seafarers get lots of hands-on trainingin the advanced firefighting course. Cards from Seafarers Could Help Hamilton, Emerging from Coma SIU member Steven Hamilton is presently in Maryland General Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Center follow­ ing a hit-and-run accident in January, reports a family member of the Seafarer. The LOG was told that it is believed cards and letters fixrm fnends and fel­ low Seafarers would help in his rdiabilitation.The stewaid/b^er, who has been sailing for 19 years—most recently in the Parian Gulf war—^was in a coma for two montfis but is regain­ ing consciousness slowly. Anyone wishing to write Brother Hamilton may send their best wishes to: Steven Pbmilton, do Maiyland General Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Crater, 827 Linden Ave., Bakimoie, MD 21201. �r ji;? SEAFARBKLOG 16 wm Life After 3IXT«* ^PoUutioa ^ ^ IFs a Whole New Bail Game IS^Xf For Seafarers and the industry Sc. i?51' SSSv J Ai.^ piece of legislation in­ Additionally, federal and state crimina of preventing spills and minimizing the tended to keep the nation's penalties could result in a jail sentence to level of the disaster on a ship will be with waters free of marine oil violators of the law. the people immediately present. More spills has far-reaching con­ than likely these people will be seamen It is not only seamen on tankers anc sequences on how the ship­ tugs and tows linked to petroleum-carry and boatmen. In short, the difference be­ ping industry will conduct its business in ing barges that come under these statutes tween an accident and a catastrophe often the future and affects the way each and Certain provisions of OPA 90 cover al will be in the hands of the men and every seaman aboard a U.S.-flag vessel vessels, including passenger ships or women on the ships. goes about doing his or her job. commercial cargo carriers. Some aspects of the bill went into effect as soon as it became law in August The Oil Pollution Act of 1990, OPA 90 emphasizes prevention as known as "CPA 90," was passed unani­ the chief mechanism for eliminating or 1990. Other sections are now in the pur­ mously by both the House and Senate spills. It will be seamen who translate the view of the Coast Guard, the agency and signed into law by the administration written governmental and company pro­ designated by the Secretary of Transpor­ on August 18 of that year. Enacted after cedures in this regard into action. The tation, who often is referred to in the law the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alas­ law's recognition of the role seamen play as the party responsiblefor promulgating kan waters and a rash of other marine in reducing the risk of spills is evident regulations, to translate the intent of the accidents involving both U.S-flag and when reviewing the regulations that law into practice. foreign-flag tankers off American coasts, directly impact on seamen, the vast In some cases, the Coast Guard has the legislation (P.L. 101-380) is intended majority of these are contained in the begun to issue preliminary rulemakings to reduce the likelihood of such disasters portion of OPA 90 entitled "Prevention. on some certain provisions of OPA 90. to nearly nil. n the event of an accident, as has In the case of the provision on vessel OPA 90—:which has nine titles and Xalways been the case, it will be the response plans, the agency formed an has spawned 90 different Coast Guard seamen aboard whose actions can make advisory group made up of repre­ projects, that include 45 rulemaking as­ the difference. Assessing a situation, im­ sentatives of the industry, enviroiunental signments, 39 studies and nine reports plementing the correct response proce­ groups, state government and the Coast addresses a multitude of issues ranging dures swiftly can make the difference Guard to assist in developing the regula­ from double hulls on oil carriers operat­ between a spill or a raging fire. The initial tion. ing in U.S. waters to requiring every actions of those aboard a vessel can make vessel to have a worst-case-scenario the difference between a leak and an he full effect of the myriad regula­ plan. The law establishes a new federal explosion. In such situations seamen tions spawned by OPA 90 as yet is liability regime and a trust fund for will be called upon to implement proce­ unfelt. But as the Coast Guard's rulemak­ financing clean-up operations thrdugh a dures planned by the government— ings begin to unfold, and as the agency five cents per barrel fee on oil arriving at federal, state and local—and the advises the shipping community Of what U.S. ports. It sets out additional require­ company. is in store, it is becoming increasingly ments for seamen's licenses and docu­ clear that the face of the industry has been In the critical moments just after an altered inexorably by OPA 90 resulting ments, mandates contingency planning accident, strict procedures laid out by in profound changes for those who earn and environmental research. So exten­ layer after layer of authorities must be put their livelihoods on ships. sive is OPA 90 that every aspect of a into action, litis may involve immediate shipping operation will make some sort On the next page, the Seafarers LOG notification of the accident to more than of accommodation with the new law and reviews the parts of OPA 90 that will one office. For example, if an accident regulations bom of its provisions. lave a direct impact on seamen and their happens off of a certain state, not only This "new world order" in shipping must the ship's person in charge com­ jobs. carries some heavy burdens on those who municate with the appropriate federal The SIU, in behalf of its members, is are on the front lines of the maritime agencies, but that individual also must monitoring closely the OPA 90 regula­ industry—the men and women aboard contact a state environmental agency and tions being developed by the Coast the ships. a county office, and each of these en­ Guard with a particular eye towards any rom now on, how a seaman conducts tities—by law—is to be called in­ rules that affect the credentialing of mer­ his or her personal life and non-work dividually. Failure to do so, can bring chant seamen and shipboard working conditions, as well as training of time while ashore and on vacation will criminal and civil charges. lave an immediate impact on the Coast Because the statute very often either mariners. The union is corrunitted to en­ Guard's decision to issue or renew a directly mandates or indirectly results in suring the rights of its members are license or document. Because of OPA change in equipment—everything safeguarded in this process. 90, the manner in which a seaman from double hulls and double bottoms on Congress, which interprets the mood operates a motor vehicle will have reper­ ships to equipment on deck to handle a of the body politic and turns that into law, cussions on his Coast Guard credentials small spill—there will be new materials las made it clear that there is zero and devices for seamen to use. In many as a mariner. tolerance in the United States for marine cases, the law requires the equipment to Under OPA 90 and a series of minioil spills. That is the mandate that created OPA 90s passed by various coastal be the most technologically advanced OPA 90, a law that has changed and will states, a person in charge on a vessel will available. Whether changing a naviga­ continue to change the manner in which )e held directly and personally account­ tion strategy to accommodate the build oil is transported in American waters. It able by the federal and state judicial sys­ of a ship or whether learning to use on is this mandate, which over the course of tems for actions taken in the course of >oard lightering systems, it will be the lie next few years, will put in place marine oil spills. It is conceivable that a individuals on the vessels whose jobs lundreds of new procedures and prac­ will be altered by the introduction of new seaman who breaks an operating stand­ tices that will alter everything from Coast equipnient. ard could personally face criminal as well Guard credentialing procedures of t is well recognized within industry mariners to the day-to-day respon­ as civil charges with fines ranging from .and government that the best chance sibilities of American seamen. ;500 to $25,000 to $100,000 and more. DEPARTMENT OF TR Coast Quard 33CFRPart 161 A (y-. •<,' .;•- -^. " T F "Oil PoUuti ICQ090-0^] mN2l1S.A0^ Nations VassslTraffli t Guard, t of prop< _ OUPolli F^oast Guai ivesselitop " Toaccom 9*. gjysH tGuara :FR Parts 391-0051 2115-AD76 indslResponslMllty for lutlon(Vs9sM8) ¥^l EHCV: ^ Coast& Guard. DJ nON: Tjotice of propo/ LB DPI CoastGuwd 33CFRP«t167 46CFRPart»31,^.35 It! the ( RIN2115-AE01 ^OptrrtlonalMt oast Guard, DOTIvance notice of pr° on �• JUHE1992 .i i 'f^i. If;,,':; l^y'!''Y_ • '•• r;j.'t^',^- 1 Sections of OPA 90 that Diroctiy Eff^ Morohant Soamon OPA 90 has had a dramatic effect on the way American merchant mariners prac­ tice their trade. The Seafarers LOG offers this detailed explanation of some of the sections of the law and their status in the rulemaking process. crewmembers aboard tankers; 3) ability of tanker crewmembers to take emergency action to prevent or remove oil discharge STEP 1: The Coast Guard was as­ controversial or very tfompiicated or if agencies sign off, the Coast Guardpub­ 4) adequacy of navigation equipment anc signed sonie 90 projects as a result of the agency determines that comments lishes the proposed rule in the Federal systems and evaluation of electronic ves­ the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, ap­ from the parties most impacted by the Regi/sfer. This is calied a notice of sel tracking systems; 5) adequacy of proximately 45 of whicf) require rule will improve the rulemaking, an proposed rulemaking <NPRIVl). navigation procedures under different Review of Alcohol and Drug rulemaking. Following the OPA 90, advanced notice of proposed types of operating conditions—inciuding Abuse and Other Matters in presidential executive order and the rulemaking (ANPRM) is published in STEP 8: The NPRM usually allow® be­ daylight, ice, tides, weather, amoni i Issuing Licenses, Certificates tween 45 to 90 days for receipt of com­ others; 6) adequacy of inspection stand Administrative Procedures Act, It is the ihe Federal Register. of Registry and Merchant ments from interested partiesagency's job to develop regulations to ards; 7) value of simulator training for Mariners Documents Implement the certain sections of STEP 5: Staff writes a proposed rule STEPS: In certain situations, the agen­ bridge officers and piiots on board oil and the statute. that details how the agency will put into cy may determine that the interest level hazardous material carriers; 8) need to UHIelV. SubtUteA, SecSon4101, Secbon4102] effect the relevant portion of the law. In wartants foe holding of hearings or # limit or prohibit the movement of tankers The Coast Guard will check the National STEP 2: The Coast Guard put into in certain areas; and 9) evaluation Driver Register for the driving record of place special staff to handle the writing all cases, the economic and environ­ further comffient:pi^od.' any individual applying for a license, cer­ of most OPA 90 required regulations. mental affects of the proposal must be STEP 10: The Coast Guard consldefo remote alcohol testing program for masters and pilots aboard tankers carry­ tificate of registry or merchant mariner Some 65 staff peopleare promulgating considered. all comrrients and adjusts foe rule if ing significant quantities of oil. document (known as a "z-card" or Siese rules. STEP 6; The draft rule Is submitted to points have been raised that have "seaman's papers"). The law allows the STEP 3; Generally, for a given regula­ the Coast Guard's parent agent^, foe rnedt. The finished product is called ttte The Coast Guard'has contracted two seg­ Coast Guard to review back three years tion, the staff assigned to that project Department of Transpprtatton, affo the ;finai'ruie>''' ments of the required study. .Other parts from the seaman's date of application for develops a regulate^ planning docu- Office of Managenront arid Budget for of the study are being addressed through STEP11: Anoticeoffoe finalruie(PR) a license, certificate of registry or docu­ ment. ^ a combination of recently completed, on 'review. • is published in the Federal Reglst^ ment. going and planned studies as well as re STEP 4: If arule is believed to be highly STEP TrOnce lheSe two govforrtment The finej rule lists an effective date. search and development initiatives of the The law also gives the Secretary of agency. Transportation, or his agent—in this case Suspension and Revocation of Tank Vessel Hours of Work Specifically, the law states that any per­ the Coast Guard—the latitude to review a National Planning and Licenses. Certificates of son who is the owner, operator, or person and Manning seaman's criminal record. Response System Removal Registry and Merchant in charge of any vessel from which oil or Equipment Requirements [Title IV, Subtitle A, Section 4114] Prior to issuing the license, certificate or a hazardous substance is discharged is Mariners' Documents for and Inspection document, the Coast Guard requires the On a U.S.-flag tanker, a licensed officer or subject to a civil penalty in an amount up Alcohol and Drug Abuse individuai to be tested for use of iliegal giaelV.Subme A, Section 4103] unrated seaman may not be permitted to to $25,000 per day of violation or an rntle IV, Subtitle B, Section 4202(a)] drugs and alcohol. The law allows for work more than 15 hours in a 24-hour amount of up to $1,000 per barrel of oil licenses, documents or certificates of An applicant for a z-card, license or cer­ period or more than 36 hours in a 72-hour discharged. The iaw also states that in The law requires periodic inspection of tificate must make available all offenses registry to be revoked or suspended time frame, except in an emergency drill. any case of discharge which was the containment booms, skimmers, vessels based on information that the applicant recorded with the National Driver Work includes any administrative duties result of gross negligence or willfui mis­ and other major equipment used to Register. The law requires the Coast remove discharges. In addition, it requires has abused drugs or alcohoi. Guard to establish programs for testing associated with the vessei whether per­ conduct of the above-mentioned persons, vessels operating on navigable waters Seamen may be required to report any individuals holding licenses, documents formed on board or ashore. As this is the person will be subject to a civil penalty carrying oil or a hazardous substance in traffic violations and other offenses that or certificates for use of illegal drugs or stated clearly in the law, no regulations of not less than $100,000 and not more bulk as cargo to have on board ap­ the Coast Guard deems wouid prevent alcohol. Programs may include pre- are needed to expand on its implementa­ than $3,000 per barrel of oil discharged. propriate removal equipment. OPA 90 issuance of a license, document or certifi­ employment for drug scree,rfng. For both tion. This part of OPA 90 went into effect states that the equipment should use the Other Penalties cate of registry. The law makes it clear alcohol and drug testing, the agency may the day it was signed into law—August 18, best technology economically possible rnila IV, Subtitle a. Section 4302] that a standard of conduct pertaining to use periodic, reasonable cause, random 1990. and be compatible with the safe operation motor vehicle operation will be taken into and post-accident testing. This section of the law also directs the OPA 90 also amends a number of marine of a vessel. consideration when a seaman renews or Coast Guard to develop regulations set­ transportation laws by including penalties applies for a merchant mariner document, OPA 90 expands In law the basis for which ting out the conditions under which a tank for dangerous operation of a vessel and Among the deck spill response materials a license, document or certificate of license or certificate of registry. vessel may operate with the auto-pilot penalties under the Deepwater Port Act, under discussion are saw dust, adsor­ registry may be revoked or suspended. the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, the bents, booms and small pumps. Also The Coast Guard is in the process of The Coast Guard will revise regulations in engaged [Section 4114(a)]. OPA 90 re­ Intervention of the High Seas Act, the Act under consideration are on board lighter­ developing a rule. It has not yet submitted 46 CFR 5 to make conviction of the follow­ quires the government to determine to Prevent Pollution from Ships and other ing equipment and spill tracking materials. a draft to the Department of Transporta­ ing offenses chargeable under suspen­ waters where vessels may operate with laws. The advisory committee, established by tion or to others in the administration. sion and revocation proceedings: 1) their auto-pilot engaged. A notice of proposed mlemaking issued on January For example, a person operating a vesse the Coast Guard to assist in deveiopinji operating a motor vehicle while under the Access to National Driver 6 of this year would allow operation with in a negligent manner that endangers the OPA 90 mandated regulations, provided influence of, or impaired by alcohol or Register auto-pilot in all U.S. waters except in traf­ life, limb or property of a person is liable input to the agency on this matter. The drugs; 2) a traffic violation connected with fic separation schemes, regulated naviga­ for a civil penalty of up to $1,000. A person group made recommendations to the [TMe IV. Subtitle A. Section 410S] a fatality; 3) reckless driving; 4) racing on tion areas, shipping safety fairways, operating a vessel in a grossly negligent Coast Guard on inspection procedures A seaman can have access to the infor­ the highways: 5) any offense that would anchorage areas, or within one-half mile manner that endangers the life, limb or mation on his or her record that is con­ prevent issuance of a merchant rnariner's of shore. The notice also calls for auto­ property of a person commits a class A and requirements for discharge removal equipment. The Coast Guard is working tained in the data of the National Driver credentials. pilots to meet IMO standards. The com­ misdemeanor. Moreover, an individua on a notice of proposed rulemaking. Register: Thus, a seaman independently The act allows the Coast Guard to imnie- ment period closed on March 6. The who is under the influence of alcohol or a can learn what is on file with the National dlately suspend a license, certificate or Coast Guard has drafted a final rule which dangerous drug when operating a vessel National Planning and Driver Register (NDR) that will be ob­ merchant mariner document for not more is being reviewed within the govemment is liable for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 Response System—Vessel tained by the Coast Guard when the than 45 days pending a hearing if there is before being published in the Federal or commits a class A misdemeanor, Response Plans agency does its NDR check in conjunction person operating a vessel is not limited probable cause to believe the Individual Register. [Title IV, Subtitle B, Section 4202(b)(4)] with the issuance of a new or renewed used alcohol and other dangerous drugs. This portion of the law also asks the necessarily to the person in charge of the marine license or document. A Coast Guard credentia! also can be government to define conditions and vessel or the person giving orders.. OPA 90 requires the owner or operator of The regulation will create procedures to suspended temporarily if the individual designate waters where tankers may a vessel to prepare and submit a Vessel Traffic Service Systems allow an applicant or holder of a license, has been convicted of any of the offenses operate with unattended enginerooms response plan for a worst case discharge certificate of registry or z-card to request, listed in the previous paragraph. In any [Section 4114(b)]. A notice of proposed [Title IV, Subtitle A. Section 4107(b)(1)(A)] of bii. review and comment upon any data case of a temporarily suspended docu­ rulemaking governing the conditions and The Secretary of Transportation is ment, an expedited hearing must be held designating the waters upon which directed to conduct and report the resuits As a result of this section of the law, the received from the NDR. within 30 days of when the license or tankers may operate with an unattended of a study that will: 1) determine if the companies operating vessels carrying The Coast Guard has completed a document is pulled. petroleum will have to have in place a engineroom was released April 9, 1992 Secretary should have additional detailed plan as to what procedures will regulatory planning document and is authority to direct the movement of ves­ developing a notice of proposed rulemak­ OPA 90 also adds a new requirement to and comments are due June 8,1992. The be implemented in a cieanup response to existing law for re-issuance of a revoked proposed rule would allow highly sels and 2) determine the need for new, a discharge. ing. document. The former holder must pro­ automated tankers to operate in U.S. improved or expanded VTS. Terms of Certificates and vide satisfactory proof that the basis for waters with periodically unattended A vessel traffic system plan would simplify Seamen aboard ships will be drilled in these procedures. In most cases it will fall Merchant Mariners' Documents revocation is no longer valid. For ex- machinery spaces. existing regulations and would con­ ampie, if the license or z-card was Section 4114 also mandates the govern­ solidate various procedures into a single to the individuals aboard a vessel to in­ [TWe IV. Subtitle A, Section 4102(b)(c)&(d)] itiate notification procedures, assess the revoked because of abuse of a dangerous standard national traffic management situation and implement an on board A merchant mariner document and a cer­ drug, the former holder might show that ment to consider the navigation, cargo process. A completed port study shows tificate of registry is valid for five years. he or she has completed a dmg treatment handling, and maintenance functions of a that significant benefits can be attained response plan which will include the use tanker for protection of life, property, and of response equipment. The z-card may be renewed in five year program and is involved in a substance the environment in determining its crew through the installation of sound traffic segments. abusers support group. complement andin prescribing standards management systems. Throughout the An advanced notice of proposed rulemak­ The Coast Guard is establishing renewal A regulatory planning document has been for the manning of tank vessels related to world, many ports have various ing was published August 30, 1991 and requirements and an expiration schedule completed by the Coast Guard staff as­ the duties, qualifications and training of radar/radio approach systems and harbor the comment period closed October 16, 1991. A public workshop was held on for existingcredentials. A proposed rule is signed to develop the rule for this section the officers and crew of the vessels. The systems. under development by the Coast Guard. of the iaw. At this point, the Coast Guard government also is asked to consider Seamen with navigation responsibilities November 14, 1991. Then, the advisory It is estimated that this proposal will be is discussing the possibility of either standards related to instruction in vessel and pilots could be affected by programs committee established by the Coast Guard, known as the Oil Spill Response published in the Federal Register betore publishing a proposed rule in the Federal maintenance functions. implemented under this section of OPA Plan Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, the end of 1992. A comment period will Register or an advanced notice. 90. The issue of what authority should be addressed five specific issues that will be follow before a final rulemaking with an Penalties for Violating conferred on those who assist in directing contained within the regulation. The com­ Removal of a Master effective date is announced. the Federal Water Pollution the movement of a vessel but who are not mittee, which is made up of repre­ or Individual in Charge actually onboard will be raised. There will Control,Act In anticipation, the Coast Guard has [Tiae IV, Subtitle A, Section 4104] sentatives of the industry, environmental be a debate as to whether a land-based groups, state government and the Coast begun placing an expiration date on mer­ Labeled "legalized mutiny" by one ship­ [Title IV, Subtitle C, Section 4301] system has advisory or man­ guidance chant mariners documents and certifi­ ping executive, this part of the law allows Guard, came up with recommendations in cates of registry. All upgrades of ratings the two next most senior licensed officers This law increases five fold the penalties datory powers. the areas of on board equipment, ap­ on documents also are marked with a on a vessel to remove temporarily the for individuals. OPA 90 amends the The Office of Navigation and Waterway plicability of vessei response plans to dif­ Federal Water Pollution Control Act and five-year expiration date. master or individual in charge of a vessel other statutes to provide for rnore strin­ Services is developing a National VTS ferent kinds of vesseis, contractor The renewal plan anticipated by the Coast if they have a reasonable belief that he is gent civil and criminal penalties for dis­ plan which willaddress the congressional certification procedures, adverse weather conditions, defining "maximum extent Guard will provide that a seaman gets his rendered incapable of commanding the charges of oil and for violations of various meindate. practicable." renewed document on the five-year incre­ vessel because of the influence of alcohol administrative requirements. The majority Study on Tankor Navigation ment anniversary of its date of issue. For or a dangerous drug. Safety Standards provisions within Subtitle 0, called he committee provided consensus example, if a document was issued on A regulatory planning document Is being Penalties and Miscellaneous," increase recommendations to the Coast Guard. [Title IV, SubtMe A, Section 4111] ' June 10,1954, the renewal date would fall developed. There is a possibility an ad­ both the civil and criminal penalties for These suggestions are being taken into on June 10, 1994. A document dated vanced notice of proposed rulemaking violation of the Federal Water Pollution Among the issues being studied are the consideration by the agency, which is for­ August 30,1969 would have a five-year- may be issued before the notice of Control Act by vessel owners, operators following: 1) adequacy of crew size and mulating a notice of proposed rulemaking manning: 2) qualifications and training of to appear in the near future. ||"cremental anniversary of August 30, proposed rulemaking appears. or a person In charge of a vessel. an OPA 90 Regulation Is Developed by the Coast Guard . •'v-.\ A JJi V?';."'"," �'^.•i'<:"'^*-'.r •'.'y^yfc'^^-' \4ti • 18 JUME1992 SEOFARBISLOG MarM Medals ReeaH War Smvlce, Henric Deeds Continued from page 13 I 1. •# I' 6 : •:*:: m-: 1 ¥li 'tf- Some mariners who sailed in these wars never applied for the war zone ribbon bars they had earned. MarAd's authority to process applica­ tions for the original is­ suance of war zone bars expired in 1954; however, under a new law, MarAd now is accepting original ap­ plications for the aforemen­ tioned decorations, including the Desert Shield/Storm medals. Applicants must provide proper documentation to MarAd of their merchant marine service in order to be considered for the medals. In general, such documentation must include the mariner's full name, Z number or book number and copies of voyage discharge certificates. In­ quiries should be directed to the Office of Maritime Labor & Training, Attention; Awards, Maritime Ad­ ministration, Room 7302, 400 7th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590. Medal Vendors ••f i-. 'ii?.'. V ^V' . To accommodate ex­ pected demand, MarAd has entered into agreements with four companies to supply these medals and decorations to eligible mariners at cost. Orders should be sent to any of the following vendors: OWNCO Marketing, 1705 S.W. Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205, telephone (503) 226-3841. The cost per set of fiill and miniature size medals, in­ cluding a ribbon slide with bar is $16 each, plus $4 each for shipping and handling. (Each medal comes in a miniature size for wear on uniforms, plus a fiill size for ^>^play.) The Quartermaster Uniform Company, P.O. Box 829, 750 Lx)ng Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90801-0829, telephone (800) 444-8643 (MondayFriday). Cost is $16 each. For packing, shipping, han­ dling and insurance add the following: $0 to $25, add $4.95; $25.01 to $50, add $5.95; $50.01 to $100, add $7.50; $100.01 to $200, add $8.25; and $200.01 and more, add $8.95. Ship's Service Store, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY 11024, telephone (516) 773-5000, extension 5229. Cost is $20 plus $4 each for shipping and han­ dling. Vanguard Military Equipment Corp., 41-45 39th Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104, telephone (800) 2211264. Or, Vanguard In­ dustries West, 6155 Conte Del Cedro, Carlsbad, CA 92009, telephone (800) 4331334. Cost is $25, which in­ cludes shipping and handling. Other Medals MARAD also has two medals it awards at any time Medals for Distlnauished And Meritorious service These two medals are not war-specific and may be be­ stowed at any time to a merchant mariner who performs a heroic act. for heroic acts performed by Mr. Nickolay Parshenko, Division, 1825 Phelps Place, merchant mariners. They are First Secretary and Consul, NW, Washington, D.C. the Distinguished Service Russian Embassy Consular 20008. Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Two Recognition by the U.S. Department Seafarers last year received Of Defense and Foreign Governments the latter medal for their ef­ forts in a rescue involving the LNG Gemini. U.S. merchant mariners who sailed in the convoy runs to Murmansk during WWn should apply for that medal directly to the Russian government—not MarAd. Requests should be sent to Prisoner of War Medal Awarded to World War II merchant marine veterans held prisoners of war during the period December 7, 1941 to August 15,1945. The medal recognizes the special service prisoners of war gave to their country and the suffering and an­ guish they endured while incar­ cerated. The ribtran is red, white and black; the medal is gold colored. Distinguished Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal The merchant marine's highest award is given by the Maritime Ad­ ministration to seamen who distin­ guish themselves by outstanding conduct or service beyond the line of duty. The bar and ribbon are royai blue, white and red; the button is gold and the medal is gold with a white star. Ther Meritorious Service Medal is awarded by the Maritime Ad­ ministration to seamen for conduct or service of a meritorious nature. The bar and ribbon are blue, dark blue, yellow, red and white; the medal is gold. : V •. f • -; -."i---- - • • Soviet Commemorative Medal Awarded by what was the Soviet Union to merchant marine veterans who participated in convoys to Mur­ mansk during World War li. The medal now is issued by the Russian govemment. The ribbon is red, gold, dark blue and blue; the medal is bronze. m 4?: "1# Merchant Marine Expeditionary Award (Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm) Awarded to American merchant seamen who served on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations in­ volving American and allied military forces as authorized by the Maritime Administration. The bar and ribbon are white, aqua, red and royal blue. The medal is bronze coloreid. Philippine Liberation Ribbon Awarded to members of crews of ships who served in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days from October 17, 1944 to September 3, 1945. Philippine Defense Ribbon Awarded to members of crews of ships who served in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days from Decembers, 1941 to June 15,1942. Alton Belie Members Approve Union Health/Welfare Package i p.-J?, 'r- SIU members aboard the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino unanimously voted for a union health and wel­ fare package rather than a company policy which had been in effect since the ves­ sel began operations in August 1991. The union plan allows members to use their own family doctor rather than belong to an HMO as re­ quired under the old com­ pany coverage. Members will save money as the in­ dividual and family de­ ductibles as well as monthly payments are reduced. Alton Belle union mem­ bers also will pick up dis­ ability, dental, optical and prescription coverage under the new plan which goes into effect June 1. Members approved the Housekeeper Beatrice Jozak raises her hand to ask question about the union's welfare package. union coverage May 21 following a series of meet­ ings designed to allow all shifts to attend and become informed about the plan. On hand to answer ques­ tions were Plans Education Director Leo Bonser and SIU Representatives Brian Doherty and Bill Ellis. The Alton Belle is the first gambling casino boat operating on the Mississip­ pi River in the state of IIlinois. More than 150 people are employed on the riverboat as well as two floating barges and a reser­ vations office in Alton, 111. Crewmembers work as deckhands, housekeepers, reservationists, cooks, bar­ tenders and restaurant, buf­ fet and cocktail servers. Patrons can play slot machines. Black Jack and Craps during a two-and-ahalf hour cruise on the three-deck, 165-foot ves­ sel. The riverboat operates daily with its first cruise shoving off at 9 a.m. and last voyage beginning at midnight. . •'s- ? K*'v-• • . . �' W'- •- ; •'vv:./-: :• -- -'.v v. w,:; /'• *-V''"='-'^'''-•-r--. -•• l^r'' »:r MTt-'ir^isrisrs.^ ^*rr^rT:^'^5'rvr'*»!:'~rr;7.^^-hr,^'^r-yj7Tr^;rr-*:*','^5r*tfs*w??i;?n:%''?'rrr::» JUNE 1992 SEAFARERS UtB 19 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea SeaUur&s Intanallom/ Union Directory ^ APRIL 16 —MAY 15,1992 Port NewYoric Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ^ San Francisco Wilmington Seattie Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney I^tint • Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia ^ Baltimore v Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco?; Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis r Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco WUmingtom : Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ..• •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Oass C 19 7 11 14 10 11 19 24 . 11 19 3 10 20 6 12 0 196 15 5 3 8 14 18 13 12 1 6 15 0 ;• 3:k 147 7 k -•'k ,3k. 5 10 6 29 11 4 1 10 8 0 3 ISl 5 6 10 11 9 9 0 10 kmk 130 103 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Trip ClassA Class B Class C ReUefs DECK DEPARTMENT 21 0 4 10 9 25 19 17 13 25 6 2 24 0 0 0 175 10 3 km 5 9 10 12 4 9 11 10 14 m 16 9 13 4 8 11 4 1 0 138 6 1 5 6 6 9 9 11 6 It '-t9 10 8 5 14 1 5 6 0 6 6 84 17 4 5 8 0 1 0 86 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 34 70 6 6 13 9 18 24 15 21 30 22 ?:ft"43'.' 29 57 34 ? 26 :w2i...i '"44^^ 21 14 4 7 14 ?::v'^44:' 28 s?': 2 6 2 21 2 387 300 '• 7-k 0 10 0 93 21 5 7 36 0 6 2 290 m- 18 W2:- 0 3 2 2 2 6 1 ... 2 9 10 5 23 7 12 1 35 8 0 2 14 2 1 0 0 52 »3 "p4(«i 3^? 1 3 7 11 19 15 14 20 21 19 19 41 8 13 11 8 4 5 133 36 20 • 7 2 4 45 3 1 3 290 291 22 v-r ^ 12 •i,5 14 3 3 14 0 2 7 0 1 97 87 STEWARD DEPARTMENT -4 0 19 -4^ ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 1 3 7 6 11 7 9 7 7 1 8 8::;fe:kkm •• , :2:,5 3 7 6 14 2 39 10 6 6 24 37 0 -1i 23 0 fr 3 -1 2 5 6 -3^:^ 8 3 1 26 m 1 10 d 0 158 82 ol A*ru 9 5 0 1 " ..... ^ 0 29 0 35 2 0 12 48 ^ •3 43 0 .o46 53 0 13 26 0 12 11 4 7 0 8 0 54 -?o'; •? •;••'-•: 9 37 0 0 4 47 0 0 6 0 0 0 495 142 8 3 20 19 • 52 32' 63 17 15 7 194 18 2 ?• ••• "1" 603 258 1,018 1,197 1,172 452 320 731 592 561 Totals All Department • 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered « on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,458jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,458jobs shipped, 428 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fdied by "B" and "C seniority peopie. From March 16 to April 15,1992, a total of 258 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 16,556 jobs have been shipped. MidiaelSacco President J«dni Fay Secretary-Treasurer JosefriiSacco Executive Vice President Angustin TeUez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Budi'* Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kdley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520St Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. BaltimoreSt Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. . .Mobile, AL 36605 " (205)478-0916. NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS l 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Pinqr Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN^NCISCO 350 Fremont St. San FtatKisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Service Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 • :/• k'..'' •' 'M- •, t-'.-' •' k ,'J ; ' ' v" �'Mi. 20 SEAFAKBtSLOe Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes July & August MembmhlpMseUngs Deep Sea, LakeSi Inland Waters vj .-:•. •' >:•?'•. ••••; • • .. • f :::* It:*- IT t'" ;••'•• mir Personals ANDREW CRESPO Please contact your sister, Maria D. Faircloth at 7304 N. Taliaferro Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33604. JOSEPH WARREN JOHNSON Please contact your sister as soon as possible: Katherine Jobbs, 2077 Marion Circle, Mayfield,Ky. 42066. BOLLY JOE PHILIPS Please contact Gloria Phillips in Chickasaw, Ala. FRANK LeGORE Please contact Frank Jr. and Jamie Owen at (201) 875-7987. ALFREDO GONZALES Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Aliiedo Gonzales, please contact his son, Albert Allie, at 1711 Gates Ave., Ridgewood,N.Y. 11385. RAYMOND CULPEPPER BOSUN SONNY HERRERA Please call Jim Darden at (717) 7764459. *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL ClassL ClaasNP I J < I \l TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL OassL QassNP •^REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL QassL ClassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 18 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT i 0 16 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 9 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Q .• ,.--o.-#i Totals All Departments 0 58 18 0 43 0 0 107 • 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 30 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Co^ Gulf Coast 0 1 West Coast Totals Ri^on 0 1 Gulf Coast West Coast Totals Region Lakes & Inland Wi West Coast Totals •*^TtSt'.LOnlSt-:-'*:,,;:tT' Eochporeonmollngotartoal Hk30a.m. •"'• A' APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority Piney Point ^ Tuesday, July 7 Monday, August 3 New York T Tuesday, July 7 Tuesday, August 4 PhUadelphia Wednesday, July 8 Wednesday, August 5 Baltimore Thursday, July 9 ITiursday, August 6 Norfolk Thursday, July 9 Thursday, August 6 Jack^nyille Thursday, July 9 Thursday, August 6 Algonac Friday, J^^ Friday, August 7 Houston Mondays July 13 Monday, August 10 New Orleans 7\iesday, July 14 Tuesday, August 11 Mobile Wednesday, July 15 Wednesday, August 12 San Francisco Thursday, July 16 Thursday, August 137^ Wll^ngton Monday, July 20 Monday^ August 17 Seattle Friday, July 24 F^^ Sanjhian Thursday, July 9 iPiursday, August 6 Friday, July 17 Friday, August 14 Honolulu Friday, July 17 ^FWday, August 14 Duluth Wednes^ky, July15 Wednesday, AugtM!tl2 Jersey Wednesday, July 22 Wednesday, August 1^ New Bedford Tuesdays July 21 A^ JUNE 1902 i I TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Clffis A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 2 0 0 2 9 1 8 0 11 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 t;; 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 • 2 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 G O 0 0 0 1 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 0 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 37 12 61 3 113 3 0 6 0 22 1 7 5 27 0 ' '••"n „ t A's-; 0 56 1 32 0 4 Totals All Departments 46 1 13 3 2 5 201 15 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on die Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 0 3 33 1 \ WWHMERCHANT MARINERS Any World War n era merchant mariners who live in or near Jack­ sonville, Fla. are asked to contact Fred Sandberg, president of the Jacksonville Maritime Museum Society, at 1501 Jessie Street, Jacksonville, Fla. 32204, or call (904) 355-9011 or (904)221-4611. MEETING DATE CHANGE Due to the July 4 holiday, the| date for the Piney Point member­ ship meeting will be Tuesday, July 7. This was incorrectiy listed in the May 1992 Seafarers LOG. NEW BEDFORD HALL MOVES NEXT DOOR The Seafarers hall in New Bed-1 ford, Mass. has moved next door to j 48 Union Street. The telephone] number and hours of operation! remain the same. •mmmmmmmmssmm- PORT TIME IN GUAM Sea-Land has agreed to pay all disputed port time in Guam dating back to January 1, 1992. In order to collect monies, members must submit copies of OT sheets show­ ing the disputed OT and copies of their discharges to Bob Hall, Seatde port agent. The ships involved are the Sea-Land Trader, Sea-Land Pacific, Sea-Land Navigator, Sea-1 Land Reliance and Sea-Land i Enterprise. EXfUBIT ANNOUNCED BY AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS An exhibit entided "Merchant Marine In War & Peace" is on dis­ play at the Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) Library (1300 E. Sunrise Blvd.) during the month of May. It will then move to the Flanders Hotel in Ocean City, N.J. from June 7 -12, where the American Merchant Marine Veterans will hold their I sixth annual convention. iillf ,, V .7' INVITATION TO FORMER WAVES The Anchorettes is a national I organization dedicated to promot»ing continued recognition of ser­ vice women. There are local units in all cities in the United States. Further information may be ob­ tained by contacting the California state director, Mary Bauer, at 1220 Johnson Drive, Sp. 152, Ventura, Calif. 93003. For information regarding units in each city or state, ^ contact Ae president of the nation­ al organization, Berenice George, P.O. Box 6064, Clearwater, Fla. 35618. �'.J /;'-T}i^' •' . ;.V--'- • i . -]•._;?."., • .. £' JUNE 1992 SEOFARERSLUG Diego Garcia-Based Seafarers at Work 21 Continued from page 11 A launch service runs every two hours from the base to the ships, and free bus rides are available to the base every 20 minutes, so there is plenty of time to take advantage of the facilities on shore. There is an olympic-size pool, a gym complete with nautilus equipment, a bowling alley, movie theater and package store. There is also a medicd clinic, library. Post Office, barber shop and ice cream stand, among other amenities. On their time off, Seafarers can swim on the beach, snorkel, windsurf and Nick Mageed chops onions for the Ladeiing out soup is SA fish. Softball and basketball toumaevening meal aboard the Hauge. Hamid Kaidaii on the Phillips, ments are highly competitive, and for night life there is the Seaman's Cen­ ter and a club. There is a lot to do on Diego Gar­ cia, and many SIU members have made Diego Garcia their home, some for as many as five years (as long as the Maersk prepositioning ships came on the scene). The photos in this article were taken by SIU Representative Ambrose Cucinatta on a recent visit to Diego Garcia. At that time there were seven SIU ships at anchor; the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr., the Pfc. James Anderson Jr., the Pfc. William B. Baugh, the 1st Lt. Alexander BonThe galley crew aboard the Gianella are (from left) Steward Assistant Damon Lobei, Chief Cook Sukirman Suraredjo, Steward/Baker Bob Dole and Steward Assistant Jimmy Cordova. Flipping steaks in the Hauge's galley is Chief Cook Vince Cruz. \ Bosun James Duer (left) checks out AB Lawrence Parker's handiwork on the bosun's ladder. •'Kv .'-f: AB John Zenick gives a section of the AB Isidro Soto Jr. Phillips a new coat of paint. readies the Hague's name board for new coat of varnish. Steward Assistants Osraldo Ramos nyman Jr., the Pvt. Franklin J. Phil- (left), Erik Marlowe (center) and Jerry DEU John Cincotta uses YP Patriot and the Stricklen enjoy the camaraderie a needle gun in the shaft aboard the Phillips. alley. Lawrence Gianella. To unclog the drain pipes under the helicopter land­ ing pad, AB Norman Tourteiiot has to bang on them. A successful offload and reload calls for a BBQ for the crew of the Phillips. Chief Steward Billy Gigante and Chief Cook Laura QEP Nick Somos (left) and Bosun Ralph Gibbs (right) meet with Cates do the honors. SIU Representative Ambrose Cucinatta aboard the Patriot. The crew from the Anderson hits the launch for some shoreside activites. They are (from left) ABs Glenn Miller, James Keith and John Grosskurth. Freeman, AB Paul Hackney, QMED Nick Somos and Bosun Ralph Gibbs. In the background are three Other SIU ships, the Anderson, Gianella and Baugh. k'i: <• ., Red snapper and mahi-mahi are favorite The Phillips Is ready for the loading of amphibious vehicles, catches from the stem of the Gianella. The Rc. William B. Baugh is ready for loading of military vehicles. -A" �yi' «ff;;V-'V. •t;\« ,• ."" "Sfe.W" ".;• •..• 22 T "I |:i:V• i';,i ,1.. •-rv. •;•; a •l-- "'• :'";K .r3@-:: he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 25 members this month. Sixteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while three sailed in the inland division. Six sailed in the Great Lakes division. Recotified Steward John C Reed, 73, is the oldest of the new pen­ sioners. He and deck department mem­ ber Michad Masek were active Sea­ farers longer than any of the other new retirees. Each joined the union in 1945. Brief biographical sketches of Reed, Masek and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA VICTOR ARDOWSKI, 65, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of San Francisco. A native of South Plainfield,N.J., he sailed in the deck department. n 1979, Brother Ardowski completed the bosun recer tiUcation course at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1957. Brother Ardowski has retired to Carson City, Nev. if. GEORGE ARMSTEAD, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Alabama, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Armstead served in the Navy from 1945 until 1965. He resides in Norfolk. RALPH BAKER, 65, joined the union in 1963 in the port of Houston. He was bom in Lancaster, Ohio and sailed in the deck department. Brother Baker upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1952. Brother Baker has retired to New Orleans. , • !. 1 . ''Y>I » :' HERBERT BALLARD, 58, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New York. The native of Peterstown, W.Va. sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Ballard served in the Navy from 1951 to 1954. He lives in Jacksonville, Fla. LORENZO BENNETT, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in MobUe, Ala., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Bennett served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He has retir^ to Seat­ tle. LAWRENCE BOSCO, 61, joined the SIU in 1956 in his native New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department and in 1976 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Bosco served in the Army from 1947 to 1948. He resides in Slidell, La. •-•I MHE1992 SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. JOHN CARNES, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New York. He was bom in Kan­ sas and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Cames served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. He has retired to South Korea. CHARLES DAWSON, 64, joined the union in 1951 in the port of Seat­ tle. In 1976 he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Dawson served in the Navy from 1946 to 1949. He lives in Marysville, Wash. ANTHONY EVANOSICH, 63, joined the SIU in 1957 in his native Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck and engine departments. Brother Evanosich has retir^ to San Francisco. CATALINO GONZALEZ, 68, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New York. Bom in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the engine department Brother Gon­ zalez served in the Army from 1945 until 1954. He still calls Puerto Rico home. MANFRED LEUSCHNER, 57, joined the union in 1965 in the port of New York. A native of Dresden, Ger­ many, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Leuschner has retired to New York. MICHAEL MASEK, 68, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. The New Jersey native sailed in the deck depart­ ment and in 1985 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Masek served in the Navy from 1941 to 1942. He resides in Hazlet, N.J. JACK PARSLEY, 56, joined the Sea­ farers in 1971 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in West Virginia, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Parsley served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955. He lives in Ponte Vedra, Fla. JOHN C. REED, 73, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York.. A native of Montana, he com­ pleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Reed has retired to Des Moines, Iowa. JOSEPH SAN FILIPPO,65, joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Massachusetts, he sailed in the deck department. Brother San Filippo completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother San Filippo sailed during World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. He has retired to San Francisco. SIDNEY WIL­ SON, 63, joined the union in 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The Mississippi na­ tive sail^ in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Wilson served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He resides in Seattle. ROBERT WATSON, 62, joined the union in 1970 in his native Philadelphia. He sailed as a tankerman. Boatman Watson still calls Philadelphia home. GREAT LAKES ALTON BOYD, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Detroit. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Boyd upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1980. He lives in Elkin, N.C. ARNOLD HEATHERLY, 65, joined the union in 1964 in the port of Detroit. A native of LaFollette, Tenn., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Heatherly served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. He resides in LaFollette. MERTON LYONS, J64, joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of Detroit A native of Alpena,^ Mich., he sailed in the deck department Brother Lyons still calls Alpena home. STUART SAARI, 65, joined the Sea- . farers in 1971 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. He sailed in the engine dep^ment. Brother Saari served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He has retired to Detroit. INLAND JOSEPH SCHEFKE, 55, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. The native of Michigan sailed in the steward department Brother Schefke has retired to Rogers City, Mich. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, 62, joined the union in 1961 in his native Sault St. Marie, Mich. He sailed in the deck department and was a union steward on numerous dredges. Boatman Cartwright still calls Sault St. Marie home. RODNEY SCHULE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Cleveland. A na­ tive of Min­ nesota, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Schule lives in Bradenton, Fla. PAUL LATIOLAIS, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He was bom in Breaux Bridge, La. and sailed most recently as a cap­ tain. Boatman Latiolais has retired to his native Breaux Bridge. CORRECTION The May issue of the Seafarers LOG contained incorrect infor­ mation about new pensioner Luther Myrex. Brother Myrex completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. When in Egypt... On a recent stopover of the Cape Clear in Cairo, Egypt, Oiler Richard L. Rodgers took the time to check out the local countryside... by camel. �SSif'S •• \. -V-'. • •^•.. r-wV r^^ JUNE 1992 •'%*'• V '^'-VV-f/uK'.;.:, •- •:'•• SGi^fiRSIUff Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafamrs LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some vrill be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by ttie union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are tfien forwaded to the Seafarers LOG. AMERICAN FALCON(Crowley Carib­ bean Transport), January 18 — Deck Delegate Charles Quale, Engine Delegate Kevin Gordon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. hers to take advantage of upgrading facilities at Piney Point, Md. No brofs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to put plastic trash in proper receptacles. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), February 15 — Chairman Tony Malen, Secretary Robert Bright. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disput^ OT reported. Crew suggested contracts department look into changing SIU pension plan to increase maximum monthly payment for mem­ bers with at least 30 years in union. Gal­ ley items need repair. USNS SILAS BENT(Mar SMp Operators), February 1 —Chairman Robert Vazquez, Secretary Sharon Ortiz, Deck Delegate Richard Holt, En­ gine Delegate C. Coots, Steward Delegate Kchard Hokanson. Treasurer reported $280 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Chairman conveyed thanks to gal­ ley gang for their efforts on Thanksgiv­ ing and Christmas. Next port: Portland, Ore. CONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), February 25 — Chairman Salvatore Ciciulia, Secretary B. Tyler, Education­ al Director K. Jones, Deck Delegate E. Sanders, Steward Delegate L. Packnett. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School whenever possible. Treasurer reported $615.33 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed great satisfaction with meals. Crew noted each person is respon­ sible for returning exercise equipment to proper places. Crew requests company replace one washing machine which keeps breaking down. Next port: Dar­ win, Australia. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), February 16 — Chairman Ben Born, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director B. Elliott, Engine Delegate Eric Hyson, Steward Delegate A. Langlois. Chairman discussed impor­ tance of recently enacted U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Competitiveness law. He dis­ cussed SIU loan to MEBA-PCD and why it was right thing to do. Educational director advised members to take ad­ vantage of educational facilities at Piney Point, Md. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate. Crew discussed shortage of stores. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Crew recommended ship be sprayed for insects at layup. J" .1 OVERSEAS OHIO(Maritime Over­ seas), February 27 — Chairman Ben Bom, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director B. Elliott, Deck Delegate James Bishop, Engine Delegate Eric Hyson, Steward Delegate Kedrick Jack­ son. Educational director advised mem- li":' A Fresh Coat of Paint II Bosun William Jefferson keeps the Overseas Harriette in tip-top shape while in layup. USNS WYMAN(MaT Ship Operators), February 9 — Chairman Larry Winstead, Secretary Michael Pooler, Deck Delegate Chris Maye, Engine Delegate R, Micklos, Steward Delegate Joseph Gallo Jr. Chairman reported beef. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund. Steward delegate thanked other departments for help with stores in Bar­ bados. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thanked steward department for doing good job with stores that were available. AMERICAN EAGLE(Pacific Gulf Marine), March 15 — Chairman Billy Eastwo^, Secretary M. Baker, Educa­ tional Director A. Dimas, Deck Delegate Harold Berggren, Steward Delegate En­ rique Agosto. Educational director urged all hands to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on sanitary duties. Crew gave vote of confidence to galley gang. CAPE FAREWELL (International Marine Carriers), March 25 — Chairman James Deano, Secretary Mohamed Abdelfattah. Educational Director Robert O'Brien, Deck Delegate B. Miranda, Engine Delegate George Thompson, Steward Delegate R. DeMont. Secretary reported everything running smoothly. No beefs or ^sputed OT reported. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), March 8 — Chairman Tony Malen, Secretary Robert Bright Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to advise on how member may col­ lect for transportation from Norfolk, Va. to Wilmington, N.C. DIAMOND STATE (lOM), March 29 — Chairman Steven Kastel, Secretary Leslie Propheter, Educational Director Chris Compton, Deck Delegate Bill Rackley, Steward Delegate M. Ortiz. Chairman reported crew lounge needs new TV and new furniture. He advised members who need to see dentist or doc­ tor in Saudi Arabia to report to third mate with passports and z-cards. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, noting that upgrading is fun as well as educa­ tional. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward ddegate. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), March 29 — Secretapr William Wil­ liams. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School as soon as possible. Deck delegate asked contracts department for clarification on payment for port time in Jacksonville, Fla. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for great meals and clean ship. Next port: San Juan, P.R. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Service), March 15 — Chairman Fred Goethe, Secretary J. McGill, Education­ al Director Angel Mercado, Engine Delegate E. Young. Chairman asked everyone to donate to SPAD and vote in this year's elections. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted VCR needs repair or replacement. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steamship), March 8 — Chairman Angelo Urti, Secretary L. Gamble, Educa­ tional Director D. Peterson, Deck SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 15 — Chairman L. Vasquez, Secretary G. Bronson, Educa­ tional Director David Gordius, E)eck Delegate Tar Ahmed, Engine Delegate D. Ragucci, Steward Delegate R. DeWitt Secretary said the time is now to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LANDilBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), March 21 — Chairman Soimy Herrera, Secretary R. Williams, Steward Delegate L.St Julein. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good food and good service. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. i Shipshape Silas Bent '-'i -'Sw .-•it' ' •J' ,1' • A: «v • :. J: The deck crew of the USNS Silas Bent takes a quick break while in the throes of a recent Coast Guard vessel inspection. Delegate George Dean Sr., Engine Delegate Robert Hines, Steward Delegate Audrey Brown. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Jackson­ ville, Fla. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported earlier meeting of deck personnel, who dis­ cussed safety, SIU constitution and other items. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for good ... job. Crew discussed importance of read­ ing SIU constitution and eyery issue of Seafarers LOG. LNG LIBRA (ETC), March 22 — Chair­ man J. Rhodes, Secretary W. Schmale, Educational Director B. Smith, Deck Delegate F.Smith, Engine Delegate T. Van Pelt. Educational director reminded all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. OMI DYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), March 31 — Chairman Larry Kune, Secretary Steve Wagner, Educational Director O. Jones, Deck Delegate Rodney Pence, Engine Delegate Louis Garcia, Steward Delegate J. Guity. Chairman discussed double hulls being mandatory by 1995. He noted U.S. seamen are subject to ran­ dom drug testing and no-alcohol policy while foreign ships are not subject to same rules even while in U.S. ports. He reminded members to keep plastics separated from other trash. Chairman also discussed importance of buying American-made products. Treasurer reported $198 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Jack­ sonville, Fla. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI Co^.), March 29 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary John Darrow, Educational Director V. Lemon, Deck Delegate Charles Foley, Engine Delegate E. Welch, Steward Delegate Donna D^ Cesare. Chairman noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to have coastwise transportation reduced to four months instead of the six months in new contract. Next port: Lake Charles, La. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 29 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary T. Smith, Educational Director Kenneth Linah. Deck delegate reported one hour of disputed OT. No b«fs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for helping with trash. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ,, .if" 1' ' ..vi". ' SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 29 — Chairman John Scho^tein, Secretary J. Laxamana, Educ^ibnal Director F. Clotter, Engine Delegate Kaleb Yafai, Steward Delegate Jasper Jackson. Treasurer reported $400 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 29 — Chairman L. Wat­ son, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director R. Risbeck. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. USNS CLEVELAND (Sealift Inc.), March 11 — Chairman F. Kahn, Secretary R. DeBoissiere, Educational Director Dale Race, Deck Delegate David Park, Steward Delegate C. Willey. Chairman noted smooth trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers from each department ex­ changed votes of thanks and expressed satisfaction with each other's work and conduct. Crew especially thanked "old timers" Bosun K^n, Chief Steward De­ Boissiere and Chief Cook Willey. Next port: Lake Charles, La. USNS WYMAN(MaT Ship Operators), March 1 — Chairman C. Winstead, Secretary Michael Pooler, Deck Delegate Chris Maye, Steward Delegate J. Gallo Jr. Chairman noted consistent shortage of stores and thanked crew for pulling together under trying circumstan­ ces. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck and engine delegates thanked gal­ ley gang for their efforts. ff/ "ir • t AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacmc Gulf Marine), April 5 — Chairman V. Huelett, Secretary D. Goggins, Deck Continued on page 24 •• f' .- . .'i ' A r .1 �mm „••• 24 Ships Digest ' Continued from page 23 fcf Delegate Nick McKnett, Engine Delegate K. Crouse. Chairman advised all B and C books to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Educational director reiterated importance of upgrading at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment — Steward Goggins, Chief Cook Gualberto Molino and GSU Patrick Carter — for fine job. BUYER (OMl Corp.), April 13 — Chairman Allan Hitt, Secretary F. Or­ lando, Educational Director D. Chris­ tian, Steward Delegate C. Wilson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman explained importance of SPAD and MDL. Crewmembers were asked to keep noise minimal in passageways. CAPE CARTHAGE (AMSEA), April 9 — Chairman T. Banks, Secretary E. Schein, Educational Director W. Thomas. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates, but crew as a whole reported several beefs, including no mail received during twomonth period which included several weeks in port. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Sunny Point, N.C. A: 1" •*.,"•• CAPE HUDSON (lOM), April 5 — Chairman Eddy Stwaeard, Secretary Humberto Ortiz, Educational Director L. Daniels, Deck Delegate Michael Stern, Engine Delegate Jerry Miller. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Secretary noted importance of SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), April 5 — Chairman Tony Malen, Secretary Robert Bright. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Secretary reported beef. CONSTELLATION(Maersk Lines), April 23 — Chairman Salvatore Ciciuila. Secretary B. Tyler, Educational Director K. Jones, Deck Delegate Everette Sanders, Engine Delegate K. Jones, Steward Delegate Lionel! Packnett. Treasurer reported $685.33 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requests that washing machine be repaired or replaced in Oak­ land, Calif. Dryers also need repair. Next port: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholdiiig), April 9 — Chairman B. Gordon, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Direc­ tor R. Kurpeski. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Lun- •;^y •- .:r.;:: v' Prepare for Landing 'i:: r • •" J1u': X"''.;y • -,• ••"••. .r"' •', • deberg School as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for great meals. Crew sighted four Cuban refugees en route to St. Eustache, Canada, and sub­ sequently tied their raft alongside Ham­ mer and waited for Coast Guard. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Service), April 19 — Chairman Fred Goethe, Secretary J. McGill, Education­ al Director Don Bush, Steward Delegate C. Hendricks. Chairman welcomed Bob Hall, Augie Tellez and Kermett Mangram to their new posts in the union. No beefs or disputed OT reported. HC/AfACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), April 5 — Chairman L. Rodrlgues, Secretary L. Gonzalez, Educational Director W. Turner, Steward Delegate M. Rubles. Chairman reported smooth trip and announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for Job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. ITS GROTON(Shendan Transporta­ tion), April 5 — Chairman Neil Matthey. Secretary M. DeLoatch, Educational Director R. Natoli, Deck Delegate Phil Poole, Engine Delegate Ahmed Salim, Steward Delegate Michael Hammock. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled lor Stapleton, N. Y. He thanked crew for smooth voyage. He noted importance of donat­ ing to SPAD and reading Seafarers LOG. Secretary thanked crew for keep­ ing messhall clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for excellent food and the best homemade pizza. ITS MOBILE(Sheridan Transportation), April 1 — Chairman Sonny Finkham, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Director J. Pazos, Deck Delegate R. Paradise, Engine Delegate F. Talley, Steward Delegate T. Quammie. Chairman thanked everyone for cooperation. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He stressed importance of SPAD and how donations help ensure a better tomorrow in maritime industry. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed GT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Crew welcomed Augie Tellez and Kermett Mangram to their new posts in the union. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB NEW YORK'(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), April 5 — Chairman B. Carrano, Secretary J. Iverson, Educational Direc­ tor Charles Lore. Educational director discussed importance of reading Seafarers LOG and upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: St. Croix, N.Y. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), April 12 — Chairman Perry Green­ wood, Secretary F.L. Washington Sr., Educational Director Ed Mftjor, Deck Delegate Juan Castillo, Engine Delegate John Whitley, Steward Delegate Nee Tran. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES(ETC), April 5 — Chair­ man R. Suy, Secretary J. Gibbons, Educational Director R. Mclnzie. Chair­ man reported ETC official visited vessel and was pleased with ship's cleanliness. Chairman conveyed crew's welcome to Augie Tellez, Bob Hall and Kermett Mangram as they assume new positions in the union. Educational director gave vote of thanks to LOG for being informa­ tive. He pointed out upgrading applica­ tion available in LOG and encouraged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. Next port: Nagasaki, Japan. »ri The landing team aboard the Adam E. Cornelius prepares for docking in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. JDWf 1992 SOFARHISLOG LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), April 12 — Chairman A. Waters, Secretary F. Ostendarp. Educational Director Robert Hamilton, Deck Delegate William Rios, Engine Delegate W. Sullivan Jr., Steward Delegate F. Martin. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School as soon as possible. Treasurer reported $475 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew finally getting new reefer box for mes­ shall. Junius Williams, Jr., Steward Delegate Mohamed Hussein. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Oceati Shipholding), April 12 — Chairman James Martin, Secretary James Swart, Educational Director Donald Leight, Deck Delegate Marc Taylor, Engine Delegate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate Plurinsus Ordansa. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of SPAD and MDL. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: San Diego. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), April 5 — Chairman Dan Teichman, Secretary Florencio Nieves Jr., Educational Director Darrel Hunts, Deck Delegate Jeffrey Kass, Engine Delegate Gary Carter, Steward Delegate Veronica Cardenas. Chairman encouraged all members to take ad­ vantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. He reminded mem­ bers to keep vessel clean and keep plas­ tics in proper containers. He conveyed thanks in behalf of entire crew to galley gang for job well done. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Ship's hot water sys­ tem needs repair. Ship needs new microwave oven and TV. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), April 22 — Chairman Angel Camacho, Secretary R. Fagan, Educa­ tional Director C. Gallagher. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department — Chief Steward Fagan, Chief Cook Gary Lackey and Messmen Virgilio Rivera and Anthony Colon — for job well done. OVERSEAS AL/CE (Maritime Over­ seas), April 28 — Chairman Steven Copeland, Secretary E. Porter, Deck Delegate Rick Wiemer, Engine Talkin' Union on the Cornelius Union meetings give Adam E. Comelius crewmembers an opportunity to square away contractual matters and to discuss the SlU's policies and programs. PFC EUGENE OBREGON(V/ateTman Steamship), April 11 —Chairman Thomas Bonner, Secretary Patrick Hel­ ton, Educational Director Charles Clackley, Deck Delegate Reeves Hornby, Engine Delegate John McCahe, Steward Delegate Albert Hendricks. Educational director noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School, particularly in light of postwar shipping slow down. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Panama City, Fla. OMl CHAMPION(OMl Corp.), April 2 — Chairman Jim Scheck, Secretary Alexander Reyer, Educational Director R. Prim, Deck Delegate R. Fife, Engine Delegate Wilbert Miles, Steward Delegate Charles Gooch. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Refrigerator for crew mess and mattresses have been ordered. Next, port: Port Everglades, Fla. OMl DYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), April 26 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Steve Wagner, Educational Director Ocie Jones, Deck Delegate Raymond Snow, Engine Delegate Rick Ramirez, Steward relegate Julio Guity. Secretary asked contTacts department for clarifica­ tion on steward department OT for room sanitary. Treasurer reported $163 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew voted to restrict smoking during meal hours. Crfcw gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OMl LEADER (OMl Coqt.), April 26 — Chairman Antonios Trikoglou, Secretary Lee Frazier, Engine Delegate Delegate S. Norman, Steward Delegate G. Shinholster. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Order for new lounge furniture was placed one year ago, but furniture still has not arrived. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ seas), April 5 — Chairman John Little, Jr., Secretary William Perry, Deck Delegate Ernest Zepeda, Engine Delegate Andrew Lopez, Steward Delegate Daniel Payne. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. ya-: • • OVERSEAS JOYCE(Maritime Over­ seas), April 4 — Chairman R. Brad­ ford, Secretary Pahio Alvarez. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for Portland, Ore. Secretary encouraged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputedOT reported. Chairman reminded members to read contract agreement for each ship. Crew thanked steward department for cookout. GSU Walter Mixon (class 493) thanked Chief Steward Alvarez for support during his first voyage. OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), April 5 — Chairman M. Gal­ liano, Secretary Carroll Kenny, Deck Delegate Steve Fabritsis, Engine Delegate Kelly Mayo, Steward Delegate John Arvanites. Chairman reported cap­ tain thanks crew for 27 trouble-free days in Africa. He noted Voting Assistance Guide is in crew lounge. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Continued on page 26 .- -; %j: .Wf'K, • " • - -'''fa • ' A.#"' - ;• • ... �mm r 'W- i JUNei992 SEAFARBISLOG 25 Varied Tasks Keep Constitution Deck Gang on the Go Bosun Louie Zizzo makes sure the deck gang aboard the SS Con­ stitution stays busy. With main­ tenance, cleaning, navigation, safety drills and other duties, besides the al­ most daily docking and undocking details, that is not hard for Zizzo to do. "The crew on here knows what is expected of them," stated Zizzo, a 1972 graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "We get to tie up more often than a container (ship) or tanker, but that does not mean more shore time. Being on a passenger ship, we have to constantly work to keep the Con­ nie safe and beautiful," added the bosun aboard the American Hawaii Cruises vessel since 1985. One member who knows about the many duties expected of a deck department member is AB/Maintenance Rene Gobico. Details for him—and others—while the Con­ stitution is docked include painting the hull, scrubbing the stacks and maintaining lifeboats. The native Hawaiian is known as a jack of all trades on the ship. Be­ sides handling the thrusters during docking and departure operations, Gobico can be found wherever work is to be done. "I enjoy being aboard," Gobico noted. "It gives me a chance to work on all of my skills." ABAVatchman John Hutchinson is taking advantage of learning everything he can after upgrading from ordinary seaman. The job on the cruise liner is his first as an able bodied seaman. Hutchinson signed on shortly before his birthday. "This is a lot of fun and the guys are helping me learn," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "A year ago, I was on Gibraltar headed for war on my birthday. This year, Hawaii." The graduate of Lundeberg School Class 446 said he much preferred having leis thrown by pas­ sengers flying over his head than to have Iraqi SCUD missiles whistling by as he experienced on the Cape Horn in the Persian Gulf. "Don't get me wrong, we work hard. It just isn't as stressful as having missiles fly over. Night lookout is an important safety job handled by OS Paul Fehling on board the Constitution. The pride of the deck gang is their 145-gallon salt water aquarium. Members capture fish off different islands for the tank. In front of it are (left to right) Bosiin Louie Zizzo, OS/Watchman Joe Whalen and Bosun/Mate Greg Johnson. The deck department celebrates the birthday of Deck/Engine Yeoman Kim Parzych. AB/Watchman Darren Bates handles the wheel as Third Mate Chris Best issues orders. r- if • ''t. ••'.i • l : i' Scrubbing the stacks while the ship Is docked Is AB/Mafeitenance Rene Gobico. • ^-•> " The anchor chains remain white through the efforts of OS Darin Millikan. OS/Hotel Painter Rick Gordon hustles trash from a work area. AS Kevin Kellum heads for his next paintIng assignment �•.•aaaa^iiiiiiilii niiai issmt^ 2ff Ships Digest Continued from page 24 No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine delegate. Crew asked contracts department to seek increase in main­ tenance and cure daily rate. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent food and service. •fi- y- y- fi- r4t' Pm:^ imk OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), April 12 — Chair­ man M. Zepeda, Secretary A. Todd, Educational Director G. C^tro, Deck Delegate Ali Shaibi, Steward Delegate PJ. Lambis. Chairman announced payoff and thanked everyone for job well done in preparing ship for dry dock. Officers and crew thank and congratu­ late steward department for job well done. Educational director advised everyone to take advantage of Paul Hall Center and upgrade as often as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. 'Mm' WM' . • • ^V >. h- '*• • ; t;,.:..n,'-,: 7.:v. .-••• ,- , > ':.7; ,, . •«•• .7 SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), April 5 — Chairman Roy Williams, Secret^ H. Scypes, Educa­ tional Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate Fred Collins, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris, Steward Delegate Jose Ortie. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for Elizabeth, N.J. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for good work. Steward depart­ ment thanked deck and engine departments for help with cookout SEA-LAND DEFEiVDE/7 (Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman Joe Al­ leluia, Secretary John Alamar, Educa­ tional Director Dan Dean, Deck Delegate William Murphy. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to seek increase in den­ tal and optical benefits. Next port: Oakland, Calif. »v''7y> •'i.-'-r. •'4' i .%'- . wp'-sm SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), April 5 —Chairman Elex Cary, Jr., Secretary Sharon Ortiz, Educational Director Joseph Ortiz Jr., Deck Delegate LeRoy Cope, Engine Delegate B. Wri^t, Steward Delegate Paul Grier. Chairman explained proce­ dures for obtaining absentee ballots. Secretary thanked crew for helping'k'eejj'' lounges and messhalls tidy. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Repair list has been circulated. Crew wants ice cream cones and more burritos. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), April 19 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary S. Ghani, Educa­ tional Director Sonny Acosta, Deck Delegate Jabez Pegg, Engine Delegate Edward Jansen, Steward Delegate Inicenco Fontelera. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Order sent in for new mat­ tresses and pillows. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ...r SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE(SeaLand Service), April 12 — Chairman Pat Gallagher, Secretary J. Weed. Educational Director In^n Rousseau, Deck Delegate Peter Bean, Engine Delegate Michael Novak, Steward Delegate Ernest Dumont. Questional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, read Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. Treasurer reported $124.50 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported dispiited OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crewmembers would like company to provide foul-weather gear for deck department SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Service), April 18 — Chairman Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayanl, Educa­ tional Director B. Francisco, Deck Delegate George Fries, Engine Delegate Robert Lee, Steward Delegate Cesar Lago. Chairman reported smooth sailing and thanked galley gang for serving good, hot meals all the time. Secretary thaiiked unlicensed crew for helping MHE1992 SOFARBISijOe keep ship clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman Werner Becher, Secretary Rudolf Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Richard Smith, Engine Delegate Mohamed AnduUa, Steward Delegate Virgillio Hoffman. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School for better jobs in the future. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Setvice), April 4 — Chairman R. Garda, Secretary J. Russell, Educational Direc­ tor G. Pollard Lowsley, Engine Delegate B. Leyva, Steward Delegate A. Ali. Chairman urged everyone to register and vote. He discussed Sea-Land and APL initiative to bring about new maritime policy. He noted importance of SPAD dollars. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for good work. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), April 18 — Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educa­ tional Director M. Miller, Deck Delegate R. Young, Engine Delegate Lorie Christmas, Steward Delegate Dennis Skretta. Crew reminded that oilsoaked rags and plastic will be dropped off in Oakland, Calif. Chairman thanked crew for smooth voyage. Secretary noted upgrading forms are available on vessel and encouraged everyone to vote. Educa­ tional director advised crew to think about safety when working or walking outside of house. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for fine food. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), April 19 — Chairman J. Colson, Secret^ C. Gibson, Educational Director W. Hatchel, Engine Delegate Samuel Johnson, Steward Delegate Gary Loftin. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No'beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tokyo. SEALIFTANTARCTICA(lntemational Marine Carriers), April 14 — Chair­ man Ron Huyett, Secretary Jerome .. Hawkins, Educational Director David Moone, Deck Delegate Russell Higbea, Engine Delegate James Realty, Steward Delegate Larry Carranza. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Mattresses are on order. ULTRASEA (American Maritime Transport), April 5 — Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary J.Jackson, Educa­ tional Director H. Bcrgerron, Deck Delegate R.G. Van Brant, Engine E>elegate G. Cooper, Steward Delegate Isidro Santiago. Chairman noted smooth trip. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: New Orleans. DSNS SILAS BENT (Mar Ship Operators), April 5 — Oiairman Robert Vazquez, Secretary D. Cook, Deck Delegate Peter Poree, Engine Delegate Fred Wrude, Steward Delegate Ron Drew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for outstanding barbecue on board vessel April 5. Crew trying to organize Softball game for week vessel will be in port in Honolulu. Letters to the Editor Wash. State Vet Benefits I would like to inform all or any brother seamen that on May 17, 1991, Gov. Booth Gardner of Washington state signed into law a bill granting state's veterans rights to any merchant seaman . . . who sailed during the conflict years December 7, 1941 to August 15, 1945. They now qualify for that state's veterans rights. I should know; I'm the guy who successful­ ly lobbied for them. While in 1988 and still a resident in New Jersey, I was successful in getting bills introduced back there, and after just under four years of lobbying, on January 16, 1992, Gov. James Florio signed into law bills from both houses, A.1335 and S.2754. [It's been a] long time coming, brothers, but well worth fighting for. l urge all brother seamenboth past and present and from any and all states—to request that their respective state governments do the same. We are finally being recognized state-by-state for what we did back then. Keep it coming. Harold Schmidt Sequlm, Wash. 4^ 4/ Memorial to N.H. Veterans The Hampton Marine Memorial at Hampton Beach, N.H. memorializes New Hampshire veterans who died and were lost at sea during times of war. The New Hampshire State Veterans Council, in cooperation with the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation, seeks to identify members of the merchant marine (now designated as veterans) from New Hampshire who lost their lives at sea during World War II. Conrad V. Moran, Director State Veterans Council Manchester, N.H. Editor's note: Relatives or friends of veterans who qualify for inclusion on the Hampton Marine Memorial may contact the Veterans Council, 359 Lincoln St., Manchester, N.H. 03103. telephone (603) 624-9230. LOG-A-RHYTHMS To Amy, On Her Birthdayby Joel V. Smith Where was I when you came heire? On a monstrous ship, at sea. On the day of your birth, I circled the earth And you had no knowledge of me. What were our separate persuasions? What All-Loving Hand held our flame? One borne toward the east on brine passion. One bom into air on the same. My day roared with power. And frantic. My turbines did swirl to create, A foaming white line on Atlantic; Where Ifled from the voices of hate. And your day was late-winter rainy. Though brightened with foy when you came. For Mother cried softly, "It's Amy!" And she bore you that beautiful name. Though twenty-three years haven't freed me. And we're left with so little to share. In the unlikely event you might need me, I swear now, to God, I'll be there. (Joel V. Smith sails from the port of Algonac as an oiler. He recently sailed aboard the J.A.W. Iglehart and the Sam Laud. His daughter. Amy, was bom March 15,1969.) Why I Love a Sailor by Emily A. Larson My father was a sailor in the war of number two. His ship was bombed, young men died, it affected quite a few. He lived to be a ripe old age until cancer took his life. But all my days / heard the tales of sailors and their strife. It's no surprise to me at all, that a sailing man I chose. From him the cloth, a brother and a father share the woes. My father sang the sailor's chants to me 'til I was grown. He wrote poems about the sunsets, now I sing and write alone. There is no other man for me, but my husband for many years. So like my mother I will wait, sometimes in misty tears. My love will always stay with him, no matter how far apart. It can never be replaced, it comes straight from my heart. (Emily A. Larson is the wife of SIU member David V. Larson, wheelsman on the Kinsman Enterprise. This poem is dedicated to her father, Robert M. Wiley, who sailed on the USS Wasp and died March 21,1990.) _-7,/ ] ' v;!-- -fW.jl �JUNE 1992 27 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Helps Seafarers Attain QMED Rating The highest rating any unlicensed member of the engine department can reach is QMED-Any Rating. The Seffarers Ha^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship provides members with all the upgra^g classes needed to reach the p^ of the QMED ladder. The SIIJ recognizes four clas­ sifications for QMEDs: I, II, HI and IV. A QMED IV is the lowest rating of the group, while QMED I is die highest. The Coast Guard also has an en­ dorsement of "QMED-Any Rating." However, what the Coast Guard and SIU recognize as QMEDs differ gready. The Coast Guard provides the"QMED" classification on mer­ chant mariner documents (z-cards) for any engine department rating above wiper. Thus, anyone with the rating of fireman/watertender, oiler, pumpman, machinist, electrician, deck engineer, refrigeration engineer or junior engineer is considered a "QMED" by the federal agency. To be considered a QN&D by the SIU requires members to successful­ ly complete three steps. First, a Seafarer must have a minimum of 180 days rated time in the engine department. This qualifies the mem­ ber to be tested for QMED endorse­ ment ratings. Second, a Seafarer must pass a battery of tests. The tests include those for Coast Guard general safety (firefighting, first aid, oil pollution prevention and emergency equip­ ment), fireman/watertender, oiler, pumpman, machinist, electrician, deck engineer, refrigeration engineer and junior engineer. Finally, a member must obtain the deck engine mechanic rating. To ac­ quire the rating, which does not in­ clude a Coast Guard exam, a Seafarer has three paths to follow. A member may serve six months as a junior engineer on a steam vessel of more than 4,000 horsepower, or success­ fully complete four weeks of training in the engine department of an automated steam vessel of more than 4,000 horsepower, or successfully complete a deck engine mechanic course approved by the Coast Guard. The Lundeberg School's 12-week QMED-Any Rating course is a Coast Guard-approved deck engine Sni Engine Department Career Path SEA TIME REQUIREMENTS SPECIALTY COURSE REQUIREMENTS This Lundeberg School chart plots the conditions and steps needed to reach the top of the engine department. mechanic course. Upon graduation from the course, a member also receives the Coast Guard endorse­ ment of QMED-Any Rating. The school's QMED-Any Rating course specifically is designed to teach the material needed to pass the seven Coast Guard endorsement ex­ aminations to qualify for the rating. To augment the knowledge gain^ through the course and die Coast Guard testing, the school offers ad­ vanced specidty courses. Students in some of the classes receive hands-on training ap­ proximately 80 percent of the time with the remainder spent in class­ room situations. In 1981, the SIU through the Lun­ deberg School instituted its clas­ sifications for QMEDs. This system allows a QMED to increase his engineroom skills which in turn brings higher wages. All SIU members who have a QMED rating but have not attained the QMED I rating must upgrade an­ nually taking one required and one elective course until reaching the level. This went into effect in 1990 following a Seafarers Appeals Board ruling,. To move from one QMED level to another, like QMED IV to QMED III, a member has to suc­ cessfully complete one required specialty course and one elective specialty course. The list of all these courses can be found on the chart above. Any Seafarer seeking more infor­ mation on the QMED program should call the Lundeberg School's admissions office at (301) 9940010. Plan Now for a Summer Vacation at Piney Point Summer is fast approaching, leav­ ing little time to m^e final vacation plans. But SIU members and their families need look no further than the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education, the complex emb(Sying the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. The cost per member is $40.40 per day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and for each child (there is no charge for children under the age of 12). This price includes all meals. Activities at the School swimming, exercise room, sauna, arts and crafts), three square meals each day, and a central base from which to take day trips. Near Nation's Capital The school is located in St. Maiy's County, just a little more than a hour's drive to Washington, D.C. and all that the nation's capital has to offer. But there are many activities and events planned in southern Maryland which are even closerseafood festivals, art exhibitions, an­ tique and craft shows, concerts and theater productions. Something for Everyone SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER Vacation Reservation information 6/92 I Name: : 88#: i Address: ' [ Book#: Telephone #: Number In party / ages of children, If applicable: Date of arrival: 1st choice. 3rd choice. 2nd choice. Each family member should take J Date of Departure:. Piney Point vacationers can enjoy away with them memories of an un­ comfortable accommodations, use of forgettable summer vacation. That I Stay is limited to two weeks. Send completed form to Seafarers Training Gen- i the school's recreational activities can happen this year by sending in the I ter, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point. Md. 20674-0075, or call (301) 994-0010. i (including fishing, boating, tennis. completed application form now! ,|r' �k. • ' 28 /; JUHEim SEOFARBtSUKt •Is.-,".' • . Final DEEP SEA FELICITOAPONTE Pensioner Felicito Aponte, 80, passed away April 3 due to heart failure. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Aponte sailed in the deck department. He retired in June 1974. JULIO BERMUDEZ Julio Bermudez, 59, died April 23. He was bom in Tampa, Fla. and in 1971 joined the Seafarers in the port of Hous­ ton. Brother Bermudez sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1952 to 1955. Brother Bermudez was an active member at the time of his death. ROBERT G. BLACK Robert G. Black, 53, passed away March 26. He joined the union in his native Houston in 1967. Brother Black sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. ADOLPHUS BROWN Pensioner Adolphus Brown, 64, died April 22. The Florida native joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. He sailed in the steward department and in 1982 upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Brown retired in January 1990. ROBERT BURNS Pensioner Robert Bums, 64, passed away April 12 as a result of cancer. Bom in Jersey City, N.J., h? graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York in 1967. Brother Bums sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in June 1989. BENNIE CRAWFORD Pensioner Bennie Craw­ ford, 69, died March 30. He was bom in Arkan­ sas and in 1946 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Crawford sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1944. Brother Crawford began receiving his pension in July 1968. FRANCIS DONOVAN Pensioner Francis Donovan, 72, passed away April 8 due to heart dis­ ease. He joined the Seafarers in his native Boston in 1941. Brother Donovan sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1946. Brother Donovan retired in May 1982. CARROLL DWYER Pensioner Carroll Dwyer, 69, died March 8. He joined the SIU in his native New York in 1964. Brother Dwyer sailed in the engine and steward depart­ ments. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Dwyer retired in November 1987. VINCENT GENCO Pensioner Vincent Genco, 78. passed away March 25 due to heart failure. A native of Cleveland, he joined the union in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Genco sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Genco began receiving his pension in July 1978. LOYDGOODALL Pensioner Loyd Goodall, 71, died January 29. He was bom in Ok­ lahoma and in 1966 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of Los Angeles, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Goodall retired in May 1980. KEVIN GORDON Kevin Gordon, 33, passed away April 16. The na­ tive of Pitts­ burgh joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. in 1991. Brother Gordon sailed in the engine department. RUBEN HANSON JR. Ruben Hanson Jr., 35, died April 18. Bom in Kansas City, Mo., he joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Hanson saifed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1983. WILLIE HARRIS Willie "Preacher" Harris, 62, passed away April 25 due to a heart at­ tack. A native of Georgia, he joined the union in 1978 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Harris completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1987. He served in the Air Force from 1947 until 1957. Brother Harris retired in 1989. BENJAMIN JARRATT Pensioner Benjamin Jarratt, 72, passed away April 2. He was bom in Tennessee and in 1945 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Jarratt sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1984. RAYMOND KNOLES Pensioner Raymond Knoles, 66, died March 11. The native of Califor­ nia joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Knoles sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Knoles retired in Febmary 1977. JOSEPH A. MICHAEL Joseph A. Michael, 38, passed away April 15. Bom in Bal­ timore, he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1973. Brother Michael sailed in the engine department. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Michael was an active member at the time of his death. HALLE MIKKELBORG Pensioner Halle Mikkelborg,74, died March 9. He was bom in Norway and in 1958 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Mikkelborg sailed in the deck department. He served in the Norwegian navy from 1941 until 1946. Brother Mikkelborg retired in May 1982. JUAN PEREZ Pensioner Juan Perez, 65, passed away March 14. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Perez sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1945. Brother Perez retired in June 1986. DONALD POOL Pensioner Donald Pool, 65, died in April. Bom in Il­ linois, he joined the union in 1945 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Pool completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He began receiving his pension in January 1984. CORNELIO PRECLARO Pensioner Comelio Preclaro, 86, passed away April 7. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and in 1939 joined the SIU as a charter member in the port of New York. Brother Preclaro sailed in the deck department. He retired in March 1974. ROBERT RAY Pensioner Robert Ray, 70, died March 23. The native of Kansas City, Mo. joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Ray sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1938 to 1941. Brother Ray retired in June 1991. ZENON RIVERA Pensioner Zenon Rivera, 84, passed away March 16 due to heart failure. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1938 in the port of New York. Brother Rivera sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1973. WILLIHROBERTSON Pensioner Willie Robertson, 54, died April 6. He was bom in Petersburg, Va. and in 1973 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Robotson retired in August 1990. ALBERT SCHWARTZ Pensioner Albert Schwartz, 73, passed away March 23. The Il­ linois native joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Schwartz completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1976. He retired in October 1979. MELVIN SKIPPER Pensioner Melvin Skipper, 70, died April 27. A native of Maryland, he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Skipper sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in July 1988. GARY L. SMITH "WW V'- V'- J Gary L. Smith, 41, passed away April 18. He was bom in Florida Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. Brother Smith sailed in the deck depart­ ment. HENRY SORMUNEN Pensioner Henry Sormunen, 71, died April 1. The Michigan native joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Sormunen sailed in the engine department. He served in the Army from 1940 to 1946. Brother Sormunen retired in March 1986. DALESUSBILLA Pensioner Dale Susbilla, 87, passed away March 23 as a result of pneu­ monia. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and in 1968 joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Susbilla sailed in the engine department. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Susbil­ la retired in May 1979. % RICHARD TREXLER Pensioner Richard Trexler, 66, passed away March 5. A native of Cum­ berland, Md., he joined the union in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Trexler sailed in the deck department He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Trexler retired in April 1990. Continued on page 29 ¥ �{. JDWf 1992 SBVARHtSUtG Final Departures Continued from page 28 DANIEL TICER Pensioner Daniel Ticer, 73, died March 16. Bom in Ok­ lahoma, he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Ticer completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He began receiving his pension in December 1976. PAUL WARD Pensioner Paul Ward, 68, died March 31. A Maryland native, he joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Ward sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Ward retired in June 1985. ORVILLE WHITE Pensioner Orville White, 78, passed away March 11. He was bom in Oklahoma and in 1958 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother White began receiving his pension in September 1978. INLAND HERBERT BERNER Pensioner Herbert Bemer, 79, died April 12. The native of Mt. Holly, N.J. joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Boatman Bemer sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in December 1977. JOHN J. HAMILTON Pensioner John J. Hamil­ ton, 71, passed away April 3 due to hehrt dis­ ease. He joined the Seafarers in 1959 in his native Baltimore. Boatman Hamilton sailed in the deck department. He 29 served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Hamilton retired in Febraary 1983. Know Your Rights PRESTON LONG FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitu­ tion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, ieach year examines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions, Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. Pensioner Preston Long, 85, died March 20 due to heart failure. A native of Ocean View, Del., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Long retired in November 1967. GREAT LAKES FRANCIS BUTTAS Francis Buttas, 85, passed away April 10. He was bom in Pennsylvania and in 1939 joined the Seafarers as a charter member in the port of Detroit. Brother Buttas sailed in the engine department. EDWARD NALEWAJEK Edward Nalewajek,64, died March 19 as a result of cancer, The Chicago native joined the union in 1973 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Brother Nalewajek sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. MICHAEL NIKSICH Pensioner Michael Niksich, 72, passed away March 14. He was bom in Illinois and in 1961 joined the Seafarers in the port of Chicago. Brother Niksich sailed in the deck department. He served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. Brother Niksich retired in January 1985. RAILROAD MARINE JOSEPH HOWELL Pensioner Joseph Howell, 76, died March 29 as a result of cancer. A native of New­ port News, Va., he joined the union in 1959 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Howell sailed in the deck department. He retired in March 1970. Personals CLIFFORD SAVAGE Please contact the Seafarers LOG at (301) 899-0675, extension 4315 for a message. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon ap­ proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fiind financial records are available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's ship­ ping rights and seniority are protected ex­ clusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Aufh Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writ­ ing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know theircontract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time,a member believes that an SIU patrolman or otliCT Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEA­ FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG tradition­ ally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaf­ firmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Ex­ ecutive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this respon­ sibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. • i-,.... : V, CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitu­ tion are available in all Union halls. All mem^ hers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of Ae SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race,creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fur­ ther its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In con­ nection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No con­ tribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union of of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above, improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of thecontribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. •• • •. '• • •" V- -ty '..-.yv',.'', . l-r • If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional rightof access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. TONY A. HILL Please contact Jean Chase of U.S. Marine Manage­ ment at (800) 642-7224 for information on how to col­ lect unclaimed wages. RICHARD JOHN MOORE Please contact the Seafarers LOG at (301) 899-0675, extension 4315 for a message. -i . '• • �fw. JUMEim f-,V> ik.-' .- • t-' •J. ' - • k l.:f; fv - '' •fc' : Trainee Lifeboat Class 496—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 496 are (from left, kneeling) Kyle Pratt, Kevin Spiers, Scott Van Slambrouck, Fred Vaigneur III, Eric Cake, Lewis Darwin, Thomas Johnson, Gary Hoffman, (second row) Mark Johnson, Joseph Bemieri, Timothy Vota, Cyrus Smith, James Roth, JayTillery, Peter Hausmann, Alvin Pence, Robert Auletto, John Batson, Gregory Bell, Glen Johnson and instructor Jim Moore. Trainee Lifeboat Class 497—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 497 are (from left, kneeling) James Upton, Erin Ritchie, Mark Gage, Jose Diaz, Corey Wooley, Bruce Nitz, Richard Russel Jr., (second row) Instructor Ben Cusic, Donald Burroughs, Charles Perkins, Lionel Percell, Christopher Frazier, Terrow Franks, Ivan Passapera, Edward Tully, Robert Couvillion, Brian Gelande, Richard Sadberry, (third row) Ronnie Fleming, Allen Brock, Charles Watson, Luis Torres and Andy Morrison. it ?•••••_.- ly. v"' ri.-'.- • Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the upgraders lifetxjat class on April 7 are K3eIf4low^?^lS Mart^adSter SnlevGri^ HairoTA sSZd JmZS- Dei!,!S li^SSr Jim ^ ^ a a,. « aras.- -. s « . as a a itlird Mate Graduating from the Apnl 13 third mate course are (from left, front row) Richard Roel, Philip Pansi, Michael Finnigan, Steve Bush, Pat Jacobs, (second row) Nick Worrell, Tim Burke, Terence Franklin, Richard Lewis and Godfrey Gittens with Instructor Ron Raykowski. Celestial Navigation—Completing the five-week celestial navigation course are (from left) James Moore, Albert Wheeler, John Patrick Gibbons and Arthur Shafts with Instructor Jake Karaczynski. HydrauUcs—Instructor Bill Foley (rigtu) joins graduates of his Aprii 7 hydraulics '®'" Carmine Barbati, Riley Donahue III. Hal Puckelt, Phil W«teworlh, John Tucker and Kevin DeSue. Rcfrigerated Contaiiiers (Advaoced)—^Working their way up the engj^g department ratings are (from left, front row) Instructor Eric Malzkuhn, Robert steams, Arthur Rhymes, John Smith, George Barrett, Mark Field, (second row) Robert Scrivens and Taylor Clear, Basic Electronics—Under the guidance of Instructor Mark Rainess (standing left), graduating members of the basic electronics class are (from left, seated) Christopher Barry, Jay McCreary, Chris Zubowicz, (second row) Scott Morris, Jon Beard, Joe Fortuna and Ronald Celious. �JUNE 1992 ^ " 31 SEAFARBtS LOG LUHmBERG BOWOL ItocuUlleattOtt Pngnuns 1992 mmumiG COVJISE SOIEDULE The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between July and November 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times ofconflict—the nation's security. Check-In Conipletion Date Date July 20 AugustlS September 14 October 23 November 9 Dumber 18 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Cbedc-ln Date Sqrtember 28 Course Bosun Rei^rtiiication StawaMUpgnuBng Courses Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Course Able Seaman August 31 November 2 July 13 September 14 November 16 August 3 October 5 August 31 July6 Ociober26 SaUp Handling Radar Observer Unlimited CdestlalNav^atkm Third Mate Tankerman " £ y • -1., 'tj, X . September 11 November 13 July 17 September 18 November 20 August 28 October 30 December 11 July31 November 20 SaMySpedatti^f^unes Check-In Date July 6 August 17 August 31 October 12 October 26 July 6 July 20 August 3 August 17 August31 September 14 September 28 October 12 October26 November 9 November 23 October 20 Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment :;iLjtfeboatoian ^ ^ ^ Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Compietion Date July 10 August 21 September 4 October 16 October 30 July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December4 October 30 UPGGAnNG AmHMim Date of Birth Name (Lan) Address. (City) (Middle) (Fim) (SUeeO Deep Sea Member• Telephone _1 Lakes Member• _L (Area Code) (Zip Code) (Stale) Monlh/Day/Ye Inland Waters Member• • Yes • Yes If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast GuaidLifeboalmanEiHloisement? • Yes GNO Fiiefighliilg:DYes GNO CPRGYes Date available for training Primary language spoken : — ———————— —^ Completion Cbecfc-ln Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for stardng dates) • -Is;", v.^ , , ' BiglnoUpgrmttng Courses Completion Cbeck-In Date Date Course September 14 December 4 QMED-Any Rating August 14 July6 Flreman/Watertender and Oiler October 9 August31 December 4 October 26 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. October 9 August 31 Pumproom Maint & Operations October 9 August 17 Marine Electrical Malntenantx October 26* December 4 Refrigeration MainL & Operations September 28 November 6 Marine Electronics—Technician I December 18 November 9 Marine Electronics—^Tecbnican U September 25 August 31 Basic Electronics September 11 Augustn Hydraulics November 23 December 18 July 31 July 6 Diesel Engine Technology September 11 August 17 November 6 October 12 Welding December 18 November 9 Electro-Hydraulic Systems A*' iiv I DNO •NO • No i ;• vi • - Tv- • IMSiURH fiAinriiM SeftMftito The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Cbeck-In Completion 'Course ^^ Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) SHLSS CoHogoPremmSohoaiaoior 1982 FULL 8-week sessions July 6 August31 October 26 August 28 October 23 December 18 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. Youalso must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, yourclinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE T' :y ^ DATE SIGNATURE. I am inteKSted in (be following comseCs) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Olestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • D • ENGINE GNO • •' • -'iiX Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # — _ Book # Seniority Department U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from. tOLast grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Cbnipletiim Date November 2 • POWT • QMED-Any Rating • Variable Spe^DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) •towpoftadee webe paid la e Ifyaa haveany pMeihe • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engines Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • CookandBaker ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding Q Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) • Oil Spill Prevention & Containment D • D • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESLUfeboat Preparation • CliiefCbok COLLEGE PROGRAM • ChiefSlewatd 0 Associates in Arts Degree • Towboat Inland Cordc wNh the sdMdaHag Mleraaiy Vyaa praeatatltiaai laceiplsaad yaeceaiAdir coai. -d year aceallMfcndtpartlag M part p^a^ii aeww^ww -.J... .1 ^ CM-PbaeyPslal. RBIURN CXHdPLBraD APPUCATION Tft Sertareti Hmy Lunlebai Upgndiiig Ceakr, P.O. Bos 73, Pjiwy Pbiat. MD 20674. 6m I. �E^J k- v.. SEABUtEBS Seafarers Have you planned your summer vacation? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your famiy with an excellent vacation site. For details and rates, see page 27. June 1992 Volume 54, Number 6 ' ,•' ;^f;- •t.; •.• I;;.,/ For Seafarer 'Indiana' Payne, Travel Means Adventure Fictional character Indiana Jones, from the Raiders of the Lost Ark movie series, often finds himself in precarious situations in out-of-the-way places, due usually to his pursuit of treasures. SIU member Jimmy "Indiana" Payne, on the other hand, takes his adventures just for fun. Payne, a 51-year-old chief engineer who sails in the inland division, does not exactly head to tourist spots when he has time on the beach. He has driven from his Galveston County, Texas home to El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and throughout Mexico, among other places. Last November he flew to Brazil and took a trip down the Amazon River, a venture which required Payne to take malaria pills and yellow fever shots, and which brought him into terrorizingly close contact with snakes and piranha. "It was die best trip I've ever made," Payne proclaimed. For the Seafarer of 20 years, traveling as part of the job has never been enough. He likes to take vacations. When Payne says he needs only the basics for these excursions, that doesn't mean he stays in cheap motels. He takes a hammock, a backpack full of food and a free spirit to wherever he pleases. •i - >j.- Always a Traveler After a four-year stint with the Coast Guard which ended in 1961, Payne, then 21, became a merchant mariner, sailing deep sea before working on tugs plying the gulfs coastal waters. He knew then that traveling was much more than an inciden­ tal part of his job; it was in his blood. At nearly every port where time permitted, Payne explored the nearby areas and so^ed in the culture. Instead of flying home after payoffs, he went off to another adventure in another city or countiy. "One time we paid off in Africa," Payne recalled. "I stayed there a few days, then flew to Switzerland, then to London, ^o, Argentina, Greenland, Nova Scotia—I went just about everywhere. Every time I got off a ship, I tried to do some traveling." But following 10 years of sailing all over the world, Payne wanted a break in the routine. He found work in the SIU's inland division. "I took it thinking it would be temporary, but I got hooked," he said. "I liked the hours and I had a shrimp boat I worked on the side." Payne also took pleasure in the travel oppor­ tunities he eventually discovered as an inland employee of G&H Towing Co. "My real travel days were when I sailed deep sea, but I hadn't seen any South American countries. I wanted to see the rain forest before it was gone, so I figured I would complete the adventure on wheels." Five years ago, with a renewed zest for new sites, he hopped in his pickup truck and started trekldng sou^, across border after border. He's made at least one trip per year by truck, plane or boat since then, covering most of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands and too many small towns to list. Recounting the experiences, Payne's voice rises with excitement. He chuckles when describ­ ing how El Salvador natives warned him to turn back, to no avail. Disoriented by the fighting and tanks which rumbled up and down the streets, Payne got lost in an El S^vador jungle for several hours. He admits he was more than slightly shaken when he ran into a pack of machine-gun toting natives. "And honestly, I don't scare too easy." Then there was the time some new Mexican fnends took him to a secret beach where no one got tan lines. "Unbelievable." On another journey, Payne, whose Spanish is fair but limited, had a potentially dangerous mis- Remote areas attract Seafarer Jimmy Payne, whose love for travel takes him to places not usually visited by the average tourist. Photo right, "Indiana" Payne In the highlands of Guatemala, and photo left. In Mexico's San Andres mountains. communication with his guide. "I drew a picture of a snake because I wondered if there were any in the area. The guide thought I wanted to go find some, which we did. They were biiiiig, and I didn't stick around very long!" But there have been frustrating trips. He has endured more than a few bad roads, blown tires and folks who are less than friendly towards U.S. citizens. He once drove four hours on horrendous roads to get to a bridge in Honduras. It was washed out. At borders, he has been unjustly detained by irritable local authorities. El Sdvador authorities swiped his CB radio and tape deck. Nicaraguan officials delayed and harass^ him for four hours before finally "losing interest." With experiences like that in mind, the blondehaired Payne tries to look and dress incon­ spicuously. He wears a cap, veiy casual clothing and no jewelry in hopes of blending in. Currency is another problem. "I don't take any big bills or traveler's checks," Payne declared. "You can't get those checks cashed down there. I usually take a bunch of one-dollar bills. But you can't always exchange them. One time I had to sell my camera and two coats. Another time I sold my truck." Ironically, Payne's least favorite travel-related experience took place less than an hour's drive from his house. After flying from Costa Rica to Houston two years ago—Payne had been all over Central America—^he was detained for two hours at the Houston airport. "They couldn't believe that I actually wanted to go to some of those places for fun," he said. "They saw where I had been and thought I must have been carrying drugs or some­ thing. They handcuffed me, searched me. It was the worst." Affordable Adventures Despite the drawbacks, Payne, who is single, remains enthusiastic about his latest travel routine. He does not plan to stop any time soon. Maybe most of all, Payne enjoys meeting other people and other travelers. "Everywhere I go, there's some little town square. You meet the locals and other travelers from all over the world; Canada, Germany, France. That's a really fim part. "I once met two people who were biking through Mexico. They came all the way from Canada. I said, 'Man, I'm having a hard enough time in a truck!"' Payne got his nickname from a G&H official who marvelled at his choice of vacation sites. Others soon picked up on the moniker. Nowadays, Payne is musing about a trip to the Yucatan or maybe even Borneo, near Indonesia. He may have to eschew his truck for an airplane, of course. Then again, Indiana Payne just might take a boat. "In any case," he said, "I know I'll have fun!" Missing ChiU Center LoMdng for Amy Basco The National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Amy Ann Basco. The 5 ft. 3 in. girl weighed 120 pounds at the time of her disappearance last September from Shreveport, La. At the time, she was 13 years old with black hair and hazel eyes. Amy Basco may be with an adult male com­ panion. She is being considered as an en­ dangered runaway. Anyone having infor­ mation should contact The National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 8435678 or the Shreveport (La.) Police Department's Missing Per­ sons Unit at (318) 2266051. Amy Ann Basco ' r, , -f'.' WW"-.. WW..] ' -1;. ' r. • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES WHITE HOUSE MARITIME PANEL TO ANNOUNCE FINDINGS IN JUNE ‘WORK TAX’ REPEAL BILL CLEARS HOUSE PANEL SEVEN SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ALERT DECKHAND RESCUES BOATMAN TWO-YEAR GULF SEALIFT ENDS DEACON CREW BRAVES HIGH SEAS IN RESCUE OPERATION SWIFT AID TO OVERBOARD SHIPMATE EARNS RHODES AN AWARD SEAFARER’S SON SAVES SWIMMER LUNDEBERG SCHOOL PREPARES SEAMEN IN USE OF MASKS TO PREVENT BENZENE EXPOSURE HOUSE PANEL TO CONSIDER BILL TO CLOSE RIVERS’ SAFETY LOOPHOLE TWELVE BOSUNS PASS RIGOROUS RECERTIFICATION COURSE CORNELIUS CREW PREPARES LAKER FOR FITOUT INSPECTION GROTON’S CREW RESCUES 21 FROM BURNING TRAWLER DIEGO GARCIA-BASED SEAFARERS HANDLE UNIQUE DUTIES NEW WAR SERVICE MEDALS ISSUES FOR MARINERS ALL ASPECTS OF FIREFIGHTING COVERED IN SCHOOL’S ADVANCED COURSE PRE-BALLOTING REPORT SUBMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP LIFE AFTER OPA 90 IT’S A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME FOR SEAFARERS AND THE INDUSTRY SECTIONS OF OPA 90 THAT DIRECTLY EFFECT MERCHANT SEAMEN ALTON BELLE MEMBERS APPROVE UNION HEALTH/WELFAR PACKAGE VARIED TASKS KEEP CONSTITUTION DECK GOING ON THE GO LUNDEBERG SCHOOL HELPS SEAFARERS ATTAIN QMED RATING FOR SEAFARER ‘INDIANA’ PAYNE, TRAVEL MEANS ADVENTURE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 6 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/1af0c10f47a53cac36a659b226b0c105.PDF 975a110c8ae0e67a9e061fbdf7f3274e PDF Text Text "• • ' A|||0|*||23 |C MiSSinil Out While hundreds of thousands of vacationing Americans are pouring millions of dollars annually into foreign-flag cruise ship operations, the American economy and treasury are suffering from a lack of funds. National leadership on the cruise issue could stimulate an economic revival in at least one sector and provide substantial employment opportunities for Americans. Articles on page 3. y. •• ^av;y, CT^aii^ppfE'pg; •••ysK yy'ssy'V.y"' ••'••..• y y;%v, -.' -if'S '• • •• •• y'. =•: 1 •';, i '••• t W' ;• J •I • # : ../; • �SEAnRERSLOm ••• '-' I'ri President's Report "*', y\ -..-••I'-- •i-L ' ROriRRE Maritime on White House Agenda '••'••.' " ' •' The Bush administration has formed a policy group to take up the issue of what can be done to make U.S. shipping competitive with its foreign counterparts. This is good news. To have a national policy that ensures that the United States has a commercial fleet operating under the Stars and Stripes requires the attention of the White House. Meaningful reforms that have bolstered the American merchant marine have only come about in U.S. history when there has been a commitment on the part of the nation's highest office to such a program. For the past two decades. Congress has done its part to Michael Sacco support a U.S.-flag fleet. But bold and sweeping initia­ tives only can come about with the active participation of the president. Because the maritime industry has never been made up of one dominant company or a single union or been the concern of oiily one sector of the government, leadership on a presidential level working in tan­ dem with Congress has been the key element in bringing together the various forces in the U.S. merchant marine. And presidential leadership in this area is only fitting because the fact is that American shipping touches concerns of many segments of govem- ment—^for example: the militaiy's ability to transport mat^el, the niovement of aid cargoes, bilateral relations with odier nation states, energy policy, tfie ability of U.S. manufacturers to export, among many others. Shipping dso spans many aspects of the nation's interests—^national defense, economic security and—^less tangible but perhaps as important—our position as a world power. In the history of the modem world, every dominant power has had a naval and commercial fleet of substance. At the heart of being a world power has been dominance of comm^cial navigation. The structure of the working group makes us somewhat cautious. The group contains representatives of many of the government agencies that have traditionally been cool toward U.S.-flag shipping—such as the State Depart­ ment and the Agriculture Department However, this is where strong presiden­ tial leadership can overcome differences in setting policy. The SIU, for its part, will keep an open mind. The situation is urgent and we welcome any movement that will result in a program that keeps the U.S.-flag on the high seas and in ports around the world. In the final analysis, we must give our all to every chance to save U.S. shipping. It is a matter of the welfare of our country. It is a matter of job security and job opportunities for our people. This is a fight worth fighting because American ships are good for America. Hall Lecturer Reviews Plight of American Merchant Marine 1970 Act Architect Says New Ships Key to U.S. FieePs Future To have a viable U.S. merchant marine in the future, American shipowners must be allowed to replace aging tonnage with new equipment, said Andrew E. Gibson, a primary architect of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, who delivered his The fuil texl of Gibson's 1992 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture appears oh pages 16'17. analysis of the plight of American shipping in the 1992 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture to an audience of 140 representatives from govenunent, the in­ dustry and legal fields last month in Washington, D.C. In opening the session. Captain Donald L. Keech, executive director of the University of Southern California's Hancock Institute for Marine Studies, said the lecture series is named for ' the late president of the Seafarers Intemationd Union and is supported through an endowment at the University of Southern California established after Paul Hall's death in 1980. The endowment is supported through contributions from the late SIU president's friends and associates who believed this program would be a fitting way to memorial­ ize Paul Hall's unifying influence in the maritime industry. Gibson, who serves as the Emory S. Land Chair of Maritime Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, also called on the military to clearly define its need for new vessels based on a realistic and credible war scenario of the future so that the debate on the need for a U.S.-flag commercial fleet can move forward without getting bogged down in specula­ tion on Navy building needs. I - M - Volume 54. Number 5 r::;\ •iv:: • •fv '•'' ••'•.'• 'i 'S "'P''\ .'•••', >•. I'-- "' =5 rigy ."' .- , '.'i '. ' V- '' May 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 01602047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Secondclass postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Direc­ tor and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall; Associate Editor/Produc­ tion, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. Gibson, who served as assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs during the Nixon administration, said that among the factors coir^ tiibuting to the demise of the American merchant marine is government inaction and the industry's failure to shed public perception that U.S. shipping is a group of subsidy recipients. It was during the late '60s and early '70s that Gibson worked with Paul Hall to achieve the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970, Herbert Brand recalled. Brand serves as chairman of the Paul Hall Memorial Committee and was an activist during the fight for the 1970 act Gibson and Hall Shared a Goal Diuing his remarks introducing the 1992 Paul Hall lecturer. Brand said it was particularly ap­ propriate that Andrew Gibson be selected as this year's lecturer. "Andy Gibson and Paul Hall had a close relationship and a shared goal—to reverse the decline of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet and to bring about a public policy that acknowledged the The 1992 Paul Hall Memorial lecturer, Andrew E. Gib­ essentiality of a strong shipping capability as a son, presented his views on America's maritime dilem­ ma to an audience of more than 140 representatives of national security must," said Brand. government and the shipping industry. Gibson, who was president of Delta Steamship Lines and a senior executive of Grace Lines, pointed out that to be successful American tion that is a major cause of denying American shipowners must concentrate on providing "excel­ shipowners the ability to compete." Gibson cited the importance of a presidential lent service at competitive rates." To do that, "the owner must have the best equipment and that commitment to U.S. shipping, noting it was a key means that aging ships must be continually ingredient in achieving national policies dedicated replaced by better ones. And they must be to sustaining an American merchant marine. He replaced at prices comparable to the best that the noted that the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, which brought about the largest peace time shipbuilding competition can obtain," he said. program in U.S. history, was a "direct result" of That need raises some questions, Gibson said. President Richard Nixon's commitment to a "Will the shipbuilders and their congressional al­ strong U.S.-flag shipping capability. lies allow changes to existing law, permitting com­ President Ronald Reagan on the other hand may panies to acquire foreign built ships and still retain have "doomed our international fleet to eventu^ access to non-defense government cargoes?" extinction" by eliminating all subsidies for com­ Attrition Warfare Is Not Probable mercial shipbuilding while leaving in place the Gibson also noted that there "is a growing requirement for domestic building in order for the realization among many of those who attempt to shipowner to qualify for government pro^ams. frame future defense strategies, that the United Gibson pointed out that the adnodnistration used States has entered a phase where attrition warfare as its excuse for failing to address the problem the is neither probable nor of major concern." Because lack of a clear consensus within the industry for it is believed that "no credible war scenario en­ any type of maritime program. "One has to wonder visions a prolonged non-nuclear war that involves how many government programs developed in the major ship losses," Gibson said, "procurement past 200 years, that directly affected a diverse >olicies that continually support defense industries interest group, ever had a similar requirement," )ased on the claim that this type of surge capacity Gibson said. "For an industry in which both is essential in a future glob^ conflict" are being management and labor not only fight among them­ questioned. selves, but with each other, such a requirement "Until the Department of Defense is willing to makes fulfillment impossible and die imposed define clearly the amount of shipbuilding capacity condition an absolute mockery." required to construct future U.S. naval vessels, the Gibson also argued that shipping companies proponents of a shipbuilding mobilization base have hurt themselves by allowing—since the 1936 sufficient to sustain the merchant fleet in a sea war Merchant Marine Act—the label of recipients of of attrition, may well prevail," Gibson said. "The result will be, not any new ships, but the throttling Continued on page 15 >3: of any serious consideration of removing legisla­ . •v. �soFJumim MAri992 Philly •.'->• >; • ' - "• r,-r'W J:"')-''.' r Employees of a new ferry which runs between Philadelphia to Cam­ den, New Jersey across the Delaware River, have designated the Seafarers as their bargaining representative. In turn, the company—Riverbus, Inc.—^has recognized the SIU as the union representing its ferry employees. The ferry began operating March 31—exactly 40 years after daily pas­ senger ferry service had been halted between Penn's Landing, For additional photos of creWi see back pago. vH": -• r y' •• Philadelphia's waterfront park and Cooper's Ferry in Camden. Through its first three weeks, the ferry transported more than 40,000 , pas­ sengers. A pair of rotating four-person crews mans the ferry boat, named the Delawhale, with a third crew scheduled to be added in the near fu­ ture. A night maintenance person also works aboard the400-passenger ferry. Deckhand Robert Habina said he wanted to sign up with the Seafarers. "I joined for the benefits, the The crewmembers working aboard the 100-foot Delawhale just signed on with the Seafarers. The ferry, which began operation March 31, reinstitutes a senrice that had stopped 40 years ago. camaraderie and the job security," he The ferry service is scheduled to mn told a LOG reporter. "I also knew the every day of the year. Crewmembers SIU is a large union and I appreciate work a two-days-on, two-days off schedule. The ferry runs from 7 a.m its political stance.' to 6:45 p.m weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Sundays. This month the ferry will begin expanded summer hours. Foreign Cruise Ships in U.S. Markeis: Biiiions in Profits, Zero in Taxes While they exploit American pastures in the form of American passengers and American ports, foreign flag ship operators are racking up billions of dollars in profits without forking over a cent to the U.S. treasury for taxes. America's coffer is being robbed directly of corporate income taxes while also losing the per­ sonal income taxes of thousands of American workers who are shut out of shipboard employ­ ment opportunities on these foreign flag ships. What makes this particularly painful to the American j^ople is that this comes at a time when the U.S. is experiencing severe economic hardship. Dominated by seven companies, each with a host of subsidiary groups, cruise enterprises have made billions off the American market over the past decade, a period in which this sector of the maritime industry has grown by leaps and bounds., Eighty five percent of all cruise ship passengers are American and 80 percent of the itineraries involve American ports—primarily those in southern Florida, and these figures have remained constant as more and more people look to cruises for their vacation plans. The biggest beneficiary of this tax evasion scheme is Carnival Cruise Lines, the largest of the world's passenger ship operations. Carnival aims its marketing initiatives at the American public. The result is that of the 3,640,000 Americans who took a cruise vacation in 1990, one out of four did so on a Carnival ship. The other Americans sailed on ships of six major cruise companies and vessels of scores of smaller cruise operations. $502.5 Million Prorits, No U.S. Taxes Controlling some 26 percent of the North American market, Camivial collected $502.5 mil­ lion in profits from 1985 to 1988 and paid zero in U.S. taxes. (Recently, Carnival has coughed over a few bucks to Uncle Sam because it acquired a,sub­ sidiary with a land-based tour and hotel businesswhich does not enjoy the tax evasion scheme that foreign-owned shipping does. The company,|iowever, continues to not pay a dime on profits jfrom its shipping operation.) , For all practical purposes. Carnival ^ an American company. The American-owned cor­ poration is headquartered in Miami and operates ships sailing from southern Florida ports catering to U.S. vacationers who generate cruise revenues of $1.2 to $1.3 billion per year for the company. But because Carnival is technically a stupping company that is a controlled foreign corporation, it is exempt from paying U.S. federal income tax. With an incorporation in Panama, and with ships registered in Panama, Liberia, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands and the Netherlands Antilles, Car­ nival escapes U.S. tax laws. Camivd's competitors also rake in billions in profits made from operating out of U.S. ports and carrying American passengers. And, like Car­ nival, diese companies escape taxes to the U.S. government on profits attributable to American sources. Most Cruise Passengers Are Americans The fact that the nation's tax laws allow Car­ nival and other cruise companies with si^ificant U.S. operations to evade their responsibilities to the American treasury has come to the attention of millions of Americans through an investigative report on the U.S. economy written by Philadel­ phia journalists Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele. Their nine-part series entitled America: What Went Wrong? also has been pub­ lished as a book and is the basis for two episodes of Listening to America by Bill Moyers shown on public television. Under the nation's tax rules, if Carnival was considered an American company, it would have paid some $200 million in taxes on that half a billion dollars in profits it made from '85 to '88. With the American economy in the shape it is in, it will be up to the government to find ways in which revenue can be brought into the treasury and Americans can be put to work. The cruise ship industry is certainly an area that the government can look to as a source of potential revenue. Whoever the American people select this November to lead the nation will need to address this inequity. It is a factor in the nation's federal budget deficit and national debt. TTie cruise ship industry has been thriving year after year for the past decade or so. Newly con­ structed vessels have been added each year; in 1992 there will be 14 new cruise ships add^ to the world fleet. The ships being built are getting larger and larger. Cruise companies believe the ^mand for their services is strong enough that 2,000 plus passenger ships can be built and operated 52 weeks r? m • \- • -' of the year. Stockbrokers and investment analysts and industry boosters talk of growth rates of 10 percent a year. The industry's association notes that the cruise ship market is hardly saturatedonly four percent of America's potential cus­ tomers have taken a cruise. Billions of dollars have been made and billions more will be made from cruise ships sailing from U.S. ports carrying American passengers. There is certainly room in this scenario of huge corporate profits for America to get its fair share of tax revenue from those who make their bucks off of U.S. resources. Cruise indusiry Opportudties ChaHenge U.S. Govemmeiil The proliferation of foreign flag cruise ships making American cities their home ports and drawing billions of dollars out of our economy should certainly be a challenge to the leadership of this nation seeking ways out of the troubles that riddle the U.S. economy. Right now, foreign-flag ship operators have this lucrative market to themselves despite the fact that 85 percent of people who take cruises are American citizens. More often than not, these foreign com­ panies are tdking advantage of the American cruise market with support from foreign governments. For example, in a report to inves­ tors, one European-owned cruise company makes no bones about the "grants" and "sub­ sidies" it is receiving from a government to build four hew ships, some of which will end up operating out of U.S. ports carrying American passengers. With appropriate U.S. government direction and initiative there ought to be ways and means for American shipping and American workers to become part of this field. The U.S. govern­ ment must find ways to stimulate new cruise enterprises. For its part, the Seafarers International Union has made it known that the union is seeking to encourage investors in this area, recognizing that U.S. capital and labor can produce a product that can effectively serve cruise passengers. Conhnued on page 15 > >•; ' ..-r yt-, * -M&i, �mrim mMlle House Pme! to Review U.S.-Flag Shipping '^ • : " V'rJ > ffii./,. •; The administration has formed a high level working group to develop recommendations for government policies directed at the privatelyowned U.S.-flag shipping sector. A White House memorandum is­ sued last month spelled out the mis­ sion of the newly formed working group on commercial maritime policy, which is comprised of White House officials, cabinet members and chaired by the Secretary of Transportation, Andrew H. Card. SIU President Michael Saccp, upon learning of the initiative said, "We welcome any movement toward the creation of a maritime program that is essential to this nation's inter­ est in carrying out its role as the major world power. If the Bush administration's move materializes, it could have beneficial effects on the economy, on the employment pic­ ture, as well as on the national security." The working group is to report its findings and recommendations by May 22 to the president's Policy Coordinating Group, a structure es­ tablished in February by the president's chief of staff, Samuel K. Skinner, to formulate the administration's domestic program. The policy coordinating group is head^ by Clayton Yeutter, former secretary of agricultureand currently counselor to the president for domes­ tic policy. Moving on a Fast Track The administration will announce its policy recommendations directed at bolstering the U.S. fleet at a hear­ ing of the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee, which overseas merchant marine issues, in early June. Among the assignments of the working group is to identify and evaluate government policies that will allow the commercial U.S.-flag fleet engaged in foreign trades to compete. The working group also is charged with the task of defining the distinct roles of a commercial shipping sector and a sealift fleet which is strictly oriented to meeting the nation's defense requirements. It is to assess the impact on the competitive posi­ tion of the U.S. fleet of the myriad government regulatory regimes that cover ocean shipping. The group will put forward its ob­ servations on what the government is best suited to manage—^be it a sealift force with a national defense pur­ pose, promotional programs for a U.S.-flag fleet or economic regula­ tions. Maritime industry analysts believe the APIVSea-Land jointly is­ sued call for a govemment policy designed to retain a fleet under the American flag is the spark that ig­ nited White House action. The two major liner companies, which operate 23 and 41 U.S.-flag containerships respectively, in January issued a pronouncement that if something is not done, and done immediately, to save the American merchant marine, what is left of the U.S. liner fleet will have to be trans­ ferred to foreign registry. APL/Sea-Land Proposals APL and Sea-Land have raised several areas in which the U.S. govemment can take steps to ensure a viable American-flag fleet in the future. Among the suggestions raised by the two companies are: reviewing the maze of federal regulations with an eye towards eliminating those that put an unfair burden on the shipowner, creating a favorable in­ vestment climate, bringing Coast Guard shipbuilding regulations in line with world standards, making government procurement policies more effective, and increasing crew productivity. Assigned by the White House to the working group on conunercial maritime policy in addition to Secretary Card and Chief of Staff Skinner are Secretaiy of State James A. Baker HI, Secretaiy of Treasuiy Nicholas F. Brady, Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney, Attomey General William P. Barr, Secretaiy of Agriculture Edward R. Madigan, Secretary of Commerce Barbara H. Franklin and Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin. Also on the working group are U.S. Trade Representative Carla A. Hills, OfBce of Management and Budget Director Richard G. Darman, Agency for Intemational Develop­ ment Administrator Ronald W. Roskens. National Security Advisor Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for Economic and Domestic Policy Roger B. Porter, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Michael J. Boskin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Colin L. Powell, Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Christopher L. Koch. Sacco also noted the importance of White House involvement in the process to come up with solutions to reverse the decline of the U.S. ship- ring fleet. "We're running close to laving America eliminated as a maritime presence in the world. The Bush administration involve­ ment in the process to provide for a viable U.S.-flag fleet is the major element in the equation. Without administration leadership, no effort can succeed." The SIU official said the union "will cooperate in every possible way to make certain the Bush administration effort becomes a reality." House Reviewing Biii te Ciese iniand Tewing Safety Leepheie A congressional subcommittee will meet this month to take the next legislative step to enacting a bill that would close a safety loophole by making all individuals employed on towing vessels of more than five gross tons hold Coast Guard docu­ ments. Currently, the majority of crewmembers working aboard in­ land waters' vessels are exempted from holding Coast Guard docu­ ments. The holders of merchant mariner documents must submit to drug test­ ing, undergo an FBI criminal inves­ tigation and allow for a check of the National Driver Register for evidence of alcohol abuse. Additionally, the holders of docu­ ments, also known as seamen's papers or z-cards, must take an oath to adhere to all applicable federal laws. Under soon-to-be-issued rules, the documents will have to be renewed every five years. BiilMoving Quickly The House Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee is ex­ pected to complete work on the Mer­ chant Mariner Document Expansion Bill (H.R. 4394) by the end of May to prepare the legislation for the full Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Hie bill, introduced by Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.) who serves as the committee's chairman, could be ready for debate in the Senate before Sep­ tember, according to the committee's staff director, Ed Welch. "We are hopeful to get this through the House by the early summer," Welch told the Seafarers LOG. The SIU strongly supports H.R. 4394, which is designed to close a loophole in maritime safety stand­ ards on the nation's rivers and lakes that endangers the lives and working conditions of crewmembers aboard tugs and towboats as well as the people who live and work around these waterways. The union urges members to seek the support of their legislators on Capitol Hill. In March, the SIU testified before the Coast Guard subcommittee in favor of the legislation. Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco pointed out to the subcommittee a "lack of uniformity between the requirements that must be met by individuals employed on various vessels." Crewmembers' Safety at Stake Presently, crewmembers aboard tugs and towboats on the inland waterways and on boats of less than 100 gross tons that ply the coastal waters are not requir^ to hold Coast Guard documents. Of these vessels, if they are more than 26 feet in length, the Coast Guard requires only the vessel operator to have a license. More than 3,300 tugs sail on the U.S. inland rivers and l^es. Joining the SIU in favor of H.R. 4394 at the hearing were repre­ sentatives fijom the Intemational Or­ ganization of Masters, Mates & Pilots and Crowley Maritime. The bill has picked up the bipartisan sup­ port of 31 cosponsors. •;A^> " ,.- •, tssy-A.. SIU Presses for Repeal of Work Tax en Seamen An effort to overturn a proposed work tax on seamen and boatmen is gaining steam in the House of Repre­ sentatives. Last month, a bill (H.R. 4693) to repeal a proposed charge for mer­ chant mariner documents and licen­ ses was introduced by Representative W.J. "Billy" Tauzin following testimony in Febmary by the SIU and other maritime unions against user fees on Coast Guard-is­ sued marine licenses and documents. Seafarers are urged to contact their members of Congress to support and cosponsor the legislation. So far, Walter Jones (D-N.C.), Herbert Bateman (R-Va.), Robert Davis (RMich.) and Jack Fields (R-Texas) have signed on to the bill to repeal the user fees, dubbed a "work tax" by the SIU and individual seamen and boat­ men around the country. -S'sj. "We are going to make a fight to get this passed this year," Jim Adams, a staff member of the House Coast Guard and Navigation Sub­ committee, told the Seafarers LOG. One of the roadblocks affecting the bill's passage is the 1990 Budget Act that demands any revenues cut from the federal budget must be offset by an increase elsewhere. "We are working with OMB (Office of Management and Budget) and the House Ways and Means Committee to take care of this," Adams noted. "Everyone has been cooperative." The work tax came into being be­ cause of the same budget bill. Con­ gress mandated the Coast Guard to collect fees for marine licenses and documents issued to merchant mariners. The proposed charges start at $35 for a document, go to $135 for an AB or QMED endorsement and peak at $330 for an upper level license. The SIU has fought against the work tax since the scheme was an­ nounced in the Federal Register. The union argued regulation and super­ vision of mariner's skills is done in the public interest and does not con­ stitute a user fee as there is no direct user or beneficiary of the service. At the end of the February hearing held by the Coast Guard subcommit­ tee, Tauzin, who serves as its chair­ man, and Bateman publicly pledged to repeal the tax. Meanwhile, the SIU's lawsuit to declare the tax unconstitutional remains on hold following a decision by a federal judge that such a case could not be heard until the im­ plementation of the work tax is im­ minent. The Coast Guard now is in the process of formulating a final rule on the user fees. When this is issued, it will contain a starting date for the plan. In the meantime, the Seafarers and individual seamen and boatmen are pressing Congess to repeal the proposal. Where Is U,S, Maritime Going? Today, a debate is raging over the future of American-flag shipping. For an insight into the policies and practices that have led to the current plight of the U.S. merchant marine, read the remarks of Andrew E. Gibson, former assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs from 1969-1972 during the Nixon administration. See page-s 16-17. �SEAFARERS L0G2 FMC's Koch: Innovative' U.S.-Flag Fleet Is Vital to Nation's Economic Security 'IP " ;5S?s4: Jis.w..r-v : '•;; "^;ji -i'. •'.<!' •./' ' S*5@ «»!• What makes the U.S. liner fleei This fact makes working for a quences of no action are going to be worth saving is that it is the kind o: policy effort to revitalize the those consequences being Ae end American industry you can point to Amencan merchant marine an excit­ of an industry," he said. "And I think and say, "It is the best in the world, ing fTospect. "It is not like you have it is also clear that those consequen­ said Christopher L. Koch, chairman a dying, crumbling industry whose ces are unacceptable to the majority of the Federal Maritime Commission future is certain to be bleak. You have of the American public." (PMC). an industry that is innovative, crea­ Seating All Parties at the Table As the administration begins to tive and you know that if they can be When asked about the involve­ formulate policy recommendations )ut in a competitive posture, they designed to revitalize U.S. shipping, rave the ability to succeed," Koch ment in the policy working group of several government departments that Koch noted that "what is at issue here said. had not traditionally proved to be is not trying to save an industry thai Washington Is Serious this Time steadfast allies of U.S. shipping, has become wrapped up in a cocoon. While the revitalization of the Koch said, "They have a perspective. It is not an industry that has failed to Airierican merchant marine has been They have a viewpoint. Their view­ look into what is necessary to com­ die subject of numerous studies and point is not going to go away by FMC Chairman Christopher L. Koch pete." Koch discussed some of the forces over the past two decades, task ignoring it and I think it entirely ap­ wide-ranging issues facing the in­ a very different approach currently is propriate to make sure they are at the table," Koch said. He offered one dustry in an interview with the taking place in Washington, D.C., table so that they understand the caveat: "Except the Jones Act is not Seafarers LOG. Koch said. stakes and the consequences." on the table. TTiat is not negotiable." The head of the PMC-—which is The administration recently has Koch pointed out that "if this ex­ "While the APL/Sea-Land effort charged with regulating international formed a policy working group on ercise was easy or unanimity were has tended to focus the attention on shipping on behalf of American con­ the U.S. merchant marine, to which possible, the problem would have the liner fleet, I think there is also sumers, shippers and ship the White House assigned the heads been solved a long time ago. The going to be an effort to see that there operators—said the U.S. liner fleet of many departments and agencies. advantage of having everybody at the is something that can also be done for has been innovative, it has invested The working group is charged with table is diat everybody is part of the the bulker fleet;" Koch said. in its operation, it has "done all the the task of developing specific final decision." The issues raised by the two liner things we wanted industry to do to be recommendations on what the companies very likely will be among Initiative of APL and Sea-Land competitive in a global market. government can do in this area. "lire problem is the government The movement within the govern­ the items discussed by the working "This is not a study. I think this is an policy. U.S. government policies and ment to develop a program to group, including CCP restrictions, a exercise to make decisions," Koch the fact that they have made the in­ stated. rehabilitate the industry has been in­ review of the tax laws generally. Koch said emphatically that the dustry less competitive than it could fluenced by the joint call of the two government's "Washington, for the first time in is not to "sub­ be and should be," said Koch, who giants of the U.S.-flag liner fleet for sidize the U.S.effort industry. The objec­ first began tackling maritime issues tive is to put the U.S. industry on a in 1977 when he joined the staff of comparable playing field" with its Senator Warren Magnuson (Dforeign competitors. Wash.) after graduating from the He noted that international avia­ University of Washington's law tion is regulated through bilateral school. Koch held the post of chief agreements. "The trade is divided legislative assistant for Magnuson up." For example, flights between and also served as counsel to the Japan and the United States are ap­ Senate Commerce Committee. portioned to U.S. and Japanese car­ In 1981 Koch joined the staff of riers through government Senator Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) and agreements. Entering the business is began working on the Shipping Act, restricted by these bilateral pacts. which was to become law in 1984. On the other hand, shipping is After, ^spending a year-and-a-half open. "Anybody with a string of vesstint practicing maritime and cor­ ;sels that wants to begin liner service porate law with the Seattle-based law can enter U.S. ports and call on U.S. rfirm of Bogle & Gates, Koch customers and there are no govern­ returned to public service in 1983 as ment restrictions to entering die busi­ jSenator Gorton's chief of staff. He ness," Koch observed. "This makes served in the same capacity for lit fundamentally different" from the Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) from airline sector, he said. 1987 until 1990. Taking a firsthand look at a U.S. shipping operation, FMC Chairman Christopher L. The PMC official,, who became Koch sailed aboard APL's President Jackson last fall. He is pictured aboard the vessel Discriminatory Practices chairman of the agency in late 1990, with The PMC chairman listed how Captain Gary Schmidt. cited the many achievements of the other nations bolster their shipping American liner industry: the inven­ a very long time—probably since a revamping of federal policy that operations—through tax treatment. tion of containerization, the im­ 1970-—is seriously looking at what impacts on the American merchant generous depreciation schedules, tax plementation of double stack trains, steps need to be taken by the govern­ iharine. "It would be easy to under­ incentives. "You see everything from door-to-door service, a host of ment in order for us to continue to estimate the impact of APL and Sea- cargo reservation schemes to restric­ sophisticated logistics. tions on U.S. operators' ability to lave a U.S. merchant marine," said Land getting together," Koch said. Proof of America's success can be Koch, who is one of the members of open branch offices in foreign He noted the initiative of the two seen in the manner in which foreign the working group. countries." liner companies "removed one of the liner companies put into place tech­ Hong Kong lets all income to "The exercise is serious. It is great obstacles—one of the great ex­ nologies developed by the U.S.-flag under way," Koch said, "It is cuses—^for not doing anything in shipowners be tax free. Norway has fleet, Koch noted. On a tour of a moving on a fairly fast time track." government which was 'the industry extensive tax incentive programs, Japanese carrier's new terminal, Koch noted. He cited the People's This effort, Koch noted, is en- itself could not agree.' Koch said his hosts would "indicate lanced by the fact that "the operators Republic of China (PRC) as an ex­ "When you get the two largest they had done things a certain way stopped die infighting that they have companies together and you have the ample of a nation where U.S. carriers because APL (American President )een engaged in for a number of prospect or the belief that they and had been prevented from offering Lines) had done it this way or Sea- years, the unions are being suppor- organized labor are working full intermodel service. Land does it this way." The PMC has been involved in ive and realize that in fact we have together—not only with a common He observed that electronic data o pull together to come up with some purpose but are very close on what a trade cases against a host of countries and tracking of cargo through door- answers or the whole industry is common solution can be—then you that have discriminated against U.S.to-door logistics programs are on going to go." are starting to put together a political flag operators. Koch named the PRC, every shipping company's agenda. Add to this equation the fact that coalition that can have some effec­ Korea, Taiwan and Japan as nations "At the forefront of that again have government agencies have become tiveness." that had unfair procedures and prac­ been American carriers. They are not aware that the nation can no longer tices directed at competitors of their The Working Group's Agenda the only ones doing it. Some of the avoid making decisions and "it is shipping fleets. In the case of each of It is likely that the admin­ these nations' unfair practices, the others are imitating it very well and very possible that something will doing a very good job of it. But where emerge over the next month to two istration's working group will be PMC has successfully broken down looking at all sectors of the U.S. mer­ those barriers, Koch said. are the innovations coming from? It months," said Koch. chant marine, not just containerships. has been U.S. companies," the PMC Inaction would be unacceptable, "Everything Continued on page 15 is technically on the chairman said. t has become "clear what the conse- " -.a® ,• 'I " ' ' i'j . .,• • y.l'' ' ' -V -I , .' f. -1; mi i -m •iA '-.'Si ••'i- ft' »• �mm SeWARERSUm' «RL mmiRRR Seafarers to Train in Refrigerant Rmmvery Systems SI '"•f •. . I ' •• •It :?":•• •^•/ :',-i :'i-': •:i -i; -V Provisions in the Clean Air Act will require everyone involved in the repair and servicing of refrigeration equipment to be certified in the use of recovery systems. This affects Seafarers who sail in the engine department. A recovery system removes refrigerant from a refrigeration sys­ tem and then stores it in an outside container. This prevents refrigerant, which contains ozone-depleting compounds, from escaping into the air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the government department promulgating rules and procedures mandated by the Clean Air Act, is expected to issue guidelines some time this spring on what an in­ dividual must know to be certified in the use of recovery systems. After the initial suggested guidelines, interested parties will have time to respond and help modify the program before a final rule is issued. Rather than waiting for the final rule, the Lundeberg School within the next month or two will prepare Seafarers to meet what generally is believed to be the requirements EPA will mandate. Indications are that in­ dividuals will be required to have taken this training by July 1993. Thus, the Lundeberg School, by in­ corporating the anticipated require­ ments in its curriculum now gives Seafarers a head start and ensures that SlU-contracted companies will have crewmembers aboard their ships who are certified in the use of refrigerant recovery systems. It is expected the EPA will recognize the training in recovery systems that is given at the Lun­ deberg School, including the cour­ ses given before the agency's final rule is issued. The following individuals will be required to go through the recovery system certification process: • Students enrolled in the Lun­ deberg School's Refrigeration Operation and Maintenance course. • Students enrolled in the All students in the schoors refrigeration course will receive recovery systems training. Refrigerated Container course. • New QMEDs. The SIU already has submitted a • QMEDs returning to the Lun­ viously have not been certified. program to the EPA for approval and • All persons holding the deberg School for other specialty courses or other training who pre- refrigeration engineer endorsement. is awaiting a response. X •• u V' . 5 5 HazMat Pratectioii Procedures Added to SIU School Course ,i ,• Learning the proper fit for a respirator from Instructor Jim Shaffer (right) are Glenn Thompson, Tobias Rose and Jason McGrew. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has instituted curriculum to prepare students for use of important protective equip­ ment when working with or around hazardous material (HazMat). Coast Guard rules on benzene ex­ posure which went into effect January 15 are designed to protect mariners from the potentially fatal carcinogen. The regulations require employers to be responsible for en- Lambert Soniat Dufossat dresses for Level B protection from hazardous materials. suring appropriate monitoring of ex­ posed workers and determining over­ all compliance. Monitoring allows determination of exposure levels for different jobs during routine opera­ tions. In certain situations, the new rules require mariners to protect themsel­ ves by using special suits and breath­ ing gear. Seafarers now may learn more about the protective equipment by taking the Lundeberg School's Oil Spill Emergency Containment and Clean-Up course. The one-week course, open to all rated members of the SIU in good standing, includes plenty of hands-on experience with protective equipment such as rubber body suits, gloves and boots. Stu­ dents also learn how to choose the most efficient air respirators and how to check for proper fit. Companies are required to provide such equip­ ment for all mariners who work in designated hazardous zones. Lundeberg School instructors stress that Seafarers must be able to protect themselves in order to suc­ cessfully protect the environment. A health hazard evaluation report on the Exxon Valdez oil spill of March '89 showed many workers returned from beach work sites each day with their skin contaminated with weathered crude oil. The reason: Many workers either did not wear their protective equipment properly (for ex­ ample, did not tape the glov^sleeve joint) or else wore the equipment inter­ mittently or not at all. In addition to hands-on training. Seafarers in the oil spill en|ergency course participate in lectures about such topics as inhalation hazards. For example, there is concem that crude oil, even in a weathered state, might pose a health risk from skin exposure. SIU members leam thaL even though in most cases the more volatile com­ pounds will have evaporated during the first 24 to 48 hours after a spill, danger still may exist Here again, during the Exxon Val­ dez cleanup more than 250 workers reported respiratory system illness. They were exposed to benzene and other compounds after the initial two days following the spill. Many mariners handle products which contain benzene—products including crude oil, gasoline and other kinds of petroleum products. The new regulations should afford Ronnie Marchand and Jeffrey Sousa leam to tape boots for protection from oil. seamen the same level of protection and exposure limits that the Occupa­ tional Safety and Health Administra­ tion (OSHA) gives to land-based workers who may be exposed to the highly toxic chemical. .1 Learning to Clean Up Spills 1 I'.f completing the oil spill containment course are (from left, front row) Phillip McKenzle, Glenn Thomp^n, Jeffrey Sousa, L.ambert Soniat Dufossat, Ronnie Marchand, Jim Shaffer (Instructor), (second row) Ronald Webb, Jason McGrew, Tobias Rose and Joe Culllson. �• i".' mri992 One of the sure signs that spring's arrival is near for people living along the Great Lakes are the puffs of smoke emerging from the stacks of vessels tied up in safe harbors from Duluth, Minn, on Lake Superior to Buffalo, N.Y. on Lake Erie. Fitout, the process of returning the bulkers, ore carriers and other vessels to the Lakes, began in earnest last month. While some SlU-contracted vessels started plying the lower Lakes as early as February, most ships did not leave port until late March and early April. For SIU members, fitout is a natural sign of the season despite snow falling and ice remaining on the upper Lakes. Members check with the union halls in Algonac, Mich, and Duluth to find out when they are ex­ pected to remm to the vessels. First comes the after-end. The gal­ ley'gang reports before anyone else to make sure the ovens, refrigerator, freezer and other appliances have not been harmed by winter's cold. Within a day the engine department SEAFJUIBtS LOG -t « r-.v- r «• r >R, ^ 1- t ' reports. They make sure die ice that has formed in the engine room and conveyor area is removed and the mighty diesels that power the ships operate smoothly. In less than a week, the forwardend (deck department) signs on. These members check out the safety equipment (lifeboats, flares, life jackets, etc.) to make sure they are in working order. TTiey test the windlass, hatches and boonL They clean up the deck after winter has had its unobstmcted way for sevo-al months. After passing the annual Coast Guard inspections, the vessels are ready for up to 10 months of sailing, depending on the weather next winter. The ships load with raw Deckhand Dennis Fitzpatrick hustles a ladder across the deck of the Indiana Harbor, materials to replenish those used by factories and businesses along the lower Lakes during the winter. They leave their winter homes empty but remm with iron ore for steel, coal for power plants, concrete for cement plants and wheat for grain elevators to renew the process of life on the Lakes. I "I • ii ' ! If • :<4i f t.: , .;- m 2nd Cook Richard Ballant on the William R. Roesch prepares a meal during fitout. Wiper John Norick is performing one of the necessary jobs on board the Presque Isle—inspecting the diesel engines. ; Second Cook David Grann prepares dinnerforthecrewof the St. Clair. --J,-,,... } V;' • \ . �^"i t'niiiiiiM '^L i . SBIFUtH^liOe ''.'i'-:...\'-'r< \x' •>^"'' f '-:>"~i.^i'y-iir •'"'' n. '' ' - ' -tA-- .v'-'i-S;.:''!' .•., i t'-k •p.- XH»"-t.'.'X::A\ Mmm. f|. :!'t-: ?| 1 • ..: %• . ,. . -•'•••;•/.[f ^ WWh 0 ... J'H •si-v,.; • • •, ... J './i " mxi992 UAW Returns to Work at Caterpillar, Talks Continue UAW members have returned to work at Caterpillar Inc., but the union stressed it has not accepted what the company termed its "final" contract offer. The UAW's five-month strike was recessed last month after Cater­ pillar, the world's largest manufac­ turer of tractors and other earth-moving equipment, guaranteed it would not hire permanent scabs a practice which continues hamper­ ing labor-management settlements. Mediators formulated the truce and are expected soon to bring both par­ ties together for resumption of con­ tract talks. In a letter to the 12,600 returning Cat workers—whom Seafarers ac­ tively supported on picket lines arid in rallies—UAW SecretaryTreasurer Bill Casstevens noted that the union's "struggle with Caterpillar is not over; it has entered a new phase." Indeed^ Cat balked at recommen­ dations made by Bernard DeLury, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), which the UAW accepted. Before the strike's suspension, DeLury advised both the UAW and Cat management to follow these procedures: • Both parties would withdraw their respective proposals. • All strikers would return to work as soon as possible. • The company would end efforts to hire replacements. Seafarers from tfie Great Lakes and inland rivers rallied witti more than 20,000 trade unionists in Peoria, III. in support of striking United Auto Workers against Caterpillar. Great Lakes members attending the rally include Algonac Patrolmen Andy Goulet and Tim Kelley as well as Deckhands Don Thornton and Cliff Stockman. • A cooling off period would begin. • Negotiations would resume under the auspices of the FMCS. But Cat insisted returning strikers work under the "^al offer" it made on April 6. While the company would not withdraw its final offer, the union accepted the mediator's proposal, recessed the strike and directed the strikers to return to work without conditions. The union did not accept the company's proposal and intends to continue negotiations. The strike began November 3, aftermondis of stagnant negotiations. When the UAW c^ed for a selective strike at two plants in central niinois, the company responded by locking out union workers at other plants. The strike then expanded to include the 12,600 workers at Caterpillar plants in four states. Trade unions throughout the United States, as well as unions rep­ resenting Caterpillar workers in South Africa, England, Belgium and France, respond^ with an outpour­ ing of support which UAW President Owen Bieber described as "over­ whelming." Business Week estimated that Cat's strike losses are near $100 million and could take years to recoup. -i., • AnS'Scab BbiAwaHs Seafarers who have not Contacted their senators calling for support of S.55 (the anti-scab bill) are urged to do so as soon as possible. The legislation, passed last sum­ mer by the House, would make it illegal for employers to fire striking workers and then permanently replace them with scabs. Battle for Enactment The battle to enact S.55, also Traveling from the St. Louis hall to show their solidarity with striking UAW members known as the Workplace Fairness are, from left, Casey McCarthy, Mary Rawlins, Field Representative Steve Jackson, Bill, has beeri difficult. Opponents of Courtney McCarthy and retired AB Charles Johnson. the legislation are threatening to use filibusters (debate without a time limit). Stopping the filibusters re­ Seafarers March with UFCW quires a 60-vote majority, while 67 votes are needed to override an ex­ pected veto by President Bush. The bill would close a loophole which allows employers to hire per­ manent replacements (scabs) who cross picket lines during lawful strikes. Hiring scabs has become cormnonplace during the Reagan and Bush administrations and has under­ mined the integrity of collective bar­ gaining. This practice also is favored by union busters who actually may force strikes so they can hire per­ manent replacements. Workplace Fairness legislation would prevent situations such as those at Eastern Air Lines, Greyhound and the New York Daily News. Eastern locked out its employees and hired scabs before SIU members from Algonac, Mich, hit the bricks to show their support for striking folding; Greyhound replaced 9,000 Kroger employees in New Baltimore, Mich. The United Food and Commercial union bus drivers with 6,0(X) scabs; Workers called a strike In southeastem Michigan on April 13 when the grocery and the Chicago Tribune Company, store chain walked out of negotiations for a new contract. .'4'.. .-••-• '?r 1' ; former owner of the Daily News, spent $24 million to force a strike and then hired scabs before selling the paper to a pro-union owner. The U.S. is virtually alone among world powers when it comes to the issue of hiring permanent replace­ ments, Canada, Japan, France and German among others categorically prohibit the dismissal of striking workers. The following is a list of Senate co-sponsors of S.55: Adams (DWash.), Akaka (D-Hawaii), Baucus (D-Mont.)j Biden (D-Del.), Bradley (D-N.J.), Burdick <D-N.D.), Byrd (D-W.Va.), Cranston (D-Calif.), Daschle (D-S.D.), Dixon (D-Ill.), Dodd (D-Conn.), Fowler (D-Ga.), Glenn (D-Ohio), Gore (D-Tenn.), Harkin (D-Iowa), Hatfield (R-Ore.), Inouye (D-Hawaii), Kennedy (DMass.), Kerrey (D-Neb.), Kerry (DMass.), Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Levin (D-Mich.), Lieberman (D-Conn.), Mikulski (D-Md.), Mitchell (DMaine), Moynihan (D-N.Y.), Packwood (R-Ore.), Pell (D-R.I.), Riegle (D-Mich.), Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), Saibanes (D-Md.), Sasser (D-Tenn.), Simon (D-Ill.), Wellstone ^-Minn.), Wirth (D-Colo.), Wofford (D-Pa). • ^ tf �v'^ /f," ; ••;•" • •'•- c ''A eSB ;.:•>, .I,*:' nmriass XAFUIBSUie President's Pre^f^UoUng deport Subndtted to Mombership In accordance with the terms of the Seafarers International Union constitution, SIU President Michael Sacco has submitted a pre-balloting report to the membership. The report sets forth certain terms and conditions of the balloting for the union's general election of officers for the 1993-1996 term. The ballot­ ing will take place from November 2 until December 31,1992. Sacco pointed out in his report that the submission to the membership took into cosideration the changes that have taken place in the industry over the last few years. The pre-bal­ loting report lists Sacco's recom­ mendations for offices to be placed on the ballot in the1992 general elec­ tion of SIU officers. The fiill text of the 1992 pre-bal­ loting report follows: May 4,1992 Pursuant to Article X, Section 1(e) of ourConstitution, I am submitting at tills regular May memberstilp meeting of tfils election year, my Pre-Balloting Report. The balloting for our General Election of Officers for the term 1993-1996 will commence on Monday, November 2 and continue through December 31, 1992. The election will be conducted under the 1 Vice-President In Charge of Govern­ provisions of our Constitution, as ment Services and Fishing Industries amended and effective July 13. 1989, 2 Headquarters Representatives and such other voting procedures as bur 10 Port Agents Secretary-Treasurer may direct. I have. In consultation with our Execu­ There shall be one port agent In each tive Board and Port Representatives, made a careful appraisal of the needs of of the 10 Constitutional ports; namely: this union. Its membership and Its cur­ PIney Point. New York, Philadelphia. rently existing constitutional ports. We Baltimore. Mobile. New Orleans. Hous­ have carefully considered the changes ton. San Francisco. Detrolt-Algonac that have taken place In the maritime and St. Louis. Industry over the last few years, with a In accordance with the above-men­ view toward meeting the ever changing tioned Article X. Section 1(e) of our Con­ demands. stitution. I am required to recommend a It Is my recommendation. In accord­ bank, a bonded warehouse, regular of­ ance with our Constitution, that the fol­ fice thereof, or any similar depository, to lowing offices be placed on the ballot In the 1992 General Election of Officers for the term 1993 through 1996. Headquarters 1 President Question: What's the worst 1 Executive Vice President weather you ever encountered on 1 Secretary-Treasurer the Great Lakes? 1 Vice-President In Charge of Con­ (Asked of SIU members on ships In tracts and Contract Enforcement Toledo. Lorain and Cleveland/Ohio,) 1 Vice-President In Charge of the At­ lantic Coast Daniel Ban1 Vice-President In Charge of the Gulf cook, Deck­ Coast hand — I was 1 Vice-President In Charge of the on a SteinbrenWest Coast ner boat, the In­ 1 Vice-President In Charge of the Southem Region. Great Lakes and In­ dependent, in land Waters 1989. It was SIU Joins AFL-CiO Protest Rally For Stronger Worker Saf^ Laws • r^J't' '", ' • • •-^'P5.:;v- Seafarers from across the country joined fellow trade unionists to call for stronger worker safety laws during a Capitol Hill rally to remem­ ber those who died as a result of job-related injuries. "It's a shame we have to do this to remind Congress that workplaces are getting less and less safe," said Bosun Roberto Zepada, who sails from the port of Houston. QMED Thomas Harris of Jack­ sonville, Fla added, *1 hope [the legis­ lators] are listening because there are enou^ of us here to be heard." " .-S':;.•/•• . --v."'-' Fratemally submitted, Michael Sacco ..' -;V • Decked out In wfilte caps and jackets. Seafarers join othertrade unionists on the steps of the U.S. Capitol during Workers Memorial Day. Seafarers march across the lawn of the Capltolito participate In the rally calling for stronger worker safely laws. Marvin Schmitz, Con­ veyorman — I've sailed for over 30 years, so I've seen some pretty good storms out there. I remember getting off early in the morning when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank November is usually the worst month. John Sellers, Bosun — Lake Superior, com­ ing out of Mar­ quette on the Adam E. (Cor­ nelius). We damn near tipped her over when the load shifted. That was in the 1970s. Cornelius Gleason,AB — To tell you the truth, there's been so many I can't pick one out. •f- Brett Fischhach, Bosun — I'd say April 1980, between Mar­ quette and the Soo Locks. I was on the Paul Thayer. It was a bad storm, proba­ bly 25-foot seas. Don Binkowski, QMED — ThQ night the Fitzgerald sank, Novem­ ber 10,1975.1 was on the William Roesch and!I couldn't even find the deck. Mike LaBar, QMED — We've run into a few bad winds and maybe 15- to 20-foot seas out on Lake Su­ perior. You can get 70 mph wind gusts out there. David Gapske, Deckhand— Probably 1990, coming up this river (the Cuyahoga) in December. We were on the Roesch and we had to sit for 24 hours waiting for the water to go down. It was rainy, ice was melting and the current was bad. Ron Vandercook, AB/Watchman — Nothing really big, maybe 50- to 60-mph winds. I haven't been in anything really bad yet. % •-"V". .' V if. y• /f.'fs, • ^1. -1)' • 'IW •A '••Sr-•" W • •1. l}';j;', :v- • A. • I•'f Inqliiiiiig my first trip. We were on Lake Superior and tried to outrun a storm to Buffalo. But we spent 30 hours zig-zagging in and out of it. Approximately 500 union mem­ bers gathered on the east steps of the Capitol on April 28 (Workers Rudy TahMemorial Day) to draw attention to tinen,AB bills in the House of Representatives Trying to out­ and Senate seeking to reform Oc­ run a storm on cupational Safety and Health Ad­ Lake Huron in 1988. We were ministration (OSHA) laws. The Washington rally took place in the middle of in conjunction with memorials Huron and the presented in other parts of the water line passed half way up. The country. The AFL-CIO, the national turnaround alone lasted an hour. I federation of trade unions, noted thought that was going to be "the more than 10,000 workers are killed biggie." It's the first time I sat with on the job every year. my survival suit on. ••A.; - which the ballots are to be mailed, no later than the firet regular meeting In Oc­ tober of this year. I will make such recom­ mendation to the membership before such deadline. As provided for In Article XIII. Section 1. nominations open on July 15, 1992 and close on August 15.1992. The foregoing constitutes your President's Pre-Balloting Report and subject to my further recommendation as to the depository to be made hereafter. I recommend Its adoption. • 11, ,1 1 •- YehiaKaid, Porter — Four or five years ago, on Lake Superior. It was Christmas Eve and we almost sank. But I've been on the Great Lakes the past 26 years, and that's the only rough time. „r.. 1 • I. ;; �'•0*#;.|r. -r,^. '•^>r 10 •-•tt' ;-\ „• MAY 1902 SeAFARE^Ute • J'V-V'-K:,2.'.-:' • • '''"'55f'Vv "' • .<V:1,^ ;••!•'• '/V •' • ^'•., . '''ii..- -,. S-i! Wiper Robert Hall uses a tap in the Independence machine shop. Waiting the signal to start the Constitution's engines are Fireman Peter Alcantra (left) and Oiler Steve Romlne. Oiler Marty MarTOllus receives orders aboard the Constitution. Cruise Line Engine Gangs Keep Ships Moving M4V •. ,• '•"'••V; •!-:•: •Vc-;"'.. •"" •'-' ' , ..W .•';, V- . ' m •• • - ^^•.•^.'.. ... fl'" ' &Y .^;r.r K'/- .•' /V ••- ;•'•• 'fkl Talk with any member from the engine departments of the SS Con­ stitution and SS Independence and they will tell you they are the most important group on the liners. Of course, the engine department is in charge of the diesels that power the liners. "They can't go anywhere without us," stated Independence Fireman Sky Williams. "We're the ones who make it happen," chimed in Oiler Frankie Valle. But there is so much more that falls into the realm of the engine room. Taking care of all the mechanical items aboard the ves­ sels is just one example. "We know when we get a call for die passenger compartments, it's an emergency apd we need to fespbrid," Chief EleciHciaii ward Mancke told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG aboard the Inde­ pendence. Mancke was busy chang­ ing a heating unit for a galley dishwasher between meals. Passengers aboard American Hawaii Cruise vessels may believe members of the steward department ;ially wh are indispensable, especially when the tourists are seeking food, drink or room service. Passengers might go so far as to cast a few votes for die deck crew because they handle docking opera­ tions as well as safety drills. Yet if you ask any tourist about the engine department, expect to receive blank stares. They may think of people covered in grease and oil worlang in the steamy un­ derbelly of the ships. That is only part of their duties. "Just let a thermostat go out, they'll think of us right away," noted Second Refrigerator Engineer Biyan Chan from the Constitution. "If we're doing our job right, pastwn ^ Independence engine room are Chief Electrician Edward Mancke, 2nd Electrician chores performed by the engine department. Dinner preparations for 800 could hinge not on the chefs baked Alaska coming out perfectly but on an engineer's replacing a thermostat unit in an oven. Besides handling mechanical repairs, engine department mem­ bers operate full machine shops. '•0- !i V * •I;'' •te •!ii\ V-: Fireman George Tidwell awaits his next assignment on the independence. A Ihermostat is repaired by 2nd Reefer Bngneer Bryan Chan on board Constitution. Engine Maintenance Manny Flanta operates a grinder aboard independence. •e 'i"-' . . • k' k:./"' '-:"-k Oiler Andrea Simmons works in the independence's machine shop. i '• I., Watching the control board on the Independence is Fireman Sky Williams. Sometimes the job requires workirig in cramped spaces as Chief Electrician Edward Mancke discovers while fixing the Independence's dishwasher. ' ' ,'• --.v •v'V',' ;'•' '• V. • ••;v^-vY'' ', • i i',.)'" Y»'-V'"' , ''i- i - ' 'pm- mm �itiiiiiaaiMlia mr 1992 sauyuteRsioG SSSS:.' '- '.•J-. V'v'^ 1?- Seaiarers Gei Pivmpt Sennce at New Hm^tan CHnSc Seafarers in the Houston area ex­ pressed satisfaction with the prompt, efficient service they received at &e new Wills Diagnostic Clinic, located three blocks from the Houston SIU hall. Roughly 100 SIU members (in­ cluding family members) were treated diere during the facility's first month of operation. The Seafarers Welfare Plan has contracted with the clinic, which spe­ cializes in (but is not limited to) oc­ cupational health and internal medicine. The clinic opened March 30 and has serviced about four Seafarers per day, a spokesperson said. Engine department member Melvin Ahi said he likes the clinic's con­ venient location; 2000 Crawford Street, inside the St. Joseph's Profes­ sional Building. Additionally, the clinic is within a block of St. Joseph's Hospital, the SIU medical plan's newest preferred provider organiza­ tion. * William Hill, an engine depart­ ment member who sails with G&H Towing, said he received a "very thorough" annual physical at the facility. "I liked the surroundings, and the staff was friendly and profes­ sional,''he added. Steward department member Linda Dean, wife of Seafarer Nile Dean, said, "This is a step up for the union. It's a smooth process. SIU members who wish to schedule an appointment at Wills Diagnostic Clinic should follow the usual procedure: Report to the union hall and get an appointment slip, then proceed to the clinic. Deck department member Frank Barfield described the clinic as "a great operation with a very nice, jprofessional staff." Fellow deck department member Raul Guerra agreed, calling the SIU's affiliation with WHls Diagnos­ tic Clinic "one of the be^ moves our union has ever made." "I'm very pleased with the move," noted Captain Bert Thompson, an SIU member for 17 years. Thompson, who works for Crowley Towing and Transportation, said he is; "happy to see comprehensive Continued on page 14 1 . . I.4i- • Melvin Ahi (left), who sails in the engine department, says he appreciates the efficient service provided by clinic staffers such as Dr. Susan Vogel. } f. -v- •V"' '• t' • '• •I. / I- • xwn ',/•; y^i^r •"' ...'^', 'i'!'.' * . QMED Nile Dean (left) is examined by Joe Stephens, medical technician. • '• ' ' X Medical tech. Joe Stephens (left) jots down a few notes withSeafarer Frank Barfield. i.'- f'i' After receiving his physical, engine departmentmernlMr VVilliam Hill (left) confers with Dr. Patrick Wills, founder of the Wills Diagnostic Clinic. Houston Patrolman Steve Ruiz (right) talks with Dr. Susan Vogel. y. a-® .1.., �• 'r '-Sk #2 •iv^4?''L - . •• .' -• "- •.>v..'., . •,.>•>•••• .It:.!'?:?" ,;^::;';v^: ''•;,-'V-'.r.-...' • •• ' ;v.- -.•: • • Mari992 SEOFMBISLOe In meetings along the Gulf of Mexico in Texas last month, Hig­ man Towing and G&H Towing Seafarers discussed with SlU Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco the ongoing efforts of the union to defeat a proposed fee for mmne licenses and documents. "I couldn't believe it when (the user fees) came out," Captain Thomas Keill told Sacco aboard the Higman tugboat Mark Flynn. "It would be the same thing as putting a tax on can workers. Just tiy Aat. You'd have a war started right away." Sacco congratulated the boatmen Relief Captains Calvin Hatfield (left) and Tom Nolan (center) sfiare a sea story with aboard the Flynn and others attend­ Utility Tankerman Tommy Biyaht before the Higman meeting. ing a shoreside meeting in Orange, Texas for their role in acquiring 438 signatures on a petition against imposing the fees on merchant mariners. Higman Captain Anthony Primeanx initiated the petition that was signed by both union and non­ union boatmen from 28 companies in the Texas and Louisiana water­ ways. "You see what one person can do," Sacco told the Higman mem­ bers. 'Tony came up with this idea and worked with my office on it. I took the petition on your behalf to Congress and presented it at a spe­ cial hearing. "When it was over, the chairman SlU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (left) updates Captain W.R. Golden (right) (Representative Billy Tauzin, Democrat from Louisiana) said we'll have to stop the fee. That's what you have done and can do when we work together." Many members, including Keill, stated they were glad Primeaux took the initiative. "I wouldn't have known how to do it," Keill noted. Others, like Higman Relief Cap­ tain Larry Weaver, asked what else can be done. "Call or write your congressman," Sacco advised the group. "Register to vote and get others to vote. Let your fellow boat­ men know the issue is not dead. We have to keep fighting it." Besides testifying in Congress against the tax, the SIU also filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the user fee. The SIU court papers assert the imposition of the user fees on marine licenses amounts to a work tax, and as such is a violation of the U.S. Constitution. Sacco was accompanied in the meetings by Gulf Coast Vice Presi­ dent Dean Corgey and Houston Port Agent Jim McGee who handled in­ dividual questions regarding wel­ fare and contract matters. Higman Towing, based in Orange, Texas, operates tugboats and barges along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and its tributaries from Texas to Alabama. on the fight against USCG user fees as Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey listens. §lM Higman boatmen (left to right) Ronnie Williams, James Mitchell, Oneal Peters, Thomas Adams, Larry Weaver, Curt Deshotels and Calvin Hatfield take part In the shoreside meeting held recently to discuss the Coast Guard-Imposed work tax. ' ^ ' 'r/ iVy • ' ' «-» -TT— . .-i:^ Making a point against the license fees Is Thomas Keill, captain of the Mark Flynn., Maritrans Moves Petroleum Pnulucls Altmg Gulf, AttanSc Coasts P-y: f • -. ••'- Troy Brickey checks flow of petroleum to dock facilities from aboard the Mark Flynn. Checking the level of petroleum is A^ankerman Marshall J. Ancar. Seafarers aboard SlU-contracted Maritrans vessels assist in the delivery of more than 250 million barrels of oil to markets in the Southeast and Northeast United States each year. Maritrans, which operates a fleet of tugboats and ocean-going tank barges, is the largest independent U.S.-flag marine transporter of petroleum products in the domestic coastal trade. The Maritrans fleet is diverse in size and capability. Vessels operat­ ing in its Southern fleet transport petroleum products from refining centers in Texas, Louisiana and Mis­ sissippi primarily to distribution centers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. The fleet also is engaged in ship bunkering (refueling) and genersd towing. The accompanying photos show of the men who work these tugs £^uSnnOS EvatSirio Anaya also sen-es as line dunng offloading of oil. ^ort tivergiades, Fla. Ir-i'ii -'v .• •? �m'4X: bv€t'Um MAri992 SEmuiEnsLoe G&H, Higman Seafarers Pledge to Suppert Union FigM "v •' -'-if' '/ The woric tax issue is a hot one for all Seafarers, but the guys on Gulf tugs are really hopping mad. G&H and Higi^ Towing crews told SIU Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco during his recent meetings aboard the Gulf tugs that they would do their part to fight the proposed user fee. The documents and licenses, which seamen and boatmen are re­ quired to hold in order to work aboard U.S.-flag vessels, would cost between $35 and $330 under a proposed Coast Guard rule. The G&H and Higman boatmen told the SIU executive vice president the user fee is the talk of the water­ way. "We want to know what is hap­ pening in Washington about the user fees," Mike "Cowboy" HaiUbur- -• ton, master of G&H Towing's Denia, told Sacco. "That has been the talk of the harbor for months." G&H Captain EddieBartbolmey reiterated Halliburton's view by saying discussion about the work tax "is on the radio every day." "It's not fair," added Captain L.W. **Soiiny" Gibbs, who works aboard G&H's tug Jupiter. '*We shouldn't have to pay to go to work." "You are the reason Congress has taken notice and decided to repeal the legislation," Sacco informed members aboard the tugs Juno, Jupiter and Denia. He reminded the crews that the battle only has begun and they should stay in touch with their representatives in Washington to urge them to pass a bill to repeal the tax. Deckhand James Ites secures a line aboard the Juno. ^ -ft* ft • V ••• ••aw" ft?i; '0 ' ' • Guiding the Denia into port is Master Mike "Cowboy" Halliburton. :v 'I'i J . { raift/ftft-Aft/aaav SIU boatmen gather to welcome Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco aboard the Jupiter. From the left are Sacco, Chief Engineer Adam Simon, Captain L.W. "Sonny" Gibbs and OS Bobby Pytka. - ^ ft^IV m: ' ^ ft IKV"' "Ti-i '.' Hj"' ;••;;, • :•'-••'• 'vsit• ! -• '• V'':' Denia Oiler William Hill Jr. (left) asks a jel Martinez Marti question as Deckhand Miguel listens. 'I ... Vft® 'ft ft" :rli Jl'NO Juno Captain Eddie Bartholmey receives an answer to his question. Juno Chief Engineer Robert C. Young Jr. takes notes at meeting. is Chief Engineer Robert Croft. SIU ConUnues Negotiations wNh Sabine Owners Patrolman Bobby Milan (left) meets with DEU Whitney Hargrave. f. I;I;..'t - • SK DEU Charles Hardt keeps an eye on the Jupiter's engine room operations. The SIU continues to fight on two fronts to make sure the approximate­ ly 150 members who work for Sabine Towing and Transportation are rep­ resented by a union contract follow­ ing the sale of the firm. The union has started the arbitration process against Sequa Corporation for not including the labor contract as a condition of the $36.9 million sale of the tugboat and barge company. Meanwhile, the Seafarers are in negotiations with the purchaser, Kirby Corporation, to resolve the dif­ ferences created by the sale through good-faith bargaining. Dean Corgey, SIU vice president for the gulf coast, stated the union hopes to have the situation resolved soon. "We are meeting with Kirby and trying to get everything worked out," he told the Seafarers LOG. Sabine's SIU members are meet­ ing on a regular basis with union officials in the Port Arthur, Texas area, where the fleet is based. Seafarers with any questions are urged to contact the union. Kirby acquired 33 owned and five leased tank barges, 11 owned and &?a.5=l'ii#BS!(>SFr ,-i ; four leased tugboats, three bowboats and eight owned towboats from its purchase of Sabine. The company, based in Houston, also counts as a subsidiary SlU-con- :ft!| tracted Dixie Carriers which operates tugs and barges along the Mississippi River system, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribb^ Basin and the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. • ft - • i Left to right, Sabine Captain Richard Nelson, Chief Engineer Lew Lahaye and Mate Dallas Higgins wait for a union meeting to begin on a Port Arthur harbor tug. A;"; V..'"''-'a" •' . ^.ft <.,ft iA-' :i'-^1. " M':' r' 'rtS'Wxi ft-sftftyp.. ft",,t'Kft �imirr»a2 SfilF4ffEIISI0C Seafefws tUm MfsiA Rating to Hew Houston Cllnto '-iK •- Con^nuedfrom page 11 ••w • physical examinations being handled with personal dignity." The! clinic offers various health care services, including emergency treatment. Seafarers and their de­ pendents who are covered by the union's medical plan are encouraged to use the clinic for emergency care when possible. The clinic's founder, Dr. Patrick Wills, serves as chairman of the Department of Medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital. He, two other doctors and a technical staff have been treating SIU members and their families at the new facility. U '^ •;\7 -i -i,,;., ':;.-'-i.j^^,'.; l:'-:.P>'t:.:"P:r^- 11 I. Two more physicians are ^heduled to join the staff this sum , niii iiiMiLiiiiiiiiii^^^M g^j fnemberg^from left) Felipe Torres, Ron Tarantino and Omaha Redda relax in clinic waiting room. ffpilS I ,.v^^^;:;|7^.:^S7;J,;; ^; S/ ^V", . :'• •• ;J_ '•/ •. . _ • , Jeanne McNair, SWP clinic administrator, chats with nurse Betty Butler. ^ .•/' • ... V ;-, *V. . i Longtime Seafarer Raul Guerra commends the SIU for joining Wills. Health Unit in Houston Destgnated as New PPO ,-. '.. '..i 17 The Seafarers Welfare Plan has To date, the SIU has designated designated another noted medical nine PPOs. The union's PPO pro­ facility as a preferred provider or­ gram is designed to assure that ganization (PPO). A PPO is a Seafarers and their families clinic or hospital which agrees to receive quality health care, and to provide services to a group, in this help the plan combat peipetually case Seafarers and their families, rising health care costs. for a negotiated reimbursement rate. As of May 1, the SIU con­ tracted with St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, three blocks from the Houston union hall. St. Joseph Hospital is an 841bed complex which was founded in 1887. It is noted for its excellent cardiovascular, oncology and plastic surgery services and its outpatient programs. More than 200,000 babies have been delivered there. Additionally, St. Joseph has full-service mental health facilities and also participates in medical education through an af­ filiation with the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. The hospital has more than 2,200 employees and 600 medical staff members. AB Mike Tannehill had emer­ gency surgery at the hospital. "It's the best hospital in Houston," he said. "My whole family has used St. Joseph's. The doctors and tiurses are qualified, professional and St. Joseph Hospital offers a complete jrovide great service." iiSiP *;V.-.T-/^ ^r:;;-:.;''r'-H-.. Deck department members Ken Gilliam (left) and Mike Tannehill stopped by the clinic. /. • :777'~ •;• Y-''' Y'" • -'r^', '•' '• SrU membeie Nile and Linda Dean agree the Wills Diagnostic Clinic represents "a step up" for the Seafarers. ; }., range of treatments. X V,,, / -S • J?.. _ „^ . _,s Pv0 �H mri9K • • '• j:,-' •:4''4 "' SEOFARBISiMS 15 Gibson Says New Ships Are Key te U.S.-Fiag FieePs Future la Ip; ^-r^ilp Continued from page 3 subsidies to characterize the in­ dustry. Shipping companies "col­ lected the subsidies for the shipbuilders, thus relieving them of that stigma and at the same time they became the government's agent to provide a supplemental payment to American seamen in order that they have a living wage." "None of this money remained with the shipping companies. Yet in the minds of the public and many in government, the shipowners are recipients of great largesse," noted Gibson. Gibson told the group of industry and government officials attending the 1992 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture that "the imminent demise of the American merchant marine is too im­ portant to be allowed to go unnoticed. It is an issue worthy of national debate," he said. Gibson recalled that President Nixon had "constantly referred to the goal of America being number one and this included its mer­ chant marine... If we once began to settle for being second best, then in­ evitably we would lose much of what has made this country great." Following his address, Gibson was presented with an etching in glass of a likeness of Paul Hall by University of Southern California's Dean of Natural Sciences and Math, Dr. Robert Douglas, who was ac­ companied by the Hancock Institute's director, Neal Sullivan. 4 Herbert Brand, chairman of the Paul Hall Memorial Committee, recalled the close working relationship and common goal of Gibson and the late SlU president. Captain Donald L. Keech (USN ret.), ex­ ecutive director of (JSC's Hancock In­ stitute for Marine Studies, described the history of the lecture series. I-If: •' -an " Senate Rebuffs Amendment Nation's Economic Security To Scuttle Caryo Preference Tied to U.S. Shipping: Koch : 'lis:/ /I ;- -••MM 'msh:: ,;• • "u ^-vWTi The U.S. Senate strongly recon­ firmed its support of the U.S.-flag merchant marine by defeating an amendment which tried to sink cargo preference laws. By a vote of 69 to 21 on April 10, the Senate rejected Senator Charles Grassley's (R-Iowa) attempt to tack an anti-cargo preference amendment to the Fiscal Year 1993 budget resolution. Both Democrats and Republicans teamed up against Grassley to stop his proposal. "Mr. President, here we go again," said John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of the Senate Merchant Marine Sub­ committee, referring to the Iowa senator's numerous attempts to scut­ tle U.S. shipping. "This is probably the 12th time this body has con­ sidered this approach to do away with something that the majority of the Senate and the majority of the House and the administration solidly sup­ port, and they do that because it is a good provision to try to help promote an American industry that is in desperate need of assistance. "I am always enthralled by the fact that the senator from Iowa points out we could save a couple hundred mil­ lion dollars if we did away with the cargo preference program," Breaux continued. "In 1989, we could have saved about $7 billion to $8 billion if we did away with all the farm programs. Is anybody suggesting that? I doubt it." Siding with Breaux and the U.S.flag fleet in the floor debate was Thad Cochran (R-Miss.). "I frankly have a strong view that our merchant marine is one of our most valuable national assets," he told his colleagues. Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.) stated the question before the Senate as "whether the United States is going to continue to be in any respect—^it certainly has considerably diminished—a seafaring nation. I think we should be." This was the first major attempt in either chamber of Congress during the 1992 session to do away with cargo preference laws. A requirement that 75 percent of government-generated food aid car­ goes be carried on U.S. bottoms, which was part of the 1990 farm bill, passed that year despite repeated at­ tempts by Grassley and major agri­ business interests to defeat that portion of the legislation. ilTSB Cites industry, Crew Lapses in Fatai Tanker Expiosion Siy.-k. •m 2:'2" mm :S J5 £< : Lack of specific guidelines and inefficient actions by two senior of­ ficers during inspection of a ballast tank caused a fatal explosion on the tanker Surf City, according to a Na­ tional Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report. The ballast tank on the 761-foot Kuwaiti vessel—^then flying the U.S. flag—contained naphtha fumes. The blast and resulting fire, which blazed for two weeks, killed the master and chief mate, injured eight and caused $32 million in damage. The accident occurred off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in 1990. The report indicates naphtha had leaked from a cargo tank into the starboard ballast tank, where Ae chief mate was inspecting an in­ operative gauge that measures the ship's draft. He had ordered two bal­ last tanks ventilated so he could enter --£<,-'.*"11 i-i •) Continued from page 5 after the unfair practices other na­ tions impose that discriminate against U.S. operators, he cautioned, "& there was no U.S. fleet engaged in these activities, the U.S. government is not going to go after foreign countries imposing restrictions on German or Danish or Japanese carriers." The U.S. government aggressive­ ly has pursued unfair trade practices in shipping because "there are U.S. carriers in the trade who have an in­ terest in providing top quality com­ petitive service," he said. Thus, "the U.S government has a real stake in being involved." Ironically, while the U.S. govern­ ment has been battling to bre^ down unfair trade practices against American shipping, domestic regula­ tions and laws have been making the U.S. fleet less competitive. "In the United States, the tax structure is not only not designed to be favorable to shipping but there are many things that we have imposed unilaterally on our own industty to make them less competitive," said Koch. He also pointed to the U.S. law that forces American shipowners who repair their vessels in foreign Looking to the Future yards to pay a 50 percent duty on the When asked if there is a message entire value of the repair work when he would like to convey to the young the ship comes back to a U.S. port. Economic Security at Stake The nation needs a merchant marine not only for national defense purposes but also for economic security, points out Koch. "If this country becomes ICQ percent de­ pendent on foreign shipping lines, we risk becoming economically vul­ nerable and that is a position we should not be in." Koch cited what the FMC has been able to do to break down trade barriers and to liberalize trade in order to ensure fair rates for the marine transport of goods—an ap- men and women entering the American merchant marine through the union's Lundeberg School train­ ing program, the Federlal Maritime Commission chairman said every seaman should be aware of the ef­ forts taking place within the govern­ ment to save U.S. shipping. "There are a lot of folks in D.C. who are trying to make sure the young women and men entering the industry have a secure future. . . It would be a mistake to think it is going to be easy. It is never easy. But we may be facing the last wake up call here and I think there is a very genuine attempt to try to come up with a policy to make sure those folks have a future to look forward to," Koch said. proach that has been beneficial to the them, and the additional air com­ American public as well as American bined with naphtha probably made shippers and shipping companies. one tank's atmosphere explosive, ac­ While the FMC's mission is to go cording to a board investigator. "ITie NTSB determines that the probable cause . . . was the lack of Cniise InduslryProviiies Challenge to Govemment adequate industry standards regard­ The support for a U.S.-flag cruise ing ventilation and entry procedures Continued from page 3 ship industry spans labor, the busi­ into ballast tanks," the report said. The Congress took the first step ness sector and Congress. Now, with "Also causal to the accident was the proper govemment initiative and failure of the master and chief mate towards providing American in­ direction, American cmise in­ to secure the forced ventilation and dustry with an ability to enter the dustry can an be pushed off that will close the tank after becoming aware cruise sector when earlier this year it spawn American companies with enacted legislation to allow gaming of the naphtha in the ballast tank." workers. In light of the incident, the board activities on U.S.-flag passenger U.S. With leadership and involvement called on the Coast Guard and other ships. from the U.S. govemment, the bil­ international regulators to develop The measure, which was signed lions of dollars put into the cmise clear and specific procedures for into law by the president, means that industry from American passengers entering and ventilating ballast tanks, U.S.-flag passenger ships sailing on on vacation itineraries utilizing to improve tanker fire-control sys­ the high seas will be able to offer the American ports can bring millions of tems, and to prohibit routing of bal­ same kind of gaming activities that dollars in corporate taxes and income last piping through cargo tanks and the foreign-flag cruise ships have had taxes of workers to the U.S. treasury. cargo piping through ballast tanks. for years. 1' •I.-"'', -J, 7' r',: i*.,,'. �•• !- '"-^ -v " «,» " •;l-y;.' '; r4Sf" •3^:'W'^'^.V-'' y .••• •*^_'J'';^08fflBBHBB^f.-''1 •' ''/ .y y'' •'••:: ,7/ i||;|»||||f|t/ .^ . , . i>.. .»v---^^-">* =-«"•• ' -'•• • ^ .• -r.l .^"^. TM" SEAFARBISiOe 16 mriaaz '•''• .;'. ,'..i;:.i^ • .-';iV-'ijfrts;^?^£rt2E«ESi. • • • ' • ' " -r *• In 1992 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture, Andrew Gibson Points to Maritime Dilemma Facing Nation Andrew E. Gibson, the Emory S. Land Chair of Maritime Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, delivered the 1992 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture last month in Washington, D.C. The text of Professor Gibson's lecture, entitled "Where There Is No Vision," appears on these two pages. The lecture is one in a series begun in 1987by the Paul Hall Memorial Endowment at the University of Southern California. The endowment was established shortly after SIU President Paul Hall died in 1980by friends and associates in organized labor and the maritime industry. Professor Gibson was formerly president of Delta Steamship Lines, and for many years was a senior executive of the Grace Lines. He was Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs from 1969-1972 and in that capacity developed the administration's maritime program as well as the enabling legislation that became the Merchant Marine Act of1970. The Paul Hall Memorial Endowment promotes marine transportation educational programs. The Endowment's lecture series was developed in 1987. It honors distinguished contributors to marine transportation, bringing to the public their thoughts in the form of an annual lecture series. ^ "^vV3 J: • ^V'.•••';. •-,;'•• r,^; ••^%;';,7i?.A'- •••'•??- "•v-v?''•'. 7- •"•' ••!. • I.: '• 7>' r •; :-:'yeyy.':k •Cv.'w;'S:-' It is a distinct pleasure for me to be here today for the purpose of honoring the memory of Paul Hall. In fact, since today's brief lecture will be devoted to discussing the future of the American merchant marine, for many of us recalling our association with Paul may well be the most pleasurable thing about it. The Mghest accolade that Paul Hall could bestow on anyone was that he was a "professional." Paul had been a profession^ boxer in his younger days. He well knew it is not the amateurs who win fights and go on to become champions. It is those who know Aeir goals. His ability to build and lead his union, the SIU, as well as to promote programs to enhance the welfare of the maritinie industry, made Wm truly outstanding. In my four years in government, as well as the years following (until his untimely death), 1 spent considerable time with his company and neverceased to be impressed.1have been with him in the company of our ambassador in Geneva, several Cabinet of­ ficers, as weU as with the president of the United States, and in every case he deported himself not only with great self assurance but with real style. He was indeed a true "professional." A year ago, there was an outpouring of patriotic fervor exceeding anything seen in this country since the end of the Second World War. For the first time in almost 50 years the merchant mariners who had manned much of the vital sealift in Desert Shield marched grandly down Pennsylvania Avenue alongside the combat veterans. It was a proud mo­ ment, hut fleeting. As Charlie Hiltzheimer remarked at last year's AOTOS award dinner, "The war did create heightened awareness [of the merchant marine] wWch unfortunately may he forgotten very quickly." How right he was! In the aftermath of Desert Storm, there is a pronounced tendency to focus on the good things that happened and minimize or even ignore those things that worked only partially or not at all. Desert Shield confirmed what every study of a regional conflict in Southwest Asia had concluded, and that was that the United States had insufficient sealift to deliver the required weapons and supporting equipment on time. The Marines' Maritime Prepositioned Ships (MPS), the merchant ships stationed in Diego Garcia loaded with Army and Air Force equipment and ammunition, the Fast Sealift Ships (FSS) and 43 of the ships in the Ready Reserve Force manned by merchant seamen generally performed their assigned tasks well. As Vice Admiral Donovan, Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC) remarked,"... it had gone well—^far better than expected." In addition, during this first phase, 73 ships were charteredmore than half of them flying forei^ flags. During the first month of the war, instead of having a heavy ^vision and a significant part of its support­ ing equipment in place as the plan called for, there was only the Seventh Marine Brigade and the 82nd Airborne Division standing between a large, heavily armed Iraqi force and the Saudi Arabian oil ftelds. Much more emphasis might have been placed on the possible fate of these troops if the Iraqi Army had continued their southward invasion. 'The imminent demise of the American merchant marine is too important to be allowed to go unnoticed,' The rapidly declining American Merchant Marine was a major factor in &e problem. While the Navy had spent well over seven billion dollars to increase sealift capacity during the 1980s, little or no support was provided to sustain a viable U.S. merchant fleet. The scarcity of trained seamen, as the result of this decline, contributed to the problem of activating laidup ships. Sam Skinner, then Secretaiy of Transporta­ tion, noted during the activation period, "putting less than half of the emergency fleet in service has nearly exhausted the nation's supply of merchant mariners." Too often Desert Storm is being described as the "100-hour war." It was a seven-month war requiring all of that time to position the forces and their equip- ment to secure ultimate victory. It took every bit of the time available to achieve the final result, and there is no doubt that the sealift drove the timetable. Before the grand offensive started in February, the United States used virtually every available vessel in the world capable of moving heavy equipinent, including more than 100 foreign charters. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Conunittee, last year General Colin Powell said in response to a quiestion concerning Operation Desert Shield. "If there is one thing I would like to have had more of last summer and early fall, it would have been large capacity, roll-on/roU-off kind of ships." He went on to say that we should continue to seek oppor­ tunities for pre-positioning ammunition and equip­ ment in distant parts of the world, and although he didn't say so, much of this would inevitably be ^oat. Nowhere can there be found in his remarks or in DOD planning documents any support for a revitalized merchant marine. The imminent deijnise of the American merchant marine is too important to be allowed to go unnoticed. It is an issue worthy of national debate. The whole question of the need or even the desirability of main­ taining a national-flag commercial fleet should be honesdy and realistic^y addressed. When the ques­ tion is raised in generd terms it is almost always answered in the affirmative. Laudatory Maritime Day speeches from prominent members of the administra­ tion and the Congress are a dime a dozen. It is only when the necessary legislative changes are proposed and meaningful programs are put forward that effec­ tive support is found wanting. In the fall there will be a presidential election, and it should be a time when the candidates for that office begin to state their positions on a variety of national issues. In the past, the future of the American Mer­ chant Marine was included. President Nixon laid out a detailed plan to revive U.S. maritime industries in a speech given in Seattle in the fall of 1968. The 1970 Merchant Marine Act was a direct result of that commitment which in turn resulted in the largest peacetime shipbuilding program in U.S. history. President Reagan made a similar, although not so detailed, conunitment in 1980. His maritime program embrac^ not only the merchant marine but included a major expansion of the Navy. The $100 billion naval shipbuilding program that followed amply ful­ filled that part of lus pl^ge. However, support for the merchant marine was virtually non-existent. Presi­ dent Reagan not only eliminated all subsidies for commercial shipbuilding, but by leaving in place the requirement for domestic building in order for the shipowner to qualify for government programs, he may have doomed the U.S. international fleet to eventual extinction. The excuse offered for the failure to address the problem was, that lacking a clear consensus in the industry for the type of program to be developed, the administration could not or would not do anything. One has to wonder how many govemment programs developed in the past 200 years, that dftectly affected a diverse interest group, ever had a similar require­ ment. For an industry in which both management and labor not only fight among themselves, but wiA each other, such a requirement makes fulfillment impos­ sible and the imposed condition an absolute mockery. to provide excellent service, the owner must have the best equipment and thai means that aging ships must be continuaUy replaced by better ones,' r.y; f.. -~JI.-- '-if irii? I'i ife - • More than 140 representatives of govemment, the shipping industry, the legal and press fields attended the 1992 Paul Hall Memorial lecture given by former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Andrew E. Gibson. President Bush came into office wiA no com­ parable commitment. He had stated his intention to establish "an executive branch maritime hmson other than the Secretary of Transportation. He in­ tended the holder of that position to coordinate^ advise him on commercial maritime issues, im position has never been filled. That niay be the res of his considering, on reflection, that it was prooa y more trouble than it was worth. . Recently, two of the premier U.S. companies, American Resident Lines (ArL.j Sea-Land, served notice on the govemment that they could no longer pay the price of flying our country's flag unless changes were made in our regulatory system and applicable tax laws. These companies and some others have been trying in vain to have the future viability of the American merchant marine raised as a national issue. ^.. American shipping companies unwisely allowed themselves to become characterized as the recipients of subsidies,* As John Lillie, the chairman of APL said, "What we're trying to do is start a debate and get a decision." He added, "If we get to 1995 without these decisions, then time itself is going to make the decision." The date is cmcial for APL, for in 1997 their subsidy contract expires. The administration has made it quite pliain that they do not intend to renew any Operational Differential Subsidy agreement, and obviously APL will not wait until Ae last minute tobegin the necessary changes. Sea-Land does not receive CDS and won't wait that long. Lykes has already begun to charger foreign-flag sWps to service their t^e routes as their over-age ships can no longer qualify for subsidy. When the 1936 merchant marine legislation was enacted, the American shipping companies unwisely allowed themselves to become characterized as the recipients of subsidies. They collected the subsidies for the shipbuilders, thus relieving the builders of that stigma, and at the same time they became the government's agent to provide a supplemental pay­ ment to American seamen in order that they have a living wage. None of this money remained with the shipping companies. Yet in the minds of the public and many in government, the shipowners are recipients of great largesse. Recently, a senior military officer wanted to know why die shipping companies attempted to make a profit on their car­ riage of military cargoes during Desert Shield since they got so much money from the government al­ ready! Unfortunately, this is an opinion shared by many in the Department of Defense and in the Con­ gress. APL and Sea-Land have presented much of their appeal for support to DOD, pointing to what they consider the essential contribution made by the American merchant marine to national defense. They can be proud of the role that their companies played in Desert Storm, and most in the militaiy estab­ lishment appear to recognize their contribution. But, apart from providing a polite audience and maybe a little sympathy, 1 can find no evidence that DOD considers it to be their responsibility to come to the aid of the industry. There is an iron law of international trade, and that is to be successful you have to be very good or very cheap. Since American shipowners do no have-the latter option, the American shipowner has to con­ centrate on providing excellent service at competitive rates. In the liner trades it is remarkable, given the obstacles that exist, that some American owners have done as well as they have. But to provide excellent service, the owner must have the best equipment and that means that aging ships must be continually replaced by better ones. And th^ must be repla^ at prices comparable to the best that the competition can obtain. Ibis leads to some important questions and these are the ones for which APL and Sea-Land are specifically trying to obtain answers. Will the shipbuildi^ and their con^ssional allies allow changes to existing law to permit companies to acquire foreign-built ships and still retain access to non-defense government cargoes? Will they allow these companies to continue to receive Gyrating Differentijd Subsidy for pa;pient to their American crews? Will the same coedition ^ow the removal of the 50 percent ad valorem tax on foreign repairs in order for U.S. companies to be placed on a par with their foreign competitors? The wage differential for seamen sailing with the subsidized shipping companies, if compared to com­ petent Korean, Taiwanese and Filipino crews, is at least $1.5 million per ship year. So now the question is: Is there any way that companies like APL, Sea-Land and Lykes can absorb such a differential and remain in business? A related question is, if the U.S. government doesn't think it is important to have a supply of continually trained American seamen available for emergencies (such as the recent war in the Gulf), why should the shipowner, even if he could afford to do so? Let us consider an owner who wants to fly the U.S. flag on his ships and employ Americans to run them. Certainly some of the maritime unions in recent years have encouraged the non-subsidized operators to do just that, making significant wage concessions. A major impediment to such an owner doing this is that under current U.S. law he is forced to employ far larger crews on his ships than do his competitors. In spite of attempts to obscure the question of crew size by raising safety issues, a recent study by the National Research Council finds no such linkage. Another question then might be: How soon can U.S. laws related to crewing 1^ amended so as to bring them into conformity with international standards? This is an effort that could be initiated immediately by the U.S. Coast Guard. And if the administration is r^y concerned about the cost of subsidies, this is a good place to start The administration has formed a working policy group to address these issues. The interesting thing will be if they meet their June timefiame. The group is to report their findings around June 14intestimony to Congress. It also be interesting, to find out whether the group will succeed in keeping their recommendations focused on the merchant marine problem. Or will the shipbuilders manage to insert themselves and cloud the issue? President Bush reminded us in his Aspen speech given in August 1990, that in the future we will probably face diffoent challenges than those for which we had been preparing.The president said: "... in many of the conflicts we could face, we may not have the luxury of matching manpower with prepositioning material. We'll have to have air and sealift capacities to get our forces where they are needed, when they are needed." In the new world order, if these issues are not faced and solutions found to the present problems, it is almost certain that there will not be an American merchant marine available to meet those future emer­ gencies that the president foresaw. There undoubtedly wiU be a greatly enlarged Ready Reserve Force and possibly a program can be developed to provide reserve manpower to activate the more modem, diesel powered portion of that fleet. However, there is little question that this will be more expensive than removing the myriad restrictions that unnecessarily add to today's costs as well as provid­ ing some form of wage differential for American crews. Unfortunately, the more expensive option seems to be the one Aat DOD finds most attractive. One final observation should be made. There is a growing realization among many of those who at­ tempt to frame future defense strategies, that the United States has entered a phase where attrition warfare is neither probable nor of major concem. It is believed no credible war scenario envisions a irolonged non-nuclear war that involves major ship osses. As a result, some ^ople are beginning to question procuremrat policies that-continually sup­ port defense industries based on the claim that this type of surge capacity is essential in a future global conflict. It may be too much to hope that the debate on an issue involving millions of dollars and thousands of jobs can be carried out in a way that keeps the national interest uppermost. Politicians inevitably have been successful in side-stepping this kind of decision. This doesn't indicate a lack of integrity or even political courage on their part. It is more the result of die intense pulling and tugging of opposing political forces to which they are continually subjected. Often it arises from real differences in how best to resolve this problem. The result has been described as "politi­ cal gridlock." Dr. Robert Douglas, dean of natural sciences and math, University of Southern Callfomla, presents Andrew E. Gib­ son, the 1992 Paul Hall Memorial Lecturer, with an etching in glass of the late SIU president. The lecture series Is a jsrogram of the Paul Hall Memorial Endowment which promotes the study of marine transportation programs In­ side and outside USC. Until the Department of Defense is willing to define clearly the amount of shipbuilding capacity required to construct future U.S. naval vessels, the proponents of a shipbuilding mobilization base suffi­ cient to sustain the merchant fleet in a sea war of attrition may well prevail. The result will be not any new ships, but the dnottling of any serious considera­ tion of removing legislation that is a major cause of denying American shipowners the ability to compete. Earlier, 1 indicated that President Nixon was the last president to present and carry out a meaningful maritime program.1 recall Paul Hall telling him that he hadn't voted for him in the first election because 'Nowhere can there be found in,,, DOD planning documents any support for a revitalized merchant marine, * he didn't believe that he would fulfill the commitment made during the election campaign. But, since he had, he could be assured of his fiill support in the future. As the Nixon administration went down, Paul con­ tinued his support to the last. 1believe Resident Nixon, despite the self-inflicted tragedy that befell him, may have demonstrated what has since been called "the vision-thing" to a greater extent than any who have followed. He constantly referred to the goal of America being Number One, and this included its merchant marine. He said he knew we couldn't be Number One in everything, but had to try. If we once began to settle for being second best, then inevitably we would lose much of what has made this country great. For more thm 200 years, the American merchant marine has played an important role in sustaining and supporting this country's greatness. While this role is changing, it certainly has not ceased. APL and SeaLand have challenged the administration to demonstrate the political will to bring about the necessary changes to allow them to continue to fly the American flag and remain competitive. This may be the last opportunity, for as the chairman of APL has said, a lack of decisive action is in itself a clear decision no matter how unwelcome. For those who may be unfamiliar with the title of this address, let me complete the quotation for you. It is from the book of Proverbs and it is: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." Thank you. - '1 •- '1', �Ksm r,-..j<*'-'«i'nte-.z-^tj>i'ii^ca'itr';!SSSiSSlSrS^^ 18 ^-v- ^L. • ' •:- - SEAFMERSLOa MAY 19^ Uamgansett's GSD Memb&s Are Ready lor Anything 'h' I , t>. t. r . • SIU Government Services Division members have to be ready for anything aboard the USNS Narragansett. But the latest mission is one all will remember. The Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet (MSG?AC) tugboat towed the USS Missouri to its final port of Bremerton, Wash, after the battleship, which served in three wars and served as host for the Japanese surrender at the end of World War U, was decommissioned. MSCPAC officials praised the work by the tug's crewmembers for the way they handled the 10-day tow from Long Beach, Calif. "Both ships are old pros at this type of job," said Captain R.W. Addicott, MSCPAC commander, of the tow handled by the Narragansett and assisted by the USNS Navajo, another Government Services Division-crewed tug. "They have skilled crews with lots of experience that make a difficult job look easy. We have lots of praise for their hard work and dedication." The Narragansett operates up and down the west coast of the United States on a variety of missions. "We tow targets and disabled ves­ sels," AB Jerry DaufTenbach told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG recently. "We go out on salvage operations. We go wherever we are needed." "This vessel is a real workhorse," added ABAVatchman Thomas "TJ** Williams Jr., a 15-year member of the Government Services Division. "We get asked to do a lot of things up and down the west coast." .1 The USNS Narragansett tows the USS Missouri to its layup port of Bremerton, Wash, following the battleship's decommission ceremony. Other operations for the Nar­ ragansett include search and rescue missions, aid in oil-spill clean-ups, firefighting support and service as a platform for diving operations. The tug also was involved in towing the aircraft carrier USS Midway from San Diego to Bremerton and the bat­ tleship USS New Jersey from Long Beach to the Washington port. The Narragansett is one of seven tugs operated by MSCPAC named after Native American tribes. The 226-foot vessel takes the name of the tribe who founded the state of Rhode Island. v Engine Utility Endorsement Needed Under New MSCPAC RaUng Schedule .,;• ^ ty's'" • i The SIU's Government Services Division is seeking an extension for the deadline fireman/watertenders and oilers are facing to upgrade to engine utility on Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) steamships. Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice president for government services, will meet with U.S. Navy Vice Ad­ miral Francis R. Donovan, head of the Military Sealift Command, early this month to discuss MSCPAC man­ ning situation, including the rating change. 200 Members Affected The announcement issued by Donovan in March stated that the positions of fireman/watertender and oiler would be replaced by the newly ; created engine utility (watch) rating. Approximately 200 members are affected by the decision. The Government Services Division rep­ resents unlicensed mariners for MSCPAC vessels. According to Mercer, MSCPAC has not offered any type of upgrading to prepare the fireman/watertenders and oilers to qualify for the engine utility endorsement. Complete Tours of Duty "The oilers will have to get their fireman/watertender endorsement to qualify for engine utility, while the firem^watertenders will have to ac­ quire their oiler endorsement," he said. Despite the announcement. Mer­ cer has been told by MSCPAC that fireman/watertenders and oilers who do not qualify for the engine utility rating but are sailing when October arrives would be able to complete their tour of duty. However, the members would have to get the engine utility endor­ sement before they could sign on to another vessel. Government Services Division members who have any questions concerning the announced position changes should contact SIU Vice President Mercer at 350 Fremont Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105, or a member may call (415)8613400. Taking a call on the Nairagansett's deck is AB/Watchman Thomas TJ" Williams Jr. MSCPAC Expects le Leave Subic Bay by Summer's End The Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet (MSCPAC) expects its withdrawal operations from the U.S. Navy base at Subic Bay in the Philip­ pines to be completed by the end of summer. Vessels that were homebased at the facility are receiving orders for new locations in the Pacific, includ­ ing Guam and Singapore, according to MSCPAC. The SIU's Government Services Notice To Government Service Seafarers: Wage Charts Areon the Way Updated wage, overtime and penalty rate ch^itsifo^ SIU Govern­ ment Services Division members are arriving aboard Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) vessels. The charts, effective October 1, 1991, reflect a 4.1 percent increase in wages which was announced in AB Jerry Oauffenbach adjusts a valve aboard the MSCPAC tugboat. February. Government Services Division members already should be receiving the increases retroac­ tive from September 29. Members with any questions or problems should contact Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice presidciit for government services, at (415)861-3400. Division provides unlicensed crewmembers for MSCPAC ships. Already the last battle group, headed by the USS Independence, has departed the longtime Navy base. The Adept, the smallest of the three drydocks used in the shipyards, has been towed to Smgapore. The others are expected to be moved later this year. The United States started withdrawing from Subic Bay, its last military outpost in the Philippines, shortly after that nation's senate refused last September to extend the lease on the base. Earlier in 1991, the U.S. decided not to rebuild Clark Air Base after it was heavily damaged by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. The naval b^e, 50 miles west of Manila, had generated $203 million in yearly lease payments and ap­ proximately $344 million in annual payroll for 37,0(X) Filipino workers. Subic Bay must be vacated by December 31. .rAMfA--'-- "t- �I .• .•V MAY 1892 . -iiisgJiflS SEOFARBISWe Congress Readies Measure To Assist New Bedferd Fieet Efiorts are being sought in the U.S. Senate to clarify tax language that would simplify the tax withhold­ ing policy for fishermen in New Bed­ ford, Mass. The measure, already passed by both the Senate and House of Repre­ sentatives, would clarify a provision in the Intemal Revenue Code of 1986 to calculate crew size on a fishing vessel on an annual, not quarterly, basis. Because of a ruling by the In­ ternal Revenue Service (IRS) in 1988, the owner of every fishing boat in the nation's largest per catch fish­ ing port has been hit with back taxes and fines. "These back taxes could destroy our whole fishing industry," Port Agent Henri Francois told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "They have made us a test case. Everybody has been affected." ITie present legislation, sponsored by Senator Edward M. Kennedy (DMass.), would not reduce the amount of taxes to be paid by the fishermen, but would clarify how and when such taxes would be collected. Members are urged to contact their repre­ sentatives in Congress to support the proposal. The 1986 code declared that fishermen on vessels with a crew of less than 10 people are selfemployed and would have to file their own state and federal withhold­ ing taxes. This included all SlU-contracted Bshing vessels in the New Bedford fleet, according to Francois. i-iM in.i...^..iiyiiu .' . • LOG-A-RHYTHM Rollin' With the Swells In 1988, the IRS decided crew size by Bill Daniels should be counted quarterly rather than take the annual average. The Bill Daniels, who sails out of the port of New Orleans, wrote this poem (it agency then made its ruling retroac­ tive to 1985. Because of the change, was actually intended to be the lyric sheet to a song) while sailing at^ard the the IRS claimed boat owners owe USNS Sealift China late last year. An SIU member since 1990, the steward more than $11 million in back taxes, department member also sail^ aboard the USNS Bellatrix during Operation Desert Sortie in the Persian Gulf. penalties and interest. Because of the ruling, Kennedy, in When the wind is wailing 'and the ship is heading' south. a letter to IRS Commissioner Shirley And the waves leap up like the hounds of Hell, Peterson, wrote, "In New Bedford, virtually the entire fishing fleet, all foamin' at the mouth, which constitutes the primary in­ like a penny that's been tossed dustry in southeastern Mas­ into a wishing well . ^ sachusetts, is in jeopardy of being when the sea gets rough I'll ' i . i seized as a result of IRS action." be hanging tough and , ' " Representative Gerry Studds (DMass.), whose district includes New rollin'with the swells. ' ^' Bedford, passed a bill in the last ses­ sion of Congress to correct the IRS Sometimes the sea is calm and clear, decision. just like a brand new bride, Kennedy worked with the staff of but wine can turn to vinegar with the Senate Finance Committee to in­ theturnin'ofthetide. clude the clarification in the 1992 tax When the Sirens start their singing code legislation. Despite calls for no to the tune of wedding bells individual member or district items, Kennedy secured the measure in the tied to the mast, my ears stuffed with wax bill. I'll be rollin' with the swells. With help from Studds, Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Repre­ Now the rain beats on the deck sentative Brian Donnelly (D-Mass.), I hear the high wind moan. the clarification was approved by And our ship is tossed and rockin' and both branches of the Congress. so far away from home. However, President Bush vetoed But when we make it back again the package for reasons other than the New Bedford provision. Because of we'II have a tale to tell the earlier support in both the House about sailin' on these stormy seas and and Senate, it is expected the clarifica­ rollin'with the swells. • tion will pass once again when itmakes its way through Congress. Now you can sell your soul for money or sell it for a fix. Or you can turn your life around Or you can turn a trick And there's always somefool's paradise , a half a stepfrom Hell. ^ ^ When the sea gets rough ^ I I'll keep hanging tough C ; and rollin' with the swells. • -"' •• ' i• ; vO. ; In Memory of Boatman John Wodka ' • •' '<• •- .i- Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.>, speaking at last month's Workers Memorial Day, continues to push for clarification of the New Bedford fishing fieet tax laws. Polish Mayor Studies U.S. Shipping «*- St. Louis Field Representative Steve Jackson (right) discusses U.S.-fiag maritime policies with Wladyslaw Tomasz LIsewski (left), mayor of Szczecin, Poland, during a seminar arranged by the Public Policy Research Center of the University of Missouri at St. Louis. Mark Karpinski (renter) served as interpreter at the event sponsored by the World Affairs Council of St. Louis. •'Ji A wreath-laying ceremony was held in the port of Baltimore to honor the memory of Seafarer John Wodka, 41, who died March 7. Wodka had been a member of the SIU since 1970. The above photo was taken on the stem of the McAllister tug America. Pictured from left to right are Ed Johansen, president McAllister of Baltimore; Jake Bryant port engineer; Bill Bryant comany engineer; J. Payne, tug engineer; Tom Lemaiie, deckhand; Norm Gifford and Captain Jeff Parkin. -J •' :K,- •• •' A•• Ail')®. �. - "-v -.. 5fillvlUffiRS£IN; • •, . • ; . .-^>'>,,a-:^ June & July pispatchers' Report for Deep Sea • >' A ' . DeepSeaiUrifea^ Inland Waters vr:V:: ^•t:a..SS v-:^; f ' ' • - •':-, ,.• • •• •': t • K -! --K. ; •;; I?'"'", "ft •,"• '.•i''s • ,'.: .' 'i ;;|:;:;S!|t2 > i : , ,r'., •^. '^• 'v ;•. / rv *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC Piney Point Monday, June 8 Port ;;fy ,; Monday^ July 6 .'' . • New York Tuesday, June 9 Tuesday, July 7 Philadelphia Wednesday, June 10 Wednesday, July B Baltimore Thursday, June 11 Thursday, July 9 ••Noifhlk"^-::':,-4 Seattle Thursday, June 11 Puerto Rico * Tinirsday, July 9 Honolulu JadcsonvUle ; Houston Thursday, June 11 / ?? fitfi®:;: Thursday, July 9 St. Louis iKney Point; Algonac Algonac y Fiiday, June 12 Friday, July 10 Totals Houston :„.Port; Monday, June 15 New York Monday, July 13 |]%iladelphia |v Ne Baltimore f Tuesdayv June 16 y 't • Norfolk Tuesday, July 14 Mobile ., Mobile,,,.Jy.i New Orleans Wednesday, June 17 ijacfeonville-: Wednesday, July 15 San Francisco San Francisco Wilminj Hiursday, June 18 Thursday, July 16 Seattle Puerto Rico V^mington jsaiii Monday, June 22 Honolulu Monday, July 20 iiii Seattle St. Louis Friday, June 26 I •«ll Piney P Friday, July 24 Algonac San Joan (sSlSliiilif: Totals Thursday, Jiiiie 11 Thursday, July 9 , Port New York Stl^uis i^ladelphia Friday, June 19 Friday, July 17 Norfolk Honolulu Friday, June 19 Mobile Friday, July 17 New Orleans Duluth Jackscmville ^ lYednesday, June 17 ' San Francisco Wednesday, July 15 : Wilmington Jersey City Seattle Wednesday, June 24 Puerto Rico Wednesday, July 22 Honolulu New Bedford jNoui Tuesday, June 23 .i St. Louis Tuesday, July 21 ' •' V v' :v^-: MARCH Id —APRH. 15,1992 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClainA QassB ClassC Trip RelieEs "•' 34 13 8 17 8 4 zz 2 OA if* 3 249 • V-'S.'v-t-iS'k 2 .12 4 235 1 299 385 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 2 ' 5 6 8 5 ete"-. '9 h f/, '1' =^'4 - 3. N Each (Mft's nrnhag starts at 10:30 aM Personals JOHN RAYMOND NATHAN SR. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Raymond Nathan Sr., please contact John Raymond Nathan Jr. at 500 East Olive Street, Staunton, 111. 62088, or call (618) 635-8557. He sailed with the union out of New Or­ leans throughout the '60s and '70s. Notices • ClassC ClassA DECK DEPARTMENT 7 ' 7 8 ' 3 'V 0 1 0 47 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Red River Carriers Effective August 26,1991,a4percent increase was due in the Red River Carriers contract. Any seaman who sailed aboard the MV Advantage should send copies of his discharges to the Contracts Department at headquarters. Note also that the 4 percent increase will be reflected in the vacation plans. m , --i'-vy-s-.w^iisKi 68" iBlitimpre 2 A 0 :':5 0 290 Algonac Totals Port |New YoA, IPhUadelphia: Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 2 13 N- •;vi' ••." '•.;.:' V ••';•.>•'::-v'-ft;.'• **REGISTERED ON BEACH| All Groups 7 ;0 0 2' 0 20 0 154 ''6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 14 0 5 .2 " Hriustri St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Totals All Department 636 763 ^ 448 444 307 228 1,045 1,150 1,181 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. *• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,427jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,427jobs shipped, 448johs or ahout 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and C" seniority people. From March 16 to April 15,1992, a total of228 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 16,298jobs have been shipped. W4 - . • H' I '.-fci J �rnSSSmSSSmSmSSStSmS ';'' --y MAY 1992 The Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 59 mem­ bers this month. Forty-three of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while 11 sailed in the in­ land division. Five sailed in the Great Lakes division. I Deck department member Elvis Warren and engine department member Jack Fanner, both 73, are the oldest of the new pensioners. But a few others are not far behind: en­ gine department members Thomas Stubbs, 72; Winon Walker, 71; and Joe LaiCorte, 71. Brief biographical sketches of these men and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA CHARLES BURNS, 65, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Sarasota, Fla., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Bums upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He has retired to Franklinton, La. LEON BUT­ LER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in his native Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Butler sailed as a chief cook. He still calls Jacksonville home. CHARLES CALLAHAN, 64, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bominOgdensburg, N.Y. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Callahan served in the Navy from 1945 to 1948. He resides in Castro Valley, Calif. ROBERT CARRIGAN, 65, joined the union in 1951 in the port of Bal­ timore. A native of Pennsylvania, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Carrigan served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He lives in the Philadelphia area. BENJAMIN COOLEY,61, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The Alabama na­ tive sailed in the engine depart­ ment Brother Cooley has retired to Wilmer, Ala. JEWELL HEARING, 63, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Houston. He was bom in Vir­ ginia and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hearing served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. He has retired to League City, Texas. RICHARD DARVILLE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the • *' r.^i^ • SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men cm4 women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. port of New Orleans. Bom in Florida, he completed the bosun recertification program at the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. Brother Darville resides in New Caney, Texas. JOHN DECULTY, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1952 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother DeCulty served in the Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946. He lives in Miami. JIMMY DUFORE, 55, joined the union in 1964 in his na­ tive New Or­ leans. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Dufore has retired to Metairie, La. LOUIS ESCARRA,66, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School in New York in 1957. A native of Florida,, he sailed in the deck department.*^iBrother Escarra upgraded in 1959. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Escarra lives in Miami. AR^NDO FRISSORA, 64, joined the SIU in 1945 in his native New York. Known by his shipmates as "Frisco," he sailed in the steward department. Brother Frissora has retired to Hialeah, Fla. HENRY GALICKL 63, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bom in Bayonne, N.J. and in 1982 completed the steward recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School. Brother Galicki resides in Charles­ ton Heights, S.C. THOMAS GLENN, 65, joined the union in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The native of Spencer, N.C. sailed in the deck department. Brother Glenn received from the Seafarers' Safety Program an award for helping keep the SS Emelia accident-free during the first half of 1960. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Glenn lives in Crescent, Ga. DANIEL GOMEZ, JR., 69, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Gomez has retired to Houston. n JAMES HARD­ EN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of New York. He was bom in Florida and sailed in the steward department. Brother Harden upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1982. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Harden lives in New York. RICHARD E. HUNT, 64, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. A native of Pittsfield, Mass., he sailed as a bosun. Brother Hunt has retired to Bennington, Vt, ^ JACK JOHNSON, 53, joined the SIU in 1960 in his native Portland, Ore. He sailed in the en­ gine department and also worked in the Sea-Land shoregang. Brother Johnson served in the Army from 1957 to 1960. He resides in Trout Creek, Mich. WILLIAM JOHNSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in tfie port of New York. The Alabama native sailed in the deck and engine depart­ ments. Brother Johnson upgrad^ frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Johnson lives in Mobile, Ala. JOHNKELSOE, 60, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was bom in Greenville, Ala. aiid in 1984 com­ pleted the bosun recertification pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School. Brother Kelsoe served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He has retired to Georgiana, Ala. JOSEPH LACORTE, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New York. Bom in Oakland, Calif., he sailed ' 21 in the engine department. Brother LaCorte resides in Seattle. HERBERT LEAKE, 60, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School in New York in 1961. He was bom in Gaylord, Va. and in 1975 completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. Brother Leake served in the Army from 1949 to 1952. He has retired to Winchester, Va. •j-' • , W'• • •1-, \V''v " - EUGENE LINCH,67, joined the SIU in . 1943 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Mobile, Ala., he sailed in the steward and engine departments. Brother Linch resides in Tallassee, Ala. •' f GILBERT MURRAY, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of Yale, Mich., he com­ pleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Murray has retired to Jacksonville, Fla. • JOHN MUR­ RAY, 70, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in New York, he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Murray upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1987. He served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946. He resides in Seattle. LUTHER MYREX, 66, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of San Francisco. The native of Bir­ mingham, Ala. completed the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Myrex served in the Army from 1951 to 1954. He has retired to Mount Olive, Ala. vii.. * V . •; . BARD NOLAN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Chicago and sailed in the deck department. Brother Nolan served in the Navy from 1945 to 1949. He served in the Marine Corps from 1950 to 1953. Brother Nolan lives in Portland, Ore. • MIKKO NUOTIO, 66, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of San Francisco.'Bom in Finland, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Nuotio upgraded frequently at the LunContinued On page 25 •I.-' *.' '. V;;. : . "i- •" �V fr:•••trnJl^.' • 22 m2f992 SEWAmiSUIG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes ^ MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority :m-' *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassCL ClassL Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL QassL ClassNP M MldiadSa^ •President.-. •. JolinFay .Secietary-Trcasurer • •-:. JcbephSacco Executiw Yice President Augnstf n Telfez Vice President Gollecdve Bargaining George McCartney **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL QassL Class NP K DECK DEPARTMENT 0 18 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT i::i' ••MM'B;. Port • Al^[rtiacSj Port Algonac STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 6 0 ^ ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 69 17 0 46 1 0 102 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. • -.^i: Roy A,"Burdr" Mercer rB Vice President Governinent Scrvii^ i Jack CafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Vice President Gulf Coast 27 ' Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1992 *TOTALREGlffrERED All Groups OassA ClassB ClassC 10 5 12 ' • 'K.: West Coast Totals Region lAtlantic Gulf Coast T.akes&Tl^^ West Coast Totals Region 5 0 Q 13 0 TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups OassA ClassB Class C ClassA ClassB ClaasC DECK DEPARTMENT i"' 0 ' 0 \ ^ ' 35 ' P ^ ' jPl ||i 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ; 0 0 0 o'~" 61 1 105 . p 1 7 2 ' 6' 38 , .0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT AM West Coast Totals MamUne Not Hit By Reg Moratorium Seafarers will not feel the effect of a moratorium on new federal regulations despite an announcement last month by President George Bush that it be ex­ tended an additional 120 days. The proposed implementation of user fees for Coast Guard-issued mer­ chant marine documents and licenses as well as changes created by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CPA '90) are mandated by Congress. The presiden­ tial moratorium, which originally was announced during his State of the Union address in January, only deals with voluntary regulations. The user fee regs are driven by budget considerations and thus are not subject to the moratorium, and the CPA '90 rules are exempt because of a congressionally set deadline, according to a Coast Guard spokesman. OPA '90 was enacted in 1989. It demands that all tankers greater than 5,000 gross tons have double hulls by the year 2015 and all companies that ship petroleum acquire certificates of financial responsibility to cover the cost of cleaning up an accident. The proposed user fee on marine docu­ ments and licenses came about as a result of the 1990 budget act. • , Gulf Coast Totals All Departments 50 5 16 5 2 4 190 15 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. -"^HEADQUARTERS- . 5201AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 , ^ ^ (301)899-0675 ALGONAC ; 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE - 1216 E. Baltimore St. Bal^ 21202 Bi (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. v.!## Honolulu, HI %819v (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Uberty St. t -Jacksonville, FL 32206 ^) 353^87 I-JEKSEY CITY-\^^ 99 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 ' MOBIIS 11^ Dauphin Island l%wy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD SO Union St . -7> New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS . " „ 630 Jackson Ave. , ' New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 , ^ :::N^YORK .675Faarth Ave. . Brooklyn, NY 11232 C (718)499-6600 Nmnrm ir - ' NORFOLK llSThirdSt Norfolk, VA 23510 ABBB (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA OfUH 'Z A irif Philadelphia, PA 19148 > i.. 0I5)336^38m PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 SPin^ Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 ' SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 - (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Jimcos St Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 B ^ SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 ,(314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. B Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 31 Crossing the Delaware .1 • - 1 , , :B:iii SIU member Bill Mulholland, a drill mechanic, n'des with his family across the, Delaware River on an SlU-crewed ferry. From left are Dehise, Ryan. Brittany.^ Bill and Billy. •• —.-i. �MAY 1992 SEAFARERS IMS informed crew about new feeding arran­ gements. Next port: New York. as poss/We. On occasion, because of space llmHabons, some arill be omitted. &ilps minute ttrst are reviewed by ttie union's contract ctopartment Threta Issues rediilringattention or resolutionare addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. 11m mMutes me ttm hewsF^ • to the Seafarers LOG. • STONEWALL JACKSON(V/ateman Steamship), E)ecember 22 — Chairman Carl Lineber^, Secretary Melvin Hite, Educational Director Frank Quebedeaux, £>eck Delegate Alfred Severe, Engine Delegate Q. Francis. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to make sure doors are locked in port Crew appreciates new washer and iron. EQUALITY STATE (lOM), January 26 — Chairman D.Oements, Secretary G. Brdyles, Educational Director Willi^ Hanls. Educational director noted GED. information available upon request. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Washers need repair. Chairman suggested crew designate one washer for soiled clothes. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), January 26 — Chairman G.R. Kidd, Secretmy William Williams, Education­ al Director M. Serlis, Engine Delegate Ronald Williams, Steward Delegate O. Rios. Chairman thanked crew for fine work. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to seek reduction of time between payoffs. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for great job preparing food and also keeping decks in excellent condi­ tion. Next port: San Juan. OVERSEAS OH/O (Maritime Over­ seas), January 29 (^ainnan M.St. Angelo, Secretary Earl Gray, Engine Delegate Eric Hyson, Steward Delegate A. Ganglois HI. Chairman spoke about importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. He ask^ inemters to be aware of potentially unsafe conditions aboard ship. He stressed need for members to read Seafarers LOG, and in particular the Presideiit's Report. He encouraged mem­ bers to support SPAD. Educational direc­ tor asked members to stand by their union and read their union book at least twice per year. Treasurer reported 42 new movies aboard. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman distributed updated schedule of courses available at Lundeberg School. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Texas City, Texas. USNS PREVAIL (USMMI), January 6 — Chairman Carl Kriensky, Secretary Ann Davidson, Educational Director Bruce Korte, Deck Delegate Joe Mur- Getting the Kinks Out Frankle Valle, oiler aboard the Inde­ pendence, untangles a line. rrn pby. Steward Delegate Carleton War­ ren. Secretary reported purchases of new dart board, exercise equipment and video­ tapes. Educational director distributed Lundeberg School schedules and en­ couraged members to upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed correspondence received from contracts department. Chairman noted need to separate trash. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. USTS PACIFIC (lOMX January 19 — Chairman A. Barrows, Secretary P. Cruni, Educational Director Tom Flynn, Engine Delegate J. Daminiamo, Steward Delegate B. Smith. Secretary and treasurer urged members to upgr^e at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew ask^ contracts depart­ ment for clarification on carpentry. Crew received inadequate information at job call due to breakdown in communication between company and dispatcher. Next port: France. DIAMOND STATEaOM), February 2 — Chairman G. Corelli, Secretary Vin­ cent Sanchez, Jr., Secretary Samuei Haynes. Chairman relayed thanks from captain for job well done and coopera­ tion. Captain ordered new TV and VCR for unlicensed crew. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and subsequent trip to New Orleans. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Educational director noted Lundeberg School information posted. All three department delegates reported disputed OT. Crew discussed ne^ for courtesy. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman Pete Loik, Secretary R. Poovey, Steward Delegate Coy Hendricks. No beefs or disputed OT reported., ITB GROTON(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), February 26—Chairman N. Matthey. Secretary Michael Hammock, Educational Director J. Carneli, Deck Delegate M. Carpenter, Engine Delegate A.Salim, Steward Delegate W. Campbell. Chairman armounced payoff. He suggested crew start movie fund. Secretary noted importance of sup­ porting SPAD. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for enjoyable Texas-style barbecue. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), February 1 — Chairman B. Carrano. Secretary J. Iverson, Educational Director Charies Lore, Deck Delegate E. Lnzier, Engine Delegate Luis Pagan, Steward Delegate Dimas Rodriguez. Secretary reported beef. Educational director not^ importance of donating to SPAD. A1department delegates reported disputed OT. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on penalty rate. AB Sean Ryan recently completed dive certification at reefs off St. Croix. He finished testing after about two months of voyages. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: New York. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), February 24 — Chairman B. Carrano. Secretary J. Iverson, Educational Director Charles Lore, Deck Delegate Ed Lnzier, Engine Delegate Lois Pagan, Steward Delegate Dimas Rodriguez. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and discussed lifeboat drills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steamship), February 22 — Chairman A. Urti, Secretary Lonnie Gamble, Educational Director D. Peterson, Deck Delegate George Dean, Sr., Engine Delegate Robert Hines, Steward Delegate Stanley Washington. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department—Steward/Baker Lonnie Gamble, Chief Cook Audrey Brown, Assistant Cook Thaddeus Jalvia. Steward Assistant Herbert Washington and Steward Assistant Stan­ ley Was^gton—for fine presentation of meals, pleasant attitude and spotless gal­ ley and pantry. Next port: Scotland. LNG TAURUS (ETC), February 16 — Chairman C. Pineda, Secretary D. Pappas, Educational Director G. Lindsay, 23 SEA-LAND DEFENDER(Sea-Land Service), February 29 — Chairman Joe Alleluia, Secretary Jrrim J. Alamar, Educational Director Joe Barry. Chair­ man noted good trip and good food. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew ask^ contracts department to seek increase in optical and dental benefits. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand Service), February 1 —Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Delegate Mike War­ ren, Steward Delegate Ernest Dumont. Chairman remind^ members that 1992 is an election year. He urged all mem­ bers to vote and also to contact their con­ gressmen and senators to affirm need for strong U.S. merchant fleet. Educational director discussed importance of in­ dividual money management. He urged Active Seafarer Takes Plunge •y'-r- ..Y' - Sean Ryan, AB aboard the ITB New York, recently completed dive certifiration at reefs off St. Croix. At last summer's Solidarity Day rally in Washington, D.C., Ryan was chosen to lead the 325,000 marchers down Constitution Avenue as a representative of America's merchant mariners who served in the Persian Gulf. Deck Delegate Paul Jagger, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chairman reported smooth trip and good person­ nel. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $980 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew voted for no smoking in messhall during me^ hours. niembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted need for new VCR. Crew asked contracts dqrartntent for clarification on guidelines for quarter­ master. Crew was reminded to keep doors closed due to rats on board. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Hong Kong. STONEWALL JACKSON(Waterman Steamship), February 23 — Chairman ; Carl Lineberry, Secretary Melvin Hite, Educational Director Frank Quehedeaux, Deck Delegate Gene Kaiser, Engine Delegate Charles Ken­ nedy, Steward Delegate Alfred Severe. Chairman reported end-of-year paychecks will be sent to whomever crewmember designated. He announced payoff and advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Two washing machines are on order. VCR also on order. Next port: Norfolk, Va. USNS PREVAIL (U.S. Marine Manage­ ment), February 21 — Chairman Carl Kriensky, Secretary A. Davidson, Educational Director Bruce Korte, Deck Delegate Joe Murphy, Steward Delegate Carleton Warren. Secretary reminded members to pick up forms for vacation pay and benefits. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for excellent job. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), February 15 — Chairman Ralph Moore, Secretary F.L. Washington, Sr., Educational Director Eddie M^or, Deck Delegate Joseph Carrillo, Engine Delegate John Whitley. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Houston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ seas), February 23 — Chairman John Little, Jr., Secretary T. Kreis, Education­ al Director E. Figueroa, Deck Delegate R. Zepeda, Engine E>elegate Andrew Lopez, Steward Delegate John McLarke. Chairman announced payofi. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Freeport, Texas. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), February 24 — Chairman A. Zepeda, Secretary A. Todd, Educational Director C. Castro, Deck Delegate All Shaibi. Secretary reminded members to keep messhall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Lake Charles, La. USNS WORTHY(U.S. Marine Management), February 27 — Chairman R.M. Slacks. Chairman advised crewmembers about vacation pay and benefits. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USTS PACIFIC (lOM), February 9 — Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretary R. Worobey, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate John Batoihsi, Engine Delegate J. Paminiamo, Steward Delegate Bryan Smith. Educa­ tional director urged members to take ad­ vantage of opportunities at Paul Haul Center for Maritime Training. He reminded members that this is an elec­ tion year, and encouraged support of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. AMERICAN CONDOR(Crowley Caribbean Transport), March 13 — Chairman Bill Dowzcky, Secretary Car­ los Sierra, Deck Delegate Robert Miller, Engine Delegate G. Piatt. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarifications on sustenance pay and QMED duties. Continued on page 24 ' -'ixt ^ I •L ••yyAy '. • . .. S.' I �. WC-- "iiy ;-3HT' - •rei««a«cttsa>2W2 ' •. Z4 ShipsDigest Contmuedfivmpage23 4? •f'-. 'ri' •-.ry: 'M- Iff: m 'i'llv. p" 'm-iJf-' :;»!?V :'f'' :.-V ' i! :rf 'fi'ir ::rv i' f: ":k • urA t. A 'A: rl; EQUALITY STATE(lOM), March 31 — Chairman D. Clements, Secretary S. Wilhite, Educational Director B. Harris, Steward Elelegate Marda Mossbarger. Chairman explained shipping rules for Ccards. Educational director advised mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain and chief mate relayed thanks to deck department and crew for work done in Damman. Crew received certificates for quick and efficient work. Chairman thanked steward department for job well done. GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 9 — Chairman G. Wilson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Direc­ tor Peter Kanavos. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Houston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. NEDLLOYD HUDSON(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 15 — Chairman C. James, Secretary Roger Griswold, Educational Director Christos Tsipllareles. Chair­ man asked members to treat each other with courtesy and consideration. Secretary reminded crew that cafeteria style dining means everyone should return items to where they belong. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew thanked deck department for keeping 03 deck clean. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), March 6 — Chairman Tom Bluitt, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educa­ tional Director I^ul Honeycutt. Chairman amiounced ship will be in Brooklyn, N.Y. shipyard for at least four months. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla ITB JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), March 29 — Chairman Luke Wells, Engine Delegate Brent Sul­ livan, Steward Delegate Norman Erickson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on company lunch policy. Next port: New York. ITB MOBILE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), March 1 — Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary P. Sellan, Educa­ tional Director J. Pazos, Deck Delegate R. Paradise, Engine Delegate Floyd Talley, Steward Delegate Theodore Quammie Chairman thanked everyone on deck for cooperation and making things go smoothly. Secretary thanked members for keeping ship clean. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $49 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. L/B£/?7TSP/fl/r(Liberty Maritime), March 8 — Chairman Larry Manry, Secretary Steve Voius, Engine Delegate Perry Boyd, Jr., Steward Delegate Isaac Enjoying Maine Lobster SEMRUIBtS UMf Gordon. Chairman reported disturbance and subsequent corrective action. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $42 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for fine chow. Next port: New Orleans. LIBERTY Srflfl (Liberty Maritime), March 22 — Chairman Hugo Derm^y, Secretary Ray Brown, Educational Director L. Cope, Deck Delegate Richard Juan. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew advised fellow SIU members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Crew says hats off to steward department for job well done. Next port: New Orleans. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), March 15 — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Michael Ruggiero, Educational Director John Wong, Deck Delegate John O'ConneU, Engine Delegate David Terry Jr. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ tends salutations to former SIU Vice President-Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell for job well done. Chairman encouraged everyone to dress properly for meal times. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew extends greetings to LOG editor ^d says thanks for job well done. RICHARD G.MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), March 24 — Chairman James Martin, Secretary James Swart, . Educational Director Don Leight, Deck Delegate Marc Taylor, Engine Delegate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate Plurinsus Ordansa. Educational direc­ tor noted tax tips from LOG are posted. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent food and clearness of dining areas. Crew noted good teamwork and high morale leading to extra-efficient operations. NEWARK BA y(Sea-Land Service), March 1 — Chairman J.W. Donaldson, Secretary J. Fletcher, Educational Direc­ tor H.Schluter, Deck Delegate Danny Davis, Engine Delegate Alex Resendez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department Next port: Boston. OMI MISSOURI (om Corp.), March 15 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate Jeff Saxon, Engine Delegate W.H. Day, Steward Delegate Jorge Bemardez. Chairman announced ship headed for Mobile for layup. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Refrigerator in crew mess leaks and needs repair. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. OMI WILLAMETTE(OMI Corp.), March 17 — Secretary Robert L. &ott. Sr. No beefs or disputed OT reported. OVERSEAS VIVIAN Maritime Over­ seas), March 22 — Chairman Jerome Williams, Secretary Douglas Hundshamer, Educational Director Jim FonviUe, Deck Delegate Tyrone Burrell. Engine Delegate Ronald Gianini, Steward Delegate Alex Jaradie. Chair­ man announc^ payoff scheduled for port of New York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. Crew thanked deck depart­ ment for ship's cleanliness. Crew would like to send its condolences to friends and family of dearly departed Brother William Ashman, who last sailed on the Overseas Vivian. Next port: New York. OVERSEAS VALD£Z(Maritime Over­ seas), March 4 — Chairman Erol Pak, Secretary T. Laffitte, Educational Direc­ tor M. McKeny. Chairman noted great trip and thanked crew for eveiy thing. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded all crewmembers to clean rooms for new members. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Shipmates Suzanne von Schoor and Cherryl Neff enjoy lime ouf from the CS Long Lines during a recent stopover in Maine. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 1 —Chairman Eugene Grantham, Secretary Ernie HoltL Deck Delegate Arthur Machado, Engine- Delegate Jerome Butler, Steward Delegate BHly Mitchell. Secretary asked everyone to register to vote, since this is an election year and votes make a dif­ ference in our jobs. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Treasurer reported $470 in ship's fund. Deck delegate thanked all departments for cooperating in rough weather. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Norfolk, Va. RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land Service), March 15 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Deck Delegate J.C. Blavat Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate MAY 1992 Secretary reported he would see patrol­ man about company keeping cadets aboard at all times. He wants to know if steward department gets paid for serving them. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good food and good job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA'LAND ENTERPRISE(Sea-Land Service), March 1 — Chairman Elex Cury, Secretary E.M. Douroudous, Educational Director L.E. Bryant. En­ gine delegate reported disput^ OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew requests new VCR and new television. Also requests copy of safety meetings. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. Working In a Polish Snow Deck gang members from the Ultrasea are at work In the Gdansk, Poland shipyard during a snowstorm. They are (from left) AB Screano Hilton, Deck Maintenance James Brinks and Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez. to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC(Sea-Land Service), March 22 — Chairman Willoughhy Byrd, Secretary Gerald Sinkes, Educational Director Edward Smith. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew rec room has no radio. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), March 8 — Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, En­ gine Delegate Juan Guaris, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. He an­ nounced payofif scheduled for Elizabeth, N.J. Secrettny conveyed thanks fiom steward depmlmmt for good eight-month stay aboard. No beefs or disput^ OT reported. Crew thanked steward dqi^ment Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothas.SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), March 7 — Chairman B. Mortier. Secretary M. Kohs. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew would like bus service in Honolulu from dock to gate. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Service), March 31 — Chairman Osario A. Joseph, Secretary Nick Andrews, Education^ Director Oswald Bermeo, Deck Delegate Doug Hodges, Engine Delegate l^mon Collazo, Steward Delegate Charles RatclifF. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(Sea-Land Service), March 23 — Chairman N. Sala, Secretary J. Colls, Deck Delegable P. Lopez, Engine Delegate H. Men- • ^ doza. Steward Delegate G. Salazar. ; i:;;: Chaiman aimounced payoff and ' (;< reported things ruruiing smoothly. SEA-LAND EXPEDmON(Sea-Land Service), March 15 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director A.G. Lane, Engine Delegate J. Ortiz, Steward Delegate R. Cosme. Chairman reported everything ruiming smoothly. Secretary thanked crew for keeping messhall and rec room clean. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), March 8 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary S. Ghani, Deck Delegate Jabez E. Pegg, Engine Delegate Patrick Lynch, Steward Delegate Inicenco Fontelera. Chairman aimounced upcoming Coast Guard in­ spection. Education^ director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 14 — Chairman Charles T. Dawson, Secretary George H. Bryant, Jr., Educational Director M.W. Phillips, Deck Delegate Russ Caruthers, Engine Delegate A. Hussain. Steward Delegate Carles Atkins. Chairman noted everything ranning smoothly. Deck and steward delegates reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew thanked gallQ' gang forjob well done and good food. Next port Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand Service), March 17 — Chairman Pat Gallagher, Secretary J. Weed, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Engine Delegate Santiago Cadis, Steward Delegate Em^t Dumont. Chairman reported captain pleased with Coast Guard inspection. Chairman urged everyone to read memo from Sea-Land regarding fate of U.S.-flag carriers. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. List will be posted for anyone who wants to donate to movie fund. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang. Continttedonpage26 ''rl, '-'i' -i , ^'7 I? - . �MAY 1982 Pensioners SEAFJU^IJOG Virginia and sailed in the engine department. Brother Stinnette has retired to Belair, Md. Continued from page 21 deberg School. He served in the Fin­ nish army from 1943 to 1945. Brother Nuotio resides in New York. MALI? OSMAN,65, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of New York. He was bom in British Malaya and sailed in the deck department. Brother Osman has retired to Trujillo Alto, P.R. RODOLFO RAMIREZ, 65, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Houston. The native of Texas sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Ramirez upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He lives in Houston. WILLIAM E. REID, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in his native New York. He completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Reid in 1979 received a let­ ter of commendation from El Paso Marine for his work aboard the E.P. Arzew. He still c^ls New Yoik^' • home. F.MARVIN ROSE JR., 65, joined the SIU in 1^62 in the port of New York. A native of Oak Park, m, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Rose served in the Army from 1946 to 1947 and from 1950 to 1951. He resides in Oakland Park, Fla. JACK ROSENBURG, 66, joined die Seafarers in 1962 in his native Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Rosenburg served in the Navy from 1943 to 1944. He has retired to San Francisco. RALPH SOUTH, 66, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. The Tennessee native sailed in the deck and en­ gine departments. He upgraded frequendy at the Lundeberg School. Brother South served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. He lives in Federal Way, Wash. THOMAS STINNETTE, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of New York. He was born in LESTER STONEBREAKER, 65, joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of Baltimore. A native of Tyrone, Pa., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Stonebreaker served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He served in the Army from 1948 to 1950. Brother Stonebreaker resides in Bal­ timore. THOMAS STUBBS JR., 72, joined the union in 1955 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He was bora in Plymouth, N.C. and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Stubbs served in Ae Navy from 1942 to 1948. He still calls Plymouth home. RALPH TROTMAM, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port ofNew York. A native of Bar­ bados, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Trotman upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. He has retired to Brooklyn, N.Y. CHARLES TRUENSKL 63, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Savannah, Ga. Bora in New Jer­ sey, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Truenski upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He served iiri the Navy froni'^1946 to 1948 and from 1951 to 1954. Brother Truenski lives in Seattle. PAUL TURNER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was bora in Ten­ nessee and in 1974 completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School. Brother Turner served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He has retir^ to New Orleans. WINON WALKER, 71, joined the union in 1953 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Bom in Mis­ sissippi, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Walker served in the Navy from 1945 to 1948. He has retired to McHeniy, Miss. EMORY WAL­ LACE, 59, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The Georgia native sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Wallace has retired to Jacksonville. JOHN WALLACE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Bos­ ton. He was bora in Lawrence, Mass. and sailed in the engine 25 department. Brother Wallack upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. He served in the Marine Corps from 1944 to 1946. Brother Wallack has retired to Salem, N.H. ELVIS WAR­ REN, 73, joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York. Bora in Texas, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Warren served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. He resides in Jacksonville, Texas. INLAND DOROTHY CRIPPS, 66, joined the union in 1977 in the port of New Orleans. A native of St. Louis, she sailed in the steward department. She has retired to Granite City, 111. RICHARD H. DIX, 62, joined the union in 1962 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed as a barge captain and worked in the Philadelphia area for lOT for 29 years. Boatman Dix served in the Army from 1951 to 1958. He resides in Gibbstown, N.J. with his wife, Kitty. JACK FARMER, 73, joined the Seafarers in 1980 intheportof Wil­ mington, Calif. A San Francisco na­ tive, he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Farmer served in the Navy from 1935 to 1945. He has retired to Las Vegas. SELBY GASKINS SR., 62, joined the union in 1975 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A native of Hatteras, N.C., he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Gaskins served in the Coast Guard from 1946 to 1966. He lives in Podanthe, N.C. AARON HEBERT,63, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of New Orleans. The native of Louisiana most recently sailed as a captain. Boat­ man Hebert resides in Chauvin, La. LOUIS LOUPE SR., 62, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Houston. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Loupe upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1976. He served in the Army from 1947 to 1948. Boat­ man Loupe lives in Raceland, La. GILBERT JENKINS, 62, joined the union in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. He was bora in Neeses, S.C. and sailed in the deck depart­ ment Boatman Jenkins served in the Army from 1951 to 1954. He has retir^ to Gretna, La. LEO QUERY JR., 64, joined th^qion in 1966 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He was bora in Portsmouth, Va. and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Query served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. He resides in Virginia Beach, Va. '•'"-V" 't- EDWARD STRINGFELLOW, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of St. Louis. Bora in Alabama, he sailed as a tankerman. Boatman Stringfellow served in the Navy from 1948 to 1967, He has retired to Escatawpa, Miss. STEPHEN TAYLOR, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Los Angeles. A native of Lawrence, Kan., he sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Boatman Taylor resides in Compton, Calif. ; DEWTTT WILSON JR., 62, joined the union in 1977 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. The Ohio native sailed in the engine department. Boatman Wilson has retired to Chesapeake, Va GREATLAKES ARCHIE BELL, 62, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Toledo, Ohio. He was bora in Ohio and sailed in the deck department. Brother Bell resides in Toledo. JOSEPH DEVOGEL, 62, jdmedthe ' Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Duluth, Minn. A native of Wiscon­ sin, he sailed in the deck department. Brother DeVogel has retired to Superior, Wis. STANISLAUS FOLTA,65, joined the union in 1956 in the port of Detroit. Bora in Utica, N.Y., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Folta upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He served in tiie Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Folta lives in Frankfort, N.Y. ARLO KLEIN, 58, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Warwick, N.D. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Klein served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Seattle. !V-:1 ORENRUSS, 65, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bora in Clarks, La., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Russ served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. He has retired to Bastrop, La. J'-: Wu.- ---'..--v J �Ivv'/V '• SEVJOBIStOG •• 1%,. V--^i..AV.. H' -L ill*: •: - ' • •;; ''7 'i {4h.'".'. '^'-::'y I ,f?" IK7: %' w,: '/v IK fe.' '•/ ^• '/."V: Pfv ^. "••^.••• A , .S.--,'>''v''<r'-.- ^ y?; ^ •*- ' Continue from page 24 SEA-LAND INNOVAfOR(Sea-haad Service), March 7 — Chairman Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educa­ tional Director W. Drummont, Deck Delegate David WiUlams, Engine Delegate Carlito Episioco, Steward Delegate Caesar L^o. Crew received letter of thanks from Captain H. Stover. Secretary thanked crew for help in keep­ ing vessel clean. Deck delegate report^ disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department Crew noted death of Chief Engineer Pete Cox, who passed away February 19 aboard the vessel. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INTE6RnY(Sea-Lsmd Service), March 22 — Chairman N. Prats, Secretary R. Hess, Educational Director M. Rivera. Chairman discussed upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. Secretary reminded crew to vote in upcoming elections. Educational direc­ tor discussed shipboard safety. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Steward department for job well done. Crew wished former SIU Asst. VP George Ripoll good luck in retirement. Steward thanked crew for keeping lounge and messhalls clean. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND MARINER iSea-Land Ser­ vice), March 29— Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secretary P. Lopez, Educa­ tional Director R. Dehlrom, Deck Delegate Richard S. Bynum, Engine Delegate G.R. Speckman, Steward Delegate S.V. Call. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew voted to speak with patrolman about need for chair for wheelsman, due to extended watch hours. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR iSea-Laad Service), March 8 — Chairman L. Reck, Secreta^ Ruperto Peralta, Educational Director Waiter Stevens, Deck £>elegate Richard T. Smith, Engine Delegate John Coleman, Steward IDelegate Virgiiio Hoffmann. Chairman urged mem­ bers to read LOG and support Maritime Defense League. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although deck and engine delegates need clarification on port time from Guam. Crew thanked steward department for good food. Crew noted ne^ for public phone in Tacoma, Wash. Maersk pier and in Honolulu. Crew noted mail service in Guam was poor. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 24 —• Chairman H. Gifford. Secretary D. Spangler. Crew noted ongoing problem with lack of van service in Tacoma, Wash, and in Honolulu. Chairman urged members to write their congressmen in support of U.S. merchant fleet. Treasurer reported $165 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. • • ;.4 T • -••'•-Ai": SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), March 8 — Chairman R. Moss, Secretary William Robles, Educa­ tional Director D.L. Johnson, Deck Delegate Carl Schmidt, Engine Delegate Randy Snay, Steward Delegate Gilberto Tcdentino. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to Steward department. SEA-LAND REUANCE(Sea-Land Service), March 15 — Chairman R.E. McGon^e, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director E. Frederickson, Deck Delegate Clyde Luse, Engine Delegate Lorie Christmas, Steward Delegate D. Skretta. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and thanked crew for smooth trip. He reminded everyone to separate all plastics by using i^ptacles piDvided. Secretary reminded members that upgrading forms are available. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New microwave for crew messhall was received. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 31 — Chairman Tim Koel^, Secretary George L. Ackley, Deck Delegate Leeteg, Engine Efelegate Daniel Rhodes, Steward Delegate Saleh Nasser. Chairman urged members to list any problems on ship's repair list. He report^ captain found rooms generally in good shape. Educa­ tional director urged members to take ad­ vantage of free educational opportunities afforded by Lundeberg School upgrad­ ing programs. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew welcom^ Bob Hall, Augie Tellez and Kermett Mangram to their new posts in the union. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for superb cuisine. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 10 — Chairman Walter Petty, Secretary James Tucker, Deck Delegate Tom Gruber, Engine Delegate Andre Smidi, Steward Delegate German Solar. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to mission of seamen in Kenya for their hospitality (cookout and providing videotape of Super Bowl). Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Norfolk, Va. THOMPSON PASS HOM), March 22 ^— Chairman M. Gutierrez, Secretary G.F. Thomas, Educational Director J. Walker. Educational director mged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School as soon as possible. Stew^ delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. ULTRAMAR (American Maritime Transport), March 1 — Chairman Glenn James, Secretary Ralph Thomas, Educational Director Reid Kelly. Secretary requested company supply microwave oven. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next port: New Orleans. DSNS CHAUVENET(Mar Ship Operators), March 1 —Chairman Jeff Focardi, Secretary C. Nelson, Educa- , tional Director Jon Williams, Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, Engine Delegate Dan Taggart, Stewar|d Delegate Matt Schilling. Chairman reported ship needs new crew lists. He congratulated deck department for outstan^ng job. Secretary reported dry stores have been coming aboard ship spoiled. He noted ship received letter concerning OT. Treasurer reported $386 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew rqxrrted ship has no cups or coffee filters. Crew noted ship recently had large visitor: Near southern Oman, a humpback whale came to scratch himself on ship's port quarter. WESTWARD VENTURE aOM), March 5 — Chairman Michael Kadderly. Secretary Ralph Alexander, Educa­ tional Director Christopher Cunningham. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), April 2 — Chairman Michael Kadderly. Secretary Richard Sanderson, Educational Director Rajrmond Clock, Deck Delegate T. AbduUa, Engine Delegate Ahmed Hussain, Steward Delegate Said Abdullah. Chairman ad­ vised crewmembers to see him for voter registration and absentee ballot fmms and information. He said all SIU reps on Capitol Hill are doing goodjob. Secretary reported he attended Congressional sub­ committee hearing on user fees and heard SIU Executive Vice President Joscfdi Sacco testify. He noted chairman of sub­ committee said proposed user tax should be repealed. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. . y ;. ;'t - mYi9K Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year ex­ amines the finances of the Union and reports fiilly their findings and recom­ mendations. Members of this commit­ tee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know Aeir shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in Ae contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU haUs. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing forovertime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among ite ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to r^uire any such payment be made without supplying a receipt or if a member is requii^ to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitution^ right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should inunediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION^SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to filler its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American mer­ chant marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and con­ tributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social inter­ ests, and American trade union con­ cepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rigbts have been violated, or that be^been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Sprii^, MD 20746. • iJ v.''»»*-^»..-"• I �KSS JWir.fS92 SEAFAKRStSB^^ To Central Am0ican Run After Serving inWar Effort :)/ ;;5 -i.-j The Senator has returned to its re^lar Central American run after returning from service in the Middle East and Europe. By being one of the few roll-on/roll-off vessels within the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet, the Crowley Caribbean Transport vessel provided valuable assis­ tance to the Military Sealift Command (MSC). Its sister ship, the Ambassador, also assisted the MSC in transporting materiel to fight Iraq during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Crewmembers praised the ship's galley gang under the direction of Steward/Baker Richard K. Ward in ship's minutes of January 27 received by the Seafarers LOG. "The crew thanks steward department for good service, excellent chow and a job well done," read the report signed by Bosun Patrick Ray. Ray also noted the fine work being done by the deck and engine department members aboard the vessel. Besides making its regular pre-war stops in Panama and Costa Rica, the Senator has added Jamaica as a port-of-call before it returns to its home port of Port Everglades, Fla. V, AB Ralph Taylor maintains Bosun Patrick Ray operates a forklift on a ramp within the roll-on/roll-off vessel. " -liH 1 , -1 ;' "A AR nanisi Gavlor transfers lashing chair^ atwaS the ro/ro Recharging the batteries on board the Chief Cook Michael Harris prepares one Senator is a task for QMED Jeff McCranie. of his chicken specialties. Making sure the dishes are spotless is one of many jobs for GSTU Fidel Thomas .-•1~ i . .^_v fc-i �1 28 MAY 1992 SEAFARE8SL0G Final Departures DEEP SEA FRED C. COOPER Pensioner Fred Cooper, • 62, passed away February 11. He was bom in Covington County, Ala. and in 1956 joined the SIU in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Cooper completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He served in the Air Force from 1947 to 1950. Brother Cooper retired in August 1991. GEORGE DOMINGO Pensioner George Domingo, 83, died February 29. A native of the Philippine Islands, he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother Domingo sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in October 1976. MILTON HAVENS Pensioner Milton Havens, 65, passed away March 3. He joined the SIU in 1951 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Havens sailed in the engine department. He retired in December 1991. HERBERT JOHNSON Herbert Johnson, 64, died Feb­ ruary 28. The Louisiana native joined the union in 1962 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Johnson sailed in the galley gang. HENRY LAIRED Pensioner Henry Laired, 75, passed away March 11. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Laired sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in October 1981. LOUIS T. MARSHALL Pensioner Louis Marshall, 83, died March 2 due to heart failure. Bom in Gretna, La., he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Marshall sailed in the deck department. He retired in July 1973. RAMON MURILLO Pensioner Ramon Murillo; 88, passed away March 8. The Hon­ duras na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Murillo sailed in the engine department. He began receiving hiSjpension in Sep­ tember 1972. SVEN REGNER Pensioner Sven Regner, 87, died March 8. He was bom in Sweden and in 1944 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Regner sailed in the steward department. He retired in November 1969. CHARLES SLANINA Pensioner Charles Slanina, 94, passed away March 6 due to lung can­ cer. A native of Austria, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Slanina sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in April 1970. DOUGLAS THOMAS Douglas Thomas, 49, died March 21. The native of New Jersey joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Seattle. Brother Thomas sailed in the steward department. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Navy from 1960 until 1964. SIXTO TIHADA Pensioner Sixto Tihada, 84, passed away November 1. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Seattle. Brother Tihada sailed in the galley gang. He retired in November 1979. JOSEPH TRAUTH Joseph Trauth, 45, died March 14. A na­ tive of Louis­ ville, Ky., he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Trauth sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Navy from 1963 to 1967 and from 1971 to 1973. JOSE VEGA Pensioner Jose Vega, 81, passed away Febmary 28. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1944 joined the union in the port of New York. Brother Vega sailed in the steward department. He retired in December 1972. FRANCIS J. WHITE Pensioner Francis White, 68, died Febmary 5. He joined the SlUin 1955 in his native New York. Brother White completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He began receiving his pension in December 1986. before retiring. He stopped working in February 1966. He was buried in Friendship Cemetery in Susan. INLAND JOHN BLANK HI Pensioner John Blank, 81, passed away March 7. Bom in Winchester, Mass., he joined the union in 1971 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Blank retired as a captain. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1955. He began receiving his pension in January 1981. WILLIAM HORNER SR. Pensioner William Homer, Sr., 72, died Febmary 3. The na­ tive of Maryland joined the union in 1960 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Homer sailed in the deck department. He retired in November 1981. JOSEPH HUDGINS Pensioner Joseph Hudgins, 91, passed away Febmary 15. He was bom in Susan, Va. and in 1942 joined the Seafarers in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Hudgins sailed as a captain JOHN S. WODKA John Wodka, 41, died March 7 due to heart dis­ ease. He joined the union in 1970 in his native Baltimore. Boatman Wodka sailed in the deck department. He served in the Marine Corps from 1968 to 1969. GREAT LAKES RAYMOND CHRISTINA Pensioner Raymond Christina, 71, passed away March 1. He was bom in Michigan and in 1956 joined the SIU in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother Chris­ tina sailed in the engine depart­ ment He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1947. Brother Chris­ tina retired in November 1986. GILBERT BETTS Pensioner Gilbert Betts, 75, passed away Januaiy 17. He joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native Mil­ waukee. Brother Betts sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Betts retired in Febmary 1981. MICHAEL NIKSICH Pensioner Michael Niksich, 72, passed away March 14. He joined the union in 1961 in his native Chicago. Brother Nik­ sich sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He servetl in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. Brother Niksich retired in January 1985. Plan a Piney Point Vacation Now Schools soon will be out for the kids— and that means only one thing: a summer vacation is around the comer. SIU members and their families who want to have a memorable vacation without blowing the family budget might want to consider vacationing at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the complex embodying the Harry Lundeberg School of Seam^ship in Piney Point, Md. Everything one could ask for in a sum­ mer vacation can be found at Piney Point. Besides comfortable accommodations for the whole family, there are plenty of opportunities to fish and go boating, to play tennis and swim. Also available for use are a sauna and exercise facilities. The school is ideally situated to allow for day trips throughout the historic southern Maryland and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The location provides a great chance to tour such im­ portant landmarks as the home of George Washington, Arlington Cemetery, the U.S. Capitol; to see where tJ.S. money is made at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving; and to visit the new aquarium in Baltimore or stroll along the quaint streets of Annapolis. Piney Point is located in St. Mary's County, and throughout the summer months, there is always something going on that will interest each member of the family—seafood festivals, art exhibi­ tions, antique and craft shows, concerts and theater productions. A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per fami­ ly. The cost per member is $40.40 per day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and for each child (there is no charge for children under the age of 12). This price includes all meals. Send the completed application form to Seafarers Training Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075 or call (301)994-0010. Give yourself and your family an un­ forgettable vacation at Piney Point. r -a SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Name: Book #: SS#: Address: Telephone #: • Number In party / ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: 1st choice 2nd choice Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: 3rd choice 5/92 �'•"i MAY 1992 , SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Trains Cruise Ship Seafarers 29 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE SlU PACIFIC DISTRICT PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the Annual Report for the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan (Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, Plan No. GDI) for the year ended July 31, 1991. The Annual Report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Completing the extensive training in lifeboat procedures and operations aboard the Independence are (front row, from left) Julie Marie Konas, Nancy Jane Stark, Debra White, Leslie Carter, (back row) Donald Dwyer, D. El Hamid, Charles J. Williams, Ivan Ingram and Instructor Stephen Barry. Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $14,669,789. These expenses included $1,019,255 in administrative expen­ ses and $13,650,534 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 6,312 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $146,139,338 as of July 31,1991, compared to $139,915,212 as of July 31,1990. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $6,224,126. This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had total income of $20,893,915 including employer contributions of $2,270,111, earnings from investments of $6,928,643, stock dividends of $954,107, net realized gain on. sale or exchange of assets of $5,590,274, unreal­ ized depreciation of assets of $5,003,985 and other income of $146,795. Employees do not contribute to this plan. Minimum Funding Standards Our actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additonal Information Receiving their lifeboat endorsements aboard the Independence are (front row, from left) C.T. Apparo, Mike Alatan, Maria Davis, Dan Shelter, (back row) Brunno Borris, John QuionneSi Mosasemiato Satele, Gary Sims, Ahmed H. Madry and Instructor Stephen Barry. . .. N * • r You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investments; 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. Telephone Number: (415) 4956882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. ' SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE SIU PD-PMA SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND, INC. This is a summary of the Annual Report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. [Employer Identification No. 94-1431246, Plan No. 501] for the year ended July 31,1991. The Annual Report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Among the Independence crewmembers who completed the course were (kneeling, from left) Pam White, Danielle Harvey, Ram Uyeunten, (back row) Sanjay Gupta, Jose Pedroza, Chuck Bollinger and Gerry Laporte. Instructor Jim Moore is at far right. \T STATION Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $10,199,768. These expenses included $254,865 in administrative expenses and $9,944,903 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,452 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $3,934,296 as of July 31, 1991, compared to $3,016,834 as of the beginning of the plan year. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $917,462. The plan had total income of $11,117,230 including employer con­ tributions of $10,832,526, earnings from investments of $263,099, and other income of $21,605. Employees do not contribute to this plan. Your Rights to Additional information Seafarers take a breather after finishing upgrading course. They are (kneeling, frorn left) Roman Zarkiewicz, Eddie Thomas, John Flannagan, Amador Molina, (back row) Mike Thomas, Bob Stonier, Glenn Galpin, Dale Sierra and Instructor Jim Moore. You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any pail thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investments; 3. Transactions in excess of five (5) percent of the fund assets. To obtain a copy of the full Annual Repbrt, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. Telephone Number: (415) 495-6882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addre.ssed to: Public Disclosure Room, N55()7, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. �•••::' V '.. mri992 SBVARERSLOG I?-- . V: : '0: •'••':• • >'. ':• [ Trainee Lifeboat Class 494—-Graduating from trainee lifeboat class494 are (from left, kneeling) Antonio Gutierrez, Thomas Sneed, Daniel Del Buono, Tray Cosby, George Darley, Osvaldo Ramos, (second row) Jim Moore (instructor). Rice Pham, Keith Ligon, Jeremy Palmateer, Pete Lucchesi, Steven Elkins, Eric Mathieu, Mike Chait}en, Derk Fenimore, Elieser Montalvo, (third row) Mike Struve, Brett Newsome, Jacob Mayo, Benjamin Johnson, Mike Kieliszewski, Clyde Wynne and Dale Kirsch Jr. Trainee Lifeboat Class 495—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 495 are (from left, kneeling) Chris Hudson, Mario Franks, Shawna Joyce, Luis Ruben Cuevas, Michael McGlone, (second row) Stephen Oliver, Daniel Donnelly, Gary Winter, Calvin Matthew, Steve Keville, Curtis Johnson, Todd Gibbons, Edwin Bonefont, Gary Smith, Jeff Sanchez, Steven Lombardi and Ben Cusic (instructor) iv .. i^•^ IVl- • Upgraders Lifeboat—Complet­ ing tne upgraders lifeboat class on February 27 is Tom Betz (left) with in­ structor Ben Cusic. _ Simulatoiv-Finishing this two-week Shiphandling Coa» Guard approved course are (from left) IRaymond Mar­ quis, Edward E. French, Michael Kiyabu, Jim Brown (instruc­ tor), Stuart Hamill, Al Tinker, Doug Carson, Wayne Joumigan and Bernard De Repentigny. QMED Graduating from the March 20 QMED course are Freddy Dougherty (sitting in front), (from left, first row) Don Davis, William Burns, Don Childs (MSC), Jeffrey Hailstone, Roy Speer, Henry Hall, Charles Poole (MSC), Robert McDonald, Rick Leonard (MSC), (second row) Denny Bums, Frank Bakun, John Parkhurst, Leo Whittingham, Mark Glinka, Greg Eastwopd, James Clifton, Floyd Taylor (MSC), Kevin De Sue, Earl Ebbert, Sergio Pasilong, (third row) Darren Henderson, Gary Marshall (MSC), Paul Rickner (MSC), Steve Hawkins, John Ungley, Eric Morrison, Mickey Grimes, Roy Kriletich (MSC) and Robert Wolfe. Radar Observer—instructor Jim Brown (right) congratu­ lates graduates of the March 20 Radar Observer course. They are (from left) Bob Kiefer, Doug Carson and Harry Scholar. Not shown is Raymond Marquis. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, kneeling) Ron Saraguesa, Jamie Overby, Ruffy Diaz, Peter Onssard, (second row) Sean Nolan, Fred Gibson, Roman Zarkiewicz, Nathaniel Gaten, Rashawn Richardson, Roger Sharp, Lance Gallant, (third row) Bobby Rice, Robert Brown, Tom Tucker, Gordon Adams III, Michael Williams, William Kemnitzer, Calvin Lawson, (fourth row) Willars Fontenot, Mike Cullum, Joseph DeCicco, George Mulvenna, (fifth row) Marcus Terry, Fred Stover, Sean Spence,Tom Betz, Carl Ernst, Robert Whitaker, Chris Davis and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). Sealift Operations and Maintenance— Receiving their sealift endorsements are (from left, kneel­ ing) Arsenio Cortez, Jimmy Robles, Ali Sidek, Robert Hermanson. William Rodegeb, William Steele, James Furley, Tom Gilliand (instructor), (second row) John Reming, Andrew Derry, Al Farrington, Paul Hayes, Neil Carter, Phil Golgano, Chuck Thompson, (third row) Steve Perham, Bill Osbom, Pete Murtagh, Joh Benson, Scott Costello, Robert Muscato and Halvor Silcott. Welding—March 10 was graduation day for the welding ciass. They are (from left, kneeling) Steve Rollins, Bruce Zenon, Hal Puckett, (second row) Bill Sullivan, Arthur Wadsworth, John Cronan, Thomas Flynn, Riley Donahue, Richard Sanford and Bill Foley (instructor) Upgraders Lifeboat—-Completing the upgraders lifet)oat class on March 9 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Steven Meyer, Michael Beach, Shawn Williams, Catharine Camey, Chewier Trundy, Mark Blom, Dennis Schadler, (second row) Butch Austin, Bernard Pogue, Zinnonnon Jackson, Michael Silva-Sampaio, Clifford Shuman, Daniel Jones, Jim Saunders, John Stambach, Vic Hammer and Michael Dempster. : yaj,- K V. 1.?- �A.if:.:':;. - :.-t 31 SEAFARBISIM • '••'*• V'-f i' CWMMU. following IS the current course schc5<|iile for June-October 1992 at the UiiidebergStaiool of Se^ EducatioB in Ptn^1^% Ma^ M pipgr^ TO sliaUs of SIU members and to promote tire itoerican maritiine •..industry.; The a^e schedide may change to reflect the ne^ of dte memb^^ mantime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Steward Recertffictttkm Bomin RecertiRcatlott Completion Date AbleSeanmn -. - J*Uy20 V , ;; August 28 ; September 14 October 23 All students mmt take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. ''Ocminie'^^ ',-''X. v" Tankerman July 16 October 26 Wy July 31 November 20 Check-In Ckimpletion • : Date Date June22 June 26 t July 6 July 10 August 17 August21 AugustJl Septemberd Ocb^ O^ber 16 Upon compUitdn, the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course must be ldJl0t, Course Oil Spill Prevention and ind Contidnment June 8 June22 July 6 July 20 August 3 August 17 August 31 September 14 September 28 October 12 June 16 October 20 W •£>y^ „ .. (Fust) SHLSSColiegePiiognuttSehediae for 1992 FULL 8-week sessions (G^) (Stale) Deep Sea Member D (Zip Code) Lakes Member D Montii/Day/Year .Telephone _L (Area Code) Inland Waters Member D August 28 October 23 December 18 M 'Mr Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Book#. Social Security #. . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed • Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes If yes, how many weeks have yoii completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes QNO CPR:GYes Date available for training • ' Primary language spdken • • • •_ • - '• - -'-i'-,-- ^.. July 6 August 31 October 26 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department Md seniority, yourclinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Date of Birth (Street) -••"•'•XI The following courses are available tiirough the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Date Date High SchcHiI Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions ofiElce for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) June 19 July 2 July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 June 26 October 30 (Middle) *;• . -' '• 1992MmBlueathm Schedule upanumiGAPPLKAimN Name (U*) Address. July 6 Check-In Compietion Date Date September 14 December 4 July 6 August 14 Augus(31 October 9 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations Augusit 31 October 9 Mmrme Electrical MatotenaUiA August 17 October 9 R<^iHgeratifm & Opepi^ns October 26 December4 Refrig. Contoiu^ June 22 July 31 l^rlne Electoonlcs—^Tectiniclanl September 28 November 6 Marine Electronics—^Technlcan H June 22 July 31 Basic Electronics August 31 September 25 Hydraulics June 22 July 17 August 17 Septemherll Diesel Engine Technology July 6 July 31 Augto417 Septemherll Weldiiig October 19 November 13 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift FamUiarimiidn class at the end of their regular course. Sal^S^teckil^Ciitmses Lifeboatman Junel l§l#tembci'28 Cwirse QlViRD-Any Rating flieman/Watertender and Oiler Ship Handling June 29 July 10 August 31 Septemherll Radar Observer Unlimited Jiiiyl3 July 17 September 14 September 18 Celestial Navigation August 3 August 28 Octobers October 30 HiirdMate August 31 December 11 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken, Completiott .. Check-lii;:' / ,• • Compll^' • Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All dpen-ended (contact adudssions Chief Cook, Chief Stewai^ ' office for stalling dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. 'i I . 'i-r h'/ III •'• Check-iti (•"- • SIGNATURE '-U ."'t HI-I"' I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed GNO GNO • No J>ATE. • • • D • ' D • • DECK AB/Sealiii Istaass Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Mastn Inspected Towing Vessel Towboat Operator Inland Celestial Navigation SimnlatorCoiine • Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance ft Opo^on G Refiigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineei/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd EngineerSteam or Motor G ReirigeratedOnitamas Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G Oil Spill Prevention & (Containment ^ v.- G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Ptqiaration STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility ENGINE G CookandBaker G FOWT G CTiiefCook G QMED—Any Rating G ChiefSteward CXHXEGEPROCHIAM G Variable Speed DC Drive G Towboat Inland Cook G Associates in Arts D^ree Systems (MarineElectronics) mnon mn acmniaiKC irilh Witt the l^aiMpMtation «a M be pMd paid IB Inaaofdancc ; kdarM|y IT JTMpracmMichalRedptia «••••<!men •••«••* piete the eoane. IfMiiiMlinna Vyon have•• aay• qocdiaie, caatact ynw port agcal IkrHaey I •Mt bcliMCdcpartliV tiw PMaL RETURN CX>MiT.ETEDAFFUCATK>N TO: SedaenliaiyLimdebeigUiigiadiiigCeaier, P.O. Box 73.Piii9FkiiiS,MD 20674. GNO .— sm • -yX' '•Ir • (•' �J'., : • ;# i -f" • v:- -y • iv:~iVv- '••-i-rr.t- WM Wrj, v-:i;;-}|?|v--.::.- '.'V , ' V'"' •: , (' 4*,- ' •'.. :-;•' '=• •y:i' . .f 4 :• 3. -' ••'- v,.;. •,Y^v- -.',• ' :i. .. -a-•. ••v'-'hi'i.; II :"' The SlU-crewed ferry boat that The Delawhale is a 600 horse­ began sailing between Philadelphia power twin engine boat that crosses and Camden, New Jersey at the end the Delaware river at up to 10 knots. of March marks the resumption of a The 100-foot long vessel is com­ service that had stopped 40 years pletely equipped with life safety ago. equipment and features outdoor and climate-controlled indoor seating. In 1952, the Haddonfleld, which was also manned by Seafarers, made Captain Ddm Rizzo told a its final voyage across the Delaware Seafarers LOG reporter that he loved River. At that time, the ferry closed his new job. "The best part is the kids, Deckhand Robert Habina Captain Dom Rizzo says because of new bridge construction seeing their faces light up." Rizzo, a says he enjoys "being part the best part about manning professional boatman, said "This is a of history" as ferry service and the rising cost of supplies, inDeckhand Lee Toc­ the ferry is "seeing the kids' great job. It's close to home, I'm msumes after a 40-year absur^ce and f\iel. zylowski raises gangway. faces Ijght up." sence. Given the number of passengers home every night and we carry more who are utilizing the reborn ferry ser­ interesting cargo than what I used to vice, it appears conditions are once carry on tugboats. again right for waterbome transpor­ "Everyone is enthused about tation, "nirough its first three weeks, being on the boat." the ferry, owned by Riverbus, Inc., transported 40,000 passengers and Seafarers are averaging 48 daily trips (one every 15 minutes). "The day goes by fast because you're so busy," said ferry Port Cap­ tain John Bethel. "The passengelrs •• r" Captain Dom Rizzo pilots boat across Captains Carl Latizia (left) and John are very friendly. Most are families Bethel check rkJe on "Deldwhate." . Delaware River. who are out to have a good time. Sometimes they come up and thank Captain John Bethel sets radar on new Philadelphia-Camden ferry. you." Besides piloting the ferry boat, named the Delawhale, Bethel is should contact The National Cen­ The National Center for Miss­ "showing the ropes" to the new SIU ter for Missing and Exploited ing and Exploited Children has members who crew the ferry. There Children at (8(X)) 843-5678 or the asked the membership of the SIU are four deckhands and thr^ other Elbert County (Colorado) to help locate Bobby Lee Grimes. captains. Bethel told a LOG reporter Sheriffs Office, Missing Persons that the ferry operation r^uires strict The4 ft. 11 in. boy weighed 85 Unit at (303) 621-2027, or your concentration, execution and ef­ pounds at the time of his disap­ local FBI office. ficiency. "We have a lot of pas­ pearance last year from Kiowa, sengers. We want our crew to be able Captain Mickey McGovem likes the "uni­ Colorado. He was 11 years old to iespond to any type of emergen­ que handling characteristics" of the new with blond hair and blue eyes. boat. cy." Bobby has a crooked front tooth, a scar on his forehead, and the Deckhand Lee Toczylowski, 25, fingers on his right hand are dis­ s^ great potential in die fe^ ser­ figured. vice. There are tourist attractions on The child was abducted by his either end of the ferry and the service non-custodial father, Jesse Raye is providing an alternative form of Grimes, 38. He is 5 ft. 9 in. tall, transportation to commuters. weighs 154 pounds and has Having witnessed the public's en­ brown hair and blue eyes. A war­ thusiastic response to the ferry, Toc­ rant has been issued in his name zylowski said, "This is a great by the FBI for unlawful flight to opportuni^. It's also a secure job, avoid prosecution. and at the rate we're going now, we'll Anyone having information Deckhand Ride Sharp secures line at have at least another boat within two Bobby Lse Grimes Camden pier. years. HopefiiUy I'll be the captain!" Help Locate this Missing Chiiii R'-EJ;',!' v-ir-" •' S-'i': ' i""'- 5 ' - -/• r "• ' K' {• I V A' il^fv • ••• a • i-'- . (Cx:'';: '". I: .: h'-i i-- . • ?>.• ia ••• •< • • • •;. -mf '.'0^ ' V'l' y '*• '• '• •• ... M . >• -.V •' I'I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 1970 ACT ARCHITECT SAYS NEW SHIPS KEY TO U.S. FLEET’S FUTURE PHILLY-CAMDEN FERRY GOES SEAFARERS FOREIGN CRUISE SHIPS IN U.S. MARKETS: BILLIONS IN PROFITS, ZERO IN TAXES WHITE HOUSE PANEL TO REVIEW U.S.-FLAG SHIPPING HOUSE REVIEWING BILL TO CLOSE INLAND SAFETY LOOPHOLE SIU PRESSES FOR REPEAL OF WORK TAX ON SEAMEN FMC’S KOCH: ‘INNOVATIVE’ U.S.-FLAG FLEET IS VITAL TO NATION’S ECONOMIC SECURITY SEAFARERS TO TRAIN IN REFRIGERANT RECOVERY SYSTEMS HAZMAT PROTECTION PROCEDURES ADDED TO SIU SCHOOL COURSE ALL HANDS READY LAKERS FOR 1992 SEASON UAW RETURNS TO WORK AT CATERPILLAR, TALKS CONTINUE ANTI-SCAB BILL AWAITS REQUIRED SENATE ACTION PRESIDENT’S PRE-BALLOTING REPORT SUBMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP SIU JOINS AFL-CIO PROTEST RALLY FOR STRONGER WORKER SAFETY LAWS CRUISE LINE ENGINE GANGS KEEP SHIPS MOVING SEAFARERS GET PROMPT SERVICE AT NEW HOUSTON CLINIC WITH THE RANK-AND-FILE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST WORK TAX MARITRANS MOVES PERTROLEUM PRODUCTS ALONG GULF, ATLANTIC COASTS G&H HIGMAN SEAFARERS PLEDGE TO SUPPORT UNION FIGHT SIU CONTINUES NEGOTIATIONS WITH SABINE OWNERS HEALTH UNIT IN HOUSTON DESIGNATED AS NEW PPO GIBSON SAYS NEW SHIPS ARE KEY TO U.S.-FLAG FLEET’S FUTURE SENATE REBUFFS AMENDMENT TO SCUTTLE CARGO PREFERENCE IN 1992 PAUL HALL MEMORIAL LECTURE, ANDREW GIBSON POINTS TO MARITIME DILEMMA FACING NATION NARRAGANSETT’S GSD MEMBERS ARE READY FOR ANYTHING ENGINE UTILITY ENDORSEMENT NEEDED UNDER NEW MSCPAC RATING SCHEDULE MSCPAC EXPECTS TO LEAVE SUBIC BAY BY SUMMER’S END CONGRESS READIES MEASURE TO ASSIST NEW BEDFORD FLEET CROWLEY’S SENATOR RETURNS TO CENTRAL AMERICAN RUN AFTER SERVING IN WAR EFFORT PHILLY-CAMDEN FERRY SERVICE BEGINS AFTER 40 YEAR LULL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 5 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/4ffff10ee35377b6428c545fb8b4bf88.PDF 2e5b2d0a9c9272e2068a41f7c768c2a1 PDF Text Text Volume 54, Number 4 April 1992 . ,. Congress Gels Bill To Nix Seaman Tax r'mm-' 'I Pages •' - Gulf Coast Boatmen Establish Monthly Meetings Pat Thomas, who sails as a captain for Moran Towing of Texas, hits the deck at the SlU membership meeting for the inland division held in Port Arthur last month. Page 5. •iJt •..?i • r-n-:- :' V In this Issue . iM: •vfv'V-. 1^-: -5. • •P. , • ; \ .-t Quartel to Resign Commissioner Job, Seeks Senate Post Page 6 The Pride of Texas Is First U.S. Ship In Lithuania Since War Page 7 Leon Hall, 72, Dies; Showing Fraternal Support Was SlU Vice Pres. The SlU's United Industrial Workers participated in Anrl ChflirtDr Momhor a rally held by the United Food and Commercial Unancr IViemDer Workers Union, which is in the midst of a super­ market organizing drive. Page 3. ..W, .. •xm �- • ' '; • SEAFARBtSLOG ;vly-^''- 'Wmi • u'-'-h" •• '/' i''••••^v •-'• v-7'WK . •• .. «,' -.-: .i."r.'; , V - ', . V' , f j.'-:' '~:r'' ': y: '.'•i •" • "*:• •S' wy "'.y y''',- President's Report Making Labor Relations Fair In the next few months, the halls qf Congress will be filled with the hired guns of thn wealthiest Americans and their corporations doing thenbest to kill a piece of legislation that would help work­ ing men and women put back the word "fair" in the con­ text of collective bargaining. Due for consideration by the Senate this spring is a bill that would prohibit a company from hiring a scab to permanently replace a worker who has been out on strike. The legislation, which passed the House last year by a 247 to 182 margin, is called the Workplace Fairness Bill. Michael Sacco Coiporate America is exhibiting characteristic hysteria about this proposed legislation, acting as if the bill takes away all the privileges that are management's "divine right." But in reality, the legislation, if enacted, would do two things. First, it would restore practices in labor-management relations that were in effect until the Reagan administration took office in the early 1980s — and one can hardly say those practices were excessively damaging to business. In fact, the later laws of this country have always been far more favorable to companies opposed to unions and unionism dian are similar laws in other industrialized countries. Second, it would strike a blow to the patt^ of cor­ porate irresponsibility that has been a hallmark of the 1980s. Phenomenon of the '80s Prior to the 1980s, in a strike situation, a company would try to hire people to temporarily take the jobs of its striking workers. The strikers could put up picket lines and urge those temporarily hired individuals not to cross the line. The key word here is "temporary." The Reagan administration, however, decided to turn the nation's labor law up on its head. In 1981, during his first year in office, the president took it upon himself to re-interpret labor-management relations and the collective bargaining process. Reagan fired the nation's striking air traffic controllers. He said they were to be permanently replaced. Taking their cue from the president, hundreds of companies saw their chance to replace union employees with workers who would be practical­ ly enslaved by the employer. The companies and their lawyers began to cite an obscure 1938 court case called the NLRB vs. Mackay Co. This, in effect, was a judicially created loophole in the law that allows for strik­ ing workers to be permanently replaced. The Mackay decision is a loophole because it is contradictory to the nation's labor laws and negates their intent. Both the National Labor Relations Act and the Rail­ way Later Act state that workers have the right to strike without being subjected to employer retaliation, discipline or discharge. Workers Lose, Lawyers Make Millions Utilizing the loophole which was effectively sanctioned by Reagan during the air traffic controllers' strike, high-priced lawyers and socalled consultants began to peddle union-busting schemes to companies. Their pitch was something like this: Provoke a strike, hire permanent re­ placements, get rid of all the union employees, then hold a vote and get rid of the union completely, keep wages down and stop worrying about working conditions. These modem-day union busters are partly respon­ sible for the biggest transfer of wealth this country has witnessed in a long time — they helped companies reduce the wages and benefits of their workers and then helped themselves to huge fees, billing employers for millions of dollars. This is the same kind of logic that for the past decade has allowed companies to engage in irresponsible leveraged buyouts, massive ac­ cumulation of o^er businesses and quick-fix bankiuptcy schemes. Whether it was busting unions or swallowing up companies and taking on debt of immense proportions, it has all b^n done with am eye to hugei . short term profits and get-rich-quick packages for the top corporate dogs and their lawyers. A Fight to the Death The ability of employers to permanently hire replacements of striking workers has made later relations more unstable and more bitter. Strikes are no longer a mechanism for arriving at an agreement. They have be­ come fights to the death. The replacement worker management strategy of the '80s has provoked all-out wars in which neither side could claim victory — Eastern Air Lines, Greyhound, the New York Daily News, In­ ternational Paper, Ravenswood Aluminum Company are but a few of the casualties. No worker looks for a strike. It is now, and always has been, a tactic of last resort. Workers understand that wWle a strike puts economic pres­ sure on a company, it also means the individuals involved will bear economic losses and hardships. Certainly, workers recognize diat at the very minimum, in a strike situation, there will be no paychecks. But the ultimate goal of a strike is to resolve a dispute, to assist later and management to reach an agreement. The Seafarers will be working with all of organized labor to ensure that die bill banning the loophole that allows the permanent replacement of strikers passes die Senate. Enactment of the measure will restore the strike to its original purpose as a key component in the balance of power in employee-employer relations and eliminate its use as a scheme to en­ rich a few individuds at the top of the ladder while imposing substan­ dard wages and substandard conditions on hundreds of people whose interest is making a decent living for themselves and their families. mt Keep Wire Rope ProAtcts In World Steel Deal, SaysSIU The Seafarers International Union has called on the Bush ad­ ministration to ensure that wire rope products are part of any world trade deal covering the steel in­ dustry. In a communication from SIU President Michael Sacco to U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills, the union urged the American negotiating team to include steel wire rope on the agenda of the Mul­ tilateral Steel Agreement (MSA) talks currently taking place in Geneva between the world's 29 largest steel-producing nations. The Seafarers interest in the matter stems from the fact that it represents hundreds of men and women employed by Paulsen Wire Rope Corporation, one of a hand­ ful of remaining steel rope manufacturers in the United States. Additionally, Seafarers working aboard deep sea ships. Great Lakes vessels and tug and towboats use wire rope in many of their daily operations. At press time, officials from the steel-producing nations were nearing the final stages of negotiations wttich aim to create a level playing field for all steel manufacturers, regardless of nationality. Reports indicate that the United States is supporting inclusion of the wire rope industry in the pact, but op­ position has been raised by Japan and South Korea. The MSA, in seeking creation of fair rules to govern the $110 billion a year of world trade in steel and steel products, has addressed such issues as government subsidies to steel companies (a practice of many foreign nations) and tariffs on imported steel. Key Ingredient for Defense Sacco cited the need to promote a domestic wire rope manufactur­ ing capability because the product "is a key ingredient in defenseoriented equipment" and because "the industry provides hundreds of American citizens withdecent jobs that pay wages that can sustain families and communities." The SIU official also noted that American wire rope producers still are "reeling from loopholes in the 1984 Voluntary Restraint Arran­ gements (VRA), which preceded today's MSA talks and allowed smaller producers like Taiwan, China, Argentina, Mexico, India and Thailand to dump their products in our markets." For the past decade, the U.S. wire rope in­ dustry, along with the American steel industry, has sought to eliminate unfair competition from foreign companies subsidized by their governments. If a new Multilateral Steel Agreement is reached, it will replace the VRA, which expired March 31. ..... One of the few remaining successful and efficient of America's industrial resources is Paulsen Wire Rope Corporation, whose workers are members of the SIU. Operations are marked by careful inspection of the product, as demonstrated by a union quality control worker in photo above. Volume 54. Number 4 April 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by theSeafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Alt, Bill Brower. "•i " �• • ''J'• MPmumzm Congress Gels Bill to Ropoal Work Tax The fight to repeal a work tax on seamen and boatmen moved to Congress this month as two bills were introduced in the House of Representatives to repeal the proposed fees for Coast Guard-issued result of a budget bill passed by marine licenses and docu­ Congress and signed into law by 'i:.. • • After the hearing In which the SlU presented its case against the marine license and document fee, Congressman Billy Tauzin (D-La.) shakes hands with FOWT Timothy Perkins while Cook/Baker Donna Takahashi (center) and Chief Steward Gina Lightfoot observe. Rep. Tauzin introduced the bill to repeal the work tax. .'•^-<•' - ". '• Seatarers UiW Unit Backs CteKks'OrgsuOs^ Ortve In a demonstration of union solidarity, the Seafarers' in­ dustrial workers union, the UIW, urged the employees of Ohiobased Big Bear grocery stores to select representation by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) instead of staying non-union. UIW Assistant Vice President Joseph Huber reports that Big Bear woiters who currently are repre­ sented by unions—^including the warehouse workers in the UIW, the truckers who are in the Teamsters and the bakers in the Bak^ & Confectionery Workers Union— have been assisting the UFCW get its riKssage to the company's non­ union store employees. UIW Vice President William Dobbins, who also serves as president of the Franklin County (Ohio) AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, said Big Bear should remain neutral so employees would be able to choose whether or not they want representation in an atmosphere free of misleading anti-union propaganda. Dobbins, who addressed a UNION PAYCHECKS BUY GROCERIES AT BIG BEAR Seafarers official William Dobbins urges the company to remember the value of aunion paycheck as its own store employees begin a drive for union representation. rally of Columbus, Ohio area unionists and Big Bear employees, said many of the grocery stores' patrons are union workers. UFCW Local 1059 President Becky Broyrer, whose union is spearheading the drive, said that Big Bear should not wel­ come union members as shoppers while at the same time discourag­ ing store employees from joining a union. Columbus, Ohio-based Seafarafs are helping the UFCW organize Big Bear grocery stores. Pictured at a support rally are UiW member Homer Cordle (left) and UIW Assistant Vice President Joseph Huber (second from left). ments. Congressmen W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) and Herbert Bateman (R-Va.), both of whom heard the testimony of the SIU and other maritime unions last month outlining the unfairness of the measure, each introduced legisla­ tion designed to repeal the scheme which amounts to a work tax on seamen and boatmen. In the meantime, the federal judge hearing the SIU's legal case against the seaman tax determined that the union's lawsuit only could come before the court once the im­ plementation of the scheme was imminent. No ruling was made by the court on the substance of the SIU's position that a fee to be paid by seamen and boatmen for thenCoast Guard licenses and docu­ ments is in essence an employment tax, and thus unconstitutional. SIU Fights on Every Front The scheme to charge a socalled user fee for the issuance of marine licenses, documents and certificates of registry came as a the president in 1990. The Coast Guard was mandated by the 1990 Budget Act to collect fees for the various marine licenses and docu­ ments it issued to mariners. As presented in the Federal Register:, the Coast Guard intends to charge in the area of $135 for an AB or QMED endorsed document and $330 for an upper level license. The SIU has vigorously op­ posed the work tax plan. Last year, after the scheme was made public by the Coast Guard in the Federal Register, the union lodged a strong protest with the agency, noting the plan was flawed. The SIU argued that user fees only can be charged to direct beneficiaries of a service. The regulation and supervision of mariner's skills and proficiency is done in the public interest, the SIU said in a communication filed with the Coast Guard during a period of public comment In February, the union presented its opposition to the work fee to the House Subcommit^ Continued on page 10 P, I- • • '.m SIU Urges House to Close SaMy Loophole on Rivers A loophole in maritime safety standards of the nation's rivers and lakes endangers the lives and working conditions of crewmembers aboard tugs and towboats, and Congress should enact legislation to rectify the situation, the SIU told a congressional panel last month. "There is lack of uniformity be­ tween the requirements that must be met by individuals employed on various vessels," said SIU Vice President Joseph Sacco in testimony before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. Sacco noted that on the one hand, individuals working aboard deep sea ships and Great Lakes vessels must carry a Coast Guard document and, in some cases, a license. On the other hand, Sacco said, crewmembers on tugs and towboats plying die 25,777 miles that make up the nation's inland waterways and on boats under 100 gross tons in coastal waters are not required to hold Coast Guard docu­ ments. On Uiese vessels, if they are more than 26 feet in lengA, the Coast Guard only requires the operator of the vessel to hold a license. All other workers on these vessels are not obligated to hold a Coast Guard document or license. From the SIU's standpoint, Sacco said, every individual work­ ing aboard any vessel must have confidence in his fellow crewmembers and their ability to handle the Vessel in any situation, includ­ ing emergencies that may arise. The men and women who work on the 3,300 tugs that ply the nation's river systems do' not have easy jobs, pointed out Sacco. Navigat­ ing on rivers and in coastal areas can be tricky—it takes skill and the efforts of all hands. He noted that currents, traffic, submerged ob­ jects, as well as weather condi­ tions, all have an impact on the safe navigation of a tug or towboat. The SIU official urged Con­ gress to enact the Merchant Mariner Document Expansion Bill (H.R. 4394) which would extend the Coast Guard documentation process to all individuals employed on towing vessels of more than five gross tons. The bill was introduced by Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Walter B. Jones (DN.C.) and is co-sponsored by 31 House members. the fdrClosini TheRivi»v w '••ll i'• 14-10 Also testifying in favor of H.R. 4394 were representatives of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) and Crowley Maritime. Opposition to the measure was expressed by a representative of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), a group repre­ senting companies and their inter­ ests. TTie AWO's position is that documenting all individuals work­ ing on vessels in the rivers and lakes is unnecessary because the companies are careful in who they hire. The Coast Guard testifled, but did not take a position on the bill, urging that the matter be studied. V-M- m: . I• , J-.-.- -7 y, . iS ' �'3 3v'" f;K!;:3 >•; 3;:3l"'3=®'''^:-3>3333 •-. •' 333#.;::--^.: -3'—r--. • '3 SEAFARBISLOe Di PCD Ittikipendence and HaUonal MEBACoavenUott Signal The End of Shonslde Worker Dominance of Seagoing Uembers that union. The SIU president -v'x-'-^ The Hght to eliminate outside domination of seamen by shoreside worker units is well on its way to being won as a result of recent actions taken by the mem­ bership and elected officials of •hS- -,l. deals while turning control of a seaman's union over to shoreside workers—mostly cafeteria employees at military bases. District No. 1 - PCD, MEBA has been operating effectively 33..-y33'3'-3i: - '•; "! im- / f ' • •'" ' -' • :; •n.:^ :,:3J:;,3;.;.33 3'-'i.'':-''''3;3«i:.;.? :M\r •''^•«^:;v,:.--.... ': ' -^' 'i •••'i-3 r : -J ^ -^''i'r:.r'••":'••> . • f.':- Addressing the 102nd convention of National MEBA, SlU President Michael Sacco said American seamen, through training and education, are the best mariners in the world. District No. 1, Pacific Coast Dis­ trict, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA) and by Na­ tional MEBA, the federated struc­ ture comprised of three autonomous MEBA districts. The first step to keeping MEBA a union of working professional seafaring people able to direct and influence their own affairs took place when the marine officers voted on January 15 in a special membership meeting to dissolve the 1988 merger between their union and the National Maritime Union, representing unlicensed seamen and shoreside workers and revert back to their pre-merger status as District No. 1-PCD, MEBA. The resolution calling for the dissolution noted that the merger had created, under the guise of a combined union called District No. 1—MEBA/NMU, a structure in which officials defeated in elec­ tions could maintain control and take millions of dollars from the union treasury in "severance pay" since its independence vote — maintaining shipping and servic­ ing from its halls, representing its membership in the halls of Con­ gress. In March, the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association was scheduled to hold a conven­ tion. The three presidents of the MEBA districts—Gordon M. Ward of District No. 1-PCD, MEBA, Raymond T. McKay, of District 2 MEBA-AMO and Lewis Smith of District 3 - Radio Officers Union—determined that the of­ ficers of the defunct District No. 1-MEBA/NMU had no claim to National MEBA as they had been repudiated by their membership and their organization dissolved after the membership determined the fraudulent nature of the merger. The three presidents, in a joint resolution, dedicated them­ selves to restoring National MEBA to its status as "the nation's foremost association of maritime officers." During the National MEBA convention, held March 16 -17 in Fort Lauderdale, Ha., the marine officers recognized the inde­ pendence of the NMU, noting in a resolution that it was, since its founding, a strong and militant voice for unlicens^ seamen and that the NMU mariner deserves democratic trade unionism. Addi­ tionally, the National MEBA delegates adopted resolutions call­ ing for the strengthening and defense of the Jones Act, advanc­ ing oil exploration and develop­ ment in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, opposing second registry schemes, supporting a na­ tional health care program and a bill to prohibit the hiring of socalled permanent replacement workers in jobs of strikers. SlU President. Michael Sacco was invited to address the conven­ tion. Commending the delegates for their courage to restore MEBA to a union of marine officers, Sacco said it was time to move forward to build a strong U.S.-flag fleet and vital, vibrant maritime unions. He noted that there would be hurdles and said, "You have to be united. You have to work together , . . Don't let anyone see a crack in that fist." He said American marine unions must "put out the best en­ gineers, the best mates and the best unlicensed seamen in the world. That's how we're going to com­ pete." "We will survive, and the way we will survive is through training and education and safety. That's the thing that is going to make us the number one unions and the number one labor movement in the world. Better than anyone else can produce. The United States of America seamen will be the best," he said. Sacco also noted that much had been made by opponents of Dis­ trict No. 1-PCD, MEBA of a $500,000 loan made by the SIU to noted that the loan agreement had been approved by the membership of boA organizations. "I did not lend this man this money to take his union over or to tell this man what to do with his union/' Ss^o said. "I lent him this money because it was the right thing to do." The SIU official closed by pledging the support of the Seafarers and its members to the marine officers. He reported that the SIU membership had over­ whelmingly approved the loan. "That goes to show you Uie attitude of this membership toward this new organization. They believe in you. T^ey want to work with you and they want to help you. And they will be there; money, marbles and chalk..." The forces District No. 1-PCD, MEBA has been battling claimed to hold a National MEBA conven­ tion. However, this meeting was dominated by representatives of shoreside workers from cafeterias and aiiports. Also in attendance were representatives of unlicensed seamen in the NMU. The few marine officers in attendance were individuals who had lost their elected posts when the members voted them out of office. This group, now headed by A.C. Cullison, a man defeated in the 1990 MEBA licensed officer elec­ tions for the post of MEBA Hous­ ton branch agent, has been attempting, through its lawyers and public relations consultants, to find ways to take back control of the marine officers dues and stat­ ure. This group was headed by Gene DeFries, who recently resigned suddenly from all of his positions with the union. How­ ever, the DeFries/Cullison moves have been unsuccessful and Dis­ trict No. 1-PCD, MEBA and Na­ tional MEBA continue to operate effectively in behalf of the marine officers they represent. DOT Official Aniioinoes Policy 'In the Wcilcs' to Save U.S.-Flag Fleet ', •••£-•- "3 - vr-'s'^ I tv3'' fi •' '•' , If; 3 ^ • 3 '33^'S3^';; fh.-:\: ii-m p. •-W ' 'yi. ••*-• A Bush administration official announced last month the White House plans to formulate a policy to save the U.S.-flag merchant marine. James B. Busey, deputy secretary of transportation, told the Connecticut Maritime Association that the "administration intends to put forward sound policy proposals to rejuvenate the U.S. maritime industry." Busey noted since Andrew Card took over as U.S. Secretary of Transportation, "we have had in the last month more meetings— policj' meetings and informational briefings—on maritime policy at the top level of the Department of Transportation than they probably had conducted in the last sever^ years." The formal Navy admiral who spent the previous three years with the Fede^ Aviation Administra­ tion repeated the administration's support for the Jones Act, a 1920 ' '3, • 3 v:3-:3, law which liih®commeflle travelling within the United States to be carried only on U.S.-flag bot­ toms. He warned those in the audience that unless something is done soon, "There will be no U.S. fleet in the 21st Century. If this hap^ns, the national security implications will be unacceptable." In presenting alternatives to save the U.S. flag on the high seas, Busey rejected the premise that American carriers cannot survive unless they are protected from in­ ternational competition. "The U.S. maritime indusby can compete in world markets if wedevelop policies that permit that to happen." He proposed, "Any program must meet the national security need in the most cost-effective manner. This is the philosophy upon which we will build a new maritime program." Among programs Busey cited for change are &e need that vessels to can^ cargo preference materials must be built in American shipyards, the federal laws and regulations subsidized carriers must follow to operate and the numerous restrictions on business in foreign ports for U.S.-flag ships. The former admiral pointed to the subsidies receivedby foreignflat fleets. "At the same time we press to free our industry from the shackles that have bound it to government for all these years, we are painfully aware that the real world—the world in which our carriers must compete—^is by no means itself free of Weign govern­ ment restrictions. We all know that foreign carriers enjoy full, unfet­ tered freedom to oeprate in our in­ ternational commercial trades. But U.S.-flag carriers in the liner trades continue to face foreign restric­ tions on their access to cargo and their ability to do business in foreign markets." The Department of Transporta- -V » ,3= ' f." Admiral James B. Busey tidn official said, "It is obvious that the federal government cannot wait for a consensus to form before taking further action. This ad­ ministration intends to rise above the fray and put forward sound policy proposals to rejuvenate the UiS. maritime industry." '3 *1 ,• �.-it..'-.' s um.1992 '• I';! lat'lAi*;,;;^;'- I'j SW^atmen fix)m thi^ towi companies tetunied to their vessels aloiig the Texas coast of the Gulf Of Mexico with a renewed faith to wOfk together following a special^ union meeting in Port Arthur; Texas last month. "We need to have a positive at­ titude," Moran Captain Pat Thomas told the March 4 gather­ ing of more than 50 members from Louisiana and Texas. "We can do it if we do it with them (pointing to representatives of the union who were present). "Our image among ourselves went down over the years," Thomas added. "NOw is the time to bring it up. We've got the best." \^ile Thomas, who joined the SIU in 1965, noted he ^ong with several others in the room were nearing the ends of their careers, "I see a whole lot of people with a long way to go. This is the future right here. Now is the time to draw 1 together." As the tugboat captain finished, he drew a long round of cheers from the others. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco followed by inform­ ing the members, "You guys are professionals, but you' re not being accorded that by the companies, You are the best trained boatmen out there." Sacco then spoke about the problems associate with non-union companies on the watCTways. "AU of you are tested for drugs," he pointed out. "All of you are test^ for alcohol. But they don't check to see if persons are qualified to operate (their vessels.)' The ex^utive vice president^ updated members on the figfilf against Coast Guard-imposed user fees. Moran AB Gary Denton asked Sacco, "Why do we keep paying, over and over and over for what we've already got? What are we using?" Sacco told the group he testified on behalf of the union at a congression^ hearing in February called to look into the matter. At the end of the hearing, U.S. Representatives Billy Tauzin (D-La.) and Herb Bateman (R-Va.), the subconunittee chairman and a ranking minority member, respectively, in­ formed Sacco the fees, also known as a worker tax, should be repealed. "The user fee was the initial spaik to what we're doing," Sacco told the boatmen. 'We are reaching out to you with the information that we have. We are not going to sit still. "I know what we can do if we all stick together. I know what we can do—like what (Higman Cap­ tain) Tony Primeaux did. We've got to do more of this. That's how you're heard." (Primeaux organized a petition drive among union and non-union boatmen to repeal the work tax. A total of438 people signed the peti­ tion which Sacco hand delivered to the congressmen during the hear­ ing.) Sacco and Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey also spoke to the members about inland news from other parts of the country, local political information and contract updates. Members asked Moran Captain Pat Thomas urges the rnemterehip to stand together to keep Hitting the deck with his union book in the union strong. hand is AB Ed Quinn who sails for Moran Towing. that meetings be held monthly in Port Arthur so those sailing would be able to get union information firsthand. The tentative date for fu­ ture meetings in Port Arthur is the first Wednesday of each month. Six-year Sabine AB James Mc­ Neil said the meeting "answered all my questions." He stated he would return to his tugboat to pass the word to others. Moran AB Ed Quinn hit the floor holding his union book for all to see. "I've been a union man all my life," he told the others. "The best thing that has happened to me was to get the letter (about the meeting). It reminded me of what the union is for." 'It is important for all of us to get together, know each other and Asking a question during the meeting is AB hear each other's problems," said Denton from lulocan Towing. Kenneth Moore, AB delegate for 7, Reviewing materials relating to the Preparing to enter the Port Arthur meeting are inland industry is Deckhand Greg Captain Frank Jewell (left) and AB Kenneth ~ ~ Sabine. Moore, both of whom work for Rideaux who sails fbr Sabine. Captain Richard Montalvo (left) and Engineer John J. Biegalski waits his tum Assistant Engineer Andrew Chisholm while ABKerry Caillouet signs the meeting from Sabine take part in the meeting, register. Both sail for Sabine. V' ' v ' SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco updated the boatmen on the statusof the proposed work tax on seamen. Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey (center) and Houston Port Agent Jim McGee also gave reports on inland activities to the members, Moran Cook Pat Caldwell addresses his brother Seafarers attending the first of what will be regular monthly meetings for the SlU's inland division. - 'W -1 �•' V 'r.-PT- ..,'.." FF .-.-•:F;F:''v • ^•••• : . i. f •ifr. •,. , -•Lf- .-'A-.- -.a, l£on HaUf Retired VP and Pepular Unlen Brotherf Dies at 72 Leon Hall, retired vice president of the Seafarers International Union and a charter member of the union, died of natural causes on March 26. He was 72. k 'f ^ ' •• • • S' > ';;';sX;. V •T» • -V •• V Leon Hall, in photo above from the early '80s, gives his vice president's report to a meeting of the SlU execu­ tive board. 'V":' • Always an extremely popular union brother. Hall had consider­ able experience as a seaman and union representative through his long career. Appropriately, Brother Hall was laid to rest at the Seafarers burial grounds in Valley Lee, Md., which is located on the St. George's Creek across from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. In his remarks to the member­ ship on Hall's death, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "We all loved Leon Hall. He had an even disposi­ tion and was always good humored in his dealings with his union brothers. "Whatever Leon's job was, he did it with all his heart and he did it well. He will be missed," Sacco said. Hall, who was a devout believer in seamen's unionism, joined the union in 1939 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He worked in every shipboard job in the galley, becoming a chief steward. In the early 1960s, he came ashore to work with the union's Maritime Advancement Program, the SIU's early upgrading and refresher training operation. Many Sequa Sells Sabine Tewing Te Heuston's KIrby Cerp. i ;•,; ^ SEAFMBISmS F-,-.:5'or--:'" , -::. ;.' ;• •' , ': Kirby Corporation, owner of several tugboat companies includ­ ing SlU-contracted Dixie Carriers, has purchased Sabine Towing and Transportation Company from Sequa Corporation, its parent com­ pany. The $36.9 million sale affects approximately 150 SIU members who work for Sabine on coastal and inland tugs and barges. While the SIU continues to rep­ resent the workers on the tugs and barges, Kirby has claimed the union contract with Sequa-owned Sabine does not follow the sale. The SIU contends that it does and is taking Sabine Towing and Transportation Company to ar­ bitration for not making the pur­ chaser assume the labor contract as a condition of the sale. During this period of time, the union urges all Sabine Seafarers to contact £e union should any ques­ tion arise. The union is staying in close touch with all Sabine mem­ bers and is holding regular meet­ ings in the Port Arthur, Texas, area where the Sabine fleet is bas^. Through the purchase of Sabine, Kirby added 33 owned and five leased inland tank bar­ ges, 11 owned and four leased towboats, three bowboats and eight owned tugboats to its inland operation. Kirby is a multi-faceted cor­ poration based in Houston with in­ terests in marine transportation, diesel repair and property and casualty insurance. Its primary business is marine transportation through Dixie Carriers which operates tugs and barges in the Mississippi River system, along the Gulf of Mexico, in the Carib­ bean Basin and on the Atlantic and Pacitic coasts. According to Kirby's 1990 an­ nual report, Dixie Carriers produced a pretax earning of $12.3 million for that year and $6.4 mil­ lion in 1989. Overall Kirby revenues were listed as $175.8 million for 1990 and $141.3 million in 1989. The corporation employs approximate­ ly 950 people. SIU officials discuss the takeover of Sabine Towing by Kirby aboard the tugboat Marathon. From the left are SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Pilot Nelson Plaisance, Tankerman William T. Winstead, Houston Port Agent Jim McGee, Pilot Jimmy Marks, Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey and Patrolman Bobby Milan. Shown in one of his familiar activities—dealing with the membership—Brother Hall, who was a headquarters representative at the time this photo was taken, writes a dues receipt for a Seafarer aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. active and retired members honed their culinary skills under Brother Hall's food plan program. From there, Leon Hall went on to serve the membership in a variety of union posts—^including Philadelphia patrolman, San Fran­ cisco port agent in 1964, New York port agent in 1965 and head­ quarters representative. In 1979 he became Atlantic Coast vice presi­ dent, a position to which he was re-elect^ in every union election, until his retirement in 1985. Affectionately nicknamed "Radio" by his union brothers be­ cause he was never short of con­ versation, Hall is survived by his wife Charlotte Hall. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Funeral services were held on April 2 at St. George's Episcopal Church in Valley Lee, followed by the interment During the services. Hall's neice, Dorothy Ealey, sang the spiritual "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." PMC's Quartet Resigns; MTD SougM His Removai Robert Quartel, the FMC com­ missioner who the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) sought to have removed from his government post, has an­ nounced that he will leave his job with the federal agency this month. From his position as a shipping industry regulator, Quartel has Qontended the United States does riot need a privately-owned com­ mercial fleet. Quartel intends to seek the Republican Party's nomination to run against U.S. Senator Bob Graham (D-Fla.) in this year's election. Before Quartel made his an­ nouncement, acting on the MTD's resolution which calls for removal of Rob Quartel from his job as one of five members of the Federal Maritime Commission, MTD President Michael Sacco last month sent to President Bush a for­ mal request for such action. Sacco, who also is president of the SIU, wrote on behalf of the MTD, which consists of 42 unions representing 8.5 million American workers.The MTD disputes Quarters contention that the United States does not need a privately-owned fleet operating under the American flag. The letter to Bush dated March 5 reads in part: "Since his appoint­ ment as a Coimnissioner, whose job it is to enforce non-dis­ criminatory rates and practices in ocean shipping, Mr. Quartel has been using the position as a plat­ form to continually denounce American maritime workers, and to urge American companies to haul down the Stars and Stripes from their ships and r^lace them with foreign flags and foreign lahor. "We firmly believe that Quarters use of taxpayer funds to crisscross the nation urging dis­ solution of American-flag ship­ ping is an unethical, unjustifred abuse of the process that should be discontinued at once...." The MTD, in its resolution passed at the February executive board meeting calling for Quartel's ouster, pointed out that the govern­ ment appointee opposed the vety policies of the government in regard to U.S.-flag shippingsuch as the Jones Act and cargo preference. Quartel, who joined the FMC in 1990, previously failed in an at­ tempt to gain a House seat in 1984. Upon learning of Quartel's plans to run for the Senate, Sacco said that if the reports are true, "then inaritime's gain is Florida's loss. "The position of U.S. senator requires maturity, a dedication to .^erican interests and the com­ mitment to the preservation of vital American institutions," Sacco said. "As a member of the FMC, Quartel has failed to meet these requiiements." �V'-'- ;7 Jiumi992 Pride of Texas: 1st US. Sidp to Mer Lithuania Since 1939 WELCOME t • •/ X TO KLAff^QA 1 I "i, '-' L." '-r-V,':". A huge banner in English greets the crew of the Pride of Texas upon arrival in port The SlU-crewed Pride of Texas became a part of Lithuanian his­ tory on February 18 when the Seahawk Management vessel delivered the first shipload of American grain sent by the U.S. government to the newly inde­ pendent country. "The people were so grateful," Recertified Steward Ernie Hoitt told the Seafarers LOG. "All of us were really proud to be a part of history." With the delivery to die port city of Klaipeda on the Baltic Sea, the Pride of Texas became the first U.S.-flag ship to enter a Lithuanian port since Nazi Germany occupied the land in 1939 at the start of World Warn. Among the surprises prepared for the crew was a welcoming reception when the ship docked. "Captain Wayne Stolz had to go to the dock and make a speech which was carried on international television," recalled Hoitt, who sailed as the chief steward. The seamen's club in the town of200,000hosted the crew three of the six nights that the ship was trae. "What you see on the news is no lie. The shops still are bare." For Hoitt, the voyage marked the second time he sailed on the Pride of Texas when it became the first U.S.-flag vessel to deliver American goods to a formerly communist country. A year ago, he was on board when the ship docked in Bulgaria. The only difference he saw was Bulgarians had more items stocked on their shelves. Since 1945 until last year when it declared its independence, Lithuania had been associated with the Soviet Union. Hoitt recalled sailing into the old USSR at the port of Odessa many years ago. "Even under communist rule, I had no trouble ashore at all. I took some country music tapes and my _ tape recorder with me. No one would^,«thmethen:fhey were uSiSrind afraid. But they were all listemng." stamps in his passport. docked. Hie club provided perfor­ mances by folk singers and dancers in national ceremonial costumes, an opera singer and plenty of food. The ship, led by the galley gang of Hoitt, Chief Cook Billy MItcheU and Steward Assistant Clarence Evans, returned the favor February 20. Among the items prepared were macaroni salad, potato salad, fresh fruit com­ pote and finger sandwiches. The U.S. ambassador to Lithuania joined in the celebration. Hoitt, an SlUmonb^ since 1965, joined sev^ oth^ crewmembos in a visit to the town. "They all said thank you for bringing the grain," he recalled. "Most eveiybody spoke English. I believe they w^ tau^ it in school. Eveiybody who went ashore oijoyed it "The engine cadet went to one of the schools where he was treated like a movie star. Kids there kept asking for his autograph." Taking part in a union meeting aboard the Pride of Texas are (left to right) AB James Adaire, The steward, who provided the Chief Cook BiHy Mitchell, DEU J. Butler and Bosun Eugene Grantfiam. LOG with photographs, saw firsthand that stories about people having little or nothing to eat were "V • ABs James Colwell (left) and Arthur Machado await nolificalion of payoff n Noifok Ready to hit the tieach are (seated) AB Arthur Macharto, (standing, left to right) QMED Nelson Lazo, QMED Frank Bemer and AB Anilial Plata. Chief Cook Billy Mitchell ladles out a bowl of soupforacrewmember. Steward Assistant Clarence Evans helps serve during the reception. •silver .*»;•. f'. ' -' �;t--'ntk:'a»^<K;«f:« yi"! <M_i<lipnii^iii| '.in' '7^ilf;i^'TffP''fl' SEAFABBtSWe 8 11 steward Bem^ ;:vS .•'••• •.. :'A' •V."i;.; • y., •'•¥ '• ~-p\- .„'...'y^»;t'• UM•' • • • •>: :V I- • J-J. - 0-' •> V 'V. '. -''r 1^# "• Eleven SIU members recently completed the steward recertification course at the Seafarers Ha^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship, thereby finishing the highest cur­ riculum available to Seafarers sail­ ing in the steward department. Recognized during the March membership meeting at Piney Point, Md., the recertified stewards completed the five-week course during which they received ad­ vance training in menu planning, computer operation, and leader­ ship and communications skills. They also took refresher courses in food preparation as well as firefignting, CPR and First Aid. Additionally, the group at­ tended classes reviewing the union's medical and pension programs. Members learned about the SIU political and legislative operations and met with SIU offi­ cials. (This part of the curriculum is designed to help the steward in his or her job as ship's secretary.) Several of the recertified stewards said a highlight of their schedule took place when they saw • their union's political and legisla­ tive action program at work. On February 25, the day they visited SIU headquarters, the stewards travelled to Washington, D.C. and witnessed SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco testifying before a House subcommittee in regard to the work tax the Coast Guard is seeking to impose on American seamen and boatmen. After listening Sacco's presenta­ tion, three congressmen at the hearing voiced support for repeal­ ing the tax. "When one of the congressmen told Joe Sacco that the SIU probab­ ly can get more done with our law­ suit (against the Coast Guard) than the subcommittee could get done ... well, I was impressed," said Rick Sanderson, 35. "I'm thankful for the oppor­ tunity we had to get politically in­ volved," added Dana Cunning­ ham, who was in the audience when the subconunittee chairman asked all merchant mariners present to stand and be recognized. Cohesive Group In their graduation speeches and in interviews with the Seafarers LOG, the recertified stewards reflected on their most recent ex- The 11 SIU members completing the recertified steward program are (front row, left to right) Jill Prescott, Kenneth Jones (second row) Curtis Phillips, Ruben Dollar, Richard Sanderson, Dana Cunningham, Hans Schmuck, Sivasa Laupati (back row) Cheryl Burgess (computer operations instructor), Mose Peacock Jr., George Quinn and Francis Ostendarp. perience at the Lundeberg School. The cohesiveness among the gal­ ley gang members was evident, and several noted that it helped the group in its schooling. "This was a good group," said Jill Prescott, who joined the union nine years ago in San Francisco. "I thought the schedule flowed smoothly and at a good pace. Everyone made us feel very wel­ come." Kenneth Jones described the training as "excellent. You never stop learning. ... If you want to achieve, the opportunities are here." Jones, 35, signed on five years ago in the port of New York. He added that the Lundeberg School instructors do an outstand­ ing job, and that the ex^rience in Congress has inspired him to vote. George Quinn said he especial­ ly enjoyed die computer training, which covers word processing, windows and spreadsheet and disk operations systems. "I always thought I was a pretty good steward, but there's no doubt this course will make me better on the ships," said the 50-year-old Quinn, who joined the Se^arers 32 years ago in New Orleans. "I enjoy^ the whole thing, and I found the pro­ gram well-rounded." Ruben Dollar, at 54 the oldest of the new recertined stewards, said he was impressed by the facilities. He added that the Lun­ deberg School's picturesque, rural location is a boon to successful .. ; studying. "I also thought the firefighting course was great," said Dollar, who began sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 (15 years before its merger with the AGLIWD). Another former MCS member, Curtis Phillips, brought his wife and child to the Lundeberg School. "I recommend bringing your fami­ ly," said Phillips, 36, who was upgrading for the fifth time. "It's great for morale, and there's a lot for them to do." He also said the course was "very beneficial. I particularly liked (galley instructor) Ed White's classes. . . . This school represents an excellent oppor­ tunity to enhance your career and your education." CPR and first aid are part of the course requirements for completion of the recertified steward program. Getting ready to give CPR to the classroom dummy are George Quinn (left) and Mose Peacock Jr. Cunningham, 29, echoed those sentiments. "I've been treated more than fairly and received a good education in the eight years I have been coming here. You need to come back here if you want a future as a Seafarer." Francis Ostendarp, 32, who graduated from the Lundeberg School as a trainee in 1983, thanked the group member? for their cooperation, "That's a big part of it. Everyone got along well." Thirty-one-year-old Hans Schmuck, an 11-year Seafarer, summarized his time at the school as "a great learning experience." Sivasa Laupati appeared al­ most overwhelmed. "You can't find another place like this," said Laupati, 46. "I have learned so many things .... Our union offi­ cials are doing a great job." Mose Peacock, Jr., temi^red his enthusiasm with an advisory note for future students in the recertified stewards program. "Make sure you're ready to work, because each class gets tougher," said Peacock, also a former MCS member. "This is a competitive in­ dustry, and nothing is going to get any easier." Several of the stewards com­ mended the food handling and gal­ ley sanitation classes presented by SIU member Jim Mann, SeaLand Service's fleet commissary manager and a Lundeberg School graduate. Several others noted how much they gained from instructor Kate Richardson's communica­ tions and computer classes. Recertified Steward Jill Prescott en­ hances the appeal of a cake with flowers made of icing. ;• 'k- Computer operations is another skill leamed by Ruben Dollar at the Lundeberg School during the five-week recertified steward course. The famiiy of Curtis Phillips, pictured with SiU President Michael Sacco, joined the chief steward during his five-week course at the Lundeberg School. - T--: r- .-M.-.- �unatiwz '.•«a Andrew K Crew Saves TWo Four Seafarers who crew the tugboat Andrew K reacted quickly and efficiently and saved the lives of two men stranded in a flat-bot­ tomed skiff in the Houston Ship Channel late last year. The SIU members—Captain Kenny Wall, Chief Engineer Tig Turner, AB Danny Mixon and Engine Utilityman Richard Guerrapulled the helpless men from the path of a large, fiilly loaded tanker whose crew apparently did not see the small boat. "The guys in the johnboat didn't have any oars, lines or life jackets," Wall, 44, recently told the Seafarers LOG. "All they had was a small motor which had failed. The tanker had a full head of steam, and there's no way [the men in the disabled fishing boat] would have survived if they had been hit." "We had just been dispatched to a job when we saw those guys in the middle of the channel," Turner said. "We tried to make radio con­ tact with the tanker, but for some reason they didn't respond. "The guys in the johnboat seemed pretty worried. They basi­ cally were in a mess." Turner, 30, estimated no more than five minutes elapsed from the time the Seafarers sighted danger until they executed the rescue. By then, the tanker was within oneeighth of a mile. JThe wind was blowing hard, buFwe were pretty confident," Turner said. "We had enough rope, and Kenny's a good boat handler, so there was no prob­ lem there." "It was close, but we saved them," said the 30-year-old Guerra. "We were right there next to them. They were a little on the drunk side, but they knew what was happening." Seafarers credited with saving the lives of two stranded boatmen are (from left) Richard Guerra, Tig Turner, Kenny Wall and Danny Mixon. Wall and his crew of veteran Seafarers, all of whom ship out of the port of Houston, did not stick around to chat with the relieved fishermen. "We didn't want to be late for our job," said Wall, who joined the union 20 years ago. The president of G&H Towing Co., which owns the Andrew K, commended Wall, Turner, Mixon and Guerra in a letter. He noted the crew's "exemplary performance in expeditiously coming to the aid of the disabled craft and towing it out of danger." Wall and his crew also helped the Andrew K earn G&H Towing's 1990-91 first place award as die fleet's "safest tug." The Andrew K eamed G&H Towing's 1990-91 first place award as the fleefs "safest tug." Ttalning School's Course Rw 10 Menu Boatnmi EngHiaslios SahBly Skills Ten inland Seafarers from Moran Towing of Texas participated in a special week-long training program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in February. One of the classes taken by the barge captains and licensed officers was OSHA hazardous waste opera­ tions and emergency response training. The boatmen thoroughly reviewed procedures to detect a hazardous spill in its early stages and the steps that can be taken to isolate the area. Emphasis was placed on practices that prevent spills. Other training for the group included CPR tech­ niques, first aid and safety, communications and stress il'i- • Moran Towing membets who attended the week-long training session included (left to right, front row) Rusty Ma* Burger, Ron Lambert, management, shiphandling simulatorpractice inparalid indexing and rules of the road and company semion policies and procedures. (• ; rM • fH • • •i||m '.M ''i-' . I. Moran officials joined the 10 for several of the classes at the school. '•y- • • -H .11 MilesHeathappliesasplinttoRandyCooper'sannduringfiistaidclass. Instructor K.C. Taylor explains oil spill procedures. -Til " • •• • i• ,"•> • ' RandyOooper handles the wheel in practice. �; .jx\ 10 SEAFARERS LOG Seaman Tax Repeal Bill intreduced in Cengress y ; .n" X'f _ - i. . r^,' • . •' •• • " ' . • ; -V „ ,'* -f '.')" • •'. While Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) reviews testimony, Rep. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) asks a panelist about the worker tax during the House Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing on the issue in February. Continued from page 3 tee on Coast Guard and Naviga­ tion, characterizing it as "dis­ criminatory." At that hearing, Representatives Tauzin, Bateman and Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) pledged to seek a repeal of the user fee for marine licenses and docu­ ments. Last month, Tauzin authored House Resolution 4693 which, if enacted, will repeal the Coast Guard-imposed fees on marine licenses and documents. "HR 4693 prevents the federal government from singling out merchant mariners to pay what is clearly an employment act," Tauzin stated upon filing the bill on March 26. "Other occupations in transpor­ tation industries don't have to pay a federal fee in order to be lawfully employed. Why merchant mariners? The idea of the federal government taxing an individual for the opportunity to work is in­ herently wrong," the Louisiana congressman told his colleagues. Tauzin reminded Congress of the role of the Lf.S.-flag merchant marine during the recent Persian Gulf conflict. "Our national security depends on a strong mer­ chant marine. If anyone doubts this fact, I would only remind them, of our merchant mariners' heroic contributions to the largest sealift in maritime history. Desert Storm was successful because we had a base of qualified, licensed mer­ chant mariners who were ready to respond toi the call of duty." Bateman, who filed his bill prohibiting the federal government from collecting fees for the licens­ ing and documentation of seamen and boatmen on March 20, said in remarks addressed to his fellow House members, "No other sector of the transportation industry is re­ quired to pay a fee in order to work, and it is not fair that mariners should be singled out." Since both the Tauzin and Bateman bills are similar, the two will be consolidated. Tauzin's seaman tax repeal bill will absorb Bateman's legislation and the Vir­ ginia congressman will be listed as a co-sponsor. As the LOG was going to press, the bill had the sup­ port of Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), who serves as chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Robert Davis (R-Mich.) and Jack Fields (R-Texas). The SIU is urging all other members of Congress to co-spon­ sor the Tauzin bill. A Seafarer should contact his or her member of Congress to urge the elected of­ ficial to sign on to the seaman tax repeal bill introduced by Tauzin. Roy Boudreau Dies at 66 Former SIU official Roy Boudreau, a key figure in the union's successful organizing of American Steamship Company, passed away recently due to a heart condition. He was 66. Boudreau joined the Seafarers in 1943 in his native Detroit. He sailed in the deck department for 15 years before coming ashore to work as an organizer. He repre­ sented the SIU in various capacities until forced to retire in 1977 because of heart problems. Brother Boudreau's positions in the SIU included patrolman in Detroit, Buffalo port agent and as­ sistant secretary-treasurer for the Great Lakes District. Jack Bluitt, former SIU head­ quarters representative for the Great Lakes district before retiring in 1985, worked closely with Boudreau for about eight years. Bluitt, also a former New York patrolman and Detroit port agent, described Boudreau as "very reli- •s.i. •K-I Roy Boudreau able. He was a real gentleman, very conscientious. When it came to the Seafarers, he was a dedicated union man." Brother Boudreau retired to Sun City West, Ariz. He was buried in Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale, Ariz. He is survived by his wife, Joan. Olh» Transport ^iRrioyees Are Hot SRitieet to a Wwk Tax The domestic watert)ome transportation industry must compete with the railroads, air lines and trucking firms. The Seafarers LOG takes a look at what kind of fees the individuals who work in these transportation sectors must pay for their federally-required licenses and certificates. The conclusion; No one pays like a seaman or boatman will have to pay if the CoEist Guard user fees go into full force and effect. Some brief examples: The Coast Guard wants to charge $35 for a duplicate seaman's license or document. The FAA currently charges $2 for the same service to airmen. The Coast Guard proposes to charge anywhere from $45 to $70 for evaluating all of the papenvork in processing a license or a document with a rating.The FAA does not charge a penny for evaluating an airman's papenwork. The Coast Guard recommends a $35 fee for issuing the license or document, the FAA issues certificates to all licensed and certificated air transport workers free of charge. The Coast Guard wants to charge a $17 fee for an FBI check and it has not yet advised the public what it plans to charge for the OPA 90-mandated check of seamen's records contained in the National Driver Register. Railroad employees pay between $3 and $14 for a National Driver Register check. A seaman, under the Coast Guard's plan, can pay as much as $135 for each endorsement to his license or document. A truck driver generally pays around $5 for an endorsement certifying he is qualified to operate special equipment or transport special cargoes. Airline Workers All personnel working aboard or with an aircraft are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the exception of flight attendants. In addition to pilots, the following airline-related job classifications are among those that require FAA certification: control tower operators, aircraft mechanics, repair station mechanics, flight engineers, dispatchers, parachute riggers, navigators. The FAA Airman Registry, based in Oklahoma City, is the central office of the agency that keeps track of the 3.7 million individuals certified by the agency. Once an airman has tested and compiled all the necessary paperwork, it is sent to the Airman Registry. That office issues the qualifying individual his certificate (i.e., license). There is no charge for processing or issuing the certificate. The agency only charges a fee if it issues a duplicate copy in the event a certificate is lost or mutilated. The fee: $2. ' FAA inspectors conduct ride checks (akin to practical experience tests) and written examinations. The agency does not charge for giving these tests. The FAA also licenses individuals to conduct testing—both written exams and ride checks—in behalf of the agency. These "designated examiners," more often than not private entrepreneurs, are allowed by the agency to set fees fortheir services. A pilot therefore can choose to pay a designated examiner or test with an FAA examiner and not pay a dime. Commercial airline companies (including air cargo companies) have desig­ nated examiners among their personnel, consequently individuals employed by the major carriers do not pay any fees at all to the FAA for testing and ride checks. The FAA also does not charge an individual for becoming an FAA designated examiner. Nor does the FAA charge for certificating an airline and allowing it to conduct training and testing. Commercial pilot certificates are usually good for one, two or three years depending on the class of airplane the individual flies. Railroad Workers As of January 1,1992 all operators of trains, known as "locomotive engineers," must be certified, indicating they have met Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards. Under the FRA regulations, the railroad companies are responsible for training, testing and issuing licenses. There is no cost to the individual engineers, nor is the FRA Involved in issuing any kind of card or license. The agency approves a company's training and licensing plan. The FRA does not charge the company to review its plan or to indicate it meets the agency's guidelines. The only charge the locomotive engineer faces is the cost of a check of his record with the National Driver Register, the national database compiled from state motor vehicle department records. The cost, depending on the state from which the individual hails, ranges from $3 to $14. Train operators must go through recurrent training sessions that are conducted by their employers. The individual pays no fee for this training. Other ra Iroad employees—signalmen, switchmen, flagmen, firemen, conduc­ tors, dispatchers, car inspectors, brakemen, dispatchers, among others, have no government fees involved in obtaining these positions. Truck Drivers While the airlines, the maritime sector and the railroads have for the most part been regulated by the federal government, trucking primarily has been supervised by state government. It is only in 1986 that a comprehensive federal law was enacted that established certain uniform criteria that must be met before a commercial driver's license can be issued. The federal law, however, did not take away the administration of licensing and testing programs from state government. A comrnercial truck driver obtains a driver's license through his state and local motor vehicle administration. The cost for the basic commercial driver's license ranges from $5 to $75. Some states include the cost of testing in this fee, others establish a separate fee for taking a test. Truck drivers also pay for endorsements to their licenses. Endorsements certify a driver as capable of driving a vehicle outfitted with special equipment or for operating a rig that carries a certain type of cargo. Typical endorsements to a license might be: hazardous materials, air brakes, passengers, combination. The licenses are usuallygood for four tofive years. Renewal fees are minimal. Most states do not require re-testing once the original license is issued, so the only fee a truck driver most likely will pay, as long as he or she stays in the industry, IS a small renewal charge. _ Here are some examples of what a commorcial driver's license could cost: In Colorado $15 for the license, $40 for the test. In Florida—$50 for the license, $5 per endorsement. Louisiana—$15 for the application for a license, $40 for the written exam,$30 for the road test and $5 per endorsement. Michigan—$20 basic fee, $5 per endorsement and $60 for a road test, Virginia—$35 basic license, $5 per endorsement. As of April 1 of this year all truck drivers will be required to hold a commercial driyers license issi^ by their local motor vehicle department that complies with federal guidelines. The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now receives the records of all commercial truck drivers and maintains this data in a central data base. Sources^ F^ral Aviatiw Administration - Airman Registry and Dulles Right Standards District Office. Assentation of Right Attendants, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. �' y \7.'Cs^ '' ? APRIL 1992 11 Green, Healey, Helton Awarded MSCPAC's Top Tribute Three SIU Government Ser­ vices Division members have been honored for their outstanding work during 1991 by the Military Sealift Command Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC). Brothers Edward C. Green II, James J. Healey Jr. and Harold W. Holton received the 1991 Mariner Award of Excellence, MSCPAC's highest tribute. The trio, nominated by fellow MSCPAC mariners and officers, were selected for their "profes­ sional, knowledgeable, respon­ sible, intelligent, hard-working and honest" abilities, according to MSCPAC. Green, 45, serves as chief cook aboard the USNS Diehl. The ship's master. Captain Bill Baldwin, noted in his nomination, "Mr. Green is the soul of congeniality, cheerfulness and friendliness. Al­ most without fail, he has a cheerful word or greeting for everyone he meets." The galley gang member began his seafaring career in 1972 as a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards. He transferred to the Government Services Division in 1982. Green was praised for his work in feeding 125 guests as well as the ship's crew during Thanksgiving and Christmas, keeping the vessel in top-notch shape during layup and serving as the vessel's equal employment opportunity repre­ sentative. Healey, 56, was featured for his abilities over and above his posi­ tion as an AB/maintenance on the USNS Kawishiwi. "Mr. Healey is a responsible, knowledgeable and highly professional individual who continually produces high quality results, regardless of the task at hand," wrote Captain Bruce Butterfield, former master of the fleet oiler. The 11-year veteran of the division was lauded for making sure safety signs were in place and creating signs when none were available. He also taught new crewmembers safety procedures on underway replenishnient. Healey is known aboard ship as a skilled carpenter and someone who can splice any type of line or wire. Holton, 65, sails as a rig bosunmate aboard the USNS Pecos. "It has become a natural reaction for the deckhands to defer to Mr. Hol­ ton when an impasse is reached on any given subject," wrote Pecos maintained to the highest state of rdadiness. Holton signed on with the union in 1976. Murphy proclaimed the bosunmate "an elder statesman in the Western Pacific." All three members received a plaque, framed certificate and cash reward. Pesky Zebm Mussels ^lead Beyond Lakes Zebra mussels will continue spreading beyond the Great Lakes, and the costly damage caused by the prolific organisms will get sub­ stantially worse before the tiny striped mollusks can be slowed, according to a government re­ searcher. Believed to have arrived in the Great Lakes in 1986 in the ballast water of a European tanker, zebra mussels have wreaked havoc in that region. The non-edible crea­ tures have disrupted navigation by causing marker buoys to sink; ruined fishing nets and grounds; altered a delicate aquatic ecosys­ tem; fouled beaches with sharp shells; and blocked raw water intake systems of many municipalities, utilities and factories. Additional­ ly, the mollusk has impeded ships by clogging engine cooling water lines, causing increased drag and lowering fuel efficiency. The spread is "extraordinarily rapid" said Bob Peoples of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Peoples has conducted finely detailed studies of zebra mussels during the past three years. "Various fish feed on [zebra mussels], but the den­ sities are so enormous, biological controls haven't kicked in. It's a classic case of invasion ecology, and it's going to get worse before it gets better." Zebra mussels use their sticky, elastic-like secretions to attach themselves in layers to almost any surface, and they do not easily let go. Each zebra mussel grows to a maximum length of slightly less than twoinches. But the minuscule mussel is causing serious financial loss; over the next 10 years the infestation will cost users of the Bush Signs Ship Gamhiing Biii The United States-flag pas­ senger ship industry is expected to grow due to passage of an SIUsupported hi 1 which President Bush last month signed into law. The new law allovys U.S.-flag cruise ships to offer regulated gam­ bling on the high seas. (Foreignflag vessels have been offering gambling for years.) Previously, two outdated laws which dis­ criminated against American pas­ senger ships prevented U.S.-flag vessels from offering gaming. Foreign-flag ships sailing from U.S. ports were not subject to the same regulations. The SIU supported the new law because it could lead to both the investment of dollars in U.S.-flag passenger ship operations and the creation of thousands of jobs for American seafarers. Master Michael Murphy. "The regard in which the crew holds him and the stability which he lends to a deck gang are great assets for any ship fortunate enough to have his services. Among the items for which Hol­ ton was singled out were being a selfless worker and keeping his rig Great Lakes more than $5 billion, estimates one government agen­ cy. The National Fisheries Re­ search Center (located in Michigan), in cooperation with other federal, state and private agencies, has developed a research program covering all aspects of the zebra mussel invasion. Eventually, the research will be used to predict the mussels' spread across the U.S. and to estimate damages. Further, millions of dollars are being spent annually by industries and municipalities bordering the Great Lakes in the U.S. and Canada in attempts to control the dangerous, clam-like critters. The primary control method now in use is treatment with chlorine, a costly procedure that may adversely af­ fect the environment. Other methods are under investigation. The Bush administration recently sought to cut $1.1 million in research funds in NCAA's proposed 1992 budget. But Mer­ chant Marine Committee member Dennis Hertel (D-Mich.) amended the $658.5 million budget request to include the funds for zebra mus­ sel research. Since being found in Lake St. Clair in the mid 1980s, the mol­ lusks have spread throughout the Great Lakes and surrounding areas including the St. Lawrence, Hud­ son, Susquehanna, Illinois, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Rapid Spread The Organisms, which live up to five years, congregate in clusters as great as 800,000 per square meter. They are most dense in depths of water to 45 feet but may be found as deep as 300 feet. For Seafarers, the problem means extra work and extra expen­ ditures. Boats must be carefully cleaned when leaving a con­ taminated area in preparation for going to uncontaminated waters. To prevent blockage in the boat's water intake system, outboard motors must be thoroughly flushed. Meanwhile, the epidemic con­ tinues. When will spread of zebra mussels finally be halted? As zebra mussel expert Bob Peoples put it, "Nobody loiows." This photo illustrates the stages in growth of the zebra mussel. A ruler (in millimeters) is shown for scale. The bill includes provisions legalizing the use of gambling devices aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the high seas during intrastate and cruise-to-powhere voyages in states not prohibiting such ac­ tivity, as well as on interstate and foreign voyages. The provisions are similar to H.R. 3282, the U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Competitiveness Act, which passed the House late last year and was added by the Senate to the marine sanctuary bill. More than 85 percent of all cruise passengers worldwide are Americans. But only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cruise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SlU-crewed Independence and Constitution). The tiny zebra mussels use their sticky secretions to attach themselves in layers to almost any surface, in this case, a larger shell. • ^ '"'VL �• «^«»«««K,<» SRISPS -«T SEAPUtHtSlM 12 ^^r'^-5:^---'V., :...Vi- 'bM.';''"'" .4:'-:44::te 1(- ,;C- , ' ^-•>•' bbbl'W • - ,4;. jb ^ / " '-b-- 'by-mbl f't".-,•?- .'/'V-- ••••..• • ' v;.v' ,•• Perhaps the most visible crewmembers aboard the SS Inde­ pendence outside of those who deal with passengers directly are the men and women of the deck AB/Watch Doug ULonde changes the anti-skid strips on an outdoor ladder. o wu r/ • .-.X .. OS Bobby Freer (right) shares some photos he received at mail call with OS Ivan Ingram. .%•: These SIU members can be seen throughout the cruise ship any time of theday or night performing their various duties. "Don't let anybody tell you our people don't work hard," Bosun Mike Rivera told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Just look around and you find us there." Most tourists are aware of the deck members only when the ves­ sel enters or leaves a port. The tourists gather wherever they can to witness, photograph or film the operations, seeing it as part of the ship's entertainment. "Our guys have a job to do," Rivera stat^. "Once we start, we , /lJ j Y,®" ^^are we re being watched. During daylight hours, deck gang members may be painting bulkheads in passenger areas, cleaning the swimming pools, working on lifeboats or assisting passengers on the gangway of the American Hawaii Cruises ship. "People will just stop and watch while I'm working," noted ABAVatch Doug LaLonde who was changing skid strips on an out­ door ladder. "I've gotten used to it." Deck members have to get the job done After dark, the deck gang stays whether the ship is in port or at sea. busy as well. Besides the usual bridge assignments of lookout and navigation, the department's mem­ bers also handle the fire watch. "Our goal is to identify fire or possible hot spots before they start," said OS Bobby Freer, one of four people who traverse the whole ship between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. every day on the patrol. "The safety of the passengers is our prime concem." fc: . I• • " •• . '5 : • •fe JM mmmmmm AB Luisito F. Balatbat keeps a straight course under the watchful eye of Second Mate Ed White, an SIU hawsepiper. Keeping the passenger compartments J.® AB/Hotel Painter Rolando Co. Night fire watch, done by OS Bobtiy Freer, is an important shipboard safely precaution! Mb ;-v • Bosun Mike Rivera (badt to camera), along with Junior Teamwork is In^^ in dodjg and undocking^^ Ready to take part in the weekly lifeboat drill are (from left) all hands are called to the d^. ABpreg Potter, OS Mike Ethridge and OS Mike Thomas. 'r-M • "•w-.. • •Vi;i 'j bij- �1992 House Panel Blasts Proposed Budget for MarAd as 'Meager • , ;• ,' • •• •s,.-. -. .,•. r%-'. ^ • ' P* .-f- • ••:sSsA«s. '•itA Members of the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee strongly questioned and, at times, criticized the 1993 fiscal year budget proposed by the Maritime Administration during a hearing last month. Before the hearing began. Sub­ committee Chairman Walter Jones (D-N.C.) introduced a substitute funding bill that would authorize an additional $189.4 million to the Bush administration's request of $537.4million. Jones stated the ad- ditional dollars would better main­ tain the Ready Reserve Force. Three Democratic and two Republican members of the sub­ committee immediately signed on as co-sponsors. Captain Warren Leback, head of the Maritime Administration, presented MarAd's request to the subcommittee. He was joined by General Hansford T. Johnson, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Transportation Command, and Vice Admiral Francis T. Donovan, commander of the Military Sealift Command. In his opening remarks, Jones listed his reasons why the administration's budget was not adequate. "Once again, the administration does not include any request for operating-differential subsidy (ODS) reform. Once again, the ad­ ministration provides hardly any funds for research and develop­ ment, in contrast to certain of our foreign competitors who provide large sums of R&D monies to their shipping industries. Once again, the administration recommends only a dormant Title XI loan guarantee [construction differen­ tial] program, even though we could use this program to build new double-hulled tankers in American shipyards." Jones then said, "Our govern­ ment has failed to place enough value on the need for a viable m^time industry. I had hoped that the lessons of the Persian Gulf war would have changed that neglect­ ful attitude; but, once again, there is no indication of such a change in this year's budget request." When the questioning of wit­ nesses began, Jones quoted Leback's testimony during the FY '92 hearings that an ODS reform package would be ready for this hearing and asked where it was. Leback said work on the reforms was delayed because of the recent change in the position of secretary of transportation. Jones then wanted to know if that meant it would take the Bush administration another four years to propose ODS reform. Leback responded Secretary Andrew Card may announce a maritime program Ws BlU Lawrence Dies at 44 Bill Lawrence, who ran the West Coast office of the Transpor­ tation Institute from his native home of Seattle, Wash., died sud­ denly on March 14 at the age of 44. During his tenure with the In­ stitute, which represents 140 U.S.flag vessel operators engaged in ocean-going, domestic and Great Lakes waterbome transportation trades and which is dedicated to promoting the American shipping industry, Lawrence tirelessly worked in behalf of the U.S. mer­ chant marine. James Heniy, president of the Transportation Institute, paid tribute to his effectiveness as an advocate of U.S. shipping. Henry said Lawrence worked diligently for the preservation and enforce­ ment of laws to maintain the U.S. domestic merchant fleet. Also, Heniy noted that "Bill was a friend of the maritime industry and a great personal fnend to many • -1. of us who had the honor of working with him." Lawrence, a son of a shipyard worker, was well-liked and wellconnected throughout the maritime community, and he counted a great number of Seafarers among his friends. A University of Washington graduate, Lawrence had a great deal of experience with the politi­ cal process, having worked as a lobbyist representing maritime in­ terests with the state legislatures of Alaska and Washington. He was active in political campaigns, in­ cluding the 1974 re-election effort of Senator Warren Magnuson. Lawrence first joined the staff of the Transportation Institute in 1975. Bill Lawrence is survived by his wife, Ruth; three-year-old son, Evan; mother, Helga; and sister, Maijean Plouffi J- •J ''•QMK Bill Lawrence (center), who passed away last month, Is pictured at the dedication of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education last August with his go^ friends and associates former SlU official Ed Mooney (left) and Robert B. McMillen. president and CEO of TOTE. this summer. In response to a question from Rep. Norman Lent (R-N.Y.), both Johnson and Donovan said the Defense Department is proceeding with sealift vessel design proposals; a decision is expected in May. Johnson noted the depart­ ment still intends to rely on the private sector as part of the sealift strategy. He also offered the vessel design program as an example of governmental support that will benefit shipyards, operators and maritime unions. Rejps. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) and Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) wanted to know from Leback why the administration has done little to nothing to help the U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. Taylor specifically asked what the administration had done in the last two years to help the fleet. Bentley questioned the government's resolve to enforce cargo preference laws. Within their prepared tes­ timony, both Johnson and Donovan urged Congress to ap­ propriate funding for 20 rollon/roll-off vessels to be in the fleet by the end of the decade for use as prepositioning and fast sealift ves­ sels. They also requested an addi­ tional 19 RO/ROs for the RRF. The subcommittee is expected to mark-up, the process of preparing legislation for the full committee and Congress, die appropriations bill this spring. •?r' ::: M •: .-•'i "• • . -'k 'M Culinary Pioneer Beyes Bles Felipe "Phil" Reyes, one of the original planners for the SIU's steward department upgrading program, passed away November 10 due to natural causes. He was 85. Brother Reyes, whom friends described as a tireless, productive and humane leader, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Two years later, the ambitious Seafarer sailed as a chief steward. Reyes came ashore in 1971 to work in Oakland, Calif, as a port steward for Sea-Land. He later served in a similar capacity for various other companies. A native of the Philippines, Reyes in 1967 purchased 12 burial plots in League City, Texas, for SIU members who did not qualify for burial benefits. "I wanted to make sure that SIU members knew they would be taken care of when they died," Reyes told the Seafarers LOG in a 1990 inter­ view. "That's what 'Brotherhood of the Sea' is all about." Also nicknamed "Pop," Reyes retired to the Mobile area and in 1985 established the Association of Retired Merchant Seamen (ARMS), an organization for former Seafarers and other exmariners. That group, which has hundreds of members, keeps abreast of union and maritime ^fairs and has been active in Veterans Day celebrations in the Alabama port city. The group traditionally lays a floating wreadi in honor of fallen brothers and sisters during the annual National Maritime Day observance in Mobile harbor. Four years ago, Reyes' efforts led to construction of a monument in Mobile which honors merchant mariners who perished during World War n. It was that type of civic-minded activity which once helped Reyes win Mobile's Man of the Year Award. Lee de Parlier, retired SIU member and current president of ARMS, called Reyes "a great fel­ low and an asset to the Seafarers. I first met Phil in Houston in 1964, when he was with the Maritime Advancement Program. "That program was a forerunner to Piney Point, so in a sense he was a founder (of the Lundeberg School)." De Parlier said Reyes, a former ' • Felipe "Phil" Reyes food plan adviser for the SIU, was "well respected locally" and belonged to "every organization you can think of." Retired SIU official Pete Drewes recalled Reyes was wellorganized and enthusiastic. He said of an ARMS cookout two years ago, "Phil organized the whole thing and 200 people turned out for it at Red Smith's farm. Phil always did a heck of a job, no mat­ ter what the job was." Retired galley gang member Harry Houston sailed with Reyes and described him as "very sharp when it came to mechanical knowledge of the steward depart­ ment. He set up a feeding program when we organized the SS Atlantic in Mobile.... He was also active in Alabama politics." Ed Kelley, SIU representative at the port of Mobile, said Reyes' political activities were reflected in the turnout at the funeral. "There were more than a few public offi­ cials there," Kelley said. "Phil was quite a guy." Another retiree who sailed with Reyes, George O'Berry, said Brother Reyes "should be com­ mended for the time and effort he spent working for the union, train­ ing and upgrading our food system and worlang for the betterment of the people he served. Many people owe a lot to this man." Reyes was buried in Wolf Ridge Cemetery in Mobile. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Shirley, whom he married in 1934. One of Brother Reyes' children, son Phil Jr., cur­ rently sails with District 2/MEBA. • "i i. "VA-ii ^a -s• • '•'M r >. 1 �:si;w¥w-rc?ise».<»w*«fpw^ . ^7•: - :.•• \:. •;: :-s. f- ^ •' • - .• .«:- -. ::L .y;,_jy • - ;o7' 7. •:ait^v<'^>''»T>.iiii.»iii .111'n >i.iw.iii»»;Mijwii^^ • seAORBtstm Facts Show Documented Seamen Have A Better Safety Record Than Those Who Don't « -s': '-y'rn^:'. • A Way to Reduce the Safety Threat to Tug andTow Crewmen [i(S-V-.-';- I-''.' V''*T'feM,^JvS//r^'viV'-'f;/^ r ' • • k •••• -xs'-'sS-Al'-vifhr^^ ''''i :^'''^:iy '• ^'t''i. -:- '" A disparity that exists in the nation's maritime safety standards is endangering the safety of the men and women who sail on the nation's rivers and lakes, the Seafarers International Union has found. The loophole in safeguards stems from a section of the nation's laws that exempts the vast majority of individuals working on inland waters' ves­ sels—no matter the tonnage of the boat—from holding Coast Guard issued documents. Also among those seamen who do not have to cany documents are most individuals on vessels of under 100 gross tons. The law requires, however, that all seamen employed on Great Lakes vessels and ocean-going ships over 100 gross tons carry Coast Guard issued docu­ ments, which also are known as z-cards. Legislation has been introduced in the United States Con­ gress to close this loophole. The bill, known as H.R. 4394, was introduced in early March by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Walter B. Jones (DN.C.). The legislation has the strong backing of the SIU, other marine labor unions and several maritime companies. In the few weeks since the bill's introduction, 31 congressmen have signed on as cosponsors. In an address to his fellow congressmen upon introducing the bill, Jones said, "It may be hard to beiieve, but there are vessels operating in waters of the United States with crewmembers who are not required to demonstrate their fltness for duty." Potential for Injury iSSIEf •;'. • .:i!.X''.,••••„:''.' •• 7-;C;,; .>^i'7.:f''.,'v4r ./ -.. ii-;. •--..T. •i''--fl-\ -" •••'•|S' *•.•. . •••'> -i;.-:'.^.-'. -.iJ :•-^ ' ' L ' ''' *»•• '•• -- ••:•••-- •.' ' "' '• '" "^ ' ' .': " jk": ./: r* •.• ! T, a. , Who Must Have A Merchant Mariner Document Seamen aboard U.S. merchant vessels of at least 100 gross tons are required under federal law (46 U.S. Code, Section 6701) to hold a merchant marine document except on vessels operating only on the navigable rivers and lakes of the United States other than the Great Lakes. Who Is Not Required to Hold A Merchant Mariner Document Currently, individuals serving on inland towing vessels and harbor towing vessels and ocean and harbor tugs of less than 100 gross tons are not required to hold merchant mariner documents. Oh navigable rivers and lakes, except the Great Lakes, no matter the tonnage of the vessel, the majority of individuals working aboard the tug ortowboat are not required to hold merchant mariner documents. The Coast Guard, how­ ever, does require that on all river and lakes, towing vessels of 26 feet in length (regardless of tonnage), the operator of the boat must hold a license issued by the agency. The Coast Guard also requires that tankermen hold a document with the appropriate endorsements. Al other hands aboard vessels on the nation's navigable rivers and lakes, except the Great Lakes, carry no merchant mariner docurherrt, other endorsements or licenses. Tens of thousands of mariners working aboard mora than 3,300 tugs and tows plying the nation's 25,777mile8 ofnavigable waterways are endangered by a loophole in maritime safety standards for rivers. and Navigation that the inland waterways need a "system whereby you can document, monitor and evaluate the per­ sonnel that are on the tugs and barges." He noted that all hands working on Crowley's vessels are documented. Faber said documentation of all inland maritime workers was in the "best interest in regard to safety." In written comments submitted to the committee, Maritrans GP Inc. Executive Vice President James H. Sanbom said, "The message delivered long and consistently by both houses of Congress to those of us who use our nation's waterways to move goods and material has been clear: operate safely; protect our environment." "Allowing undocumented seamen to work on these ves­ sels unnecessarily increases the potential for injury or death of other Waterway users. In addition, since many of these vessels transport oil or hazardous substances, any accident puts this nation at risk for serious environmental damage to our shores and natural resources," said the North Carolina congressman. Jones pointed out there are important safeguards con­ tained in the process of issuing merchant mariner documents. The Coast Guard, the federal agency responsible for policing the nation's navigable waterways and enforcing laws and regulations concerning the safety of all who use the marine transportation system, issues merchant mariner documents to individuals working aboard all deep sea and Great Lakes vessels. Applicants must submit to drug testing, undergo a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal investigation check and allow the agency to review driving records in the Nation­ al Driver Register, among other procedures. Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Coast Guard was mandated to renew merchant rtiariner documents every five years. (Before this law, an individual was issued a document once and this served him or her throughout his sailing career.) The agency is currently in the process of developing a procedure for the re-issuance of documents. on the these waters," Sacco said. The SIU official pointed out that currents and weather conditions can make navigation extremely tricky. He said tugs and tows and their barges must be maneuvered in congested waterways. Additionally, the vessels sail on rivers and harbors bordering very populated areas, as well as water­ ways adjacent to environmentally sensitive marshes, islands, shores, banks and coastlines. Sacco said every crewmember plays an important role in navigating a tug or tow and its barge units on the waterways. Sacco noted that crewmembers on tugs and barges are responsible for a multitude of cargoes, each requiring unique attention from the crew. Among the material transported on the nation's rivers and lakes are petroleum products, forest and farm products, coal, metallic ores, radiation materials, chemicals—including benzene, ammonia, sulfuric acid, fer­ tilizer. In many cases the cargo is hazardous or combustible or both, Sacco said. Sacco said the volume of cargo transported on the inland waterways was staggering. "In 1989, the Army Corp of Engineers estimated that 1,507.5 million tons of freight were carried on selected inland waterways." Safety of Crew at Stake Confidence of Fellow Crew • Evldenceof drug-free urinalysis test. From the SIU's standpoint, Sacco said, "Every hand on a vessel, whether it is operating on a river or in the ocean, must have confidence in his fellow crewmembers and their ability to handle the vessel in any situation, including emergencies that may arise." The enactment of legislation extending the Coast Guard documentation procedure to all crewmembers aboard tugs and tows would assure the men and women who earn their livelihoods in this industry that safeguards have been met. While a group known as the American Waterways Operators (AWO), which represents many tug and towboat companies, is opposed to the legislation, a number of maritime companies have thrown their strong support behind the legislation. Crowley's Pacific Operations Vice President Gary Faber said in testimony before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard • Oath to adhere to all applicable federaliaws. • Check of National Driver Register for relevant infor­ mation (alcohol use). • Criminal record check with the FBI. • Verification of U.S. citizenship or evidence from INS of lawful entry and permanent residence in country. • Proof of employment in the industry or evidence of military service. • Renewal every five years. • Completion of 60-90 days of seatime. • To obtain an advanced rating, a Coast Guard ex­ amination indicating proficiency and knowledge. In its testimony of March 17 to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation hearing on the legislation, the SIU emphasized that the safety of crewmembers on thousands of tugs and towboats is at stake. The loophole in maritime safety standards of the nation's rivers and lakes endangers the lives and working conditions of crewmembers aboard tugs and towboats, SIU Vice President Joseph Sacco told the congres­ sional panel. There are more than 5,000 tugs and towboats in the U.S.-flag fleet and close to 3,300 of those operate on the nation's rivers and lakes, which make up 25,777 miles of navigable waterways. Sacco noted that the crewmembers of those vessels Work under difficult Conditions. On the inland waters, tugs and towboats push or pull more than 23,000 dry cargo barges and 3,200 tank barges. "It takes skill, it takes training, it takes alertness and it takes teamwork to navigate Pollution-Free Standards Sanbom continued, "Marine accidents can be caused by a single person failing to conform to proper procedures. The result may be damage only to his vessel; or it may involve damage to a land-based facility. The accident may involve two or more vessels; one or all of which may be carrying a potential pollutant. ITie accident may result in pollution from a vessel struck and breached by a relatively small towboat and barge unit carrying a cargo as innocuous as gravel for constraction. The prevention of marine pollution then is not Requirements That Must Be Met For a Merchant Mariner Document confined to those who carry the cargoes with a potential for pollution, but by all who share the navigable waters." The role the Coast Guard plays in reducing accidents through, among other things, its merchant mariner document system is essential, said Sanbom. "The requirements are simple, straight forward and provide a means to assure that those entering the ranks of partners on our vessels have been screened by &e nation's maritime regulatory watchdog, the USCG." Crescent Towing & Salvage Co., Inc. of New Orleans, La. also submitted comments on the matter to the subcommittee. Crescent's Assistant Vice President Arthur T. Kulp pointed out that the company would benefit from a set of standards that would be applied uniformly to all employees of all tugboat companies. He said an individual subjected to all the safeguards required by the Coast Guard, "would make the process of determining the qualifications of a potential job applicant easier to assess for the company." Furthermore, Kulp said, "If all crewmembers had docu­ ments, employers would beassured that the person employed had met basic Coast Guard requirements... Since a merchant marine document can be revoked, an individual who has demonstrated gross incompetence or misconduct or negligence would be taken out of the industry." H.R. 4394 Closes Loophole The majority of crewmembers on inland vessels do not cany a Coast Guard document. The exception is a tankerman. Individuals employed as tankermen must hold a merchant mariner document with the appropriate Coast Guard endor­ sements. Also, operators of inland vessels more than 26 feet in length must hold a Coast Guard license. However, en­ gineers, deckhands, mates, cooks, among others, are not required to hold any kind of Coast Guard documentation. On ocean-going vessels of imder 100 gross tons, most hands are not required to hold documents. Many of these vessels operate in the nation's coastal waterways and har­ bors. The vessels exempted from the Coast Guard merchant mariner document requirement include marine equipment of substantial proportions. Many of the boats in question are driven by engines with horsepower in the tens of thousands. There are some towboats that push more than 50 barges at a time, maldng the overall tonnage of the combined marine equipment unit close to that of an ocean-going vessel. he striking difference in the total number of accidents due to human error between U.S.-flag deep sea ships or Great Lakes vessels or tugs and towt}oats provides evidence of the need to have all crewmembers meet basic requirements of the United States Coast Guard, the govern­ ment agency responsible for marine safety. The safety of fellow crewmembers is at stake, as well as the safety of others work­ ing aboard vessels operating in the nation's waterways and hart)ons. The SIU was led to examine the data contained in the Coast Guard's database Each category of vessel—whether inland, deep sea or Great Lakes equipment— was equally hit by weather and environmental conditions. The percentage of accidents causedby forces of nature was similar among all three classifications of vessels. "Environmental Factors" are con­ sidered by the Coast Guard to be adverse weather conditions, adverse current or sea conditions, debris, suction bank, ice, sub­ merged objects, unmaintained channels, among others. Systemic Deficiencies" cited by the MAIN) in an effort to ascertain the safety record of the inland maritime industry. The union found that within the inland field, human error is more likely to account for an accident than in either the Great Lakes or deep sea areas. The primary difference between the in­ dividuals employed aboard tugs and towboats in the inland sector and those working aboard vessels on the Great Lakes and oceans, is the great majority of crewmem­ bers on marine equipment in the rivers and lakes are not documented by the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard's data indicates that human factors are the primary cause of accidents involving tugs and tows. Conversely, on deep sea ships and Great Lakes vessels, the human factor only accounted for roughly one third of all accidents. The Coast Guard defines "human factors" as some of the following categories: bypass of available safety devices, inattention to duty, intoxication—alcohol/drugs, calculated risk, carelessness, error in judgement, lack of knowledge, lack of train­ ing, lack of experience, operator error, fatigue, stress, physical impairment, psychologicalimpairment, failure to comply With rules or regulations, inadequate super­ vision, failure to follow rules of the road. ccording to Coast Guard data, the most likely reason for an accident involving a deep sea ship or Great Lakes vessel is a problem with the vessel itself. The Coast Guard defines "vessel problems" as those factors related to the material or equipment of the ship or boat that cause trouble, but which are not related to improper maintenance. Examples of this category are inadequate equipment; inade­ quate stability; inadequate horsepower; failed materials, such as electrical,' mechanical and structural items. inadequate owner/operator safety plan, faulty designs, improper main­ tenance. In August of 1981, the Coast Guard added inadequate manning and inad^uate equipment to this category. more detailed examination of the Coast Guard's data, indicates that 32 ktug/tow accidents within the CASMAIN database listed intoxication by either alcohol or drugs as a contributory factor to the accident. A search of the accidents involving Great Lakes and deep sea ships revealed that intoxication has never been one of the reasons the Coast Guard found for an accident involving those vessels. It should be noted that the CASMAIN database only includes accidents where frie Coast Guard has completed its invesligation. Any open cases would not show "P |![| database. _ Crewrnembers aboard deep sea and ®"'P® ®''® rigorous ^"^9 testing procedures. All individuals on these vessels are documented and thus will have been subjected to a record check of the National Driver Register. The majority.^ crewmembers on tugs and towboats opiating on the rivers are not subject to the National Driver Register check. The union is continuing to study the infor­ mation contained in the C^st Guard's exten­ sive CASMAIN database. In the meantime, the Seafarers LOG would welcome the com­ ments of all seamen and boatmen on their experiences of crew safety. In the union's preliminary analysis, the evidence is clear that seamen with mer­ chant mariner documents have a better safety record and are less susceptible to injury and death than men and women working aboard tugs and tows who do not meet the standards the Coast Guard re­ quires of all mariners. A "'-Sj'Sa'5' . J. •• •7'' k'Xk'iy;' v.kd k.:- "t^ai 'I- Primary Cause of Accidents U.S.-Flag Inland Tugsn^ows, Ocean-Going, and Great Lakes Vessels (Percentage by Cause) Late 1970s - Mid 1991 CAUSE TUGSiTOWS Human Factors # 5,051 % 58% Vessel Problems 1,720 Environmental Factors ACCIDENTS LAKE SHIPS # OCEAN SHIPS 43 % 36% # 698 % 31% 20% 53 45% 1,038 46% 1,306 15% 14 12% 343 15% 43 0% 2 2% 20 1% OtherAJnknown 585 7% 7 6% 158 7% Total Accidents 8,705 100% 119 101%* 2,257 100% Human Factor, Any Cause 5,367 62% 46 39% 795 35% Systemic Deficiency L' "asi/-:;. Total sums to more ttian100 due to rounding. Tugs/Tows includes all such vessels less than 300 gross tons. Lakes ships are those vessels over 10,000 gross tons, self-propelled, which have been involved in an accident on one of the five Great Lakes. Finally, ocean-going vessels are all self-propelled vessels over 14,999 gross tons and which are one of the following type of vessels: Container, RO-RO, LASH, Ore-Bulk-Oil, liquid or dry buikers, or oil, gas or chemical tankers. Source: Coast Guard's CASMAIN Database. CASMAIN includes only closed cases; any accident still under investigation is not included. -. • • : - - .^77^ V'fa7'i'^ �ti: t-r SEAFARERStOS IS . Steward Utz's Activities Make for a Full ^Plate^ ||;::fc|i|| m • "• 't;- / • • .- • ' ' •••A. '• "-V, I'--::: Crewmembers aboard the Great Land look forward to Thursdays when Chief Steward Jack Utz is aboard. That is the day when Utz distributes his newsletter, the Ariang exPress, around the rollon/roll-off vessel. "It's been great for morale," Utz told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG when the TOTE vessel recently docked in Fife, Wash., be­ tween Seattle and Tacoma. Utz began producing the newsletter—full of poetry, quotes, off-beat stories and quizzes— about three years ago so he could share his views with his fellow shipmates. .Writing is the 62-year-old steward's primary form of com­ munications. He has been bothered, but not hampered, by a stutter in his speech since childhood. The speech impediment caused him to leave school early. "I dropped out in sixth grade, but my hobby was reading," Utz, who has a bachelor's degree in English, recalled. He read books by Pearl Buck, William Erskine and others from the Great Depres­ sion era that formulated his politi­ cal conscience to help others. "About 10 or 11,1 began picking books that were written by people who were socially aware. 'The average person ^— after the age of 30 — begins thinking of his own security and less of other people's (security). Whereas 1 didn't change." Utz weaves his beliefs throughout his newsletters. In his own words, the respohses and debates have been "great. In argu­ ments, 1 have been called every- Utz's shipmate, Wiper AN Hussein, works on board as the vessel unloads. n Robert Haley, who sails as an AB, says he would follow Utz to sea anytime. thing from a fascist to a communist and everything in between." In fact, Utz recalled one crewmember challenging his views with "1 don't believe this but you sure can write." The native of Baltimore began his sailing career in 1948 as a wiper on the Steel King. He found the job "too greasy." On his next vessel, he discovered being an ordinary seainan was "too cold." The only shipboard department left for Utz was the galley, where he has sailed ever since. He has upgraded four times at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to become a recertified steward. While sailing and upgrading, he began to study for the GED to gain his high school equivalency diploma. After that, he acquired an associate's degree from a Washington junior college. Then, pushed by now-retired SlU official Ed Mooney, Utz applied for a Seafarers scholarship in 1978. "1 was so afraid, but 1 got the scholarship: It took me about six years to get my degree from the University of Washington because 1 continued sailing." Although he has been the per­ manent steward on the Great Land since 1982, Utz states that he is a better writer than cook. But don't s?.:: K: ;• Chief Steward Jack Utz works on the next edition of his newsletter. SlU Assistant VP Bob Hall (left) talks with AB Robert Wassink aboard the Great l.and. let crewmembers hear that. "I'd go to sea with Jack anytime," AB Robert Haley quipped after hear­ ing Utz's statement about cooking. Utz's fo'c'sle is like a smdl pressroom. Besides his personal gear, he stores his background material for the newsletters as well as his computer there. "1have plen­ ty of information on weather, jobs and politics that1have been saving for years." For QMED DeSue, Political Action Is a *Must' For Kevin DeSue, politics is not so much who you know and what have they done for you lately. It is more a matter of self-esteem for your conununity, your friends and yourself. "It's easy to get involved," the 23-year-old QMED says to fellow Seafarers. "Just take more time and get involved in your community. They'll be glad to have you." DeSue, who recently upgraded at the Lundeberg Schoo, urges union members to know their U.S. senators and representatives be­ cause they directly affect our jobs on U.S.-flag ships." He has lobbied on Capitol Hill several times on maritime matters. The graduate of Lundeberg School trainee class 444 also reminds members to not ignore local politicians. "Write your councilmen, mayor and school board. Ask them for their opinions on issues affecting the community. Develop a relationship with them. As soon as you begin to understand their jobs, diey will begin to under­ stand yours." The Jacksonville, Fla. native in­ cludes members waiting for a job in a union hall in this philosophy. 'We have the means and time to get more involved. We can't just go to the hall to look for a job. We should go as a group to meet people in the com­ munity and voice our opinions." In his own community of Springfield (in the northern part of Jacksonville), the engine depart­ ment member discovered only 27 percent of those registered bothered to vote in the 1991 municipal election. To urge more of his neighbors to get involved, DeSue has been meeting with them and preaching his "self-esteem" philosophy. "When you hear 'ghetto,ghetto. ghetto,' you begin to believe your area is nothing—that you live in a slum. SpringEeld is one of the oldest and most historic areas of Jacksonville. We have to get motivated about our area so others' will take us seriously." To that end, he has spent his time off the ship mowing lawns, repairing plumbing and doing other odd jobs for neighbors un­ able to handle those chores. Despite his age, DeSue is not a newcomer to the political process. One of his earliest memories is of his grandfather, a former minister, running for mayor of nearby St. Augustine, Fla. in 1976. He remembers a group of people asked his grandfather, who was serving on Ae city council, to seek the post because he would not be "a meek minister who would stay in his place." His grandfather did not win, but it taught DeSue the valuable lesson to stand up and fight for what you believe. DeSue still has his first letter from U.S. Representative Charles Bennett (D-Fla.). Bennett has been a frequent guest of DeSue's grandfather at various political and church-related functions. When DeSue was lobbying congressmen on Capitol Hill two years ago to vote in favor of cargo preference legislation, Bennett warmly wel­ comed DeSue to his office. DeSue plans to continue upgrading and obtain his engineer­ ing license. However, he does have plans to run for political office someday. "1 want to establish my maritime career first, then we'll see what happens." Kevin DeSue's meeting with U.S. Rep. Charles Bennett (D-Fia.) was featured on the front page of the July 1990 Seafarers LOG. QMED DeSue, flanked by Recertified Stewards Hans Schmuck (left) and Richard Sanderson, listens to testimony against imposing a user fee on merchant mariners. •K v'\ �APRIL 1992 V .--..a'j 17 ^ Membaship Meeting DwpSea,Lak^ •«r"Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1992 •-•x. InUhdWatm *TOTAL REGISTERED AllGroaiM C3assA ClaasB ClassC Nfonday, May 4 Monday, June 8 New York Tuesday TuesdayvJuneS Philad^hia Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday, June 10 • fe®fc ' f;;- Trip ReHeb **REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups dassA Class B< ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 11 •.Si;:::: - Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacl^nviiy SanFtiuiciscp Thui^y, June 11 Norfolk Hiursday, May 7 Thui^y, Junell laeksonviUe I ' f. •V . ^ Port NisWYork l%iladelphia TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups OaaA Class B Class C Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu •m ^ursday, Ju^ ll • IMd^BifayS l^id%^ JUiie12 Houston M6nday,ft4ay 11 Monday, June 15 ® NewOrieans Tuesday, May 12 Tuesday, June 16 r MobUe Wednesday, May 13 Wednesday, June 17 SanFrancis(» Thursday, May 14 Uiursday, June 18 Wilmington Monday, May 18 Monday, June 22 SeatUe Friday, May 22 1 Friday, June 26 San Juan Thursday, May 7 rf i'-a .< Thursday, Juijie 11 I ; 1' StLoiiiS Frid^, May 15 " . Friday, June 19 s'..: ^' : J^olulu FridhyiMay 15 Friday, June 19 Dulutli Wednesday, MayU3 Wednesday, June 17 Jersey City Wednesday, May 20 W-'-. Wednesday, June 24 New Bedford Tuesday, May 19 Tuesday, June 23 Algonac Totals Port New York Philadeli^iia •f Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisc^ Wihniriglbrt: Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 14 mM -••j: ; ' '* ?*•;' J.' : Each port's meetfpff starts alt 10:30 ajn. Personals ENGINE DEPARTMENT St. Loui^fl PiiieyPc^ Algonac Totiils Port NewYbite Philaddphia BattyHife Norfolk Mobile New Orlemis J^ksonville San Ffancisccf Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New YOTK^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile NewOrieans STEWARD DEPARTMENT 10 2 < .0 19 " 0 -.:/: i: • • 4 1 ..JiSSS 6" ' : !svsia 11 16 16 3 10 7 88 26 • 25 4 12 13 1 26 10 0 17 1 155 14 0 5 0 277 fesssa ' ;./• •;•J', I', -.r.r-i i ENTRY DEPARTMENT ALFREDO GONZALES Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Alfredo Gonzales, please contact 10 his son, Albert Allie, at 1711 Gates Ave., Ridgewood, N.Y. 11385. 53 |San Ffancisc^ FREDKISE 16 11 Seattle As you requested, reissuance of 10 6 7 Puerto Rico lost check is complete. Contact 213 47 4 Honolulu Stephanie Wendell, Transoceanic -WW 40 8 Houstoir Cable Ship Co. at (201) 326-2314. 0 2 f;-0 St. Louis FRffiNDSOF •• ••'6i'.46 0 0 JOHN J. WHITE 0 Algonac I am John J. White's son and I am 123 464 609 Totals looking for any individual who knew my father. He sailed as a chief en­ Totals AU Department 523 675 604 394 409 300 263 1,022 1,068 1,140 gineer on the John Harvey, a Liberty * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Ship which went down in Italy on ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month, December 2,1943.1 would like John A total of 1,366 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,366jobs shipped, 394 jobs or about J. White's grandchildren to know more about him. Contact Jack White, 29 percent were taken by "A** seniority members. The rest were flUed by '*B** and C* seniority people. From 2705 Pine Creek Place, Forestville, February 16 to March 15,1992, a total of 263 trip reUef johs were shipped. Since the trip reUef pfpgram hegpn on Md. 20747, of caU (301) 735-4974. ...'C April 1,1982, a total of 16,070jobshave been shipped. . . ••• V •( . .e-• i"--" �• • 'fp' PP-- 'f}''m%' SEAFMRBISim 18 •;: 4. fl-H- I :«:v I•IS i'«•;•.• Pt Loma Steward EftecUeely Uses Lay-wp Time i:: lifii"'"'-' Irnmi &#• ;« ... V! :\x;c: y:.-.' . •> • r- .i; • • • ifeKi Chief Steward Claudia Allen finds lay-up time in San Diego a great op­ portunity to make plans for upcoming meals at^ard the USNS Point Lbma, a 492-foot Military Sealift Conunand— Pacific Fleet vessel. "I can make plans for up to a month and know what to order," the govern­ ment services division member of the SIU recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Seafyrersinteimttohal Union Pirectoi^^^ ^ Aflchael Sacco , president ; : John Fay . Secretary-Treasurer ' Joseph Sacccr Executive Vice president Augustin Xellez v;-' ^ , • Vice IteMdent Wt»t Roy A, •®uclp^ Mercer .Jacfc'GaQiey • . ' Vice PTrndimt Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Roy "Buck" Mercer (extreme left), vice president of the govemment services division, addresses (left to right) Yeoman/Storekeeper James Page, OS Jeff Crummette, AS Mas Sawamoto and Bosun Stephen Bingham. j4 DeanCone;ey yice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS i 5201 Autb Way j Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ,, ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 013)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimoie, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 •''B# DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 * ^ Chief Steward Claudia Allen plans future Making his way to the shipboard union Engine Utility Craig Dirks reviews classes meals for the Point Loma crew. meeting is OS Jeff Crummette. available at the Lundeberg ScfKX)!. HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 •HOUSTON 1221 Fiercest. . ^ FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1992 H0ti^,TX 77002 . CL~Company/Lakes Lr—Lakes NP—Non Priority (713)659-5152 ' ' •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH JACKSONVILLE All Groups All Groups All Groups 3315 Liberty St Class CL Class L Class NP ClassCL ClassL ClassNP Class CL Class L Class NP Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 Port DECK DEPARTMENT • JlERSEY cnr • 99 Montgonwry St : Jersey City, NJ 07302 , ENGINE DEPARTMENT . . ,.(201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dat^ihin Island Pkwy. Mow e.AL 36605 ; , (205)478-0916 . , -tNEW BEDFORD 50 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS Totals All Departments 0 36 12 0 15 3 0 108 22 630 Jackson Ave, ^ Ui * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK •PPWi 675 Fourth Ave. . ^ Brooklyn, NY 11232 ' c -c, (718)499-6600 ^ . FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1992 NORFOLK llSThiidSt •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups i*; Norfolk, VA 23510 ClassA ClassB ClassC ClassA ClassB CbasC ClassA ClassB ClassC (804)622-1892 Region DECK DEPARTMENT PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St Rliladelphia, PA 19148 015)336-3818 PINEYPOINT P.O. Box 75 r 1Point MD 20674 (301)994-0010 ^ SAN FRANCISCO toifPJ': 350fiemontSt San Francisco, CA 94105 ' (415)543-5855 Govemment Services Division (415)861-3400 0 0 0 West Coast SANTURCE 2 0 0 Totals 1057 Fernandez Juncos St Stop 16 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Region Santurce,PR 00907 (809)721-4033 ipcyy, • SEATTLE 2505 Rrst Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 West Coast ST. LOUIS Totals 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 Totals AU Departments 43 6 23 10 0 4 165 10 33 WILMINGTON * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actu^y registered for shipping at the port last month. N. Broad Ave. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last monOi. i Wilmington,CA 90744 j t ^ (310)549-4000 -N is- riis • - s;: v''- ;r*> • ' -••'•i'rrv;V;., .-1 ^ Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Dispatchefs' Report for Inland Waters '• T SH' �V. APmL1992 T he Seafarers Pension Plan announ(res the retirement of 17 members this month. Thirteen of ' those retiring sailed in the deep sea division, while two woiiced aboard tugboats in the inland division. Two sailed in the Great Lakes division. Deck department member Roald Bliksvaer, a native of Norway, began his seafaring career on foreign-flag ships before immigrat­ ing to America in 1955. Years ago, after upgrading at the Lundeberg School, he told the Seafarers LOG that U.S.-flag shipping offers sub­ stantially fairer wages and workers' rights to merchant mariners. Recertified Steward Robert Forshee sailed in the deep sea division, but he also served as an active recruiter for the training program of the SIU's affiliate, the Inland Boatmen's Union (before its merger into the Atlantic and Gulf districts). Brother Forshee lives in Granite City, 111., which is just across the Mississippi River from the SIU's St. Louis hall. Brief biographical sketches of Bliksvaer, Forshee and the other new pensioners follow. . DEEP SEA ROALD BLIKSVAER, 62, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Norway, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bliksvaer has retired to Baltimorej FRANK CORVEN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. A native of France, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Corven served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He resides in Prescott Valley, Ariz. 19 To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. BENJAMIN DAHLAN, 66, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. He was bom in Singapore and sailed in the deck department. Broker Dahlan upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He lives in New York. ROBERT FORSHEE, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Houston. Bom in Granite City, 111., he completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Forshee served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 and from 1948 to 1952. He stiU caUs Granite City home. JUAN LAGUANA, 62, joined the SlU in 1969 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Guam and sailed most of his career as a chief cook. Brother Laguaha served in the Navy from 1948 to 1958. He has reti^ to San Jose, Calif. ARTHUR LONGUET,64, joined the Seafarers in 1945. in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Longuet resides in Spring Creek, Nev. HARRY MEREDITH JR., 66, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in die port of New York. Bom in Waynesburg, Pa., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Meredith served in the Navy from 1943 to 1958. He lives in Houston. n JOHN R. McINTYRE,64, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Houston. A na­ tive of Alabama, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Mclntyre served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He has retired to La Porte, Texas. VLADKO ROLL, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The native of Mt. Union, Pa. sailed in the deck department. Brother Roll served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He continues to reside in Mt Union. GEORGE SLACK, 66, joined the SIU in 1965 in the ^rt of San Fran­ cisco. Bom in Mississippi, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Slack upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1950. Brother Slack has retired to Jackson, Teim. VINCENT VANZENELLA, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A New York na­ tive, he graduated from the bosun recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Vanzenella served in the Pan PacUic Copyri^ris Kew 'Dolphin Sale' Label Pan Pacific Fisheries—^the only tuna canning factory in the continental United States—has patented a colorful blue "dolphin safe" design on the top of the can which will assist the American consumer in supporting American tuna fisher­ men and caimers. The 600 employees of Pan Pacific Fisheries are represented by the SIU's United Industrial Workers. Additionally, Pan Pacific buys much of its fish from fishermen represented by the SIU's Fishermen's Union of America. Pan Pacific cans for thousands of private labels, generic or "store-brands" and institution­ al segments of the American market In addition to the newly designed can, a Pan Pacific can of tuna may be identified by a serial number stamped on the can that begins with the letter "M." By law, every cannery must imprint a unique serial number on the lid of each can of tuna. The U.S. tuna industry is currently working to eliminate an unfair tariff that allows foreign countries to dump caimed tuna on the American market. Seafarers can do their p^ to support Look for Pan Pacific's colorful blue "dolphin safe" label which will be American tuna fishermen and the domestic tuna imprinted on the top of every one of its cans of tuna, regardless of the store label. canning plant by buying Pan Pacific tuna. Navy firom 1942 to 1945. He lives in Pinole, CaUf. GENARO RUIZ, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bom in l^erto Rico and sailed in the deck department Brother Ruiz served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. He resides in Bayaihon, P.R. • - PERLEY WIL­ LIS, 63, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He was bom in North Carolina and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Willis served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He has retir^ to Houston. :tS. mm INLAND ' /' : :s&r LOWELL BROXSON,58, joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A native of Florida, he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Boatman Bioxson served in the Navy fitom 1951 to 1954. He resides in Vidor, Texas. • ;4" • ROBERT REMMEL, 63, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Conneaut, Ohio, he held a tankerman endorse­ ment. Boatman Remmel served in the Marine Coips from 1948 until 1952. He lives in Hollywood, Md. GREATLAKES DONALD O. NELSON, 66, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Detroit. A native of Min­ nesota, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Nelson served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. He resides in Conneaut, Ohio. ARCHIE BELL, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in his native Toledo, Ohio. Brother Bell sailed in the deck department. He still calls Toledo home. Personal • V Mi 7?. W CHARLES B. HIGGINS * 'vfSf Please contact your brother, Kevin Higgins, at 207 Moore St., Tilton, m. 61833. Correction On page 5 of the March 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG, As­ sistant Vice President Bob Hall's birthplace was listed in­ correctly. He was bom on Long Island, N.Y. Also, Hall was appointed by the state's governor to the Washington State Maritime Council, not the Labor Council, as printed. §81 -V �\ 5£aMRlEll5I0e 20 Steel Ships and Iron Men: Part III '^lili i' • 'H--. . .-I. •':' . - , • .<•" , - tv m fe-^ ifSSS ..>v.:''.., ivs J• ' -. • • n mate. He turns to me and says, Father Sinclair "Sinclair, you're on the wheel." I Oubre is Port respond tiying to contain my surprise Chaplain in Beau­ and panic, that I was an ordinary seaman mont, Texas and and there must be a mistake. He says that an SIU member. he has talked it over with the c^tain and He sails during his eveiything is OK. time off. During his last trip—as an After a brief repast in the lounge, I ordinary seaman headed to the bridge. There was the aboard the Cape Sinclair Oubre bosun at the helm. "Who sent you?" he Chalmers—he asked. When I told him that the third jotted down his thoughts regarding the had sent me, he seemed to be satisfied, voyage and the profession of seafar­ but continued to steer for a few mo­ ing. ments. I thank God that he did. It was Last month's Seafarers LOG con­ probably the fastest helmsman course tained several excerpts from a journal ever offered, but it demonstrated how Brother Oubre kept during his days the vessel was handling at half speed, aboard the Cape Chalmers, an RRF how much to let her swing before com­ ship operated by OMI. What follows is ing midship and how much was neces­ an additional item from that journal— sary to correct any overage. Listening taking his turn at the helm. to a few commands and how the bosun responded to the pilot gave me my foundation for the night. (I later found At The Helm After six days in port, expectations out that the bosun had stayed around to began to grow that we were going to be watch and see that ever>thing was all going to sea soon. The shipyard right. In the morning he said that he was workers began to pick up their many pleased, knew that I was able to do it, hoses and welding lines. The trash and and went on his way.) debris began to clear from the decks, I did not notice much. I was a comand the stores and supplies began to jjlete he^ of flesh focused on the city arrive and be stored in place. The sail­ lights of Norfolk, my mast and its ing board was set out and we looked to a Tuesday sailing at noon. At 10:00 in the morning, I noticed that the shipyard gangway had been removed. The remaining workers were being lifted on and off the ship by a Question: If you had the oppor­ basket. The pilot came on board. Then tunity, what would you tell a the bosun took the deck crew aside and presidential candidate about assigned us to the port or bow stations. the U.S.-flag merchant marine? I was assigned to bow watch. This was a wonderful experience for me. I (Asked of SIU members in the have sailed the intercoastal canal in my union hall in Houston.) small motor boat for over 15 years. I have been from the Sabine Pass Jetties Gordon to Orange and all water in between. To Wheeler, go through the same water on the bow Cook — of the Chalmers, 50 feet above the There is a water, was a new experience and view whole lot I'd of the world. like to tell There were the men in the little them. There boats chasing the reds and flounder are so many that were migrating as the water things they cooled. There was the Cow Bayou cut do. need to that went up to Bridge City. In the First, user fees—-I don't like that distance I could see the two bridges we have to pay to get seamen's spanning the Neches River, and then papers. Sabine Towing. What a surprise for me. There at the Lawrence dock was the Guadeloupe. She had Zepeda, been the first ship that I had sailed on. They were doing a lot of deck work on Recertified her, but she seemed to be bidding me Bosun — welcome and good-bye on my new More jobs. voyage. We're losing On down we sailed. There was my a lot of jobs. apartment and St. Mary's Catholic I'd like to see Church. I waved but I don't think the legislation to staff was watching me go by. Then subsidize the Texaco Island came up. I could see that fitting of double bottoms on my cousin had two ships at the dock at tankers. Gulf Copper. We turned to port and were out of the Intercoastal Canal and Bob now in the Sabine Ship Channel. I was Caldwell, now relieved and got out of the cold for Chief supper. I hurried from the meal to Electrician watch Dick Dowling Park and the oil — I could rigs slide by. The jetties came up, and tell them so we were out at sea. much. They BANG, BANG, BANG! Time to need to get up. Argh! It's 2330 and the ordi­ recognize nary for the 8-12 watch has just that they pounded on our door. Friday night, last need us as a strong force all the evening on the ship. It's time to hit the bow and do bow watch as we pilot into time, not just when they need us. Norfolk. I am getting set for the cold. I sailed in Vietnam. As soon as First the longjohns, both the top and that war was over, they dumped bottom. Then work pants and shirt. us for 20 years. In Desert Storm, Over all this are my faithful Sears over­ we carried everything over, alls. With p-coat in hand, I prepare to brought it back and now they're exit the room when there is another dumping us again. knock heard at the door. It's the third relationship to the lights and every command that came from the pilot I began to relax when I noticed that the approach to Norfolk has both an inbound arid an outbound lane. That was reassuring. The more space be­ tween me and any other large moving or stationary object was fine. One of the great philosophical mysteries that has been revealed to me on this trip is not to think too much. Not that the work encourages a lack of in­ dividual creativity, but rather that one can think too much and then make a mistake. For example, while I was at the wheel, the pilot gave me the order: "Come 188." I responded, "188, sir." I then proceeded to come left to 180. Not a good move with a small tug coming up the port side. I had heard what the pilot said. I repeated it back to him. I thought, and then I went the wrong way. It is real important to put oneself in a nonthinking, robotic mode. That way one can respond immediately to the pilot's command, not be seduced by the demon of trying to figure out the next move and finally to react to just the command that is given. I figured that as we got closer to dock, they would all agree that the BY SINCLAIROUBRE priest had had his fiin and it was time to get someone who knew something about the wheel. One hour passed. 0130 came. No one came up the pas­ sageway. The channel was getting narrow. The captain came to the bridge, then the docking pilot, and then Jack from MarAd came up. It was looking like a party, but no one seemed to notice that their lives and licenses were in the hands of a total rookie. Tugs tie up and with them I no longer have to keep a course, just turn the mdder according to commands. Left 10, right 20, hard left, hard right, steady up. What do you mean by steady up? Pilot, aren't you through with me yet? I mumble "steady up" and try to get the stem to stop swinging. With the slow speed, she is very slow to react. I think he gave me that last order for jollies, just to see if I was paying attention, because just as I was beginning to slow the sweep, he started giving me new mdder instmctions. "Are we through yet?" I mumble to myself. For in fact we are. Except for a few hard lefts and rights, we are in the noses of the tugs and they are slowly and gently nudging us to our berth. Who needs a relief? I could do it, it was a snap. Seafarer Frank Lyle, Bosun — We need to get moving. We found out we weren't ready with the ships we had in RRF. We need to beef up the RRF and merchant fleets. We're giving it all away it seems like. Mauro De La Cerda, Recertified Bosun — We need jobs. We were the backbone of the Persian Gulf war. Don't forget us. If we can help them, why can't they help us? We put money into the economy. What good are medals if they don't give us jobs? Domingo Mireles, OMU—l need a job. I don't want these jobs going over­ seas. I want to work here in the States, no matter where. Olifidio Esquivel Jr., QMED "•—We need more ships, more jobs and more money. There just are not enough jobs right now. WiUiam Dickey, Bosun — Save it! That's good enough and says it all. Osvaldo Castagnino, Steward/Baker — We need more ships. The Sea­ farers showed very clearly that the govemment could count on us. We did the job. The companies should change their minds and build with American flags. We are responsible people. Beau James, Retired StewardThey have to learn that any time they have a conflict, they cannot de­ pend on foreign shipping. With­ out a strong merchant marine, any future fighting we'd have to do would be on our shores. Red King, Recertified Bosun — We need more sup­ port because I think we were sold out. The merchant marine needs to be strong like when I first went to sea in 1955. -i:-fvv; �APRIL1992 vLi."' aspoulble. On oc&»k>n,immm of limHatiOM, somo will be omitted. upon receipt of the ships minutee. The minutes ere then forwarded totheSee^rml^for pubtbsaBon. " ^' SEALIFT 4f7C77C (International Marine Carriers), November 20 — Chair­ man Victor Mikkelsen, Educational Director Hal Puckett, Deck Delegate Jerry Woods. Chairman reported crew wrote letter to captain about TV and VCR for crew lounge, as ship has had neither for one month. He reported dif­ ficulties in getting reliefs. He thanked crew for outstanding job on tank clean­ ing and other duties. Secretary reported steward department running short of stores due to company not supplying enough for foreign runs and due to providing extra meals to shoreside workers.^Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. LIBERTY S(/Af (Liberty Maritime), December 29 — Chairman P. Green­ wood, Secretary Dana Cunningham, Educational Director J. Smart, Engine Delegate Jerome Butler. Educational director noted importance of reading Seafarers LOG and upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT report^. Chairman asked all crewmembers signing off to clean rooms and turn in keys. He noted all OT due shall be paid at payoff. Crew noted certain of­ ficers are cleaning own rooms and per­ forming sanitary. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sca-Lsmd Service), December 8 — Chairman Fred Goethe, Secretary A. Robinson, Educa­ tional Director Don Bush. Chairman noted implementation of random drug testing. He extended vote of thanks from crew to steward department for excellent holiday meal. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and give to SPAD for job security. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He asked port steward to circu­ late memo about food planning aboard these ships. Education^ director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT report^ by deck or engine delegates. •.••HAy- SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-hand Ser­ vice), December 15 — Chairman Michael Marquette, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educational Director Ken­ neth Linah, Deck Delegate Charles Collins. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Time to Eat i' ' .- Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman discussed dangers of alcohol use and drug use. He reminded crew to put plastic in ap­ propriately labeled containers on third level. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Chief Steward G. Shwarz and Chief Cook R. Cosme are ready to serve another meal aboard the Sea-Land Expedition. OVERSEAS KALD£?(Maritime Over­ seas), January 20 — Chairman J.E. Rountree, Secretary A. Hassan, Educa­ tional Director M. Mickens. Educational director noted changes in Lundeberg School schedule and advised members to Deck Delegate Juan Ayala, Engine Delegate M. Hall, Steward Delegate E. Sempritt No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. CAPE COD (OMI Corp.), February 2 — Chairman Ervin Bronstein, Secretary Stephen Bates, Educational Director Paul Gilhe^ Deck Delegate Roland Nohle, Engine Delegate John Cassidy, Steward Delegate Gerald Hyman. Chairman ask^ crew to have rooms ready for layup. He stressed im­ portance of donating to SPAD and MDL. He encouraged members to upgrade at Lundet»rg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew voiced support and thanks to Red Campbell, • • 7'. y*. .3. Ahh... Go Fly a Kite SEALIFT4HCr/C (International Marine Carriers), December 12 — Chair­ man Victor Mikkelsen, Secretary An­ tonio Haii, Educational Director Hal Puckett, Engine Delegate B. Maxwell. Chairman reported launch service not provided. He thanked crew for outstand­ ing job on tank cleaning. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew appreciates brother­ hood shown on board vessel. USTS PACIFIC aOM), December 29 — Secretary P. Cnun, i^ucational Director T. Flynn, Engine Delegate J.R. Paminiamo. Secretary and educational director stressed importance of upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted Chief Cook John Collins passed away Christmas day aboani vessel and will be missed. OALVESTONBAY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 26 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Education­ al Director Peter Kanavos. Qiairman announced impending Coast Guard in­ spection. He reported payoff scheduled for after fire and boat drill. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked deck department for keep­ ing mess hall and crew lounge clean. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), January 26 — Chairman D. Martz, Secret^ Juan Gonzalez, Educational Director M. Ruhl. Chairman reported beef. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. Crew thanked stewa^ department for job well done. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), January 26 — Chairman Fred Jen­ sen, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Director M. Roherson, Deck Delegate S. Drafts, Engine Delegate Paul Davenport, Steward Delegate Oliver Keen. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS(AMSEA), January 26 — Chairman S. Solomon, Secretary L. Oram, Educational Direc­ tor R. Tannis, Deck Delegate Mark Treesh, Steward Delegate Richard Holt Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $592 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on procedures of random drug test­ ing program. OMICHAMPION(OMI Corp.), M:': . . Marvin Zimhro, Secretary Darrei Touchstone, Educational Director Ed­ ward Self. Chairman reported beef. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by steward delegate. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on DEU doing sanitary for deck department. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent job. Next port: Hous­ ton. January 23 — Chairman George Brad­ ley, Secretary Alphonso Davis, Deck Delegate Reuben Fife. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew noted vessel needs to be sprayed for roaches. OVERSEAS NEW YORK(Maritime Overseas), January 19 — Chairman •; "No problem" says Steward/Baker Scott Upsahl on the deck of the President Madison. This photo was taken while the ship was at anchor off Taiwan. check Seafarers LOG for details. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs ^r dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. TV anterma needs repair. Chairman asked crew separate plastics. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Over­ seas), January 28 — Chairman J.E. Rountree, EducationalDirector M. Mickens. Chairman discussed SlU sup­ port of MEBA's desire to dissolve merger with NMU. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew dissatisfied with steward/baker's work. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 12 — Chairman O. Wiley, Secretary D. Spangler, Deck Delegate M. Revak. Chairman urged members to register and vote in national and local elections. He noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted ongoing problem with transporta­ tion between ship and front gate. Crew reported unsatisfactory treatment of OMU by captain, after OMU was in­ jured. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 19 — Chairman Michael Marquette, Secretary R.G. Coimoiiy, Educational Director Kenneth Linah. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port: Charleston, S.C. USNS WYMANCMar Ship Operators), January 23 — Chairman Steve Herring, Secret^ Michael Pooler, Educational Director Ed Evans, Steward Delegate Joseph Gallo, Jr. Chairman com­ mended deck department for good job keeping ship clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew reported insufficient quantity of stores. AMERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Marine), February 8 — Chairman Oyde Smith, Jr., Secretary Jose Chacon, former SlU vice president-contracts, for terrific job. Crew thanked Michael and Joseph Sacco for excellent leadership of union. Crew thanked galley gang for great food and excellent work. Chairman thanked entire crew and noted this is one of best ships he has sailed on. Next port: Surmy Point, N.C. - * • '''.i CAPE EDMONTQOM), February 19 — Chairman Mark Holman, Secretary Henry Manning, Educational Director Paul Hariey, Deck Delegate Scott Kreger, Engine Delegate Jamie Her­ nandez, Steward Delegate Ralph Fann. Educational director lu-ged members to upgrade at Piney Point. He noted impor­ tance of donating to MDL. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew ask^ contracts depart­ ment to seek increase in dental and opti­ cal benefits. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. J CAPE FAREWELL (International Marine Carriers), February 9 — Chair­ man James Deano, Secretary Mohamed Abdelfattah, Steward Delegate Ruti deMont. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. COVE LIBERTY(Cove Shipping), February 17 — Chairman W.E. Reeves, Secretary F. Mitchell, Deck Delegate H. Butts, Engine Delegate Bobbie Clark, Steward Delegate George Vorise. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmember asked that doors be returned on deck and engine showers and bathroom, due to presence of female crewmember. Crew discussed sanitation of rec rooms, asked memb^ to cooperate in keeping ship clean. Crew thanked galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), February 19 — Chairman David Martz, Secreta^ J. Gonzalez, Educational Director J.Trent, Steward Delegate Pedro Perez. Chairman advised crew to approach him with any problems they may have. Education^ director enCondnued on page 22 ' I'' ^ m W i- •> �Ml SEVARBISUe 22 Sl^psDigtsst' Continuedfiom pt^e 21 couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. GREAT LAND (TOTE), February 4 — Chairman V. Dowd, Secretary Jack Utz, Educational Director S. Senteney. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GROTON (Sheridan Transportation), February 2 — Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director J. Cameil. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Stapleton, N.Y. No beefs or disputed OT reported. :: B; Mm fv •• ' ••..!i^--r • /;, ;;:^ '?.•. • •. va- FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), February 3 — Chairman R. Wilson, Secretary Hazel Johnson, Educational Director James Rohhins, Deck Delegate William Galloway, En­ gine Delegate M. Gaher, Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School as soori as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man read clarification regarding day workers' penalty time. Crewmembers ex­ pressed concern about company not paying travel time, which in some cases has been three days. Crew voted to sign petition against possible worker tax on merchant mariners. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), February 11 — Chairman B. Gor­ don, SecretaiY Frank Costango. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation in sorting trash and keeping fantail in order while anchored off Gibraltor. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. GPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE, JR. (Maersk Lines), February 7'—Chairman James Duer, Secretary R. Mensching, Educa­ tional Director David Powers, Deck Delegate David Knuth, Steward Delegate John Hnyett. Educational director reminded members of upgrading opportunities available at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. NEDLLOYD HUDSON(Sea-Lsmd Ser­ vice), February 2 — Chairman C. James, Secretary R.G. Griswald, Educa­ tional Director C. Tsipliareles, Deck Delegate P. Orischak, Engine Delegate T. McArdle, Steward Delegate T. Mc­ Neills. Chairman noted all running smoothly and thanked crew for coopera­ tion. He thanked galley gang. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thank^ deck gang for keeping 03 deck spotless. Next port: Charleston, S.C. -^. Practicing a Maritime Art LNG GEM/itf/(ETC), February 9 — Chairman B. Schwarz, Secretary K. Hopkins, Educational Director Curtis Jackson, Deck Delegate George F. Hol­ land, Engine Delegate Thomas E. Har­ ris, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Aubuchon- Educational director urged members to take advantage of courses of­ fered at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of ' departed brothers. Next port: Amn, In­ donesia. Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez practices the fine art of wire rope splicing aboard the Ultrasea. reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND ACH/EVEff (Sea-Land Service), February 16 — Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Lawrence WInfield No beefs or disputed OT reported. Grew discussed random drug testing program. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for clean conditions and good meals. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman Wil­ liam Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs. Chair­ man displayed benefits forms. Educationd director distributed upgrad­ ing forms. No beefs or disputed OT Educational Director E. FredericksKm, Deck Delegate Clyde Luse, Engine Delegate Juan Garda, Steward Delegate Dennis Skretta. Chairman noted microwave oven needs repair or re­ placement He announced payoff and sanitary inspection. Secret^ noted upgrading and benefits forms available. Educational director asked all shipmates to report any electrical problems Aey notice. No beefs or cUsputed OT reported. Chairman thanked all hands for smooth trip. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals. Next port Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 2 — Chairman J. Schoenstein, Secretary S. Apo^ca, Educational Director Charles Henley, En Route to Gdansk RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), February 18 — Chairman James Martin, Secretary James Swart, Deck Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate Robert Gaglieti, Steward Delegate Plurinsus Ordansa. Education­ al director noted QMED upgrading poster had been posted. He reminded all hands that they must be registered at hall before requesting upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Steward to order waste baskets for plastic only. Exercise equipment for rec room will be priced and voted on. New typewriter needed, will be purchased at next port Chairman remind^ everyone to be more con­ siderate of day sleepers. Crew extended hearty thanks to galley gang for great food. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. NUEVO SAN (Puerto Rico Marine), February 24 — Chairman D. Murray, Secretary R. Fagm, Education­ al Director J. Rolwrts. Chairman noted ship received message regarding SIU's loan to MEBA. Educational director pointed out information posted about QMED'prograin. No ti^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to do away with permanent jobs and return to rotary shipping/six months on. Crew thanked stewa^ depart­ ment. OMI STAR (OMI Corp.), February 23 — Chairman Robert E. Allen, Secretary Ezekiel M. Hagger. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Houston. Educational director noted educational film available. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for best food. Next port: Lake Charles, La. OVERSEAS ALICE(Maritime Over­ seas), February 13 — Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary J.F. Miller, Educa­ tional Director L. Phillips, Deck Delegate Ricky Wiemer, Engine Delegate J. Martinez, Steward Delegate G. Shinholster. Chairman atmounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department OVERSEAS Ofl/O (Maritime Over­ seas), February 8 — Chairman Michael San Angelo, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director Byron ElBot, En­ gine Delegate Eric Hyson, Steward Delegate A. Langlois. Chairman reminded members to work safely. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew thanked steward department for excellent job. Next port: Houston. •«7' n HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), February 11 — Chairman L. Rodrigaes, Secreta^ Cassle B. Carter Jr., Educa­ tional Director W. Tamer, Deck Delegate B. Fountain, Engine Delegate J. Parrish, Steward Delegate M. Rubles. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Tile in various rooms needs repair. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service). February 16 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director D. Greiner, Deck Delegate J.C. Blavat, Engine Delegate Joseph Sadler, Steward Delegate Clarence Wfliey. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT Deck gang members aboard the Ultrasea pose with Old Glory while en route to Gdansk, Poland. They are (from left, kneeling) ASJack Shouest, DEU Abraham Carbajal, (from left, standing) Bosun Cesar Gutienoz, Deck Maintenance Terry Hilton, Deck Maintenance James Brinks, Deck Maintenance Robert VanBrunt and AB Screano Hilton. reported. Crew noted company does ncit provide bus service. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang. Next port Oakland, Calif> SEA-LAND ENDURANCE(Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman Lance ZoUner, Secretary John Samuels. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Rep^ being made on grate catwalk and lad­ ders. Next port Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman Raul Flores, Deck Delegate E. Perez, Engine Delegate Jose Ortiz, Steward Delegate R. Cosme. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 15 — Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secretary S. Call, Deck Delegate Richard Bynum, Engine Delegate Gene Speckman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR(Sest-Land Service), February 2 — Chairman Lothar G. Reck, Secretary R. Peralta, Educational Director D. Baker, Deck Delegate Richard Smith, Engine Delegate John E. Coleman, Steward Delegate V. HolEhnan. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, donate to SPAD, read Se^arers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward dq>artment for ex­ cellent food. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), February 9 — Chahman R.R. Newly, Secretary L. Ewing, Educa­ tional Director D. Johnson. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. SEA-LAND RELIANCE(Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman R. McGomigle, Secretary L. Ug^tfoot, Steward Delegate Jaqier Jackson. Chairman thanked galley gang. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thermostat con­ trol system needs repair. Next port* Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 15 — Chairman T. Mur­ phy, Secretary D. Boone, Educational Director George Ackley, Deck Delegate D. McFarland, Engine Delegate D. Rhodes, Steward Delegate J. Anderson. Chairman announced payoff. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT report. Crew discussed importance of separating plastics from other trash. SEAUFT INDIAN OCEAN(Jntemational Marine Carriers), February 6 — Chairman John L. Sullivan. Ship still has ventilation problems. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. THOMPSON PASS aOM), February 16 — Chairman J.L. Carter, Secretary GJF. Hiomas, Educational Director JJ". Walker. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward dep^^ent for healthy meals. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk ) rnent), February 22 — Chairmati^O^ liam Baker, Secretary James M Educational Director W. Jones, L _ Delegate Roy Windham, Steward Delegate H. Batiz. Chairman atmounced payoff. He urged membos to upgrade at Lundebog School. Educational director stressed s^ety. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew noted problems with mail service. Ship needs addiHnnal washing machine. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on transpor­ tation for replacements. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port Port Arthur, • Texas. . -- . •' V- *•••• mm �• . "• -'. •IBKUl in iiiiMU'lilHi i^MlH f". > .''-'-i, ••^.^•rt^.'3Vi'icui.>,:^.j-,v., -.-.- vZ'Ss^P$pWm» DEEP SEA •r -^: EDGAR ANDERSON Pensioner Edgar Anderson, 64, passed away February 9. Bom in East Providence, R.I., he joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of New York. Brotiber Andmon com­ pleted the bosun leceitification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He retired in July 1989. BENJAMIN BARRETT Pensioner Benjamin Barrett, 66, died December 14 due to heart failure. A native of Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1943, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Barrett began receiving his pension in September 1973. J.C. BLEDSOE Pensioner J.C. Bledsoe, 70, passed away December 19 due to pneumonia. He was bom in Oldahoma and in 1952joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Bledsoe retired in Sep­ tember 1970. BAILEY BROWN Pensioner Bailey Brown, 63, died Febmary 16. The native of Ryan, Okla., joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1963, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Brown began collecting his pension in August 1990. LEE COLLIE '• Pensioner LeeColUe,66, passed away Febmary 23. Bom in Rosedale, La., he joined the Marine , Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1967, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Collie retired in May 1990. •* JOHN COLLINS before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Dawal began receiving his pension in March 1975. DAVID COPP David Copp, 34, pass^ away Febmary 13. A na­ tive of Buffalo, N.Y,he graduated fiom the Lundeberg School in 1978. Brother Copp sailed in the deck department. PASTOR DELGADO Pensioner Pastor Delgado, 83, away January 18. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. Brotho- Delgado sailed in the engine department. He retired in December 1973. HUGOFUENTES Pensioner Hugo Fuentes, 81, died December 1. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and in 1958 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Fuentes sailed in the galley gang. He began receiving his pension in November 1982. ALEXANDER GEGA Pensioner Alexaiider Gega, 69, passed away February 6. A na­ tive of Honolulu, he joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Gega sailed in the engine department. He served in the Army from 1942 until 1946. Brother Gega retired in February 1986. GONZALO GOMEZ Pensioner Gonzalo Gomez, 59, died January 10. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1968, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Gomez upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1983. He served in the Army fixim 1948 to 1953. Brother Gomez began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1985. John Coli f lins,44. i i died B «4 Decem­ ber 25. f t He joined the SIU in 1971 in his native Mobile, Ala. BrotherCol­ lins sailed in the engine and steward departments. In 1986 he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Collins was an active member at the time of his death. DELFIN GUEVARA Pensioner Delfin Guevara, 71, passed away January 11 due to a heart attack. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and in 1966 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Guevara retired in September 1982. CASIMIRODAWAL Pensioner Casimiro Dawal, 75, died January 4 due to a heart at­ tack. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Islands and in 1954join^ the MarineCooks and Stewards, STEPHEN HALULA Pensioner Stephen Halula, 88, passed away January 18. Bom in Kansas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944, before that union merged w it with the AGLIWD. Brother Halula retired in June 1967. VAINO HAKKARAINEN Pensioner Vaino Hakkarainen, 73, died January 16. A na­ tive of Finland, he joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Hakkarainen sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in November 1983. ROGER HARKLEROAD Roger Harkleroad, 58, died February 21. He was bom in Detroit and in 1966 joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco. Brother Harkleroad sailed in the engine department. He served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1956. OLIVER HESS Pensioner Oliver Hess, 69, passed away Febmary 8. The Texas na­ tive joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Hess sailed in the engine department. He served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. Brother Hess retired in January 1985. KERSTIN JOHNSON Pensioner Kerstin Johnson, 78, died December 5 as a result of lung cancer. Bom in Sweden, she joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1956, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Sister Johnson usually sailed with Matson Navigation. She retited in July 1977. DAVID MANSON David Manson, 53, passed away Febmary 8. He was bom in Maine and in 1971 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Manson com­ pleted the bosun recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School in 1983. He served in the Army from 1963 to 1965. Brodier Manson was an active memb» at the time of his death. EDDYMARKLE Pensioner Eddy Markle, 73, died December 30 due to a heart attack. The native of Hawaii joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Markle retired in January 1974. BOBBY MOORE Bobby Moore, 62, died April 17, 1991. He was bom in Can­ ton, Texas and in 1981 joined the Seafarers in the port of San Francisco. Brother Moore sailed in the deck department. He rerved in the Army fioim 1946 to 1972. HENRY J. PETERSON Pensioner Heruy J. Peterson, 56, passed away January 21. He joined the SIU in 1960 in his native New York. Brother Peterson sailed in the deck department He upgraded at the Limdeberg School in 1984. He served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. Brother Peterson retired in January 1991. RUDELRAMAGE HAROLD LOLL Pensioner Rudel Ramage, 72, died Febmary 27. The Detroit native joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Brother Ramage sailed in the deck department He upgraded at the Limdeberg School in 1975. He served in the Navy from 1937 until 1967. Brother Ramage retired in December 1984. Pensioner Harold Loll, 63, died January 8. A na­ tive of Permsylvania,he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Yoiic. Brother Loll sailed in the deck department In 1960 he received a safety award for his part in keeping the SS Maiden Creek accident free. Brother Loll retired in February 1990. BOB SCARBOROUGH Pensioner Bob Scar­ borough, 71. passed away Decem­ ber 4. A native of Cametun, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Houston. Brother Scarborough graduated from the steward receitification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He BOB LEE Pensioner Bob Lee, 67, passed away November 23. He was bom in China and in 1959 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Lee began receiving his pension in June 1989. served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. Brother Scar­ borough retired shortly before his death. RALPH RUFF Pensioner Ralph Ruflf, 76, passed away Febmary 3. He was bom in Ohio and in 1938 joined die SIU as a charter member in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Ruff sailed as a bosun. He began receiving his pension in July 1973. JOSEPH C. SMITH Pensioner Joseph C. Smith, 72, died Febmary 19. Bom in Philadelphia, he joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Smith sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He served in the Army fium 1941 to 1947. Brodier Smith began receiving his pen­ sion in July 1985. ALBERT SPANRAFT Pensioner Albert Spanraft, 64, passed away January 22. The Chicago native joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Spanraft sail^ in the engine depkrtment. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. Brother Spanraft retired in July 1991. GEORGE STROPICH Pensioner George Stropich, 63, died Febmary 17. He was bom in Michigan and in 1947joined the Seafarers in the port of Bos­ ton. Brother Stropich sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Stropich began receiv­ ing his pension in Febmary 1991. PAIGE TOOMEY Pensioner Paige Toomey, 86, passed away Febmary 4. A na­ tive of Massachusetts, he joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Toomey sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1980. EARL C. TYLER Pensioner EarlC. Tyler, 66, died January 30. The native of Alabama joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Tyler sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Tyler began receiving his pension in January 1990. Continued on page 24 p.* -, »• -ffl �-,rrr~r- •vf kv -;. _ T; Fii^ Bepar^e A..; • , Brother Anderson Laid to Rest -.-» WALLACE WRIGHT Wallace Wright, 53. • r:i- mmim atyay Janaaty 29. Bom in Marks, Miss., he joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Wright sailed in ti^e deck dqiartment. He served in the Air Force fnim 1957 utitil 1961. Brother Wright was an active member at the time of his death. /F'-: : ffe'V'1"'^;v.- Bi.^ EDWARD ZUBATSKY Pensioner Edward Zubatsky, 80, died January 22. He was bom MACK HOPKINS, JR. Mack Hopkins, Jr., 47, died January 18. Bom in Mas­ sachusetts, he joined the union in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Hopkins most recently sailed as a captain. ALMY O'NEAL Pensioner Almy O'Neal, 69, passed away January 15. A na­ tive of NorA Carolina, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman O'Neal sailed in the deck department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1941 to 1945. Boatman O'Neal retired in Febmaty 1983. Ardiur Hoidonsm, a Ipading proponent of the 1977 merger.between the SIU and the Marine Cooks and Stewards, passed away January 7 after a long bout with cancer. He was 61. Brother Hendeison was an Army veteran and served in the Korean conflict. After his dis­ charge from the service in the 1960s, he enrolled in the Marine Cooks and Stewards training school in Santa Rosa, Calif. Upon graduation, he sailed with American President Lines as a pantryman aboard the passenger ship President Roosevelt. He also sailed on the Monterey and Mariposa as cook and baker. Brother Henderson came ashore in 1975 to work as a building maintenance man at the Marine Cooks and Stewards head­ quarters building in San Francis­ co. He was building manager what he died. He was extremely active in union matters, including the aforementioned merger. Brother Henderson's ashes were scattered at sea from the S.S. Lurline en route to Honolulu. "I knew him since he joined the union," said San Francisco port employee Kwong ('TomTom") Hom. "He was a good union democrat. He knew that was his livelihood. He always said that without a union, we wouldn't be here. ... He was always helpful, always went out of his way to help others." Final Farewell Bid to Brother Robinson ;<V in Ken­ tucky. He also was a volunteer fireman for four years. Seafarers aboard the Missis­ sippi Queen recently bid a poig­ nant farewell to fellow SIU member William Robinson, who passed away February 21. Brother Robinson, 55, was a watchman for nine years aboard the SlU-contracted steamship. A native of St. Louis, Robinson shipped out of the port of New Orleans. New Orleans port employee Steve Judd, who Imew Robinson well, described him as "well-liked and re- spected by everyone." Brother Robinson formerly worked 14 years as a police officer Brother Robinson, who died two weeks before his birthday, is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn. As a final tribute to his co­ worker and friend, Mississippi Queen bandleader Brian O'Neill penned the foUowing poem: Sky Watch Upon the steamer Mississippi Queen Once walked a man who watched, and saw, and knew Of things both fair andfoul among the crew. All hours of the night, he could be seen Making his rounds as watchman, and as Lord. He marked his every circuit on the clock While watching o'er the boat, and us, his flock. We all slept sound when Wiliam was aboard. The biggest boys held this small man in awe. Sleep now, William, take your rest. You've earned your place on high with all the best. We'II miss your soft voice laying down the law. On Earth has rung your last departure beU And now you're on the sky watch. All is well 1, IS.-1 INLAND BroUwr Henderson Succumbs to Cancer ^C" ' ". <>> Manitbwac, Wis., and in 1961 joined the Seafarers in the port of NewJ^leans; Brother Zubatsky sailed in the stewed department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in January ' 1977. Continuedfirom page 23 r^ -m-' V • Bst • Edgar C.R. Anderson Jr., known as 'Tiney,' was laid to rest at Seafarer's Haven In Valley Lee, Md. on February 13, just short of his 65th birthday. Uney" was an SIU member for 45 years. He first sailed as a deckhand out of Tampa, Fla. and in 1954 sailed out of New York as a recertified bosun. Members of his family came down from New England for the burial. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a ^tailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be sub­ mitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this cormnittee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate fitidings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of thesefiinds shall equ^ly consist of Union and managernent repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements^f trust funds.are m^ only upon approval by a^majority of the trustees. All trust fiind financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in thecontracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Angustin Tdlez Chairman Sealhrers Appeals Board 5201 AnthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 Fiill copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union OT to the Seafarers .^qieals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. Hiese contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Mendrets should know their contract rights, as weU as thdr obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the iHrq)er maimo-. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or otho- Unkm official fails to protect their contractual rights properiy, thty should contact die neatest SIU pmt agoit EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refiained from publishing any article serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It dso has refiained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaf­ firmed by membershipaction at the Sqrtember 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The respon­ sibility for Seafarers LOG ^licy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to. require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should inunediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should inunediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with jthe employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, ct^r, sex, national or geographic origin. If any memberf(rels that he is denied the equal rights to wMch heis entitled, he should notify Union head­ quarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such con(luct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been virdated, or that he has been denied his constitntionai right of access to Union records orinformation, he should inunedi­ ately notity SIU President bfiduel Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Anth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. -'A ' •.;4 »S-J! ^ •mmWy �• ,., - ;- "t- •;. -. - .• '<•; • APmLisaz Piney Point Is a Seafarer Family Vcu:ation Site Sru members usually associate rigged ship that brought the first Piney Point with upgrading—an settlers from England to the important benefit to help Seafarers Maryland shores. Now berthed in increase their job skills. But St Mary's City, some 15 minutes another benefit to Seafarers and away by car from Piney Point it is their families is the use of Piney open for touring. Point over the summer months as a A vacation stay at the Lun­ vacation spot. deberg School is limited to two Ideally situated on the banks of wedcs pCT family. The cost for each the St. George's Creek, all the in­ member is $40.40 per day. An addi­ gredients for a fiin-filled vacation tional $9.45 per day is charged for are found at the Paul Hall Center each spouse and child. (CMdren for Maritime Training and Educa­ under the age of 12 can stay for free.) tion, the complex embodying the These prices include all meals. Harry Lundeberg School of To sign up for a week or two of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. vacation time at the Piney Point The facility has a large swim­ facility, complete the application ming pool, tennis courts and health form and mail it to the Seafarers spa for those who want to stay in Training & Recreation Center, shape. A stroll along the waterfront Post Office Box 75, Piney Point, brings the Piney Point visitor to the Md. 20674; orcaU (301) 994-0010 refurbished sailboat Manitou, and make reservations now. A wonderfuloollection of modelships in the museum is a treat for children and adults alike. which was used by John F. Ken­ nedy while he was president. A guest may also take out a smaller boat and cast a line from the side for a lazy day of fishing. Kids will especially enjoy using their hands to create a masterpiece in the arts and crafts center or look­ ing at the model ships displayed in the maritime museum. All meals are included in the vacation package. Sight-Seeing Piney Point is located in St. Mary's County—not far from all the sights of Washington, D.C., Arlington, Va. and Baltimore and Aimapolis, Md. And just outside the school are plenty of other sites to keep an entire family enter­ The gym equipment, whichin this photo is tained—seafood festivals, art exbeing used by trainees, is avaiiable to hibitions, antique and craft shows. Seafarer Bob Sullivan and his femily enjoyed their visit to Piney Point last year, vacationing families. concerts and theater productions— as well as 400 miles of shoreline, acres of unspoiled parkland and many historic landmarks. One such property is the Maryland Dove, a replica of the square- - ,• 11,'--'"' " . -J M The pool at Piney Point can be used by serious lap swimmers or by those interested in a more relaxed approach. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information I Name: 1 , Social security number: I Address: Book number: Telephone number:. j Number In party / ages of children. If applicable: ____ ! Date of arival: 1st choice: ^ 2nd choice: Stay Is limited to two weeks. Date of departure:. Prosideht Kennedy's refurtjlsf^ yach^ j" the Mantew, returns to the manna aflera day of sailing. 3rd choice: completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md 20674. 4/92 �SBWARBtSLOa tt" O fv'; :fc, A.; i n!' ^SEAFARERS HARRY LUNOEBERG SCHOOL LIFEBOAT CLASS , ,s- ~ ^V::Wh¥M: 492 •-.SI ^SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL LIFEBOAT CLASS 493 —" • Trainee Lifeboat Class 492—Graduating from trainee iifetwat class492 are Trainee Lifeboat Oass 493—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat (from left, kneeling) Tfiomas Johnson, Brien Harris, Bryant Cromwell, Chad class 493 are (from left, kneeling) David Homisak, Derrick Herbert, Gary Heller, Jack Rodriguez, Scott Costello, Howard Bryant III, (second row) Douglas Salsman, Kevin Franko, William SzkJo Jr., Anthony Milam, (second row) Steve Westfall, Chris Starr, Young, Shannon Teem, Steven Cookson, Steve Falkenstein, Rotiert Phelps, Warren John Thompson, Terry Smith, Walter Mixon II, Rick Barron, Serina Aguilar, Timothy Sewell, Pat Scott, Joshua Gustafson, Theodore Hagan, Lavon Jones, James Naus- Jackson, Stephen Barry (instoictor), (third row) Anthony Lieto, Dominic Jacobelli, baum and Jim Moore (instructor). Yohan Callen, Dean Evans, Steven Kafka, David Lewis and Michael Hall. via II lii-' T ^ 1« .. . . UpMaaersLlteboat—Completing the upgraders lifeboat class on January 27 are (from left) Carlos Murray, David Memfield and Warren Smith. With them is their insmjctofy Stophon Bairy. Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations—Upgrading menibers of the engine department completing the refrigeration systems course are (from left, front row) John Carr (instructor), John H. Smith, George Barrett. Bobby Steams, (second row) Theodore Hawkins, Dave Plumb. Tom Barry and Robert Scrivens. So® - .} 'J M: 'J '"•'I O-'Ov Able Bodied Seaman—Graduating with their able bodied seaman's endorsement are (from left. kneelirig) Jason McGrew, Antonio Centeno, Gamal Ahmed, Barry Hamm, Gary Toomer, Ken Strong, Jesus Torres, Paul Bashers, Nick Moceri, Donald Willis, (second row) David Collins, Lambert Soniat Dufossat, Matthew Rentie, Ronald Webb, Glenn Thompson, Vincent D'Amelia, Donnie Collins, Tobias Rose, Jeffrey Sousa, Joe Soresi, Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Reginald Muldrow, (third row) Rob PlanL Sam Hagar, Jim Lombard, Don Smith, Jonathan Davis, Roy Blankenship, Richard Henderson, Joseph UperadefS Lifeboat—Instructor Jim Moore Heftt conaratiiDean,DarTenColli^,MattRoberson,JamesReed,RonMarchand.Jame8Woods,Albert-Burch-Austln latf^^m^Son^^ incent Scott upon completion of the upgraders iifeboat class and Juan Campbell. on February 11. ?.•" V*; Marine Electiical Maintenance—Completing the course of instriK^'on leading to complete the marine electrical maintenance program are (from left, kneeF ing) William Brodhaim Jr., Paul Burchhard, Dave Bargo, (second row) Tony MueF leisman.C^uTTiineBartiati, Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Mike Clayshaw, Herman Best, Phillip A. McKenzie and Taylor Clear. •'••I' I.. mis: . Marine Electfomcs TecnnKian—^Successfully completing the marine electronics technician course are (from left, seated) Walter D. Rityalsky, Chris Doyle, Shahnda Caviness, (second row, standing) Mark Rainess (instructbi), Michael Gregory, John Glynn and Jeff Sieloff. . �V. APmiBK UnmBERG SCHOOL tooz^&uumm eimtSE SCHBHHJE Coarse Steward Recertificatioii Boi^ Recertiflcation _ foHowing is die current course schedule for May-September 1992 at the Seaf^re Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Mantime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. AH programs are geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime mdustiy. •^e coui^ schedule may change to reflkt the heeds Of the membership, the mantime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. .3^, SW', Check-lji Date May 25 July 20 September 14 Completion Date AugU8t28 October^ classpriortd the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Ship Handiing > , , I'j \ Check-In Completion Course Date Date QMED-AnyRatiii|i May 11 July 31 September 14 December 4 , Fironan/Watertender and Oiler May 11 June 19 i ' July 6 August 14 Aagust31 'October9 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. \ Pumproom Maint. & Operations Mayll June 19 AugustJl October 9 / IMarine^E^ August 17 October 9 M Rd^erati^ & Operations May 11 June 19 , ' Rafirig. Containers—Advanced Maint June 22 July 31 Marine Electroniis—Technician I Mayll June 19 Marine Electronics—Teclinlcan H ;;'^me22" :;^July;3l , . Basic Electronics ;:A':;Aiigust31;:/v:v;v September 25 Hydrauiics '^:;June:22; July 17 August 17 September 11 Diesel Engine Technology July 6 "July31 • •, •* Tankerman July 10 July 31 Safy^Sp0ela^Courses June 22 July 6 August 17 Aii^t31 T.ifrfMUitwmn ^ June20 July 10 August 21 Septeinber4 coune must be tedxn. May 11 May 25 June 8 June 22 July 0 July 20 Au^t3 August 17 August31 September 14 June 10 ftv r Completion Date -^eck-Iii,, : -Date Course OU Spill Prevention add Containment ^ . May 22 June 12 June 19 July 2 July 17 July 31 August 14 August28 September 4 September 18 June20^^ ni: orajMPiiviLiiyiuKAnpiv Name Address .Date of Birth (Last) (Rnt) (Middle) Montb/Day/Year (Street) (City) (Stale) Deep Sea Member D .Telephone _L (Zip Code) Lakes Membo-D (Area Code) Inland Waters MemberO November 2 mdlngComses May 4 May 15 June 29 July 10 August 31 September 11 Radar Observer Unlimited May 18 May 22 July 13 July 17 September 14 September 18 Celesfial Navigatkni AugllstJ Augast28 HiirdMate May 4 August 14 August31 De^mberli Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. iK T-? Completioii Date Check-In Completion ." Comnsi:' Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Aii open-ended (cmitact admissions Chief Cook, chief Steward office for starting dbtes) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. DeOLUpgnuHng Cmln&s Course Able Seaman Check-lh Dale Junel September 28 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. -i:# : 1 iM-: imMuttOtaeatkmSenedule : The following courses are available throng the Seafm%rs Harry Lundeberg School. admissions office fear enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Itete DWte ^' ' • "" • High School J^iiivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) .. ; ' 1 SHlSSCoUegePngrsm Schedule for 1992 FULL 8-week sessions May 11 JulyO August31 July 3 August28 October23 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. Youalso must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your depaitrnent and seniority, yourclinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE PaciticG tT-- If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Social Security #. Seniority SIGNATURE Book#. ; . Department U.S. Citizen: DVes D No I am interested in the following courseCs) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from DNC to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes If yes, course(s) taken ^ Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes •NO •NO If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • YCS •NO J>ATE. Firefighting:• Yes •NO Date available for training Primary language spoken , CFR^Yes •NO DECK AB/Sealift IstClass Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel Q Towboat Operator Inland D Olestial Navigation D Simulator Course • • D • Q O Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Opei^on G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engmeer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd ^gineer Steam or Motor G RefiigeratedCknitainers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS. G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G Oil Spill Prevention & Cknitaiimient G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (AB^ High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Smdies(DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Ptepantian STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility ENGINE G Cbok and Baker G POWT G ChiefCook G QMED—Any Rating G Chief Steward COLLEGE PROGRAM G Variable vanaoie apeea Speed DC trnve Drive St/ttt#>mQ (Marine Electronics) G Towboat Inland Cook G Associates in Arts Degree Systems TraMporlatiiM win be |«U In aaatdaiKc wttk (he sdMAdli«ietl(r soly tfyou prooit origtaal recc^aiM SDcccMlUIr pkte theeoune. ITyon haveany qneilisne, cetfM^ yew poH agnt befbre dqiartiag br Pfawy Paial. RBniRNOAlFLEIED APPLICATION TO:SeafuenHinyLoiiddietiUpfradiiii Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Pbiiit,MD 20674. 4(92 ••• a �SEtgaRraeyg^yt Volume 54, Number 4 •liS: ' ''v'^ The SIU Is a Family Affair for the Darleys ' fj/^: •• ••'.••';••• I^r-- •I oifr: .•••••;•• •- A ISSl V "y .} One might say the Darley fami­ ly of Morganville, N.J. has found a home with the SIU. When class 494 graduated last month from the Lundeberg School, it marked the continuation of a longstanding relationship between the Darleys and the Se^arers. In fact, the Darleys are so en­ thusiastic about maritime careers with the union, they have led numerous friends into the SIU fold. Third-generation Seafarer George Darley, 23, graduated in class 494 along with his friends Dan Del Buono and Tim Vota. Like other friends of the Darleys, Del Buono and Vota were unoffi­ cially recruited into the union by George's mother. Dot. The Darleys' SIU connection begp in 1938, when Robert Dar­ ley joined as a charter member. He had been sailing since 1918, the year he was honorably discharged from the milita^. Robert spent most of his maritime career as a bosun. Robert's son Bob, 56, who now sails as master aboard the SeaLand Value, signed on with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Galveston, Texas. And all tfiree of Bob's and Dot's sons—OS George, 21-year old AB Charlies and 24-year-old OS Robert A. Darley —^are active members. The link does not stop there. Bob's brother Mike is an SIU retiree, and his nephew Miak sailed with the Seafarers before be­ coming an officer on the SS Con­ stitution. Miak now works as a chief mate. Nine other people, all friends of the family, are meipbers or trainees who became interested in the union because of the Darleys. "And we have a couple more recruits on the way!" exclaimed Dot, who resides with Bob, Robert A. and George in Morganville. Active Recruiter Dot Darley, 55, has never worked as a Seafarer. But she knows plenty about the union and what it offers. Having been mar­ ried to Bob for 27 years, she under­ stands the challenges and rewards such work presents for seamen and their families. When her sons and many of the sons' friends in the New Jersey area became interested in the SIU, she unhesitatingly praised the union. "I encouraged them, told interesting. I figured I'd give it a try." While in the trainee program, he said he already knew he made the right choice. 'It's going great here. I've learned a lot." S Bi • MM:':./ The Darleys are a seafaring family. From left to right are Rob, Bob, Charlie, George and Dot. them it's a good union and a good field," Dot recently told the Seafarers LOG. "There's always a job out there if you want it. "But I also warned them about how women have to deal with the men going away to work for long periods. You have to be very stable and you have to hang in diere." With Bob often at sea. Dot be­ came a counselor and sounding board for her sons and their as­ sociates. When people expressed . interest in the SIU, she listened, gave advice, helped obtain ap­ plications and double-checked to make sure various forms were completed correctly. "Dot's a great lady," said Howard Hendra, a 1991 Lun­ deberg School graduate. "When I went [to the school], none of her kids were home, so she was my main source of information. She' went over everything with me." Hendra, 24, sails in the engine department and is ready to upgrade. Del Buono, 23, said he "lived two minutes from the Darleys, so I had been thinking about joining for a couple of years. It sounded pretty George Darley (left), Dan Del Buono (center) and Tim Vota are ready to ship out after the ceremony marking their graduation from trainee class 494. OS Vota, 18, credited Dot with helping him act on his decision to join the SIU. He said his exposure to the seafaring Darleys opened his eyes to a worthwhile career. "It sounded very good, especially for someone just getting out of high school," Vota noted. "There's no work back home I talked with Charlie, and this seemed like a good trade. I'm just looking for­ ward to getting out on a ship." Bob and Dot added that they never pushed anyone (including their sons) toward the SIU. Rather, they reacted to people's interest in the union. SIU a Family Tradition Bob, whose father passed away in 1955, is proud that his sons chose the SIU. "I feel good about it," he said. "The sea has been very good to me. It's just like anything else in life—if you make an effort and put a lot into it, you'll do well. Anybody can go as far as diey want. "I have no qualms about my boys picking this career path. We've lived pretty good over the years." Robert A. Darley, who turns 25 in May, graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in October 1991. He sailed on the Cape Edmont throughout the Persian Gulf crisis and recently said his career choice and initial voyages have given him a tremendous sense of accomplish­ ment. He also described Dot as "a mother not only to us, but also to our friends." George felt the recession's sting before enrolling at the Lundeberg School. He had been woiking as a computer repaimian but got laid off. "My brother Chuck had already gotten into the Seafarers, and I saw he was making good money," recalled George. "He always came back with interesting stories. . . . Nowadays, without college, it's hard to find another occupation that provides a good living." Others whom the Darleys helped get started with the SIU in­ clude Russell Desaro, Timottiy Gray, Thomas Taber, Michael Taber and Billy Birmingham. According to Bob, the Darleys traced their involvement in maritime to well before Bob's father began sailing. "This is just something I read, but apparently our ancestors were ship builders in England" centuries ago, he said. "There's a book about Darley an­ cestors, and they claim we built the Mayflower. But again that's just something I read." Help Locate This Missing ChiU The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of theSIU to help locate Aaron James Gar­ rison. Missing from Grants Pass, Ore. since Febru^ 15,1991, the now 15-year-old is considered an endangered child. Aaron Garrison has green eyes and dark brown hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5 ft. 9 in. and weighed 150 lbs. He has a brown patch between his neck and left shoulder and was last seen wearing a gray striped shirt, blue jacket, gray slacte, white socks and pink tennis shoes. The youth is slightly retarded, and is considered at risk as lost, injured or otherwise missing. Anyone having information should contact The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Grants Pass (Ore.) Public Safety Department's Missing Persons Unit at (503) 474-6370. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES KEEP WIRE ROPE PRODUCTS IN WORLD STEEL DEAL, SAYS SIU CONGRESS GETS BILL TO REPEAL WORK TOAX SEAFARERS UIW UNIT BAKCS CLERKS’ ORGANIZING DRIVE SIU URGES HOUSE TO CLOSE SAFETY LOOPHOLE ON RIVERS D1 PCD INDEPENDENCE AND NATIONAL MEBA CONVENTION SIGNAL THE END OF SHORESIDE WORKER DOMINANCE OF SEAGOING MEMBERS DOT OFFICIAL ANNOUNCED POLICY ‘IN THE WORKS’ TO SAVE U.S.-FLAG FLEET BOATMEN GATHER IN PORT ARTHUR TO TARGET TUG ISSUES LEON HALL, RETIRED VP AND POPULAR UNION BROTHER, DIES AT 72 SEQUA SELLS SABINE TOWING TO HOUSTON KIRBY CORP. FMC’S QUARTEL RESIGNS; MTD SOUGH HIS REMOVAL PRIDE OF TEXAS: 1ST U.S. SHIP TO ENTER LITHUANIA SINCE 1939 11 STEWARDS REACH TOP OF CULINARY LADDER ANDREW K CREW SAVES TWO SEAMEN TAX REPEAL BILL INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS ROY BOUDREAU DIES AT 66 GREEN, HEALEY, HOLTON AWARDED MSCPAC’S TOP TRIBUTE PESKY ZEBRA MUSSELS SPREAD BEYOND LAKES BUSH SIGNS SHIP GAMBLING BILL HOUSE PANEL BLASTS PROPOSED BUDGET FOR MARAD AS ‘MEAGER’ CULINARY PIONEER REYES DIES TI’S BILL LAWRENCE DIES AT 44 STEWARD UTZ’S ACTIVITIES MAKE FOR A FULL ‘PLATE’ FOR QMED DESURE, POLITICAL ACTION IS A ‘MUST’ STEEL SHIPS AND IRON MEN: PART III PINEY POINT IS A SEAFARER FAMILY VACATION SITE THE SIU IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR THE DARLEYS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 4 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/1e207652e2be491f749f22e8bd9f758a.PDF bd8d309f8d6dbbaafe2cfe1fd26f2776 PDF Text Text fT-ss li'i.-rrr -..? • ••. • •' • ..... .-.jv .y^'ai . .^','t? -a -,ij-&-;.:.-?^. •' 'V SEAEUSEMtS :... •, '' /'4 March 1992 Volume 54, Number 3 .',. ,'c ;• •<% • ---'m i'-im- '- f i:3fc ..|S? : i 'A: Pages Cong. Tauzin to Seek Ropeal I He'll Give it a Shot Page 3 Congressman Gerry Studds told MTD delegates he will be looking for creative and new solutions to help revitalize Americanflag shipping. Page 3. .{; 4.: •v;:?S:4-:?,:..i: '•^'N 't-.r^U -'-J' �vS"':- i./- i •.. • SEAFAHHtSUOG President's Report •l-v«: I • • • •• •;>V-^-- ivui- ?a V •• . li ; -• ;• s>'- "•• i'-I ..:i: •l ••^. j^-'; ti.-.,'•. ii.. e' "• .:,. ; '•• •• ^^:, -v-'-. it.?;'. - :••;••,-•/ 1- ,. 1 :'f '1 ' '<'-'• ••A'' ' Editor's Note: The following column contains the text of comments by SlV President Michael Sacco on economic growth. Sacco's remarks were delivered to the executive board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department meeting in Florida last month during a discussion on the state of the nation's economy. If you will allow me, this is a point at which I would like to add some comments. As bad as things are in this countty, with all of our mounting problems, the American labor movement can t^e pride in the fact that it has been trying to tell the people of this nation Michael Sacco that they should wake up. It is the labor movement which, more than any other grouping, has been ringing the alarm about runaway health costs and the need for a na­ tional program of protection for all citizens. It is the American labor movement which has been waming of the dis­ aster that will come from a trade agreement that will open Mexico as an official runaway shop for profiteers. It is the American labor movement which kept hammering at the in­ adequacy of unemployment insurance as the recession deepened. On and on it goes, in regard to every major social issue, the labor movement alone is alert to the problems that confront the mass of Americans. Unfortunately, our warnings are not always properly recognized. In fact, Americans—and polls have demonstrated this—hold unions partially responsible for the nation's economic plight. The rabblerousers, the union haters and union busters, the low-wage payers and chiselers, aided and abetted by a national administration that thinks this country should be run for the benefit of a few, have been deluding too many people that this country is better off when unions are weakened. And while I share the anger of most Americans at the Japanese criticisms of American workers, as "lazy," "stupid" and "uncompeti­ tive," I'm glad in a way that it happened. In the words of the old after­ shave lotion commercial: "We needed that." That Japanese misjudgment is serving to wake up the American people who, for some unknown reason, thought of themselves as separate from the working class. But they are taking the Japanese criticism personally and are examining the realities: For too long, the American worker has been taking the rap for our country's decline. For the past 10-12 years, unions, in an effort to halt the sliding economy, kept wages down, improved productivity and otherwise cooperated with management arid government to fight the stumbling economy. After all that effort, things kept getting worse, until even the President had to acknowledge the problem. And now the nation is beginning to un­ derstand that unions are not the problem they were made out to be. Much of the deep hole that we all find ourselves in was dug by inept, greedy management and lax and permissive government. Their stewardship of the people's welfare over the last dozen or so years can fittingly be described as the "creaming of America." While workers were accepting wage cuts and give-backs, manage­ ment was rewarding itself with enormous salary and perk increases that kept going up as sales and business declined and layoffs mounted. Al­ most without exception, top management of thousands of major corpora­ tions have been bilking their stockholders and companies as they and their appointed rubber-stamping directors skimmed millions and billions of dollars in profits through so-called stock option scams. Talk about violations of democracy and the rights of shareholders! You'd think that by now the victimized shareholders would be picketing the Securities and Exchange Commission demanding an end to this legal­ ized pocket-picking. But nobody beefs — except for the labor movement. All of this is finely getting the public's attention. It is beginning to understand the real causes behind this nation's dilemma. Just consider what the deregulated banking and investment businesses have cost this nation enormously as the country's workers pick up the tab for the wild period of leveraged buyouts, unsecured mortgage loans and in many cases—outright thievery by giant business. The latest calcula­ tions now are that the cost of this disgraceful episode alone to Ameri­ cans will be 450 billion dollars. It's still counting. All the while the national administration encouraged this kind of "competitiveness," if you'll pardon the expression. There has been case after case of federal administration insiders being involved in these scams, paving the way for set-ups, evading the law, cooking the books, and squeezing out millions for themselves that are now to be paid for by us, our children and grandchildren. Despite all of this, we still hear the tired, worn-out cries from those who sat on their hands when all of this was happening that "unions are the cause of all our problems." I am sure you've seen it in your own areas. We have one such example in our own shipping industry—another one of Bush's sony political appointments, a member of the Federal Maritime Commission named Rob Quartel. FMC is a regulatory agency which has the job of ensuring non-discriminatoiy rates and practices in ocean shipping. From what we observe, Quartel spends a substantial portion of his time flying around the coun^ at taxpayer expense, blasting maritime unions and calling on American shipping companies to pull down the stars and stripes from their ships and replace them with foreign flags and ^ foreign labor. In the couple of years since Bush found a spot for him on the public payrolls, we have never heard this cross-countiy gadfly offer one con­ structive suggestion as to how America could strengthen its shipping in­ dustry. When he leaves the commission, he'll no doubt return to his former business as a "private consultant" to "international firms" which find his anti-U.S. shipping activities right up their alley and a service to be rewarded. He will go right back through the revolving door along with the thousands of others who make some government connections and then turn right around and go to work for groups that are opposed to the interests of the American people. As President Bush pokes around for answers to the mess he's laid on this country, maybe he could begin by getting rid of some of the political hacks he has stacked his administration with and replace them with some creative thinkers who believe America should begin working for the good of all the American people. He could begin with the likes of Rob Quartel. Labor unions have always had their avowed enemies—and we probab­ ly always will. Mostly, they are people who believe in cheap labor and who would deny working people life's basic necessities and the better things of life. It is pretty obvious there is no shortage of challenges for the democratic trade union movement. More so now than ever. It is up to us to pull together harder than ever, to make the labor move­ ment the forceful factor in American life for which there is no substitute in the interests of working people. SlU Insists Work Tax issue Rates Court's Attention The Seafarers International Union has insisted that court action is needed at once to settle the mat­ ter of the work tax the Coast Guard is seeking to impose on American seamen and boatmen. The SIU's demand was filed in federal court in response to a Coast Guard legal move to side step the issue by asking the court dismiss the case. Attorneys for the Coast Guard are claiming that the plain­ tiffs, that is, the SIU and the five individual merchant seamen and boatmen who filed the lawsuit, face "no injury-in-fact" from the proposed regulations. The union, through its lawsuit, is attempting to block the so-called user fees the Coast Guard plans to collect for procedures associating with issuing marine licenses and documents. The SIU's lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in December, charges the fees are in reality a tax on seamen for the privilege of working and, as such, are uncon­ stitutional. Further, the SIU suit claims the manner in which the Coast Guard deduced the fees was based on faulty data and gross in­ accuracies. It was in early February that the Coast Guard, through its govern­ ment attorneys, filed a motion to dismiss the SIU's lawsuit against the work tax, which, as described Volume 54. Number 3 by the Coast Guard in its rulemak­ ing last year, will be in the area of $135 for an AB or QMED en­ dorsed document and $330 for an upper level license. The Coast Guard court papers said the SIU's suit was "not ripe for review" and that there has been "no direct or indirect impact" since, among other reasons, "no fees have been imposed on any of the individual plaintiffs or any of the members of the union." The SIU's attorneys challenged the Coast Guard's assertions in their court papers filed in late February responding to the agency's move for dismissal. "Merchant seamen will have little choice but to pay the fees if they cannot obtain judicial review of the Coast Guard's decision before the fees are implemented. They cannot ply their trade without licenses and documents," the SIU brief argues. Additionally, the SIU court paper states that seamen and boat­ men "can ill afford these so-called fees, and should not be required to pay them unless and until this court finds that the Coast Guard is acting within its constitutional and statutory authority." The Coast Guard's plan for user fees came about as a result of a budget agreement made by the ad­ ministration and Congress. March 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by theSeafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. 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K �•:•: ' • • •r'.-i'-.-.'ji':*,, Hi ...,., .M ':V MTD Urges Firing of FMC Offlciai The Maritime Trades Department, consisting of 42 na­ tional and international unions representing 8.5 million American workers, called on President Bush to remove Rob MTD board of the labor Quartel from his job as one movement's efforts to ensure that of the five members of the the administration does not give Federal Maritime Commis­ away the store in upcoming trade sion (FMC). negotiations at the world level and The action was taken at the February MTD executive board meeting during a discussion on the state of the nation's economy. Quartel, while serving as FMC Commissioner, has contended that the United States does not need a privately-owned fleet operating under the American flag. In the two-day MTD meeting, which took place in Bal Harbour, Florida just prior to the AFL-CIO's executive board session, board members representing the department's affiliated unions, heard a call for "fresh" ideas to make American shipping competi­ tive from Congressman Gerry Studds. The Massachusetts repre­ sentative is expected to become head of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee next year. Two high-ranking members of the House of Representatives Democratic leadership. Con­ gressmen Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) and David E. Bonior (D-Mich.), called on trade unionists throughout the United States to reject the economic policies of the Bush administration by voting the president out of office in November's general election. AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue advised the in talks with Mexico. Board mem­ bers whose unions represent in­ dustrial, transportation and construction workers reported on how the administration's lack of support for American industry had resulted in thousands of lost jobs and hundreds of company bankruptcies. Working People Blamed During the discussion of the economy, MTD President Michael Sacco, whose remarks prompted the executive board to call for President Bush to dismiss Quartel, noted that for too long, American working men and women had been "taking the rap for the country's decline." Sacco said that contrary to a public perception that labor unions have borne a disproportionate responsibility for the state of the economy, "for the past 10 to 12 years, unions, in an effort to halt the sliding economy, kept wages down, improved productivity and otherwise cooperated with management and government to fight die stumbling economy." Sacco, who is the president of the Seafarers Intemationd Union, observed that the American public is beginning to recognize that "unions are not the problem they Continued on page 9 Shidils Calls for Tresh' Ideas To Revitalize U.S. Shipping "•1 : i*--.<-A?.ti'* J' •• < -C'/ ' -.uL--'-5;; .s ,77"' /'.r" •::• -fvi -•.,-. Congressman Gerry Studds an­ nounced to the executive board of the Mmitime Trades Dep^ment he is ready to look for new ideas and fresh approaches to get American seamen back to work and the American maritime in­ dustry rebuilt when he takes over the helm of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee next year. Studds, a 20-year member of the House of Representatives as well as the committee, is expected to become its next chairman when Walter Jones (D-N.C.) retires at the end of this session of Congress. He addressed the gathering, which represents more than eight million trade unionists, at its winter execu­ tive board meeting last month in Bal Harbour, Fla. Studds, who was making his first public remarks about the com­ mittee chairmanship, said, "I don't have the answers, but they don't lie in the failed ideas of the past." The Massachusetts Democrat compared the nation's maritime in­ dustry with U.S. automakers to make the point that govemment must pay attention to key American industries. "Some in­ dustries are so important to our economy and to national security that we will intervene at the highest level of govemment to see that they survive. "Well, I say ships are important, too. And so are the people who build them and so are the people who repair them and so are the people who crew them. We have to renew our commitment." MTD executive board members dIscuSsed the current economic situation, upcom­ ing trade negotiations and the impact of those agreements on American jobs, among other issues, at a two-day meeting last month. •J • • I < SIU Attacks •Unfair' Tax, House Panel Pledges Repeal Three members of a House sub­ committee threw their support be­ hind an effort to repeal a work tax imposed on seamen and boatmen. The pledge to work for a repeal of the so-c^ed user fee on marine licenses and documents came from Congressmen W.J. "Billy" Tauzin, (D-La.), Herbert H. Batemart (RVa.) and Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) last month after hearing the tes­ timony of the SIU and other wit­ nesses representing marine labor. SIU Vice President Joseph Sacco, appearing before the Sub­ committee on Coast Guard and Navigation, which called the hearing, labeled the tax "dis­ criminatory" and "unfair" and called on Congress to work for its immediate repeal. Sacco noted that American seamen and boatmen were "shocked their govemment expects them to pay not only in­ come taxes, but now, on top of that, a work tax." After listening to the presenta­ tions of Sacco and three other panelists representing merchant seamen, Tauzin, who chairs the subcommittee announced that "Mr. Bateman and I have done some consulting and I think we need to move to repeal." Sacco noted that hundreds of seamen and boatmen—^both union and non-union—had contacted the , I' • SIU to find out what they could do to repeal the tax. He presented the subcommittee with petitions col­ lected by SIU member Anthony Primeaux that contained the signa­ tures of 438 boatmen working for 28 companies operating marine equipment in the Gulf of Mexico, llie SIU official also introduced "-s ii r want to thank the SIU for initiating the lawsuit. ' ''' "I —Cong. Billy Tauzin to the subcommittee the 44 Seafarers in the audience. 'These young men and women who earn their living by going to sea are deeply concemed about the work tax. They are all currently enrolled in our Lundeberg School of Seamanship where, after complet­ ing their course work, they will take Coast Guard tests to advance to higher ratings." Cong. Tauzin interrupted the hearings from the normal course of business to recognize the Seafarers and wel­ come them to the panel's session. SIU Moves in Court Sacco reported that the SIU was doing all it could to block the tax. Continued on page 9 ;j 'A.. Cong. Gerry Studds Studds said the maritime in­ dustry must be a part of the national debate on American competitive­ ness. "We obviously have to raise the fundamental question: Do we want, do we need a competitive Unit^ States merchant marine? If the answer is no, then we ought to Continued on page 25 '•7., SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco presented Congress with petitions ur­ ging repeal of the tax. Asking mariners to pay a work tax is unfair, said Cong. Billy Tauzin. chair­ man of the House panel. V •• .r- • . :-m': • "f# mm �MS-a-SSa&ya •' i' ' ••-/• sfiiniffflisaN; 4 Pentagon Study Calls for More Sealift Capacity W$ik ' :'V'- ••.-i^' .-'•••V.'.'T-; 4)f..l; {MIT[. ti..' •••.•?' i R:I:K I: > , E; • iiS-^ Sg® --1! iVv;- • £ 7" ]' •' '• !' •' '•• '.V Based on protecting America's interest in a "turbulent" future, the Department of Defense has ad­ vised Congress that the military's transport needs require "prepositioning, sealift and airlift as^ sets linked to a transportation sys­ tem in the United States " According to a Pentagon report which was released last month, the U.S. needs more military cargo vessels as well as improved rail and port facilities in order to avoid the "considerable risk" of shortages that occurred early in the Persian Gulf war. The Mobility Requirements Study, of which an executive sum­ mary was made available to the public last month, calls for acquisi­ tion over a nine-year period of 20 large roll on/roll off ships and the chartering of two container ships for prepositioning around the globe. The report recommends assign­ ing to the Army nine preposition­ ing vessels and notes they would transport combat and combat sup­ port equipment. The Army is also to have 11 roll on/roll off vessels Andrew Card Succeeds Skinner As Transportation Secretary !, • iV' '•i' •, I-.:' •|! .' y;- Andrew H. Card Jr. I 4: ;i- for the rapid deployment of its heavy divisions. The eight fast sealift ships, which are crewed by Seafarers and which were used extensively in the Persian Gulf conflict, combined with the roll on/roll off ships re­ quested for the Army, should pro­ vide the nation with the ability to deploy rapidly from the continen­ tal U.S. in times of a regional crisis, said the study. The plan also calls for expan­ sion of the 96-vessel RRF to 142 ships by 1999 and an increase in the fleet's readiness. Expansion and modernization of the RRF would occur through acquisition of used ships or through build-andcharter arrangements or national defense features in new commer­ cial ships. At least 104 of the ships would have to be dry cargo vessels. Completion of this study set the stage for President Bush's budget proposal for an additional $1.2 bil­ lion to invest in sealift vessels. "In the future, the United States must be able to deploy its combat power more quicldy and with a Andrew H. Card Jr., who last year backed the buy Americanship American provision in the foreign aid debate while serving as a White House official, is the new secretary of transportation. He also attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point for a year. The maritime industry is thus hopeful that the new DOT secretary will put a top priority on revitalizing the American-flag fleet. The Senate on Februaty 21 con­ firmed Card, 44, the White House deputy chief of staff who was chosen by President Bush to suc­ ceed Samuel K. Skinner. Skinner resigned in December to become Bush's chief of staff. Last year. Card supported the buy American-ship American provision of the cash aid bill, reports the Journal of Commerce (Feb. 24, 1992). In so doing he bucked Ae White House, which opposed the cash transfer provision and threatened a veto before the House unexpectedly defeated the bill due to another provision in it. Card pledged to start spending quickly the money from a six-year transportation bill passed last fall. That intention helped him breeze through a confirmation hearing before the Senate on February 7. He endured one inauspicious moment during the hearing, how­ ever. Card told senators that he had a "latent'- interest in maritime af­ fairs. Senator John Breaux (D-La.) responded, "What we really need is a secretary with a blatant inter­ est, because of all the programs in your department, this is the only one that is in major trouble." Also during that hearing. Card said, "1 support the Jones Act and its implementation. 1 note that the president does as well." Regarding cargo preference, he stated, "1 do support the cargo preference provisions that Congress has im­ posed, and1will work diligently to see that the interests of Congress are respected throughout govern­ ment." Asked for his thoughts about foreign-built ships flying the U.S. flag. Card said, "My instincts would say that 1 would prefer to have them built in the United States and flagged in the United States and run by operations that are part of the United States. But 1 really would like to have an opportunity to further study that." Card has been deputy White House chief of staff since President Bush took office in 1989. He is a former Massachusetts state legis­ lator and managed Bush's 1988 New Hampshire primary cam­ paign. During the Reagan ad­ ministration, he was Reagan's liaison to governors, mayors, state legislatures and other state and local politicians. more robust level of support," the study said. Congress is reviewing the clas­ sified version of the report. Also, it is expected that the Department of Defense will ask Congress to ap­ prove legislation enabling the es­ tablishment of a "Sealift Fund" in the fiscal year 1992 defense bill. 0L5. S/i/p Gambling BBI Awaits ffifslr SImatmv A technical adjustment caused what is expected to be a minor delay in President Bush's signing of a bill that allows gambling on U.S.-flag passenger ships. The words "Soviet Union," which appeared in the original Cruise Ship Competitiveness Act, were changed to reflect the rejec­ tion of communism in the new Commonwealth of Independent States. The alteration meant the bill had to go through the House and Senate a second time; both branches quickly passed the legis­ lation late last month. Barring an unforeseen veto, the bill (H.R. 3866) could become law some time this month. The SlU and others in the U.S.- flag shipping industry strongly support this gambling legislation because, if enacted, the measure could provide sufficient incentive for investment in American-flag passenger ships. This would lead to thousands of new American jobs. Presently, two outdated federal laws prohibit U.S.-flag cruise ves­ sels from offering gambling. Foreign-flag ships are not subject to the same restrictions, though most sail from U.S. ports. Although more than 85 percent of all cruise passengers worldwide are Americans, only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cruise ships in the world fly die U.S. flag— the SlU-crewed Independence and Constitution. New Matson Vessel Christened Matson Navigation's newest ship, the R.J. Reiffer, will commence sen/ice in August. The MV R.J. Pfeiffer, the only large commercial ship under con­ struction in the United States, was christened February 15 at a shipyard in San Diego. The new 714-foot containership is owned by Matson Navigation Company and is named for the company's chief executive officer and chairman of the board. Delivery of the ship is scheduled for June, with service commencing in August. President Bush sent a con­ gratulatory letter which was read at the ceremony, conducted at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. The letter read in part: "As part of our total domestic fleet, R.J. Pfeif­ fer symbolizes the continued im­ portance of our entire shipbuilding and repair industry —• an industry that boasts a long and impressive record of production. "The U.S. Jones Act Fleet, con­ structed under the Merchant • '"'/v. msm The fund not only would receive the $1.2 billion expected to be re­ quested in the '93 budget, but also may have transferred the pre­ viously appropriated $1,875 bil­ lion from FY '92. This fund would provide the resources to construct, convert and purchase ships for the DOD's sealift plan. Marine Act of 1920, has played and will continue to play an impor­ tant role in maintaining a viable U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S. shipbuilding and repair base....1 am pleased to reaffirm my support for a strong domestic maritime in­ dustry." Many speakers at the christen­ ing addressed the state of U.S. shipbuilding. Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.), a longtime supporter of the American merchant marine, gave the keynote speech. Other speakers included Cap­ tain Warren Leback, maritime administrator, and NASSCO President Richard H. Vortmann. The vessel's projected crew complement is 21. Accomrnodations also are available for a riding crew, and there is an owner's cabin. The contract cost for the Pfeiffer is $129 million and does not in­ clude government subsidies. -.-.i'rr'-' �•m-- •#> - >/. Tellex Apiwtnied VP; Mangranig Hall Named J^sL VPs Augustin Tellez ' r ' 1- " ' V The executive board of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District named Augustin "Augie" Tellez as the vice presi­ dent of collective bargaining effec­ tive inunediately. The move created an opening for assistant vice president for col­ lective bargaining. The board ap­ pointed Kermett Mangram to replace Tellez at that post. The board also announced Robert "Bob" Hall as the assistant vice president for government SCTvices, replacing George Ripoll who retired at the end of I>%ember. Under Article X, Sections l(j) and 13 of the AGLIWD constitu­ tion, the president has the power to fill openings created by retire­ ments between elections with the support of the executive board. Tellez, 37, takes over as the head of the union's contracts department from Angus "Red" , Campbell who retired December ' 31,1991. Lundeberg Graduate A native of Ponce, P.R., Tellez graduated in class 189 from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1975. He began his deep sea deck department career on the T.T. Brooklyn. Tellez came ashore in 1978 to work in the port of New York, first as an entry-rating instructor, then as a patrolman. He was appointed port agent for New York in 1980. In 1987, Tellez began working at the union's headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. as an assistant to the SlU president. He was elected a vice president of Seafarers Intemational Union of North America at the 1987 conven­ tion. In his roll as the assistant vice president for collective bargaining, Tellez has been an active member of the union's negotiating team for the last two standard agreements. He also serves as a vice president for both the Maryland and New Jersey AFL-CIO labor councils. Tellez is a second generation Seafarer. His father, the late Augustin Tellez, sailed as a bosun as did his brothers, William and David, who died last year. His brother-in-law is Chief Cook Ben Santos. Mangram, a native of Jackson­ ville, Fla., graduated with a bachelor's degree in business ad­ ministration from Florida A&M University before heading to the Lundeberg School. He graduated from class 259 in 1978 then sailed aboard the Sea-Land Seattle as a steward assistant. The 37-year-old started work­ ing for the SlU in 1980 as a union education instructor at the Lun­ deberg School. He was appointed apatrolman for New York in 1981, a position he held until being named port agent there in 1987 to replace Tellez. Mangram is involved with the Hudson County (N.J.) Central Labor Council and serv^ in 1988 as a vice president of the Hudson County A. Philip Randolph In­ stitute. Bom in New York City, Hall began sailing as a deckhand on tug­ boats along the Mississippi River. He also worked on the Great Lakes and aboard coastwise tug­ boats before being named a patrolman for the port of St. Louis in 1980. Hall worked in ports along the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico handling inland beefs and disputes. He was appointed patrolman in the port of Jacksonville in 1985. ... ^ Kermett Mangram 14 • • f-'-: Robert "Bob" Hall Hall, 39, was named port agent of Seattle in 1988. Since then, he was appointed by Govemor Booth Gardner as the maritime labor rep­ resentative to the nine-person Washington State Labor Council. He also is a delegate to the Washington State AFL-CIO. Admiral Jackson Tug Crew Saves 3 Men Trapped by Fire • V _•" t Though the rescue occurred nearly two years ago, SlU tugboat Captain William Tucker readily recalls the smokey inferno he and his crew on the Admiral Jackson overcame to save the lives of three trapped men. Deckhands Fred Cooper and Jimbo Lee were "up top, squirting water and fighting the smoke." Tucker and Engineer Johnny JefTcoat did their parts to "get the boat close," and the Seafarers saved three men stuck on drydock. The blaze started when two 150gallon diesel tanks on board a grain barge exploded while undergoing repairs at Bender Shipbuilding and Repair Co. in Mobile, Ala. in June 1990. Responding to the emergen­ cy were five fire units, a hazardous materials unit, a special foam unit and privately owned tugboats in­ cluding the Admiral Jackson. At the time, a Coast Guard spokesman said, "1 would have hated to have seen what would have happened if those boats hadn't been there." For their courageous efforts. Tucker, Lee, Cooper and Jeffcoat, along with officials of Crescent Towing Co., which owns the boat, recently received the Coast Guard Public Service Award. Brother Cooper, who passed away this year, was honored posthu­ mously. Rear Admiral James L. Loy, commanding officer. Eighth Coast Guard District, New Orleans, presented the award during ceremonies conducted by the Port of Mobile chapter of the Propeller Club. Tucker and Port Agent Dave Carter accepted the award on be­ half of the Seafarers. Captain William Tucker (second from right) and Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter (right) accept the public sen/ice award on behalf of the honored Seafarers. Also present were Richard Murray, CEO of Crescent Towing (left) and Rear Admiral Loy. "It's great that the Coast Guard is showing their appreciation," said Tucker, a 25-year SlU mem­ ber who attended the ceremony. During the award presentation. Loy noted that if the fire "had not been dealt with very, very quickly, it had the potential of spreading to fiiel tanks, the ships next door and across the river. Clearly there could have been a loss of life, and there could have been extensive damage to property. That was eliminated by the good Samaritan kind of approach to things that is veiy typic^ of mariners." Tucker, 51, recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, "The people who should get the most praise are my two wheelsmen—they were up top, fighting the smoke. ... It lasted a good hour or hour-and-a-half." Captain Tucker said he and his men didn't have time to be frightened. 'There's no use getting scared. You just do what you have to do, and maybe you can get scared later. But 1 fought one like that years ago, out in Houston on a tanker." The award noted that thecrew is being honored for their "decisive and selfless endeavors in providing firefighting assistance " •v ..i <i InlamlDiMon Seafarers Praised for'Flawless' Work SlU members received praise for their skillful execution in towing an LNG ship from one Vir­ ginia port to another. Inland division members from the ports of Norfolk, Va. and Bal­ timore crewed the four boats which successfully moved the LNG Gamma from Newport News, Va. to Norfolk. Seventeen Seafarers were involved in the operation which took place December 17 in crowded waters. George Flanagan, general manager of McAllister Towing of Virginia, Inc., which owns the four boats us^, conunended SlU mem­ bers in a letter. "The successful completion of this tow through a congested harbor could not have occurred without your combined expertise and cooperation, as well as that of your crews," Ranagan wrote to the tugboat captains. He also noted the Seafarers' "dedi­ cated support throughout the years." Similarly, the president of Gamma's parent company ex­ pressed his appreciation in a letter to McAllister. "The operation went flawlessly," wrote Thomas Alexander, president of Alexander, Starr & Kersey, Inc. The following SlU members took part in the move: from the ., •' -hfr'-'M • Nancy McAllister, Captain George Thompson, Mate Robert Brush, Deckhand Gary White and Engineer Glna Redditt; from the Isabel A. McAllister, Captain Richard McMuiien, Mate Richard Kirby, Deckhand David Ritch and Engineer George W. Thompson; from the Brent Mc­ Allister, Captain Charlie Ruperti, Mate Robert Walker, Deckhand Martin Meravy and Engineer George Noble; and from the Mark McAllister, Captain Gerry CifarelU, Mate B. Foltz, Deck­ hand L. Watts, Chief Engineer R. Rhodes and Assistant Engineer M. Wallace. '"i ^ J.'- - •V T ^ • " * ' �SEOPMBtSLOG ' ' ' • '.M ••' MTD Exec, Board Stresses Trade UusiBeneBt Nation -¥---v "Any trade agreement must keep the interests of the working people in the United States as its top priority." With those words, John J. Barry, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, captured the concern of the American labor movement in a speech to the Maritime Trades Department executive board meet­ ing last month. Barry and others—including United Auto Workers President Owen Bieber; Thomas R. Donahue, the AFL-CIO secretarytreasurer; Jack Otero, vice presi­ dent of the Transportation • Communications Union and a member of the AFL-CIO execu­ tive council; Robert McGlotten, AFL-CIO political affairs director; and Julius Isaacson, president of the Allied Novelty and Production Workers of America—enumer­ ated the dangers posed by the administration's international trade negotiations and agreements, particularly the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which started as a deal with Mexico and now also includes Canada. The speakers urged all trade unionists to join in the effort to save American jobs, in part by pur­ chasing U.S.-made goods. "We are not opposed to interna­ tional trade," said Barry. "But we are opposed to the stance taken by the^Bush Administration during the negotiating of international trade agreements. Particularly in the case of the NAFTA, we believe the direction such trade talks have been taking is not in the best inter­ ests of U.S. workers." Bany noted how the existing maquiladora program—which al­ lows U.S. businesses to set up operation in Mexico and send products to the U.S. without the customary tariffs—attracts U.S. companies because of duty-free benefits, cheap labor, lack of en­ forced safety and environmental laws and lack of political and labor rights. Bieber pointed out the Bush Ad­ ministration has—until this elec­ tion year—turned a deaf ear toward that industry's trade dif- UAW President Owen Bieber notes the Bush administration has paid little attention to automotive trade problems. IBEW President John Barry stresses the dangers of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Julius Isaacson, president of the Al­ lied, Novelty and Production Workers, says U.S. jobs must not be undermined. Bob McGlotten, AFL-CIO political af­ fairs director, calls for mobilization of every trade unionist in the country. Jack Otero, VP of the Transportation • Communications Union, says jobs loss "is a problem for all of us." AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Tom Donahue emphasizes possibility of na­ tions locking out U.S. goods. ficulties. 'The single biggest prob­ lem facing the U.S. domestic auto industry is trade and, more specifi­ cally, trade with Japan," Bieber said. 'The U.S. automotive trade deficit with Japan accounts for a jarger share of the overall U.S. trade' deficit than any other bilateral, product-specific category of trade. "Up until very recently, it's a colossal understatement to say that the Bush Administration has paid veiy little attention to our problems in the automotive trade." Bieber then shattered a few myths about the quality and con­ struction of U.S. cars. He gave detailed examples of how money spent on American products goes back into the U.S. economy. "Every time an imported car is pur­ chased here in the U.S., it costs an average of almost $3,400 in lost feder^, corporate and individual income tax revenues, state in­ dividual tax revenues, local property taxes and Social Security contributions," he said, using an example which also applies to other American-made goods. "UAW-made cars and trucks have features you can't get on imports —schools, roads, bridges, police and fire protection ... as well as jobs that create more jobs and generate even more tax revenues." "My union has already felt the sting of high unemployment as a result of the maquiladoras in Mexico," Otero said. "Since 1984, we have lost 25,000 jobs to Mexicans.... But it affects all of us, it is a severe threat for all of us, and I think that sometimes we are too passive. We say, 'Well, it doesn't impact me. That's a prob­ lem for the auto workers, that's a problem for the steel workers.' It is a problem for all of us." Donahue pointed out that no such thing exists as so-called free trade in other nations. He said many nations block exports from the U.S. by invoking laws that prevent their balance of payments with the U.S. from being tipped in favor of American products enter- ing their country. For example, if the U.S. had this kind of law with Japan, we would have halted bil­ lions of dollars worth of Japanese jroducts entering the U.S. market >ecause the current balance of pay­ ments with Japan is so skewed in favor of Japan. "Any nation which now declares to you, 'We have a balance of trade problems,' can now lock out our goods," Donahue noted. "And they will continue to have that ability. That is not fair." McGlotten emphasized the solution lies in effective political action. He said, "The time has come for us to understand that unless we mobilize every trade unionist across this country, then we are doomed to failure in terms of trying to execute legislative in­ itiatives. "We must redouble our efforts and say to whomever is in the White House, to whomever is in the Congress that they have a responsibility to workers across this country. We're the ones who built this country. We're the ones who keep it afloat. We're the ones who fight for this country—not the guys on Wall Street." Isaacson added, "We support increased world trade and want to help other nations increase their rate of economic development and their standard of living. But we do not believe these gains should come by undermining the jobs, in­ come security and standard of living of largesegments of the U.S. population." The MTD executive board adopted resolutions calling for a vyorkers-rights clause in all trade pacts to which the U.S. is a sig­ natory party. "The administration is urged to require compliance by our trading partners with the mini­ mum labor and safety standards required by U.S. law," stated a resolution passed by the board. Extra-Early Fiimit Begins for Lakes Seamen Because of unseasonably warm weather, some Seafarers began crewing vessels and sailing on the Great Lakes in late February al­ though fitout for most members is scheduled to begin in mid-March. Great Lakes members should be aware that fitout may take as long as a month, according to Algonac Patrolman Andy Goulet. "Fitout dates are very tentative at this time," Goulet told the Seafarers LOG. "Companies have given us fitout dates through April, but exact dates have been changing on almost a daily basis." The Paul Townsend, an Inland Lakes Management cement car­ rier, left its winter home of Mil­ waukee in the last week of February for two runs to refill 'JL Michigan cement silos. The Townsend soon will be joined on the Lakes by other cement boats, typically the first vessels out after winter. Because of mild weather condi­ tions in the area since November, none of the five lakes completely froze over. Ice floes in harbors and rivers are the only natural impedi­ ment to getting the ships out sooner. (The St. Clair River, which connects Lake Huron with Lake Erie, was jammed for almost three weeks beginning in mid-February near Algonac, Mich.) One reason for the varied dates to report to ships is the effects of the economic recession along the Great Lakes. Most ports reported a downturn in the amount of cargo handled in 1991 as compared to 1990 figures. Total tonnage carried by U.S.-flag carriers in the region fell by slightly more than seven percent to 104 million tons, ac­ cording to year-end figures com­ piled by Lakes Carriers Association. Almost half of all the cargo car­ ried aboard U.S.-flag vessels was iron ore at 49.2 million. Limestone and gypsum were next at 22.2 mil­ lion, followed by coal and coke at 18.6 million. Of all the U.S. harbors reporting their figures to the association, the "Twin Ports" region of Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis. handled the most cargo at 39.2 million tons. �•• ^ .;•••.; i":-.S- Huutaiis^ ''•JfS/.<"\\:f- . AT&T Breaks Out the C/S fil0i»l Sentinel The Global Sentinel, AT&T's newest cable ship, is undergoing its shakedown operation off Ae coast of Hawaii after completing its in­ augural run last month. The American-flag cable ship has received its first prew comple­ ment—American seafarers from around the country in the rated positions and galley and officers from District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The seamanship skills of the American crew did not pass un­ noticed. Even before leaving the shipyards, SIU crewmembers who boarded the cable ship in Sin­ gapore in January "impressed" U.S. Coast Guard inspectors as­ signed to witness the first lifeboat drills for the ship. The 479-foot cable ship arrived in Honolulu on February 4 after departing from the shipyard in Sin­ gapore in Januaiy for its inaugural voyage. The Global Sentinel joins the Charles L. Brown, Long Lines and Global Link as SlU-contracted vessels sailing for Transoceanic Cable Ship Co., an AT&T sub­ sidiary. Chief Steward Ken Rosiek, who was aboard the Global Link last year when it came out of the yards, echoed the words of Captain D. B. Neal when he said, "We have a great crew on board:" Speaking to a reporter from the Seafarers LOG, Neal could not stop praising the SIU members who brought out the Global Sen­ tinel: "I want you to know, I am impressed with this crew. It is one of the best that I have observed on a first-time fire and boat drill." Continued onpage 8 Global Sentinel just joined the AT&T U.S.-flag cable ship fleet. Si-'-# .. • i- f »• • • ''M 'ri .t- . •; 'V"' :"^§,i-: V- "• Bosun/Mate Tim McCormack lists the day's assignments. Working one of the two During a short break, cranes on the Global Sen- Shawn Young relaxes in the tinel is ABLindyBeth Wilkin, crew mess. OS Enio Aulelava positions a line in a cable hold. AB Sherman Hudson makes sure the line Is leaving its reel evenly. OS Erik Spearman inspects a line as it is unreeled. j:-' ' : L .,•'1 -vm I ' 41^' ,'.' -^v-v' ft. t':-: 1't t.-.. The cable ship utilizes the new encapsulated lifeboats. Laying a ship's line in a cable hold are (left to right) OS Kamin Raji, OS Henry Wright Jr. and AB Sam Tumala. .• �SEAFARERS LOG 8 Luedtke Dredge SlU Men Hone Diesel Engine Skills • v-i: -n ' i" V' •' Fourteen Seafarers are return­ ing to their Great Lakes tugboats and dredges with up-to-dateengine troubleshooting information after completing a one-week course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The group, all of whom work for Luedtke Engineering of Frankfort, Mich., received special training from school instructor Bill Foley on the use of the GM Detroit diesel engine, which is used on Luedtke vessels. During the classroom session, the members reviewed start-up and running checks and discussed fuel, cooling, air, lubrication and electric starting systems. In the shop, the group worked on fuel injector removal, testing and reinstallation, exhaust valve clearance setting and filter replacement. Karl Luedtke, company presi­ dent. Joined the students for a dayand-a-half at the school. Luedtke Engineering dredges are found during the sailing season all around the Great Lakes install­ ing marine breakwaters, pilings and underwater pipelines as well as dredging harbors. •^Ct..L:: ;• Great Lakes members (left to right) Joseph Kane, Kevin Hollenbeck, Tom Forgrave and Ken Chaser work with Instructor Bill Foley (second from right). A Luedtke dredge sails toward Lake Erie to begin another workday. AT&T Cable Ship Skipper Cites Crew's 'Expertise' Continued from page 7 Neal videotaped the crew's response in manning, launching, navigating and reattaching the ship's new-styled encapsulated lifeboats during the Coast Guard drills in Singapore harbor. "[The crew's] expertise even impressed the Coast Guard," Neal recalled. Neal's video showed that crewmembers handled the drills almost flawlessly. For many, it was their first experience with a covered lifeboat, required on all U S.-flag vessels built after 1990. Like its sister ship, the Global Link, the Global Sentinel is equipped with the most advanced technology in its field. The vessel has a full-load draft of 26 feet and can cruise at speeds of up to 15 knots. It can maintain a speed of 6 to 8 knots while laying fiber-optic cable and a speed of 4 knots when towing a sea plow and laying cable. To help the ship keep its position while working on cables, the Global Sentinel has a bow thruster. The Global Sentinel will be docked in Hawaii while it com­ pletes its shakedown operations. Transoceanic plans to put the ves­ sel into operation in April in the Pacific. The four Transoceanic/AT&T ships compete with foreign com­ panies which operate foreign-flag vessels to build, lay and maintain undersea fiber-optic cables. Among those receiving hands-on troubleshooting experience are (left to right) Paul Taylor, Don Holdsworth, Ken Garrett, Raridy Rice and Shannon Jensen. , i ;; : Karl Luedtke (left), president of Luedtke Engineering, visits the classroom where Great Lakes members are participating in a special diesel engine operation course at the Lundeberg School. ' .' ^k'h' Chief Cook Elston Tensley offers sandwich to hungry crewmember. SA Francisco Roy welcomes a crewmember to the galley. Posing in the officers' mess are SA Ismali Monassar, SA Joyce O'Donnell, Chief Steward Ken Rosiek and SA Ricardo Sebastian. Great Lakes members from Luedtke Engineering who attended the special diesel engine course include (left to right, front row) Tom Forgrave, Shannon Jensen, Ken Garrett, Paul Taylor, Ken Chaser, (center row) Instructor Bill Foley, Randy Rice, Kevin Hollenbeck, Joseph Kane, Jim Rider, Dale Leonard Jr., Don Holdsworth, (back row) Jim Gible, John Biondo and T.C. Zatkovic. - If; �jwri'A -- , * MARCH 1992 MTD Executive Board Urges Ouster of FMC's Quartel Continued from page 3 were made out to be" and that there is a growing realization that "much of the deep hole that we find our­ selves in was dug by inept, greedy management and lax permissive government. Their stewardship of the people's welfare over the last dozen or so years can fittingly be described as the 'creaming of America.'" He charged that the deregulated banking and investment busi­ nesses "have cost this nation enor­ mously as the country's workers pick up the tab for the wild period of leveraged buyouts, unsecured mortgage loans and in many cases—outright thievery by giant business." White House Responsible The MTD official held the White House responsible, saying, "There has been case after case of federal administration insiders being involved in these scams, paving the way for set-ups, evad­ ing the law, cooking the books, and squeezing out millions for them­ selves that are now to be paid for by us, our children and grandchildren." Despite these circumstances, there are still some "tired, wornout cries from those who sat on their hands when all of this was happening that 'unions are the cause of all our problems.'" "We have one such example in our shipping industry—another one of Bush's sorry political ap­ pointments, a member of the Federal Maritime Commission named Rob Quartel." 'Cross-Country Gadfly' He accused Quartel, whose job is to ensure non-discriminatory rates and practices in ocean ship­ ping, of spending "a substantial portion of his time flying around the country at taxpayer expense, blasting maritime unions and call­ ing on American shipping com­ panies to pull down the stars and stripes from their ships and replace them with foreign flags and foreign labor.' Sacco said, "we have never heard this cross-country gadfly offer one constructive suggestion as to how America could strengthen its shipping industry." Sacco said that "as President Bush pokes around for answers to the mess he's laid on this country, maybe he could begin by getting rid of some of the political hacks he has stacked his administration with and replace them with some creative thinkers who believe America should begin working for the good of all the American people. He could begin with the likes of Rob Quartel." Jack Otero, vice president of the Transportation • Communications Union and an MTD board member, following Sacco's comments, sub­ mitted a motion calling on Presi­ dent Bush to remove Rob Quartel from the Federal Maritime Com­ mission which was then adopted unanimously. Otero said that Quartel, who was being paid by the public treasury to regulate shipping, had overstepped his bounds. Quartel is a "loose cannon whose sights are aimed at the Jones Act, operating subsidies and all the other laws and programs that would help American ships sur­ vive against unfair competition from foreign operators with loose safety, manning and wage stand­ ards," Otero said. Additionally, said the TCU offi­ cial, Quartel has worked to scuttle the very maritime programs the ad­ ministration is on record as sup­ porting, such as the Jones Act and cargo preference. Otero ended his remarks by calling on President Bush to put in place a team of appointees that will support American industries. 1- Views Expessed by Quartel on U.S. Shipping • Before the Florida Customs & Brokers in Qriando on January 1992 in response to a joint initiative by SeaLand/American President Lines to bolster U.S. shipping: "My own personal response is— Why wait until 19951 Do it now! Start flagging out as soon as possible!" • Before the International Trade Club of Southem California in Long Beach in November 1991: "i am said to support the repeal of the Shipping Act of 1984, cargo preference laws, the Jones Act, the Merchant Marine Acts of 1920 and 1936, and large parts of the Shipping Act of 1916, and, in fact, I do." • Before the Bulk Expo '91 con­ ference In Houston, Texas in October 1991: "... you may no doubt be able to tell that I view the Jones Act—this most over-rated, over-expensive, ineffec­ tive, anti-competitive, anti-consumer, }rotectionist, archaic of all maritime egislation—as long overdue for elimination." • Before the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders in January 1991: The union leadership fears mixed crewing because it may mean a decline in union dues and retirement contributions and officer compensa­ tion. Thecongressmen fear the decline of their special interest constituency and PAC contributions... And MarAd bureaucrats fear the loss of the programs on which their power—in­ deed their very existence—depends." SlU Calls on Congress to Repeal Seaman Tax Continued from page 3 including filing a lawsuit in federal district court. The SIU official said the union's court action seeks to prevent the implementation of the Coast Guard's proposed user fee for marine licenses and documents on the basis that the scheme vio­ lates the U.S. Constitution and was not determined in a manner that complies with federal guidelines. Cong. Tauzin, who chairs the subcommittee, commended the SIU for its legal action and thanked the union for initiating the lawsuit. "I think we must challenge [the user fee on mariners] and the court is a good place to do that," he said. A Move to Repeal Noting that the domestic marine transport sector competes directly with the airlines, railroads and trucking, Sacco said the fee on mariners "represents an unfair cost" to the maritime sector. The SIU official pointed to the fact that operators of trains, other rail employees, airplane pilots and other airline workers paid no com­ parable fees to the ones the Coast Guard is seeking to impose on seamen and boatmen. Trucking, unlike rail, air and marine transport, is largely regulated by state government, said the SIU statement. Thus, truckers are likely > •' The men and women who earn their living at sea and on boats oppose the work tax, was the message brought to Congress by a panel of union officials. From left: Mark Zalenski, who spoke in behalf of MEBA licensed officers; Joseph Sacco, executive vice president, SIU; Timothy A. Brown, president, MM&P; and J.P. Walters, who said he was representing the DeFries organization. to pay around $50 for a four-to-five year license. The SIU statement noted this amount is "a far cry from the $135 to $330 license, document and endorsement fees the U.S. Coast Guard has asked merchant seamen and boatmen to pay every five years." Cong. Taylor thanked the SIU for bringing this fact to the atten­ tion of the subcommittee. "It is grossly unfair to expect more of you than of the airline pilots, the truck drivers ... all the others in the railroads," he said. Cong. Bateman called the tes­ timony of the marine labor panel The house panel chairnian asked Seafarers attending the hearing to stand to be recognized. In front are SIU members Matthew Frentie and Raymond Marquis. v-k ^ V "compelling" and he said he hoped the tax "is something we can lift." He labeled it "a burden on the American merchant marine and its mariners." Bateman also told Sacco he hoped the SIU's lawsuit would succeed. Additionally, Bateman said, "This is a tax that ought to be repealed. It is grossly unfair and ill-conceived." • • • "f In the Public Interest All the marine union spokesmen before the panel pointed out that mariners are licensed and docu­ mented by the government in order to ensure the public's safety and the viability of the nation's navigable waterways. International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots President Timothy A. Brown said the work tax was not a user fee. True user fees, he said, are levied when the benefit can be identified as serving a specific "portion of the public which chooses to avail itself of the offered services." Mark Zalenski, director of public affairs for District 1 PCD MEBA, in behalf of his president, Gordon Ward, told the committee the tax is "doubly regressive." Zalenski pointed out that for en­ gineers, the licensing process is on a two-track path. "An individual could face eight separate license examinations in the first five years of his career" at a cost of $330 for each test, Zalenski noted. \ • . 2-.v« ^ 'i? VKV" �SEAFARERS LOG 10 r'vf-: Set Fair Tuna Tariff Now, SlU Tells Trade Pane/ fS:-®: • ' . i 1- • ' f '.".^.-fv-''-'' ••|. V:. ^.:. "-S''' The American tuna industry is on its last legs and only the immediate institution of a fair tariff fate can save what is left, Seafarers International Union of North America (SIU) officials told a federal agency last month. Representatives of SlU-affiliated fisherman and cannery worker unions, canning companies and American tuna vessel owners told the Inter­ national Trade Commission (ITC) that the U.S. tuna industry has been battered by a series of government initiatives. The so-called 1990 dol­ phin safe law and changes in the application of the exclusive economic zone regulations to fish­ ing are some recent laws that have made it dif­ ficult for tuna industry companies to survive. To a one, the various representatives of the U.S. tuna industry told the ITC panel conducting a hearing in San Pedro, Calif.- ^at a fair duty on imported tuna would save what is left of the industry and encourage growth in both the can­ ning and fishing sectors. "All the U.S. tuna indust^ has ever asked for is a level playing field," said Steve Edney, na­ tional director of the SIU's United Industrial Workers (UIW), in an opening statement presented to the ITC's five commissioners, who chose to hold the hearing in southern California, the heart of what was once a thriving center for American tuna canneries and fishing fleets. The SIU's UIW represents more than 600 workers of the only tuna-canning factory located in the con­ tinental United States. Theresa Hoinsky, president of the Fishermen's Union of America (FUA), an SIU affiliate whose members work as conunercial fishermen aboard U.S.-flag tunaboats, told the rrc that the Dolphin Protection Consumer In­ formation Act of 1990, as well as the lack of a fisheries agreement with Mexico, had drastically changed the nature of tuna fishing, making a fair tariff all the more necessary. Tariff 35 or 6 Percent The United States has a two-tier tariff on imported canned tuna—oil-packed tuna entering the country is subject to a 35 percent tariff while water-packed tuna is assessed a tariff between .--.TA" '••• In its testimony to a federal agency concemed with trade matters, the SIU endors^ a fair tariff on both water-packed and oil-packed tuna entering the United States. Appearing liefore the International Trade Cornfnission are Terry Hoinsky, president of theRshermen's Union of America (in photo right) and Steve Edney, national director of the United Industrial Workers (in photo left). Both the FUA and UIW are SIU affiliates. six to 12 percent. Given the American consumers' preference for water-packed tuna, this discrepancy in tariff levels has allowed the U.S. market to be inundated with canned tuna from Indonesia, Thailand and other nations in the Far East. The U.S. tuna industry has been seeking tuna tariff parity between the water-packed and oilpacked imported canned tuna. While the American industry has recommended bringing the water-packed tuna tariff up to the 35 percent level placed on oil-packed, it has suggested as an alternative establishing the tariff at the same rate imposed in Europe. The European Commission has set a flat tariff of 24 percent on imported tuna. The EC's tariff applies equally to oil-pack­ ed and water-packed canned tuna. Imports Are Subsidized Edney charged in his statement to the ITC, which is continuing an investigation begun in 1990 on the state of the American tuna industry, that foreign tuna is being dumped on U.S. markets. He noted that the nations in the Far East, in effect, subsidize their exports to the United States. SlU-affiliated tuna fisfiermen work aboard purse seiners fiome-based in southem California, such as the MV Margaret F pictured above. The vessels get their name from their purse-like nets. Tuna canning is a very labor intensive industry, particularly in the cleaning part of the operation. UIW members at Pan Pacific, the only tuna cannery located in the continental U.S., clean and inspect tuna. Edney pointed out that the SIU, in its com­ ments to the ITC in 1990, had supplied evidence to the commission that the Thai and Indonesian governments exempted their tuna industries from paying the national minimum wage— thereby allowing for wages in the tuna-canning industry of 19 to 50 cents an hour. The American industry also claims that Thailand and Indonesia, the two nations provid­ ing the bulk of imported tuna in the U.S. market, extend their tuna canners certain tax schemes, investment incentives, which combined with freedom from U.S.-style environmental laws and safety and health regulations, effectively allow these nations to export canned tuna at below-world-market costs. While imported tuna is on the rise, the number of people who make a living from the industry in the United States has drastically decreased. American canneries have gone out of business— in 1979 there were 14 such operations employing some 15,0(K) workers in the United States, all in Terminal Island, Calif. Today there is one—Pan Pacific Fisheries, where the UIW represents the company's employees. • Two decades ago, hundreds of U.S.-flag tuna boats sailed from the ports of San Pedro and San Diego; today there are only two dozen or so vessels left. Many businesses dependent on the tuna industry have closed—small vessel repair yards have gone out of business; restaurants and stores near the canneries have shut their doors permanently. Effects of Dolphin Safe Laws The dolphin safe law and other government measures have halted fishing in the tuna-rich Eastern Tropical Pacific. Tuna in these currents generally swim with dolphins. Consequently, American tunaboat operators either have sold off their vessels to foreign buyers or transferred fishing operations to the Western Tropical Pacific, several thousand miles from U.S. shores. Hoinsky told the FTC that the operation of vessels in the far western Pacific has meant that the United States' economy has "essentially lost" all the revenue generated by the fishing vessels. Those tunaboats "employ very few American nationals. They spend their millions of dollars for fuel, on repairs, on food, and so forth, and this all goes to foreign countries. And actually even their catches are benefitting the foreign canneries," said Hoinsky. Hoinsky said that for the few American fishermen employed aboard the tunaboats sail­ ing in the Western Pacific, the quality of life has substantially deteriorated. "These men are away fi-om home for much longer periods. They do not Continued on page 16 �Bosun Miller, Brother Exemplify Benefits of Fitness -. •' it V - Bosun Jamie Miller has a mes­ sage for all Seafarers. When it comes to getting in shape, adhering to a nutritious diet and losing weight, "anybody can do it. It makes you feel a lot better." Miller joined the SIU 12 years ago. On his first ship, the Sea-Land Panama, he reached his goal of losing 40 pounds in just two months. Nowadays, he still views shipping out as a chance to not only earn income but also concentrate on physical fitness. "Vou see the galleys leaning toward healthier menus, with lots of salads and things like that," said Miller, 34, who earlier this year completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. "And there's no reason you can't work out when you're on a ship, regardless of whether or not the ship has exercise equipment." Miller is 6 feet and 250 solid pounds. He has the physique of a football player or powerlifter and a friendly, outgoing demeanor. Overcoming Obstacles The bosun also is modest, and he readily admits his brother. Dean, is the fitness expert in the family and the inspiration for his own workout program. Dean Miller is a full-time per­ sonal trainer based in Richmond, Va, where he and Jamie share a house. He has run the gamut of athletics and fitness (or lack there­ of), and at age 40 his chiseled physique is visible proof of the fruits of positive thin^ng. In high school. Dean's most ar­ duous activity was swinging a golf club. "I was lazy," he says. But he later took up k^ate "just on a whim," and that propelled him on an intriguing path. Among other things, he became: a black-belt; a bodyguard for Muhammad Ali; a national kick-boxing champion; winner of a Richmond area "Toughman" competition despite a crushed nose; and an associate of pro athletes like boxer James "Bonecrusher" Smith. He also flourished as a boxing and arm wrestling promoter throughout the U.S. and as a fitness consultant in Beverly Hills, Calif. In 1977 he opened a gym in Richmond, but it proved "ahead of its time in that area." 't Dean gives Jamie the thumbs up" sign for a good workout. Twenty to 30 minutes a day is the absolute minimum for a productive fitness program, according to Dean. Ten years later, after working in and out of the fitness business. Dean discovered a problem which hit him like a series of Ali com­ binations. He was stricken with severe asthma, resulting in more than 40 emergency room visits in the ensuing three years. Despite seeing specialist after specialist and trying a plethora of asthma medication. Dean didn't improve. He couldn't exercise, and the lack of activity plus the medica­ tion led him to gain 60 unwanted pounds. But on New Year's Eve 1990, while confined to a hospital bed. Dean "had a vision. I was sick and tired of making excuses. I was fat and out of shape, and it was time to practice what I had preached. I had been to the bottom." Within a year, he lost the 60 pounds. It wasn't easy, but he ex­ ercised without asthmatic incident, simply by refusing to succumb. Dean Miller hasn't been bothered by asthma since. Currently, he has a weekly television show in Richmond about fitness. He is ready to market an exercise videotape and weightloss video, and has published a cookbook which bears his registered trademark, "Fatbusters." Like his endless supply of one-liners, his fitness-related projects seem infinite. Seafarers: No Excuses! Jamie and Dean offer a number of things for SIU members to con­ sider, but the common denominator is: You have control of your fitness and your future. Fit­ ness isn't easily attained, but it is readily possible. Here are some basic guidelines, reminders and principles sug­ gested by Jamie and Dean: • Don't look at exercise as work. It is a means to an important goal. • If you associate with people who eat right and exercise regular­ ly, you will, too. • You don't have to dread being rickety and having serious health problems (such as heart dis­ • Smokers, be honest with yourselves. Think about what makes your machine run better. If you want to stop, take control and stop. f: "There is no such thing as a good excuse," Dean says. "Make fitness fun. There is always some- f Jamie Miller's Suggestions For Fitness Program at Sea Here is an outline for a ship­ board fitness starter program as suggested by Dean and Jamie Miller. Keep in mind you should consult a physician before em­ barking on any fitness program. • First, take into considera­ tion your current level of fitness. That level will dictate what you are able to do. Along those lines, do not "ego exercise" — do not attempt more than you are able. Keep repeti­ tions, weight and duration of ex­ ercise at manageable levels. • Begin your workout with five to seven minutes of cardiovas­ cular warm up, such as jumping rope, briskly walking or jogging. • After the warmup, find your training heart rate. First, subtract your age from 220 (we'll use a 30-year-old Seafarer for this example, so he starts at 190). Then count your beats per minute (or per 10 seconds and multiply by six). Finally, figure out what percoit of 190 is the beats-perminute number. The perc^tage should be a minimum of 60peicent to a maximum of 85 percent. 1. ': ; 'A With willpower, a goal and hard work, Dean turned himself from this... ease) in your old age. Those types of things come about because of improper body maintenance. • Your body is just like a ship or a car. If a ship's engines aren't maintained, what happens? If a car gets only low-quality fuel, what happens? • Eat healthy as a crew. Have fitness goals. Better health means increased productivity. • Have willpower and HAVE A GOAL. Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goal. • The three keys to a success­ ful fitness program are: frequency, duration and intensity. ' • Some psychologists say, "Accept how you are." But being overweight affects more than your looks. • The absolute minimum for a productive fitness program is 20 to 30 minutes per day, three days per week. • Don't starve yourself in an attempt to lose weight. Rather, eat wisely and you will teach your body to bum fat more efficiently. • Think positive. If you can only do 10 situps, that's still 100 percent better than doing five. This doesn't mean be complacent, but don't get down on yourself, either. • You don't have to bea health nut to be physically fit. As a general mle, eat and drink healthy 90 percent of the time, splurge 10 percent of the time. ... into this chiseled form. "Anyone can do it," says his seatering brother, Jamie. J^ai • Take several minutes for slow, methodical muscle stretch­ ing. For example, from a standing position, keep your legs straight and try to put your hands flat on the floor. It doesn't matter how far down you can go; just keep your legs straight and hold the position for about 30 seconds. • If there is no equipment on board, do exercises such as pushups, situps, pull-ups, free squats and calf raises. Do four sets of each exercise, with as many repetitions as possible on each set. Rest one minute be­ tween sets and between stations. Concentrate on these muscle groups: back, chest, shoulders, neck, biceps triceps, forearms, thigh muscles and calves. Bosun Jamie Miller recom­ mends improvising on ships which do not have exercise equipment. For example, curls can be done using containers such as paint buckets or by wrapping a towel behind your back (resulting in an isometric pull). Unlimited free squats may be done when standing at the wheel at sea. • -i- S'/(A „ -V;-' . • ' i-.'f A-< z#® �IWWCCTTTT* If: • :;| mw: Steelworkers Will 'Last One Day Longer than Ravenswood' t ^-ym./vvx;; "y: •-• li"!- : p'^SfeS- fejifSfSP^ The Steelworkers Union is in the midst of a pitched battle to save the jobs of its members who have been locked out at the Ravenswood Aluminum Company in West Vir­ ginia, reported George Becker, a vice president of the union. -"'y'f .,5j... -.-vi-U-: ^-fi'ls- i:, |tf5 •' .f I*' ' • •. p^y:py • George Becker tells MTD of threeprong attack against Ravenswood. In the fight against Ravenswood, the United Steel­ workers of America (USWA) has discovered it is up against one of the world's richest men who also happens to be a fugitive from the U.S. justice department, Becker told the MTD executive board meeting in Florida last month. After hearing Becker's report, MTD President Michael Sacco pledged the full support of the department in the USWA's cam­ paign to get its members back to work at Ravenswood. Becker outlined to the board the three-prong approach the union is taking: 1; ^J^:•'. '•>•"-:-y; > SEAFARBtSLOG 12 "We've got to get the company back to the bargaining table," Be­ cker said. 'There are three dif­ ferent ways we can do this. One is to attack the ownership. Another is through political means. And the third is to take it directly to the consumers." Becker announced the USWA had commitments from Miller, Budweiser and Stroh breweries to no longer use Ravenswood Aluminum in any of their products. Becker noted the USWA has been careful not to hurt other trade unionists in their efforts to get at Ravenswood. "One last line on the consumer bid is the AFL-CIO is working really hard with us. We are going over all the end-users and we're going over the unions in­ volved with the end-users so that we are not at odds with ourselves, so that we're all pulling together on this." The Steelworkers have been working hard on Capitol Hill, Be­ cker stated. "Politically we've been able to get the West Virginia political delegation active. There are congressional hearings being held on what has happened to Ravenswood." Concerning the company itself, the USWA has discovered the former Kaiser Aluminum plant was purchased by U.S. tax fugitive Marc Rich in 1989. "He's the second largest commodity dealer in the world," Becker announced. "He's the largest oil dealer in the world. He deals in metals. He deals USMS Audacious fhmstemd For OpmUon to Private Co. The USNS Audacious is the 18th and final oceanographic sur­ vey vessel to be taken over for operation by U.S. Marine Manage­ ment, Inc. from the Military Sealift Command, reports the vessel's master, Kent D. Howell, in a recent communication to the Seafarers LOG. Captain Howell also provided the LOG with the photos appearing on this page of Seafarers SUchard Weyandt and Brad Eckmeder, who sail as bosun and chief steward respectively. The mission of the vessels has remained the same: exploring the ocean for U.S. Navy research. Be­ sides its regular maritime crew, each ship can carry up to seven research technicians. The vessels are state of the art with private rooms for each crewmember and an exercise room. The complete fleet of monohulled T- AGOS vessels were built between 1982 and 1989. Nine sail in the Atlantic Ocean; the others serve in the Pacific theatre. After the USNS Stalwart was completed in 1989, the Navy switched to a twin-hull design. in grains. You name it, he touches it. "But we also found out very quickly that he is a fugitive from justice in the United States. He was involved in what was determned to be the largest tax scam in the United States" and left the country in 1983, Becker added. Becker told the MTD that the Steelworkers "haven't won yet, but we pledge to last one day longer than RavenswOod." The Ravenswood plant opened for business in the late 1950s as a part of Kaiser Aluminum. It had a history of a good working reiationship with the USWA local and the Congressmen Urge Ueters: Give Bush the Pink Slip Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.), speaking at the Maritime Trades Department executive board meeting last month, said Americans must "send a message" on election day this November. "I hope that on November 3 we send a pink slip to this administra­ tion that has stood by for eight months now and said, 'Things will get rosy tomorrow,"' said Hoyer, chairman of the House Democratic caucus and a member of the ap^ propriations coimnittee. Hoyer, who serves as the House Democratic Caucus chairman, and Rep. David E. Bonior (D-Mich.) each detailed the American economic downfall which began in the Reagan administration. They called for sweeping changes rather than the "gimmicks" President Bush outlined in his state of the union address. Bonior and Hoyer pointed out numerous flaws and omissions in the president's plan as outlined in his state of the union speech. "There was nothing for jobs, noth­ ing for health care, nothing for tax cuts for working people, nodiing for trade," said Bonior, who holds the third-highest Democratic posi­ tion in the House as whip. "What we needed was something more than tinkering around the economy. What we needed in that speech was a serious look at where we want to be in 10 years." Referring to 12 years of Reagan, Bush and Quayle, Bonior said, "They blocked our bill to get rid of Showing off his prize catch after an aftemoon off to fish is Chief Steward Brad Eckmeder. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) urges voters to 'send message.' Bosun Richard Weyandt handles rescue boat during a safety drill conducted by the Audacious crew. USNS Audacious is in the background. community. Kaiser sold all of its plants in 1988 in a leveraged buyout. A year later, the new owners, attempting to rid themsel­ ves of debt, sold the West Virginia plant to a group headed by Rich. The new ownership made no at­ tempt to negotiate a contract with Local 5668. It advertised for and hired replacement workers (scabs) before locking the doors on the union workers Halloween night 1990. Since then, the local has main­ tained a picket line at the plant, and the USWA has won every legal case and appeal to return its mem­ bers to the plant. striker replacement loopholes. They've tried to strip workers of pension benefits. When it came to [maritime] industry, they have tried to cut the industry with policies that saw U.S.-flag fleets shrink almost 50 percent, private shipyards shrink from 110 to 60, and 40,000 production jobs disappear." Rep. Bonior notes flaws in Bush's state of the union address. The Michigan congressman added that the recession is far worse than many people believe. "We are in the 18th month of a deep, long and protracted reces­ sion. The officii number is 7.1 percent of people out of work. That is baloney," he said. "That is propaganda. Ten per­ cent of the American people either are out of work, aren't looking for work anymore or are under­ employed, (a total of) 15 million people in this country. And those 15 million sit at home in households that incorporate an ad­ ditional 25 million. So you have 40 million people feeling the impact of this unemployment. And the problem isn't just pink slips. Work­ ing families have been squeezed fiom almost every angle." Hoyer explained, "The deficit comes from the fact we've added $1.3 trillion of deficit spending by a tax cut program we adopted in 1981. Who are we borrowing that money for? The richest one percent of America. . . . America in 1980 was the largest creditor nation in the world, with $180 billion owed to us by the rest of the world. By 1990 we had a $1 trillion tumaround—we owe $786.4 billion to the rest of the world. "Send a message not on paper , but on a ballot on November 3," he reiterated. "The message we need to send is not FSX overseas, but technology and training and education and health care and competitiveness right here in America." .'.."'t.,; y •> jyi'y ' '.'f' ••'' �r?«:-in»" t ''1' • 'K^. ;, • macH 1992 r<S GroVt Services Members Bid a Fond Farewell To Decommissioned Oiler ¥ \:,V' • 'i-i! V. -. . ,;, .T' •• '•&-• Government Services Division members of the SIU are in the final stages of gutting the USNS Ponchatoula before it is decommis­ sioned later this month. The 36-year-old oiler has been docked at the Oakland Navy Base since January when her final crew signed on to salvage equipment that can be used on other Military Sealift Command Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) vessels. "It's a shame," Bosun/Mate Art Fennell told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Fennell is serving his third and final tour aboard the Bosun/Mate Art Fennell has served AB/Maintenance Jerry Joseph Kroutchic MSCPAC oiler. "This is a good packs wire on the ship's deck. alsoard the Ponchatoula three times. ship. I wish they had taken o^ers out of service instead of her." His views were echoed by another SIU member. Deck En­ gineer/Machinist Gerald C. Ben­ nett. "A lot of us hate to see the old girl go out," Bennett said during a farewell ceremony aboard the ship February 12. 'There are a lot of good memories on here that are about to fade away." Bennett was part of the original 1980 civilian crew that boarded the Ponchatoula when the Navy turned it over to MSCPAC. Government Services members are expected to complete their work by the end of this month and to be off the vessel by the end of April. Since Kaiser-class oilers started coming out of shipyards in the late 1980s, older Neosho-class vessels, like the Ponchatoula, have been phased out of service. Only the USNS Kawishiwi, also manned by SIU Government Services Division members, remains active. Captain R.W. Addicott, com­ mander of MSCPAC, stated he had mixed emotions about the Ponchatoula's departure. "Ships like Ponchatoula have done a great job for us and we'll remember the service she provided to the fleet," he said at the farewell ceremony. "We must now look to the future and make room for the new fleet oilers that are coming on line and operating well. The crew that made Ponchatoula the special ship that she was are now doing the same for the oilers that replaced this class of hull." /:ym ijiisr' • ' 't'-. V*. a- '•m: •ii. v:?pv -J.KVT;' , v/ss SIU Representative Raleigh Minix (left) explains a claims form to AB/Maintenance Binjce Regan (center) and galley gang member Carlos Tamayo. »%'•? M ;:v ;;5-. if •'«!' v.: •i v"^ 'I ; I ^:,v> jii) i; !^-:! ->. if." mf •- - cfrald^C^Ben'Sltt^^a'GwemS ^errlfor&sforThf™ One of the members aboard the oiler in her ABMatchman Joseph Jordan greets a final days is Pumpman Donald Levi. v.s.tor to the Ponchatoula. I'. •' • vi;,v. —• V �. •• .-"r: ••^•' •• V.-. . / "••i!- .•'"- r,'.-; •.^'• ^•."; '•• •:;;W^''-''-fi!v''V-- • .i^.< 'C.- '-i:' •_v- - ' 'ytr ". -3^^^ : vv'\p^' • ,- •;•' • "'••''nr T; -^'V-i-' •f.Vv • - I"'--' ':•; •I'C-^a'.ll'''----^•^/^-' AAA:AI^MA.A• AA':':A l^l^K '• i"',--.'." W "•., •"'i'"'" ".. T. .' ftij:. ,/ :'-A';Vi ' • -... •• -"'w-p'iv^; •-»•'> "Ci,'J 4 .t; - , UAJ'-" %" fr-' ' f^" J.. - ^ •" ••',' •. .._-;yH!! «S6®i»aiivSS LJIPJIL ,//. I, ^ ,' • •-v ••;. ••' '''cf^'^^-ih i_i f- ' '._.?".-l.--v^JA.'_.- ..v,_ " ••" •i{-i '-\'.-^'A--\ SBVARBIStOG T!' '/ ' * I .LXi-asX MARCH 1992 i„,_J!s' " ' '€1 • • xV;^^''^V";4X'''' •" ' ^ V' v. • A,.-' CACCTVIS MORE THAN A wMl CI 1 word aboard the two SlU-contracted cruise ships that sail around the Hawaiian Islands. It is a way of life. While passengers are lounging in the sun on the deck, visiting ports of call or sleeping in their cabins, crewmembers of the SS Independence and Constitution, operated by American Hawaii Cruise Lines, are in constant motion making sure the vessels run smoothly. , • •'-•lAi-ii"'"" • if,'.! i •; .VV."!' -rr:,, s-,!, y |.yfi • A&Ar' A, \iC'4'../'-.4. •-A, 1 ,;•- • \'v..- . "I' . " :'-'• 'y'' •'WF AA' U I;' A0:AA' : v. • • •|M? &.rs-^vtas5it?„.p'P p, I. • #s; <• •I -.J: -• :•- •••• > • V-- •• A III:::.: RRSTAID&CPR Seafarers working aboard the cruise ships receive the latest in first aid and safety training from Lundeberg School instructors who hold special classes aboard the vessels. Because an accident can happen any time while at sea, members review basic first aid and safety procedures as set by the American Red Cross. They also are trained in cardiopulmonaiy resuscitation (CPR). All this is done to make sure pas­ sengers and fellow crewmembers are sta­ bilized until shipboard or shore-based medical help can arrive. WEEKLY UFEROAT DRILLS Lifeboat drills are held on the first full day of the ships' seven-day voyages. Everyone aboard the vessels is re­ quired to don life vests and report to the lifeboat berth listed in either the passengers' cabins or crew's station bills. Once on deck, crewmembers use a checklist to verify attendance, then explain the drill to the passengers. While the passengers may view the drill as part of the cruise entertainment, crewmembers realize how serious the weekly function is. Deck and engine departments are joined in these drills by all members of the steward and hotel department. It is not unusual for passengers to see the person who served them drinks the night before in the lounge releasing a block on a lifeboat. "The Coast Guard requires us to see if the blocks and falls release at the same time, if it is in sync," Inde­ pendence Bosun Mike Rivera pointed out. "Every six weeks .(the Coast Guard) holds a drill for ^1 lifeboats. Every three months, they have quality inspections." While at sea, deck department mem­ bers constantly check the lifeboats making sure they are ready for duty should they be needed. WEEKLY RRE DRILLS Crewmembers on both U.S.-flag cruise ships receive constant fire fight­ ing and rescue training. Every Sunday morning, crewmembers go toough a mock fire and missing man drill. Bosun Rivera explained to a reporter for the Seafarers LOG the reason sUch practices are held. "You can never do this enough. There are so many com­ partments and areas where a fire could start or a member could be trapped. We want all of the crew to be prepared and familiar with the ship, to know where the (fire fighting and safety) equipment is kept and to be ready if we have to fight a fire." Although the U.S. Coast Guard does not mandate weekly fire drills on board the vessels, the Independence and Con­ stitution go through them to stay alert and prepared, added Constitution Bosun Louie Zizzo. MAINTEIIANCE OF SAFEIY GEAR Whether it is putting down new anti­ skid strips on outdoor ladders, or ensur­ ing that all fire fighting equipment is properly stored. Seafarers aboard the Constitution and Independence are continually mindful that a safe and sound operation is dependent on a wellmaintained ship. Seafarers in every department aboard the two cruise ships are trained to operate lifeboat, fire fighting and communications equipment that might be necessary to use in an emergency. It is not unusual to find the deck lounge stewardess who served passengers a shack the day before up on the deck the next morning assisting in the deploy­ ment of a lifeboat. ASSISnNG PASSENGERS During every one-week trip the In­ dependence and Constitution make around the Hawaiian Islands, the first day aboard for all passengers is dedi­ cated to instruction on safety proce­ dures. Crewmembers work with the passengers to ensure each and every cruise ship guest is completely familiar with his or her muster station. Seafarers working aboard the two U.S.-flag ships pointed out to a LOG reporter that die safety drills are a good foundation for a passenger's good vacation. "When a guest feels knowledgeable about what to do in case there is some kind of emergency and when he has confidence in the crew, then he can relax and really enjoy his time at sea," noted one Seafarers aboard the Constitution. In addition to working with the cruise ships' guests during the regular­ ly-scheduled safety drills, crewmem­ bers assist passengers as they embark and as they leave, help others who may not have fully developed their sea-legs, and answer ^ "what if" questions. NIGHRY FIRE WATCH Another assignment for deck department members of the American Hawaii Cruises vessels is the nightly firewatch between 2200 and 0600 hours. "This is probably the most important job on the ship," said OS/Firewatch 'Bobby Freer of the Independence, pissing one stop could justify dis­ missal and could lead to a disaster." On both vessels, four crewmembers walked the whole ship on specified routes every hour during the eight-hour shift looking and smelling for hot spots. Each person carries what looks like a large compass that records on paper the time each security point was checked on each round. Travelers watching the procedure for the first time wonder what a crewmember is doing shoving a key dan­ gling from the bulkhead into a round plastic box so late at night in the pas­ senger section. They appear relieved when the crewmember explains his job and what it means to the passengers. Even crewmembers look forward to the clanking sound of the fire watch in their living section. "My room has a key just outside the door," Cabin Steward Patti Ballance explained. "I don't fall asleep until I hear the first watch come by." A Bosun Mike Rivera (center) receives es­ cape instructions for fiis Independence fire Crewmembers receive an explanation on crew from SlU hawsepiper Junior Engineer fire fighting equipment from Bosun Mike Rivera. Darrell "Papi" Bass in the engine room. While AB/Maintenance Howard Albersbn (left) holds the brake, AB/Maintenance AS Branko Misura checks attendance Wayne Langston cranks a lifeboat into Greasing a lifeboat tumbuckle is Inde­ place. during an Independence lifeboat drill. pendence AB Ann-Ann Cabasag. AfA Jy' ' Seafarers receive extensive train­ ing in the procedures necessary to deploy and operate lifeboats. Many SIU members go through this kind of training while attending courses at the union's Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Others working on the cruise ships go through the two-week lifeboat procedures training course while they are aboard one of the two U.S.flag passenger ships sailing around the Hawaiian Islands. The Lundeberg School peri­ odically dispatches lifeboat course in­ structors to Hawaii to conduct the training on board the two cruise ships. Recently, Instructor Jim Moore con­ vened the lifeboat course aboard the Independence and following that, aboard the Constitution. The training is invaluable say Seafarers. "Once we finished, I felt a lot more confident," says steward department member Danelle Har­ vey. "I know that if something hap­ pens, I'll be able to help the passengers and myself." During Moore's three-month stint in Hawaii, 92 Seafarers work­ ing aboard the two cruise ships com­ pleted the two-week lifeboat course. Moore conducted classes while in five different Hawaiian cities that are ports of call on the cruise ships' itineraries. Moore, recalling his schedule which included traveling to four islands every seven days, said he held classes in the morning, after­ noon and evening. Seafarers took part in lifeboat and davit drills, raft drills, signal training, written exams and miscellaneous safety training. Frank Bakun, who sails in the engine department, said he did not mind spending 20 hours per week taking the course, which he did above his regular working duties. "I found it enjoyable ... we worked from 8 a.m. until noon, then from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. I had lifeboat train­ ing. I enjoyed being in the sun, learn­ ing, but if you don't work hard at it, you won't do well. The Coast Guard cooperated fully with the program, reports Moore. Once the Seafarers aboard the vessels completed the two-week course conducted by Moore, Coast Guard representatives put the stu­ dents through the final written exam and deployment exercise. A • Ai • ..V• • WMA "Wyssi. yv A* '.• • 'i'-i i ABs Steve Marwin (left) and Nelson Poe assist a passenger walk across a floating barge to reboard the Constitution. 11. OS/Firewatch Mike Monahan inspects a passenger section on the Independence. •;:fi The training included morning, afternoon and evening classes so that as many SIU members as possible could participate. 1 "^S*" p. - • A- • ' mA -I*;® The Constitution clocks in Honolulu, Hawaii between voyages. The Independence lies at anchor off of Kona, Hawaii. The Constitution's lifeboats are fully Checking in on the Constitution's Promenade Deck is OS/Firewatch Ken prepared in the event they are needed. Chinn. Among the Independence crewmem­ bers who completed the course were (kneeling, from left) Pam White, Danelle Harvey, Pam Uyeunten, (back row) Sanjay Gupta, Jose Pedroza, Chuck Bollinger and Gerry Laporte. Instructor Moore is at far right. Seafarers take a breather after finishing upgrading course. Kneeling (from left) are Roman Zarkiewiez, Eddie Thomas, John Flannagan and Amador Molina. Back row: Mike Thomas, Bob Stonier, Glenn Galpin, Dale Sierra and Instructor Jim Moore. ':yy:Ayy': iyy•-; /A' �;'v"^-^: f,;-- .... SBlWWfl^A®®, n •'•:.'•• American-T^ 16 now W Continuedfrom page 10 . „ see their families in some eases for s. Amelo?^^^ months." "leWAhastnopose^i^^^^ will uMp allowing domestic ^hin-safe 5y .,". V'''. ning plant. 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S^ mz ^ �•>N|;K47->• •'" ^ •;vJ,;f?f®:S,;,i;:Vf:je^ MARCH 1^ April i Hay Membership Meef/n^s Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday, April 6 Monday, May 4 New York Tuesday, April 7 Tuesday, May 5 Philadelphia Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, May 6 Baltimore Thursday, April 9 Thursday, May 7 Norfolk Thursday, April 9 Thursday, May 7 Jacksonville Thursday, April 9 Thursday, May 7 Algonac Friday, April 10 Friday, May 8 Houston Monday, April 13 Monday, May 11 New Orleans Tuesday, April 14 Tuesday, May 12 Mobile Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, May 13 San Francisco Thursday, April 16 Thursday, May 14 Wilmington Monday, April 20 Monday, May 18 Seattle Friday, April 24 Friday, May 22 San Juan f Thursday, April 9 Thursday, May 7 St Louis Friday, April 17 Friday, May 15 Honolulu Friday, April 17 Friday, May 15 Duluth Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, May 13 Jersey City Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, May 20 New Bedford Tuesday, April 21 Tuesday, May 19 Each ports meeting starts at 10:30 ajn. Notice FORMER MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL FLEET AUXILIARY FORCE The Public Affairs Office of the Militaiy Sealift Command is getting ready to celebrate the 20th anniver­ sary of the Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force (NFAF). They would like to locate as many living former NFAF sailors as possible. Any assistance or information would he welcome. Call Sylvia Rosas at (202) 433-0331. Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JAPWARY16 — FEBRUARY 15,1992 JAiNUAKY 10 — PKHKUARY 15, 1992 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston 5 SL Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore i Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port NewYorif^^l Philadelphia ^ Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point J Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals *TOTAL^GISTEREb ^Groups Class A Class B Class C 17 18 j TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 16 13 13 25 V ^ 1 U 191 140 80 74 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 13 8 5 7 0 4 1 0 • 5 1 , ,„.,^.i ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Grouos Class A Class B OassC 59 21 23 : .L.- ynm^. y 0 1 405 231 3 2 240 35 9 4 3 9 10 8 18 15 30 13 20 V'^ll'vO ga5-..^: 20 13 23 3 9 2 4 15 15 I 5 17 1 8 6 16 13 20 19 10 1 10 13 - Mffm- *2 u 1 0 0 0 1 0 V'V-Sv-. 102 78 50 39 STE^RD DEPARTMENT n iO ? 1 « r-.. n 0 < .U^.• ^ 0 « ; U • ' •:' U 1 u 60 25 93 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 58 9 6 10 10 10 7 8 3 6 5 r 4 26 25 49 ^ • i 9 3 49 18 1 45 1 1 3 0 157 4 0 3 0 204 225 7 2 5 21 34 48 0 58 16 18 16 49 39 4 48 5 454 78 27 ;l 21 10 184 1 . . 5 :! 0 614 Totals All Department 591 743 649 468 482 380 206 1,055 977 1,077 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,536jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,536jobs shipped, 468jobs or about 30 percent were taken by seniority members. The rest were filled by **B'' and C seniority people. From January 16,1992 to February 15,1992, a total of206 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a tot^ of 15,807jobs have been shipped. ' '''IB- �18 XAFARERSLOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes JANUARY 16 - FEBRUARY 15,1992 CL-Compiny/LakM L^ba NP-Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups QassCL Class L QassNP Port \ TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups OassCL Class L Class NP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECKI^PARTMENT ENGINE DEPARTMENT ST^ARD DEPARTMENT Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments 0 43 10 0 G O 0 89 • 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. O 18 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups OassA Class B Class C Region ^ Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wai West Coast Totals Region ^antic^oast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland.Waters West Coast Totals Region TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGDffi DEPARTMENT ij, 0 0 '' 12 0 0 0 1 0 .• 1 • • ' 0 0 0 J. 0 J 0 2 0 0 0 0 o'" 0 49 0 "• 0 0 2 " 0 4 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Gulf Coast |La^;;&' West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 0 4 42 6 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 25 0 3 0 1 2 18 10 5 5 168 10 25 0 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Personals A Clean Sweep for SlU Steward Department Members BOBBY GENE McMICHAEL Please send your mailing ad­ dress to your sister June. Important news she needs to send you! Write to June Renfrow, 139 Meadowpark Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401; or call (601) 582-0675. JAMES KUGEL You are invited to attend your St. Alphonsus (Chicago, 111.) 50th elementary school class reunion on May 17,1992. Please write Joe Ferstl, 9109 Belleforte, Morton Grove, 111. 60053; or call (708) 965-3987. At the Annual Christmas Cook/Bake-Off held In Diego Garcia, the SIU brothers made a clean sweep. All ships in the lagoon and shoreside facilities were invited to compete in this event, sponsored by the Military Sealift Unit and the Diego Garcia USS Club. Winners in the entrde division were (first place) William Bunch, chief cook aboard the Cpl. Louis Hauge Jr.; (second place) Bryan Blackwell, ACU aboard the James Anderson Jr., and (third place) David Cunningham, chief steward on the Lawrence H. Gianella. In the dessert and pastry division, the winners were (first place) Bernie Tyler, steward/baker on the James Anderson Jr.; (second place) George Kolouris, cook/baker aboard the Cpl. Louis Hauge Jr., and (third place) William Bunch (who came in first in the entrde division). Pictured above are (from left) Bunch, Tyler, Kolouris, Cunningham and Blackwell. Mfa Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack CafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast * HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEWBEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 FHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe,WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 �. • '% : T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 19 members this month. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while three sailed in the inland division. Three sailed in the Great Lakes division, and one sailed in the Atlantic Fishermen's division. Engine department member George McDanlel, 81, is the oldest of the new pensioners. Brother McDaniel joined the union more than 25 years ago. Brief biographical sketches of McDaniel and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA JOHN CHEELY, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in his native New York. He sailed as a QMED. Brother Cheely has retired to San Francisco. WELLIAM FEH., 66, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1975 completed the bosun recertification program. Brother Fell lives in Las Vegas, Nev. ISAIAH GRAY, 65, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Louisiana, he sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Gray lives in Houston. JAMES GRINNELL,56, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New York. A native of Vir­ ginia, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Grinnell has retired to Mathews, Va. MILTON HAVENS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his native Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Havens lives in Houston. ALCADIO HERNANDEZ, 66, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bora in Ok­ lahoma, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Hernandez has retired to Houston. GRANT MARZETT, 62, joined the union in 1948 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama native, he completed the steward recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Weil Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These Seafarers have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish diem happiness and good health in the days ahead. in 1984. Brotiier Marzett calls Prichard, Ala. home. RUEL LAWRENCE, 67, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New Orleans. The na­ tive of Mobile, Ala. completed the bosun recertiEcation course at the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Lawrence served in the Navy from 1942 until 1961. He resides in Chickasaw, Ala. TOM MARSHALL, 68, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of San Francisco. He was bora in Elm Grove, La. and sailed in the steward department. Brother Marshall Upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He has retired to Shreveport, La. sailed as a captain. Boatman Bigham served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Monroe, N.C. GEORGE McDANIEL, 81, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of St. Louis. A native of Sunnyside, Pa., he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Mc­ Daniel lives in Hamersville, Ohio. GREAT LAKES JOHN ANTICH,63, joined the SIU in 1963 in his native Chicago. He sailed as a deck hand for Great Lakes Towing for •. ':t 5- -;i • • :t W?-. • more than 30 years. Brother Antich served in the Army from 1951 to 1952, including a tour of duty in Korea, where he worked as a demoli­ tion operations sergeant. Brother An­ tich has retired to Niles, 111. ^ SHELDON GILBERT, 65, joined the union in 1954 in the port of Elberta, Mich. The Michigan native sailed in the deck department. Brother Gilbert served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. He has retired to Lorain, Ohio. JEROME ZAWADSKI, 62, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Windsor, Canada. He was bora in Plymouth, Pa. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Zawadski served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He lives in Exeter, Pa. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN SALVATORE LOVASCO, 65, joined the union in 1980 in the port of Boston. The Massachusetts native sailed in the deck department. Brother Lovasco resides in Gloucester, Mass. STANLEY PALFREY,67, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Houston. Bora in Louisiana, he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Palfrey has retired to New Orleans. BOB SCARBOROUGH, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Houston. A native of Cameron, Texas, he completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Scarborough served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. He lives in Garden Grove, Calif. PETE VASQUEZ, 65, joined the union in 1961 in his native Houston. He sailed in the engine department and in 1973 upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Vasquez served in the Navy from 1944 until 1946. He still calls Houston home. INLAND GEORGE BALLEW, 62, joined the union in 1959 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia native sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Ballew has retired to Hampton, Va. HENRY BIGHAM, 65, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Bora in North Carolina, he most recently Don't forget - April 15 Is the last day to submit your application for the 1992 Seafarers scholar­ ship program. All required paperwork must be received by that date. For further Information, see an SIU official at any union hall - or contact the Scholarship Pro­ gram, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Time Is running out to be considered for this year's scholarship. Don't let that happen to you! April 15,1992 is the deadline for scholarship applications. fy ^ •J.tof'i. L.M �B9WBB 20 Steel Ships and Iron Men: Part II " -i y ' • :.}• •: .'.. '•' ' ..' / ift' i 'A i' -r/'- v-X;'' f T. . , '. •HI SEAFARERS LOG BY SINCLAIR OUBRE I said to myself, "All you have to doing something that I now forget, but whistle was when there was an emer­ when supper came we went into the gency. Third, no running. There was have is faith that God will take care of galley. By this time the two ABs from nothing so important that one had to you, and He will keep you from getting Piney Point had arrived and with them run. There were padeyes and heel seasick. Just have faith." With these a 19-year-old ordinary from Texas. blocks all over the deck and it would words prayed, I continued to get more They were all green, but the ordinary not be very difficult for one who is queasy and sick to my stomach. I held the most. He seemed to incarnate the running to injure himself and others by my cookies and did my work all day. anxiety of all the deck members. We miming. but felt less than chipper. At the end of each had our own fears and self doubts, These three little mles set the work the day we returned to Cameron. By but he showed them most. Not that he tone for the rest of the time we were that time I had learned an important knew u j less than most ^of us. •Rather, i-r .Lhe^ together. There was a peacefiilness on lesson; God works through the deck and safety was stressed over dramamine. If there is some type of allows a man to hide how traly scared speed or production. I do not mean to medication which cures the symptoms, " " *"" and incomplete he may feel and be. give the impression that we did not then stop bothering God with my The rest of us had all come to some produce or diat the bosun sometimes tough-guy image. proficiency in this endeavor. did not push us to get moving a bit. The next day [November 9 aboard At supper, Joel got his stuff and sat Rather, doing the Job carefiiUy and the Cape Chalmers] I felt the gentle offto one end ofthe galley. The bosun well was more important than doing rolling while I was still in my bunk and got his dinner and sauntered right the job with speed. When E.K. thought reached over the roll bar into my shavacross from the young man. "Well, that we were not going fast enough, he ing bag and got my handy b( bonine what is going to happen here?" I would call out for the offending party tablets. Chewable, orange flavored, I thought. Mr. E.K. Bryan leans over his dinner and asks him who he was and where did he come from. Joel The Bosun responded by saying that he was one of My vacation [from the church] the ordinaries and that he had just come started on October28,1991.1spent the from Piney Point, day getting things in order and in the This is a dangerous type of state­ afternoon headed to Houston to go to ment to make. First, it is the truth. the union hall. I noticed that there was Second, it reveals your whole maritime a whole recrewing taking place on this career in two little words. What Piney vessel called the Cape Chalmers. They Point translates out to in layman's jar­ were looking for one bosun, four ABs, gon is, "This is my first ship. I have two ordinary seamen and a steward never sailed before. I know only what assistant. My heart leapt when I saw they taught me and I may have forgot­ those two ordinary jobs. When the next ten most of that. I may get seasick, but call came, one of them was mine. I don't know until it happens, and The surprise was that after riding to please don't let anyone else know my Houston to catch a ship, I had to turn secret." around and go back home to get on it. or E.K. at that point leans back for The ship was docked at the Houston all to hear and says, "You must be Ship.Repair in Orange, Texas. That is pretty damn smart. First, you have just less than 30 minutes from my apart­ come out of Piney Point and second, ment. you're a member of the SIU. You're The Cape Chalmers ties up at the Jacksonville shipyard. I lugged my bag full of too many going to do real good, hear." Then he possessions up the gangway. After launched into a long discourse on how reaching the top, I entered the house he, too, is only an ordinary and that it to "stop romancing it." This turn of the only have to take one every 24 hours id I am transformed into a hurricane and asked the first person I saw where is the messmen and the ordinary phrase first appeared when my 8-12 and counterpart was struggling to remove killer. I may be part of the wimp patrol, the captain was. I figured iff could find seamen who are the most important a cotter pin that was locking the nut of but I am proud of it. I don't like the him I would discover where I was sup­ members of the crew. a shackle in place. After struggling experience of puking my pasta on my posed to be and then get there. The effect of all this was to allow with it for over five minutes, things had fellow crewmates, and I am sure that I knocked on the door, and I heard Joel to relax. I could see the not progressed much. He was trying to they feel much the same way. So if I the call to enter. As I stood in the psychological exhalation go out of both straighten the pin and preserve it am a sea wimp, I wear the tide proudly. captain's office, he asked me what I Joel. He had been accepted by the most for the next time the shackle would be At least I am out of the closet. None of needed. I told him that I was his ordi- important member of the deck depart­ used. Pulling, turning, straightening, this denial of what God made me. A napr seaman. He seemed thoroughly ment. He was all right to the person hammering and then starting all over, sea wimp I am, and a sea wimp I will unimpressed and asked me, "So?" This who was going to be his boss and men­ he was unable to get it going. always be. was a little disconcerting, but I did not tor for the next few weeks. As Joel Over everyone's suggestions rang Now a word for all those macho want to get this relationship off on a relaxed, the rest of us did also. We the words, "Stop romancing it and just guys who like to tell their favorite sea bad start, so I continued. "I am your knew that if we were who we were and cut the SOB off." What a profoundly tales abbut how the ship was in 180 ordinary se^an. I have^just gotten not trying to put on airs of fabricated simple lesson. Don't waste a great ded degree rolls, how everyone was up­ here from ,T Houston, and .J IT wantedJ to knowledge and false confidence that of energy and time and thereby money chucking everything they had ever check in and find out where you want we could all be accepted by the bosun. in an effort to preserve something that eaten in their lives, praying that God me to stow my gear." This seemed to The next morning, E.K. brought us is of little value, which can be replaced would kill them quickly and end the relax him. I had not come to tell him all together and we began to untangle slow torture. The sea machos just easily and could possibly be of no use that I was quitting, or that the ship was the booms and guys. When the ship laugh at the pitifulness of the sea once it is removed anyway. sinking. Instead, he said that there was was in the shipyard, new wire rope was wimps that surround them. The sea A bosun can make or break the very little going on and that the steward installed on the booms. The shipyard uu^uii c<tii uic«^ uic machos eat. They eat as a sign of their was not around at that moment. I could men had done an adequate job but Uiey pPey«ions of a vessel, ^d OI E K. did power over the wimps and nature itstay on the ship or I could spend failed miseiably in pW the booms ^ green guys, and with wisdom, patience self. They eat eggs and bacon, borscht another night ashore. I explained that back in their carriages. and boudain, and liver and onions. This trained them to be and expenence, it was neitiier here nor there for me. I With each one the routine was the is done not because of hunger or any seafarers. lived in Port Arthur and could stay one same. We would gather on deck- The craving for these delicacies, but to more night in my apartment It was con­ bosun would go to the control box and watch those around them tum green cluded thatI should stay home and come begin to analyze the mess. He would Wimps On Board and push their stomachs into their back to the ship in the late morning or in look to us who were watching him and November 8, 1991—As we were throats. the early afternoon. I did just that he would begin to point to different into Jacksonville, a cold front Really though, who is the mutant in When I got back the next morning, ones of us and send us in different coming was moving in. The seas that day had this picture? Is it the wimp who cannot I checked back with the captalin. He directions. After a few moments, slack kicked up to six feet. This made the stand rough seas? Or is it the macho had the third mate take me to what from this boom would begin to be empty ship ride a little rough. It also who laughs as he bounces from would be my room and told me to get taken up. We would hook or unhook forced the wimps in the crew to pull out bulkhead to bulwark? God made men some lunch. I asked him what I should the necessary blocks or shackles and their ear patches and take their bonine. and women to walk on land, terra do after lunch and he said to get with then do whatever was necessary. OK, it's confession time. I'm a sea firma. When we begin to bounce In the midst of all this, one of the the bosun and he would assign me wimp. around too much, we are also given this some task. "But what does he look members of our crew hollered out his Back in 1978,1 was working for a gift of dizziness so that we can stop like?" I asked. The third said he had companion's name to get his attention. workboat company out of Cameron, bouncing around before we hurt our­ Suddenly the bosun stopped, looked gray hair and a mustache. La. on their workboats. I had selves. So when we go out to sea and After I finished eating, in walks this around and then called us together. At dramamine to take but I thought I could get sick, we are only following our man with silver hair and a mustache. I this moment the bosun gave us "E.K. do without it. It was during my faith God-given tendencies. Those who asked with feigned confidence if he Bryan's Three Rules of Seam^ship.' was the bosun. He responded that his First, no yelling. Second, no whistling, healing days. We went out one mom- doii't get sick really have to question name was Bryan—E.K. Bryan—and The first two mles go together because ing, and once we clewed the jetties, th^ the^ relatirmship to the Creator, that he was the bosun. Well, this guy they both affect the general working tumed the helm oyer to me. To all of you sea wimps who read • • conditions. E.K. pointed out to us that Th® ?oas weren t too bad, but they were this, realize that you are the ones whom seemed interesting already. God has created correctly. the only time he wanted us to yell or making me feel a little nauseated. We messed around after lunch Father Sinclair Oubre is Port Chaplain in Beau­ mont, Texas and an SIU member. He sails during his time off. During his lasi trip—as an ordinary seaman aboard the Cape Sinclair Oubre Chalmers—he jotted down his thoughts regarding the voyage and the profession of seafaring. Father Oubre's first contribution to the Seafarers LOG appeared in the May 1991 issue in the form of a diary. Whatfollows are excerpts from a jour­ nal Brother Oubre kept during his days aboard the Cape Chalmers, an RRF ship operated by OMl. V �Vi'X .. •• ..'• .-"-• '.. vjX • "•'•' AH-:: MARCH 1992 21 . -u -•fi.A--'..'-••'.^>•'.•.<3' ; or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of donating to SPAD. Crew discussed need for new movies on board. Next port: Newport News, Va. ' "*c' • •••''" "'•''ft ' ' r^• The Seatarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some win be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's amhact deparhnent Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the sh/ps minutes. The minutes are then forwanied to the Seafarers LOG. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Service), September 21 — Chairman Claude J. Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director Rickey Cavender, Deck Delegate J.R. Picciolo, Engine Delegate PrentissSmith, Steward Delegate George Bronson. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. He announced payoff due on arrival in Long Beach, Calif. He thanked steward department for goodies being served. Secretary thank^ deck and en­ gine departments for keeping ship clean. Educational director urg^ memters to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ITB JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), November 10 — Chair­ man G. Diefenback, Secretary Edward M. Collins, Educational Director S. Perdikis. Steward Delegate Calvin Sewell. Chairman requested union official for ar­ rival in New York. He reported disputed OT in deck department. He thanked crew for good job keeping ship clean. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Wiper asked contracts department for clarification on weekend work. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on company's medical requirements. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Overseas), November 30 — Chairman Carrol Heick, Secretary Barbara Steveniwn, Engine Delegate C. Herrington, Steward Delegate Wilton Domingue. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed possibility of purchasing videotape rewinder. Crew noted rooms are too cold. Chairman ex­ plained proper laundry procedures. /?OVEB(Vulcan Carriers), November 11 — Chairman D. EUette, Secretary E. Harris, Educational Director J. Rott, Deck Delegate A.Saeli, Steward Delegate E. Hensley. Chairman in­ structed members to register at union hall upon arrival in U.S. He noted job will be on the board when ship crews up. He reminded crew to not let vendors in house. Educational director urged mem­ bers to take advantage of opportunity to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No brofs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed possible changes in contract. Crew noted Coast Guard random drug testing in ef- Feeding the Crew feet. Crew noted importance of writing to congressmen and voicing displeasure with proposed user fees. Next port: Sin­ gapore. AMERICAN COHAfOHA/Vr (Pacific Gulf Marine), December 22 — Chair­ man C. Davis, Secretary D. Goggins, Educational Director J. Quinonez, Deck Delegate B. Williams, Engine Delegate L. Parker, Steward Delegate D. Slack. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to galley gang for good food and to GSU E. Aperto for keeping house extra clean. ITB MOBILE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), December 29 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educa­ tional Director J. Pazos, Deck Delegate S.E. Drafts, Engine Delegate P. Daven­ port, Steward Delegate Oliver Keen. Secretary noted pleasant trip with great OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), Decem­ ber 26— Chairman Robert Edwards, Secretary C.R. Moss, Deck Delegate Michael Levan. Chairman reported payoff set for San Francisco. He reminded members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for Thanksgiving and Christmas diimers. Crew noted repair list posted. OMI HUDSON(OMI Corp.), December 22 —• Chairman C. Miles, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director K. Miles, Deck Delegate Tan Joon, Engine Delegate Felix Durand, Steward Keeping the Leader Ship-Shape CAPE CATOCHE(AMSEA), Decem­ ber 23 — Chairman L. Baker, Secretary K. White, Educational Director G. Curzen. Deck Delegate D. Steinberg, En­ gine Delegate S. Hoskin, Steward Delegate K. Jobnson. Educational direc­ tor encouraged one and all to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Con­ cord, Calif. CAPE HORN (lOM), December 22 — Chairman J. Sosa, Secretary David E. Banks, Educational Director Gerasimos Ballas, Engine Delegate S. Nolan. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port: Chariestoh, S.C. CHARLESTON(Westchester Marine), December IS — Chairman Paul Dornes, Secretary R. Bright, Educational Director R. Gracey. Chairman an­ nounced payoff due in Charleston, S.C. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on payoff procedure. CHARLESTONCWestchester Marine), December 29 — Chairman Paul Dornes. Secretary R. Bright, Educational Director R.Gracey. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 29 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary D. Brown, Educa­ tional Director M.Scinto, Engine Delegate Rashid Ali, Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chairman noted captain is pleased with work accomplished by crew. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew about random drug testing. Crew re­ quested microwave for lounge. Crew thanked steward department and four-toeight watch. Crew wished everyone a happy new year. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Boston. GROTON (Sheridan Transportation), December 27 — Chairman Neil MatIhey, Secretary M. DeLoateh, Educa­ tion^ Director R. McKinzie, Deck Delegate Phil Poole, Engine Delegate Abraham Diaf, Steward Delegate Ahdul Aziz. Chairman aiuiounced payoff scheduled for Stapleton, N.Y. He suggested members donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks for good food. Chief Cook Charies N. Ratcllff com­ pletes a meal for hs shipmates at)oard the Sea-Land Crusader. NEDLLOYD HI/DSOA/(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 7 — Chairman J. Bertolino, Secretary A. HoUand, Educational Director C. Tsipliareles, En­ gine Delegate T. McArdle. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like refrigerators in all rooms. Crew thanked SIU President Michael Sacco and other officials for their efforts to thwart proposed user fees. SAM HOUSTON (Watermsm Steam­ ship), December 29 — Chairman Jim Haiaam, Secretary C. Rooks. No beefs AB David Hestand (left) and AB John O'Ferrell are getting ready to remove the valve cover on board the OMI Leader. crew. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Delegate Ernest Polk. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek increase in crew sizes and improved dental benefits. MAYAGUEZ(Puerto RicoJVIarineX December 9 — Chairman Al Canlder, Secretary Joel Lechel, Educational Director R. Smith, Steward Delegate Angel O'Neill. Crew requested safety meetings be conducted once per month, noted the meetings have not been con­ ducted regularly. Chairman discussed retirement benefits and mentioned $500 . bonus for retirees. He thanked union for watching out for members. Secretary reported 14 movies and a VCR were pur­ chased by crew. Educational director reported ship's committee requests more information about which ratings are sub­ ject to random drug testing exemptions. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew discussed dis­ pleasure with longshoremen being al­ lowed to assemble in lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department, in­ cluding Steward P. Batayias and Chief Cook Ruperto Rivera. Crew thanked staff of Seafarers LOG for job well done. Next port: New York. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI Corp.), December 8 — Chairman Charles' Parks, Secretary John Darrow, Deck Delegate Kenneth Park, Engine Delegate James B. Long, Steward Delegate A. Fachini. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted rec room needs new couch and chairs. Next port: Houston. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), December 22 — Chairman Manuel Silva, Secretary Jospeh F. Miller, Educational Director James Roberts, Deck Delegate Angel Camacho, Engine Delegate Robert Lee Grace HI. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for fine food and holiday meals. Next port: San Juan. BUYER (OMI Coip.), December 29 — Chairman James Blanchard, Secretary T. Dansley Jr., Educational Director B. Wayne Carver. Secretary thanked crew for its excellent performance and reminded everyone to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT, which later was resolved at payoff. No b^fs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward rtelegates. OMI STAR (OMI Corp.), December 8 — Chairman Robert E. Allen, Secretary E. Bagger, Deck Delegate Vernon W. Huelett, Engine Delegate Ben Adams. Chairman noted good crew and smooth trip. He relayed praise from captain. Educational director voiced encourage­ ment for members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang! OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), December 22 — Chairman J.L. Bass, Secretary K. Segree, Deck Deiegate Craig Pare, Engine Delegate R. Holmes, Steward Delegate Charles LaScola. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted delays in delivery of vacation checks. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Decem­ ber 29 — Chairman J.D. Foster, Secretary R. Evans, Educational Direc­ tor K. Katsalis, Engine Delegate Dennis Davidson. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek increase in dental, optic^ and dependent benefits. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. RALEIGH fi4 Y(Sea-Land Service), December 8 — Chairman D.W. Plummer. Secretary J. Cruz, Educational Continued on page 22 if:vw"- • IS ZmSy-:,;, * ./I r• ' • '-.V • : �SBVAKBIStjOe 22 l^psDigest union books against shipping cards of new crewmembers signing on. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Contimtedfirom page 21 a,*-. •' -V •! o... •. = -- ^ %i.'' 'v ••"•••A-: • •• •'.- :jk: N.\: • ••• (!•.';- . SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-hand Ser­ vice), December 17 — Chairman Kadir Amat, Seaetary L. Winfidd, Educational Director A. Quinn, Engine Delegate Leroy WflUams. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lunddrerg School as soon as possible. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward departmoit forjob well done. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE(Sea-Land Service), December 27 — Chairman William Mullins, Secretary E.M. Douroudous, Educational Director J. Ortiz. Chairman announced upcoming drug test. He recommended members upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Guide for 1992 upgrading courses has been posted. Crew thanked steward department for special dinners on holidays. C'V^' ' W:'- m '-A !,f •:S'' •:/ J-.. , ' , •••:'• H . SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), December 15 — Chair­ man Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director J. Wil­ liam, Deck Delegate James Walker, En­ gine Delegate S. Padilla. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. He noted crew received new washing machine, and asked everyone to use old machine for work clothes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. t + :•. Director D. Greiner, Deck Delegate C.D. Brown, Engine Delegate Joseph Negron, Steward Delegate Dwayne Carter. Chairman thanked crew for smooth trip. He reminded everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Education­ al director advised members to stay in­ formed by reading LOG. Deck delegate reported ^sputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND £XPED/r/OA/(Sea-Land Service), December 22 — Chairman Carlos DeGracia, Secretary E. Vaz­ quez, Deck Delegate Eric Perez, Engine Delegate Jose Ortiz, Steward Delegate R. Cosme. Chairman reported every­ thing running smoothly. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), December 15 — Chairman C. LoPiccido, Secretary R. Fiuker, Educa­ tional Director Daniel Famenia, Deck Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate All Mohamed, Steward Delegate Inocenco Fontelera. Chairman reported crew enthusiastically supports its union in opposing the proposed worker tax. He emphasized each member's responsibility to take part in opposing worker tax. Eteck delegate thanked steward department for outstand­ ing Thanksgiving dinner in Japan. Steward delegate thanked crew for keep­ ing rec room and messhall clean at all times. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed having delegates check Keeping Warm Ekow Doffoh, chief steward aboard the Sea-Land Crusader, serves his meals straight from the oven. mm SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE(SeaLand Service), December 24 — Chair­ man Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Steward Delegate Samuel Concepcioa Chairman noted impor­ tance of SPAD. Educational director urged meml)ers to read LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked Samuel Concepcion for great job, wished him good luck with baby. Crew discussed ap­ propriate conduct for meal hours. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY(Sea-Land Service), December 15 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary P. Laboy, Educational Director M. Rivera, Deck Delegate A. Ware, Steward Delegate B. Santos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. ITB JACKSONVILLE(Sheridan Transportation), January 12 — Chair­ man J. Caruso. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for goodfood. Next port: Staten Is­ land, N.Y. ITB NEW YOI7IC(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), January 2 — Chairman Sonny Pit­ kin, Secretary Ed Dunn, Educational Director A. Macardo. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He advised members to apply for scholarships available through SIU. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent job and good holiday meals. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), January 5 — Chairman Peter Victor, Secretary Ralph Edmonds, Deck Delegate Scott James. Educational direc­ tor advised members to upgrade at Lun- No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to revise SlUETC agreement so that ship's committee consists of chairman, recording secretary and educational director, with those members elected by majority vote after 60 percent crew turnover or when two full members call for an election. LNG TAURUS (ETC), January 11 — Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educational Direc­ tor Tracy C. Shaddox, Deck Delegate Paul Jagger, Engine Eielegate David Veldkamp, Steward Delegate Frank Martin. Chairman discussed importance of SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Secret^ thanked everyone for cooperation in helping keep lounge clean and noise level down. Treasurer reported $530 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Updated Lundeberg SIU Ships Together In Port Everglades SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (International Marine Carriers), December 1 — Chair­ man Evan Bradley, Secretaiy John Holtschhlag. Educational director reported life rings need to be replaced. Treasurer reported $320 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship had only hot water for an entire week. SEALIFT ANTARCTIC(International Marine Carriers), December 29 — Chair­ man George Schuj, Secretaiy John Holtschhlag, Steward Delegate M. Cousins. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New toaster needed for messhall. SILAS BENT(Mar Ship Operators), December 15 — Chairman R. Vazquez, Deck Delegate R. Holt, Engine Delegate C. Coots, Steward Delegate Richard Hokanson. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Christmas gift exchanges with $20 limit will go on as planned. Next port: Oakland, Calif. i/SAfS I7E6I/LI/S (Mar Ship Operators), December 30 — Chairman M. Roper, Secretary L. Gaines, Steward Delegate Arnold Jadtson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. DSNS WILKES (Mar Ship Operators), December 12 — Chairman Robert Rus­ sell, Secretary Ben Henderson, Educa­ tional Director Charles Whitfield. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SIU offi­ cial Russ Levin answered various ques­ tions, including some regarding union representation while ship is in foreign ports. He reminded crew of imporiance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Next port: Oakland, Calif. CAPE FAREWELL antemational Marine Carriers), January 26 — Chair­ man J. Deano, Secretary Mohamed Abdelfattah. Chairman noted exceptionally good trip and excellent steward depart­ ment. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CO£//7/E/? (Vulcan Carriers), January 5Chairman S. Yaras, Secretary Richard Brumage, Deck Delegate Jim Flood. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He thanked galley gang for fine salad bar and homemade desserts and cookies. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), January 1 — Chairman Steve Casde, Secretary Steve Parker, Educational Director George Wallls, Steward Delegate Russel Bartnett. Chairman reported ship still awaiting clearance from customs while at anchorage off Sunny Point, N.C. Educational director stressed need to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked steward department for improved menus, meals and service. Galley gang thanked all hands for cooperation, esp«;ially con­ sidering lack of stores. Ship is carrying full load of high-yield explosives. Two SIU ships, the OMI Leader and the Falcon Duchess, are side by side in Port Everglades, Fla., unloading petroleum products. deberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked port of New Orleans for resolving disputes during December 18 payoff. Crew also gave vote of thanks to crewmembers for show of solidarity during beef over contract violations. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), January 12 — Chairman J. Japper, Secretary W. Justl. Educational director urged mem­ bers to take advantage of upgrading op­ portunities at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew discussed OT cuts, asked contracts department if officer pay has been cut L/VG JIH/ES (ETC), January 20— Chairman R. Suy, Secret^ Dana Paradise, Educational Director Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Salim Ibrahim, Engine Delegate Kevin W. Conklln, Steward Delegate Albert A. Fretta. Chairman noted ship running smoothly. He advised all eligible mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary reminded crew to put plastics in separate containers. No bwfs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward department received thanks for fine holiday meals and pool parties. Deck gang was thanked for cleanup efforts. Special thanks went to Steward D. Paradise and Chief Cook A. Fretta for good menus and excellent meals. LNG GEMINI (ETC), January 6 — Chairman B.B. Darley, Secretary Kris A. Hopkins, Educational Director Mar­ cos Hill, Deck Delegate R. Perelra, En­ gine Delegate R. Rosario, Steward Delegate Alonzo Belcher. Educational director urged all new members to upgrade at Limdeberg School as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate mentioned ex­ cellent SA Malcolm Poe will be missed. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. LNG LEO (ETC), January 17 — Chair­ man J. Gamer, Secretary L. Achmad. School schedule was posted. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), January 26 — Chairman Robert Ed­ ward, Secretary C.R. Moss, Educational Director A.D. Bomblta, Deck Delegate S. Kllllam, Engine Delegate Michael LeVan, Steward Delegate Nasar Alfaglh. Chairman noted financial rewards gained from upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Repair list is posted. Crew thanked steward department. All mem­ bers were thanked for keeping rec room and pantry clean. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Car­ riers), January 26 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary J. Darrow, Education­ al Director V. LImoh, Deck Delegate Charies Foley, Engine Delegate E.M. Welsh, Steward Delegate Doima DeCesare. Chairman reported QMED upgrading poster has been posted. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported sofa and lounge chairs still n^ed for recreation room, have been re­ quested during every mating in past eight months but no response from com­ pany. Next port: Mobile, Ala. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), January 23 •— Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary A. Todd, Educational Director C. Castro. Chairman atmounced payoff. He reported minor OT dispute had been set­ tle with captain. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew congratulated galley gang for preparing great meals and keep­ ing areas clean. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), January 18 — Chairman Henry Jones, Secret^ F. Robertson, Educa­ tional Director P. Hoover, Deck Delegate Spencer Lyle, Engine Delegate Craig Croft, Steward Delegate Frandesca Rose. Secretary noted im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg Continued on page 24 �MARCH 1992 23 Final D^aitureS DEEP SEA JOHNCOYLE Pensioner John Cbyle, 87, passed away Novem­ ber 23 due to heart failure. Bom in Ireland, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Coyle sailed in the steward department. He retired in January 1970. KNOWLTON ALLEN Pensioner Knowlton Allen, 67, passed away January 8. He was bom in Georgia and joined the SlU in 1957 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Allen sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Allen began receiving his pension in January 1990. RICHARD FUNK Pensioner Richard Funk, 65, died Decem­ ber 27 as a result of heart dis­ ease. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his native Philadelphia. Brother Funk sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army fi^om 1944 to 1945. Brother Funk began receiving his pension in July 1980. WILLIAM ASHMAN William Ashman, 39, died Decem­ ber 31. A native of Philadel­ phia, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1969. Brother Ashman shipped in the deck and engine depart­ ment. He upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1984. Brother Ashman was an active member at the time of his death. ROBERT GRAF Pensioner Robert Graf, 71, died December 27. The native of Gloucester, NJ. joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Gr^ sailed in the engine department. He retired in January 1987. i, . JESSE BARTON Pensioner Jesse Bar­ ton, 87, died Decem­ ber 29. He was bom in Jefferson City, Mo. and joined the Se^arers in 1946 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Bar­ ton sailed as a bosun. He retired in March 1970. WILLIAM HURD Pensioner William Hurd, 66, died October 24. He was bom in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1968 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Hurd began receiving his pension in July 1986. LEiSLIE BECKER WILLIAM JUNE Pensioner William June, 81, passed away December 12 due to a heart attack. Bom in Mas­ sachusetts, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1958, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother June retired in April 1975. Leslie Be­ cker, 37, passed away Novem­ ber 16. The North Platte, Neb. native joined the SIU in 1982 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Becker sailed in the steward department. VINCENT COSCARELLI Pensioner Vincent Coscarelli, 71, died January 20. The Bos­ ton native joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Coscarelli sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in January 1986. BERNARD GABOR Pensioner Bemard Gabor, 65, passed away January 26. He was bom in Philadelphia and joined the union in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Gabor sailed in the engine department. He retired in Febraary 1982. ^ » 'v *'•' deck departments. He retired in May 1979. wart sailed as a bosun. He retired in July 1983. INLAND JAMES R. PARKER James R. Parker, 62, died January 12. Bom in Birmin­ gham, Ala., he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1977 in Louisiana, the same year that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Parker served in the Army from 1947 to 1948. JAMES SLAYTON Pensioner James Slayton, 66, passed away December 28. He was bom in Georgia and in 1948 joined the SIU in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Slayton sailed as a bosun. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1947. Brother Slayton retired in August 1981. JOHNBULASKI Pensioner John Bulaski, 77, died December 27. He joined the union in 1961 in his native Norfolk, Va. Boatman Bulaski sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. Boatman Bulaski retired in November 1973. NICHOLAS PIZZUTO Pensioner Nicholas Pizzuto, 60, died January 13 as a result of liver failure. He was bom in New Orleans and joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Pizzuto sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1948 until 1952. Brother Pizzuto retired in March 1987. HECTOR RODRIGUEZ Hector Rodriguez, 37, passed away January 18. He joined the SIU in 1971 in his native New York. Brother Rodriguez sailed in the steward department. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. WACLAW ROZALSKI Pensioner Waclaw Rozalski, 73, died Decem­ ber 31. He was bom in Bayonne, N.J. and in 1944joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Rozalski sailed as a bosun. He began receiving his pension in December 1967. ROBADOJUNIEL Pensioner Robado Juniel, 72, died October 26. He was bom in Arkansas and in 1946 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Juniel began receiving his pension in Febmary 1984. TRIFINORUIZ Trifmo Ruiz, 32, passed away January 10. A native of Hon­ duras, he joined the union in 1991 in the port of Wil­ mington, C^f. Brother Ruiz sailed in the steward depart­ ment. BERNARD OVERSTREET Pensioner Bemard Overstreet, 75, passed away Decem­ ber 9. A native of Whatley, Ala., he joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Overstreet sailed in the engine and REUBEN SIGWART Pensioner Reuben Sigwart, 73, died Decem­ ber 24 due to bone mar­ row failure. The native of Colorado joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Sig­ i r •- f , MICHAEL STEFANICK Pensioner Michael Stefanick, 74, died January 11, 10 years to the day after he retired. Bom in Windber, Pa., he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Stefanick sailed in the steward department. He served in the Arniy from 1937 to 1945. PETER UCCI Pensioner Peter Ucci, 81, died Decem­ ber 30 due to lung can­ cer. The Buffalo native joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Ucci completed the bosun recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in August 1976. WARD WALLACE Pensioner Ward Wallace, 70, passed away December 22. Bom in Virginia, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Wallace completed the bosun recer­ tiflcation program at the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. He served in the Army from 1939 to 1945. Brother Wallace retired in March 1986. JAMES W. WASHINGTON Pensioner James Washington, 74, died January 6. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1978 in his native New Orleans, after that union merged with the AGLIWD. He served in the Army from 1942 until 1945. Brother Washington began receiving his pension in June 1983. WHEELER WILLIAMS Pensioner Wheeler Williams, 63, passed away Sep­ tember 25. Bom in Bal­ timore, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1979 in the port of San Francisco, after that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Williams retired in November 1979. ROSCOE CAREY Pensioner Roscoe Carey, 69, passed away January 5 due to Parkin­ sons disease. The native of New York joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Carey sailed as a niate and tankerman. He served in the Army ftx>m 1942 to 1945. Boatman Carey began receiving his pension in April 1985. „ 4M:' W'pi• i,' i • • ••• • J'- ••".-.••-•I. ' ' RUSSELL HENDRIXSON Pensioner Russell Hendrixson, 74, died December 22. Bom in Jamestown, Kan., he joined the union in 1959 in the port of Houston. Boatman Hendrix­ son sailed in the engine department. He retired in July 1985. CHARLES MOORE Pensioner Charles Moore, 73, passed away Decem­ ber 15. He was Kjm in Florida and in 1974 joined the union in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Moore sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Army from 1936 to 1937. Boatman Moore retired in November 1982. CHESTER VOVAK Pensioner Chester Vovak, 72, passed away January 11. A na­ tive of Pennsylvania, he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Vovak sailed in the deck department. He served in the Amy from 1941 to 1945. Boat­ man Vovak began receiving his pension in March 1982. S »''/ •" *-• r STEPHEN WEST Pensioner Stephen West, 65, died December 6. He joined the union in 1971 in his native Philadelphia. Boatman West sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Amy from 1943 to 1946. Boatman West retired in Febmary 1988. Continued on page 25 m "vAv. • ' �SEAFARERS IM Ships Digest thanks to galley gang for job well done, particularly during holidays. Next port: San Juan. ConiUmedJrom page 22 i" 4f -...i,^ ylW0ff'X'' ;:; •^•.(^p5"ir ; ;(«>•?,, •?.'V " •'•4 • School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Entire crew got sick from dirty water while sailing overseas. Crew said fountains need filters and fresh water tanks must be cheeked. Next port: New Orleans. Payoff Can't Wait 4^44^44,;,::'4: '' .. SEA-LAND MARINER(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 1 — Chairman R. Ramirez, Secretary S. Call, Deck Delegate Richard Bynum, Engine Delegate Gene Speckman, Steward Delegate Rob Costello. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew commended steward department. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. • v> Attending the payoff meeting straight from his work on board the OMI Wabash is Bosun J. Moore. RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land Service), January 11 — Chairman D. Plummer, Secretary J.Speller, Educational Direc­ tor D. Grelner, Deck Delegate J.C. Biavat, Engine Delegate J. Negron, Steward Delegate C.L. Willey. Chair­ man urged all members to make volun­ tary SPAD donation. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed •OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER(Sea-Land i'Vyte;;} SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), January 30 — Chairman Wil­ liam Mullins, Secretary E.M. Douroudous, Educational Director Joseph Ortiz. Chairman thanked crew for separating plastics. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), January 22 — Chairman Paul Flores. No beefs or disputed OT reported. kiv3 r: "4- •' •, • ' 4^:4-^4") SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (Sea-Land Service), January 4 — Chairman Lance Zollner, Secretary J. Samuels, Educa­ tional Director G. Evosevich. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Los Angeles. Service), January 19 — Chairman K. Amat, Secretary L. Winfield. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Crew was reminded to keep lounge clean. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Service), January 12 — Chairman E.K. Bryan, Secretary Roily Saguinsin, Educational Director E.E. Smith, Deck Delegate J. Jones, Engine Delegate W. McCants, Steward Delegate R. Kotecki. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), January 12 — Chairman S. Rallo, Secretary K. Jones, Engine Delegate J. Guaris, Steward Delegate William Campbell. Chairman reported smooth sailing, encouraged SPAD dona­ tions. Educational director stressed im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Service), January 7 — Chairman Osario Joseph, Secretary Ekow Doffoh, Educa­ tional Director Oswald Bermeo, Deck Delegate B. Babarina, Engine Delegate Ramon CoUazo, Steward Delegate Charles RatclifT. Educational director reported new TV and VCR needed for crew lounge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter from SIU headquarters was read. Crew discussed importance of SPAD and how it helps provide job security. Crew gave unanimous vote of SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 22 — Chairman Mike Willis, Secretary Lois Ware, Education­ al Director R.E. Clock. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although penalty time for Guam may be disputed by all three departments. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), January 19 — Chairman P.M. Glennon, Secretary J. Weed, Education­ al Director W. Hatehel, Steward Delegate G. Loffin. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEALIFT ARABIAN SEA (Internation­ al Marine Carriers), January 3 — Chair­ man T. Koebel, Deck Delegate P. Madden, Engine Delegate D. Smith, Steward Delegate Claxton Davis. Chair­ man read letter from contracts depart­ ment. He urged members to contribute to SPAD at vacation time. He said SIU legislative team in Washington, D.C. far Three Men and an Eagle SEAW TO/? (Crowley Caribbean Transport), January 27 — Chairman Patrick Ray, Secretary Richard K. Ward, Educational Director Jeff McCranie, Deck Delegate Daniel Gaylor, Engine Delegate Roy Jackson, Steward Delegate Fidel Thomes. Rec room needs new chairs and VCR. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good service, ex­ cellent chow and job well done. USNSCHAUVENET (Mar Ship Operators), January 3 — Chairman Jeff Paul Focardi, Educational Director Al Mates, Deck Delegate James Keevan, Engine Delegate Dan Taggart, Steward Delegate Matt Schilling. Chairman wel­ comed new crewmembers aboard, ex­ plained various rules and nuances. Educational director reminded crew to wear hard hats and steel-toed shoes around cargo and boat operations. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew wishes rest of SIU good luck and happy new year. #4' SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 9 — Chairman S. Evans, Secretary L. Martin, Educational Direc­ tor A. McQuade, Deck Delegate Rus­ sell Haynes, Engine Delegate Hubbert Lee. Chairman reminded crew to separate cans and bottles from other trash. He thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director reminded members to watch shipboard videotapes about emergencies and to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), January 5~Chairman R. Newly, Secretary L. Ewing, Educational Director D. Johnsmi. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for clarificatioii on who pays for transporta­ tion for temporary reliefs. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), January 5 — Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary W.G. Lombard, Educational Director G. Fredrickson. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 5 — Chairman John Schoenstein, Secretary S. Apodaca, Educational Director Charles Henley. Treasurer reported $372 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Honolulu. Joining three SIU men in posing for a photograph is an American bald eagle perched appropriately below the American flag. Aboard the USNS Wilkes while docked in Adak, Alaska are (from left) Bosun Tom Jensen, Cook/Baker Donald Thomas and Chief Steward Ben Henderson. and away carries largest load of maritime unions' interests. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman addressed crew regarding ship's OT policy. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (International Marine Carriers), January 27 — Chair­ man W. Steele, Secretary Benny Wil­ liams. Educational director recommended upgrading at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate. SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN(Interna­ tional Marine Carriers), January 13 — Chairman R. Dennis, Secretary J. Ludy, Educational Director E. Hanvey. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), February 2 — Chairman Cris Loplccolo, Secretary R. Fluker. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or stewani delegates. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 1 — Chairman C. Daw­ son, Secretary M.K. Mueller, Educational Director M.W. Phillips, Deck Delegate J. Kelley, Engine Delegate A. Hussain, Steward Delegate C. Atkins. Educational director pointed out letter received from headquarters clarifying QMED upgrading require­ ments. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Deck and steward departments received votes of thanks for jobs well done. Bringing in the New Year Aboard the Cape Farewell Captain David T. Downs, his family and crewmembers on the Cape Farewell help celebrate the new year with a shipboard cookout. This photo was sent to the LOG by Mohamed Abdelfattah, steward/baker, on board that vessel. 'i' ' �MMCH1992 Final Departures Continued from page 23 GREAT LAKES ROYBOUDREAL Pensioner Roy Boudreal, 66. passed away Decem­ ber 29. He joined the Seafarers in 1946 in his na­ tive Detroit. Brother Boudreal sailed in the deck department. He retired in July 1977. GEORGE FITZGERALD Pensioner George Fitzgerald, .85. passed away January 19 due to a heart at­ tack. He joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native Ohio. Brother Fitzgerald sailed as a linesman. He retired in Septem­ ber 1972. LEEGARNETT Pensioner LeeGarnett.83. died Januarys due to heart dis­ ease. Bom in Crystal. Maine, he joined the union as a charter member in 1938 in Cleveland. Brother Gamett sailed in the engine department. He retired in February 1975. FELIX KNETCHEL Pensioner FeUx Knetchel. 88. passed away Decem­ ber 21 due to a heart attack. He was bom in Al- pena. Mich, and in 1961 joined the Seafarers in the port of Toledo. Ohio. Brother Knetchel sailed in the deck and engine departments. He retired in June 1968. NORMAN MORRISON Pensioner Norman Morrison. 89. died January 16. A na­ tive of Scotland, he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939 in the port of Detroit. Brother Morrison sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in January 1969. RALPH SWIERCZYNSKI Pensioner Ralph Swierczynski, 66. passed away Decem­ ber 10. A native of Milwaukee, he joined the Seafarers in 1954 in the port of Chicago. Brother Swierczynski sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1945. Brother Swierczynski retired in June 1983. CORRECTION JACOB ROMAN If In the Janu- ' ary issue of the Sea­ farers i an in­ correct photo was publish­ ed with the obituary of pen­ sioner Jacob Roman. The proper photo appears here. Boatman Roman passed away last November. An active Seafarer for 26 years, he sailed in the en­ gine department. He retired in 1976. SbMse^brVompOilive'US.nea Continued from page 3 stop kidding oiirselves. But if die answer is yes, we're going to do some things very, very differently. "We had better step back from the way we have been doing business in the past around here. . . . It's not going to do us any good to fight the old fights." Upon becoming chair­ man, Studds said he would meet with maritime labor and business repre­ sentatives together to "put aside all the ways we've argued in the past... and let's think fresh. American labor is eveiy bit as good as foreign labor and skilled." The congressman, whose district includes the area of New Bedford where hundreds of SIU fishermen live and work. President recalled Reagan's promise to build up America's armed for­ ces. However, the Persian Gulf war demonstrated sealift was not included in those effforts, he said. "One of the areas we didn't spend enough on is the one we ended up need­ ing the most for the kind of enterprise that we're most likely going to be called upon to do again. We are going to be pulling back troops from foreign bases all over the world which makes the sealift capacity even more important." To a standng ovation from the representativesof the MTD's 42 affiliated unions, Studds promised the demise of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet "won'thappen on my watph. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be sub­ mitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify theSeafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD. 20746 Full copies of contracts as refened to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Uruon or to die Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Membersshould know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (Of) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they diould tontact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any articleserving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the Union, officer or rnember. It dso has refrained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaf­ firmed by membershipaction at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The respon­ sibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in thecontracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex. national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION-7-SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its; objects and purposes including, but not limited to.. furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In coiinection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such con­ duct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union recordsor information, he should immedi­ ately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Safe Work Habits a Must Brent Sullivan (left) and James Strickland are in the ninth week of training at the Lundeberg School where they are preparing for entry level shipl}oard positions in the engine department. The union's training center places a heavy emphasis on safety practices and procedures in the use of hand and power tools. • .Cl" • .•' • 'f'M r "• • •V I'/.-:. ' • ' -• A' .. •'hr-' : -v r' f:-. • r. ;•:$ ••to •VA �T'I' 28 •«i •::-:^•^v:•• !r% • I'r;' SEAFARBtSLOe Luttdebeiy Si^ool Graduates Eight Classes ri, •t!.'- • : • •,. - -o Trainee Lifeboat Class 490—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 490 are (from left, kneeling) Instructor Ben Cusic, Jon LInvllle, James Strickland, Angela Robertson, Steven Teel, Brent Sullivan, NIcfiolas Jayo, (second row) Ed Jeffery, Lawrence Powell, Larry Anderson, Tim Kacer, Dustin Dickens, Denlel Butler, Gregory Howard, (third row) David FInley, Charles Brockhaus, Alexia Gonzalez, Damon Presnell, Steven Dollhlte, Andre Graham, (back row) Paul Russell and Greg Smith. Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the upgraders lifeboat dass on December 16 are (from left, kneeling) Instructor Ben CusIc, Colleen White, Julio Morales, Robert Allen, (second row) Robert Jackson, Doug Metiill, Mark O'Neal and Eric Cole. Trainee Lifeboat Class 491—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 491 are (from left, kneeling) Doug Smith, Paul DIFrenna, Larry Lappin, Sean Fournler, Jeffrey Hockfeld, Robert Fredrlckson, Brandon Taylor, Chris Maher, William DIze, Steve Voss Jr., Steven Lunsford, James Pace II, Domlngue Bush, Steven Dickey, (second row) Instructor Jim Moore, Chad Johnston, Andrew Green Jr., Paul Bleckman, William Holllngsworth, Andrew Kruse, Bryan Husman, Brian Sailer, Darrin Pettaway, Christopher Periine and Daniel Orzechowskl. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the January 13 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Jesus Torres, Aamir NagI, Gamal Ahmed, Ken Strong, George Campbell, Vincent D'Amella, Juan Campbell, (second row) James Woods, Paul Beshers, Chris Altleri, Reginald Muldrow, Donnle McKlnley, Don Smith, Tomothy Jones, Instructor Ben CusIc, (third row), Charlie Bearman, Robert Du Fossat, Robert Haggerty, Jonathan Davis, Ron Marchand and Matt Flentle. w -#S: Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, kneeling) David Klnard, Andre Morrisette, Richard Riley, Brandon Greaux, Robert Feltus, Nell Carter, (second row) Amett Ware, Al Farrington, John Fleming, JImmIe Robles, Brian Bates, John Kasbarian, Steve Perham, Ernesto Shanklln, (third row) James Furby, Ben Never, Robert Hermanson, Tim Perkins, Scott Sevret, John Morrison, Arsenio Cortez, Jason Trickett, Scott Roberts, Daniel Wise, Andrew Derry, Jesse Canales Jr., All SIdek, Peter Murtagh, Instructor J.D. WIegman, (fourth row) James Tolan, HalvorSllcott, Willie Slan, Steve Hoffman, Daniel Blackwell, Paul Hayes, Robert Muscato, (fifth row) Chris Hem'ng, Stan Gamett, Charles Allred, Charles Thompson, Jason Frazee, Jon Benson, Michael RIbeIro, Bernard Pogue, Wayne Driggers, sixth row) Dion Papas, Phil Golgano, Shane Cassldy, Grant Schuman, William Rodegeb and Juipen Gottschllch. Radar Observer—Completing the course of Instruction leading to a radar observer endorsement are (from left, front row) David Queepo, Don Peterson, Manuel Conchinka, (second row) Carl Letlzia, Charles Booher, Bob Bochester, Clarence Tyler, Martin TIghe, (third row) Instructor Jim Brown, Joe Fortune, Ed Smith, Raymond Zacke, Earl Hanson and Julio Perez. Shiphandling Simulator—^Successfully completing this Coast Guard ap­ proved course are (from left, seated) Ray Lewis, Raymond Zacke, (second row) Jessie Holmes (simulator computer operator). Instructor Jim Brown, Milton Caballero, Ross Dodson, J.W. Clement, Martin TIghe, Sam. Lesky, Julio Perez, Raymond Austin and Charles Booher. r QMED—Upgrading members of the engine department completing the QMED course are (from left, kneeling) William Irvine, Harold H. Gage, Dave Plumb, Victor Mull, Gary Dahl, Joseph Laguana, (second row) Cory CIdade, Ben Jagliano, Green Hosklns, Theron Skewls, Sidney Stratos, Ron Sharp, Thomas Martinez, Shane Moore, (third row) David St. Onge, John Flood, Joseph Jay Arnold, Matthew MIslan, Michael Waz, Patrick Coriess, Frank KalanI, Gregory L. Johnson, Larry S. Edgell, (fourth row) Lee Sherwood, Ralph KurpeskI, Arthur Holmes, William Harris, Edmond Hawkins, Robert Warren and Bob Rudd. �HumHim LUHimeite SCHOOL MecerUlktaUonPngnuns « the cui^nt course schedule for April-August 1992 at the Lundeberg^School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for MantiincTiaming and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job stalls of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. Tlie course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the manttme mdustry and—m times of conflict—the nation's security. Btewai^i^^ ChectaDi Dtote May 4 May 15 June 29 July 10 August 31 September 11 Radar Observer Unlimited May 18 May 22 July 13 July 17 Celestial Navigation April 6 Mayl Aiqgtad3 August 28 Third Mate ® May 4 August 14 , Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. i- ' 'j s " Tankerman Julyl6 July31 Sai0SiHMHattyCmines A" ,; Sg;iy:/ Check-In Completipn Date Date April 13 April 17 AprU27 Mayl June 22 June 20 July 6 July 10 August 17 August 21 August 31 September4 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment Lifebioaiinan 1-, April 13 April 27 May 11 May 25 June 8 June 22 July 6 July20 August 3 August 17 JunelO . -''.I.; ' ,» Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting (Fint) (Middle) (Slieet) (aty) (SUIB) Deep Sea Member D (ZipCode) Lakes Member D Montli/Day/Year .Telephone _L (AreaCode) Date available for training Primary language spoken — ^ • -yl- • Mayli July 6 August 31 SV,. July 3 August 28 October 23 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE •••I'; • - .%' Pacific D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book#. Social Security #. . Department Seniority • U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held ' • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? •Yes • No Firefighting:•Yes •No CPR:• Yes Check-In Completion Date 'Date"' May 11 July 31 jilrenmnAVaitertender and Oiler May 11 June 19 JtiiyO Augustl4 AugustJl October^ All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. ^ PumprcMMn Maintyk Operations May 11 June 19 August31 October 9 Maivie Electiica^ Maihtanance April 27 June 19 August 17 October 9 Refrigeration Maint & Operations May 11 June 19 Refrig. Containers-^Advanced Maint. June 22 July 31 Marine Electronics—Technician! May 11 June 19 Marine Electironics—Tech^ June 22 July 31 Basic Electronics April 13 May 8 August 31 September25 Hydraulics June 22 July 17 August 17 September 11 Diesel Engine Technology July 6 July 31 A// students in the Engine Department willhave a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of^their regular course. •Cbiiii^-; FULL 8-week scions ' Date of Birth _ Inland Waters Member D y. The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Chedt-In Completion aCourse Itate Date High School Equivalenrty (GED) All opon-euded (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions Office forstarting Engl&h asa Second Language (ESU) dates) April 24 May8 May 22 June 12 June 19 July 2 July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28 June20 ' yJi-- 1992Mutt BduMtion Schedule mtRADIHBJUmCAJWH Name (Uit) Address. f--.' yj". iyr Ship Handling l. ; VA%:;SrA,& Check-In Comptetlon Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact adndssions Chief Cook, Chief Steward oflSce for starting ^tcs) Uppn con^letion, all spidents will take a Sealift Pdmiliarization class. C^mpletfo^ Date Julys May 25 July 20 Aa^t28 All st^ents must take the 0il Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. ^ Completion Date July 6 . I t-M • 'u.''f-®. <•? Cdurse Chcek-ln Date Juml ^lins6 W 7*® SIGNATURE '•''f'i.y I am interested in the following course(s) checked below orin£cated here if not listed •NO GNO GNO .DATE DECK AB/Senlift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • O • • Marine Electrical Maintenance O Puihproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Operation • Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Q Original 3rd EngineerSteam or Motor CH Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding Q Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Spill Prevention & Containment G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABEmSL Lifeboat Preparation : -x; • -•"4 » '-M 'I STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • FOWT • CaiiefCook D QMED—^Any Rating G Chief Steward COLLEGE PROGRAM • Variable Speed DC Drive G Associates in Arts Degree G Towboat Inland Cook Systems (Marine Electronics) Transportation wlil be paid in accordance with die scbeduling letter only if you present origkial receipts and snccessAiIly complete the coarse. If you hare any questions, contact your port agent before deparUng for Piney Point RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; Seafarers Hany Luidebeig Upgrading Cenler, P.O. Bo* 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. ENGINE •No — . 3/92 Jk". —5 f' �Scholarship Program ^'RS" - •• I'Si'" IfA'i! l>5':.5-,'-' • Vojume^l^Ni^^ March 1992 The SlU scholarship pro­ gram application deadline Is fast approaching. Applications are due April 15,1992. I'' ' \i • '• • ."a :?;C l';' : - ^v'Hv •• '• . r'l' •'• • -:•'( .• • . >i . -^r ILA President Emeritus Teddy Gleason (left) and President Jotm Bowers MTD Vice President William Zenga TCU President Robert Scardelletti (left) and Vice President Jack Otero Help Find Seafarer's Daughter Canadian Marine Officers President Albert Robillard (left) and lAM Vice President Justin Ostro SlU of Canada President Roman Gralewicz Glass, Molders President James E. Hatfield SEIU Secretary-Treasurer RIcfiard Cordtz Carpenters President Sigurd Lacassen Seafarer Tom Campbell has aisked his fellow members to help locate his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Campbell. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to her location. Ms. Campbell was last seen at the 7-11 convenience store on Highway 190 in Copperas Cove, Texas, at 11:10 p.m. on Monday, April 25,1988. She was wearing new bluejeans, white tennis shoes, a white T-shirt, a faded yellow jacket and carried a maroon purse. Now 24, she has a one-inch scar on top of her head. Ms. Campbell is 5 ft. 2 in. and weighed 97 pounds when last seen. She has brown eyes and long brown hair and wears glas­ ses. She was a student at Central Texas College. She speaks English, some Spanish and a few Korean words. She may smoke Virginia Slims or Marlboro Ultra Lights. Her complexion is medium to fair. Her case has been featured on the television programs Un­ solved Mysteries (November 22, 1989) and America's Most Wanted (September 25,1988). Anyone who has information should contact Sgt. Rene Martin of the Copperas Cove Police Department at (817) 547-4273, or Tom Campbell at (512) 5565350, or the local police. Ellzabetli Ann Campbell •' """V" '''V � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU INSISTS WORK TAX ISSUE RATE COURT’S ATTENTION MTD URGES FIRING OF FMC OFFICIAL STUDDS CALLS FOR ‘FRESH’ IDEAS TO REVITALIZE U.S. SHIPPING PENTAGON STUDY CALLS FOR MORE SEALIFT CAPACITY U.S. SHIP GAMBLING BILL AWAITS BUSH SIGNATURE ANDREW CARD SUCCEEDS SKINNER AS TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY TELLEZ APPOINTED VP; MANGRAM, HALL NAMED ASST. VPS ADMIRAL JACKSON TUG CREW SAVES 3 MEN TRAPPED BY FIRE INLAND DIVISION PRAISED FOR ‘FLAWLESS’ WORK MTD EXEC. BOARD STRESSES TRADE MUST BENEFIT NATION EXTRA-EARLY FITOUT BEGINS FOR LAKES SEAMEN AT&T BREAKS OUT THE C/S GLOBAL SENTINEL LUEDTKE DREDGE SIU MEN HONE DIESEL ENGINE SKILLS SET FAIR TUNA TARIFF NOW, SIU TELLS TRADE PANEL BOSUN MILLER, BROTHER EXEMPLIFY BENEFITS OF FITNESS STEELWORKERS WILL ‘LAST ONE DAY LONGER THAN RAVENSWOOD’ CONGRESSMEN URGE VOTERS: GIVE BUSH THE PINK SLIP USNS AUDACIOUS TRANSFERRED FOR OPERATION TO PRIVATE CO. GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS BID A FOND FAREWELL TO DECOMMISSIONED OILER AMERICAN HAWAII CRUISE SHIPS HOW TO BUY AMERICAN TUNA FIFTH GRADE PEN PALS BOLSTER OVERSEAS WASHINGTON CREW’S MORALE STEEL SHIPS AND IRON MEN: PART II Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 3 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/9fc82c768e0dfbdca73d87fac3422f1e.PDF 1f990d576e0bcc32e7b114032c1d8a01 PDF Text Text ^lS3IlSEp|ilSSiS5Si@!s|igiffiiEw^ Mr4::y^:y SE4miEEitS i'M: '. v-V?!'/; ,'V- -• i Volume 54, Number 2 • iktC .••'% •|f} Bush Speech Clouds Seaman Tax issue 'A •••"A vut SlU Continues its nght •f-' Congress Barraged with Protests from Seafarers li Pages J,: -- - ; I L"; ' i \'r. h&ilS ' I .•/- •> " i wm k- '/as ; ^ ^ jT ' ' - '4 & , » •k. i;'. Seafarers Prepare for 1992 Primary and General Elections A • • The president, one-third of the Senate and all of Congress are up for election first step is registering to vote, using Board of Elections forms brought aboard this year, ^1of whom m^e decisions on an almost daily basis that affect the by Port Agent Kermett Mangram (third from left) during a payoff. Pictured ^te of U.S. sfiipping and the job security of Seafarers. SlU members aboard here are Pedro Uboy, Jim Hockman, William Babbit, William Cooper, Benito the Sea-Land Integrity plan to make their voices heard on election day. The Santos and j^ngto Bae. Page 10. g7,"t i::'" •-•rfJ--• • 'I ?•' •},•' 'A-. •iW.- H. i's- • V-.-*: ' U' krA -yyyy''Ayyfyxem • • ^ :'l �?S'^f'''^W'!^'-->" •• •• |i||tev,^,; W0Kr'''^ SBAFARBtS LOG President's Report Trade Must Be a Two-Way Street ,«J- . • ^ "'•; '\. - ,4''^'':: iSy-H'#--'"V y'y • H"''' • III-. ... ".. y.---''- .V. '\ • •••J' •iJy' y-rp-"-''..- yy •' ' 4''?;S' '"w-y:: '4 •/ (i •.•..•.• -V • .; •'•V y.>::'-y -"•' •i -'. • • . :'4; '• ••I, \'i^y,':y-3f'::.;>,:'yt..;, •' (•' '. •• •-.•/'(••/'•• y"' •• -^-•4 •''^•:;:yft:: t ^ 15>- . • • :• •': Tal. • '• w Fresh on our minds are images of our nation's president in Japan beg­ ging for a tiny opening for U.S. goods in that country's trade policies. During the president's visit to Japan last month we woke up every morn­ ing to news reports citing the nation's trade deficit. It stands at over $100 billion today- -most of that in the area of manufactured goods. The president's trip to Japan should serve as a nation­ al warning that our trade po icy is in trouble. The management of trade between nations should not be reduced to the spectacle we witnessed last month. Trade is a vital part of the world economy and of every individual nation's economy. With the crumbling of the communist government in the Soviet Union, its Michael Sacco satellites and its transformation from an aggressor na­ tion to one focused on rebuilding itself in a democratic fashion, trade be­ comes the single most important aspect of American foreign policy. For those of us who earn our livelihoods by going to sea, we have al­ ways been aware of the significance of trade. Trade is the lifeblood of our industry. Talk to any seaman. The conversation will be about trade, except it will be presented in very personal terms. We remember the cargo on our ships and the various runs—household appliances to South America, coal to Europe, cars to the United States, construction equip­ ment to the Middle East, fruit from the Caribbean, monkeys from India, liquid fertilizer to Russia. Seafarers have a stake in world trade, both as participants in the U.S. shipping industry and as American citizens. We have a stake in having lots of world trade. But we recognize two important points. First, there must be cargo for both trips—outbound and inbound. Exports and Im­ ports. Second, trade must be conducted in the nation's interest. Trade should not result in lots of unemployed Americans and a few more rich American corporations. Proposed Mexico Agreement a Raw Deal Take for instance the discussions currently being conducted by the Bush administration on a proposed North American Free Trade Agree­ ment—a pact that in theory is aimed at increasing the flow of goods and services between Mexico, the United States and Canada. But this deal is not what trade should be about. First, it will drastically increase imports to the United States from Mexico without any evidence of a corresponding increase in the flow of U.S. exports to Mexico. As a forewarning, we can look to the "Maquiladora" program—a policy that allows American companies in parts of Mexico to produce goods for export to the United States that are not subject to certain tariffs. This program has increased imports to the U.S. as would the proposed trade deal which is structured along the Maquiladora lines. Second, the U.S./Mexico trade deal as laid out by the administration will be a disaster for American workers and for American communities. It will inevitably lead to job losses. There are some academics and economists, who are usually paid by governments or businesses, who dis­ pute this. But it doesn't take a genius to figure this one out. The mini­ mum wage for Mexican workers is 59 cents an hour. The work week for Mexican workers is 48 hours. As AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue pointed out in testimony last year before the Senate Finance Committee: "Mexico's single comparative advantage is the poverty of its citizens and their willingness to work for subsistence wages. The skill, productivity and contributions of American workers become irrelevant in this context... No matter how productive, U.S. workers cannot compete with labor costs of less than $1.00 a day." Aside from wages, U.S. companies in Mexico enjoy the absence of many laws which exist in the United States to protect communities and citizens from environmental abuses and from industrial-related deaths and illnesses. The American companies located at Mexican border towns are allowed to pollute to their heart's content This lack of regulation has tragic consequences. It recently was reported in the Baltimore Sun (1/18/92) that pollution from American factories in Matamoros, Mexico was the most likely cause of a rare defect in infants bom in the Matamoros/Brownsville, Texas area. An unprecedented number of babies are being bom with open skulls and no brain tissue. U.S. Should Promote Exports For the past decade, under the Reagan and now Bush administrations, imports to the United States have been greatly encouraged by American govemment policy. The United States is now taking a disproportionate share of the world's manufactured imports—in steel, in textiles, in autos. The United States has a trade deficit with most of the industrialized na­ tions of the world. It is time for the United States to make trade a two way street once again. U.S. govemment policy must encourage a manufacturing capability and economy that will produce exports. The govemment has a vital role to play in trade negotiations. The role in such fomms is not to give away the store, as the Reagan/Bush administra­ tions have been inclined to do, but to establish mechanisms for a level playing field in the arena of world commerce. To encourage exports, U.S. policy must encourage investment at home and in new plants and equipment, tax loopholes that encourage American comp^es to invest abroad must be closed. Critical industries must be viewed in the context of the national interest and as such sup­ ported and developed through govemment policies. APL Lines, Sea- •Land Team Up To Bolster U.S.'-Flag Siiipping Two major American liner com­ panies are coordinating their ef­ forts to seek a U.S. govemment policy that will allow U.S.-flag ships to compete in the intemational shipping trade. American President Lines (APL), a west coast-based company with 23 containerships under the U.S. flag operating between North America and Asia, and Sea-Land, which operates more than 41 U.S.flag containerships serving 80 ports in 70 countries and territories around the world, have prepared a draft proposal urging that steps be taken quickly to encourage investment in the American fleet. SIU President Michael Sacco, in response to the news of the liner companies' initiative, said he was encouraged by the fact that the two largest U.S.-flag shipping com­ panies have put aside their dif­ ferences in order to launch an effort to revitalize American ship­ ping. In communicating with the two companies, both of which are signatories to collective bargaining agreements with the SIU, Sacco pledged the union's cooperation in seeking policies that will promote a U.S.-flag fleet. While the two companies have not issued a final formal proposal, among the possible mechanisms that can be instituted to support U.S. shipping are: accelerated depreciation for ships (a practice of most nations), a favorable invest- Families Are Welcome at the Seattle Hall Manuel Bases (right), a popular chief cook on the West Coast, recently brought his wife. Luce, and their new daughter, Samantha, to the Seattle hall before catching the Overseas Alaska, a West Coast tanker. Bases and his family live in Tacoma, Wash. Volume 54. Number 2 Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall; Associate Editoi/Production, Deborah Greene; Alt, Bill Brower. •.••..•• • •--• v'' •'. . I" % 1 .• i- '.-.ii:' .KM, r V-'-'.V'/ February 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Aulh Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. -zJir r^-tri-->tii--i.-sr.-' ~. ' •-• •y"' ment climate for putting money into ships, standardization of Coast Guard ship building regulations with world standards, making govemment procurement policies including those of the militarymore effective and streamlining methods for booking PL 480 and other aid cargoes. The carriers are looking towards tax policies which mirror those of other foreign countries that have adopted measures to assist their na­ tional fleets compete with flag-ofconvenience operations. In the area of manning, the ship­ ping companies are seeking programs to increase productivity and have suggested adopting pro­ cedures similar to those of Aeir international competition. Sacco noted that while the SIU could not agree with all aspects of the program, there was certainly enough in the APL/Sea-Land draft proposal which made the union's cooperation possible. In pointing to the need for new govemment policies, APL and Sea-Land note that the number of privately-owned freighters has fal­ len from 656 in 1957 to 171 today. These U.S.-flag vessels transport only 19 percent of American im­ ports and exports. Other nations carry a much greater share of their cargoes. South Korea, for ex­ ample, carries 54 percent of its commercial shipping on South Korean-flag ships. V 1;' yy"' �• ^' . '• V;.'' i ' '"-tf; fWRUARY1992 'Work Tax' Status Unclear in Bush Reg Review SIU Presses Fight Against Z-Card User Fee, Seamen Urge Action by Legislators The status of the Coast Guard's proposed work tax on seamen and boatmen is unclear as a result of a call by President George Bush for a 90-day moratorium on any new federal regulations Coast Guard had "no firm and a review of all existing guidance yet" on how to handle rules to determine if they pending and proposed regula­ hinder the ability of American companies to be competitive. The Seafarers International Union (SIU) has recommended to the Coast Guard that, in light of the regulatory review, the so-called user fees for the processing and issuance of merchant marine docu­ ments, licenses and certificates of registry be scrapped. The union, which has filed suit in Federal Dis­ trict Court to have the fees blocked on the basis that they are uncon­ stitutional, pointed out to the Coast Guard that the levy on seamen is exactly the kind of regulation that should be tossed out under the president's review. Review of Regulations In his state of the union address to the nation on January 27, the president said, "I have this evening asked major Cabinet departments and federal agencies to institute a 90-day moratorium on any new federal regulations that could hinder growth. In those 90 days, major departments and agencies will carry out a top-to-bottom review of all regulations, old and new, to stop the ones that will hurt growth and speed up the ones that will help growth." in its request to the Coast Guard that the user fee on docu­ ment proposal be withdrawn in the regulatory review process, the SIU pointed out that the "mer­ chant marine industry is strug­ gling in an increasingly difficult economic time to maintain a declining market share in the very competitive world transportation market. 'The assessments at issue in this case will adversely affect American workers and U.S.-flag vessel owners and operators ahke. The Coast Guard regulations at issue thus seem well suited for prompt rescision; job protection and creation certainly appear more important a goal than any marginal revenue enhancement possible through the Coast Guard's worker levy," the SIU statement . said. Impact on User Fee Unknown The Coast Guard, contacted by the Seafarers LOG the day follow­ ing the president's state of the union address, has not determined how the moratorium will impact on their proposed regulation which establishes a fee regime for the is­ suance of merchant marine docu­ ments, licenses and certificates of registry. A representative of the agency's Office for Regulations and Administrative Law said the THE PROPOSED WORKER TAX BcickcjiOLirid In the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Congress recinded a 1886 statute prohibiting the government from collecting fees forseamdn's licen­ ses and for the service of inspecting vessels. As part of a last-ditch effort to raise revenue for a deficit-ridden federal treasury, the Congress enacted a series of Coast Guard user fees, among which is a charge to seamen and fcioatmen for the issuance of merchant marine documents, licenses and certifi­ cates of regisby. The president signed flie bill into law in late 1990. tions. Meanwhile, the SIU continues to press its fight through the courts and in the halls of Congress to en­ sure that the punitive user fee scheme does not come to fruition. The SIU's court case asks that the plan to charge seamen and boat­ men z-cards, endorsements and marine licenses, first aiinounced by the Coast Guard in June 1991, be set aside. In its court brief, the union labels the scheme "a tax" and consequently charges it is un­ constitutional. The SIU cited the fact that the Coast Guard con­ sidered seamen's ability to pay in determining the fee schedule. The Coast Guard was then charged with developing a rulemaking on the user fees. On June 20,1991, the agen­ cy issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, outlining its a fee regime and explain­ ing how those numbers had been cal­ culated. The agency established a comment period on the proposal which was open until August 5. During this comment period, the Coast Guard received more than 500 communica­ tions. The great majority of those strongly opposed the levy. The SIU case also notes that the Coast Guard fees cannot be ac­ curate and as such do not pass the Administrative Procedures Act. The SIU contends that the studies used by the agency to determine the fee regime are rife with gross inaccuracies and guess work. Congress As Congress has within its power the ability to amend existing laws, elected officials can repeal the seamen's work tax. Seafarers have been sending their elected representatives in both the House and the Senate petitions and etters outlining their strong opposition :6 the user fee for seamen's papers and marine licenses. SIU Members Send Petitions Seafarers around the country are writing their congressional rep­ resentatives and submitting com­ ments to the Coast Guard. Boatmen in the gulf collected hundreds of signatures on a cir­ culating petition. Great Lakes seamen drafted a letter to go to Congress and distributed it to the men and women on all the Lakers. As a result, individual seamen wrote letters to their congressmen. C6 tation fees and the user fees for seamen's documents and licenses. Additionally, the Coast Guard said par­ ties responding in the original com­ ment period had asked that time be extended to affford those mariners away from home a chance to submit their opinions. Any individual or organization wishing to send the Coast Guard comments should address them before February 18 to; Executive Secretary; Marine Safety Council (G-LRA-2/3406) (CGD 91-992): U.S. Coast Guard Head­ quarters; 2100 Second Street, SW; Washington, D.C. 20593-0001. Seafarers Law Suit In December, the SIU moved to block the fees through court action. The Seafarers' law suit charged that the so-called user fees for the issuance of marine documents and licenses was nothing more than a tax and as such was unconstitutional. The union also said the fees did not pass muster under federal guidelines because they were based on inaccurate and muddled in­ formation. The Coast Guard has not responded to the SIU's suit as yet. .m\j v.:L Fees Proposed The Coast Guard proposed fees which range from $135 to $330. They are as follows: Upper Level License . . . . , $330 Lower Level License. . . . . 180 Radio Officer. . . ..... . 80 Renewals or Endorsements 135 Merchant Marine Document To communicate with congress, ad­ Endorsed with Qualified dress letters to members of the House Rating . }y putting their name and Merchant Marine Document $135 "Washington, DC 20515. Letters tothe Without Qualified Rating . . 35 Senate should list the Senator's name Certificate of Registry and "Washington, DC 20510." Chief Purser, Purser, Senior Assistant Purser. , $80 Coast Guarrl Comment Period Certificate of Registry The Coast Guard has re-opened the Junior Assistant Purser, comment period on the proposed rule Doctor or Nurse 35 until February 18. The agency said the Duplicate or Replacement Fee $35 comment period had been extended in order to allow the industry to submit In addition, the Coast Guard is propos­ data on the cumulative effect of all the ing to tack on a $17 charge for an FBI rimii record check if the application user fees being slapped on the criminal is for an original license, certificate of maritime sector. These include agricul­ registry or document. tural inspection fees, vessel documen­ m : L., 4" • • Rethwes Baaene Expomm Final rules limiting seafarers' exposure to the dangerous chemi­ cal benzene went into effect January 15. The Coast Guard is seeking to afford mariners, many of whom handle products which contain benzene such as crude oil, gasoline and other kinds of petroleum products, the same level of protection and exposure limits the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (OSHA) gives to land-based workers. Benzene is a known carcinogen and can cause death if inhaled in large quantities. These rules apply to all chemi­ cals and products containing as lit­ tle as 0.5 percent benzene, although OSHA standards apply to all liquids containing 0.1 percent or more benzene. Because of the high toxicity of this chemical, exposure limits are set at one part of benzene per million parts of air (1 ppm) averaged over an 8-houf period. The short term exposure limit, which cannot be repeated over four times a day, is 5 ppm averaged over a 15-minute period. Employees must wait at least an hour between such exposures. Coverage of these rules includes all inspected vessels including tank ships and barges which cany benzene and benzene-containing products in bulk. Not covered are terminals and uninspected vessels. However, temiinals, governed by Environmental Protection Agency rules, are required to have vapor removal systems. Further, the Coast Guard requires that ships in­ stall vapor-tight storage and spe­ cial transferring equipment without which terminals will not be allowed to load. Crowley Issuing Cards Many SlU-contracted com­ panies, such as Crowley Maritime, currently are developing or have had already in place guidelines set out to comply with these new Coast Guard rules. For example, Crowley is developing a card for its employees which will on one side provide proof that the employee has been fitted with all three of the different typies of respirators required for different exposure levels. On the other side will be space to fill in dates on which he or she received the requi­ site medical check-ups. Training in handling dangerous materials such as benzene, as well as the dangers it poses to health, is mandated by these new regula­ tions. Classes in such topics are offered at the Lundeberg School. Lundeberg School instructors have been qualified to conduct training on benzene handling under the OSHA rules. They now have in­ corporated the new Coast Guard rules in many of the existing cour­ ses. Under the regulation, employers are responsible for determining both compliance with all new rules, as well as ensuring the appropriate monitoring of ex­ posed workers occurs in order to determine the exposure levels for different jobs during routine opera­ tions. However, the rules state that "monitoring one vessel of a class is sufficient for all vessels of that class provided the procedures, equipment, work practices, cargo. Continued on page 8 r'r • �SEAFARBtS LOG MEBA Members Dissolve Merger; Become D1 -PCD ,. ?•' •'''•V,?"!'-,^' • :,• "'i V- v: ^jrvWr! Ifl-SSSH i"''"" '• , ;• . -. -.1. ..'I ''-i •' .. j ? . •'••i-' V . .- ,•'-;"•>"•'!/ • ' • ' The marine engineers that had been part of District No. 1 MEBA/NMU have voted to dis­ solve the 1988 merger that had relegated them to the status of a powerless "division" within their union. In special membership meet­ ings held around the country last month, by a vote of 823 to 46, the members of the former Licensed Division voted to undo the merger with the National Maritime Union (NMU) and to become District No. 1 - Pacific Coast District, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA) once again. In the move to control their own destiny, the MEBA marine of­ ficers, through their union—Dis­ trict No. 1 - PCD, MEBA—are now running their own affairs, Gordon M. Ward, who had been elected by the marine officers to head their organization in balloting late last year, said in a communica­ tion to the rank-and-file concern­ ing the special meeting vote: "As a result of the action by the MEBA membership, the contracts and benefits will be administered by Dl-PCD. We will continue to operate the hiring halls, enforce and negotiate our collective bar­ gaining agreements with shipowners and other employers, and represent your interests on the Board of Trustees of the MEBA Benefits Plans." The MEBA members at the January 15 meetings set an atten­ dance record, giving an indication of how strongly the licensed ship­ board officers felt about the situa­ tion of their union. The members enacted a resolution which not only called for dissolution of the merger, but also established a referendum on the matter and called for election of officers to take place in the fall of this year. Seamen's Unions Add Support A declaration of support for the action came from the heads of five unions representing American merchant seamen. The statement noted: "Organized labor has sel­ dom witnessed more insidious ac­ tivities, maneuvers, designed to thwart the will of a membership than those perpetrated on the seagoing membership of the Licensed Division, under the guise of constitutional prerogative. Though the membership has spoken, officials defeated in an election refuse to relinquish the control denied them by a vote of the membership." The statement was signed by SIU President Michael Sacco, Sailors' Union of the Pacific Presi­ dent Gunnar Lundeberg, Marine Firemen's Union President Henry "Whitey" Disley, District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Associated Maritime Officers President Raymond T. McKay and International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots President Timothy A. Brown. (Sub­ sequently, the MM&P General Executive Board has adopted a position of neutrality.) The statement concluded: 'The members of the Licensed Division are good and honest union brothers. They are heirs to a long labor history and a tradition which impels them to act in defense of their rights. We agree with their decision and stand firmly with them in solidarity. We support the decision of the Licensed Division of District No. 1 to declare the 1988 merger invalid and return to their former status as District No. 1-PCD, MEBA." Fraudulent from Beginning In seeking the end of the merger, the resolution adopted by the MEBA membership at their January 15 special meetings pointed out that the results of the joining of the two organizations had been hidden from the rankand-file at the time of the referen­ dum vote on the creation of District No. 1 — MEBA/NMU. Addition­ ally, the resolution cited the widespread shenanigans of union officials in the 1988 merger referendum which were designed to ensure a positive outcome of the vote. For example, the resolution noted that numerous PCD, MEBA members who voted against the merger had their ballots changed by PCD, MEBA officials who marked them in favor of the merger. At the time of the merger referendum vote, PCD, MEBA members were not advised that their officials were taking $2 mil­ lion from the union's treasury and calling it "severance pay." "PCD, MEBA members were told that Ae MEBA and NMU pen­ sion funds would not be merged but shortly after the merger, PCD, MEBA officials acted to merge the pension funds," said the resolution. MEBA members also were not told that the structure of the union would be changed in such a way as to give shore-side workers control over the organization. And, the seagoing members were never advis^ that the rights and privileges they enjoyed in PCD, MEBA would be dismantled and overrun. A Year of Struggle The action taken by the MEBA membership to become PCD, MEBA again^ takes place after a year of struggle to gain control of their own affairs. In balloting for the top posts and convention delegates of the then Licensed Division within the merged union. District No. 1—^MEBA^MU, in late 1990, the rank-and-file voted in a slate of members running under the auspices of a group called Members Advocating Democracy (MAD). As a result, all of the officials aligned with incum­ bent president C.E. "Gene" DeFries were voted out of office. The rank-and-file engineers elected to head their division assumed office in early 1991. With Ward, a chief engineer who sailed with Puerto Rican Marine Management (PRMMl), heading the group, the new officers mov^ to secure the union trustees to the MEBA benefits plans. In February the courts upheld the right of the Ward group to appoint the trustees. Throughout the 1991, the parent structure of the Licensed Division—District No. 1— MEBA/NMU—took actions to take away the majority vote and the power the Licensed Division had within the union. The Ward group charged that the District unilateral­ ly established new divisions, new branches and made up new rules as it went along, reinterpreting the constitution to suit its own pur­ poses. The action by the membership on January 15 preceded a special convention scheduled for January 16 called by the District which the MEBA group believes had as its purpose adopting several amend­ ments to the constitution and resolutions designed to cement their hold over the licensed ship­ board officers, whose dues make up close to two-thirds of the union's income. After the conven­ tion, the District put the Licensed Division in trusteeship and fired all the officers. However, the position of the MEBA men is that the Licensed Division is not them— the action of the January 15 mem­ bership stands—and District No. 1 — PCD, MEBA will continue to operate. NMU Dissident Gets New Vote In this same time period, a federal district court judge in New York has ruled that a new merger referendum vote must be con­ ducted. The decision is a result of a suit filed by NMU dissident Al­ bert Jackson, who objected to the 1988 merger that created District No. 1 — MEBA/NMU on the basis that it put unlicensed seamen in a role of second-class citizens within their own union. (The merged organization's original constitu­ tion prevented NMU seamen from being able to hold either the president's or treasurer's job, and also allocated voting strength to dues received as opposed to mem­ bership.) The ballots to the new merger referendum are supposed to be mailed this month. Persian Gulf Redeployment Continues The redeployment of U.S. military equipment and ammunition used in the Persian Gulf War is continuing, with Ready Reserve Force (RRF) and conunercial chartered vessels being laid up steadily as more cargo comes home. As of the end of Janu^, the Milita^ Sealift Command (MSC), the military's sealift transportation agency, was using 19 RRF vessels and 14 U.S.-flag conunercial charters. Nearly all of the U.S. unit equipment has been brought back to the United States from Saudi Arabia. Roughly half of the armnunition sent to the Middle East for the battle against Iraq has been shipped back. Great Lakes Ships Lay Up The Great Lakes shipping season came to an erid last month, and all SlU-contracted vessels were docked by the first week of January. Hie Soo Locks closed in mid-January. The weather was unusually mild in 1991-92 on the Great Lakes, and there was no ice in the rivers until late January. Reports indicate the Great Lakes shipping companies were able to fill all their stockpiling orders. If the current weather trend continues, no problems are expected for fitout, which could start any time from mid-March to mid-April. Mild Weather Helps Mississippi Tow Fleet Mild weather with plenty of rain during the fall and early winter months is allowing pushboats to sail at full capacity along the Mississippi River. Many SlU-contracted tugs are supplying coal to the power plants. Because the Coast Guard rescinded its voluntary load restrictions, the upper Mississippi and Ohio River tugs are handling 15 barges, while those sailing south of the Moore's Landing, Mo. staging area are pushing to 40 barges. Coast Guard Proposes Vessel inspection Fees The Coast Guard is proposing to levy fees for the agency's inspecti^ procedures directed at foreign and U.S.-flag vessels. In a December If Federal Register notice, the agency said it was establishing a rule that woulc set fees for the issuance of vessel Certificates of Inspection, Certificates of Compliance and related documents. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal until February 18. Comments can be submitted to the Executive Secretary, Marine Safety Council (G-LRA-2/3406) (CG D 91-030); U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters; 2100 Second Street, SW; Washignton, DC 20593-0001. The proposed vessel documentation fees accompanied the Federal Register notice on an extension of the comment period on the agency's plan to charge for the issuance of marine licenses, merchant marine documents and cer­ tificates of registry. Fish Vessel Operators to Be Licensed The Congress received a Department of Transportation and U.S. Coast Guard proposal to require fishing vessel captains to be licensed. The Coast Guard Tecominended the plan after a two-year study on marine accidents involving fishing vessel. Congress had mandated the plan when it passed the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act. The agency proposal allows Coast Guard-certified private sector facilities to conduct the required training and to allow those institutions to certify that fish vessel operators who take their course comply with federal professional competency standards. .-ri- ' ji \ • �FEBRUARY 1992 Rover Rescues 22 from Sinking Korean Ship Chief Steward Ernest Harris of the MV Rover described the rescue of 22 Korean seamen in the South China Sea on November 23 as one of the "most interesting" in which he had participated. "I was in my room at my desk around 0900 when the captain knocked on the door and told me to make some extra food for lunch because a ship is sinking and we should be there around 1100 to res­ cue them," the 63-year-old steward recalled in an interview with the Seafarers LOG. The Rover, loaded with jet fuel under a Military Sealift Command charter, had received a distress call from the Hanjin Karachi, a Korean-flagged vessel which was sinking approximately 60 miles north of the Philippines. Within three hours, the Rover arrived at the rescue site and was joined by three other ships, including an SlU-crewed LNG vessel operated by Energy Transportation Corp, Harris said. Reports noted the sea had 15-foot swells, and winds were from the east at 25 to 30 knots. The Korean crewmembers al­ ready had boarded themselves as well as their gear in a lifeboat and raft tied near the gangway of the sinking vessel. "It wasn't even list­ ing or leaning," Harris remem­ bered. "It was going down level." Half of the Hanjin Karachi crew came over in the lifeboat. How­ ever, the rudder of the lifeboat broke and none of the Koreans knew how to rig a sweep oar. Bosun Doyle Ellette and Chief Mate Sean Kearney manned the lifeboat, rigged a sweep oar as a Inset shows exact location of rescue of 22 Korean seamen by SlU-crewed Rover. Shipmates Recall SIU Member Killed Aboard Transglebe In 'Nam ;"'''V/- V;vV-;'; - •* V-i f '1 i' SMii With the drive launched by the Marine Firemen's Union (an SIUNA affiliate) to build a memorial to native California mer­ chant mariners who lost their lives sailing in Vietnam comes word of another SIU member who died as a civilian in combat. Ernest Goo was a 13-year veteran of the deck department when a Viet Cong rocket exploded in his fo'c'sle abo^d the Transglobe on August 30,1968. Brother Goo, 39, died almost immediately. George Boomgaard, who sailed as the first engineer on the Transglobe, read about the Califor­ nia memorial in last month's Seafarers LOG. He called the LOG to ask if anyone was aware that aboard his vessel a union member had been killed in action in Vietnam. Boomgaard, now sailing as the chief engineer aboard the Cove Liberty, recalled a deck depart­ ment member losing his life when an armor-piercing shell exploded in the crew's quarters aboard the Hudson Waterways vessel. The LOG was able to locate and contact the captain of the Transglobe, Leon Jean, who recounted the events of August 30, 1968 aboard the converted C-4 vessel. The Transglobe was on its regular shuttle run between Okinawa and Saigon, ^e rollon/roll-off ship was sailing in the Long Tau shipping channel 14 miles south of Saigon when it came under attack. "Goojust had finished his watch rudder and returned to the sinking freighter to rescue the remaining I I. As the remainder were loading themselves into the lifeboat, the Hanjin Karachi began drifting toward the Rover. AB Gavino Oc^ tavio witnessed Ellette and Kear- (4 to 8)," Jean told the LOG. "He was in his room washing for break­ fast when a rocket came through the hull and exploded in his room. "It scared the hell out of me. I ran aft and found his room loaded with blood. I remember calling the Navy and saying we were under attack. "We wrapped him up and tried to get the ramp down for the helicopter to land. It only took a couple of minutes (for the chopper to arrive) but it seemed like hours. He was DOA (dead on arrival) when they got him to Saigon." Both Jean and Boomgaard said Goo was a hard worker and wellliked by his fellow crewmembers. "You don't forget about somebody like this," Jean said of the deck dep^ment member more than 23 years after the attack. Goo joined the SIU in April 1955 in the port of San Francisco. According to his obituary in the October 25, 1968 edition of the LOG, he was buried in a military cemetery in his native Honolulu. Shortly before word reached the union of Goo'sdeath, the LOG had published a story in its September 27, 1968 issue about the Trans­ globe coming under attack. The story reported a warning from the Military Sea Transportation Ser­ vice (Ae forerunner of today's Military Sealift Command) that the Viet Cong was employing "more effective weapons ... in die hope of disrupting the prompt flow of vital supplies." ney maneuver the lifeboat while the Rover shifted to keep a greater disaster from happening. "The men in the lifeboat could have been killed if the ships had collided," Octavio told the MSC's Sealift journal. Harris noted the rescue took lit­ tle more than an hour. With all 22 Koreans safely on board, the Rover set sail for its original destination of Okinawa. "All of them were happy to be on board," said the galley gang member who joined the SIU in 1951. "They said they had sprung a leak in the engineroom around 0200 and couldn't stop it. I remem­ ber looking back as we sailed away and saw the ship still was afloat." In a letter reporting the incident to Rover's operators, Vulcan Car­ riers, Master Dimitrios Katsogiannos offered special commendations for both Ellette and Kearney. The crew of the Rover received a message of thanks from K.H. Lee, senior vice president of Han­ jin Shipping, "I would like to tender my heartfiil thanks to you and all your crewmembers for your successful rescue operation on our vessel... in distress in spite of bad weather and hard situation. With your considerate care and hospitality, our 22 crew(members) could arrive at their home safely." .'•'J/"' <" • .•vt:';.- :l. ' Let Them Eat Lobster •- -;y > :•••• 'V'-'i Jim Robinson, chief cook aboard the SlU-contracted Nosac Ranger, recently senred these two New England lobsters to the ship's crew for dinner. Robinson is from Louisiana and specializes in creole-style cuisine. -- \ • V ... J �SEOFMBISLOG i;:ff jf7'':/;-^ '-V. • -•'.^1" J" '' -i ' ''V'v- ;4;>- '' '• U.S. Ship Gambling Biii Awaits Pres Signature A bill that allows gambling to take place on U.S.-flag passenger ships now awaits approval by President Bush. The House of Representatives on January 28 gave unanimous consent (passage without a hear­ ing) to a bill which would allow gaming activites aboard U.S. ships. Already passed by the Senate, the bill, H.R. 3866, now goes to President Bush. Barring an unforeseen veto, the bill could be­ come law within a few weeks. H.R. 3866 was one of three separate pieces of legislation wluch included the gambling lan­ guage. Passage and enactment of any of those three (including the crime bill and the original gambUng bill, H.R. 3282) would legalize shipboard gambling on U.S.-flag cruise ships. If President Bush signs H.R. 3866 in the up­ coming weeks, then legalized gambling on U.S.-passenger ships will become law. The gambling legislation has the strong support of the SIU and others in the U.S.-flag shipping in­ dustry because, if enacted, the measure could provide sufficient incentive for investment in American-flag passenger ships. This would lead to thousands of new American jobs. Currently, two federal laws (the Johnson Act and the Gambling Ship Act) prevent U.S.-flag cruise vessels from offering gambling. Foreign-flag ships are not subject to the same restrictions, even though most sail from U.S. ports. More than 85 percent of all cruise passengers worldwide are Americans, but only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cruise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SlU-crewed Independence and Constitution). ;fiS 'If ':;iS:®as ''' .,„ .--, V- --\^'t'h\ i :• Bill Rights a Wrong Keeping scabs employed after a strike ends is a phenomenon which began in the 1980s. The loophole allowing employers to permanent­ which offered gambling on the high seas were little more than casino barges operated to evade state anti-gambling laws. H.R. 3866 passed the House and was amended by the Senate before the December adjournment. Labor Panel Prolesis GATT Treaty Changes The U.S.rflag merchant marine would be harmed by the proposed revision of the Generalized Agree­ ment on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the AFL-CIO said January 22 in its response to the compromise document being cir­ culated by Arthur Dunkel, the head of the world trade talks. The docu­ ment seeks to build a consensus to revive the world trade negotiations after they broke down close to a year ago over the issue of farm , subsidies. The AFL-CIO, speaking on be­ half of a labor advisory group on trade, also said the proposed revisions would undermine U.S. environmental regulations, limit the ability of U.S. lawmakers to promote economic growth and place U.S. industry and workers at a competitive disadvantage. In a letter to U.S. Trade Repre­ sentative Carla Hills, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue urged U.S. rejection of the proposal, drafted by Dunkel, be­ cause it would "result in layoffs, in­ creased unemployment, a further weakening of this courttry's in­ dustrial base, and a serious loss of Senate to Take Up Anti-Scab Bill Legislation which would make it illegal for employers to fire strik­ ing workers and then permanently replace them with scabs is ex­ pected to be considered by the Senate this spring. The Workplace Fairness Bill last July was passed by the House of Representatives by a 65-vote margin. However, the battle for enactment in the Senate will be difficult. The legislation has 36 Senate cosponsors; 60 are needed to prevent a filibuster, and 68 are required to override the expected veto from President Bush. The anti-scab bill was intro­ duced by Senator Howard Metzenbaum (D-Ohio). It would close a loophole which allows employers to hire permanent replacements— scabs—who have crossed a picket line to assume jobs of striking employees. The measure also would bar employers from offering preferen­ tial treatment and benefits to strik­ ing workers who cross the picket line and return to work. However, the bill would not change current practice which allows employers to use temporary workers as well as managers and supervisory per­ sonnel during a strike. This problem exists largely be­ cause the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act were enacted when transportation was the primary service of passenger ships. The concept of the cruise ship had not yet been developed, and ships ly replace striking workers was created by a 1938 Supreme Court decision known as the Mackay Radio ruling, but few businesses used the tactic until the decade of the Reagan administration, Workplace Fairness legislation would prevent situations such as those at Eastern Air Lines, Greyhound and the New York Daily News. Greyhound replaced 9,000 union bus drivers with 6,000 scabs (and watched its accident rate increase sharply); Eastern locked out its employees and hired scabs before folding; and the Chicago Tribune Company, owners of the Daily News, spent $24 million to force a strike and then hired scabs before selling the paper to a pro-union owner. The U.S. is virtually alone among world powers when it comes to the issue of hiring scabs. Canada, for example, adopted the National Labor Relations Act as a model for its labor laws but rejected the Mackay rule as inconsistent with free collective bargaining. Major economic competitors in­ cluding Japan, France and Ger­ many also categorically prohibit the dismissal of striking workers. Employers in these nations recog­ nize the importance of investing in human resources and have no desire to rid themselves of the skilled and loyal workforces they have assembled. the ability of the Congress and state legislatures to regulate economic activity. "You have frequently stated that no agreement is better than a bad agreement, and we agree. The Dunkel draft is a bad agreement, and it is difficult to conceive of an outcome based upon this text that will be beneficid to the United States.... 'The Dunkel draft final act rep­ resents the realization of our worst fears. Little of value has been achieved, while U.S. sacrifices loom large. . . . The ability of the government to defend the interests of U.S. workers and industry will be dramatically weakened if the Dunkel text is adopted." Donahue also pointed out that the text "does not authorize trade unions to bring cases and, indeed, it appears to exclude them from so doing The committee is espe­ cially disturbed by the absence of any specific prohibition of the use of temporary entrants as strikebre^ers.... Donahue said the labor move­ ment "believes that the surest way to achieve greater discipline over unfair trade practices is to maintain strong U.S. trade remedy laws. The draft text weakens U.S. law, doesn't even promise greater dis­ cipline, and should be rejected." AFL-CIO Attacks Bush Agenda The AFL-CIO expressed strong opposition with the economic proposals President Bush listed in his state of the union address. In a news release, the AFL-CIO said Bush "has disappointed the country once again. After months of telling the suffering jobless to wait patiently for his address. President Bush has unveiled another version of the same old formula of tax cuts for the wellheeled." From 1977 to 1992, the weal­ thiest one percent of America ex­ perienced a staggering average wage increase of 136 percent. Overall, the wealthiest 10 percent gained at least 11 percent during those years. Conversely, the lowest 60 per­ cent experienced marked drops in average family income, some as much as 13 percent. Meanwhile, the AFL-CIO pointed out the numerous flaws and omissions in Bush's an­ nouncement. First, the capital gains cuts, real estate tax breaks and investment tax credit Bush seeks will not provide immediate relief for the unemployed, nor will any of these measures provide needed investment in America's in­ frastructure, education and future. Even Bush's so-called "middleclass tax cuts" provide their greatest benefits to wealthier Americans, charged the Federation. At a time when 16 million Americans are totally or partially out of work and thousands more are being laid off, the time for fiddling with the tax code has long since passed. The AFI^CIO urges imme­ diate development of a program to create jobs by funding desperately needed public works projects and helping state and local governments restore essential services. Moreover, the president gave no indication of moving toward a com­ prehensive solution to America's health care crisis. "Finally, any economic recovery program should include a recognition that current trade policies are exporting America's jobs and industrial base," the AFLCIO said in its statement. "If the president's goal is to generate con­ sumer spending, what good does it do if that spending is not for domestic goods and services that put Americans to work?" The rich get richer... Percent change in average family income before and after faxes - 19n to 1992 (in constant doiiats) 140% -+136%- LOW 20% 2nd 20% $8,130 $20,090 MM 20% $31,970 Family income gnups and average 1902 incomes SOURCE: Citizens for Tax Justice . •; ' ' *• '• 'i' - �J'jJgS -• '• ••'' • d:,. • ^ - • 'ir- • • i - r i.R 'i; •'--dV- d liSS d--ddti: "'•d..W.•djajf'd-''d •-./d-' I*. FEBRUAItr 1992 . ,i r. Ex-Soviet Shipping Companies Taken Over by Repubiics ]. .' rV'. With a Soviet registry a thing of the past, the commercial ships once flying the Soviet flag on their stems are now outfitted with the baimers of Russia, Ukraine, Geor­ gia or the three independent na­ tions of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The December 21 action of 11 former Soviet republics estab­ lishing the Commonwealth of In­ dependent States has thrown what was once a mighty fleet controlled by a strong-centralized govern­ ment into many fragments. But the process of re-organization actually began in the late 1980s, under Soviet President Gorbachev's economic policies that encouraged limited-privatiza­ tion. After the coup in August, which weakened the Soviet government and strengthened the hand of the republics, maritime in­ dustry reforms were adopted by 14 Soviet republics and the Soviet merchant marine ministry's con­ trol was being dismantled. During the fall of last year, the republics began to make moves to control the shipping fleets based in their areas. liie independence of the Baltic states and the break-up of the Soviet Union has the new nations scram­ bling at an even faster pace to as­ sume control of the various shipping companies that once made up the Soviet merchant marine. So far, Russia is the republic with the largest fleet. The Journal of Commerce reports (December 27,1991) that nine ex-Soviet ship­ ping companies are now register­ ing their ships with the state of Russia, in its newly-formed minis­ try of transport. The Journal of Commerce article listed the fol­ lowing nine shipping companies that are now supervised by the Russian Ministry of Transport: Baltic Shipping, Northern Ship­ ping, Murmansk Shipping, Novorossisk Shipping, Far East Shipping, Arctic Shipping, Kam­ chatka Shipping, Primorsk Ship­ ping and Sakhalin Shipping. Black Sea Shipping Co. (Blasco)—which has a 260-ship fleet. including passenger ships, tankers, bulk carriers and container shipsis now in the hands of the Ukraine government. Sovcomflot, once a leading Soviet ship owner, operator and charterer, has transferred its entire fleet to the Cyprus flag. Sovfracht, the chartering company and general agent for the ex-Soviet fleet, is about to become a private stock-holding company. The government of Lithuania has assumed ownership of 90 per­ cent of Lithuanian Shipping Co., a bulk and general cargo carrier. Status of Fleet Many questions remain as to the future of what was once the Soviet fleet. Before the break-up, it had been reported in the Soviet press that more than $180 million worth of debt to foreign companies had been racked up by Soviet shipping companies. Additionally, the age of many of the country's ships was quite high—^with some 50 percent of the Japan, Turkey, Poland, Yugos­ lavia, Romania and other countries. The Bank of the USSR and the Soviet merchant marine ministry had guaranteed more than Number in Fieet Type of Ship Tankers Oil/Chemical Tankers Chemical Tankers LNG Carriers General Tankers Ore-Bulk-Oil Ore-Bulk General Cargo/Single Deck General Cargo/Multi-Deck General Cargo/Passenger Container (specialized) Fish Processing Fishing Passenger Ferries Supply Vessels Tugboats ^1 Dredges Ice Breakers Research General TOTAL ' DWT 356 2 4 8 6 59 169 867 630 59 69 600 2,763 272 137 634 72 38 287 1,102 5,920,851 45,230 21,572 189,520 20,597 1,728,890 4,933,714 3,305,156 6,216,148 89,833 980,119 2,655,539 2,047,843 81,324 116,456 106,783 107,587 117,587 234,565 934,891 8,134 29,854,572 hands of Russia, now a recognized country in and of its own right. It is hoped that in the near future, as matters begin to sort themselves out and governments get organized in the various former Soviet Administration's Budget Caiis For $1.2 Biiiion for Seaiift r;m' •i.. :•'!-•.• According to a story published in the Joum^ of Commerce, Presi­ dent Bush's 1992 budget proposal calls for an additional $1.2 billion dollars for seaiift capacity. With previously allocated monies, this would bring the total seaiift fund­ ing available for buying or build­ ing ships to over $3 billion. Most pressing of the military's needs it is thought are more fast seaiift ships, roll-on, roll-off ves­ sels and more pre-positioning ships. The fast seaiift ships per­ formed well during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, as did the pre-positioned ships, but the military exercise demonstrated a serious lack of RO-RO vessels under the U.S. flag. Most Ro-Ros chartered by the Military Seaiift Conunand, the agency within the armed forces responsible for the waterborne transit of military materiel, were operated under foreign flags. This budget reflects a change in thinking on military matters as these increases in sedift spending accompany cuts in other military items of around 25 percent. Most of these savings are coming from stoppage of big ticket weapon sys­ tems, such as the B-2 Bomber. Apparendy, the Bush administration's new nulitary philosophy relies on quick response provided by the fast ships and prepositioned vessels. In other maritime related items, the President has asked for no funding for the loan guarantee pro­ gram for conunercial vessel con­ struction. Overall, however, the Maritime Administration will receive a slight increase in its budget to $518 million, most of which is slated for Ready Reserve Fleet maintenance and operating subsidies. The Coast Guard is scheduled under the proposal to receive $414 million, out of a total budget of $3.77 billion, for capital improvements to ships, buildings, and aircraft. The President's budget is now being considered by Congress which can accept or reject any parts of the plan that they choose. It is unclear at the present how the maritime proposals will fare, al­ though it is expected that the big­ gest fights Congress will wage are over other mhtters such as health care insurance programs, the captial gains tax and other tax-spend­ ing matters. 'J- SOURCE: ARGO (a Greek magazine); November 1991. fleet over 15 years old. As of November of last year, the Greek magazine ARGO reported that 132 ships at a cost of $4 billion had been ordered by Soviet shipping companies. The shipbuilding agreements were held with yards in Spain, Portugal, South Korea, $600 million. Shipping industry sources es­ timate it will take some time to sort out the role of the republics and their shipping companies. Among the issues is the degree of govern­ ment ownership and the status of shipbuilding agreements and debt. In US/USSR Ship Pact, Substance May Stay, Parttes May Change The dismantling of the Soviet Union into a commonwealth of independent states leaves the bilateral maritime agreement signed by the United States and that former nation in 1990 in the i Composition of the Soviet-Registered Fieet Asof June 26,1991 republics which are all now inde­ pendent states, a new bilateral agreement will be discussed with Russia and Ukraine. Most U.S. government sources believe, however, that the content of the current agreement will not be altered dramatically. It is ex­ pected that there will have to be changes in the port lists designated in the pact, which originally sought to open 42 Soviet ports to American shipping. Since their in­ dependence from the Soviet Union, the ports of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have not been considered "Soviet ports." The Baltic states and the republics of Russia, Ukraine and Georgia now con­ trol what was once the Soviet mer­ chant marine. The majority of the 42 ports in the agreement are in the states of Russia, the Ukraine and Georgia. However, the ports of primary con­ cern to U.S. shipping are those of Ukraine and Russia. The former Soviet Ministry of the Merchant Marine and Transport Ministry are now in Rus­ sian hands. In Ukraine, a Ministry of Transport is being formed. The U.S./USSR bilateral maritime agreement was negotiated in the first half of the year in 1990. In addition to open­ ing 42 Soviet ports to Americanflag ships, it established 42 ports in the United States in which Soviet ships could call. Since the original agreement was signed, an addi­ tional seven ports were added to each list. The agreement also established a two-day arrival notice for Soviet ships arriving at American ports and allowed the Soviets to engage in trade between the United States and third nations, commonly known as "cross trades." Ex-Soviet republics established the Commonwealth of Inde­ pendent States on December 21. The commonwealth replaced the Soviet Union. Within the com­ monwealth, the states have all the rights of republics and can operate as independent nations. The Washington Post (12/22/91) reported that a draft agreement between the republics suggests a structure that "en­ visages a conference of heads of state and government as the main political institution of the com­ monwealth. . ." The newspaper said ministerial-level committees have been set up to coordinate ac­ tivity in the areas of transportation, defense, econornics, foreign af­ fairs and social security. ; X;- ;• :• : •• A:-:'".? '•u'",: . I • ail .vf ' •: "a. - 'vr-.."* �SEAFARBIS LOG 8 Coast GuanI Sets Benzene StamlanI GK'Maitimrs V:,:i-!^i„;:v-<:;:-:- •• ."• '•^' ••:,• •' ' . '. • ' - .• " '< . .-••i r-; ;;:''"-'v.-v ' ;•: " A••(••.-- "•..i:A -V ^ ."i;. Continued from page 3 and control equipment are substan­ tially the same." Responsibility for ensuring compliance with safe practices by all employees and others carrying out benzene-related activities falls to the "Person in Charge" (PIC) of the operation. SpeciHcally cited as "operations involving benzene" are: cargo transfer operations in­ volving connecting or disconnect­ ing liquid or vapor hoses; cargo tank gauging or sampling, and cargo tank venting, cleaning and gas freeing. Lives Saved by Rule The Coast Guard claims this rule is "expected to result in a 90 jercent lowering of the number of eukemia deaths associated with the inhalation of benzene vapors." It is the vapors formed by this in­ dustrial chemical which are most harmful, although the liquid also causes irritation to skin and eyes which should be rinsed thoroughly with water after contact. Besides leukemia, benzene can cause bone marrow disorders, bronchiopneumonia and a host of central nervous system disorders. Although a colorless liquid, ben­ zene has a distinctive odor which should alert workers to its presence. The vapor, in higher con­ centrations, will cause irritations to the eyes, cause headaches, nausea, and, in the worst cases, convul­ sions, unconsciousness and even paralysis. Benzene is also extreme­ ly flammable and explosive. The new regulations state employers "must provide, and the employees must submit to, [a] medical surveillance examina­ tion." Companies are required to schedule these examinations for all workers who were exposed to more than 10 parts per million of air (ppm) of benzene, as a timeweighted average (TWA), for at least 30 days in 1991 before Oc­ tober 17, or those who can reasonably be expected to be ex­ posed to 1 ppm as a TWA for 8 hours on at least 10 days, or 0.5 ppm for an 8 hour period TWA for at least 30 days, this year. Exams Due by June 16 This first examination must be completed by June 16, 1992 and the licensed physician must then provide both the employer and employee with a written evaluation of &e results. These results will include all medical conditions, if any, which the examining physician believes would subject the employee to a "greater than normal risk" of harm if exposed to benzene again. Physicians also may suggest Military's PacHIc neat Te Mere RepaB Center Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet vessels will begin using a Navy logistics and repair support center in Singapore, pos­ sibly within the next few months, as the United States continued its withdrawal from the Subic Bay Naval Station. Logistics Support Force. Navy workers there will process the supply and repair requests from ships in the west Pacific and In­ dian oceans and facilitate opera­ tions for Navy and MSC supply ships and oilers to get supplies to the fleet. The MSC Pacific Fleet is crewed by members of the Seafarers Government Services Division. In discussions with LOG reporters, these seamen expressed mixed emotions about leaving the Philippines. "It is hard to not come back to a place we've been calling on for years," said one mariner. Meanwhile, the pullout from Subic Bay (50 miles west of Manila) should be more than half complete by the end of June. The closing of Subic Bay and the other U.S. military base in the Philippines—Clark Air Force Base—comes about as a result of a vote in that country's senate. The 23-member senate defeated the extension of the U.S. lease for the bases by a 12-11 margin on September 16. The administration of President Corazon Aquino, which had negotiated the lease agreement extension, sought an override of the vote; however, Aquino fell five votes short of the two-thirds majority needed. "But we have heard good things about Singapore," said another. Transfer of militaiy personnel from Subic Bay to Singapore could begin by spring. The Subic station must be vacat^ by December 31 of this year, since the U.S. and Philippine governments could not agree on an extension to lease the base. The Singapore shipyard can dry-dock any U.S. warship except aircraft carriers. Previously it was home port and repair base for Britain's Pacific Fleet (until 1971). However, only a small percent­ age of personnel from Subic Bay will transfer to Singapore. The Sin­ gapore facility is not as complex as die old base, which had been East Asia's largest U.S. military facility. The Singapore facility is offi­ cially known as the 7th Fleet The Subic Bay base had been worth $203 million a year in lease payments, and it generated ap­ proximately $344 million in an­ nual payroll for 37,000 Filipino workers. The Philippine bases have been dogged with trouble for the past year. In 1991, Clark Air Base was hit particularly hard by the June 9 volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. Ships dock^ at Subic Bay were dumped with tons of volcanic ash as a reuslt of the eruption. limitations on future exposure to benzene or use of respirators or other personal protective clothing. The new rules focus on what are called "performance standards" or measures which can be undertaken by individuals, as opposed to en­ gineering standards which involve sometimes expensive mechanical installations such as vapor removal systems. This means that all maritime workers who work in designated hazardous zones, marked by signs and other warning devices, must wear companyprovided respirators and other protective clothing such as rubber gloves and boots. The Coast Guard guidelines for­ bid persons who have to be fit with respirators from having facial hair (which would impede a proper fit of the protective gear). This may include beards, sideburns and goatees. Persons with glasses or contact lenses might also have to make adjustments. Soft or gas-per­ meable contact lenses are not al­ lowed to be worn under full-face respirators. These Coast Guard rules cover all workers on inspected vessels, as well as any non-employees, such as longshoremen, involved in ben­ zene operations aboard ships. Asst. VP G. Ripoll Retires George M. Ripoll has retired after 37 years of service to the Seafarers International Union. Ripoll, 58, joined the Seafarers after serving as a ranger in the Korean Conflict. He received several Bronze and Silver Stars for his service in the Army. After joining the union in 1955 in the port of New York, Ripoll sailed in the deck and engine depart­ ments. He returned to New York in 1961 where George Ripoll at MTD Convention last year in Detroit. became the trainer at the Andrew Furuseth School. Appointed a headquarters rep­ He taught boxing, karate and other resentative in 1978, Ripoll moved self-defense courses. to Jacksonville, Fla. in 1983. He Ripoll holds a sixth-degree became an assistant vice president black belt in karate, was the 1961 of the government services world jujitsu champion and earned division in 1988. a gold medal in international com­ While in Jacksonville, Ripoll petition against the Soviet team in was involved with many local and 1965. civic organizations, including While in New York, he earned Mayor J^e Godbold's economic his GED, attended Staten Island council. College and later received his Throughout his years of seryice bachelor's degree at what is now to the union, Ripoll was involved St. John's University. in many of its organizing drives. Ripoll taught boxing and other self-defense courses at the Furuseth School in 1961. �. ''f/" FEBmumi992 Philadelphia Exhibit Honors WWII Morchant Mariners -'-'I- Merchant mariners who served during World War II are remem­ bered in a small but stirring exhibit in Philadelphia. 'The Forgotten The exhibit opened December 7, coin­ ciding with the 50th anniversary of America's entry into WWII. War: A History of the U.S. Mer­ chant Marine During World War II" opened December 7 at the Na­ tional Archives Mid-Atlantic Region and will be displayed until December 1992. The opening coincided with the 50th anniver­ sary of America's entry into the war. Unappreciated for decades, WWII merchant mariners finally are receiving overdue rights and recognition. Four years ago, those mariners officially became veterans—although the status exhibit, it evoked certain not-sopleasant memories. In 1945, his last year as a Seafarer, "We came under attack by three Japanese submarines," Sweeney recalled. "They were chasing us and we went right up on the beach, 20 feet into the sand. We were pulled out the next day... It seems like it all happened just yesterday." Pensioner Henry McCuUough, a galley gang member for 40 years, described the Archives layout as "compact but well set up. It's very informative." "I liked what I saw, but it was kind of short," added Joseph Bidzilya, a deck gang member who retired in May. "You know, even today most people don't know what the merchant marine is." Reminders of WWH 'The Forgotten War" begins with a 1940 Philco radio apparent­ ly blaring orders and conversations which might have been heard on any merchant vessel. To the left are recruiting posters and ships' blueprints. To the right are mariners' medals, 50-year-old photographs and wartime newspapers. In fact, use of the space has been maximized. The spread includes logbooks, signal flags, maps, dishes and vintage film footage. Visitors also may see uniforms, old Coast Guard documents. Naval Armed Guard reports, life rings and various other equipment. For the uninitiated, most items are ac- The exhibit features authentic wartime photos, posters and certificates, as weil as medais, safety equipment and various tools of the trade. came with a big asterisk. The secretary of the air force arbitrarily set the seamen's cutoff date for veterans' benefits as August 15, 1945, instead of December 31, 1946 (the date used for armed ser­ vices personnel). After seeing the display in Philadelphia, several SIU pen­ sioners noted the exhibit's excel­ lent quality but also the irony of its location and size. Like the veterans status, the exhibit has a twist: It is tucked away in a modest room in­ side a large building. Even at a leisurely pace, one would be hard pressed to stretch a visit there to a full hour. "It brought back a lot of memories, especially looking at (replicas of) the Liberty Ships," said retired deck department mem­ ber Joseph Sweeney, 75. Sweeney joined the SIU in 1943 in New York, then joined the Navy a few years later. Though he enjoyed the companied by explanatory text. Shawn Aubitz, curator of the ex­ hibit, said attendance has been steady. "We have three or four people in here at any given time, and we've received lots of phone calls," he said. "So far it's going well. The merchant mariners seem very appreciative, and we get to hear a ot of interesting sea t^es. "It truly seems like they were for­ gotten, and some of thoseguys really went through hell— We had a guy recently who recognized (in one of the photos) someone he had sailed with during the war. Without exag­ gerating, he started to cry." Seafarers Take Active Role World War II (1939-45) claimed more than 50 million lives, with two-thirds of the casualties civilian. More than 1,200 Seafarers lost their lives, aind overall 6,775 U.S. merchant seamen were killed during the war. Only the Marine Corps suffered a higher rate of death among its forces than did the American merchant marine. Additionally, thousands of other U.S. merchant mariners were wounded or permanently disabled. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 marked America's official entry into the war. But the merchant marine traces its involvement in resentment from members of the armed forces. "I honestly believe the other military organizations thought we were overpaid," he said. "I heard that talk a lot." "A lot of people just considered [the merchant mariners] civilians," McCullough added. "They^ were able to get on and off any sldp, and they could go into other work, which many did after one trip. •i Retired Seafarers (from left) Joseph Sweeney, Joe BIdzilya and Henry McCullough agree the display Is well done but small. the international conflict to 1939. As author John Bunker noted in The Seafarers in World War II, "Our merchant marine had its bap­ tism of fire long before Pearl Har­ bor. Before any of the nation's armed services were ready for allout duty in World War n, the mer­ chant mariners were on the front lines of global action." In 1939 the SS City of Flint, en route to Norway, was captured by a German battleship and charged with carrying contraband. In 1940 the Charles Pratt, a tanker, was tor­ pedoed off the coast of West Africa. And on May 21, 1941 the SlU-crewed Robin Moor was sunk by a German U-boat. During the war, more than 700 American-flag merchant vessels were sunk—^more than half in U.S. waters. But, as Bunker noted, "SIU crews did their jobs with an ef­ ficiency that saved the nation mil­ lions of dollars. And they helped man the nation's cargo carriers long before there were guns or con­ voys to protect them." So why have merchant mariners been overlooked? Pensioner Sweertey theorizes it started with Some guys, like my father, had to have saltwater in their blood to go back out there. "As for the money, you came back with all of it (from an entire voyage) at once. That made it seem like a lot, but we didn't make any more than any civilians. Heck, the guys in the shipyards made more than we did." Bidzilya agrees. "The first thing everybody brought up was money. It was a big payoff, but you spend a lot of time out there. And show me someone on the beach who works seven days a week plus overtime." The National Archives Mid-At­ lantic Region is located at the Wil­ liam Penn Post Office Annex, 9th and Market Streets, Room 1350 in Philadelphia. Admission to "The Forgotten War: A History of the Merchant Marine During World War II" is free. The exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the first and third Satur­ days of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. For additional information about the exhibit, telephone (215) 597-3000. '11:-'-i ' r-r 'i-'-.i A,- -• BACK TO il.S.kfBRCIIANT MARiNi • MAN THE VICTORY FLEET About 250,000 Americans answered the call of the merchant marine during WWII. �SEAFARERS LOG 10 . 'i'V "• • V-^ lf:§p|f: •^Kr • •;;;•"•. • •"•": ':i4' •••-;' • v:'-v ''V^-. •ft; ;£'• A i;-. • •",•5 • " ' '' ' ^0miK 1992 Electkms: A Chance to Vole for U.S. Ships tion dates by state. It also lists some of the elected officials who are up for election this year.) Seafarers also participate in the political process with the entire American trade union movement, brought together under the banner of the AFL-CIO, the federation representing all of American labor. On a state and local level, the AFL-CIO, through its political program—known as COPE (Committee on Political Education)—brings information on candidates and their records on behalf of working people to millions of trade unionists and their families. Working with the COPE seafaring and shipping. The New York hall is one place SlU members can learn about registering to vote. Pictured above is program and the Maritime Whether seamen will be sub- New York Port Agent Kermett Mangram (right) explaining the registration procedure to Eugene Perez, Trades Department (MTD), jected to what amounts to a Bert Macary, Larry Brown, Jim Davis, Jim Thornton, Shaif Yafi and Ahmed Alfageh. the AFL-CIO's department work tax, known as a "user which brings together all giving money to the Seafarers must face the American electorate fee" for obtaining merchant marine unions with a membership that Political Action Donation Fund to be either retumed to office or put documents and licenses, is an issue works in maritime and maritime(SPAD), which in turn makes con­ in the job for the first time. TTiis that can be resolved by elected of­ related industries. Seafarers assist tributions to candidates who sup­ year, the top-elected job in the na­ ficials. How a U.S.-flag shipping in grassroots political activities. port U.S. shipping on behalf of tion is up for grabs—the presiden­ company responds to a marine oil This election year, with the SIU members. Seafarers also cy. Additiondly, one-third of the spill now is determined by president on the bdlot, the stakes make their positions known by 100-member Senate face elections guidelines set in an act of Congress are high. On November 3—the participating in the electoral in 1992 and every Congressman and signed by the president known general election date for 1992— process. will be on the ballot. as the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. and in primaries throughout the To participate as a citizen in the With the fate of the U.S.-flag Issues affecting the American year. Seafarers will have a chance electoral process, an individual merchant marine and the jobs of maritime industry and the job to cast their votes for politicians must register to vote. Once those who earn their livelihoods by security of Seafarers are taken up who support a strong U.S. shipping registered with the local board of working aboard American ships to on almost a daily basis by Con­ capability. Seafarers will have an elections in the county, parish, be determined by elected officials, gress, the administration and its opportunity to work with the rest of township or city where one lives, it is no wonder Seafarers have a regulatory agencies and by state the labor movement to elect offi­ the individual can vote in any elec­ tradition of being deeply involved and local governments around the cials who support working people in politics. This involvement has tion. (The chart on the following country. generally. page provides information on elec­ taken the form of voluntarily These directly elected officials A strong national sealift capability; policies which make American shipping vi­ able in the global marketplace; keeping domestic waterbome com­ merce on vessels owned, operated and crewed by Americans; having U.S.government generated car­ goes transported on U.S-flag ships—^these issues, which to a large extent will determine if the United States is to have a strong merchant marine in the future, are on the agenda of the elected officials who make up the U.S. Congress. The policies of govern­ ment, established by laws enacted by elected officials, are evident in every aspect of Procedures for Registering to Vote and Voting Absentee Deciding whom to vote for can wait up to the last minute, but registering to vote and requesting absentee ballots are procedures that require some planning. To ensure that one can cast a ballot on election day, an in­ dividual must register to vote in advance. Additionally, if an in­ dividual will be away from home on election day, an absentee ballot must be secured. Waiting until the last minute to register or to re­ quest an absentee ballot could mean not being able to vote on election day. Most states require that before an individual can vote in federal, state and local elections, he or she must register with the local board of elections. The registration process varies by state. "•ct-.. •'•: l,- ' •V Voting Assistance '92 • 93 Guicde •IMUl.IMS • OMI ^ Merchant mariners are eligible to pat' ticipate in the Department of Defense voting program. To cast a ballot in an election, the individual can vote on the designated day at his or her local polling place. But if a registered voter will be away from his or her home on election day, as is often the case with Seafarers, a vote can be cast through the absentee voting process. Every local board of election has a system for issuing absentee ballots to individuals who will be out of town on election day. To find out how to request an absentee ballot, individuals can contact their local boards of election. military ships, any U.S. base has a designated voting assistance of­ ficer who can supply the forms and who has the guide. Seamen who are shipping out or who are already at sea or overseas may use the DOD's form—^known as a Federal Post Card Registration and Absentee Ballot Request (FPCA). For more information on Procedures for Mariners For individuals in the merchant marine and the armed forces, the process of registering to vote and voting by absentee bdlot has been simplifi^ through the voting as­ sistance program of the Depart­ ment of Defense (DOD). DOD has developed a single re­ quest form that is recognized by every board of election in the United States. The agency has pub­ lished a guide on how to fill out the form for every state. Copies of the guide and the forms have been mailed to every U.S.-flag ship by the Maritime Administration. Ad­ ditionally, the SIU is in the process of sending the guide and forms to every ship's chairman. The guide and forms are also available at all SIU halls. Also, for Seafarers on the DOD FPCA program, the agency has an information center. The number is (703) 693-6500. This is not a toll free number, nor are collect calls accepted. The officials at all SIU halls have information on candidates. Seafarers can consult their port agents for information on the voting records of candidates in their area. Seafarers, who have so much at stake in the election process, owe it to themselves and their industry to participate in the electoral process. With both the DOD voting assistance program and the traditional mechanisms available for registering to vote and for voting available to Seafarers, there should be no barriers to full par­ ticipation in the electoral process. For registration deadlines and polling hours, see chart on page 11. �FBUIUARY1992 •' =r.-^: 1992 Election Inforniatioil by Ststs! Nov. 3 General Elections �''••''.--•.I.'" : -'^r r. , '•••fri--i^t.'iy\ • ' •' -'• .••"/' k •.V-':%;''i-'> • ' . ".• 12 -'I'rv.y: ••' r/^--- •• - •'•' ••• .' ' ••• '' ' :-v'v i't • i' • -f-i •;;':-* , :-V," SEAFARmWe .T-^" ••.],-•'-(<•'• ' U -i-v.-'j'ia;:.-J !•>'.. •Vs.':. •"/-• : ,..:i-;v' .'•' • -• 'v. •'.-'•'Z' • H'.,'•-•'• -•' ike'.'-, kvktf. ..-' i kkk|i-k--.n. '•'(' ' • 'k' ; V ^ ... • • - .'•. r-r-.. i. Used for oceanographic research, the USNS Bartlett occasionally is on display to the public. From Science to Public Relations •-'•l i''-'' /V' "kk K"':k Bartlett Seafarers Wear Many Hats k''k^rr,.y-A. • •, i\. •i '' • '• '• •:i, W', •.;. vi'•••.. m.- Oiler Enrique Crespo works on diesel engine. The USNS Bartlett, whether at sea or docked, always seems to have an interesting mission which demands special skills of its crewmembers, report Seafarers aboard the oceanographic research ship. At sea, while it can be a rough ride for the 208-foot, 1,600-ton ship, crewmembers operate the ship land its special features for teams of scientists and staff from various universities and other research facilities as­ sociated with the U.S. government. During these assignments deck department mem­ bers handle the ship's vast array of winches and special over-the-side davits which are used to handle the scientists' research equip­ ment. When at port, there is a good chance the ship will be on display to Ae public or the Cfiecking the engineroom gauges and dials Is one of the jobs OMU oceanographic research community. Last D.A. Kinsler handles. summer, during one of these public-relations assignments, the ship was on display in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, a waterfront com­ mercial center which attracts thousands of visitors every day. Bartlett crewmembers served as guides, escorting some 3,000 tourists through die ship on a daily basis, explaining the duties of the vessel and pointing out its interesting features. During the fall, the ship was on display in New Orleans to coincide with a conference. Classified by the military as a T-AGOR ship, the Bartlett is one of two of its class of research vessel in the military's fleet. The ship, which was built in 1969, is sub­ contracted to Mar Ship Operators (MSO) for operation and maintenance. Crewmembers report that the Bartlett spends a great deal of time at sea, sailing primarily from east coast ports. •k:|, "/il ' -fc" • • .• 0 ' ,• 'I'- A,-, r.- kti- •vssi'.r:K:k" .' •: -• ^-;.!v . i-' •.•' k f-i •'. ' 1.^-.A 'ki > .'• k- Purser Richard Lemon reviews his figures one more time AB Joseph Griffin checks the Bartlett's before issuing pay to the crewmembers. lifeboat emergency radio. v..->: V i',. • • :V . ^i"' ' - D-MAC Fred Wrede comes up for some air while working beneath the deck on the USNS Bartlett. �•f-.v •/' A-iV •• •-... 'J.'W''••»*• nmuMrmi Seafarers Tie Knot At Country Hoedown •A'sf The newlyweds are joined by fellow SlU members. From the left (kneeling) are Pumpman Delton Ard, AB Garvin Doyle, Electrician David Merida, Chief Cook Cathleen Martin, AB David Gardutte, (standing) John Bodin, AB Shannon Downey, New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez, Groom Carlos Merida, Bride Hellen Mizell-Merida and ABUnieda Laitinen. ! •'•' •-' 1-'"' •' '•' • An antique horse-drawn wagon takes Chief The bride and her husband, an AB, lead the Steward Hellen Mizell to her wedding. Her wedding guests to a reception following the fattier, Calvin Coleman, is at the reins. ceremony. Chief Steward Hellen Mizell decided she wanted to do some­ thing different when she married AB Carlos Merida. And different it was—^a complete country-andwestem hoedown on her father's Mississippi ranch. "It was different," MizellMerida told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG about the Decem­ ber 15 wedding of the two SIU members. "I thought it up. I was raised in the country and this was right down my alley." But a western theme was not the only aspect of the Mizell-Merida wedding ceremony that made it unique. The event also had a Seafarer label. Besides the daughters, who served as brides­ maids, 10 fellow SIU members served as witnesses to the Gulfport, Miss, wedding. The western flavor of the event was evident in the couple's wed­ ding-day outfits. Additionally, the bride, who joined the SIU in 1985, rode to the wedding in an antique wagon driven by her father, Calvin Coleman. Mizell-Merida said of her hus­ band, an SIU member since 1978, ' C>: "I took a New Orleans boy and put him in the country." The couple met on the Overseas Chicago two years ago. "Captain William Harkness introduced us," the steward recalled. "We were the only two single people on the ship. The captain told me 'Here's a per­ fect match for you.'" The pair started dating after they signed off. They tried to sail together when they could, manag­ ing to be together on three or four ships since meeting. MizellMerida said they both realized they would be on the beach over the holidays and decided to hold the wedding then. Besides having shipping in com­ mon, both are single parents, which she admitted was hard for them to handle while at sea. Chief Steward Mizell-Merida's daughter, Desiree, is 12 while AB Merida's daughter, Holly-Lyn, is 15. "They're both my daughters now," Mizell-Merida said with pride. "We still want to sail together," she said about the family's future. "Our parents will help take care of the children while we are gone." Alpena Crew Gets Rare Visit from Bald Eagle Shortly after dinner on Septem­ ber 14, crewmembers of the SS Alpena noticed their every move was being observed from the bridge. Not by an officer, but by an adolescent bald eagle who decided to make the bridge wing its perch. A young bald eagle surveys the deck of the Alpena from its perch on the bridge. The Alpena adopted this eagle as their mascot after the bird adopted the steamer as its home. AB Watchman Jon L. Watson provided the Seafarers LOG with photographs of the bird as well as a description of its brief visit to the vessel. "It was just after 1800 hours and we were 35 miles off the Wiscon­ sin shore around Milwaukee when we first noticed we had picked up an unexpected guest," Watson wrote in his letter. The eagle stayed on the bridge for approximately 24 hours but was disturbed by the commotion created by the crew as the ship prepared to dock in Alpena, Mich. It returned a short time later and made its home on top of the aftermast. "It stayed while we loaded," Watson continued. Some crewmembers called a local wildlife officer to examine and capture the bird to return it to the wild. The officer said the eagle looked healthy, "but must be lost and confused. He didn't think it was safe to tiy and capture it," the AB reported. The eagle stayed aboard as the Alpena set sail. "After rinsing down the deck, the bird came off the mast and stayed on deck where we were able to feed and pet it," Watson reported. Stan Wiemeyer, a research biologist studying minatory birds for the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland, said "it is rela­ tively unusual" for an eagle to perch on a vessel. "My gut reaction is the bird may have gotten too far off shore," Wiemeyer told a reporter for the LOG, "It may have been weakened and was unable to return to shore, so it landed where it could." When told the bird allowed crewmembers to feed and pet it, Wiemeyer responded, "This is very strange. It might not have been in good health or it may have been accustomed to people. Very strange." The researcher noted birds of prey, like eagles, may land on ships in extraordinary circumstances. "Birds of prey may have been at­ tracted to smaller birds that could be around a ship. They fly from their perches to capture their prey, then return to tear it and feed on it. "Bald eagles are more fisheating. They wiU take waterfowl, but I don't recall seeing any ornithologi­ cal literature or studies of them land­ ing on ships," Wiemeyer added. Watson's note about the Alpena's eagle ended on a sad note. As the bird was soaring off the stem during its evening flight, a wind gust caught it as it was attempting to land on the bridge and slammed it into the bulkhead. The crew watched as the eagle fell lifeless into the lake. • • "v!• ; v". Bald Eagle Makes Temporary Home on USNS Wilkes •• ,.v,:a USNS Wilkes crewmembers also were treated to a rare visit by an adult bald eagle. This ship's winged visitor rests on the aft-quarter deck while the vessel was docked in Adak, Alaska in December. �'• "-'i/v--.' • ":'z4i4444/'4:4 . /^^%^pr.J^^ v••^,.,^• -s ;• •••"''1iV4m''-r •••.'• • 'j: . •>: fL lis- '4s/ r 4z/UMi! '^' '-'"j 'A' .'r.. - A-'x4/'^v.}- - ••v , ' i'-^i'.. SEOFARHISLOe Cutoff for WWII Seamen Blecked by Vet Panel • '*i^' y; 14 v=g;J., "iS-Ky- -•: -j-tu: •• ; The House Veterans Affairs Committee continues blocking progress on a bill providing World War Il-era merchant mariners with the same cutoff date for veteran status as was received by other members of the U.S. milit^. Congress convened on January 28, and for the third straight ses­ sion Veterans Affairs Conunittee Chairman Sonny Montgomery (DMiss.) has not scheduled a meeting for the bill, the Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1991. The legislation would extend World War II veteran status to American merchant mariners who sailed between August 15, 1945 and December 31, 1946, the date President Harry Truman declared as the end of hostilities. Seamen who sailed between December?, 1941 and August 15, 1945 were declared veterans in Januaty 1988 by the secretary of the Air Force (the branch of the Department of Defense which oversees matters pertaining to veterans). The recognition came after seamen and their allies fought for veteran status for WWII mariners for more than 40 years. But in selecting August 15, 1945 as the cutoff date, the Depart­ ment of Defense excluded ap­ proximately 2,500 living seafarers who deserve WWII veteran status. Rep. Montgomery and other op­ ponents of the bill (which also is known as H.R. 44) say that after August 15,1945, merchant seamen were no longer subject to military control. Yet while the mariners technically were still civilians, they were, in fact, subject to military discipline. Moreover, much of their work was similar to the work of the armed forces. Jack Fields (R-Texas) intro­ duced the bill three years ago and has helped to repeatedly push it through the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, of which he is a member. Former Official Neira Dies at 74 :iS;:: j^ i-••••-• _ r X ;; ; -i',,i, ;r^- -I- VHl'-'J'-''. .. 'M':' . >3. Louis "Blackie" Neira, retired SIU official, passed away January 15 from cancer. He was 74. Brother Neira joined the SIU in his native New York in 1943. A member of the engine depart­ ment, he sailed during World War II. In the mid-1940s, Neira came ashore to serve as an SIU patrol­ man assigned to Mobile. He later became Mobile port agent. Neira, who spoke fluent Spanish, was one of the cadre of union officials who SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall could assign to any beef. He played a big role in the American Banner Lines and longshoremen's beefs in the '50s. During the '70s, when the union was conducting crew con­ ferences, Blackie Neira was one of the instructors, shuttling be­ tween his port agent job in Mobile and his instructor assignment at the Lundeberg School. Neira proved his worth as a versatile and skilled official. He retired from his union post in 1977. Brother Neira lived in Mobile for 50 years and was buried in Mobile's Pine Crest Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rena; two daughters, Rebecca J. Neira of Thomasville, Ala., and Delores Neira Appling of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a sister, Josephine Flanagan of New York; four brothers, Joe Neira and Frank Neira, both of New York, Orient Neira of Jersey City, N.J., and John Neira of Parlin, N.J.; two grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. m:,/' The American Battlefield Monu­ ments Commission has added tributary words to the base of the central pylon at its East Coast memorial statue at Battery Park in New York City. The new tribute honors the 6,185 seamen of the U.S. merchant marine and the 529 seamen of the U.S. Army Transport Service who lost their lives during World War II. Charles Dana Gibson, the historian arid author who specializes in maritime and military history, helped coordinate the effort. The photo above shows the full eagle statue from the front. The photo below shows the new wording on the base of the statue which pays tribute to the WWII merchant marines. MarAd Cbrilies fkilf Medal Process .L ' . , J ^ Mrs. Rena Neira (seated at right) accepts condolences at graveside service for her husband. f' "i . . Aailte • Tribute Paid to WWII Merchant Marine This 1954 photograph shows Brother Neira handing shipping card to a Seafarer at the conclusion of a longshore strike. Last month's issue of the Seafarers LOG stated that the Maritime Administration (MarAd) will begin issuing the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal to those seamen who qualified during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Bmce J. Carlton, Director of that department's Office of Maritime Labor and Training, has issued a clarification of that article. He notes that distribution of the medals will be handled directly by authorized vendors, not by MarAd. The vendors will order both the fiiU size and min­ iature medals and the ribbon bars fix)m die manufacturer very soon. The Office of Maritime Labor and Training is keeping the names and addresses of all individual who have inquired about the medal, and each one will be notified promptly by letter as to when the medals are available for purchase from the vendors. Inquiries regarding the Mer­ chant Marine Expeditionary Medal and all other merchant marine awards and decorations should be address to the Office of Maritime Labor and Training, Maritime Administration, Room 7302, Washington, DC 20590. • m '•m-z -'ji t"/ MarAd notes delay in ordering of medals by authorized vendors. �•p. . :• ;V''ISf•' IP^':P^' /'• - •'i8;^fei.y:v ,-,-.J,:r'. ^ •,•>%, SEAEmEtlS •mppmp SPEOAL A guide for Seafarers to refer to when preparing 1991 tax returns due to the Internal Revenue Service and state governments on April 15,1992, WPm DeadEne tor tSUhg FOR SEAMEN April 15, 199R ^X.::K.P.-t F or seamen, the tax filing process can become extremely complicated. The na­ ture of seafaring work raises many is­ sues at tax time that most shoreside workers do not have to consider. Among the concems raised by seamen interviewed by the Seafarers LOG were ques­ tions of claiming a residence for purposes of filing state tax returns and the issue of what is considered a work-related tax deductible expense. One seaman questioned whether maintenance and cure payments are consid­ ered reportable income. Others simply asked about the procedure for filing a request for an extension and some wanted to know num­ bers to call to obtain more information. In preparing this guide of tax tips for seamen, the staff of the LOG, working with a certified public accountant familiar with the maritime industiy, has attempted to gather information that addresses the concems of Seafarers. WHERE TO FILE Tax returns should be mailed to the Intemal Revenue Service Center designated for the area in which the taxpayer lives. These addresses are listed below. No street address is needed for the IRS. For Individuals living in the following states Florida, Georgia, South Carolina .• General Information: 1-800-829-1040 can be called for general information. IRS staff answer questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm. These times are consistent throughout the country, no matter the time zone. 1 Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee All A.P.O. or F.P.O. addresses Publications: 1-800-829-3676 operators will take orders for publications. IRS Publication 553 entitled "High­ lights of 1991 Tax Changes" and IRS Publication 552 called "Record Keeping for Individuals" are two fre^ quently-ordered publications. Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available in many IRS offices around the country to help with tax questions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. To find the • .'rpr Sp MF Cincinnati, OH 45999 IRS Austin,!^ 73i IRS Ogden, UT 84201 y,, .'" ••••'j'v'""' "'p ' •• ppppip'' PP: BRs : .'M TCsno, CA IRS Memphis, TN 37501 iladelpmPA 1925; Commissioner of Revenue and Taxation 855 West Marine Dr. Agana,GU 96910 PuertoRico (or if excluding income under section 933), Vir^n Islands: Nonpeimanent residents . >, Virgin Islands pppoM- Andover, MA 05501 U.? IRS Kansas City, MO 64999 Alaska, Arizona, California (counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba), Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming California (all other counties),, The IRS is prepared to answer questions by phone. Through the agency's tax-payer information service, publications covering all aspects of tax-filing can be ordered. The "Tele-Tax" Service has recorded tax information covering more than 140 topics. 1-800-829-4477 is the IRS's automated Tele-Tax system. When calling from a touch tone phone, the "#" button will repeat the topic and the button will stop the message. To listen to a directory of topics after the introductory message fin­ ishes, dial 3-2-3. This telephone service is available from 7:00 am until midnight when calling from a touch tone phone. Rotary dial phone users can call the service between 8:00 am and 4:15 pm. The status of an individual's refund can be obtained through the Tele-Tax system as well. After a person has submitted a tax retum, he or she can call this 1-800-8294477 to find out about the status of an expected refund. When making this kind of call, the individual should have the following handy: the social security number shown first on the tax retum in question, its filing status and the amount of the refund. pp - Use this address: IRS ? Atlanta, OA 39901if IRS Holtsville, NY 00501 New Jersey, New York (New York City and counties of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester) New Xork (all other counties), Connecticut, Maine, ' ^ 1^^ Rhode Island, Vermont Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri Wisconsin Delaware, Distnct of Columbia,. Maryland, Pennsylvaiua, Virgihil Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas INFORMATION BY PHONE FOR MORE INFORMATION • Philadelphia, PA 19255 '"y.1 %• ; A i' •''4J V.l. Bureau of Intemal Revenue Lockharts Garden No. lA St. Thomas, VI 00802 IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 location of an IRS office, look in the phone book under "United States Govemment, Intemal Revenue Service." Telephone Help: IRS representatives are available to help with tax questions. If needed, call the IRS using the toll-free number listed in the telephone directory. Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions regard­ ing the tax retums can be sent directly to an IRS District Director. Include a social security number with the letter. '.- •t- : J SeafanrsLOG, FebniarY 1992 Suppkaeiit Page 1 -m 'P^Q'PPPP'.. - .J' ,, _ X'PP'pPpP'-ppPP .• • ••' ':'h" • '--P'' • �:5^p« m .>•' p.a'i.r«,,4; };•:» •; •, ^v;^;.•!,;7^^^;* ".i,:.;.'.,;,. V.X:;" •'-'• |ilpKl#s#;-S '' Sii:'v:- STANDARD DEDUCTION This is the standard deduction chart for most people. It should not be used if taxpayer is 65 or older or blind or if a dependent. is -:is:x ''V'virS' '' Filing Status •' MS. v^-. Standard Deduction Single ....•••••••••••....•••••••••••.••.rf.... $3^400 Married filing joint return or Qualifying widow(er) with dependent childien......... ...$5,700 Married filing separate return. ,..$2,850 ..$5,000 Head of household W-R's, DEDUCTIONS AND v-'i • s't C.V.x '••. '•Si-'V'-' '' • ^•.- ,. -'."•."r .'. v^,,.-"-'.'Ji'"'; 'i'V r.'.-i"'^"=- U• ••«* 'vV-'-v-Vi' MMmx ... ' ,. '. /I-";.. '-• ^CL r" TAX TIPS FORSEAMEI^ REPORTED INCOME In addition to wages, salaries, tips, unemployment compen­ sation, ctq)ital gains, dividend payments and other income listed on the federal tax return, the following kinds of income must be reported: • Jones Act settlements for lost wages. • Amounts received in place of wages from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if employer paid for the policy. • Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. • Profits fix)m corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. • Endowments. • Original Issue Discount. • Distributions from SEPs and DECs. • Bartering income (fair-maricet value of goods or ser vices received in retum for services). • Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act. • Lump-sum distributions. • Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property (capital gains). • Accumulation distributions from trusts. • Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gam bling winnings). • Eamed income from sources outside the United States. • Director's fees. • Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. EMPLOYER W-2's: Employers are required to mail W-2 forms to employees by Januaiy 31. If an individual believes he or she is missing W-2's, contact the employer. For seamen who have ever used a union hall as a return address,check withthe SIU port agent to determine if a W-2 has been sent to that address. SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN W-2's: If a Seafarer has received monies from the Seafarers Vacation Plan (SVP), he or she should receive a W-2 from that fund. Seafarers who have received SVPmonies but who have not received a W-2 from the plan should contact their union hall or call Andy Marmo at the SVP office in Camp Springs, Md.; 301-899-0675. INCREASED DEDUCTIONS: The deduction for each ex­ emption—^for the individual, his or her spouse and dependents has increased to $2,150 per person. STANDARD DEDUCTION HAS INCREASED: The stan­ dard deduction has increased for most people. Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take the standard deduction this year even if that person has itemized deductions in the past. PERSONAL INTEREST DEDUCTIONS: For 1991, per­ sonal interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes interest on car loans, credit cards and personal loans. INTEREST ON SECURED LOANS DEDUCTIBLE: Inter­ est paid on mortgages or secured loans is 100 percent deductible. UNION DUES DEDUCTION: Union dues are only deductible NON-REPORTED INCOME if they exceed 2 percent of gross income. If they do, only the The following kinds of income do not need to be portion over the 2 percent is deductible. SPAD contributions reported on the federal tax retum: have never been deductible. • Benefits fix)m government welfare programs. DEDUCTING WORK-RELATED EXPENSES: Expenses • Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffering, associated with a seaman's work may be considered tax deduct­ ible. However, no expense can be deducted for which a seaman medical costs. has been reimbursed by the employer. Travel to the union hall to • Maintenance and Cure. register or travel to the union's designated medical facility to take • Workers' compensation benefits, insurance damages, the required physical and drug test are examples of expenses etc. for injury or sickness. which are work-related but not reimbursed by the company. Members of the galley crew may deduct the costs of knives and • Veterans Administration disability retirement other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship payments (and other benefits). performing their woric duties. The purchase of work-related • Child support. clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work and not paid • Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. for by the employer, are likely to be considered tax-deductible. • Dividends on veterans' life insurance. DEDUCTING WORK-RELATED CAR EXPENSES: Use • Life insurance proceeds received because of a of a personally-owned automobile in woric-related travel can result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to person's death. compute automobile expenses — either listing a standard mile­ • Amounts received from insurance because of loss of age rate or determining actual cost. On the tax return due April 15 the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the of this year, the IRS is accepting a standard mileage rate of 27.5 extent the amounts were more than the cost of normal cents per mile. Parking fees and tolls can be added when usingthe expenses while living in the home. standi mileage rate. If using actual expenses, information must be available on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, includ­ • Certain amounts received as a scholarship. ing interest, insurance, taxes licenses, maintenance, repairs, depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the standard ceived in about 3 weeks, or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly mileage rate or the actual cost method of determining car ex­ into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many profes­ penses, accurate records should be kept. The IRS recommends sional tax retum preparers offer electronic filing in addition to keeping a log book or diary listing all expenses related to travel. their retum preparation services. If an individual prepared his or Only woric-related expenses not reimbursed by an employercan her own retum, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the be claimed. retum electronic^ly. For a list of who can file a tax retum DEDUCTING WORK-RELATED MEALS WHEN TRAV­ electronically in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, 1ELING: Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on 800-829-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Office. the meal allowance of $30.00 a day. Otherwise the IRS standard DEPENDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: If an indi­ meal allowance is generally $26, in some locations it is $34 and vidual claims an exemption for a dependent who is at least 1 year in Hawaii and Alaska it iscomputed differently. Travel expenses, old by December 31, 1991, he or she must list the dependent's including meals, can only be deducted if directly related to one's social security number on Form 1040 or Form 1040A. A social work and if they have not been reimbursed from any other source. security number requirement applies to all dependents (not just LIMIT ON ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS: Beginning in 1991, children) claimed on the tax retum who are at least 1 year old. itemized deductions may be limited for an individual earning GIFT TO REDUCE THE PUBLIC DEBT: An individual may more than $100,000of federal adjusted gross income (or $50,(X)0 make a gift to reduce the public debt. To do so, enclose a separate if married and filing separately). check with the income tax retum. Make it payable to "Bureau of KEEPING RECORDS: Keep records of income, deductions the Public Debt." Do not add it to any tax owed. and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any worksheets CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If an individual has changed his or used to figure them, until the statute of limitationsruns out for that her address from the one listed on that person's last tax retum, IRS return, usually 3 years from the date the return was due or filed, Form 8822 should be filled out and filed with the agency. or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is re(X>mmended that all records be kept for about 6 EDUCATION SAVINGS BONDS PROGRAM: All or part of years. the interest for certain U.S. savings bonds can be excluded from income if one pays qualified higher education expenses during FAST REFUND: If a tax refund is expected for 1991, instead of the year he redeems the bonds. mailing the return to the Internal Revenue Service, it can be filed electronically. When filed electronically, a refund will be reDEATH OF A TAXPAYER: If a taxpayer died before filing a FILING AN EXTENSION IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a fourmonth extension to file IRS Form 1040A or Form 1040. An individual requesting an extension is under obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 17, 1992 to file his or her 1991 federal tax retum. The IRS will only contact the individual directly if the request for an extension is denied. To be able to extend the period of time in which one can file his or her tax retum, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due (as noted on line 6 of the form). If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent fourmonth extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as "Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Retum." Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is necessary and mailing it to the correct IRS location (see "Where to File" on page 1 of this supple­ ment). An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. To obtain an IRS form 4868, an individual can call the agency's toll free number which is dedicated to tax form requests. That number is 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). Also, Form 4868 is available from all main IRS branch offices. If a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is important to bear in mind that the filing of Form 4868 requesting an extension does not get one off the hook from having to pay his or her taxes due. Form 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. govemment from the indi­ vidual filing the extension. The deadline for filing the form and the taxes monies due is April 15. OVERSEAS? Should a seaman find himself or herself overseas and seeking IRS forms or IRS assistance, U.S. embassies and consulates are equipped to provide some taxpayer-re­ lated services. At a minimum, IRS forms are available at all U.S. embassies and consulates. The U.S. embassies and consulates located in the following cities can provide IRS assistance: Bonn, Germany; Caracas, Venezuela; London, England; Mexico City, Mexico; Nassau, Baha­ mas; Ottawa, Canada; Paris France; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydney, Australia and Tokyo, Japan. •' .;Y-VV '""1- '^-1 required retum for 1991, the taxpayer's personal representative (and spouse, in the case of a joint retum) must file and sign the retum for that person. A personal representative can be an executor,administratororanyone whois inchargeofthe taxpayer's property. ROUNDING OFF TO WHOLE DOLLARS: Cents may be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax retum and schedules. To do so, raise anlounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 becomes $3. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION: Unemployment compensation (insurance) is fully taxable. By January 31,1992, an individual who has received unemployment compensation should receive a Form 1099-G showing the total unemployment compensation paid during 1991. Use line 20 on the tax retum to report unemployment compensa­ tion. EARNED INCOME CREDIT: To qualify for the earned income credit, families must have an income of less than $21,250 and have at least one child living with them. The maximum credrt for families with one child is $1,192. Families with 2 or more children may receive up to $1,235. With a child bom in 1991, the farnily may qualify foran additional $357 credit and if the family paid for part of the premiums for a health insurance policy covering a child an additional credit of $428 may be due. To apply for the eamed income credit, a family must file use a Form 1040 or 1040A, but not a 1040EZ, and attach IRS Schedule EIC. • ^ '.t.' .. X i • - '"J S«almmF0bnary1992Siipplemmt Page 2 �PMMRINGA Step 1. Get all records together. • Income records, which include any W-2, W-2G and 1099 forms. • Records for itemized deductions and tax credits. • Medical and dental payment records. • Real estate and personal property tax receipts. • Interest payments records for items such as a home mortgage or home equity loan. • Records of payments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications neces­ sary to assist in filing the retum. IRS Publication 17 entitled "Your Federal Income Tax for Use in Preparing 1991 Returns" is the most comprehensive guide the agency has issued this year. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on correctly filing tax returns. Step 3. Fill in the retum. Step 4. Check the retum to make sure it is correct. Step 5. Sign and date the retum. Form 1040 is not considered a valid retum unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint retum. Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099 to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040. TAX TIPS FOR SEAMEN^ The law prohibits employers from withholding state and local taxes from the wages of seamen working aboard U.S.-flag ships. Specifically, the law [46 USCA lllOSai)] provides that "no part of the wages due or accming to a master, officer, or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate, or noncontiguous trade shall be with­ held pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of any State, Territory, possession, or Commonwealth, or a subdivision of any of them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit any such withholding of the wages of any seaman who is employed in the coastwise trade between ports in the same State if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary agreement between such seaman and his employer." The law; however, does not exempt seamen from paying state and local taxes. A seaman, just like any other citizen of any given state, must meet his or her obligations to the government of the area in which he or she lives. For some seamen, claiming a domicile is an elusive matter because they spend much of the year sailing or guidelines. However, each state has determined a set of criteria to determine whether an individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should check with a state tax office if he or she is unsure as to his residency status. For example, in California, in the early '70s, a case before the California State Board of Equalization stated that a merchant seaman—despite the fact that he was on a ship for 210 days of the year—was a resident of thestate for tax purposes. The board took into consideration the fact that the seaman owned a home in California and maintained a bank account in a California-based bank. [Appeal of Bernard and Helen Fernandez, SBE, June 2, 1971]. Additionally, each state has established conditions under which non-residentsof that state must pay a portion of state tax if such an individual earned income from a source based in that state. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in another state. In this supplement are two charts for seamen to use if questions arise on residency and state tax issues. The first is a list of phone numbers of state tax boards and offices to call for more information (see below). The second provides information on what each state considers to be taxable income for residents and non-residents (nonresidents). The chart indicates that seven states do not require state taxes to be paid of its residents and three states limit state taxes to profits earned from investments but do not consider wages subject to taxation. TAX STATE LOCAL# Taxpayer's Assistance, P.O. Box 327410, Montgomery, AL 36132-7410 ALABAMA Department of Revenue, Pouch SA, Juneau, AK 99811-0400 ALASKA Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 29086, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9086 ARIZONA Tax Administrator, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR 72203-3628 ARKANSAS Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 942840, Sacramento, CA 94240-0040 CALIFORNIA Taxpayer's Assistance, 1375 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80261 COLORADO Taxpayer's Assistance, 92 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06l05 CONNECTICUT Taxpayer's Assistance, Ninth and French Streets, Wilmington, DE 1980f ^ DELAWARE Taxpayer's Assistance, 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001 WASHINGTON, DC Department of Revenue, Carlton BIdg., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135 FLORIDA GEORGIA Revenue Information, P.O. Box 38007, Atlanta, GA 30334 HAWAH Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 3559, Honolulu, HI 96811-3559 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 56, Boise, ID 83756 IDAHO Tax Information, P.O. Box 19001, Springfield, IL 62794-9001 ILLINOIS ilii Taxpayer Infonnation, 100 N. Senate Ave., Rm. 209, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2253 INDIANA * Taxpayer Services, Hoover State Office BIdg., Des Moines, lA 50319 IOWA Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 12001, Topeka, KS 66612-2001 ! KANSAS Revenue Cabinet, 1266 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40620 KENTUCKY Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 3440, Baton Rouge, LA 70823-0001 LOUISIANA Bureau of Taxation, State Office BIdg., Augusta, ME 04332-1067 MAINE Corapttpller of the Treasury, Income Tax Division, Annapolis, MD 21411-0001 MARYLAND Massachuseils DepL of RevenUe, P.O. Box 7071, Boston, MA 02204 - " MASSACHUSETTS Taxpayer Informatiori, Treasury BIdg.,:420 Walnut Allegan Streets, Lansing, MI, .48^2', MICHIGAN Taxpayer's Assistance, Mailing Station 4000, St. Paul, MN 55146-4450 MINNESOTA Tax Commission, P.O. Box 23050, J^kson, MS 39225-3050 MISSISSIPPI t Department of Revenim, P.O. Box 2200, Jefferson Ciiy, MO 65105-2200 MISSOURI Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, MT 59604 MONTANA ! ',- ' Taxpayer's Assistance, 301 Centermial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4818 NEBRASKA Itepartment of Taxation, Capital Complex, Carson City, NV 89710-0003 NEVADA Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 637, Concord, NH 03302-0637 ' fr •':[ J; NEW HAMPSHIRE Taxpayer Information, 50 Barrack St., CN 269, Trenton, NJ 08646-0269 ' NEW JERSEY Department of Taxation & Revenue, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, NM 87509-0630 NEW MEXICO Taxpayer's Assistance, W.A-Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12227-0125 . ,, , NEW YORK liiiiSP® Department of Revenue, Two South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27602 NORTH CAROLINA !aS{;Sj5 Taxpayer Information, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505-0599 NORTH DAKOTA State Information, P;0. Box 2476, Coluinbus, OH 43266-0076 OHIO -SSHs-i -• " - 'r^Taxpayer Information, 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194^0009 OKLAHOMA . OREGON ill! Tax Help Office, 955 Center St, NE, First Floor, Room 135, Salem, OR 97310 Taxpayer's Assistance, Department 280504, Harrisbuig, PA 17128-0504 PENNSYLVANIA Taxpayer's Assistance, One Capitol HiU, Providence, RI 02908r5801 RHODE ISLAND Public Assistance, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 SOUTH CAROLINA Department of Revenue,TOOGovemors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2291 SOUTH DAKOTA Taxpayer's Resource, 807 Andrew Jackson State Office BIdg., Nashville, TN 37242-0482 TENNESSEE Taxpayer Assistance, Capita! Station, Austin, TX 78774 TEXAS Taxpayer Assistance, 160 East Third South, Salt Lake City, UT 84134-0201 UTAH Tax Commissioner, Pavillion Office BIdg., Montpelier, VT 05609-1401 VERMONT Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 1115, Richmond, VA 23208-1115 VIRGINIA Taxpayer Information & Education, P.O. Box 47476, Olympia, WA 98504 WASHINGTON wms >?•' Taxpayer Services, P.O. Box 3784, Charleston, WV 25337-3784 WEST VIRGINIA State Government Switchboard, 4638 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 WISCONSIN Department of Revenue, 122 West 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002 WYOMING * Some toll free numbers are only functional within that state and thus are not accesible from anywhere in the country. (205)242-1175 (907)465-2320 (602)255-3381 (501)682-7250 (916)852-5711 (303)534-1209 (203)566-8520 (302)577-3310 (202)727-6103 (904)488-6800 (404)656-4188 (808)548-6515 (208)334-3660 (217)782-3336 (317)232-2240 (515)281-31141 (913)296-3051 (502)564-4580 (504)925-4611 (207)626-8475 (301)974-3981 (617)727-4545 (517)373-9419 (612)296-3781 (601)359-1140 (314)751-5600 (406)444-2837 (402)471-5729 (702)687-4820 (603)271-2191 (609)292-6400 (505)827-0700 (518)438-8581 (919)733-4147 (701)224-3450 (614)846-6712 (405)521-3146 (503)378-4988 (717)787-8094 (401)277-2905 (803)737-4660 (605)773-3311 (615)741-4877 (800)252-5555 (801)530-4848 (802)828-2865 (804)367-8031 (206)753-5525 (800)642-9016 (608)266-2772 (307)777-7962 (800)352-4090 (800)482-8811 (800)852-5711 (800)332-2097 (800)321-7829 (800)292-7826 . s '', (800) 222-3229 (800) 732-8866 •''' (800)452-1983 (800)638-2937 (800) 392-6089 (800)487-7000 (800)652-9094 . (800) 332-6103 (800)626-7899 (800)323-4400 (800)225-5829 (800)222-9965 (800)282-1780 (800)522-8165 (800)356-4222 iv' (800)768-6611 (800) 252-5555 (800) 662-4335 SeahrenlOG,Febnary 1992Suj^^kmrnt Page3 .. •.••'•y:.:'-. ''-j. e- » • t., ff* ,v f' v. .'.'/v. «;•, ( •V: V a ^ "-."L » 1* -v. r---i.'. „• -j; v, - r- �"tiii > :t •Ii'w:'-'L.^V;;;. '"r.;. '.;' •-;g,?V>|:|ig TAXABLE INCOME BY STATE NON-RESIDENT STATE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Taxable on income from property owned or business transacted in Ala­ bama. Minnesota Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income allocable to sources within Minnesota. No state tax. Missouri Subject to tax on Missouri taxable income. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Missouri. Subject to tax on entire net income. A credit is only allowed for taxes paid to another state on income de­ rived from sources within that state which are taxable under that state's laws without regard to the residence or domicile of the recipient. No credit is allowed if the other state allows residents of Arizona a credit against taxes imposed by that state for taxes paid to Arizona. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Arizona. Mississippi Subject to tax on entire net income. Subject to tax on entire net income from sources within Mississippi. Montana Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Credit for taxes paid to other states is allowed. Subject to tax on net income derived from somces withiif Montana. Nebraska Subject to tax on federal, adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from sources within Nebraska. Subject tostate income tax on entire net income. Subject tostate income tax on all net income from sources within thestate such asall property owned, and from every business, trade or occupation carried on in Arkansas. Nevada No state tax. No state tax. New Hampshire Subject to tax on interest and divi­ dends over $1,200. New Jersey Subject to tax on entire New Jersey gross income and credit is allowed for tax paid to another state on in­ come subject to New Jersey income tax. Subject to tax on certain specified categories of New Jersey gross in­ come from New Jersey sources. New Mexico Subject to tax on federal taxable income with certain modifications and with the possibility of a credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on net income derived from lyithin New Mexico. New York Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. I, Subject to 'tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from sources within New York. North Carolina Subject to tax on net income with the possibility of a tax credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within North Caro­ lina. No state tax. North Dakota Subject to tax on federal taxable income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on net income from sources within North Dakota. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income less certain items. Subject to tax on net taxable income derived from certain specified ac­ tivities within Georgia. Ohio Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to tax on adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Ohio. Subject to tax on entire income and a credit is allowed for taxes paid to another state which are paid on in­ come derived from sources outside the state. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Hawaii, with the possibility of a credit for taxes paid to other governments outside the State. Oklahoma; Subject to tax on the federal ad­ justed gross income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on federal adjusted' gross income derived from sources within Oklahoma. Oregon Subject to tax on federal taxable income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory. Subject to tax on federal taxable income attributable to certa:in sources within Idaho. Subject to tax on federal taxable income with certain modifications and credit against Oregon income taxes for taxes imposed by another state. Subject to tax on federal taxable income derived from sources within Oregon. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to tax on all incomeattribut­ able to certain activities within Illi­ nois. Pennsylvania Subject to tax on iiicome from sources within Pennsylvania. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions and with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. , Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from sources within Indiana with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on entire income with a credit for taxes paid to another state on income also subject to tax in Pennsylvania. Rhode Island Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources within Rhode Island. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with modificationsand with the possibility of acredit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state on income subject to tax in Iowa. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from sources within Iowa, with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid toanother state or foreign coun­ try on income subject to tax in Iowa. Tennessee Subject to tax on dividends from stock and interest on bonds. South Carolina Subject to tax on the entire net in­ come. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to tax on that portion of federal adjusted gross income de­ rived from sources within Kansas. Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources within South Carolina. South Dakota No state tax. No state tax. Texas No state tax. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from sources within Kentucky. No state tax. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Utah Subject to tax on federal taxable income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources within Utah. Subject to tax on all net income which is defined generally as gross income of whatever kind minus the deductions allowed. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Louisiana. Vermont Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with a credit for in­ come taxes paid to another state or territory upon income derived from sources within that state or territory. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income derived from sources within Vermont. Subject to tax on taxable income with the possibility of a reduction of taxes for taxes paid to another juris­ diction. Subject to tax on the portion of fed­ eral adjusted gross income derived from sources within Maine with the possibility of a reduction in taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdic­ tion. Subject to state income tax on entire net income. ^W':-' Subject to state income tax on entire taxable income. Subject to state income tax on all taxable income derived from sources within the state. Subject to state income taxation on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to state income tax on fed­ eral adjusted gross income attribut­ able to sources within Colorado. Subject to tax on certain dividends, interest and capital gains income. Michigan Subject to state income taxation on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to state income tax on fed­ eral adjusted gross income attribut­ able to sources within Delaware. Subject to D.C. income tax on entire net income. Not subject to the income tax. "ft V Virginia Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources within the state. Washington No state tax. No state tax. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. , Subject to tax on the portion of fed­ eral adjusted gross income derived from sources within Maryland. West Virginia Subject to taxable income as de­ fined in terms of federal adjusted gross income with modifications. Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources within West Virginia. Subject to a tax on federal adjusted gross income. A credit for taxes paid to other states is allowed. Subject to tax on the portion of fed­ eral adjusted gross income derived from sources within Massachusetts. Wisconsin Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to tax on taxable income derived from sources within Wis­ consin. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income allocable to sources within Michigan. Subject to tax on taxable income allocable to sources within Michi­ gan. Wyoming No state tax. No state tax. SOURCE: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program; Voting Assistance Guide 1992-1993; Appendix G. State Income Tax Liability; p. 265-285. SfafmmL0^Feinian^19925uppkmmt Fage4 •w y./'Q. y. y I.-.,.•;'if-"mA .' • �•:'• ."' /' •" :--:v^' ttSSP . . .. •.•'••.• • i'•.• > FEBRUARY 1992 f ^ • Friday, March 20 Friday, April 24 San Juan ^Thursday, March 5 Thursday, April 9 St. Louis Friday, March 13 Friday, April 17 Honolulu Friday, March 13 Friday, April17 Duluth Wednesday, March 11 Wednesday, April 15 Jersey Ci^ Wednesday, March 18 Wednesday, April 22 New Bedford Tuesday, March 17 Tuesday, April 21 Personals ANDREW CRESPO Please contact your sister, Maria D. Faircloth, at 7304 N. Taliaferro Ave., Tampa, Ha. 33604. ALBERT C. MINICHIELLO Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Albert C. Minichiello, please get in touch with his brother, Arthur P. Minichiello, at 6 Coronation Circle, Dedham, Mass. 02026, or call (617) 326-2045. JAY ROCHE Please contact Gina Demaree-Fortier at 18040 Midway Road, #137, Dallas, Texas 75252, or caU collect at (214) 2501731. R.FEE RICHARD HAMH^TON Please contact Mark Avery at 500 Verret. New Orleans, La. 70114, or call (504) 392-6082. STEVE NORMAN Please contact me. Real important. It concerns my wedding on September 19. Richard Kent, 6590 Harley St., Riverside, Calif. 92506; (714) 788-4119. '.r IS March & April Membership Meetings Deep^, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday, March 2 Monday, April 6 New York : Tuesday, March 3 ; J Tuesday^ April 7 Phlladdphia Wednesday^ March 4 Wednesday, April 8 Baltimore Thursday, March 5 Thursday, April 9 Norfolk Thursday, March 5 Thursday, April 9 Jacksonville Tliursday, March 5 Thursday, April 9 Algonac Friday, March 6 Friday, ApiillO Houston Monday, March 9 Monday, April 13 New Orleans Tuesday, March 10 Tuesday, April 14 Mobile Wednesday, March 11 Wednesday, April 15 San Francisco •Thursday, March 12 Thursday, April 16 Wihnington Monday, March 16 Monday, April 20 Seattle /•••> ,•••• Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 16,1991— JANUARY 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Oass B Class C Port NewYffldc! Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Loui^ Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville SahFtanciscp Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu H( St Loui$ Piney Poi Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wihnington : Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Trip QassA ClassB ClassC Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C a' , .r •if "-' J STEWARD DEPARTMENT • •: ••• • •' X 'M:' • -r. ; I'-'."' /,• ^>'-1 '".k ^PYi Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk " Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville SanHranciscri ^Imingtwi Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ' St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Totals All Department 668 702 703 433 513 461 292 1054 877 1044 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered og the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,699jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,699 Jobs shipped, 433 jobs or about 25 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and C"seniority people. From Decem­ ber 16,1991 to January 15,1992, a total of 292 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 15,601 jobs have been shipped. Mr"' • �t -. Ji'- . "i ••• b y ^ '^ -'/'fl^K"'" (- •' ]'•.'•/'"• •'.:'••••:•• 16 '../I^' .•»',"' '. ^ir '.t!-' . • '•/. '•^^ • ' '•'• !0y'- '^i "t •'/'. .' -'" '•\vs!{'' -i ''SJ'- ' •!'/•.' v ". • •:. ' . ••. SEAFARBRS UK: S^KislhternationalU^^ i Directory Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL-Company/Lakes DECEMBER 16,1991 - JANUARY 15,1992 L-Ltrins Michael Slacco ; • •••••President';,^3'•' John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast NP-Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL OassL ClassNP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassCL ClassL OassNP DECK DEPARTMENT ...J ' Algonac f Port Algonac ji'rii- < %i ' ->'-1 '.V' • .: ' 0 - t. ' ''A -• 1' o ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 13 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT n 9 t \ 0 9 0 i ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 |'''^*i29 Totals All Departments 0 66 7 0 25 4 0 74 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. *• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 17 "l 20 HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimoie, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 •i®' DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 l.v' ' HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. I i Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE i " 3315 Liberty SL I Jacksonville, FL 32206 .;i (904)353-0987 1 JERSEY CITY I " 99 Montgomray SL jCTsey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 r'' I MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. I ' Ruladelphia,PA 19148 (215)336-3818 I J PINEYPOINT P.O. Box 75 Piney PoinLMD 20674 (301)994-0010 SANFRANCISCO '--H 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, GA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos SL Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 ? •< 1 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattie, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. ^ St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 /K,.y (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters Mi DECEMBER 16,1991 — JANUARY 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups QassA ClassB ClassC f :• ;.• : t' ' ' I; Wimm;: l?|?a| Region 3Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Gulf Coast i Lakes & Inland Wai West Coast Totals Region |;^9htic Gulf Coast I Inland Wat^ West Coast Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A ClassB OassC ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT iv 0 W' 0 26 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 1 7 6 ' V. 3 1 4 ^ 0 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT I' I Totals All Departments 50 1 10 10 1 2 149 9 * 'Total Registered" means the number of nien who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Belated Holiday Greetings A', '• Rewarding the Instructor S/l/ members, pensioners and their families and friends had an opportunity to send their holiday greetings in the December I99I. Seafarers LOG. Due to the nature of the mail, however, some of the greeetings were not received in time for the holiday issue. They are printed below in the hopes that the sentiments expressed will last well into the new year. To Mr. President, crewmembers, retired memliers and all Seafarers As a retired member of the SIU, we express our best wishes for all members of the Seafarers International Union. We admire all your courageous lashing operations during severe weather conditions in order to give aid to those in need, especially the refugees. I thank you. With great respect Hilda and Frans De Keyzer • ••,-;-r.',v.'V'-3i:'"'^^, m 18 To Dawn-Dawn, X-Man, Bonehaad and everyone dse out tliere from Hawaii Merry Xmas, Happy New Year. Hawaii reunion at Hussy's wedding! Yvonne DeSilva To Mr. Joe Sacco You're doing a very good job. Gordon Lee To Paul A. Peralta The very nicest thingabout Christmas isshar­ ing it withyou. Forthis greeting brings such happy hopes for Lupe and you on Christmas Day. Your brotl^r always, Magdaleno A. Peralta Allen and Jax and Norfolk Hello from the Indomitable. Have a Merry Christmas and a Hai^y New Year. May our ships sail smoothly. Dannis Allen Thompson '.y-'-f. y v-v,'- - -;-v The students in the Third Assistant En^ were so pleased with the teaching of their instructor, Eric Malzkuhn, that they decided to show him their appreciation. Pictured is class representative Frank Tymczyszyn presenting an award plaque to Malzkuhn. DeCola Promotes Upgrading at Lundeberg School Chief Cook Jerry DeCola recommends that all Seafarers upgrade their skills at the Lundeberg School. That is what the veteran Seafarer told a LOG reporter during an inter­ view for the "Inquiring Seafarer" column which ^peared in the August issue. However, while DeCola's message was reported ac­ curately, the LOG misidentiBed him as a retired messman. DeCola sailed as a chief cook and now works for the union at the SIU haU in Philadelphia. -.n4-%4 V--S . y-. - • Chief Cook deny DeCola • ••• ,- ^'l^^^pBMff^mWpiL^rlT^TI¥f-•rTr—TiTnt-'ir-n —nr—-tnr-i'n-r - -f - - - •, - '^ \ I ^ ^ ^ ^M . 'i �{-"-•V-'i''' " ;-X rvy FEBItUAIiri992 17 Kirklanil Responds to 'Lazy U.S. Worker* Charge (Editors Note: The following is a column by AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland issued last month in response to a statement by a Japanese parliamentarian about U.S. workers.) When a senior Japanese politician blamed America's economic and trade problems on U.S. workers, President Bush was handed a perfect opportunity to recover some of the public rela­ tions ground he had lost on his recent, ill-fated trip to Tokyo. Once again, however, he dropped the ball. What Yoshio Sakurauchi, the Speaker of Japan's lower house of parliament, was reported to have said is, "the source of the problem is the inferior quality of U.S. labor," that "U.S. workers are too lazy" and that "they want high pay without working." He was also quoted as saying that 30 percent of the American workforce "cannot even read." Although we are told that such comments appear often in Japanese industry magazines and other publications, they bear no resemblance to the truth, which is that the average American worker—by all measures and ac­ counts—is the most productive in the world. Measured by Gross Domestic Product per employed person, Japanese workers produce, on average, only 77 percent as much as their American counterparts, despite the fact that they work 15 percent more hours per year. While it is true that Japan's productivity has grown faster over the past few decades, they've had a lot of catching up to do. And since the 1982 recession, the U.S. has done well even by this measure, with our productivity growing 37 percent to Japan's 38 percent. Meanwhile, the absolute level of worker productivity remains substantial y higher in the United States. And despite Japanese com­ plaints about American wages, the facts show that unit labor costs in U.S. manufacturing actually decreased slightly in the second half of the past decade, while that of Japan rose 63 percent. Although it'is nothing to brag about, U.S. manufacturing workers are now paid less than those in a dozen other industrialized countries, whose international "competitive­ ness" nevertheless exceeds our own. Can it be that "competitiveness" is not measured by labor cost and efficiency, but by the prowess of other countries in pursuing and defending market share through— dare I say it—mercantilism? Needless to say, claims of a 30 percent illiteracy rate in the U.S. are wholly without foundation. The real illiteracy rate is less than five percent. The fact of the matter is the working men and women of America have borne the brunt of the sacrifices that our business and government leaders have decreed were necessary to make America more competitive in the global marketplace. Business leaders, on the other hand, have arranged to shelter themselves very cozily from the harsh winds of competi­ tion. So when American workers are maligned, as they were last week by one of Japan's most senior politicians, they certainly deserve more than silence from the presi­ dent of the United States, especial­ ly one who campaigned for the office while wrapped in the American flag and loudly promis­ ing to defend American values at home and throughout the world. In this case, when the available evidence so clearly refutes the Japanese statements concerning the productivity of American workers, it would have been easy for the president to live up to this promise. His failure to do so may indicate his concurrence with what has been said or his reluctance to challenge the Japanese big shots on his Rolodex. Why doesn't he just say so? In either case, working American men and women deserve better. 'Outstanding' Fare on LNG Libra Significant statistics an AFL-CIO Newsgrafic America leads in productivity Gross domestic product per worker as a percent of the U.S. level in 1990 100% 100% ji: 90% |:i 75% iliii1 88% 79% j/rrr^. ill j The U.S. worker produced more value than workers in any other countiy. Workers in France produced 90 percent of what U.S. workers produced, and in Japan only 77 percent. 77% 74% in 71% 68% 43% f 50% ;»i|; 1 •. 25% ' .xi:;::-:;;::;::- 0% ^ 7 U.S. France Italy Germany Japan Austria Britain Sweilen Korea Source: Bureau ol Latxx Statistics A merican workers still lead all other industrial nations in productivity, despite the continuing deficit in merchandise trade, according to data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. labor costs have actually declined between 1985 and 1990, while rising in all other ma1 or trading countries, inc uding Japan, Germany, Britain, Sweden, Italy, Korea and Taiwan. Meanwhile, real wages and benefits for the average American worker slipped 0.4 percent between 1985 and 1990. During the same period, total worker compensation rose 19 percent in Germany, 14 percent in Japan, 12 percent in Britain and Italy, 8 percent in Sweden, 3 percent in France and 2 percent in Canada. U.S. workers lag in compensation Hourly wage and benefit costs for production workers in all manufacturing, 1991 Norway $21.86 Germany $21.53 Sweden $20.93 Switzerland $20.83 Finland $20.76 Belgium $18.94 Netherlands $18.22 Denmark $17.85 Austria $17.01 $16.41 Canada $16.02 France $15.23 $14.77 Source: Bureau o( Latxx Statistics Special Guests, Special Food - J. oc- . 't' •".v. V-:'" • •A. • LNG Libra Enaine Delegate Bill Sullivan, who sent the above photo the LOG, says the ship's galley crewmembers outdid themselves with their Chnstmas Sr From left o right are: Chief Cook Martin Buck, SA George Rueth, Steward Se Schm^^^^ SA Tom Laffey and SA William Smalley. Army personnel and seamen alike got a chance to partake In a culinary feast prepared by Third Assistant Cook WIgberto Reyes and the rest of the Cape Catoche galley gang. Chief Cook KImberly Carter doubled as both cook and photographer for the event. ' . i • •4- • �v- • . M'J'-t'''''' 18 SEAFAHERS LIM! novative Oriental cuisine. Thanks also to deck gang for cooperation in keeping messhalls clean and secured in rough Alaskan weather. Thanks also to engine department for constant hot water. ft r:'" 4 .Ik-, The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shlplnmrd minutes as possible. On occasion, ttecause of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes fust are reviewed by the union's contract rhpartment. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), October 6 — Chairman S.W. Parr, Secretary J. Tucker, Engine Delegate Stephen Treece. Chairman noted ship headed for Sudan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted mail to he sent from Suez Canal. •jti ••i: • 1'•T -1 i 11 AMBASSADOR (Crowley Caribbean Transport), November 26 — Chairman Leon T. Jekot, Secretary Milton Yournett. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary thanked all hands for job well done. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted dishwasher's motor broken. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for Job well done. ft, yp AMERICAAI EAGLE (Pacific Gulf Marine), November 3 — Chairman Billy . Eastwood, Secretary Kevin Deegan, Educational Director W. Jones. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on pay for transporting hazardous material. CAPE HORN (lOM), November 3 — Chairman J. Sosa, Secretary D. Banks, Deck Delegate R. Meyer, Engine Delegate S. Nolan, Steward Delegate Norman Erickson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers conveyed wishes for happiness to all SIU brothers in the new year. C4PE//0/?/V(I0M), November 17 — Chairman J. Sosa, Secretary D. Banks, Steward Delegate Norman Erickson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man thanked deck department for excel­ lent work. CAPE HORN (lOM), November 24 — Chairman J.Sosa, Deck Delegate R. Meyer, Secretary D. Banks, Steward Delegate Norman Erickson. Secretary noted company approved microwave. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. t . CHARLES L. BROWN(Jransocearuc Cable), November 30 — Chairman Jeremiah Harrington, Secretary Donna Lindsey, Engine Delegate D. Wise, Steward Delegate Erik Ivey. Crew re­ quested telephone at gangway be rewired to outside line for crew use. Chairman reminded crew about impor­ tance of respecting fellow crewmembers ^ ''"V'gsMitr,. Ultrasea Is Good Feeder • ./'V-'-V''''--'"^f''"'.''v-'- -) Chief Cook Joe Brooks and Acting Steward Rodolfo ("Rudy") Xatruch help make voyage 045 aboard the Ultrasea a culinary success. •yrngM} I and their belongings. Treasurer noted ship's fund was used to purchase Softball equipment. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted refrigerator needs repair, and new First Aid kit also n^ed. Next port: Honolulu. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (MOS), November 11 — Chairman W. Jeffer­ son, Secretary C. Hazzard. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for New Or­ leans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), November 24 — Chairman Carlos DeGracia, Secretary E. Vaz­ quez, Educational Director Dann Manthei. Chairman noted everything running smoothly. Secretary thanked crew for keeping messhall and lounge clean. No non. Steward Delegate P. Zilkow. Crew still waiting for furniture. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. CHARLES L. BROWN (Transoceanic Cable), December 31 — Chairman J. Harrington, Secretary D. Lindsey, Deck Delegate Richard Morris, Engine Delegate W. Carroll. Chairman ex­ plained layoff routes. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman explained SAB Action 358, which allows Piney Point OSs to stay aboard cable ships for 240 days and then upgrade to AB. He stressed safety. Liberty Sun Pays Off in New Orleans GOLDEN ENDEAVOR (Apex Mariire), November 25 — Chairman Luke Wells, Secretary F.W. Bishop. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and support SPAD. He announced schedule for cleaning tanks. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew received copies of Se^arers LOG. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on deck department overtime. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. G/?OrOAf (Sheridan Transportation), November 24 — Chairman Neil Matthey. Secretary M. DeLoatch, Educa­ tional Director R. Naloi, Deck Delegate Phil Poole, Engine Delegate Abraham Daif, Steward Delegate Abdul Aziz. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for Mobile, Ala. He suggested crewmem­ bers donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), November 19 — Chairman Steve Castle, Secretary J. Williams, Educa­ tional Director George Wallis, Deck Delegate A. Galib, Engine Delegate Thomas Betz, Steward Delegate Russell Barnett. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman asked members to reduce noise. Crew noted mail service slow. LONG L//VES(Transoceanic Cable), November 12 — Chairman Joseph Olson, Secretary Michael Bonsignore, Deck Delegate J.D. Harris, Engine Delegate E. Cox, Steward Delegate R. Rowe. Chairman reminded members about separating plastic from trash. He noted importance of proper care and cleaning of crew lounge. Secretary ex­ pressed need for fellow shipmates to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He noted school's excellent teachers and facilities, including outstanding library. Treasurer reported $94 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department, with spe­ cial thanks to Chief Cook Benny Cor­ pus and Chief Steward Bonsignore for putting out terrific food for crew of 121. Next port: England. OVERSEAS ALASKA (MOS), November 17 — Chairman L. Temple, Secretary Steven Parker, Deck Delegate Jeffrey Kass, Engine Delegate U. Bar­ ber. Chairman reminded all crewmem­ bers to keep doors locked, as one member recently had cash stolen while ship was docked. Secretary requested in­ formation from contracts department on manning for steward department. He thanked crew for helping secure every­ thing during rough weather. He reminded members to separate plastics. Treasurer reported $286 in ship's fund. He noted crew voted unanimously to donate to crewmember whose money was stolen. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recent storm wiped out all trash barrels on fantail, also took out deck rails, electrical cable housings and telephone hookups. Crew gave galley gang special vote of thanks, especially Chief Cook Manny Basas for his in­ Crewmembers aboard the Liberty Sun get a chance to discuss union business with SIU Patrolman Steve Judd (far left). They are (frorit row) Chief Cook Jerome Johnson, AB L. Hoffman, (second row) Bosun P.H. Greenwood, Wiper German C. Valerie, AB R.L. Favalora, (third row) Larry Martin, AB J.M. Cornwall and Wiper GaryToomer. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to galley gang for good chow. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY(Sea-Land Service), November 17 — Chairman D. Leon, Jr., Secretary Pedro Laboy, Educational Director M. Rivera, Deck Delegate Carlos Irizarry, Steward Delegate B. Santos. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman extended extra votes of thanks to steward depart­ ment and other crewmembers for jobs well done and pleasant voyage. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), November 11 — Chairman J.R. Colson, Secretary F. King, Educational Director M. WeUs. Secretary reported smooth sailing, . thanked crew for cooperation. Education­ al director called for improved com­ munication between crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. DSNS BARTLETT(Mar Ship Operators), November 2 — Chairman Carl Larson, Secretary James Dunne, Engine Delegate Fred Wrede. No beefis or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers •have not received mail at any port. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), November 29 — Chairman Michael Kadderly, Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educational Director Chris W. Cunnin­ gham, Deck Delegate George Vukmir, Engine Delegate Ahmed Hussain, Steward Delegate Terry White. Radio still ashore for repairs. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD and save the Jones Act. Educational director en­ couraged members to read Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reviewed LOG and discussed current issues. Crew needs new TV, as old picture tube finally went after 11 years. Crew thanked galley gang for Thanksgiving dinner. Steward department thanked crew for cooperation from all departments. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. AMERICAN FALCON (Crowley Carib­ bean Transport), December 1 — Chair­ man William Dowzicky, Deck Delegate O. Rappana, Engine Delegate R. Han- ' CAPE COD(OMl Corp.), December 8 — Chairman E. Bronstein, Secretary Stephen Bates, Engine Delegate Aii Hassan, Steward Delegate Gerald Hyman. New dryer has been installed in crew laundry. Chairman read AIDS awareness pamphlet and discussed cur­ rent legislation affecting merchant mariners. He emphasized importance of SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Secretary thanked crew for cooperation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reviewed parts of SIU constitution, welfare plan and retirement procedures. Lounge needs new TV and VCR. Crew thanked galley gang fw out­ standing job: great food and spotless messhall and galley. Crew expressed pride about Cape Cod being last C23A type vessel still running following Per­ sian Gulf War. EQUALITY STATE(lOM), December 19 — Chairman Claude Leycock, Educational Director Mann Aroon, Deck Delegate James World, Engine Delegate Michael Manuel, Steward Delegate Dwight Brandon Maeda. Chairman reported more than, $1,500 in ship's fund. He reminded crew that payoff will not commence until union patrolman is on board. Secretary reminded crewmembers they may not va­ cate vessel until properly relieved. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading courses at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thanked crew for overcoming difficulties and getting the job done. Crew thanked galley gang for many fine meals. Next port: Oakland, Calif. GALVESTON BA Y (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 1 — Chairman Joe Herron. Secretary Dan Brown, Educational Director Mike Scinto. Chairman urged members to read President's Report in Seafarers LOG. Educational director reviewed new required-viewing safety videotapes on board. He stressed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Continued on page 20 �.• 'r^vV"' ••"::-^r^^ • . .• • .•' •'••v- --:^^^' A^•'y:, ^ FEBRUARY 1^ T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 39 members this month. Twenty-nine of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while seven sailed in the inland division. One sailed in the Great Lakes division, one sailed in the railroad marine division and one sailed in the Atlantic Fisheimen's division. Galley gang member Earl Pippens, 76, is the oldest of the new pensioners. Brother Pippens joined the SIU more than 20 years ago, after a 21-year career in the Navy. Engine department member Joe Atchison has been a member longer than any of the others who are retir­ ing. Brother Atchison joined the Seafarers in 1945. Brief biographical sketches of Pippens, Atchison and the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA JOE ATCHISON, 64. joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The Alabama na­ tive shipped in the engine depart­ ment and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. A veteran of three wars. Brother Atchison worked for the Sea-Land shore gang for eight years before retiring. He was honored last October at the West Gulf Ports Council Dinner in Hous­ ton, where he received a ship's wheel with an engraved plaque con­ gratulating him on 30 years' sea time. Brother Atchison has retired to Galveston, Texas. PAULS. BLAND, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of SaVannah, Ga. Bom in Fruitland Park, Ha., he sailed in the en­ gine department. In 1976 Brother Bland upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Bland resides in Jacksonville, Ha. CLAUDIO BOBADILLA, 67, joined die SIU in 1971 in Yokohama^, Japan. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and sailed in the steward department Brother Bobadilla served in the Navy firom 1946 until 1967. He has retired to the Philippines. CLARENCE BURGO, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Hawaii, he graduated from the bosun recertification class at Piney Point in 1980. Brother Burgo calls Kaneohe, Hawaii home. COSTAS DAYOS,66, joined the union in 1961 in the port of New York. Bom in Greece, he sailed in the blackgang. Brother Dayos served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. He has retired to Greece. - ... v 19 To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each monthin the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. HARRY M. FISHER, 67, joined the SIU in 1965 in his native Mobile, Ala. He became a recer­ tified bosun after completing course work at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother Fisher still calls Mobile home. JULIUS FRANCUMJR.,62, joined the Sea­ farers in 1957 in the port of Bal­ timore. A native of North Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Francum completed the bosun recertification course in 1985. He served in the Army from 1952 to 1953. Brother Francum has retired to Lenoir, N.C. RICHARD CEILING, 69, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of New York. Bom in Lyons, Dl., he completed the steward recer­ tification program in 1987. Brother Geiling has retired to Seattle. JAMES K. HAINES, 56, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. The Pittsburgh native sailed in the deck department. Brother Haines served in the Navy from 1955 to 1959. He resides in Reseda, Calif. WILLIAM J. JOE, 62, joined the SIU in 1952 in his native New York. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded frequent­ ly at the Lundeberg School. Brother Joe served in the Army from 1947 to 1948. He lives in St. Bemard, La. ELMER N. KING, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in his native Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother King served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He has retired to Missouri City, Texas. PHILIP J. LAMBIS, 61, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of Seattie. A native of Pennsylvania, he sailed in the galley gang. Brother Lambis served in the Army from 1947 until 1951. He lives in Livingston, Texas. n CHUNG K. LEW, 64, joined the union in 1965 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in China and sailed in the steward department. Brother Lew upgraded at the Lundeberg School to chief cook in 1983. He resides in Seattle. COLLIE LOPERJR.,62, joined the SIU in 1956 in his native Mobile, Ala. He became a recertified steward in 1984. Brother Loper served in the Army from 1950 to 1953. He still calls Mobile home. JULIAN LOPEZ, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. Bom in Spain, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Lopez has retired to San Francisco. THOMAS J. LUNDY, 63, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was bom in Missis­ sippi and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Lundy lives in Hurley, Miss. WILLIE MITCHELL, 66, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A native of Durham, N.C., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Mitchell has retired to Haw River, N.C. EARL PIP­ PENS, 76, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of San Francisco. The Mississippi native sailed in the galley gang. Brother Pippens served in the Navy from 1938 until 1959. He resides in Hay ward, Calif. ROBERT RAY, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. He was bom in Kan­ sas City, Mo. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Ray served in the Navy from 1938 until 1941. He lives in Wilmington. JUAN C. RODRIGUEZ, 62, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Hous­ ton. A native of Mexico, he sailed in the steward and engine departments. In 1975 Brother Rodriguez upgraded at the Lundeberg School to QMED. He has retired to Galveston, Texas. DONACIANO SANTIAGO, 54, joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the deck department. Brother San­ tiago resides in Philadelphia. GEORGE SILVA, 66, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was bom in Oakland, Calif, and sailed in the engine department. Brother Silva Sferved in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He has retired to San Leandro, Calif. •r. V'K".; • i:-' •i- WILLIAM SUT­ TON, 66, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Ariton, Ala., he sailed as a chief electrician. Brother Sutton served i the Navy from 1943 to 1961. He lives in Medford, Ore. • • V; " f . I: PAUL THOMAS JR., 63, joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Mobile. An Alabama native, he sailed as a chief electrician. Brother Thomas served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He has retired to Mobile. MALCOLM THOMPSON, 56, joined the SIU in 1961 in his native New Orleans. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Thompson still calls New Orleans home. • •- - • . " .-J -'-'..I • , V :- ^ • •• S , ERNESTO RAMIREZ, 66, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Houston. Bom in Paraguay, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Ramirez has retired to Hous­ ton. FRANCISCO TORRES, 66, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He was bom in Ecuador and sailed in the enContinued on page 21 • I; " '•'•I: s- •' •' ''V ' . -J . �20 Ships Digest -/ ' Continued from page 18 No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department and Sea-Land shore gang. Crew wished all members a happy new year. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Boston. •i, -/r-T. .;%'v^--- •l;j:3''- IE ''i:'v ¥';." •••••"' •'* • •• s /X, T .". .•*•" 'I'E aOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), December 8 — Chairman David Martz, Secretary G. RIos, Educational Director M. Ruhe. Chairman reminded crew to clean rooms and turn in keys. Education­ al director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. fl: '?7 SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Service), December 1 — Chairman M. WhitsitL Secretary M. Peacock, Educa­ tional Director J. Barry. Chairman noted good work and cooperation among crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), December 8 — Chairman Wilfredo Rice, Secretary L. Bettis, Deck Delegate Michael Davis, Engine Delegate Louis Mullet Educational director encouraged SPAD donations and urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ....• ^'•Jr OVERSEAS JOYCE (MOS), Decem­ ber 22 — Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and noted problem-free voyage. Secretary reminded members to Upgrade at Lundeberg School. Education­ al director urged members to support SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked deck and engine departments for concern in keeping spotless ship. JUPITER (American President Lines), December 5 — Chairman Wheeler Washington, Secretary O. Cody, Educa­ tional Director N. Gavin. Chairman noted smooth trip and good steward department. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Secretary and educational director also stressed importance of upgrading and donating to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew was pleased to receive Seafarers LOG. Crew received certificate of appreciation from Military Sealift Command for participa­ tion in Desert Storm. Each crewmember received a copy. n OMI LEADER (OMI Corp.), December 30 — Chairman C. Smith, Secretary A. Panico, Deck Delegate Frank Revette, Engine Delegate Junius Williams, Steward Delegate M. Hussein. Chair­ man announced payoff. He noted oppor­ tunity to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. OVERSEAS VIVIAN(M0S), Decem­ ber 29 — Chairman Jerome Williams, Secretary Douglas Hundshamer, Educa­ tional Director James Fonville, Tyrone Burrell, Steward Delegate Alex Jaradie. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary noted ship had no heat during two days in port in Boston. Educational director noted scholarship information posted on bulletin board. He encouraged everyone to apply. Deck and steward delegates reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate. TV antenna needs repair or replacement. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. DEU Cecil Edwards gets an oppor­ tunity to talk with New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez when the vessel came into port recently. M director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent job. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), December 1 — Chairman David Zurek, Secretary F. Costahgo, Educa­ tional Director Ross Hardy. Secretary noted two crewmembers due for relief in Rotterdam. Educational director urged qualified members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. He urged members to donate to SPAD, because SPAD is pork chops. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew received Seafarers LOG and letter from contracts department clarifying overtime rates. Crew noted no mail has been received. Crew gave vote of thanks to Steward Frank Costango and Chief Cook Richard Woroby for their work clean­ ing ship, for good meals and especially for superb Thanksgiving dinner. Edwards in New Orleans .1 SEAFARERS LOG LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), December 8 — Chairman John Japper, Secretary W. Justi. Secretary reported budget-cut­ ting moves by the company. Educational SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), December 13 — Chairman R. Woods, Secretary G.Sivley, Education­ al Director L. Pence, Deck Delegate P.L. Bean, Engine Delegate O. Mortensen. Steward Delegate E.Schrock. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. No brafs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new equip­ ment for gym. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to look into their flying to port of engagement a day early so they will not be tired when reporting to work. Next port: Singapore. SEA-LAND HA WAR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 25 — Chairman L. Vasquez, Secretary J. Jones, Education­ al Director D. Gordius, Steward Delegate Ron Dewitt. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew requested additional washer and dryer. Next port: Oakland, Calif. . SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Service), December 7 — Secretary Nor­ man Johnson. Chairman urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary reported $291 in movie fund. Educational director advised members to check schedule for upcoming classes at Lundeberg School. He recommended electrical and reefer courses. Engine delegate reported beef. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck delegate. Crew asked contracts department to review a possible change in Seafarers Welfare Plan so that members are covered for alcohol- or misconduct-re­ lated incidents. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 9 — Chairman Oscar Wiley, Secretary Don Spangler, Educa­ tional Director Steve Bigeiow, Deck Delegate Mathew Bevak, Steward Delegate John Bulawan. Chairman noted all hands required for Coast Guard inspection in Oakland, Calif. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Educational director said that in STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), December 8 — Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary Chris Myers, Educational Director N. Patterson, Deck Delegate Theodore Bush III, En­ gine Delegate J. McCrary, Steward Delegate P. Mena. Chairman reminded crew about dangers of AIDS. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Beaumont, Texas. 18 years aboard merchant vessels, he has never seen as good a steward depart­ ment. He said excellent food deserves more than vote of thanks. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to ensure van service in Honolulu and Tacoma, Wash. Crew thanked first engineer for constructing weight room. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Tacoma. USNS CHAUVENET(Mar Ship Operators), December 2 — Chairman JefFFocardi, Secretary Vicki Barnhart, Educational Director A! Matos, Deck Delegate George Dehhnar, Engine Delegate Tom Taher, Steward Delegate Clyde Smith. Chairman welcomed new crewmembers. Educational director stressed safety. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), December 1 — Chairman R. Newhy, Secretary L. Ewing, Educa­ tional Director A. Hunter. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for new TV and microwave. SEA-LAND PHOD(/C£ff (Sea-Land Service), December 1 — Chairman L. Barbecues Are Popular On Board Ultrasea Seafarers enjoy a real home-style barbecued meal aboard the Ultrasea. by deck or engine delegates. Crew noted SIU President Michael Sacco was elected to AFL-CIO executive council. Reck, Secretary J. Jim. Chairman reported resolution of prior OT dispute. Educational director encouraged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­ members were reminded to return ship's movies. AB Charles Howel volunteered to lock up movies upon arrival. USNS WYMAN(Mar Ship Operators), December 1 — Chairman Cecil Winstead, Secretary Michael Fooler, Steward Delegate L. Johnson. Educa­ tional director reviewed requirements for B book. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Deck department painted crew mess. Crew thanked galley gang for wonderful job. Bosun Winstead prevented injury to SA Gloria Gottschzich by stopping falling refrigerator during rough seas. SIU members L. Johnson and R. Miklos also assisted. Next port: Bermuda. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), December 1 — Chairman AJ. Eckert, Secretary W.G. Lombard, Educational Director E.H. Frederickson, Deck Delegate J. Barnett, Engine Delegate Lorie Christmas, Steward Delegate Dennis Skretta. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew scheduled to receive new washing machine and new dryer in Tacoma, Wash. Crew thanked galley gang. UST PACIFIC (lOM), December 1 — Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretary P. Cram, Educational Director Thomas Flynn, Steward Delegate John Collins. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 8 — Chairman John Schoenstein, Secretaiy S. Apodaca, Educational Director Charles Henley. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew noted ongoing problems with air conditioning. SA Hall at Work SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), December 6 — Chairman Peter Glennon, Secretary C. Crane, Deck Delegate Michael Wimmer, En­ gine Delegate D. Milla, Steward Delegate Gary Loftin. Chairman reported beef. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew wants new VCR, as old one is broken. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), December 15 — Chairman S.W. Parr, Secretary J. Tucker, Steward Delegate Douglas Allen. No beefs or dis­ pute OT reported. Crew discussed im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. They noted good trip and ex­ tended vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. sf.-. KSsMi steward Assistant Antonio Hall is pictured in the Cape Mendocino's galley. • • : > V''-" -'S., I--'"-.I �,- -: -/-•..>/v"'rf IWRIUIiri992 l:l^' • 9r!^ i N-. .••• Pensioners departments. Boatman Gebhardt lives in Ambler, Pa. Continued from page 19 RICHARD MARKLEY, 64, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bom in Lancaster, Pa. and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Markley served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He resides in Ocean City, Md. gine department. Brother Torres upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Tampa. BOBBIE G. WILLIAMS, 63. joined the Sea­ farers in 1951 in the port of New York. He was bom in Texas and in 1986 completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School. Brother Wil­ liams has retired to Houston. THEODORE E. WILLIAMS, 62, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Houston. A native of Greenville, Ohio, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Williams upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Williams lives in Columbus, Ohio. INLAND LOWELL AP­ PLEWHITE, 65, joined the union in 1978 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the engine department. Boat­ man Applewhite served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. He resides in Sacul, Texas. JAMES C. CAIN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania na­ tive sailed as a tugboat captain. Boat­ man Cain has retired to Glenolden, Pa. CHESTER V. FOSTER, 67, joined the union in 1966 in the port of St. Louis. He was bom in Arkansas and sailed in the deck department. Boat­ man Foster has retired to Cleveland, Miss. PAULGEBHARDT, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of Philadelphia. A nati ve of Ohio, he sailed in the deck and steward JOHN McDERMOTT, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Boston. A Massachusetts native, he sailed in the engine and deck depart­ ments. Boatman McDermott served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He has retired to Sunrise, Fla. VICTOR L. WRIGHT, 66, joined the union in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Kansas and sailed as a captain. Boatman Wright served in the Navy from 1943 until 1947. He resides in Terrytown, La. '^W-: - v Hannah Tugs Never Let Up OLS Transport tugboats and bar­ ges are built and operated to be in constant motion. TTie tugs, known to Great Lakes mariners as real "workhorses" are extremely ver­ satile as the loads they carry cover a wide variety of bulk cargoes. The Maty E. Hannah generally carries stone across Lakes Huron and Erie to Cleveland. "Unloaded, it takes six hours to go to Kelleys Island (Ohio, north of Sandusky), three hours to load, eight hours to return and five-and-a-half to un­ load," OS Brian A. Haley told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. The tug-barge combinations each maneuver the tight bends and turns of the lakes' tributaries that others can't. There's another major difference between the Mary E. Hannah and the self-unloaders that also carry stone. "We have a tractor on board to offload," Haley pointed out. The tug Challenger pushes a fuel barge across Lake Erie during the sailing season. Like the Mary E., it also offloads along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland after picking up petroleum products in Canada. Jan Sonnie serves as a cook aboard the Challenger. "I really enjoy working on here," she said, in between fixing scrambled eggs and bacon for the other five crewmembers. Other OLS/Hannah tugs—like the Kirsten Lee, James A. and Donald—can be found pushing barges filled with asphalt, cement or petroleum products on Lakes Michigan, Huron and Erie. Another part of the fleet—^the Mar­ garet, Catherine M., Susan and Betty Gale—navigates the upper Illinois waterways with tanker bar­ ges. GREAT LAKES AUGUSTINE KUHL,66, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Al­ pena, Mich. Bom in Poland, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Kuhl upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He has retired to St. Petersburg, Fla. RAILROAD MARINE GILBERT J. HERBERT, 69, joined the union in 1960 in the port of New York. He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Herbert served in the Anny from 1940 to 1945. He resides in Parlin,N.J. I ''hi--. '•••I I M •I-?--"',-• "''• •" •W" OS Brian Haley fills out a crew list on board the tug Challenger. Cook Jan Sonnie prepares breakfast on the Mary E. Hannah. • ATLANTIC FISHERMEN STEPHEN D'AMICO, 63, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. A native of Mas­ sachusetts, he sailed in the deck department. Brother D'Amico has retired to Gloucester. Overseeing docking operations from the bridge of the Mary E. is Mate Lonnie Keys. Rick Blue, an AB/tankerman on the Mary E. Hannah, waits to secure a line on a towed barge. ; Si y• r: nreHghting Course Meets CG Rules Seafarers who graduated from the Freehold, N.J. flrefighting course while at­ tending the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship between June 5, 1978 and December 1, 1989 have met Coast Guard requirements for advanced firefighting. Members must present proof of success­ fully completing the course when they apply to upgrade or renew their maritime licenses. Graduates who have any questions about their firefighting status may call the Lun­ deberg School's Admissions Office at (301) 994-0010. • .'f •: • •; AB/Mate Larry Sarver walks a line along the shore as the Mary E. docks. OLS/Hannah tugs like the Kirsten Lee are the workhorses of the lower Great Lakes. �•mmi: •i •' • »• # '• • ' ijaj TV;5r,5Sib t-V ^ 'V;/' 22 SEOFARBISLOa 4»it: • fM: • i4:' •h ,> . ;:"[•• • McAllister Tugboat Men Find Work 'Rewarding* .'K. _£:\-y0':i , • ' 'i':' 4'H -.• i1«:: ^ 'M o"'®' ^ili:l Skip Schilling, captain of the tug James McAllister, recognizes the importance of upgrading one's skills. Deckhand Tom Carlin says he is glad to have work during these economically troubled times. '^M-y '-ytyM fffiv-'::,'® When the SS Louisiana broke loose from its mooring in a heavy windstorm, SlU-manned Mc­ Allister tugboats from the port of Philadelphia responded. Seafarers worked for several days in midDecember to re-float the Louisiana and then tow it to Gloucester, N.J. 'There certainly was a lot of work involved," said Dick Reel, 54-year-old captain of the tug Eric McAllister. On more typical days, the Philadelphia tugs serve as pushboats for tankers, fruit ships and container vessels in surrounding areas such as Marcus Hook and Hog Island. Brother Roel, a 30-year member of the union, describes his job as "rewarding." He says he relishes the sense of accomplishment his work provides. Another member of the Eric McAllister crew, 37-year-old Deckhand Tom Carlin, says while he enjoys his job, he also ap­ preciates the fact that he has work in these economically tough times. He said he is thankful to belong to a union that is fighting to preserve jobs for Americans in the maritime industry. AB Frank Messick, a crewmember on board the James Mc­ Allister (another McAllister Brothers, Inc. tug), says he enjoys "being on the water. I've worked shore jobs, but I keep coming back to the water." Like Carlin, Brother Messick joined the Seafarers nearly two years ago. He has upgraded at the Lundeberg School, and fervently encourages his fellow union mem­ bers to do the same. "I'm going back again, too, probably in May,' Messick says. Skip Schilling, captain of the James McAllister, also recognizes the importance of upgrading. As for his job, the 22-year-old Seafarer says his favorite part "is just being out on the water." The McAllister tugs are singlescrew harbor boats with 3,000 horsepower. They can reach speeds of about 12 Imots. .iy-'Uy .yy 'I''" ;••«.'• »yy , ";'~,i ;'l- V' • , •'• llSSlKS 1 Eric McAllister tug Captain Dick Roel has been a Seafarer for 30 years. - j'J.-'.- •': ••:; I'm 'y'-'K••4, [••i^;''^" • ':!•" 4"-,: •; •'',- ' 1' ij- .. (. c'-,". I i.v, •..-.••^vii^' /y • AB Frank Messick is ready to upgrade again at tfie Lundeberg School. Lundeberg Scheel Students New Can Take Cenrses at Night For Seafarers upgrading their seamanship skills at the Lundeberg School, the institution recently added evening classes in a number of subjects. Additionally, the school has opened its computer lab each night to provide monitored, self-paced instruction in DOS, WordPerfect and various other technical pro^ams. Six courses are being conducted during the first night-course ses­ sion, which began January 8 and ends February 28. Thirty-one stu­ dents enrolled for classes such as developmental writing; composi­ tion and rhetoric; developmental mathematics I and H; college mathematics; fundamentals of physics; and principles of psychol­ ogy. There will be five more sessions this year. Advanced registration for Session n begins March 2, with those classes starting March 16. (Seafarers may, but do not have to, register early. Final registration takes place the last two evenings before each session begins.) Besides the new classes, in­ dividual tutoring and GFD preparation are available each eve- k' 'i - • •<>: Instnjctor Kate Richardson (right) teaches an English class at night. Grace Davis checks on Greg Eastwood, an engine department upgrader, as he fills out a math placement test. Steward department upgrader Gina Lightfoot receives information about the new night classes being held at the Lundeberg School. . : s, "• �FEBRUARY m2 Final Departures DEEP SEA LOVIC ADAMS, JR. Lovic Adams, Jr., 68, passed away November 21, three days after his birthday. He was bom in Tampa, Fla. and joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Adams sailed in the deck department. He was an active member at the time of his death. JAMES R. BRADLEY Pensioner James R. Bradley, 74, died November 9. He joined the Seafarers as a charter member in 1938, in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Bradley sailed in the steward department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in July 1982. EDWARD COLE Pensioner Edward Cole, 76, passed away Novem­ ber 23. Bom in Barbourville, Ky., he joined the union in 1943 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Cole sailed as a bosun. He retired in Febmary 1978. JACK GARDNER Pensioner Jack Gardner, 81, died Decem­ ber 19. The na­ tive of North Carolina joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the galley gang. Brother Gardner began receiv­ ing his pension in December 1976. ROBERT KENNEDY Pensioner Robert Kennedy, 63, passed away Decem­ ber 8. He was bom in North Dakota and joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Houston. Brother Kennedy completed steward recertification at the Lundeberg School in 1985. He retired in July 1991. APOLONIOLINO Pensioner Apolonio Lino, 65, died December 12. A na­ tive of Hon­ duras, he joined the union in 1982 in the port of New York. Brother Lino sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in July 1991. RICHARD MEYER Richard Meyer, 38, died December 1. He joined the Seafarers in 1981 in his native New York. Brother Meyer sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1971 until 1974. Brother Meyer was an. active member at the time of his death. JOHN MCCLELLAND Pensioner John Mc­ Clelland, 64, passed away December 9. Bom in Florida, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother McClelland sailed in the engine department. In 1974 he upgraded at the Lundeberg School to QMED. Brother Mc­ Clelland served in the Navy from 1945 to 1948. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother McClelland retired in December 1985. • EDDYPASCUA Pensioner Eddy Pascua, 87, passed away Novem­ ber 18. A native of the Philip­ pine Islands, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Pascua sailed as a chief cook. He began receiv­ ing his pension in June 1976. JOHNRAMBO Pensioner John Rambo, 67, died Novem­ ber 6. He was bom in Florida and joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Rambo sailed in the deck department. He retired in September 1982. ISRAEL RAMOS Pensioner Israel Ramos, 85, passed away Decem­ ber 4. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the union as a charter member in 1938 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Ramos sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in Febmary 1971. before his birthday. He was bom in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1958 in the port of Seattle, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Spence retired in December 1980. EVANGELOS STRAUS Pensioner Evangelos Stratis, 86, passed away Novem­ ber 13. The native of Greece joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the poit of New York. Brother Stratis sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in December 1970. JOHNA.SPEER Pensioner John A; Speer, 70, died December 10. Bom in Honduras, he joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Speer sailed in the engine department. In 1980 he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Speer began receiving his pension in Oc­ tober 1987. FRANCIS WARD Pensioner Francis Ward, 75, passed away recently. He was born in Pit­ tsburgh and in 1958 graduated from the Andrew Furaseth Training School in Mobile, Ala. Brother Ward sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1943 until 1945. Brother Ward retired in Febmary 1990. INLAND ROBERT ATHERTON Pensioner Robert Atherton, 85, died Decem­ ber 2. A native of Mathews, Va., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Atherton sailed in the steward department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1972. ROBERT E.RIGBY Pen­ sioner Robert E. Rigby, 61, passed away May 31. Bom in Pensacola, Fla., he joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Rigby sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1988. EJNER NIELSEN Pensioner Ejner Nielsen, 69, died Novem­ ber 3. The Min­ nesota na­ tive joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Nielsen sailed in the deck and engine departments. He began receiv­ ing his pension in Febmary 1982. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND This is a siunmary of theannual reportof ttie Seafarers Welfare Fund BIN 13-5557534 for the year ended December 31, 1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required tinder the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the termsof the plan. dy yV: Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a (deficit) of $(25,530,370) as of December 31, 1990, compared to $(26,246,843) as of January 1, 1990. During the plan year the plan ex­ perienced an increase in its net assets of $716,473. This increase included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the current vrdue of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $35,876,815, including employer contributions of $35,138,694, miscellaneous income of $63,122 and earnings from investments of $674,999. Plan expenses were $35,160,342. These expenses included $3,111,501 in administrative expen­ ses and $32,048,841 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additional infonnation You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment To obtain a copy of the full aimual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone who is the Plan Adn^istrator,5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.50 for the fbll atmual report, or 10 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given abovedoes not include a charge for thecopying of these portions of the report because portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labiar 200 Constitudon Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216. ••J:..' Supplementary Information The plan has a deficit of ($25,530,370) as of December 31,1990, which includes an estimated liability for Retired Participants and their dependents in the amount of $30,717,000. This amount represents the estimated liability for payment of all future hospital, medical, dental, prescription drug and medicare premiums for the life of the pensioner as well as the dependent's benefits for the period provided in the plan's rules for the dependents of such pensioner. Please fill out the ap­ plication below and mail It to: John Fay, Sec'y-Treasurer Seafarers Int'l Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 FELIPE M. REYES Pensioner Felipe M. Reyes, 85, died November 10. The native of the Philippine Islands joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Reyes sailed as a chief steward. He retired in March 1972. ANDREW SPENCE Pensioner Andrew Spence, 71, passed away Decem­ ber 16, one week GREAT LAKES The shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. Please send tiie new SIU t-shlrt to: :NAME. :ADDRESS. ; CITY, STATE, ZIP. The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our memlters on a first-come, first-served basis. .'PHONE# BOOK# I SOCIAL SECURITY#. RATING : T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) S ML XL 2/92 J I• .......... •f- . .1 • i. - �'>Ti'^i^Y«''' "'./^T'-^K"--*. ';Jr' , .,' ' " • .i"' •'' i'-l"'•'••' .;-7:, . ( i"'• ••j..''',' i'' L. -!,--;-'K'"I"'-''' .>•'' • ' '• •!•''. ->'• (•.•')!•• ^-''ViV'-''• 'y, .-'ii''-'' • ••• •• :::<:'• r:;r. ,;vi:y.l',;^l;;is,,; ^ -< • • 'c SEAFMERSLOG :;i|f' ,,:4i p 1%.; •• •'•':••• '''/i ..f, r.r •f:v:-, • ./ . . fe.'.'- Trainee Lifeboat Class 488—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 488 are (from left, kneeling) Tfiomas Hooper, Michael Flores, James Alston, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Scott Melle, Walter Oswald, Michael E. Smith, Darin Millikan, Instructor Ben Cusic, (second row) William Soto Jr., Damon W. Pope, Eric T. Martin, Charlie Parson, John Gillespie, Doug Tuten, Christopher Weiscopf, Michael D. Smith, Ronald W. Brown Jr., Rudolph C. Hyndman, Othello Dansley and James Hennessey. Trainee Lifeboat Class 489—Recently graduating from trainee lifetjoat class 489 are (from left, kneeling) Cromwell Henderson Jr., Michael Terry, Richard Carrera, Michael Coombes, Arthur Purdy Jr., Junair C. James, (second row) John Helton, Matthew Ditullio, Dennis C. Bennett, John Paul Dawson, Mike Banks, Joshua Hollinger, Matthew Sipes, Bruce Rybak, (third row) Instructor Ben Cusic, Don Gray Jr., Phillip L. Greenwell, Lance A. Kuster, Demetrius De Rouen, Matthew Choate, Kenneth L. Crouse Jr., Caleb S. White, Jason Van Schorck and Peter Rossi. •••:'•'''rr'-. ii.: Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the December 4 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Instructor Ben Cusic. John Meo, Jeanette Bail, Joseph Previto, (second row) Christopher Boyd, Thomas Pryde, Chad Vickers, Donald Willis and Orlando Sacasa. ! ' Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, front row) Marsha Dawson, Kevin Twiford, Ted Smith, Adolfo Arzu, Ben Stanley, Washington Oree Jr., Steve Norman, (second row) William Bums, Steve Simpson, Marlin Sanford Jr., Geoffrey P. Denesse, Jean Couvillion, Mark Glinka, Gloria Thornton, Richard Kent, (third row) Brantley Twiford, Allan Vargas, E.E. Louis, John Pagan, Erik R. Larka, Daniel Taggart, Ricky Williams, Mark Francois, Jimmy Tignor, (fourth row) Instructor J.C. Wiegman, Gilbert Brown, Bren­ dan McDonald, Jack Chapin, Jean Berger and Michael Wilkerson. Ps i I, |..- J The SeafiEurefs Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship has revised its ' I self^study (X)iTespondence c<!mrses. Currently available are lessons in I ' English and mathematics. The acadenu^ department will add other ' I subjects as they become available. J « Seafarers can take advantage of this opportunity to increase their " I ioiowledge by writing to the Lundebei^ School. The materials are { I prepared in a straight-forward, easy-to-understand manner.Simply check i J the boxes for the lessons whicbinterest you, then clip and send the coupon | i totheaddmss below.^^^^^^^^^^ i I Pleasesei^thetri^ertal$chec^^^^ Able Bodied Seamen—Graduating with their AB endorsement are (from left, front row) Ken Frankiewicz, Roy Windham, John Hutchinson, Eddie Ponteres, Alex Relojo, Yahya Ghaleb, (second row) Juan Rosario, Bmce Collins, Mark Rivers, Jeffrey Chicklas, Wayne Martin, Nelson Poe, Wayne Journigan, John Thompson, (third row) Scott Sims, Al Jackson, Patrick Wynne, Ed Pace, Robert Jackson, Mike Rawlins, Robert West, Sean O'Doherty and Richard Higgins. m: \ ENGUSH Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Plane ^f'. •• W: m:. Grammar Books Writing Business Letters • Spherical • hiame _ i: t Address. I. I I Telephone I Social Security #. <> |'|dpk--C > Cutout this coupeh arid Third Assistant Engineer—Completing the self-study training leading to an endorsement as third assistant engineer are (from left) Frank ("Frankie T) Tymczyszyn, Kelley Graham, Instructor Eric Malzkuhn, William F. Payne and Donald Smith. ..FF'Vv-v.• Rating. Academic Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship iv'iv-P.O. Box 75 .... ^i,-i Pio^ Polni, Maiyland^ 20a74 „ jr ' r �- - Lv--''- .' /. . -•' 25 Sea-Land Independence Moves to Far East Run X It is smooth sailing aboard the Sea-Land Independence as the container ship becomes part of the inter-Asian shuttle, according to Bosun Francis Adams. "We have a great crew," the bosun noted in the ship's minutes of December 24. "Everything is running smoothly." The vessel, which had been run­ ning on the European/Middle Eastem routes, now will make ports of call in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Sing­ apore and Japan. Included in the minutes sent by Chief Steward Nancy Heyden were photographs of crewmembers working on deck as well as enjoying holiday meals aboard the container vessel. P" 'J .f" Posing on the deck of the Sea-Land Independence are (left to right, kneeling) AB Jim Triassi, AB Donovan Christie, (standing) AB Mike Warren, Bosun Francis Adams and AB Horace Cooper. Getting into the spirit of Halloween are (left to right) AB Mike Warren, Chief Steward Nancy Heyden, Bosun Francis Adams and SA Samuel Concepcion. 'K.: t . Chief Cook Ernest Dumont is ready to senre anotfier hungry crewmember. : Painting and chipping is a non-stop chore Ready to enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal are Electrician Irwin Rousseau, QMED Mike Novak, AB John Finnigan and Bosun FrarK:is Adams. alKiard the Sea-Land Independence. Know Your Rights ' FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, exams each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recom­ mendations. Members of this commit­ tee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS; A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers App^s Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is; Angus 'Tied" Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copiesof contracts as lefeaned to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their , contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tiine, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this resfionsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money fOr any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitution^ right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights inemploy­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the' equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. v'. -."i J SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Mer­ chant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and con­ tributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conducL or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should supp(>rt SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Hie address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ( -«•. > • >!,'! " >,a •••f. • •MmyZ 1 it-Vr �"• '" A;:1^V^:'l ., ^.' v.> ^'' i'; /''j.'' ''^ " 26 SEAFARBIS Um t ' ::": ' , •.. •.,r-i-'-j»:- •'•• ,'i,'' 1 • I - " ^ J i :r^ ^^ -.•; VJv i^:^-.-'y'y •• "Vyy •'• -y'-.'' 'yyy ij- •• •, IZV': h:":X:..h''X:: .;j yi'y':-' -'y y h'"' ^ . embers and Dependents Should Apply IMow When the date "April 15" is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is INCOME TAXES ARE DUE. But for the jast 40 years, April 15 also has )een a deadline of a different sort—one in which money and op­ portunity are returned instead of owed. For April 15 is the last day in which applications are being ac­ cepted for the Seafarers Scholar­ ship Program. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply for one of seven scholarships being given out in 1992. Three will go to SIU members; the other four will go to the spouses or dependent children of eligible Seafarers or SIU pensioners One of the scholarships reserved for SIU members is a $15,000 four-year college Scholar­ ship; the other two are $6,000 twoyear awards to study at a vocational school or community college. Four scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each are awarded annually to the spouses . and dependent children of Seafarers and SIU pensioners. Ap­ plicants should indicate whether they are applying for a two-year or a four-year grant. The $15,000 college , scholar­ ships will be paid at the rate of $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of $3,000 per year. For most scholarship winners, receiving the cash grant can greatly ease the financial burden as­ sociated with attending college. Many former scholarship winners say they never would have had the opportunity to pursue their educa­ tion without the SIU's help. April 151s Submission Deadiine Application Ciieciciisl The scholarship application form must be complet^ by ALL applicants. It is easy to fill out. \^at may take some time, how­ ever, is collecting the other paper­ work which must be submitted along with the application. This includes: • Autobiographical State­ ment. Space for this is provided on the back of each application form. • Photograph of Ap­ plicant. This should be a black and white passport-type picture and should be attached to the autobiographical statement. • Certified Copy of Birth Certificate if it is not already on file with the Seafarers' Welfare Plan. (Only applicants for a De­ pendent's Scholarship are re­ quired to furnish this item.) • High School Transcript AND Certification of Gradua­ tion. Request both of these items from your high school and ask that they be sent directly to the Scholarship Committee. • Official Copy of High School Equivalency Scores. If you earned a high school diploma as a civilian by taking the High School Equivalency examination (GED), have the State Department of Education in the state where you took the test send an official copy of your scores directly to the Scholarship Committee. If the GED test was taken while in the military, contact the appropriate agency and ask that an official copy of your scores be sent directly to the Scholarship Committee. • College Transcript. If you are already attending col­ lege, or if you have previously attended college, ask the Office of the Registrar to send an offi­ cial transcript directly to the Scholarship Committee. %/ Letters of Reference. Three letters are required for all applications. For dependents, one of these letters must be from your high school principal or One of your high* school teachers. If you have attended, or are now attending college, a fourth letter of reference is required, and must be written by the Dean of Students or by your major ad­ visor. The letters should attest to your character and qualities of leadership, and should describe the nature and extent of the extra­ curricular activities in which you participate. • SAT or ACT Results. The ACT or SAT test must be taken nolater than February of the year in which the awards are granted. This is necessary to en­ sure that the test results reach the Scholarship Committee in time for its deliberations. The testing service should send the results directly to the Scholarship Committee. (Be sure to request an additional score report form at the time you apply for the test.) On the registration form for either test, space is allotted to write in a code number that will ensure the score report is sent directly to the Seafarers' Welfare Plan. For the ACT test, this code number is 2875; for the SAT test, this code number is 0110. The application form and the first three items listed here should be mailed by the ap­ plicant. All other items should be mailed by the person or agency from whom they are requested. All items should be sent to: Scholarship Program Seafarers' Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Send lor Your Application Fmm Today ' 'T^he-scholarship program instruction booklet comes with the necess^ I A forms. It is available at any SIU hall or by filling out and mailing this I form. Send it to: I Scholarship Program I Seafarers Welfare Plan ' 5201 Auth Way I Camp Springs, MD 20746 [ Please send me the 1992 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which I contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the applica' tion form. Name Book Number. • Address. I City, State, Zip Code. Telephone Number ' This application Is for: ' (self) • (dependent) 2/92 �,-."-.1"/ FEBRUARY 1992 * '5. ^ 1 • • :''r%m '992 imatABING CmiRSE SCHEBW »lipi TOe foHowing is the dunent course schedule for Marc^^ 1992 at the iSeafarers HanyXundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to unprovejob skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The couree schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maname industry and—m times of conflict—-the narinnV cwni-itv ; !. v' ' Maich2 March 13 May 4 MaylS June 29 July 10 Radar Observer Unlimited March 16 March 20 May 18 May 22 July 13 July 17 ,*f' -. /, >V:-rSlEa8#'K; Cdestial April 6 11.' : Mayl lliirdMate May 4 Augusfl4t Upon completion, the Seal^ Operations course must be taken. Tankerman March 16 July 16 April 10 July 31 Check-In Coinide^n Date Date March 2 March 6 April 13 April 17 AprU27 jMLay 1 , >'-* ; ' June 22 June 26 July 6 July 10 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must Ire taken, March2 March 16 March 30 April 13 April 27 May 11 May 25 June 8 June 22 July 6 July 20 June 16 .. fiiasic/Advanced Fire Fighting - • . (Last) . '- (Stale) Deep Sea MemberG si .Telephone _L. (Zip Code) Lakes Member• _L (Area Code) Inland Waters Member G March 16 May 11 July 6 Seniority U.S. Citizen: DVes • No ^ SIGNATURE. •' • •' Av';'-'" VT..;.' ;f I \g. , .• • •-••v - I- ' _DATE Department I am interested in the foUowing cobrse(s) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed Home Port. • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from GNO to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes GNO • No if yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes Primary language spoken • . is'-"'.- _ >•- i-.;"- 11 Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Date available for training _____ Z'iSik-'i Pacific G Book # . • • '• May 8 July3 August 28 If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # •;Vy. '. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, yourclinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until aU of the above are received. RATING DATE DATEOF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Month/Day/Year (Street) .1^ 1992Mult eaiwalkm Schedule FULL 8-week sessions Date of Birth (Middle) (Hist) j class at the end of their regidar course. Ihe following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Luhdeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. • Check-In Completion Course Date Date !: . I"'" : <1 High Schcml Equlv^ency (GED) All open-ended (contact ; ;( Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting , s f ] English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) ^ March 13 March27 April 10 i April 24 h^y 8 May 22 June 12 June 19 July 2 July 17 July 31 June 26 mfGRADINGAmH^mM Name • c- >• .// J Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) J/ . ruMiuCourm9 J ^ Vj'tS " Sai^Speclatt^^ Lifeboatman '•"X'-V.'"'-:' Check-Ih Completion Itete Date v-'Mayll'"''3/-': July 31 April 10 M^ r-\: May 11 June 19 : July 6 August 14 . Wtl students rnusttdl^meOil Spill Pr^eruioadnd Containment class. p J ihunproom Maintebai^ June 19 Marine Electrical Maintenance April 27 June 19 . Refr^eration Maint & Operations May 11 June 19 Rclrigerated Containers— March 2 April 10 Advan(%d Maintelianice June 22 July 31 isSifillii; . . x'L.?.',.. . Marine Electronics—-Technician! 'May 11 June 19 Marine Electronics—Technican H •;i'.3Jfune22"\ July 31 Basic Electronics •••:A^i^:i3' :: May 8 iiS-Siiiili , "iy Hydraulics March 16 April 10 June 22 July 17 ' > ' '' Diesel Engine Technology July 6 July 31 Ship Handling i$i:t Check-In Completion Course imte Date . As^fstaht Coofcr Cook and B^ker, All opieii-csided (contact admissions ChidT Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all sturhras will ttdce a Sealift Familiarization class. ^Course .. QMI^-Any Ria^^ llremanAV^ '"-,;v''j.;' (Qty) Completion Date \ May 4 July 6 StmUanimprauj^fiiHirsi .'.'v Check-In Compleiion Course Date Date • V?'-Sssff • wiiSSSsf 'f -' AhleSeahiiaik March 16 i>^bruary28 May25 July3 * i", '' July20 August28 4 ffiwf /afe the Spiti Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Address Cji«ik-]hi Date MarchJO June 1 Course Bffisua Recertiilcatioii Steward Recertification • No — ' ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • O D O • • •; • " ,L-- ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD O Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • FOWT • ChiefCook COLLEGE PROGRAM D QMED—Any Rating D ChiefSteward D Associates in Arts Degree D Variable Speed DC Drive • Towboat Inland Cook Systems (MarineElectronics) • CertifrcaUfPrograms Transportaliaa be pMdin In •wwroamw M!eordaiice wim wHb the KhcdiilfaigBCMCT letter only if JUB yon proem pn ( orvgHW • • wupvi Mwwu win wm UK wc•^ncwumg vmj u original rcccqi receipts and nictasfti ENGINE — — DECK AB/Sealift 1st QassPilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel O Towboat Operator Inland • Olestial Navigation • Simulator Course • D D O D • Marine Electrical Maintenance n Pumproom Maintenance & Operation ID Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Operation Q Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam (H'Motor ID Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance ID Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation • Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician —^— piete the eonrw. ITjou hare any questions,contact your port agentbefore deputing for Flnejr FUinL RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafaiiets Huiy Lundeberg UpgiwlingCenter, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 2/92 ...ty T ji ^ 1:^ V.V .a /t 'y.. A:';::;' i. ; - ' I,_-h,,•)) ti S, It,*. t.j'j.g i I..,,, ^y-., ,s .5:1 A ^ .-i; . A,,';) ;t-I,T,-, -'y'v it ^ . - "l �^,rir'V*4ft*r<iC^»rt'---~5«i'Jv-.'-t/* • • ' • ;. 7«V'' ' ". ''' - .. •• r. ;", -. V- '"•••- 1 v'-'y ''•••, •• ;€Ji >•• '" , •• ' • .;• " • w-V4\Jv^V'!'cj'-V:'" •='••-•:- -•y V^"'^,-v •" SEAEUCEMCS Summary Annual Report Seafarers Welfare Fund Page 23 Volume 54, Number 2 1992 SlU-Crewed Tugs Save Six on Violent Lake Erie The SlU-crewed tugboat Wisconsin com­ pleted a daring rescue of six boatmen drifting on a tugboat and barge on choppy Lake Erie minutes before nightfall. Around 2:30 p.m. on December 14, the dis­ patcher at the Great Lakes Towing office in 10 to 12-foot seas, 35-niile-per-hour winds gusting as high as 60 and temperatures dropping to 30 degrees. "Then I heard people needed to be rescued and I changed my mind immediately," Fike recalled. S-.^: • II"';'• .i-5 - SlU members (left to right) Raymond C. Smith, Edward Fike and Timothy McKenna display the plaques they received from Great Lakes Towing for their Involvement In the rescue of six boatmen adrift In Lake Erie. Cleveland received a distress call from a non­ union tugboat, the Paddy Miles, towing the barge loaded with a crane. A second tug, the Hanun Thomas, also pulling the barge from Rocky River—less than 10 miles west of Cleveland— sank shortly after entering Lake Erie. Its twoman crew safely scrambled aboard the barge. Deckhand/Engineer Ed Fike was at home when he received a call to report to the 90-foot Wisconsin. "I asked myself what I was going out for," the 31-year SIU member told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Weather conditions included Help Locate This Missing Child Not much information is available to go on, but the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate KmberlyBenham. Missing since May 4, 1991, the 15-year-old is Kimberly Benham considered an endangered runaway and may be with an adult male com­ panion. She is from Leominster, Mass. Kimberly Benham has blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 ft. 7 in. and weighed 140 lbs. Anyone having information should contact The National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Leominster (Mass.) Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at (508) 534-4383. The 48-foot Miles had lost all power and its tow line when it called for help. Both the tug and barge were drifting to the east. News reports noted the only available Coast Guard rescue vessel, a 41-footer, was not rated for seas higher than eight feet. When the Wisconsin caught up with the barge, it was 1.5 miles east of the mouth of the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland. "We made a pass for the rig and got a line on it," Fike said. Because of the high seas and icy conditions, the cable slipped off the cleat. "We re-rigged a line and went after it again. Considering the heavy seas, everything went really well," the deckhand added. One of the four men on the deck of the Miles caught the line and secured it for towing. The Wisconsin pulled the barge within the Cleveland breakwall where the Idaho, another SlU-crewed Great Lakes Towing vessel, was waiting. The Wisconsin returned to the lake to save the Miles. "It was getting close to dark," Fike remem­ bered. "We didn't have much time left." The Miles had drifted within 1,000 feet of the breakwall and was headed for it. The Wisconsin pulled alongside the smaller tug and secured a tow line on the first try. The whole rescue took approximately two hours. Fike said he talked briefly with those who were rescued, but "it was so cold and we were so wet, all we wanted to do was get warm and dry." However, one of those saved by the Great Lakes Towing tugs remembered them with a Christmas card. It read: 'To the Heroes: Thank you for coming to the rescue in a life-threatening situation. Your determination and profes­ sionalism will not be forgotten, [signed] Russ Maher, Willowick, Ohio." Other SIU crewmembers involved in the res­ cue included Deckhands Ray Smith oii the Wis­ consin and Tim McKenna aboard the Idaho. All three received plaques and letters of cbnunendation from Great Lakes Towing. The company also recommended the trio, as well as the cap­ tains and engineers on the Wisconsin and Idaho, for Coast Guard recognition. Finally, the television show "Rescue 911" has contacted the company about doing a story on the rescue. ITie following remarks were made by Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar (DOhio). These remarks, as well as the full story of the rescue which appear on this page of the Seafarers LOG, were recorded in The Congressional Record on Tuesday, January 28,1992. MR. SPEAKER: In these times of daily % accounts of personal failings, it is with great p pride that I rise today to sMre with youthk | personal heroics of several Greater | Clevelanders, all seamen and all members of the Seafarers International Union. They risked personal injury and possible deathto save the lives of their fellow seamen late last year on the storm-tossed waters of Lake Eri^ Unfortunately, the American worker has been the object of scorn and ridicule ut recent weeks. I am proud to say that the selfless efforts of the men profiled here typify the work ethic which has helped to make the Greater Cleveland area the proud com­ munity it is today. f _ Part of the Great Lakes Towing fleet In Cleveland called out for the December 14 rescue. V'"" .4' I - .>,? '.'s,• ' : -, , ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES APL LINES, SEA-LAND TEAM UP TO BOLSTER U.S.-FLAG SHIPPING ‘WORK TAX’ STATUS UNCLEAR IN BUSH REG REVIEW CG RULE REDUCES BENZENE EXPOSURE MEBA MEMBERS DISSOLVE MERGER; BECOME D1-PCD ROVER RESCUES 22 FROM SINKING KOREAN SHIP SHIPMATES RECALL SIU MEMBER KILLED ABOARD TRANSGLOBE IN ‘NAM U.S. GAMBLING BILL AWAITS PRE SIGNATURE LABOR PANEL PROTESTS GATT TREATY CHANGES AFL-CIO ATTACKS BUSH AGENDA SENATE TO TAKE UP ANIT- SCAB BILL EX-SOVIET SHIPPING COMPANIES TAKEN OVER BY REPUBLICS IN US/USSR SHIP PACT, SUBSTANCE MAY STAY, PARTIES MAY CHANGE ADMINISTRATION’S BUDGET CALLS FOR $1.2 BILLION FOR SEALIFT ASST. VP G. RIPOLL RETIRES MILITARY’S PACIFIC FLEET TO MOVE REPAIR CENTER PHILADELPHIA EXHIBIT HONORS WWII MERCHANT MARINERS 1992 ELECTIONS: A CHANCE TO VOTE FOR U.S. SHIPS PROCEDURES FOR REGISTERING TO VOTE AND VOTING ABSENTEE BARTLETT SEAFARERS WEAR MANY HATS SEAFARERS TIE KNOT AT COUNTRY HOEDOWN ALPENA CREW GETS RARE VISIT FROM BALD EAGLE CUTOFF FOR WWII SEAMEN BLOCKED BY VET PANEL FORMER OFFICIAL NEIRA DIES AT 74 KIRKLAND RESPONDS TO ‘LAXY U.S. WORKER’ CHARGE HANNAH TUGS NEVER LET UP MCALLISTER TUGBOAT MEN FIND WORK ‘REWARDING’ LUNDEBERG STUDENTS NOW CAN TAKE COURSES AT NIGHT SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE MOVES TO FAR EAST RUN SIU-CREWED TUGS SAVE SIX ON VIOLENT LAKE ERIE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 2 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/a21f6bc636ff688a420ec8f8b9739f5b.PDF a2ad1f85a76acec1278d22a5e11d881d PDF Text Text •f Members Hail Union Fight on 'Worker Tax' J •. -I Page 3 k'- SEAEUeERS January 1992 Volume 54, Number 1 • - TheOrWWteSerf^ j THE SUN '•.<H wH».E8aAr IBM to cut 20.000 more Jobs Fnwn gaff md MW npom : _ toesdar >r1l thtChariontOtisn • Dixie "fems r cupreno audOUM fc-ir 1 DmTinwii MMar DW« Y*m toe. aMck 10 a« ^ou) TOO pote to cut 700 jobs comwqPoshro:;; j^toreO*-' _THE WAtt g-rtPPI' t• - T » roi" ff g—gland From Coasts ^XtW*Tn,PosT a:*'" '-.JIW 01 hfltton anfmaBy lure tmounted to boM nBva needed to reM preOu at> , Sf22,^ •« 304X)0 Job! und tAktM • Sl^ m Mhnn AZ-«1? aOdOOO jcf qtMrtcr charge. — fire Lotus DoveloP^^^^^^ dwindling • Wf^rfi, 1992 ^ Aviation Pioneer ftn Am folds Its Wings at Age 64 ^fe«. Othen Stranded wrM •StfiK •. -•( possl. an said.' LUS, WU . c™.-r-r lOimNAL JH£ WA't- STREET JOURNAL be over THimSDAY. DECEMBBR It.. /B'l to ByKEVit* PH'TTO — ^ ^ " trti >•• II i-rir 1 Sto//ll«porlrfe!/TurW*iJ " STAMFORD. Conn.-— It plans to reduce Its docam< «otklorcHjy atoll 2^00 '""ji _ SOtBd^l I iiiimmi P'''®* Interst^e to lay off 300 " I 1^1 n S) "P to 20.0001^expected ,„„., .ma.«Hi) as ATST earnings crumble - . ' "WALLSTOEETjotJRNA? j^j ) GJVt Plans to Close 21 More Faot ' .. _—— .- 'r*— /er soirte The Seattle Times Write-off of $250 M •jjy^ t«ir r-s^^r fji^. I ---•>. nambrr or»irt,"i;i^','f™n*'o«« ' ^ MtWYOWt —bitmtttkMlBUieMMu. TRW Decides Xerox to Cut 2,500 of Staff, To Sell Units economy^ And Cut Staff ECONOMY ake a Charge "fWaPAY. DECEMBER l9. A "ff^P'tY. ift iw. li/ •1 omroer ^^^..1.57?^': "«««> •"'wl (ran. bou, "«"« a sow. "f Loss of Market Share Forces r^r^r^auv Weigh Layoffs romoany to to Weig K?£«Bh22i<?"°*™ blUltotfcm.. lntokl«lon,p.yforWll. ^•em»Btt|nfwatDdotc.unountlii||lo tloodyttodtotMtom^irrea »iCKW*va g^SiSr.5^!S! Pnrt^ V iS£inml££r^^ breaks the news Lotus Developiwent Cor^ ^ ^ "^pital Snendinor •'"feSlHhC.pilalfiS ~iita«jdtoto.o-.tiw,-4he^uw tefd. Km, ^ ny». mectid "But Hat ^bumen en bum ihto ihl* of thh tN b my ""•••1 I 1 1,11 III il,.| -lib . teal with, and we tO - — k twppeo.- aaee se»l«.'' Lyndt sifal 'Tt 1$ inoA effldBottoniBrourbuiathaato anoBot lo nio lour Mon tnaa lo nm la bmte.'* Haough the eompany wfli keep ka htoria h «Kb sttte. leeM intamal fMbtkma wfl be pefonncd at if FIM ^^ofhorla^ .PMtayw , . Tt i^Hi McDonnell Dou^l > • nuiMiwm of ii»r -~ Nation Reefs from Mounting Job Losses Page 3 :5^f" ••• •••', r.-^V-; , • 'S-' •t: Action by Congress Gives New Life to Deita Queen The Delta Queen, the famed Mississippi riverboat manned by SiU members, wiii continue to serve with her sister ship, the Mississippi Queen, as a result of congressional action approving its operation. The vessel, an historiclandmark, along with the Delta Queen Steamboat Co.'s other vessel, both of which are renown for their uniqueness and quality of Service, are shown here during the most recent of their annual riverboat races. Page 9. M ' i' ' ' r-r. ' 1 •, ' ..• �|P*V ., UVfVJ «i|J9«!«l!h®SLW-':r ' '%<*S?!¥fa59| SEAFARERS LOG President's Report Government and the Economy ,.',1:' • £-..U-' . As we come into 1992, you could not perhaps have a worse scenario for the country. Wherever you look, whatever paper you read, whatever television talk show you listen to—the tune is the same. It is gloom and doom. People are being laid off by the thousands. Cities and states are unable to meet the basic expenses of run­ ning a government and providing for the most im­ poverished and disadvantaged citizenry. Millions of Americans are going without decent medical care. Key industries in America's economy are collapsing. While the United States is struggling here at home, world events demand our attention. The Eastern and Central European nations are in turmoil, many—including some of the republics which make up the common­ Michael Sacco wealth that has replaced the Soviet Union—lack food as we go into the harsh winter months. These countries are looking to America for support and sustenance. In the maritime sector, we still are without any kind of national policy and governmental resolve to enact the kinds of legislative incentives and programs necessary to have a thriving U.S.-flag shipping capability. For the longest time, those of us in maritime have been alone as we call atten­ tion to the fact that government must play a critical role in bolstering the American merchant marine. Our call for careful government attention and sensible programs which promote economic growth and meet the nation's security needs can be extended to other sectors of the economy and the nation as a whole. In a free economy and a free nation, we have argued there is a positive role for the government to play both in the development and maintenance of a strong U.S.-flag shipping capability and, overall, in strengthening our economy, sustaining key industries and a sound in­ frastructure as well as creating job opportunities. The arguments against this kind of sensible approach are the same— whether they come from the enemies of U.S.-flag shipping or whether they are uttered from the mouths of the so-called free-traders. Whether it comes from academics, politicians or foreign interests, we are likely to I be subjected to arguments about how everything will be beautiful under free trade and complete government abstinence from the market place. Today, all we have to do is look around us to see what the results are of a decade of this free-market-free-trade-low-wage malarkey. What the proponents of this kind of economic theoiy are saying is let America dis­ integrate, let the American standard of living disappear. These free-trade boosters also have their heads in the sand when it comes to realizing what governments the world over are doing to bolster their own economies. Democratic nations and institutions are not incon­ sistent with some government involvement in sectors of the economy where it is determined to be in the national interest. Japan is an excellent case in point. Involvement comes in the form of tax incentives, exemp­ tions and other tax policies; loan and credit mechanisms; investment in basic infrastructure such as roads, modem port facilities; and investment in research and developing technological improvements. The hand of government can be found in nation after nation in the form of quotas on imports, purchasing policies, control of patents and licensing, customs duties and valuations. Throughout the world, governments are likely to control natural resources and run state-held companies. Our main com­ petitors—European nations, Japan, Canada and Australia—^provide their nations' citizenry with many more services than what the U.S. govemment provides to its population. This is evident in the areas of health care, unemployment benefits and education. The belief of American free traders that all government has to do is go away and the economy will blossom is nothing but a pie in the sky. Around the world, whether it is in the ^ea of maintaining a merchant fleet or whether it is in the area of their economy as a whole, govemments play a role in the market place for the very pragmatic goal of assur­ ing that their nation's national interest is served. Time to Demand Action This year is an election year, and 11 months from now the American electorate will go to the polls to select a president and a Congress. It would seem that the American voters and their elected officials have been kidding themselves throughout the '80s about what has been hap­ pening to the nation's economic security. It would seem that the majority of citizens have been willing to believe that if we just deregulate and have free trade we will have prosperity. None of tfiis has materialized, the nation appears to be hurtling to the bottom—in danger of being top­ pled from its position as the world's number one power. Perhaps 1^2 will be a year in which the electorate wakes up. No can­ didate will be able to turn this country around by waving a wand or con­ cocting some magic formula. But the candidates are obligated to put forth their ideas to the American public on how the nation's economy can be turned around. We will have an opportunity in the coming months to listen and assess the views of the candidates. And when the time comes we must decide as an institution in the maritime sector and as a union—^and we must all decide as individual workers and citizens—^which of the candidates has best presented a platform for economic growth and prosperity. Let us hope that someone will emerge who is sufficiently creative to move us forward and away from the theories that have seen this country sink deeper and deeper over the past dozen years. Seafim's sw^l Skill Saves Sw/Ao3ter's Eye In rough seas nearly 900 miles northwest of Hawaii, the Cape Dover provided "ambulance ser­ vice"—in the form of an SIU crewmember—for an injured person aboard a disabled sailboat. GSU Jesse Pollard, a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), administered urgently needed aid to a crewmember on the sloop Molly Sue during an eighthour ordeal September 26. The galley gang member, also serving as third medical assistant, volunteered to travel in a small, rubber boat from the Cape Hover after rough seas prevented other rescue attempts. Pollard, 45, treated a crewmem­ ber who had suffered a bruised eye and a lacerated eyelid by putting stitches in the damaged slan. Later, anotlier Cape Dover mariner (a diver) helped untangle the Molly Sue's propeller, damaged during a hurricane which also broke the spinnaker. Cape Dover Answers Call "We had just done a fire and boat drill when we received a dis­ tress call," Pollard recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "We got [to the Molly Sue] around 1 a.m. and dropped our lifeboats." The Molly Sue with its threeperson crew was travelling from Hawaii to San Diego while the Cape Dover, a Ready Reserve Force ship operated by American President Lines, also was heading GSU Jesse Pollard Is also an EMT. for the West Coast from Kuwait. But storms and 10-foot seas prevented a successful rescue. Then, at about 8 a.m., the Cape Dover received word of an injury incurred on the Molly Sue. "At first we heard someone's eye might have popped out," recalled Pollard, who joined the SIU 20 years ago. 'They asked for a volunteer to treat it." Pollard boarded the Zodiac and proceeded to the disabled sailing craft. "The seas were still rough, and half the time I couldn't see anything but water," he noted. When Pollard climbed aboard the Molly Sue he happily dis­ covered that the injuiy wasn't as severe as feared. He stitched up the sailor's eye despite being slightly unnerved by the swells. Shortly thereafter, the diver freed the Molly Sue, which resumed its course. Seafarers Commendeil for Rescue Several SIU members recently received a letter of commendation for their efforts in a rescue at sea last September. Seafarers aboard the LNG Aquarius helped rescue six crewmembers from a Panamanian-flag vessel the night of September 21, 50 miles off the east coast of Taiwan, prompting the letter from Aquarius Captain John J. Donahue. Bosun Tom Brooks, ADs Marvyn Chester and Woody Shelton, OSs Angel Reyes and Gilbert Gildersleeve and SAs Kamis Mageed and John Walsh each received congratulations and thanks from Donahue. Shelton and Reyes garnered individual letters of commendation. "Under most difficult conditions of typhoon winds and high seas ac­ companied by driving rain, you gave your all to help," Donahue said in each letto". "You are highly comVolume 54. Number 1 mended for your actions and bravery which were given ac­ cording to the highest traditions of seafarers rendering aid to fellow seamen in peril upon the sea." Donahue praised Shelton for his accurate toss of a life ring with a boat rope attached: "Your accurate toss assisted these fellow seamen to safety who might have other­ wise perished." In the letter to Reyes, Donahue stated, "With modest regard for your own safety you unhesitatingly proceeded to the lower portion of the starboard accommodation where sea was washing around your feet, and successfully assisted six men from their lifeboat to , safety on the pilot ladder and then on the deck within the brief period of three minutes." Donahue also conveyed the sin­ cere and perpetual thanks of the survivors. January 1992 The Seafarers LCX5 (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by theSeafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. �, '.'r- . mm MNUARri992 Members Hail Suit Against 'Werk Tax' Seafarers from across the country welcomed the union's lawsuit filed in federal district court last month which is designed to block the Coast Guard's plan to attach a fee for marine licenses and seamen's documents. the U.S. Treasury which faces a As the union went to court huge budget deficit. seeking to have the proposed The suit asks the U.S. District "work tax" declared uncon­ Court to find the fees to be contrary stitutional, hundreds of Seafarers were writing their congressmen, signing peititions and taking to their fellow seamen and boatmen in order to find ways to prevent the Coast Guard's proposed "user fee" for z-cards and licenses from being implemented. "I make my living from the sea," QMED David Kopp, a 12-year member who sails from the port of Wilmington, Calif., told the Seafarers LOG. 'This user tax is unfair and unjust. I don't feel I should pay to go to work to feed my family and defend my country." The union filed the lawsuit last month to stop the implementation of the so-called user fees the Coast Guard intends to levy on all seamen and boatmen for their mer­ chant marine documents, certifi­ cates of registry and licenses. The Department of Transportation agency has been mandated by the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconcilia­ tion Act to collect fees to cover the costs of the agency's services rendered in order to bring funds to to the Constitution and statutes of the United States and to prohibit the Coast Guard from implement­ ing its proposed rules requiring a collection of fees for issuing docu­ ments and licenses that mariners must have to work. Henry McCuliough, a steward department member who came out of retirement to help during the P^sian Gulf war, not^ "It is unfair to tell a fellow who is coming out of retirement to serve his country he has to pay for his document." A 45-year veteran of the SIU, Bosun Paul Turner from the port of Jacksonville, Fla., added, "We already are paying taxes to pay the salaries of those government offi­ cials. Why should we have to pay them again so we are able to go to work? Why should we have to pay double?" Because of the overwhelming response against the workers' tax, the Coast Guard re-opened its conunent period pn the proposal this month. Tugboat Captain An- ..•I - • - • " .; i' Tommy Keill (right) waits his tum to sign a petition against the Coast Guard's proposed user fees for seamen's documents and licenses as Michael Sutton adds his signature to the list. Boatmen Keill and Sutton work aboard the Mark Flynn, one of the tugs operated by SlU-contracted Higman Towing. thony Primeaux from Vinton, La. is talang advantage to make sure the thoughts of his fellow boatmen are heard. Primeaux collected 480 signa­ tures from boatmen along the percent unemployment rate—10 percent in bluecollar occupations and 4.2 percent amongst white-collar employees—only tells a part of die story. Millions of pther Americans who lost jobs paying $10to$i5an hour have gone to work for the oidy employment they can find, which usually pays minimum wage or slightly more. The unemployment numbers do not count the 6.4 million workers forced to work part-time because they cannot find the full-time jobs they want. Additionally, the government data on4inemployment does not consider the hundreds of thousands of workers who have had to take up jobs with temporary agencies or who have become self-employed in order to support themselves. Also hidden in the official data are the number of individuals who have been forced by company decisions to take early retirement. tivity. Nor do the unemployment numbers include the w m Louisiana and Texas inland water­ ways on a petition against the workers' tax. The petitions have been forwarded to the Coast • • '1.1'': v..; millions of Americans who have simply given up looking for work. Thus, the AFL-CIO estimates true unemployment is closer to double the official just-under-7-percent. Even so, the government's official data is staggering. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner was quoted in a November 3 Washington Post article as saying, "If you look at those who live in family units, one in every 10 families had someone unemployed." Business Week reports that in October there were 1.2 million fewer bluecollar jobs than there were in July 1990. The Department of Labor data for the one week ending November 23 showed that 471,000 people filed to begin receiving unemployment benefits. It is believed that the layoffs in this recession will have more long-term consequences than job losses in previous periods of weak economic ac­ The New York Times, in a December 12 Continued on page 9 .iLoss of Market ShwFora ' Company to Weigh Layoffli Xerox to Cut 1,500 — - of Staffs ake a Charge _ . umr n uruffs Corp.. ss TlwS—iUaTlin Tha SaaiUa Hm Friday. November Novambef 6,1991 6.1991 First Interstate asssriu-. " Ml -I Continued on page 4 I Lotu» Pavdomw"* Coip^ —JOUBMAl.' 1^".. t- ilation Reels Under MeunUng Jeb Lessee Hundreds of thousands of Americans are entering the new year without jobs, and administration officials are beginning to admit, albeit grudgingly, that the nation's economy is going down the tubes. The almost daily news articles announcing layoffs at scores of work places around the country are beginning to make their way to the front pages of the nation's newspapers instead of being buried in the publications' business sections as has been the case since the current recession began in July ofl990. This trend marks a growing recognition by policy-makers and economists of what working Americans have known for a long time—the U.S. economy is in deep trouble and millions of the nation's citizens can no longer make ends meet. The barrage of layoffs has resulted in 8.5 miltion jobless people, according to ofiicial government data covering the month of November. But the 6.8 f I > m M •«. Mi lay off 3(K ii bM I MOTMt M&iii i« tarn I bm i getting worse and no relief is in sigtit y'jf. mmirn �SBAFARERSUHS Vice President "Red" Campiieil Retires from V.P. Pest > .-'•31 •''; ' :I;' • ' • •;r*V •';• f- i-, • 'v' •'-I: ;£• •|•f. ;s-. .i il- .•'V • ,: Angus "Red" Campbell first set foot on an SIU vessel 49 years ago. Since then, he has progressed through the ranks, most recently serving as the union's vice presi­ dent collective bargaining for the past 11 years. Brother Campbell officially retired at the end of December. But he is staying on with the union in a part-time capacity after SIU President Michael Sacco requested his con­ tinued services. "I'll be in the office one day a week, and when the phone rings I'll be up when required," Campbell, 70, recently told the Seafarers LOG. A native of Scotland, Red im­ migrated to Pittsburgh in 1926 and joined the SIU in 1943 in New York. He trained at Sheep's Head Bay, Brooklyn for six weeks before signing on his first ship, the Daniel Willard. "Thank God it was an SIU ship," he recalled. A veteran of World War II, Red sailed as an AB and a bosun until he came ashore in 1960. From 1960 to 1963, he served as a patrolman in New York. He then worked as the port agent in San Juan, Puerto Rico from '63 to '69 before returning to New York for another stint as a patrolman (196980). Since 1980, Brother Campbell has been vice president collective bargaining, working out of SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. Yet for all his various titles. Red Campbell more than anything else is a Seafarer. He is a veteran of the union's infancy, of conflicts, pick­ et lines and volatile times. He logged more than 5,000 days seatime, averaging lOV^ months per year at sea. Through those years, he survived several hur­ ricanes, a shipboard fire and a world war. He also has worked closely with three SIU presidents. While reminiscing recently. Red noted the remarlmble job done by the union's first president, the late Paul Hall. "Without him, we wouldn't have made it," Campbell said. Red marvelled at Paul Hall's tirelessness, quick thinking, foresight and On a monthly basis, "Red" Campbell, in his capacity as vice president collec­ tive bargaining, reported to the mem­ bership the status of shipping. Brother Campbell held many elected positions in the SIU, including patrolman, port agent and vice president. Here, Campbell is pictured in a 1970 shipboard union meeeting. The December membership meeting was Campbell's last as an official of the SIU. He stated, "I wish to thank the officials and members for making this union the best in maritime through their cooperation and support. My membership, which began in 1943, will continue, and I will be avail­ able to offer whatever assistance I can to the union when requested." Members Hail Suit Against 'Work Tax' 'y; i: '%• Continued from page 3 Guard, which received more than 500 letters against the idea during the original comment period last summer. David Lanning and Jose Vasquez, both members of the SIUNA-affiliated Marine T' . s •. • Mike Brown crewmembers Leroy Loprete (left) and Robert Bergman read over the petition before signing if. Firemen's Union in San Francisco, voiced their support for the suit. "Go with it," Vasquez implored. "It (the tax) doesn't seem fair." Lanning added his belief that the tax is being proposed as a "harassment tactic ... to keep us off balance." Henry Bentz, a receritifed bosun who recently signed off the OMI Columbia, said the whole crew on the tanker is in favor of the suit. "I explained the union's position is to light this and go as far as it can go," stated the bosun who sails from the port of San Francisco. "Everybody I spoke to trusts what the union is doing. We've got to get this injustice cleared up." The proposed tax is a result of congressional action to balance the federal budget throu^ the Omnibus :•: '•:.----"\w,". • • • ,'.V'^•• ^--.•• - -.rv: inspirational power. Though he help^ see the SIU through serious times. Brother Campbell has never lost his sense of humor. He shared it with Seafarers after World War II, when —on a whim—Red began writing occasional articles for the LOG. He wrote two or three stories per year, many under the title "Red's Beef Box," until the late 1950s. The topics varied from shipping companies to crews, and from cur­ rent events to Red's beloved baseball team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. "I tried to keep them humorous," Campbell said without so much as a smirk. - Atioard the Dobia Doval, a tug operated by Doval Towing, Doug Says (left) and Nathan Lanclos add their names to the petition. Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, thus overturning a centuryold law preventing the government from collecting any monies for merchant mariner licenses. (The Reagan administration sought for years to implement such a fee but Congress rejected it every time.) The Coast Guard announced its plans to comply with the bill last summer. The agency listed the proposed fee schedule for docu­ ments and licenses, then opened a coimnent period. Opposition came from not only individual seamen and boatmen but also from the Maritime Ad­ ministration, the Military Sealift Command, U.S.-flag shipping companies and other maritime unions. Under the proposed structure, mariners wanting to obtain a z-card would be required to pay $35. Seamen upgrading to AB or QMED would pay the original $35 plus $60 for the evaluation process and another $40 for the cost of the examination—a total of $135. Those seeking a lower level license would have to pay $180—$35 for the document's issuance, $65 for the evaluation of paperwork and $80 for the exam. Upper level licenses could cost as much as $330. All applicants would be assessed a $17 fee for a mandatory FBI check. On top of all that, the Coast Guard wants to make z-cards renewable Roy Golden doesn't fiesltate to add Ills signature to the circulating petition aboard the Mark Flynn. every five years under the Oil Pol­ lution Act of 1990. Since licenses must be renewed every five years, the out-of-pocket cost to mariners could be considerable. As the SIU's lawsuit moves for­ ward, members will be advised through the Seafarers LCXJ and at membership meetings of its progress. Since the Coast Guard has just reopened the comment period. Seafarers who want to express their concerns about the proposed user fees may write to: Executive Secretary, Marine Safety Council (G-LRA-2/3406) (CGD-91-002), U.S. Coast Guard Headquartas, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001.Commentsmustbe received by the Coast Guard by February 18. The union asks that a copy of such communications be for­ warded to the LCXJ. �JAMUARriM2 1991 BeneHts Confeimices Cmcluitem Algonac Members, pensioners and family members fill the Algonac, Mich, union hall. SIU members, pensioners and their family members filled the Al­ gonac, Mich, union hall December 6 for the final benefits conference of 1991. The series of 15 conferen­ ces began in May. Representatives of theSeafarers various plans conducted the con­ ferences. The sessions were designed as open forums for mem­ bers, retirees and family members to learn more about the union's programs such as medical, vaca­ tion, pension and educational benefits. In addition, comprehen­ sive background material is provided for all to take home. Scheduled on the same day as union meetings, the conferences usually drew more than 100 people to each hall. Participants enjoyed the sessions, as indicated by sur­ veys. The afternoon began with a catered lunch, followed by the con­ ference which lasted froin 1 p.m. until 5:30. One person whoparticularly en­ joyed the meeting is retiree Ed­ ward. Kaszubinski. "I used to complain about a lot of things, but when I nearly died, the SIU came through for me to cover my medi­ cal bills," Kaszubinski said. The education department of the Seafarers Welfare Plan has indi­ cated that Seafarers and pensioners who were unable to attend any of the 1991 conference sessions may write to the plan requesting copies of the materials that were available at the meetings. In the letter, the SIU member should indicate whether he or she is an active member or retired. Inquiries should be directed to Education Director, Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075. ;' •, iA Conveyorman Richard Scherlitz (left) and QMED Dirk Sparenborg have lunch at the hall before the session begins in the aftemoon. Reading over the literature handed out at the benefits conference are, from left, Don White, AB; Paul Raton, second cook, and John Kelley, QMED. . . ' -".AJ.'- virkiA Riiiiiion resDonds Dositivelv to the Algonacalnference^ •".'•A- Pensioners William Gregel (left) and Dean Sams (right) get a warm reception from Patrolman Andy Goulet. Maria Mulcahy gathers up benefits information provided at the conference. .. • •iy:| '. 'M .• i . �. ..ioL^fiaWll •^•, -i'-v , SEAFARERS LOG A; . ;• [y->. •; ''=.,^r' T' - Vice Adm. Donovan Rojocts Study's Plan for MSG'S Fiool Irsfey- m"' • ' •if;,- :S;. JY-I ilSi I :• Government Services Division members of the SIU scored a major victory when the head of the Military Sealift Command (MSG) rejected a proposal to change the pay and benefits scales for the civilian mariners sailing aboard MSG vessels. "I have decided not to pursue (the) concept at this time," Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan wrote in a letter dated November 26 to SIU President Michael Sacco. "Instead, I will explore other initiatives in my continuing effort to improve the quality of employment conditions of MSG mariners." "The proposal was not feasible," Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice president for the Govern­ ment Services Division, told the Seafarers LOG. "I talked with a lot of guys and they didn't want it." The study—known as the Analysis, Structure and Recom­ mendations for Increased Shore Leave, Improved Benefits and Consolidated Wage for MSG Givilian Mariners—proposed a base wage, no matter what type of work is done, for the erewmembers in each of the three departments. According to Mercer, officers aboard the vessels would have been required to work 69 hours a week when the vessel was at sea before overtime was paid. He added unlicensed personnel faced a similar pay structure although the specific recommendation never was released. "They wanted to knock out overtime for different jobs," Mer­ cer noted. "Also, there are too many jobs aboard ships to make a base wage workable. "The members are happy to hear Adm. Donovan rejected the proposal. He surveyed several of them before making his decision and found all Of them against it." The Government Services Division provides the unlicensed personnel aboard oilers, tugboats, stores ships and other MSG-Pacific Fleet vessels. Ship GanAiing Bill Awaits Action by Returning Congioss A bill to allow gambling aboard U.S.-flag passenger ships is in­ cluded in three separate pieces of legislation awaiting the return of Gongress this mon±. The original bill, H.R. 3282 (the U.S.-Flag Gruise Ship Gompetitiveness Act), passed the House and at press time was in the Senate Merchant Marine Gommittee. The H.R. 3282 language also is included in the crime bill, which )assed the House just before the loliday adjournment and is wait­ ing for Senate consideration. However. President Bush has threatened to veto the crime bill, and the Senate minority has warned of a filibuster if the bill reaches the floor. (The veto and filibuster threats are not related to the gambling language.) Finally, the H.R. 3282 specifications are included in H.R. 3866, the Texas Marine Bird Sanctuary Act. That bill passed the House but was amended by the Senate upon passage. It may receive unanimous consent (pas- sage without a hearing) in the House by late January or early February. H.R. 3282 was introduced by Representative Gene Taylor (DMiss.). The legislation has the strong support of the SIU and others in the U.S.-flag shipping in­ dustry because, if enacted, the measure could provide sufficient incentive for investment in American-flag passenger ships. Uiis would lead to thousands of new American jobs. Presently, two federal laws (the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act) prevent U.S.-'flag cruise vessels from offering gam­ blings But foreign-flag ships are not subject to the same restrictions, even though most sail from U.S. ports. More than 85 percent of all cruise passengers worldwide are Americans, but only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cruise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SlU-crewed Independence and Gonstitution). The American freighter Baton Rouge Victory lies aground on a Saigon River bank three hours after being blasted by an enemy mine. Seven American crewmen died. Coast Memorial to Honor Seamen Killed In Nam War The Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Associa­ tion, an SIUNA affiliate, is nearing its goal of raising $35,000 for a memorial honoring merchant mariners who died aboard the SS Baton Rouge Victory during the Vietnam War. Thanks in part to a contribution from the Seafarers, the MFOW had raised nearly $30,000 by December. Maritime Administrator Warren Leback gave his official endorse­ ment for the memorial in a letter to MFOW President Whitey Disley. On August 23; 1966, the Baton Rouge Victory was blasted by an enemy mine in the Long Tao chan­ nel of the Saigon River. Seven American crewmembers, includ­ ing five members of the MFOW and two Disstrict 1 MEBA en­ gineers, were killed in the explosion which flooded the engineroom on the port side of the 10,000-ton ves­ sel. None of the other 38 crewmem­ bers was injured. Following the explosion. Gaptain Konrad Garlson ran the States Steamship Gompany vessel (loaded with war supplies) into the river bank to avoid blocking the channel. The ship then sank to its main deck. Salvage crews went to work to refloat the ship, recover the bodies of the seven crewmembers and save the cargo. Two other crewmembers were in the engineroom during the ex­ plosion but escaped unharmed. Ghief Engineer Herbert Kenyon and an oiler were on a platform about 20 feet above the area where the others were working. "Sudden­ ly there was this great blast," Kenyon told the Seafarers LOG in 1966. "It knocked me down and stunned the oil man next to me... I rushed to get help, but it was hopeless." The memorial will be built on the grounds of the Galifomia Gapitol in Sacramento and will honor Golden State resident crewmembers who died on the Baton Rouge. Gonstruction is expected to begin within the next few months. The monument will be the only known one honoring merchant mariners built on the grounds of a state capitol. Although the men died during the Vietnam conflict, the bill passed by the Galifomia legislature in the fall of 1990 stated the plaque could not be placed within 100 yards of the state's Vietnam Veterans Memorial. MFOW members who perished aboard the Baton Rouge Victory were Ghief Electrician Raymond G. Barrett, Second Electrician Earl T. Erickson, Oiler James W. McBride, Fireman/Watertender Robert J. Rowe and Wiper Timothy M. Riordan Jr. The Dis­ trict 1 MEBA members killed were Second Assistant Engineer GharIbs B. Rummel and First Assistant Engineer John A. Bishop. Seafarers who would like to make a donation should send it to The Marine Firemen's Union, 240 Second Street, San Francisco, GA 94105. Aide Delivers Xmas Trees to Persian Gulf \ Member Ends Career Where It Began Chief Cook Richard Washington (right) senres one more meal before retiring from the SlU's Government Services Division. The charter member of the division started his career in May 1966 as an assistant cook. Captain R.W. Addicott, head of the Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet, receives one of Washington's last meals aboard the USNS Navasota. Washington, 62, has retired to his native Louisiana. The Aide, an SlU-crewed Ready Reserve Force vessel operated by American Overseas Marine, delivered 16 Christmeis trees to merchant mariners and mem­ bers of the U.S. armed forces serving in the Persian Gulf. Aide crewmembers assisting in the loading of the trees are, from the left. Electrician Frank Hall, Chief Mate J^es North, OS Emilio Gomez, Bosun Thomas Temple, OS Andy Capps, AB Jim Burt, Captain Kevin O'Malley, Pedro Ramos of MSCPAC and Engine Utility Dave Welker. The trees were donated by the Guardsmen, a non-profit young businessmen's group bcised in San Francisco, and to help keep them fresh dunng the joumey, the deck department watered them every few days. m:- • �Holidays Bring Out the Cuiinaiy Skiiis in Siil Gaiiey Personnei The holiday time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is a time for fun, fellowship and good eating. Especially good eating. SIU steward department members realize this and do their best to put out delicious and plen­ tiful meals at holiday time. To make sure SIU galleys remain the best, steward depart-' ment training at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship includes instruc­ tion on how to make the meals nutritious, tasty and without waste. , Seafarers in the steward depart­ ment attending courses at the Lundeberg School recently talked with Trains Robert Hunfszscoops up shrimp a Seafarers LOG reporter on their into bowls for use in the salad bar. chosen career. "I've had a fantasy of working on a passenger ship," said Sam Gordon, who is upgrading to chief cook. A professional cook at hotels before heading to sea, Gordon stated he had learned a lot at the Lundeberg School. Mike Rogers, who is upgrading to third cook, noted he switched from the deck to steward depart­ ment so he could better serve his shipmates. "I like to sail," said Rogers, who sails from the port of Algonac, Mich. "I wanted the experience of Trainee SooHSnodgrass arranges a floral seeing the world. My life turned centerpiece. around after meeting Romeo (Lupinacci, executive chef at the school)." Gualberto Mirador travelled from his home port of Norfolk, Va. to upgrade to chief cook and expand his steward knowledge after serving 23 years in the Navy. "I knew that I would be compet­ ing with the civilian force when I left the Navy," Mirador recalled. "But the training at the school has helped me a lot." Besides actually working over the stoves and ovens in the galley, steward department members also receive training in classrooms and on computers for menu planning, nutrition, food preparation and work^rganization. Donna DeCesare has taken ad­ vantage of all the school has to offer. While upgrading to chief steward, she has spent plenty of time in the school's new computer laboratory. "This is really nice," she said. "I have just bought a computer that I will take on board ships with me. This really helps." Another chief steward upgrader, David Alexander from the port of St. Louis, surveyed the scene in the galley at Piney Point and commented, "I know I've learned a lot here and look forward to using all this when I get back on a ship." Cook and Baker Cindy White and Second Cook Eric Bull add the final touches to gingerbread cookies. • '-P: • : •: :i . '• A . Executive Chef Romeo Lupinacci (left) explains to Third Cook Mike Rogers a method for preparing baked fish. •i ..4 ^ V, -if • ii':. -'A Upgraders watch instructor Barry DuFault explain how to use a scale for measuring ingredients. Wiping down the counter is the job of A smoked turkey is selected for slicing by trainee Mike Banks, class 489. Chief Cook Kenneth Whitfield of Mobile. Chief Steward David Alexander (right) expresses his approval for an arrangement made with food products created by Chief Cook Gualberto Mirador. Another lemon for garnish is prepared by Computers help stewards do their jobs betChief Cook Sam Gordon. ter, Chief Steward Donna DeCesare teams. '4 �M - • •. • «- Crewmembers Praise Work of Sgt. Kocak's Gaiioy Cang :;'l : •K\ 0- '.n'. SEAFARERS LOG 8 r •' . f, Five SIU members knew how to keep their shipmates happy aboard the Sgt. Matej Kodak as the prepositioning vessel sailed around the world during the past year. According to a letter written by QMED Bud Tuttle to the Seafarers LOG, the galley gang led by Steward Baker Heath Byran "is one of the best. The stewards and cooks spent many hours doing extra work preparing our meals with great pride. The steward as­ sistants worked very hard to keep everything clean." Tuttle noted the great food and fine work done by the crewmem­ bers kept "the morale up for the rest of the departments after three trips to and from the Persian Gulf this year." Praise for the steward depart­ ment did not stop with Tuttle's November 26 letter. A review of the ship's minutes received by the SIU Contracts Department dis­ covered the crew's appreciation for a special meal preparation. "A vote of thanks to a very good steward department," read the minutes of November 10. "Fine job; thanks to them for a Memorial (Day) fiesta barbecue." Working with Bryan in the gal­ ley of the Waterman Steamship vessel were Chief Cook Abdul Adway, Third Cook George High praise follows the galley gang of the Sgt. Matej Kocak. Seated from the left are Carter and Steward Assistants Chief Cook Abdul Adwah and Steward/Baker Heath Bryan. Standing from the left are JohnBennett andMiguel Castro. SA John Bennett, Third Cook George Carter and SA Miguel Castro. . •> ..••Hi-. 3-'. 3v-•V " ii-;- tr Displayed here is some of the fine food prepared by the Sgt. Kocak's galley gang for the Memorial Day fiesta. Chief Cook Abdul Adwah waits to serve Dinner is almost ready to be served to another crewmember. the crew of the prepositioning ship. Walter J. McCarthy Crewmember and Wife Meet Reguiariy AB Watchman Loyde Rock­ well has a regular visitor call upon him when his ship, the Walter J. McCarthy Jr., offloads coal at the Detroit ^son power plant in St. Clair, Mich.—^his wife, Beverly. "I have to travel 260 miles from Frankfort (on the western side of Michigan) to visit him," she told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG on board the self-unloader. "I can do this about once a month." Both Rockwell, a 22-year mem­ ber of the SIU, and his wife noted the visits are well worth the travel time even though they can be with each other only for a day. "I always •r. ' • s,"" ;0' , -.' \-i. y V•''^.•-'l^•v"•'J''^.,;• .7. . ^ : ? •: <S< V-7 jj'./ ,i'J-'VT,?", V-,;-.,-i '- / Bosun Mike Schaff overlooks the dock during shifting operations. Porter Ahmed Nasser at work in galley. Beverly Rockwell receives a tour of the Walter J. McCarthy's living quartans from her husband, Loyde, an AB watchman. look forward to her visits," the deck department member added. Rockwell, like other SIU mem­ bers serving aboard the vessel, generally works from March to January on the Great Lakes. The McCa^y sails a regular schedule between Superior, Wis. and St. Clair. Wheelsman John Litersky, who has been aboard the American Steamship Company ship since it came put of the shipyj /ard in 1977 as the Belle River, stated the Mc­ Carthy averages 10 hours to un­ load 65,000 tons of coal. Litersky had nothing but praise for his fellow shipmates, especial­ ly Bosun Mike Schaff. "He's top notch," the 17-year SIU member said. "Everybody on here works well as a team." SIU Lakes Veteran Lttersky Named 'Outstanding Mariner' A 17-year member of the SIU was named by American Steam­ ship Company (ASC) as its Out­ standing Mariner. Wheelsman John Litersky, a resident of Two Rivers, Wis., was nominated by his fellow crewmembers—both unlicensed and licensed^—as the representative from the Walter J. McCarthy Jr. for the award. According to an ASC spokesman, the crew nominated Litersky because of his seamanship skills as well as his personality. An ASC executive committee reviewed his nomination and those from the fleet's other vessels before deciding on the deck depart­ ment member. The company presented Litersky with a ring and a plaque for the accomplishment. He also is being featured in ASC advertisements. Litersky was one of the original crewmembers to bring the Mc­ Carthy out of aSturgeon Bay, Wis. shipyard in 1977. _ „ From his control shack on the port side of the McCarthy, Wheelsman John Litersky tracks the unloading system. ^ 3 ••f �JMtimisK •„'*i'ir Delta Queen Receives CongFessionai ExtensionHirough 1999 The Delta ^een can sail on the Mississippi River and its tribut^es through 1999 thanks to a waiver passed by Congress before it adjourned in November, The waiver was part of the Fiscal Year 1992 Coast Guard Authorization Bill signed into law by President George Bush on December 19. The SlU-crewed Delta Queen requires the waiver because of its age, having been built in 1926. To keep the vessel and its crew in top running order, instructors from the Seafarers Harry Lun- deberg School of Seamanship will provide special on-site classes for the third straight year. Byran Cummings and John Smith have been riding the Delta Queen and its sister ship, the Mis­ sissippi Queen, at various times to offer firefighting, first aid and other safety instructions to crewmembers who are unable to attend Piney Point. According to Cummings, the classes have been so well received that he and Smith are going to add another safety drill to help Ae crew during training which resumes this month. "We plan to actually have a crewmember in the water acting like he fell overboard," Cununings told the Seafarers LOG. "Nobody, except the captain, the crewmem­ ber and me, will know where or when it will take place. This will give us the opportunity to see how much everybc^y has learned." WWII Exhibition Opens in Phila. 4 Complete Steward Training On Board Alton Belle Blverboat Four crewmembers of the Alton Belle are the first to'graduate from shop steward training. Buffet Server Mary Bayhylle, Deckhand Darin Pichee, Hdusekeeper Barb Pritchett and Reservationist Patti Rogers com­ pleted the two-day course designed to give them a better understanding of the contract as well as the benefits and grievance procedures. "It went great," Rogers told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "It answered a lot of questions. It was absolutely worthwhile." Pritchett noted she would have an easier time talking with her fel­ low workers about various contract provisions. "Grievances, sick leave, holiday pay—I can tell them about that," the housekeeper said. "This will help me give answers," Bayhylle stated. "I think it will help in working with others aboard." Picheee said the training will help him deal directly with his fel­ low deckhands. "I learned to be careful with the wording on grievances," he recalled. "I'll be able to deal with it." The Alton Belle is a casino riverboat based in Alton, 111. More than 150 employees, covered by an SIU contract, work for the com­ pany. Shop steward training will continue tlvough the early part of 1992 for other crewmembsrs. Four Alton Belle shop stewards review material from their recent training. From the left are Barb Pritchett, Patti Rogers, Mary Bayhylle and Darin Pichee. The two riverboats are operated by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, based in New Orleans. The Delta Queen was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989 by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is the nation's only authentic, fully restored paddle wheel steamboat that still carries passengers overnight. Instructor John Smith (right) explains the use of an oxygen mask to a crewmember aboard the Delta Queen. An exhibition honoring U.S. merchant mariners in World War n opened last month in the mid-At­ lantic branch of the National Ar­ chives in Philadelphia, located on Ninth Street. (The LOG incorrect­ ly listed in the November 1991 issue the site of the exhibit.) There is no admission charge. The display is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the first and third Saturday of each month. For further information, call (215) 597-3000. New Union Haii Dpens in Alton The SIU has opened a new hall in Alton, 111. to service the mem­ bers who work on board the Alton Belle. Located at 602 Broadway, the hall is approximately six blocks from die casino riverboat's dock on the Mississippi River. It is staffed by a union representative. Bill Ellis, and two members of the Alton Belle crew, Lori Davis and Patti Rogers. The new hall is stocked with various SIU benefits forms for all union members. However, it is not connected to the union's computerized manpower system. (The nearest hall for that is in St. Louis.) "We welcome all members in the area to visit and take advantage 5-" • • V; , V • I SjJi • • Bill Ellis, Alton port representative, meets with (from the left) Lena McCart, Melissa Hardin and Mike Ramsey aboard the Alton Belle. of this facility,' Ellis told the Seafarers LOG. Mounting Job Lossos Are Rosnit of Ailing Economy Department of Labor estimates that in Fiscal Year Continued from page 3 1992, which began this past October, 3-4 million article quoting a number of company executives, unemployed individuals will exhaust their regular pointed out that the jobs cut in this recession will never be filled again, even if there are signs of an jobless benefits. In FY 1991 that number was 3.1 economic recovery. The jobs simply have disap­ million. In other words, 3.1 million Americans, peared. Additionally, the loss of jobs has hit white- even if they had not found work yet, ran out of collar workers who traditionally have been unemployment insurance payments and thus had insulated from upheavals in the economy. In fact, no income assistance from the government. in the midst of the past two recession periods, there Finally, Some Attention was a net increase in white-collar jobs. Not so this Last month, administration officials recognized time around. Companies in the service sector are the American economy was "faltering," and even cutting jobs. State and local governments are George Bush conceded at a press conference that facing budget shortfalls and thus are looking to "economic growth is sluggish at best." Economists reduce payrolls. According to an Associated Press Vnot associated with the government issued more survey of 50 states, between January and July of dire warnings. Economist John Kenneth this year, 24 states had cut their work forces. Galbraith, in remarks last month to the National Social Net Not as Tight Press Club in Washington, DC, said the U.S. The social net available to Americans finding economy was on the "verge of a depression." themselves out of work is, in the '90s, a far cry of In the last month of 1991, many in Congress what it was in the pre-Reagan/Bush era. The past indicated that high on the agenda for the coming dozen years have seen the unemployment in­ year will be legislative initiatives designed to pro­ surance benefits eroded. The AFL-CIO reports vide some relief to the American middle class and that in November 3.1 million Americans were American workers who have not fared well after a drawing unemployment benefits, leaving some 5.2 dozen years of government policies favoring the millon jobless workers out in the cold. rich have taken their toll. Wliile the Bush administration finally agreed to There is a growing realization among the a 13-20 week extension of jobless benefits—only American body politic Aat American workers and after refusing to go along with the assistance plan the economy are in trouble. As indicated in a on two previous go-arounds with Congress— recently released University of Michigan Panel many feel the aid does not go far enough. The Study of Income Dynamics, the number of ': -•^•^• '• ' •.1r Americans that can count themselves in the mid­ dle class has plummeted. Fifteen years ago, the study indicates, three out of every four Americans were in the ranks of the middle class. Today that number is barely six out of 10. And even this number is rapidly dwindling. Noting that each one percent of unemployment costs American taxpayers $33 billion—$28 bil­ lion in lost tax revenues and $5 billion in benefits—the AFL-CIO has proposed that Con­ gress quickly enact programs to create economic growth; thereby stimulating the economy, provid­ ing jobs and easing the difficulties facing millions of unemployed and under-employed Americans. Meanwhile, the nation awaits the administration's response to the nation's economic crisis. As economist Robert Kuttner pointed out in an editorial published in The Wall Street Journal (November 7), 'To date. President Bush has presided over the weakest economic performance of any postwar president. In his 1988 acceptance speech, he pledged that in eight years as president he would create 34 million jobs. Net job growth since he took office has been just 210,(X)0, the weakest figure of any president in half a century. As for growth, the average annual rate in the Bush era has been 0.6 percent, com­ pared with 2.9 percent for Jintuny Carter and 1.6 percent for Gerald Ford, both of whom were denied re-election." •.I 'r a �•". •'." ' •' •' ' ' " '" ' '* ' 'Ito- ••J.' .-•- 1:S v^: • •• SEAFARBISLOe 10 :§• o7i Charleston ;V4>. ,4,.:. -.fj'Wf-'f, •% ' ;.:47 .'•y.: .•44' •'^'-' •# \'» Chief Cook M. Hussain prepares succulent homemade pizza. ;/'f; Recertified Steward Ekow | Pofifoh scmtthes accon^^ying I photographs to the Seafarers | LOG. The photos, shot hy BrotherUoffbh, show Seafarers on a recent voyage^ f aboard thpjCharl^ton, an > 3 l^pex Marme vessel- •X' 4l'r' .-'4^ Passage from St. Croix, V.I. to Wilmington, N.C.—a bit rough sometimes, but nothing the trained SlU crew can't handle, says Ekow Doffoh in his report to the LOG. '•Ji-' ;i Roast prime rib is a specialty of Chief Cook M. Hussain. ;"?t ; -Jl GSU Amerigo Garayua is on the way to tidy the cabins. There is plenty of work for the deck crew on the Charleston. AB Harry Berggren hammers away on deck. Tightening the buttenvorth plate before arrival in port are. from lefL AS Terry Cowans and AB W. Lopez. ^ ; ^ 7, • liiiiiiiiii ,ti - ' - _ ( r �MHuuirim Up and Down the Delta, SIU Keeps Cargo Moving ' -^;' •">'. From Venice, La. to Baton Rouge, the port areas along the mouth of the Mississippi River constantly are humming with ac­ tivity with SIU members in the middle of it all. Tugboats are a conunon sight along the waterway. Seafarers are busy aboard Crescent Towing boats like the Betty Smith, Rebec­ ca Smith and Port Allen which dock deep sea vessels, then assist them back through the channel toward the Gulf of Mexico. Other boatmen—^like those on the Heidi Moran—-navigate the river on tugs pushing barges loaded with petroleum, agricultural and ore products to staging areas for trans­ fer to ocean-going craft. The Cape Mendocino, a Ready Reserve Force ship operated by the SlU-contracted shipping company OMI, has been making regular stops in the delta region to drop off cargo from distant ports before loading for other ventures. New Orleans also serves as the home port for the two SIUcrewed inland passenger ships: Mississippi vueen. Employee Steve Judd meets with the crew of the Crescent tug Rebecca Smith, From the left are Steve Russell, Mike McVi|le, Toby Wattigney and Judd. Making sure the meal is ready on time is The galley gang of the Cape Mendocino-H(left to right) SA Sedonia Sparks, Third the job of Chief Cook Bobby Simmons Cook Thomas McCurdy, SA Emest Bullock, Steward/Baker Michael Askins and SA aboard the tug Heidi Moran. Antonio Hall—is ready to serve another great meal. Port Emolovee Steve Judd (left) updates Heidi Moran crewmembers (from the left beside Judd) Captain Charlie Tucker, AB Wade WansleyandChief Engineer Randy Rogers on SIU benefits forms. Awaiting their next assignments on the RRF vessel are (left to right) AB Jessie Mixon, OS Elton Wilde and AB Abraham Murray. Third Cook Thomas McCurdy takes french fries from the fryer to go with steaks for the Cape Mendocino crew. Working the winches of the RRF vessel are ABs Randall Rogers (left) and GeoigeDean. �XAFMBtSm '• - • ..v '• • •,:. ..•'.,Vi'<''.'U''V • ,T ;•>• • '•* . . • i ••&'•'•-I' iy -•, _. • . - ''*• * ' ' 1 • "fi ifir ' ' • ' -v '•••^3 ••: r -WM San Francisco Hail Hosts Thanksgiving Day Feast Several hundred Seafarers and their families gathered in the San Francisco union hall November 22 to celebrate Thanksgiving. The second annual affair was arranged and cooked by galley gang members Burt Richardson and Terry Todd. The meal in­ cluded the traditional turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables and dessert. San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona reported a good time was had by all. "It was a great time for members and their families to renew friendships. They look for­ ward to this all year," Celona added. Celona stated his appreciation for the food donated by Frank Riley and Bill Mines, labor rela­ tions office, American President Lines; Harold Strauss, port steward, Sea-Land; and Richard G. Meleski, labor relations office, and Ron Lampriere, port steward, Matson Lines. Joining the 200-plus members with the families for the festivities were representatives from other San Francisco labor unions, in­ cluding the Machinists and Laborers. 'ifi -•'••'.-"iV'. TeryTodd i" "" "i"™' bosuns Lance Zollner (left) and Bill Mullens. i-m •• V II •# I li-' 1 , •••'5 ' Chief Cook John Basquez delivers a Retiree J.D. Whittington (left) talks union business with Patrolman Gentry Moore. loaded plate of food to a member. ,. • Ed Laricm, Eariy Edmund "Ed" Larkin, a retired Seafarer who was one of the union's earliest scholarship win- Edmuhd Larkin as a young Seafarer ners and a very active member during the time he sailed with the SIU, died of cancer, the union has been informed. Brother Larkin, whose family reported that his Getting ready to join the others are shoregang member John Stein (left), Delores K. Tenkwitz and her brother, shoregang member Jerry Westfall. AcOv^, Itoneadieis SU m WHI death occurred on May 7,1991, left $30,000 to the union. Speaking of her father's days with the SIU to a Seafarers LOG reporter, Margaret Larkin said, "If it hadn't been for the merchant marine, he wouldn't have been the [success] he was. It gave him a lot of experiences that not many young people have. He really en­ joyed it." From approximately 1970 until he contract^ his illness, Larkin en­ joyed a lucrative career with the Sony Corp. He worked in real es­ tate and in engineering. But his roots were in the maritime industry. Larkin's mother passed away when he was 15, and the Milwaukee native joined the SIU one year later (1944) in New York. (At 6-fiBet-4 and almut 250 pounds, Larkin con­ vincingly exaggerated his age.) He s^ed in the engine depart­ ment and worked his way up to the rating of chief electrician. He was extremely active in SIU matters, in­ cluding die Isthmian strike of 1947. Influenced by then-SIU President Paul Hall, he also grew to appreciate the value of education. In 1953 the SIU became the first maritime union to award college scholarships; in 1954 Larkin won a four-year scholarship from the Seafarers. Larkin's passion for academia didn't end there. Through the years, he earned an undergraduate degree from Cornell University and a master's from New York Univer­ sity. He also did extensive graduate work at Coleg Harlech in Wales. During the mid- to late 1950s, Brother. Larkin worked as an or­ ganizer for both the SIU and the United Industrial Workers. He switched careers in 1959, going to work as an engineer for Ae New York-based company Merritt, Chapman and Scott. Eventually he went to Sony. Brother Larkin, who was divorced, lived in Westchester County, N.Y. Margaret Larkin described hw father as an outdoors type who loved collecting antiques. He also enjoyed the extensive travel required by his various jobs. "He always had a knack for making money," added Margaret, 27. Indeed, Edmund Larkin willed more than $400,000 to various people and institutions. He had a few profitable investments and a good salary, Margaret noted, "and he remembered evrayone who helped him along the way," she said. Ed­ mund Larkin's will lists 48 legatees. .-I • - --"'i U. \v-'' �' ''''' ' • rnm^ MHWUtri992 13 Father mid Sm AiB Classmates m FOWT Couse Kevin Twiford has a "29-year head start on me," according to his father, Brantley. The father-and-son combo not only were roommates at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, they were classmates in the FOWT colirse that graduated December 20. Brantley Twiford, 52, had tried his hand as a real estate agent and commercial fisherman before signing on as a wiper with the SIU during the Persian Gulf war. He sailed nearly eight months aboard the Santa Ana. Kevin Twiford, 23, graduated with class 471 of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship last spring and im­ mediately shipped out as a wiper aboard the USNS Pollux. Both made several trips to Saudi Arabia and met each other in Ad Damman for a day when their vessels were docked at the same time. "I love it," the elder Twiford told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "I only wish I had known about it at his age. This is a great opportunity for young people." Both engine department mem­ bers heard of the union through a relative. Chief Electrician Jeff McCranie. "I was doing some commercial Bshing in North Carolina and nothing was going on," recalled the younger Twiford. "I got an ap­ plication (for the Lundeberg School) and sent it in." Less than Brantley (left) and Kevin Twiford listen to their instructor at the Lundeberg School. The father and son recently upgraded to FOWT. two months later, Kevin was a trainee at Piney Point. FOWT instructor J. C. Weigman noted a little competitiveness between the family members. "He (Brantley) knows what it's like to fight and battle to compete, but both are good students." The pair studied together to pass the course.- The fath'er admitted going back to school has been a lot tougher on him. "I'm working har­ der than he is," Brantley said. "I got out of the habit of studying." While both stated they enjoy going out to sea, one member of the family did let it be known she was not completely happy to have both men sailing. Extra Night Courses Available For Lundeberg Scbeei Students Seamen attending the vocation­ al training courses at the Lun­ deberg School now can elect to take classes in the evening which are designed to enhance the Seafarer's proficiency in areas re­ lated to his occupation. The evening courses available to Lundeberg School students cover English, math, science, physics and psychology. The introduction of night clas­ ses at the Lundeberg School means that a Seafarer who is studying by day to upgrade his rating may also take courses in areas of concentration which are complementary to his or her chosen profession. The night classes run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through • ;#.: Trainee Rudolph Hyndman makes use of one of the school's areas for study. QMED Don Montoya uses the school's computer lab. Thursday. Each course lasts eight weeks. Classes are offered on a Mon­ day-Wednesday or TuesdayThursday basis. The eight-week sessions are January 6 to February 28, March 16 to May 8, May 11 to July 3, July 6 to August 28, August 31 to October 23 and October 26 to December 18. Members who will be studying at the Lundeberg School or who are currently enrolled in classes at the training facility can apply for the evening courses by writing the school or by contacting the admis­ sions office on campus. Upgraders will need to take a 30- to 45-minute placement test prior to enrolling in the courses. K;i . . Brantley's wife, Kay (Kevin's mother), didn't like the idea of being separated from her husband. They have been married for 32 years and Brantley had to miss being home for their wedding an­ niversary for the first time. How­ ever, Brantley noted she remains supportive and recognizes that his work does provide the family with a good income. Kevin noted that his mother said a shipping career "would be good forme." Additionally, he noted, his two sisters have expressed en­ thusiasm for his work. Both of the Seafarers said the instructors and fellow classmates have been a great group with which to work. "I can't picture anybody not wanting to come here," Brantley noted. "When I go back out, I'm going to tell them that the opportunities are unlimited." Kevin also said he would talk up the school with his shipmates. "It is worth their while to come here." The Twifords, who sail from the port of Norfolk, Va., stated they would be back to upgrade to QMED as soon as they have the necessary seatime. Six Deck Department IMembers Graduate Sbipbandiing Ceurse Six more deck department members are returning to the seas with a better knowledge of bridge operations after graduating from the shiphandling course at the Seafarers Ha^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship. John Bellinger, Bob Borchester, Leon Johnson, Keith Kirby, Patrick McCarthy and John Bellinger plots the course of another vessel on radar. John Mossbarger each received credit for 60 days of sea time by successfully completing the U.S. Coast Guard-approved course on December 13. The sextet covered special areas of skills development which in­ cluded general and emergency shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, coastal navigation, conVoy and underway replenishment, hawser towing and pushboat towing. The students in the two-week course studied both in the class­ room and in the school's com­ puter-generated, full-size ship simulator. (The mock bridge in the simulator features a 180-degree beam-to-beam field of view as well as a 35-degree stem view.) The course will be offered six times during 1992: Janua^ 27 to Febmary 7, March 2 to March 13, May 4 to May 15, June 29 to July 10, August 31 to September 11 and November 2 to November 13. To register for the course or to gain more information, contact the Lundeberg School Admissions Of­ fice, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. Graduating from the December 13 shiphandling course at the Lundeberg School are (left to right, front row) Keith Kirby. John Mossbarger, Bob Borchester, (back row) Instmctor Jim Brown, Leon O. Johnson, Patrick McCarthy and John Bellinger. ; • Ur-. • -iV un ;• , j J'fr �--'.Vfr'-r'-v ;; ^>'r ::;-:::'::7'.||p|g , i , " ^'St; J 4 -t •- is^ ••S-/.r:-v'V;'/:a® . . •& I •'•••-~Mly-'~»iri*.:i'fi.-,,at -•• /,^-V''^ '>• '*;:'^Sr:'.v.;'\,; :;•.• .5 ' • .f •- iemisiiSHm^ r 'J.''.;" SEAFARERS LOG f4 ' r JANUARY 19M hr. y • ' ••*'-'^;-/;i".''7 I , A Year in Review—From an SIU Standpoint . \r ' r'y ' '•-• .••'•.•"• .: ye- I--"liSS^jS; • :| ,:x Seafarers who participated in the massive sealift to the gulf march in the national victory parade held iri Washington, D.C. The merchant mariners' contingent marched along with all branches of the American armed forces. A s 1991 drew to a close, the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union was in court pressing to block an attempt by the United States Coast Guard to institute a fee regime for marine licenses and seamen's papers. This action was the most recent of many union activities which are designed to increase the job security of Seafarers and to ensure a decent standard of living for its seamen and boatmen and their families. Whether fighting to keep AT&T's cable ships under the American flag, or pushing to keep U.S. maritime promotional programs out of the world trade talks agenda, the SIU spent 1991 working to preserve and promote the American maritime in­ dustry and, thus, bring about continued employment for today's generation of Seafarers and for genera­ tions of seamen in the future. f. • J<.V'-. ''r • ^l;i^.i'•('', V-'--' -"'•I' > ;•; ^f.- 1991 Opens With a Bang, Gulf War Sealift Is Massive . •• •o"/ i:- <: • ; -/•-'7'-''',^''77 ••ft',''",.' '''" '• .-'< ' '• - /-i., ---a^- .i;S:,r. •:.•• .;, •..,:,;.rv<-'\;--.^fe ,;.^r w-•• _,. "..T'-,-^- .''.'|s .-',t^'K . - •..^ •' -.^v - i V.' 54.' :"^-.^.'v--. 'Sisr The year also served as a vivid reminder of the commitment of Seafarers to their nation in times of national emergency or conflict. As 1991 rolled in. Seafarers from around the country were putting in extra sailing time so that ships broken out from the nation's Ready Reserve Force (RRF), along with other contunercial and military vessels, could par­ ticipate in the massive sealift effort supporting Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm and the subsequent redeployment. The Persian Gulf operation, which began after the August 2, 1990 invasion of Kuwait called by Iraq's ruler, Saddam Hussein, resulted in the most massive sealift ever deployed over the course of any 12 months in American history. On January 16, after Iraq failed to meet a United Nations impost deadline for withdrawal from Kuwait, the United States went to war. The 43-day war, which included a 100-hour ground assault by a multi-national coalition of armed forces, restored Kuwait to her citizenry. American sealift played an important role in transferring bil­ lions of pounds of materiel to the front lines. On the eve of the war, 4.2 billion pounds of dry cargo and 8.4 billion pounds of fuel had been delivered by ships under the direction of the U.S. Military Sealift Com­ mand to the gulf. At that point a total of 238 ships were under MSG direction, 136 of which were under the U.S. flag. SlU-crewed ships made up the majority of U.S.flag ships engaged in the massive logistical effort. Among these were the military's eight fast sealift ships which were brought out of reduced operating status, 21 prepositioning ships, 2 aviation support vessels known as T-AVBs, the USNS Mercy—one of the military's two hospital ships—and scores of ships activate from the nation's Ready Reserve Force, the government's layup fleet available for times of national emergency. Seafarers met the manpower obligations of the Persian Gulf crisis through a series of extraordinary moves. First, SIU members cut short on-the-beach time and many members who traditionally sail on Lakers or inland waterway vessels volunteered for deep sea assignments. The union issued a call to all physically fit pensioners to make themselves avail­ able for gulf war-related shipping and, while vety few actually had to ship, hundreds indicated their willing­ ness to go. The union cancelled the relief provision and hundreds of members extended their length of time aboard commercial ships, thus freeing other Seafarers for Persian Gulf duty. the notion of second registry for the United States. In the past decade, traditional maritime countries have begun to offer flag-of-convenience like conditions to their vessel operations. This concept, labeled the second registry, allows the ship owner from countries like Norway and Germany to hire third world crews, escape national safety and inspection laws and avoid paying taxes while still flying the flag of those nations on their vessels' stems. Maritime labor, however, made significant progress in its efforts to coalesce around a program of revitalizing the American merchant marine. In September the newly-elected heads of the Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) and the District No. 1 MEBA/NMU Licensed Division along with SIU President Michael Sacco issued a joint statement outlining their conunitment to work with govemment and the industry to bring about a program that will reinvigorate U.S. shipping. Additionally, the gulf war experience brought renewed interest on the part of the military in America's sealift capacity. Military leaders advised Congress, in a series of apjwarances before various House and Senate conunittees, that U.S. sealift capability must be strengthened. Air Force General Hansford T. Johnson, head of the United States Transportation Command, the military unit charged with moving materiel in any conflict, advised the Senate last May: 'The solution to our future sealift capability as a nation, however, must include efforts to improve the U.S. merchant marine. A revitalized merchant marine supplemented with an organic capability of well maintained militarily useful ships, along with the establishment, of a merchant marine reserve, would provide us a, sealift mobility structure designed to meet the evolv-' ing threats of the 21st century.' Bill Pushed In House, Senate Could Create U.S Cruise Industry The administration, while honoring the merchant marine for its contribution to the Persia Gulf war effort in Maritime Day ceremonies in Washington, D.C. last May, showed no inclination to work with Congress to put into effect programs that will provide the groundwork for a solid and vital U.S.-flag ship­ ping capacity in the years to come. In fact, ad­ ministration officials did the exact opposite by raising „•'. ' . V'-V , , -'.'if! • :f ' •r b-v. Lundeberg School students practice searching for a miss­ ing man during firefighting exercises. The seamen are subjected to simulated conditions which make the chamber appear to be smoke-filied. Seafarers Advance Their Job Skills Throughout the year, the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship hununed with activity. As a result of the Persian Gulf crisis and the booming need for shipboard manpower, the Lundeberg School increased the number of classes it offered to Seafarers interested in upgrading to the ratings of able bodied seamen (ABs) and fireman-oiler-watertenders (FOWTs). On August 20, the anniversary of the birth of Paul Among the other maritime initiatives debated by the Congress in 1991 was a bill which, if enacted, would establish guidelines tying in-cash foreign aid from the United States be used to purchase U.S. goods that would be shipped on American-flag ves­ sels. The Buy Americ^Ship American provision was hotly debated but was left in the bill which passed both chambers of Congress. The bill, which went to a conference committee, subsequently was rejected by the House. Attempts are under way to bring a new foreign aid bill forward in 1992. llie SIU also worked to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil exploration and development so that Alaska oil will be available to the United States for years to come. Also among the legislative pushes of Ae SIU was H.R. 44, a bill currently in the House Veterans Cormnittee which would extend the eligibility date for WWII merchant marines to qualify for veterans status. The House of Representatives approved legisla­ tion that would enable U.S.-flag passenger ships to offer shipboard gambling. The measure, which is strongly backed by the SIU, was passed by the Con­ gress in three pieces of legislation—the U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Competitiveness Act, which was intro­ duced by Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), the crime bill and the Texas Marine Bird Sanctuary Act. The Senate wrapped up its 1991 session with the U.S.-Flag Ship Competitiveness Act still awaiting committee action. The crime bill is stalled in the Senate by a threatened filibuster against portions of the bill unrelated to shipboard gambling. The Senate did amend its ver­ sion of the sanctuary act to include a shipboard gam­ bling provision. When Congress resumes later this month, the House will take up consideration of the Senate sanctuary act. The passage of legislation which would allow gambling on U.S.-flag vessels is seen by many in the industry as a real shot in the arm for any potential American passenger ship operations. Presently, U.S.flag passenger vessels are prohibited by law from offering shipboard gaming activities. Financial data from cruise ship companies around the world indicate that shipboard gambling plays a significant role in generating revenue and profit. It is believed by many in the U.S. maritime industry that once American operators can offer gambling, this will significantly close the gap in an uneven playing field, and U.S.-flag cruise ship operations will be able to compete headto-head with foreign-flag passenger vessels. s'i-3 '-V • A Seafarer has his blood checked at one of the new clinics designated by the Seafarers Welfare Plan as a union PRO. Benefits Conferences Held And New Clinics Opened Hundreds of active and retired Seafarers and their family members attended the educational conferen­ ces offered by the Seafarers plans at each of the union's halls around the country. The conferences were designed to assist Seafarers in learning of the wide range of benefits available to them and their families. In the areas of medical care, pensions, vaca­ tion and education, including scholarship oppor­ tunities, information was presented by the plans' staff, and time was allotted at each session for ques­ tions to be raised by the participants. The union designated four new preferred provider organizations (PPOs), which are medical care estab­ lishments selected by the Seafarers Welfare Plan as the ones to provide services to SIU members and their families. The welfare plan's PPO program is attempt­ ing to keep medical care costs in line during an era of spiraling health care expenses so that the high level of benefits enjoyed by Seafarers is maintained. The Piney Point complex, which houses the Lundeberg School and a maritime museum and library, was named the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in honor of the SIU president who served the union until his death in 1980. In addition to its core curriculum at Piney Point, the Lundeberg School continued its work with SIUcontracted operators which have specific crew-train­ ing needs. Lundeberg firefighting and shipboard safety instructors conducted on board drills and class­ room sessions for crewmembers of the famed riverboat duo—the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. Words but No Action From White House Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm Commander Norman Schwazkopf inspects the Cape Henry while docked in A! Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. The SlU-crewed RRF ship just barely escaped a scud missile attack while on its gulf assignment. Hall, the union's top official from 1947 until his death in 1980, the entire Piney Point, Md. complex, includ­ ing the Lundeberg School, was named the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. In a simple ceremony held on the school's grounds. Seafarers, shipowners, maritime unions and govern­ ment officials paid tribute the man who played an instrumental role in shaping the SIU. Paul Hall was remembered by his associates for his leadership, his tactical brilliance, his commitment to the industry and the people who turn to the sea to make a living for themselves and their families. •' / •i-'- Hand of Coast Guard Reaches To Marine Documents, Licenses Communicating their support for legislation banning the practice of replacing striking workers. Seafarers to be a moment to write their congressmen. Working for Fair Trade, National Health Care Policies The SIU joined with the AFL-CIO in carefully monitoring the Bush administration's proposed North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada. The SIU and other unions representing workers in the maritime industry have petitioned the U.S. Trade Representative to keep waterbome transportation services from any such trade agree­ ment. The SIU has been seeking the same commit­ ment from American trade negotiators assigned to the world trade talks known as GATT (General Agree­ ment on Tariffs and Trade). The various unions of the AFL-CIO, as well as the federation itself, have made a sensible national health care policy a top legislative priorily. Pointing out that runaway health care costs are a significant factor in hindering American companies from being competi­ tive with their counterparts in other industrialized nations in which medical costs are much lower as a result of government policies, the AFL-CIO has called on Congress and the administration to develop a health care program for Americans. Such a pro­ gram, the APTv-CIO has said, must keep costs con­ tained and be available to every American—^including the 37 million people who today have no health care coverage. In the area of reforming labor relations, the unions have been seeking enactment of legislation known as the Workplace Fairness Bill which would ban the practice of employers permanently hiring strikebreakers who replaced striking employees once the beef was settled. The House approved this bill over the summer and it is expected to come up in the Senate in March of this year. Mandated by two separate pieces of legislation, the United States Coast Guard, in 1991, issued a number of rulemaking notices and internal advisories on pro­ cedures the agency intends to implement which will affect merchant marine documents (or z-cards) and licenses. Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Coast Guard will begin to issue z-cards that have a five-year life. The Coast Guard currently is formulating a pro­ cedure by which seamen will have td renew their z-cards every five years. Additionally, under CPA 90, seamen will be subjected to a check of the Na­ tional Drivers Registry when obtaining z-cards from the Coast Guard. The agency will be attempting to ascertain a record of drunk driving. As yet, the Coast Guard has not issued a rulemaking on this procedure but it has advised its various offices that this is imminent. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 repealed a long-standing statute prohibiting the government from collecting fees for issuing mer­ chant marine licenses. Additionally, the 1990 budget bill mandated the Coast Guard to collect so-called user fees for its services. The agency thus promulgated regulations an­ nounced in the June Federal Register that called for seamen to pay a fee for their marine licenses, docu­ ments and certificates of registry. The SIU vociferously objected to the proposal—labeling the scheme a work tax. In comments filed with the agen­ cy and later in a lawsuit filed in federal court, the SIU declared the proposal unconstitutional.The union has indicated that the Coast Guard has no exact science for determining the fees, which as proposed range from $35 for a duplicate z-card upwards to $335 for the total cost associated with an upper level license, and that as such there was no impediment to the fees rising to astronomical proportions. The union court case, which was filed in early December, is asking the government to set aside the scheme. 1 • -.vt •r: ••••-• 'vJ' yy-'W'^-'pI '.-7 •' '.yy^ f, Ia:i' t' vl . -fid- -• r^n-fy-'::; -liiv: y.:$py-:-y , v;-..:i •siSNA I I �!• • est-.. SEAFMERS LOG 18 «cr5 Seafarer Redriguez Adds 'Seek Smarts' to 'Street Smarts' -V"% •', (V • SIU member Sebastian Rodriguez is known for his street smarts. Now Rodriguez can add to his knowledge the ability to read and write profi­ ciently, thanks to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. While Rodriguez is able to find something fiinny about most everything Brother Rodriguez catches up on lost reading time. in life, when he speaks of his union, the deck department member becomes serious and grate­ ful. "The SIU is the greatest thing in my life. They changed me, helped me make it," Rodriguez, 25, recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "I owe the SIU a lot. This union stands behind its words." Rodriguez, who recently upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School to able bodied seaman, exudes confidence. But a few years ago, the Brooklyn, N.Y. native had a vastly different person. A high school dropout raised in a one-parent home, Rodriguez was unable to read or write before he joined the Seafarers three years ago. For years he struggled around the problem, but behind his street smarts and stocky build, Rodriguez was embarrassed. With the help of Lundeberg School instruc­ tors, Brother Rodriguez has overcome his literary deficiencies. "All the teachers here helped me and gave me confidence," he said. "I had a special tutor, and when I started putting my mind to it, I did all right." It took about one year before Rodriguez felt comfortable with books and newspapers. But, spurred by memories like the time he could not fill out the paperwork to get a libr^ card, Rodriguez persevered. "There are still some things I don't understand. I admit that," he said. "But I'm making progress. "I really enjoy reading seamanship books, learning about the ships. I'm always into those books, and I'm still learning." Rodriguez says the SIU has given him a new outlook and newly found confidence in many areas, not just reading. Rejoined the union at the suggestion of a cousin, though not before pondering the decision for two years. "Before, I wondered what I would do with my life," he recalled. "Now, it feels so good being out there on the sea. There's a whole different world out there. More people should learn about it" Brother Rodriguez lives in his home town of Brooklyn with his wife, Sonia, and their son, Ivan Eugene. He says he prefers to remain in the same area, even while he continues to develop and change. "You know, before in New York if someone made fun of my reading, I knocked the crap out of them. Now, if someone calls me 'stupid,' I don't smack him. I say, T'm an AB. I have a future!"' Community Honois Woodmw fieid Pensioner Woodrow W.**Bob" Reid recently was honored as Senior of the Year by his church, the Essex (Md.) Church of God. Reid, 76, received the award during a ceremony November 22, with more than 100 people in attendance. "He is a prince of a man, one of the greatest we've ever met," said a spokesperson for the Baltimorearea church. Besides receiving a large trophy, Reid had his photograph put on a billboard in the city. He also was honored with a congressional tribute by Helen Bentley (R-Md.). "This is a great honor, and I appreciate it," Reid recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. was surprised, and yet I'm not surprised at what our church will do for people. They are loving, caring people." Reid joined the SIU in June 1944 in Baltimore. He shipped in the steward department before retiring in 1979 as a chief steward. "I sailed for 35 years and had nearly 29 years actual sea time," ' "'" "li '" 'l| Woodrow Reid's photograph is put on a blllt>oard in the city of Baltimore. Brother Reid recalled. He described his career at sea as fairly routine, although he once was ac­ cidentally shot in the hip by a crewmember who was exhibiting a recently purchased pistol. "I don't know that that would be newswor­ thy to seamen," Reid said with a laugh. He also noted the time just after World War n when his ves­ sel, a Liberty ship, survived one of the worst typhoons in the history of the Pacific. For the past 12 years, Reid has been extremely active in Ae church. His wife, Margaret, also is an active member of the Pentecostal church. Presidential Award Winners Visit Headquarters Officers of an oiganization in Puerto Rico which sponsors students in transpor­ tation studies visited SIU headquarters after receiving a Point of Light award from Barbara Bush in a White house ceremony. Carlos V. Font, director of TurbOtech, Inc. (second from left); Keith Terpe, retired SlUNA vice president and chairman of the Gerald P. Toomey Foundation (fourth from ieft); and Edwin Rosas (right) foundation co-chairman, are shown with SIU Vice President Augie Tellez (left) and Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (middle). �T-'''- \'\t, '/:',:'''^7v:>;, Tv,••'•'••'''••• Mmutr 1992 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Wateis 1^:. ^ • stv - ?•;.••••• >'.•• V',' bi'''-' c •••' ' I'' ••' I IJ -' - Piney Point Monday, February 3 Monday, March 2 New York Tuesday, February 4 Tuesday, March 3 Philadelphia Wednesday, February 5 Wednesday, March 4 Baltimore Thursday, February 6 TTiursday, March Norfolk Thursday, February 6 Thursday, March 5 Jacksonville Thursday, February 6 Thursday, March 5 Algonac Friday, February 7 J Fn Houston Monday, February 10 I Monday, March 9 S New Orleans 1Tuesday, February 11 T^iesd^ March ID Mobile Wednesday, February 12 Wednesday, March 11 SanFi^cisco Thursday, February 13 Thursday, March 12 Wilmington Monday, February 17 Mond^, March 16 Seattle Friday, February 21 Ffid;^ March 20 Joan t Thursday, February 6 Thursday, Match 5 jSt,Louls Friday, February 14 Honolijdu Friday, February 14 Friday, March 13 JDuluth Wednesday, February 12 Wednesday, March 11 Jersey City Wednesday, February 19 Wednesday, March 18 NewBedford Tuesday, February 18 ^ Tuesd^, March 17 Personals ANTONIO C. FLORES Your daughter would like to be in touch with you, and all concerned would like to establish cormnunication. Please contact Letty Jones at 921302 Kikaha Street, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96707, or caU (808) 6728723. Correction Credit for the photo of the Robin Moor on the front page of the Novem­ ber 1991 issue of the Seafarers LOG was inadvertently omitted. The photo was provided to the LOG by The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Va. We regret the error and offer our thanks to the museum for supplying the photo.. NOVEMBER It, 1991^DECEMBER 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B OassC Port New Ydiflc' Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington; Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York ^Philadelphia JFtdtimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville |San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACHI All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 •, ••4:; 11 18 9 23 18 34 14 42^"' 13 54 ^S--'^2823 16 43 14 14 1 11 M •. ' -j S0' ' .'f 1A |5,'2 iV 333 2 185 • T" ENGINE DEPARTMENT 10 4 m 13 7 4 .'I , Hi:, • '. * .. om . .v® • mxM » StLouiii jPmey Ppin! Algonac Totals Port New Yoric I I%iladelphm Baltimore Trip Reliefs •:L 6 4 97 ••• ; ,i :,-• 1 0 4 112 86 88 STEWARD DEPARTMENT :v" -i' -: Norfolk Mobile New Orleans JackiSmviMe San Francisco , Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houstoii ptLouiis Pine; Algonac Totals P®rt few York Itad^hia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Branciscc| Wibningt Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT :p.- To^AU Department 583 630 651 476 503 533 188 935 790 980 * Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,780jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,780jobs shipped, 476jobs or about 27 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by and Cseniority people. From Novem­ ber 16 to December 15, a total of 188 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 1539 jobs have been shipped. if �WK-saKJ»«llii-'4J.*pMai 18 SEAFAOBRSUW - • ... , V i. Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 15,1991 CL-^OompMy/LUM L—LihM •TOTAL REGISTERED AD Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ••. r.v.V/Z't • MicfaaelSiiccb BK}sident JdinFay Secietary-Treasuiwr JosefriiSacco Enecutive Vice President Angus "Red" CampbeU Vice President Collective Baigaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Vice President Gulf Coast NP-ffon Priority TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Clara NP Port DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT ••REGISTE^D ON BEACH AliiGroups CtassCL QassL CiassNP Totals All Departanents 0 34 13 0 73 17 0 27 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 29 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters V NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters: West Coast Totals Region TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 4 KNGINE DEPARTMENT 1) West Coast Totals Region ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 75 14 9 34 0 6 178 30 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Captions Corrected On page 9 of the December 1991 Seafarers LOG, two photos were misidentified. The photo pictured above should have read: Instructor Jim Shaffer (right) helps Hugh Mc­ Allister work the lathe. The photo below should have been captioned: Charlie Betz (left) and Bobby Spen­ cer check the diameter of stock after making cuts on the engine lathe. 21 With Feiiow Trade Unionists SIU trainees march down Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. during Solidarity Day '91. The August 31 event drew more than 300,000 trade unionists to the nation's capital to advocate economic growth and the right to strike. Si: Demonstrating the unity of Solidarity Day are (from left) Roy Royals, cook; Enrique Augosto, cook/baken Miguel Acevedo, AB, and Steve Palmer, AB. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEYCITY 99 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEWORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St Philadelphia, FA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEYPOINT P.O. Box 75 Pin^ Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 •''mm SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE li®7 Fernandez Juncos St Stop 16 Santttrce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattte,WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave.^ St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 51DN. Broad Ave. ; JR^lnyrrgl^ 90744 mC : '•' S wMUtii • .-> f.V;.; ,V �•: : Mmutri992 • •: -.-=,ru .-;•' ' v •'•- T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 26 members this month. Twenty of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while four sailed in Ae inland division. Two sailed in the Great Lakes division. Deck department member Cle­ ment Bairstow, 72, is the oldest of the new pensioners. Brother Bairstow joined the Seafarers nearly 50 years ago. Brief biographical sketches of Bairstow and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA CLEMENT BAIRSTOW, 72, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Bos­ ton. A native of Lincoln, R.I., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bairstow has retired to Hallandale, Fla. GEORGE COSTANGO, 43, graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1973. He was bom in Wil­ mington, Del. and in 1988 com­ pleted the bosun recertiflcation course. Brother Costango served in the Army from 1966 to 1970. He lives in Baltimore. DANIEL DEMARCO, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his native New York. He sailed in the engine and steward depart­ ments. Brother DeMarco served in the Army from 1945 until 1947. He resides in Howell, N.J. CLAUDE DICK, 67, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. Bom in League City, Texas, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Dick served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945. He has retired to Galveston. HANSEKROm, 68, jdned the union in 1958 in the port of Seattle. A na­ tive of Sweden, he shipped in the en­ gine department. Brother Ekroth lives in Washington state. VINCENT FRISINGA, 66, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. He was bom in Los Angeles and sailed in the deck department Brother Frisinga still calls Los Angeles home. IRVIN GLASS, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in his native Bal­ timore. He com­ pleted bosun recertiflcation at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother Glass served in the Navy from 1945 to 1950. He resides in Naples, Ha. „ ® '; ' y-'- ••. • '• • :v. v ^^--< • • ' ' ' •' ' ''''~'' INLAND To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. JOHN C. GREEN, 63, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Bal­ timore. A native of Newport News, Va., he completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertiflcation course in 1975. Brother Green served in the Army from 1945 until 1947. He has retired to Brooklyn, N.Y. CHARLES HAMPSON, 65, joined the union in 1959 in his na­ tive New York. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment and in 1981 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Hampson served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. He lives in Coiuoe, Texas. ARTHUR HAR­ RINGTON, 62, joined the Seafaras in 1954 in the port of New York. He was bom in Somerville, Mass. and in 1976 completed the bosun recer­ tiflcation program. Brother Har­ rington served in the Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. He resides in Charlestown, Mass. CLAUDE JOHNSON, 65, joined the union in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans. A Georgia native, he com­ pleted the steward recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School in 1982. Brother Johnson has retired to Houston. HENRY MCCULLOUGH, 65, joined the SIU in 1951 in his native Philadel­ phia. He sailed in the galley gang. Btodm-McCuUougb served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He still calls Philadelphia home. RICHARD MORRIS JR., 65, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A native of Akron, Ohio, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Mor­ ris served in the Army from 1950 to 1953. He resides in Vinemont, Ala. CECIL SAPP, 68, joined the SIUinl971in the port of Jack­ sonville, Ha. Bom in Georgia, he sailed in the engine depart­ CLAUDE A. ADAMS, 62, /- JPjoined the union in ti 1957 in the port of r New Orleans. The Louisiana native sailed as a captain. Boatman Ad^s has retired to Lockport, La. " 1 ment and in 1973 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Sapp served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945 and from 1961 to 1962. He lives in Midway, Ga EFRAIN SIER­ RA, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New york. The native of Puerto Rico sailed in the engine department He upgraded fiequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Sierra served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He still calls Jayuya P-R- home. JOHNF. SILVA, 67, joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. He was bom in Lowell, Mass. and shipped in the galley gang. Brother Silva upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the Navy from 1942 until 1954. Brother Silva has retired to Seattle. ALEXANDER STANKIEWICZ, 67, joined the union in 1944 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A na­ tive of Pittsburgh, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Stankiewicz upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. He resides in Wilmington, Calif. LW. THOMPSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1945in the port of New Orleans. The Louisiana na­ tive sailed in the deck department. Brother Thompson served in the Army from 1950 until 1952. He lives in Lafayette, La. DOUGLAS TURNER, 63, joined the SIU in 1953 in die port of Baltimore. Bom in Bennettsville, S.C., he shipped in the engine dqiartmenL Biodio-Tumer upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. He saved in the Army fiom 1946 to 1948. Brother Turner has retired to Houston. ALFONSO VALENTE, 67, joined the Sea­ farers in 1965 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Valente served in the Army from 1942 until 1962. He lives in Tan^ Fla. : .-T JAMES DIL­ LON, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Easton, Md., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Dillon upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. Boatman Dillon lives in Hous­ ton. JOHNSCOGGINS, 69, joined the union in 1970 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Mississip­ pi, he sailed in the deck department Joatman Scoggins resides in Pascagoula. Miss. WILLIAM E. TOLER,62, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Piney Point Md. The native of North Carolina sailed in the deck department Boat­ man Toler served in the Army from 1947 until 1967. He has retired to New Port Richey, Ha. GREAT LAKES THOMAS HART, 52. joined Ae union in 1970 in the port of Detroit The Michigan na­ tive shipped in the deck and en­ gine departments. Boatman Hart lives in Algonac, Mich. LOUIS R. PION, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Vermont he also sailed deep sea and com­ pleted the steward recertiflcation course in 1985 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Pion served in the Army from 1950 to 1951. He has retir^ to Jacksonville, Ha. CORRECTIONS The November issue of the Seafarers LOG contained inaccurate in­ formation about pensioner James Oliver. The; correct information fol­ lows; Brother Oliver signed on with the SIU in 1945. In 1957 he joined the Inland Boatmen's Union, which merged with the AGLIWD in 1976. For almost 30 years he shipped as a captain, inclur^g the past 13 years on the Juno, operat^ by G&H Towing. Brother Oliver resides in LaPorte, Texas. The December issue of the LOG contained inaccurate information about pensioner Paul Hunt. Brother Hunt joined the union in 1962, not 1968. V; '}' • .--.'V—"V'• — if'' • •L. •• "I 1:-'^ �• :• • •;;:v • • .: • • • •-•. :^ 2» New Orleans Conference Exemplifies Benefit Series V/:'-' v't"- Claims filing procedures were of interest to QMED Crescencio Suazo (left) and AB George Castro. The benefits conference con­ ducted in November at the New Orleans union hall exemplifies the entire 1991 series of conferences. More than 100 people showed up at the hall to participate in the ses­ sion designed to inform Seafarers, pensioners and their family mem­ bers about their medical benefits. AB Willie Chestnut described the conference as "extremely en­ lightening. The information was presented well. This shows that the union is concerned about us as in­ dividuals as well as a group, whether you're active or retired. I found the seminar quite satisfy­ ing." New Orleans was one of 15 sites for the conferences, which began in May. The sessions featured open forums and detailed information packets for all who attended. ' •' • • ' Barbara and Arthur Machado attend the benefits conference to get detailed infor­ mation on their coverage. 4 . i.. SBtFumtsum Life of Scholarship Winner Is Going According to Plan Nineteen ninety was a good year for Eddie Rodriguez. Already in his third year at the University of California at Los Angeles, Rodriguez applied for—and was awarded—a $15,000 four-year college scholarship from the Seafarers program. At that time, the son of Gilbert and Irene Rodriguez, was a politi­ cal science major with an interest in the Pacific Rim region of the world. He planned to complete his undergraduate studies and then enter law school or a Ph.D. pro­ gram in political science. And that is just what the 24-year-old has done. He received his bachelor of arts degree in political science with a specialization in business ad­ ministration in June. Now in his first year at Stanford Law School, Rodriguez continues in his deter­ mination to play a role in the Pacific Rim region, perhaps as an attorney, businessman, professor or politician. It hasn't been easy for Eddie Rodriguez to get where he is today. Hard work and determination have been his guiding principles. Rodriguez was bom in Hong Kong and arrived in the United States in 1973 not speaking a word Eddie Rodriguez of English. Today he is fluent in Chinese, English and French. He has always worked to pay for his own education and has t£^en on extracurricular and volunteer work as well. The scholarship didn't stop all that. The cost of education today is very high; the scholarship award just help^ make life a little easier for him. Eddie's father joined the SIU in 1958 and most recently has sailed to Japan and the Philippines. In a recent letter to officials at the SIU, the senior Rodriguez expressed his gratitude to the union for the scholarship program. SlU Plans Administrator Leo Bonser (left) talks with Edward Brooks Jr. about a recent medical claim. Seven Scholarships are available to Seafarers and members of their families Pensioner Gus LeBlanc For some retired Seafarers, the meeting became an imhits deck during New Or- promptu reunion. Buck Stevens and Jimmy Swank were leans conference. shipmates in 1938. Applications now are being accepted for the 1992 Seafarers scholarship program. Aprii 15,1992 is the deadline for submission of ail required paperwork. For further information, see an SIU official at any union haii - or contact the Schoiarship Program, Seafarers Weifare Pian, 4201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Members get an opportunity to look over the many handouts offered at the conference and take them home to use as reference material. April 15,1992 is the deadline for scholarship applications. 7'M:- �MHUARri992 the Seaknrs LOGattsmpis to print as many dfgt^ of union shipboani mtnutu as possible. On occasion, because of spaoi llmltattons, sime vrilt be omlttod. Ships minutes Prst am reriewed by the union's contract depsatomt Those Issues rmiulring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. SAMUEL L. coas (Ocean Shipholding), June 30 — Chairman Michael Johnson, Secretary K.D. Jones. Chair­ man reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate requested information on penalty rate for sand blasting on weekend. No beefs or dis-. puted OT reported. Crew noted mail ser­ vice slow. Crew thanked steward department. CAPE BON (lOM), September 29 — Chairman J. Humason, Secretary R. DeBoissiere, Educational Director B. Wilder, Deck Delegate E. Johnston, En­ gine Delegate D. Busch, Steward Delegate J. McCree. Educational direc­ tor noted importance of SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ tended votes of thanks to Bosun Humason, Chief Steward DeBoissiere and Chief Cook McCree. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port; San Diego. CAPE CHARLES (OMI Corp.), Sep­ tember 8 — Chairman A.E. Weaver, Secretary T. Dowd, Educational Direc­ tor J. Gehre. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship not receiving new issues of Seafarers LOG. Crew discussed need for members to leam details of contracts. Crewmembers were reminded to observe mess hall dress code. LIBERTY WA VE (Liberty Maritime), September 26 — Chairman J. Leonard, Secretary W. Manuel. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. BALDOMERO LOPEZ(AMSEA), September 22 — Chairman B. Johnson, Secretary G. Kenny, Educational Direc­ tor A. Parker, Deck Delegate P. ParisI, Engine Delegate D. Laughlin, Steward Delegate S. Hasson. Educational direc­ tor emphasized benefits of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Crew discuss^ importance of keeping ship clean. Crewmembers noted mail service lousy. Pantry garbage dis­ posal has been out of order for nearly six months. Crew gave best wishes to retir­ ing Bosun Buddy Johnson. An Interesting Year SA Chris Curtis (pictured aboard the LNG Aquarius) reports the past year has brought lots of excitement. A graduate of the Lundeberg School, Brother Curtis served in Operation Desert Storm and, more recently, took part in a rescue operation off the coast of Taiwan. • r4 . f^T.--{> ' USNS CHAUVENET(Mar Ship Operators), September 27 — Chairman JefrFocardi, Secretary Vickl Barnhart, Educational Director A1 Mates, Deck Delegate George Delmar, Engine Delegate Danny Dansalan, Steward Delegate Americus Bell. Crew met with Mar Ship vice president. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on steward department OT. Chairman noted company official was pleased with ship's appearance. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Finey Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted stores running low and prob­ lem with roaches continues. Crew read letter from headquarters, said thanks for response. Members noted galley gang member York Bridges got married in July. Black-gang member Tom Taber also got married, in August. Taber and Bridges both graduated from Lundeberg School. LAWRENCE GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), October 23 — Chairman J. Smilari, Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director H. Daniels, Deck Delegate Howard Hare, Engine Delegate Ernest Lacunzz, Steward £>elegate Martin Ketchem. Chairman reminded members that the SIU is fight­ ing Coast Guard tax on seamen. He reminded crew about telegram from union requiring all crewmembers to register for jobs within 72 hours of returning to states. Failure to do so could result in loss of permanent job status. Educational director noted vast oppor­ tunities available at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $419 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man thanked galley gang for great food, the best he has seen in a long time. He 21 dredge Long Island doing good job rebuilding Florida's beaches, finishing ahead of schedule. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), October 11 — Chairman Daniel "Ticer Jr,, Secretary J. Pratt. Chairman reported smooth sailing. He told crew, particularly newer members, to upgrade at Lundeberg School as soon as possible. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep mess rooms clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave steward depart­ ment vote of thanks for good meals and cookouts. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-hsmd Service), October 27 — Chairman Fred Goethe. Secretary D. Smith, Education­ al Director D. Busb, Deck Delegate Seafarers Help Rescue Six Panamanians AMBASSADOR (Crowley Caribbean Transport), October 27 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Milton Yournett. Educational director stressed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE ANN (AMSEA), October 28 — Chairman Alfonso Armada, Secretary E. Haber, Educational Director C. Pres­ ton, Deck Delegate William Honebrink, Engine Delegate J. Cle­ ment Chairman announced payoff. He encouraged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. He discussed SIU health benefits. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks for all-around profes­ sional job. CAPE CHARLES (OMI Corp.), Oc­ tober 20 — Chairman A£. Weaver, Seoietaiy Hmottiy Dowd. Deck and en­ gine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. CAPE CHARLES (OMI Corp.), Oc­ tober 28 — Chairman T.P. Bante, Secretary Timothy Dowd, Educational Director Jeff Sieloir, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Kleinke. Chairman announced layup and urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School at earliest oppor­ tunity. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Norfolk, Va. CAPE HUDSON (lOM), October 13 — Chairman Frank Lyie, Secretary Terry Fontenot, Educational Director Donald Christian, Deck Delegate M. Thomas, Steward Delegate Leon Butler. Crew ac­ knowledged successful trip to Persian Gulf. Educational director strongly sug­ gested upgrading at Piney Point. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew discussed proper disposal of messhall and galley wastes. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. FLICKERTAIL STATE(lOM), Oc­ tober 27 — Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary Ed Usmany, Engine Delegate Brian Bates, Steward Delegate Kimberly Casto. Chairman noted impor­ tance of SPAD and advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He ad­ vised members to stay informed by read­ ing LOG. Secretary stressed benefits of upgrading. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on wages. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done and for good Sunday evening barbecue. Um SIU member Angel Reyes (far left, rear) and Scott Langlois (second from rigfit) gather with the six Panamanians they helped rescue in September. OSs Reyes and Langlois, aboard the LNG Aquarius, were instrumental in the rescue, which took place 50 miles off the east coast of Taiwan. All crewmembers from the sinking Panamanian-flag vessel were saved. reminded members to send photos to Seafarers LOG. flVGEW(Sealift Inc.), October 27— Chairman S. Jan Vora, Deck Delegate H.D. Schultz, Steward Delegate Miguel Vinca. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said things running smoothly. Tommy Benton, Engine Delegate Ron­ nie Bond, Steward Delegate Lionel Dunkins. Chairman spoke of importance of donating to SPAD and MDL. He reminded members that they must attend union meetings in order to have a voice in how things are run. He questioned why officers were having private dinners at sea. Secretary reiterated chairman's points about SPAD, also mentioned im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Educational director fervently urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crewmember asked contracts department for clarification on cleaning responsibilities. Crew needs new towels. Crewmembers thanked gal­ ley gang for good work. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steam­ ship), October 13 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary W. Christmas, Deck Delegate J. Clement, Engine Delegate J. Gaines, Steward Delegate L.C. Babin. Chairman reported all running smoothly. He reminded crew about room inspection and contraband search before arrival in U.S. Secretary told crew that union forms for upgrading and health benefits are available. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for fine job and variety of foods served and prepared. Crew also thanked QMED Charles Smith and wife for supplying recent issues of Seafarers LOG. Next port: Newport News, Va. PFC EUGENE OBREGON (Water­ man Steamship), October 20 — Chair­ man Ti. Bonner, Secretary Patrick Helton, Educational Director J. Davis, Deck Delegate Earl Gray Jr., Engine Delegate John McCabe, Steward Delegate Albert Hendricks. Chairman announced checks for retroactive pay would be delivered to ship in Florida. He thanked galley gang for fine job. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for cooperation. Education­ al director implored members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew agreed to buy radio for messhall. Crew noted EPA money late again. Next port: Panama City, Fla. ITB BALTIMORE(Sheridan Transpor­ tation), October 31 — Chairman J.S. Rogers, Secretary A. Austin. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for New York. Educational director exhorted members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT noted by engine or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks tO'steward department. Crew sent Halloween greetings to LOG. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), Oc­ tober 27 — Chairman Perry Green­ wood, Secretary F. Washin^n, Deck Delegate Rick Burgess, Engine Delegate D. Delany, Steward Delegate C. Caster. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LONG ISLAND(Great Lake Dredge and Dock), October 6 — Chairman Phil Kleinebrell, Secretary William Quinn. Deck delegate noted pressure locker needs to be replaced. One beef reported. No disputed OT reported. Crew noted • -•r:H, . r,'1m-'.: OVERSEAS OH/O (Maritime Over­ seas), October 6 — Chairman G. Chris­ tiansen, Secretary E. Gray, Educational Directors. Wilkinson, Deck Delegate D. Clements, Engine Delegate Roy Grubb, Steward Delegate R. Walsh. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to deck department for strip­ ping and waxing C and D decks while un­ able to work outside due to bad weather. Continued on page 22 I- �•Mi SEAFARERS Uf6 22 Ships Digest 5CV. ,. Continued from page 21 OVERSEAS VIVIAN (MariUme Over­ seas), Octoter 6 — Chairman William E. Ashman, Secretary E. Gay, Educa­ tional Director P. McMann, Deck Delegate V. Burgos, Engine Delegate K. Harder. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), October 27— Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H.Scypes, Educational Director J. Williams, En­ gine Delegate E. Colon, Steward Delegate William Campbell. Chairman announced payoff and noted washing machine needs repair. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew gave galley gang vote of thanks. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Service), October 25 — Chairman Wil­ liam Murphy, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Joe Barry. Chair­ man passed along thanks from captain for good, hard-working crew. Chairman reminded members to send holiday greet­ ings to Seafarers LOG. Education^ director stressed importance of upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(Sea-Land Service), October 6 — Chairman Claude Bankston, Secretary J.R. Colls, Deck Delegate Felix Santiago, Engine Delegate Edward Krebs, Steward Delegate Diego Hatch. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: San Juan. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), October 16 — Chairman E. Cary, Secretary L. Martin. Engine and steward delegates reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-l^d Service), October 20 — Chairman P. Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa­ tional Director D. Manthei, Deck Delegate Eric Perez. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Service), October 20 — Chairman D. Leon, Jr., Secretary P. Laboy, Educa­ tional Director Jerry Thompson, Deck Delegate Carlos Irizarry, Stewaixl Delegate J. Padilla. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman gave steward department vote of thanks, also thanked crew for smooth and safe trip. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND M!4f?//VE/7 (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 10 — Chairman A.R. McCree, Secretary P.P. Lopez, Educational Director M.E.Sabin, Deck Delegate J. Aboard Golden Endeavor Noble, Engine Delegate G. Speckman, Steward Delegate J. Lubach. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), October 20 — Chairman Werner Becber, Secretary R. Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Ricbaird Smith, Engine Delegate J. Brown, Steward Delegate B.L. Mack. Chairman reported smooth sailing and encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent meals. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), October 27 — Chairman J.W. Donaldson, Secretary L. Ewing, Educational Director A. Hunter. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), October 6 — Chairman J. Ed­ wards, Secretary Carl T; Poggioli, Educational Director M. Langford. Chairman noted rough weather, warned crew to stay alert and use tunnels. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Educational director en­ couraged members to donate toSPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like exercise equipment on board. •wm USNS SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (mC), October 2 —^ Chairman Rick Davis, Secretary S. Oi^z, Educational Director Keith Pennewell, Deck Delegate E. Bradley, Engine Delegate John Mc­ Donald, Steward Delegate A. Hernan­ dez. Chairman informed members about holiday greetings to be sent to Seafarers LOG. Educational director urged membos to see him about any safety problems. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Water aboard vessel is unfit for consumption. USNS SEALIFT PACIFIC (IMC), Oc­ tober 28 — Chairman F. Gongora, Secretary F. Hamilton, Deck Delegate Peter Roy, Engine Delegate Mark Castil­ lo, Steward Delegate J. Clark. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to stew^ department CHARLESTON(Apex Marine), November 3 — Chairman A. Maben, Secretary M. Ddoatch, Educational Director R. Natoli, Deck Delegate Phfl Porde, Engine Delegate Abraham Daif, Steward Delegate Clifton Kegelman. Chairman announced payoff and stressed importance of SPAD. He reminded crew about proper procedirre for fire and boat drill. Secret^ em­ phasized value of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. Educational director suggested members write to their con­ gressmen regarding proposed Coast Guard user taxes. No beefs or ^sputed OT reported. Galley gang thariked crew for keeping mess room clean, and crew return^ vote of thanks for very good food. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE(Maersk), November 24 — Chairman Thomas Anderson, Secretary W. Bunch, Educa­ tional Director L. Cochrane. Chairman said that despite long period of con­ tinuous crew changes, morale has remained high. He said quality and quan­ tity of crew output is shining example of professional people SIU provides. Treasurer report^ $211.18 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for Ready for the Start of a New Voyage SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 6 — Chairman Car­ mine Bova, Secretary T.J. Smith, Educational Director R. Ingram, Deck Delegate Victor Tamulis, Engine Delegate Gerald A. Yore, Steward Delegate Spencer Ryans. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), October 27 — Chairman AJ. Eckert, Secretary J. Weed, Deck Delegate J. Barnett, Engine Delegate H.L. Tomboc, Steward Delegate D. Skretta. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 20 — Chairman T. Mur­ phy, Secretary F.Sison, Educational Director C. Piper. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 27 — Chairman George Burke, Secretary A. Hassan, Deck Delegate Angel Roman, Steward Delegate R. Arana. Educational director urged members to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $300 in movie fimd. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crewmembers were reminded randpm drug testing began in October. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), October 20 — Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary J.Bennett, Deck Delegate Theodore Bush, Engine Delegate F.A. Torres, Steward Delegate Juan Gonzales. Chairman cormnended crew, announced payoff. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted ship sailed short of some stores. Crew thanked steward department, especially Chief Cook Juan Gonzdes. Next port: Houston. SUGAR ISLANDER(Pacific Gulf Marine), October 13 — Chairman Wil­ liam Dean, Secretary C. Blanco, Educa­ tional Director Clifford HaD, Deck Delegate Bob Livermore, Engine Delegate R- Scrivens, Steward Delegate Candyn Sisneros. Educational director stressed importance of SPAD and beseeched members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted cadets working in oigineroom afto-5 p.m. without unlicensed membos being c^led out. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks. During a payoff aboard the Golden Endeavor, SlU Patrolman Bobby Milan chats with Chief Cook Peter Mazzitelli and OS Martina Breaux; Delegate John Browder. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. THOMPSON PASS HOM), October 6 — Chairman J.R. Colson, Secretary F. King, Educational Director M. Wells, Deck Delegate R. Ehlert, Steward AB Benala Berberena (left) and Chief Steward Ruperto Rivera are ready to start work on board the SlU-crewed American Heritage. Secretary R. Bright, Educational Director Richard Gracey, Engine Delegate Wil­ liam Strrith, Steward Delegate M. Hus­ sein. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for Jacksonville, Fla. Secretary advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GALVESTON BAY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 3 — Chairman Joe Herron, Secretary R. Hicks, Education­ al Director Charles Walsh. Chairman announced payoff set for Elizabeth, N.J. Educational director imparted reasons to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received new VCR for lounge. GEM STATE (IMC), November 10 — Chairman Michael Moore, Secretary S. Sin^eton, Deck Delegate Ed Johnston, Engine Delegate Mark Pinkham, Steward Delegate Mark Weller. Secretary affirmed importance of upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine delegate. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to wear proper attire at meals. He thanked galley gang for job well done and fine salad bar. Crew asked if LOG uses color photos or black-and-white photos when shooting half-tones. (Editor's note: Either is acceptable.) GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine). November 13 — Chairman Thomas Walker, Secretary G. Rios, Educational Director M. Ruhe. Vessel received two washing machines and one dryer, new VCR and mattresses. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT and noted that these were settled at payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew received notifica­ tion of Coast Guard random drug testing. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on payment of replacement seamen's transportation expenses. Next port: New York. GHOrOAf (Sheridan Transportation), November 7 — Chairman Nell Matttey, clarifications on personnel replacement re­ quests and on upgrading fiom "B" to "A" seniority on military contracted vessels. ITS NEW YORK(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), November 3 — Chairman George Khan, Secretary J.S. Iverson, Educa­ tional Director John Quinter, Deck Delegate F. Luzler, Engine Delegate L. Payan, Steward Delegate Abdul Kiazlz. Secretary reminded members to separate plastics. Educational director stressed support for programs at Piney Point and need to keep current with job oppor­ tunities. No beefs or disputed OT reported. VCR will be replaced. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on personnel replacement and finan­ cial responsibilities relating to work-related injuries. Crewmembers par­ ticipated in "fowl shot" basketball tour­ nament last trip, with chief mate winning. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steamship), November 10 — Chairman H. Bouganlm, Secretary H. Bryan, Educational Director D. Wilson, Deck Delegate Frederick Hunter, Engine Delegate Robert Rester, Steward Delegate George Carter. Chairman noted everything rutming smoothly. He thanked all departments for cooperation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Panama City, Fla. LNG ARIES (ETC), November 10 — Chairman U. Veach, Secretary D. Paradise, Educational Director O. Ses­ sions, Deck Delegate K. KIrksey, Steward Delegate A. Fretta. Chairman reminded everyone to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Secretary reminded all to throw plastic only in marked barrels. He thanked watch standers for help in clean­ ing galley at night. Treasurer reported $784 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed re­ quirements and eligibility to upgrade in £dl departments. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks for good food and pool parties. Continued on page 23 •M":: �• v'. -/.v." mmim -55W MNUAItY1992 ^^psl>i®i^ Continued from page 22 LNG LIBRA (ETC), November 5 — Chairman R. Callahan, Secretary R. Brown, Deck E>elegate Mike Mc­ Carthy, Engine Delegate William Sul­ livan, Steward Delegate Glenn Williams. Chairman discussed impor­ tance of SPAD. Educational director lurged members to achieve personal gains via upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed $1,5{X) in ship's fiind. Deck delegate asked for clarifica­ tion on equalization of overtime, which bosun explained. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into possibility of guaranteed cost of living increase for pensioners. Chairman smd contracts department and ETC would be notified that all new videotapes, newspapers and magazines are being kept topside for of­ ficers for several weeks after arriving on board. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. OVERSEAS JOYCE (MOS), Novem­ ber 10 — Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez, Educational Direc­ tor G. Frazier. Chairman announced payoff set for Baltimore. Secretary reminded members about importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (MOS), November 3 — Chairman F. Cottongin, Secretary S. Loftin, Educa- tional Director L. Holhert, Steward Delegate Robinson Crusoe. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Air conditioner still needs repair. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON(MOS), November 17 — Chairman J.IL Lewis, Secretaiy M. Scardino, Educational Direc­ tor Brian Bukis, Deck Delegate Gary Kypke, Steward Delegate & Manley. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director uiged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Novem­ ber 10 — Chairman D. Wagner, Secretary R. Evans, Educational Direc­ tor K. Katsalis, Steward Delegate Roderick Smith. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director noted oppor­ tunities available to Seafarers who upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. RALEIGHBAYiSea-Land Service), November 3 — Chairman D.W. Plummer. Secretary J. Cruz, Educational Director John J. Walsh, Deck Delegate C.D. Brown, Engine Delegate Joe F. Martin, Steward Delegate Franklyn Cordero. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director reminded everyone that safety comes first. He urged support of SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), November 10 — Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Reuben Padilla, Educational Director A. Quinn, Deck Delegate N. Zervos, Engine Delegate Leroy Williams, Steward Delegate Raul Gotay. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Service), November 10 — Chairman W.C. Byrd, Secretary G.E. Sinkes, Deck Delegate F. Rivera, Engine Delegate Paul Moran. Educational director noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT .reported. Radio, VCR and antenna need service. Next port: Houston. Y.-'' m SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), November 9 — Chairman Ted Tolentino, Secretaiy S. Ghani, Educa­ tional Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck Delegate Dominic Sanfiiipo, Engine Delegate Theodore Hawkins, Steward Delegate Inocenco Fontelera. Chairman noted good crew and smooth trip. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew needs new mattresses. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand Service), November 10 — Chair­ man Francis Adams, Secretary N. Heyden, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Delegate Mike War­ ren, Engine Delegate Santiago Cadis, Steward Delegate Samuel Concepciori. Chairman emphasized importance of SPAD. He said, God bless Paul Hall and Mike Sacco. Educational director urged members to read LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. Galley gang thanked other crewmembers for keeping common areas clean. Ship has not received any LOGs. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Service), November 2 — Chairman Claude J. Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director James Raible, Deck Delegate Daniel Teichman. Engine Delegate Robert Lee, Steward Delegate Gerald Figg Jr. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), November 10 — Chairman Sonny Herrera, Secretary W. Wroten, Educational Director E. Ford, Deck Delegate Steve Kastel, Engine Delegate Joe Vail, Steward Delegate Lorenzo Razo. Chairman announced payoff. En­ gine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Engine delegate re­ quests new mattresses. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 19 — Chairman Larry Long, Secretary Paul Lopez, Education­ al Director Ricardo W. Risbeck, Deck Delegate T.Churchman, Engine Delegate G. Speckman, Steward Delegate J. Lubach. Treasurer reported $167 in ship's fund. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked for and receiv^ in­ formation concerning union pension plan. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), November 24 — Chairman Werner Becher, Secretaiy R. Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Richard Smith, Engine Delegate J. Brown, Steward Delegate B.L. Mack. Chairman recommended upgrading at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew gave galley gang vote of thanks for excellent job and fine food. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), November 3 — Chairman L. Reck, Secretary C.T. Poggioli, Educa­ tional Directors. Perdon, Deck Delegate Bill Haynie, Steward Delegate David R. West. Chairman emphasized respect for vessel and fellow crewmem­ bers. He advised reading the Seafarers LOG to stay abreast of Lundeberg School and other union activities. Educa­ tional director advised members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew inquired as to why company used non-union workers on trip. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 10 — Chairman Victor Ardowski, Secretary W. Hawkins, Deck Delegate Arnold Lopez, Engine SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), November 17 — Chairman E. . Gary, Secretary E. Douroudous, Educa­ tional Director J. Ortiz. Educational director noted upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave galley gang vote of thanks. r'. Delegate K. YuFui, Steward Delegate Jaqier Jackson. Steward del^ate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT repoited by deck (H-engine delegates. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 13 — Chairman Mike WiUis, Secretary Lois V. Ware, Educa­ tional Director Raymond E. Clock. Chairman reported beef regarding payoff date. Educational director said support SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew recommends ship be fumigated due to cockroaches. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent meals and salad bar. Crew especially thanked Chief Cook James Boss and Chief Steward Ware. SENATOR (Crowley Caribbean Transport), November 17 — Chairman Jesse Thomas, Secretary J. Price, Educational Director Jim Skubna, Deck Delegate Charles McPherson, Steward Delegate V. Wilson. Secretary and educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on restriction to ship in Saudi Arabia. Crew noted water aboard ship causing members to become ill. Chair­ man thanked all departments for job well done. Ship needs new TV for messhall. SILAS BENT(Mar Ship Operators), November 24 — Chairman R. Vazquez, Secretary E. Watson, Engine Delegate E. Ramos. VCR and TV antenna were purchased and installed. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ready to draw names for Christmas gift exdiange, with $20 limit on each gift. Purser ex­ pressed thanks to deck department for their cooperation in new OT sheet writing. Bosun passed around SIU benefits package. SUGAR (Pacific Gulf Marine), November 17 — Chairman Robert Wagner, Secretaiy C. Blanco, Educational Director C Hail, Deck Delegate Tim Fit^raki, Engine Delegate A.Medina, Steward Delegate C. Sisneros. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNSCHAUVENET(MaT Ship Operators), November 2 — Ch^rman Jeff Focardi, Secretary Vidd Bamhart, Educational Director Al Mates, Deck Delegate George Delmar, Engine Delegate Tom Taber, Steward Delegate Americus Bdl. Chairman welcomed new crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate repoited that Navy wants to know if members want satellite dish, with Navy paying more than half of cost Crew read letter from head­ quarters and said thanks for response. Six members celebrated birthdays in October: Dave Bondbnt,53; Jeff Focardi, 56; Lester Rivera, 49; Americus Bell and Abdo Eyahmi, 52; and Sandy Evans, 68. USNS SEAUFT ARABIAN SEA GMC), November 1 —Chairman 'Timothy Koebel, Secretary F. Oark, Deck Delegate William Heggan, Engine Delegate (^rles Sandino, Steward Delegae Isaiah Gray. Chairman explained contracts applying to this ship, the IMC agreement and standard tanker agreement. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed qrpreciation to steward depart­ ment for fme cuisine. Next port: Houston. •(: '' \ : 1^: * • ; f':. -x'^^4 • •••• LOG-A-RHYTHM Mid East Afire by Kimberly Allen Carter. (Kimberly Carter sails as a chief cook. This poem was dedicated to Captain Timothy F. Hayes and his crew aboard the S.S. Cape Catoche.) Aghast at the sight encompassing Our mighty stalwart ship At anchor waiting passage Into a land engulfed in soot A beach so near yet invisible To our crew of merchant marines Swallowed in postwar hazards Thick in smoke, the air careens • Choking breath amidst gray skies No lapse to gulp fresh air Aflame and smoke abounding While pollution permeates everywhere f -i;- A disturbing sight and eery As the sun sets into red A glowing ball of fire From a hell, hence men are dead The war is done they tell us We 'II ship the effort home What is left here will remain Its mark persists, unwelcome A task fulfilled and honored Of our men and women we're proud Yet the scars of war will haunt us all Mid East air begrudged in shroud And seeping out amongst the rest The world will grieve aftermath We triumph our fight for oil But still suffer war's epitaph Another dusk befalls us here Amidst the heat and smoke-filled sky A tranquil still surrounds the ship As another day passes by Awaiting passage to the shore Our load-out awaits inside Aboard our mighty stalwart ship The Cape Catoche crew will abide. 5- Chief Steward Kimberly A. Carter poses on the pier in Bremerhaven, Germany with the 88 Cape Catoche in the background. �. •••••• SEAFARERS LOG 24 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan BIN 13-6100329 for the year ended December 31,1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $27,577,160. These expenses included $3,122,901 in administra­ tive expenses, and $24,454,259 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 21,940 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $327,183,807 as of December 31, 1990 compared to $430,047,469 as of January 1,1990. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its assets of $2,863,662. This decrease included unrealized (depreciation) in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $24,713,498 including employer contributions of $9,712,761, (loss) of $(3,360,370) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $18,324,088 and other income of $37,019. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards 6f ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, and 4. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.30 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Pub ic Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. Supplementary Information In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations, the net realized (loss) of $3,360,370) as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis"—the dif­ ference between the sale price and the market value of an asset as of January 1,1990; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sale price. The net realized gain of $5,611,054, as shown on the financial statements, is the difference between the sale price and the original cost of the asset. LOG-A-RHYTHMS by William David Kirby (William David Kirby—whose poetry bears the pseudonym Stephen Nathaniel Wilkerson—sails as an AB but of the port of Norfolk.) Destiny at Sea Bound into his country's fray, with calm resolve his might, to conquer but with fortitude, foes hidden from his sight. Soldiers of a neither world relied on none the less. A gallery of spirit beings, protracted from the rest. Always a prayer upon his lips, dreams singing in his heart. In lightning thunder from the deep, his world is blown apart. His flag now waved in Victory, has rewarded him his deeds. No bolder hero ever lived, nor died in vain, indeed. My Soldier My soldier fought and died for me man has no greater fame. It grieves me to this very day I can never know his name. God surely knows my love for him keeps him alive as I. Until I do, so help me God my soldier never died. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the metnbership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examina­ tion each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union arid the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as con­ tained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septerriber 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. • ? PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to bepaid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not litnited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Mer­ chant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and con­ tributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of §uch conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. V |:";4 • �JAMimtY1992 Final DEEP SEA SERGIO ARREBOLA Pensioner Sergio Anebola, 70, passed away November 2. He was bom in Cuba and joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Miami. Brother Anebola sailed in the steward department. He retired in April 1972. MILTON AWALL Pensioner Milton Awall, 86, died Novem­ ber 3. A native of the Philip­ pine Isands, he joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Awall shipped in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in August 1970. ANTHONY DEBELICH Pensioner Anthony Debelich^ 65, died November 17. Bom in Ohio, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Detelich sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1991. NORMAN EBANKS Pensioner Norman Ebanks, 68, passed away Novem­ ber 1. He was bom in the British West Indies and joined the union in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Ebanks sailed in the engine department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in January 1987. JORGE GRIFFrni Jorge Griffith, 69, died Novem­ ber 17. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Griffith shipped in the engine department He was not an active member at the time of his death. WILLIAM HARTLOVE Pensioner William Hartlove, 84, passed away November 9. He joined the SIU in 1954 in his native Baltimore. Brother Hartlove sailed in the galley gang. He began collecting his pension in October 1972. OLIVER HEADLEY Pensioner Oliver Headley, 90, died November 20. The Maryland native joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Headley shipped in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in October 1975. ROBADOJUNIEL Pensioner Robado Juniel, 77, passed away October 26. He was bom in Arkansas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1956 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Juniel completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He retired in February 1984. ROLFKARLSEN Pensioner Rolf Karlsen, 87, died November 9,1989. Bom in Norway, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Karlsen sailed in the deck department. He retired in November 1967. FRANK LIS Pensioner Frank Lis, 87, passed away October 19. ITie native of Poland joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Lis shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in January 1970. ALLEN MILLER Pensioner Allen Miller, 83, died November 4. He was bom in Columbus, Texas and joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Brother Miller sailed in the engine department. He retired in June 1973. GEORGE E. MILLER Pensioner George E.MiUer, 76, passed away Oc­ tober 27. A native of Mis­ souri, he joined the union in 1%9 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Miller sailed in the engine department. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Miller retired in November 1983. AGUSUN OQUENDO Pensioner Agustin Oquendo, 80, died Novem­ ber 20. He was bom in Puerto Rico and joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939, in the port of New York. Brother Oquendo sailed in the engine department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1972. GEORGE RAMEY Pensioner George Ramey, 72, passed away Sep­ tember 27. He was bom in Bancroft, La. and joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Brother Ramey shipped in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in Febraary 1984. LOUIS A. SMITH Pensioner Louis A. Smith, 66, died November 20. Bom in New Orleans, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1967, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Smith served in the Navy from 1942 until 1945. He began col­ lecting his pension in October 1989. GARYSTEVER Gary Stever, 20, pas^ away Oc­ tober 5 as a result of mjunes suffered in an auto accident A native of Philadelphia, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1990. Brother Stever sailed in the deck department. He was an active member at the time of his death. HAROLD STIVERS Pensioner Harold Stivers, 70, died November 6. Bom in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Stivers sailed as a bosun. He retired in January 1982. CLEVELAND WALKER Pensioner Cleveland "Whitey" Walker, 70, died Novem­ ber 3. He was bom in Shel­ by, Ky. and joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Walker shipped in the deck department. He retired in April 1984. GEORGE PRETARE Pensioner George Pretare, 68, passed away Novem­ ber 1. Bom in Washington, he joined the Seafarers in 1%9 in the port of Seattle. Brother Pretare shipped in the galley gang. He served in the Coast Guard from 1941 untU 1947. Brother Pretare retired in May 1988. CHARLES B. YOUNG Pensioner Qiarles B. Young, 79, passed away November 2. A native of Massachusetts, he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Yoimg sailed in the steward department. He retired in December 1975. JAMES PURVIS James Purvis, 65, died Septem­ ber 3. A native of Detroit, he joined the union in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Purvis sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1949. Brother Purvis was an active member at the time of his death. RUSSELL ZELLER Russell Zeller, 54, passed away November 22. A native of Vallejo, Calif., he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1967. Brother Zeller shipped in the engine department. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. He served in the Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959. Brother Zeller was an ac­ tive member at the tune of his death. INLAND ARTHUR KINSELLA Arthur Kinsella, 60, passed away Oc­ tober 31. Bom in Bal­ timore, he graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York in 1963. Boatman Kinsella sailed as a tankerman. He was an active member at the time of his death. OSCAR MATHIS Pensioner Oscar Mathis, 86, died Novem­ ber 4. A native of Gaines­ ville, ^a., he joined union in 1956 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boat­ man Mathis sailed in the deck department He retired in July 1971. Louisiana and joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Ramsey shipped in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1942 until 1946. He retired in January 1985. JACOB ROMAN Pensioner Jacob Roman, 81, died Novem­ ber 15. Bom in Yugos­ lavia, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Philadelphia, Boatman Roman sailed in the engine department. He retired in March 1976. CLIFFORD WORKMAN Pensioner Clifford Workman, 82, passed away November 17. The native of Elkins, W.Va. joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boat­ man Workman sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in Sep­ tember 1973. RAILROAD MARINE JOSEPH RAMSEY Pensioner Joseph Ramsey, 71, passed away Oc­ tober 12. He was bom in ANTHONY VTTACCO Pensioner Anthony Vitacco, 90, died October 29. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Vitacco shipped in the deck department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in July 1966. MarAd Will Start Mailing Gulf Medals This Month The Maritime Ad­ Members still may ministration (MarAd) will apply for a medal by writbegin issuing the Mer­ ing to the Office of chant Marine Expedition­ Maritime Labor and ary Medal this month to Training, Maritime Ad­ those seamen who ministration, Department qualified during Opera­ of Transportation, 400 7th tion Desert Shield/Storm. Street SW, Washington, MarAd will mail the DC 20590. Mariners medals to merchant should submit with the remariners in the order in quest their complete which requests were name, "Z" card number, received. A spokesman rating, name of the vessel, for the Department of period of service, a copy of Transportation agency their discharge and an ad­ said several thousand re­ dress for ma^g purposes. quests arrived at the agency. They expect the mailing process to last through the early months of 1992. To be eligible to receive a medal, a seaman must have sailed after August 2, 1990 in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden and the portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 degrees north latitude and west of 68 degrees east Ion- Mariners will begin receiving medals gitude. for Persian Gulf duty this month. I- �rrr.sM- SEAFARERS LOG 26 Lnndeberg School Graduates Eight Glasses Trainee Lifeboat Class 486—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class486 are (from left, kneeling) Kaynon Bragg Jr., John C. Soberal, Joseph James, Shawn Young, Steven Sanchez, Fitz Lazenby, (second row) Matthew Schilling Sr., Peter Largmann, Steve Fisher, Daniel Boutin, Luisiana Cundin, Cartez Norton, Alberto Beltran, Joe Ripley, Willie Smith, Michael Burmeister, Terry Ray, (third row) Scottie Roberts, Walt Mackley, Rusty Nelson, Bobby Joe Hurysz, Joe Mieluchowski, Jason Etnoyer, Joshua Lister, John Sanders and Ben Cusic (instructor). Trainee Lifeboat Class 487—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 487 are (from left, kneeling) Jose Cordero, Jason Hockenberry, Rickie Zelaya, Billy Birmingham, Scott Mario, Justin Golub, Victor Espinosa, Robert Stanbach, (second row) Robert Hamilton II, Joseph Tillman, Courtney Stratton, Michael Ethridge, George Beavers, Wilbert Walker, Kroeger lobst, Christopher Towne,. (third row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Gregory Billiot, Byron Davis Jr., Reginald Abrams, Carroll Herron Jr., Adrian Scott, Alexander Schneider, Milton Israel and Scott Snodgrass. Advanced Fire Fighting—Completing the advanced fire fighting course on November 4 are (from left, kneeling) John Smith (instructor), Joseph Blanks Jr., Johnna Robinson, Brian Lowell, Don Smith, Carl Moor, Anthony Kondracki, (second row) vy.F. Payne, Nelsori Bailey, Joe Vera, Joseph Negron, Mark Tarter, Byrari Cummings (instructor), (third row) KHI^ Graham, Carl Sands, Rick Sinclair, Joel Miller, L.E. Wateon, Marshall Boice, R.R. Mellinger, (fourth row) Frank Jewell, H.T. Hinnant, Robert Walker, J.D.Sanchez, Jim Musker and Frank Tymczyszn. Celestial Navigation—^Seafarers completing the celestial navigation course on November 25 include (from left, front row) Michael Newingham, Rick Bamhart, (second row) Jim Brown (instructor), Leon Johnson, Patrick McCarthy, Johri Mossbarger, Jose Marrero andDon Biidenstine., • '"si' ' iv.--';' Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the November 19 Class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Don Childs, Bertram Williams, Joy McGuinness, Anthony Zellars, Greg Voliva, Jim Willey, Instructor Jake Karac^nski, (second row) David Conway, Lee Cochrane III, Willie Midgette, Dale Watts, Tee Rayfield, Dave Vargo, Ralph O. Ramsey and John M. Card. VM . Limited License—Upgrading their deck department skills by taking the limited license dass are (from left) Casey Taylor (instmctor), Juan Sanchez, Robert Walker, HT Hiring and Carl Moor. Third Mate—Certificates of graduation from the 13-week third mate course were issued to (from left, front row) Anthony Kondracki, Joel Miller, Joe Vera, Mark Tarter. (second row) Marshall Boice, Loren Watson and Nelson Bailey. Also pictured is Instructor Ron Raykowskl. Radar Observer—Completing the training leading to a radar observer endor^ent are (dockwise, from lefJPeter ^dley, Marvin ^tes, Gus Blake, Patri^ ^Hiairo, Mi^el Newingham, l^mas^uglas Jr., S^atore Greco. J"" Brown (instrudor), Jose Marrero, John Demos, Rick Bamhart and John Mossbarger. • r- v,".. •' '. -o v.- , �"', • • lOiM'iywQ y-;:^-->',::- '':.^A'.}: JAHUAKYim ;-;^'^_.--,';:.y _- iimiiPmianMB SteurtHka tfie cuirent course schwiule for February-June 1992 at flie tJourse ;]Bk)sun Recertiff cation Steward Recertiffcation i''PCheck-In Date Completion Date May 4 • July 6 -SJunel' fMngCoum9S Checks Gdiarse Abie Seainaii .,i ^ Check-In Completfon Course Date Date Assistant Cook^ Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Completion Date February 28 Hate March 16 May25^^^ &<:s< ^IngfkfursmP Ship Handling March 2 March 13 May 4 Maiy IS June 29 July 10 Radar Observer Unlimited March 16 March 20 May 18 May 22 ; Celestial Navigation February 10 March6 April 6 May 1 Third Mate May •* 4 ""•J Al August 14 Upon completion, the Sealifi Operations course must be taken. Tankerman Marchl6 April 18 ' B SaMjf Speclany Courses Check-In Compietibn Course • . Date Date Oil Spill Prevention & March 2 March 6 Containment (1 week) April 13 April 17 April 27 Mayl June22 June26 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Lifeboatman 1-^^, February 3 February 18 March 2 March 16 March 30 13 April 27 May 11 May 25 {June8 June 22 February 18 June 16 ^ Check-In Date Course February 14 February 28 March 13 March 27 AprillO April 24 May 8 May 22 June 12 June 19 July 2 February 28 June:^ (Suie) (Miildle) Deep Sea Member• (Z^Code) Month/Day/year Lakes Member• .Telephone _jL " ..t : 198ZMiMB^ieattonS^BiM» m^Uomng cou,^ are available through the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg (AtoiCode) Inland Watere Member• Pacific • ^^tml^ulv^en^^I^ PS ^ English as a Second Language (ESL) AU dj^-ended (conta^^ admfesions office for starting dates) :•• -awwiraeemr mO FULL 8-week OelMdQs March 16 May 11 May 8 July3 SrhSnSJifr y?"r chmc card and the front and back of your Lundeterg School identi^ation card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. VPSWI VESSEL HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE SHIPPED If the following information is not fiUed out completely, your application wiU not be processed. Social Security # Book # Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No SIGNATURE. .Department Home Port. I am interested in the following couisefs) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. • Ves DNO DECK • AB/Sealift Last grade of sch(X)l completed • Istaass Pilot Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. CD Yes Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? If yes, how many weeks have you completed? DYes Q No DNO Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • YCS DNO Firefig^ting:• Yes DNO Date available for training Primary language spoken ^ DNO ' . • '. • ThiidMate D Radar ObserverUnlimited Q Master Inspected Towing Vessel O Towboat Operator Inland O Celestial Navigatkm O Simulator Course BXGINE CPR:nYes • G POWT Q QMED—Any Rating G Variable Spe^DC Drive _DATE D Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance & Ope^on Q Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Operation D Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel D Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor n Refrigerated Containers AdvatKed Maintemmce O Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automatioa G Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G STEWARD Assistant Cook Utili^ CookandBaker OiiefCook ChiefSleward Towboat Inland Cbok ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Pro{pam(G^) Develqrmental Studies (DVS) EngUshasaSecond Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat PtiqMration COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts D^tee G Certificate Programs Systems (MarineEleclronics) TrauipiHallainrUibepaldlaaccotdatawMhlfce piste thecause. V you haveauy qeewi^esmattyBT port agnrthslwedtpaHtiigfor Hty Holt —•ay RBn«NCOMIl£raDAIVLICATIONTaSe.fr«.H«,,Laodebe,,Up,»dS.,Ceo.er.P.O.B^ 20674 1/92 t-i •:.h^ sMI rcOPYofTachSi^ir'-^^^^^ Ln?r^f.n5 fnS the first page of your union book indicating your (Sbcet) (Qty) • discharges must be submitted showing . Date of Birth (Rnt) (Last) Address Complletiloii Date July 31 Fireman/Watertenderahd^l^ March 2 April 10 May 11 . juuexy June 19 All students must take the ^ Oil Spill ^Prevention and Containment class. r c. rc-r»f.»C//( UffU Pumproom Maintenance & Operations May 11 June 19 Marine Electrical Maintenance April 27 Jiine 19 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations May 11 June 19 Refrigerated Containers-^ March 2 April 10 Advanced Maintenance Jttne22 July 31 Marine Electronics---Techniclan I May 11 June 19 Mdiwe Electronics—-Technican II Februaiy 18 March 27 June 22 July 31 Basic Electronics April 13 May 8 Welding February 17 March 13 Hydraulics March 16 April 10 June 22 juiyx/ July 17 t^emUUHG APPLKAmN Name • vp-ki a. -P-TSI'#' �w SEAEiRERS Summary Plan Description for Seafarers Pension Plan f*; :£; •-' Alv :• K-.V'iiy/- .•-<• •• r ' , ' 1991 — How One Seafarer Sailed Through the Year I ^•'. Most Seafarers had a year of diversity in their shipping. A good example of the variety of assign­ ments available to an SIU member is captured in the 1991 activities of Brother Jack Chapin, a Fireman Oiler Watertender. Here, in his own words, is a chronology of Brother Chapin's 1991 shipping experience. ^1 5: f The year starts for Jack Chapin with an icy trip through the Soo Locks aboard the Indiana Harbor. V Page 24 January 1992 Volume 54, Number 1 Jan. 3—Duluth, Minn. Laying up the Indiana Harbor. Man, it's cold out there. Air temp is -3 degrees, wind chill is -48 degrees. Time to put on the freezer suit and get after it. I just want to get this thing laid up and then get out of here. Yeah, it'll be good to get back to Port Huron (Mich.). See if anything has happened since I've been gone. Jan. 4 — Leaving Duluth and heading for home. "Take it easy, see you later, have a good season if I don't see you and I enjoyed sailing with you." Well, I finally get everything wrapped up and I'm on my way. Jan. 12 — Trying to get shipped Crewmembers prepare for a helicopter lift from the deck of the USNS Antares in Gibraltar. out to the Persian Gulf. Not much luck up here in Algonac (Mich.). I guess it's like my daddy used to say: if you want to get something done, you got to do it yourself. New Orleans ought to be a good place to ship out. I'll head down there and see what's on the board. Feb. 8 — Waiting it out on the beach to get shipped out. It sure is nice to be able to mix business with pleasure. While trying to ship out of New Orleans, I'm able to spend time with my family in Florida. I enjoy the weather and am taking it easy. Patrolmen Wilbert (Wil­ liams) and Bob (Milan) tell me to have some patience because some­ thing will come along sooner or later. Meanwhile, I'm able to visit my parents and sisters, see friends and catch up on local news. Feb. 26 — Finally get shipped out to Gibraltar as a fireman on the USNS Antares. Feb. 28-- Arrived in Gibraltar and it's drizzling. The Antares is in the shipyard for repairs. I sure hope I don't spend all my time in a ship­ yard. I meet the crew and they seem like straight up guys. I also get the feeling everybody's pulling together so we can get underway. April 11 -- We're finally under­ way and steaming toward the Per­ sian Gulf to retum materiel to the United States. April 16-- Temperature in the engineroom is an average 130 to 150 degrees. First assistant engineer asked captain if he could lower gangway so members could go swimming to cool off. Red Sea temperature is about 90 degrees but felt good. April 24 -- Arrive Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. Loaded trucks and helicopters for 101st and 82nd Airbome. Apri|28-- Pull out of Ad Damman to go to Dubai drydock to get steer­ ing checked out and get rid of a few gremlins in the engineroom. After two weeks, we are certified as ship­ shape and we get underway for Wilmington, N.C. May 25-- Arrive Wilmington and offloaded our cargo in about two days. May 28 -- I received my dis­ charge. Headed back to Florida to pick up my things and get back to the Lakes in order to get on another ship. June 22 — Good to be back home in Port Huron. Catch up on all the news and gossip since I've been gone. Went down to Algonac to register and put in for vacation. Things are slow compared to last year. Since the economy is down, the demand for bulk cargo is way down. Still I don't see much of a problem in getting out since I have Lakes seniority. Guess I'll have to sit and wait for something to show up on the board. July 11-- When I least expect it, a wiper's job on the Medusa Chal­ lenger comes in. Sure was nice to get that vacation check last week as my wallet was getting pretty thin. I'd been on the Medusa before (in 1988) so I knew what to expect. July 12-— I get to the ship with no problems and stow my gear. The Medusa Challenger is , an old steamship that came out of the 'yards in 1906. Some of the crew on board was here in 1988 and I catch up on how things have been since then. Henry Cole, the 4-8 oiler, is my roommate. All-in-all, this old cement carrier is a good ship. Aug. 24-- Medical emergency at home. Time to get off the Medusa. Talked with my fiancee. Deb, and she told me her son's diabetes was acting up something awful and the doctors are going to put him in the hospital. She's worried sick and doesn't think Cory'11 be coming home this time. I told her I'd get off when we come back to Charlevoix (Mich.) if my relief is there or in Detroit on the mailboat. Aug. 26—Get offon the mailboat. All my stuff is packed and said my see-you-laters. I sure hope Cory's doing okay. I watch the Medusa steam away. Aug. 28 -- Cory has been in the hospital for three days and they are finally starting to get him stabi­ lized. It was touch and go there for a while. Time to head down to Al­ gonac and see what's cooking on the board. Also I have to make sure everything is in order for the FOWT class at Piney Point in No­ vember. Chapln's shipmate, Oiler Henry Cole, Is pictured on the Medusa Challenger. Oct. 6 -- Catch a deckhand's job on the SS Crapo. I have to meet it in St. Joseph (Mich.) weather per­ mitting. Oct. 7 -- Because of rough weather, she's anchored off Mani­ towoc, Wis., so I must meet her in Muskegon, Mich, (on Oct. 9). Nov. 10 — I've gotten off the Crapo and am on my way to Piney Point to start classes. Nov. 12-- Arrive in Piney Point and meet my instructor, J. C. Weigman, an old salt who seems like he'll be a good teacher. Dec. 5 — I pass the Coast Guard generals with a 92. Now, it's time to buckle down for the firemanoiler's test on the 19th. I didn't realize how much information could be stuffed into the human head in so short a time. Dec. 19 — Everything goes with­ out a hitch except I'm waiting to catch a ship. I've said my see-youlaters, traded addresses and thanked J. C. for a good class. Help Locate This Missing Chiiti The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Christopher Alan Temple. The young man disappeared April 22, 1990 and is considered to be at risk as lost, injured or otherwise missing. Now 18 years old, Christopher Temple was last seen at approxi­ mately 9:00 p.m. at a recreational area in Bath, Mich, where he was camping with some friends. He wears contact lenses and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a rock group design on it, jeans and a faded jean jacket. At the time of his disappearance he was 5 ft. 7 in. tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone having information should contact The National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Bath (Mich.) Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at (517) 641-4050. 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Title A name given to the resource January 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARER’S SURGICAL SKILL SAVES SAILBOATER’S EYE SEAFARERS COMMENDED FOR RESCUE MEMBERS HAIL SUIT AGAINST ‘WORK TAX’ NATION REELS UNDER MOUNTING JOB LOSSES VICE PRESIDENT “RED” CAMPBELL RETIRES FROM V.P. POST 1991 BENEFITS CONFERENCES CONCLUDE IN ALGONAC VICE ADM. DONOVAN REJECTS STUDY’S PLAN FOR MSC’S FLEET SHIP GAMBLING BILL AWAITS ACTION BY RETURNING CONGRESS COAST MEMORIAL TO HONOR SEAMEN KILLED IN NAM WAR HOLIDAYS BRING OUT THE CULINARY SKILS IN SIU GALLEY PERSONNEL CREWMEMBERS PRAISE WORK OF SGT. KOCAK’S GALLEY GANG WALTER J. 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December 1991 SIU Sues to End Tax on Seamen (Ai/on Asks Court to Void Reueniw Schane Page 3 r: MTD Scores Bush Policies Page 15 MeaM Gaie Tops AFL-OOA^ida - Page 5 Sacco Is Elected As AFL-aO V.P. • >1" • • ,'V '• •v„. Page 3 I • 'K •. Pensioners to Get $500 Year-End Bonus Page 2 The 'Charlie Brown' to the Rescue When an undersea cable capable of carrying 40,000 phone calls at one time went on the blink, the Charles L. Brown was dispatched immediately to complete the necessary repairs. Chief Steward Donna DeCesare describes the AT&T cable ship's mission. Page 8. SuuuMry Plan Descriiitlon of Great Lakes Tug ft Dredge Pension Fund Page 29 -Pi. -i-k/ • . . ' • . Si- A '-i .' - i -• • •) \i •' '- 1 '^V-;, • I .V .vS-! ',t ••: y - i' • • .'V^ ::f' �. •- v;-, V/-. SEUARms m "•" h'm- • •. t. i • •• President's Report SIU Pensioners Wiii Get The Tax on Seamen and the Coast Guard j^Year-f Elsewhere in this edition Seafarers will read of the union's action in seeking a court order to end the so-called user fee which the U.S. gov­ ernment plans to charge merchant seamen for the issuance and processing of documents and licenses. Because the U.S. Coast Guard had been assigned the task of working out the details of raising funds through the levying of a fee for so-called services, it is necessary for the union to name the Coast Guard, and the Department of Transportation of which it is a part, in its lawsuit which seeks to block the implementation of a charge to mariners for obtaining their seamen's papers and licenses. Aside from that legal technicality, it should be clear Michael Sacco to all that we have no beef with the Coast Guard di­ rectly in this matter. The agency simply is carrying out orders and its staff is doing the best they can with the assignment they got. • • -r. :i:': '''i.. ":V!,?:;,' ?&••' V'"": ^ ^ <j> Taking Stock of the Candidates As the 1992 elections fast approach, there are signs that the Ameri­ can people are beginning to take a hard look at what our elected offi­ cials—starting with the president—have been able to deliver in recent years. The pollsters are busy sounding out the sentiments of the na­ tion's citizenry and they have found that Americans are looking beyond all the pap and glitz which the administration has been peddling with regard to the state of the economy, the condition of the cities, the qual­ ity of the educational system, the adequacy of health care and the rest of the issues which are the basis of our daily lives. The polls are showing increasingly that Americans are not all that crazy about the job the president has been doing and that the rosy pic­ ture the White House has been painting rapidly is crashing down. For ourselves, we have to take a hard look at each and every elected . official. We must survey the field of candidates for every post and view to what extent the aspirants see the role of American shipping in our economy and national security. We are going to have to examine their records in this regard. We have to find out what their attitudes are about the future of the American merchant marine and see if they un­ derstand the important contribution American shipping has made to the nation's success as a world power. We also are going to do our utmost to bring to the candidates' attention the importance of U.S. shipping in order to avoid the disastrous course pursued by the Carter, Reagan and Bush administrations in regard to the American maritime industry. Under the previous two administrations and the Bush presidency, we have heard a great deal of talk about so-called free markets, a philoso­ phy which has not kept America very solid. In each of these administrations, talk was cheap when it came to the American merchant marine but action was hard to come by. We have come to expect little more than platitudes on one day of the year— Maritime Day—from our chief of state. Meanwhile, the American flag is disappearing from the high seas, and the nation's economic strength has been sapped while foreign interests are buying a bigger share of the U.S. pie. As Seafarers, we always have recognized the importance of securing our interests in the political field. Over the course of the next few months we will be examining the records of those men who are cam­ paigning for the presidency of the United States. We will want to know where they stand as far as our industry is concerned and where they stand on behalf of American working people and their families. •!•'.. . ^ -IP''* •_ C' ' ^:-rj; ^ Being the Best •i- • :'i" •• 'V ^;V • . i •• '" •' We come to the year's end, and 1 want to wish all the members of the Seafarers International Union and their families the best for the holiday season and 1992. And on that note, I want to urge each and every one of our members to upgrade their ratings and improve their skills with the clear purpose of increasing their earning power. We want to continue to demonstrate that SlU-manned ships are crewed by the best trained and most alert seamen because it is increas­ ingly going to become a more competitive world out there. For exam­ ple, the seamen from the Soviet Union who had to work cheap under the Communists now will work even cheaper as they move to compete with flag-of-convepience fleets. The world's cheap labor supply will continue to allow vessel operators to run away from decent wages and working conditions. And as we fight to preserve and enhance the American-flag fleet, ex­ panding its share of cargo transported by water, it is important that we are as efficient and as competitive as we can be from the standpoint of skill and seamanship. On that note, any Seafarer with the appropriate seatime and other qualifications necessary to upgrade his or her rating should take advan­ tage of the opportunities offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion in Piney Point, Maryland. I can think of no better New Year's res­ olution than that we all continue to maintain Seafarers as the best and most qualified seamen on the high seas. Eligible SIU pensioners will be receiving a year-end bonus check of $500 this month. The Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees approved such a payment during a meeting in November after union representatives to the group rec­ ommended the special payment. The one-time extra cash pay­ ment will be sent to all Seafarer pensioners who have accrued 4,380 days of service and who have satisfied the requirements for normal, early normal and disabil­ ity pensions. The Board of Trustees, com­ posed of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies, decided to issue the bonus after a thorough study of the financial condition of the plan by an outside actuary, a financial professional who considers all ele­ ments of any decision a trust fund makes, calculating statistical risk and projecting into the future the ability to pay all obligations. For the eligible pensioners, the ' $500 bonus check will be one of three payments they will receive during the month of December from the Seafarers Pension Plan. The plan traditionally has sent December pension checks at the beginning of the month, while the January pension payments are is­ sued in the middle, of December to all pensioners. More information about the bo­ nus or the pension plan in general may be obtained by contacting any union hall or calling the orga­ nization at 1-800-CLAIMS4. Members and pensioners also may write the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. tO' to- SAlt Volume S3, Number 12 December 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSCI! Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. In compliance with the Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685), PS Form 3626, February 1989, the following information is published in the December 1991 edition of the Seafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be the actual number of copies of single issues published nearest to the filing date.) Net press run—43,160 (41,794); mail subscription (paid or requested)—29,904 (30,006); other free copies—11,231 (9,763); total distribution—41,135 (39,769); copies not distributed (for office use) 2,025 (2,025); total-43,160 (41,794). Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall, Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. �•••1' :Vf, DiCEMBEItmi ''•'Si •J: SIU Sues to Negate Tax on Seamen The Seafarers International Union has gone into federal court seeking to knock out a discriminatory tax the government is proposing to impose on merchant seamen. The SIU case, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia early this month against the U.S. Coast Guard and Samuel Skinner (the head of its AFL-CIO Convention Elects Sacco to Vice Presidency 1. ^ J The AFL-CIO Convention named three new vice presidents and re-elected the federation's president and secretary-treasurer. They are (from left) James J. Norton of the Graphic Communications Union, Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue, l\/lichael Sacco of the Seafarers, Jack Otero of the Transportation Communications Union and President Lane Kirkland. sM'"' ;>• I ' • -I'i" . •-> v' Seafarers International Union President Michael Sacco was elected a vice president of the AFL-GIO during the organiza­ tion's 19th biennial convention meeting in Detroit last month. The AFL-CIO is made up of 89 autono­ mous unions with a combined membership of 14 million workers. The convention delegates re­ elected Lane Kirkland to serve another term as the federation's president as well as returning Thomas R. Donahue to the post pf secretary-treasurer. Of the AFL-CIO vice presidents elected at the convention, three were new to the positions. In addi­ tion to Sacco, Jack Otero of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and the Transporta­ tion Communications Union and James J. Norton of the Graphic Communications Union became new AFL-CIO vice presidents. The convention re-elected 30 in­ cumbent vice presidents. The vacancies on the AFL-CIO Executive Council—which is comprised of the individuals serv­ ing as the federation's president, secretary-treasurer and vice presi­ dents—were created by the resig­ nations of three individuals who no longer serve their unions as elected presidents. Traditionally, AFL-CIO vice presidents are heads of their own unions. The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil is the federation's highest deci­ sion-making body between the or­ ganization's biennial conventions. The council holds quarterly meet­ ings in any given year. parent agency—the Departrrient of Transportation), is asking for a set-aside of the government's proposed worker tax on American seamen. The tax, which the government refers to as a "user fee," is a charge the Coast Guard intends to levy on seamen and boatmen for their mer­ chant marine documents, certifi­ cates of registry and licenses. In filing the lawsuit, SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco said, "The proposed user fee is an abuse of all merchant seamen and we feel it is incumbent on us as a union organization representing their in­ terests to seek a correction of this clear discrimination." The SIU legal move is in opposi­ tion to proposed charges to be levied against seamen when they apply, test for and obtain any Coast-Guard issued document or license. The plan to attach a fee to z-cards and marine licenses came about through a 1990 budget bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the president which mandated that the Coast Guard collect monies for the services the agency renders. Nothing but a Tax In its court brief, the SIU pointed out that the user fee is in fact a tax on merchant seamen and boatmen for the privilege of going to work, the sole purpose of which is to raise revenues to reduce the federal budget deficit. In its plan to make seamen and boatmen pay for the documents and licenses which they are re­ quired to have in order to work aboard U.S.-flag vessels, "the Coast Guard considered both mer­ chant seamen's ability to pay for its proposed license and document fees and merchant seamen's an­ nual income in calculating these fees," said the SIU lawsuit. The SIU brief points out that "an agency cannot consider a service recipient's income or abil­ ity to pay for the service in calcu- CG Rules on Financial Responsibility Will Disrupt Waterborne Commerce, Warns U.S. Shipping Group The Transportation Institute has warned of dire consequenees if the U.S. Coast Guard's rulemak­ ing which .sets the terms of finan­ cial responsibility certificates re­ quired of vessel operators and owners by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) moves forward in its present state. The Institute sounded the alarm in testimony delivered to Congress by Jack Goldstein, president of OMI Cor­ poration, which operates a fleet pf , dry and liquid bulk carriers. Speaking before the Subcom­ mittee on Coast Guard and Navi­ gation of the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee last month, Goldstein, who was ac­ companied by Transportation In­ stitute President James L. Henry, alerted the Congress to the poten­ tial grave impact the rule—if left as is—could have on the nation's economy, consumers and all in­ dustries dependent on raw materi­ als carried by ship or barge. Goldstein, pointed out that the proposed regulation, which was announced in late September in the Federal Register, "could result in serious disruptions in the waterborne transportation of oil and other commodities because vessel owners. . . will not be able to comply with the terms of the ru­ lemaking." Tough for Independents Additionally, in its testimony, the Institute, which represents more than 140 U.S.-flag vessel operators engaged in ocean-going, domestic and Great Lakes water- 'V- .li! borne transportation trades and which is dedicated to promoting the American shipping industry, noted that independent operators "will find it particularly difficult to comply with the requirements of the rulemaking if it is adopted as proposed." Under OPA 90, vessel owners and operators are required to show evidence of being able to pay and pay quickly for the costs associated with an oil spill. To this end, the law requires ship operators and owners to have cer­ tificates of financial responsibility. OPA 90, however, left it to the Coast Guard to fully define those certificates, allowing the agency to determine what constitutes proof that a vessel operator or owner Continued on page 5 lating and assessing a fee for that service, or else the agency's fee is rendered an unconstitutionally imposed tax." Additionally, the SIU brief states that the manner in which the Coast Guard arrived at the fees it proposes to charge mariners for the so-called cost to the agency of processing and issuing sea­ men's papers and marine licenses is riddled with inaccuracies, in­ consistencies and guesswork. Based on Flawed Surveys "In its haste to calculate and subject merchant seamen to the license and document fees, the Coast Guard based its user fee program cost assessment on the results of two dated and facially flawed surveys. . ." (The SIU ob­ tained copies of these studies through a Freedom of Information Act request seeking to determine how the agency had determined the cost of issuing z-cards and licenses.) The SIU court papers also dem­ onstrate the inconsistency of the Coast Guard's regulation insofar as matters pf public policy are concerned. The brief points out the agency on the one hand consid­ ered how the fees would affect merchant mariner rolls and how that would impact on public pol­ icy. On the other hand, the agency does not consider "the indepen­ dent public benefit which mer­ chant mariner seamen licensing and documenting historically has and currently does provide to the public," states the brief. Revenue Raising Scheme The proposed fee came about as a result of a move by Congress to balance the federal budget last year in its Omnibus Budget Rec­ onciliation Act of 1990. In quick and secretive last minute negotia­ tions, Congress included Coast Guard user fees in the budget bill as part of a scheme to offset the nation's huge deficit. The legisla­ tion reversed a century-old law which prohibited the government Continued on page 12 MTD Convention Coverage Delegates from 42 unions along with various port councils throughout the country met in convention under the i3anner of the AFL-CiO iMaritime Trades De­ partment last month. The trade unionists, who represent mari­ time workers and those employed in marine-related industries, acted on a range of issues which affect jNorking people and their fainUies. �SBUumsm • • ;• I,; ••:f-• v"-'- |-:-^.. • , \ • • ;;i;-'- • ^' • '.I i -•'. '. *" ' ' • " '. • VJ'' . -* ,. ';.' if-': - •' ,-A --.V • - '"'• • '?• •. ' House Panel Approves U.S Flag Shipboard Gambling A bill to allow gambling aboard U.S.-flag passenger ships passed the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee last month. The legislation has the strong sup­ port of the SIU and others in the U.S.-flag shipping industry be­ cause, if enacted, the measure could provide sufficient incentive for investment in American-flag passenger ships. The full House of Representatives is expected to take action on the bill—H.R. 3282—be­ fore adjourning for the December H.R. 3282 would allow U.S.flag cruise ships to offer regulated gambling on the high seas. Cur­ rently, two federal laws (the Gam­ bling Ship Act and the Johnson Act) prevent U.S.-flag cruise ves­ sels from offering gambling. Yet Senate Vote Stalletl on AMWR Oil Exploration Supporters of a comprehensive energy bill which includes explor­ atory oil drilling in the Arctic Na­ tional Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) will continue to press for the legis­ lation after a vote early last month was unable to prevent a filibuster on the legislation. On November 1, supporters of the bill fell 10 votes short of the 60 needed to stop an announced fili­ buster. (A filibuster is when one or more senators refuses to relinquish the floor to keep legislation from being introduced. Unlike the House of Representatives, the Sen­ ate permits unlimited debate unless 60 or more senators vote to restrict it, which is called cloture.) U.S.-flag shipping interests, in­ cluding the SIU, have been seeking an opening of ANWR to explora­ tion as the current supply of Alaska North Slope oil is dissipating. Limited to U.S. When Senator Bennett Johnston (D-La.), chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, introduced the bill earlier this year, he included ANWR exploration so the oil dis­ covered could raise revenues needed for energy efficiency pro­ grams. Environmentalists oppos­ ing the bill claimed the country needs to rhake itself less dependent on oil before considering ANWR exploration. President Bush has announced he would veto any en­ ergy bill that did not include ANWR oil. In Senate Energy Committee ac­ tion earlier this year, legislators ap- Nordic Countries Move to include Maritime in World Trade Talks * • •'"v-"' • •->• r.' ,•: «r ;•. -i-.'.. 's -4^ it' ••: >;• ^ foreign-flag ships are not subject to the same restrictions, though most of them sail from U.S. ports. The Bush administration, re­ versing its previous stance, has said it will support gambling on U.S.flag cruise ships on legitimate voy­ ages. A vessel would be prohibited from offering gambling unless it went to a foreign port or was on a voyage of more than 24 hours with With news articles reporting a possible breakthrough in the stalled world trade talks, four Nordic countries have submitted amend­ ments opening their domestic maritime routes to foreign coun­ tries—a move which is vigorously opposed by the U.iS. shipping community. Sweden offered the proposal that would affect its own water­ ways as well as those of Finland, Iceland and Norway early in No­ vember to remove barriers to ship­ ping. The SIU along with the U.S.-flag maritime industry strongly has pushed the Bush administration to keep maritime services out of the discussions on the General Agree­ ment on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Should the Nordic proposal be ac­ cepted, the Jones Act—the 1920 federal law limiting commerce be­ tween two U.S. ports to U.S.-flag, U.S.-built vessels—would be en­ dangered. American shipping in­ terests maintain that any tinkering with maritime laws in GATT could create a national security problem as well as threaten existing promo­ tional programs and abolish cargo preference laws. The trade talks have been stalled for almost a year because the na­ tions of the European Community refused to compromise on agricul­ tural subsidies. However, as the Seafarers LOG goes to press, news reports indicate that an agreement is in the works and talks could be reopened in December. The present negotiations, known as the Uruguay Round, began in 1986 and wereexpected to be finished by 1990. GATT was created in 1948 to end discrimina­ tory trade practices and reduce trade barriers. The Uruguay Round talks in­ clude negotiations on agriculture, financial service, telecommunica­ tions and transportation, among others. A total of 102 nations sub­ scribe to GATT. proved a bill which limits ANWR oil to the domestic market only. This means only U.S.-flag tankers operating under the Jones Act would be eligible to transfer the crude from the Trans-Alaska pipe­ line to West Coast refineries. (The Jones Act, a 1920 federal law, lim­ its the movement of cargo between two American ports to U.S.-flag vessels only.) Decrease Dependence The administration and Con­ gress has been looking at ways to decrease America's foreign oil de­ pendence. Because oil in the Prudhoe Bay fields is being de­ pleted, the elected officials were looking to ANWR oil as a way to cut back on foreign oil as well as fill the void. The ANWR oil reserve is lo­ cated beneath the tundra east of the Prudhoe Bay fields in northern Alaska. It is estimated to possess up to 3.6 billion barrels of oil, one of the largest reservoirs in the U.S. A total of 1.5 million acres within the 19 million acre reserve would be used for oil exploration. While the Senate continues to work on a way to bring the measure to the floor, the House of Represen­ tatives is not expected to take any action until the Senate passes its bill. fArkH anH 2i11 nacGAn^Afo food and rnr^mc rooms fnr for all passengers. During its debate of the bill No­ vember 14, the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee opted not to prohibit foreign-flag vessels from offering so-called gambling cruises to nowhere as argued by Representative Gene Taylor (DMiss.). Presently, these ships leave U.S; ports, open their gambling fa­ cilities once the vessel has left U.S. territorial waters and then allow passengers to gamble for several hours before returning to the ports of embarkation. Americans Main Customers More than 85 percent of all cruise passengers worldwide are Americans, but only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cruise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SlU-crewed Independence and Constitution). Further, the heart of the world cruise industry is in the U.S.—specifically south Florida, home port for dozens of cruise ships, none of them U.S.flag vessels. This problem exists largely be­ cause the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act were enacted when transportation was the pri­ mary service of passenger ships. The concept of the cruise ship had not yet been developed, and ships which offered gambling on the high seas were little more than ca­ sino barges operated to evade state anti-gambling laws. SIU President Michael Sacco said in a thank-you letter to the 130-plus co-sponsors of H.R. 3282, "Passage of this bill will help promote thousands of new Ameri­ can jobs in shipyards and on board U.S. flag cruise ships." Sacco urged the continued support of this bill. Freak Storm Hits Lakes Halloween weekend, delaying upper Great Lakes traffic f^r aK alhourf No damaged by the storm, although some were delayed by 24 hoTs SMUSP to 22 feet on Lake Superior. Wind gusts were as high afso S Sr hn.?r vessels to be caught in the snow, wind and fog ^ (Twin Ports) area on vessels in the region were seas which reached sever^ McCarthy was one of several �".. '> ^v •> ;•'. • :.1L • • saasay •- •. •'• '. •.. DCCEMBCR199I AFL-CIO to Push for Full-Scale Health Care Reform /'"shnM: A full-scale restructuring of the nation's failing health care system was called for by the more than 700 delegates representing 14 mil­ lion workers in 89 autonomous unions at the AFL-CIO conven­ tion, which was held last month in Detroit. The AFL-CIO resolution adopted by the delegates calls for a new social insurance national health cafe program. The federa­ tion cited the bankruptcy of the current system which fails to pro­ vide health care coverage to 37 million Americans and which leaves 40 million others with inad­ equate medical insurance. The resolution stated, "The ur­ gency of the health care crisis for consumers and purchasers of care and for those who have fallen through the cracks in the current system requires us to seek relief now, without compromising our principles, and to support meas­ ures that can be enacted." The convention agreed that the reform process was likely to come about in steps. Additionally, the AFL-CIO called for a reversal of the "mis­ guided economic policies " which gave birth to the current reces­ sion. The group traced to root of the problem to the Reagan-Bush administrations' uncaring and irre­ sponsible programs. The AFLCIO delegates adopted a platform urging cuts in taxes paid by middle class workers and balancing that by raising tax rates on the wealthi­ est Americans who had gained riches during the Reagan years. The delegates to the AFL-CIO's 19th biennial convention adopted a platform calling for a strong U.S. shipping capacity. In addition to adopting a plat­ form, hearing from committees and speakers, the organization elected its officers to serve twoyear terms. Lane Kirkland and Under Coast Guard Rules on Financial Responsibility Operators Are Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place Continued from page 3 '• :"- .v.:" • t; ,. ~C !' j •'''!'* -V has sufficient resources to handle oil spill related costs, such as pay­ ments for the cleanup and dam­ ages to businesses and the envi­ ronment. During the hearing, which was called by the chairman of the Coast Guard subcommittee, Rep. Billy Tauzin (D-La.), shipping company representatives outlined the factors which make it impossi­ ble to obtain financial responsibil­ ity certificates under the proposed Coast Guard rules. Too Risky for P&I Clubs The crux of the problem for vessel operators and owners is that the protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs that traditionally have provided marine insurance have concluded they cannot be a source of financial responsibility certifi­ cates because the law requires them to agree they can be sued directly for the liability of the insured while waiving ^ policy defenses they may have against the insured. The amount of coverage neces­ sary to meet the financial responsi­ bility certificates under OPA, is easily attained in a normal oil pollution liability coverage from P&I clubs. For example, an owner of a large tank barge would have to demonstrate he could come up with $13 million, a "handy size" tanker would need evidence of being able to meet $30 million in costs, a VLCC owner would have to show evidence of financial re­ sponsibility of around $100 and a ULCG operator $250 million. But the fact that the P&I clubs will not allow their policies to serve as proof of financial respon­ sibility was made clear by marine insurance industry representa­ tives who also testified at the hearing. Insurance company executives from Lloyd's of London, the Water Quality Insurance Syndi­ cate, the United Kingdom P&I Club and the International Group of P&I Clubs at the congressional panel meeting verified that they will not issue certificates of finan­ cial responsibility under the terms of the proposed regulations which make them directly liable for any claims brought against the vessel owner or operator under what is known as the "direct action" pro­ vision and which hold that they must agree to waive all policy defenses, even in extreme cases such as when a vessel owner fails to pay his premiums. No Real Alternatives Without being able to rely on the traditional oil spill liability coverage of the P&I clubs, vessel operators and owners have looked at the other alternative methods of compliance. There are scant opportunities to acquire certifi­ cates of financial responsibility, noted the Transportation Institute statement. Surety bonds, self in­ surance and third party guarantees are not easily obtainable, said the U.S.-flag shipping group. Surety bonds generaUy are not available in the amount of money called upon in the law, and the self insurance option has been ruled out for most independent operators because as currently written the vessel owner or opera­ tor must show that both the company's net worth and working capital, on a non-consolidated ba­ sis, be equal or greater than the amount of financial responsibility required. The rub in this case is that the Coast Guard rule only accepts a net worth fi^re that is the com­ pany's American-based assets mi­ nus its total world-wide liabilities. Similarly, the rulemaking defines working capital as U.S. assets mi­ nus all current liabilities. The third party guarantee also is not a very viable opdon for the independent operator. "For vessels owned by companies that have 'deep pocket' parents, this option may be a viable alternative. However, independent vessel owners and operators do not have 'deep pocket' parent companies willing to provide such guaran­ tees," said the Institute in its tes­ timony. f- The Institute urged the Coast Guard and the government to look into other financial instruments to provide vessel owners and opera­ tors with a reasonable options to obtain the required certificates. Goldstein noted OPA 90 allows the Secretary of Transportation to accept other evidence of financial responsibility beyond what is out­ lined in the law. TI Proposes Solutions Thus, the Institute noted, the administration can incorporate some of the approaches on this matter which have been codified by various states grappling with their own oil spill statutes with financial responsibility provisions. "Individual states have already wrestled with the issue of certi­ fying financial responsibility. Sev­ eral have concluded that the only viable alternative is to devise a method by which P&I club cover­ age can be considered evidence of financial responsibility even if the clubs do not agree to a direct action requirement and a waiver of policy defenses," said the Institute testimony. It cited Washington state and California statutes which recog­ nize entry in a P&I club as suffi­ cient evidence of financial respon­ sibility and Virginia's approach which considers P&I clubs to be mutual indemnification organiza­ tions, and as such is more like a self insurance operation than a third party insurance set-up. "Be­ cause it is considered self insur­ ance, the direct action require­ ment does not apply," noted the Institute statement. Several industry groups pressed the Coast Guard to extend the comment period on the Fed­ eral Register announcement of the proposed regulation beyond the November 25 cut-off date. During the hearing, Tauzin announced the Coast Guard had agreed to add time to the comment period sub­ ject to the approval of the Secre­ tary of Transportation. The Insti­ tute also is recommending the agency hold hearings throughout the country. Thomas R. Donahue were re­ elected respectively to the posts of president and secretary-treasurer. The federation's 33 vice presi­ dents were also elected. Thirty incumbents were returned and three new union officers were se­ lected. Those three included SIU President Michael Sacco, Trans­ portation Communications Union Vice President Jack Otero and James J. Norton, president of the Graphic Communications Union. The AFL-CIO convention also considered matters, related to the nation's trade policy, safety and health laws affecting job sites. AFL-CIO Pres. Lane Kirkland The delegates also heard the six Democratic candidates currently seeking the job of president of the United States on what they would do to turn the economy around and to help working Americans. In support of the maritime sec­ tor, the convention called for a reversal of the current decline and enacted a resolution supporting many programs designed to bol­ ster the U.S.-flag fleet, American shipyards and other marine-re­ lated industries. The federation also rejected the regressive worker tax disguised as a so-called user fee to be charged to seamen for the issuance of Coast Guardmandated documents and licenses and urged that any second registry proposals for the American fleet be scuttled. The convention supported ex­ clusion of maritime services from international trade talks, enforce­ ment of cabotage requirements governing the movement of do­ mestic cargoes and expanded cargo policies to include U.S.-flag requirements within cash assist­ ance foreign aid programs. Enact­ ment of legislation providing for gaming aboard U.S.-flag cruise vessels also was advocated. Furthermore, the convention asked that the eligibility period for World War II merchant marine veterans be extended to coincide with the expiration date for all Armed Services personnel. •_.• •/:.-'W , .Sir ijif 1: • m H'' '• �SCUAKRSm Twelve Teomost Bosuns Put Out Cell te Upgrade •f •> .'i -S;®- .t:-v '{. •' "' •' '•?> • ^••'. Twelve SIU members who graduated as recertified bosuns during the November membership meeting at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center echoed a theme. The message: The SIU of­ fers tremendous opportunities to its members, but each Seafarer in­ dividually must make constant ef­ forts to leam and improve. "It's simple. You get out of it what you put into it," said course participant Jamie Miller. Bosun Ervin Bronstein, who graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1980, said at the meeting, "If you take care of the SIU, the SIU will take care of you!" Miller, Bronstein and their fel­ low bosuns completed the highest curriculum available to Seafarers sailing in the deck department. During the six-week course, they finished advanced classes in firefighting, safety and first aid as well as deck skill courses in wire-splic­ ing, knot-tying and navigation. They also practiced ship-handling procedures in the Lundeberg School's simulator, which repro­ duces sailing conditions at sea and in ports worldwide. "The best part to me was leaming different ways of line-splic­ ing," said 36-year-old Sam Reed. "I really got something I can take back with me to do the job." Reed, who joined the SIU in 1979 in Mo­ bile, Ala., added, "The Sealift class was great, too. It was kind of mindboggling at first, but it was a good experience." A key aspect of the bosuns' cur­ riculum concentrated on the details and nuances of the union and its various plans. The program brought the bosuns into contact with every department of the SIU for intensive question-and-answer periods, providing an opportunity for in-depth discussions. The bosuns travelled to union headquarters in Camp Springs, Md., where they met with SIO President. Michael Sacco and SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco. Additionally, the group talked with officials from the union's congressional affairs departpient and with staff members of the Seafarers LOG. In meetings with officials from $.::M •" '? • ••1'.. '.'. Wire splicing exercises are completed by Harold Berggren. Recertified bosuns are all smiles after receiving certificates. From left: SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco, Eugene Kaiser, Sam Reed, Jose Rodriguez, Harvey McClung, Eugene Beverly, Jamie Miller, Ramadan Elmobdy, SIU President Michael Sacco, William Mullins, Lance Zollner, Harold Berggren, Ervin Bronstein and Anthony Heinoldt. the union's collective bargaining department, the, bosuns discussed the union contract — its enforce­ ment and implementation, the shipping rules and the SIU consti­ tution. Procedures of the SIU's plans (welfare, vacation, training and pension) were reviewed by the bo­ suns with representatives from each of the trust funds. Moreover, communication methods and lead­ ership skills were practiced by the bosuns in workshop-like sessions with Lundeberg School instruc­ tors. "I was kind of surprised about the intricacies of politics," noted Anthony Heinoldt, who joined the Seafarers 12 years ago in the port of New York. "You leam a lot more than seamanship and job skills (in this course). I wasn't re­ ally aware of the politics of the union and the labor movement, but now I am. And you have to be able to explain things to your crew, be­ cause they're going to be coming to you with questions." Confident in SIU During interviews and in brief speeches at the membership meet­ ing, the recertified bosuns ex­ pressed pride and confidence in being part of the Seafarers. They noted the importance of upgrading programs to the individual Sea­ farer, the union and the industry. "I've been [to the Lundeberg School] eight times," William Mullins declared. "This is like my home away from home." Mullins graduated from the school in 1973. "Anybody who doesn't upgrade will be left behind," he said. Lance Zollner, who joined the union in 1977 in the port of St. Louis, stressed the responsibility each Seafarer has to himself and fellow members to be the best trained and most professional sea­ man. He also noted the importance of SPAD donations in order to have a strong political action pro­ gram to protect seafarers' jobsecu­ rity in the legislative process. "I started out in the military, so I couldn't advance as easily as I can now," stated Harvey McClung, A •• T A. d The bosuns are briefed by MTD Executive Director Frank Pecquex on the energy bill vote taking place the day the upgraders toured Capitol Hill. 51. "The education is here if you want it." McLung, a Seafarer for the past 21 years, said he had heard many good things about the recertification program, "but the actual course is even better than what I had heard." Eugene Kaiser joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. The 42-year-old recertified bosun advised trainees who attended the meeting that they have a great fu­ ture with the SIU. "I've been here 20 years, and the union is still here!" he emphatically intoned. A 34-year member of the Sea­ farers, Eugene Beverley, 57, gave his views on the bosun recertification program: "It's extremely edu­ cational. It enables a person to leam more about himself and how to handle different situations. It helps you become a better seaman and a better person." Bosun Jose Rodriguez pointed out the importance of "getting up­ dated and changing with the times. This program allows you to do that." Rodriguez, 59, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. Commenting on his thoughts on the course, Ramadan Elmobdy, 44, said the program "makes you a quality bosun. I sailed with [an­ other maritime union] before, and they never did anything like this for me. This is a quality job with great upgrading opportunities." Harold Berggren, 38, summed up his feelings when he said, "The SIU is the best deal afloat. We have the lion's share of the work, and I'm proud to be a member." Harvey McClung (left) and Eugene Kai­ ser work on wire splicing. As part of the sealift course, Jamie Miller operates a forklift. �- • t;,! •V'*''i'- ~ DEaMBCR 1991 --^ - .«* •» T ;• ' < A ^ 'i' - / 'ft - -I ^ ' •V-'; Benefits Conference Held in San Juan Pensioners (from left) Juan Manuel Collaco, Rafael Ramos and Ed deJesus participate in ttie benefits conference. SIU members, pensioners and their family members packed the San Juan, P.R. union hall November 7 for the second-to-last benefits conference of 1991. The final ineeting scheduled for this year will be conducted December 6 in Algonac, Mich. The conferences, which started in May, are run by representatives of the various Seafarers plans. They are designed as an open forum for members, retirees and family members to leam more about the union's programs such as medical, vacation, pension and Vocational benefits. Everyone attending is encouraged to ask questions. Additionally, plenty of background material is provided for all to t^e home. The conferences are scheduled on the same day as union meetings. More than 100 people, which has been the average across the country, attended the San Juan meeting. "We had a lot of people in attendance. With a good mix of active members and pension­ ers," noted San Juan Port Agent Angel Hernandez who reported that the participants asked many questions and a good discussion took place. ' -• 'l. • • ;. .Ti- •• - i.s :r.'' '> < ' " i.-"- M. -' Ji I • • • i-."!' J#'; 'M Meeting with Luisa Santiago at the day-long San Juan benefits conference are SIU members Antonio Santiago (left) and Jose Rivera. Seafarers, pensioners and family members pack the San Juan hall to find out the latest information about the union's various benefit plans. •'l- '"v ;V;^. Above, Seafarers John Lamprecht (left) and Charles Varnoy listen to benefits information. Below, Basilio Maldonado (left) and his wife, Geraldine, chat with Leo Bonser, the plan's education director. ' •' j'y -.-* & ". :?S Wf';; 'l.-. / i^r , -km Deck department member John Heidt brought his wife, Debby, and their daughter, Ginnie, to the San Juan session. . * '•i • .1 ' ? • r ••'. T,'' • .'!#• �. :• . • ', • , " s• |v... si' :'v" 8 .. SEAFARERS LOG Aboard the 'Charlie Brown/ It was a Job Well Done On August 17 the Charles L. Brown, a Transoceanic Cable ship, received a phone call informing them that the Hawaii No. 4 cable was down. The Charles L. Brown prepared for departure from Hono­ lulu todo the repair some 760 miles northeast of the Hawaiian Islands — virtually in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! • 's-iS- '•••' The SIU's Honolulu union hall crewed the ship in ample time, and the company also flew cable super­ visors to the vessel. Additionally, five crewmembers from the Global Link (a sister ship of the Charles L. Brown) signed on for this voyage: ABs Rick Borden and Robert Gettrldge HI, OS Tony Sivola and Joiner Kenneth McHouI. • ^ '• •$; ".•:•• '.S v,4 The ship set sail, with three days AB Roger Reinke works in a tank holding transit to the repair site, six work­ ing days and three days transit back fiber-optic cable. to Honolulu. Twelve days was out­ standing time, made possible by the skill and dedication of the whole crew. They worked 12- to 16-hour shifts to get the job done with the minimum amount of drags completed in water that is three miles deep. AT&T, parent company of Transoceanic Cable, and its customers were ecstatic on August 29 when the Hawaii No. 4 fiber­ optic cable — which runs from Makaha, Hawaii to Point Arena, Calif. — was back in service. This cable has the capacity to carry 40,000 phone calls simultaneously, so the company was los- Chief Cook Brenda Kamiya and Assistant ing money while its customers Cook Larry Tamale keep busy, were inconvenienced. Many of the large hotels in Honolulu distrib­ uted letters to their guests, inform­ ing them of the Hawaii No. 4 malfunction and the resulting problems. As one can see, the SIU plays an important role in many areas. We do make a difference, and the Charles L. Brown has proven it once more. This story was written aboard the Charles L. Brown and submit­ ted to the LOG by Chief Steward Donna DeCesare. OS Tony Sivola has his hands full aboard the Charles L. Brown. ••r i" AB Rick Borden appears dwarfed by the immense tanks aboard ship. xh© Charlie Brown's first drag located this damaged repeater. Chief Steward Donna DeCesare catches some rays after a morning of baking. • 'tll ••'f - ' [' •-•IL : .::^l ' . .1 i:'4h''- Mk•' -r. - -r -M- : . • �.-'•'•I''- .. • •'•;'{v '• : ' •-,• r .; „ ' , ; rfi ••' • KOMBiR 1991 • ;T'•••• v.. I v New Technology Introiluced at SlU Fire Fighting Course Lundeberg School instructor demonstrates use of water control to extinguish flammable or liquid gas. In an effort to constantly improve its courses, the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center recently made a strong addition to its Basic and Ad­ vanced Fire Fighting classes. The latest fire fighting class included hands-on training aboard the Earl (Bull) Shepard with a recently-acquired machine that produces a non-toxic chemical smoke. This allows students to have realistic training exercises in confined spaces without the danger of real smoke and fire, explained Lundeberg School instructors Byran Cummings and John Smith. Cummings and Smith also used the smoke machine while conducting courses aboard the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen earlier this year, and Seafarers reacted positively. The fire fighting course includes 16 hours of Basic, 35 hours of advanced and 10 hours of practical training (for a total of 61 hours). Eight additional course hours of CPRyFirst Aid ^ available. Some of the training exercises are: fire in a living quarters, fire in an engineroom, hazardous material involved in a fire, and fuie whileconducting search and rescue procedures. Dates for Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting courses in 1992 are: Febmary 18-28; June 16-26; andOctober 20-30. For more information, contact the Lundeberg School admissions office. Pumproom Maintenance Course: Upgrading Opportunity for QMEOs Charlie Betz (left) and Bobby Spencer check the diameter of stock after making cuts on the engine lathe. For members of the engine department, th^ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School off^r^ a six-week course in Pumproom Maintenance, and Operations. The course gives students an^ r {I opportunity for hands-on repair of valves, pumps and piping systems. Students also leam lathe operations and techniques. Classroom time is spent on properties of petroleum and chemical cargoes, the hazards of these cargoes and loading problems. Charts and tables are used in discussions of cargo compatibility and federal regulations pertain­ ing to liquid cargo operations of tank vessels. Other topics in the course include tank cleaning, ballasting and inert gas systems. This section of the course features testing cargo tanks for safe entry, as well as the proper use of respirators and air packs. One week of the course covers pollution prevention and Oil Spill Emergency Contain­ ment aind Cleanup. Upon completion of the course, each stu­ dent receives a certificate for I^mproom Maintenance and Operations and Oil Spill Emergency Containment and Cleanup. All applicants must hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement, or endorsement as a Pumpman, or equivalent inland experience. For more information, contact the Lundeberg jorge Bonelli (left) and Crescencio Suazo cut threads on School admissions office. . the engine lathe. Marine Eiectronics Program Ueviseii into Two 6-Wook Coursos The Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship will begin offering its revised Marine Elec­ tronics Technician (MET) pro­ gram next month. The program has been divided into two six-week courses that can, but do not have to be, taken con­ currently. (The old course ran for 12 straight weeks.) The school also has hired a new instructor, Mark Rainess, to teach the students. The new program, known as MET I and MET II, is geared to­ ward providing the practical skills needed to understand and repair today's shipboard electronic equipment. The MET I version includes the study of AC and DC circuits and their test equipment, resonance and filtering, basic power supplies, amplifiers and troubleshooting. To apply for the course, a stu­ dent must have graduated from the Lundeberg School's Basic Elec­ tronics course or receive recogni­ tion from the vocational education department that he or she has the equivalent background training. Students taking the MET II course will study radio frequency amplifiers, basic antenna systems, introduction to satellite and radar systems, introduction to micropro­ cessor control systems and circuit board repair. To take the MET II course, a student must be a gradu­ ate of MET I. Graduates of both courses will be qualified to sit for the FCC Gen­ eral Radio-telephone or Second Class Radio-telegraph licenses. Instructor Rainess brings to the courses 12 years of experience in instructing technicians. He has spent six years teaching electronics to merchant mariners. He is certi­ fied by the International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians in computer electronics and is an honor graduate of the Chanute Mil­ itary Training School. Instructor Mark Rainess (standing) reviews the work of his students taking the Marine Electronics Technician class at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. �, -.=*<;•:••>"•. „ —- ••*?'-••- --i--- • • 4' • . 'i' •••"'•' I smimioG 70 5 of Silas Bent Crew Head En Masse to SIU School The first time SIU member Jeanette Ball saw the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training, she was so impressed by the facilities, "I thought I must have made a wrong turn!" Ball is one of five Seafarers who recently signed off the USNS Silas Bent and then, by coincidence, headed for Piney Point, Md. to up­ grade. Ball, fellow galley gang member Cassie Tourere, blackgang members Bob Warren and Donald Smith and Storekeeper Dick Higgins each took upgrading courses in recent months. "Three of us from the Silas Bent knew we were coming to Piney Point," Higgins told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "It was fimny when all five of us got here, and we're all enrolled in different up­ grading courses." Higgins, 45, took the AB and LifebOat/Water Survival courses. "It's wonderful here," he said. "And there are a lot of other courses I want to check into. I'm coming back after the holidays for Sealift and Oil Spill." Higgins joined the SIU in 1990 in the port of Seattle. Prior to that, he served for 24 years in the Navy. "Now I'm learning the merchant iside of maritime, and it's interest­ ing." Warren, 48, took a QMED course. "The quality of the teach­ ers here and the accommodations are amazing," he said. "This school is a wonderful thing, a great part of being a member of the SIU. When I get back on a ship, I definitely will encourage guys to come here." Warren expressed great appre­ ciation for the opportunities he has with the SlU. He joined the Seafar­ ers in Mobile, Ala. in 1962, but became inactive in 1968 — "the •Ir. w '• 'f- •4 n ^•'4 \l' •' *s.. ' • ;--*V "-•. -'!}'•• • • I'yf. •t'.: • ;M ' - M. • ,E • ::• ^ ^5 vl*'' worst mistake I ever made." He joined again in February 1990. "I'm so grateful I don't know what to say," Warren explained. "When you're 48 years old, no company wants to even talk to you. At my age, it would have been impossible to start a good career anywhere else except the SIU." Similarly, Ball changed careers within the past year. She joined the union in Febniaty in the port of Wilmington, Calif. "I haven't been a member very long, but I like what the union is doing," she said. "It would almost be impossible for someone my age (48) to change jobs without a union "The facilities at the school are great, and I enjoyed the ACU (as­ sistant cook) program. It's very ed­ ucational." Like Ball, Tourere likened the SIU to a close-knit family. "Every­ one is very supportive," Tourere said. "The union has been great fpr me, no problems whatsoever." Tourere, 40, joined the SIU in New Orleans in 1989. This year she upgraded to chief cook. "I like being able to work with profes­ sional chefs who take the time to answer any and all questions," she said. "I plan on coming back after six months as a chief cook and upgrading to chief steward." Smith, who was part of three father-son teams sailing aboard the Silas Bent, joined the Seafarers in Seattle in 1989. Like Higgins, Smith spent more than 20 years in the Navy before joining the SIU. "I've been shipping as an OMU," Smith noted, "and de­ cided to upgrade. I got an instructor (Eric Malzkuhn) who's out of sight. I don'tthink there's anything about engines he doesn't know." Smith described the Lundeberg School staff as "very professional. You couldn't ask for better treat­ ment. "The facilities are also fantastic, and they're kept very clean. I didn't realize the place is this nice." Smith also had a word of advice for younger Seafarers: "I highly recommend the school for young men and women who are just start­ ing out in the union. You can have one heck of a great future in mari­ time — if you start here!" Bob Warren says he is grateful for the opportunities provided by the SIU. Cassie Tourere finds her fellow Seafarers "very courteous and supportive." From a father-son team on the Bent, Don­ ald Smith came to the school. i • >1 The union is like a close-knit family, says Jeanette Ball. The next course for Dick Higgins is sealift operations. O/S Washington Crew 'Adopted' by 5th-Grade Class videotape, and we're making one and sending it in retum," she said. Bosun James H. Lewis sent the accompanying photographs to the LOG, along with a copy of a letter from the school. Students asked the Seafarers such questions as: How many people work aboard your ship? How fast does your ship go? Do you get a vacation? Do you like sports? Quinlan said this is the third year she has had students partici­ pate, and the Overseas Washing­ ton—the first SlU-crewed vessel with which she has dealt—has been by far the best. "We could tell right away that we had better hang onto this ship," Quinlan said. "The chart they sent with the route mapped out was marvelous. The kids were fascinated by it and they asked a lot of questions." Audrey Quinlan's fifth-grade class has adopted crew on the Overseas Washington. •4- .-•••••• :3 ..r • "It-':. .• m --r.:,: .. . ® A ^ • •• " -.J Crewmembers on the SlU-contracted Overseas Washington re­ cently found out they had been adopted. A fifth-grade class from a paro­ chial school near Pittsburgh, Pa. "adopted" the O/S Washington as part of a program run by the Pro­ peller Club of Washington, D.C. The program allows students and mariners to correspond for part or all of a school year. This year, the O/S Washington already has received cards and decorations for Halloween and Thanksgiving, as well as other let­ ters. Crewmembers have re­ sponded with a videotape taken aboard the vessel. They also sent a map plotting the Washington's course, as well as letters which an­ swer students' questions. "These guys [from the Overseas Washington] have been terrific," Audrey Quinlan, the teacher who got Immaculate Conception School involved in the correspon­ dence program, recently told a re­ porter for the Seafarers LOG. "The kids were tickled with the ABs (from left) Dave Allen, Brent John­ son and Tom Grose enjoy Halloween posters and cards sent by fifth-graders. Chief Pumpman Brian Bukis has made time to participate in a correspondence program with Mrs. Quinlan's students. '-.K .-.-j'• ... - -r .V t« • >-.J �-•>'V1 DEOMBiR mi j"P"•''1-'1 rm Seafarers Appeals Board Creates New Cable Ship-AB Rating, Sets 18 Months of Military Ship Seatime for Seniority Upgrade Three recent actions by the Sea­ farers Appeals Board to amend the shipping rules spell out how ordi­ nary seamen can upgrade to cable ABs, list the military-contracted vessels on which members can work to be eligible for rapid up­ grade from "B" to "A" seniority and rescind some of the changes created during the Persian Gulf war emergency. SAB Action 358 changes Rule 20 19 (c) permitting ordinary sea­ men who graduated from the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry program to ship 240 days with a 60-day relief after four continuous months on board a cable ship to obtain enough seatime to upgrade for an AB's ticket. The action adds the position of Cable AB to Rule 3 A under Deck Department Group II-Rating Watchstanders. Finally, the action gives priority to those seeking an open job of Cable AB to those who graduated the Lundeberg School entry program, have sailed eight months aboard a cable and possess Coast Guard certification as an AB. Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bar­ gaining, said the changes were needed to increase the number of trained Seafarers available to oper­ ate the growing Transoceanic Cable Ship fleet. SAB Action 360 lists all the ves­ sels under contract to the SIU that are owned or chartered by the mil­ itary on which a member above the entry level and possessing a "B" seniority can sail for 18 months completing all of his or her tours of duty to upgrade to "A" seniority. The ruling also reconfirms mem­ bers of the steward department sailing aboard passenger ships and possessing "B" seniority also may accumulate 18 months seatime and possess a rating above the entry level on passenger vessels and up­ grade to "A" seniority. The final action, number 359, rescinds the Persian Gulf war emergency action that allowed pensioners, except those on dis­ ability, who had certification above the entry level to compete for jobs. Thd Seafarers Appeals Board consists of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies. All three actions are printed in their entirety below: SAB Action 358 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and persuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, Transoceanic Cable Ship Co., Inc. is constructing and operating cable ships, and Whereas, said cable ships uti­ lize the most modern cable equip­ ment and technology, and Whereas,extensive training will be required for those crew mem­ bers engaged in cable laying and maintenance of cable equipment, and Whereas, to ensure that a pool of qualified cable personnel are available, when required^, for the life of the vessels, and Whereas, Ordinary Seamen having satisfactorily completed the entry rating training program at the Seafarers Many Lundeberg School of Seamanship can obtain certification from the Coast Guard as Able Seamen after eight (8) months of employment aboard the cable ships and by passing the req­ uisite examination provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, and Whereas, Ordinary Seamen up­ graded to Able Seamen can re­ place the loss of qualified trained "Cable AB's" through illness, in­ jury or retirement. Therefore, the Shipping Rules shall be amended in the following manner. Rule 2 G 19 shall be amended by adding a new paragraph (c) to the existing provisions, which shall read as follows. "(c) However, Ordinary Sea­ men employed aboard cable ships, who have satisfactorily completed the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry train­ ing program, shall be permitted to remain aboard a cable ship for a total of two hundred and forty (240) days with a sixty (60) day relief period afterfour (4) months of continuous employment in order to obtain the necessary sea­ time required by the U.S. Coast Guard to obtain Able Seamen certification." The remainder of Rule 2 G 19 shall continue in full force and ef­ shortage of such class of seamen during the emergency created by Desert ShieldlStorm, Rule 10 D, Sub-sections 1 and 2 were imple­ mented, and Whereas, the emergency no longer exists. Therefore, Rule 10 D, Sub-sec­ tions 1 and 2 are no longer in ef­ fect. Dated r November 1,1991 SAB Action 360 Persuant to Rule 1, Seniority B 1 (b). Class "A" employment se­ niority can be obtained by seamen with ratings above the entry level, who possess Class "B" seniority and who pursuant to Rule 2 C 3 third paragraph, and ships aboard vessels owned or chartered by the U.S. military and operated by con­ tracted employers, and to con­ tracted passenger vessels. Steward Department only, for a period of eighteen (18) months, after ob­ taining Class "B" employment seniority. The eligibility provisions do not apply to ships from the Ready Re­ serve Fleet. Those ships paid Stan­ dard Tanker and Freightship contract rates, vacation pay and other standard fringes. Dated: November 1, 1991 (A list of the vessels which pro­ vide this kind of eligibility in ac­ cordance with the Rules specified here is available from the head­ quarters contracts department at all SIU halls. Members with questions as to which ships are included should contact either the contracts department or a union official at any hall.) Larson's Poem Read at Service For Edmund Fitsgerald Crew Emily A. Larson had all but forgotten about the poem she had submitted to the Seafarers LOG earlier this year. It came back to her on Novem­ ber 9 when she received a phone call from her mother-in-law, Bar­ bara, informing her that "The Sailor's Wife" had been published in the LOG. On November 10, the Rev. Richard W. Ingalls read the poem from the pulpit of the Mariners' Church of Detroit during the an­ nual memorial service for the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald. "I'm just so honored," Emily Larson told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG upon hearing the news her poem was selected for the memorial. "This is neat to hear. I can't wait to tell my husband." The poem was written as winter was turning into spring on the Great Lakes, a very emotional time for Emily and her husband, AB Wheelsman David V. Larson, who sails aboard the Kinsman En­ terprise. With the first thaw. Great Lakes members return to their vessels for another season of sailing. "I have been waiting for him for 17 years," Emily Larson noted. "Just when I get comfortable with him at home, it's time for him to go." David Larson is a second-gener­ ation SIU member. His father. Junior Nels Larson, sails as a fect. Rule 3 Department & Groups, subsection A, shall be amended by adding the rating of "Cable AB" to Group H, Rated Watchstanders, Deck department. Rule 5 Preference and Priori­ ties, Section A 4 shall be amended by adding a subsection (d) which shall read as follows. "(d) Within each class of se­ niority in the Deck Department, priority for the job of 'Cable AB' shall be given to those seamen who have satisfactorily completed the entry rating training program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and have completed at least eight (8) months of employment aboard a cable ship and possess U.S. Coast Guard cer­ tification as Able Seaman." The remainder of Rule 5 A shall continue in full force and effect. Dated: October 1,1991 SAB Action 359 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the union arid the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, by Action 328, Rule 10, Special or Emergency Provis­ ions was amended to permit pen­ sioners, excluding those on disability and who possess special skills or qualifications above the entry level to compete for employ­ ment aboard military contracted vessels, and Whereas, due to the critical QMED on the Adam E. Cornelius while his brother, Floyd Larson, is a gateman aboard the Indiana Harbor. Father Ingalls spotted the poem in a Seafarers LOG presented to him by SIU President Michael Sacco, one of the honorary 29 bellringers at the Fitzgerald memorial service. He told the congregation his reason for making "The Sailor's Wife" part of the service was because it was written by a Great Lakes' wife and explained the fear and love each family mem­ ber of a mariner possesses. The Edmund Fitzgerald took all 29 crewmembers down when it sank during a gale on Lake Supe­ rior on November 10,1975. Father Ingalls tolled the Mariner's Church bell 29 times upon hearing the news of the vessel's sinking. Detroit media came to the church to find out why and pub­ lished stories that were carried nationwide about his reaction. Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot read one of the stories about the tolling and called the church about it. He memorialized the event in his ballad, "The Wreck of the Ed­ mund Fitzgerald." The Mariner's Church first held the Fitzgerald memorial as a pri­ vate service for the surviving fam­ ily members of the crew. Today, the service is open to the public and also commemorates all who have perished aboard vessels on the Lakes, rivers and high seas. Algonac Port Representative Tim Kelley (right) was one of 29 honorary beilringers at the Fitzgerald memorial service. • ",-.v jifc— III ' - I3 :4I: �mmm • :"., - :-• :,. ,• -r ,.: ^ .;: ./•;. :'^ ;t4V. ^^'^•5^.-^' 'T ' •'r:-•': A , sofutmm 12 '•^:i:y:::'Li\ :• • 'f\'' '•' V SIU Sues to Kill Unfair Tax on Seamen i% ,'• .jii •-. 4 • :.4 cv' ' V :• • •• ••" • i:. -• /; J- .. -4' Continued from pt^e 3 from collecting monies for the li­ censing of merchant mariners. While the notion of user fees for Coast Guard services was first introduced in the early days of the Reagan administration, the pro­ posal was beaten back in Congress every year through the efforts of the SIU, other maritime unions and congressional supporters of U.S. shipping. However, in 1990, without hold­ ing hearings. Congress, acting under pressure to reduce the wal­ loping federal budget deficit, insti­ tuted Coast Guard user fees in a last minute move during a closeddoor conference committee. The president signed the budget bill, which provides that funds raised from Coast Guard user fees go directly into the federal govern­ ment's coffers, into law. This summer, the Coast Guard, in complying with the 1990 Budget Act, issued in the Federal Register a proposed fee schedule for user fees that would be charged to seamen and boatmen for their li­ censes and documents. The pro­ posed regulation also outlined the manner in which the Coast Guard will seek to collect the fees. Average $135 for AB, QMED As currently outlined in the Coast Guard's user fee scheme, a seaman seeking an AB or QMED rating would pay $35 for issuance of the z-card, $60 for the evalua­ tion process and $40 for the cost of the examination—or a total of $135. Those seamen or boatmen sitting for a lower level license would have to pay a total of $180— $35 for issuance, $65 for the evalu­ ation of his paperwork and $80 for the exam. Upper level licenses would cost up to $330. All appli­ cants would be assessed a $17 fee for a mandatory FBI check. Because the Coast Guard pro­ poses (under a separate rulemak­ ing process brought about by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990) to make z-cards renewable every five years and since licenses must be re­ newed every five years, the costs as currently calculated for a sea­ man or boatman will be consid­ erable. Strong Industry Opposition Currently, the Coast Guard has no set date for implementing the user fee program for issuing docu­ ments and licenses. Spokesmen for the agency have indicated that an additional comment period on the proposal will be opened through an announcement in the Federal Register. During the first comment period on this matter, the Coast Guard received some 500 communica­ tions, which for the most part protested the imposition of the fee. Opposition came from all sec­ tors of the maritime industryincluding the SIU, other marine unions, the Maritime Administra­ tion, the Military Sealift Com­ mand, U.S.-flag shipping compa­ nies and their associations and hundreds of boatmen and seamen. The SIU suit is seeking to pre­ vent the program from ever being enacted. The lawsuit asks the court to find the fees for seamen's papers and marine licenses to be contrary to the constitution and statutes of the United States and to prohibit the Coast Guard from implementing its proposed rules requiring a collection of fees for issuing the documents and li­ censes that mariners must have in order to work in their field. Meeting with SIU President Michael Sacco aboard the Charles L. Brown are (from left) AB Joel Saul, Steward Donna DeCesare, Steward M. K. Wilson and ABs Luisito Balatbat, Sam Tumala and Ben Picar. Crewmembers aboard the S.S. Independence Seafarers aboard the Sea-Land hear a report from SIU President Michael Sacco Hawaii talk with officials Sacco and in Hawaii. Fay. On SIU Ships in Hawaii 1% % rtK Seafarers President Michael Sacco, while in Hawaii, met with SIU members aboard several vessels docked in Honolulu and vicinity. Crewmembers discussed their concerns about the imposition of a so-called user fee for obtaining their merchant marine documents. Sacco was accompanied by SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and Vice President George McCartney. . Bosun Armond (second from left) and Captain Garnett talk with Sacco and Fay on board USNS Titan. DEU Steve Rollins, aboard SeaLand Hawaii, confers with SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco. DEU Rodney Pontiflet (left) is pictured with SIU Vice President McCartney aboard the Sea-Land Hawaii. • • y," USNS Titan crew- Phyllis Stricklin, a Bosun Louis Vasquez chats member Quinton Rowe crewmember from with President Sacco on board at shipboard meeting. USNS Titan. the Sea-Land Hawaii. Bosun Thomas Martineau (left) and AB Carlos Loureiro discuss Persian Gulf shipping with SIU President Sacco and VP McCartney aboard the Sealift Atlantic. Aboard the USNS Audacious (from left) are Steward/Baker Bob Steams, Bosun Richard Weyandt,yP McCartney and Dr. Cox, the ship's medical officer. .v .; *• J i ' V.'ft*V ^ . 'r. •- On board the Charles L. ^own are (from left), Bosun Jeremiah Harrington, SIU SecretaryTreasurer John Fay, ABs Richard Young and Roger Reineke, OS Tony Sivola, AB William Kackley and Sacco. �'.,^.a.:i: -4-'iiV'=r^»'•"'' '• DICSMBER mi Seafarers: 7 Scholarships Open to Memhers, Families Applications now are being ac­ cepted for the 1992 Seafarers scholarship program which will award seven grants to three SIU members and four dependents. All Seafarers and their spouses and Where are they Now? A Look at Two Previous Scholarship Winners This family photograph was taken at Marilyn Callster's graduation party In June 1990. Callster Is pictured at left. Next to her Is her brother, Anthony, also a scholarship winner. Her sister, Valerie, an alternate scholarship winner. Is third from right. children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply. The dead­ line for submission of all required paperwork for the 1992 scholar­ ship program is April 15, 1992. Winners will be announced in May 1992. Three of the scholarships are re­ served for SIU members. One is a $15,000 four-year college scholar­ ship. Each of the others is a $6,000 two-year award for study at a vo­ cational school or community col­ lege. Four scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each are awarded annually to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. For many scholarship winners, receiving the cash grant can greatly ease the hnancial burden associated with attending college. And some former scholarship winners would never have had the opportunity to pursue their educational interests without the help of the program. sponsored by the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. While the program is open to all eligible Seafarers and their depen­ dents, there is one catch: One must apply in order to be considered for the award. The scholarship grants primar­ ily are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Examina­ tion Boards (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT). Other data will be required to be sent along with each completed application (e.g., transcripts of grades, certifi­ cates of graduation, letters of rec­ ommendation). These all are spelled out in the Scholarship Pro­ gram booklet, available in each SIU hall or by contacting the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan at the union's headquarters. Below are the stories of two for­ mer scholarship winners. • "•,- . J svr'';'- 'tf A Family of Scholars 'i1 .•?•••• .-V-r-'. ®5s:' f: •^;r V yicx^y- gsS'A Marilyn B. Calister is very thankful to her late father and the SIU for making it possible for her to be a recipient of the $10,000 scholarship in 1972. The award helped pay Calister's tuition to Queens College where she obtained a BA in education in 1976. She said the scholarship meant she did not have to work full time while attending college, thereby enabling her to make good grades and establish lifelong friends. After many years of teaching, Calister decided she wanted to do something else. That something else turned into an accounting ca­ reer. She went back to school and completed an MBA at Baruch Uni­ versity and is currently working for Arthur Andersen & Co. in New York as a tax accountant. She has passed the CPA exam and should be certified shortly. But her success story is not a unique one in the Calister family. Her brother, Anthony, also was a recipient of a Seafarers scholar­ ship. He was in the class of 1971 at Brooklyn College and went on to obtain his master's degree in En­ glish literature. He presently teaches English at Eastem District High School in New York City. And her sister, Valerie, was chosen an alternate for the scholarship. She graduated Brooklyn College in 1972 and has a master's degree in early childhood education from Columbia University. She cur­ rently teaches in the Long Branch School system in New Jersey. "As you can see," wrote Calister in a letter to the Seafarers LOG, "the scholarship was a big boost to our confidence. It was not just the money. It created a belief that we really could do anything we wanted." •' 'I Now In Private Practice j^.'.T-jO •it:v-it.'"j, '•['.'.-' In 1975, Ana Rita Pinilla Diaz was one of the recipients of the scholarship program for depen­ dents of Seafarers. The four-year award ($10,000 at that time) proved to be the impetus for a con­ tinuing thirst for knowledge. Using the scholarship money to complete her bachelor's de^ee in psychology at the University of Puerto Rico and her master's de­ gree in neuropsychology at the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, Pinilla Diaz became a qualified clinical psychologist with a private practice. She also worked with a Social Security dis­ ability program and served as an instructor of psychology in the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. In 1988 she com­ pleted a Ph.D. program as Doctor in Clinical Neuropsychology. At present, she is working as a consultant, psychologist and evaluator and has her own private prac­ tice in Hato Rey, P.R. Pinilla Diaz is grateful to the SIU for selecting her for the scholarship back in '75. She says she is very happy and fulfilled in her chosen profession and hopes her story will inspire other eligible Seafarers and their dependents to apply for the annual scholarship. j^rill5,1992isthe define for submssion of all required paperworkfor the 1^2 scholarship program. For further informa­ tion, see an SIU official at any union hall — or contact the Scholarship Program, Secfarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Canp Springs, MD 20746. ##e Dr. Ana R. Pinilla Diaz, 1975 scholar­ ship winner. Is pictured with her hus­ band and three children. , , Sy-- --'. : •, v 'A..i ^ ,• �v:s:isaiasafiSeS St®tlr;: ji.'n -• •'•W'.'> mmitsm 14 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 57 members this month. Forty-four of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while eight sailed in the inland division. Two sailed in the Great Lakes division and three sailed in the railroad marine division. Galley gang member Howard Ruby, 77, is the oldest of the new pension­ ers. Brother Ruby joined the Seafar­ ers 30 years ago. Deck department member Morris Danzey has been a member longer than any of the others who are retir­ ing. Brother Danzey joined the SIU in 1943. I Brief biographical sketches of Ruby, Danzey and the other new pensioners follow: DEEP SEA LEON ACOSTA, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Colombia, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Acosta served in the Colom­ bian navy from 1943 until 1961. He has retired to New Orleans. '?t\''.'-i'® ' •"• '"•" v';••/'•, • .®; • 1 JOSEPH BIDZILYA, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in his native Philadelphia. He shipped in the deck and steward departments. Brother Bidzilya served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He still calls Philadelphia home. DANIEL BOONE, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1959 in his native New Or­ leans. Brother Boone shipped in the galley gang. He served in the Navy from 1943 until 1956. Brother Boone still lives in New Orleans. • % •' ROBERTO. BROWN, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Missis­ sippi, he shipped in the steward de­ partment. Brother Brown has retired to Independence, La. . I ' ri. -1 -»• BERNARD BURGE, 65, joined the union in 1968 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Missis­ sippi and shipped in the black-gang. Brother Burge up­ graded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Burge has re­ tired to Picayune, Miss. . • - \ ' •.-: WILLIAM CACHOLA, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. The native of Puerto Rico sailed in the engine depart- -r- v u--'v' • To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men. and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. ment and in 1975 upgraded at the Lundeberg School tO QMED. Brother Cachola resides in Baltimore. BURTON CHURCHILL, 65, graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1967. Bom in Illinois, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Churchill served in the Army from 1941 to 1947 and also served in the Navy from 1948 until 1963. He lives in Slidell. La. FRED C.COO­ PER, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Seattle. A na­ tive of Alabama, he completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course in 1973. Brother Cooper served in the Air Force from 1947 to 1950. He has retired to Mobile, Ala. PEDRO CORTEZ, 66, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. He was bom in Puerto Rico and shipped in the black-gang. Brother Cortez resides in West Farm, N.Y. WILLIE CROMWELL, 65, joined the union in 1972 in the port of Seat­ tle. Bom in Mis­ sissippi, he sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Cromwell served in the Army from 1941 until 1946. He lives in Seattle. CHARLES D'AMICO, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1947 in the port of New York. A native of Connecticut, he completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertifi­ cation course in 1974. Brother D'Amico has retired to Houston. MORRIS DANZEY, 65, joined the union in 1943 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Mobile, Ala and sailed in the deck department Brother Danzey resides in Satsuma, Ala. LAWRENCE DUEITT JR., 64, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Bom in Mo­ bile, Ala., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Dueitt served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He lives in Mobile. DANIEL FERRAS, 56, joined the Sea­ farers in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. A na­ tive of Cuba, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Ferras has retired to Kenner, La. DONALD FROUNFELTER, 70, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Seattle. He was bom in North Da­ kota and sailed in the steward departs ment. Brother Frounfelter served in the Air Force from 1942 until 1963. He resides in Seattle. WILLIAM GUERNSEY, 65, joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. A native of Detroit, Mich., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Guemsey served in the Army from 1942 to 1944. He lives in Ontario, Canada. CHILTON HALL, 67, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New York. Bom in Alabama, he sailed in the blackgang. Brother Hall served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1954. He has retired to Montgomery, Ala. WILLIAM HAMPSON,61, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1951 in his native New York. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1982 completed the bosun re-, certification course. Brother Hampson resides in Huntsville, Texas. PAUL L. HUNT, 65, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in New York, he shipped in the galley gang and in 1981 completed steward recertification. Brother Hunt served in the Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. He lives in River Ridge, La. JOHN JOR. DAN, 57, joined the union in 1958 in his na­ tive Mobile, Ala. Brother Jor­ dan shipped in the engine department. He has re­ tired to Eight Mile, Ala. ROBERT KEN­ NEDY, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1958 in the port of Houston. A native of North Dakota, he com­ pleted steward recertification in 1985. Brother Ken­ nedy resides in New Orleans. CICERO KING JR., 60, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Se­ attle. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment and in 1979 upgraded at the Lundeberg School to QMED. Brother King has retired to Elizabeth City,N.C. JIMMY RAY LERZO, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in i960 in the port of Detroit, Mich. He was bom in Kentucky and shipped in the engine department. Brother Lerzo resides in Madison, W.Va. SILAS McGOWAN, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1945 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Texas and shipped in the deck department. Brother McGowan served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He lives in Dayton, Texas. GEORGE MELEAR, 65, joined the union in 1972 in the port of Houston. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Melear served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 and from 1950 to 1951. He resides in Houston. JAMES L. MILLER, 71, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of Portland, Ore. The native of Washington shipped in the gal­ ley gang. Brother Miller has retired to Oregon City, Ore. JOSENAVA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck department and in 1986 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Nava served in the Navy from 1942 until 1962. He lives in Fairhope, Ala. Continued on page 26 �r'k. . DEOMBER 199t MTD BIENNIAL CONVENTION Meeting in convention, delegates to the biennial MTD event hear former Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall speak out against the proposed U.S./Mexico trade deal. Maritime Trades Dept Convention Hits Bush Policies •- Delegates from 42 unions along with representatives of various lo­ cal port councils throughout the country acted on a wide range of matters affecting seafarers and workers in the nation's marine industry at the 19th biennial con­ vention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department meeting in De­ troit last month. The delegates heard timely ad­ dresses and reports and took ac­ tion on a number of resolutions concerned with the state of the American merchant marine and labor issues of importance to the affiliates of the department. The meeting, which preceded the AFL-CIO convention, re­ elected Michael Sacco as presi- MTD Legal Counsel Howard Schulman (left) swears In the departments' officers who were re-elected. They are (from right) Jean F. Ingrao, executive secretarytreasurer, Michael Sacco, president, and William F. Zenga, vice president. r. ,1^ ',,.• '¥ ' : .'W..,,,!,'iii--:i--, Delivering convention committee reports were (from left) George Kourplas, president of the Machinists; George F. Becker, vice president of the Steelworkers; Frank Hanley, president of the lUOE and John J. Sweeney, SEIU president. I Lack of Gov't Recognition For WWII Mariners Decried 1 '•'J /- MTD board member Jack Otero speaks out against the administra­ tion's trade agenda. MTD Eastern Region V.P. Roman Gralewicz hits the floor microphone to make a nomination. The vice president of the Inter­ national Association of Machin­ ists, who sailed during World War II as a merchant seaman, decried the lack of full recognition for mariners who served their country during that war during an MTD convention action adopting a reso­ lution in support of extending the cutoff date for veterans' eligibility to the end of December 1946 in­ stead of the current August 15, 1945 date. Justin Ostro, who also serves as a vice president of the MTD, said it was shameful that our country had failed to recognize fully its merchaint seamen who sailed dur­ ing WWII. Ostro compared the actions of the U.S. government in this regard to those of the British, Justin Ostro, Machinists Union of­ who sailed as a seaman In which he knew of first hand for he ficial WWII, assailed the U.S. policy on had been aboard a Liberty ship recognition of merchant marine vet­ headed for the North Sea on May erans of the war. 9, 1945 when the ship received a message from the British gov­ ernment. time what it has taken the United "The British Admiralty recog­ States government almost 45 nized at that precise moment in Continued on page 29 dent of the organization and re­ turned Jean F. Ingrao as executive secretary-treasurer and William F. Zenga as vice president. In a special report to the dele­ gates, the MTD presented a de­ tailed analysis of America's mid­ dle class. The department's report noted that "real personal wages are declining under relentless pressure." Citing data compiled by the Economic Policy Institute, a think-tank group based in Wash­ ington, D.C., the department re­ ported the following: • In inflation-adjusted terms, average hourly wages fell more than 9 percent between 1980 and 1989. • Hourly benefits, such as pen­ sions, health insurance and paid time off, fell by 13.8 percent be­ tween 1980 and 1989. On the other hand, noted the MTD report, during the era of the Reagan and Bush administrations, the rich got richer. "According to the Congressional Budget Office, those in the middle of the income deciles, earning from $28,000 to $43,500, saw their pay drop by an average of 4 percent between 1977 and 1988. During the same period, those in the top 1 percent found their incomes rise by 49.8 percent." The MTD convention delegates vowed to seek a fairer decade for workers in the 1990s and enacted a platform calling on rank-and-file trade unionists to get and stay active in politics in order to elect candidates sympathetic to the needs of working people. The delegates enacted resolu­ tions calling for the development of a comprehensive national infra­ structure, reform of the country's troubled health care system and a series of economic policies de­ signed to invigorate the economy. Among the reports adopted b> the delegates were the submis­ sions of the MTD officers outlining the activities of the department for the past two years, a summary of the programs of the MTD's local affiliates—the maritime port coun­ cils—and a legislative review that went over the status of legislation pursued since the group's last con­ vention. ' . f. -It ' �V-7-' ••••'•'•-- • p;5f ¥^# - . -•••7' - ''•'?W^,7r--.«.'- -'- - . ,' -• •;;;;: ^.:,-v •>•.;. .•-A;".: ^ .."... "x'•-•'"V V C.: ^ iMdttilhliitfik'V' ''--"IMP' 'i-'v -'^ • v-y- .•••'^ -i' - • lr<-'r i«. /':v I:','J •'••:'-- -i 7v Vwe'\'''7'''-'"- -fr" D -,,r.v-'- ,... I' ' f !' ;y elegates, participants and observ­ ers to the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment convention represented 42 na­ tional and international unions, port maritime councils and local unions around the nation. During the two-day biennial con­ vention, delegates enacted a platform which colls for revitalizing the nation's economy as well as building up Amer­ ica's shipping capabilities. Pictured on these two pages are many of the trade unionists who come from scores of unions to participate in the MTD's deliberations. James McNamara, ILA John Bowers, President, ILA Richard Trumka, President, and Jerry Jones, Sec.-Treas., UMWA Owen Bieber, President, UAW Virgil Casey and Larry Gregoire, Chemical Workers Michael McKay, District 2—MEBA Robert Meade, Chemical Workers Gordon Spencer, District 2—MEBA Franz E. Glen, Local 6, IBEW Thomas G. Gary, Local 574 IBEW • • 1.- Joseph Sacco, Exec. V.P., SlU Frank Martino, Pres., and Angelo Russo, Ret., ICWU Marvin Markle, Pres. Sugar Workers Douglas Dority, V.P., UFCW. Cliff Valenciana, Glass Molders Tim Moelier, District 2—MEBA Raymond McKay, Pres., D2—MEBA Paperworkers V.P. Jerry Johnston, Sec.-Treas. Jim Dunn and V.P. Mario Scarselietta Jack Greenwood, Local 525 Plumbers G. Barcom, Local 598; 8. Horn, Local 811; A. Barksdale, Local 831; R. Baynes, Plumbers v?W. • J. Cordery, V.P., and Frank Carter, Secre­ tary-Treasurer, Glass Molders Union ^55' I: >ig Lucassen, Pres., and Dave Holtman, Carpenters Ed Harrington. lUOE Local 25 v\',-••-t • .. - v , v.. ^ Vic Hansen, Labor Lawyer Dick Cordtz, Sec.Treas., SEIU Waymon Stewart, South Fla. MTD •' Teddy Gleason, Pres. Emeritus, ILA Thomas Gleason, Counsel, ILA LeBlanc and Lenore Miller, President, RWDSU Jerry Owens, Asst. Gen. Organizer. ILA - , • • Charles W. Jones, Pres., Boilermakers Eihnni William Wynn, President, UFCW John O'Gara, VicePres.. HERE Jerry Willburn, Boilermakers Jake West, President, International Association of Ironworkers Douglas McCarron. Carpenters . '' vir-,- Ande Abbott, Director, J. Hatfield, Pres Boilermakers Glass, Molders James Kerlee, Carpenters Terry Bodewes. Carpenters V.P.'s J. Cordery, W. King, J. Rankin and G. Sheppard, Sec.-Treas. F. Carter, Glass Molders V. Panepinto, Pres., Plasterers, and J. Fay, SlU '• :' James Moore, Carpenters -' Dominic Martell, Sec.Treas., Plasterers Martin Byrne, Ironworkers Robert Brindza and Marilyn LeClaIre, Int. V.P.'s, AFSCME Lou Elesie, Car! Booker and Jim Norwood, Laborers International Union R. Fanning, Local 17, Sheet Metal Workers Kermett Mangram, Port Agent, SlU G. Boncoragllo, Int. V.P., AFSCME Gerald Menapace, Sec.Treas., UFCW Roy "Buck" Mercer, V.P., SlU Ed House, V.P., lAM Lorenzo Cameron, Local 1408 ILA George Poulin, V,P.. lAM Judith C. Boyd, Steelworkers Louie Bravo and Sam J. Caivano, Laborers International Union George McCartney, West Coast, V.P., SlU, and Gunnar Lundeberg, Pres., SUP - Henry "Whitey" Disley, Pres., MFOW J. _4 , .v ;. M:?I7 - . . I :.••.• V .- �•••r«5SH?SS««ir«SWW saFUtas LOG 18 MTD BIENNIAL CONVENTION Wolkers Need Fair Trade, Not Deals for Corporations, :l^p| Say Former Labor Secretary and Canadian Minist A viewpoint that trade is of vital significance for American workers was a centerpiece of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department convention held last month in De­ troit. Former Secretary of Labor in the Carter administration, Ray Marshall, put into precise terms the fears of Seafarers and other working people regarding the po­ tential loss of American jobs re­ sulting from any trade deal with Mexico. Marshall characterized the cur­ rent proposed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as a mechanism for shifting capi­ tal, not equalizing trade. The U.S./ Mexico/Canada trade talks, as currently being conducted by the Bush administration, are about the reinvestment of capital by Ameri­ can-based multinational corpora­ tions, and they are not about creat­ ing decent jobs for the workers in those countries, said the former secretary of labor who is also a noted economist and scholar. Pursuit of Low Wages "Each $10 an hour job that goes to Mexico (from the United States) adds $15,000 in (corporate) profits," Marshall noted. The mul­ tinational corporations want "to reduce the skills of workers to appendages of machines and weaken the collective bargaining of unions." He said the North American trade deal would "accelerate the loss of U.S. and Canadian jobs" because corporations are pushing a "low wage policy." He added that the heads of state of the three nations have said the "market will take care of the workers and the countries. If we leave it up to the market, it will create lower wages, not higher wages. Business will maximize profits which are not in the interest to their countries." Marshall added the problems faced in America today are similar to those faced by the country dur­ ing the 1930s. He said unions through collective bargaining agreements helped to sustain the purchasing power of workers. p' bl- i. 8J.--.. 1^' M-'S'yJ-r. i- rr" ••'_ / ' fy^yyy;:'- &• h ;: O' , y • I' Need a Social Charter "We need to develop a fullemployment strategy, rebuild our infrastructure and provide incen­ tives to develop a high wage strat­ egy. We ought to tell corporations that if you don't provide an ade­ quate wage, we don't want you. We need to discourage sweat shops, not encourage as we are doing" with the proposed free trade deal. Another item Marshall said needs to be a part of any trade agreement is a social clause for workers similar to the one adopted by the European Community. The social charter calls on the low wage countries of the Euro­ pean Community to bring their workers up to level enjoyed by their fellow workers in the other 'a,/ V member countries, according to Marshall and David Barrett, a min­ ister in Canada's House of Commons. "Europe is getting its act to­ gether," Barrett told the conven­ tion delegates. "In 1992, it is get­ ting rid of low wages. This is a challenge to the U.S., Canada and Mexico to put the same charter on the table." Barrett, joined by other mem­ bers of the Canadian parliament, adjusted the U.S. Congress earlier this year not to extend fast track authority in trade negotiations be­ cause of the loss of jobs in Canada created by a 1988 pact between the U.S. and his country. He noted the job flight would continue moving south should the U.S. sign an agreement with Mexico. "Corporate international capital is seeking out low-wage labor." "The prospect of signing the current NAFTA with Mexico threatens what is left of the U.S. Addressing the concerns of workers on trade were MTD convention speakers (from left) economist Ray Marshall, AFL-CiO secretary-treasurer Thomas R. Donahue and David Barrett, a member of the Canadian parliament. middle-class and Canada," Barrett said. "We have to make sure the Trade Representative knows what is required," Thomas R. Donahue, secretary-treasurer of the AFLCIO, told the MTD. "They are not going to get away with a lousy agreement that gives away our jobs." Congressman John Dingell (DMich.) informed the convention that the focus from the White House for the last 11 years has been abroad. "We've coddled and curried fa­ vor around the world. For 11 years we have had presidents who have exported jobs," Dingell ex­ claimed. "They have not paid heed to the needs of Americans! The jobs are going because the things you have to do (to keep them in the U.S.) haven't been done for 11 dark, repressive years! "The administration should be concerned with America first. Something is radically wrong!" he added. Speakeis Call for Economic Rally In 1990s Among the MTD convention speakers were (from left) Robert McGlotten, legislative director, AFL-CIO; Congressman John Dingell, and Diane Felnstein, former mayor of San Francisco. The issues that concern the worker should set the nation's legislative agenda for the 1990s, was the rallying cry proclaimed by several of the speakers at the biennial convention of the MTD meeting in Detroit last month. Health care, rebuilding the country's infrastructure (roads, schools and cities), pumping up the economy, allowing access to unemployment compensation to those in need and preventing the replacement of striking workers by scabs, will have to be ad­ dressed by politicians if they want the support of working people, said the speakers, who were both elected officials and trade un­ ionists. "The people of this country are waking up and they don't like what they see," Thomas R. Donahue, AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer told the convention delegates who rep­ resent 42 trade unions and 8.5 million workers. "People want a better life than they have." Concerning a national health care policy. Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich.) announced to the MTD, "George Bush can go to Walter Reed (Army Hospital) for his annual check-up, but there are 37 million Americans with no health insurance. There are an additional 30 million Americans who have partial and inadequate health care." Dingell pointed out the German republic under Bismarck adopted a national health policy in 1870, while King Edward instituted England's in 1905. "We are the only industrialized country with no health care pro­ gram!" the congressman added. If things do not change, Dingell stated "by the year 2050, 50 cents of every dollar spent in this coun­ try will be on health care." Dingell noted that Reagan and Bush had turned the United States from the world's largest creditor to the world's largest debtor na­ tion. The congressman stated, "Bush has given us a recession that ranks with 1929." He added the national debt is nearly five times the size it was before the Reagan-Bush era. "It is time Washington and the administration know what has to be done is to look after our own people," Dingell said. -Donahue said the country is in the thralls of a "silent depression." He noted wages have decreased in the U.S. for five straight years. "Weekly wages in 1990 buy 20 percent less than they did in 1972." He quoted candidate George Bush in 1988 as promising to cre­ ate 30 million new jobs in eight years. "As of last year, 159,000 new jobs have been created," Do­ nahue pointed out. "At this rate, it would take 570 years and eight months to create all those jobs!" "We have to address the issues through politics. We have to have candidates on which we can rely. We need to get as much support as we can for S. 55 (the striker replacement bill before the Sen­ ate)," Donahue told the gathering. "Business says 'don't disturb the balance.' But that was not raised in 1947 with Taft-Hartley and in 1959 with Landrum-Griffin. "We are supposed to believe a balance exists. I'd settle for the balance of 1938 (when the prolabor Wagner Act was passed)." "The issues of working people are issues politicians can run on," Robert McGlotten, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Legisla­ tion, told the delegates. "We are not going to sit idly by and let (the politicians and corporate America) set the agenda. We are going to do what we do best— organize." Former mayor of San Fran­ cisco, Diane Feinstein, who is run­ ning for an open senate seat in California, said, "We need a com­ prehensive maritime policy that levels the playing field, that smashes unfair trading practices and jjarriers, and that assures the survival of America's merchant marine." •V. f- �DECEMBER 1991 19 Seafarers Send Holiday Greetings From ships and from their homes, SIU members and their families have sent holiday greetings to their loved ones and shipmates. Th^ appear on this page and dje following three pages. The greetings are listed in alphabetical order fry Ifre name of dre individual sending the message. To all Seafarers and to Vice President Joe Sacco and employees of the SIU To all SIU Seafarers everywhere Thanks. SIU. for the opportunity for me to wish all Seafarers everywhere a Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year, plus go<^ health and smooth sailing. Frederick Benedict To Mose Herrow, Hank Taylor, Larry Gee, Joe Williams and all retirees and their families To all members and officials To the Brotherhood of the Sea. my family and 1 wish you all a healthy and joyous holiday season. Ed Abiialy To my husband LIto Sending you all my love this holiday. Mahal, thank you for everything you have done for me and for being there when I needed you. Ltizviminda Acostu To my my tMlfe, Becky, and children, Joseph, Patric ricia, William, Robert Jr., Harry and Nancy Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a trouble free New Year. Consider this greeting your Christmas present. Robert Adams To all Curtis Bay Towing Co. friends and crewmembers In Baltimore from 1949-1987 Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. I now live in Harford Co. (301) 893-3941. Andrew Adams After 36 years at sea. since age 13. this seaman is proud to be retired, cooking at home, gardening & RV traveling with my wife, Rosemary. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 1992. Domenic Cito (age 83) A family To all my friends and their famiiies To all Seafarers May your holidays and the New Year be the happiest and best that you have ever enjoyed before. Clarence Benjamin Merry Christmas and smooth sailing through the New Year. Keep faith in your union and may God keep you in his care. Sincerely. Raoitl Cabrera To all Seafarers and their famiiies To my old shlpjmates, active or retired We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy New Year^ Whitey, Miriam <t Alex Benzuk To ali Seafarers Ame Bjorsson. John Davies. Rundblad Brothers. Nick Brancato. Please Write: 716 Springdale Ave.. East Gr­ ange. N.J. 070I7-I62I. Neal Cairns I wish all a happy Christmas and New Year. __ „ Henry Braudussi To all my former shipmates from APL and hip days Matson passenger ship To ali President Sacco. his staff and those at Piney Point, and all Seafarers—You deserve many happy holidays for you have served us well; and personally for 48 years at sea and have kept me alive another ten. May you enjoy smooth sailing and a Merry Christmas with a happy and prosperous New Year. John Blank 3rd To the SIU Seasons greetings and a happy, prosperous and healthy New Year. Scotty Ctiirns To all Seafarers and shipmates Merry Christmas and a joyous. Happy New Year. Tony Caldeira To retired and active seamen Wishing seamen and their families a Merry Xmas and very Happy New Year. May the Lord bless all. James L. Calhoun I live proud of being a member of Seafarers. Wishing all of the Seafarers and their families utmost joy and God's blessings, from a retired member. Faustina Alejandro I'm writing these brief words to thank you for the help that I have received from you. May the Lord bless you and the organization. I wish you and your families a prosperous holiday. Felix Bonefont To Willie Mitchell Greetings to all Seafarers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Mr. <S Mrs. Rudy Cancela With warm greetings and renewed hopes for peace, contentment and joy in the coming year. Andrew and Jane Boney To baby C. Christopher and daughter Ida, Percy & Dollie K. To all Seafarers May you have the happiest of holidays. Just don't wreck the caddy. Lisa Allard To Valente Bah Humbug!! Allard To the SlU leadership, to all brothers Thanks for having a union that takes care of all seamen, and to all our union'leaders who make these dreams come true, thanks. Lorenzo Alvardo To all retired Seafarers To my father Rafael and the Bonefont family I wish we all can be together for all the holiday season, but we can't, so 1 wish all the best this holiday. Elias Bonefont To the oyo-oyo's and anting-anting gangs of Hawaii crewmembers I wish you a healthy, happy and joyful holiday. Stephen J Andros To all Seafarers May good health, happiness and prosperity be yours this holiday season, followed with smooth sailing in '92. Remeinbering you always. Gerry Borozan To all former MC&S Seafarers Holiday greetings to all my shipmates. Living now at 2078 Madrona Street. North Bend. Ore. 97439. Ernest Bossom Have a nice Christmas at sea from your son and stepfa­ ther. Let's ship together next year. Warm regards to my old bosuns and shipmates. Evan Bradley To Robert Natlvldad To Cross Hartior Railroad employees and retirees Happy holidays and smooth sailing to the sailors of class 438 wherever you are. William Boyd Dear Griando. long time friend, shipmate, hope you and Betsie are doing as well as can be. health & otherwise. Have a happy holiday. Charles A. Carr To Robert P. Carson Jr. Merry. Merry Christmas with good health & happiness for the coming year. Love you lots. Ma & Pa (Ruth and Robert Carson) To Rachel E. Carson Rachel. I want you to know that I love you and miss you. AlsOi that I wish that I could be with you this holiday season. Daddy (Robert P. Carson Jr.) Bosun Ben Velner & family Want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. You're a good friend and shipmate. Thanks for the care package. Robert P. Carson Jr. May the wonderous spirit of this holy season shine in your heart all through the years. Seasons greetings to all. Frederick Breimann To Robert P. Carson Jr. To all Seafarers To Sean S. Hanlay To Sra Rosarlo Colon Castell I retired as a wheelsman in 1973 on the MV Nicolet. My wife and I wish to send our greetings to my former shipmates. Andrew Aspseter Christmas won't be the same without my favorite Santa. Especially since he is my life, my love, my GAG. my everything. I'll love you always. Jill-Marie Brittain To all Seafarers and their families To all Seafarers Me and my wife would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God bless you. Paul & Donna Aubain I would like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the union, officials (active and retired) and all their families. George Brooks To J. Roy Von Holden To all of my ex-shlpmates May your Christmas geese be plentiful. Wishing you a splendid holiday. Lisa A Hope this to be your best Christmas ever. Travis H. Brewer Jr. To Mom and Pop To the SIU The boatswain wants to know where you went wrong. Have a joyous holiday and save those presents for me. Lisa A Bet mom loved her chain-fall. Happy holidays to all my brothers and sisters still on ships who remember me. I am Rae Brucato now retired. I was a beautician in gift shop, and keeper on all our cruise ships. I now live at 139 Tiburon Blvd.. San Pedro. Calif. Rae Brucato To my son Vicente Jr., Peggy Reyes and Lisa Burgos Les deceo unas felices navidades y un prospero ano neuvo y que Dios me los bendiga a los tres y nietos Edwinsito. Joana. Julito. Melissa, este mensaje se lo agradesco al periodico de la union el LGG. Gracias. Vicente Burgos To all Seafarers Enjoying my retirement. Doing a lot of traveling, fishing and hunting. May you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mike Bakos To all Holiday greetings to all Seafarers. Joe Sacco and family. George McCartney and the whole union staff. Joe. I appreciate your letter. Thank you. I served with honor in the Air Force and the SIU. Sal Barbara To all members of the SIU Happy holiday and good wishes. May all enjoy the SIU like I did. Special greetings to all 1 sailed and worked with. Arthur (Archie) Beck To all Seafarers, members and their families Greetings! Percival Belgrave To the Steward Department Smithy, who worked on Lurline Liner; Gil Rodriguez. Don Moss. Gentry and Tom Tom. Shipmates who all worked with me on Victories and Cargo ships. Merry Christmas! Bell To all my friends and family Merry Christmas to all sea goers dnd Happy New Year. God bless you all. Tommy (T.Man) Belvin I owe you a great deal. You fill my aging years with more pleasant memories, without which my life would be a lot duller; and so I thank you, and I wish you all the things you yearn for. I hope you have nothing but good memories of the past. Wishing you health and great happiness for now and the years to come. Tom Colway To all Seafarers To Hershel A. Orlando I always remember you: Mi amigo Casimiro desde nuestros. Viajes juntos, en el S/S Rice Queen. Nunca' olvino tu amistad. felicidades. Angel Aroche Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Douglas. I love you and miss you very much. Hope to be with you soon. All my love. Lola S. Bailey To ali the wonderful guys I ever sailed yrhh To Scottie Aubusson, all port agents and Seafarers To Douglas Laughlln and Jayson Gingrich To Douglas Avery Clark From what was formerly IGT of Phila.. Pa., a happy holiday greeting. Capt. Raymond W. and Thelma Collins To my old shipmates and to Dear brothers and sisters: Holiday greetings, good health, and best wishes to all. E.C. Carpenter To Mom, Ray, Kathleen, Frances, Greg, Clif­ ford and Elsie Bobby. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, healthy New Year! Love. Ging (Ruthann Carson) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jose M. Castell all my fc and family Merry Christmas and many good wishes for the coming year. Eugene (Gene) Castillo To all my brothers and sisters Be glad you have a job. stick with it. things are getting bad. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. James Catania To Richard J. McConnell, Charles R. Johnson and Rafeal RIos Here's wishing my brother seamen a happy holiday from the Chacon family. And to George Bronson on shore gang in Gakland. Calif.. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Lou Chacon To all Seafarers Happy holidays to all. Thanks to the Seafarers Union for your support for 31 years retirement, pay and help. Carter Carl Chambers To fellow Seafarers Seasons greetings and best wishes to all my old friends. I am now at 20 Josiah in San Francisco. 94112. Please write. Ping King Chang Ben. Al. Louis. Byron. Helen. Virginia. Micky. Sandy. Laginess. McNabb. Richard. Eddy Danashefski. Health and happiness to all. The ghost of Christmas past re­ members Bill Burke To all my shipmates To former shipmates Also, officials and employees at Camp Springs and Piney Point best wishes, good health and happiness this holiday season. Herbert C. Cal Chattom and wife Merry Christmas. Happy New Year—BobCrotty. Byron Kelley and all. Retirement is great. Thanks. All the family is well. Timothy Burke To all Seafarers Anchors of faith in the storm. Gpen your bibles at Chapter I John vs. 2:4 - 3:4 - Mark 2:28 and Luke 4:16. Merry Christmas my dearest brothers and sister. Iverson Burns To Sharon Ortiz Wish you a beautiful holiday and all the best to you and your family because Christmas is extra special, just like you! Forrest FredBurris To Frederick Paul Sanchez Fred P. Sanchez!! Falcon Princess Now that I have your attention. . . Have a Merry Christmas. Love. Yvonne, Mike. Victoria and Dylan To all Seafarers I am hoping that all my brothers of the Seafarers, retired and active, will have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gaetano Busciglio To fellow seamen Holiday wishes to all my shipmates. Special thanks to Seafarers L(K3. Burial at Sea article on our husband/ brother. Together again one day. Nina and Bobby Butts %: To ail my fellow shipmates and friends To faculty members and families To Caslmiro Ramos Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. I'm really enjoying my retirement. May God bless you and the SlU. J.D. Babin Wishing each and everyone and their families at Seafarers a very happy holiday season. Let's not forget all the great people working at the union table. If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have the greatest union in the world. Omar Collins Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my co­ workers: Would like to hear from you. (504)332-2300. Dudley A. Bonvillain To sailors of class #458 To all SlU members To ali Seafarers and famiiies I wish all Seafarers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. James Carder Wishing you a joyous holiday season, and may God's richest blessings be with you as you keep up the good work. Joseph Arch Cuz. how's Tony in Long Beach? I hope Mt. Pinatubo didn't damage your house in Alongapo. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to family from SS LNG Leo. Gene Aruta Dear Sammy. Wishing you the best of this upcoming holiday season. Everyone is fine, we miss you! Please call soon. Rosie (Rose M. Cleveland) To all Seafarers To all Seafarers, retired and active To all B&D RR Marine pensioners in the New York area Warmest Aloha of holiday greeting. God's love and blessings to you and yours. Feliciano Phil Canon To S.J. Alpedo Wishing you a happy and enjoyable holiday season. You are doing an excellent job. Keep up the good work. Horace Carmichael In memory of my beloved husband, Scott Anderson Happy holidays to all and their families. Wishing you a safe and prosperous New Year. Tiny Anderson Cruz Tony Ctinedo A greeting to Arvo Kaupi. Bob Kutzner. Bob McCarl and best wishes to our son Michael D. Clark in Baltimore. Leonard F. Clark Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God bless you. George C. Cordeiro Hope you all have a very nice holiday coming up. Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year. William Alvaro To all former shipmates Happy holidays! To all my Seafarer brothers, executives and staff in i San Francisco and Maryland To all Seafarers To my old shipmates and our president and his staff I hope someday we'll work all together again gang. Just don't forget batch 87-90 oyo-oyo guys of the galley. Nice working with you guys. Dante D. Bongolan You will be missed these holidays, by us all. Happy holidays to all his union brothers. Marguerite Anderson To all SIU members and families Greetings from F.R. Clarke (Snoopy). May you all have a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday. Good luck to all from Snoopy. Florian R. Clarke •. i'.»: Red Campbell and everybody at headquarters My best wishes for good health, luck and happiness to everyone. A good handshake for Red Campbell, my old shipmate (Bull-Lines). Jose Cortes To ail my dear shipmates Greetings, happy holidays and my best wishes to all my fellow shipmates. I still rememlwr the great times we had together. God bless you all. Tony Cortes (aka Hollywood) i: To all my friends, and even my enemies among my former shipmates in our Union Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Clarence (Bud) Cousins To all Seafarers and retired iM-othere Best wishes and good luck for the holidays. Be thankful we have super leadership. God bless you all. also, all officials. John Coyle To all Greetings to all my shipmates, both active and retired. Especially Peter Lypen and Ivy Cox. John B. Crane To Bill Cronan Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love. John and Paula Cronan To all my Immediate family members God daughter Melanie Marie, sisters Agnes & Marion, brother Charles, also to my former shipmates and their families. May all your voyages in life be ship shape and may you enjoy continuing good health from stem to stern always. William J. Crowie 5®-- • 1--- To all the brothers and families of the SIU My sincerest greetings and happiness throughout alj the holiday years. May God bless our union! Alberto Cruz To all the brothers, members, retired and active Merry Christmas and wishing you the best in health. Good luck in the coming year, especially for the brothers who will be at sea on December 23. Estuardo Cvenca To the people who know me I'm still in prison and I just want to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. I'm doing okay. • Thomas M. Curley To Cierra Janey Curtis This holiday message goes out to my beautiful daughter for being there when I wasn't. I love you deeply and may this be a very Merry Christmas to you. Cierra Janey Curtis, from Daddy (Chris Curtis) Seasons greetings from an old Great Lakes and salt water sailor. Bert J. Chapman To all SIU brothers To everyone associated wHh Seafarers and families Holiday greetings and best wishes to all. May God bless everyone in these sacred holidays. Peace and Love. Sze Ju Chen To all my Seafarers friends, both retired and sailing To tfie Damron clan Happy holidays. I am always there Mond. Joe. Rick. Tammy. Gary. Jess. Jason and Misty. Love ya. miss ya. Ralph (Beetle) Damron To Ron, Rick & Beverly, Therese, Ronnie, Draxle, Josh, Carley and Lisa, and Matt I wish you all the best, with health and happiness to all. Dan Joe Cherry Jr Missing you all very much. Happy holidays. Pray it's better than now. Always there. Ralph (Beetle) Damron To John B. Harris To Seafarers LOG Wishing you and your family a happy holiday and on your retirement. I still think of the go^ old days down in Norfolk. Good health! John N. Chiorra My daughter Tina and I wish you a Merry Christmas during this special season. Loving yoii in Christ. Ctara Faye Daniels To all active and retired metntyers on the Great Lakes To SIU Seafarers A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all the retired members that I have worked with in this great union. Willie W. Cichocke Have a wonderful holiday season! When the new year arrives, may it find you headed home to the Lundeberg School where we miss you and love you. Grace H Davis To all members of SIU To all Wishing all members a happy season and good heajth to all. Vincent Ciprian My wife and 1 are wishing the very best holiday to all retirees, active members and officials of the SIU family. Guy DeBaere i" M �., p-W r• • .•.^^'-U.-» • - (.1^-' V f'.,-^. . M^S(!!iB3?*»SS!^«d;(siS3iSS!^^ • I . >-i! '"| iiW»**'rjU'li''C"'f' u 1. *• • "> 1 il1M.wi^i».liiij^' ir-SpirLr'-ii- V".---i —•-* -- ' •••i'V/'-;-.-; safMURSLoe 20 To Kaiwi FMMNI Mele Kalikimalca Haouli Makahiki Ho! Hope your holi­ days are full of fun and laughter. Keep smiling! Donna DeCesare To Tommy Klairw Mele Kalikimaka Haouli Makahiki Ho! I love you TomTom. Hope we are together soon Donna DeCesare To Don Montoya Christmas time comes and goes but my love for you always grows. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, hon. Hopefully I am right by your side during the holiday season. Love always. Donna DeCesare To Wiggle Reyes Mele Kalikimaka Hauoli Makahiki Ho! Hope you are enjoying the many wonders of the world. Love you. Donna DeCesare To retired Seafarers Joe DeCinque wishes all old friends a happy holiday. I'm doing well at my new residence. 1331 Garrison Rd.. Vineland. N.J. 08360: (609) 794-8288. Joseph DeCinque To Mr. & Mrs. C.S. DeLatte Am praying for a happy holiday for all the family. But mostly for my Moma to get well and then we wilt all be very happy. Your son. Tommy (Thomas DeLalle) To new Seatarera It might be a hard way to make a living but at the end when you retire you will feel you accomplished a well done job. Julius D. DeigaJo To ex-shipmatea and union brothers With the greatest joy I send greetings and happiness to , all my ex-shipmates and union brothers aboard, beyond the seas all over the world. Happiest X-mas. Pedro DelValle To Douglas DeMonte Merry Christmas on the high seas. Loved and missed by "all. Hope to see you .soon. Sandra and the kids To Mrs. Bertha DePalma I love you Big Berth. Your merchant marine hero. Charles DePalma To John Holtschiag Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year! Your Bainbridge Island family misses you. . . Neil. Sally. Sarah and Ted Deilz To my union officials, members and brotliers To Gary Fain, aon Eric Mantoy, naphaw Cliarlaa (Rad) Powara, frianda and all Saaferars To all the above. I wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gary and Eric, it's your deal, and to Charles, hi. . Betty Fain To all Saafarara My old friends and shipmates of the years gone by. best wishes for the holidays wherever you may be. God bless you all. John FanoH To Adrian and Jaaaica Rirquiiar Sorry couldn't be with both of you this Christmas. Mommy couldn't help it. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year! Be good to each other. I love you very much. Florie Farquhar To R. Glannlnl Hope you're having fun. especially this coming holiday season. Take care of yourself. Love always. F. Farquhar To all formar ahlpmataa wtiaresoever dlaparaed Have a joyful and healthy holiday season. After 44 years at sea I have many fond memories to reflect upon. Mr. and Mrs. John Zero Fedesovich To all Seafarers Seasons greetings to all. May the holidays bring you happiness through the coming years. A special holiday greeting to all my friends in Seattle. Wash. Christos Ferrous To all my shipmates I sailed with during my 40 years of going to sea. Best wishes to all of you this holiday season. Tommy Ray Fillinghim Sr. To all Seafarers Having a great retirement in London. Was just inRotter­ dam and Pernis. no ships in. Smooth sailing to you all. Erik Whitey Fischer To Elmer W. Rushing The best of health to an old seafarer's friend. James C. Flippo To Old shipmates on the Alcoa Cavalier '47* '48, Puerto RIcp '50-'51 To all my longtlms friends & fellow Seafarers To all my friends A very Merry Christmas and our best wishes for every happiness in the coming New Year. Antonio L. and Angela Dos Santos A great big hello, and to all of you who still go to sea. I hope you all have smooth sailing. With me. I am still going fishing, this is the way it is: Now I am old. my slippers are black I walk to the comer and puff my way back. The reason I know my youth has been spent my get up and go has got up and went. But I really don't mind when I think with a grin of all the grand places my get up has been. Since I have retired from life's competition I find every day an exact repetition. I get up each mom and dust off my wits. grab for the paper and read the obits. If my name is missing I know I'm not dead. so I eat a big breakfast and go back to bed. Jack French To all Seafarara Happy holidays to all Seafarers, active and retired. We belong to a great union. We want it to keep getting better as the years roll on. John Doyle To all our offlclala and their families Love to all and our retired brothers. Happy holidays. Curtis Duvote To all Seafarers Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a blessed New Year! Helen Dragaron Igreet you in the name of Jesus Christ. To all crewmembers. a holiday greeting. Hope that everything goes right on the holiday and the days you are all at sea. William A. Graves To mambera of tfw SIU 1 wish the very best to you. May you be filled with Christmas cheer and enjoy His blessings throughout the year! Joseph Leroy Gray To Pinay Point admiaakms and Manpowar Happiest holidays to all and best wishes in the New Year. Candy Man (James Gregory) To Aibart Anttiony Griilo I miss you. I love you. Merry Christmas. You are the very best. I wish I could give you a present right now. Gayie Grillo To Ai Grillo Merry Christmas. Dad. and Happy New Year. Where's my automatic car? I got my permit!! X-mas on the cruise ship. Love. Acfj (Grillo) To SS Atlantic American Banner Line '57 When Paul Hall appointed me head waiter on the posh SIU passenger ship Atlantic, recommended by Ed Mooney. Joe DiGiorgio. Frank Mongelli and Red Campbell. I was elated to no end and wish toextend X-mas greetings to all former crewmembers. Walter Grosvenor To my family Holiday greetings to my daughters. Anita and Sandra, and my wife. Mary, and friend. Vince Ratcliff. and to all members, ex-shipmates and officials. Yours sincerely. Len Grove Warmest regards and best wishes for good health. To those who have passed on. rest in peace. To all. my thanks for happy shipboard days. Jim Foti To all Seafarers To all hands Merry X-mas and a happy, prosperous New Year. Floyd W. Fritz To all Seafarers from 1947 to 1959 and beyond Many happy holidays to all of you and our great union, none better to my many friends and company workers throughout the last 32 years. Mit hael J. Dunn To Persian Gulf crew on SS Cape Avinof To co-wortcers 1946 to 1980 Happy holiday, guys! You deserve it. Enjoyed sailing with you all. Best to you and yours in the New Year. Sam and Doug Eadie A Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, prosperous New Year to you and your families. Miss you all. Jesus V. Garcia To SlU ofncers and staff To my family, friends and Seafarers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Seafarers International Union, more power. Gill C. Ebon Wish everyone Merry Christmas, healthy New Year and peaceful and prosperous future. For my wife. Sharon. I'll be home for Christmas. Celebrate His birth. Robert F. Garcia To all Seafarara Wishing you all a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!!! Marcelo /. Eimar To Seafarers and all families and Joe Sacco Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. To all. I say thanks for all you have done and will do in the future. All the dealings I have had with the union have been good thank you. Have a happy holiday to all. Kathryn Ellison To Seafwers memliers Me and my family would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year .Joseph English' To Seafarers International Union In the name of brotherhood. I want to thank all the members for my pension checks, without which I couldn't survive since my husband's death. Martha R. Gardner To my wife, Connie, and Joshua and Jason Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, sweetheart. With all my love. Jimmie (Garner) ToSiU 'To all my friends and shipmates. Merry X-mas to all. Raymond K. Garner To all Seafarers Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Also to all SlU officers & personnel. To aii my SiU shipmates To Seafarers and their families, retired mem­ bers and families A retired member and family sends holiday greetings and a Happy New Year to all. Jacob C. Hammond To ali Seafarers I hope all Seafarers have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Isaac Perry Hancock To all ^afarers I am certainly glad and proud to be a retired member of the SIU. and God bless you all! Donald C. Henderson To all my Seafaring friends Merry Christmas. Happy New Year and may God bless you all in the year of 1992 and all the coming years. Frederick C. Hansen Jr. To WlnHera and Ray Harper I pray you have a Merry. Merry X-mas and be joyful in the Lord always. Love you. James E. Harper To all my friends I've shipped with liefore Happy holidays to you and your families. I hope to see you all again. Since I got married and quit shipping for 14 years, some people might think I died or something. But I'm single and back shipping, so don't be surprised if you see me coming up the gangway. Jerome R. Haymaker To all my ex-shipmates and union officials Lawrence G. Pagan To families, members and friends Hi. my loved ones. I hope these words find you all in good health and spirit. Just like to say Merry Christmas and a peace, joy and loving New Year. Love. Chris Jasmin To Mcas shipmates Holiday greetings to my MC&S shipmates and to all the old men of the sea. Holger Swede Jensen To all SIU members Greetings. Wishing you the best of the holiday season and the coming year. Eduniges De Jesus To friends of Mr. Herbert Brandon Mr. Herbert Brandon, retired MC&S. isin aconvalescent home, paralyzed with stroke, cannot use legs. Would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Terrace View Convalescent Center. Room 209-3. 1701 18th Ave. So.. Seattle. Wash 98144. Edsel M. Johns To all SIU members and their famiiies Holiday greetings from the family of the late Arnold F. Johnson who passed away Nov. 17. 1990. Hawaina Johnson To Vivian S. Johnson To the world's best mom! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Michael M. Johnson Merry Christmas. Happy New Year, happy retirement. Melvin H. and Lizzie B. Jones To all Seafarers and office personnei May you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy prosperous New Year. God bless and keep you. Morris J. Jorgensen Also to John Fay and union officials—Heff hopes all of my shipmates and their families have a good and happy holiday and best wishes for everyone. Rich and Olive He/Jley To Ben bnd George Henderson The nicest thing about Christmas is family. We care and remember and love no matter how far away you are. Merry Christmas. Wilhelmina Henderson and family Baker Whiteiy men To all Seafdrars Greetings for the best of holidays. Hope this message finds all of you in the best of berilth. Joe Goren Happy Holidays to all Seafarers and their families who I had the privilege to know and work with during the year of 1950-1987. Jimmie L. Jackson To shipmates and families To all my atilpmatea To MC & S and penskmsrs To all Holiday greetingsand sincere thanks to Seafarers Welfare for all your help at sea and ashore. Reiko and Myron Healman A very Merry Xmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year. David C. Gilmore Joe Sacco, our President Michael Sacco and all office workers at union hall. Camp Springs. 1 want to wish a very Merry Christmas and a very pleasent New Ye^ to all at headquarters. My wife Agpses sends her greetings to all you folks. To Morty Tashman They say it is better to give than receive, so I suggest you give me the $150 you owe me before you receive a knot on your head. Buster Hyman To ali retired members To Natco Dredge crewmen Retired 3/1/91. heart attack and open heart suigery 5/16/ 91. Now healthy and happy, hope to enjoy a few good years. Give me a call (813) 884-2926. Floyd Haynes To all Seafarers that I have sailed with To ail at headquartara What's happening? 13801 So. Vermont. Gardena. Calif. 90247-2096. Wydell W. Hollywood Hughes May the peace of Jesus be yours this holiday season. Go^ will toward all. I miss you all. Jamie Hall Wishing you all the blessings of X-mas. May you all receive in your hearts the presence of our saviour who loves us all very much. Basilio Estrella Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, babe! Always remember that my love for you remains as permanent as our tattoo. Arohanui. your wife forever. Tracy L. Glossin To MC&S retirees I sailed with on MCS-Passenger Cruise Service Matson - Pacific Far East - American President and Moore McCormack Freighters June 1959-1978 Eugene R. Hall Seasons greetings and a happy and prosperous New Year to all. Ernie Gibbons To Devin L. Glossin Mele Kaliki Maka and Haole Maka Hiki Hon. Please write and stop by if you have a chance. I sure miss you guys. 2036 4th St.. San Rafael. Calif. 94901. Donavan Hughes To MIttie, J.W. and Tasha Jemlgan To all my Seataier broltiara & family (retired & inactive duty) Honey, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wish I could be there. Love. Jimmy (James Giadney) Henry H. Huber To ali Seafarers whom i worked with Wishing you all a Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli Makahiki Hev. Aloha. P.S. Can I please come back? Brian Isenstadt A happy, healthy 1992. Come to our reunion picnic so we can see and enjoy each other again (Sept 13. 1992). Jackie Henriksen To Ruth Giadney Retired these many yearsbut though partially blind, have some great memories of our times together, some of the best years of my life. Cheers. To the crew of the cable ship Charles Browii To crew and staff on SS Constitution and SS Independence As a retired charter inember from 1938.1 send a greeting to all. Michael Gison Tci Other retired members of President Lines 9fl|p3 Setting in the ole rocking chair. Fain! times a bit hard to bear Seafarer retiree benefits the most Christmas cheers and New Year's toast! Smooth sailitig. God bless Thanks for all your support and patience. Have a Happy Christmas. Your. son. Sean L. Essex I wish all my shipmates a healthy X-mas and a safe New Year. H.A. (Johnie) Etzel Sr. Been retired for 9 years. Enjoying my vegetable garden and bargainhunting at flea markets, but miss sailing from Boston. Best wishes to you all. John Frenchie Hubbard To all Wish you holiday greetings. To Bob and Marl Vonne Hyama To ali Seafarers Merry Christmas, dude. Haven't heard from you in a while. Any members that know Jim. tell him to write Mike Ingram. P.O. Box 265. Lynnwood, Wash. 98046 Mike Ingram Merry X-mas and Happy New Year. I miss you all and being aboard SIU ships. Write me and I'll answer you. Donato Giangiordano Thomas J. Esposito Best wishes to all Seafarers in the world for a special holiday season. Seafarers arc special people; they de­ serve the best. Hubert (Red) House To Jim Antierson Hope you and your families have a happy holiday and a wonderful new year. James M. Hassell It's been wonderful working with you. I am now enjoying the Seafarers Pension Plan. Enjoy life. You will miss it when it's over. Luther Gadson To Seafarers Wish all happy holidays and a healthy New Year. Antonio Guillen To ali Seafarers and to ali the memliers who worked on the Eagie Point In ttw Philadelphia Hartwr TB fellow shipmates and retirees A Meiiy Christmas and Happy New Year to all Seafarers and their families. Leonard C. Hope To all active Seafarara, retirees and union officials We both wish every member of the SlU. on land or sea. a happy holiday because we arc the world, we are the children. Thanks. SlU. for being here. Arthur and Elizabeth Fontaine Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Let me hear from past shipmates. My address is ISIS Alzonzo St.. Jonesboro. Ark. 72401. Ben Fratello Sincere wishes for a happy holiday. Everyone here is fine. Love to Torrie and Katawha. Call me at (301) 3664113. Mrs. Vernon Douglas To all I To all Seafarers I am sending my sincere love and greetings to my union members and brothers those that retired and those that still work and their families. And those who are in the hospital. I wish them a speedy recovery. And to the LOG officials, many greetings to them for the wonderful work that they have done for years. I wish you all prosperity and happiness for the years to come. Hezekiah Donavan To Mr. and Mrs. Tonrie KIdd To Seafarers Intsmational Union To all my brotlwrs and sistsrs We are truly blessed this holiday season. Living in a great country and members of the greatest union. Happy Jack Gottlieb holiday. Bob Henninger Sr. To ail my old friends To aii Seafvers and famiiies and SiU hali in Houston Gene Taylor. Bo James. Dean. Joe Perez to name a few. Happy holidays. Godspeed to one and all. Milly Hess To aii Saafaiws and SiU and #50 Dist (Norfolk) To ail my A.B. students Ahoy there mates. Hope the holiday season finds you off the rocks and steering a steady course. I am looking forward to seeing your BOLD selves in '92 at the Point for your license. Jake T. Karaczynski To all SIU Seafarers Greetings. SIU brothers of the sea and all seamen of the world, wherever you may be . . . Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. William Karpiak To Mrs. Rose Hall Thanks for everything and all greetings.Jo/in C. Katsos To all Seafarers A greeting to all from a retired Seafarer, and thanks to all for making it possible to retire with no worries. B. Kazmierski Kevin Keliey - Bigane Fueling Just want to wish you happy holidays and hope to see you soon. Brother Tim Keltey Holiday greetings to all. Thank you for giving us security and contentment in our retirement years. God bless you! Gardner Hewitt To all Seafarers Motorcyclists Club To ali rstirsd members Happy holidays from the port of Algonac. Ride safe next summer. Tim Keliey Holiday greetings. I would like to hear from you. I now live at Rt. 2. Box 2213. Melrose Fla. 32666: (904) 47SS988.1 am doinggreat and hope that you are too. Please call or write. Love and respect. Raymond F. Holder To Matthew Kenn Hoiiey Meiry Christmas and Happy New Year to Matt and fellow shipmates aboard SS Carthage. Mom and Dad Holley To aii Seafarers on shore, ships and at sea First of all. thank God we were bom in America, have a good union. Pray for our union officials and American leaders for wisdom. Mainly God sent his only son. Jesus on Earth, was hung on the cross, died, rose on the third day. Whoever believes will have eternal life. David Kendrick �DECEMBER m 21 To all of my old shipmates Season's greetings to all my old shipmates. Merry Christ­ mas and Happy New Year. John E. Kennedy (Pee-Wee) To Seafarers International Union To Seafarers To SIU brotfiers and sisters To all crewmembers at sea and shore I am sending my best wishes to all retired, full members' of this great union. Thank President Mike Sacco for a job well done in my part. Many, many wishes to him. Thanks to all of you. S. S. Sant Lopez Happy holidays. This will be my first Christmas since retirement. Thanks, Mike Sacco and faculty for making retirement worthwhile. Glenn D. Miller Hoping your holiday season will be filled with good cheers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. John S. Orfanides To Mrs. M. Wescott To Cora S. Orlanda and Resty Serrano, Brother Philip Orlanda, Nlla Orlanda ft family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to a special department head that we've had for so long. Also, to all Seafarers, retired and active and their families. Jack D. Kennedy To all ex-tugboat and retired men of Phila­ delphia Ms. Annie Kennedy To all retired SlU members From your dad, John H. Kennedy. 'Live and doing well, hope you and all of the family the same. John H. Kennedy To all our shipmates and officials of the SlU Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Percy and Dottle Kennedy To all my old buddies and shipmates Still living. A happy holiday season, and pray for all of us each day. Leonard Kennedy (Pee-Wee) Hope everybody has a good holiday and is doing OK! Yic Lozimak Merry Christmas to you all. Am enjoying my retirement at 8700 E. University, Space 1017, Mesa, Ariz. 85207.1 remember the good times. Stay healthy. Gordon N. Luce To all Joe Sacco, Ed Pulver, Pat McGinley Merry Christmas to all SlU mates. Hope to see you some day. Jimmie Lynch TOH.G.P. Wishing you the very best of Christmas holidays. Merry Christmas to your family and mine. Love you all, especially you, Mrs. Korron and Lee Maduro. Mark JuJu Maduro To Sonia Franco ft family, Benlgno Fernandez Garcia Mike. Joe, and family, J. Fay, all staff at headquarters. Ken, Bob, Miles & family, all staff at Piney Point, Jack Caffey and family, all staff at port of New York. William (Fiat-Top) KoJIowllch Thank you for being in my life always. Especially when I look up, the stars so brilliant and knowing you see them too. Marco Mpffioli To all Merry X-mas and the best of everything to all my former shipmates in the Pacific Northwest. Bob Mackeen Best wishes for the holiday season to all my former shipmates and friends in the SlU and Sea-Land shore gang. Special regards to the port of New York. Slanislaw Kolasa To the Crew of Cape Romaine Harold Thompson. John Holland, Andrew Adams, Johnny Goodman and retired friends of Curtis Bay TowingGod be with you and all. Happy holidays. Your friend, Joseph L. Krause To all Seafarers To all the old steward department members To all Seafarers and retired members To Wills and Lurllne homesteaders—1950s ft 1960s Holiday greetings to all survivors and our happy memo­ ries of the good old days. Also, Matson Nav. Co. and the President Lines which are the best. Patrick Morley To friends of the Delaware River I miss my friends on the river since some of them are gone. However, I am going on and keeping busy in my daily life. Charles E. Morris To all Seafarers, active and retired To all Seafarers To Hal Horn To Seafarers, retired, active and thier families Michael Sacco and staflWishing you and your staff a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Thanking you for all that you do for active and retired seamen. Geraidine R. Maldonado To Terry 0. Morton We miss you & love you. You are my Santa, so we'll have Christmas when we're together next. Hold on to our dreams! Terri & Manda You never know from where you sit, whether it's mustard, catsup or just plain. . .ship. Hang tight friend and stay cool. Your friend, George Mulvinn To Mark Knapp and Kathy Chester Hope the holidays find you happy and well. Enjoy the trip to Hawaii. Abe Murray To SIU officials. Seafarers, active and retired members, and their famiiies May the joy of the holiday season bring you all closer in love and friendship. Dionisio T. Muyco To Mrs. Ingrid L. and Marquesha L. Myers To my future wife Ingrid, and my daughter Marquesha. I love and miss you both. I'm sorry 1 couldn't be there . to share this holiday. I wish you both a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love always and forever, Amos B. Myers To all retires Hello, sweetie. I hope you have a great holiday season. Please get in touch with me. I would really like to talk to you. Anne Marie Lanphear To all retired Seafarers Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous year to come. I have enjoyed my retirement years very much, thanks to SlU. John F. Latimer To all active and retired SlU I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all members and their families the happiest of holiday seasons. Edward Leasgang To shipmates Bill Marion To former and retired Seafarers Holiday greetings to my former and retired Seafarers the mates at Delta Line shore gang and Watermen shore gang. Jack Purcell, Seaweed and John Dehering. Anthony J. Margiotta To Gilbert Morrison Wright (Pat) Have a wonderful holiday season from Flora, James, Helen, Ocie and family. We sure do miss you. James Gilbert Marshall & family SIU officers, Seafarers, shipmates and retired Seafarers Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. God bless you! James Martin To retired Marine Railroad friends Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and many more to come. Stephen J. Martin To my wife Amelia, my daughter Kimberiy, and the rest of the Martinez ft Cerezo family Frank Leila To a safe and joyous holiday season. Love and miss all. Maybe next year. Alvin H. Martinez To Brotfier Peter Patrick Season's greetings to you and family and wishing you the best for the years to come, from all of us at PRMMI shore gang, Eliz., N.J. Anthony Leo To all my students and slilpmates Best of holiday wishes. May the New Year find you smooth seas and good friends. Russell Russ Levin To all Seetaiers active and retired Blessings on all aware of the reason for the season. Steady as she goes! My address is 225 N. Robey, Arkadelphia, Ark. 7I92J-4929. Thurston John Lewis To John Hank Here's wishing all our SlU brothers a happy, healthy, prosperous holiday and many, many, mamy more!!!!! Paul P. Lopez To Tommy Barry Happy holidays. You make my life so much brighter when we're together. Looking forward to sailing with you again soon. I love smd miss you. Cheryl Neff To all Great Lakes tugmen, working and re­ tired Have a good and happy holiday season. . Howard N. Negard To all Seafarers I am proud to be a retired member of this union. The benefits have been invaluable. Best wishes for a happy holiday to all. Bernard Nesins To all members, working or retired, and fam­ iiies To Mr. Leonard Allen To Tony Leo and PRMMI shore gang/also all union officials In headquarters and all ports and memtiers at sea To you and all of your families, a healthy and happy holidays and a prosperous new year in 1992 and future years to come. Peter and Lee Patrick To all MCftS members Merry X-mas to all old friends if you are still alive; it's been a long time. I live in Modesto. When I go to Frisco I don't see any of my old comrades. Where have they gone? A Merry X-mas and Happy New Year. Nicholas E. Patro ' -'f To Seafarers International Union There are no words I know of that could ever even start to tell you all the loving feelings I keep within my heart. Rene Pelliccia To all Seafarers, active and retired I am retired now living-in Connecticut. I miss going to sea, but old age says no. I want to wish everyone of you the happiest of the holidays and a very happy 1992. Good luck to all of you. Alfred M. Pelton To all Seafarers Would like to hear from old friends and fellow Seafarers: P.O. Box 832, Crosby, TeXas 77532. Henry L. Perkinson To Greg Fitzhalan-Tudor Hope your holidays are spent among friends. If you would like to get together for X-mas, contact me at my home address. Merry Christmas. Bruce Perry To Frank PIvIk family May the blessing of the holiday season dwell with you through the coming new year. Everett Perry To Seafarers, families and friends Thanks to Brother Sacco for allowing Seafarers and friends to exchange holiday greetings through the Seafar­ ers LOG. Deepest sympathy for those Seafarers sleeping. Harlan Pete Peters To all our Inland boatman friends out of Philadelphia hall A happy holiday season. William L. (Pete) Peterson and family You saved our union. Merry Xmas. Very best wishes for the holidays. Smooth sailing and happiness in your future. John (Little John) Nolde To Pat Dumin,James Miller, Jerry Snyder and all tfie old crew of die Mariposa Happy holidays! Phillip Mac McDivitt To all current and redrad Seafarers Retired and living happily at 87. My check never fails arriving on time, why? Because I am a Seafarer since 1944. Jose A. Pilva To President Sacco for leading this organization during a very critical period and to the sisters and brothers who participated in Desert Storm thank you. Tony Notturno To tlie gang on Dredge Manhattan Island To all Seafarers and their families To Nancy Peluso To Desert Storm Seafarers I hope all my fiiends and their families have a happy and glorious holiday. God bless us all, with special holiday wishes to Nick Barsou. George Nuss To Cross HartMf Railway ,, ?l K: .:VK.P: To EdTurner, President and Secretary MCftS, San Francisco To former shipmates and other SIU members and officials Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. m Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your father, QMED, Lamar A. Parker Jr. Happy holidays to you. I know Milton would be glad to have me send this message to you. Good luck! Eunice May (wife of MUton May) To all my union brothsts twlth latiom I sailed To SlU brothers, active and retired, and their families I know you can't be home right now. I want you to know all of the toys in the world won't replace you on Christmas. Merry Christmas. XXXOOO Kaitlyn, Danielle and Mommy (Neaion) Merry Xmas and special greetings to those of us who fought so hard for the welfare of our union in the '40s and'50s. Clifford (Nick) Nickerson To friends and Seafarers Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Wish you all many, many more!!! Keep the quality process in motion. Paul P. Lopez To Tom Neaion (Daddy) To all SIU members To all ships To all SlU officials Wishing you a very Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas, also Alfano and son Kenny, Mick, guess you and Vi will come down around New Year. Brother John wishing all my shipmates a happy holiday. John Nash Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. To all the nice times we had together working on the ships. Robert C. Mayo A joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all. Your brother. Randy Llanes I would like to wish all my friends from my seafaring days and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from my family also. Nils H. Lindsjo To Michael Nash and wife and John Alfano To Larry Crane Bobby ft VMly LLenes and kids i To all my friends in the Seafarers May you all have a nice Thanksgiving and Merry X-mas and a very Happy New Year. That is to one and all. Shirley H. Nicholson Seasons greetings to my fellow retirees and all the workers at Cross Harbor. Thomas McGreal <>• Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Bern, N.C. Lawrence A. Paul Hello longtime friend! Haven't seen you in years. I wish you all the happiness in the holidays to come. Please write me at this address: 5003 Birch St., Santa Fe, Texas 77517. Friends always. , William Matsoukas Holiday greetings to current and retired members and their families. Stick by your union. When retired, your pension plan and medical benefits will help. Jesse W. McDonald and spouse 'W ••".I To Steven L. Parker I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless you and yours. Martin Pavolini Christmas and holiday greetings to all my retired Marine Railroad friends wherever you may reside. Henry L. Lee A special holiday greeting to my husband Frank LeIia. Merry Christmas, I love you. can't wait till you come home. All other mates have a happy holiday. Come home safe. Laura Leiia Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless and keep you safe. . . Eugene Snake Parker To all my former shipmatesand union officials To Mr. ft Mrs. James Martin Laura Leiia To Frank Leila & crewmembers of 1st LT Bonnyman To Seafarer Mallard and Alvtross To Pet and Jo and other retired SIIJ friends My family and I wish you and yours the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years. •'••H • :s. Best holidays to all members from World War II on, I'm still kicking. Al Pado To all my retired shipmates. Merry X-mas and happy holidays. I realize that it is an honor to be an SIU member. Without them at 73 and disabled, this wouldn't Juan Manuel Collazo (Manolin) be possible. Seasons Greetings to shipmates off the Arbor Seafarers. May the Lord bless each and everyone of you. Ernest Leckrenp Merry Christmas, sweetheart. Even though we are apart, you arc in my heart. We are in this together. Can't wait to see you. BE HAPPY! I love and miss you, we are all fine. Hope your journey is what you want it to be. Love. Myself and family would like to wish all retired and active Seafarers and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Bill Padgett and family Teresa and Sadie, always in my thoughts, forever in my heart. I love you. Mom, Dad (Leo), Ron, Gail and all. Loved and missed. Dana Paradise To SiU Staff To John P. Hosklns To all retired and active Seafarers I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Jimmy Moye To all SlU members, active and retired Happy holidays to all seaman, retired and serving now with all SlU ships. Henry Leroy Laired i-r- To the Paradise's at sea and ashore Wishing all Seafarers and families a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Stephen B. Kutzer To Seafarers and families and SlU and families I hope this finds you at your best. You'll be missed this holiday but I know you are enjoying your venture. Happy holidays. I love you. Michele Owen To all Seafarers It isn't just the memories that warms the days ahead, but the joy of knowing each and every one of our friends and shipmates. Happy New Year and Merry X-mas to all. Fannie C. Maire Wishing you a happy holiday season and a happy re­ tirement. Robert Lackey To Frederick Paul Sanchez I hope the Holiday Season finds you in good health. I'll see you at Piney Point. Happy holidays and New Year. Nick Mageed Seasons greetings to all the guys I sailed with and the rummy players at the San Francisco hall and the SlU officials. Sieve Krkovich To all retired shipmates Holiday greetings and may God bless you all. Eddie T. Overton To all SIU members Holiday greetings to all the Seafarers that I worked with during my 30 years sailing career. Clifton Mainers #•' 9 ' • Howzit, Pad! Have a good Christmas and New Year. Soon we'll be together and celebrate in your new motor home. You are the best father. Sharon Ortiz Wishing you ^1 a Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year. My best X-mas present was when 1 joined SIU instead of other unions. William Morris Jr. To MImo M^eed • Happy holidays to you and your family. Had to leave Florida, too hot. Hurshel A. Orlando To Joseph Ortiz Jr. Peter J. Mistretta 'ic-i To Steve Karlak Never a Christmas morning, never the old year ends, but somebody thinks of somebody. Old days, old times, old friends. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy and wonderful New Year. Peter Moreni To Korron Lee Maduro Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, especially to the very understanding instructor Ben Cusic and the instructor in A/B course one year, 1989. And to all TAGOS officers and crew. Rudy Orlanda To all my shipmates, captains and mates I sail wHh To all my old shipmates To all brothers and sisters at sea To all Seafarers Season's greetings to you and your family. Wishing you the best for the year to come. Amstey Minors May the Lord bring you back to safety and be with your family for this holiday season. Carlos Mojica From the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, where the wild turkey and deer roam. The snow is deep and people are friendly. Robert L. Kerper Wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Those of you who remember, called me Ralph, sailed bosun. Torolf Kismul To Brother Jose Aqular, Brotfier Gladstone Ford and Brother Jasper C. Anderson To all Seafarers and friends To shipmates of Sabine Towing Co. In Texas With warmest good wishes and Christmas greetings from the crew of the OS Joyce. Victor Kerszencwejg Season's greetings to you and family and wishing you well. The best for the coming years. God bless you, happy holiday! A. Minors -r.| ^ S. Philips To all Seafarers Doing great on the sheep farm. All the girls have names. Happy holidays to you all. Norman Piva Just dropping in to say, I just want to melt in you arms! Hope you have a jolly holiday season! Robert Preston 09 4 Judy Ann Dargel Just dropping in to say, I just want to melt in you arms and hope you have a jolly holiday season! R. C. Preston T. McMellis Happy holidays to you and yoiir families. Continued success and happiness to you all. Young C. McMHUan (Y.C.) To all my brodwr seaman To all former shipmates and all SIU officials A special greeting to above from a man who is proud to have worked with and served you as chief steward, now an organic gardener! George A. O'Berry Since I retired in 1976, I wish everyone happy sailing. God bless you all. Miguel Luis Medina To all our friends To all Seafarers We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Fred A. and Lois (Roland) Olson Greetings to all of my Seafarers and retired buddies out there. Merry Christmas and a very Healthy New Year. I trust all are well and in good health. Love you, Reginald Melville and family To the Merckx family Doug. Pudg. Willie and Douglas—Hope your holidays are the best. My thoughts will be with you. Love you all! Kevin L. Merckx To active and retire Seafarers Happy holidays, especially to former shipmates Ed Mooney, Eddie O'Connell, Steve Carr and Jim Foti M. die Olson To all SIU brothers and sisters Wishing every one of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God bless all of you. Arnaldo Orellaiia To William G. Rackley Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared as children together. We'll always remain your loving family. Mom, Beverly, Marylee, Bruce, Rob (Rackley) To Luis Rivera Your brother-in-law sends you and your family greetings. Hope you're eigoying your retirement. We owe it to SIU, they have been kind to us. C. R. Ramos wmm. • . .t .. . . >;..v-. �SiAFAREKS LOG To all my fellow Seafarers To all Seafarers To TIbby, Christian and Alice Warm greetings to the officials of the union and to all other members for a Merry Christmas and a successful New Year. Emmanuel Rapiiis On this joyous day of Christmas, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, my little family. Pop (Harry T. Scholer) Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Jack Weidner To tlw Staff at PIney Point and Camp Springs and Seafarers To all prior shipmates Charles, Mary, Angle, Laura and Charles Jr., want you to know We Miss You and we hope you are well. Call soon (618) 376-8531. Charles Werner Sr. Because of my unexpe'cted retirement from my job as port agent in Baltimore, I did not have a chance to say good-bye to my many friends and co-workers 1 have known for the 38 years of my employment in the SlU. I Wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Allen P. Raymond To SlU officers and families Greetings my shipmates, officers and families. Juan Reinosa To all SlU members Greetings in honor and in memory to all my shipmates with whom 1 served with, love to their families. Miss you! Love and peace, Israel Rhoden Seasons greetings. Dick Ransome, Carmen Mancino, drop me a line. P.O. Box 5692, Evansville, Ind. 47716. Frank J. Schumacher To Honolulu Seafarers And to Bobby Clinton II and Honolulu staff—I bid you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Matthew R. Scott To Seafarers Please, keep the same good discipline of our good old members. I wish everyone well. Felix H. Serrano To Walter HInko Holiday greetings to you and your family. I'm still holding my own. Will win this battle soon. James F. Shannon Dear Kevin, Merry Christmas from me and all the family, Hope you have a great Christmas. Tell.all the guys happy holidays for me! Valerie Rice Greetings to all Seafarers from widow of the late Auldeon E. Sharp. Now live at 900 N Idaho #5, Post Falls, Idaho 83854. Phone (208) 773-7999. Alvina Helen Sharp To officers and cretw on the Pfc Eugene A. Obregon To all Seafarers Best wishes to all for the future. 1 appreciate everyone's help and cooperation in making my voyage with you a pleasant and memorable one. Peace. Ed Rihn To all Seafarer officials, office workers, seamen Especially to Mike and Joe Sacco a very Merry Xmas and a fruitful and Happy New Year. the Henry W. Robert family To all Seafarers I wish all the Seafarers and their faipilies a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Robert G. Taylor To the shipmates of Maridosa and the Mon­ terey To all Holiday greetings to all my fondest. Aloha Josephine (Peggy) Wielb And to President Michael Sacco & his staff. Greetings to all original members, WWII merchant marine veterans, retired members, and may God bless all of the old salts who are gone. Eloris B. Tart To Seafarer friends Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your holidays be glorious, warm and joyful. Nick and Maggie Tatar To ail family members, active and retired , To Edward Hermanson To Kevin A. Rice To Tom Casey Best wishes for the season and the coming year wherever you may be. Smooth Sailing. Peter D. Sheldrake To all of Frank Conway's friends Dad has Iteen ill for four year now, but is now home and doing better. He would like to wish all a Merry Christmas if he could. Linda Shemper (Frank Conway's daughter) Happy holidays and may God bless all of you! Theodore (Ted) Taylor To my old shipmates I wish to take this opportunity to wish all of my old shipmates of Sheridan Co. the very best of holiday greetings. Also Joe Tranier. Bob Teabout To Seafarers and family, retired Conrail memliers and family Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. William Tetro To David W. Tharp I wish to send holiday greetings to all SlU brothers active and retired. Jesse A. Shouts Everyday is Christmas when you are home. December 25th is only another day. Loving and missing you jiist makes time more precious when you are here. Your wife, Christmas isn't the same without your presence. How I wish you could share the spirit of Christmas with me and our children. We love you. Marlyn S. Robinson To all retired, active Seafarers, union officials and personnel To all Seafarers, retired and active, and all , union officers Ricardo A. Siddons To Mr. Ted Scott Robinson 1 wish everyone and their families Happy X-mas. 1 miss all my friends from the past. God bless everyone. Anthony Rodriguez To all members of the SlU, active and retired A joyous Christmas and prosperous New Year. To retired SiU members and their families To William Gonzalez To Michael Pooler Charlie Rogers To Byron Kelley and family Merry Christmas and joyous New Year. We wish the spirit of Christmas abide with you and yours this holy and festive, season. Joseph Rollins To all my shipping buddies Wishing you all good health and happiness in this holiday season. God Bless. Will answer mail at Box 353, Grayland, Wash. 98547. Millie (Hess) Rollins To all Seafarers and family Happy holidays! May God bless each and every one of you and may the new year bring lots of good things, most of all health. Vernon and Mae Rose To each of my brothers Merry Christmas each and every one of you. Some still on the job, some retired. May the Lord bless each of you. Alfred L. Smith To all my friends and shipmates You know who you are, may peace, happiness and good health be yours always. Bettie L. Smith To all Seafarers Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. I retired in 1988 after 41 years with 30 years of seatime, 27 of them as electrician. I had lots of Christmases at sea. I'd like to hear from anyone that i sailed with. Write to 14504 Markland Green Place, Tampa, Fla. 33625. John A. Smith To Seafarers I have sailed with Greetings and best regards, with fond memories of the past and present holidays. Dan J. Rotan To all Seafarers A retired member sends greetings. Merry Christmas to all my shipmates of the past 20 years. I'm fine, taking life easy and miss you guys very much. George H. Rowland To all Seafarers No better people than Seafarers. Oh how I miss you all. Words can't express my feelings. Good luck to you all. William W. Royes To Staff and instructors To all my Seafarer friends Stay with it, keep your nose clean, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ralph J. Smith Seafarers Our sincerest wishes for this glorious holiday season to all SlU mates and families, past and present and retirees. God bless all you! Happy New Year! Lee W. Snodgrass and family To Danny and Linda Richardson ft family To a very dear friend that we enjoy very much. Also enjoy all the nice vegetables that he brings us. Elmer Rushing May God bless you through the holidays and always. Our love and prayers are with you. Keep in touch. Joel and Janis Spell and family To all retired and active Seafarers and union representatives To Spencer Smith and family To Christina Lynn J. Spell H To Sea-Land Corp., SIU members and ac­ quaintances To all Seafarers, union officials and families Seasons greetings to all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Joseph P. Saide Jr. Harold (Mickey) Spillane was iitjured in a car accident in 1985. He is currently a resident at the Sailor's Snug Harbor in Sea Level, N.C. 28577. I am his nephew Michael, writing this message. My address is 11000 S.W. 42nd Terr., Miami, Fla. 33165; phone (305) 353-1697. Michael Spillaine To all SIU seamen I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Thomas V. Springfield To all Seafarers To all my fellow members Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Eugene H. Soyring and family Have a peaceful and happy year. Happy holidays to all of you. Juan Sanchez To Seafarers To all SlU pensioners Hope you are all doing well. I hope everyone has a nice Christmas and holidays. We give our thanks to our union. Merry Christmas to all. Manuel E. Sanchez To all Seafarers May our Lord grant us peace and happiness in this world. 1 wish all the Seafarers safe voyages and may their families eitjoy Christmas time. David S.D. San Miguel To retired SlU mmbere and their families To all retired SIU members and all Seafares and their families May all the joy and blessjngs of the holiday season be ' With you all, with hope for a happy and prosperous New Year to come. Raymond J. Trosclair Happy holidays to all my shipmates and especially to the Sacco Brothers. Good luck to all! James L. Woods To all Seafarers and their families May the holiday season find you and yours in the best of health with God's blessings. May your wishes be granted. God bless you all. Leon E Yearwood To Herb Libby, bosun Extraordinaire Rusty Wallace sends Christmas greetings to my most loyal fan the Lib Man. Merry Christmas! Thor Young To all SIU members and all retirees and their families So I say good and welfare for work well done for its members. M. S. Trotman and wife To all my Seafarer friends and family Joy, peace and love from our family to yours for the glorious holiday season and throughout the entire New Year. Alipio and Delia Trujillo To all my shipmates and friends Greetings to everyone. I have missed everyone since my retirement. Please come see us at Creswell, N.C. Have a happy holiday. Ralph V. Twiddy Sr. and wife and son To All Zaidan Hello All. I don't know what ship you are on. Hope you are well, and hope to see you soon. Merry Christmas! I Love You! Musleh Zaidan To OS Arctic crew Season's greetings to Captain Parson and the good crew aboard the Arctic. Robert Zepeda To Ed Aldrete Holiday greetings old buddy. Where have you been sailing? You're hard to find. Drop me a line to see how you are doing. Your friend, Roberto Zepeda I just want to wish you a happy holiday and a very Happy New Year 1992! Best Wishes, Charles Uribe To Patrick Murphy I miss you and hope to see you soon. Don't let anyone push you around. Merry Christmas. Active member SIU To Jay White To all retired crewmembers May the Christmas spirit be with you and your family guided with peace and joy forever in the name of the Lord. Manuel V. Velez To all SlU-MCS members Happy New Year to you and the gang at the Great Divide in Denver!!! As usual, Rotton Robert (USNS Wilkes). Robert R. Stevens To all retired Seafarers Though life has kept us far apart, you are always close to my heart. Thinking of you, as always, at the holidays. Mom With love. To Uncle Bobby Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a safe and Merry Christmas. Love, Billy, Crystal and James Recuperating from severe cancer operation. The Swede sends holiday greetings to all brothers and sisters who remember the good days on the Matson Passenger liners. Barge Vidkjer To Mr. Douglas McKlnsey To all my brothers, retired or active To Louie I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year with all God's blessings. Love you uncle and auntie! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Charles To all Seafarers from a retired Seafarer Much love at Christmas. May all your dreams and wishes be filled in the new year, \992. My thoughts are always with you. And don't forget I'll always remember. . . Guess who? Hoping blessing of God shines forever in ail of the Seafarers lives, making their Christmas holidays full of happiness, love and holy peace. Wish you and I/an a nice Thanksgiving and Happy New Year. Charles and Johnnie Johnny from Trinidad (John C. Vieira) Juan V. Villafane To Trevor Robertson To Madeiine Ferrari Apart, separated, we're not sad. Our love keeps us close, now how's that bad? The holidays require much strength, but our love knows no length. Ted To A.E. (Gene) Weaver Roland St. Marie Top Little Susie Boze Otfiers To all Seafarers union officials and families Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. To Captain Ike Slaght Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both of you. Please send me your current address and telephone number. Michael, thank you for your letter and offer. I will write you ASAP as I'll have your address. Your friend, ^ScAmo/e Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I love you baby. Eddie Townsend To all my brothers at sea or on land To all union brotfiers To Michael Bonslgnore and Franz Winlker To Naoko Uehashi Greeting to all members and Seafarers all over the world. Good health, good luck and good sailing. Love to you all on this Christmas holiday. Fritzbert A. Stephen A retired Seafarer sends greetings to all retired SlU members and their families. I am hospitalized at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. Jeremiah Saunders Friends may come, friends may go, friends may Peter out you know. But we'll be Boers through thick and thin, Peter out or Peter in. Merry Christmas Bro! Schloopfoot Wishing you all a joyous Christmas a prosperous New Year. Long live and more power to SIIJ. Manuel A. Tongson, Milagros A. Tongson, Christopher A. Tongson Hope you all have a blessed Christmas. Keep in touch with us. We love you. Joel Spell H and family I love you, more! Merry Christmas. Barbara C. Saavedra To the SIU To all Seafarers To James C. Fllppo To Thomas G. McDermott I. To the staff and members of the SIU To my co-retlrees and their families' Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on bomd the Kaui.' G. (Jerry) Snyder The merriest of Christmases and many Happy New Years, and God bless. Clear sailing and steady as she goes. Joseph O. Snyder Tommy: 1 want you forever! i Love You! Merry Christ­ mas Baby! Keep praying (the Old Man will always be there to comfort and grant us good things). A very Merry Christmas to all my brothers, active on ships now, retired, and all who are deceased. May you and your families have a most peaceful and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Vincent Tdmosello To Estelle Deal Best of everything always for helping me with my studies at the School of Seamanship when I was a student tl;ere. Walenty Rozmus Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Tom Ryan To David D. Wilson Thinking of you. Miss you. Merry Christmas!! All our love, Betsy. Julie and Craig (Wilson) Happy holidays. Jim, Great Lakes 1976, Piney Point 1982, Brenda on SS Rose,. 1983 Anacortes, Wash. Safe Sailing !! Ernest R. Wise To Tom Scruggs Merry Christmas. To all seamen and their famiiies Greetings! Happy holidays. I would like to hear from Emmet Snips. Pennsylvania Curry and Henry Jones. Thanks to the Seafarers L(X) and happy holidays to all MCS Seafarers. P.O. Box 11914. Portland, Ore. 97211. Rufus A. Williams To Seafarers International Union And to Sacco Brothers, Red Campbell—My best wishes in the coming of the holidays, good health, prosperity to all. Ovidio R. Rodriguez To Baltimore Tugboat retired members Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to family and friends. Mrs. James C. Wilkins To Jim Johnson, Eva Myers and Brenda Kamiya To all my brothers Dear Mr. Nugget Man: Merry Christmas from your old steward from those Hawaiian dancing days on the Wyman. Write to P.O. Box 94472, Las Vegas, Nev. 89193. • Mark Skidmore To all Seafarers Merry Christmas to all MC&S members, Matson Lines, APL, and PEL. Don Thompson To active and retired members Best wishes and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Sixto Rodriguez Love and happiness. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Oscar C, Wiley To all MCftiS members To union brothers past and present and famllies Roosevelt Silas To Mr. Henry Jones ft mother on Q Jones Happy holidays to all members and staff of the SIU. Also Nelson McHone. I am proud of our union. God bless those that have left us. Elbert D. Winslow Wishing all of you happiness at Christmas and lots of good things in the New Year. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all. Exequiel T. Tiong Happy Holidays. Thank you for a wonderful year! May God look down on you and your family. Wherever Mr. Hall is, he must be sailing. Keep up the good work, so I can do likewise! Oscar C. Wiley Virgina Tharp Happy holidays! My wife and I are blessed and are trusting you will be too during the season. Isaac and Verlene Sims Happy holidays and best wishes for a joyous New Year 1992. George Siiig To Mike Sacco and family To Jim Williams Thank you for your faithfulness and commitment to our family. We miss and love you during this holiday season. You are in our prayers. Love, Rose, Amy <S Molly Walbrook Here is a fond holiday reminder of all of our feelings for you. Hope you liked your new luggage. You deserved "• Crew of the SS Cape Charles To Toni To friends and old shipmates Daddy's little girl. Mommy says you've been good so far. You and Mommy eqjoy Christmas, for it's you two my heart will miss. Daddy (Ted) Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous New Year to all. Ambrocio B. Suguilan Frederick Wajker and family of Glen Bumie are entering ten years of retirement. Carol and John, Thomas, An­ drew, Natily, Nanette and Kevin, Julie, Kristopher and Sandy. Frederick Walker We love you. Hope Santa Claus brings you what you' want. Love, Jeanelte, Rachel, Justin and Teddy To Seafarers To fellow retirees Happy holidays and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. Leonard C. Suchocki I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas season. Also, for all the benefits I have received over the years from Pension and so forth. And thanks to Vincent Coss. Walter L. Swedberg Brian Fountain To all SIU members and their families My family and I wish all the retirees the best of health and happiness through the year. Son Wang To Robert P. Carson Jr. Merry Christmas and hope to see you soon. Take care, we think of you all the time. Sending much love, Vicki <{ Dick Warburton The Executive floor staff at headquarters wishes all of you a most joyous and happy holiday season. We eqjoy working for all of you, and look forward to the wondeifiil years ahead. Best wishes to each and every one of you, and we hope Santa is good to everyone. The secretaries on the 6th deck •a-: �. •*>' ,v',:-;V;-'-'. mi'mi' 'irn-m 1 23 DEaMBER 1991 i Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Uamiary & februaiy Membership Meefings; Deep Sei^ lakes, Ittlaad Waters • ""P* OCTOBER 16, 1991-NOVEMBER 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Tuesday, January 7 Tuesday, February 4 Philadelphia Wednesday, January 8 Wednesday , February 5 Baltimore Thursday, January 9 Thursday, February 6 Norfolk Thursday, January 9 Thursday, February 6 Jacksonville Thursday, January 9 Thursday, February 6 Al^nac Friday, January 10 :: Friday, February 7 Houston Monday, January 13 Monday, February 10 New Orleans TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 •J- 6 13 17 27 27 27 15 23 13 1 10 2 19 5 .. € . 14 14 11 19 16 14 12 3 8 Mobile Wednesday, January 15 Wednesday, February 12 San Frhncisco Thursday, January 16 Thursday, February 13 Wilmington Tuesday, January 21 Monday, February 17 Seattle Friday, January 24 Friday, February 21 San Juan Thursday, January 9, ; Thursday, February ^ St. Louis Iw;, Friday, January 17 Friday, February 14 Honolulu Friday, January 17 Friday, February 14 Duluth Wednesday, January 15 Wednesday, February 12 Jersey City Wednesday, January 22 Wednesday, February 19 New Bedford Tuesday, January 21 Tuesday, February 18 1009 5 6 6 21 15 17 26 " 334 22 11 18 25 17 6 4 5 2 ANGEL LOUIS PEREIRA Please contact Xiomara Diaz at (212) 681-8197. JOSEPH DONOVAN Please contact Arthur Donovan at (813) 544-5208. KYLE WHITE Please contact as soon as possi­ ble Gary Hand; 13136 66th Ave­ nue NE; Kirkland, Washington 98034. "PAT" GILBERT MORRISON WRIGHT Please contact us. We would like to hear from you. Flora, James Gilbert Marshall and Helen; 2140 Parksley Avenue; Baltimore, Maryland 21230. vv; -m 5 10 ' 4 -Q;- 2 3 5 9 . 3 22 21 41 45 47 4 X 8 V-::' . 24 5 37 16 3 5 0 .30 3 10 10 ' 9 2 2 6 11 4 138 19 •21 10 29 34 - -224H44 ISil 15 i ;j3i. 21 2 7 11 3 J?. J „ 3 0 92 0 354 0 54 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 9 6 5 1 Philadelphia Baltimore 'Norfolk " Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco ^Wilmingtpp Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals 20 3 5.. 14 16 13 1 1 0 2 ^ .. 1 175 0 205 3 0 i • 'i.4. •'•# 2 Port New York 1 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis' Piney Point Algonac Totals . 0 •:4: b 46 S-A5 17 . 5 25 8 3 1 5 22 4 16 0 14 b 0 85 170 :':3 6 6 5 ori. 12 5 2 0 17 2'' i' ...v x -.asi' • • " STEWARD DEPARTMENT ^•5' 17 2: 0 0 0 1 4: 1 # 2; 5 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 1 6 4 1 12 24 2 A I 6 12 3 2 5 16 0 3 5 15 10 0 ^ 0 0 27 2 m: :m:.9 3 2 4 8 4 9 10 14 16 80 19 33 3 12 22 18 10 1 27 0 4 •: : 1 68 $ 9 112 •. 7 1 2 7 8 10 3 17 5 2 0 24 ".4";: 4: • i' i. i' •• ! H ' ill 0 114 0 95 39 5 8 11 31 130; 1 MiV..jf .4' ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 NewY RONALD HUTTON Please contact Martha Hutton at (503) 230-1003. ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 '""'•'2^"''-" 0'- Port Personals 12 2 3 11 11 9 27 0 Port Tuesday, January 14 Tuesday, February 11 Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port ^I5ew York Philadelphia ^Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I Jacksonville ' I San Francisco I Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu piddt 1 St. Louis I Piney Poipt Algonac Totals PIney Point Monday, January 6 Monday, February 3 New York • •.y,SO. Philadelphi Balti Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 17 2 • 3...: 7 2 6 9 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Hons ;St;L«uiS5 Algonac Totals M ::'6.l . .33'18 25 42 ••• -'.i'" •V '• '. PA • • .-V 16 6 4 - 1 • 1• 0 114 43 12 16 9 45 29 3 46 2 363 ^' ' 69 .24 23 6 193 20 ... 1 .- . 3u 0 602 •V :lf •f• - •, • t' • jrl f •Je. ' . 914 765 1,014 194 470 382 448 Totals All Departments 608 629 672 Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,494 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,494 jobs shipped, 498 jobs or about 30 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From October 16 to November 15, a total of 194 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 15,121 jobs have been shipped. ''• • f 1• • '-"w." .•;••.• I'L. ; -M • �•• •' ' v.-: '•' ••••^•f--'T^i-;V' I. • SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Cpmpany/Lakes L—Lakes iili NP—Non Priority OCT. 16-NOV. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP President Mkhael Sacco ; Secretary-Treasurer "; ' John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 1 ..•!(> o-"' asTW-'ie •[ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Totals Ail Departments •'.'-•J •r:r"_ 0 38 16 0 70 3 0 73 52 HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac. MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE W1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI %8I9 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)99410010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 S (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end-of last month. ';.. .• .. Dlspatchere' Report for inland Waters '.'ii. • OCTOBER 16-NOVEMBER 15, 1991 ••i' •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C r ^ 'Vi vv v lh:m' • . 1 /._• . •V ?'" • f y'-' Region Atlantic Cdast Gulf Coast I Lakes & Inland Water! West Coast Totals ^ /-i-l «j'/ r Vi.rj bjiPu^^ 2 102 1 18 3: 19 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Atliantlf Gulf Coast i Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals . • •" ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 Region -•••..V... TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 4 2a 0 P 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 ^ ucr• . . V.^• •)' Region STEWARD DEPARTMENT • ."S:. -' Lakes & Inland Wate West Coast Totals Totals Ail Departments 72 14 13 30 0 3 161 30 24 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. WV LOG-A-RHYTHM Two Weeks Before Layup Proudly Retiring by Elizabeth Zimmer ,v ;jv= 'V'Ste#- ' Twas two weeks before layup ail through the ship Each sailor was wishing that this was their last trip. They all prayed the weather would freeze up the stone To cancel some orders and let them go home. Their clothes were all packed in their suitcase With care In hopes that lay-up soon would be there. The crew just off watch had just hit the rack And were snuggled like bunnies all warm in their sack. When up on the bow there arose such a clatter They rolled from their bunks to see what was the matter; Away to the boatdeck they flew like a flash Lowered the lifeboat and launched the life raft; The moon over the water showed seas calm and cool they stood in their long johns and felt like a fool. When what to their sleepy red eyes should appear A mirage from the north with a bunch of reindeer. The Jluffy old driver who dropped aboard ship Sure looked like the pictures of good old St. Nick. An old tattered seabag he flung on his back He looked like a sailor with a bright red top-hat More rapid than seagulls down the deck he came As he yelled to the crewmen and called them by name. Now Robert and Jerry, Butch, John and Gus I'm honoring your wishes so charter a bus. With his words in the wind he made for the bow "Now dash away dash away dash away all." So up to the heavens the coursers they flew With a sleigh full of wishes to make them come true. And they heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight ' 'Merry Christmas to all— I'll go make you some ice. StafmK Intematimiii tfnira KntMf Yeoman/Storekeeper Charles Huntington (left) re­ ceives the thanks of Captain Burt Holt for the work the SlU Government Services Division member perfomed during the deactivation of the USNS Navasota. Captain Ray Addicott (bottom), commander of the MSCPAC Fleet, addresses the Navasota's crew after the replen­ ishment ship's final voyage. W'- •I - i I r'WtJ- • .. • s/; 5.' ' ' ' ' '• ,• i:- 'if'? . 9m . •> '«>'*•' .i N A"- m v~,: �^;f.. -. r-s—" The SeafairmB LOGattmpbt to pHhi as many (lights of linfon mfhutas as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes are revieimH by the union's contract (hpartment. Those luues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. ULTRASEA (American Mantime Transport), August 24 — Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary Jean Savoie, Educational Director Herman Bergeron, Deck Delegate E. Hail, En­ gine Delegate R. Baptiste, Steward Dele­ gate L. Skipper. Treasurer reported $365 in ship's fund, $2,100 in movie fund. No brefs or disputed OT reported. Captain said he would like all depart­ ments to get together for tour in Egypt. Next port; New Orleans. AUSTAL LIGHTING (lOM), Septem­ ber 29 — Chairman Steve LM Cokerc, Secretary Richard E. Emanuel, Educa­ tional Director M. Cruz, Deck Delegate Dan Gaylord, Engine IDelegate Michael Ribeiro, Steward Delegate Ramont Jackson. Chairman advised crew to read. Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. C4P£COr4CHE(AMSEA), Septem­ ber 28 — Chairman D. Truax, Secretary K. White, Educational Director P. Kwasnjuk, Deck Delegate L. Fuqua, Engine Delegate C. Beiton, Steward Del­ egate K. Johnson. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director encouraged all members to upgrade at Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. En­ gine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next port: Beaumont, Texas. UB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­ portation), September 18 — Chairman V.Ti Nielsen, Secretary J.F. Emidy, Deck Delegate John Wolfe, Engine Del­ egate C. Diaz, Steward Delegate A. Banky III. Chairman thanked deck de-. partment for hard work and dedication in preparing ship for two- to three-month layup at Tampa, Fla. shipyard. Secretary thanked New York Port Agent Kermett Mangfam for contract clarification. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang thanked crew for helping keep messhalls clean and orderly; Crew thanked Chief Cook Alexander Banky for his spirit of cooperation. LIBERTY SPIRIT(Liberty Maritime), September 22 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Gerald Sharp, Deck Del­ egate Jim Pinkston, Engine Delegate T. Robin, Steward Delegate Eulogio Al­ varez. Chairman reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification regarding AB watch. Payoff on the OMI Wabash NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 22 — Chairman F. Goethe, Secretary W. Williams. Chair­ man urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He encouraged every­ one to donate to SPAD and the Maritime Defense League. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked that heaters be issued to each crewmember. OMI WILLAMETTE(OMI Corp.), Sep­ tember 7 — Chairman C. Pryor, Secre­ tary R. Scott, Educational Director Fred V. Volger. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Secretary encouraged members to go to Paul Hall Center. He thanked union for name change honoring former SIU president. ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. said one stowaway was found from Hong Kong. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), September 11 — Chairman Robert Stuverud, Secretary George Bryant, Deck Delegate Victor Peters, Engine Delegate Joseph Trauth, Stew­ ard Delegate Mike Bubaker. Chairman noted everything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 29 — Chairman J. McCoy, Secretary J. Johnson, Educa­ tional Director R. Chopman. Chairman thanked all departments for keeping ship clean. Educational director stressed im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward departnient for good service and excellent chow. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 1 — Chairman W.C. Byrd, Secretary G.E. Sinkes, Educa­ tional Director A.O. Cuevas. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Hous­ ton. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), September 1 — Chair­ man Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director R. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 1 — Chairman John T. Emerich, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Ed­ ucational Director Daniel T. Flowers, Deck Delegate Edward O'Brien, En­ gine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet. Chair­ man discussed welfare and pension plans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship was delayed almost 24 hours due to engine trouble. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 29 — Chairman Louis Ultrasea Crew Enjoys Shipboard BBQ OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), September 23 — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary J. Samuels, Deck Delegate William Kleimola, En­ gine Delegate E. Whisenhant, Steward Delegate David Rodgers. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship needs new furniture in crew lounge and new dryer. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), September 27 — Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez, Stew­ ard Delegate Larry Ely. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and discussed Coast Guard's drug testing program. Secretary encouraged all union brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg School for a bet­ ter tomorrow. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. Sea­ farers LOG was received and distributed to all crewmembers while ship was in Japan. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Septem­ ber 8 — Chairman D. Wagner, Secre­ tary R. Evans, Educational Director P.D. Hanley. Chairman announced pay­ off. Secretary has movie list available. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked captain and chief mate for making shore leave possible in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), September 9 — Chairman Henry Jones, Secretary F. Robertson, Educa­ tional Director C. Croft, Deck Delegate K. Lamb, Steward Delegate F. Rose. Chairman armounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Four crewmembers — QMED H.W. Palmer, AB K. Lamb, Chief Cook F. Rose and Radio Officer B. Jardine — travelled to. Cairo, said trip was very educational. SANTA ANA (OMI Corp.), September 1 — Chairman Daniel Laltlnen, Secre­ tary Alfredo Panico, Educational Direc­ tor Walker Prentiss. Chairman thanked members for good work and for coming out when country needs them. He re­ minded everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He asked for mo­ ment of silence in memory of Paul Hall. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. J. Ortiz, deck engine utility (left), meets with Patrolman Bobby Milan during a payoff on the OMI Wabash. SS&i;•if-W SANTA ANA (OMI Corp.), September 29 — Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secre­ tary Alfredo Panico, Educational Direc­ tor Walker Prentis, Deck Delegate Curtis Lewis, Engine Delegate David Dunklin. Chairman asked crew to leave rooms clean. He thanked everyone for good job. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ,•••• -I'-S -JW.:.-W. One of the memorable events during voyage 045 aboard the Ultrasea was a delicious barbecue. Enjoying the meal are DEU Carlos Milla, Bosun Cesar Gutierrez and Deck Maintenance Ed Haney. . . ; S- •., . • .. • -. ' Zellero, Engine Delegate P. Torres, Steward Delegate W. Campbell. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), September 29 — Chair­ man Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director James Williams, Deck Delegate James Walker, Engine Delegate F. Rodriguez, Steward Delegate W. Campbell. Secre­ tary reported beef. No other beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for recent cookout and fine meals every day. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea Land Service), September 24 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Fields, Educa­ tional Director W. Lindsey, Deck Dele­ gate Thomas Self, Steward Delegate Abdu Azez. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea Land Service), September 13 — Chairman R. Pinkham, Secretary G. Shirley, Educa­ tional Director C. Chancey, Deck Dele­ gate Clyde Luse, Engine Delegate L. Mills, Steward Delepte C. Atkins. Edu­ cational director reviewed benefits pack­ age. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), September 22 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director D. Manthei. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), September 28 — Chairman Ted Tolentino, Secretary S. Ghani, Edu­ cational Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Del­ egate Theodore Hawkins, Steward Dele­ gate Inocenso Fontelera. Chairman noted good crew and smooth trip. He Vasquez, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Ed­ ucational Director David Gordius. No . beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew needs new washing machine. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to SIU President Michael Sacco and his staff for coming aboard vessel in Honolulu. SEA-LAND INNOVA TOR (Sea Land Service), September 21 — Chairman Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director Rickey D. Cavender, Deck Delegate J.R. Picciolo, Engine Delegate Prebtiss Smith, Stew­ ard Delegate George Bronson. Chair­ man reported smooth sailing, thanked steward department for job well done. Steward department thanked deck and engine departments for helping keep ship exceptionally clean. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, thereby increasing eaming potential. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY(Sea-Land Service), September 26 — Chairman D. Leon, Secretary P. Laboy. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Chairman thanked entire crew for smooth and safe trip. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), September 29 — Chairman Sonny Herrera, Secretary W. Wroten, Educational Director E. Ford, Deck Del­ egate Paul Mahone, Engine Delegate George Hoopes, Steward Delegate Lorenzo Raza. Chairman reported prob­ lem-free voyage. Educational director urged continued support for SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked GSU Wayne Campine for keep­ ing crew lounge and mess hall in top shape. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), September 15 — Chairman Continued on page 27 •• • W. • r"- • • r^--. • •i-f'• " • i ' 'i; ..a • • ' i 'ii •I • L- • ' • -41 -f • - /A �,'' '•• . •.''".:',;"'"!'7"."''' ; 'iv SOFAim 106 2« ; • J- 'iVcpiil.>:&-•; S:B#^ Pensioners Ruby served in the Army from 1940 , until 1946. He lives in Des Moines, La. Continued from page 14 JOSEPH STAN­ TON, 59, joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. The native of Philadel­ phia, Pa. shipped in the deck de­ partment. Brother Stanton still calls Philadelphia home. JOHNNY NETTLES, 67, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Bal­ timore. A native of South Caro­ lina, he shipped in the engine de­ partment. Brother Nettles served in the Navy from 1942 until 1943. He has retired to Jacksonville, Fla. BILLY NUCKOLS, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Balti­ more. He was bom in West Virginia and in 1975 completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course. Brother Nuckols re­ sides in Anstead, W.Va. DOMINICK ORSINI, 66, joined the union in 1963 in the port of New York. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he sailed in the engine department and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Orsini served in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He has retired to Harrisburg, Pa. THOMAS D. OWEN, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama na­ tive, he shipped in the engine de­ partment. Brother Owen served in the Army from 1946 until 1949. He resides in Seattle. ANTHONY PERRY, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. He was bom in Rhode Is­ land and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Perry upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Perry has retired to Pahmmp, Nev. •L-'i , ."'i' y "(i /s^;%,. n RICHARD E. PERRY, 62, I joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit, Mich. Bom in Oil City, Pa., he sailed as a bosun. Brother Perry served in the Navy from 1948 until 1955. He lives in Manitowoc, Wis. FRANK RAKAS,64, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. A native of Browns­ ville, Pa., he sailed in the stew­ ard department. Brother Rakas re­ sides in Cardale, Pa. HOWARD RUBY, 77, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1961 in the port of New York. He was bom in Cleve­ land, Ohio and shipped in the galley gang. Brother RAPHEL STEYENS, 67, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Green Bay, Wis., he sailed in the black-gang. Brother Stevens served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 and from 1947 to 1951. He has retired to Houston. WILTON STOKES, 61, joined the.Seafar­ ers in 1961 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The Ala­ bama native shipped in the deck department. Brother Stokes re­ sides in Theodore, Ala. WILLARD TAYLOR, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in Marcus Hook, Ta. He was bom in Chester, Pa. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Taylor served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. He has retired to Bristol, Pa. FRANK TIMMONS, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1953 in his native New York. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Timmons has retired to Des Moines, Wash. HAROLD UNGLERT, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif. He was bom in New Jersey and sailed in the engine department. Brother Unglert served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He lives in Neptune City, N.J. ALFONSO VALENTE, 67, joined the SIU in 1965 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department and from 1942 until 1962 he served in the Navy. Brother Valente has re­ tired to Tampa, Fla. JAMES H. WALL, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1965 in the port of New York. Bom in Florida, he shipped in the black-gang. Lundeberg School. Boatman Ramey resides in Seaford Blades, Del. Brother Wall served in the Navy from 1943 to 1944. He resides in Jacksonville, Fla. JOHNNY YOUNG, 62, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in his native Mobile, Ala. in 1958. He shipped in the steward department. Brother Young lives in New Orleans. INLAND ANTONIO ATILES,64, joined the union in 1976 in his na­ tive Puerto Rico. He shipped in the deck department. Boatman Atiles still calls Carolina, P.R. home. i ROLDIN DINET,62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of New Or­ leans, The Louisi­ ana native shipped as a cap­ tain. He resides in Golden Meadow, La. DEWITt HOLLOWELL, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in North Carolina and shipped in the deck department. Boatman Hollowell served in the Navy from 1943 to 1961. He lives in Virginia Beach, Va. GORDON RAMEYSR., 64, joined the union in 1972 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. The Vir­ ginia native sailed as a cap­ tain and in 1973 upgraded at the DONALD WIL­ LIS, 64, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Phil­ adelphia, Pa. The NorA Carolina native shipped as a mate. He still calls Sea Level, N.C. home. , ''f Jt'. iiil '.J GREAT LAKES BAYARD BRITTON, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Nicaragua, he shipped in the steward department. Boatman Britton has retired to Tampa, Fla. j RAYMOND HILL, 63, joined the union in 1960 in the port of New York. Bom in New Jersey, he sailed as a captain. Boatman Hill served in the Marines from 1976 to 1979. He has retired to Baltimore. OLLIE DAN TAYLOR JR., 66, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed as a captain and in 1979 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Taylor served in the Navy from 1943 to 1967. He has retired to Satsuma, Fla. JAMES J. BISHOP, 65, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Frank­ fort, Mich. A Michigan native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bishop served in the Army from 1950 until 1952. He resides in St. Ignace, Michigan. HARLANDFITZPATRICK, 62, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Toledo, Ohio, he shipped in the black-gang. Brother Fitzpatrick has retired to his native Toledo. , RAILROAD MARINE FRANK CHORLEY,63, joined the union 1953 in Elberta, Mich. He was bom in Detroit and shipped in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Chorley served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. He resides in Frankfort, Mich. DONALD MESZAROS, 65, joined the union in 1953 in the port of Frank­ fort, Mich. The Michigan native sailed in the stew­ ard department. Brother Meszaros has retired to Beulah, Mich. ORRIN SMITH, 63, joined the Sea­ farers in 1963 in the port of New York. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Smith has retired to Bellmore, N.Y. Gaines Meets Randolph Institute Head The photograph on page 4 of the November 1991 edition of the Seafarers LOG misidentified the Seafarer talking with Normal Hill, president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute. He is Assistant Cook Nicholas Gaines, a member of the SlU's Government Services Division who prior to shipping was active in the Brother­ hood of Sleeping Car Porters, which had been headed once by Randolph. •'j -L;, ; �.-.ssetat OfCfMSfff 7991 n- - - yd Continued from page 25 Werner Becher, Secretary Rudolf Spingat, Engine Delegate Y. Brown, Steward Delegate B.L. Mack. Chairman recommended members upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 29 — Chairman O. Wiley, Secretaiy D. Spangler. Chair­ man received and posted notice of new Crowley tankers. He noted random drug testing scheduled to begin October 1. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent job. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 3 — Chairman S. Evans, D^k Delegate Robert Pacheco, Engine Delegate Randolph Llanes. Chaiirnan reminded crew to separate plastics, cans and bottles. He thanked crew for good trips and clean ship. Edu­ cational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School and watch safety videos aboard ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. 27 No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship needs new TV and VCR with direct an­ tenna hookup. Ship needs new washer and dryer. Next port; Houston. ULTRASEA (American Maritime Transport), September 22 — Chairman Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary J. Savoie, Deck Delegate Eddie Hall, En­ gine Delegate Robert Baptiste, Steward Delegate Leonard Skipper. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or stew­ ard delegates. USNS CHAUVENET(Mai Ship Opera­ tors), September 5 — Chairman Jeff Paul Focardi, Secretary June Pertusini, Educational Director A1 Matos, Deck Darryl Goggins and GSU Jerome Grimes. Crew found stowaway cat dur­ ing voyage from Saudi Arabia. CAPE METEOR (lOM), October 6 — Chairman R. Clemente. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. SAMUEL COBB(Ocean Shipholding), October 6 — Chairman J. Caruso, Sec­ retary R. Crawford, Deck Delegate Jo­ seph Rives, Engine Delegate E. Mardones, Steward Delegate T. Bar­ rett. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and Fishing's Fine Aboard the Ultrasea SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 1 — Chairman Car­ mine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director D. Incoram. Edu­ cational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 26 — Chairman R. McConagle, Secretary E. Douroudons, Educational Director G. Payne. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. SEA-LAND SPIRIT (Sea-Land Service), September 13 — Chairman Victor Ardowski, Secretary W. Hawkins, En­ gine Delegate K. Yafai, Steward Dele­ gate Jasper Jackson. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 14 — Chairman D. At­ kinson, Secretary D. Boone, Educational Director C. Piper, Engine Delegate K. Couture, Steward Delegate Mana Nasser. Chairman announced pay­ off. No beefs or disputed OT reported. INDIAN OCEAN (mC), October 13 — Chairman L. Welch, Deck Delegate John Sullivan, No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for clarification of maximum daily working hours. Crew thanked galley gang for great food and great job. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), October 20 — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Al­ exander P. Reyer, Educational Director Vincent Larimer, Deck Delegate Jack Rhodes, Engine Delegate Don Bushy, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Bosun noted smooth trip. Educational di­ rector extolled virtues of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $155 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. : ..*! - y, wywfi i'"' 4 If RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), October 6 — Chairman James T. Martin, Secretary J. Jordan, Deck Delegate D. Naze, Engine Dele­ gate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate P.G. Ordansa. Chairman urged all crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point. Secretary reminded members to contrib­ ute to SPAD, it goes a long way and helps all members. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), September 22 — Chair­ man J.W. Donaldson, Secretary E. Porter, Educational Director D. John­ son, Deck Delegate J. Conlin, Engine Delegate P. Pardovich, Steward Dele­ gate Gilberto Tolentino. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), September 8 — Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Cathy McMahon. Educational Director M. Langford, Deck Delegate William Haynie, Engine Delegate H. Ahmed, Steward Delegate David West. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked deck and steward departments for jobs well , done. deck or steward delegates. Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez finds the waters good for fishing aboard the Ultrasea. Delegate George Dehlmar, Engine Dele­ gate Tony Estes, Steward Delegate Americus Bell. Educational director re­ minded members to be cautious around electrical equipment. He reminded mem­ bers to wear proper footwear on board. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNS REGULUS (Bay Tankers), Sep­ tember 1 — Chairman Marion C. Roper, Secretary George Quinn, Educa­ tional Director Rudolph R. Cefaratti, Deck Delegate Eugenio S. DeSousa, En­ gine Delegate William H. Day, Steward Delegate Roberto Pabon Fox. Educa­ tional director stressed ithportance of up­ grading at Lundeberg School and donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. USNS SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), Sep­ tember 26 — Chairman Ferdinand Gongora, Secretary Marco Guevara, Deck Delegate Frank Reynolds, Stew­ ard Delegate Sam Gordon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), Sep­ tember 28 — Chairman M.W. Kadderly, Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educational Director C.W. Cunning­ ham, Deck Delegate T. Vain, Engine Delegate A. Donahoe, Steward Delegate V. Westlin. Educational director urged members to read Seafarers LOG and do­ nate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 2 — Chairman J. Miller, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educa­ tional Director F.L. Hall, Deck Delegate S.W. Parker, Engine Delegate P. Hove, Steward Delegate J. Boss. Chairman re­ minded all hands to think and practice safety at all times. Secretary thanked all hands for helping steward department keep vessel clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals and salad bar. PFCDEWAYNET. WILLIAMS (AMSEA), September 15 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secreta^ Donna Jean demons. Educational Director Christo­ pher Doyle, Deck Delegate Keith Kirhy, Engine Delegate F. Jaworski, Steward Delegate D. Landry. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Black-gang member Jaworski and GSU Patricia Piccione, also aboard vessel, are newlyweds. ULTRAMAR (American Maritime Transport), September 22 — Chairman R. Wiles, Secretary R. Poovey, Educa­ tional Director C. Durden, Deck Dele­ gate C. Fairfax, Engine Delegate H. Cortes, Steward Delegate Tim Wil­ liams. Chairman reported jobs well done by all SIU hands. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He asked contracts department how a C-card may request one-trip relief. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacific Gulf Marine), October 6 — Chairman Charles Davis, Secretary D. Goggins, Deck Delegate R. Oliphant, Engine Del­ egate W. Behan, Steward Delegate T. Guthrie. Educational director pointed out positive points of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for job well done, including Chief Cook Tim Guthrie, Steward/Baker donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CONSTELLATION(MaeTsk), October 13 — Chairman Sal Ciciulla, Deck Dele­ gate Carl Davis, Steward Delegate C. Dominguez. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Some crewmembers said stores sent by com­ pany are of poor quality. CORNHUSKERSTATE(lOM), Octo­ ber 27 — Chairman Louis Flade, Secre­ tary Abe Martinez, Educational Director J.S. Knight. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), October 10 — Chairman John Wolfe, Secretary L. Propheter, Educa­ tional Director Alvin Markowitz, Deck Delegate Paul Moss, Engine Del­ egate M. Hadwan. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work despite lack of some stores. FALCON PRINCESS (Seahawk Man­ agement), October 13 — Chairman K. Koutouras, Secretary H. Jones, Deck Delegate Eugene Finley, Steward Dele­ gate James Harris. Bosun thanked crew, said this was best trip he has made in 30 years. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward-delegates. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Houston. GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 6 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educa­ tional Director Michael Kovach, Deck Delegate Nelson Sala, Engine Delegate M. Beata. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. GOPHER STATE(lOM), October 27 — Chairman John Stout, Secretary R. Malozi, Educational Director W. Cam­ eron, Deck Delegate G. McCarthy, En­ gine Delegate M. Field. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary asked that all soiled linen be brought to galley area. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 13 — Chairman John R. Neff, Secretary W. Rohles, Educational Director Christos Tsipliareles, Deck Delegate Tan Ah Joon, Engine Dele­ gate Thomas McCardle, Steward Dele­ gate Thomas McNeills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for re­ view of pension plan with change to 20 years seatime and no age requirement for retirement. Crew thanked galley gang. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), Octo­ ber 18 — Chairman E. Duhon, Secre­ tary R. Peralta, Educational Director A. Bomhita. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. f? OMIDYNACHEM(OMI Corp.), Octo­ ber 3 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secre­ tary Steven Wagner, Educational Director L. Phillips, Deck Delegate Terry Thomas, Engine Delegate Rob­ ert Pritchett. Ship was short of water while in port, none put on due to price. Chairman said he intended to ask patrol­ man why non-union workers were filling four positions (two painters and two welders) aboard vessel. He reported sepa­ rate beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by department delegates. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Port Ar­ thur, Texas. OMI LEADER (OMI Corp.), October 13 — Chairman W.S. Byrne, Secretary C.C.HollingsIII, Educational Director J. Trent. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD, because that means more jobs. Educational director pointed out financial benefits of upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. Engine dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. OVEI7SE4S/1I7C77C (Maritime Over­ seas), October 15 — Chairman John Lit­ tle Jr., Secretary G. Marzett, Deck Delegate Tim Olvany, Engine Delegate W. Gee, Steward Delegate Lee Harmason. Chairman announced payoff, urged crewmembers to upgrade as soon as pos­ sible. He noted everything running smoothly but said crew lounge needs new furniture. No beefs or disputed OT reported. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime Overseas), October 30 — Chairman J. Scheck, Secretary Darrell Touchstone, Educational Director Edward Self, Deck Delegate Billy G. Hill Sr., Engine Delegate C. Mazzara, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman reported up­ coming layup. Secretary said this is one of best crews he has had pleasure of working with. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for excellent job. f'- 'I Hi - ' vm • v.. 's- - I 'A ' IV'"L V •' ' v'' - :> �SEAFARERS LOG 28 Know Your Rights Holiday Recipes by Seafarers Honey Glazed Ham with Spinach Stuffing by Robert Scott Recertified Steward Robert Scott, a frequent contributor to the Seafarers LOG, submitted these recipes which he has perfected over the couse of many holi­ day seasons. One half of a 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1 egg, well beaten V3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Vi cup toasted pine nuts or toasted chopped walnuts V2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed Vs teaspoon onion powder V2 cup honey 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 5 lb. fully cooked half ham or 5 lb. boneless, fuly cooked ham In a mixing bowl, stir together spinach, egg. cheese, nuts; basil and onion powder. Set aside. Stir together hotiey and mustard. Set aside. Slit ham through center and side. Pack spinach mixture into slits. Bake ham in a 350" oven for l'/2 hours. Brush ham with half of honey mixture. Let stand 15 minutes. Makes 12 serv ings. Christmas Popcorn Balls by Robert Scott Remove all unpopped kernels from pop­ corn. Lightly butter a large baking pan. Com­ bine popcorn, red cherries, green cherries and peanuts in prepared pan, in a V/i quart saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to boiling. Reduce heat & simmer • 5 min. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda. Stir in and coat popcorn mbcture. Bake in a 300" oven for 15 minutes. Stir. Bake 5 minutes longer. Remove popcorn mixture from pan and spread out on aluminum foil. When warm to the touch, place '/2 cup mixture in center of a 12-inch piece of plain or colored plastic wrap. Secure with ribbon or string. Insert a wire hook through tie and hang on tree. Makes 16 balls. 8 cups of popped popcorn % cup red candied cherries halved % cup green candied cherries halved % cup peanuts % cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons light corn syrup V4 teaspoon baking soda Scotty's Light Ginger Cookies Robert Scott In a small baking bowl, combine flour, baldng 3 cups all-purpose flour powder, ginger, s^It and cloves. In a large mixer 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground ginger bowl, beat butter and shortening until smooth. Add sugar and beat until well blended and fluffy. Add Vz teaspoon salt Vs teaspoon ground cloves eggs and vanilla and beat well. At low speed gradually Vs cup butter or margarine beat in flour mixture until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours or until easy to Vs cup shortening handle. On a ligjitly floured surface roll dough '/«inch 5/4 cup sugar thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased 2 eggs cookie sheets. Bake in 375° oven 7 minutes or until 1 teaspoon vanilla lightly browned around the edges. Cool on wire rack. Makes 3 dozen 2-inch cookies. Sweet Potatoes Hawaiian Style by Suzanne Van Schoor Seaforer Suzanne Van Sdhoor, ttiio halls from Hawsdi, mailed her from Southampton in the United Kingdom witilc adhoard fl^e €3; Long Lines, V4 cup btitter Of fat 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in half .lengthwise-,: f Icup brovvn sugar RM»r MeU the butter or.fto in a skilfet; brown the potatoes in; it; Add? bipwti sugar and pineapple sugararid pine^ple. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes or until tender. Turn the potatoes fre­ quently. Serves 6 to 8, ^ OerMne Borozxin t- she fC;- IKetlred SIU seotelaiy tSeraldine BtwoaBin ported is 3 cups self-rising flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1 can (12-oz.) Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Grease bread pan; pour in batter and bake in 350° oven for one hour, or until brown on top. • Rhubarb Cream Cheese Pie by Jeanne Rice Jeanne Rice, a motfier of a merchant seaman, thought LOG readers would like this delicious recipe. Mix the prepared rhubarb with the first half of sugar (or honey) and flour and place in tite pie shell. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes to cook rhubarb. Wliile this is baking, mix cream cheese with second half of sugar (or honey), then beat in eggs one at a time. When rhubarb is cooked (15 minutes), re­ move from oven and lower tempera­ ture to 350°. Pour cheese mixture over hot rhubarb and return to 350° oven for 30 minutes. Mix sour cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar and vanilla extract and spread over hot pie when second baking is complete (30 minutes). Cool, chill and serve. 1 deep 9" pie shell (unbaked) 1 pound of rhubarb (3 cups), cut up 1VJ cup sugar or honey 3 tablespoons flour 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese Vz cup sugar or honey 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspon vanilla extract 1 cup (8 oz. carton) sour cream Til;-';' " V•• ,..'v FINANCIAL RKPORTS The constitution of the SIC Atlantic. (luH. Lakes and inland Waters District makes speciric provision for saleguarding the memhership's money and Union finanees. l he cainstitution reciuires a detailed audit by Ccrtilied Public Accouniaiits ever> year, which is to be submilied to tiie membership by the Seeretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-lile members, elected by the .membership, makes examination each year ot the finances of the LInion and reports fully their findings and reeomniendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements.. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally.consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All. expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS A member's shipping rights and .senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies ol these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Angus Red Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, VId. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU. patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the po­ litical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has heeii reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT 01 MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given lor same, finder no circumstances should any meniher pay an>' money for any reason unless ho is given sueh receipt. In theeveulaiiyone attempts lo.require anv such payment be made without supplving a receipt, or it a meniher is requirexfto make a payment and is eiven an olfieial recei|rt. but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSrnUTIONAU RIGHTS AND OBUK. ATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution arc available in all LInion halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiari/.e themselves with its eontents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any eon.stitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RKiHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SlU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLHTCAL ACTIVITY DONATION-^SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may he solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ tion of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper con­ duct. the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Fhe address is 5201 Auth Wav, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �• •' - '. •• • .V : ..i '« ' •. r • < ;,. • •. i '.y.' ' -r- DECEMBER 1991 29 Final Departures DEEP SEA CIRILO BAQIJILOD Pensioner Cirik) Bat|uiio(J, 91, passed away recently. He was born in thePhilippine islands and joined the SILJ in I9.'i.^ in the port or New York. Brother Baquilod shipped in the stew­ ard departinent. He retired in January 1971. '• *" 'm •' i m: HOWARD COLK Pensiotier Howard Cole. 65; died August 18. He '^/as born in McKinney, Texas aiid joined the .Seafarers in 1959 in the port ()!" Houston. IJrother Cole sailed in the deck depart• nieiit. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1947. Brother Cole became a pensioner in March 1989. t l ARKNC i; (ONKLK Pensioner V Clarence \ Conklc; . 68. passed away Sep­ tember 25 as a result of heart failure. Born in West Virginia, he joined the union in I94.f in . the port of New York. Brother Conkle shipped in the engine department. He retired in Aumist 1979. • WIKLIAVIDAVKV Pensioner William Davey. 70. died recently. .A native of Cireen Bay. Wis., he joined the Sll! in 1947 in the port of New Crieaiis. Brother Davey sailed in the galles gang, lie serVetl in the Army Irom 19.79 until 1945. Brother Davey retired.iii Deeeinber 1982. .lOSKPH HKNRV Pensioner Joseph Henry. 80. , died August 15. He was born in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards belore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Henry re­ tired In August 1974. .lOAQUIN iMAl.DONADO fA-nsioner Joaquin Maldonado. 84. passed away Oc­ tober 21. The na­ tive of Puerto RiCo joined the SlU as a charter member in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Maldonado shipped in the deck department. He became a pen-, sioner in December 1966. ISAAC MIK HKLL Pensioner Isaac Mitchell. 84. died August 8. He was born in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards before ' that union merged with ACiLlWD. Brother Mitche retired iii April 1977. DONALDMLRF'HV , Pensioner Donald Muiphy. 66. aw ay Oc­ tober 12. A nati\ e of Nor- • folk. Va.. he joined the SILI in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Murphy sailed in the engine department and up­ graded frequently at the. Lnikleberg School. He retired in Februars 1989. .lAKKNORRIS THOMAS DOR AN Thomas Doran. 42. jiassed aw a\' October 14. He was born in Bethesda. Md. and graituated tfom the i.unileberg SCIKIOI ill i974. Brother Doran . shipped in the black-gang, and he upgraded freiiucntly at the .Lundeberg School. He last sailed in September 1990. Pensioner Jake Norri.s. 90. passed away August 14. The Louisiana.native joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1950 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. before that union merged w ith the.AGLIWD. Brother , Norris retired in September 1968. WILLIAM M NKZ Pensioner William Nunc/. 89. died October 9; Born in the V\ AI /I K R H I Z(; K R A LD Pensioner Walter F-it/gerald. 89. dieil October .7. The Cieorgia native joineil the SIL! in 1967 in the port of Jackson­ ville. Fla. Brother Fit/gerald sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1921 to 1925. Brother Fit/.eerald retired in Julv 1978. HKRMAN (iRKKN Herman Cireen. 68. pas.sed av\ a> Sep­ tember 5. A native ' of Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in I97;7. before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Cireen completed stew­ ard recertification in 1980. He served in the Army from 1942 to 194.7. He last shipped in Au­ gust 1989. T ^ Philippine is­ lands. he joined the SlU as a charter member in 19.79.in the port of New York. Brother Nunez shipped in the blackgang. He retired in January J 965. FRANK PANT: r I F. Frank Panette. 67. passed aw ay Oc­ tober 21. He w as born in . Massa­ chusetts and joined the Seafar­ ers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Panette sailed in the engine department. In 1984 . - -if. =. tl. he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Army from 1951 until 1957. Brother Panette was an active member at the time of his death. ALBERT RICHOI X Pensioner Albert . Richoux, 68. died Septeinber 26. He joined the SlU in. 1941 in his native New Orleans. Brother Richoux shipped in the galley gang. He retired in Octo­ ber 1982. VIC LOR ROMOLO Victor Romolo. 65. passed aw ay October 20. He joined the Seafarers in .1947 in his na­ tive New York. In 1982 Brother Romolo completed the steward recertification course. He was an active member at the time of his death. .lOSE TABLAS INLAND Pen­ sioner Jose Tablas. 76. died De­ cember 18.1990. Born in Califor­ nia, he joined the SlU in 1951 inthepprtofNewYork. • Brother Tablas shipped in the deck department. He retired'in May 1987. JOHNHATHCOCK i Pensioner John Hathcock. 80. died September 9. Born in Flor ida. he joined the union in 1977 in the port of Mobile. Ala. Boattnan Hathcock shipped as a mate. He began receiving his pension in July 1978. . is • 'mi GREAT LAKES THOM AS McM AHON JOSEPH WILSON Pensioner Joseph Wilson. 66. passed away September 22. The native of Toledo. Ohio joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1972 in the port of Seattle, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wilson served in the Arniy from 1944 until 1949. He retired in December 1985. Thomas McMahon. 67. passed away August 4. Hewas bom in Wheeling. W-Va. and in 1971 joined the SlU in the port of' Detroit. Brother McMahon shipped in the engine depart­ ment. In 1978 he upgraded at Piney Point toQMED. He served in the Army I'rdm 1946 to 1947. Brother McMahon last shipped in 1979. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION FUND Thi.s isa summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund EIN 13-1953878 for the year ended December 31,1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by the Trust. ' Plan expenses were $880,555; these expenses included $175,162 in administrative expenses mid $705,393 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 542 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities pf the Plan, was $14,571,440 as of December 31, 1990 compared to $14,469,688 as of January 1, 1990. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $101,752. This increase included unrealised appreciation (depreciation) in the value of Plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during tlie year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The Plan had total income of $982,307, including employer contributions of $213,355, employee contributions of $113,809, gains of (loss) of ($45,850) from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $700,993. V" -.. • Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, oh request. The items listed below are included in that report; 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan, and 4. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Nicholas J. Marrone. who is the Plan Administrator. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive form the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from tlie Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington. D C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor. 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.. Washington, D.C. 20216. MTD: Full Recognition Due WWII Mariners Continued from page 15 years to recognize." Ostro then read from the wireless cable received that day in 1945. One passage said. "Victory message to the Merchant Navy. . . For more than five-and-a-half years side by side with the Allied Merchant Navies in the face of continual and merciless attacks by the enemy, you have maintained the ceaseless flow of sea traffic on which the life and .strength of this country depend. . . The Admiralty have also asked me to express on their behalf and on behalf of the Royal Navy their admiration for the great contri­ bution made by the merchant Navy to the common victory through all the perils and rigors of more than five-and-a-half years of war at sea." in noting that American WWII seamen's eligibility date for veterans status is some 16 months earlier than the day set for the entire Armed Forces. Ostro noted the unfairness of the situation in an interview with the Seafarers LOG. "What we were doing out there wasn't a lark. It wasn't a cruise. We were as much at risk as any military personnel. . . Fach of us had a gun station, each of us was trained to man the guns in the event something happened to the armed guard." • G.f. • 1: , 1 '•••r . ' •' • k Krf;;-, , '•"L- ' �..— (I - . -. r. «",••!• Tv~ ••, •••«'.: V •_ • •:•. • '1 ••:.•• . • •- »r • • i .< ,-; ir—.— • •- —i • f..- • -w -i-- —j:-.-, - • •• , . • -. -. .vi-.*'. .••—ir' -i= -n. •••- .•, r-f'i ••••*• IM .• - • • -• • r"i ;•• "•• :• • - ' •— -i-' • j-i i . •••• -Ti • "y- SOFAROISLOG pi .:v . v.: Lundeberg School Graduates Five Clares °"h [: {" ' .' l# o ;: . • • ^ 'V V-.-- •;• • •-. • • • ,.• • 'V' im-r-. y: Trainee Lifeboat Class 484—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 484 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Marvin Smith, Fred Castillo III, Dayna Roger, Joel Mendez, Tim Haag, Paul Carlton, Lorenzo Houston, Tom Zemianek, (second row) Marco Alicea, Steven Burroughs, John Burke, Troy Mack, Henry Haleakala, Glen Bohner II, Bill O'Neill, Raymond Elmore Jr., Gregory Wasiek, (third row) Nash Henrietta, Ben Shupp, Michael Chupp and Jason Cooper. Trainee Lifeboat Class 485—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 485 are (from left, kneeling) Nathaniel Salomonsky, Michael Watts, Mike Paber, Kendra Tomlinson, Rick Dunston, Michael Boulier, (second row) Phil McGuire (instructor), Sean Taylor, Scot Jauma, Jeffrey Ludy, Eddie Wood, Louis Valles, Todd Fowler, (third row) Trevor Woodley, Alan Alston, Michael Rogers, Phillip Rankin, Eric Hyson, Robert Fleming, Anthony Schlumm, Ryan Gilsenan, (fourth row) Kyle Howell and Nathan Owens. - 'V,'••::•• • .f..;*l. - -•, f': •!- • ••-. • : .. :MW'ry'-<y'\\'ry-y "ryy - '•.•• • ••••• .•tif ^ i'tv; Upgraders Lifeboat—-Receiving their lifeboat training certificates on October 22 are (from left, kneeling) Tony Martin (MSG), Freda R. Scott (MSC), Alex Paulino (MSC), Olivia Ratliff (MSC), Angelo Journigan, Tom Laffey, (second row) James Bennefield, M.M.F. Mostafa, Bobby A. Shuler, Vera M. Foster (MSC), Al Jackson, Robert West, Dick Higgins, (third row) Patrick Wynne and Billy J. Phillips. -y-yy-'-' •• • TC-i • yy^"-'.' ... iii WHAT; j'i. p^yi.'yy>i-yy- : ' y , :-rn:,^:;:. ; V . : t-VT*'. .-J-. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the Noveinber 5 class of upgraders. They are (from left, front row) Adolfo Arzu, Maria Hanna, John Pagan, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Paul Cadran, William Henderson, (third row) Keith W. Harness, Washington Oree Jr. and Ingvar Antonsson. . y •;'- •.- . .: 0'y-yy : Welding—^A certificate of graduation was issued on October 22 for completion of the welding course to (from left, Frank Bolton, John Wong, Robert Stancavage, Tom Harris and Bill Foley (instructor). bEVELOPM^ during evening hours for eight-Week sessions. WHEN: MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS from 1730 to 2030 or TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS from 1730 to 2030 from January 8 to February 28,1992. WHO: ALL LUNDEBERG SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF ^eeligible. WHERE. ACADEMIC BUNGALOWS, Lundeberg School EARN CREDIT for an eight-week evening class while you are taking a daytime upgrading course or working a daytime job. WALK-IN REGISTRATION in the TRC lobby Monday, January b and Tuesday, January 7 —1600 to 2(M). Notices for future sessions will be annouiiceid in the Seafarers LOG. There WiU be sik sessiOT^ • • y. •r Lundeberg School Course Dates Corrected Several course dates originally listed in the "Guide to 1992 Lundeberg School Courses" (see Special Supplement, Seafarers LOG, November 1991) have been changed. The FOWT course originally scheduled for March 16 to April 24 now is set for March 2 to April 10. The final four Able Bodied Seaman's courses scheduled to begin in May have been delayed by two weeks. The new course dates are May 25 to'July 3, July 20 to August 28, September 14 to October 23 and November 9 to December 18. Also, the length of the AB course was listed incorrectly in the class descriptions. It is a six-week course. With these and any other courses, please be sure to contact the Lundeberg School's admissions office for any last minute changes. . ;• v. - • r- �-MiiruA-; i'J '•• ;• 1992 mHADING COURSE SCHEDULE i:': ••;• -yV "*• , ./r" 1. Detk Upgnding Courses •'4444'^'] •:-44 COurw iiv;:?'/ mt: ;r:# •$f$C ift: Check-In Coi^iMioh Date Date January 20 February 28 March 16 April 24 May 25 July 3 All students must take the m Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman January 6 January 17 January 20 January 31 Fehruary 3 February 14 February 17 February 28 March 2 March 13 March 16 March 27 March 30 April 10 April 13 April 24 April 27 May 8 May 11 May 22 May 25 •-''•4iy4i4'M'4!4'404 June 12 Ship Handling January 27 February 7 March 2 March 13 May 4 May 15 Radar Observer Unlimited January 20 January 24 March 16 March 20 May 18 May 22 Celestial Navigation February 10 March 6 April 6 May 1 Third Mate April 17 January 6 May 4 August 14 Limited Mates License January 27 March 3 Upon completion, the:, Sealift Operations course must be taken Tankerman March 16 April 10 Oil Spitt Course Check-In Compietioh Date Date March 2 March 6 AprU13 April 17 April 27 Mayl Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) UPGRADING APPUCAWN Name. •/ (Last) (First) Address. (City) Date of Birth. (Middle) Mo./Day/Year (Street) (State) Telephone! (Zip Code) " i. (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security #. • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed. ^ • Yes GNo to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Primary language spoken 4< • ! ^ (1.:, !?'• fV %aie Upgndim Courses Chkk-ln Completion Date Date January 6 March 27 May 11 July 31 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler January 20 February 28 March 2 April 10 May 11 June 19 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 6 February 14 jl May 11 June 19 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 6 February 21 April 27 June 19 Assistant En^neer (Deep Sea & Inland) March 2 May 8 Refrigeration Maintenance & January 6 February 14 Operations May 11 June 19 Refrigerated Containers— March 2 April 10 Advance Maintenance Marine Electronics—^Technician-1 January 6 Februai^ 14 May 11 June 19 Marine Electronics—Technician-11 February 17 March 27 Basic Electronics April 13 May 8 Welding January 20 February 14 February 17 March 13 Hydraulics March 16 April 10 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Course QMED-Any Rating '• • - •...t:"'-. V'.'J r 1991-92 Adult education Schedule SHISS College Pr^rum Sthedule fer 1992 FULL 8-week Sessions January 6 March 16 May 11 >jl DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course .• February 28 May 8 July 3 4^ EijK;.)'', 444' f ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) DATE. • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook s't f- > With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation . • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems ilv ' ft;-''"3 m the following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lunde^ berg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office if you are interested in attending. Check-In Completion Course •' • ' ^ •" Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for * English as a Second Language (ESL) starting dates) I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed : Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? Date available for training ••4'f Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admiaiions Chief Cook, Chief Steward (diice for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. SIGNATURE. Department. • Yes m- Book #. Seniority U.S. Citizen: Completion Date May 4 March 2 Steward Upgrading Courses ... Course Able Seaman 4 ^-1 Check-In Date March 30 January 27 Bosun Recertiilcation Steward Recertification .;:t • t %• I •> HeiertiHiution Frogrums ^ fbHowing is the current course schedule for J^uary-May 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are u geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry s needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. tmm4 ' .-• 'i <f DECEMBER 1991 m •:' ->#?••.-..• ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding n Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) Q High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Transportation irUI be paid ana in accordance scheduiing mtcr tetter vnij only if you prCSCni present OBllpiWI original rrCVipU receiptssna and successfuliy 1—arv wvvwnuwn-n. with wgui the av-omuiiog II JUU complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent hefore departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Bos 75. Piney Point. MD. 20674 rip, 12/91 .« �7 ft; .S- SEAEUCEMBS vm ii'-s. , f;, ;-•• Volume 53, Number 12 Polt&ag (irectinga Seafarers and their families, friends and shipmates were in­ vited by the LOG to send in their special holiday messages. These appear on pages 19-22 "i -I .i a December 1991 ^iW Peisian Gulf Redeployment to Continuo Into New Year dUh mm^ The redeployment of U.S. mili­ tary equipment and ammunition used in the Persian Gulf war will continue into 1992 with Ready Re­ serve Force (RRF) and commer­ cial chartered vessels being laid up gradually as more cargo comes home. "American-flag vessels con­ tinue to be a valuable asset in the redeployment effort," a spokes­ man for the Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSG), the military's sealift transportation agency, told the Seafarers LOG. As of the end of November, MSG was using 40 RRF vessels, including the Flickertail State, and 21 commercial charters in Operation Desert Sortie. Thirteen of the commercial vessels operate under the U.S. flag. SIU crews are sailing aboard 37 of the vessels. Almost 96 percent of all U.S. unit equipment has been brought back to the United States from Saudi Arabia, according to the MSG spokesman. Approximately 6,000 pieces remain as the military has not decided exactly what • \i'4....^ :fe" iP' iSlte : md: .'•I- ^ I#' imiy ddt' yvyy 'iJii 5»i:''.) M>-; 'rK;->:' u>!.:': equipment will stay and what will return. Only 38 percent of the ammuni­ tion sent to the Middle East for the battle against Iraq has been shipped back during Desert Sortie. Again, the military has not deter­ mined what will be left behind. At the height of the Persian Gulf build-up, known as Operation Des­ ert Shield (from August 1990 until fighting began January 16), MSG had engaged a total of 238 vessels, of which 136 flew the American flag. Also taking part in operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (the period from January 16 to the cease-fire agreement on April 11), SIU members ere wed all the fast sealift and the two aviation logis­ tics support ships as well as many of the prepositioning, commercial, RRF and hospital ships called into Bosun Paul Butterworth passes an assignment to AB Dotty Hoffman on board the action. Flickertail State, an f3RF vessel us^ by MSC to return cargo and ammunition during The MSG spokesman said list­ the on-going Operation Desert Soillet ing a date when the redeployment would end would be "premature,' however work is scheduled through the early months of 1992. 10 v^".•,..•• •' f:.'!;;?:-:;' ••- % - 'i-i SBMM- "v(:H?.;;- '•, I ..O; . Chief Steward Eddy Usmany itemizes After preparing the evening meal, Chief the stores needed for the RRF vessel's Cook Juan M. Rosario checks on lastnext voyage to the Middle East. minute details. 'U'- SA Dennis Cooper gets acquainted with a boa at the Singapore Zoo during the Lundeberg School graduate's first voyage. AB Joe Crocco mans the gangway watch aboard the Flickertail State while it was in Jacksonville, Fla. Help Locate This Missing Chihi ;. r• r- ...'^'^ d'n'- '.-• •. Racing across the deck of the RRF ship, Oiler Rafael Rosado heads for the engineroom. Recent Lundeberg School graduates Tim Greenawalt (bending) and Lance Sholes prepare a bucket of lube oil to be lifted into a crane. U,'' yim • ••p;yr,'^VV ' The National Genter for Miss­ ing and Exploited Ghildren has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Lauryn Tiffany Liv­ ingston. The 2-year-old was ab­ ducted by her non-custodial mother. Tiffany Kay Robinson, in Riverside, Galif. The child has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her abduction, she was 2 ft. 6 in. tall and weighed 24 pounds. An iden­ tifying feature is her right earlobe, which has an extra piece of carti­ lage. Her non-custodial mother. Tif­ fany Kay Robinson, who also goes under the name Tiffany Living­ ston, is 23 years old, 4 ft. 11 in. and weighs 115 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. A felony war­ rant has been issued for violation of her custody agreement. Anyone having information should contact The National Gen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Ghil­ dren at (800) 843-5678 or the San Bernadino Gounty District Attomey's Office (Galif.) Ghild Abduction Unit at (714) 387-8521. Lauryn Tiffany Livingston ''i|WM "•7 , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU PENSIONERS WILL GET $500 YEAR-END BONUS SIU SUES TO NEGATE TAX ON SEAMEN AFL-CIO CONVENTION ELECTS SACCO TO VICE PRESIDENCY CG RULES ON FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WILL DISRUPT WATERBORN COMMERCE, WARNS U.S. SHIPPING GROUP HOUSE PANEL APPROVES U.S.-FLAG SHIPBOARD GAMBLING SENATE VOTE STALLED ON ANWR OIL EXPLORATION NORDIC COUNTRIES MOVE TO INCLUDE MARITIME IN WORLD TRADE TALKS AFL-CIO TO PUSH FOR FULL-SCALE HEALTH CARE REFORM TWELVE TOPMOST BOSUNS PUT OUT CALL TO UPGRADE BENEFITS CONFERENCE HELD IN SAN JUAN ABOARD THE ‘CHARLIE BROWN,’ IT WAS A JOB WELL DONE NEW TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCED AT SIU FIRE FIGHTING COURSE PUMPROOM MAINTENANCE COURSE: UPGRADING OPPORTUNITY FOR QMEDS MARINE ELECTRONICS PROGRAM REVISED INTO TWO 6-WEEK COURSES 5 OF SILAS BENT CREW HEAD EN MASSE TO SIU SCHOOL O/S WASHINGTON CREW ‘ADOPTED’ BY 5TH GRADE CLASS SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD CREATES NEW CABLE SHIP-AB RATING, SETS 18 MONTHS OF MILITARY SHIP SEATIME FOR SENIORITY UPGRADE LARSON’S POEM READ AT SERVICE FOR EDMUND FITZGERALD CREW SIU SUES TO KILL UNFAIR TAX ON SEAMEN MTD BIENNIAL CONVENTION MARITIME TRADES DEP’T CONVENTION HITS BUSH POLICIES WORKERS NEED FAIR TRADE, NOT DEALS FOR CORPORATIONS, SAY FORMER LABOR SECRETARY AND CANADIAN MINISTER SPEAKERS CALL FOR ECONOMIC RALLY IN 1990S PERSIAN GULF REDEPLOYMENT TO CONTINUE INTO NEW YEAR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 12 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/c9cce2ab763d5840c4db55018430c725.PDF 707aad7d70443d136a807015f66424c2 PDF Text Text a?i ofnaAt '«8te .Swffctf ijy ®'«»icr :-5JS "o/aWe 63^ *'*"»ber 11 /Vbifi ' J. e . . : I » -jA • c„ '' '""f ''3 T"" :r^' , » 1 I " ^ t •-' -.7 r,r$iLiL ssas -j « i »;•: ?..VI. i ... .v'. •J! -':?>|V #5! ^1 .:v If. •'. "•••'''( '• ''•i-r:M ':.'6 Si B->.m At •';' ; '.'••• ,.^'j - ::.. •,Ci; - V, ,••••> • >; • • -, S - ,.•: SA'%5^;t"SS':S �SlAfARm LOG - }•-1.'' ":y]-r.'\ ' '/•••. Presidenfs Report .C; fir I Helping Expioiteci Seamen - :ii-. .'i •" -•-. '}"'^r"i'?; /sj-;' ,;- ''' • '• .irV i0$sr '•^t;S: :'!?. V.'" • .:> f,4 - : • -,, <•„• "i' S.'''£-;'; •: '/^..''i-is, •'. i®,!® •• vsasasftj^^K' - In a world where it is getting easier and easier for a runaway-flag shipowner to escape from any semblance of safety regulations and decent standards, it is a positive development that the world's seafaring unions were able to press and successfully secure an increase in the minimum wage for the exploited sea­ men of the world. This was one of the matters concerning the sea­ man's welfare which occupied the representatives of shipowners and seafaring unions in a series of meet­ ings held under the auspices of the United Nation's In­ ternational Labor Organization, the tripartite group that brings together business, labor and government. As a seamen's representative of the United States par­ Michael Sacco ticipating in the sessions held at the end of last month. I was glad to see a framework strengthened by which something can be done for the hundreds of thousands of exploited seamen in the world. At the meeting of shipowners and seafaring unions in a forum called the Joint Maritime Commission of the ILO, the parties agreed to in­ crease the world minimum wage for seamen from $286 to $335 per month as of October 25 and then to raise that rate again on the same date in 1992 to $356. This means the seaman working on ships operated under the flags of the runaway registries now will have a yearly salary of some $4,000; that is if he stays aboard the vessel for the full 12 months. Of course this action does not have any bearing on American seamen and furthermore will not affect one iota the seafarers from other traditional maritime nations who sail aboard the ships registered under the flags of their own countries. In fact, the notion of a yearly salary of $4,000 is almost ridiculous when viewed against the American, European or Japanese standard of living. What would a $4,000 annual salary do in this country? Some people spend more than that on feeding their dog. That amount of money hardly equals what an average citizen in these areas of the world spends on basic housing costs. At this session, the Joint Maritime Commission also recommended that the ILO study how the sweeping changes in the worldwide mari­ time industry are affecting seamen. Such ch^ges include the prolifera­ tion of runaway registries and so-called second registries (a traditional maritime nation's flag-of-convenience scheme) and the in­ crease in the number of manning agencies (many of which seem to op­ erate an awful lot like the types we used to call "crimps" in this coun­ try some fifty years ago). The positive end of this matter is that something has been done for the abused seaman who works aboard flag-of-convenience ships or on vessels that are part of state-owned fleets. The seafarer in these situa­ tions does not have the protection of strong, free and independent trade unions. This seafarer is dogged by a whole host of shipowner ef­ forts to keep him subjected to low wages and low standards. Any effort—no matter how smdl—to get the ninaway-flag operator to pay his seamen a higher wage and to bring shipboard living condi­ tions and safety standards closer to those found on the ships of the tra­ ditional maritime nations is worth doing. Once the conditions are on the books (in the case of the minimum wage it is on a world level), it is worth seeing to it that they are en­ forced- This is easier said than done. The runaway operator slides in between flags, becoming something of a phantom as far as any kind of law and order is concerned. While the runaway operator may continue to slip and slide between international laws and enforcement mechanisms, it is important to push for any kind of measure which will protect the seamen who work aboard these vessels. That is why the SIU continues to participate in international groups such as the ILO, or with the International Trans­ port Workers' Federation (ITF), the group which brings together sea­ faring unions from throughout the free world. As difficult as it is, we at least have a vehicle for raising the working conditions of the world's most exploited seamen. These efforts are in the interests of the unpro­ tected seamen on runaway-flag ships and they are in the interests of American mariners who benefit when standards are raised just a little closer to our own for those who compete with us in the world trades. Volume 53, Number II November 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith-, Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall, Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. SHI Urges Gambling For U.S. Cniise Ships The SIU voiced its strong sup­ port for a bill that could lead to both the investment of U.S. dollars in United States passenger ship operations and the creation of thousands of jobs for American seafarers. The bill, known as the U.S.Flag Cruise,Ship Competitiveness Act and introduced by Represen­ tative Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), would allow U.S.-flag cruise ships to offer regulated gambling on the high seas. Currently, the Gambling Ship Act—intended to prohibit off­ shore casino barges from evading state anti-gambling statutes—pre­ vents U.S.-flag cruise vessels from offering gambling on the high seas. Meanwhile, foreign-flag ships are not subject to the same restrictions, even though most of them operate from U.S. ports. In testimony before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on October 10, Terry Turner, SIU director of government relations, said, "The reality of the modem cmise industry is stark and clear: No cmise ship without gaming can directly compete in the same service against other vessels re­ ceiving substantial revenues from shipboard gaming." Bill Bans Crulses-to-Nowhere The U.S.-Flag Cmise Ship Competitiveness Act would elimi­ nate most so-called cmises-to-nowhere, a foreign-flag tactic which exploits loopholes in the Gambling Ship Act. On a typical trip, the foreign-flag vessel would leave a U.S. port, open its gambling facili­ ties once the vessel has left the U.S. territorial sea (usually three miles seaward) and allow its pas­ sengers to gamtlle for several hours before retuming to its port of embarkation. Under H.R. 3282, such a vessel would be prohibited from engaging in gambling unless it went to a foreign port or was on a voyage of more than 24 hours with food and staterooms for all passengers on board. "Unregulated cruise-to-nowhere casino ships, which are clearly illegal, are the only ships that would suffer from this bill," Tumer said. "These vessels have employed foreign individuals, at far below U.S. wage levels and without work or residence visas, despite the fact that they reside in and are employed full-time in the United States." Growth Industry As Tumer noted in his testi­ mony, the cruise industry, with an annual growth rate over 10 percent, is easily the greatest suc­ cess story of the last decade in the maritime industry. Cmise ships had 500,000 passengers in 1970; last year the figure was greater than 5 million. In 1990 shipboard gaming aboard foreign-flag cmise ships and cmises-to-nowhere grew de­ spite the recession, with a total of ; •• jr'' ' ' : "" T", $1.8 billion wagered on board^— primarily by U.S. citizens. Yet despite the fact that more than 85 percent of all cmise pas­ sengers worldwide are Ameri­ cans, only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cmise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SIUcrewed Independence and Consti­ tution). Further, the uncontested center of the world cmise industry is the U.S.—specifically south Florida, home port of dozens of cmise ships, none of them UiS.flag vessels. This situation exists largely be­ cause the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act, the two laws which discriminate against Ameri­ can passenger ships, were enacted when transportation was the pri­ mary service offered by passenger ships. The concept of the cruise ships had not yet been developed, and ships which did offer gambling on the high seas were little more than casino barges operated to evade state anti-gambling laws. Now, the cruise ship itself is considered the destination. Administration Support One year ago, the Bush adminis­ tration firmly opposed any changes in the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act. But last month it indicated a significant shift on the matter. John C. Keeney, the Depart­ ment of Justice's deputy assistant attomey general, criminal divi­ sion, offered conditional support for H.R. 3282. Testifying before the subcom­ mittee, he said the administration would not oppose casino gambling on U.S. vessels "on legitimate voyages from one port to an­ other." Creating More Jobs The benefits of H.R. 3282 would be plentiful. Passage of the bill "would be a major step forward in allowing our nation's vessels to compete, while not injuring other interests and not costing taxpay­ ers any subsidy or other pay­ ments," Turner said to the com­ mittee. "The United States cruise industry will enjoy a more level playing field for the first time in 40 years and will be able to com­ pete for a slice of the most rapidly growing sector of the maritime industry." At a time when citizens through­ out the U.S. are losing their jobs, H.R. 3282 would create significant new employment opportunities. Modern cruise ships typically re­ quire 500 to 1,000 crewmembers per vessel, which supports a great number of seafarers due to rota­ tion and relief. The bill has not been reported out of the House committee as yet. Additionally, a companion bill has not been introduced in the Senate. Industry representatives antici­ pate there will be some amend­ ments to the bill proposed in order to meet the concerns raised by the Justice Department. -.J ' ;^-Vl' -I • .i �NOKMBER mi At Long Last, A Memorial to U.S. Seamon ,• ' .'• ' 'J "¥w'>" ;-• ' ' !• ' •vv; The contribution of American merchant mariners to their coun­ try, in war and in the pursuit of peaceful commerce, was finally recog­ nized in a ceremony last month which marked the unveiling of a New York City memorial depicting surviving World War II seamen aboard a life raft. During the ceremony, an honor guard of 23 World War II veteran seamen marched out onto the breakwater and stood at attention as a 144pound time capsule containing the names of the 6,775 mariners who died in WWII was lowered into the bow of the life raft. Taps was played and a New York City fireboat unleashed a stream of red, white and blue water. Among the honor guard members was SIU pensioner George Alexander, the only one of the veteran mariners present at the ceremony to have served in both World War I and WWII. The 98-year-old veteran steward department member, reflecting on the simple but moving ceremony, said of the recognition of merchant mariners, "It was a long time in coming, but when it did happen, it was beautiful." Alexander was joined at the ceremony by two other SIU World War II veterans, retired QMED William "Flattop" Koflowitch and Fran­ cis "Buffalo" Stallings, who sailed as a wiper. Both Koflowitch and Stallings echoed Alex­ ander's sentiments. "I feel that this ceremony should have taken place some time ago," said Koflowitch. "But the monument and the dedica­ tion ceremony were beautiful." AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, who shipped as a mate during WWII and who served as chairman of the memorial's organizing com­ mittee, noted that the unveiling of the statue represented the end of a long voyage. "Fifteen years ago, we dedicated ourselves to the task of creating the nation's first national monument honoring the American merchant seamen who have served this country in war and peace, and who have sacrificed their lives 1• ', ^ M Representing the Seafarers at the dedication ceremony were (from left) Tom Soresi, Charles DiChnio, Robert Gorbea, Ed Doruth, Mike Manekas, William "Flattop" Koflowitch, George Alexander, Louis Morales, Francis "Buffalo" Stallings and George Wilkey. Alexander, who sailed in WWI and WWII served in the ceremony's honor guard. Koflowitch and Stallings are WWII veteran seamen. to give freedom a chance," he said in his remarks at the ceremony. "For those of us in the trade union move­ ment—and particularly those of us from mari­ time labor—we take great pride and satisfaction in the knowledge that from this day forward, merchant mariners who served our country and who gave their lives for freedom will be forever memorialized on this waterfront site in our nation's greatest city." Sacco: More to Be Done SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, speaking at a reception following the dedication for the 1,000 or so individuals in attendance, noted that the memorial also served as a re­ minder of the work that remains to be done to 'Woricer Tax' Plan Ignites Boatman's Pmtest What does it take to make a 34-year-old, third generation tugboat captain mad enough to take on the political establishment regulating the U.S. merchant marine? Announce plans to tax him for his job! Anthony Primeaux has been talking to and faxing fellow boatmen in the Louisiana and Texas channels of the Intercoastal Waterway to urge them to sign a petition to stop the U.S. Coast Guard from imposing a "worker tax" on merchant mariners. Primeaux joins the SIU in a strong push to halt a U.S. Coast Guard plan to charge seamen and boatmen for the processing and issuance of merchant marine documents and licenses. The user fee plan was first established by Congress and signed into law by the president in the form of the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The government, looking for devices to bal­ ance the budget, ordered the Coast Guard to begin charging for its various services. The agency issued over the summer a notice outlin­ ing a program whereby seamen and boatmen will have to pay from $35 for a document without a qualified rating up to $330 for an upper level license, as well as being charged $17 for an FBI check. "This just struck a nerve," Primeaux recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "This struck me the wrong way. I've never been involved in politics before. I'm tired of them taxing the middle man while the rich keep getting richer." After he first read about the possible fees in the Seafarers LOG, Primeaux started talking Relief Captain John Primeaux adds his name to Anthony with his fellow boatmen who also did not like Primeaux's (standing) petition against the Coast Guard's imposition of a worker tax. Continued on page 9 secure for WWII mariners all to which they are entitled. "While the battle for recognition of World War II mariners has been won inch by inch, there are a few more inches left to go," he said. Sacco noted the need to enact a bill currently before Congress which would extend the civilian mariner eligibility cut-off date for veterans' benefits. Known as H.R. 44, the bill would extend the date from August 15, 1945 to the date set for all other branches of the Armed Forces—December 31, 1946. He also said efforts must be made to have the federal government's office of personnel management count WWII merchant marine service as the equivalent of military service and to ensure that all of the nation's 50 states extend their veterans' benefits programs to WWII seamen. "Those of us in the merchant marine today must not let up on the fight to achieve full and complete veterans' status for World War II merchant seamen and full and complete recogni­ tion of the vital role American shipping had in this conflict. We have inherited a proud track record—the men and women in the American merchant marine during World War II delivered the goods under daunting conditions. It is up to us to dedicate our energies towards achieving recognition for those who gave their all to their country," Sacco said. Monument Inspired by Photo The bronze and stainless steel statue pays tribute to the thousands of American seamen who lost their lives while engaged in their trade. The sculpture depicts four WWII seamen, three on a life raft, one in the water whose outContinued on page 8 At the reception following the ceremony. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and memorial sculptor Marisol display a photograph of the monument. yf: $m' .t • \. '...•••ill.' . I-; •. • �SUFARBtS 106 :V .<,.' - T-j' W-:- SRI Pushes Extension of U.S. Labor Laws to Runaway Ships it i'"^-'. . •"'. -i- "• Ifc {;• Citing the continually unscrupu­ lous conduct of many American vessel owners operating ships under runaway registries, the SIU expressed its unwavering support for legislation which would extend American labor laws to foreignflag ships owned by Americans and operating principally in U.S. commerce. The bill, H.R. 1126, would ex­ tend the protection of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Na­ tional Labor Relations Act for a five-year period to those foreignflag vessels. It was introduced by Representative William Clay (D-Mo.). "It's time to close the loophole in our labor laws that encourages the abuse of people who work on board these ships," SIU official Edd Morris said in testimony be­ fore the House Labor Standards Subcommittee on October 10. Morris and other representatives of organizations representing sea­ farers' rights testified that by cir­ cumventing American labor laws, the foreign-flag vessels are driving U.S.-flag ships off the seas at a cost of many thousands of Ameri­ can jobs. Morris, who serves as an in­ spector for the International Transport Workers Federation and as such boards foreign-flag ships to determine if minimum wage levels and living conditions are being met, was able to pepper his testimony with vivid examples of the widespread human suffering spawned by runaway registries. The following is an excerpt from Morris' testimony: "I recognize that it has not been the intent of nations such as Libe­ ria, Panama or Honduras to allow their national flags to be used to shield such behavior. They simply hope to improve the condition of their national treasuries by under­ cutting the prices charged by in­ dustrialized nations for ship regis­ tration and tonnage fees. "But a ship registry is more than a mechanism for improving one's «•. •: [•' ^ i' i': t> $: it;-.-: • t 't balance of payments. Registries must establish, and most im­ portant of all, enforce standards of operation and safety... "This This hearing gives a yoice to a class of people who currently are too frightened to speak and too intimidated to act even when they are the victims of abuse and deceit. "Let me describe some repre­ sentative cases, the kind that I encounter on a regular basis. (The first case involves crewmembers who spoke on condition of ano­ nymity.) "The ship of this crew flies the flag of Cyprus... . Their com­ plaints include: • Food: They are given no fresh fruits or vegetables, or fresh dairy products. Canned food is shunned because the cans are rusted and expiration dates passed... . They have no cooking oils. • Living conditions: Living quarters have leaking ceilings. (Cleaning and clothes-washing sup­ plies are scarce or non-existent. They have no toilet paper. • Working conditions: The crew is expected to work without gloves, including paint chipping. They are not provided with safety glasses. • Pay and hours: The employ­ ment contract obtained through a Maldive Island manning agency calls for pay of $300 per month regular pay and $80 additional to cover overtime. "Actual pay is $270 per month, with overtime paid at a rate of $1.40 per hour. However, the crew is not paid overtime for hours worked when the ship is not at sea. Thus, they are not compen­ sated for securing the ship, standby time, undocking, etc... ." Morris gave other examples, such as the Panamanian-flag sea­ man who was paid $6,000 less than his predecessor as Second Officer aboard the Golden Shimizu. Other crewmembers from that ship told Smalley Recalls Sleeping Car Porter Days T :.• •:v • J Assistant Cook Bill Smalley (right), a member of the SlU's Government Services Division who sails on MSGPAC ships, talks with A. Philip Randolph Institute President Norman Hill during the recent Solidarity Pay rally in Washington. Smalley, prior to shipping had been active in the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the union once headed by the legendary A. Philip Randolph, who played a key role in organizing the civil rights protests of the late '50s and '60s, including the 1964 March on Washington. the Coast Guard they were victims of harsh and discriminatory treat­ ment, including being shorted on pay and being paid in foreign cur­ rency. They said leave pay and overtime were denied; they worked excessive hours; were provided with poor quality food and an insufficient supply of food; and had water rationed for 20 minutes twice a day. The crew also was concerned about safety factors. The ship had no lifeboat drills nor fire and boat drills in the past four years. Moreover, testimony and pre­ trial depositions delivered under oath in a court case in Tacoma, Wash, established that crew­ members on many, if not all for­ eign-flag ships routinely are cheated of their rightful wages. This wage cheating places lawabiding American-flag ships at a financial disadvantage worth mil­ lions of dollars, noted Morris. He said, "Congress should stop the American sanction of the 'free­ dom of exploitation' encouraged by foreign ship registries." mi m Abskaa OH Dar^opimit To Be Debated in Senate The energy bill, which contains a provision on opening a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), will be taken up on the Senate floor in early November, according to Capitol Hill sources. The legislation has far-reaching consequences for the American-flag tanker fleet be­ cause the transport of Alaska oil, which if developed and earmarked for domestic consumption, would be subject to cabotage laws. Senate leeAct George Mitchell has promised to make the bill a legislative i*iority afta: passage of the Civil Rights bill, now under debate. ANWR is the most promising region for American oil reserves; estimated to contain upwards of 8.8 billion barrels of oil. Such a find would provide not only a large measure of energy security for the nation, but would also give a big boost to U.S.-flag shipping, partic­ ularly at a time when Alaskan North Slope oil is waning. Passage of an ANWR oil explo­ ration and development provision in the energy bill is not certain. Although the bill calls only for the exploration of a small section of the refuge, groups concerned with protecting the environment are ex­ erting heavy pressure on Congress to keep the entire ANWR region undeveloped. There are some senators who are so opposed to ANWR devel­ opment that a filibuster has been threatened. Meanwhile, action in the House on similar legislation has stalled in a Merchant Marine and Wildlife Subcommittee chaired by Gerry Studds (P-Mass.). The bill is also before the House Committee on the Interior. It is unlikely that the House will be able to act on this measure before the end of the year unless the recess, now set for Thanksgiving, is delayed. Meanwhile, the SIU, working with the maritime industry in gen­ eral and U.S.-flag tanker vessel operators in particular, is urging passage of the jjill. Buy/Ship American Provision on Hoid As House Votes Down Foreign Aid Biii As the LOG was going to i»-ess, the House of Representatives voted down, by a vote of 159-262, a compromise foreign aid bill. Ap­ parently, the strong opposition to the conference repeat centered on 1wguage j^rtaining to family plan­ ning funding and the buy Ameri­ can/ship American provision contained in the bill. The same compromise bill had passed the Senate by a vote of 61-38 on Octo­ ber 8. The compromise bill supported by the Senate and voted down by the House grew out of a conference committee report after both cham­ bers of Congress passed their own versions of die foreign aid bill ear­ lier this year. The House and Senate confer­ ee^ in working out the compro­ mise bill, adopted language which called on governments receiving actual cash aid from the United States to sign agreements which establish that a portion of the American taxpayer monies they receive will be spent in the U.S. and shipped on American bottoms. The conferee language further stated that if no agreemoits have been agned, the nations receiving cash aid would be subject to a slid­ ing scale up to 75 percent of money by Fiscal Year 1996 on American goods of which 50 p^cent would be transported on U.S.-flag vessels.The bill legislated an equal distribution of departure ports. It is now up to the confidence committee to resolve the ccmtroversial issues and report out an­ other version of theforeign aid bill. Then both the Senate and House would have to vote on the new bill. U.S. shipping interests will be working to ensure that the buy Americaiyship America provi­ sion remains intact However, President Bush h^ tlueatened to veto the foreign aid bill, citing both the family planning wd buy Amdican/ship American initiatives as reasons for his oppo­ sition. ;:FI �;'v > V' ' NOmBER 1991 :•!''-/> '•1' ; World Minlimim Pay for Exploited Seamen Goes Up from $286 per MonHi to $335 The world minimum wage for seamen has been raised from $286 to $335 per month in a move which attempts to bring up the working conditions of the exploited and downtrodden seamen working for runaway-flag operations. The new rate, which was pushed for by the world's seamen's unions, went into effect October 25 and will increase again on October 25,1992 to $356. Unions representing seafarers have been agitating within the In­ ternational Labor Organization (ILO) for an increase in the world minimum wage rate for seamen, a level of compensation that is paid to most of the seamen working aboard ships operating under run­ away registries. The ILO, a United Nations agency made up of equal represen­ tation from management, labor and government from every mem­ ber nation, has set a minimum wage rate for seamen since 1946. The rate represents a recom­ mended monthly wage for an able bodied seaman. The most recent increase was enacted when the ILO's Joint Maritime Commission (JMC), which is made up of repre­ sentatives from the world's ship­ owners and seafaring unions, met in Geneva from October 17 to 25. The JMC participants, including SIU President Michael Sacco who served as a seamen's representa­ tive from the United States, also determined there is a need to de­ velop a new formula for periodic revisions of the minimum wage code for seamen. A new method was devised which expands the list of countries used in calculating the rate and which takes into con­ sideration currency fluctuations. The JMC recommended to the ILO's Governing Body that a committee be convened in every alternate year between JMC ses­ sions for the purposes of re­ viewing the seaman's minimum wage so that adjustments can be made without a full meeting of the JMC. A spokesman for the Interna­ tional Transport Workers' Feder­ ation (ITF), the group which brings together free unions from around the world associated with various modes of transportation— including the SIU, characterized the meeting as extremely success­ ful. He noted this was the first time in the history of the JMC that seafarers had won a minimum wage increase for two successive years. The ITF representative also noted that detailed discussions were held on items affecting the shipboard environment and em­ ployment rights of seafarers. The system of the application of mini­ mum standards for seafarers was also reviewed. The ITF spokes­ man noted that those representing seamen at the JMC meeting found themselves confronting intran­ sigent shipowners who were intent on either retaining the status quo or deferring items to future sessions. Thus the fact that the JMC adopted 18 resolutions covering Burning Fishing Vessel Crew Rescued by Virginia Sands Seafarers aboard the F/V Vir­ ginia Sands rescued six crewmembers whose fishing boat, the Lady Jay, caught fire 30 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass. The rescue took place August 18. SIU members aboard the Vir­ ginia Sands, a dragger which sails from the port of New Bedford, Mass., were: Captain Carlos Camarao. Engineer Carlos Cova and Deckhands Antonio Cravo, Joao Virginia Sands Captain Carlos Camarao (right) directed the rescue ef­ fort. He is pictured with SIU Patrolman Eugenio De Sousa. -*y-. -n^.<i.^ry---: ..y- - • Engineer Carlos Cova was one of the crewmembers aboard the Virginia Sands when it conducted a rescue operation last August. Cravo and Jose L. Leonardo. The Virginia Sands responded to a distress call sent by the Lady Jay shortly after 5 a.m. When the Virginia Sands arrived, the Lady Jay crewmembers were in a life raft and the LadyJay was burning. The Seafarers brought all six men aboard the Virginia Sands. Shortly thereafter, a Coast Guard cutter arrived, extinguished the blaze and towed the Lady Jay to Nantucket. The Virginia Sands is one of the many fishing vessels in New Bedford under contract with the SIU. Jobs Export Protested areas of ITF concern is viewed as a very positive development. Among these resolutions were ac­ tions affecting the wages, hours of work of seafarers, manning levels, the repatriation of stranded sea­ men and the expansion of enforce­ ment mechanisms in the hands of member nations. Additionally, other resolutions called for a de­ tailed evaluation of the current status of world shipping and how the welfare of seamen is affected by changes within the industry. After a lengthy discussion on drug and alcohol policies directed at seamen, the JMC participants agreed to ask the ILO to convene a tripartite meeting of experts in the field with the purpose of devel­ oping educational materials and a prevention program. '--I; ••• The Bush administration proposal to in­ stitute a so-caiied free trade agreement with Mexico has met with skepticism from American unionists who smell a rat in the deal. The SIU joined with the Houston labor movement in protesting any plan which will result in the export of AmericanJobs to a low-wage country like Mexico. Pictured above is Recerti­ fied Bosun Ben Bom during the rally. Seafarers School Advocates Oil Spill Training for Ali Hands All American seamen should re­ ceive training in oil spill contain­ ment procedures in order to en­ sure that the United States has a pool of manpower available to respond to such accidents and to see that damage control proce­ dures are immediately instituted in the event of a discharge at sea, said the head of the SIU's training school in comments submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard. The agency's solicitation of comments on spill response plans for oil-carrying vessels included a section on crew training. The Coast Guard is in the process of developing rules to handle require­ ments raised in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CPA 90). This is one such rulemaking. The Lundeberg School limited its response to the section on crew training of the Coast Guard's Federal Register notice on this rule. Lundeberg School Vice Presi­ dent Major Ken J. Conklin (USMC-Ret.) said, "The Lundeberg School believes all merchant mari­ ners should receive training in oil spill prevention and containment procedures. First, this training will allow mariners working on vessels which become involved in an oil spill to conduct emergency damage control and containment procedures aboard the vessel until the appropriate contracted or co­ operative response center teams arrive on the scene." He also noted a second reason for training seamen in these proce­ dures: ". . . the training of all mer­ chant mariners would provide the nation with a pool of individuals qualified to work anywhere on oil spill response teams." Conklin emphasized that mari­ ners are accustomed to re­ sponding to orders quickly. "They are used to traveling far distances for their work. The nature of work aboard ships allows for extended periods of shore-side time when the mariner is off-duty. Thus a mariner who is ashore can be available for weeks tp months at a time without interfering with his or her usual employment duties aboard a vessel." The Lundeberg School head also maintained, "Any oil spill training should be ancillary to the Coast Guard certification and li­ censing process as are fire fighting and radar [training]." Certifica­ tion of completion should follow the mechanisms now used for fire fighting and radar endorsements. In this regard, Conklin recom­ mended the Coast Guard certify the oil spill courses given by insti­ tutions as complying with the agency's criteria. Conklin said the basis of this certification should include inspection of lesson plans and curriculum, equipment and materials, the qualifications of the instructors, and past experience in other Coast Guard-oriented training. He proposed a 40-hour course, which would be required of all unlicensed mariners. This course, Conklin suggested, should cover U.S environmental regulations, personal protective equipment, properties of oil, collection meth­ ods and equipment, and should culminate in a simulated recovery. Conklin also asserted that li­ censed shipboard personnel undergo a more stringent 80-hour training course. The wide-ranging provisions of OPA 90 was sparked by major oil spills in American waters in­ cluding the Exxon Valdez. The vessel response plans regu­ lations to which these comments were directed is just one small part of OPA 90's provisions. (Dther sections of CPA 90 address crewmember hours of continuous work aboard U.S.-flag tankers, liability issues of tank vessel operators, navigation systems for h^bors and much more. •V.': : ii -Y- m �SIAFARERS106 •m: - ••• t • ,'ji,; .;,i.r ••••;_ ? f -•I I 't. Texas Govemor Richanls Calls For Strong U.S.-Flag Shipping Texas Governor Ann Richards called for a stronger U.S. commer­ cial shipping fleet, as well as for new leaders "who care about what happens in America." Richards, who made her call for a vital American shipping industry during the West Gulf Ports Coun­ cil annual dinner last month, said Operation Desert Storm proved the vital importance Of a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. "There is a tendency these days to talk about commerce and trade as things that happen in corporate board rooms," Richards said to an audience of Houston-area trade unionists which included SIU members and their families. "But you and I know that America sails the oceans only because your members make it happen. "And we never saw greater evi. dence of that than we did in Opera­ tion Desert Storm. Many mem­ bers of the Seafarers sailed full throttle into hostile waters on aging vessels. That requires a spe­ cial kind of courage," she told those assembled by the West Gulf Ports Council, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment which is comprised of 42 national unions representing workers involved in shipping and marine-related industries. "Now that the war is over, I hope we have learned just how important the maritime trades are to us, and how important it is that we have a national maritime policy that keeps the lines of supply open and keeps this country strong— not only in time of war, but in the international economic competi­ tion," said the govemor, who was elected to her post in 1990. Richards noted the U.S. mili­ tary "charters 87 dry cargo ships for deployment, and 67 of them fly foreign flags. "A strong commercial fleet is our lifeline to the world," she said. "And if we are going to get that fleet, we need what [the SIU] says we need: a lot more vessels *built by Americans, owned by Ameri­ cans and crewed by Ameri­ cans.'" Richards then focused on what she called an insensitive, unpro­ ductive federal govemment. "It is time for us to have leaders who care about what happens in America," she said, "because we are overdue for something good to happen at home. "For too long, we've watched government budgets go up, taxes go up . . . but American pay­ checks aren't going up, and peo­ ple's lives are not getting any bet­ ter. Real family income has not increased significantly in this country since 1973. "For 20 years, the two-pay­ check family has been a necessity because it takes two to make what one did before. A study at the University of Utah found that if all women in the work force left their jobs, 60 percent of American families would be living below the poverty line." Richards was featured at the ports council event along with Railroad Commission Chairman Lena Guerrero and longtime ports council member, political activist and Communications Workers of America Local 6222 SecretaryTreasurer Dorothy Barker, who received the Ship's Wheel Award as the ports council honoree. J.N. Phillips Deckhand Patrick Cobbs takes a break in the galley. Lead Deckhand Tim Kunz heads back to work on the Geary. Orgulf Tugs Carry Harvest Grain Harvest time for America's upper plains states means plenty of work for the SIU crews sailing on Orgulf tugboats. Pushers like the J. N. Phillips and John Geary are busy loading grain into the barges that will float down the Mississippi River system to New Orleans for overseas ship­ ments. Orgulf tugs pick up the agricul­ tural cargo at river ports in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana. Other loads like coal, steel and pipes also make the journey south from the Missouri, Ohio and Illinois rivers to Moore's Landing, Mo. The Phillips and Geary operate in this upper river region. From Missouri, larger pushboats take the barges to desti­ nations along the lower Missis­ sippi River as far south as the deep sea port of New Orleans. Cook Clora Doom slices watermelon for the crew of the J.N. Phillips. Geary Deckhand Pat McGinley awaits his next assignment. Hustling across the deck of the John Geary is Deckhand Jeffrey Rosencrans. Deckhand Adam Schacknai digs into his lunch on board the J.N. Phillips. Geary Deckhand Zolly Person reviews benefits materials. Governor Ann Richards [left) and Texas Railroad Commissioner Lena Guerrero arrive at West Gulf Ports Council event. Recertified Steward Visits Headquarters Ekow Doffoh (left), a 1991 graduate of the Lundejberg School's recertified steward program, visits with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco to get an update on union activities. �NOVEMBER 799/ Lundeberg School Takes Safety Course toRlverboats The Lundeberg School took its comprehensive safety training pro­ gram to America's two most fa­ mous riverboats—the SlU-crewed Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. Instructors Byran Cummings and John Smith each spent three weeks on each vessel to provide instruction in fire fighting, damage control, first aid and CPR. Cum­ mings worked on the Mississippi Queen and ran different courses in July, August and September. Smith covered the same material on the Delta Queen in May, June and August. "It was great. I learned how to use a lot of different equipment, I le^ed CPR and first aid and I learned a lot of new techniques," said SIU member Car! Keen, a member of the Mississippi Queen's deck department. Fellow SIU and deck depart­ ment member Rob McLemore said there is no comparison be­ tween these courses and others he had taken. "I've had instruction from several other (non-union) guys, but they were so repetitious. The instructors from the union build on everything they teach you, and they also give you the handson training," McLemore said. David Kish, vice president of administration at Delta Queen Steamboat Co. which operates the passenger boats, expressed great appreciation for the safety training and the instructors. The program started in 1990 when the company asked the Lundeberg School for on board instruction because many crewmembers are unable to attend classes in Piney Point, Md. Passengers Appreciative "This has turned out to be a great thing for us and our passengers," said Kish. "Our crewmembers genuinely like to see Byran and John. Also, with what you read and hear these days about lack of con­ cern for passenger safety (on for­ eign-flag vessels), our passengers sincerely appreciate these courses. It opens people's eyes to the SIU, and it helps instill pride in our crewmembers." "The passengers also appreciate it," Smith said. "They saw some of the training and they were im- .-.I ''it»..i'.'.-'';V-> -; Lundeberg School instructor John Smith (right) works with deck depart­ ment member on board Delta Queen. SIU member Marvin Joy completes drill involving smoke machine. pressed. Many of them said it made them feel much more comfortable. "I think it also gives the crews confidence by showing them things they can do." Smith and Cummings, each with years of experience as fire fighters and paramedics, instructed 154 crewmembers from the two boats. They taught the emergency squads (comprised of the master, two pilots, chief mate, third mate and deck crew) as well as the gen­ eral crew. "In the event of an accident, there is a big risk when you have 4()0-plus passengers on what basi­ cally is a high-rise building on the water," Cummings said, noting the importance of the courses on board. The training took place through­ out the day, interspersed between regular crew duties. Finding time to train became an important fac­ tor. "You have to be inventive. The general staff works long shifts and gets little sleep, and I'm taking time out of their schedules." The emergency squads partici­ pated in at least 40 hours worth of training per week, while the gen­ eral crew received slightly less. Cummings and Smith worked long and unusual hours, catching crewmembers between shifts. "You catch thjem around the clock," Cummings said. "Some­ times it's 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. before a porter's shift ends." Hands-on Training The first aid and CPR segment included certification of crewmembers. Besides learning standard things, crewmembers practiced various techniques and functions with first aid gear, Cum­ mings said. They also learned how to prepare a person for helicopter lift-off. During the damage control week. Seafarers learned proper techniques for measuring and con­ structing patches. "We would put tape somewhere on deck repre­ senting a hole," Cummings ex­ plained, "and then crewmembers would have to figure out which type of patch to use and how to make it. "I also worked with some cooks at about 2 a.m., and a couple of them couldn't swim. So we went to a small pool and they learned how to stay afloat if they fall over­ board." The fire fighting segmeiit in­ cluded a review of last year's in­ struction, such as operating fire hoses and extinguishers (the crew practiced on shore during con­ trolled fires). This year Cummings added a smoke machine, and mem­ bers took part in a simulated res­ cue. "We hid a five-gallon red bucket in the bow thruster room," Cummings noted. "We smoked the room so you couldn't see your hand in front of your face." The students donned their pro­ tective gear (although they didn't engage it, since the smoke is safe) and went in pairs to search for the bucket. This type of hands-on training drew raves from the crewmembers and from Kish. "When you do this type of thing on board, you get a larger percent­ age of people through the train­ ing," Kish said. "Also, aboard the boat you work with your equip­ ment on your boat. That's a lot different than being at a separate training site." The Lundeberg School instruc­ tors offered other hands-on lessons such as falling into water while wearing breathing equipment. Moreover, Cummings had an important goal for this year's train­ ing. He wanted the emergency squads to work in small groups and develop a complete ship's plan, which they eventually accom­ plished. "First they went deck by deck, room by room," he explained. "Next, they listed all the water­ tight compartments, all the radios, the isolation valves for the firemain system. Then they did the fire stations (with hose lines and exits)." Cummings pointed out that such plans for certain inland vessels are overlooked because they aren't re­ quired by any law or regulation. Already Planning for '92 Cummings already has set the schedule for next year's sessions, beginning with a January course on the Mississippi Queen. "We're going to expand even further on the hands-on part," he said. "We've already got the basics down." A special review program also is being developed for new crewmembers. Seafarer McLemore added that Cummings and Smith "encourage you to ask questions. Also, after they leave, the mates and masters have their own drills, so this isn't somethipg we do once or twice a year and then forget." Personally, Cummings said his favorite part of the training "is the satisfaction I hear (from members) about what we have accomplished. They're all there to thank me and send me off when we're done, and I know they will be ready next year. "They're very appreciative, and they know this m^es them a bet­ ter, safer organization." During damage control course, Lundeberg School Instructor Byran Cummings (left) shows First Mate Dick Karnath patching technique. •f.-a I- ..." Mississippi Queen dining room staff adjusts hose as Byran Cummings observes. �h-i:-. ^ : 0mm " ' Ur:: - -M. 8 lii-->' ''* • • mm --Iv .V '.M-\ /-'••pn -'. •:ti " ,y,: .' i'f pi: • •? 51^^I :|- tfr-v !'-••• 4mr '•', i- •• - %"' m-4 •P-:''l S3;' 0m' •- 0; X - WkORm^ • National Memorial Pays Tribute to American Seamen Continued from page 3 stretched hand is within inches of reaching his shipmate's hand. As the tide rises and falls, the statue of the mariner affixed to the breakwater, which represents the man in the water, appears to come up out of the sea. The 7-and-a-half foot human scale monument was inspired by a WWII-era photograph of seyen seamen on a raft who survived the sinking of their tanker, the SS Muskogee, when it was struck by a German submarine's torpedo off the East Coast of the U.S. in 1942. The photograph was taken by the U-boat's commander and printed in a German newspaper. An American seaman obtained a copy of the publication and kept it with him even after his own ship was sunk and he was taken prisoner and moved to a labor camp in southeast Asia. The seaman brought the copy back to the United States when he was freed, hoping to identify the seven men. Only one has been named and, by all accounts, the seven seamen were never found. • mi- }: i. had given their lives to their country from the birth of the nation. Seamen served as Privateers of the Revolution, taking on the British at sea. Thousands of seamen were captured by the British, only to die aboard disease-ridden ships. Kirkland noted, "The American Merchant Mariner's Memorial is a fitting remembrance to those who gave their lives in defense of their country, "We honor, as well, the tradition of all those mariners who served—that of a strong and vital American merchant marine that bene­ fits this nation in peaceful commerce and, when­ ever needed, diligently supports and sustains our defense of freedom in time of war," Kirkland said as he closed his remarks. The American Merchant Mariner's Memorial ^oup is offering a color audio-visual cassette in VHS format of the October 8 dedication ceremony. The cassette wUl be priced at cost. Inquiries regarding the tape can be directed to the attention of Joan Samsen, Executive Director; American Merchant Mariner's Me­ morial; 1 World Trade Center, Suite 2611; New The time capsule is unveiled as an honor guard of WWII York, NY 10048, or by phone (212) 488-7650. Mariners looks on. The Robin Moor Went Doivn 50 Years Ago §3; 0. •' iilr :, i v- -i'- U ' - i* • w?: • •• •', • •. • /4'-. mm... 4- I# • ".,-^ •- m i-m-' •\': l-m'. SlU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco spoke on the need to continue the fight for full recognition of veteran merchant seamen. Designed and sculpted by Marisol, a re­ nowned artist, the American Merchant Mari­ ners' Memorial is located on a lower Manhattan Battery Park pier where the New York City Fire Department's Marine Division headquar­ ters building—an historic landmark—is sit­ uated. An estimated 8 million tourists annually will pass by the memorial, which has as a backdrop the Upper New York Bay and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The monument was donated as a gift to the people of the city of New York by the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial Committee which raised the funds for the monument from private monies. Time Capsule Opening in 2091 The time capsule lowered into the memorial has been hermetically sealed and will not be opened until October 8, 2091, 100 years from the date of the ceremony. In the capsule are the names of all the seamen who died during WWI and WWII, as well as other memorabilia of the American merchant marine. The dedication ceremony was opened by RADM Thomas A. King USMS (Ret.), who is president of the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial, Inc. and formerly was superinten•dent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Captain Warren G. Leback, Maritime Administrator, and sculptor Marisol also spoke at the event. Speaking at the reception which followed the ceremony were representatives of maritime labor, port authority spokesmen and individuals who played key roles in the activities of the memorial's corporation, which raised more than $750,000 of private monies to see the project through its completion and leave an endowment fund for future maintenance. The American Merchant Mariners' Memorial group's program noted that merchant seamen The survivors of the Robin Moor were rescued from their lifeboats in the South Atlantic 13 days after their vessel was torpedoed by a German U-boat. For most Americans, World War II began December 7, 1941 when Japanese aircraft at­ tacked Pearl Harbor and other military installa­ tions in Hawaii. But to the American merchant marine, and especially the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, the start of the international con­ flict can be traced a few months earlier to May 21, 1941—the date the Robin Moor was sunk, 50 years ago. The Robin Moor was approximately 700 miles south of the Azores sailing from New York to Capetown, South Africa when a German Uboat asked the vessel to identify itself. The unarmed U.S.-flag vessel was loaded with pas­ senger cars, engines, tin plates and general merchandise for South African stores. The Ger­ mans did not believe the manifest and gave the crew and passengers 20 minutes to abandon ship. The crew was ordered not to communicate an SOS. Once the four lifeboats were safely away from the Robin Moor, the U-boat lobbed 33 shells into the ship. The Robin Moor sank in 18 minutes. Nothing was known about the attack until the first lifeboat was rescued by a freighter 13 days later. When word of the sinking—the first involving a U.S.-flag merchant ship—reached Washington, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a message to Congress declaring the event -• i- "..-y an act of piracy. "We must take it that notice has now been served upon us that no American ship or cargo on any of the seven seas can consider itself immune from acts of piracy," Roosevelt said. "Notice is served on us, in effect, that the German Reich proposes so to intimidate the United States that we would be dissuaded from carrying out our chosen policy of helping Britain to survive. "... Were we to yield on this we would inevitably submit to world domination at the hands of the present leaders of the German Reich. We are not yielding and we do not propose to yield." Within weeks of the U.S. declaring war, German U-boats patrolled American coasts looking for merchant vessels. The SlU-contracted Seatrain Texas rescued the three sole survivors from a crew of 42 aboard the City of Atlanta which was torpedoed without warning on January 19, 1942 off Cape Hatteras. Less than a week later, the SlU-crewed Venore was attacked and sank in the same area, taking 18 men with her. A total of 1,200 Seafarers lost their lives and overall 6,775 merchant seamen were killed in World War II. In fact, only the Marine Corps suffer^ a higher rate of death among its fc*ces than did the American merchant marine. m , •• .V I -n �mm r.aMwM I .sj."wkMialairilfc NOVCMBCR J99I Seafarer Stiis Fight on 'Worker Tax' Continued from page 3 the idea of the tax. "We all thought it was a bad idea and would be expensive for ail of us." ^nC ' m-i rr- -r II®® Boatmen's Response Is Strong With the help of the legal staff for Higman Towing (which operates Primeaux's vessel— the Johnny Brown), he got the wording for his petition. Since September 10, he has contacted 27 different companies, reached some 500 boat­ men and received more than 400 signatures. The response against the user tax has been so strong to date that only one person has said no to signing the petition. Primeaux uses any and all means available to distribute the petitions. He has sent copies via the fax on board the Johnny Brown. He has pulled alongside boats to hand petitions to the crewmembers and has passed them out on shore. !»• communications representing all walks of the maritime industry—individual seamen and boat­ men, maritime labor unions, companies, the Maritime Administration and the Military Sealift Command—all of whom weighed in against a user fee for mariners documents and licenses. Tankerman Chris Weber prepares to toss a line ashore. User Ffee Under Review; CG Plans to Hear More Relief Captain John R. Primeaux Inspects a valve on a barge being pushed by the Johnny Brown. Captain Anthony Primeaux handles the pushboat Johnny Brown near Galveston, Texas. Because word of the petition has spread along the waterway, Primeaux regularly receives calls from fellow boatmen with the phone numbers of tugboats with crewmembers wanting to sign the petition. "I'll send it to anything that floats." Crewmembers aboard the Johnny Brown are behind Primeaux's efforts. "We've got to do something," said Tank-erman Chris Weber, who started sailing on the pushboats when the shipyard where he worked closed with the completion of the Star of Texas. "We can't do nothing unless we wake up," added Relief Captain John Primeaux (no relation to Anthony). Registered to Vote and Ready The pushboat captain does not plan to end his newly-found political involvement when the petition drive is finished. He plans to express himself at the polls supporting those elected officials who will stand up for his industry. "I recently registered to vote. Now I have a voice. If you aren't registered, you can't complain. I'm registered and I'm loud." Primeaux plans to gather all the petitions still in circulation by the middle of this month and send them to the SIU headquarters for distribution to Congress. The petitions also will be included when the Coast Guard re-opens its comments period concerning the tax. (As of press time, no announcement concerning the comments period has been published in the Federal Register.) The SIU has protested strongly against the imposition of the worker tax. During the Coast Guard's comments period on the proposed scheme, the agency received more than 500 Tankerman Charles Stark checks the oil level In the englneroom. Fighting the User Fee Pian Seafarers who believe, like Anthony Primeaux, that a fee for merchant marine documents and licenses Is unfair, should communicate their posi­ tion to elected officials In Congress. It was the passage of the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act which Instigated the current Coast Guard mandate to collect a fee for all services rendered—Including the processing and Issuance of marine documents and licenses. Congress can rescind Its action and dispose of the portion of the law which requires collection of monies from merchant seamen for their Coast Guard-Issued documents and licenses. The Seafarers LOG would appreciate receiving copies of all correspondence directed by Seafarers to elected officials on this Issue. Additionally, copies of any responses by the congressmen should be forwarded to the LOG. As the SIU continues its fight against the imposition of a "worker tax" on U.S.-flag merchant mariners, the Coast Guard, is mov­ ing toward re-opening a comments period pertaining to the issue of charging seamen and boatmen for the costs involved in processing merchant marine documents, certificates or registry and licenses. Ever since the Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register last June that the agency was considering such user fees, the idea has met a strong stream of opposition from all segments of the maritime industry. The furor raised against the proposal was evi­ denced in the more than 500 letters—the vast majority hostile to the proposal—submitted to the agency before August 4, the deadline for the first round of comments. The Coast Guard has advised the industry that it is seeking to re-open the comments period on the proposal. Notice of such a re-opening will be posted in the Federal Register. SIU President Michael Sacco, in a commu­ nication submitted during the agency's com­ ments period this summer, said the union rejected the notion that mariners have to pay to be able to work. The union also objected to the inadequate disclosure of the methods used for determining the rates of the fees and the fact that the open-ended tax meant the charge could keep increasing. The Coast Guard has proposed a basic fee of $35 for a merchant mariner's document (zcard) without a qualified rating. For those seeking a z-card with an AB, QMED, lifeboatman or tankerman endorsement, the cost would be $135—$35 for the issuance fee, $60 for the evaluation fee and another $40 for the examination fee. Under the proposal, a member upgrading from AB-limited to AB-unlimited would be required to pay $95—the $35 issuance fee and $60 for evaluation. The cost for those with licenses is set even higher. A mariner seeking a lower level license would pay $180 ($35 for issuance, $65 for evaluation and $80 for examination) while the upper level license would cost $330 ($35 for issuance, $70 for evaluation and $225 for examination). The Reagan administration first proposed the idea of a worker tax on documents in the early 1980s. While that administration sought to implement this tax as a way to alleviate the deficit burden in each budget proposal, the Congress consistently rejected the idea. However, last year, under pressure to balance the federal budget and lower the huge deficit. Congress included Coast Guard user fees in the Omnibus Budget Reconcilia­ tion Act of 1990. -.c",il.'/i'M-:. .'vii'.' . • • V, VM; ,? .^1 •y ^1# % '' - .-'5. v; • 1'- �- ; WBM' ••'.••-' 'I.-'. . soFuunsm 10 •' • MSG PadfK Fleet SMc Bay Op&atiais In limbo After Phllmme Senate Itete I':!::' ^7/1;, ^r; t t- . > ,1 • • 11-.•7:- ,V'^; 'iif • -• .,i-^ fc-v? I,.: -'i:' •' '•; MilitJiry Sealift Command Pa­ cific Fleet (MSG?AC) vessels, crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division, continue to use Subic Bay Naval Base despite a Filipino senate's vote to deny a 10-year lease exten­ sion to the U.S. Navy. "We have to wait and react to the Philippines' formal proposal," said Commander Rick Nelson, who is assigned to the State De­ partment's office for Filipino ne­ gotiations. "They (the Philippine government) have withdrawn their termination notice." President Corazon Aquino had urged the senate to support a 10year extension for the U.S. Navy to use the base west of Manila on the South China Sea. However, the 23-member senate rejected the treaty 11-12, falling five votes short of the tWo-thirds needed for the treaty, in September. Aquino had proposed taking the issue to the courts in order to hold a referendum where the Filipino citizens would decide if the Ameri­ can base would stay or go. Subic Bay employs more than 37,000 Filipino workers. However, Aquino announced last month she was dropping her plans to seek a vote. Under the previous lease arrangement, the Filipino government had to issue a one-year notice of termination to the U.S. Navy. Nelson said the Philippines has asked the U.S. government to ne­ gotiate a withdrawal within three years from Subic Bay. No meet­ ings have taken place because the formal request has not reached the State Department, he added. "We still have operational rights at the base with protection for our crews and employees," Nelson stated. "We are operating as if nothing has happened." Concerning MSCPAC and its members, the Navy has not issued any instructions or change in sail­ ing plans, according to an MSCPAC spokesman. "We are a tenant there. We can do nothing independent of the Navy," said Bob Borden, spokes­ man for MSCPAC. Archives to Open WWII Mariner Exhibit An exhibit to honor America's World War II merchant mariners will open at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. on December 7, the 50th anniversary of the Japa­ nese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The display will feature photo­ graphs, film footage, logbooks and audio and video remembrances from seamen of that era. The Ar­ chives has been soliciting such material for the past year to go along with the information it al­ ready had collected and stored. The exhibit, which will be on display for a year, will concentrate on the ports of Philadelphia, Balti­ more and Norfolk, Va. There is no admission charge for the National Archives, which also features original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Seafarers Support Edwards in Louisiana's Governor Eiection -.11 • '::v Seafarers in the New Orleans area are continuing to support for­ mer Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards as the Democratic Party nominee prepares for a November 16 gubernatorial runoff against for­ mer Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, the Republican candidate. SIU members, pensioners and family members joined in Ed­ wards' campaign effort and even received a visit from him at the New Orleans union hall. Edwards, 64, received slightly more votes than Duke in the pri­ mary October 19. Governor Buddy Roemer, one of 10 other candidates in the primary failed to get enough votes for the runoff. Edwards "talks our talk and walks our walk," said New Orle­ ans Port Agent Joe Perez. "He has been good to the maritime industry and he believes in Ameri­ can workers and American jobs." Edwards, who won gubernatorial elections in 1971, 1975 and 1983, has indicated his support for the labor movement, Perez said. Seafarers throughout Louisiana received information about Ed­ wards and the election through the mail, at union meetings and by telephone. SIU members helped with the campaign by making phone calls, driving an Edwards bandwagon and donating time for various other work. The participation of rank-andfile Seafarers and retirees in the campaign was outstanding, Perez noted. Edwards is favored over Duke in the runoff, though not deci­ sively. Many Roemer supporters are expected to vote for Edwards, due to Duke's background as a Klansman and Nazi sympathizer, From the left: Third Cook Eduardo Gonzales, OS Antonio Billanueva, AS Bill the New Orleans Times-Picayune Boiling, Bosun Bili Davis, Bosun Duke Duet, Bosun Mike Keith and Wiper Gerado reported. Ijopez show support for Edwards. F/V Mayflower Hit but Not Down i -HmMt Gubematoriai candidate Edwards greets SIU members at New Orleans hall. A New Bedford Standard-Times photographer captured this image of the SIUcrewed Mayfiower, which sustained massive damage during Hurricane Bob. Crewmembers were proud to report that white their vessel had t}een hit by the 100-mph humcane which battered New Bedford (Mass.) last summer, it had survived and was saiiing once again. The Mayflower, shown here August 20, one day after "Bob" hit, sustained roughiy $60,000 worth of damage. �•'.-'••v.',-. Schedule Hectic for Sea-Land Challenger Crew SIU crewmembers aboard the Sea-Land Challenger find very lit­ tle time to relax because of the hec­ tic 28-day schedule the vessel meets. "We've got a good crew on here," Bosun Roy Williams told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG re­ cently while the container ship was docked in Jacksonville, Fla. "There is always something to do and the members are ready to tackle it." The Challenger, built in 1968, sails what is known in maritime circles as the Crescent run. In less than a month's time, the 700-plusfoot ship makes stops at such Car­ ibbean ports as Kingston, Jamaica; Santo Domingo, Dominican Re­ public; and San Juan, P.R. On the mainland, the vessel unloads and loads in^ Elizabeth, N.J., New Or­ leans and Jacksonville. The Challenger is one of four Sea-Land ships operating on the Crescent mn. The others include the Sea-Land Crusader, Sea-Land Ex­ pedition and Sea-Land Discovery. • Steward/Baker Herbert Scypes prepares a plate of broiled fish. OMU Alberto Garcia sets up the lathe in AB Paul Barber (left) signs Anthony Mc the ship's machine shop. Quay, Jacksonville patrolman, aboard. Cleaning out a locker are AB Tito Colon (left) and Bosun Roy Williams. Deckhands Keep an Eye Out For the Unexpected on Tug Utah The Utah sails to meet a foreign-flag "saltie," and push it to the pier. Deckhand/Engineer Mike Kornmeier starts the Utah's diesel engine. When "no two tows are the same," the SIU crew of the Great Lakes Towing tugboat Utah knows each call out on the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio will be a different adventure. Deckhand/Engineer Mike Kornmeier recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, "Wind, river currents, weather and ships all create changes. The Maumee is unpredictable. Sometimes it flows contraary to the wind." Kommeier knows of what he is speak­ ing. He has been sailing aboard the Great Lakes Towing vessels for 24 years. Deckhand Mike Lock also is aware of the problems that can arise when tugboats attempt to dock or tow deep sea vessels— unless the rail goes under water," said Lock, who started sailing in 1974. "This can be dangerous work." On this particular job, the Utah was called out to help dock a foreign-flag vessel loaded with British steel. Captain Milo Bailey, called one of the best by both Kommeier and Lock, kept the deck dry throughout the job. The Utah met the "saltie" in the Mau­ mee River channel at Lake Erie and fol­ lowed it to the docking area using a series of bumps to glide the freighter to the pier. The tug held it against the dock until it was securely tied. Unlike ships designed specifically for the Great Lakes with bow and stem thmsters, deep sea vessels are unable to dock without aid. Deckhand Mike Lock hauls in the lines as the Utah leaves the dock "k -1 '"""I'''"--' J.- •, . 'J L- ..... �12 '^.V-N'/r~-:' •• '.••v-v^.-vv rfv' ...vS;-',4;.--' tl: Seafarers Join in Mobile AFL-CIO Rally Seafarers joined fellow trade unionists at a Labor Day parade in Mobile, Ala. Seafarers, both active and retired, joined the car caravan which moves its way from Mobile's Civic Center to Bienville Square. The Labor Day activities were called by the Southwest Alabama Labor Council AFL-CIO Among the Seafarers, retirees and family members who marched and also took part in the other events were: James W. Fleming, Amos B. Myers, H.L. "Buck" Weaver, Jack A. Olsen, George Pierre, H.W. Miller, H.H. House, Eddie Arnold Jr. and Doris Devine. Also present were V.T. Nash, Rickie Juzang, M. Juzang, A. Bon­ ner Jr., G. Sellers, Francis Gomez, Ralph Smith, Bobby Butts, Larry DEU Amos Myers (left) and AB Larry McCants lead SlU contingent In rally. McCants, Albert Bourgout, Allen George, Lloyd Palmer, Richard McCall, Lee Deparlier and Danny Merrill. , Retiree Allen George checks out the refreshments being placed by Richard McCall In the union hall. Member Bobby Butts and Retiree Anthony Merrill relax In the photo on the left while Pensioner "Red" House talks with family members of fellow retirees on the right. Mobile ^lU members show their colors In the Labor Day parade. — Retired Steward f^alph Smith march^ during the Labor Day parade. Pride of Texas Seafarers Enroute to Egyptian Pyramids I'- '• In Alexandria, Egypt, crewmembers from the Pride of Texas took to the saddle to make their way to visit the great pyramids of Egypt. From the left are AB Kenny McLand and QMED Wayne Palmer rldlno camels- at rloht is Chief Conk Frenchesca Rose, taking a more farnlllar friend, the horle ''T' — irA-- �Benefits Session Held In Jacksonville; San Juan is Next Seafarers, retirees and their family members from throughout the southeastern United States gathered at the Jacksonville, Fla. hall last month to gain information about the union's welfare and pen­ sion plans. The last two meetings sched­ uled for 1991 will be held Novem­ ber 7 in San Juan, P.R, and December 6 in Algonac, Mich. Contact the ports for the exact starting times. Retired black-gang member Jim Babson and his wife, Lois, travelled from their home in Hous­ ton to make the Florida meeting. "We missed the meetings in Hous­ ton and New Orleans," Brother Babson told a reporter for the Sea­ farers LOG. "We did not want to miss this one." Charter member Bertram Eckert also missed earlier meet­ ings closer to home. He and his wife, Fannie, drove from Birming­ ham, Ala. to be updated on the programs. "We drove 500 miles and it was worth it," the retired QMED stated after the conference. Another engineroom veteran, Francisco E. Torres, came from Tampa, Fla. with his wife, Irene, to find out what they could about his upcoming retirement. Torres, who recently tumed 65, tape-recorded the whole meeting. "You can only retain so much after these meet­ ings, so this way we can listen to it anytime we want," said Mrs. Torres. Elizabeth Butler of Jackson­ ville decided to attend because her husband, Leon, was at sea sailing .:M K'/I More than 100 members, retirees and family members packed the Jacksonville hall. as a chief cook. "I want to know more about dependent coverage." With her son Keith, an engineroom member, at her side, she was busy asking questions and taking notes throughout the conference. Bosuns Bill Stoltz, Bill Card and Albert Caulder all agreed the meeting was very informative. All three took time from being with their families to be at the union hall for the presentation. The conferences, which started in May, are conducted by represen­ tatives of the various Seafarers plans. They are designed as an open forum for members, retirees and their family members to learn more about the union's programs such as medical, vacation, pension and educational benefits. All attending are encouraged to ask questions. Plenty of back­ ground material is supplied for all to take home and study. The conferences are scheduled on the same day as union meetings. More than lOO.people, which has been the average attendance at the earlier meetings, filled the Jack­ sonville hall. On a side note, the Babsons drove for two days so they could ask questions about medical cover­ age, including possible operations. However, the first day of their trav­ els took an interesting twist when they stopped to fill the car with gas: a drug bust was taking place. "The police were reading these people their rights," Mrs. Babson recalled. "While we were there, they opened thegas tank on that car and the drugs came out." "We'd never seen anything like it before," Brother Babson added. AB Nicholas Lomas collects benefits plans materials at the start of the meeting. As Bill Nihem takes notes, Ejvind Sorenson listens during the meeting. Swapping a few stories are (left to right) Bosun Paul Domes, DEL) Jerry Miller, QMED Chief Steward Eddy Usmany introduces his family—daughter Mary (left) and wife LeRoy Williams and pensioners Roland Burton and Adolphus Brown. Aida—to Jack Caffey (right), SID Atlantic Coast vice president. -i^/V (i-- Above: Richard Repsch, a retired tugboat captain, came all the way from Morehead City, N.C. with his wife, Bonnie. Below: Retired engineroom member Jim Bab­ son and his wife, Lois, who drove in from Houston. Irene Torres records the meeting for later use by her and her husband, Francisco, who re­ cently retired. At the conference, charter member M.E. Sanchez (left) shows his original membership book, dated December 1938, to Steward Assistant George Rueth who received his first book the day before. �/I,.;,.- • • •.• - •v- ' -' ' •••- ..iV'.-.A •• . ) -5 a Ki ^ ;•' y: hVr ------ • vvM#-" y' . • ' .-y-y'-\-.5-iy-ns y-y'J--;-, • "'"r--: -.'v ./•, • ^uv ^ .-ci'. ' • .•'- ..:,i-.; •• :• -. •' ;• -': •"''' Vi-•' 'vv ,• 5fV,,(.. :;;.yi-- -.-r - v;. - V'" ' ' -'V A/ 1^ ^ ^ I " ^ ^* y •. ,-!,?!•"> -»'-•' -•» • -'- •••^« •. ?y-. SEAfAREKS 106 • - m/EMBER 199! 'Tfefel •li'fiyi--!^l-^t.^.~.'^vi..-'-.---'t-y-'n ---U-i - sy-t2?;Ky y.yiv;-i .. ^ I.'.'-• C-.t!'- ^'1 ^11.- -.T „ ., VrM- ' ' I!'• ?f :'-V lp¥^?v'v' yf',' :|;-; p y 1^' V ,'. '-r-l V-r If. V-' '• '.y'- IIV"; |k I'- -iyV->'• V If V;^V;.,"-;'Jv;r'VV:r?V'^ .'fViSii'iif.i-y "J ' "J T y ..-= • A •»:. ; Fyyi-'-ty :-F; firospeets ,»a: ^ Y'J 't ' ' - •• • yy; yaiyy •; S, :iayy-y 't -'y i . :^:... fe-'W' -Mi rm: 0r ie m- here is nothing typi­ cal about the way SIU ^member Randy Witowich ^spends time between voyages. That is, unless one considers working in Australia's Outback region—most of it hundreds of miles from civilization—normal for time on the beach. Witowich, a 36-year-old chief cook, has been a part-time gold prospector since the mid-1970s. Since 1984 he has made annual treks to Australia, where pros­ pecting is common. "I had done some mining in northern California in the mid 1970s," Witowich recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "It seems like I've always been interested in mining, but there were just too many people in Cali­ fornia. Several years ago I got shot at twice for (unknowingly) being on private property there.'f With the gunshots figuratively ringing in his ears, Witowich de­ cided to journey to Australia. Ironically, the Outback wilder­ ness may have been safer in some ways than California. Australia presented plenty of challenges, however, and Wito­ wich literally learned how to live off the land. With the help of an Aborijginal guide, he safely com­ pleted his first venture there. Al­ though he did not find gold, Wi­ towich was completely enthralled by the overall experience. "You learn very quickly that you have to take care of yourself," Witowich recalled. "You're forced to be so much more cre­ ative. Here (in the U.S.) you think there aren't enough hours in the day, but you don't realize you watch TV four to five hours at night." 'Best of Both Worlds* A native of Wisconsin, Wito­ wich joined the SIU in 1985 in the port of Honolulu, shortly after he had gotten serious about mining. Previously he worked a desk job for a telecommunications firm on the West Coast. "One day t told my boss I was going to Australia to mine. He just laughed," said Witowich, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. By 1985 Witowich had discov­ ered what he describes as "the best of both worlds. With the SIU I get to travel and I enjoy seeing different parts of the world. Then I also enjoy going to isolated areas in Australia and prospecting there." Unlike numerous other pros­ pectors, Witowich says he does not stay in that business with the goal of getting rich. He has pro­ gressed to where the trips to the Outback are modestly profitable, and that is enough to keep him happy. "I'm in it for the adventure," Witowich said. "If I don't find gold, it's all right because I already make a good living at sea. Just to be out there looking is what I want ... If I found $1 million in gold, I'd buy some better mining equip­ ment and put new tires on my truck. Those are the only changes I would make, because I've found what I really want to do in life." Aesthetics aside, Witowich esti­ mates he has found roilghly 100 ounces of gold (worth about $50,000) in his lifetime. His most prosperous outing took place a few years ago, as he and another prospector found 42 ounces in a six-week period. "I went a couple of years with­ out finding anything, but when you get the gold bug, you keep digging!" Witowich noted. "On the trips to Australia, at first I didn't find anything, then gold started paying my expenses and now I make a profit." Tough Work Witowich's Australian under­ takings illustrate the demanding nature of prospecting. Whether dredging, using a metal detector or employing another prospecting method, miners face long hours and draining work. "It's as tough out there now as i- • •••'.J y"' '*1*^' -y- L,....J it was 100 years ago," Witowich said. "The temperature can change 40 degrees in an hour-anda-half." Additionjilly, prospectors must be quite cautious in the wilder­ ness—the only medical help avail­ able there is self-provided. Wito­ wich learned this firsthand when he injured his leg while sliding down a ravine. He created a splint which provided enough support. Nicknamed "Outback Jack" by the Aborigines, Witowich has had other adrenaline-surging experi­ ences while prospecting. Twice he found human skeletons; more frequently he has face-to-face meetings with crocodiles. He also passed by a sign which read, "Wel­ come to hell. K you have any brains, you'll go back." But it is not all heat, dust and danger for the Seafarer. Witowich enjoys finding new ways to sur­ vive in the untamed areas. He recently built a hot-water heater with some tubes and an old beer keg, just one of many practical inventions. "My expenses are only $15 a month, and that's counting $11 for propane gas," he said. Fresh water is no problem, he added. "The water is so clean there, you can just drink right out of the streams." Witowich, who describes him­ self as a "high-tech hermit," some­ times prospects with partners and other times goes it alone. He does various types of mining and is due for another trip, as he last went to Australia in January. The galley gang member empha­ sizes his love of prospecting and "roughing it." Unlike the hun­ dreds of thousands of miners who flocked to Australia during the 1850s' gold rushes, Witowich takes more pleasure in the chase than in the harvest. "One guy recently found 200 ounces (worth about $100,000) in a season," Wi­ towich said dispassionately. "But for me, it's being one-on-one with nature that is so great. The Out­ back is a magical place." gRenffPK wiTowicH WADHBP rHKooap Man OF rms rgKKAiM BUT HAP A/0 SOCCBSS f/MP/N(r OOUD- WeMicM ouoTAis u//^r Oo-Fser oeeP OFTH AN B-FOCTTUNNSL) WITH A FKKANP SNCVBL rue •JOB TBOM TNKBB :!••: X • •A if.iS "f". ' ••Six :h:.f t •• •i • ' .*'• •' ceC''' '''I •'M-.e./iw BAcfTHER WITOW/C//%BrS UP CAMF MH-BS FROM THB HBARBsr TOW//. THIS PHOTO WAS TAHBN AT THB BD&e OF AUSj/tAUA 'S OUTBAC/C BBP/OM- f- i-'i "-if m ' .-i., iW/Towic/t ases vAR/ors PRoSPfcr///<f TBCHM/OUBS, I//CI.UDIHG- PREPGIN&. WITomCff P/SFIAYS H/S ffMPWBS mtUD/f/G 0PAL$ CwMCP HB « PolNTI/VB rOWAPDSj. '•Ti • Ss4 •":V LI- Wc • '•yCfe'' •IC'. . • -i- • rjml PANNm PBVBAL^ 7 OUNCES OF i .'%i " •..• : ''y ' . • . i.'* "t'• ;• /• f .y- , r-'T'i • t : •* II- ••• • .si* .'•'.!'""vi''-'' '•yx- •• i etc. j:| ,'; -x'-S. . A Ah SHAM NUGCrBT f^. " .yyyyyryy.' V 1y • yy-n"y f y - -•• •- • • "' Hi-^ &;y ... -;yf''^5'^.'4"•, WiToWlCf/ f/AFfHY HoiPS |^'lSy.{yy'yy, y-y if ; ,-r- •y for 6oM • ':#rv •?. ^-' • • J; • ":m' ^ . «!i'' _ 1- ; ,; 4• , •"»_ �.I ..-i- .-t .^i y-wV*"--!?"':---? '•-.A, AA-'--AVA-H-'AV;V^ ''A|^|;;•:' ••'••yr.y'rH -'t A,4--'.'''tyr; ;. •, ;• •• '^v-,.'.:-, •; .;'^--''A'^ -'Cv.- Special Supplement This handy version of the Lundeberg School's cata­ log is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a conve­ nience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. Guide to 1992 Lundeberg School Courses supple­ IThismentspecial of the SeaI11 i. ^farers LOG isl designed for Seafarers toi • 'r.f;.':-',, , .; V '''A^ . ':'y':-..ry- ' Mk ••^ V • i. - • • • • • .', -;• %.' • -•" ""'h'^f-.- 1-" fcAA-; ii: •yy'y-'^ - use in planning their up-i grading schedule. Courses at the Lundeberg School con^tinually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest tech­ nological changes in the nii^time field, and the newest teaching aids and practices are imple­ mented by a staff of highly qualified instruc­ tors specializing in virtu|ally every area of aritime studies. The hool offers courees to iSsist Seafarers in uping to all unlicens^ atings and some linsed positions in the leek and engine depart^ [^ts and all ratings in le steward department. Courses also are offred in areas of study |whiph lead to various „Coast Guard endorse­ ments. On page 4 of the sup­ plement, the Lundebeig SchooPs 1992 schedule is published. It should be no^ diid on occasipn because of the nianl; Pl^er needsolSiU-c<^ l^ted Operate course ^tes may change. iSeal^ should cd^ td eOnsult each monthly ^ition of die Sealaler^ LX)G fOT the rtiOst up-todate course schedules; f What foliovi^s is a li^ef Siinimary of eadi the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eli-V gibility requirements^ vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check witii the Lundeberg Schoors admissions office. For further informa­ tion on any of the courses listed, contact the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship^ P.O. Box 75, Pine^ Point, Md. 20674-0075;i telephone (301) 994- ''y DECKDEPARmEMT Able Bodied Seaman This four-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB). It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, under­ way and vertical replenishment, and crane and fork truck operations. Lifeboat/Water Survival The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman certi­ fication consists of classroom work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launch­ ing and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft con­ struction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also leam different survival methods and use of emergency radio and distress signals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as row­ ing/coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a U.S. Coast Guard examination in this course. Shiphandiing Simulator The Coast Guard-approved shiphandiing simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of sea time on vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation. Navy-related operations such as convoy and underway replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emer­ gency shiphandiing. Radar Observer The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The Coast Guard-approved course consists of both classroom lectures and practical applica­ tion, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, colli­ sion avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simulation equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuvering of a vessel, plotting courses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Third Mate This 13-week course consists ofclassroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, fed­ eral regulations, first aid, CPR and fire fighting. This ma­ terial includes all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of instruction leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited tonnage up to and including 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and international rules of the road, piloting in coastal waters, weather observations and forecasting, shiphandiing, cargo equipment—handling and stowage, stability, safety, basic and advanced fire fighting, first aid, CPR, ship's business and shipboard routine. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the United States Coast Guard license exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and includ­ ing 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. The basic fire fighting course includes 16 hours of classroom training as well as eight hours of practical fire fighting instruction. Celestial Navigation The five-week course of instruction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial miming fixes by sun-stars-planets, com­ pass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identification, care and use of the sextant. It should be taken by all applicants who are eligible for a license as Master or Mate of Uninspected Vessels or those who are eligible for a license as Towboat Operator-Oceans. ENGINEDEPARTMENT 'I '>4 OMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, elec­ trician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine mechanic. The course of instmction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical training. Fireman/NatertenderA Oiler The six-week course of instmction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of classroom instmction and practical training. Topics cov­ ered include the parts of a boiler, engineroom equipment, fire fighting, safety procedures, engineroom procedures, operating auxili^ equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main engines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and FiremanAVatertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom maintenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, tanker devel­ opment and constmction, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump opera­ tion, cargo measurement, discharging procedures, ballast­ ing procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas systems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certification of graduation will be issued. Marine Electrical Maintenance The course of instmction leading to certification in ma­ rine electrical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop training. Included in the study are the theory Continued on next page Seafarers LOG, November 1991 Supplement—Page 1 :-py§. 1: y 'M • �--s«ai3ra<»s5;3£jsms»!»i3S5ois^ pl»il^<3 'y --'"y ^1 ^=*=-1f ••>.;'•?;; Vvi- ''' ^'' i_ :'r- y 4••/•"•'<;•'''--:^r^: ifiii 414 '?#.• • • • ': !;;; J: - (-.'' v V.;:' ,."••• :.;i J' y^^yy^:y: ,''iy'''k. ;lb•,;%••. ' •if y.;, :,; . •-'-•'.••• ; y-:i;::,>^-^'V-. r Tik^-'' •: y-.y^y y. y. ; -•:;.. • On-the-job training exercises in the proper use of suction equipment and skimmers is part of the one-week oil spill prevention and containment course at the Lundeberg School. Coll^Degree j Program Offered he Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship offers associate iih aits degree prograrns in; Nautical Science [ychnolpgy for depkde^ jartment students and ^ farine Engineeriiig Technology for engine department students. Both degrees offer con­ centrations in either the deep sea or inland indus­ try. Certificate programs include Maritime Ser^ vice Technician Certifi­ cate, and Maritime Technology with con­ centrations in Nautical Science or Marine Engi­ neering. The Maritime Technology Certificate is awarded upon suc­ cessful completionofthi trainee program. All progranls are d# signed to provide the dp* portunity for members of the SIU to earn a college degr*^ or certificate in their occupational areas and provide a solid ac% demic foundation in gena:kl education sufc^t& Candidates for th|e college certificate or de­ gree programs must m^t the missions criteria: L Be a piemj^r irij gorid standing in the Continuedfrom preceding page of electricity, electrical power circuits, electrical schemat­ ics, electrical test equipment, electric motors and control­ lers and various shipboard electrical systems. Practical shop training includes lighting circuits and fixtures, maintenance and trouble-shooting of working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and elec* trical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eightweek course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations This six-week course of instruction leading to certifica­ tion in refrigeration systems maintenance and operations consists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction include the theory of me­ chanical refrigeration, major system components, accesso­ ries, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training includes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration system from basic system com­ ponents. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Refrigerated Containers Maintenance This four-week course leads to certification in refriger­ ated containers and consist^ of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience will enable the stu­ dent to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive training in all phases of refrig­ erated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electrical systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a systematic approach to trouble-shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific maintenance proce­ dures. 1.--V ! .y., I -I's >^4V; T.,,y. , -"•• ,y; '" .V-'-. . ;;,.7.'"wr, -_^' ' • •• *•.•' t .,.• ;• yv '.. ''' -i*'-"'y y •- H:-'''V: ;y^.' U:}&k..::.yv';,y,.>•••• - Basic Electronics : Ilf»:s 1 ,;i: i :^5'::,:. k;|I 'H ing and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. ^.-j;'' ' V'..'. 1 'f IsT'" - 2. Pass ah entrance i exaihination jn math, IBaglish and ieading^m birder to present evidence of tihe ability to profit I the instruction the| lool offers. 3. Possess the piefuisite maritime voca*1 ipnal background for •Qurses (have upgraded j least once in Aeir de-1 jartment). For additional infor-J mation regarding the! college programs, inter- s ested members should| contact the Lundeberg I School at (301) 994- Diesel Engine Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and practical hands-on training. Topics of instruction in­ clude diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and theconstruction, operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. Associated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling sys­ tems, fuel injection and starting systems will be covered as well. The student will receive practical training in the opera­ tion and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. Welding The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical training in electric arc welding and cutt­ Sealarers LOG, Noyember 1991 Supplement-Page 2 • -;'c ' • '\ 'i,'- '-k • Basic electronics is a four-week course which helps Seafarers develop an understanding of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electron­ ics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course participant individually to en­ sure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic de­ vices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recom­ mended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics background. . „.*t Marine Electronics Technician i & ii The 12-week course consists of the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the opportunity to review AC and DC theory, power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operating practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble-shooting of analog and dig­ ital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. •Vr/V ^ „ Hydraulics The course of instruction in hydraulics consists of class­ room and practical training. Topics covered in this fourweek course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equip­ ment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Eiectro-Hydrauiic Systems Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hy­ draulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, stem ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of shipboard systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical control and some typical ship­ board electro-hydraulic equipment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane, electrical relay sequenced hydraulic operation to­ gether with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The remain­ der of the course is devoted to other electro-hydraulic shipboard systems. .1, Oil Spin Prevention and Containment This one-week course consists of classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training exercises. Topics of instmction include types of oil and petroleum products and their be­ havior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certif­ icate of graduation will be issued. Deep Sea/iniand Engineering License Exam Preparation Course Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering officers. This has resulted in an expansion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (unlimited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying experience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. Beginning in 1991, the Lundeberg School has offered an integrated program of study open to all qualified licensed engineer candidates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruc­ tion in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Additionally, U.S. Coast Guard-certified instruction will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire Continued on next page t •A-lO-U . �Continued from preceding page fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the purpose of engineering license examination preparation also is available by special arrangement. • • -• . • • -, ing are either required or elective courses for upgraders in all departments. Sealift Operations and Maintenance Because of the unique requirements of militaiy con­ tracts, this course is mandatory for all upgraders. For deck department upgraders, it is a four-week course; for engine and steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction leading to the Sealift Opera­ tions and Maintenance endorsement consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application that includes the topics of underway replenishment, helicopter operation familiarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, dam­ age control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. General Physical Fitness Workout programs are individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight, nautilus or universal weight training which can be used to gain, lose or maintain weight. Aerobic and swim­ ming programs also are available. First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) The art of wire splicing is one of the topics covered in the Bosun Recertification program at the Lundeberg School. STEWARD DEPARTMENT Assistant Cook Utility Leading to certification as assistant cook, this sevenweek course includes both classroom and on-the-job train­ ing. Topics covered are the preparation,, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanitation, dietary values, work organization and the use of recipes. Cook and Baker The nine-week course leading to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-thejob training in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and break­ fast pastries. The student also will concentrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanitation and work organiza­ tion. Careful attention to recipe requirements is also high­ lighted. Chief Cook • -..-iK;.. M . '- The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The student also will concentrate on identifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization, sanitation and the use of recipes are included in the course. Chief Steward The nine-week course includes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work supervision, organization, typing, inventory control and requisitioning procedures. Sanita­ tion, nutrition and safety are highlighted as well. The stu­ dent will be actively involved in all phases of the school's food service supervision. Towboat inland Cook Students in this class leam the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Fire Fighting The basic fire fighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, fire fighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical fire fighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certifi­ cate of completion from the Lundeberg School which is recognized by the Coast Guard. Advanced Fire Fighting After receiving a refresher in basic fire fighting to start the two-week course, students leam how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for fire fighting. The course covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and landbased fire units. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual fire fighting train­ ing- fAdtiltEduciidon Programs I n addition to the up­ grading courses listed in this LOG supple­ ment, the Adult Educa­ tion program at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic learning procedures. The programs are available to Iwth trainees and up­ graders in order to give all SIU members the op­ portunity to expand their education. Workplace literacy skills are in­ cluded in the Adult Basic Skills classes. Basic skills are stressed that will help Seafarers im?^ prove job performance. ? The courses offered include English as a Sec? ond Language, Adult Basic Education, Devel^ opmental Studies, Life­ boat Preparation and a |High School Equivalency Program. y tm.- t Adult Education Schedule ^1992 This year there are no set dates for the adult ed­ ucation courses; they are all open-ended. If any member is in­ terested in the High School Equivalency (GEO) course, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course, the English as a Second Language (ESL) course, the Develop­ mental Studies program or the ABE/ESL Life­ boat Preparation course, they should contact the! admissions office for ad­ ditional information and; starting dates. | Union Education College Courses While attending upgrading classes at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend union education courses ovier the course of one week. Seafarers leam how a collective bargaining agreement between the union and the employer protects wages and working conditions. The rights of ^e union's membership as outlined in the SIU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which defend and promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualify­ ing members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. Welfare, pension and vacation benefits are In an effort to attrac as many ihembers a possible to the colleg curriculum at the! Lundeberg School, fbr| the first time all of the eight-week college courses are being offered during evening hours as well as during die day. (For college course dates, see page 4 of this supplement.)^ mm '•"'tJMl'-"' Applicants in this seven-week course receive classroom and on-the-job instruction in food preparation on board towboats and tugs. Emphasis is on the basic methods of preparing all meals for a crew of six to 12 boatmen. Work scheduling and organization, menu planning, purchasing, storage of supplies and sanitation controls are emphasized. Candidates are trained to single-handedly man a galley. mDEPARTMENTSUPBRAmiUt'AND SPECIALTYIWURSES Each student attending upgrading programs at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will partic­ ipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Fire Fight­ VM Upgraders in the Recertified Stewards course receive training in all facets of the steward department. Seafarers LOG, November 1991 Supplement-rPage 3 •f �' "•".-'•i' •• >V.'' - • '''" . '• '. '/. i'7;' vf^ .o'" -V^'(j" '.• '••':S r.fe' 1992 Upgrading Course Schedule : -J: i T he following is the current course schedule for the entire new year— January through December 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075; tele­ phone (301) 994-0010. Engine Department Upgrading Courses Course Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Tankerman Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigerated ContainersAdvanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Marine Electronics Technician-I Marine Electronics Technician-U Basic Electronics Welding )".• Hydraulics f '•••,QMED - Any Rating Fireman/Watertender & Oiler Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up ®!.' V -'I'l-: Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology Check-In Date January 6 May 11 August 31 March 16 July 6 October 26 January 6 April 27 August 17 March 2 June 22 November 9 January 6 May 11 September 28 February 17 June 22 November 9 April 13 August 31 January 20 February 17 October 12 March 16 June 22 August 17 November 23 January 6 May 11 September 14 January 20 March 16 May 11 July 6 August 31 November 26 March 2 April 27 June 22 August 17 October 12 December 7 January 20 May 11 October 26 July 6 Completion Date February 14 June 19 October 9 April 10 July 31 November 20 February 28 June 19 October 9 April 10 July 31 February 14 February 14 June 19 November 6 March 27 July 31 December 18 May 8 September 25 February 14 March 13 November 6 April 10 July 17 September 11 December 18 March 27 July 31 December 4 February 28 April 24 June 19 August 14 October 9 December 4 March 6 May 1 June 26 August 21 October 16 December 11 February 28 June 19 December 4 July 31 Deck Department Upgrading Courses Course Lifeboat (The Lifeboat course runs every two weeks through the year. The dates here are through the first half of the year only.) Able Bodied Seaman Check-in Date January 6 January 20 February 3 February 17 March 2 March 16 March 30 April 13 April 27 May 11 May 25 June 15 January 20 March 16 May 11 Seafanrs LOG, November 1991 Supplement--Page 4 Completion Date January 17 January 31 Februaiy 14 February 28 March 13 March 27 April 10 April 24 May 8 May 22 June 12 June 26 February 28 April 24 June 19 Check-in Date July 6 August 31 October 26 January 6 May 4 September 1 January 27 February 10 April 6 August 3 October 5 January 27 March 2 May 4 June 29 August 31 November 2 January 20 March 16 May 18 July 13 September 14 November 16 Course Third Mate Limited License Celestial Navigation Shiphandling 'A'" • , Radar Certification Completion Date August 14 October 9 December 4 April 17 August 14 December 11 March 3 March 6 May 1 August 28 October 30 February 7 March 13 May 15 July 10 September 11 November 13 January 24 March 20 May 22 July 17 September 18 November 20 steward Department Upgrading Courses Check-in Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Recertlflcatlon Programs Program Steward Recertiflcation Bosun Recertification Check-in Date January 27 June 1 March 30 September 28 Completion Date March 2 July 6 May 4 November 2 SHLSS College Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-in Date January 6 March 16 May 11 July 6 August 31 October 26 Completion Date February 28 May 8 July 3 August 28 October 23 December 18 FOR ADDITIONAL UPGRADING INFORMATION am interested in leaming more about the opportunities for upgrading ' at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Please send ! • lastest • I 1me the course catalog and application form. Full name: Street address or P.O. Box:. City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code):. I am an SlU member: Deep Sea Lakes Inland Waters Government Services Division Book number: Social Security number: Send this form to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman- ' ship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075. ' 11/91 I �SitiiltHSi 16 DetemberS Jaauaiy Membenhip Afeetfngs; Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland WateK k'- '';'V • v-K; .;v / Piney Point Monday, December 2 Monday, January 6 New York Tuesday, December 3 Tuesday, January 7 Philadelphia Wednesday, December 4 Wednesday, January 8 v: Baltimore Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Norfolk Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Jacksonville Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Algonac Friday, December 6 Friday, January 10 Houston Monday, December 9 Monday, January 13 New Orleans Tuesday, December 10 Tuesday, January 14 MohUe Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, January 15 San Francisco Thursday, December 12 Thursday, January 16 Wilmington Monday, December 16 Tuesday, January 21 Seattle f Friday, December 20 Friday, January 24 San Juan Thursday, December 5 ' Thursday, January 9 St. Louis Friday, December 13 Friday, January 17 Honolulu Friday, December 13 Friday, January 17 Duluth Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, January 15 Jersey City Wednesday, December 18 Wednesday, January 22 New Bedford Tuesday, December 17 Tuesday, January 21 Ml port's mooHop Hurts ui 10:30 ffoM. Personals \''S The Family of WALTER CHIPMAN Please contact Giyn H. Stephens at Kanta Forda Ranch, RR 1-Box 127, Sandstone, MN 55072; telephone (612) 245-2570. He has some old photographs of his former shipmates he would like to pass along. AB JOHN WHEELER Please contact Woodie Stover on board the USNS Mercury TAKR-10, FPO San Francisco, CA 96672-4028. ROBERT P. PAGE Please contact your brother, Jeff, at (301) 972-3165. Crewmembers of the SS COLUMBIA EAGLE William Plemitscher and Pamela Sink are trying to Icicate crewmembers who sailed aboard the SS Columbia Eagle during 1969 and 1970 for a pos­ sible article. Contact them at 465 County Route 24, Corinth, NY 12822; telephone (518) 654-2816. SUfARBlS 106 !_'• >-vyi--a^>^^iT"-»T-e-- Dispatchers' Repert for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16, 1991-OCTOBER 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis ^^ey Point Algonac Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefe DECK DEPARTMENT 29 1 5 16 12 24 25 18 28 11 8 12 2 8 14 25 18 =--17 28 .-•-15 . 8 2 12 15 1 0 228 8 5 193 27 15 0 4 3: , ^5 •11 17 7 19 28 «_^J9,. 21 * ^.19'.-. 12 h:22:: :: 9. 16 22 15 9 2 2 \ 11 31 24 v:V. 4' wWifiX . 0 ... 4. -S 0 1 184 196 • 10 2 3 11 11 11 if-'''WiiHS 5 19 13 14 12 7 1 4 9 6 16 ' 18 13 5 5 9 14 14 16 0 3 59 4 6 1 1 3 3 2 . S-f rm-f 10 5 10 4 0 5 V2 ..••iir.i'Sr:-' •>..-0. , 0 4 2 3 57 126 152 16 13 35 36 •= 44 31 43 12 12 31 2 0 342 ii • 14 14 10 22 10 9 2 15 11 2 8 2 149 16 5 1 9 16 32 19 11 16 14 1 10 16 1 5 0 172 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port lew York liladelphia jBaltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston i St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals 8 7 5 10 7 8 6 7 3 0 3 4 14 13 8 28 0 3 6 6 14 17 73 17 32 4 15 20 0 1 0 236 10 1 2 1 7 6 4 22 3 8 0 23 7 0 12 0 106 6 2 • 1 4 7 8 • 4,::^ 11 3 2 0 23 3 1 6 0 81 0 3^ 6 1 11 1 1 ^.,23 I 3 9 -.Si 6 M1 7 10 0 0 0 1 5 4 -;2.' 9 8 0 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 29 82 91 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 13 2 3 16 5 10 21 New York 2 1 4 2 Mi:sm • • 2 ^ Philadelphia 1 0 1 M'i2 • •'l-.-i:; 3 1 Baltimore 1 3 1 5 4 1 5 Norfolk 1 0 3 8 3 9 9 Mobile 2 0 5 7 5 2 13 New Orleans . 5 -^-^^'6 • 2 11 4 'i13 •: Jacksonville . 9 i'-i • 6 10 5 • 31 12 . 42 San Francisco . 4 0 6 10 ilii 5 16 WUmington 5 1 2 16 0 184 3 Seattle 1 1 1 2 0 1 3 Puerto Rico 77 10 16 ' 5 19 18 13 Honolulu J 'Ji|W' 8 5 1 6. 10 14 Houston 0 0 0 1 M-0 0 0 St. Louis 2 3 9 ' 2 • 5 17 2 Piney Point 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Algonac 35 125 68 125 60 99 173 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 30 20 10 67 38 14 New York 0 2 0 1 3 1 Philadelphia 5 0 m • • 0 2 8 0 Baltimore 0 13 11 2 15 13 4 Norfolk 0 0 19 1 19 30 1 Mobile 0 6 9 21 25 .... 9 New Orleans 0 12 14 3 19 liiiM22 Jacksonville 15 0 21 14 42 25 22 San Francisco 0 7 6 10 13 12 5 Wilmington 0 6 7 8 16 11 9 Seattle 0 0 7 6 2 3 10 Puerto Rico 139 36 4 162 39 7 Honolulu • .jj 3 11 18 6 Houston 0 0 • 0 0 0 2 0 St. Louis 0 4 37 •7:,:-;i 53 0 Piney Point 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 Algonac 239 0 208 66 398 303 90 Totals 482 211 519 498 777 706 622 Totals All Departments • 25 12 II 11 1 19 1 3 1 180 14 6 7 19 9 6 1 7 9 0 12 0 111 6 2 4 8 9 12 4 8 10 6 0 7 5 3 6 0 90 33 I 7 5 4 41 4 10 8 12 29 0 10 « 35 5' 20 38 35 5 13 15 12 8 9 7 51 9 23 0 2 0 53 0 1 131 350 98 • 3 2 •' 17 30 45 25 67 20 24 . 5 185 22 • l:f 6 0 550 889 893 23 716 ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1 710 johs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,710 jobs shipped, 498 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiUed by "B" and "C" seniority people From September 16 to October 15, a total of 211 trip reUef jobs were shipped. Since the trip reUef ^o^ began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,927 jobs have been shipped. ••'•if'"•V ' �m- HOmiBER 1991 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 26 members this month. Nineteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, five sailed in the inland division, one sailed in the Great Lakes division and one sailed on the union's Railroad Marine section. Steward department member Sebasttian LaBella, 75, is the oldest of the new pensioners. He spent nearly 40 years at sea. Bosun James Oliver has been a member of the union longer than any of die other hew pensioners. He joined the SlUin 1945 in Philadelphia. Brief biographical sketches of LaBella, Oliver and the other new pen­ sioners follow: n DEEP SEA MUSHEN ABBADI, 66, I joined the Seafar­ ers in 1967 in the port of San Fran^ Cisco. Bom in Arabia, he sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Abbadi has retired to the Bronx, N.Y. ALBERT BAZOR,58, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama na­ tive, he shipped in the deck de­ partment. Brother Bazor served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He re­ sides in Tibbie, Ala. DAVID BRONSTEIN, 65, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Hous­ ton. A native of Galveston, Texas, he com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's stew­ ard recertification course in 1981. Brother Bronstein served in the Army from 1944 until 1946. He lives in Houston. MILTON P. COX, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. He was bom in Mississippi and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Cox served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He has re­ tired to Gulfport, Miss. .'-'ri To Our New Pensioners i.. Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. the Navy from 1942 to 1963. Brother Fultz resides in Fallon, Nev. ANDREW HOL­ LAND, 65, joined the union in 1978 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was bom in Connecti­ cut and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hol­ land upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School, and he also served in the Navy from 1943 to 1965. He lives in Chesapeake City, . Md. I 1 FRANCIS HOWARD, 63, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. BOm in Jacksonville, Fla., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Howard has retired to Metairie, La. HUBERT JACKSON, 61, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1956 in the port of Balti­ more. The native of North Carolina sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1950 until 1953. Brother Jack­ son calls Willis, Texas home. SEBASTTIAN LABELLA, 75, joined the union in 1952 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Connecticut and sailed in the stew­ ard department. In 1980 Brother LaBella upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Orangevale, Calif. RAY H. MANN, 55, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Honduras, he upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1981 com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's stew­ ard recertification course. Brother Mann lives in Hitchcock, Texas. HOMER D. CROSS, 61, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Winston, N.C., he sailed as a member of the galley gang. Brother Cross now calls Portsmouth, Va. home. JAMES OLI­ VER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in" Texas, he sailed as a bosun. Brother Oliver lives in LaPorte, Texas. JAMES FULTZ, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1967 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. The Ken­ tucky native shipped in the deck department, and he served in JOHN OWEN, 65, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. He was bom in Wales. Brother Owen upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1986 com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course. He has retired to Seattle, Wash. MILTON PHELPS, 61, joined the union in 1954 in the port of New Or­ leans. The Illinois native shipped in the steward department. Brother Phelps served in the National Guard from 1950 to 1952. He resides in Kenner, La. ALBERT SPANRAFT, 64, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1951 in the port of Balti­ more. Bom in Illi­ nois, he sailed in the steward and engine departments. Brother Spanraft lives in Belle Chase, La. CALVIN STE­ VENS, 66, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Baltimore. A native of Mary­ land, he shipped with the galley gang and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Stevens served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. He has retired to Easton, Md. TED TOLENTINO, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in the Philippine Is­ lands and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. In 1974 Brother Tolentino completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course. He also served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Tolentino resides in San Francisco. JOSEPH VIOLANTE, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Portugal, he shipped in the deck department. Brotfier Violante calls Baltimore home. WILLIAM WEST, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of his native New York. He shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Brother West was in the Army from 1948 to 1952 and also served in the Navy from 1953 to 1957. He has retired to New York. INLAND STEVE AUGUST, 62, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Balti­ more. Bom in Pittsburgh, Pa., he shipped in the steward department. Boatman August served in the Army from 1951 until 1953. He resides in Dundalk, Md. LAWRENCE BERNARD, 62, joined the union in 1962 in the port of Detroit. A Michigan native, he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Boatman Bemard served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He has retired to Trenton, Mich. FELIX CAMPESIJR., 44, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of his native New Or­ leans. He shipped in the deck depart­ ment and from 1965 to 1968 served in the Marine Corps. Boatman Campesi lives in Marrero, La. EDUARDO PEREZ, 68, joined the Sea­ farers in 1977 in the port of Puerto Rico. A native of Tampa, Fla., he shipped in the steward department. Boatman Perez served in the Army from 1940 until 1954. He resides in Cape Canaveral, Fla. C'' • 1 •fj-ir:;; : • V^,| vis .••if:, M • -.v- Ttk* • OBDULIO ROSARIO, 69. joined the union in 1977 in the port of his native Puerto Rico. He shipped in the deck department. Boatman Rosario still ca|ls Puerto Rico home. GREAT LAKES WILLIS KINGS­ TON, 62, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Buf­ falo, N.Y. He was ix)m in Ogdensburg, N.Y. and shipped in the deck department. Boatman Kingston lives in Theresa, N.Y. RAILROAD MARINE JORGE RODRIGUEZ, 70, joined the union in 1959 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Lima, Pern, he sailed in the deck department. He calls Hampton, Va. home. 1^-:; "I K- CORRECTION The October issue of the Seafarers LOG contained an inaccurate biographical sketch about pensioner John Poleate. The correct information follows: Brother Poleate, 69, joined the SIU in April 1970 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Poleate also served in the Navy for 26 years, retiring in February 1970. I- �• 18 SOFAKItSm Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority SEPT. 16-OCT. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 38 1 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . ^ ^ tA A t* 27 ^ 7 -26 13 ^ STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 • O'O' "**• 9 w' - '"^2 "^^^''5 0'""'""31 11 Totals All Departments 0 56 22 0 60 4 0 85 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for iniand Waters SEPTEMBER 16-OCTOBER 15, 1991 ii,' "-'" -•• *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C i ' i • •:. . ••" Region Atlantic Coas Gulf Coast Lakes 4$^ Inland Wat West Coast Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 2 16 0 21 Region Atlantic Gulf Coast ;..JLakes & Inland Wat West Coast Totals 0 0 0 0 0 ; 0 3 0 .1.., ' O 'T" ' . 3 mm1 68 4 0 44 '11- 0; 0 •' 2 116 8 0 3 22 ENGINE DEPARTMENT b Region 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Gulf Coast |^kes & Inland Waters! West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 49 1 12 29 0 3 174 9 26 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 2*"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Inland Report Is Revised •n>; Beginning with this issue, the Seafarers LOG is intro­ ducing a new fprmat for the Dispatchers' Report for In­ land Waters in order to be more reflective of the nature of the brown water and harbor .transport industry. The new report consolidates the figures into four geographic regions—Atlantic Coast, Gulf Coast, Lakes and Inland Wa­ ters, and West Coast. The ports making up the Atlantic Coast listing are New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Piney Point, Norfolk, Jacksonville and Santurce. Gulf Coast ports include Houston, New Orleans and Mobile. The halls of Algonac and St. Louis are in the Lakes and Inlands Waters figures. The West Coast is composed of Seattle, San Francisco, Wil­ mington and Honolulu. Seafarers Participate in Soiidarity Day Joining rank with thousands of other trade unionists at the Washington, D.C. ceiebration of Solidarity Day are (from left) QMED John Copeiand. Trainee Monty Hernandez, ABs Chris Kiaber, J.R. Ewing and Mike Hooper and Train­ ees Tim Lowe and Yaser Mawari. Personals ROBERT FINK Please contact your sister, Lenore, at 516 E. 5th Street, New York, NY 10009; or telej^one (212) 254-2824. Ocean Blvd, Suite D, Stuart, Fla 34994; telephone (407) 283-6541. GERALD F. DURHAM Happy Birthday, Gerry! From your mother, brother, nephew, JULIO SANTIAGO aunts, uncles, cousins and all your Anyone knowing tfie where­ friends in California. We would abouts of Julio Santiago, please like very much to hear from you. contact his son, Joseph, at 800 E. Please write. -I .'r • Seafams /n/eimrifomrf Union Dintioiy President Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack CafTey Vice President Lakes and Iniand Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey . ... I-.t-.i-i HEADOUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. '• Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 > (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. ' ' Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 /V' • 'v- v. I . ^ �1 sesss;!^Ks£%».^: NOVEMBER 1991 «> -. ' ^'-Vp; ' •; '• '." '"'"IS Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possibie. On occasion, because of space limitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution aie addres^ by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. LIBERTY SPIRIT(Liberty Maritime), June 30 — Chairman William Lewis, Sec­ retary Howard Williams, Deck Delegate Ralph Darman, Engine Delegate 1. Rowells, Steward Delegate L. Bettis. Chairman announced payoff. Deck and en­ gine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. PRIDE (American Overseas Marine), June 21 — Chairman R. Lamb, Secretary J. Gleaton. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. USNSSEALIFT ATLANTIC mC), June 17 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Samuels, Educational Director C. Durden, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, En­ gine Delegate L. Estes, Steward Delegate P. Cager. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. USNS DENEBOLA (Bay Tankers), June 16 — Chairman R.E. Black, Secretary W. Dean, Educational Director M. Hall. Chair­ man reviewed SIU constitution for benefit of new crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. L>»KE(AMSEA), July 7 — Chairman Jack Cooper, Secretary D. Lupton, Educa­ tional Director Rex Bolen, Deck Delegate D. Pickelheimer, Engine Delegate Rodger Plummer, Steward Delegate Judi Chester. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship not receiving miiil. Crew thanked galley gang for great work. AB Bob Haley commended steward department for July 4 cookout. Next port: Singapore. L4/C£(AMSEA), July 15 — Chairman Jack Cooper, Secretary D. Lupton, Educa­ tional Director Rex Bolen, Deck Delegate D. Pickelheimer, Steward Delegate Ken Bethea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), July 29 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary Roger Linasan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNSSEAUFTATLANTICmo, July 2 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Sam­ uels, Educational Director L. Estes, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, Steward Delegate P. Cager. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported displea­ sure with ship's safety equipment. USNS SEALIFT ATLANTIC {IMO, July 9 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Newlywe((S on Williams Samuels, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, En­ gine Delegate T. Woerner, Steward Dele­ gate P. Cager. Chairman noted repairs to some safety equipment and arrival of new lifesaving equipment. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for great job, especially Chief Steward John Samuels. USNS SEALIFT ATLANTICmo, July 21 — Chairman J. Loureiro, Deck Dele­ gate A. Radovcic, Engine Delegate A. Bautista. Steward Delegate C. Cager. Chairman noted need for improved condi­ tions on board. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew said IMC is not notifying union about reliefs. COVE LIBERTY (Cove), August 18 — Chairman W.E. Reeves, Secretary Floyd Mitchell, Educational Director William Beatty. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LAWRENCEH. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), August 25 — Chairman P. Hulsebosch, Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director W. Toole, Deck Dele­ gate Howard Hare, Steward Delegate Vin­ cent Ortiz. Chairman pointed out Coast Guard's proposed fee forZ-cards, referred to article in Seafarers LOG. Educational di­ rector explained in detail the benefits of upgrading.at the Lundeberg School as well as using Piney Point as a vacation spot. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ob- Delegate Norman Jackson. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward and deck depart­ ments for good work. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 11 — Chairman Ray Todd, Secretary F. Washington, Educational Director Wil­ lie Franks, Steward Delegate L. Ferales. Chairman announced upcoming payoff in Portland, Ore. Secretary reminded mem­ bers to clean rooms. Deck and engine dele­ gates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. LNG AQUARIUS (ETO, August U — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Alex­ ander Reyer, Educational Director Vin­ cent Larimer, Deck Delegate Paul Jagger, Engine Delegate Don Busby, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ man reported ship running smoothly, virtu­ ally no complaints. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $155 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported dis- No Disputes Aboard USNS Seallft Arabian Sea AMERICAN CORMORANTiPacific Gulf Marine), August 4 — Chairman Ver­ non Huelett, Secretary Darryl K. Goggins. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward department, including Steward/Baker Goggins and Chief Cook Thomas Guthrie. PFC JAMES ANDERSON JR. (Maersk), August 21 — Chairman James Duer, Secretary Ken Roetzer, Educational Director Tyler Womack, Deck Delegate Edwin Rivera, Steward Delegate G. Watkins. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. CHARLES S. BHOIVA/(Transoceanic Cable), August 31 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. Wilson, Educational Director W. Carrol, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Rackley, Engine Delegate Daniel W. Wise, Steward Delegate Brenda Kamiya. Chairman announced payoff. Steward dele­ gate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into increasing optical benefits. Crew thanked galley gang for exceptional work. Next port: Honolulu. CAPE ANN (AMSEA), August 24 — Chairman William Dawson, Engine Dele­ gate James Clement, Steward Delegate S. Torneo. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on war bonus. Next port: Norfolk, Va. CAPEAVINOF(AMSEA), August 25 — Chairman Gerard Halligan, Secretary L.E. Winfield, Educational Director George Cruzen, Deck Delegate John Moore, Engine Delegate James Lancas­ ter, Steward Delegate Jimmy Williams. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by stew­ ard delegate. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good work. CAPE CARTHAGE (AMSEA), August 17 — Chairman Abdula Mohsin, Secre­ tary Roily Saguinsin, Educational Director William Ddoling, Engine E>elegate Welton Weaver, Steward Delegate Harry Celkos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: San Francisco. CAPE CLEAR (AMSEA), August 11 — Chairman L. Jones, Secretary 1. Fletcher, Engine Delegate R. Rogers, Steward Dele­ gate C. Hall. Chairman reported smooth trip, asked members to carry on tradition of good tinion ship. He urged members to con­ tribute to SPAD. Educational director re­ minded crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. SIU members Francis P. Jaworski (left) and Patricia Piccione recently married. They usually ship on the Pfc DeWayne Williams, an AMSEA vessel. auley. Deck Delegate R. Rock, Steward Delegate Gordon Wheeler. Engine dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew extended special vote of thanks to steward department, including Chief Steward Rivera and Chief Cook Coy Hendricks for their conscientiousness and high standards. CAPE HENRY (lOM), August 18 — Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Jose Ri­ vera, Educational Director Walter McC- 'f' j •• ' Part of the ship's crew aboard the USNS Seallft Arabian Sea poses for a photo taken just before payoff. Pictured are (from left, front row) AB George Bulsson, Chief Steward Mike Simmons, (back row) Chief Cook flaymond TIerney, GSU Marjorle Mack and Pumpman Al "Mad Dog" Hooper. served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), August 21— Chairman Richard Wil­ son, Secretary Gregory Melvin, Steward Delegate T. Gonzales. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward dele­ gate. Crew thanked galley gang. LNG CAP/?/CO/?Af (ETC), August 11 — Chairman Pete Waters, Deck Delegate William Rios, Engine Delegate Tim Van Pelt, Steward Delegate George Taylor. Chairman reviewed various nion and ship­ board policies. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew will use part of ship's fiind to purchase Nintendo games. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of de- • parted brothers. HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), Au­ gust 25 — Chairman W. Jefferson, Secre­ tary G. Boop, Engine Delegate Lowell Miller, Steward Delegate George Varisi. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), August 7 — Chairman V.T. Neilsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, Steward Delegate A. Banky HI. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and service. Galley gang thanked crewmembers for keeping messhall clean. Next port: New York. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman Steam­ ship), August 18 — Chairman Angelo Urti, Secretary Greg Folden, Educational Director Don Peterson, Deck Delegate Richard Volkart, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Tremper, Steward Delegate Anto­ nio Prizmik. Educational director announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain thanked crew for smooth trip. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 25 — Chairman J. Adaire, Secretary V. Sanchez Jr., Educational Director J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Willie Chestnut, Engine Delegate Louis Mullet, Steward METEOR (lOM), August 19 — Chairman Bruce Gordon, Secretary L. Sykes, Educa­ tional Director J. Yarber, Engine Delegate Robert Muscato, Steward Delegate Victorino Lacayo. Chairman reported cap­ tain thanked crew for job well done. Educa­ tional director urged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. MOKU PAHU(Pacific Gulf Marine), Au­ gust 18 — Chairman D. Ticer Jr., Secre­ tary J. Pratt. Educational director said anyone who has not upgraded at Lundeberg School should do so as soon as possible. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for good cookouts and good food. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 18 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly. Treasurer re­ ported $330 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward dele­ gates. Crew thanked steward department for good work. Next port: Boston. Continued on page 20 �; a- SEAFARERS LOG 20 Ships Digest! if^- Continttedfrom page 19 NEDLLOYD HUDSON{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman F. Goathe, Secretary William Williams, Deck Dele­ gate E. Scroggins, Engine Delegate Don­ ald Cox, Steward Delegate Lionell Dunkins. Chairman commended crewmembers scheduled to sign off in Houston. Educational director advised eveiyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ' :^i '• L-!' NEWARK BA Y (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 4 — Chairman Jessie Foster, Secre­ tary Robert A. Miller, Engine Delegate Sinclair Wilcox. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. .f •'• '• .. V • "ic • V i • . •' •' • i? ' •.,.' *•" Mi-::- ^^W\-:: ^ WM : W. Lindsey. Ship received coffee makers, curtains and videotape rewinder. Chairman distributed benefits booklets. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND CONSUMER{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Fields, Educational Director W. Lindsey. Chairman advised members to take day off when scheduled. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 5 — Chairman John Al- Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Di­ rector David A. Kopp, Deck Delegate Ed­ ward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet. Chairman announced payoff. He advised members to support SPAD, upgrade at Lundeberg School and read Seafarers LOG. He thanked crew for separating plastic. Secretaiy noted smooth sailing, good crew and officers. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. Steward dele­ gate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Deck Dele­ gate Carlos Irizarry, Engine Delegate L. Time Out Aboard the UitraMar CM!CHAMPION (OMI Corp.), August 11 — Chairman Joe Giudice, Secretary Paul Burke, Educational Director D. Beeman, Deck Delegate Ken Hallman, Stew­ ard Delegate Ralph Edmonds. Chairman asked contracts department to investigate foreign nationals working as cleaning crew aboard vessel. Secretary thanked contracts department for job well done. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by. deck or steward delegates. Next port: Singapore. OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), August 19 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary Albert Coles, Educational Director M. Williams, Chief Steward R. Poovey (left) andhis wife. Sue,pose with Bosun B. Baker aboard Engine Delegate D. Campos. No beefs or the UitraMar. disputed OT reported. Ship receiving new TV August 27 in Houston. Crewmembers participating in weekly safety meetings. amar. Educational Director Rolando Shaw. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Next port: New York. Gnmans, Deck Delegate David Hood, En­ No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gine Delegate Joaquin Miller. Secretary gave vote of thanks to steward department. OMI SACRAMENTO{OMI Corp.), Au­ noted good trip, thanked crew for keeping gust 25 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary SEA-LAND MARINER{Sea-Land Ser­ quarters clean. No beefs or disputed OT. R. Cavalcanti, Educational Director U.R. vice), August 30 — Chairman A.R. McCCrew asked contracts department to con­ Limon, Engine Delegate Janies Long, ree. Secretary P. Lopez, Educational sider several motions. Crew thanked LOG Steward Delegate Ambrosio Fachini. Director M.E. Sabin, Deck Delegate J. staff for keeping members well-informed. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Noble, Engine Delegate G. Speckman, Next port: Oakland, Calif. Lundeberg School. Educational director Steward Delegate F. Sison. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg SEA-LAND DISCOVERY{Sea-Land Ser­ stressed punctuality. Educational director School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. vice), August 15 — Chainnan Peter Vic­ urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg Crew thanked chairman for use of VCR. tor, Secretary Jose Colls, Deck Delegate School. Steward delegate reported disputed Peter Orischack, Engine Delegate Benja­ OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), min Magliano, Steward Delegate Diego deck or engine delegates. August 16 — Chairman J.L. Carter; Secre-'Hatch. Chairman reported beef. Treasurer tary E. Gray Sr., Educational Director S. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ reported $300 in ship's fund. Deck and en­ Wilkinson. Chairman thanked union for vice), August 14 — Chairman Errol Pak, gine delegates rejiorted beefs. No beefs or having West Coast patrolmen meet vessel Secretary Joseph Freeman, Educational disputed OT reported by steward depart­ in various ports to t^e care of business. Ed­ Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Bill ment. Crew needs VCR and second wash­ ucational director said union needs more Mullins, Engine Delegate Ted Carter. ing machine. Crew noted rats on board. qualified men to man newer vessels; there­ Chairman noted.smooth trip. No beefs or Next port: Seattle. fore, members should upgrade at disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed SEA-LAND EXPEDITION {Sea -Land Calif. OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks Service), August 25 — Chairman P. Floto galley gang. SEA-LAND PACIFIC{Sea-Land Ser­ res, Secretary E. Vazquez. Chairman vice), August 25 — Chairman B.T. noted everything running smoothly. No OVERSEAS VIVIAN{Maritime Over­ O'Hanlon, Secretary S. Amper, Educa­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew seas), August 11 — Chairman Terry tional Director M. Phillips, Deck Delegate thanked galley gang for good work. Thomas, Secretary T. Wybo, Engine Dele­ J.R. Tdurt, Engine Delegate S. Al-nsiqib, gate K. Hardin. Chairman thanked deck SEA-LAND EXPLORER{Sea-Land Ser­ Steward Delegate John Bulawan. No department. Educational director urged vice), August 18 — Chairman Ted beefs or disputed OT reported. members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Tolentino, Secretaiy S. Ghani, Educa­ Crewmembers extended special vote of Engine and steward delegates reported tional Director Billy Waddell, Deck Dele­ thanks to galley gang for consistently good beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by food, gate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate deck delegate. Crew thanked steward de­ Theodore Hawkins, Steward Delegate partment for disposing of rotten foreign SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaRuben Casin Jr. Chairman noted good meats. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. Land Service), August 18 — Chairman crew and smooth trip, commended galley Robert Newby, Secretary E. Porter, Edu­ gang for excellent meals. Educational direc­ RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), Au- , cational Director D. Johnson, Engine Dele­ tor urged members to upgrade at gust 22 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secre­ gate Philip Pardovich. No beefs or Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed tary J. Speliek, Steward Delegate Franklin disputed OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. Cordero. Chairman thanked steward de­ ard department. partment and urged members to upgrade at SEA-LAND EXPRESS {Sea-Land Ser­ Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 18 — Chairman J. Ard, Sec­ OT reported. vice), August 10 — Chairman Jack Ed­ retary J.Johnson. Chairman thanked crew wards, Secretary C. McMahon, for keeping ship clean. Engine delegate re­ SEA-LAND ACHIEVER {Sea-Land Ser­ Educational Director W. Drummond, ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed vice), August 26 — Chairman James Deck Delegate William Haynie, Steward OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Davis, Secretary Louis Pion, Deck Dele­ Delegate David West. Chairman an­ Crew asked contracts department for clarifi­ gate L. Pelletiere, Engine Delegate J. nounced payoff. Treasurer reported $35 in cation on launch service. Pazos, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ ported. Crew requested exercise equip­ SEA-LAND FREEDOM{Sea-Land Ser­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ment, washer and diyer. Next port: vice), August 10 — Chairman K. Me ported by steward delegate. Crew asked Oakland, Calif. Gregor, Secretary S. Call; Educational Di­ contracts department for clarifications on rector L. Papa, Deck Delegate P. Bean. several items. Crew said proper sanitation SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ Treasurer reported $134 in ship's fund. No lacking in mess hall. vice), August 20 — Chairman R. McGbeefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: onagle. Secret^ W. Lombard, Yokohama. SEA-LAND CONSUMER{Sea-Land Ser­ Educational Director S. Hardin, Deck Del­ vice), August 4 — Chairman W. Mortier, SEA-LAND HAWAII{Sea-Land Service), egate Larry Long, Engine Delegate Her­ Secretary M. Fields, Educational Director August 4 — Chairman John T. Emrich, man Tomboc. Chairman reported smooth trip, reminded everyone to separate plastic. Educational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD' Chairman reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates. Ship needs refrigerators for rooms. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Tacoma. Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Service), August 18 — Chairman John Schoenstein, Secretary Steve Apodaca, Educational Di­ rector C. Henley, Deck Delegate Jim Rader, Engine Delegate Tony Jones, Stew­ ard Delegate J. Jackson. Treasurer re­ ported $328.80 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Hono­ lulu. STONEWALL JACKSON{Waterman Steamship), August 25 — Chairman Ray Brown, Secretary A. Piazza, Educational Director Irwin J. Rousseau, Engine Dele­ gate Lonnie Hargesheimer. Ship has not received any recent communications from union. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Newport News, Va. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), August 4 — Chairman Mark Davies, Secretary G.F. Thomas, Educational Director J.F. Walker. Chairman announced payoff. Edu­ cational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward dele­ gates. Crew noted many repairs needed. Next port: Portland, Ore. USNS SEAUFT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), August 28 — Chairman T. Koebel, Secre­ tary Will Simmons, Educational Director Allen Hooper, Deck Delegate Jerry Parrenas, Engine Delegate Charles Sandino. Chairman requested members not wear tank tops in messhall during meal time. Pumpman stressed importance of cargo watch-standers familiarizing them­ selves with emergency shutdown procedure for pumps. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to provide for emergency and sick leave for permanent shipboard personnel. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done de­ spite lack of stores. USNS CHAUVENET{Mar Ship Opera­ tors), August 6 — Chairman Jeff Paul Focardi, Secretary June Pertusini, Educa­ tional Director Al Mates, Deck Delegate George Dehlmar, Engine Delegate Tony Estes, Steward Delegate Americus Bell. Treasurer reported $855 in ship's fund. With master's approval, $5(X) will be do­ nated to family of deceased crewmember OS Trezzvant Hopson Jr. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman read letter from headquarters. USNS DESTEIGUER (Mar Ship Opera­ tors), August 4 — Chairman Robert Crosby, Secretary J. Zurich, Educational Director J. Kerstein, Deck Delegate Steve Hansford. Educational director handed out information packets he collected at Seattle benefits conference, which he described as very informative. Steward delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. Deck gang thanked Seattle patrolman for help with previous OT beefs. Crew thanked steward department. Crew received 96 per­ cent rating on standard of performance dur­ ing last MSC inspection, also received 94 percent in sanitary inspection. USNS SEAUFT PACIFIC (IMC), Au­ gust 13 — Chairman Fred Gongora, Secre­ tary M. Guevara, Deck Delegate Frank Reynolds. Steward Delegate Sam Gordon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Chief Steward Marco Guevara for good work. USNS WYMAN (Mar Ship Operators), August 18 — Chairman C. Larry Winstead, Secretary W. Marchman, Educational Di­ rector C. McCoy, Engine Delegate Steven Cortez, Steward Delegate Joseph J. Gallo Jr. Educational director said Lundeberg School dates would be posted on bulletin board. No beefs or disputed OT reported; Continued on page 24 �NOmBCR 1991 Watch Part^ SHORT STORY w di,C/ii irciri;iier^ BY AB LARRY REINER "Now if that ain't a name for ya!" snorted "Chopper." Gal Detmer, the other able bod­ ied seaman on the watch, shook his head as he tossed the new ordinary seaman's papers back upon the top bunk. "So help me—I knowed he was one the minute I laid eyes on 'im." Chopper finished his coffee, wip­ ing his mouth with the back of his wrist. "Weil, well. . . we'll see about this." Cal walked back to their little wooden table, picked up the coffee pot and poured himself and Chop­ per another cup. "Oy... oy Oyving Cohen is it?" He lifted his mug in a mock toast to their new watch partner. "May your stay aboard be short and miserable." Rain whipped horizontally across the flooded decks of the SIS Iron Maker. The idled shore gang crowding the inside passageways kept up a roar of shouting and laughter. "HEY. . . Hey keep it down! There's guys off watch trying to get some shut-eye!" Irv Cohen pulled off his hooded rain jacket as he entered the house and made his way past the crap shooters bunched around the open watertight door. He had been standing in the rain on gangway watch for the past two hours. It was time to put up fresh coffee and call his relief. The sullen faces of the offended longshoremen didn't bother him. nor their jibes—^he elbowed way through the narrow passage­ way. "When did they start lettin' punk kids play sailor?" one of the men challenged him, purposely blocking the aisle. "Get out of my way." Irv tried to step around the big grinning man who stood between him and the companionway leading up to the galley. "Say please, little fella!" "Okay... please." The ordinary stood waiting for the man to move aside. "Now say pretty please!" The passageway exploded in mirth and cat calls. "Give it to 'im Joe!" "Punch 'im out!" "MAKE HIM EAT IT!" "TOSS THE LITTLE S.O.B. OVER HERE!" "What the hell's goin' on!" Cal put down his empty glass and slipped into his shoes. "Must be a fight!" Chopper headed for the door. "Let's go see!" "TAKE HIS GLASSES OFF!" one of the longshoremen was yell­ ing as the two AB's reached the scene. Cohen's arms were locked be­ hind his back by one of the three men holding him. Big Joe, his tor­ mentor, snatched off his glasses and slapped his face again. A few more crewmembers Seafarer Reiner Pursues Second Career AB Larry Reiner has made a second career writing about seamen and life in the merchant ma­ rine. The SIU member draws from his 40 years of experience as a merchant mariner, mostly aboard tankers. He became a fhll book member of the SIU in 1951. Reiner published his first novel. Minute of Silence, last year. He is presently at work on a novel about a captain on a mari­ time prepositioning ship — but continues to sail — and to write short stories. The photo of the author, at left, was taken aboard the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez earlier this year. What Others Are Saying About Minute of Siience "More than a powerful sea story; timely, important" — "Larry Reiner captures with authenticity the language and action of the men of the sea" — "This is a book that needs to be read by everyone concerned with or affected by the tanker business" — "This is a powerful tale" — .a novel that I couldn't put down!!!" fiiM SIIENCE LARRY REINER — "Would make a great movie!" These are just a few of the reactions to Larry Reiner's first novel. Minute of Silence. This 268-page action-packed drama is available in hardback for $18.95 from Integra Press, 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119, Phoe­ nix, Ariz. 85015. Shipping costs will be paid by the publishing company on books ordered before the end of December. The author will be happy to autograph books purchased by SIU members and pensioners, unless he is at sea. opened their doors to see what was happening—they watched in si­ lence. "Now, you gonna' sass me again or you gonna' say pretty please. Sir?" "COWARD!" the ordinary hurled the insult as he struggled to break away. "Last chance. Say it! 'PRETTY PLEASE, SIR' or this time I'll bust yer stinkin' face!" The longshore­ man slowly made a fist. For an answer the young sea­ man spit a mixture of blood and saliva at the stevedore's face. "LEAVE GO A 'IM!" Chopper shouted without quite knowing why. The longshoreman turned his head—^his arm still poised to throw the punch. "HIT 'IM AN' I'LL BREAK YA IN HALF!" Few men had a voice like Ed Marzuk's and fewer still the size to back it. The AB was in his late forties, 6'5" and 320 pounds. Black haired and dark complexioned; his craggy face jutted from a bull-like neck. He had a little flab around the mid­ dle, but his arms and shoulders were like an Olympic weight lifter's. Marzuk was nicknamed during Prohibition—he had been one of A1 Capone's trusted body­ guards. It wasn't a threat—it was a guar­ antee, and the bully knew it. He lowered his clenched fist, wiped at his spit-fouled face with his sleeve and dropped the ordinary's glasses on the rain jacket that lay on the deck in front of him. "OKAY GANG! LET'S GO!" the longshoremen's straw boss stuck his head in the passageway, "IT'S LETTING' UP!" Cohen picked up his twisted glasses and his rain jacket as the shore gang started past him on their way back out on deck. "Thanks!" the young ordinaiy looked at the two AB's on his watch. Chopper shrugged his big shoulders and nodded at the skinny seaman. He looked at the other AB in a half-apologetic way and started back to their fo'c'sle. Cal followed him into the room, shaking his head. "Shut up. . . " Chopper poured himself and Cal another cup of cof­ fee —then held up the pot as the ordinary entered. "How about it there. . ." He motioned to the clean mug sitting on the table. ".. . watch partner?" © 1991 by Larry Reiner • 7;"-: '' I . .7 V SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR MCS-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION TRUST FUNDS This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Supplementary Pension Trust Fund EIN-51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by the Trust; Plan expenses were $1,454,881. These expenses included $186,077 in adminis­ trative expenses, and $1,268,804 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,117 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $11,157,431 as of December 31, 1990, compared to $11,338,447 as of January 1, 1990. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced a (decrease) in its net assets of ($181,016). This decrease includes unrealized appreciation in the value of the Plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year, less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The Plan had total income of $1,273,865 including employer contributions of $600,223, loss of ($43,230) from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $716,872. Minimum Funding standards •.g- a: i •'M •' 'f'•>•}• '• •v:: t-' I.. An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan, 4. Service provider and Trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, wfite or call the office of Nicholas J. Marrone, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Weltoe Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. •7 :.\V . "v.- •V , y' '-m- �SEAFUIERS LOG 22 K•. m-- .." 'i !••.•• 1 'k: J---. . kr:; Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretaiy^-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examina­ tion each year of the finances of the Union and reports fiilly their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adminis­ tered in accordance with die provisions of various trust fund agreements. All diese agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representa­ tives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and se­ niority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are losted and available in all Union ha Is. If members believe there have been viola­ tions of their shippii shipping or seniority rights as contained iin the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus Red Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as re-' ferred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as fil­ ing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contrac­ tual rights properly, they should con­ tact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individ­ ual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been re­ affirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsi­ bility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this re­ sponsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU un­ less an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such pay­ ment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an of­ ficial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other mem­ ber or officer is attempting to de­ prive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in em­ ployment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segre­ gated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes in­ cluding, but not limited to, further­ ing the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contri­ bution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to irotect and further his economic, poitical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. f If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional ri^t of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. SUMMARYANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACAWN FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13-5602047 for the year ended December 31,1990. The annual report has been filed with, the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the Plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was a deficit ($555,599) as of December 31, 1990, compared to a deficit of ($2,051,767) as of January 1, 1990. During the Plan year, the Plan expenenced an increase in its net assets of $1,496,168. During the Plan year, the Plan had total income of $36,887,988, including employer contributions of $36,261,148; earnings from investments of $494,957 and other income of $131,883. Plan expenses were $35,391,820. These expenses included $3,442,015 in administrative expenses, $29,652,533 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,297,272 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the fiill annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Nicholas J. Marrone, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way,Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.60 for the fiill aimual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and Accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment Dying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. app'y 1992 Scholarships avaiWIe to SEAFARERS A their dependents For further information, see an SIU official at any union hall—or contact the Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. DEADLINE •APRIL 15 • '. �mm NOmBER 1991 The Seafarer by Thurston John Lewis I have turned many a wheel On many a mighty sea Stranded on foreign field There was no home for me. I have sailed in war and peace Two ships blasted high; But whatever the cost, whatever is lost I must sail beneath the sky. I have been offered shore jobs Pushing a pencil or pen And I've considered taking them But the sea would always win. T m not a romantic fellow To go off in ecstasy At the sight of a moon that's mellow On the blue of the Caribee. I long for a house and a wife and a child And / love my country free But the sea is something wide and wild And it's always calling me. (This poem was first published in the LOG many years ago when Thurston Lewis still went down to the sea in ships. It was published in the Arkansas Democrat last year and won the Golden Poet's award in Sacramento. Brother Lewis is now retired in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.) LOG-A-RHYTHMS Going to sea evokes many different feel­ ings; among them, pride, loneliijess, love, fear, courage, adventure. The poems on this page, written by Seafarers, pensioners and members of their families, reflect some of these thoughts and emotions. Symphony of Power Where be the young man who goes to sea, for he does not come around anymore. Nor wave nor whale calls to him nor any distant shore. •; Oh he has turned his eye to the shore and alas has forsaken the call. The call that at one time could certainly harken to all. And the ships sail short of a good young man for he no longer comes to the hall. Many years have passed and his family has grown and his thoughts turn to when he was young. Of a less humdrum life before he had taken a wife and a time before her name touched his tongue. Of a time when the sea broke over the bow and he would stand in its lee. Of a sweet time past in his youth before he had forsaken the sea. The sights, the sound, the living ship all these images burst forth in his mind. It was then that tears filled his eyes as he recalled the life he had left behind. by William David Kirby Then his warm recollections of his own youth were broken when his young son cried. Sitting here in the crows nest, the sea pounding there below. Now many a year has passed and the son has The urge to leave this lofty perch grown to be his father's pride. The Merchant Marine keeps tugging at my toe. It was a truly great day when this dad and his son by Charlie M. Helton I've seen these waters move stood so very tall. from mountains into dells, We leave family and friends to travel the sea, And a special smile and a tear graced the dad's face and T ve rode these seven seas A brave gang of professionals, that's who we be. as he saw his son enter the hiring hall. through seven kinds of hells. Crewed our ships to move our forces. Always in my mind, I think, As the mate plots and plans our various courses. (Russ Levin sails as a marine electronics technician the big one's on its way. No matter where, no matter when. and is on staff at the Lundeberg School.) The one we're always looking for, We travel the globe to the very end. each foggy night, and day. Some voyages seem long with restless days. The unknown keeps the spice alive, But we go about our work in subtle ways. to gamble one more fight. Evety member assigned a particular task. The challenge to compete again, From engineroom bilge, to the top of the mast. with Mother Nature's Might. Nothing's more amazing than this large mass in motion. Cyclonic winds are howling now, From dock, to channel, to open ocean. and lightning streaks the sky. Crossing date lines and time zones we venture on. The seas are growing higher still, A Hula's Choreography Knowing we're one day closer to home. with heaves that never die. by Christopher Robert Chubb Takes a special kind of people to sail the sea. The fiothing sea that follows us, And that's the kind of people we choose to be. There they went, Hotel Street is twinkling in the night. I did. Her wildest fury yet unspent, .Very seldom talked about, and rarely seen. is quite a lovely sight. We, the sea travelers, called.. The Merchant Marine. There they returned from with complaints, Waikiki geared: Men would never let her woo them, the greatest power alive. Expensive women 1 ^ (Charlie Helton sails as an engineer/utility, most recently If something deep inside them feared Too many shops a aboard the S/S Wright. He wrote this poem during Opera­ they never would survive. touristy. tion Desert Shield while on the Red Sea.) It's always been that way I guess. I was thirsty. She'll plant her hearty seed. Spring Fed Stream Then search among us mortals Intervalling short Watetfalls till she satisfies her need. The Sailor's Wife Kind affection I marvel at the splendor • Rainbows... several, above, just my area. by Emily A. Larson she invites me to each time. Non story rain My husband is a sailing man. After quite a few years Her tune's always enchanting, Clean unhumid jungle life we still hold hands. and her melody sublime. Towering palms He's quiet, gentle and very kind, with a sweet smile Celestial bells are ringing now Short bushes and ferns arid a very sharp mind. to a strange and lofty note. Innocent skin; Her music's of some nether world, Our life has been spent mostly apart. wide white lei, revealing girl. in a symphony afloat. It truly is hard on my heart. We had a whirl. Nowhere else on all the earth, But I love him more than anyone knows. I also found... Her is there a greater scene. So I accept his trade and reply, "So it goes." I found clean spring fed to dn'nk of. Flutes, and pipes, and magic harps , I found the other things I thirsted for. I treasure the time we do have together, in her lullaby serene. dreading times when it's sailing weather. We showered in intervalling pools under Here I sit above it all, waterfalls where we swam and affectioned to I worry about him losing his life. looking down upon her stage. eyes, the rainbows, after cool, safe rains, . These lakes have storms and that's hard on a wife. Entranced by every violent move, provided by jungle life of all good plants given But he is a sailor of most lakes and seas. excited by her rage. by the girl of soft breasts. Home for three months, then gone with the breeze. It was rest. No other man can take his place, (William David Kirby—whose I found.. HAWAII. so I'll stay alone, until I see his face. pseudonym is Stephen Nathaniel Wilkerson—sails out of the port of (Brother Chubb sails as a steward assistant, most re­ Norfolk, most recently as an AB (Emily A. Larson is the wife of SlU member David V. cently aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) aboard the Sea-Land Caribbean.) Larson, wheelsman on the Kinsman Enterprise.) • •. J,. • • • if;Mm vX'ir, •;?4 ..a -•if: • l.K' :I •ft • iV •r X •. I,!".-' V . 't. - • y. '•'M •••^^ 'Iff i '-•It • • I'i. ,• 1 f; ' •. m i ' ' V"" •' •"I"' '1' imp �m. ;#£.0 saFutas 106 24 f.-.; \ f-.p',: ' Ships Digests ., rvv,^; ;' . ; .J ' Continued from page 20 Crew asked contracts department to investi­ gate why company was not fulfilling mini­ mum contract food requirements. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. '?'- " " {!;• rv::;, •; IV/?/G«r(AMSEA), August 29 — Chair­ man Don Yockey, Secretary Ivan Salis, Educational Director Phil Parent, Engine Delegate Walter Sargent, Steward Dele­ gate Ronnie Hail. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. AMBASSADOR (Crowley Caribbean Transport), September 21 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Milton Yournett, Deck Delegate C. Cepeda, Engine Dele­ gate P. Patricca, Steward Delegate John Willis. Chairman announced payoff. Secre­ tary encouraged SPAD donations. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted unsafe conditions in port of Everglade. AMERICAN CORMORANnPacifK 1; I".'' ''^'V. •. -y'-'S" Gulf Marine), September 2 — Chairman V. Hueiett, Secretaiy D. Goggins. Chairman announced he received responses from headquarters. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang, including Jerome Grimes and Jim Guthrie. CHARLES L. 0/?OWAf(Transoceanic Cable), September 30 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. Wilson, Educational Director W. Carrol, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Rackley, Engine Delegate Daniel Wise. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman noted he had forms for holiday greetings to appear in Seafarers LOG. CAPE HORN (lOM), September 8 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary W. Perry, Educational Director C. Kranciso, Deck Delegate S. Del, Engine Delegate S. Brooks, Steward Delegate Donald L. Huff­ man. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. CAPE MENDOCINO (OMl Corp.), S^tember 29 — Chairman M. St. Angelo, Secretary Steven R. Hamilton, Educa­ tional Director Jeff McCranie, Deck Dele­ gate Jessie Mixon, Steward Delegate John Collins. Chairman reminded crew to sepa­ rate plastics. He announced payoff and layup. He thanked crew for donations for AB A. Murray and Oiler James McGonigal, who recently lost family members.. Donations exceeded $1,400. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment, including Chief Steward Steve Ham- Opening the Valves AB Roberto Diaz checks the water valve operation during a fireboat drill on board the Sea-Land Expedition. , -j ilton. AB Geo Dean Sr. reminded crew to have respect for those who are sleeping. He also noted importance of reading Seafarers LOG. Next port: Norfolk, Va. CONSTELLATION(Maersk), September 16 — Chairman Thomas Atwell, Secretary M. Pabon, Deck Delegate Leo Zukowski, Engine Delegate J. Cronan, Steward Dele­ gate C. Dominguez. Deck delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. GAL VESTON BA Y (Sea-Land Service), September 8 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director Michael Kovach. Chairman announced payoff. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked gal ley gang for good food. GOLDEN ENDEA VOR (American Mari­ time Transport), September 8 — Chairman Luke Wells, Secretary F. Bishop. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of up­ grading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GOLDEN ENDEA VOR (American Mari­ time Transport), September 29 — Chair­ man Luke Wells, Secretary F. Bishop, Educational Director A. Hickman. Chair­ man announced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Ice machine needs repair. Crew thanked steward department for good work. GREEN VALLEY (Waterman Steamship), September 15 — Chairman A. Mack, Sec­ retary C. Scott, Educational Director K. Jordan. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman thanked all hands for good trip. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), September 9 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary G. Melvin, Educational Director T. Jacobsen, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Galloway, Engine Delegate G. DeMetropoulos. Steward Delegate T. Gonzales. Deck and engine delegates re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), September 29 — Chairman Walter Petty, Deck Delegate John Rawley, Steward Del­ egate D. Kinard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), Sep­ tember 1 — Chairman L. f^odrigues. Sec­ retary H. Galicki, Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate B. Fountain, En­ gine Delegate J. Harris, Steward Delegate D. Harrera. Chairman announced payoff. He reminded members about importance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. INGER(Sea Lift), September 8 — Chair­ man S. Jandora, Secretary W. Lau. Chair­ man announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department. ITB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), September 1 — Chairman Don Plummer. Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educational Director P. Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Joe Caruso, Engine Delegate Carlos Bonefonte, Steward Delegate Nel­ son Morales. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward department for barbeques. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), September 28 — Chairman S. Pinkham, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ tional Director R. McKinzie, Deck Dele­ gate Edward Luzier, Engine Delegate Luis Pagan, Steward Delegate Sylvester Gause. Chairman advised members to at­ tend benefits conferences. He encouraged members to read Seafarers LOG and fill out Christmas message forms. Educational di­ rector urged members to up^de at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thanked ABs Ed Luzier and Jim Thorton for their work. He thanked Chief Cook Sly Gause for his ef­ forts. Crew thanked Chief Steward K. Hop­ kins for making this feel like a real SIU ship. Fireboat Drill at Sea ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor tation), September 3 — Chairman V.T. Nielsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, Educa­ tional Director J.R. Carnell, Deck Dele­ gate John Wolfe, Steward Delegate A. Banky III. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers discussed importance of SPAD. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals and service. Next port: New York. LAKE(AMSEA), September 15 — Chair­ man Jack C. Cooper. Chairman thanked all hands for jobs well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SAM LA£/D (American Steamship), Sep­ tember 30.— Chairman William Mulcahy, Secretary John Cull, Deck Delegate How­ ard Herold, Steward Delegate Roy Calo. Chairman reported quality and quantity of food aboard has improved greatly since last meeting. Crew thanked steward department for great job. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and impor­ tance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested radio antenna system be installed, as captain no longer al­ lows single strand wires to be placed out of portholes. Crew asked that sign be posted in Great Lakes hiring halls advising mem­ bers to be mindful of proper way to dispose of aerosol cans (not in regular burnable trash). LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), Sep­ tember 23 — Chairman W. Davis, Secre­ tary P. Crum, Deck Delegate R. Lopez, Engine Delegate J. Bell, Steward Delegate S. Daranda. Chairman reported everything running smoothly, gave vote of thanks to all departments. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI(ETC), September 8 — Chairman R. Schwarz, Secretary R. Adams. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work and pool parties. LNG LEO (ETC), September 8 — Chair­ man J. Garner, Secretary L. Achmad, Ed­ ucational Director David Terry, Deck Delegate G. Holland, Steward Delegate K. Greenidge. Chairman reported smooth sail­ ing. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. LNG TAURUS (ETC), September 8 — Chairman Luther Myrex, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educational Director Mark Freeman, Deck Delegate Terry Hill, En­ gine Delegate Richard Robertson, Stew­ ard Delegate Martin Buck. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at undeberg School, also noted educational classes offered at Piney Point. Secretary asked crewmembers to keep videotapes in ibrary. Educational director asked mem­ bers to cooperate in keeping lounge and rooms clean. Treasurer reported $385 in ship's fund and nine refrigerators in sys­ tem. No beefs or disputed OT reported Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. LNG VIRGO (ETC), September 1 — Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary Rob­ ert Forshee, Deck Delegate David CenI ofanti. Engine Delegate 1. Salomons, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Auhuchon. Chairman reported smooth sailing, thanked all hands for cooperation. He urged mem}ers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Trea­ surer reported $560 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew was reminded to log in and out when going ashore. R.G. MATTHEISON, (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), September 1 — Chairman James ilartin. Secretary M. Abdelfattah, Educa­ tional Director Donald Leight, Deck Dele­ gate Marc Taylor, Engine Delegate M. 'ennell. Steward Delegate Arturo Nelson. Chairman encouraged crew to upgrade at Limdeberg School. Educational director also encouraged members to upgrade. Trea­ surer reported $48 in ship's fund. No beefs On board the Sea-Land Expedition, OMU Jose Villot and AB Carlos Gar­ cia participate in a fireboat drill. or disputed OT reported. MV RANGER (Wulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 8 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary R. Linasan, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate Ernest Ford, Engine Dele­ gate Ray Harrison, Steward Delegate Jo­ anne Knight. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers were asked to bring local newspapers when sign­ ing on. Next port: Singapore. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 15 — Chairman Larry Manry, Secre­ tary R. Linasan, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate Ernest Ford, En­ gine Delegate Ray Harrison, Steward Del­ egate Joanne Knight. Crew asked for more copies of Seafarers LOG. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported that $100 ship's fund was in safe that was stolen by pirates in Singapore. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew warned other vessels to beware of pirates along Singa­ pore straits. Next port: Korea. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 29 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary R. Linasan. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Ice machine still needs repair. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea Land Ser­ vice), September 15 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary Steven Parker, Deck Dele­ gate T. Joon, Steward Delegate T. McN­ eills. Chairman reminded members to keep rooms clean and go through department channels when handling beefs. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $540 in movie fund. Steward delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for lOO percent improvement of meals, service and menus. Next port: Nor­ folk, Va. OMl DYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), Septem­ ber 1 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, Deck Delegate Terry Thomas, Engine Delegate Robert Pritchett, Steward Delegate James Hat­ field. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OMl HUDSON (Om Corp.), September 15 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary M. Flores. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good meals throughout long voyage. OMl SACRAMENTO (OMl Corp.), Sep­ tember 23 — Chaimian Ray Gorju, Secretapr R. Cavalcanti, Educational Director Vincent Limon. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Educational director noted importance of upgrading. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Norfolk, Va. "r �tsgssiasssai^^ • . - ARTURO AGUILAR Pensioner Arturo Aguilar, 69, passed away August 20. Bom in San Antonio, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Houston. Brother Agui­ lar shipped in the steward de­ partment. He began receiving his pension in December 1988. He also sierved in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. BONIFACIO ALMASCO Bonifacio Almasco, 69, died August 27. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Is­ lands and joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of New York. Brother Almasco sailed in the deck department. He was an active member at the time of his death. EVANGELOS BOUBOULINIS Pensioner Evangelos Bouboulinis, 83, recently passed away. A native of Greece, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Bouboulinis shipped in the deck department. He retired in Febmary 1971. JAMES T. BRENNAN James T. Brennan, 64, died August 13. He was bom in New York and joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Brennan up­ graded to chief steward in 1985 and also served in the Army from 1947 to 1948. He last shipped in 1986. ANDRECARVALHO Pensioner Andre Carvalho, 87, passed away October 6. The Por­ tugal native joined the union in 1949 in the port of New Yoric. Brother Carvalho sailed as a member of the galley gang. He retired in October 1%8. AH SHEU CHEN Pensioner Ah Sheu Chen, 71, died Sep­ tember 18. Bom in China, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1957 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Chen shipped in the steward depart­ ment and in 1960 received a safety award for work on board the Kyska. He retired in De­ cember 1975. GEORGE COLAR Pensioner George Colar, 66, died April 1 due to a gunshot wound to the head. He joined the union in 1955 in his native New Orleans and shipped in the steward department. Brother Colar retired in Decem­ ber 1982. He also served in the Army from 1943 until 1946. FRANCISCO COSTA Pensioner Francisco Costa, 91, passed away Oc­ tober 3. Bom in Spain, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Costa sailed in the steward de­ partment. He began receiving his pension in March 1977. JIMMIE DALE Pensioner Jimmie Dale, 76, died August 26: A native of the Philippines, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Dale sailed in the deck department, and he also served in the Army from 1942 until 1945. He retired in November 1985. THOMAS DANBECK Thomas Danbeck, 59, passed away October 6. He joined the union in 1956 iri his native New York. Brother Danbeck shipped in both the deck and steward departments. He last sailed in 1989. ALLEN ELLIS Pensioner Allen Ellis, 77, died Sep­ tember 3. He was bom in Florida and in 1939 became a charter member when he joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore. Brother Ellis shipped in the black-gang. He began collecting his pension in February 1979. DAVID GIBSON David Gibson, 43, re­ cently passed away. He joined the union in 1967 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Gibson shipped in both the deck and engine departments, and he upgraded frequently. He was an active member at the time of his death. SAM HARDIN Sam Hardin, 51, passed away Sep­ tember 2. He was bom in Arkansas and in 1968 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Hardin shipped in the engine department. He served in the Marine Corps from 1962 until 1964. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. •v.. ' ROBERT HAMMAN Robert Hamman, 35, died May 27 due to heart complications. The native of Baltimore gradua­ ted from the Lundeberg School in 1981 and first shipped on the LNG Leo. An Army vet­ eran, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Hamman was an active member at the time of his death. EDWARD INGEBRIGHTSEN Edward Ingebrightsen, 63, died July 23. Bom in Glad­ stone, Mich., he joined the union in 1975 in Yokahama, Japan. Brother Ingebrightsen sailed in both the deck and steward departments, and he also served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. He was an active member at the time of his death. MICHAEL KOVENZ Pensioner Michael Kovenz, 72, passed away Au­ gust 30. A native of Bill­ ings, Mont., he joined the Sea­ farers in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Kovenz shipped in the black-gang. He retired in May 1988. HOSEAMcBRIDE Pensioner Hosea McBride, 70, died Septem­ ber 4. He was bom in Char­ lotte, N.C. and in 1955 joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore. Brother McBride sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in De­ cember 1986. ERNEST NEWHALL Pensioner Emest Newhall, 75, suf­ fered a fatal stroke Septem­ ber 24. The Massachusetts native joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Newhall sailed in the steward department, and he also served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He retired in February 1983. EDUARDO PADILLA Eduardo Padilla, 50, died Septem­ ber 11. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1971 joined the SIU in the portofNew York. Brother ^ Padilla sailed in the steward and engine departments, and he upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He last shipped in April 1990. shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He retired in March 1987. ALTON REALS Pensioner Alton Beals, 75, passed away Deptember 5. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Beals shipped as a mate. He retired in Febmary 1981. CHARLIE RANSOM Charlie Ransom, 64, passed away March 5. The Ala­ bama na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Ransom sailed in the black-gang and in 1977 he up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. He also served in the Army from 1946 until 1958. Brother Ransom last sailed in 1986. JOHN C. MORAN John C. Moran, 66, passed away November 28,1990. He was bom in Barth, Miss, and in 1963 joined the union in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Moran shipped in the deck de­ partment. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 and again from 1951 until 1954. He last sailed in 1978. 'R:- V' -.I-; JOSEPH SURWILA Joseph Surwila, 61, passed away Sep­ tember 21. Bom in Boston, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Surwila shipped in the deck depart­ ment; he also served in the Navy from 1944 to 1966. He last sailed in 1987. WILLIE TURNER Pensioner Willie Tumer, 78, died August 14. He was bom in Arkan­ sas and in 1961 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Tumer began collect­ ing his pension in December 1978. .'HRRR:;: IS.'- BENJAMIN PRUITT Pensioner Benjamin Pmitt, 77, suffered a fatal heart attack Au^ gust 19. A native of Coal Run, Ky., he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Pmitt sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1977. JOSVALDO TROCHE Osvaldo Troche, 48, passed away Au­ gust 30. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Troche sailed in the engine de­ partment and in 1978 upgraded to QMED. He last shipped in 1982. X'-i'- Jit • S W JOHNTRAWKA Pensioner John Trawka, 67, died August 13 as a re­ sult of cancer. He joined the union in 1971 in his native Philadelphia. Boatman Trawka shipped in the deck department He served in the Army from 1943 until 1945. He began re­ ceiving his pension in June 1986. INLAND LEROYBENOIT Pensioner Leroy Benoit, 65, died Septem­ ber 2. He was bom in Gum Cove, La. and in 1967 joined the union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Benoit sailed as a tankerman, and he also served in the Navy from 1942 until 1950. He began receiving his pension in March 1988. JOHN FORTENBERRY Pensioner John Fortenberry, 66, passed , away Au­ gust 30. A native of Missis­ sippi, he joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New Or­ leans. Boatman Fortenberry • J. •I.' •• • V.;:. ; ;V.-' • -1$ ' ••-ir GREAT LAKES WARREN RICHLEY Pensioner Warren Richley, 76, died October 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1954 in his native Eiberta, Mich. Brother Richley sailed in the black-gang. He retired in Feb­ ruary 1975. W- RAILROAD MARINE ;-• ROCCO RIZZO Pensioner Rocco Rizzo, 81, passed away September 13. He joined the union in 1960 in his native New York. Boatman Rizzo sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in July 1970. -•V.R �-,vv A .: • :• SSAFARBKS m 26 Lundeberg School Graduates Eight Classes • : •; • llSfrv •Hv- ' ^: . ,• Sa'H -v.: ! 'i u :4 .> r. Trainee Lifeboat Class 481—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 481 are (from left, kneeling) Alex Busby, Yaser Mawari, Lance Sholes, Derrick Garror, Randall Corey, David Superson, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor). Derrick Payton, James Duffy, John Sumlin, Jon Bolton, Andrew Rasmussen, Brandon Purcell, Jesse Sargent, Gregory Carroll, (third row) Rodney Irons, Jonathan James, Kendal Taylor, Bob Jennette, Paul Flaherty, Steven Meridith, Scott Walton and Thomas Ragler. ' IE. r'tis' • ^5' '•>•.1, '1/ •i,-' I..;- rf^:; Trainee Lifeboat Class 482—-Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 482 are (from left, kneeling) James Mohrmann, Tim Lowe, Tony Wiggins, Zenia Thomas, Gary White, Bert Herhman, (second row) Efrem Scott, Raymond Kolonias, Charles Lang, Martin Knezevich, Vilma Valentin, Johnny Billiot, Tim Greenawalt, Anthony Hickman, Arthur Patterson, (third row) Jim Brown (instructor), James Doyle, Draten Hanna, Dave Hamilton, (fourth row) Bryan Honeycutt, Monty Hernandez, Jeff Thurman, James Henley and Keith Warde. :- MM::'-'- ? ^ - .'Ci \.V Pumproom Maintenance and Operations—Completing the course of instruction in pumproom maintenance and operations are (from left, kneeling) Kevin Wray, C. Suazo, Jorge Bonelli, (second row) Jim Copeland, Robert Benson, Charles Mispagel, Bobby Spence, (third row) Hugh McAllister, Charles Betz, Dave Vargo, Tom Hogan and Randall Story. • .,;_!^ ^ Refrigeration Class—Receiving their certificates of course completion are (from left, front row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), John Wong, Kevin Wray, John Penrose, James Weismore, Wayne Gonsalyes, (second row) Robert Stancavage, Bob Hamil, Donald Morgan, Randall Story, Rick Stewart, (third row) James Brock, E.A. Richman and John Copeland. mw• 'i \ • {'I;?.- aic i>S'' iVM? •,' 'Hi7» •" TiV m •'• Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the Septem­ ber 24 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Alejandro Martinez, Bennie Jones, Jenny Marquis, Florencia, Farquhar, Steven Bird, Calvin Jaurhett, Michael Perez, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Marco Maffioli, Don Graves, Elizabeth Tramontane, McKinley Jones Jr., R.T. Seim and Gustau Ossorio. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Kay Small, Daniel Costodio, Jesus Pilare, Eric Smith, Amos Myers, Charles Scott, Douglas DeMonte, (second row) Robert Bentley, Leonel Lazo, Kim Janics, Eric McKinney, Antonio Reese, Andrea Simmons, Anthony Cassell, Orlando Reveron Sr., Erik Doyle, Mark Perry, (third row) Peter Littman, Daniel Pounds, Evan Sounders, Mike Webster, Richard Raulerson, John Lancy, David White, Stanley Golden, Yul Vanterpool, Ricardo Ramirez, Bruce Barber, Eron Hall and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates on October 8 are (from left, kneeling) John Hora Jr., Nelson Poe, Kevin Hill, Ricky Ferguson, David Shaw, John Fergusori, Mark Nonnam^er, (second row) Ivan Rakyta Jr., C.A. Warren, Jeffrey Swain, Phillip Johnson, Richard Feague, Steve Pate and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Sealifl Operations—Completing the sealift course are (from left, kneeling) Sonny Moe, Susan Taylor, Jesus Pilare, Kay Small, Randall Ellison, Eugene Beverly, (second row) Alex Rilejo, Christina Adolpho, Jose Rodriguez, Samuel Reese, Eugene Kyzar, Ervin Bronstein (third row) Harry Berggren, Evan Souders, Anthony Heinoldt, Harry McCleug, Stanley Gordon and Tom Gilliam (instructor). V'S:-:. •ijd:: •i lu <J,i. It' eaiiiitBuiL^jgiyHg �• " " .'.' p!r NOmUR 1991 1991-92 vpoRunmrnMsaimu 4 > - • jv. (City) (State) V ' . f February 28 May 8 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE _L (Area Code) • No Home Port. I am interested in (he following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes GNo Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed. DATE- SIGNATURE. DepartmenL Seniority to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • NO If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training — Primary lanjguage spoken January 6 March 16 '''' Book #_ Social Security #_ • Yes All open-endcdl (riMntal^ admissions <dlice for starting da^) SHISS College Pngnm Schedule M inULL8-w Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: f The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office if you are interested in attending. Check-in Completion ; Course ^ Date Date l.- Mo./Day/Year ' f'fe • 1991-92 AdaH Education Schedule High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) EngBsh as a Second ]LaiDgua^;(j^L) Telephone^ kk CtMiqdetion Check-in jDate Date • •• ; - .<5 January 6 March 27 May 11 July 31 QMED-Any Rating Fehruai^ 28 January 20 Flreman/Watertender andJllilier: April24 March 16 June 19 May 11 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. February 14 January 6 "•3 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations May 11 June 19 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 6 February 21 May 8 March 16 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & inland) March 2 May 8 February 14 Refrigeration Maintenance & January 6 ^Operations All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Date of Birth. (Zip Code) January 27 Course (Street) . Date;^ '•/-y'y fT . UPGRADIMe AmtaTHM Address- hbrchao May 4 March 2 • yingine Upgnding^^^O^ Completion Chedk-In Date Date March 6 March 2 May 1 April 27 course must be taken. (Middle) Comiiietlen 5;'' Oil 50 0>me (First) Check-in Date Check-In Cmnidetion ••'•'•yyfzyyjyj.,, , , "Date Course Date Assistant Codkj Codk and Baker, All open-ended (conhut admisshais Chief Cook, CMef Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift FamiliariTXttipn class. ^ -.i" (Last) — —— — '• Slmml Upgnding Com§s Completioii Courae Pate . Able Seamah February 28 AprU 24 June 19 V r . All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Tifeboatman December 9 December 20 January 6 January 17 January 20 January 31 February 3 February 14 February 17 February 28 March 2 March 13 March 16 March 27 March 30 April 10 ^ April 13 April 24 April 27 May 8 May 11 May 22 May 25 June 12 Ship Handling December 2 December 13 January 27 February 7 March 2 March 13 May 15 May 4 Radar Observer Unlimited December 16 December 20 January 20 January 24 March 16 March 20 May 18 May 22 Celestial Navigation February 10 March 6 -V:S«SS April 6 May 1 • •Vff'*'?-' ' January 6 April 17 Third Mate May4 August 14 . :;>-SteEsi Liinited Mates License January 27 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. ' ^ ifankennan November II December <» ^^ ^ March 16 April 10 Name- •"•t|y • '• Cmrst! Bosun RecertiflraflkMi Steward Rectification Cbedt'ln Pate January 20 MarchTO Course Oil SpUl Prevention & Cont^ment (1 week) Upon completion, the Sealift Operations t •/''''Vv'"'''•:U-;^"V M^00oii Prognms The following is the current course schedule for December 1991-May 1992 at the Seaf^ers Harry ILundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs; are geared to improve job skills of SI U members and to promote the American maritime industry. may change to reflect the membership's and industry's heeds as well as the national emef;gency mobilization in the Persian Gulf, Ihtk Upgndmg Comn ' ' ^- '.-• :;g,;-.:; ^A;,,•'• •. mr^: < '. DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland n Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) • 3 • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Transportatioa will he paid in accordance with the fcbeduling letter only If you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questioas, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; Seafaiers Hairy Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Box 73. Piney Point. MD. 20674 11/91 J •.M �: -• S'S;3;.w:-v;- •• :-#"/!•-I ; • • •U-r: Mi- mrmB' SEAmiCEMCS Giude to 1992 Luiideb0l^ School Courses '•-.'-ji.'i-. November 1991 Volume 53, Number 11 A brief description of all the upgrading courses to be offered at the Lundeberg School in 1992 as well as a course schedule can be found in this month's Special Supplement. ij.'- Aquarius Crew Rescues Six In Heavy South China Seas :.h • -(. M:- :iK m;iE^: iw 'S'v.- Ml m: K>' j;^.;V p-;::v Seafarers aboard the LNG Aquarius helped rescue six crewmembers from a sinking Pan­ amanian-flag vessel the night of September 21,50 miles off the east coast of Taiwan. Coordinating the rescue which included three other vessels, the Aquarius overcame 40-knot winds and eight- to 10-meter seas during the operation. AH 17 crewmembers from the Panama­ nian Marine Future were saved, with the MV Primo picking up 10 people, the Aquarius collecting six and the MV Novalis rescuing one who was separated from the others. SIU members aboard the Aquarius, which is operated by En­ ergy Transportation Corp., during the rescue were: Bosun Tom Brooks; ABs Mi. Chester, Woody Shelton, J. Rhodes, Jeff Amendolia, F. Volger and L. Lehner; OSs G. Gildersleeve Jr., Angel Reyes and Scott Langlois; QMEDs W. Fey, V. Larimer and D. Busby; SAs J. Walsh, C. Cur-, tis and K. Mageed; and Chief Cook H. Daniels. Second mate Larry Dickens re­ ported the events in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. Weather Worsens During daylight on September 21, the weather deteriorated as the Aquarius approached from the south of Taiwan. By nightfall, a small typhoon near that area caused rough seas and high winds. Around 10 p.m., the Aquarius picked up a Mayday call from the Marine Future. The Marine Future, 20 miles south of the Aquarius, was carrying a load of logs. When the cargo shifted in the severe weather, water poured through two The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Crystal Marie Hud­ son. Crystal Marie Hudson of the holds. The Novalis and Primo also re­ sponded to the Mayday, and shortly thereafter another ship. Sincere No. 8, joined tl^rescue effort. ^ On the Aquarius, searchlights on both bridge wings and on the bow were rigged and manned, and off-duty crew came out to help on deck. Bosun Brooks, Gildersleeve, Langlois and Reyes had been working late performing mainte­ nance, but they suddenly had new duties. One OS was assigned look­ out duty on the bridge wing, while Brooks and the others gathered equipment for the rescue. Cargo nets, rope Jacobs ladders, extra life rings and heavy lines were brought to both gangways. The Aquarius sighted the Ma­ rine Future from about 16 miles. Though the 90-meter Panamanian vessel was bsdly listing and her main deck was awash, the emer­ gency diesel generator kept the deck lights alive. When the Aquarius reached the scene, crewmembers spotted two lights several ship lengths from the Marine Future. As a flare was shot from one of the lights, Aquarius crewmembers were hopeful these were lifeboats or life rafts. Since it was first on the scene, the Aquarius was designated the On Scene Rescue Coordinator. The vessel maneuvered to make a pass near the first light, which tumed out to be a life raft. But despite the 29,000 shaft horsepower of the engine's full astem bell, high winds prevented the Aquarius from slowing suffi­ ciently as the raft drifted beyond the stem. Eventually it was the Primo which maneuvered through The 17-year-old was last seen March 7, 1990 at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Highway 159 in Jen­ nie, Ark. She is considered an en­ dangered mnaway. The young woman has brown hair and green eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 ft. 3 in. tall and weighed 145 lbs. She has fair complexion with freckles. An identifying mark is a birthmark on her hip. She was last seen wear­ ing a pink and white T-shirt, white jogging pants and brown leather boat shoes. Anyone having information should contact The National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Chil­ dren at (800) 843-5678 or the Chicot County (Arkansas) Sheriff's Office Missing Person's Unit at (501) 265-5372. floating logs and debris and put a line on the raft, at 11 p.m. Ten crewmembers were rescued shortly afterwards. With those 10 safely on board, the Aquarius tumed her attention to the second light. (At that time Sincere No. 8 had to break off from the effort, as that vessel could not navigate tightly through the rough seas.) The second light proved to be a rigid lifeboat. Shortly before 1 a.m. the Aquarius pulled alongside and AB Shelton got a line on it by throwing a life ring with a line at­ tached. Once the line was secured, Aquarius crewmembers worked the lifeboat down the starboard side. Handling of the engine aided in bringing the lifeboat beneath the gangway. Tied off with safety lines and belts, and working under extreme conditions, Langlois and Reyes were at the bottom of the accom­ modation ladder assisting men as they came off the rope Jacobs lad­ der. There were several tense mo­ ments for Langlois, Reyes and the survivors, as the ladder was inun­ dated by wash from the sea. It took three minutes to get the six survivors on board, though it seemed like an etemity, Dickens reported in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. No one needed medical at­ tention. Ninety minutes later the Novalis reported the rescue of the 17th and final crewmember, who was ex­ hausted but safe. His life preserver light had saved his life. Dickens and Captain J.J. Donahue both noted the critical importance of the use of lights and reflective tape. If it hadn't been for the survivors' use of lights and re­ flective tape on both craft,"we most likely would have never found any of them until daylight, which was six hours away," Dick­ ens noted. "By then they all would have drifted well away from the scene." Donahue commended all hands on the Aquarius, and he also gave special recognition to Langlois and Reyes. They were "working under extreme conditions" and are "de­ serving of high praise and com­ mendation, " Donahue reported. Ambassador Saves Five Refugees The SlU-crewed Ambassador rescued five Cuban refugees north of Cuba September 22. The refugees, all male, had been clinging to a frail, homemade raft while trying to reach the United States. They were weary but un­ harmed after the Ambassador's rescue. AB Larry Garvin sighted a flashing light used by the Cubans, and the rescue took place shortly afterward with no complications. Steward/Baker Milton Yournett prepared a meal and blankets for the refugees. Youmett also com­ municated in Spanish to the Cu­ bans, informing them they were in good hands. "The looks of relief and grate­ fulness when they came on board the Ambassador is tough to de­ scribe," Bosun Leon Jekot said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. "It felt good to do some good for our fellow man." Jekot said the rescue made him appreciate being a U.S. citizen. "To see people put themselves in such a position at the mercy of the sea, with all the hazards, shows that people will do just about any­ thing to come to the United States," he said. "They want an opportunity to make their lives better, and sometimes we seem to forget what we as Americans have. - "No matter how bad we may think things sometimes are, it AB Ben Bess, Bosun Leon Jekot and Steward/Baker Milton Yournett pose with the five rescued Cuban refugees. seems to be better than other coun­ tries. I think it boils down to just having a chance to make one's life better." SIU members aboard the Ambfissador during the rescue were Jekot, Garvin, Youmett, ABs B. Bess, C. Cepada, J. Violante, S. Lunas and T. Driggers, OSs A. Llorente and L. Rollins, QMEDs M. Duckworth, P. Patrick and J. Jourdan, QERM J. Dellinger, DEU P. Mathison, Wiper A. Pillot, SB G. Murray and GSU B, Wright. The Ambassador is operated by Crowley Caribbean Transport. mm � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU URGES GAMBLING FOR U.S. CRUISE SHIPS AT LONG LAST, A MEMORIAL TO U.S. SEAMEN ‘WORKER TAX’ PLAN IGNITES BOATMAN’S PROTEST SIU PUSHES EXTENSION OF U.S. LABOR LAWS TO RUNAWAY SHIPS ALASKAN OIL DEVELOPMENT TO BE DEBATED IN SENATE BUY/SHIP AMERICAN PROVISION ON HOLD AS HOUSE VOTES DOWN FOREIGN AID BILL WORLD MINIMUM PAY FOR EXPLOITED SEAMEN GOES UP FROM $286 PER MONTH TO $335 SEAFARERS SCHOOL ADVOCATES OIL SPILL TRAINING FOR ALL HANDS BURNING FISHING VESSEL CREW RESCUED BY VIRGINIA SANDS TEXAS GOVERNOR RICHARDS CALLS FOR STRONG U.S.-FLAG SHIPPING LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TAKES SAFETY COURSE TO RIVERBOATS NATIONAL MEMORIAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN SEAMEN THE ROBIN MOOR WENT DOWN 50 YEARS AGO SEAFARER STIRS FIGHT ON ‘WORKER TAX’ MSC PACIFIC FLEET SUBIC BAY OPERATIONS IN LIMBO AFTER PHILLIPPINE SENATE VOTE SEAFAERS SUPPORT EDWARDS IN LOUISINA’S GOVERNOR ELECTION SCHEDULE HECTIC FOR SEA-LAND CHALLENGER CREW DECKHANDS KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE UNEXPECTED ON TUG UTAH SEAFARERS JOIN IN MOBILE AFL-CIO RALLY BENEFITS SESSION HELD IN JACKSONVILLE; SAN JUAN IS NEXT SEAFARER PROSPECTS FOR GOLD WATCH PARTNERS A SHORT STORY BY AB LARRY REINER AQUARIUS CREW RESCUES SIX IN HEAVY SOUTH CHINA SEAS AMBASSADOR SAVES FIVE REFUGEES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 11 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/77e568c999dc296405f8ad6965821787.PDF 552894c80d7b127823228095fdee336e PDF Text Text vVv,;' • -• 'v m •^'r ". '' '••-f V>r-y ^ ..• ! Protest to User 'Taxes' Spreads ATUNTIC GULF> LAKiS ANG MM SEAEUSERS Volume 53, Number 10 :• ' '4 ' •'•yy. October 1991 Casino RIverboat Crew Goes Seafarers Poge 3 '•:y :fc' E mployees on the Alton Belle Casino, a riverboat gambling ship, have designated the Seafarers International Union as their collective bargaining representative. The employees work aboard the vessel and on the company's floating barge which houses two restaurants, a lounge. a gift shop and a ticket sales office. Some employees work as telephone reservationists out of an office. The venture, based in Alton, III., is the first of its kind to begin operation since the state's legislature enacted a bill allowing gambling on vessels plying its waterways. Page 3. ir . . iif- . :l r'S < ' J J. • •• I. ' i .( • SlU in Sea Rescue It Ain't Over, 'Tii it's Over Seafarers plucked four people from a life raft 300 miles off the coast of North Carolina last month. The rescued individuals were adrift for four days after their 100-year-old schooner sank as a result of taking on water when a wooden plank ruptured. SS Lake Chief Cook Judith Chester (right) provides two of the schooner's crewmembers with a warm drink and blankets not long after they were rescued. Page 5. Uncertainty still surrounds the Persian Gulf area with Iraq playing tough in allowing inspection of its weapons and nuclear arsenals. Meanwhile 1,250 Iraqi mines have been detonated or defused in Persian Gulf waters. Pages 3 and 28. :f:l 'y/444 44- •• �•-V.i V .i;'r;j,,W. ^>'-t ^ ,-•.,/. t, (^; •.-• "y .i .•.•7'';-ir-iV^ ,>" "x- A; " .;: J: 0W^\ "}\ I ,4 -f', -•:,-! ,^:)'-'V,- ' 5; #?-;V; President's Report Our Nation's Achilles' Heel i JU!--.,:-i- i, „ Whai it comes to matters of importance to working people, nothing is higher on the list than access to affordable and decent health care. But medi­ cal coverage is rapidly be­ coming an out-of-reach item for average Americans. Meanwhile, U. S. companies are struggling to meet whop­ ping increases in health insur­ ance premiums. The nation as a whole is gripped by the health care crisis which puts Michael Sacco the United States at a huge disadvantage as it moves into the 21st century. Today, 37 million Americans have no medi­ cal insurance—cme of the most basic and neces­ sary services. Working people who want to maintain their coverage are having to assume mc»'e and more of the costs—through deduct­ ibles or co-pay arrangements. Or workers sim­ ply find themselves not getting as many b^efits for the same amount of money. As we discuss what is almost a universal problem for most Americans, we should bear in mind that we of the Seafarers have been very fortunate with regard to our contract cov­ erage in health insurance. In comparison to other medical coverage programs, the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan comes out ahead •'" I W'i: :• "- -iU' • ' •• •'• This unique and preferred position of Sea­ farers is in stark contrast to the millions of Americans who have no health coverage or who are participants in policies which offer only bare-bones benefits. Solid Citizens in Trouble There is a tendency to think of those mil­ lions of people with no private health care as the poorest of the poor. The fact is, however, that the great majority of them are just like you and me—they are working people. Three IP 'r-iv' ..'v "; '.o- t •-• '• : -•!< • , «.Jv'4W 4'^JSS' 4- •:• out of every four people without health care coverage l^lds a job. Those facing the biggest gap in health care coverage are the nati(m*s senior citizens. Hun­ dreds of companies around America are dump­ ing retirees from their medical plans because of the liability such costs represent to their bal­ ance sheets. The average elderly citizen in the United States is looking at sp^^ng 15 per­ cent of his or her income on medical care. The situation is getting ugly. For-profit in­ surance companies are dividing the world be­ tween those who are healthy and who have the highest chance of staying that way and those . who are sick or likely to need medcal att^tion. Those companies then only sell their in­ surance to the h^thy. Highest Cost in World Today, health care costs take up 45 percent of American corporate operating profits. If the United States is really serious ateut competing with Europe and Japan, it must even the play­ ing field for its companies. All countries in Eu­ rope and Japan and Canada and other highly-industrialized nations have much fairer mechanisms of apportioning the bill when it comes to health care costs. I might add here that in 1990 there was a total of $675 billion spent on health care in the United States. "Ihat was one-third more on a per capita basis than what was spent in Canada and 50 percent more than what was spent in Japan and Germany. Yet in those nations, all citizens have access to health care. The United States, it turns out, is paying more for less than any of our competitor nations. The statistics are fdghtening. Consider that ill 1972 U.S. health care expenditures were $93.2 billion. The estimate fear 1992 health ex­ penditures is $800.2 billion. Over a 20-year pe­ riod medical costs went up 858 percent. And total health care exp^ditures continue to spi­ ral upwards at a rate of 18 to 30 percent a year. Affordable Health Care for All The AFL-CIO's four biLsic goals are: Heallh care costs must be contained, and the skyrocketing nature of increases in health ser­ vices must be brought into check. Access to medical care must be open to all Americans. Red tape, waste and paperwork must be elimi­ nated or drastically reduced. ATKI, the retiree health care crisis must be solved. Although our people enjoy sound protec­ tion, we feel it is in the interests of all Ameri­ cans and the nation to have a universal health care program that will provide alTordable and decent coverage for every person in the United States. Eventually this has to come about be­ cause our citizens, our companies, our nation cannot afford to enter the 21st century on the brink of such a disaster. It is therefore in all of our interests to work towards a universal health care system. Hussein's Omerlness Blocks Wrap-Up of Gulf Conflict '• The situation in the Persian Gulf remains tenuous as a result of Saddam Hussein's recalcitrance in the face of attempts by the United Nations to enforce the terms of the April 11 cease-fire which officially ended Operation Desert Storm. In mid-September U.S. Presi­ dent George Bush threatened to send American warplanes back over Iraq if Hussein continued to defy the terms of the U.N's Security Council resolutions. Hussein has thrown up a series of obstacles designed to frustrate and prevent a full United Nations' in­ spection of his military arsenal. Volume 53, Number JO At press time, a United Nations inspection team charged with re­ viewing the state of Iraq's chemi­ cal, nuclear and biological weap­ ons, was in Iraq attempting to inspect military sites via helicop­ ters. News services reported that U.N. inspectors have uncovered extensive Iraqi attempts to dis­ guise and disassemble and move facilities believed to harbor nu­ clear research or production cen­ ters for chemical and biological weapons. Meanwhile, American sealift operations are continuing to trans­ port materiel back to its assigned locations in Northern Europe or October 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, L^es and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith', Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan', Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall, Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. ' • •- The issue of who pays for health care cover­ age has resulted in some very tough negotiat­ ing sessions between hundreds of local and national unions and their contracted employ­ ers. In the past few years, thousands of em­ ployees have gone on strike to protect their welfare plan benefits. In addition, union employers that contribute to a medical plan for their employees often find that their non-union coni|xititlon offers lit­ tle in the way of health benefits. Premiums charged for covered employees must also in­ corporate the costs to the medical establish­ ment of providing care to the millions of people with no insurance. So, in effect what is happening is that companies paying for health insurance are subsidizing companies who offer no such coverage. In light of this current disaster and possible future catastrophe, the AFL-CIO has put forth some broad proposals to reform our unwieldy, ineffective and expensive heallh care structure. the United States. By the end of September, close to 95 percent of all unit equipment had been moved out of the Gulf. Sealift Can Be Reversed But the flow of sealift operations can easily be reversed should the need arrive, noted a spokesman for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the military's waterbome transport agency. Critical to an immediate response are the mili­ tary's prepositioning ships, many of which are crewed by Seafarers and operated by SlU-contracted companies. Currently, the MSC's five Diego Garcia-based prepositioning ships •are reconstituted and fully loaded. These ships, which support the Marines, were the first Americanflag vessels to deliver military equipment to the gulf last August when President Bush launched Operation Desert Shield. The other MSC prepositioning ships are either back at their home base in the Guam/Saipan region, or in the last stages of loading or in U.S. shipyards for routine maintenance. A spokesman for MSC noted that should a mobiliza­ tion take place, there is nothing to hinder these ships from a speedy response to the call. \ Of the eight fast sealift ships, some continue to transport equip­ ment, while others are undergoing scheduled maintenance. At the end of September, 57 Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships continue in activation status, with 41 of these under MSC's control. The remaining RRF ships are either on exercises or on assign­ ments unrelated the Persian Gulf situation. The U.S. military deployment in the gulf, at the end of Septem­ ber, stands at 11,000 Army per­ sonnel—mainly troops based in the area around Dharan and Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia; nearly 5,000 Air Force troops—some helping operate 60 attack planes; more than 4,000 Marines aboard four amphibious ships; and more than 16,000 Navy personnel on 26 ships. As the LOG was going to press, the 44-member U.N. nuclear weapons inspection team—after spending four days confined to a Baghdad parking lot—was about to begin cataloging material taken from the Iraqi nuclear regulatory offices. Iraq had consented to heli­ copter inspections of its military sites, but continued to protest other types of verification proce­ dures advocated by the U.N. group. I m ••II •V I �: yi:'\jq,:.s-'r'^. mmm WygwiP'BW'lW OaOBiR 1991 -Vv Protest to 'Worker Tax' Mounts The imposition of what amounts to a "worker tax" for seamen is stirring up strong opposition from all quarters of the maritime industry. In comments filed with the U.S. Coast Guard, unions representing ship­ board personnel—including the SIU, individual seamen and boatmen, ship operators, maritime training schools and various government agencies strongly protested the scheme to charge a fee for the issuance of merchant marine documents, licenses and certifi­ cates of registry. ^ — Casino Riverboat Crew Goes With the Seafarers '";-vl •'• ,^-nC. _ Deckhands Jeff Zeller (left) and Lonnie Partridge welcome passengers aboard the Alton Belle. The more than 150 employees of the Alton Belle Casino riverboat gambling operation have desig­ nated the Seafarers as their bar­ gaining representative. All hands are covered by the agreement—marine personnel, food and beverage service em­ ployees, galley workers, ticket More Photos on Page 8 sales-people, reservationists, housekeepers, cashiers and main­ tenance workers. Only supervi­ sors, guards and gaming personnel are excluded from the unit. "I always wanted a union," Deckhand Raymond Bburland told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG who visited the vessel during its first week of operation. Deckhand Bourland had been sailing the Mis­ sissippi on a non-union tug/barge when he heard about theriverboat and applied for work. "We need a union. They protect us," said Utilityman Virgil Alex- Buffet Server Joyce J. McKay makes sure a restaurant table is sparkling clean for its next guests. ander^ who works in the galley of the Alton Belle's floating dock/ barge. Based in Alton, III., along the Mississippi River, the company has outfitted the 165-foot, threedeck vessel with a host of gainbling equipment—ranging from more than 300 slot machines and Black Jack and Craps games ta­ bles to a mini-baccarat table. The vessel, when not out on the Mississippi River, ties up next to a floating structure—a two-deck barge known as the Alton Land­ ing. This facility houses two resContinued on page 8 In late June, the Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register plans to charge seamen fees ranging anywhere from $35 for a document without a qualified rating up to $330 for an upper level license. The Federal Register notice advised the public that the Coast Guard would accept comments on the proposal up to August 5. The agency has beeiv mandated to collect so-called user fees for costs associated with issuing zcards and marine licenses by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990. That law was enacted by Congress and sighed by the president and is designed to re­ duce the nation's huge budget deficit. The Coast Guard has not desig­ nated a starting date in which it will begin collecting fees for documents and licenses. In fact, as the LOG went to press the Coast Guard had requested a re-opening of the comment p^od. That request is now before tte Sec­ retary of Transportation and the Office of Management and Bud­ get Should the comment period be re-opened, an announcement will appear in the Federal Register. SIU's Vigorous Objections The SIU's strongly-worded submission to the agency flat-out rejected the notion that American seamen and boatmen should have to pay to work. ". . . it is theunion's assertion that the proce­ dure Of tracking the skills of mari­ ners is done in the public interest, for the good of the citizenry as a whole. It is not logical to assume that safe waterways are only for the benefit of those who work on vessels," said SIU President Michael Sacco in the Seafarers communication. The SIU also vigorously ob­ jected to the inadequate disclosure of the methods used for deter­ mining the rates of the fees and the fact that the open-ended tax meant the charge could keep in­ creasing. Three Other Unions Protest Three other maritime unions lodged forceful protests to the scheme. Captain Timothy A. Brown, president of the Interna­ tional Organization of the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots noted that the licensing procedure of the Coast Guard "is a purely govern­ ment-required obligation that ben­ efits the population of the nation as a whole." "It is inequitable to shift this burden to the individuals who have had this requirement im­ posed on them by legislative or administrative boards," said Cap­ tain Brown. In addition, he labeled the plan "a smoke and mirror de­ vice to avoid the necessity of rai­ sing funds in the traditional gov­ ernment way." Among the points raised by Continued on page 22 Three Maritime Unions Join in Call For Policies to Raise U.S.-Fiag Fleet Concerned about the continuing decline of American shipping, the heads of three major unions repre­ senting shipboard personnel called on the industry and the government for an all-out effort to prevent the American flag from disappearing from the high seas. International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Presi­ dent Timothy A. Brown; Licensed Division of District No. 1— MEBA/NMU Chairman Gordon M. Ward and SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco flatly rejected the no­ tion that the decline of the Ameri­ can merchant marine is irreversible. They took stock of the fractiousness within the industry which works against a consensus that is "so essential to a successful maritime program.r They pointed out that Congress, which has al­ ways supported U.S. shipping, has been frustrated by the situ­ ation. The officers said a united indus­ try, working with Congress, "might succeed in obtaining the participation, if not the leadership, of the national administration in developing a program of maritime revival." Text of Statement on Page 10 Recognizing the immediacy of the dangers posed by a rapidlydeclining U.S.-flag fleet, the three maritime union officers noted, "There is no purpose at this late date in apportioning responsibility for this serious state of affairs. "Rather, we must deal with the present and look to the future. What has been accomplished be­ fore can be accomplished again. In 1936, under the leadership of the national administration, the federal government, the Congress and the industry coalesced to ef­ fect the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Again, in 1970, the federal government, the Congress anfl the industry supported a program charted by the national adminis­ tration that gave us the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." The three pointed out that "it is time once again to create a maritime program that will work for and serve America now and in the foreseeable future." Such a program will only come about with the "all-out collective cooperation and support from ev­ ery segment of maritime—the owners, the managers and the builders of vessels and the li­ censed and unlicensed shipboard operating personnel and all of the rest who have a stake in the future of the nation's private shipping industry," the statement of the three unions said. Copies of the joint statement were released to Confess, offi­ cials . within the administration, maritime interests and the press. i' • . , •, • '• tS' , >• 'v':: r,,,;I•• ; 4''-'. h'" '. ' • ; • ik.c;?v • • '• '/••••'•'V-. f:-|f �'.f', - " '' 1:. -•• , "''i: V "•••• '".y.'' ••'• r-", •: ••••:'-' '^y.. .. ':'^tj'*" SEAfMEHS 106 r"! New Bill Seeks Expanded U.S. Cnilse Ship Industry ii :.-:-^-^ai?-;?-:-.':: n \sv fe.';'- # • 6:.^ "-T.. I'. T" !'?"*• '••T- The SIU is strongly supporting a bill recently introduced in Con­ gress that, if passed, could lead to the investment of U.S. dollars in American passenger ship opera­ tions. Members of the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee will meet October 10 to begin work on the bill sponsored by Representa­ tive Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), which is designed to make U.S. cruise ships more competitive in a mar­ ket that has been dominated by foreign-flag vessels. The bill, which has received bipartisan support from 72 cosponsors, would allow U.S.-flag cruise ships to offer regulated gambling on the high seas. The existing Gambling Ship Act which was intended to prohibit offshore casino barges from evading state anti-gambling statutes prevents U.S.-flag cruise vessels from of­ fering gambling on the high seas. (Several states, among them Florida, Texas and Mississippi, permit cruise-to-nowhere foreignflag gambling ships but federal agencies recently began enforcing applicable federal laws like immi­ gration and work visas, wage with­ holding and length of voyage to try to stop the unregulated gambling operations.) In 1990, unregulated shipboard gambling revenues reached $1.8 billion, almost all of it wagered by American citizens. None of this amount was spent on deep sea U.S.-flag vessels. Americans Are Passengers Approximately 120 ships, about 85 percent of the world deep sea cruise fleet, are based in the United States. All but two—the SlU-crewed Independence and Constitution—are foreign-flag and offer high seas gambling. Ameri­ can citizens compose 85 percent of the world's cruise passengers. Proponents of the bill note that a strong U.S.-flag cruise industry would assist U.S. shipping by pro­ viding thousands of jobs on the vessels, at shipyards and in offices related to the ships. Dollars spent aboard the liners would be re­ tained by the U.S. economy, gen­ erating tax revenues for federal, state and local governments. The bill would open new ports to the cruise industry, creating more jobs in those areas. Another benefit of a U.S.-flag cruise fleet would be seen in times of wiar. The vessels could be con­ verted into troop transports and hospital ships. Thousands of mer­ chant mariners already would be trained and available to crew sup­ ply ships. Passage of the bill would en­ hance the safety of Americans who sail aboard cruise ships. The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board have i' if, •.. ,..; f: "v"' M9\ and shipping," Kelley noted. "The commission is trying to find a way to get all of them to participate in the funding before the government decides to impose user fees." The advisory board will be meeting in Erie, Pa. in the middle of October to discuss possible funding plans. Shipping interests have ex­ pressed the need for a new lock to handle the 1,000-footers sailing between Lake Superior and the rest of the Great Lakes. The Poe Lock, built in 1968, is the only one of the two operational locks near Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, capable of managing the larger vessels. The MacArthur Lock, built in 1943, is only 800 feet long. The other American locks, the Davis and Sabin, have been closed for years. The only Canadian lock was closed two years ago because of a lack of maintenance. A fear in the industry is that an accident or mechanical problem could force the Poe to close, thus tying up vessels for months or possibly a whole sailing season. ••;'>: V. -' S' ^r,i; I C: '• • f-.' ••:.'• H. (St-iM • . f-- r Ship congestion is a common sight at the Soo Locks on the Great Lakes. Maritime interests are seeking funds to expand this shipping txittieneck. 1 I, I''.'.!' ' • This has lead to life-threatening situations when accidents have occurred. It has even hampered routine safety drills. Sponsors of the bill note that these problems would be unlikely to occur on U.S.-flag passenger ships. Sen. Breaux Calls for Exclusion Of H/laritlmo In TraBo Talks The chairman of the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee is urging the U.S. Trade Represen­ tative (USTR) to reject sugges­ tions to include maritime and its related services in trade talks tak­ ing place around the world. "We have consistently opposed this and we should keep that posi­ tion," U.S. Sen. John Breaux (DLa.) told maritime representatives at a Propeller Club meeting in Washington last month. "We can­ not continue to give away this Funds Sought for New Facility at Soo Locks Great Lakes Commission repre­ sentatives hope to devise a plan to raise the local dollars for the badly needed construction of a new facility at the Soo Locks when the group meets later this month. The commission, which is made up of shipping interests from the eight-state region, had recom­ mended to Congress that the new facility be built totally with federal funds. However, Congress, in au­ thorizing the construction of a new lock, will not appropriate the ap­ proximately $280 million until 35 percent of it is raised in local funds. The commission has had diffi­ culty in finding a funding source because so many companies and governmental bodies are affected by the Soo Locks, according to Byron Kelley, SIU vice president for the Great Lakes and the only labor representative on the panel. "Everybody in the region bene­ fits from the locks—all eight states, ports and municipalities, mining interests, coal, steel, grain reported that on many occasions foreign-flag ship crewmembers from different nations could not communicate among themselves, let alone the passengers. Tentative plans for a new lock call for modifying the Davis and/ or Sabin into one deep, wide and long enough to handle the larger Lakes and deep sea vessels that sail the region. With the dredging and blasting needed, the project could take as long as two years. industry piece by piece." Breaux spoke out against sug­ gestions that shipping and mari­ time-related industries be included in the negotiations for a North American Free Trade Agreement. Breaux also noted that Norway recently asked that shipping be included in the stalled world trade talks known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. "This could open the door for coastwise trade," Breaux stated. "Nordic maritime companies are as opposed to this as we are. The U.S. is in no position to accept this latest position." The Louisiana senator pointed out a Maritime Administration study showing approximately 40 of more than 50 countries sur­ veyed have cabotage laws on their books similar to the Jones Act, which limits the carrying of cargo between two U.S. ports to U.S.built, U.S.-flag vessels. Joe Powers Is Dead at 79 Pensioner Joseph Neal Powers, an active SIU member for more than 30 years, passed away Au­ gust 25 in New Orleans due to heart failure. He was 79 years old. Brother Powers was a colorful and well-known Seafarer of the post World War II years who started his working life as a dancer in Broadway musical productions. Because of his obvious concerns about the welfare of his shipmates. Seafarers affectionately called him "Mother Powers." Powers was a recertified chief steward. He was an active SIU member from 1942 until 1975, and he also answered the call for the Persian Gulf war. Powers was bom in Erin, Tenn. and joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. During the period of time he worked in Broadway productions. Powers performed in shows with such stars as Gene Kelley, Betty Davis, Agnes Moorehead and Joan Crawford. Throughout his life, he maintained close friend­ ships with those stars and other well-known figures from stage and film. Powers and Van Johnson were both choms dancers in the famed Broadway production "Pal Joey.'' As a Seafarer, Brother Powers had a reputation for mnning, an efficient galley and for taking an "Mother Powers," as Joe Powers was known throughout the SIU, was an active Seafarer from 1942 until 1975. He also served in the gulf war. active role in union matters. "He was always there when he was needed," an SIU official said. "He walked a lot of picket lines." Brother Powers, an avid New York Mets fan and a frequent contributor to the Seafarers LOG, sailed with various lines including Sea-Land, Delta and Alcoa. Friends and associates described him as being pleasant, reliable and a good union Democrat. In recent years Brother Powers lived in both New Orleans and Brooklyn, N.Y. He was buried in Rose Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, La. during a private service. �ocroBoiM .V- ••• Vv:.:'"i;i., on Raft SIU members aboard the SS Lake helped rescue four crewmembers from a sunken schooner September 14. The crew of the 100-year-old wooden schoo­ ner Heimdal had been in a life raft since their boat sank four days ear­ lier, roughly 300 miles off the North Carolina coast. The survivors "were in surpris­ ingly good shape and in good spir­ its," Electrician Rex Bolin told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "We picked them up on the first turn, due to the navigating skills of our captain (Bruno Ravalico)." AB Doug Buchanan noted there were no complications dur­ ing the rescue, which took place around midnight. "Thankfully the weather was really good and clear that night," he said. The rescued included U.S. citi­ zens Keith Wagner (captain) and Mary Flynn, along with Britons Ray Brown and Ray Brown Jr. They were sailing from New­ port, R.I. headed for Bermuda Chief Cook Judy Chester prepares meal for weary but happy survivors. X X PT'K w Crewmembers are all smiles the morning after the rescue. From the left (back row): Wiper Peter Murtagh, OS Richard Pumphrey, sun/ivors Ray Brown, Ray Brown Jr., Keith Wagner and Mary Flynn, Captain Bruno Ravalico. Kneeling: OS Gerald Stewart, FOWT Donald Hastings, OS Kevin Moon, Bosun Jack Cooper and Elec­ trician Rex Bolin. kS'f': Members of the Lake's steward department are (from left, standing) Steward Assistant Carol Lyon, Chief Steward Dianne Lupton, Chief Cook Judith Chester, (kneeling) Assistant Cook Kenneth Bethea and Steward Assistants Mary Lou Lopez and Luis A. Lopez. Bosun Jack Cooper (foreground), the four survivors and Captain Bruno Ravalico (far right) examine the life raft from the sunken Heimdal. when they abandoned the sinking Heimdal. The 75-foot schooner began taking on water September 10, after a wooden plank sprang. "When the water started coming in over the sides it went through the deck and got into the engine room," Wagner told the Provi­ dence (R.I.) Journal-Bulletin. "It flooded the generator and the bat­ tery packs. We couldn't touch any­ thing without getting electro­ cuted." The Heindal crew worked in shifts bailing with a five-gallon bucket, the newspaper reported. But fatigue and a lack of progress led them to abandon ship. The four crewmembers loaded 14 gallons of water, a month's worth of food and other supplies into the life raft, then watched the Heimdal sink hours later. "Frankly, we felt more secure in the raft than we did on the Heimdal," Wagner told the Jour­ nal-Bulletin. "It was a tight fit, but it was comfortable." However, Wagner and his asso­ ciates were anything but comfort­ able as ship after ship passed near the life raft without spotting it. At least five foreign-flag vessels failed to see flares and flashlights used by Heimdal crewmembers, noted Lake's Chief Cook Judy Chester. "They were so thankful to be rescued and safe at last," Chester said. "They never gave up hope of being rescued, because they were in a major traffic area." The Lake, a Ready Reserve Force vessel operated by Massa­ chusetts-based American Over­ seas Mkrine Corp., was trans­ porting military gear from the Per­ sian Gulf to Sunny Point, N.C. when crewmembers sighted a flare and flashlight beam. "They used their last flare to attract us," Bolin observed. Bosun Jack Cooper recalled, "I was on lookout on the starboard wing and spotted a red flare. I im­ mediately reported it to the third mate on watch—he had seen it also." After the captain was noti­ fied, Cooper relieved an OS on the wheel. "I noticed a red light also, but I wasn't sure what it was and it didn't register on the radar," said OS Kevin Moon. "The bosun came from the opposite side re­ porting the same thing." Chief Mate Donald Laverdure said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG: "The captain maneuvered the ship within 50 feet of the life raft and a heaving line was passed. The raft was pulled to the boarding ladder previously prepared while making the approach. "The three younger survivors were able to ascend the ladder un­ assisted while the elder required assistance in the form of a safety line manned by the ship's crew. After all the survivors were aboard, AB James Metz climbed down the ladder and made a heavy line fast, and the life raft was lifted aboard by the entire crew." SAs Carol Lyon and Mary Lou Lopez provided blankets for the weary but grateful survivors, who were sunbumed but did not require medical attention. Lyon and Lopez then secured clothing for them, while other galley gang members provided hot meals. "Our entire crew was alert aiid very pro­ fessional," Lyon said. "I'm glad we were there to help." Lopez, who sent the accompa­ nying photographs to the LOG and conducted several interviews for this article, said, "We just wanted to assist in any way we could. I had just gone to bed and noticed the engines were slowing down. I heard people running in the pas­ sageways, so I went to see what was happening." "We wish to-express our sincerest gratitude for our rescue and hospitality, and commend you for your professionalism throughout our rescue," the Heimdal's crewmembers wrote to the captain and crew of the Lake. SIU members aboard the Lake during the rescue were Cooper; ABs Buchanan, Metz, Stephen Votta, DanielPickelheimer, Paul Wade and Martin E. Snyder; OSs Richard Pumphrey, Gerald Stewart and Moon; Bolin; Engine Utility Richard Surrick; Oilers Gerald Daley, Ricardo Kamantigue and Mark Moran; FOWTs Donald Hastings, Roger Plummer and Craig Spencer, and Wiper Peter Murtagh, Steward/Baker Di­ anne Lupton, Chief Cook (3iester, AC Kenneth Bethea and SAs Lopez, Lyon and Luis Lopez. Survivors Keith Wagner and Mary Flynn are elated after their rescue by the Lake. •v;;? • t'S< �: V '•'..', ' 7-".'l ,:. :•_ ,A':' • "'• •. :-''i'. ' -. ' ' - v- i > 'VS •i • • T • • y •-• (.; . • /• • - 'i • %• : '\ i5.' i' . y-- '"" i •••.'' f •; .?:yWv r •••'i •• OA;'- ' Random Testing Begins For Seamen On U.S. Ships Seafarers are subject to random drug tests aboard ships at any time with the implementation of the U.S. Coast Guard-authorized pro­ gram October 1. Random testing is the last of five drug screening programs to be instituted after the Coast Guard issued a ruling November 21, 1988. A lawsuit brought shortly thereafter by the SIU and the Transportation Institute, an asso­ ciation of U.S.-flag shipping com­ panies, forced the agency to nar­ row the focus of its random testing rules and consequently delayed the implementation date of this kind of testing until now. The Coast Guard has deter­ mined that the number of individu­ als to be given random urinalysis tests shall be no less than 50 per­ cent of all crewmembers on an annual basis. All crewmembers whose duties are deemed safety sensitive will be given a urinalysis test when a vessel is selected for random testing. Technicians who have boarded the vessel to conduct the test will seal and identify each specimen before it is sent for labo­ ratory analysis. Refusal Akin to Failure The Coast Guard will consider any crewmember who refuses to take a test as having failed it. This includes those crewmembers aboard a vessel scheduled for a random test who have received their discharge papers and go down the gangway before being tested. "It doesn't matter that their time is up, they've received their pa­ pers and their replacement has arrived," said Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president. "The rule states they still have to stick around and take the test." If a crewmember fails a drug V .fSy'St- • • SCAFARiRS LOG •' jy ' •}• -I ':y<--^'iy Anti-Scab Bill Goes to Senate Legislation which would make it illegal for employers to fire strik­ ing workers and replace them with scabs will be considered by the Senate this fall. The House of Representatives on July 17 passed the Workplace Fairness Bill by a 65-vote margin. The legislation now goes to the Senate, where the battle for enact­ ment will be formidable. By late September, the legislation had 33 Senate cosponsors. The measures also would bar employers from offering preferen­ tial treatment and benefits to strik­ ing workers who cross the picket line and return to work. Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin has indicated that President George Bush will oppose the bill; therefore, the trade union move­ ment is seeking enough congres­ sional support to override the an­ nounced veto. The U.S. is virtually alone among world powers regarding the issue of permanent replacements. test, the rule states that "the indi­ vidual's employer or prospective employer shall report the test re­ sults in writing to the nearest Coast Guard Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The individual shall be denied employment as a crewmember or removed from duties which directly affect the safe operation of the vessel as soon as practicable and shall be subject to suspension and revoca­ tion proceedings against his or her license, certificate of registry or merchant mariner's document." When the Coast Guard first an­ nounced its drug testing program in 1988, random was included in the package of tests with preemployment, periodic, post-acci­ dent and probable cause. How­ ever, the SIU lawsuit challenged the program's privacy rights for mariners. In December 1989, a federal district court allowed the Coast Guard to implement the other four tests but told the agency to rewrite its rules concerning random. When revised rules were issued in July 1990, again the SIU pointed out to the court that the Coast Guard had failed to define which mariners should be tested because their duties were very important to the safe navigation of a ship. The newest rules, under which testing has begun, were issued in July. The Coast Guard identifies crewmembers in safety sensitive positions to be those listed on the vessel's certificate of inspection. Sullivan Presents Ship's Banner to School TTTORH w PI^DESERT W 'A m DEL.IVER QMED William Sullivan presents Ken Conklin, Lundeberg School vice president, with an SIU banner created by Sullivan and fellow union members John Lawrence and Tom McDermitt on board the USNS Curtiss during Operation Desert Storm. The flag flew beside the Marines banner on the vessel. Buy/Ship American Provision Retained in Aid Bill by Panel House and Senate conferees kept the "buy American/ship American" language passed this summer by both chambers in a compromise foreign aid bill un­ veiled September 27. The bill agreed to by representa­ tives of both the House and Senate serving on a conference commit­ tee calls for nations that receive actual cash aid from the U.S. gov­ ernment to spend in a sliding scale up to 75 percent of the money by Fiscal Year 1996 on American goods which would be transported on U.S.-flag vessels. The bill exempts those nations, primarily Israel, which have been involved in the cash transfer pro­ gram since 1989 and have agreed to carry half of all the shipments on U.S.-flag bottoms. There has been no word from the White House as the Seafarers LOG went to press. However, President George Bush had stated when the House and Senate were debating the original bills he would veto any foreign aid bill with the buy American/ship American pro­ visions. Indications are that the president is holding to his threat. The House and Senate is ex­ pected to take up the compromise bill early this month. The upper chamber passed its version of the ship American provision by a 5542 margin while the House voted 246-175 to retain the language. Both bills received bipartisan support. The sliding scale adopted by the congressional conferees calls for 15 percent of the U.S. aid to be spent on U.S. goods and services during FY 1993, 35 percent in 1994, 55 percent in 1^5 and 75 percent in 1996 and thereafter. The bill ensures an equal distribu­ tion of the ports of departure. Learning to Read Changes Seafarer's Life For SIU member J.P. Rouyea, reading a newspaper or book or even a menu is not an act to be taken for granted. Neither is writing a letter to his wife, Margie. Until his recent visit to Piney Point, Md. the 47-year-old Rouyea could not read or write. But with the help of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship—not to mention an awful lot of courage and determinationRouyea overcame his previous lack of education. The New Orle­ ans native took the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course at the Lundeberg School. He will never be the same. "This has opened so many doors in my life," Rouyea recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "I really missed out on a lot of things before. "For anybody who doesn't know how to read and write, Piney Point is the place to go—no ex­ cuses. It's a wonderful school with great teachers." Brother Rouyea admits he was "embarrassed and ashamed" about being unable to write any­ thing besides his name, and about not being able to read. He grew up on a farm, with five brothers and a sister. Like his father he learned to work hard but missed out on the classroom while trying to help make ends meet. In 1%2, Rouyea joined the union in the port of New Orleans. "I wanted to travel and I wasn't making any money ashore," he recalled. "A good friend had told me about the SlU. . . . My first Ship went around the world, and I've been sailing ever since. The travel is an education in itself." An OS who last month was upgrading to AB, Brother Rouyea years ago learned about the ABE courses at the Seafarers' school. But it took time for him to summon the strength to admit his handicap and then correct it. "It took some courage," Rouyea concedes. "It was a little hard at first, I didn't know what I was getting into. At times I didn't think I could make it, but I figured if everyone else could do it, I could, too." Brimming with pride and a sense of accomplishment, Rouyea intends to continue his education at the school. But for now he still is exhilarated about having taken that first, gigantic step. Brother Rouyea says his newly earned abilities virtually have put him in a new world. It is a feeling he last experienced back in 1962 when he first signed on a vessel. "It's amazing how much you're in the dark when you don't know how to read," says the soft-spoken Rouyea. "I wasn't sure about all this, but I remembered an older fellow, a guy about 70 who once told me 'You're never, never too old to learn something.' He was right. I feel like I've made a really good move." With a measure of satisfaction. Brother Rouyea concluded a re­ cent interview by asking for a copy of the LOG. He said he is looking forward to reading his story—and he certainly will not take that abil­ ity for granted. A '* 0- •jg/mgL V. 9 J.P. Rouyea was determined to team how to read. After completing the Lun­ deberg School's Adult Basic Educa­ tion course his dream came true. V'v-.- A"-'' .-V'"' -V'* \ ;'Vr- �ocroBeii m .. ••', - X-V; •' r ••'v'-Sjr'f t - A,',- =l .f :! "V./ • Fatal Factory Fire Points To Gaps In U.S. Safety Laws A fatal fire in a North Carolina chicken nuggets plant last month pointed to the bankruptcy of the nation's health and safety laws governing workplace hazards and has spurred Congress to consider legislation to reform the Occupa­ tional Safety and Health Act of 1970. When Senators Howard Metzenbaum (D-Ohio) and Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) filed S. 1622 and Representative William Ford .vvS-\. The Ultra-supertanker Pacific begins operations after a long iayup. Largest U.S.Built Tanker Is Broken Out, Crowed SlU SIU members are sailing on the UST Pacific on a voyage that ends the supertanker's nine-and-a-halfyear layup caused by a weak oil market. The Pacific is operating between various ports in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. M. T. Trapp is the ship's bosun while J. Reed sails as the chief steward. The 390,000 deadweight ton vessel is transporting crude oil during this shakedown period while it awaits a regular charter, according to a spokesman for Interocean Management, Inc., the vessel's operating company. Such a charter is expected after the first of the year, the spokesman added. in May, SIU members signed y" ''^''fe' '• t on in Singapore to begin work on updating the safety and design features aboard the 1,187-foot ship. The vessel headed for the Middle East in July. The Pacific and its sister ship, the UST Atlantic, are the largest U.S.-flag tankers built in America and the largest merchant vessels ever built in the Western hemi­ sphere. The Pacific made its maiden voyage in December 1980, one year after the oil crisis in the United States. The ultra-supertanker can hold almost three million barrels of crude oil. It is propelled by a 45,000-horsepower steam turbine engine capable of producing 15'/2 knots. • •'''• ' ... *. '":r'i'viSVin. . ,.- - \5 Taking a break in the gaiiey of the supertanker are Chief Cook Russeii Beyschau and Steward Assistants Benny Mathews and Armando de Jesus. • •.! ••'•, .' V Chief Pumpman Bo Francisco, Second Pumpman Alexander Caiimer, OS Thomas Nesby and QMED Julio Paminiano pose aboard the deck of the UST Pacific. Witnesses said the fire emergency doors were padlocked, leading to the death of 25 workers in a North Carolina poultry plant. • (D- Mich.) placed H.R. 3160 in the hopper on August 1, both bills were given little chance for consid­ eration. However, a fire that killed 25 workers and injured another 55 in the Imperial Food Products plant in Hamlet, N.C. on September 3 hustled the legislation to the forefront of the House Committee on Education and Labor. Many workers suffocated when they could not escape through fire escapes that had been locked to prevent employees from stealing chicken parts, according to the company. The facts surrounding the in­ ferno were similar to the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory blaze that claimed the lives of 146 women and young girls when they were unable to escape because exits were locked to prevent unau­ thorized breaks. The tragedy led to the first federal workplace safety laws. The Senate and House bills are designed to expand both the origi­ nal act's coverage and the role workers play in assuring safe and healthy workplaces. A major com­ ponent of the reform legislation calls for the establishment of Continued on page 24 -'It ETC Chaiiman lauds COS Pmgmm The operator of'a fleet of U.S.flag LNG carriers said construction differential subsidies are an indispensible part of the American mer­ chant marine. Dr. C.Y. Chen, chairman of the board of Energy Transportation Corporation (ETC), made his re­ marks September 10 at a cere­ mony honoring crewmembers from the LNG Gemini (see story on page 11). Sec­ retary of Trans­ portation Samuel K. Skinner, who was present at the Or.C.Y.Chen event, took cog­ nizance of Dr. Chen's statements. "While we honor these individ­ uals, I would also take this oppor­ tunity to pay tribute to our govern­ ment's farsighted maritime policy laid down in the early 1970s," Chen said. "For it was only with the Title XI guaranteed mortgage program that our fleet was put together ..." ETC operates a fleet of eight liquified natural gas ships which are the only American-flag vessels engaged in a foreign-to-foreign trade route. "Since the beginning of our op­ eration more than a decade ago, our fleet has been and still is the only American-flag fleet compet­ ing head-to-head effectively with foreign fleets in a trade totally unrelated to the U.S. "' am told that our project is one the most successful projects financed under the Title XI pro­ gram. It goes to prove that there is nothing inherently wrong with •its .T'l the government mortgage pro­ gram at all, [despite] criticism from various quarters," Chen con­ tinued. "The only thing it needs is prudent administration of the program. "It is my hope and, indeed, our industry's hope that our govern­ ment will see fit to maintain and strengthen this program so that many new ships can be built under the American flag and that it will accord a brighter future to deserv­ ing professionals such as the ones we honor today." Skinner spoke in response to Chen's talk. The secretary of transportation assured Chen that he had heard the remarks and the words were not in vain. r At the Hall Center Ceremony On page 14 of the September edi­ tion of the Seafarers LOG, a photo­ graph was misidentified as Bonnie Jaiufka, personnel administrator for Ocean Shipholdings. Above is the photograph that should have ap­ peared. Also, John Dwyer should have been identified as a retired official of the union. ••;;;> 'I •i ••• • •" �SaFARCRS lOG 8 H|!^. t »-•. ,'i.'V' ' " • f - S t-. •1^ • • • tj «•• • • •.i ••• • "• Galley worker Rhonda Brown dices celery stalks for the floating barge's secondfloor buffet table. Making iunches quickly requires teamwork as (ieft to right) Tom Ortner, Joy Motley and Mary Hunstman show. Chili is a favorite among Alton Belle passengers as galley worker Sheila Pennell prepares more. Deckhand Sky Mills awaits the word from the bridge to help shove off the riverboat from the dock. Casino Riverboat Empioyees Go With Seafarers '•' I" ". ' a;..- -I mmuMM a:- JY;\' \ '• h'' • Continued from page 3 taurants, indoor and outdoor cocktail lounges, a ticket sales office and a gift store. The com­ pany also maintains an office from which telephone reservationists answer hundreds of daily in­ quiries. The Alton Belle opened for business to the public last month, becoming the first riverboat gam­ bling operation in Illinois riyers since a bill was enacted last year by the state's legislature and signed by the governor authoriz­ ing such ventures on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. Hope for Success There is a great deal of hope that this new venture will be successful enough to become a long-lasting source of employment opportuni­ ties for Alton-area residents and a source of revenue for the com­ munity. "This is a big thing for Alton," said Buffet Server Joyce J. McKay. "We needed it." Reservationist Dana Young commented on the large influx of patrons coming to Alton to take the riverboat cruise. "The people in Alton are in culture shock. We've already seen a lot of locals and tourists, especially from St. Louis, in the first week." An economic impact summary prepared for the company esti­ mates the number of visitors Alton might expect is between 650,000 to 1,440,000. Additionally, the study says the City of Alton can expect somewhere between $2.7 and $5.8 million in direct tax money, while the ripple effect of the riverboat operation will generate between $18 to $39 million in shore-side expenditures within the city. Deckhand Scott Wathern, a life­ long resident of nearby Wood River, told a Seafarers LOG re­ porter that he had been looking for work and was glad find a job with the new venture. "This has been fun and interesting. I learn something new everyday." Housekeeper Sharon Tucker also said she had been seeking employment and thanked her sis­ ter-in-law—Housekeeper Mary Shaw—for telling her about the new company. "I've never worked on a riverboat before. I like this; it's fun." "I love this job," said Buffet Server June Niemann. "I also am looking forward to seeing a lot of winners (in the restaurant)." After more than ninety percent of the covered employees had cho­ sen the Seafarers as their bar­ gaining agent, and the company had recognized the union as such, a three-year contract was negoti­ ated. The pact, which increased wages, added holidays and sick leave, and established other new benefits for the employees, was ratified by close to 90 percent of the unit. ftovisions were set forth in the contract to allow for reopening negotiations as it becomes clear the enterprise is fully established, secure and prosperous. The Hotel Employees Restau­ rant Employees Union, which has made efforts to win representation of the Alton Belle employees, filed a protest with the National Labor Relations Board when recognition of the Seafarers was announced. The SIU is doing all it can to resolve this matter in the near future. The riverboat cruise takes 90 minutes as the vessel sails six miles along the Illinois shoreline and then returns to Alton. Patrons are permitted aboard 30 minutes before sailing and can stay aboard an additional 30 minutes after docking. The customer is allowed to gamble the minute he or she boards the vessel. Safety Drills Shortly before the Alton Belle made its maiden voyage, Ben Cusic, an instructor from the Lundeberg School of Seamanship, was aboard to conduct intensive training of all hands in shipboard safety procedures. Among the exercises success­ fully completed by Alton Belle Casino employees were ones in fire fighting, man overboard proce­ dures, abandon ship calls and other requirements leading to U.S. Coast Guard certification, which a vessel must have in order to operate. WiBW'Sl fe:JV P-i' Reservationists Karia Long (left) and Dana Young greet customers in the ticket office aboard the Alton Landing, a floating structure which also houses a gift shop, two restaurants and lounges. Reservationist Pat Noble handles one of the many phone calls for tickets aboard the vessel. Hostess/Cashier Connie McKay sup­ plies a warm welcome when patrons visit the upstairs buffet. -1 Making sure the diners are happy is the job of buffet servers (left to right) Connie Walswick, Wendy Gottlob and June Niemann. ' 'st: Utilityman Virgil Alexander (left) and Storeroom/Receiver Jack Milster (center) talk with SiU Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco. �•;r,--.^:':y- OaOBER 799/ -- - .feifr;:! New Orleans, Honolulu Conduct Bonofit Conforoncos Discussing topics ranging from college scholarships to retirement plans, Seafarers, SIU pensioners and family members last month continued learning about their medical benefits during conferen­ ces in New Orleans and Honolulu. Designed to provide a full re­ view of benefits available through the Seafarers' various plans, the conferences have been well at­ tended. This month's conference will take place October 10 in Jack­ sonville, Fla.; the 1991 series then moves to San Juan, P.R. November 7 before concluding in Algonac, Mich. December 6. The conferences, which began in May, are open to all Seafarers, SIU pensioners and family mem­ bers. The gatherings coincide with the union's monthly membership meetings. Medical personnel from desig­ nated preferred provider organiza­ tions (PPOs) are present at each session. They conduct important medical screenings, answer ques- training benefits available to Sea­ farers. The workshop-like setting at each conference encourages those attending to fully participate and ask questions on any matter of interest. The average attendance has been more than 100 in each hall. • , • - •' In front row (from left), Glenn Fern, Austin Miles, Brian Ortiz and Joe Ortiz Jr. enjoy best seats at Honolulu benefits conference. tions and advise Seafarers and their families on topics such as preven­ tive health care. There also is an abundance of medical literature available at each conference, including packets which describe in detail the bene­ fits plans for active members, pen­ sioners and dependents. Seafarers Plan officials conduct the main program at each confer­ ence, reviewing in detail the union's various plans — including medical, vacation, pension and Deck department member Raynell Moon and son, Raynell Jr., listen to benefits information in New Orleans hall. Seafarers Dedicate New Union Haii in Honoiuiu SIU President Michael Sacco (left) and Honolulu Port Agent Tom Fay, wearing traditional Hawaiian leis, cut the ribbon at a ceremony marking the opening of the union's new hall. The opening of a new union hall in Honolulu was celebrated by Seafarers on September 12. The SIU's newest office—lo­ cated at 606 Kalihi Street—opened for business in March, but renova­ tions had been taking place until the week of the dedication cere­ mony. The hall is roughly four miles west of the union's previous facil­ ity on Cooke Street. It is larger than the old one, includes a classroom and is only two blocks from the waterfront. Moreover, the new hall is closer to the facilities used by two SlU-contracted companies, Sea-Land and Matson. The property includes more than 9,200 square feet of land (with parking available for 24 vehicles), while the building takes up more than 4,000 square feet. SIU President Mike Sacco at­ tended the ceremony, which drew coverage from local media. SIU members contributed their culinaiy skills to the event. The Hawaii-based Seafarers, many of whom sail on the two passenger ships of American-Hawaiian Cruise Lines, helped prepare and serve a buffet for the guests attend­ ing the event. The union sold its previous hall to the Hawaii Community Development Authority earlier this year. SIU member Carl Poggioli slices roast pig during dedication ceremony. Fall in Temperature Has No Effect On Orgulf Pushboat Operations L W-'IHIsiS-' The Peter Fanchi just dropped off 15 light barges and now is ready for 15 more. As the cooler winds of autumn begin sweeping down from the north, SIU crewmembers aboard Orgulf tugboats along the Missis­ sippi River system continue to work without interruption. The only change that would be visible might be crewmembers wearing warmer clothes. Other­ wise, the pushboats ply the water­ ways delivering grain, oil and other commodities between St. Paul, Minn., Pittsburgh and the Gulf of Mexico with no operational dis­ tractions. Low water levels on the rivers remain which is causing the crews of the Peter Fanchi arid Twin Cities to keep on the look­ out for dangerous situations. Both tugs are capable of pushing 15 barges at a time to or from the Moore's Landing staging facility for Orgulf. The Twin Cities is the smaller of Cook Robert Charlet prepares the next the two. It operates primarily along day's menu for the Twin Cities crew. the Ohio River. The Peter Fanchi sails the upper Mississippi be­ tween Moore's Landing and St. Paul. I Lead Deckhand Tommy Guidry of the Peter Fanchi prepares to go to work. •• Twin Cities deckhands grab some coffee before the pusher leaves Moore's Landing. Deckhand Leepoleon Mays takes a quick From left: Scott Hiett, Harold Anderson and Tim Parker. break aboard the Peter Fanchi. -J.!'" • - 'V �•: •. - • V 'm n SCAMfffffS lOG Text of Statement by 3 Maritime Unions iSfi' The following is the text of the statement that was issued by the heads of three unions representing shipboard personnel in which they called for joint action on the part of the industry and govern­ ment to prevent the disappearance of the American flag from the high seas. The reality is painfully clear: America's privately-owned mer­ chant fleet continues its dangerous slide^ a victim of national ne­ glect and apathy, with even the industry itself seemingly unmoved by the potential consequences. Each passing day for the past dozen or so years has seen a re­ lentless decline in the numbers of ships flying the Stars and Stripes, and with it a steady erasing of United States visibility in the ports of the world. The total number of privately owned vessels of U.S. registry is now 377. Ten years ago, it was 533. Twenty years ago, it was 834, and the number of deep sea jobs in the privately owned active fleet has dropped from 42,000 in 1970 to 10,000 today. -iiv ;; •;"/;;::•'|^ • . •• •:;'• if; ;• ,,r- . - '- t. ' -V '''' •••'.f • ''." ;;. ;|.:i::: •- " • V- -••y . • -/ •" •' •' . '.ii- ,. .". -• The consequences of these disturbing numbers are grave: 1) the nation becomes more and more vulnerable economically, strategi­ cally and militarily, as demonstrated during the recent Desert Storm sealift buildup where the Pentagon was forced to hire foreign flag vessels to transport U.S. military hardware; 2) the seafaring and shipbuilding skills that had contributed to, and Were so much a part of, America's development as a trading nation and world power are presently depleted and could be lost forever, and; 3) be­ cause no nation, throughout the history, has ever achieved or main­ tained greatness without a strong and viable shipping capability, America on her present course is destined to wind up as a second rate military and trading power. As citizens concerned with the maintenance of our nation's posi­ tion and role in the world scheme, and as representatives of ship­ board personnel who are dependent on the health of the maritime industry for their livelihoods, we flatly reject the notion that the sit­ uation is irreversible. There is no purpose at this late date in apportioning responsibility for this serious state of affairs. Rather, we must deal with the pres­ ent and look to the future. What has been accomplished before can be accomplished again. In 1936, under the leadership of the na­ tional administration, the federal government, the Congress and the industry coalesced to effect the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Again, in 1970, the federal government, the Congress and the in­ dustry supported a program chartered by the national administra­ tion that gave us the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. No program or policy can be flexible or elastic enough to func­ tion eternally in this constantly rapidly changing world. It is time once again to create a maritime program that will work for and serve America now and in the foreseeable future. The ele­ ments of such a program will only be realized as a result of all-out collective cooperation and support from every segment of mari­ time—the owners, the managers and the builders of vessels, and the licensed and unlicensed shipboard .operating personnel and all the rest who have a stake in the future of the nation's private ship­ ping industry. 'K:. •' • !i '''^''"'" V-'yi :J : .• KV-: f ' " . 'S •t r •'••••I That collective support would create an atmosphere that could end Congress' frustration over the division within the industry that militates against the consensus that is so essential to a successful maritime program. It is thus possible that a united industry, sup­ ported by a Congress that has always demonstrated a concern for the state of U.S. shipping, might succeed in obtaining the participa­ tion, if not the leadership, of the national administration in devel­ oping a program of maritime revival. The SIU recently announced it supports the primary aim of a bill designed to help restore depleted stocks of ocean ^oundfish. But the union also said it is opposed to parts of the bill which could eliminate many Seafarers' jobs. Henri Francois, SIU port agent in New Bedford, last month testi­ fied in Boston before a House Merchant Marine and Fisheries subcommittee. Speaking on behalf of Seafarers, Francois offered al­ ternatives to portions of the bill sponsored by Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), who chairs the subcommittee. The Studds bill "will require further sacrifices on the part of an industry that cannot afford to sacrifice," Francois said. "The SIU and its members have already bitten the bullet and have tight­ ened our belts." Francois pointed out to the sub­ committee that the SIU contract covering working conditions on New Bedford fishing boats already includes conservation measures such as mandatory lay-overs be­ tween trips. He suggested that avenues such as trip limits and lay-overs be explored as an alternative to dras­ tic cut-backs in employment. One aspect of this plan which has drawn particular fire from the SIU is the planned expenditure of $10 million in 1992 and similar expenditures for the years 199395 expressly to be used for job retraining. Francois stated in his testimony that in the economic climate of New Bedford, where the unem­ ployment rate is estimated to be around 15 to 20 percent, retraining for other jobs might be an "exer­ cise in futility." Even if jobs were available, Francois said that the men would simply go elsewhere to enter an­ other fishery. "It would be: ex­ tremely difficult or near impossi­ ble [for SIU fishermen] to replace century old customs and traditions with alien ocupations," he said. He also noted the adverse impact on New Bedford and other fishing communities where many people are dependent on the industry for their livelihoods. As an alternative to dramatic reductions in fishing opportuni­ ties, the SIU advocated practical measures such as mandatory mini­ mum lay-overs between fishing trips; trip limitations fairly distrib­ uted between all active vessels; and closures of certain fishing grounds vital to the regeneration of the target species of fish, pri­ marily haddock, cod, and flounder. Rep Studds listens to testimony of SIU Port Agent Henri Francois. In announcing the fishing con­ servation bill, Studds said, "The most practical way to conserve fish is to reduce fishing." That is the aim of the New England Groundfish Restoration Act. Through a moratorium on new fishing vessels and a program to buy-out some existing vessels— tentatively funded by a controver­ sial 15 cent fuel tax on fishermen— the bill aims at doubling the stocks of New England groundfish within five years. The bill in general has been favorably received by representa­ tives of the fishing industry in the Northeast. Dwindling stocks of groundfish hav.e meant lean times in places like New Bedford where foreclosures on fishing vessels are becoming common. Action on this bill is expected shortly, because March 1, 1992 is a deadline set by a court order for the New England Fishery Man­ agement Council (NEFMC) to put in place its own conservation plan. If no plan is forthcoming then authority for setting a plan falls to the secretary of commerce in whose department the NEFMC, part of the Fish and Wildlife Serv­ ice, falls. It goes without saying that the task is most formidable, but con­ sidering the alternative, absolutely essential. As the elected representatives of licensed and unlicensed marine personnel, skilled and dedicated American workers all, we are de­ termined to devote maximum effort to finding answers to America's maritime dilemma. We respectfully urge all other components to do likewise, so we can be sure the American flag will not disappear from the high seas. Let us hope we can repeat the words used by the United States Maritime Commission in its first report to Presi­ dent Roosevelt, as required by the Mechant Marine Act of 1936, "We are about to start again ... not in a riot of enthusiasm, not with an expenditure of billions, but with a carefully planned pro­ gram that gives due regard to the factors of need, method and cost." Capl. Timothy A. Brown President Masters, Mates and Pilots i'*",' i «Vi SlU Offm Alternatives To Cuts in Fishing Jobs ' -v ;• Gordon M. Ward Michael Sacco Chairman, Licensed Division President District No.l—MEBA/NMU Seafarers International Union SIU New Bedford officials Henri Francois (right) and Gerard Dhooge testify on a controversial fishing bill currently before a congressional subcommittee. . J,' •• �piiippi|ii'liiiMiliiBii|l^ oaoBiR m V -"'sj'.-' • Five LMG Gemini Crewmen CHed for Rescue at Sea Five crewmembers of the LNG Gemini, including two SIU mem­ bers were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Secretary of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner at a special Washington, D.C. re­ ception on September 10. Seafarers Victor Honigsfeld and Jeffrey Amendolia, both of whom sail as ABs, were among those honored for efforts two years ago to rescue 18 Taiwanese sea­ men whose vessel sank in the South China Sea. As the 100 or so guests walked into the ceremony, they saw vivid reminders of the November 1989 rescue performed by crewmem­ bers of the LNG Gemini, one of the liquified natural gas carriers oper­ ated by Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC). Enlarged photo­ graphs showed the exceptionally rough, icy seas and the wearied looks of the Taiwanese sailors and the rescuers alike. Honigsfeld, unable to take his eyes off the photographs, said in a low tone, "I hope that if I'm ever in that position, someone else will be there to help.... You just want to help the people. This really shows Sixteen Taiwanese crewmembers from two lifeboats of tfie Kao Hwa III were rescued by tfie LNG Gemini crew. how dangerous the sea can be We just did what we needed to do. It came as a shock when I got the invitation to come here." Amendolia was at sea, therefore SIU Vice President Joseph Sacco accepted his medal. Also honored at the ceremony were Second Mate John Codispoti and Third Mate Steven Sellers (each receiving a Meritorious Service Medal) and Third Mate Michael Hainen (Dis­ tinguished Service Medal). Honigsfeld also was a recipient of the U.S. Merchant Marine Expe­ ditionary Award for his contribu­ tions supporting the Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations. "I'm honored that we've been chosen to receive the awards, but 26 people on the ship worked just as hard," Codispoti said. "Every­ one did something." Seafarers Respond Just after 7 a.m. on November 20, 1989, the SlU-crewed Gemini picked up a distress call from the Panamanian-flagged Kao Hwa HI. Within 90 minutes, lookout OS Allen Kindt caught sight of a red hand-flare forward of foe beam. • Shortly, the liquified natural gas carrier approached two lifeboats carrying 16 Kao Hwa III crewmembers. Members of foe deck gang rigged the starboard He cut himself free and eventu­ ally was pulled to safety by Amendolia and Codispoti. The Gemini later recovered foe bodies of two dead crewmembers LNG Gemini seamen honored at the awards ceremony were, from left, AB Victor Honigsfeld, Third Mate Michael Hainen, Third Mate Steven Sellers and Second Mate John Codispoti. (Not pictured is AB Jeffrey Amendolia.) gangway and a pilot ladder and put a boat rope over the side. The Gem­ ini was positioned so foe Kao Hwa in lifeboats, tossed about by the rough sea, could come alongside. The occupants then were as­ sisted aboard and members of the steward department provided blan­ kets and hot tea. ITie Taiwanese seafarers were sent to the ship's hospital and cadets' room for hot showers while crewmembers washed and dried their clothes. "Some of them were crying," recalled Honigsfeld, a 1989 gradu­ ate of the Lundeberg School whose first voyage included foe rescue. "Some seemed like they were in shock, and others tried to help their shipmates." Rescuing foe lifeboat occupants was only a relatively short part of what tumed out to be a 12-hour operation. Gemini crewmembers learned that five Kao Hwa IE sail­ ors had not entered lifeboats, so Captain Norman Smith maneu­ vered his ship upwind of where foe lifeboats had been sighted. "The SIU people did a great job," Third Mate Hainen told a Seafarers LOG reporter during the ceremony. "Some that aren't men­ tioned had binoculars to their faces for eight to 10 hours. They had sunbum and windbum, but there were no complaints." Eventually two men on a piece of wood were spotted amidst a sea littered with the remnants of foe Kao Hwa III. A life ring was thrown to the two seamen who were drifting rapidly past foe Gem­ ini. One man was brought to the ladder by using foe life ring. The other seaman grabbed foe boat rope. As soon as foe man on the ladder was safely on the gangway, foe life ring was passed to the seaman holding the boat rope. But the man's leg was caught in a line se­ curely tied to foe wood. Captain Smith began backing foe screw, allowing crewmembers to pull foe man closer. Amendolia tended the line while Hainen took foe bitter end of the line from the life ring, descended foe ladder and went into water to hand foe bound seaman a knife. from the Kao Hwa HI. Meanwhile, another Taiwanese seaman was saved by the MY Plata, a vessel in foe area that also heard foe distress call. "We were surprised at how quickly [some of the Taiwanese seafarers] started showing signs of hypothermia," said Codispoti. "The weather was horrendous, but you wouldn't think it would show up that quickly. ... I still think about the guys we weren't able to get to in time. We were so close." Hainen described the ordeal as "exhilarating. You have to stay fo­ cused, but after 10 or 11 hours you do start thinking about the time.T know I got exhausted pulling peo­ ple out of the lifeboats. ... It felt good and yet dealing with the bod­ ies was the down side. You do a lot of second-guessing." Meanwhile Honigsfeld, 26, could not believe he was receiving such a high honor. The native of New York could not even swim when he first joined foe Seafarers; yet his thorough training and gutsy work under extraordinary condi­ tions helped save 18 lives. The Taiwanese seamen have not forgotten the efforts of Honigsfeld, Amendolia and the rest of the Gemini crew. "He still receives letters from the people he helped save," said Honigsfeld's mother, Rochelle, who attended the cere­ mony. "When I read some of them I started to cry. It's unbeliveable the love they have for him.... I'm extremely proud of my son.' ABs Honigsfeld and Amendolia were awarded a Meritorious Service Medal from the secretary of transportation. SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco, left, accepts the award from Secretary of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner on behalf ilfof of AB Jeffrey Amendolia. • W:- • /••A-'•' V-' Maritime Administrator Warren Leback, center, presents AB Victor Honigsfeld with medal while Kendall Chen, vice president, ETC, looks on. 'V*' if -"1 AB Victor Honigsfeld, left, listens as his mother, Rochelle, talks about the letters her son has received from some of the survivors of the Kao Hwa III. �mmmmmmmm am SUfAREKS LOG iiiv li/': ;A;;' ,::,-4; ^ ¥; ;:'. 1)1; ••• r^<.:;\ - "u-t-)' •-ill •'/" V'i f •?«: ;.' -i.t- ® ' • ' I' Wl •t:.' •n Seafarer Race Acts as Goodwill Envoy to Southampton It might be an understatement to say SIU member Ralph R. Race made the best of a difficult situa­ tion. Race, 46, became a self-ap­ pointed goodwill envoy while working aboard the Cape Mohican last winter. The vessel was stranded in Southampton, England due to boiler problems. When he was not working. Race—who lives in Southampton, Pa. near Philadel­ phia—met with various officials and citizens of the English city. He exchanged gifts with South­ ampton's mayor and police offi­ cers, toured the area and helped foster an already friendly and ac­ tive relationship between residents of these sister cities. "Of all the places I've been, the Middle East, the Far East, I'd go back to Southampton, England be­ fore anywhere else," AB/Tankerman Race recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "The people were so nice there. The experience was just overwhelm­ ing." Race has enjoyed a bit of celeb­ rity status since his unscheduled overseas visit which resulted in the cultural exchange between the Southamptons. The longtime Sea­ farer was featured in two English newspapers, in a Southampton, Pa. magazine and in the Philadelphia Inquirer. It all started in November 1990 when the Cape Mohican delivered military cargo to the Persian Gulf. The vessel then headed for Eng­ land to pick up more materiel, but problems developed with the boil­ ers and the ship stopped in South­ ampton. Anticipating a lengthy layover while repairs were made, most of the crewmembers were sent home. Race, who joined the union in 1968 in Philadelphia, and a few others remained on board the Cape Mohi­ can, with Race coordinating the repairmen. Race also handled var­ ious duties ranging from checking fuel lines to scrubbing toilets and cleaning rooms. "That's your home, you know, and you can't have someone walking into a dirty room," Race explained. He credits his aunt and uncle, Monica and Ron Pinciotti, for sug­ gesting the gift exchange. Race lives with the Pinciottis in South­ ampton, Pa., and he contacted them from England. The Pinciottis got in touch with local township ofHcials and police and subsequently put together a gift package for Brother Race to deliver in England, The package included police chevrons and a badge, an insignia for a police cap, T-shirts, Christmas ornaments and a license plate. Soon thereafter Race met with the mayor of Southampton, Her Worship Mary Key. They ex­ changed various memorabilia, with Race receiving items such as a silver medallion, a crystal paper­ weight and two history books from the Southampton Library. Race even donned the ceremo­ nial robes and hat. visits to the city. He said he appre­ ciated the consistently fine treat­ ment he received. "It wasn't just a couple of visits, where everyone is going to be nice and you don't see any bad sides," Race noted. "I still can't believe the gracious hospital­ ity we received." Race's exhilarating experience in Southampton was tempered some­ what by the seriousness of his role in Operation Desert Shield. Although he retumed to the United States l^fore combat began, "I didn't feel safe until I got back," he said. Brother Race shares a laugh with Her Worship Mary Key, mayor of Southampton. Of the mayor. Race said, "She is so intelligent and jovial: I called her Your Worship, which you're supposed to do, and she said, 'Oh, just call me Mary.' She served tea and gave me a cigarette. She is quite friendly." Race and a few other SIU mem­ bers also met with other South­ ampton officials and socialized with the town bobbies. Since the Cape Mohican re­ mained in Southampton until Christmas, Race made repeated Persian Gulf Volunteer Usually a tugboat worker. Race decided to volunteer for the Pers­ ian Gulf after a conversation with his aunt. "I never had military ex­ perience, but she reminded me of my obligation to my country," he recalled. "We talked for a while and I said, 'You're right.' I decided to do it." The Cape Mohican delivered a shipment of tanks to Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia before the boiler trouble sidelined the ship in England. Appeals Board Amends Shipping Rules; Affects Registration Process on Weekends The Seafarers Appeals Board has amended the shipping rules to allow members to register on board a ship after the union hall has closed for a weekend or holi­ day when signing off during a payoff or layup. A second action taken by the board, which consists of representatives from both the union and its contracted compa­ nies, clarifies a provision regard­ ing permanent positions. SAB Action 356 calls for the union representative present at a payoff or layup to register for employment members signing off who possess the proper docu­ ments if the payoff or layup occurs after 12 noon on a Saturday or anytime on a Sunday or holiday. "This action was taken to pre­ vent members from having to pay for food and lodging or being in­ convenienced in any other fash­ ion," said Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bargaining. The other change, known as SAB Action 357, clarifies Rule 5 A 12 (a) that permanent jobs are on specifically designated vessels. Both actions, which took effect immediately upon passage, are printed below: SAB Action 356 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and persuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the vari­ ous Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, vessels may lay up or poy off outside the normal spread of business hours in effect in all the Labor-Management Hiring Halls, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, and Whereas, seamen are inconve­ nienced by having to wait until the next business day to register for employment, creating expenses for food and lodging for seamen who do not reside in or near the port of payoff, and Whereas, a Union ojficial is present at all scheduled payoffs. Therefore, to avoid delay for the seamen going home and eliminate the cost forfood and lodging. Rule 5 A 2 (a) shall be amended by adding a new paragraph, which shall read as follows: "In the event a vessel lays up or pays off after twelve noon on Saturday or at a time that would prevent the seamen from register­ ing before the hiring hall closed on Saturday or on a Sunday or Holiday; the Union ojficial as­ signed to the vessel for the payoff shall examine each crewmembers' Merchant Mariners document, clinic card, union identification, passport and drug clearance certi­ fication, and if all documentation is in order, shall be registered in the port of payoff on the next official business day, if so re­ quested, unless their alloted em­ ployment time aboard the vessel has expired as provided in Rule 2 G I, 2 G 19 and 2 H. Seamen whose documents are not in order shall be subject to the provisions contained in paragraph one above." The remainder of Rule 5 A2 (a) shall continue in full force and effect. Dated: September 4, 1991 SAB Action 357 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the vari­ ous Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. For purposes of clarity. Rule 5 A 12 (a), first paragraph shall be amended to read as follows: (a) "The following specified rat­ ings enumerated in this subsection (a), possessing Class 'A' senior­ ity, upon attaining four (4) months of continuous employment aboard a specific vessel, shall be desig­ nated as having a Permanent sta­ tus for such vessel and shall re­ quest a relief of not less than sixty (60) days or one (1) roundtrip where the vessel's schedule of op­ erations involves voyages in ex­ cess of sixty (60) days, upon the vessel's arrival at a port in the Continental United States or Puerto Rico. The purpose of this provision is to provide as closely as the vessel's operations permit, a four-(4)-months-on and two-(2)months-off work schedule for Per­ manent ratings." The remainder of Rule 5 A 12 (a) shall continue in full force and effect. Dated: September 6, 1991 SMywBWititlirapes �m OaOBCR 1991 mm 13 Retired Bosuiif Daughter Reunited After 27-Year Separation ^r;/' VK.; "',; -•; When retired Bosun Luther James Pate picked up the telephone receiver in his room at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, he re­ ceived a surprise he knew would come "sooner or later." On the other end of the call was his daugh­ ter, Jane Irons. The pair had not seen each other for 27 years. Irons was persistent in her ef­ forts to locate her father. From memory and thanks to her mother. Irons knew her father was a mer­ chant mariner with the SIU, the date of his birth and a native of Mobile, Ala. Armed with that information, she started searching. "When I called the school, I couldn't believe it," Irons re­ called. "Everything matched. I was in shock." Pate, who joined the SIU in 1947 and retired in 1986, was just as astounded when the voice on the phone identified herself as his daughter. The last time he had seen or heard from her. Irons was 9 years old and Pate was heading back to sea after being told by her mother he would be divorced if he did so. "I knew she would get in touch with me sooner or later," Pate told the Seafarers LOG. The phone call produced other surprises including the fact he had four grandchildren. Pate and Irons made plans to see each other in Piney Point less than two weeks after making contact. "My phone bill was over $400 that month," Irons confessed. "I was still in shock and had to keep calling. He kept asking when I was coming to see him." Irons was driven to southern Maryland from her New Jersey home by an aunt and uncle from Pate's side of the family she had not seen since he left. When she got to Piney Point she spotted her father right away. "It was natural—not odd—after being apart all that time," she added. After spending the weekend catching up on each other's lives. Irons took Pate to her home to meet his grandchildren. The chil­ dren, ranging in age from 17 years to 16 months, have taken to him, according to Irons. "The kids en­ joy his seafaring stories. My oldest son, Patrick, had been thinking of joining the Navy after he gradua­ ted from high school. Now, he is looking into the merchant marine." By finding her father. Irons is rediscovering family members on Pate's side. A family reunion is being planned in Mobile in con­ junction with a wedding next year. Meanwhile, Pate has moved to New Jersey to be closer to his family. "I miss Piney Point and talking with my buddies, but it is Jane Irons runs to hug her father, retired Bosun Luther James Pate, after being apart nothing like being with family," 27 years. Irons drove from her New Jersey home to meet her father at Piney Point the bosun admitted. where he had been living. •: a ''4^', •' •"'? .fen's 4 6end Your Holiday Greetings in the (Seafarers LCG Here is a chance to let your family, friends and shipmates hear from you this holiday season. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest printing), write your message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings will be included in the December 1991 issue of the Seafarers LCDG if they are received by November 15. Open to: Examples: Message: Deadline: • Seafarers and their family members, retired SIU members and their family members. Wife and children send a message to their husband and father who will be on a ship diuing the holidays. Before shipping out, a Seafarer sends greetings to his or her parents. Crewmembers of one ship send greetings to crewmembers of another ship. A retired member sends greetings to a fellow retired member living in another dty. A retired member sends a greeting to all Seafarers. A Seafarer sends greetings to her fiancee. Limited to 25 words. Must be received by November 15. Send by mail to Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After Novemb^ 1, fax copies will be accepted (1-301-8997355). Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a payoffi PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY TO: Retired Bosun Luther James* Pate shows his daughter, Jane irons, around the Piney Point training facility. HOLIDAY MESSAGE: NOTICES Sea-Land Issues War Bonus Checks •J'.~%.- i: w. K'V' Sea-Land has mailed war bonus checks to all crewmembers of the Sea-Land Con­ sumer who were aboard when it sailed in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. If any crewmember has not yet received a check, contact Judy Navarette at the Sea-Land Marine Operations office in Long Beach, Calif. YOUR NAME: IMC Requests War Bonus Information • Active Seaferer Union members who sailed aboard IMC vessels during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and are entitled to war bonus pay should send their requests show­ ing the applicable dates with copies of their discharge paper and company pay voucher to Ray Douglas, IMC, 22 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NV 11501. •ii' ••"it fei \x. Ch^ the block which describes your status with the SIU: • Retired Sea6uer • Family Member of Active Seafarer • Family Member of Retired Seafarer Send yoiu- greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at the LOG office by November 15. ,•'fe' fe' �• :'..-V„X J ,.; jiC SlS3l-£ . •"' •, I*'.. . 7' • • ^®®g|iSl^::^ •. •'". •' -rj.A-',-^ '';vr477-y '"5f'•!f7:-.*«• '> •• ". , ^ ^ ,,-"'f', ."'l, 7/;,,' • ''• ' \ liSg^'^7:7||irf !»>|7ii7p7y|7: -;;.M7-?7 'mm r .. " , -.3 . - - •,.-* ,1a- (- ••-•^ . - * Ui_l»LV , c.l* 1 t. .-^1. ^ — -,1- , . ll*-ii *. Va-J.--- ' • 1 tTwL-' *- » -. .•_•*/•.••- 3• _. —i- . a-.- . -/.- K "l-£—-• r - • . i . 7777i;f777'«' ; wtV'''': • • .A® • •'^•A^.i.-^-'',;---• 77:7--' ItV'Av. „AA ." , l:-:A-''777aA:'A::m,7-| i ; < ^A'Ar.!''A ..; A:,:.; v. e,V i,v' An estimated 325,000 trade unionists marched in Washington, D.C. for Solidarity Day '91. AAi ffilfAtvlWAl 7:A;77S::7V7;7f7i AA;AAA?rpvifi3 'IN '7'-:;:77\7A777'A 'ffii I 7777777v.-7-.:|te;-^ -iilA-A f AS:i ,...;• •,. ^i.^vv,:..-;;;: •. .vA • '••" •- «i 77N; •' • '- .•• I^-- ..'^ -''^' f ••'- 7;*' •- ^ -•;•• ' '•;, '..-vt:>'f.-'^'-.?'- •=•,.:>-•• ^./.7V^«. :''„-vL-'*-.-,.;,^§;.>t.^-=^,^. J; > -• ',-, , •.- Y-f. i- X.>'.f7-,1, •.V;ri%-[| Seafarers Participate in AFL-CIO Rally Hundreds of SIU members marched with organized labor in an event which drew an estimated 325,000 trade unionists to the nation's capital August 31, the Saturday hefore Labor Day. Union members and their allies rallied to protest the direction the Bush administration is leading the nation and the lack of guts in the opposition on Capitol Hill. AB Sean Ryan led the march down Constitution Ave­ nue, which preceded Solidarity Day's main program. He said he was shocked and honored to leam he would be leading so many people. Ryan, who joined the union in 1980, enthusiastically described the day's events as "unbelievable!' Ryan was chosen to lead the parade as a representative of America's merchant mariners who served in the Persian Gulf, Ryan served on the Overseas Valdez during the gulf conflict. Many SIU members in attendance were making their first visit to Washington. For example. Chief Cook Susan Moe, Third Cook Peggy Langford, Second Cook Chris Adolpho and Chief Cook William Moe —all sailing from the port of Honolulu—had not been to the capital before. "I wanted to come here and be a part of this," said Adolpho. Seafarers and their fellow marchers called for national health care reform, legislation to ban permanent replace­ ment of strikers and full freedom of association for work­ ers around the world. Speaker after speaker pointed out that the administration appears to have an economic plan for eveiy nation except the United States. As one labor leader put it, "We have a president who is acutely aware of the situation for people in Kuwait and Kiev, hut is oblivious to an unemployed fam- M.: 77|7fl7;7;7:g7ii7'- -. •- ..iVfA^A' A, •A•-„^., '^•. :''A AjfA/A^ I -.'• :,y C .' •'- " .'.-••• '• is;/..-•:• • .>'v."' 4 •• ,,.v. J,:.". -• <•' , /\-'-;-.T . •-. •- .-• r - , ,•. • -.SI-- L I *#i'fA-;i.y7»;j!i''i 'i ••. .3 ':•: OaOBCR 1991 SSAFAKItS lOG :• \^i;;--;i.'sr; ily in Kentucky or a farm foreclosure in Kansas." Despite extreme heat and humidity, Seafarers and their brothers and sisters in the union movement persevered at Solidarity Day, one of the largest rallies ever conducted in Washington. Here is what some of the other SIU members who partic­ ipated had to say: , QMED Bill Sullivan (Philadelphia): "I'm here in sup­ port of the movement. I wanted to help the SIU and show my support. Most of our guys are at sea, so I'm here to represent the guys on ships who can't be here. This is for security and unity.' Black-gang member Michael Gott: "I feel good about being here today. It's great to see all the unions joining together." Engine department member Alton Hickman: "It's a beautiful experience." Chief Steward Bill Collins: "We need to keep the jobs in this country.' AB J.R. Ewlng: "This is my first time here. It won't be my last!" Black-gang member James Henley: "I think it's great to see all these Americans working together to make our country better. We need more of this." As was the case at the original rally held in 1981, SIU members proudly represented their union at Solidarity Day. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland summed up the day by saying, "We're here to remind our elected representa­ tives that they were put there to serve, not the faceless marketplace, hut the aspirations of real people.' '•'•VA'AV;.'- I -- iti'-lj" I"-,' • 'AAA--^-' - -Il!UIS- I.' 1 U U I "i-- •• " . ivjiwr • R;V = ;.A'"A-^AlA^AtA.\;A,rV^;-A A.'A^ if ' ••V?VA Some of the Seafarers serving as marshals at the day's event are Bryan Honeycutt, James Lawrence, Jason Shaffer, Phillip Rankin, Gregory Carroll, Kevin Leewitt and Danny Alioto. Jeannie McCracklin pauses to adjust her cap during the rally. SIU President Michael Sacco meets with union members (left to right) FOWT Sjarifudin Noor, QMED Jose Quinones, FOWT Nestor Martinez, CO David Valley and FOWT Louis A. Garcia Jr. during the rally. 7#''• • 7t7f7t nding to the playing of the national anthem are, from left; James Weinrich, Michael r, Clifton Simoneaux, Jason Schaffer, Robert Langford and Steven Boleware. r 7 . ,., l! ', I •' l' l''r: f. - P ina;- • -i W '•" •• i3^- r-'. FA I irA55«^,'>r.',' ..A.AA;:-, .. mtA, ..- |f;77;7A;7:;7|^ .. • ••'••/ ' .a ••' . ' '. >7' ' . SiNj A-XC'J'' ••••*•• • S7:--7-7v7::i|77::, '7'-?>7,^7'V'-' 7ca:,-ay y-:.mm. Taking part in the Solidarity Day rally are, from left: Michael Mclntyre, David Cebula, Anthony Hickman, Clifton Simoneaux, Nathan Owens,' Lawton Sholes, James Henley, Vilma Valentin, Tony Wiggins, Mark Settles and Rodney Irons. ',hj' 7 v" Nick Valentin marches down Constitution Avenue with hundreds of other unionists. AB Sean Ryan, (right), leads 325,000 "marchers in the Solidarity Day rally. -If'' • K ' SIU trainees form barricade to keep order. , •.AA,'" AA .A ;_ _A ;/»-AA^Ap-- 'Cf'j--.,i't :}• il t'',; if i. "i ' J AN'"; A-'ft,; • •" ' fv'' - / A if AA% Arj;-J '••"! ?•-f'A, A :)A;;--', V-AAN'.! r" • A; /• IA,V . '7. 7'_- •' 7-'>7 - r. 7r77,..y-ir':;'::7:^7777^:7"r**'^ A' A • '7' A.;, \/ A, A^// A .•A: A.://; ; ..A. .. '' -A_^,f AA/A - ^ A 5 T? ^ N" f _ A :AAA-fg;!|,.5s5;.iKAf|gj^ • m 777:-7|^i;/A ^ A V Galley members, from left, P^y Langford, Chris Adolpho and Susan Moe listen during rally. •'-y • 7- V A..,;"7V 7 '• v. '•77777-7'7, 4 • • • :,A A ; • v-f;;;V;,,3;A,;; •"m • ; •: "..--A •, 'i, .'r'' A(AiA3A3sfeffi:A^iAiAA¥A--Af-AAVAA-A.AA^AS;'S'raAiAjA^ •7''•'A-': - 'M - • ; ^7hV • A A,;.. L'AA; _ -• 'J-,• A. . - '• ' A ^ -.A ACLAA'A ifSAifiiBiiiiiiTA • ••-A,-'' '• ;,A. Ai ; A Af. "f ' • '"AAA' .AA A' :: A^;. 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'.a; ' I Monday, December 16 >-" - Seattle Friday, November 22 Friday, December 20 iK' ' ;;,-'! San Juan Thursday, November 7 j: Thursday, December s St. Louis Friday, November 15 j Friday, December 13 Honolulu Friday, November 15 Friday, December 13 Duluth Wednesday, November 13 Wednesday, December 11 Jersey City Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday, December 18 New Bedford Tuesday, November 19 Tuesday, December 17 na9 Personals ALFREDO GONZALEZ Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of Alfredo Gonzalez, 37, should contact his son, Ablert Allie, through Max Hall in the Seafarers LOG. Call (301) 899-0675 SCOTTY (FRANK) AUBUSSON Please contact Alexander Daniluk at 823 E. Hamilton St, Gonza­ lez,!^ 70737. ROBERT FINK Please contact your sister, Lenore, at 516 E. 15th Street, New York, NY 10009. CORRECTION Chief Engineer David Meniken's ship­ board job was incorrectly identified in the September Seafarers LOG story on the new AT&T cable ship, the Global Link, on page 5. . i " SUFARCRS lOG J. ^i. 1. i Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16-SEPTEMBER 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port lew liladelphia pBaltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans , iSfacksonville • San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu louston 5t, Louis ;|Wney Poitp Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore muf^. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 37 4 4 7 8 17 17 4 ••If- • :5- 3 9 19 22 tl 19 20 6 3 27 0 10 1 0 1 2 203 6 134 Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 16 8 34 13 7 9 6 6 15 12 14 16 2 9 m 30 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 5 9 15 12 m 17 127 14 25 10 1 6 6 9 7 5 10 .13 12 10 1 6 3 2 12 18 15 ^12 15 12 25 3 11 ' ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Class A Class B Class C 57 14 18 3 ^.-.:;;3.;.; 5 • -^=^¥5-:- 4;r,'Sig^ ^ 15 3 7 4 8 3 12 2 . 5 34 17 11 ''^•"35 '14 j 52 17 n: 9 4 27 ,13 J 8 6 40 4 11 4 0 0 8 6 9 |:<8 ^5'.- * '.t 1 te: • 0 337 186 0 1 *,*51 • "• •^• ' 0 124 2 •• 116 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 1 3 4 7 7 9 6 9 5 13 13 • 3 5 W'A. y 6 10 9 10 8 0 3 8 4 6 0 1 0 3 2 3 ^-5 • • 6 9 23 8 10 7 6 • 6 7 2 5 11 San Francisc# Wdmingtp^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis ^ ^ Piney Point Algonac Totals Port p:: New YorkI I Philadelphiia S Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans SjiiOTndlle "San Francisco l^ilmingtoiT Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston \ |$t, Louis; iJ^ey Pqir^ Algonac Totals Port Jew Philadelphia laltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu St. Louis Pot Algonac Totals Totals All Departments 536 583 660 475 448 495 166 892 627 751 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,584 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,584 jobs shipped, 475 jobs or about 30 percent were taken by **A" seniority members. The rest were filled by *'B" and **€" seniority people. From August 16 to September 15, a total of 166 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,716 jobs have been shipped. �i,v;'• ^ OaOBSR 1991 The Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 14 mem­ bers this month. Ten of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, three sailed in the inland division and one sailed in the Great Lakes division. Steward department member James Miller, 71, is the oldest of the new pensioners. He spent nearly 50 years at sea and rates the Sonoma as his favorite ship. Brother Miller also recalls surviving both a bombing during World War II and a typhoon near Okinawa in 1945. Brief biographical sketches of Miller and the other new pensioners follow: 17 To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. GUSTAVE MALENSKY, 62, joined the union in 1962 in the port of his na­ tive New York. Brother Malensky shipped in the deck department. He resides in Glen Oaks, N.Y. JOSE CAMELO,55, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1961 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Co­ lombia, he sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Camelo upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978, and he also served in the Colom­ bian army. He has retired to Sun­ rise, Fla. JOSEPH MERCIER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bom in New Hampshire and sailed in the deck department. Brother Mercier served in the Navy from 1943 until 1949. He lives in Manchester, N.H. WOODROW CUNNING­ HAM, 66, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. A na­ tive of Georgia, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Cunning­ ham served in the Army from 1943 to 1950. He resides in Jacksonville, Fla. JAMES MILLER, 71, joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1953 in the port of Port­ land, Ore., before the union merged with the AGLIWD. The Washington native Sailed frequently with Grace Lines and Delta Lines vessels to South America. He has retired'to the Portland area. JOHN O. FRAZlER, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Houston. Bom in Louisiana, he upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1976 com­ pleted bosun recertification. Brother Frazier served in the Navy from 1943 to 1950. He has retired to Plantersville, Texas. DEMETRIOS KYRIAKOS,61, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Seattle. A na­ tive of Greece, he sailed as a member of the deck department. Brother Kyriakos calls Metairie, La. home. ISMAELSOUS, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of San Juan. Ihe native of Puerto Rico shipped as a chief mate. Boatman Solis resides in Yabucoa, P.R. GREAT LAKES DEEP SEA VINCENT CURRIE, 66, joined the union in 1966 in the port of New York. The North Carolina native sailed as a mem­ ber of the galley gang. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. ^ JOHN POLEATE, 69, joined the union in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Poleate has retired to Pensacola, Fla. FRANZ SCHWARZ, 58, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Bom in West Ger­ many, he shipped in the deck de­ partment and in 1980 completed bosun recertification. Brother Schwarz resides in Highland, Texas. ber of the deck department. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953, and calls Niles, 111. home. JILES W. HAMM, 65, joined the union in 1961 in the port of New York. Bom in Wilson, N.C.,he sailed in the ste­ ward department. Boatman Hamm served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He lives in Newport News, Va. WILLIAM GRAY, 56, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of De­ troit. The Michigan native shipped in the deck department. He has re­ tired to Frankfort, Mich. CORRECTION The September issue of the Seafarers LOG contained incorrect information about pensioner Jo­ seph L. Gray. The correct informa­ tion follows: Brother Gray, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia. His first ship was the Globe Progress, where he served as chief cook from Dec. 15,1966 until Jan. 31,1967. f:. With the Shoregangs In New Orleans I- Above—Working the Robert E. Lee in New Orleans, members of the Waterman shoregang are (from left) Ivan Agullar, Ray Cuccia, Howard Levein and Car­ los Rodriguez. •, t: •f •••J' • '.y-f.. Right—Sea-Land shoregang member Al Ragas (right) and Bobby Milan, New Orleans SIU patrolman talk about the pend­ ing job. I Below—Waterman shoregang ABs Gavin Doyle (left) and David Messick work aboard the Robert E. Lee during a recent stopover In New Orleans. INLAND • ••' . JOHN J. ANTICH, 62, joined the union in 1963 in the port of his native Chicago. Boat­ man Antich sailed as a mem­ . < -rr. — - ---V- •fr.: 't' " •i . — • -mm:-- • j.V V -/ ". .. . • •. . �Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes 'v i 'h- CL—Company/Lakes h.% •.• •- . L-Lakes NP—Non Priority AUG. 16-SEPT. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED Port TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac m.:: 0 8 T" STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 r 0 12 "ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 ^32 iMI Totals All Departments 0 76 28 0 41 10 0 89 53 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ;ff- .•• • •;i DIepatchere' Report for Inland Watere AUGUST 16-SEPTEMBER 15, 1991 •ijV. •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 14 4 Port Unferi Onecftfjr TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT r'"' li: - r ti [i.- v.-_ president , 'Mlchaef^SaoedSecretary-Treasurer .John v'A • : • •;]^ecutiye •Vice'Presidi^^ ;Joseph.SaccO;--'vV;::v Nflfce I^Sident Collective Angiis *«ed" CaiupbeB Vice President West Coast George McCartney, Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice ]^esident Atlantic CoasC JackCafTey i:Vice:iPr|si4ent-:IakeS'M^ ;• Byron'Kelley;.:: Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey 11 i ' 'V HiE^UARTERS 5201 Auth Way Cainp Springs, MD 20746 "15 ^1)899:#5 ALGONAC 520, St:-;iClair,;Rive!r-Dr. Alonnanl MI Mr 48001 4Sn0l Algonac, (313) 794-4988 s? BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH: 705 Medical Arts Boildii^s Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 6(86 KaUhi Street » 4 <• ! 1221 Pierce St. 1 Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 y'WA JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville. 1^ 32206 •iYYI(904)353-0987 ;y-Y:.:.j^EYCnY •••'•- .•••ills * . 99 Montgomeiy St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (iZOI) 435-9424 MOBILE BMBDauphin •Mand,PfcviY^-''^^11'S!t MobUe, AL 36605 ;1 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 |1|NEW^«MILEANS . 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 Y NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112^ (718)499-6600 f:Y \vy4 y NORFOIJK '"^^ 115 third St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELEHIA 2604 S. 4 St Philadelphia, PA 19148 ss (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P,0. Box 75 tie Piney Point , MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Di^idh (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1(157 Fernandez Juttcos St. Stop 16, .•. S£mturee. PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 :Y 1 Y1 SEAITLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 VYSTV LOUIS / i 4581 Giravois Ave, 1 St, Louis, MD63Ii6^ (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON Y 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 t-, i;' .-•• ,; A Totals AU Departments 56 2 16 31 0 3 168 12 33 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. : �jff • <,• OaOBCR 1991 19 as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minute are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union uppti re^lpt of the ships minute. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser- , vice). May 24 — Chairman Mike Willis, Secretary Lois Ware, Educational Direc­ tor Frank Hall, E>eck Delegate Mark Lance, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced payoff date. Educa­ tional director encourag^ member to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or stew­ ed delegates: Crew asked contracts de­ partment for clarification on use of foreign labor while in Japanese port and cutting of OT. Crew thanked steward de­ partment. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (AMSEA), June 5 — Chairman Robert Johnson, Secretary Bruce Barbeau, Educational Director William Arnest. Crew dis­ cussed security procedures and danger pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. CAPE HUDSON (lOM), June 16 — Chairman Leonard Spavey, Secretary Humberto Ortiz, Educational Director B.F. Cooley. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. CAPE MENDOCINO (OMl Corp.), June 23 — Chairman C.F. Mann, Secretaiy Steven R. Hamilton, Educational Director J. McCranle, Deck Delegate E. Santana, Engine Delegate J. Coombs, Steward Delegate Marco Maffioll. Chairman requested union official for ar­ rival in Oakland, Calif. Secretary re­ minded those signing off to turn in keys, also thanked crew for smooth trip. Edu­ cational director reminded members about importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $25 in ship's fund. Deck delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegate. Ship waiting for installation of TV and radio antennas. Crew asked contracts department for clarification relative to ^extension of articles upon return to U.S. Crew observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. CAPE CARTHAGE (AMSEA), July 27 — Chairman Abdula Moshin, Secre­ tary Roily Sagulnsin, Educational Direc­ tor William Dooling, Engine Delegate Welton Weaver, Steward Delegate Harry Celkos. Chairman announced es­ timated arrival at Concord, Calif. He told crewmembers who will be signing off to wait for relief person to arrive. He ad- Fireboat Drill at Sea Siddik A. Hubair, DEU aboard the Sea-Land Expedition, turns the water valve on during a fireboat drill. vised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crewmembers were reminded to keep mess and lounge clean. CAPE HUDSON (lOM), July 15 — Chairman Leonard Spavey, Secretary Humberto Ortiz. Chairman read report from headquarters regarding death of Bosun George Cruz. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. Engine delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew needs new television and new dryer. DEL VALLE (OMI Corp.), July 6 — Chairman T.P. Banks, Secretary R. De Boissiere, Educational Director DJ. BIrkland, Deck Delegate Gilbert Burdge, Engine Delegate M.S. Novak, Steward Delegate Burt Doggett. Chair­ man told everyone to see patrolman, as this is payoff trip. He thanked everyone for smooth trip and reminded members to clean rooms before leaving. He also noted need for repairs to ovens and gal­ ley range, as well as need for spraying for roaches. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew extended special votes of thanks to Bosun Banks and galley gang members be Boissiere, Doggett and Art Benner. Crew also thanked captain, chief mate and chief engineer, whose help and sincere interest in crew facili­ tate happy and smooth trip. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Newport News, Va. GAL VESTON BA /(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 7 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary Richard E. Hicks, Educational Director Ron Robertson, Engine Delegate Sean Moore. Chairman announced payoff, reminded members to clean rooms before departing. He said new raise went into effect July 1. He en­ couraged everyone to take advantage of courses at Lundeberg School. Educa­ tional director urged members to read Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew needs new VCR for crew lounge. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. LAWRENCE H.GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), July 14 — Chairman P. Hulsebosch, Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director W. Toole, Deck Delegate D. Gates, Engine Delegate E. Lacunza, Steward Delegate V. Ortiz. Chairman thanked crew for good job cleaning ship. He referred to Seafarers LOG article about Z-card renewals. He encouraged everyone to attend benefits conferences. Treasurer reported $267 in ship's fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good woiic. Crew was reminded to separate plastics. GUA YAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), July 29 — Chairman G.R. KIdd, Secretary Steve Parker, Educational Director Scott Speedy. Chairman announced pay­ off and noted everything running smoothly. Secretary thanked entire crew for helping keep messhalls and pantry clean, also for enjoyable trip. Educa­ tional director urges everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew was reminded to watch for stowaways in Dominican Republic. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), July 23 — Chairman L. Rodiigues, Secre­ tary C. Carter, Jr., Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate Ray Fernan­ dez, Steward Delegate M. Rubles. Ship still did not have lock on rec room, to keep stevedores out. Chairman an­ nounced payoff, said everything is run­ ning smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked headquarters to check on why epoxy paint is still being used in engine room. Next port: Eliza­ beth, N.J. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Service), July 28 — Chairman P. Lewis, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Director E. Bain. Chairman advised crew of arrival dates and times for Boston and New Jer- beefs or disputed OT reported. All de­ partments were thanked for good woric. MA YAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), July 7 — Chairman Albert Caulder, Sec­ retary Jose Ross, Deck Delegate Paul Carolan, Steward Delegate John Platts. Chairman explained proper way to file medical claim. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked headquarters to look into in­ creasing dental and optical benefits. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 14 — Chairman John NefF, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educational director MIcuall Sclnto, Steward Dele- 1• Operatlons In the Red Sea v"I,'• Members of the Overseas Vivian's deck, engine and steward departments who took part in operations on deck during the Desert Shield and Desert Storm conflict were commended by the chief mate. This photo of the crew waiting for the USS Seattle to come along side was sent to the Seafarers LOG by ABRichard O'Brien. sey. He thanked crew for perseverance with stowaways! Educational director thanked crewmembers who supported movie fund. He stressed importance of upgrading and Lundeberg School and do­ nating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), July 7 — Chairman A. Harring­ ton, Secretary Mike Meany, Engine Delegate Thomas Moore, Steward Dele­ gate John Lewis. Chairman announced upcoming payoff. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­ ported two ABs requesting relief in New York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to minimize noise in passageways. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for good work. Crewmembers asked for and received clarification re­ garding transportation costs related to medical treatment. Next port: New York. ROBERT E. LEE(Waterman Steam­ ship), July 21 — Chairman William Penny, Secretary Paul Hunt, Educa­ tional Director Jerald Graham, Deck Delegate Mark Fleming, Engine Dele­ gate James Gaines, Steward Delegate L.C. Babln. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and also go there for vacation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI(ETC), July 21 — Chair­ man R. Schwarz, Secretaiy R. Adams, Deck Delegate John Graham, Engine Delegate Charles Lore, Steward Dele­ gate O. Haslam. Treasurer reported $349 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for good work. LNG VIRGO (ETC), July 28 — Chair­ man Carlos A. Pineda, Secretaiy Rob­ ert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate David CentofantI, Engine Delegate Imro E. Salomons, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Aubuchon. Chairman explained advan­ tages of upgrading at Lundeberg School. He explained SPAD system. Treasurer reported $628.50 in ship's fund. No gate T. McNeller. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman talked about dan­ gers of drugs and alcohol, also spoke about general cleanliness of ship. Crew . thanked steward department for job Well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Coip.), July 28 — Chairman Earnest Duhon, Secretary Chester Moss, Educational Director A.D. Bomblta, Engine Delegate Greg­ ory Thompson, Steward Delegate A. Rivers. Chairman announced payoff. Treasurer reported $362 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Rec room furniture needs to replaced. OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), July 7 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary R. Peralta, Steward Delegate Stanley Washington. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. OMI HUDSON (OMI Coip.), July 9 — Chairman Calvin Miles. Chairman noted ship had not received new washer, TV or VCR. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), July 21 — Secretary C. Woodward. Treasurer reported $45 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or steward delegates. OVE/7SEAS 4L/CE (Maritime Over­ seas), July 28 — Chairman Steven Copeland, Secretary Richard Sellgman, Educational Director J. Rollins, Deck Delegate Al Runnlon, Engine Delegate Chris Clements, Steward Delegate M. All. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Trea­ surer reported $237 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Okinawa. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ seas), July 1 —Chairman J.M. Zepeda, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational DiContinued on page 20 i: �MWSi 20 v'l^: • 'i—.- SMplBfiiii Continuedfrom pdge 19 rector Jack Singletary. Chairman an­ nounced payoff in Houston. He re­ minded members all beefs can be handled by bosun who serves as ship's chairman. He asserted that all members should upgrade at Lundeberg School. Ed­ ucational director noted ship had new movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Dryer still in need of repair, with parts on order. Crew thanked gsdley gang for job well done. Next port: Houston. -••-• vi '• ,'. -' •;.' PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), July 14 — Chairman Harry M. Fisher, Secretary C. Davaiie. Chairman noted nice trip, wonderful crew and no problems. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Lmd Service), July 28 — Chairman James Davis, Secretary J. Reid. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), July 31 —Chairman Gary Walker, Secretary G. Bryant, Educa­ tional Director S. Brown, Deck Delegate AJ. Janacek, Engine Delegate Joe Trouth, Steward Delegate R. Costilio. Chairman announced payoff and re­ ported eveiything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded members to separate plastics. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. :t'. V, SafAREKS LOG .-. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 29 — Chairman J.L. Bass, Secretary G. Sinkes, Educational Direc­ tor A. Cuevas, Engine Delegate Juan Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Isaiah Gray. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and do­ nate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to consider increasing pension five percent yearly. Crew was reminded to keep rec room and mess hall clean. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), July 28 — Chairman William Mortier, Secretary Luis Iturrino, Edu­ cational Director Willie Lindsey. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), July 5 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary Julio Roman, Jr., Educational Director Joseph Ortiz, Deck Delegate David Candill, Engine Delegate Karl H. Hanson, Steward Del­ egate V. Gomez. Chairman encouraged everyone to contribute to SPAD and up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Secretary noted good crew and good trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Ta­ coma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Hose Lines Check A-OK Service), July 2—Chairman John T. Carnes, Secretary Norman Johnson, Educational Director Billy Wadell. Chairman said he enjoyed working with this crew. He added events in Persian Gulf prove upgrading at Lundeberg School is lifeblood of U.S. and SIU. Sec­ retary also thanked unlicensed members for fine voyage. Educational director said SIU training paid off for U.S. dur­ ing gulf events, as members were ready when called. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT, which was re­ solved at payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew made suggestions and inquiries concern­ ing sailing board, visitations and beds. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 7 — Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary G.H. Bryant, Deck Delegate Timothy L. Smith, Engine Delegate Robert Leyva, Steward Delegate Harry Bourne. Secretary noted good, clean crew and reported vote of thanks from entire steward department for helping keep ship clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward depart- . ment for good service, excellent chow and job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. •Si SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 28 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director James Fonville, Deck Delegate Donald Hood, Engine Delegate Tom Toomy, Steward Delegate Spencer Ryans. Chairman announced upcoming payoff. Treasurer reported $120 in movie fund. No beeft or disputed OT re­ ported. Rec room needs new chairs. VCR being repaired. Next port: Charles­ ton, S.C. donate to SPAD Md check on benefits conferences. He announced upcoming payoff. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested second washing machine, noted top brackets to ladders of hatch vents are completely rusted. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: 1 Houston. AUSTRAL LIGHTNING (lOM), Au­ gust 4 — Chairman Joseph Artis, Secre­ tary R. Emanuel, Deck Delegate Steven Lee Coker, Engine Delegate Van Joyner. Steward Delegate Ramount Jack­ son. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew noted licensed barber aboard, tips go to SIU ship's fund. BROOKS RANGE (lOM), August 10 — Chairman M.G. Gutierrez, Secretary J. Pitetta, Educational Director T.J. Kroneck. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. CAPE EDMONTiOMl Corp.), August 4 — Chairman Juan Castillo, Vcretary Prepared for Fireboat Drill Aboard S-L Expedition SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Service), July 27 — Chairman J. Rader, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Direc­ tor Rick Cavender. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Secretary noted ship's cleanliness. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for swell job. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Service), July 21 — Chairman D. Leon, Jr., Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Director J. Dellinger. Secretary noted pleasant trip with good crew. Voca­ tional director urged all union brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted need for extra wash­ ing machine. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), July 11 — Chairman Erol Pak, Secretary J. Freeman, Educational Di­ rector Jan Haidir, Deck Delegate Rob­ ert Smith, Engine Delegate James Brown, Steward Delegate Bradford Mack. Chairman noted very good gang aboard. Secretary also noted smooth trip. Educational director urged members to stay well-informed. Treasurer reported $60 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested radio for crew lounge, reported washer and dryer aboard but not yet installed. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 21 — Chairman B.T. O'Hanlon, Secretary S. Amper, Educa­ tional Director R. Risbeck, Deck Dele­ gate J.P, Tracy, Engine Delegate S.A. Al-nagib. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Treasurer re­ ported $39.50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good food and cookout. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 24 — Chairman Shawn T. Evans, Secretary J. Russell, Educational Director I.S. Samra, Deck Delegate Robert Pachello, Engine Delegate Ran­ dolph Llanes. Chairman thanked all hands for good voyage, reminded every­ one to separate trash and keep aerosol cans out of trash to be burned. Educa­ tional director reminded members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Ruben Padilla, steward/baker (left), and Tony Mohammed, electrician, check out hose lines during a fireboat drill aboard the S-L Expedition. tional Director W. Drummond, Steward Delegate David West. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and reviewed Seafarers LOG article on Z-cards. Educational di­ rector noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts de­ partment to look into allowing quarter­ masters to sit at wheel while automatic steering is engaged. Crew noted ABs are confronted by non-smoking officers for smoking on bridge. Crew observed one minute of silence for departed brothers and sisters. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), July 13 — Chairman Jack W. Edwards, Secretary L. Rene, Educa­ Prepared to do their part In the Sea-Land Expedition's fireboat drill are (from left) Bosun P. Flores, Chief Mate Frederick J. Nicoll and AB Raul Rivera. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), July 17 — Chairman R.E. McGonagle, Secretary W. Lombard, Educational Directors. Hardin, Deck Delegate R. Figuera, Engine Delegate L. Viles, Steward Delegate Troy Pope. New radio and audio cassette player in­ stalled in crew lounge. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­ partment and discussed many merits of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Norman Duhe, Educational Director Ar­ thur Maxwell, Deck Delegate Fred Freeman, Engine Delegate Aaron Wells, Steward Delegate Dennis Dinos. Secretary reported more than $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 31 — Chairman Michael Wil­ lis, Secretary Lois Ware, Educational Director Frank Hall, Deck Delegate Mark^Lance, Engine Delegate Peter Hove, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced ship received cop­ ies of Seafarers LOG. He announced pay­ off. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), July 28 — Chairman John Wil­ liamson, Secretary C. Gibson, Educa­ tional Director Ivan Kelly, Engine Delegate Domingo Milla, Steward Dele­ gate V. Cardonas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New mattresses on order. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), July 21 — Chairman Mauro de la Cerda, Deck Delegate Charles D. Farman, Steward Delegate Romalies Jones. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. He reminded crew to GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), August 11 — Chairman Bill Stoltz, Sec­ retary J. Gonzales, Educational Director D.H. Davis, Engine Delegate Julio Reyes. Chairman thanked deck and stew­ ard departments for excellent work. He reported beef. Engine and steward dele­ gates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Next port: St. Croix. CPL. LOUIS HAUGE(Maersk), Au­ gust 15 — Chairman Thomas Ander­ son, Secretary C. Hennigan. Chairman explained various benefits of belonging to union. Educational director advised crew to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $211.18 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), August 4 — Chairman Frank Adams, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Edu­ cational Director Joe Martin, Steward Delegate Nelson Morales. Chairman urged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. He ac­ knowledged wage increase and thanked union for negotiating well. Educational director encouraged members to read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good chow. 55^.--'- -•I' f if- "" '* " . - 'f- • �Mtt. • : • • "•• "-I OCTOBER 1991 .-i—:- - :v^". \,X' r';> ' . 21 Hal Horn Answers Gulf Call; Earns Local Recognition After serving in the Persian Gulf war, SIU member Hal Horn shipped home to Cape Canaveral, Fla. ready to resume his other job: running the Cape-Ette Bar. He never expected to become a local celebrity, but AB Hom re­ ceived quite a bit of attention after his wartime experiences. A survi­ vor of eight SCUD missile attacks, Hom was the subject of a lengthy feature article published in Flor­ ida Today, a Cocoa Beach, Fla. newspaper. A local women's group asked him to speak at one of their meetings, and regulars at the Cape-Ette gave Hom a hero's welcome. Hom, who went back to sea for Operation Desert Sortie, down­ plays the recognition. He simply came out of retirement to aid in the war effort, and sees nothing ex­ traordinary about a 71-year-old man handling the demanding work in the deck department. A native of Cincinnati, Hom began shipping in 1939."I got a job as an ordinary," he recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "When World War H broke out, the only thing moving was Army transport, so I went out and got a job doing that." Near the end of the war, Hom had a harrowing experience which illustrated the dangers of wartime shipping. In December 1944, Hom's vessel (the Steel Traveler) unloaded supplies at Antwerp dur­ ing the Battle of the Bulge in Bel­ gium. A dozen miles from shore, the Traveler hit a mine and went under. Most of the crewmembers were saved by a French destroyer which plucked them from the ice-cold North Sea. Nearly 50 years later, Horn found himself on board the Cape Cod near the Saudi port of Ad Damman. From January 20 to 23, the vessel survived eight SCUD attacks^—unsettling, but for Hom not nearly as frightening 1944. Hom said the worst part about Operation Desert Storm was the threat of chemical weapons. "We had to wear the gas masks and suits for two hours at a time, he re- Stanley's Message in Bottle Found After Two Years AB Phillip Stanley rV.:!•••> fell';' When AB Phillip Stanley put a note in a bottle and dropped it out of the porthole of his quarters, he knew the odds of ever receiving a response were long. Stanley wrote the note in April 1989, while sailing from Honolulu to Maui, Hawaii aboard the Inde­ pendence. "All of my friends on the ship told me that 1 would never hear anything because it probably would never be found," Stanley noted in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. But a few months ago, in May 1991, Stanley got a letter from U.S. Marine Rudy Duenas who found the "message in a bottle" near an island off the coast of Okinawa. "Needless to say, I was over­ whelmed," recalled Stanley, 48. "I appreciated the time that he took to write to me. The original note was with his letter, too." Duenas found the note while casually exploring the area at an isolated beach. Stanley's mailing address had been partially smudged, but Duenas deciphered it and honored Stanley's request: "Write to me, whoever finds my note." Stanley, who recently served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, said he wrote the note "on the spur of the moment." He is undecided as to whether he will cast another message adrift. Stanley joined the union in 1989 in Hawaii. A native of Kentucky, he now resides with his wife in Clarksburg, W.Va. Congressman Tauzin, SIU Rep Discuss Shipping 'i-'' . •' • Hal Horn holds copy of Florida Today newspaper which featured an article on him. called. "It seemed like the attacks always came around 10:30 at night, just when everybody was settled down. "But it was all right. We had a good ship with a good captain." Hom, who joined the SIU in Baltimore after World War II and retired in 1987, signed off the Cape Henry in mid-September. Nowa­ days he again has tumed his atten­ tion to the Cape-Ette. Although it is one of the area's oldest taverns, the Cape-Ette, like virtually all U.S. businesses, is suffering through the recession. "Business is getting bad," said Hom, who bought the bar in 1986. "Taxes have been raised twice, and the air conditioning bill alone is $300 to $400 a month. A lot of seamen still come around, but my lease is up in December and I think I'm going to get rid of the place." Will Horn-dubbed "SCUD Stud" by the Florida newspaperthen consider another retum to the sea if he is needed? "Sure I'd go back. Why not?" he replied. "As long as I'm physically fit." SPAD T-SHIRTS FREE • f •. • e". • >• The SIU's ever-popular SPAD t-shirts are again avail­ able to our members on a firstcome, first-served basis. The t-shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are 100 percent American-made. • ; •• .r If you have not already taken advantage of this free offer, please fill out the application below and mail it to: I:- '•,; V.' f • • John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 I Please send the SPAD t-shirt to: Congressman Billy Tauzin (D-La.) (right) and SIU New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez talk over opportunities for U.S.-flag ships during a Louisiana Democratic Party convention. '-'iv • NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP .SOCIAL SECURITY#. I PHONE# T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) BOOK# RATING S M XL 10/91 ..fcsr- .• •. i-. •: . �•' • •> ,.-• <•,'* H'-". -^•v ''.^'"•'V-V ; -I U'fy'', •-P\ -I'' ••;• ••> :''A" .•"• ,-i Jh • •1 if- if? M-' f (• • -••. •. 22 Fee for Z-Cards, Licenses Protested Continued from page 3 Gordon M. Ward, chairman of the Licensed Division of District No. 1—MEBA/NMU, is that "mari­ ners are not the 'users' but they are being burdened with a signifi­ cant percentage of the cost to enable the fulfillment of the Coast Guard's mission." Ward charged that the average wage figures cited by the agency as a basis for justifying the fees were "clearly incorrect." "The cyclical and seasonal na­ ture of this industry has distorted any significant interpretation of these figures. . . There are the recent graduates of the maritime schools and retirees who have lit­ tle or no discretionary income to pay their fees," said Ward. Burrill Hatch, president of the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pa­ cific, said the IBU "views the proposed fee structure as an un­ reasonable assessment against working people." ^ "The Inlandboatmen's Union would prefer to see proposed rules which focus on manning, safety and environmental issues," said Hatch. Consider Nation's Security Vice Admiral Francis R. Dono­ van, who heads the Military Sealift Command, told the Coast Guard, "I strongly recommend that you reconsider the proposed fee structure for merchant marine licenses and documents." The MSC Commander cited the nation's recent sealift experiences and urged the Coast Guard to take into account national security issues when establishing fees. "The availability of mariners to man our RRF ships was margin­ ally adequate for Persian Gulf op­ erations and manning projections predict shortages. We believe that the proposed fee structure would keep many otherwise available mariners from renewing their li­ censes." The head of the Maritime Administration, Captain Warren G. Leback, pointed out that the "proposed rulemaking will have a significant financial impact" on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the six state maritime acade­ mies and "may seriously erode the academies' ability to attract well qualified high school students for service as officers in the U.S. merchant marine." Seamen Speak Their Minds •: V' "'•' •• .,.• 'K' '' ''' Typical of the letters sent to the Coast Guard by hundreds of seamen, boatmen and fishermen was one from a purser working aboard a vessel of the Alaska Ma­ rine Highway System. He said, "As I understand it now, our tax dollars support the personnel that currently administer the pa­ perwork involved with licensing." Charles H. Rogers from Towson, Md. noted, "User fees, if established as proposed in the no­ tice, can be expected to multiply dramatically. Income tax and so­ cial security tax started modestly and are now out of control, as well as grossly unfair ..." A boatman working in the in­ land river trade from St. Louis wrote, "I don't see where the government gets the idea that we're making so much money that we neeed a new tax but I assure you we aren't." A California-based seaman, who described himself as having been associated with the merchant marine since 1940 in the capacities of sailor, officer and shipping ex­ ecutive, said, "I reviewed my own 51 year merchant marine service using the proposed fees and I have calculated it would have cost me $4,395 to cover the cost of my license-document issue and re­ newals. I feel this cost to be very excessive ..." Writing from a tug on the Ohio River, one boatman noted, "The president who loudly promised 'no new taxes—read my lips, no new taxes' has found a new way to tax hard working middle class American nation builders." Companies Oppose Scheme A number of companies weighed in against the proposal. The Lakes Carriers' Association, representing 15 U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleets, warned that such a fee would have a negative impact on the industry itself: "It must be remembered that every tax and fee adds to the cost of doing busi­ ness and therefore impacts the competitiveness of waterbome transportation versus other modes." Maritrans, the largest ipdependent marine transporter of petro­ leum in the U.S. coastwise trade, noted that the impact of the fees appeared to be drastically under­ estimated. "What is overlooked is that the cost of an endorsement to a license is $135. Thus, if an upper level license holder were to obtain for example, five separate en­ dorsements per year (such as tug masters obtaining pilotage waters endorsements), the annual cost of endorsements obtained at sepa­ rate times would be $675." Dixie Carriers, one of the largest publicly traded companies engaged in transportation by tank barge, asked the Coast Guard if the agency had "considered the 'pass through' effect of the licens­ ing fee to the employer." The company speculated that employ­ ers may "find themselves either advancing current employees the licensing fees or practically paying the entire amount." The National Waterways Con­ ference, a non-profit group dedi­ cated to a greater understanding of the public benefits of the Ameri­ can waterways system, noted the absence of public debate on Coast Guard taxes, and said ". . . we believe the implementation of Coast Guard 'user fees' consti­ tutes taxation without consul­ tation." The SIU is presently consider­ ing several options for meeting this problem. Seafarers who wish to express their points of view should write to their congressmen. The LOG would appreciate re­ ceiving copies of all letters sent on this matter as well as copies of any responses received. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to. know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Angus Red Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU memr ber works and lives aboard a ship of boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from mblishing any article serving the poitical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among ite ranks, one individual to cany out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reiported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund, Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ tion of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper con­ duct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. The address Is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �A." oaoBSR mi 23 ••••Aac '•' I Stewards Agree on Benefits of Upgrading The experiences of SIU mem­ bers Elena Curley and Thurman Johnson illustrate how longtime Seafarers newer members of the union agree about the import­ ance of upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Located in Piney Point, Md., the Lundeberg School gives Seafarers an invaluable opportunity to con­ tinually better themselves and in­ crease their earning power. Curley and Johnson recently echoed the sentiments of many fellow SIU members when they expressed tre­ mendous appreciation for the up­ grading courses available at the Lundeberg School. "I know how much this school helps kids get their heads on straight, and it provides good trainr ing for life, too, for diose who come here and already are [fo­ cused]," said Johnson. "This school is the greatest thing that ever happened." "Nowhere else would I even dream of going to school to get my high school diploma, but now I have the courage because of (in­ structor) Sheila Schug," said Cur­ ley, who plans to get her diploma through the Lundeberg School of Creativity Is Critical To a Henry Jones Menu Chief Steward Henry Jones When SIU members sign on the LNG Leo and discover the chief steward is Henry Jones Jr., they know to check the menu for some of the 56-year-old's "unusual" special­ ties: • Chinese-style, Appalachian Mountain-type Egg Foo Yang with Egg Rolls, • Cuban & Madagascar-style Malagasy Sandwich with Garnish, • Broiled Casablanca, Northern Gibraltar Succulent Filet Mignon Steak, or • Minced Rockhampton Farm Raised Ham Salad Sandwich with Garnish. However, Jones prepares these bizarre dishes for the menu only. "I want to provide some amusement for the guys on the ship," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "This is something different to make their day go better." Jones, who sails from the port of Seattle, started creating his out-ofthe-ordinary menus when he be­ came the chief steward aboard the ETC vessel 11 years ago. "If you put 'roast beef with gravy' on the menu each time you serve it, it gets bland. I wanted to give (the crewmembers) some­ thing to read and enjoy." Besides providing a twist for the food being offered that day, Jones ends each menu with a legitimate quote and to whom it is attributed, like "Berra's first law: 'You can observe a lot just by watching.'" "I picked up a book of quota­ tions and started offering orie each day for amusement," Jones noted. "Now the guys come in and look for that, too." The Louisiana native never planned to make the sea his life when he started as a waiter in 1954 aboard a Military Sea Transporta­ tion Union (the forerunner of today's SIU Government Services Division) vessel. "During the '50s, jobs were hard to come by. Some of my friends went to sea and told me I could get a job there. I dropped out of college and planned to sail for a couple of quarters, then go back with the money I made." Jones never went back to col­ lege. Instead, he started working his way up the steward department. In 1961 he started sailing for the Marine Cooks and Stewards and took advantage of the union's up­ grading facilities. 'I hold all the passenger cook ratings," Jones recalled. "I learned everything I could. Back then and today, education is the most im­ portant thing. I would tell someone entering the trade today to learn everything you can and upgrade whenever possible." Jones worked aboard passenger vessels—^Lurline, President Wil­ son, and Delta Line ships—until he signed on the LNG Leo. He stated he enjoys cooking for his fellow crewmembers as much as when he cooked for passengers aboard cruise ships. Dinner Menu Chilled fresh green mixed garden vegetable salad bar Broiled Casablanca northern Gibraltar succulent filet mignon steak Macao & Hong Kong-style pork fried Chinese rice with soy sauce German-style spiced sauerkraut with steamed knockwurst sausage Baked white Idaho potatoes with sour cream Steamed white patna rice Buttered fresh broccoli spears Buttered mixed vegetables Bakers sweet cake icecream chilled fruit jello fresh fruit Coffee tea cocoa sanka cold drink milk A typical dinner menu planned by SIU Chief Steward Henry Jones Jr. combines standard fare with exotic twists. Seamanship's GED program. 'SIU Is Like Family V Johnson, 42, recently completed training in the chief steward pro­ gram. A Seafarer for more than two decades, Johnson said the upgrading courses helped him accomplish things he once thought impossible, such as operating a computer. Studying the sealift and helooperations course was demanding, Johnson added, but he benefited markedly by using videotapes at the Lundeberg School library to replay lectures. Brother Johnson, who joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards before it merged with the AGLIWD, has worked every job in the galley. He ships often, mostly on grain runs to Third World na­ tions, to provide well for his fam­ ily. The grain-run destinations re­ mind Johnson of his difficult youth, when he lived in volatile Watts (a community in Los Ange­ les). With that in mind, he enjoys his role now in helping others and never complains about long work­ days. Johnson described SIU ships as functioning "like a family, with real teamwork," As for the Lundeberg School, Johnson says it has made a monu­ mental difference in his life. Like fellow galley gang member Cur­ ley, Jolmson took advantage of the school's adult education classes. He graduated from high school in the 1960s but did so without learn­ ing much. "I just got passed along, falling through the cracks," he re­ called. Now, thanks to the Lundeberg School, he is comfortable working fraction problems in math and is building reading skills he did not get in high school. Learning New Skills Chief Steward Curley joined the union just three years ago, in Ho­ nolulu. Yet she already has studied ,V ' • '• - Elena Curley, left, and Thurman John­ son learn at Lundeberg School. a myriad of subjects at the Lundeberg School, ranging from adult education to steward depart­ ment upgrading courses to arts and crafts. Curley, 45, described the school's instructors as "helpful and reassuring. They even help on their own time, often being a friend as well as a teacher." She shares Johnson's belief that SIU crewmembers are like family. Having learned the culinary business from "cleaning and salads to being the main chef," Curley appreciates the educational oppor­ tunities at the Lundeberg School. As evidence of her progress there, she points to a letter from the OMI Charger's master. The letter de­ scribes Curley as "outstanding," with a noteworthy work ethic and an abundance of talent. "I cannot tell you enough about the differ­ ence she has made to the steward department on the Charger," W.E. Nason wrote. "With Elena you will have a clean, well-run steward department that feeds well, with the end result of a hap­ pier crew." ^ ^4-.1: fi' A well-fed crew is a happy crew. Register to up­ grade now at the Lundeberg School. STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES For further information, contact any union hall or check the course schedule on page 27 in this issue of the Seafarers LOG. "T " ' • . vV «•' v"*, �SOfAREKS LOG SEAFARERS: UPGRADE NOW! The Lundeberg School offers Seafarers the opportunity to up­ grade their skills and achieve higher shipboard ratings. Higher ratings provide Seafarers with in­ creased earning potential. W: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING SEAFARERS 'ty- 1• ' For further information, talk with the union's patrolmen who meet the ships or any port official. Additionally, Seafarers may call the Admissions Office of the Lundeberg School. The following chart can be used by Seafarers to determine eligibil­ ity for courses offered at the Lundeberg School. Also, refer to page 27 for the dates courses are offered. To U90 tho chart, Soafartro ahouU iocate Oteir department on the left In Ota next eolumn la a Hating of the baah Group I and II ratbiga available at die school. On the right are the requirements Seafarers should meet before applying to the school. DEPT. • -' o ^7., POSITION Able Seaman 12 months seatime as an ordinary seaman QMED Hold a FOWT endorsement and have a minimum of 6 months seatime in a rating. lU z o d'" •'• REQUIREMENTS FOWT 111 IS: Chief Steward Q OC i Chief Cook or 8 months seatime and graduated from Lxindeberg School entry program. Normal color vision, 20/200 vision in both eyes corrected to 20/50 in both eyes, passed USCG approved physical examination and 6 months seatime as wiper or 3 months seatime and graduated from Lundeberg School entry program. 2 years seatime with rating of chief cook or higher or 8 months seatime as cook/baker, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificates of completion for each program or 3 years seatime in rating above 3rd cook ' or assistant cook or 4 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 6 months seatime as cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion for each program or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 4 months seatime as cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificates of completion for cook/baker and chief cook programs or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 9 months seatime as cook/baker or higher and 4 months seatime as cNef cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion for chief cook program. 1 year seatime in steward department with 4 months as cook/baker or 4 months seatime as cookA>aker and hold certificate of completion from Lundeberg School cook/baker program or 6 months seatime in steward department and hold certificate of completion for Lundeberg School entry rating program or 3 months seatime in steward department and graduated Lundeberg School entry rating program. or 1 year seatime as steward assistant after completing Lundeberg School cook/baker program. Cook/ Baker 3 months seatime as 3rd cook or assis­ tant cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion or 12 months seatime at any rating in steward department. _-• ••i '"V ••:^f Assistant Cook Utili^ 6 months seatime in steward department 1" jjjs -. ',•.; -•; ;i^y\ '" , ' .iv. Have Union Mail Sent to Your Home To ensure delivery of the Seafarers LOG each month and receipt of W-2 forms. Seafarers Welfare Plan bulletins and other communications from the SIU's headquarters, members should provide the national office with an up-to-date home address. The home address is considered by SIU headquar­ ters to be a member's permanent residence. SIU members who have changed their names also should notify headquarters. Individuals receiving duplicate copies of the LOG are asked to advise the union of this matter. If addresses or names are incor­ rectly noted on current mailings, contact headquar­ ters. Any changes should be made on the coupon and sent to SIU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Poultry Plant Fire Points to Meed For Better Safety Continued from page 7 workplace committees on health and safety in plants with more than 10 employees. North Carolina is one of 23 states given permission by the fed­ eral Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to run its own program and assume responsibility for job safety and health, provided certain condi­ tions are met. The state failed to meet OSHA criteria on staffing and inspections in 1990. North Carolina has 22 safety inspectors, six of whom are trainees, and 13 health inspectors, seven of whom are trainees, for a total of 35. Federal OSHA require­ ments set 77 as the number needed by a state the size of North Car­ olina. In 1985, federal OSHA esti­ mated the state should inspect its 3,213 high hazard manufacturing businesses, which included Impe­ rial Foods, once every two years. In 1990, the state OSHA inspected only 100 businesses, meaning each plant would be visited about once every 30 years. The AFL-CIO, the national fed­ eration of trade unions, called for an end to the practice of allowing states to operate OSHA programs. Such a move was started late in the Carter administration but was killed when Ronald Reagan be­ came president in 1981. Several of the Imperial Foods survivors told stories about fellow workers being fired for asking about unsafe and unhealthy work­ ing conditions. The proposed leg­ islation, if enacted, would prevent this from happening. Immediately after the Hamlet fire, federal OSHA officials in­ spected another Imperial Foods plant in Georgia. While the inspec­ tors found all the fire exits un­ locked, they discovered the fire extinguishing unit was broken. The bills also recommend jail terms and fines for employers who knowingly put their workers at risk of serious injury and give OSHA inspectors the right to quickly shut down dangerous jobs. Hearings are scheduled to con­ tinue through the fall in the House of Representatives. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME FORM I • The following will be my permanent address for all official SIU mailings. This address should re- ' I main in the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. | I L (PLEASE PRINT) Full name: If name has changed, former name:. Street address or P.O. Box: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code): Social Security Number:. Book number: Please check one: • This is a change of address. • This is a change of name. • This is a new request. I have never received the LOG at my home address. • I am receiving more than one copy of the LOG. Please use the address listed above for all future issues of the LOG. (Signed). 10/91 I • �" JOHNBARNETTE Pensioner John Bamette, 73, passed away July 29. He was bom in Texas and joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Bamette sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in June 1972. TONY BARONI Pensioner Tony Baroni, 72, died July 6. Bom in Louisi­ ana, he Joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Baroni shipped in the black-gang. He seiVed in the Army from 1941 until 1945. Brother Baroni re­ tired in Febmary 1984. ADRON COX Pensioner Adron Cox, 65, passed away August 4. A na­ tive of Bakan, Ky., he joined the union in 1962 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Cox sailed in the engine department and in 1973 upgraded at the Lundeterg School. He beigan receiving his pension in Octo­ ber 1982. VERNON DOUGLAS Pensioner Vemon Douglas, 67, died August 7. He joined the SIU in 1955 in his na­ tive Baltimore. A member of the steward department. Brother Douglas also served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired in August 1989. w'' V •••,; .:. M.-C'. •••••'• CHARLESFRANK Pensioner Charles Frank, 73, passed away Au­ gust 24. He was bom in Pennsylvania and joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Frank shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He began collecting his pension in Januaiy 1980. ROLAND GOODMAN Roland Goodman, 46, died Au­ gust 27. Bom in Donaldsonville. La., he joined the SIU in 1987 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. A veteran of the Navy (1962-66), Brother Goodman sailed in the deck department and was an active member'at the time of his death. • :.V.- • OaOBER 1991 DEEP SEA -A BAYARD HEIMER Pensioner Bayard Heimer, 76, passed away July22. The na­ tive of Jersey City, N.J. joined the Sea­ farers in 1962 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Hei­ mer sailed in the black-gang and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Heimer retired in May 1980. MICHAEL KLEPEIS Pensioner Michael Klepeis, 67, died July 30 due to car­ diopulmo­ nary arrest. He was bom in New Jersey and joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Klepeis shipped in the steward department and from 1942 until 1945 he served in the Navy. He retired in January 1983. RAFAEL MALDONADO Rafael R. Maldonado, 66, passed away July 31. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Maldonado sailed in the galley gang. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. WILLIAM E. MORGAN Pensioner William E. Morgan, 63, died July 4. A native of North Carolina; he joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Mor­ gan shipped in the steward de­ partment and from 1943 to 1968 he served in the Navy. He began receiving his pension in May 1990. FREDMORISHIGE Pensioner Fred Morishige, 68, passed away July 13. TTie na­ tive of Hawaii joined the union in 1962 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Brother Morishige sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1944 until 1946 and retired in June 1988. RICHARD G. NEWELL Pensioner Richard G. Newell, 64, died June 9. Bom in New Mexico, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Newell shipped as a member of the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in August 1984. UUNO PAULSON Pensioner Uuno Paulson, 79, passed away August 9. He was bom in Finland and joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Paulson sailed as a bosun. He retired in January 1979. FAUSTINO PEDRAZA Pensioner Faustino Pedraza, 70, died August 5. A native of Alvin, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Balti­ more. Brother Pedraza shipped in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in November 1983. VANCE A.REID Pensioner Vance A. Reid, 84, passed away August 22. Bom in Winston-Salem, N.C., he joined the union in 1948 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Reid sailed in the engine de­ partment. He retired in Febm­ ary 1969. JUSTOSANA Pensioner Justo Sana, 83, died Au­ gust 23. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Is­ lands and joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother Sana shipped in the steward department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1942 until 1959. Brother Sana began receiving his pension in De­ cember 1975. WARREN SHOUN Pensioner Warren Shoun, 70, passed away August 16. The . Tennessee native joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Shoun also served in the Navy from 1940 until 1967. He retired in No­ vember 1985. CHESTER TILLMAN Pensioner Chester Tillman, 66, died June 24. Bom in Elvins, Mo., he joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Seattle. Brother Tillman shipped in the blackgang and he also served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He began receiving his pension in June 1990. JUAN VAZQUEZ Pensioner Juan Vazquez, 74, passed away June 19. He was bom in Puerto Rico and joined the union in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Vazquez sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He retired in November 1979. CURTIS VEAZIE Curtis Veazie, 60, died August 9. The Texas na­ tive joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Houston. He shipped in the galley gang and upgraded firequently at the Limdeberg School. Brother Veazie also served in the Ma­ rine Corps, from 1952 until 1954. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. 25 his hometown of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Simonton shipped as a master. He retired in March 1983. JOHN TERRY INLAND JAMES E. BUCHANAN Pensioner James E. Buchanan, 80, passed away August 14. Bom in Virginia, he joined the union in 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Bu­ chanan sailed as a captain. He began receiving his pension in Febmary 1978. WILLIAM ESQUERRE Pensioner William Esquerre, 68, died August 13. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in his native Mobile, Ala. Boat­ man Esquerre sailed in the deck department and he also served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. He retired in March 1985. GRADIE C.INGRAM Pensioner Gradie C. Ingram, 79, passed away August 16. A native of North Carolina, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Ingram sailed in the engine de­ partment. He began collecting his pension in April 1975. LEONARD KOENIG Pensioner Leonard Koenig, 64, died August 5. He was bom in Grema, La. and joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Boat­ man Koenig served in the Army from 1945 until 1947. He shipped in the engine depart­ ment and retired in August 198L PAULSIMONTON Pensioner Paul Simonton, 72, died August 2. He joined the Sea­ farers in 1961 in Pensioner John Terry, 74, passed away Au­ gust 5. He joined the union in 1972 in his native Philadelphia, Pa. Boatman Terry sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his prension in Janu­ ary 1988. GREAT LAKES ••'t •: DONNIE PAULSEN Donnie Paulsen, 54, passed away July 1. He joined the union in 1961 in his native Sault St. Marie, Mich. Boatman Paulsen sailed in the deck department and he also served in the Army from 1962 until 1964. He was an ac­ tive member at the time of his death. •; • 'v i • ,4 • '•( . . ; -I r •„ 'i- ROBERT C. ROACH Pensioner Robert C. Roach, 64, died July 31. He was bom in Ohio and joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of De­ troit. Brother Roach sailed in the deck department, and he also served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He retired in April 1989. ELDREDJ.STARK Pensioner Eldred J. Stark, 78, passed away August 1. A na­ tive of Marine City, Mich., he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Stark shipped in the deck department. He began re­ ceiving his pension in January 1980. • f ,.r ^ '.I-. A JjjWni A Fast Moving Story • "'Jii SliENCE N \N N written by an SIU mentber AB Larry Reiner has written an action-packed drama which takes place aboard two tankers. LAPPY PtINEP This 268-page novel is available in hardback for $18.95 from Integra Press; 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119; Phoenix, Ariz. 85015. Shipping costs will be paid by the publishing company on books ordered before the end of December. Larry Reiner will be happy to autograph books purchased by SIU members and pensioners, unless he is at sea. •. '.: N" • '' .' �resteiia(i!Me*yj ' • -. M-' "t ''' •'•'y v-i J •, ' ' ••"":'•• '••- •"• •-*•",'•' • f/ ; •.'•• • ^mrr/ 26 SEAMfffAS LOG '. i:- Ten Classes i>. <.r, '-. '-.i •• • S- ft •. . • ••.• : " ' Trainee Lifeboat Class 480—<3raduating July 25 from trainee lifeboat class 480 are (from left, kneeling) Carl E. Leonard, James Capps, Derek Law, Steven Boleware, Laura Prague, Eddy George, Derek Mooney, Clifton Simoneaux IV, (second row) Thomas Janick, Kent Lee, T.J. Cox, Alton Glapion, Darrin Cooper, Wes Evans, Bill Brooks, Kevin Leewitt, Truman Marlowe Jr., John Crate, Elliot Whitted, Allen Sanders, Jack Green and Jim Moore (instructor). Trainee Lifeboat Class 483—-Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 483 are (from left, kneeling) Chris Mares, Clyde McArn, Robert Langford, Jason Schaffer, Marius Louw, Mark Settles, Kenny Cram Jr., (second row) Alton Hickman Jr., Dwayne Gordon, Jose Rodriguez, Rob Cavanaugh, John Schneider, Jeffrey Chicklas, Kevin Masefield, Nick Valenty, Jim Moore (instructor), (third row) Mark McArn, David Cebula, James Weinrich, Mike Mclntyre, Vance Edington, Mike Burkett, Sean Hanley, Larry Callwood and Matthew Alexander. !«•! fI.-••••r • '• . Able Bodied Seamen—Graduating with their AB endorsement are (from left, kneeling) Doughland Stewart, John Kalyma, Robert Rainey, Kendra Savage, Chris Klaber, Robert Arneel, Miguel Acevedo, Casey Taylor (instructor), Ludek Horejsi, (second row) Joel Vickers, Ken BIyler, Khamisi Kayanda, Sean Ryan, J.R. Ewing, Calvin Patterson, Robert David, Kenneth Spruil, Charles Renfro Jr., Julio Figueroa, Daryl Fowkes James Watts, Kelvin Johnson, (third row) Mike Hooper, Steve Tepper, Wesley Elliott, Paul Grady, John Warner, Mark Billiot and George Keblios. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the August 8 class of upgraders. They are (from left) Ben Cusic (instructor). Bunny Chelom, William Matthews, John Wong and John Wills. Advanced Refrigeration Class—Receiving their certificates of course completion are (from left, front row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), John Wong, Kevin Wray, John Penrose, James Weismore, (second row) Robert Stancavage, Bob Hamil, Donald Morgan, Randall Story, Rick Stewart, (third row) James Brock, E.A. Richman and John Copeland. Hydraulics—Meeting the course requirements for the four-week hydraulics course are (from left, kneeling) San Negron, Ken Stratton, Jose Quinones, Michael Brown, (second row) Walter Chancey, Bobby Spencer, Mike Novak, Bill Foley (instructor), Joseph Ortiz Jr., Tommy Hogan, (third row) Kevin Conklin, Bill Sullivan, Ray Culpepper and Paul Peterson. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lundeberg School on Sep­ tember 10 are (from left, kneeling) U. Arciaga, Paul Gatewood, (second row) Mitchell Phillip, Timothy Monaghan, P.S. Olson, Hector Pinero and Jim Moore (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the September 12 lifeboat training course are (front) Gregory Calvello, (second row) Dan Mullen, Kenneth Johns, Daniel Cruz, (third row) Jim Moore (instructor), Steve Palmer, Tom Dowd and Pete Hokenson. _^ „ Marme Electrical Maintenance -Upgrad­ ing members of the Marine Electrical Maintenance course are (from left) J.D. Phillips, Tony Yore, R. McKenzie, Donald Morgan and Christopher Derra. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender way up the engine department ratings are (from left, sitting) Joshua Georgiades, Freddy Dougherty, Sjarifudin Noor, Van Russ, Michael Jackson, Bubba Smith, L.A. Gracia, (second row) Sam Perez, J.C. Wiegman (instructor), J. Rick Nelson, Nestor Martinez, Rich­ ard Davis. Michael Gott and Roy A. Coleman. , i-: ,' . A Tr. ' �,V • -• -i--' i- is ,'•: 27 oaoBER mi 1991-92 mRADING COURSE SCHEDULE RecertlHcation Programs The following is the current course schedule for November 1991-April 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills of SlU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Completion Date May 4 March 2 Check-In Date March 30 January 27 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Steward •'i Courses Completion Check-In Date 1 Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Deck Upgrading Courses Completion Check-In Date Date February 28 January 20 April 24 March 16 All students must take the OH Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations tmd Maintenance course. November 22 November II Lifeboatman December 6 November 25 December 20 December 9 January 17 January 6 January 31 January 20 February 14 February 3 February 28 February 17 ... March 13 March 2 March 27 March 16 April 10 March 30 April 24 April 13 May 8 April 27 December 13 December 2 Ship Handling February 7 January 27 March 13 March 2 December 20 December 16 Radar Observer Unlimited January 24 January 20 March 20 March 16 November 29 November 4 Celestial Navigation March 6 February 10 May 1 April 6 April 17 January 6 Third Mate March 3> January 27 Limited Mates License -• " 'v. Course Able Seaman Eagiae Upgrading Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course January 6 March 27 QMED-Any Rating November II December 20 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 20 February 28 March 16 April 24 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment cla.ss. February 14 January 6 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations February 21 January 6 Marine Electrical Maintenance May 8 March 16 May 8 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) March 2 February 14 January 6 Refrigeration Maintenance & Operations All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. 1991 Adult iducafion Schedule "The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office if you are interested in attending. Check-In Completion Course x Date Date ; ^ Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. Tankerman November 11 ' December 6 March 16 April 10 High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) Oil Spill Course Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Upon completion, the Sealift Operations Completion Check-In Date Date March 2 March 6 April 27 May I course must he taken. Mo./Oay/Vear (Middle) Address- (Street) • (City) (State) Telephonei——L (Zip Code) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. ^ Book # Social Security #- -( January 6 March 16 February 28 May 8 With this application COPIES of your discharges must he submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until a|l of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Date of Birth(Kirsi) iLaslI it" SHtSS College Program Schedule for 1992 FULL 8-week Sessions UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) — DATE- SIGNATUREDepartment- Seniority U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No I am interested In the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Yes • No If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes. course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Eirefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training — DECK • • • • • AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboal Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboalman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) Q English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive, Systems (Marine Electronics) • • • • • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland COok COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Transportation »i'l be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPI-F.TEI) APPLICATION TO Seafarers Harry l.iinJeberg Upgrading Center. P O Bos Primary language spoken .> Piney Point. MD. 30674 lU/VI ,,T»5— • • . 'I ^ •T,- • �•% J]. •^r?,•?••'' ^ ,V ,V. . •, uV,'.-,-; . ;> .V-. •'; r . . •;> .;.- ' '.•; '' • -•••• • •••, • ' ^ '• '•' rt'Sif'S;•", Volume 53, Number 10 October 1991 Seafarers who partic­ ipated in the Persian Gulf sealift operation who have stories atx}ut their experiences are asked by the Seafarers LOG to share those moments with fellow SlU mem­ bers. The LOG invites any and all Seafai;ers to submit story materiai and photos. Mine-Sweepers Clearing Persian Gulf i fy;: &:3y( X.XX/''' fxS I?: fex X^X,/ ••• ..; HW7v:?,v:-:-: .• ••'X^ The Maritime Administration has announced that most of the 1,250 mines found in the Persian t r .* X' ' , ^ ' Gulf since December 21, 1990 have been removed or destroyed and that merchant shipping in and out of Kuwaiti ports is returning to normal. In an advisory to U.S.-flag ship operators which contained an up­ date on commercial shipping con­ ditions in the Arabian Gulf, Straits of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, MarAd said military escort ser­ vices will no longer be provided. The agency's statement said such protection and transit assistance in and out of Kuwaiti ports was no longer necessary because of the cease-fire and the reduction of military forces in the region. MarAd's notice also pointed to the success of multinational mine counter-measures which have re­ moved what appears to be the. major portion of the explosive de­ vises which threatened merchant , Iraq used 11 different kinds of mines to threaten merchant and naval shipping in the Persian Gulf. The multinational mine and naval shipping in the gulf re­ sweeping efforts have been successful at deactivating more than 1,250 of such mines. gion. Participating in the mine clearance effort were U.S., Brit­ which has its own jet engines and plant explosive charges on those bridge VHF radio for maritime ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Ger­ can be operated by the helicopter mines or defuse them. advisory information," the state­ man and Japanese mine hunting crew, sweeps for mines by gener­ The MarAd notice recommends ment advised. ships. ating an electrical current which that merchant vessels in that area The U.S. Navy's role in the can detonate underwater mines. It transit QCS Route 303 on the in­ Danger in North Gulf Waters mine counter-measures operation also is equipped with a mechanical bound leg and QCS Route 305 was substantial. Fifteen percent cutter that snips the floating mines Of the 1,250 mines verified in on the outbound portion of the of the surface mine forces and all free from their tether ropes. the area, all except five have been voyage. "While there remains, as of the helicopters used in the minespotted above 27-OON. The before, no guarantee of safe pas­ Divers Dispatched sweeping of the gulf were supplied MarAd notice said additional sage, 6ver 300 merchant vessel by the United States. After the helicopter-towed sleds mines are believed to be in the transits of Routes QCS 303 and According to September 2 Navy cleared the mines near the water's North Arabian Gulf and the state­ 305 have been safely conducted Times articles, to detect the niines surface, mine-hunter ships would ment flatly said that entry in that since March 1991," said the during the recent Persian Gulf en­ move in, painstakingly searching area "must be conducted with MarAd advisory. gagement, a combination of heli­ caution." for every explosive in the vessel's The agency's statement said copters and surface ships carried vicinity. Bottom niines were lo­ "Prudence dictates topside military escort services to com­ out the mine sweeping operations. cated with sonar. While in some mine watches and daylight trans­ mercial shipping ceased on August First, U.S. Navy helicopters, cases robotic mini-submarines its," added the advisory when ad­ 20. However, U.S. Navy warships each towing a sled at the end of a were used, the mine counterdressing the situation in the North will continue "normal maritime 400-foot cable, searched for shal­ measures task force relied heavily Arabian Gulf. patrols in the Arabian Gulf and low anchored mines. The sled. on divers who were dispatched to As to the area south of 27-OON, may be contacted via bridge to the MarAd statement said only a "slight threat" to merchant ship­ ping remains from "random drift­ ing mine encounters." From 28OON south "there are no known active mines," said the MarAd notice. & • X- ^ The Navy Times reports that during Operation Desert Shield, Iraqi mines impeded sealift opera­ tions. Some cargo ships destined mm for Saudi Arabian ports had to await escorts and time their transit through the dangerous waters to coincide with daylight hours. Iraq's mine arsenal included 11 types of explosives, according to the Navy Times. The mines range from the super sophisticated models built in the 1980s that can be activated by a passing ship's magnetic, acoustic or pressure in|flUence to 1908-designed czarist i Russian mines that require contact HI order UlUCI to lU explode CApiUC ^ in and which Re-opening the major ports of Kuwait required the recovery or destruction of hundreds of mines. Pictured above is a member continue to be be built to this day by of the multi-national Mine Countermeasures Task Group of Operation Desert Storm. the North Koreans. •'xil � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HUSSEIN’S ORNERINESS BLOCKS WRAP-UP OF GULF CONFLICT PROTEST TO ‘WORKER TAX’ MOUNTS THREE MARITIME UNIONS JOIN IN CALL FOR POLICIES TO RAISE U.S. -FLAG FLEET NEW BILL SEEKS EXPANDED U.S. CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY SEN. BREAUX CALLS FOR EXCLUSION OF MARITIME TRADE TALKS FUNDS SOUGHT FOR NEW FACILITY AT SOO LOCKS JOE POWERS IS DEAD AT 79 SEAFARERS SIGHT, RESCUE 4 ADRIFT ON RAFT RANDOM TESTING BEGINS FOR SEAMEN ON U.S. SHIPS BUY/SHIP AMERICAN PROVISION RETAINED IN AID BILL BY PANEL LEARNING TO READ CHANGES SEAFARER’S LIFE ANTI-SCAB BILL GOES TO SENATE FATAL FACTORY FIRE POINTS TO GAPS IN U.S. SAFETY LAWS LARGEST U.S. BUILT TANKER IS BROKEN OUT, CREWED SIU ETC CHAIRMAN LAUDS CDS PROGRAM CASINO RIVERBOAT EMPLOYEES GO WITH SEAFARERS NEW ORLEANS, HONOLULU CONDUCT BENEFIT CONFERENCES SEAFARERS DEDICATE NEW UNION HALL TO HONLULU FALL IN TEMPERATURE HAS NO EFFECT ON ORGULF PUSHBOAT OPERATIONS SIU OFFERS ALTERNATIVES TO CUTS IN FISHING JOBS FIVE LNG GEMINI CREWMEN CITED FOR RESCUE AT SEA SEAFARER RACE ACTS AS GOODWILL ENVOY TO SOUTHHAMPTON APPEALS BOARD AMENDS SHIPPING RULES; AFFECTS REGISTRATION PROCESS ON WEEKENDS RETIRED BOSUN, DAUGHTER REUNITED AFTER 27-YEAR SEPARATION SEAFARERS PARTICIPATE IN AFL-CIO RALLY HAL HORN ANSWERS GULF CALL; EARNS LOCAL RECOGNITION STANLEY’S MESSAGE IN BOTTLE FOUND AFTER TWO YEARS STEWARDS AGREE ON BENEFITS UPGRADING CREATIVITY IS CRITICAL TO A HENRY JONES MENU MINE-SWEEPERS CLEARING PERSIAN GULF Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 10 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/f58ecb33bcdfe11ab46fb1bb09adff08.PDF a13d3a13a9b51060d919c77f7d781d15 PDF Text Text ^ • AFWrD • ATUNftC 6ULF, LAKIES AND INLAND WATKS SEAEUaSBS SSfvi:;!; Volume 53, Number 9 September 1991 Worker Tax' Hawed: SlU Heavy Shipping Continues in Wake Of Desert Stem .'-4< -• y>;|X^X X.,; V •; ;'-,v v.. .,r :• a-'- f - Poge 2 -• • > %• • • 7' •"-• *•'. • '•V'--. 7'> •..:"i''-\ • •- .X"' '• j' J w'jr'-.• • • , ^ . .. 'After Me,' Said the Captain. iJX - \ The world was startled to learn that the captain of the sinking Oceanos was among the first to be evacuated. More than 500 passengers aboard the cruise vessel had to rely on the help of the ship's entertainment staff In the rescue. This photo was taken moments before the ship settled to the bottom of the sea off South Africa's coast. Story on page 3. "y •¥ Hurricane Battere New Bedford's Fishing Fleet ' M'T:] • ' Page 6 '•4r •• it •/ X.-. .-•s ; .fts- •ft • .,5' • , -"V', XX " .• r,x#-v^'t'ii'- Piney Point Facility Named for Paul Hall Lundeberg School students and visitors passing through the main gate will attended by hundreds of maritime Industry and labor representatives and note the new sign Indicating the PIney Point complex now Is named the Seafarers, both active and retired, was held on the anniversary of the birth Paul Hall Center for Maritime Education and Training. A dedication ceremony date of the late president of the SlU. Story on page 3. I A .• X ^ , .• f • •J; ' ;e-' , • " UXL -XXV-1 ;j A i �•, ir:.v, 7- siUAREItS LOG !>;7 „rf-:-;vr-, ' "'. •• -S - •- President's Report , ,c-*: •^•' Freedom and Democracy • .' / • ' --^i; ', '•: / • j\.- •'(.• I -• S« .' -i ••, i .'- .. J-,'/V''.'!."' -'• #1 j; fe: V Last month, in a three-day period, an event of almost incalculable significance took place in the Soviet Union—an event which could easily define the world as we know it for the rest of our lives. Begin­ ning on August 19, for the first time in more than 1000 years, the Russian people conclusively beat back tyranny and have struck an indelible blow in behalf of freedom and democracy. Now we can look forward to seeing the Russian worker enjoy the freedom that a worker in a democracy has. While this may seem rather inconsequential to the think-tank types and lofty bureaucrats, such rights have monu­ mental consequences. After all, communism was supposed to create socalled worker states. But any worker could tell you that was a bunch of bunk. In practice, the communist party in the Soviet Union—and elsewhere in the world—kept workers from exercising their rights to get together and act in their own interest. Mi h 1 Sfl hapless gang of hard-liners orchestrating the Micnaei sacco ti^gy would have the support of workers and the Russian people generally because of the real dissatisfaction which exists throughout the Soviet Union with the condition of the economy. It appears they also assumed that a show of military force would wipe out any thoughts of mounting an opposition. The Soviet hard-liners made the same mistake most dictators make— they did not correctly judge the depth of a people's desire to be free, a people's desire for self-determination. It seems the Russian people, who for the past five years had glimpses of freedom and who practiced limited democracy, liked what they had and wanted more. The Russian people understood what Mikhail Gorbachev—who re­ cently was moving closer to the right and attempting to put a lid on many of the political reforms he had originally introduced—did not. For Soviet workers, there was nothing wrong with the new political freedoms, they just did not go far enough. No one, it seems, wants to go back to the past; for Soviet workers, solutions are to be found in the future. The Russian people also understood a point often missed by this nation's academics and government officials—that freedom and democ­ racy are not abstract theories. In this case, tens of thousands of Russian citizens look to the streets to defend their freedoms, and thousands of workers answered the call of Boris N. Yeltsin, the demo­ cratically-elected president of the Russian federated republic, for strikes of "universal, unlimited" proportions. Hours after Yeltsin urged this action, Soviet miners in the Kuzbass coal fields shut down 26 mines, while auto workers in Siberia, Murmansk public transport work­ ers and other groups put strikes into effect. 'Freedom Comes from the Ground' We in the American labor movement always have believed that, as AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland notes, "The story of freedom—and what it takes to get it—does not take place in the ministries or counting houses of the elite. Rather, it is the story of ordinary working people courageously rising to their feet and demanding their fundamental rights. Freedom and democracy do not come from the sky, but from the ground." There is much work to do in the Soviet Union, as well as in the former communist states of Eastern and Central Europe. We in the American labor movement will continue to stand with the workers of those countries. We will continue to stand on the side of their free and independent trade unions. The events of last month should clear the way for Soviet workers and their independent trade unions to fully participate in decision­ making processes both at their work sites and in their government. This ability to participate in a meaningful way will be critical in the days ahead if the former communist states are to build economies of substance—ones in which all people can participate, whether as wageearners, investors, managers or owners. Our Own Heritage I think it is fitting at this point to recall the communists' attempt to gain control of the American waterfront, a fierce battle in which this union was deeply involved. Looking back through old issues of the LOG from the 1940s, today's Seafarer can get a sense of how intense the fight really was. The communists, who maintained a waterfront section, sought to gain control of those industries which they deemed essential to winning control of a nation, and foremost among those sectors of the economy were communications and transportation—in particular, shipping. With this in mind, the communists maintained an apparatus designed to take over maritime labor. Looking over past LOGs reminds us that our people were never duped by the communists. The Seafarers recognized that the commies were not sincerely trying to advance the cause of workers but were, in fact, only interested in advancing the line from Moscow. Desert Storm Redefiloyineiit Keeps Ships en Gulf ftun Bringing military materiel back to the United States from the Per­ sian Gulf should keep most of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ves­ sels broken out for Desert Shield and Desert Storm active through the end of this year, estimates the government agency in charge of sealift operations. The Military Sealift Command reports that more than 100 ships are involved in the redeployment effort. Of those vessels, 49 are from the RRF, three are prepositioning ships and 52 are commer­ cial carriers and seven are fast sealift ships. Of the commercial charters, 28 are U.S-flag ships and 24 are foreign-flag. To date, 1.3 million short tons of dry cargo have been redeployed in Operation Desert Sortie, the military name for the Middle East engagement since the war ended. The redeployment effort is pro­ ceeding carefully because much of the equipment being loaded was damaged by desert conditions and war activities. Plenty of Jobs. For Seafarers, the ongoing Per­ sian Gulf effort has meant that shipping is very high. In addition to manning the RRF ships on the gulf run. Seafarers recently crewed another reserve force vessel—the Pioneer Commander—which was broken out for sea trials. The Par cific Gulf Marine-contracted ship was supplied SIU manpower by the union's Mobile hall. Only one of the eight fast sealift ships, all of which are manned by the SIU, has been put back into reduced operating status (ROS). The USNS Altair is now on ROS, but the other workhorse ships con­ tinue to transport heavy equip­ ment for the military. Most of the prepositioning fleet has returned to its assigned home base of Diego Garcia or Guam. Recalling the 70s Farmworkers' Beefs Cook Ahmed Sharif (right) and SIU Patrolman Harmando "Sal" Salazar were reunited with Cesar Chavez when the United Farm Workers president was in Seattle to rally support for the union's current grape boycott. Sharif, who currently sails on the Great Land, worked for the Farmworkers in the '70s as an interpreter of Arabic during UFW organizing campaigns. Salazar, at the direction of then SIU President Paul Hall, worked with Chavez in '73 and '74 during an intense UFW beef with Califomia growers. . ^ Applications Now Are Being Accepted For the 1992 Seafarers Scholarship Program. Turn to Page 10 for Details Volume 53, Number 9 September 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Internationa! Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith-, Assistant Editor, Daniel DM«can; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall; Associate Editor/ Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. "M '"i •/ 'VI n'-'lij �SiFTlMBER 1991 SlU Sees Flaws in CG's 'Woricer Tax' 1 I'* • t-. \ • - -• •",' The SIU has charged that the Coast Guard's formula for making seamen pay for their documents and licenses is based on a number of false assumptions and that the agency is not entitled to thes^ fees. The Seafarers position on the Coast Guard's plan to chaige sea­ men a so-called user fee for costs involved in the issuance of mer­ chant marine documents (or zcards), licenses and certificates of registry was submitted to the agency in response to a notice on the matter which first appeared in the Federal Register. Currently the Coast Guard is reviewing all submissions, and at this point the agency has not assigned a starting date for the program. In the union's strongly-worded communication, SIU President Michael Sacco vigorously ob­ jected to the entire notion of mak­ ing American seamen pay for the right to be employed aboard U.S.flag ships, noting the union be­ lieves it amounts to nothing short of a "worker tax." The union's statement recognized, however, that the Coast Guard was simply putting into effect a user fee plan mandated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Ac( of 1990 enacted last year to address the nation's fede^ deficit. The SIU pointed out the follow­ ing flaws in the agency's plan: the lack of recognition for services provided by Lundeberg School personnel to assist seamen in ob­ taining their documents and licen­ ses; inadequate disclosure of the methodology used by the Coast Piney Point Complex Named for Paul Hall Guard in determining the rates it will charge for documents and li­ censes; the open-endedness of the scheme which could allow the fees to rise to sky-high levels. Misconceived Premise Additionally, the union noted that the entire scheme did not square with the public interest. Sacco said in the union's com­ munication, "The SIU rejects the notion that merchant seamen are the sole beneficiaries of the Coast Guard's licensing and documen­ tation program. "In fact, it is the union's asser­ tion that the procedure of tracking the skills of mariners is done in the public interest, for the good of the citizenry as a whole. It is not logical to assume that safe waterways are only for the benefit Of those who work on vessels. "Therefore, it is in the public interest that seamen not be sad­ dled with a fee for a service de­ signed to ensure the nation's waterways remain safe, navigable and environmentally sound." No Cap on Fees Of great concern to Seafarers, noted the SIU, is the fact that there is no sound basis for the high cost of fees proposed by the Coast Guard and no guarantee that the rates would not go up and up and up. The union's suspicions are based on the fact that the user fee scheme is simply a way in which funds can be raised to offset the budget crisis facing the U.S. government. "The SIU concedes the good intentions of the Coast Guard with respect to annual revisions of the fee schedule. However, history will clearly demonstrate that rev­ enue-raising measures rarely, if ever, are reduced. On the con­ trary, they become fixed in our scheme of raising funds for the nation's treasury and generally are increased. This happens not be­ cause the fee is based on a service, but because of the revenue needs of the government. We submit the Coast Guard's user fees will be used in such a fashion," said Sacco in the SIU's comments. "Absent a fixed fee schedule or a ceiling, a seaman has no guar­ antee the charges for obtaining documents will not go Up in rapid succession and arrive at astro­ nomical proportions." Cost Methodology Murky As presently proposed, the Coast Guard would charge from $35 for a document without a qualified rating to $330 for an upper level license. The SIU statement said, "The Coast Guard's mechanisms for selecting fees have not been sufficiently exposed to allow for thorough evaluation; the Federal Continued on page 6 Sinking of Greek Cniise Ship Raises Concems Over Safely A statue of Paul Hall now is located at the circle on the Piney Point property's main road. Trainees line up in preparation for the ceremony marking the naming of the complex after the late president of the SIU. The complex embodying the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in Piney Point, Md. has been named the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Edu­ cation as a result of action taken by the institution's board of trust­ ees. The dedication of the Paul Hall Center was marked with a simple ceremony on August 20, the an­ niversary date of the birth of the late president of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. In describing the naming of the Piney Point center, Herbert Brand, chairman of the Transportation Institute and master of ceremonies for the event, called it "more than a dedication—it is an act of re­ membrance" for the man who headed the SIU from 1947 until his death in 1980. "From its very be^nning as a training and upgrading facility, which Paul named for his color^l and formidable predecessor of the Seafarers International Union, Pi­ ney Point has been and is Paul Hall," said Brand in opening the ceremony which was attended by representatives of the maritime industry. Many SIU members, both active and retired, also were on hand for the occasion. *With Us in Spirit' Brand, who worked closely with Paul Hall for more than three dec­ ades, noted that "although it is Photos from Ceremony on Pages 14 and 15 now 11 years since Paul has passed away, he continues to be with us in spirit. Hardly a day goes by that somewhere a former associ­ ate, a former co-worker does not make some reference to an expe-' rience shared with or an experi­ ence learned from Paul, from this remarkable leader of men and women. "No one who worked with Paul and who observed his inspiring leadership qualities and his amaz­ ing technical skills could ever for­ get him," said Brand. Ran Hettena, president of Mar­ itime Overseas Corp., observed Continued on pt^e 24 The actions of the captain and other crewmembers aboard the sinking Greek-flag cruise ship, the Oceanos, have brought world at­ tention to the safety conditions of passenger vessels and the training of shipboard personnel. The Oceanos incident, which took place off the southeast coast of South Africa on August 4, currently is being investigated by authorities in that nation as well as by Greek officials. While none of the 571 people aboard lost their lives, serious questions have been raised as to why the captain had himself evac­ uated before more than a hundred passengers had been rescued and why the ship's entertainment staff had to take charge during the emergency operation instead of crewmembers—many of whom reportedly abandoned ship at the first sign of trouble. Witnesses, including a South African Navy diver in charge of the rescue maneuvers, said Cap­ tain Yiannis Avranas, the 7,554ton cruise ship's master, actually forced his way to the front of the rescue line and demanded to be taken off the ship by the first South African Air Force rescue helicop­ ter before the passengers were saved. 'Cowardice of the First Order' Frank O. Braynard, curator of the American Merchant Marine Museum at King's Point, N.Y., Continued on page 12 ' f-'" ^ One of the 571 Oceanos passengers is helped out of the vehicle which brought her to the safety of a hotel. Vacationers aboard the vessel expressed surprise that crewmembers would leave the sinking vessel before passengers. 4 ti.;; ' '-n- •fr • ' f'." 1/' • '. "J ,i; i I• f. ''jtt: •'.M •• . •m •- "S • • • • r-:; -v •--••J I; -Tf.' 'i; ^ A:.-- --i'. �' ' •':r't:. f JE- * )Bb—^ '7=- Cash Aid, AliWR on Deck When Congress Returns A conference committee made up of representatives from both the House and Senate will review a foreign aid bill containing a "buy American/ship American" provi­ sion when the Congress returns to session this month after a summer recess. In addition, members of the Senate are expected to debate a national energy policy of which a key component is the exploration of oil in the Arctic National Wild­ life Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. Ship American Section This summer, during a debate on the so-called cash transfer bill, which provides that foreign aid recipients get direct monies from the U.S. government, the buy American/ship American provi­ sions of the legislation remained intact. However, opponents of the U.S.-flag maritime industry mounted an attack on the section, which required that a portion of the goods purchased in the U.S. be carried on American bottoms. In both the House and Senate, the attempt to scuttle U.S. shipping was defeated. As the cash transfer bill goes to conference committee, SIU leg­ islative representatives, as well as the American maritime industry in general, will be keeping a close watch on the legislation to ensure that the ship American provision does not get dumped at the last minute. Seafarers and other elements of the U.S.-flag shipping industry will be active in the push to open up ANWR for oil exploration. The ANWR oil reserve is thought to be one of the largest oil reservoirs in the United States. Those mem­ bers of Congress favoring the de­ velopment of the ANWR oil re­ serve note that only a 1.5 million acre site is sought for the project out of the 19 million acre national reserve. The transport of Alaska oil to the lower 48 states, a Jones Act run, has been a significant factor in the maintenance of a U.S.-flag tanker fleet. Development of the ANWR oil reserves will ensure a U.S.-flag tanker capacity in the future. CG Fishing Vessei Ruies Go into Effect Sent. 15 - 'i.-'-' Regulations designed to im- < prove safety conditions in the fish­ ing industry go into effect on Sep­ tember 15, the U.S. Coast Guard announced in the Federal Regis­ ter. The Coast Guard rules imple­ ment the Commercial Fishing In­ dustry Vessel Safety Act, which was passed by Congress in 1988 in an attempt to reduce casualties in one of the most risky and haz­ ardous of industries. The regulations require all com­ mercial fishing vessels to obtain and maintain a host of safetyrelated items—such as fire fighting equipment, life preservers, ring life buoys, backfire flame arresters for gasoline engines, visual dis­ tress signals and emergency po­ sition indicating radio beacons (EPIRBS). The Coast Guard also is man­ dating that fishing vessel person­ nel be trained in first aid and emergency procedures. Addition­ ally, after September 15 all ship­ board injuries requiring medical attention beyond first aid must be reported. " ;|V;;;;; '.>C •M'. '-i ;• •' •i- '•: :U- KM k.: :'••'/ •\ •y'AKMKK!' W " - 4';. "K" -•• Factory Ships For larger vessels, newly-built vessels and ones which operate in cold water or far from shore, even more extensive regulations apply. These vessels must be equipped with life rafts, immersion suits, extensive navigational equipment, high water alarms in unmanned spaces along with bilge pumps for all these areas. Numerous design specifications have been included such as grab rails, escape routes and launch SEAfARERSm > J- hatches for lifeboats for the largest of fishing ships, generally known as "factory ships," or those ca­ pable of processmg fish while at sea. The Congress is continuing to hold hearings on safety conditions in the fishing industry. Among the items to be considered by both the House and Senate is the matter of licensing and training of fishing vessel crewmembers. tkmtracts Department Deceives Inquiries OR Sodal Security Tax Seafarers have noted that some companies are posting two sepa­ rate entries on paycheck stubs for the social security tax. The SIU Contracts Department has been asked why this is occurring. The Contracts Department re­ ports the practice is based on a rule the Internal Revalue Service implemented in 1991. IRS Circu­ lar E from the Employer's Tax Guide states: "Beginning in 1991, the wage bases for the two parts of the social security tax (social security and medicare) are differ­ ent. "Employers can no longer combine and report the withhold­ ing as a single amount," states the circular. It advises employers they will be required to report the withholding for social security and medicare separately. The IRS notes the base wage for social security is $53,400 and the base wage for medicai:e is $125,000. Liberty Sea Crew Refeie to Contract When there is a beef aboard ship, refer to the contract, notes the crew of the Uberty Sea. With a standard tanker agreement in hand, ail beefs were settled and the payoff proceeded smoothly. At the meeting are (from left, front row) Patrolman Steve Judd, AB Charlie Merida, Chief Cook Cathleen Martin, SA Gerardo Lopez, (back row) Patrolman Bobby Milan, Bosun J.R. Colangelo, Chief Steward Heien Mizeil, DEU D.R. Halstead and AB J.J. Mole Jr. Govmamt bsues I^MHt On SbmemU Jackson Fire Human error and poor equip­ ment design are the reasons given by a U.S. Coast Guard report for the enginerpom fire that killed six mariners, including three Seafar­ ers, aboard the Stonewall Jackson on February 9. "The proximate cause of this casualty was human error on the part of the licensed engineer on watch as he did not ensure the inboard cap of the turbine gener­ ator duplex lube oil strainer was properly secured before changing the liibe oil flow from the outboard strainer to the inboard strainer," wrote Commander David Miller, who investigated the disaster for the Coast Guard. "The ergonomics (working con­ ditions and design) of the duplex lube oil strainer installation is poor," he continued in his report to the commandant's office. "This caused the operating engineers to only use the inboard strainer, ex­ cept when cleaning the strainer." Miller recommended all vessels equipped with Delaval turbine generators similar to the one aboard the Jackson "evaluate the need to make the strainer more accessible to the operating engineer" and "install suitable shields around the duplex lube oil strainer to prevent lube oil from spraying on hot pip­ ing or turbine surfaces." The report described the strain­ er's location to be 54 inches from the deck with the turning lever another three inches higher. The locking bar is five feet above the deck. "An engineer must reach 18 inches horizontally over piping to reach the turning lever and over 24 inches to change the outboard strainer," Miller reported. Newspaper articles following the accident stated the Navy installs such shields on its vessels with Delaval turbine generators. Although no autopsies were conducted on the six black-gang members. Miller theorized all of them died of asphyxiation because "the chance for survival . . . was minimized due to the character­ istics of the fire in that it erupted quickly and burned violently." While the Coast Guard com­ mandant's office agreed with Mill­ er's conclusions and recommen­ dations on these matters, it disagreed with his remarks that the six might have been saved had the engineroom been equipped with emergency escape breathing ap­ paratus (EEBA). Captain Gerald Barton, writing for the comman­ dant's office, noted the fire was so consuming "it is unclear whether there would have been enough time for the four engineers in the storeroom to don EEBAs." Miller was unable to begin his investigation aboard the Jackson until mid-March when the Water­ man Steamship Co. vessel was docked in Singapore. The fire, which claimed the lives of QMED Edmund Clayton, QMED Prince Wescott and Wiper Henry Hyman, occurred while the ship was sailing in the Indian Ocean from Singa­ pore to the Suez Canal. The LASH (lighter aboard ship) vessel was towed first to Sri Lanka where the bodies were removed, then to Sin­ gapore. The Coast Guard investigator based his conclusions on inter­ views with the surviving crewmembers, affidavits taken by the ship's master and an inspection. Special Message to Galley Gang Members from the Seafarers LOG Send in your holiday recipes by November 8 — to appear in a spe­ cial feature in the December issue of the LOG. Send your recipes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 �mmm) SEPTiMBER 1991 AT&T's Global lAik Gets Off to Good Start SIU members put forth extra ef­ along for this special trip, fort to make certain the Global "Everyone put forth a good ef­ Link got off to a safe and produc­ fort," Harper said, "Nobody turned tive start this summer, as Seafarers down overtime and no one com­ crewed the vessel during its plained, We worked hand in hand maiden voyage. The Global Link, to get the job done," a Transoceanic Cable ship, sailed He added," We had a great turn­ from Singapore to Hawaii for its out at the cookouts. We had plenty inaugural run. of diet soda, chicken, ribs, steaks, Bosun Herb Libby, who came potato salad and more," back from retirement earlier this Steward Assistant A.J. Severe, year to bring out the ship, com­ sporting a T-shirt with "Maiden mended the SIU members for their Voyage" printed on it, noted the efforts aboard the Global Link, camaraderie among crewmem"They were very good, superior," bers, "This is a good group," he said Libby, who joined the SIU in said 1948 in New York, "The ship was Transoceanic Cable is a subsid­ quite dirty when we took it over. iary of AT«&T, The parent com­ We didn't have too big of a crew, pany recently held a reception in but there was a lot of work to do Baltimore following the Link's and the guys dug right in and did maiden voyage, for union officials it," and crewmembers. Libby, 63, also was part of the Besides the Long Lines, the original crew on the cable ship Global Link's other sister ships are Long Lines, one of the Global the Charles Brown and the Global Link's sister vessels, "A maiden Sentinel, The Global Sentinel is voyage is a little different," he said, preparing for her maiden voyage. "You expect different things from a new ship, but nothing bad." AB Robert Gettridge, who graduated from the Lundeberg School last year, reported smooth sailing during the Global Link's initial voyages, which included stops in Panama and Baltimore, "Everyone had a good attitude," said Gettridge, 22, "There were no problems, just open sea and calm weather, " This job is fun, I love it, I really can't complain," Chief Steward Ken Rosiek noted several well-attended cookouts which took place between Singapore and Hawaii, But there also was "an incredible amount of work done," said the 55-year-old Rosiek, who joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1970, be­ fore the union merged with the AGLIWD, "Most people saw a job that had to be done and went right to it. People really worked hard," Chief Cook Victor Harper, 33, said he was excited to be a part of the Link's maiden voyage, "It's different, a challenge to bring it out and get it up to standard," said the galley gang member who joined the SIU 11 years ago in Philadel­ phia, Also a recertified steward. Harper captured the voyage on vid­ Bosun Herb Libby came out of retire­ eotape — he brought a camera ment for Global Link's maiden voyage. "•rf; .i: "' f W '• i' • • i ' .' 'I' •- . v T• • .^1 '" -v.TV-M ... .'•'I:''-':'Enjoying the AT&T reception are SIU members (from left) A,J, Severe, Aaron Swan, Kamin Ragi and Jim Musker, -J; y. •.Si.' 'i\-r •••V . 'V' .'•S • • ."S- I Chief Steward Ken Rosiek com­ mended the performance of Seafarers, Steward department member Fer­ nando Vaioe tidies up in the galley. Chief Steward David Merriken relaxes at the AT&T reception in Baltimore, OS Tony Sivola heads for the reception to celebrate the maiden voyage. ... As the newest cable ship in the Transoceanic fleet, the Global Link's majden voyage took her from Singapore to Honolulu, Hawaii, ' If;- �.- -,'-7-»Vi;^»^T=''""' -,i5i, StAfMRCRS v»i.'•' Hurricane Pounds New Bedford Fishing Fieet •'4l'-•";'•• "V::':: ••ip.; 1r ••- _., :5: the relatively light damage to fish­ ing boats, Francois said "all of the repair places here are full. Some of [the boats] will be out of commission for at least a month." An estimate of total fishing boat damage was unavailable at press time, but the SlU-crewed May­ flower was considered one of the worst hit. That boat sustained roughly $60,000 worth of damage. Seafarers-contracted fishing boats in the port of New Bedford, Mass. were among those damaged by the 100-mph winds of Hurri­ cane Bob last month, but things could have been much worse. In the town known as one of the nation's most bountiful fishing centers, there was, miraculously, no loss of life and no serious injuries, reported the New Bed­ ford Standard-Times. Most of the approximately 40 fishing boats (25 percent of the New Bedford fleet) damaged dur­ ing the mid-August storm sus­ tained only minor harm, although many pleasure crafts suffered more serious damage. Enough warning was provided so the vast majority of fishermen returned to port be­ fore the winds struck. "Most of the damage came from boats banging against each other in port" due to the winds, SIU Port Agent Henri Francois noted. He added none of the boats sank. The New Bedford harbor is pro­ tected by a hurricane gate which closed before Bob hit. But despite Smaller Craft Hurled Overall, the New Bedford area sustained millions of dollars in damages. Hundreds of trees and thousands of limbs were blown onto houses and cars. Some smaller boats were hurled onto land, and roughly 3(X),(XX) area residents were left without electricity. Hurricane Bob closed several eastern ports including New Bed­ ford, Boston, Providence, R.I. and Portland, Maine. New York, the east coast's largest port, was un­ affected by the storm which dumped less than one inch of rain on most areas. ;pm Much of the damage to New Bedford fishing vessels during Hurricane Bob came from boats smashing into each other. Such was the case with the MV Atlantis pictured above. Seafarers in Jersey City Parade Members of the Pillpino-Americans for Progress Association (PAPA) marched with the Seafarers in a Jersey City summer parade. The SiU counts in its ranks many Filipino Americans from the Jersey City area. . \. . The SlU-crewed Mayflower sustained the most damage of any of the vessels in the New Bedford fleet when Hurricane Bob hit. False Assumptions Underiie User Fee Plan, Charges SIU Continued from page 3 Register is devoid of any substan­ tiating of costs." With so little detail provided on how the agency arrived at its costs, the union asked that detailed in­ formation on the matter be pro­ vided to all interested parties. Lundeberg School Services Another reason the SIU ques­ tions the costs arrived at by the agency is that the user fee "for­ mulation is so vague" and does not take into account a situation like that which exists at the Lun­ deberg School where the institu­ tion's personnel act, in effect, like an adjunct Coast Guard office. In the case of a seaman enrolled at the Lundeberg School, if he or she paid the user fee the Coast Guard is proposing, that individual would be charged, in part, for the work being done by the privatelyendowed Lundeberg School. The SIU statement pointed out that the Lundeberg School per­ forms many functions which di­ minish or render unnecessary many of the activities of the Coast Guard in relation to the processing of documents and licenses. "The re­ sult is a cost savings for the Coast Guard in the evaluation, exami­ nation and issuance expenses in­ curred when an individual applies for a document, upgrades his rat­ ing or sits for a license," said Sacco. "The SIU believes it is inap­ propriate for the Coast Guard to chaige for services associated with the obtaining of documents and licenses that are conducted by Lundeberg School personnel." Exemption for Reserve The Coast Guard asked the pub­ lic to comment on who should be exempted from the fees in order to encourage participation in a "merchant marine reserve pro­ gram." Sacco said, "The SIU believes it is in the public interest to main­ tain a qualified pool of manpower available to crew any surge in U.S.-flag shipping which might take place for reasons of either national defense or economic security." He pointed out that the Lundeberg School is in a position to mobilize seamen immediately in the event of any national emergency. The union noted the Lundeberg School "can pour hundreds of qualified mariners into an imme­ diate shipping pool," train seamen quickly in the necessary skills spe­ cific to any of the equipment used in a mobilization, operate a 24hour-a-day manpower center which can call up hundreds of seafarers instantly. Consequently, summarized Sacco in the statement, the "SIU and the Lundeberg School operate what is essentially a merchant ma­ rine reserve capable of meeting and sustaining a swift surge in sealift" and as such, seamen com­ ing out of this privately funded facility should be exempted from the user f^e. Study of Costs Urged Sacco advised the Coast Guard of the SIU's desire to work with the agency to study and thor­ oughly examine the area in which the Lundeberg School's involve­ ment is "the very same process for which its enrolled seamen would be taxed." He noted that the union believes "the Coast Guard itself may be a victim of the proposed inequity. It has been charged with tlje re­ sponsibility to raise money with­ out an appropriate rationale. "The SIU is proud of our or­ ganization's relationship with the Coast Guard. We believe that it is a model of cooperation and we deeply appreciate the contribution the Coast Guard makes to this working relationship. The bringing of young people into the industry, the upgrading of seamen to higher ratings and licenses, the smooth processing of their paperwork, and the efficient testing procedures of Seafarers is a tribute to the co­ operation between the govern­ ment agency and the Lundeberg School," said Sacco in the state­ ment. �if- . -'A'- SIU members aboard the Baldomero Lopez gather at payoff for a group photo. They are (front row, from left): Steward Assistant Don Simmons, AB Larry Reiner, Steward/Baker Luis Gonzalez, AB Justin Savage, AB Mark De Raima and AB Vincent Ippolito. Back row: Steward Assistant Mary Lou Lopez, Chief Cook Elston Tensley, SIU official Augie Tellez and QMED Mike Scardina. r _ , , , . _ _ , Cook/Baker Luis E. Gonzalez serves up some dessert he has just prepared. ^ A • x x i • Steward Assistant Mary Lou Lopez gets the galley in order after lunch. Survivors of Seven SCUD Alerts, Lopez Crew Recalls Gulf Mission " - n-: 'v •' ' .c:S Chief Cook Elston Tensley prepares a snack. f;,., ' 'r Bosun William Johnson is a veteran of three wars, and the longtime SIU member had this to say about Seafarers who ere wed the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez during the Persian Gulf con­ flict: "I've never seen any crew that could possi­ bly have conducted themselves any better. The cooperation with the military was exceptional, and [military personnel] were very appreciative." Johnson, who joined the SIU in 1974 in New York, also sailed during World War II and the Korean War. An experienced seaman who is not given to overstatement, he described SIU members onboard the Lopez as top-notch. "There was al ways me ttoa, of SCUD attacks the crew behaved perfectly,' Johnson recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "There were never any beefs. Everyone had a lot of hard work to do, and they did it without any complaining," despite long hours and continually hot weather. The Baldomero Lopez, a prepositioning ship operated by AMSEA, recently paid off in Balti­ more after completing a voyage around the world. Crewmembers agreed the most memorable parts of the journey took place during Operation Desert Storm— in all, the vessel endured seven separate SCUD attacks. "During the first attack it was kind of hard getting organized and putting on the masks," re­ called QMED Mike Scardina. "I was definitely scared at first, during the first couple attacks. "But then we got used to it. We knew where to keep the [protective] suits and what to do. One thing that was rough was sometimes you would get the suit off and then five minutes later anoth^ alert would sound. You had to get dressed all QVer again." Despite dangers in the gulf, AB Larry Reiner could not wait to sign on the Lopez. He boarded the vessel after a trying ordeal in Tel Aviv. 'Contributing to Well-Being' Brother Reiner went to Tel Aviv in order to help his aunt flee from the endangered city. "Once my mission was accomplished, I had only one thing in mind—to get on a good old SIU ship and be privileged to join my shipmates in contributing to our country's well-being," Reiner noted in a letter to the LOG. "It never felt so good to climb a gangway," Reiner added. "It's wonderful to belong to a 'brotherhood' such as ours which is one in deed as well as in name." Crewmembers' Morale Good The events in the Middle East were just one part of the Baldomero Lopez's travels. At other times, crewmembers enjoyed norpial routines and even occasional cookouts. "Morale was good," said Chief Cook Elston Tensley^ a 1987 graduate oj| the Ltindeberg School. "This is a pretty nice vessel. . . . The cookouts were a lot fuh. The tough part was not being able to get off the ship in Saudi Arabia." Steward Assistant Mary Lou Lopez, a union member since 1975, described her shipmates as "real gentlemen. I feel lucky, and I really can't think of anything bad. . . This job provides a good living." , "Everyone I canie into contact with stood tall, added Scardina. "Everyone did their jobs profes­ sionally. I'm proud to he here, really proud to be on this ship. We have a great sense of pride when a job is well done." -•1:'^ ''k -..k : . • (' • ? ; tmMf I''•• ife"' k-- - k : A-;': « a 'a:-. !. QMED Mike Scardina listens In during the shipboard meeting on the Lopez. Bosun William Johnson desclbed SIU members aboard Lopez as top-notch. Galley member HIzam Zokarl (left) makes a point to Chief Steward Bruce Barbeau. , r -' -j" if '• H'l �SEAFARERS LOG 8 • Charles E. Wilson's Versatile Crew Can Handle Any Kind of Local ' j' '•'.' • E-i!. i.V- pSfi;- •• The Slli crew aboard the Charles E. Wilson is never sure what the vessel will be loading next into its holds. When a reporter for the Seafar­ ers LOG recently visited the Laker in Ashtabula, Ohio, the Wilson was offloading empire taconite iron ore pellets that would be taken by train to mills in Youngstown, Ohio to produce steel. Bosun Larry Smith and the rest of the deck crew were cleaning the holds because the American Steamship Company vessel would be loading stone on its retum journey up the Great Lakes. "Eveiything has to be cleaned out," said Smith as he was man­ ning a hose. "We can't allow any of the pellets to mix with the stones." In fact, the Wilson crew has to make sure a hold is completely. empty of the variety of pellets being carried because there are six to eight different types of the dark round objects, slightly smaller than a marble. The self-unloader, which was built in 1973, can hold almost 30,000 tons. According to Smith, the vessel can offload its cargo, whether it be taconite, stone or coal, in six hours. Because the Wilson can be sailing on the Lakes several days between ports, the crewmembers take advantage of the time at the docks to restock the vessel and handle chipping and painting chores on the ship's hull. Duriiig the sailing season, the Wilson can be found on lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie. ITie ship is named after a former president of General Mo­ tors Corporation. AS Watchman Ron Bochek, right, updates Bosun Larry Smith on offloading operations aboard ship. Built In 1973, the Charles E. Wilson can hold almost 30,000 tons. The ship, named after a former president of General Motors, sails on the Great Lakes. Deckhands.Salim Yaya, left, and ADdoiian Said work manual crane. Maintenance team member Harold Walkley guides engineroom materials on deck. • -I'-' •••. - Patrolman Andy GouleL left, answers questions for Cpnveyorman Cliff Stockman, center, and Porter Roger Flaherty. Maintenance team member Wayne Bucher oversees loading of equipment aboard the Charles E. Wilson. QMED Willie Evans exits engineroom AB Wheelsman Richard Bockert, left, and Deckhand Salim Yaya reel in safety net before raising ladder for departure. �? I_ • /. |p^,§:n=^ SiPTEMBiR 1991 SlU Gov't Services O/lembers Crew New MSCPAC Ship ,'. V/'"' •••' SIU Government Services Divi­ sion members crewed the Military Sealift Command Pacific Fleet's newest oiler for her maiden voyage completed July 31. The USNS John Ericsson fin­ ished its inaugural run around 9:30 a.m. at the Naval Supply Center in Oakland, Calif, after leaving Avondale Shipyards in New Or­ leans two weeks earlier. The Ericsson's mission will be transporting bulk petroleum prod­ ucts from shore depots to Navy combatant and support forces, making them independent of shore-based fuel sources. Ericsson and ships of her class also can de­ liver fleet freight, mail and person­ nel. The Ericsson is 677.5 feet long with a beam of 97.5 feet. The ship is powered by two fully automatic diesel engines, twin shafts, and 32,000 shaft horsepower. The fleet oiler can carry 180,000 barrels of ship and aircraft fuel. It is crewed by 96 civilian mariners and 21 Navy communications personnel. In the deck department are Bor suns Dennis Strain, Dennis Sparrowe, L.S. O'Riley, Ken­ neth Allen, Gary Frazier, Robert Pierson Jr. and Gregory Green, Carpenter Kirk Fonte, ABs Ray Sewell, Joseph Rogers Jr., Ney G. Veneer Jr., Mack Hudson Jr., Mike LaSota, Michael Roda, Robert A. Smith, Gerald Martin, Joseph Bates, Kevin Steward, Joe Normand, J.V. Mazares Jr., Clinton Lee, Richard Thomp­ son, Tinion Smith, Martha An­ thony and David Dove, OSs Patrick Snow, Glenda Wyatt and Robert Thomas Jr. Among the engine department crewmembers were Chief Electri­ cian Donald Doss, Refrigeration Engineer Charlie Hurt Jr., Deck Engineers Daniel Riveros, Rolando Fernandez and Larry Rasmusson, Junior Engineers Earl Reed, John Clopein and Charles Satchell, Pumpman Alan Bjerkness, Electronics Techni­ cian Douglas Pine, Second Elec­ trician Hanson Harris Jr., Wipers David Burkett, Joseph Fabbiano and Alta Seaman. The galley gang consisted of Chief Steward Levi Jones, Yeo­ men Storekeepers Walter McGrath, Pedro DeLeon, Larry Mclnzie and Julia Green, Chief Cook Abrah Senigar Jr., Cook/Baker Rodolfo Carimio, Assistant Cook Danny J. Harvey, Laundryman Bennie Wilson Third Steward Lee Harrington, Cook/Baker Victor De'Arion, SA Danny Harvey, Utilitymen Pablo Catalasan, Saturino Perez, Fer­ dinand Daliet Jr., Larry Detmer, Wilfredo Layacan, Minnie Thomas, Broderick Gillard, -Wit h -'V:!- The newest oiler to join the MSCPAC fleet, the USNS John Ericsson, glides easily under the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge en route to her berth in Oakland. Leslie Baldwin and Norman Scarhrough. The Ericsson is under the com­ mand of Capt. Gene Cox. The ship's crew will undergo training off Southem California this fall. The vessel is scheduled to head for the Westem Pacific in mid-1992. The new ship is named after John Ericsson (1803-1889), a Swede who lived in London for 12 years where he invented the steam fire engine and screw propeller. Ericsson emigrated to the U.S. in 1839 and designed power plants for all types of ship engines. He later designed the iron-clad ship USS Monitor of Civil War fame, one of the first vessels with a rotat­ ing gun turret. :• • Passumpslc Undergoes Deactivation • ..I'".'- USNS Higgins Sets Gulf Record; Logs 385 Straight Days on Run I ^.^• h '•"'T'^' '. J SIU Government Services Divi­ sion members who crewed the USNS Higgins were in for the long haul during the Persian Gulf con­ flict. The Military Sealift Com­ mand oiler set the record for long­ est deployment among all U.S. Navy ships participating in Op­ eration Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Desert Sortie. The Higgins logged 385 contin­ uous days away from her base at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philip­ pines since just prior to Iraq's in­ vasion of Kuwait more than a year ago. During that time the Higgins replenished 77 different Navy ships, about 17 percent of the tot^ fleet. The Higgins' busiest day was October 14, when she replenished 11 ships of the amphibious task force led by the USS Nausau while delivering approximately 2.3 million gallons of fuel. On five Other occasions, the Higgins re­ plenished nine or more ships per day. Overall the MSC vessel con­ ducted 379 replenishments at sea and delivered more than 67 million gallons of fuel. The Higgins, which provided fuel and other cargo for virtually every ship in the gulf, also conducted 157 vertical re­ plenishments for cargo, mail and passengers. The USNS Higgins logged 385 continuous days away from her forward-deployed home in Subic Bay after spending the past year in the Persian Gulf, North Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. ' -J • 1% A proud 45-year Navy and MSC career—Including a key role in the Persian Gulf conflict— comes to an end as the USNS Passumpslc is scheduled for deactivation. Since 1973, numerous SIU Government Services Division members have served aboard the USNS Passumpsic, one of the first civilian-crewed Navy fleet oilers. Always popular among Seafar­ ers, the Passumpsic is being deac­ tivated after a distinguished career during which she played a role in every major national conflict the United States has been involved in since World War n. A Mispillion-class oiler, the Passumpsic was built in Permsylvania and commissioned in 1946. Then a U.S. Navy vessel, the "Pumpin P" as she was affection-, ately called by her crew won nine battle stars during the Korean con­ flict. During the Vietnam War, the Passumpsic met all scheduled commitments by unrepping 47 million gallons of fuel to 367 shipis. In July 1973, the USS Passumpsic was decommissioned to become the USNS Passumpsic. Operating out of Subic Bay in the PWlippines, the ship's perfor­ mance proved a small group of well-trained civilian personnel could operate a fleet auxiliary at production levels equalling or sur­ passing those of her military coun­ terparts. The Passumpsic, which eamed a plethora of Navy commenda­ tions, played a key role in the Persian Gulf conflict. After leaving that area, the ship sailed to Bangladesh to help that nation re­ cover from a cyclone which claimed the lives of more than 100,000 people. ITie vessel later rescued a drift­ ing Burmese trading boat, then helped evacuate Air Force depen­ dents after the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. But the nearly 800 tons of volcanic ash which landed on the ship destroyed the Passumpsic's underway replenish­ ment gear, leading to the deactiva­ tion. The deactivation process is scheduled to be completed by the end of September, when the Passumpsic will be tumed over to the U.S. Maritime Administration. "•i.: �SEAFARERS LOG 10 .• • -' S;S :^=iS ,, , • -sS -sr Applications now are being ac­ cepted for the 1992 Seafarers scholarship program which will award seven grants to three SIU members and four dependents. The announcement of the 1992 scholarship program was made by the board of trustees of the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan, the sponsor of the program, which is designed to en­ courage members and their fami­ lies to seek higher education opportunities. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to prepare to apply for a scholarship. The deadline for submission of all re­ quired paperwork for the 1992 scholarship program is April 15, 1992. Nearly 40 years ago, the Seafar­ ers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Dis­ trict became the first maritime union in Ahierica—and one of the first trade unions in general—to establish a scholarship program to help qualified members and their dependents finance college and vo­ cational education. Since the inception of the pro­ gram, an impartial committee of professional educators from col­ leges and universities has awarded 214 scholarships to Seafarers and their spouses and dependent chil­ dren. Every year, three scholarships are reserved for SIU members. One is a $15,000 four-year college scholarship. Each of the others is a $6,000 two-year scholarship for study at a vocational school or community college. Four scholar­ ships in the amount of $15,000 each are awarded annually to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Applicants should indi­ cate whether they are applying for a two-year or four-year scholar­ ship. The $15,000 college scholar­ ships will be paid at the rate of $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of $3,000 per year. For most scholarship winners, receiving the cash grant can greatly ease the financial burden associ­ ated with attending college. And many former scholarship win­ ners—among them doctors, law­ yers, engineers, pharmacists, librarians, teachers, computer spe­ cialists and scientists—would never have had the opportunity to pursue their educational interests without the SlU's help. While the program is open to all eligible Seafarers and their depen­ dents, there is one catch: One must apply in order to be considered for the award. Seafarer Requirements Seafarers who are applying for scholarships must: • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. • Have credit for a total of 730 days of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan on the employer's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period immediately preceding the date Seafarer or SIU pensioner. Unmarried Children—^All immarried children of an eligible Sea­ farer or pensioner (for whom the Seafarer or pensioner has been the sole source of support during the calendar year immediately preced­ ing the date in which a scholarship is made) must: • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent (although the ap­ plication may be made during the senior year of high school). Apply Now For 1992 e Scholarship Program • Be under the age of 19. or • Be under the age of 25 and a full-time student enrolled in a program leading to a baccalau­ reate or higher degree at an ac­ credited institution authorized by law to grant such degrees. • Be the child of a seafaring par­ ent who has credit for a total of 1,095 days of covered employ­ ment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the Seafarer's behalf prior to the date of application. Start Collecting Paperwork Now All required paperwork must be submitted by the April 15 deadline. Interested Seafarers and dependents must consider that it will take some time to gather all the necessary paperwork. For example: • Transcripts and Certificates of Graduation—Schools can be very slow in handling transcript requests. Request copies of transcripts early. • ACT and SAT Test Scores—Take whichever exam is required by the college or trade school being applied to. These exams are given approximately six times a year on specified dates. • Obtaining GEO Scores—Check with the Department of Education in the state where the GED exam was taken. • Letters of Recommendation—Request letters from individuals who have knowledge of applicant's character, personality and career goals. of application. receive scholarship awards.) Have 120 days of employment on a vessel in the previous cal­ endar year. (Pensioners are not eligible to Dependent Requirements Each applicant for a dependent's scholarship must be: Spouse—Married to an eligible APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SUBMISSION IN BY APRIL 15 The scholarship program instruction booklet comes with the necessary forms. It is available at any union hall or by filling out and mailing this form. Send it to: Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. P • lease send me the 1992 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which \ contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the « application form. . J Name I Book Number, Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number _ This application is for: (self) (dependent) 9/91 • Be the child of a seafaring par­ ent who has one day of employ­ ment in the six-month period preceding the date of applica­ tion and 120 days of employ­ ment in the previous calendar year (unless eligible parent is deceased). It should be noted that depen­ dent children recipients who marry while receiving a scholarship shall not lose their award by reason of such marriage. SAT or ACT Required The scholarship grants primar­ ily are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Exami­ nation Boards (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no later than February 1992 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship Selection Committee in time to be evaluated. For upcoming SAT test dates and applications, contact the Col­ lege Entrance Examination Board at either: Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701, whichever is closest to the applicant's mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications, contact: ACT Registration Union, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Other data will be required to be sent along with each completed ap­ plication such as transcripts of grades, certificates of graduation, letters of recommendation and col­ lege entrance examination results. These all are spelled out in the Scholarship Program booklet, available in each SIU hall or by contacting the Seafarers Welfare* Plan at the union's headquarters. Notification Scholarship winners will be an­ nounced in May 1992. At that time the judges also will designate two alternates who will be eligible for the awards in the event that any of the persons selected are unable to •I " i �SEPTEMBER 799/ 77 • J art Benefits Conferences Move to New Orleans, Honolulu Seafarers, SIU pensioners and family members last month contin­ ued learning about their medical plans during benefits conferences in Seattle and Baltimore. The con­ ferences, which this month move to New Orleans and Honolulu, are designed to provide a full review ^ of benefits available through the Seafarers various plans. The ses­ sions explain how Seafarers bene­ fits work and how to get everything to which one is entitled. The conferences began in May and conclude in early December. They are open to all Seafarers, SIU pensioners and family members. The gatherings coincide with the union's monthly membership meetings. The conferences consistently have been well-attended, and members have voiced approval for the program. From port to port, members, pensioners and family members noted the sessions are quite informative and worthwhile. The most recent conferences took place in Baltimore (August 8) and Seattle (July 26). "I'd say it was very enlighten­ ing," said retired QMED John McLaughlin, who attended the Baltimore session. "This really helps us keep up with things." AB Will Carney expressed ap­ preciation for both the Baltimore benefits conference and the union's affiliation with preferred provider Johns Hopkins Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. Representatives from Chief Cook Lor! Fend (right) confers with Seattle Port Agent Johns Hopkins were on hand be­ Bob Hall during the July 26 benefits conference. fore and during the benefits ses­ sion, providing important medical screenings, distributing valuable information packets and also an­ swering members' questions. "The idea that the SIU can get affiliated with a world-renowned hospital like Johns Hopkins is a major step forward for our mem­ bership," Carney said. "Plus the PPG system simplifies hospital paperwork, which is a great idea. "The conference itself lets peo­ ple know exactly how to take ad­ vantage of our benefits. It's very infonnative, and it helps keep us up to date on any changes." Retired QMED Laureano Perez al.so was enthusiastic about the conference in Baltimore. "It's definitely worth it to come down and listen," said Perez. Recertified Bosuns John Lundborg (left) and Dana Cella share observations during a break in the Seattle workshop. ? •• t- Five More Benefits Talks Scheduled In 1991 Contact the union halls listed below for exact times of each session. New Orleans Tuesday, September 10 Honolulu Friday, September 13 Jacksonville Thursday, October 10 San Juan Thursday, November 7 Algonac Friday, December 6 Pensioner Pat Fox (center) and Bosun James . Chief Steward Richard Geiling (left) and Pensioner James Miller look over the Colson (right) meet with West Coast Vice Presi- many different handouts provided at the Seattle benefits conference. Members, dent George McCartney. pensioners and family members packed the Seattle hall July 26. y • •. V �saanmsm 12 'A-Plus* Galley Gang Treats Willamette Crewmembers Right The crew of the OMI Willam­ ette is enjoying the fine food pre­ pared by the "A-plus" galley gang headed by Chief Steward Robert Scott. The Mobile, Ala. native re­ cently sent photographs from the tanker to the Seafarers LOG. He praised his hard-working crew of Chief Cook Aiidry Fleming and GSU Welmer Jack. "I've been very lucky to have this A-plus team," Scott wrote. "I must say in all the years I've been Crewmembers fill their plates at the Willamette salad bar. Chief Cook Audry Fleming and Chief Steward Robert Scott prepare a catfish dinner. GSU Welmer Jack restocks fruit in the ship's galley. in the steward department, these are some of the best men in the union. "These guys really went out of their way to provide extra things like barbecues and special melius They took the initiative to get the job done," the steward added. Scott, a 1989 graduate of the recertified steward program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, is particularly proud of his salad bars. With the galley gang, he prepares a variety of salads as well as hot and cold dishes for the crewmembers. He plans his menus so members who might have problems with choles­ terol or sodium levels will not have to worry when they sit down to eat. Sinking Ship's Captain Leaves Before Passengers Continued from page 3 h when asked to comment on the captain's behavior by a Baltimore Sun reporter, said, "There's no excuse; it's cowardice of the first order." Braynard, a well-known maritime historian, added, "It's very much an accepted tradition that the captain is responsible for the lives of everyone on board." A U.S. Coast Guard spokesman told the Seafarers LOG while there is no law or treaty stating a captain must go down with his ship, he is expected to look after the safety of his passengers and crew. The spokesman noted cruise vessels— through international laws and treaties—must provide lifeboat boat drills for their crews and passengers, inform passengers what to do in an emergency and where to locate emergency gear and post a watch bill notifying crewmembers of their stations in case of a problem. Passengers were incredulous that Avranas abandoned his ship be­ fore making sure those aboard were rescued. One survivor said, "We were so angry with the ship's captain we wanted to stone him." Avranas answered his critics dur­ ing an ABC-TV interview, "I don't care what these people say about me. I am separated from my fam­ ily, who were rescued by one of the other ships, and I have lost my own ship. What more can they want?" The master tried to defend him­ self when he added, "When I order 'abandon ship,' it doesn't matter what time I leave. Abandon is for everybody. If some people like to stay, they can stay." Crewmembers Leave First One passenger remembered crewmembers seizing a motorized lifeboat in the early morning hours and leaving. Other survivors re­ ported that of the first 16 people rescued by helicopter, 11 were ship's officers, including Captain Avranas and the safety officer. Approximately 160^, passengers were gathered on the listing deck awaiting rescue when the chop­ pers arrived. Survivors praised the work of the ship's entertainment crew for coordinating therescue. "We had to take over the ship," said Terry Lester, a comedian booked aboard the Oceanos. "If it hadn't been for the entertainers, a lot of people would have drowned." Robin Boltman, a magician, was the last person lifted from the deck, only 90 minutes before the ship went under. No Alarms Once ashore, the survivors said no warnings or alarms were given to alert the passengers about the accident, which occurred in the Indian Ocean in an area called the Wild Coast less than 2 miles from the South African coastal village of Coffee Bay. The first sign of trouble for many aboard came when the engineroom crew ran up the gangway in life jackets. The cause of the accident still is unknown. The Oceanos was sailing from East London, South Africa to Durban, South Africa when it ran into gale-force winds and rough seas. Speculation has centered on a broken piston cre­ ating a hole in the hull. The ship issued a distress call around dusk Subway Terror; RcAibeiy Team Stalks A-Train, No.1 Line Chief Cook Audry Fleming cooks up some mouth-watering bart)ecue. mmm Bosun Clarence Pryor gets ready for dinner aboard the tanker. The August 6 edition of New York Newsday captured the public's thoughts on the Oceanos' captain's early departure from the sinking ship. on August 3. It sank 14 hours later. Both Greece and South Africa were holding inquiries into the disaster as the Seafarers LOG went to press. The Oceanos was the third loss for the Greek company that op­ erated the ship. Epirotiki Lines lost its flagship, the Pegasus, in June when it was scuttled at a dock in Venice following an ex­ plosion and fire. The Jupiter sank three years ^o after a collision with an Italian freighter in the harbor of Piraeus, Greece. Two lives were lost in that accident. When ashore, be sure to attend the monthly membership meetings. See page 16 for meeting dates and times. The salad bar not only tastes good, it is decorated with a patriotic centerpiece. ATTENTION SEAFARERS Any seaman bound for Diego Garcia or heading to an MSG ship must carry his or her MSG physical papenivork. �isfsa^smm SinCMBER m 13 Non-StopWork Keeps MV Virginia Sands Humming ''WiW§" The casual observer might think a fisherman's work ends when the day's catch is unloaded. But the five SIU members who crew the Virginia Sands, from the port of New Bedford, Mass., know differently. Captain Carlos Camarao, engineer Carlos Cova and deckhands Antonio Cravo, Luis da Silva and Antonio Mocb put forth much of their efforts after the boat is tied up. These efforts help the Virginia Sands flourish as a highly produc­ tive boat in one of the United States' most fruitful fishing fleets. Camarao and crewmembers re­ cently demonstrated some of their post-catch chores to a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. Nets in­ variably need mending, the corkline requires repairs arid the engine demands maintenance. After returning from a voyage which netted the Sands some 25,000 pounds of fish (including cod, flounder, sole and other flat­ fish), the crew began the process anew, preparing the boat for its next trip. In fact, constant mainte­ nance is a key to success in this industry, since all of the equipment is severely strained by conditions at sea. The net on these "draggers," as boats like the Virginia Sands are aptly named, trails behind the ves­ sel. The catch is hauled aboard with help from giant winches which' give these boats a distinctive look. Naturally such strain leads to torn nets and broken chain links in the cork line after eveiy voyage. Here again, the key word is main­ tenance. The Virginia Sands is one of the many fishing vessels in New Bed­ ford under contract with the SIU. Engineer Carlos Cova makes some repairs for the next voyage. Crewmember Antonio J. Cravo re­ pairs the net's work line. "<• -x: • • « • •: •'' • » • '.',.1'f';" , • .I •mm-> Virginia Sands' deckhand Luis da Silva makes repairs to the net, a never-ending process. SIU Patrolman Eugenio De Sousa discusses union matters with Sands' Captain Carlos Camarao. Deckhand Antonio J. Moco repairs links in the "sweep" aboard the dragger. ITB Mobile Seafarers Work Through Ice Storm They have long since warmed up, but members aboard the SIUcrewed ITB Mobile got a frosty surprise last February while sailing from St. Croix to New York. The ship sailed through an ice storm which left the vessel thoroughly coated but undamaged. "No one could go on deck because of the conditions," AB Jose A. Fellciano reported. "The tug and barge were frozen with tons of ice, but we got rid of it and started Unloading cargo." Trie ITB Mobile then headed for Port Reading, N.J. where the remain­ ing cargo was unloaded. The accompanying photos, sent to the Seafarers LOG by Feliciano, were taken by ABs Don Donovan, Joe Miller and Feliciano and Third Mate Tom Burges. .- v.,:'-'' • Third Mate Tom Burges chips away ice from rails. W-' "i-V • T''"' '••/J.' . J' AB Joe Miller breaks ice to untie reducer for manifolds. AB Jose Feliciano takes a swing on the boom to free it of ice buildup. AB Feliciano on second level of tug stern during high-water storm. Bosun Fred Jensen helps feed the freezing lines around the winch. �I3iy=l = • ,,::Ay,.:r: a.i' , A < '•A, •: ..^\V A;, :Kv'•c:;:: v!f , A::-; I -" _---. • I. !.V • . I » • ' -"/.->1-1'A.. "^^'V P'h I -r^A :,. •v3^-?>:A •Av>^.av^s,,A 15 • •-:•: .•r-.-'H' Industryf Labor Attend Dedication of Hall Center "''v"-';.K^:- i' •. 'i\''V'7.' f, "• . SfPIBNSfff 1991 SEIMfffffS LOG 14 Herbert Brand, chairman, Ran Hettena, president, MariTransportation institute. time Overseas Corp. ' •• ' Robert 8. McMilien (left), president and CEO, TOTE, and Jim Carey II, group vice president, liner services, Crowley Maritime, . > .J- J . , . Hundreds of representatives of the maritime industry—^from both management and labor, as well as Seafarers—active and retired, attended the dedication ceremony of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Pictured here are many of those who came to the event, which was held on the anniversary of the birth of the late SIUNA president. Story on page 3. vV'-.'s-t'1.' .'L,: .I't ' ..".•v.-'-'.".- ;•• From the left: Jim McGee, Houston port agent; Dave Heindel, assistant vice president, SlU; and Guy Pulliam, operations manager, SeahawK Management. '• y . .. ' ''4't /'l -•• •;_,&•, A J', -•M '•. '• i-i. ft'.' • .f p.?-'.:v:.i • • -3 . . - Piney Point trainees from class numbers 478-484. •;y I. -i ,t . ''.V v:''«;' • '"• ••'''• t K " i' 1 Howard Schulman, former gen- William F. Zenga, vice presieral counsel, SlU dent, MTD. Bonnie Jalufka, personnel Robert Wellner, president, administrator. Ocean Car- International Marine Carriers. riers. Thomas Keenan, vice president. International Marine Carriers. Gene Rose, president. Bay H. R. Giennon Jr., presiTankers. dent, Sea Mobility Inc. Kevin McMonagie (left), supervisor, marine perEd Pulver, vice president, sonnel, Maersk Lines, and James G. Hannan, SIUNA. crowing manager, Sea-Lift. •V' Ed Mooney, retired assistant secretary-treasurer, SlU. Raymond T. McKay, president. District 2 MEBA. r, Max Siegel Hall, representing the Hail family. :; C.J. Bracco, vice president. Bay Tankers. Daniel P. Kirby (left), president. Pacific Gulf Marine; Joe Perez (center), New Orleans port agent; Capt. Pete Johnson, CEO, Pacific Gulf Marine. Michael Swayne, manager, industrial relations, Transoceanic. Lindsey Williams, retired vice president, SlU. From the left: Walter E. Price, manager, marine personnel/payroll. Transoceanic Cable Ship Co.; George McCartney, vice president west coast, SlU; Richard F. Evans, manager, vessel operations, Puerto Rico Marine; H. "Whitey" Disley, president, MFOW; and Gunnar Lundeberg, president, SUP. Pt.' • "/J • vv - iH id.. I John Dwyer, retired SlU Michael Sacco, president of the SlU, arid Rose Siegel Hall, widow of Paul Hall. 913.. '- r-;i Capt James Hopkins, Edmund E. Davis (left), vice president, labor secretary-treasurer, relations, Sea-Land, and Mike DiPrisco, Masters, Mates & Pilots, director, labor relations, Crowley. Capt. Robert Johnston (left), vice president. Maritime Overseas, and Pat Postiglione, manager, labor relations, Maritime Overseas. William Drew, retired SIU member. Scotty Aubusson, retired SlU port agent. From the left: Kendall Chen, vice president, ETC; Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president collective bargaining, SlU; Gordon M. Ward, chairman, licensed division. District 1—MEBA/ ....... I A. .'IA , r w'" * 1 ^ '7••• ' Margo Hall O'Kane, Paul Hall's daughter, and her husband, Raymond. Jack Goldstein, president, OMI Corp. Brent Stienecker (left), group vice president, contract transpbrr tation services, Crowley Maritime, and Jack Caffey, vice president Atlantic coast, SlU. Capt. Joseph B. Cecire, executive vice president. Seahawk Management. Joe Huber, UiW assistant vice president (left) and Bill Dobbins, UIW vice president. Johnny Johnston, retired SlU member. • . • • '• • • '. 7-' i. :p,. t • Cal James (left) and Roland "Snake" Williams, SlU bosuns. \.'i w: ", >• ,; • •'y.--.. Bill Penneila, senior VP,human resources and labor relations, Crowley. ' • >, 'i: I.. ; '"'P' '' ii ' •' . 'y''' pPp'".*^:-- ' • v'.k ,L •>.\ .: •: , •'P>. '• .; ' �'.:'• -..i. • ~-^' i BS^Waw '-.' "v;i. SaFMEKS toe Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea iOtilober S Nonaiber JULY 16-AUGUST 15, 1991 ^etiags; Deep ^f takes, Inlani Waters ^'•1 Hney Point Monday, October 7 Monday, November 4 Pfew York Tuesday. October 8 Tuesday, November^ Philadelphia Wednesday, Octobw Wednesday, November^ Baltimore Thursday, October 10 Thursday, November 7 Him •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT •, I' -J' o?--' Norfolk Thursday, wtober 10 Thursday, November T Jackstmvlile ThuiRday, October 10 Thursday, November 7 Algonac Friday, October 11 Friday, November 8 Houston 1^^ 14 Tuesday, November iTS New Orleans Tuesday, October 15 Tu November 12 Mobile Wednesday, Gtetober l^^ Wednesday, November 13 San Francisco Thursday, October 17 Thursday, November 14 Wilniington Monday, October 21 Monday, November 18 3- i Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orlra Jacksonvilli San Francis I Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Seattle Friday, October 25 Friday, November 22 Sanjuan T^ October 10 ^ FJ? 1 Thursday, November 7 :;: ~I ft St. Louis Friday, October 18 • Friday, Noveniber 15 •MiSBlifvi-y':.HonoliUn, Friday, October 18 '; Friday, bldvember 15 Duluth Wednesday, October 16 Wednesday, November IT Jersey City W^ednesday, October 23 I Wednesday, November 20 New Bedford Tuesday, October 22 Tuesday, November 19F Hk3§Mh NOTICE The following members should contact the port of Jacksonville concerning checks being held in the hall. Benaia Berberena William Cachola Jose Berdiel Tibby Clotter Wilson Garcia William Marino Raul Rivera Jose Ross Efrain Sierra Edwin Semprit Personals CHUCK CURLEY Please get in touch with your mother at 533 Hannibal St., Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. 23452. 2 1 3 11 11 0 3 8 2 0 7 4 2 14 3 10 0 25 22 4 2 0 24 M-m' W" 14 86 cattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Algonac Totals Port New York Phlladtejiphia Baltimore , Noifdlk Mobile New Orleans 35 6 6 ••m-: . : 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT liii' • • J,' '".j Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ^jHpuston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Totals AU Departments 635 627 695 471 432 486 154 944 612 748 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total ot 1,543 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,543 jobs shipped, 471 jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From July 16 to August 15, a total of 154 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,550 jol^ have been shipped. ® "il; �m ' '^' •" ' -y-^"J' " ' ^—' •. ^^"^""" Mi 17 j-' i"' ^ UMI L I Uiiji . I uiLL^ L.i umii a •nutfu as possible. On occasion, because of space iimitations, some vfiii be omitted. Ships minute are reviemd by the union's contract d^rtment TTiose issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Uaid Service), April 30 — Chairman William Jones, Secret^ S. Call, Deck Delegate P. Bean, Engine Delegate L. Papa, Steward Delegate B. Peoples. Treasurer reported $134 in ship's fund Engine del­ egate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. L4#fE(AMSEA), May 7 — Chairman Kevin Merckx, Secretary Thomas Wybo, Deck Delegate Dave Waxman, Steward Delegate Judi Chester. Chair­ man urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He said ship was not receiving any mail or issues of Seafarers LOG. Treasurer reported $50 in movie fund. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. SEA-LAND INTEGRITYiSea-Lmd Service), May 26 — Chairman Do­ mingo Leon, Secretary Pedro Laboy, Engine Delegate Todd Smith. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work and noted smooth, safe trip. Crewmembers bid fond farewell to retiring Brother Jo­ seph Bidzilya, who shipped in the deck department. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacmc Gulf Marine), June 2 — Chairman Ver­ non W. Huelett, Secretary Walter S. Harris, Engine Delegate William P. Behan, Steward Delegate Dante Slack. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received information about benefits con­ ferences. Crew discussed ship's cleanli­ ness and cooperation among members. CAPE BON (lOM), June 23 — Chair­ man Albert J. Sacco, Secretary Waymond H. Watson III, Educational Director Frank Tymczyszyn, Deck Del­ egate M.M. Moore Jr., Engine Delegate Robert Duncan, Steward Delegate J. McCree Jr. Cape Bon was on third voy­ age since coming out of dry dock. Chair­ man said union should be informed about high turnover in deck department. Also raised issue of getting replace­ ments. He noted long wait for captain to provide list of discharged crewmembers. Secretary noted it took war to get govem- Indy Comes to Portland ment to realize importance of merchant marine. He and educational director urged members to upgrade. Deck and en­ gine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by stew­ ard delegate. Steward ordered new mat­ tresses. One washer and one dryer need repair. Crew asked for clarifications from contracts department .on draw, room search and restriction-to-ship pro­ cedures. CAPE CARTHAGE (AMSEA), June 30 — Chairman Abdula A. Moshin, Secretary Roily Saguisin, Educational Director Steven Johnson, Deck Dele­ gate Richard Hllbert, Engine Delegate David Lantz, Steward Delegate Harry Celkos. Chairman announced approxi­ mate payoff date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Concord, Calif. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), June 12 — Chairman Lancelot Rodrigues, Secretary Cassle B. Carter Jr,, Steward Delegate M. Rubles. Chairman an­ nounced payoff site. Secretary reminded crew to separate all plastic from other trash, as plastic caimot be thrown over­ board. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported problems with air condi­ tioning and running water. Crew wants to get combination lock put on rec room door to keep stevedores out. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 2 — Chairman John Green, Secre­ tary M. McDermott, Educational Direc­ tor E. Bain, Deck Delegate T. Kllhrlde, Engine £>elegate D. Demarco, Steward Delegate R. Halrston. Chairman re­ ported captain submitted all fimd and noted company is not provid­ ing movies. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or steward delegates. Crew said menu had remained unchanged for some time. Crew needs new TV antenna. ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), June 30 — Chairman J.S. Rog­ ers, Secretary Robert Outlaw, Educational Director P. Honeycutt. Chairman armounced payoff, noted good trip. Treasurer reported $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. kC ' (• . ' ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), June 2 — Chairman Art Harring­ ton, Secretary Dan Brown, Educational Director Dee Walker. Chairman noted ship received Seafarers LOG, patrolman boarding at payoff. Secretary said crew list is posted. Educational director ad­ vised members to attend benefits confer­ ences and utilize facilities at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $27 in movie fimd. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended specif vote of thanks to Chief Cook Ed Lewis for continuous excellent woik. Crew also thanked pumpman Dee Brown for repairing broken sinks and thanked deck department for hard work. All Questions Answered Aboard American Heritage CAPE CLEAR (OMl Corp.), June 24 — Chairman L. Jones, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Director BJ. Bsdl, Deck Delegate E. Schaflauser, Engine Dele­ gate R.L. Rodger, Steward Delegate J.S. Mendoza. Chairman discussed rules and regulations with new union mem­ bers. He stressed importance of SPAD. He announced upcoming payoff. Trea­ surer reported $328 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for wonderful food and pleasant trip. Next port: Beaumont, Texas. CAPEDUCATO (lOM), June 23 — Chairman A. Trikoclou, Secretary F. Bishop, Educational Director Kenneth Hart, Deck Delegate John Adams, En­ gine Delegate Fred StOver, Steward Del­ egate Mohammed Elalikhider. Chairman thanked deck department for safe trip. He discussed proper procedures for forklift operation. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. New dryer is needed and on order. Repair list was posted. Crew thanked steward department for good work. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed broth­ ers and sisters: CAPE HENRY (IMC), June 16 — Chairman William E. Hampson, Secre­ tary R. Thomas, Educational Director Virgil Bolton, Deck Delegate M.R. Hollis. Steward Delegate Gordon Wheeler. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Stew­ ard delegate requested welfare plan look into giving all retirees a pension increase. GOLDEN ENDEAVOR (Americsm Maritime Transport), June 23 — Chair­ man Luke Wells, Secretary Oscar John­ son, Educational Director Alton Hickman, Deck Delegate Mark W. Carpenter, Engine Delegate Ron Lukacs, Steward Delegate Donald J. Meder. Chairman announced upcoming payoff. Educational director noted im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew was asked to conserve water. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Brian Francis Gilligan, engine storekeeper on the Indepen­ dence, poses in front of the drydocked ship in Portland, Ore. at union hall. Educational director re­ minded members to wear hard hats dur­ ing fire and boat drills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reviewed June issue of Seafarers LOG and dis­ cussed how SlU members should be proud of role in Operation Desert Storm. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. Next port: Elizateth, N.J. GUA YAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), June 17 — Chairman G. Richard Kidd, Sec­ retary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director G.T. Payne, Deck Delegate Joe Korchak, Engine Delegate Ramon Collazo. Steward Delegate Teddie Quammine. Chairman said everything running smoothly. He announced upcoming pay­ off. Secretary gave information about benefits conferences. He urged members who could not attend to get information Bosun Clyde Smith (left) reviews the Patrolman's Report with Port Agent Angel Hernandez (right) during a recent payoff aboard the American Heritage. With them are DEL) Luis Morales and and GSTU Alonzo Belcher. crewmembers for commendations for valiant efforts in putting out shipboard fire as ship departed Portsmouth, Va. Secretary noted bosun retiring after this voyage, crew wishes him long and happy retirement and hopes he wins lot­ tery. Educational director urged meml)ers to stay in touch with union afiiairs by reading Seafarers LOG. He said SPAD spells jobs. Deck delegate re­ ported dispute regarding time off. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Ice cream freezers were running too cold, and toaster was on fiitz. Next port: Boston. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 30 — Chairman Allan A. Rogers, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Director E. Bain, Deck Delegate A. Barnett. Engine Delegate Dan DImarco, Steward Delegate W. Muniz. Chairman discussed patrolman's comments con­ cerning day off on weekend in port. He announced upcoming arrival and payoff dates. Educational director hammer^ home importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company to make sailing board more ac­ curate. Crew lounge chairs are in bad shape, replacements are on order. Next port: Boston. INDIAN OCEAN (IMC), June 30 — Chairman Thomas F. Dowdell, Secre­ tary F. Winkler, Educational Director R. McDonald, Engine Delegate Jerome Smith, Steward Delegate G. Lackey. Chairman announced upcoming payoff. Educational director told members ship is going to Piney Point, so members should apply for any classes they wish to attend. Treasurer reported $122 in ship's Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Staten Island, N.Y. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­ portation), June 6 — Chairman Vagn T. Nielsen, Secretary W. Manuel Jr., Edu­ cational Director Alvin Markowitz, Deck Delegate Hans Gottschlich. Chair­ man reported vessel going to shipyard in August. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next port: New York. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans-, portation), June 30 — Chairman Vagn T. Nielsen, Secretary J.F. Emidy, Edu­ cational Director M. Kovach, Deck Del­ egate Hans Gottschlich, Engine Delegate Steve HofTman, Steward Dele­ gate Alexander Banki HI. Chairman re­ ported everything running smoothly. Educational director encouraged upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for excellent meals and fine service. Steward expressed ap­ preciation for fact everyone is helping keep ship clean and orderly. Next port: New Yoric. f •. •u- LAKE (AMSEA), June 2 — Chairman Kevin Merckx, Secretary Thomas Wybo, Deck Delegate D. Waxman, Steward Delegate Judi Chester. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Crew wants larger food portions. Bosun thanked steward depart­ ment for improved food and cleaner house. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. LIBERTY STAB (Liberty Maritime), June 12—Chairman Robert Saylors, Secretary Mari Shorek, Educational Di- -1, • • • - »% i- . Continued on page 22 rf; �m SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority JULY 16-AUG. 15, 1951 »TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Ail Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Pttrt DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT - .> .m - " -. • O ' / - O . .'. U'f STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT a u A u Totals All Departments 0 63 6 0 10 0 0 93 17 *"TotaI Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dlepatchere' Report for inland Waters JULY l^AUGUST 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 0 0 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 O © u d A V Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ^gonai St. Louis .»£io£il^Din£ Totals 0 0 2 0 0 60 0 3 0 0 97 0 0 0 yf: 4 0 2 0 2 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Norfolk' Mobile New Orleans It Seattle Puerto Rico Houston !iAlgCHiac St, Louis J.':' 0 0 0 0 0 0 J 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •; 0 0 R/io' ya' o'M 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 P' 0 2 1 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 A "y •. •.'/y-.v': • ssOiiiaiags Totals President; Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell : Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice Resident Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey V ' HEADQUARTERS i 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (30I)89SM)675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. ' Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore SL '••yyfil Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 IHJLUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU py606;Kalihi'Street:v;;ay Honolulu, HI 96819 ? 008)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jiacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 y (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD , 50 Union St. New Bedford. MA 02740 (508)997-5404 ,f NEW ORLEANS fr 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 •y- . NEW YORK • 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232" (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 |®yetift»ent Services Divisiohy (415) 861-3400 y , . -E . -"'a' "ySANTURGE, , 1057 Fernandez JunCos St. t Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 " SEATTLE 2505 First Ave; Seattle. WA 98121 (206)4414960 y,,y:y;yyST.^LOUIsia-,,y 4581 Gravois Ave. ' St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 BIIRy-^' Port i• • 0 Oy/ Seafmm lafmatimil 0 1 32 16 4 Totals All Departments 45 11 8 7 0 6 216 192 39 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. . -• isSl - • •• >-II ..5, • 'K '•': ...r-,;' ./ay a- �•'f.' '•• T iii(ii^i:irj.?ti ' ; .IrA' '• SCFmBERm • %m': :)•••• i" T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirenient of 23 members this month. Sixteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while seven sailed in the inland division. Deck department member Joseph Touart has been a member longer than any of the others who are retir­ ing. Brother Touart joined the Sea­ farers in 1943. At 76, he also is the oldest of the new pensioneris. Brief biographical sketches of Touart and the other new pensioners follow: -- . DEEP SEA SOFRONIOL. AMPER, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1969 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. A native of the Philippine Is­ lands, he sailed in the steward department and in 1985 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Amper served in the Navy from 1946 to 1951. He has retired to California. rr. •• -"r.- ' LUIS BONAFONT, 50, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of New York. Bom in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the deck department and in 1987 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Bonafont resides in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. CHARLES A. BORTZ, 66, joined the union in 1952 in the port of Balti­ more. The Allentown, Pa. native sailed in the deck department. Brother Bortz also served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He lives in Hellertown, Pa. JACKSON FONG, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1953 in the port of his native New York. Brother Pong sailed as a mem­ ber of the galley gang. He still calls New York home. \ I:: F B'K jsfif-' 4f 5».* - CLAUDE H. GILLIAM, 65, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Tennes­ see, he shipped in the steward de­ partment. Brother Gilliam served in the Army from 1944 until 1947. He has retired to Waveland, Miss. JOSEPH L. GRAY, 65, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. A native of Philadel­ phia, he sailed in the galley gang and upgraded often at the Lundeberg School. Brother Gray served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. He resides in East Elmhurst, N.Y. •M; To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a bri^biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. EDDIE L. JACKSON, 57, joined the union in 1965 in his hometown of Mo­ bile, Ala. He shipped in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Jackson served in the Army from 1951 to 1955. He lives in Houston. FRANKIE KITTCHNER, 65, joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York, Bom in New Orleans, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Kittchner served in the Navy from 1944 until 1946. He resides in CarroUton, Ga. PORFIRIO MALDONADO, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Texas, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Maldonado served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He has retired to Gal­ veston, Texas. NICK PALOUMBIS, 65, joined the union in 1968 in the port of New York. He sailed in the black-gang and upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Paloumbis lives in his native Greece. NORMAN PIVA, 63, joined the SIU in 1982 in the port of New York. He was bom in Massachusetts and sailed in the deck department. Brother Piva resides in Alstead, N.H. PETER A. THOMPSON, 65, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of his native New York. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Thompson served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He has retired to New York City. JOSEPH TOUART, 76, joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Louisiana, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Touart resides in San Fran- served in the Army from 1943 until 1956. He resides in Norfolk. v!.; WILLIAM S. GRAY, 56, joined the union in 1968 in the port of De­ troit. The Michigan native shipped in the deck department. Boatman Gray has retired to Frankfort, Mich. ETRIDHENNING, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Bom in the West Indies, he shipped as a tankerman. Boatman Henning served in the Army for 20 years (1951-71). He lives in Grovetown, Ga. •\t.. • 'S I ^ -i*- ' CISCO. ELBERT WIL­ SON, 65, joined the union in 1947 in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. The Al­ abama native shipped in the steward depart­ ment and deck department. Brother Wilson also served in the Navy from 1943 until 1945. He lives in Mos­ cow, Texas. LINDSEY W. WEST, 62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of North Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman West served in the Navy from 1948 to 1951. He has retired to Chesapeake, Va. FREDV. THOMAS JR., 64, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Hous­ ton. He sailed as a captain. Boat­ man Thomas re­ INLAND ALFRED DOHERTY, 62, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Houston. A native of Texas, he sailed in the deck department and in 1973 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Doherty served in the Army from 1955 to 1956. He has retired to Tarpon, Fla. MORRIS FOR­ REST, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in Mathews, Va. and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Forrest sides in Houston. ... I . I'-''4 J, '''! • ' AARON M. WILBURN,62, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1960 in the port of Houston. Bom in Missouri, he shipped as a captain. Boatman Wilbum served in the Army from 1946 until 1949. He resides in Cleve­ land, Texas. • I "J; •':f-J r fi-'i- The Billy Smith Family i:' NELSON ROJAS,55, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1955 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Chile, he shipped in the galley gang. He has retired to Metarie, La. JAMES A. SLAY, 63, joined the union in 1955 in the port of Houston. A na­ tive of Mobile, Ala., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Slay still calls Mobile home. • '.-t 't -r-it • :k:y- The family of Pensioner Billy Smith was incorrectly identified in the August issue of the Seafarers LOG, page 15. Attending the benefits conference at the Philadelphia hall were Smith (standing, center), his step-son, Marino Vivas, and his daughter-in-law, Jo Smith. Jo is the wife of Billy Smith's son, John, who sails as a QMED«on an LNG vessel. John and Jo Smith's twin sons, Joseph and Alan, also are pictured. ut IF::: I �• •' v.; 5£(l»l/7fi?5 LOG Twenty-Five Years of Dedicated Service Acknowiedged Question: Why did you become a Seafarer? ''i \ Slv;": .• ^ •rk/h'i. !:K-J (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Baltimore.) Calvin Stevens, Able Bodied Sea­ man — I started back in '65.1 used to work for the state of Maiyland ferries for five years, but a bridge went in and put me out Of work. It was tough on the shore. I al­ ready had my seaman's papers, and someone said to me, "Why don't you get your butt up to the union hall?" I got a job with a ship going to Yugoslavia, and I haven't gotten out of the union since. Ray Lavoine, Retired Bosun — I got my first seaman's papers in 1937. I made one trip with NMU,^ then decided to go into the Navy. I did two hitches there, then came out and stayed ashore for two years. Finally I dug my old papers out, went to the union hall and that was it. I sailed for 27 years with SIU (until 1978). Dennis Uschic, Third Cook — For the money. Plus I always liked the water, and wanted to go different places. vl:'.,,-'.'-' Hector Duarte, Re­ tired QMED — I came to this country in 1946 and learned of a company that needed mer­ chant seamen. I came to the union hall in Baltimore, then went to the Coast Guard to get my papers. I started sailing on the old, old boats. Ray Wezik, Able Bodied Sea­ man —Money and travel. I joined in 1984.1 had just gotten married, and we needed money to build a house. Ellze Kitchen, Retired Chief Cook — When I got in (1948), things were kind of tough. I talked with a few friends, and they said. "Why not go to sea?" It's a pretty good life. It has its ups and downs, like anything else. Willie Albert, Retired Chief Cook —1 just wanted adven­ ture. I joined in 1946 and re­ tired in '85.1 just wanted to get away, I guess. I was working steel and didn't like that. HoseN.Mc Bride, Retired Chief Steward— I was working for Bethlehem Steel, and they owned 14 ships. The money was in shipping, so I started that in 1945. Chris Maye, Able Bodied Seaman — I was in the Navy and I met a mer­ chant marine in Korea. He had long hair and a beard, and said he made good money. He had a lot more freedom. In '87 I got out of the Navy, went to the Coast Guard and got my Z-card. My first job was out of Jacksonville. Bruce Peters, Ordinary Sea­ man — I just • got back into it. It was a neigh­ borhood thing in northeast Baltimore back in the '70s. I went to Piney Point... When I came back (from sea) I was lay­ ing brick, but business is no good and there's no union. I figured I would renew. Vince Cala, Or­ dinary Seaman — My older brother sailed with the union for 12 years, that's the rea­ son I went in. I joined in 1978, when I was 17. The money was good, and I first sailed widi Crowley. It was good relief from reality! I got out for a while, but business got bad ashore. Peter J. Mistretta, Re­ tired Able Bod­ ied Seaman —-1 got out of the service in 1945, and there was no work. In '46 I went with the SIU, and I didn't retire until 1986.1 liked it. I liked the travel. Adolf ("Ski") Strawinski (center) is presented with a plaque from Sea-Land Service, acknowledging his 25 years of dedicated service on the Sea-Land Service shoregang, Elizabeth, N.J. Joining the celebration are (from left) John Natoli, bosun; Tom Soresi, chief bosun; Ed Martin, port steward; Ed Doruth, bosun; Strawinski; Donald Pressly, AB /carpenter; Mike Manekas, assistant bosun, Capt. Dick Posthummus, port captain and John Parr, vessel manager. Seafarer's Son Gets Eariy Union Education 'I QMED Demyron Walker brings his son, Vincent, to the Mobile, Ala. hall to get the youngster acquainted with the union. Vincent and his twin sister, Vivian, were born November 10. Their mother, Tanya, also sails with the SIU in the steward department. Letters to the Editor Riding the Mule Ships I have written to you in the past and you printed an article about my Russian Golden Jubilee Medal and about my push for veterans status in the late '80s. We succeeded fi­ nally! I am now writing my memoirs about my sea-going days from 1942-1966.1 sailed everything ex­ cept a ship carrying mules. Many Liberty ships and perhaps other types of ships carried mules to Po­ land, Italy, France, etc. I have met seamen who were aboard such ships. I would like to hear from sea­ men who sailed aboard "mule ships." I am especially interested in the loading ports, the dates of voy­ ages, destinations, number of mules carried, number of mule deaths during the voyages, types of food fed to the mules, as well as any other pertinent information. Otis L. Bouchie Jr. Oneonta, Ala. Editor's note: Anyone wishing to help Brother Bouchie may write him at 5ISA Shade Crest St., Oneonta, Ala. 35121. Credit Given Where Due First, I want to give credit and a vote of thanks to the officials of the SIU for their leadership and vision in predicting the future of things to come. The first was the closing of the USPH Service Hospitals. The union stepped in and picked up the slack—a very costly venture... The second was to Waterman Steamship Corp. for not signing a contract with Lykes Bros. It most likely would have been the end of an era for seamen's unions ... [Regarding veterans benefits], we WWII seamen were happy and thought we would reap some of the benefits of being honorably dis­ charged, but as it tumed out so far, we are too old. We'll get $150 to help with the funeral and a flag— nothing else. I hope that the union tries to lean on the government to let some of that "kinder" and "gen­ tler" rub off on the old-time sea­ men ... who stepped forward in all of our crises ... Keep up the good work. Elorls B. Tart Mobile, Ala. ; VL "V>.- �SCPTEMBIR 1991 2! Brother Butts, 63, Is Buried at Sea Pensioner Herman Burnell Butts, an active SIU member for more than 40 years, succumbed to cancer June 22. He was 63 years old. Brother Butts was a recertified bosun and also worked as an SIU patrolman. He retired in October 1988. "He was a good bosun, a good sailor who was very supportive of the union," said SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, who worked with Brother Butts in the port of Mobile, Ala. and at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Brother Butts was bom in Mis­ sissippi and joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Baltimore. He first sailed on the Govemor John Lind. During his SIU career. Brother Butts served on the five-man com­ mittee which designed the recerti­ fied bosun curriculum. Eventually he graduated from that program. He also helped with the constmction of the Lundeberg School. Brother Butts spent his last five years as an active Seafarer sailing aboard the USNS Bellatrix. During the Persian Gulf conflict, he came out of retirement and shipped on the OMI Wabash for two-and-ahalf months. A veteran of the Navy (194344), Brother Butts wished to be buried at sea. His wish was hon­ ored June 30 in the Gulf of Mexico, during a moming ceremony onboiard the OMI Charger. Classes are available at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to upgrade your classification. Per the shipping rules, a QMED can be registered only In his current classification for one calendar year, then must apply for and pass courses designated by the Lundeberg School to reach the next classification until the member becomes a QMED 1. The school ha^ divided the courses into required and elective. An upgrader must take one required and one elective each year to move up one classification. REQUIRED SPECIALTY COURSES SPECIALTY COURSES Automation— Classroom and piadica! training in operation and control of twfler equip­ ment and components in steam and water cycles. Diesel Engine Technologyinstruction for diesel en­ gine tiieoty, construction and repair. Marine Electrical Maintenance— in the theory of idty, drcuits,motors and controllers. Marine Electronics TechnicianPrinciples of analog and dighai electronics with emphasis on shipboard circuitry. HydraulicsClassroom and practical training In fluids, actua­ tors, control devices, pumps, reservoirs and symbols. Variable Speed DC Drives— Electroniccontrolofdrect current drive systems found in cranes, mooring winches, deck machinery. Pumproom Operations and Mainte­ nance—Training m cargo properties and emergency procedures, tanker development and ioonstruction and valve and pump operatton. Welding- OMI Charger Captain Arthur J. Weis reported the burial service took place while the vessel was en route from Tampa to Texas City, Texas. Bosun Alvie Rushing was assisted in the final disposition of Brother Butts' ashes by ABs Reg­ inald Watklns and Lawrence Zepeda. Although the weather that morning had been cloudy and rainy, the sun shined brightly as the anchor wreath went over the stem and slowly disappe^ed over the horizon, Weis noted. Brother Butts is survived by his wife, Nina; sons Herman B. Butts Jr. and Steven Ray Butts; daugh­ ters Rhonda Fay Davis and Lisa Eileen Smith; and brother Bobby Joe Butts. SPAD The SIU's ever-popular SPAD t-shirts once again are available to our members on a first-come, first-served basis. Refrigerated Con­ tainers Advanced Training In all phases of refrigerated container op­ erations and mainte­ nance. FREE The t-shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are 100 percent American-made. ElectroHydraulics— Principles of electricai control of hydraulic sys­ tems (winches, cranes, steering, ramps). If you have not already taken advantage of this free offer, please fill out the application below and mail it to: Payoff Aboard the Robert E. Lee Secretary-Treasurer H\ Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 I Please send the SPAD t-shirt to: The crewmembers above posed for their picture during a recent payoff in New Orleans aboard the Robert E. Lee. They are (from left) AB Dorningo Contreras, Bosun Bill Penny, Patrolman Bobby Milan, AB Carlos Rodriguez and AB George Osorio I -••• It . '4i' ,T~ !;'V|. 9/91 ! NAME ADDRESS ' CITY, STATE, ZIP. ; SOCIALSECURITY#_ : PHONE# I T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) S m: 1: a- j-4 ff; t-shirts ' Classroom and on-thejob trainingIn eledric arc welding, brazing, welding and cutting. Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operations—Classroom and shop training In the theory of mechanicalrefrigeration, major systems components, troubleshooting and maintenance. A memorial wreath is tossed from the stern of the OMI Charger during the burial service for Brother Butts. BOOK RATING M L XL �• •U .• v SOFARBISIOG 22 ips^Eligests Continued from page 17 rector J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Willie Chestnut, Steward Delegate Donavon Osborne. Chairman called attention to separation of plastics. He noted good voyage aiid great crew. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine del­ egates. Crew extended hearty vote of thanks to galley gang. •;&' • ^ NEDLLOYD HUDSON{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 16 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Brian Gross, Educa­ tional Director Mike Scinto, Deck Dele­ gate George Mazzoca, Engine Delegate Thomas McArdie, Steward Delegate Jose Santiago. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. Bosun thanked deck department forhardwork. •!?hn.; • • iij -::••• il-. • '^".V , CM!CHAMPION (OMI Corp.), June 30— Chairman Bernard Saberon, Sec­ retary Paul Burke, Educational Director D. Beeman, Engine Delegate Kenneth Haliman. Secretary thanked the union's officials and staff for doing a great job. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or stew­ ard delegates. Crew asked contracts de­ partment for clarification regarding second pumpman position. Next port; Manila. RFC EUGENE OBREGON (Water­ man Steamship), June 23 — Chairman Henry Bouganim, Secretary Heath Bryan, Educational Director Robert L. Wilson, Deck Delegate Ed Gerena, En­ gine Delegate Robert Rester. Ship paid off in Oakland, Calif, and was awaiting word on war bonus. Secretary noted vote of thanks to galley gang from crew, offi­ cers and Navy personnel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Rota, Spain. RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), June 16 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Sec­ retary J.P. Speller, Educational Director Doug Greiner. Chairman encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and make SPAD donations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to galley gang. '• • • •' • ",•" "'••fev,'-.. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 10 — Chairman J.L. Bass, Secretary R.K. Ward, Educational Di­ rector A.O. Cuevas, Deck Delegate Francisco Rivera, Engine Delegate Juan Rodriguez, Steward £)elegate P.R. Mena. Chairman thanked steward depart­ ment for good work. Engine delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next port: Charleston, S.C. Good Mates Both Bosun Stanley Jandora and Third Mate Laurie Frandino sail aboard the Inger. But they have something else in com­ mon—the SlU. Sister Frandino keeps up her SlU book although she now sails as an officer. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), June 3 — Chairman Jim Hassan, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa­ tional Director Charles Clausen. Chair­ man noted crew put in OT while restricted to vessel in San Juan port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY(Sea-Land Service), June 23 — Chairman Do­ mingo Leon Jr., Secretary Pedro Baker, Secretary James Tucker, Deck Delegate BJ. Hutcberson, Engine Dele­ gate Ambrose Gabriel Jr., Steward Del­ egate Steve Venus. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew requested company in­ stall garbage disposal for galley and pan­ try. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), June 16 — Chairman Mark W. Davis, Secretary AMBASSADOR (Crov/ley Caribbean Transport), July 18 — Chairman Dave Newman, Secretary Gwendolyn Shinholster, Educational Director M.K. Overgaard, Deck Delegate AJ. Fabre, Engine Delegate John Jourdan, Stew­ ard Delegate A.C. Fleming. Chairman noted upcoming payoff. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Next port: Port Ev­ erglades, Fla. SOSTDAf (Maritime Overseas), July 7 — Chairman S.R. Garay, Secretary L. McElroy, Educational Director Wendell L. Parrish Jr., Deck Delegate JeffH. Kass, Engine Delegate Glen Hender­ son, Steward Delegate Josh M. Tucker. Crew noted problems with ice machine and air conditioning. All delegates re­ ported disputed OT. Crew noted deck de­ partment catching fresh fish in Alaska, steward department adjusting menus to keep fresh fish served daily. Practice Makes Perfect BROOKS RANGE (lOM), July 6 — Chairman M.G. Gutierrez, Educational Director Timothy Kroneck. Chairman announced upcoming payoff, reminded crew to separate plastic and styrofoam from trash. Educational director noted hours to be worked on tankers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for daily fresh bread. SlU crewmembers man one of the lifeboats of the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, a military prepositioning ship, during a routine fire and safety drill. Laboy, Educational Director R.C. Miller, Engine Delegate Todd Smith, Steward Delegate M. Hammock. No tieefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department and noted smooth, safe trip. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 16 — Chairman B.R. Hobbs, Secretary Joseph Bennett, Educational Director J. Fonville, Deck Delegate Donald Hood, Engine Delegate James Cumbs, Steward Delegate Bert Winfield. Treasurer reported $120 in ship's fund, being held by captain. Steward del­ egate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew encouraged more mem­ bers to attend meetings. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 15 — Chairman Robert McGonagle, Secretary Warren Lom­ bard, Educational Director Sam Hardin, Deck Delegate R. Figuera, Steward Delegate Troy Pope. Chairman said captain ordered radio for crew lounge, everything running smoothly. Treasurer listed $10 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 26 —Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secretary David Boone, Edu­ cational Director Gene Speckman, Deck Delegate Alan Lautermilch, En­ gine Delegate George Ackley, Steward Delegate Martin McHal^. E)eck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 26 — Chairman Michael J. Willis, Secretary L. Ware, Educational Director F.L. Hall, Deck Delegate Mark Lance, Engine Delegate Evans Gatewood, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced upcoming payoff. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew re­ quested two new washing machines and diyer. Crew asked contracts department to get company to improve quality of mattresses and quilts. Crew thanked steward department for good meals and menu. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seattawk Manage­ ment), Jwae 2— Chairman William G.F. Thomas, Educational Director J. Walker, Steward Delegate Curtis Phil­ lips Jr. Chairman reported on the bene­ fits conferences at different halls. Secretary noted everything going well. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed possible improvement of schedule for shore launch in El Segundo, Calif. Next port: Puerto Armuelles, Panama. UL TRASEA (American Maritime , Transport), June 30 — Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary Rudolph Xatruch, Educational Director H. Bergeron, Stew­ ard Delegate Joseph Brooks. Chairman reminded crewmembers to notify master and ask for relief at completion of their time onboard. Treasurer reported $125 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. All delegates reported things run­ ning smoothly. Crew thanked steward department, with special thanks to Ru­ dolph Xatruch for salad bar. USNS WILKES(Mar Ship Operators), June 20 — Chairman John Sokolik, Sec­ retary Kevin Dougherty, Educational Director Mike Thomas, Deck Delegate Jeff Sousa, Engine Delegate A. Rene Aragones, Steward Delegate Abdel Mohamed. Crew noted problems with stores and supplies were rectified after call to contracts department. Educational director announced upgrading forms available. Treasurer reported $139 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked for and received clar­ ification from contracts department regarding premium for weekend OT. Crew noted slow mail service. USNS WYMAN(MaT Ship Operators), June 30 — Chairman Larry Winstead, Secretary Joseph J. Gallo Jr., Educa­ tional Director Cliff McCoy, Engine Del­ egate Kenneth Langfield. Crew expressed dismay regarding previous chairman's failure to submit ship's min­ utes to headquarters. Education^ direc­ tor provided members with medical forms and upgrading applications. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Deck delegate asked con­ tracts department to explain premium OT rate. Crew asked company to either repair or replace VCR. Crew requested compensation for lack of water for pe­ riod longer than 12 hours. Crewmembers extended concern and best wishes to Brother Richard Scott, who flew to Phil­ ippines to attend to personal matters af­ fected by volcanic eruption. CAPE BON (lOM), July 18 — Chair­ man Albert J. Sacco, Secretary Waymond H. Watson HI, Educational Director Frank Tymczyszyn, Deck Del­ egate M.M. Moore Jr., Engine Delegate R.G. Duncan, Steward Delegate J. McCree. Chairman noted new mattresses would be delivered on arrival. He an­ nounced upcoming payoff and relief schedule. Secretary reminded members to leave rooms clean. Educational direc­ tor stressed importance of upgrading. Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Crew requested top-loading washer be ex­ changed for front-loading washer. Crew noted need for new movies and VCR cleaner. Steward department was given party and thanked for fine meals and cookout. Next port: Sunny Point, N.C. CAPE HORN (lOM), July 7 — Chair­ man Paul Domes, Secretary D.L. Huff­ man, Deck Delegate Stephen Joseph Deal, Engine Delegate Robert Baptister. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. CAPEMENDOaNO (OMI Coip), July 21 — Chairman Orla Ipsen, Secre­ te Steven R. Hamilton Sr., Educa­ tional Director J. McCranie, Deck Delegate George W. Dean, Engine Dele­ gate Jimmie Coombs, Steward Delegate John Collins. Chairman announced up­ coming payoff. Secretary reminded ev­ eryone to keep doors locked while in port, noted g(^ trip. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck and engine del­ egates reported beefs and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thai^ed steward department for fine meals. Next port: New Orleans. CHARLES L. BROWN (Transocemic Cable), July 1 — Chairman Jeremiah J. Harrington, Secretary Delvin Wilson. Chairman announced payoff. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or stew­ ard delegates. Crew noted drains backing up, discussed importance of safety. Next port: Honolulu. CHARLES L BROWN (Transoceanic Cable), July 31 — Chairman Jeremiah J. Harrin^on, Secretary Delvin Wil­ son, Deck Delegate William Rackley, Engine Delegate Wesley Wise, Steward Delegate Brenda Kamiya. Crew was re­ minded not to put shoes in washer or dryer. Chairman thanked crew for flow­ ers given after death of family member. He apologized for clutter in laundry while storerooms being painted. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. �,'P' \ •:. mm /'i immrn wrv StFTEMBCR 1991 Cook Clora Doom prepares delicious meals for the Enterprise Star's crew. 23 Satisfying the crew's hunger on the Tom Talbert is Cook Marilyn Hinklin. Mississippi Low Water Restricts Orgulf Tugboats Extremely low water on the Mississippi River is forcing SIUcrewed Orgulf tugboats like the Enterprise Star and Tom Talbert to implement voluntary load re­ strictions. "The boats cannot push loads that are as wide, deep and long as normal," said Tony Sacco, SIU as­ sistant vice president based in St. Louis." The really hot weather and lack of rain in the area have slowed traffic on the river." Petty Officer Robin Ressler, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman at the marine safety and navigation of­ fice in St. Louis, noted the river "is lower than last year and the same as 1989" when mandatory restric­ tions on river traffic last were im­ plemented. With weather forecasts predict­ Deckhand Jeremy Carle of the Enterprise Star secures a line to a barge. Enterprise Star Deckhand David Pitchford is ready for ship's departure. ing no relief in sight, barges and tugboats are being asked to create drafts of no more than seven feet, rather than the standard nine feet. "There are many places along the river shallower than nine feet," Ressler reported. The Enterprise Star and Tom Talbert are feeling the effects of the low water, according to Sacco. Both tugs have cut back on the number of barges they push along the Mississippi. The Enterprise Star is in its second season with Orgulf. The tugboat operates on both the upper and lower portions of the river. The Tom Talbert is one of the oldest members of the Orgulf fleet. It mainly sails along the upper half of the Mississippi. Lead Deckhand Tom Guidry operates a winch aboard the Enterprise Star. Tom Talbert Deckhand Mike Brogan carries stores into the galley. Deckhand Adam Shacknai catches up on his papenvork aboard the Enterprise Star. •• •'•-I'Lead Deckhand Barry Allen Is ready for lunch aboard the Tom Talbert. Deckhand John Thomas enjoys a soda before retuming to work on the Talbert. r, i i-V, • -v Flattery Returns Home The Cape Flattery was one of the first RRF ships activated for the Persian Gulf. Originally erewed in Mobile, Ala., the ves­ sel is now back in its original port of engagement. Before heading out on her next run, the Cape Flattery is lay­ ing up for two weeks in Mobile's Atlantic Marine shipyard for some needed repairs. Photo­ graphs of some of her crew of 23 are shown here. 'iv • i?'.y. . it i';. • i! •'V.'fe •. y-'U-m 'my-'-: Oilers Ed Rynberg (left) and Rich­ ard H. Yorac aboard the Flattery. It was another memora­ ble meal prepared and served by members of the Cape Flattery's steward department. They are (from left) Steward Assistant Magih Zookari, Steward Assistant Ben Stanley, Steward/Baker Al Hol­ land and Chief Cook Mike Gramer. Flattery crewmembers include (from left, front row) Bosun Robert Dennis, OS Kim Anderson, OS Ron Brown, (back row) AB Walter Kaulback, AB Mike Williams, OS Granville Reader, OS Duke Norwood and ABG Bennie Spencer. ^ • ::U' .1^ J •• ' V(. ; ' ^ I �%:X'W?itSr '• •IV^''-.A"* •• • K ';• ,•:. ' , '••k, -);•• • SEAFARERS LOG 24 1:- 9:4, 'r ; -JY • - • • •• PinejF Point Crnmlex Hmmd for Pan! Hall Continued from page 3 wa: Ci,*-•;. •M % JV 1^' .- 'Mv, , ' that direct memories of Hall should be "articulated in some formal way before they pale out in sec­ ond-hand retellings and then are lost in the indistinct flickerings of history. The reason is that he was in fact not merely a striking per­ sonality—there are striking per­ sonalities in every sphere of ac­ tion—but, I believe, a significant figure in the development of American shipping." Hettena, who worked jointly with Hall on many matters of in­ terest to the maritime industry, said, 'T hope that in these days, when executive policy more or less plainly regards an American merchant marine as superfluous, the bravura skill, force and broad vision of a Paul Hall will continue to inspire Mike Sacco and his successors and animate the ship­ ping industry as a whole in the struggles that may lie ahead." Helen Delich Bentley, congresswoman from Maryland's sec­ ond district, who was detained from attending the meeting in per­ son by congressional redistricting meetings in the state capitol, re­ minisced about Paul Hall and her association with him. The former head of the Federal Maritime Commission, who had to attend the redistricting meeting to defend the boundaries of her congressional seat, said in a com­ munication read at the ceremony that she regretted not being there in person "because there is no­ body to whom I would rather pay tribute than Paul Hall, who was both my ally and opponent on different occasions." She recalled "the seamen's strike of 1963 between the SIU and the NMU, when the negotia­ tions at the Edison Hotel... were very bitter. The next day they were moved to the Federal Build­ ing, and the streets were lined with striking, shouting seamen. "Joseph Curran, the president of the NMU, arrived with a body­ guard of 20 members of his union. Ten minutes later a car pulled up and out stepped Paul Hall, alone and unescorted. He walked by himself through that mob—that was Paul Hall." people in a position to move up in the industry that he loved." He recalled the educational pro­ grams instituted by the SIU and District 2 to enable a seaman to advance his shipboard position. "Paul really loved it because it meant that his guys, when they got through being a bosun or pumpman, were not frozen any more." McKay noted that the pro­ gram gave seamen the ability to go from the bottom of the hawsepipe to captain or the chief en­ gineer's job. In his remarks. Max Hall, Paul Hall's son, noted how his father "had an uncanny ability to pin­ point national trends and to un­ derstand how they would affect the maritime industry. I remember him saying that things never stay the same, that the American-flag merchant marine had to adapt to new conditions or go under. He chose to adapt." A Friend to Seamen Max Hall said, "Outsiders knew my father as a dynamic speaker, a forceful and compelling pres­ ence. He was that, but much more. Opponents knew him as a fierce and unrelenting fighter. Officials of the SIU knew him as a stem but loving taskmaster. Seamen knew him as a friend." As his son. Max Hall saw his father away from the limelight. "In his private life, my father was a quiet, unpretentious man. He did not much care for material possessions. But give him a bowl of chili, a clean fo'c's'le, and stim­ ulating conversation and he was more than happy." Max Hall also paid tribute to his mother. Rose Siegel Hall, not­ ing the support she gave her hus­ band and family. "My father often said that there would never have been an SIU had it not been for this woman." Howard Schulman, former gen­ eral counsel of the Seafarers, who spent innumerable hours with Paul Hall, said he appreciated "his for­ titude, his brilliance, his refiisal to •K Travelling along Maryland Route 249, Piney Point visitors wiil see a new sign. accept no, his understanding of issues." Hall, he said, "was as eloquent as any man you have ever heard and as rational as any person." At the core of Hall's concerns, said Schulman, "was what he called his seafarers family. It was the people who went to sea, no matter if they wCre licensed officers or unlicensed. They were seamen to him. And he wanted recognition for seamen." Visionary Programs William F. Zenga, business manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 25, which represents marine dredging workers, said Paul Hall was "al­ ways developing new approaches to handling old problems. Often­ times his ideas seemed like pipe dreams when he advanced them, but to Paul they were merely one more step on the road to success. "Twenty-five years ago, few people would have thought that the site on which we are standing would house the best maritime training school in the country." In closing remarks, SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco said, "It is a tribute to the remarkable man we honor today that all elements of our industry are brought together by his memory." Sacco, who be- gan his sailing and union career under Paul Hall, pointed out that those in attendance included train­ ees, upgraders, unions represent­ ing both licensed and unlicensed crewmembers, shipowners from the deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waters sectors. Foundatibn for Future The SIU president pointed to the future of the American mer­ chant marine. "Today is an excit­ ing moment, it represents the abil­ ity of the industry to come together, it represents all kinds of potential for the maritime sector. With what we have here today we can move mountains, we can take up seem­ ingly impossible challenges. "It is going to be a hard fight, but if Paul Hall serves as our inspiration, a tougher challenge will not deter us. It just might require tougher work, more unu­ sual and creative tactics." Sacco ended his comments with a special word to the seamen in the audience. Paul Hall "loved to talk with Seafarers. He took great pride in every step of personal advancement any SIU member took. Paul wanted each and every one of us to do our personal best for this industry. He wanted us to constantly refine and upgrade our skills." |jit • Believer in Education ;.b>;- • ;H;- Raymond McKay, president of District 2 Marine Engineers Ben­ eficial Association, who was in­ volved with Paul virtually from his infancy, called Hall "an educa­ tor" who "liked to see his people educated and he liked to see his )V :f: 11 Hundreds of maritime industry representatives and Seafarers, both active and retired, attend the dedication ceremony. •f' i; ,., -1 Trainees form an honor guard around statue of Paul Hall during the ceremony held to mark the naming of the Piney Point complex after the late SlUNA president. • ' • .'i '.riv-;; �serrmBiR m Lundeberg School Graduates Eight Classes Ti^ainee Lifeboat Class 478—Graduating from trainee llfeisoat class 478 are (from left, kneeling) Shawn Hurst, Alex Feria, Jorge Chiclana, Patrick Carroll, Aimee Barrentine, David Johnston, Joseph Koch, Richard Aversa, (second row) Roy Grubb, Christy Lewis, Marcus Theodore, Patrick Healey, Brad Haines, James World, (third row) Charles DiGristine, Eric Viars, Jim Sheffield, Rubin Rose, Peter Zeschke, Stephen Papuchis and Matt Carroll. Celestial Navigation—Completing the five-week curriculum are (from left, first row) Gary Smith, Michael Wilson, Tom Grose, (second row) Melvin Santos, Jim Brown (instructor), Mike Lydick, S.K. Thompson and Ted Dodson. Trainee Lifeboat Class 479—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 479 are (from left, kneeling) Timothy Null, Janet Baird, Paul Staib, Michael Simmons, Mark Mason, David White, John Dupart, Paul Szalus, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Alex Feria, Raury LeFave, Eric Reyer, Timothy DuVal, Kenneth McCann, Francisco Rodriguez, Joseph Ritter, Robert Dargan, (third row) Mayfield Cousins, Brian Mooney, David Motto, Gene Wheelis, Raymond Leak, (fourth row) Brian Goudy, Donald Pears and James Lawrence. •! 1 Upgrade^ Lifeboat—^Receiving their lifeboat training certificates froni the Lun<»b< leberg School on July 16 are (from left) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), M.T. St. George, Tim Nugent, Ekow Doffoh and John Kelly. r:..M / •V ;• Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, kneeling) Samuel Grant, Gustavo Ossario, George Demetropoulos, Dennis Hillman, Michael MacCraken, Erik Bradshaw, James Ball, Gregory Brandane, (second row) Rick Kamantigue, Lee Hebert, Anthony Bonin, Luis Torres, Alice Hines, Derrick Young, James Smalls, Efrain Diaz, Michael Hermanson, William Scott, (third row) Ronald MacNeill, Kevin Earhart, R. Arment, Ed Krebs, G.F. Daley, Shawn Murphy, Brian Allred, Jeff Bull and J.C. Wiegman. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the July 25 class of upgraders. They are (from left) Ronald MacNeill, Rufus Hairston, Frank Watkins, Tye Smalls, Samuel Grant and Jim Moore (instructor). .4 .4. 4>'; -'I' f' • •. •• .J".1 Ii T:: •4^ 4 4 Advanced Refrigeration Class—Receiving their certifk»tes of course completion are (from left, kneeling) San Anthony Negron, Val Carpi, (second row) Mike Wells, D. Rush Ingram, Walter Chancey, (third row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), John Cronan, Devin Bertel, Mike Las Dulce, Phil Parent and Kelly Davis. QMED—Upgrading members of the engine department completing the QMED course are (from left, kneeling) Anthony Wiley, Dan Powers, Mark Dumas, Charlie Hampton, Paul Barbadillo, Linda Halderman, (second row) Ken Mulderig, James Banigan, Skipper Bucella, Tom Dunn, Art Wadsworth, Paul Bentson, Darrell McD­ onald, Taylor Clear, (third row) Howard Bland (MFOW), Steve Willis (MSC) Robert Gaglioti, Tom Barry, Mike Whytock, David Williams and Thom Kreutzer. S;":„ '• • Kr, I' rif .•.'4.- --I 'I • / •••'•''-I-. �SEMAROtSm ••<-. •:'V"."^.- '•• •fl Final DEEP SEA i-.\ T , , , ' •i.-'v4i«'^.>*: THOMAS P. ANDERSON Thomas P. Anderson, 47, passed away Feb. 2. He joined the union in 1964 in his native New York. A member of the deck department. Brother An­ derson last shipped in 1978. LOUIS L. ARENA Pensioner Louis L. Arena, 68, died June 12 as a result of lung cancer. He joined the SIU in 1941 in his native New Orleans. Brother Arena completed the bosun recertification program in 1976. He also served in the Army from 1942 imtil 1945. He began receiving his pension in August 1982. THEODORE D. BLADES Pensioner Theodore D. Blades, 90, passed away July 17. Bom in Pennsylvania, he joined the Seafarers in 1950 in the port of Boston. Brother Blades shipped as a bosun. He retired in September 1976. WILLIAM B. BLANKINSmP Pensioner William B. Blankinship, 64, died June 24. A na­ tive of North Carolina, he joined the union in 1947 in the port of Balti­ more. Brother Blankinship sailed in the engine department and also served in the Army firom 1951 to 1953. He retired in February 1981. RAYMOND W. BLETHEN Pensioner Raymond W. Blethen, 61, passed aWay July 8. He was bom in Cormecticut and joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Blethen shipped in the black-gang and upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. He began receiving his pension in March 1987. • .i ••:,'• r;-r --< I JAMES MICHAEL Pensioner James Mi­ chael, 83, died July 27. He was bom in Geor­ gia and joined the union in 1950 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Mi­ chael shipped as a chief cook. He retired in February 1973. JAMES MORAN Pensioner James Moran, 60, passed away July 22. A native of Massa­ chusetts, he joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Boston. Brother Moran shipped in the deck department and in 1975 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He also served in the Coast Guard from 1948 until 1952. Brother Moran began re­ ceiving his pension in May 1987. HARRY R. SINGLETON Pensioner Harry R. Singleton, 75, died July 27. Bom in New York, he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Sin­ gleton sailed in the engine de­ partment. He retired in October 1982. WOODRUFF STANLEY JR. Pensioner Woodmff Stanley, Jr., 69, passed away June 19. He was bom in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1966 in the port of San Francisco before the union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Stanley retired in Octo­ ber 1985. KEITH J. THOMPSON Keith J. Thompson, 35, died July 12. The native of Louisi­ ana graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Thompson shipped in the deck department. He was an active member at the time of his death. JAMES TONG Pensioner James Tong,87, passed away July 8. Bom in China, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Tong sailed in the galley gang. He retired in June 1976. CALMANBOGGS Pensioner Caiman Boggs, 80, died July 9. The native of New­ foundland joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Boggs shipped in the deck department. He retired in December 1978. INLAND NICHOLS KOMINOS Nichols Kominos, 56, passed away July 8. Bom in Greece, he joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New York. Brother Kominos was a mem­ ber of the engine department. He was an active rnember at the time of his death. RUSSELL HASTINGS Pensioner Russell Hastings, 78, passed away June 29. A native of Mary­ land, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Boatman Hastings was a member of the steward depart­ ment, and he served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in August 1976. STUARTSTEVENS Pensioner Stuart Stevens, 62, died June 16. He was bom in Florida and joined the union in 1972 in the port of New Or­ leans. Boatman Stevens sailed as a tankerman, and he also served in the Navy from 1947 shipped in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in June 1975. JOSEPH R.SUAREZ Pensioner Joseph R. Suarez, 78, passed away July 8. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Suarez JESSE WILKINSON Pensioner Jesse Wil­ kinson, 76, died June 13He was bom in Colorado and joined the union in 1964 in the port of St. Louis. Boatman Wil­ kinson sailed in the blackgang. He began receiving his pension in July 1981. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All tmst funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adminis­ tered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the vari­ ous trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are ' available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. Italso has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective mem­ bership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meet­ ings in all constitutional ports. Ilie responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an ^itorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ' • ..V /•. to 1951. He retired in January 1991. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immedi­ ately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All meml)ers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting todeprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such ^ dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should im­ mediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against fjecause of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. Ifany member feels that he isdenied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONA­ TION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate se^egated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contribu­ tions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employ­ ment. If a contribution ismade byreason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appro­ priate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his eco­ nomic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any timea member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquar­ ters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �mm crPlVJlAfff lOOl • :: jKrttmutK • lyyi •? 1991-92 UPGRADING COURSE SOIEDULE SAeduh for 1991 5HI^COH»90 FULL 8-week Sessions The following is the current course schedule for October 1991-March 1992 at the Seafarers ffarry Lundeberig iS^hool of Seainanshi]:) All prdgrams are geared to improve job skills of SIU members dnd to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the nriembership^s and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian GulT • October 21 DeoembearH MeierHti^m Pngnms Comi^teOM Check-In Date March 23 January 27 Course Bosun Recertiflcadon Steward Recertiflcation Date '/-iS./.. —•I. /' t May 4 March 2 fi^ UpgiwIn^ Oufrm . Check-In:''-^;Cbmplfetiott . .Date • Date October 28 December b January 2^ February 28 March lt> April 24 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior / to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Course Able Seaman •' Stewiifd Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion •..-.-Date •• Date Assistant Coidc, Cook and Baker^ . ;M open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon cothpierionCall stiidents mil^ d Sealift Familiarization class. LIfieboatman October 25 October 14 November 8October 28 November 2? November li Deoeinber 6 November 25 '..r. ,1. ' December:^ December 9 January 17 January 6 iliiu-s January 28 January 31 * February 3 February 14 February 17 February 28 March 13 March 2 March 27 March 16 AprillO March 30 October 25 ; i; 14 October December l3 December 2 February 7 January 27 March 13 March? November 1 October 28 : Radar Observer Unlimited December 20 December 16 January 24 January 20 March 20 March 16 November 29 November 4 Celestial Navigation Marcb6 February 10 April 17 January 6 . ' Third Mbte .i.' ... March? "^ Limited Mates License January 27 Upon completion, the Sedlijft Operations course must he taken. Tankerman November 11 December 6 AprillO ingine Upgrading Courses Course QMED-Any Ratiiig Firenmn/Watertender and Cfller • . •., 5g^--V. •: -.-v ; Marine ElerirUnics Technician Deep Sea/Inland Engineers Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inlaild) Address- Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) (State) Mo./Day/Vear TelephoneL— (Zip Code) L (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: • No Home Port. I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held.—^ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from • Yes GNo to Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken^ • Yes • No — Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training Primary language spoken Check-In Date October 28 October 28 October 28 ... Com^etion Date December 6 December 6 December 6 DATE- SIGNATURE. Department- ^ • Yes February 14 December 6 February 2l May 8 May 29 December 13 December 13 May 8 February 14 Book #_ Social Security #_ Seniority January 6 October 14 January 6 March 16 January 6 October 7 October 4 March 2 January 6 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. Yoii also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE (Street) (City) April 24 Adult Eduration Sdiedule Date of Birth. (Middle) (First) •4-'' .1 Refrigeration Maintenance 8t ..-Operatikms'.: All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. UPGfODING APPUCAmH (Last) i -• a ' Cbmpiedon Date March 27 December 20 February 28 March 16 FttiniMinimi Maintenance &0i^^ Marine Electrical Maintenance Check-In Completion Course Date .:Date • ; . Oil Spill Preventkm & October 28 November I Containment (1 week) March 2 March 6 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Name. Check-In Date January 6 November 11 January 20 ^ Ml students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Oil Spill Omim " .-• •' •.- 'ii. . • — DECK AB/Sealifl 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland Q Celestial Navigation G Simulator Course • • • • • ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) n Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility n Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward n Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Traasportatloa wiB be paid ia accordaacc witb (be icbcduliag tcUer only if you present origiaal receipts and sncccsshilly compiele tbe course. If you have any qucsthias, contact yonr p(^ agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Cenler. P.O. Bo* 75. Piney Point. MD. lOSU 9/91 ^ .. ' •:•• 1-. : •' .'.J 1 • ' • • : -.!i • • • 'V �SEAmRERS 1991 Benefits Conferences There are five benefits con­ ferences remaining—sched­ uled from September through the end of the year. See page 11 for dates of upcoming sessions. nl^tl-iV'X:;; d\ Volume 53, Number 9 September 1991 ' ••'flri,, -!• i;s' ..' • V USNS Hess Crew Befriends Stranded SIU members aboard the USNS Hess celebrated Independence Day with an act of generosity toward their Soviet coimterpaits aboard the Narvaskaya Zasatava, a disabled trawler. During a stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Seafarers learned of the plight of the Russian seamen in the area. The Soviet ship had been un­ dergoing engine repairs for months, and its crew had not been paid since mid-May. A Canadian newspaper reported the Soviet situation, noting the crewmembers were short of many supplies and cash. The Soviets es- Seafarers misfdrtune of breaking down be­ fore it caught anything, thereby leaving the crew at the mercy of its, Bosun Gutierrez Reports Smooth Sailing on Ultrasea "rV.™ • •"• -". •" • • Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez re­ ported smooth sailing on the Ultrasea, which recently completed a voyage that included stops in Alex­ andria and Dumyat, Egypt. After an 18-day trip from the United States, SIU members on­ board the Ultrasea celebrated Independence Day in Dumyat. Crewmembers noted the excellent salad bar and special dishes pre­ pared by Steward/Baker Rudy Xatruch. The Ultrasea, an American Mar­ itime Transport vessel, paid off July 25 in Norfolk, Va. SIU mem­ bers who crewed the Ultrasea dur­ ing this voyage are Gutierrez, Xatruch, ABs Robert Van Brunt, Eddie Hall, Edward Haney, Jim Bishop, Mate Anzulovich and Ar­ thur Machado, DEUs Carlos MUla and Abraham Carhajal, QMED H. Bergeron, Pumpman A1 Thomas, Jr., OMUs J. Rodriguez, Gary Danos and Harold Nassans, Steward/Baker Conrado Martinez and Chief Cook Joseph Brooks. The Ultrasea was built in 1974. The vessel carries 86,000 dead­ weight tons, and usually ships grain from the United States to various ports around the world. Recently the Ultrasea has been making steady voyages to Egypt. .rV: •• • '• iL. • After an 18-day voyage, crewmembers aboard the Ultrasea are ready for some shoretime in Dumyat, Egypt. They are (from left) DMUs Ed Haney and Robert VanBrunt, DEU Carlos Milla, DMU Eddy Hall and Bosun Cesar Gutierrez. In the photo aboveJhe Ultrasea's deck gang at work in port of Damyat, Egypt. Below: DMU Robert Van Brunt at ship's stern. At left. Bosun Cesar Gutierrez stands guard under Old Glory. 1 {• » The Rev. David Craig (center) delivered the donations frOm Bosun Earl Hanson (left). Steward Assistant Gamel Saleh and the rest of the Hess crew. sentially were confined to thenowner who would decide whether ship and were unable to afford any pay would be advanced. sort of recreation. The USNS Hess is an oceanoOn July 4 Bosun Earl Henson graphic research ship operated for made his fellow SIU members the Navy's Sealift Command by aware of this, and the Seafarers MarShip Operators of Rockville, responded by raising cash, stores Md. SIU members onboard the and other sundries for the Soviets. Hess during these events were: They gave the goods to the Rev. Henson, ABs William Seihprit, David Craig of the Missions to Richard Hayes, Lozzie Jones, Seamen, who delivered the dona­ Theodore Doi and Richard J. tions to the Soviet ship on July 5. Petersen, OSs Bruce Kane, Ahmed Mohamed and Joseph "It was a moving experience Rubin Jr. and I witnessd a look of hope and gratitude on [the Soviet] faces, Also aboard were QMEDs along with a tear of happiness," the \ Marvin Wells, Ronald Chastang Rev. Craig reported to the bosun. and Robert Coppock, OMUs "The Russians are pleased." John Morgan, Tommy Gihhs and Warren Redick and GUDE Mi­ The SIU's gracious gesture may chael A. Wilkerson have started a lucky streak for the Soviets. After the Russians re­ Chief Steward Beverly Briley, ceived the Seafarers' donations, Chief Cook Ahmed Qoraish, they finally got a portion of pay Cook/Baker Michael Douglas, from the ship's owner. ACU Samuel Garrett and SAs The Soviets did not know how Jules Carracci, Paul Lahorde, much longer engine repairs would Arthur Holley, Gamel Saleh, take. An agent for the ship's owner, Ronald Coley, Chad Griffin, based in Leningrad, told a Canadian James Francis and Ada Severin newspaper the fishing ship had the made up the galley crew. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the SIU to help locate Ashley Taija-Ray Dixon. The 3-year-old child was ab­ ducted by her non-custodial father, Jethro Dixon, September 29, 1989 from her home in Newark, N.J. She has black hair, brown eyes and a slightly "lazy" left eye. At the time of her abduction, she was 2 ft. tall and weighed 25 lbs. A felony warrant for parental kidnapping has been issued for the 25-year-old man. He is 5 ft. 6. in., 145 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone having information should contact The National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Chil­ dren at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing Person's Unit of the Essex County Sheriff's Office (N.J.) at (201)621-4177. i^shley Taija-Ray Dixon Of: _-i* - j: .... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DESERT STORM REDEPLOYMENT KEEPS SHIPS ON GULF RUN SIU SEES FLAWS IN CG’S ‘WORKER TAX’ PINEY POINT COMPLEX NAMED FOR PAUL HALL SINKING OF GREEK CRUISE SHIP RAISES CONCERNS OVER SAFETY CASH AID, ANWR ON DECK WHEN CONGRESS RETURNS GOVERNMENT ISSUES REPORT ON STONEWALL JACKSON FIRE CG FISHING VESSEL RULES GO INTO EFFECT SEPT. 15 CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT RECEIVED INQUIRIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY TAX AT&T’S GLOBAL LINK GETS OFF TO GOOD START HURRICANE POUNDS NEW BEDFORD FISHING FLEET FALSE ASSUMPTIONS UNDERLIE USER FEE PLAN, CHARGES SIU SURVIVORS OF SEVEN SCUD ALERTS LOPEZ CREW RECALLS GULF MISSION CHARLES E. 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S-~; ' 'f--\ • '•.' :\ H;.7tiV:.-C5:--ir.rJ : SEAFARERS ••• Mt. Pinatubo Blows, Bill Barring Seafarer Ships Striker Hit by Heavy Ash Page 11 Beplacement Goes to Senate; Labor Girds For Battle i Vu. inu} t- :;-• ••^4•-" v;.'.', 'vi- .• Stewards iach Pinnacle r Upgrading Page 10 2'<C>C)C ^hQt/3 ' •'4' V-:;- .' • • I'-f j Pages COOLU i": '•m-i Before the vote, House Majority Leader Gephardt announces support for the bill. O^-t/T .» ^-..•-::.'-^"#i; -y- HOUSE VOTES TO BAN SCABS »-o ;V August 1991 Volume 53, Number 8 o2r •-<KH • a'(/)>— :<>,-•:• -'- SlU Urges Fight :•( • •. ••'•'I'.' On llVorker Tax' Sessions on Benefits Are Found 'HelpfuV By Members, Families New Maritrans Pact -S Page 14 ZfMr'r •' '''•A.'" �.J'-'. i-~ \ v-'-' ,.:''f• , - ,. „,_. » —4«m ' •• • • ••^.i-V;&irSSas®fefc •'. i-ii" SUFmilSLOG President's Report •:?;'•• Jo: Unjust Taxation We in the Seafarers are particularly concerned about the burden that has been put suddenly on the backs of seagoing maritime workers who now are being taxed to go to work. We strongly object because the government on this issue is way out of line. Particularly, it has never been the practice in this democracy of ours to charge a person for the privilege of going to work. Now, because the government needs money, for the first time in the history of the United States, it is saddling American seamen with a so-called user fee for obtaining Coast Guard-issued documents or licen­ ses. In essence, the government has levied a tax on working people, on the very same individuals who currently contribute their fair share to the national budget in the form of income taxes. Studies from the Congressional Budget Office show that throughout the '80s, working and middle class Americans increased Michael Sacco the amount of taxes they pay while very rich individu­ als and corporations enjoyed big cuts in their tax rates. The tax cuts extended to big business and the wealthy throughout the 1980s have come bacl^ haunt us. The federal budget deficit has tripled since 1980 and stands today at close to $230 billion. (That debt figure would be even higher if the social security fund's surplus was deducted from the total budget.) The cumulative effect of the budget deficits of the '80s is a federal debt of close to $2.3 trillion. If one really wants to examine why the nation has such a huge debt, look at the results of the 1981 tax cut for the rich. By slashing the taxes of the most wealthy people in America and big business, the United States treasury has lost $171 billion a year. Under these circumstances, to tax merchant seamen for performing their jobs, for obtaining the best training and highest ratings and licen­ ses, is blatantly unfair. Additionally, to charge a fee for a service that the Coast Guard provides for the good of all American citizens, who on the whole depend on safe waterways, is contrary to the principles on which this nation was founded. The government makes a show of saying the user fee attached to documents and licenses is for services rendered by the Coast Guard. But, in fact, the funds paid by seamen for these items will not go directly to that agency. By law, the monies from the licenses and documents will go straight to the U.S. treasury. This levy for obtaining seamen's papers and marine licenses is nothing short of a revenueraising ploy by the very same government that got itself into the deficit dilemma. Jetting the burden of the federal debt on the backs of seamen is just another way to avoid the real decisions that must be made; namely, determining how to tax equitably in our society. We intend to fight this injustice to see that something is done to correct it. Entire Industry Hit Over and beyond the punitive nature of the user fee that will be charged to American seamen, the entire U.S. maritime industry has •p- ••it , '-•; been socked with a whole host of assessments by the government. The collective amount levied on the industry is substantial. It in­ cludes customs' duties and fees, charges for inspecting grain-carrying ships, a flat fee to the Department of Agriculture's plant and animal inspection agency, fuel surcharges, harbor maintenance fees, a tonnage tax, fees for Coast Guard inspections and examinatipns. We are con­ cerned about what this policy does to further aggravate the plight of the American merchant marine. It puts the industry at a competitive disadvantage. Instead of socking it to U.S. shipping, the government should be providing positive programs that recognize the value of a merchant shipping capability to the national interest. Not only are there jobs involved, but people must be encouraged to go into the shipping business, not discouraged. jii Benefits Conferences The sessions being held at each SIU hall on the medical, pension, vacation and educational benefits of Seafarers by all accounts have been worth attending. To date nine conferences have been held, six more remain. I urge every member, pensioner and their families to take part in the conferences that will be held in Baltimore, New Orleans, Honolulu, Jacksonville, San Juan and Algonac. Your participation mat­ ters. All comments and suggestions are being compiled so that we may analyze the needs of all Seafarers and their families. Paul Hall's Birthday August 20, a holiday for Seafarers working aboard SlU-contracted ships, marks the birthday of the man who headed the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District from 1947 until his death in June 1980. Paul Hall took over the helm of this union at the age of 32, nine years after it was formed by members of what was then a mori­ bund International Seamen's Union. Under Paul Hall's leadership, what started as a gritty band of some 500 seamen shipping from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts became a powerful organization representing thousands of American seafarers. In eve:ry situation—^whether it was fighting the commies on the waterfront or battling finky and ruthless shipowners, whether it was uniting the maritime industry in pursuit of national legislation to pro­ mote a U.S.-flag shipping capacity or extending a promising career path to a young person—^Paul Hall demonstrated a keen ability to under­ stand people and their motivations, a shrewd strategic sense from which came some very creative tactics. August 20 is the day Seafarers pay tribute to Paul H^l and his immeasurable contribution to the SIU, the labor movement in general and this industry in particular. ,••#1 JI OMI Star Rescues Four Refugees in 30-Mile Winds, 20-Foot Swells SIU members onboard the OMI Star overcame darkness and rough seas to rescue four Cuban refugees in the Straits of Florida, roughly 15 miles south of Key West. Recertified Bosun Robert Eugene All«i and ABs Paul Carolan,KdthTlHHiq)son and Gary Snodgrass took part in the res­ cue operation, Thompson which happened around 2:15 a.m. April 13. The four Cubans, men ages 2029, were clinging to a homemade raft when severe weather hit the area. They had left Cuba four days earlier, heading for the United States. The Cubans had traversed approximately 75 miles and had exhausted their meager supply of fresh water and CMapges. Already in dire circumCarolan stances, the ref­ .^' , ;. '>•'', 'i. /, ugees saw their situation become even worse when 30-mph winds and 20-foot swells kicked in. Cries for Help Heard AB Carolan walked onto the bridge shortly after 2 a.m. and heard people screaming nearby. He looked off the starboard side and saw one of the Cubans waving a flashlight, riding a raft which consisted of canvas tied over four tires. "They called me and the day­ men," Bosun Allen recently told a reporter from the Seafar­ ers LOG. "We got all the lifesaving equip­ ment and threw Allen them a rope. "It was a perfect throw, but the Cubans were in such a hurry they missed the line'. We turned and tried to get them again. This time we threw two lines, and they got them tied." One of the refugees sik)ke Eng­ lish, and he told OMI Star Crew- members they left Cuba "to start a new life," Allen recalled. "Things must be pretty bad over there. "They were really grateful we saw them. They were hugging and kissing everybody." Salt-Encrusted Refugees After the rescue, the steward department members set up a room where the salt-covered men could get clean. The galley gang then prepared a much-appreciated meal Volume 53, Number 8 for them. The Coast Guard picked up the four men two hours later. "Please put in a word for the good job SIU seamen did," Cap­ tain Jim Hevican told the LOG. "They did one hell of a job." Hevican said he was shocked the Cubans made it so far on their flimsy flotation device. "How they survived, I don't know. I can't believe it held up," he added. "They were all encrusted with salt, and they had sores." August 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp. Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall; Associate Editor/ Production, Deborah Greene; Art^ Bill Brower. m �ijlllll 111 II AUGusrm r '-s House Passes Anti-Scab Bill In a 247-182 vote, the House of Representatives voted to make it illegal to replace striking workers with scabs. After an intense debate last month, the majority of House "If employees cannot mount ai members voted in sup­ meaningful strike threat, the fed­ port of the labor move­ eral labor policy does not work '•-.r' i.:'-'t-- :• .,.. II ^".11 J . '\, -i ;- . ,• •• • A paperworker who lost his job to a scab demonstrates outside the Capitol to rally support for the striker replacement bill. ment's position to close a loophole which allows em­ ployers to permanently hire without it. There is no incentive for the employer to make conces­ sions or reach agreement." individuals who have crossed a picket line to assume the jobs of striking employees, or better said— scabs. The legislation, known as the Workplace Fairness Bill, now goes to the Senate. A vote in that congressional chamber is ex­ pected after the Labor Day recess. Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin has indicated President George Bush will oppose the bill. The trade union movement is seeking enough congressional support for the measure to override a presi­ dential veto. Representative William Ford (DMich.), a driving force behind the House bill, H.R. 5, noted in his remarks to colleagues during a floor debate on the measure, "This right to strike was and is the key­ stone of our national labor rela­ tions program. Bill Rights a Wrong Keeping scabs employed after a strike ends is a phenomenon which began in the 1980s. While the loophole allowing employers to permanently replace striking workers was created by a 1938 Supreme Court decision known as the Mackay Radio ruling, few businesses employed the tactic until the decade of the Reagan admin­ istration. Many of the bitter strikes that have become synonymous with the 1980s were marked by the hiring of replacement workers. Most recently, the former owner of The New York Daily News, the Tribune Company, spent $24 mil­ lion toforce a strike, bring in scabs and replace its union employees. Continued on page 24 The Second Registry Gaffe—End of an Illusion • - 'i.\. •; ••*'.. There is a current of confusion running through the maritime industry these days that apparently is giving more than a few people second thoughts about the seriousness of the industry's concern about its plight. The bewilderment stems from a twist of circumstances after it was announced on May 20 that the United Seamen's Service, which maintains recreational facilities for seamen of all flags and services in 10 foreign ports, would be giving one of its annual awards to the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administrator, Warren Leback, for his contri­ butions to U.S.-flag shipping and international transportation, American seafarers and the United Seamen's Service. The award is called the Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS). A similar award will be given to the veteran shipping company executive, Charles Hiltzheimer, president of the SlU-contracted Puerto Rico Marine Management and a former head of Sea-Land Services and United States Lines. It was with no small degree of shock that the maritime industry and a congressional commit­ tee, at a hearing on June 19, heard Maritime Administrator Leback recommend considera­ tion of a "second registry." That consideration would mean, in plain English, opening up jobs on American-flag ships to foreign seamen. It drew sharp comment and questions from House Merchant Marine Committee Chairman Walter Jones and Congresswoman Helen Bentley. The Seafarers LOG ran a story condemning the Leback proposal in the July issue. No other criticism was evident from other sources. As the implications of the bizarre proposal began to sink in, those who still had illusions "I crown you Admiral of the Ocean Sea and Ruler of the Queen's Navee..." of Maritime Administration "friendliness" were knocked loose of their fantasy. For union sea­ men, the Leback second registry suggestion had particular meaning. This was something right out of a major oil company's book. That it would come from the prepared text of a gov­ ernment official whose mission and responsi­ bility is to promote the American merchant marine in the national interests, was nothing short of outrageous. Even among the administration's apologists in the industry there was evidence that Leback's revealing words were causing schizophrenic reactions. Example: In his organization's pub­ lication June-July issue, C.E. "Gene" DeFries, who now heads only the predominantly nonmaritime parent body of the Licensed Division of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, hailed the AOTOS award to Leback, saying "few individuals were more deserving." In the next issue of the Marine Journal, dated July-August, the publication ran several scare headlines and a story mentioning the second registry proposal. Nowhere did the DeFries publication criticize Leback for making the proposal. In fact, it clearly sought to absolve Leback of the guilt which is his alone for floating the ide^. Actually, the circumstance of "honoring" someone who thinks running American seamen off American ships might be a way to rebuild the U.S. industry is no reason to go off the deep end. After all, the award ceremony is only a means of raising funds. The honoree in ques­ tion was selected, not because of his achieve­ ments in promoting the American-flag industry but rather because his position as chief officer of the Maritime Administration could be used as leverage to sell tickets. There are at least a dozen people in the Maritime Administration whose devotion and performance in carrying out the duties of the agency makes them emi­ nently more deserving of recognition by the industry. It is to be expected that some will view this commentary as much ado about nothing, but while some segments of maritime may be com­ fortable in an evening of back-slapping makebelieve, seafaring workers must deal with real­ ity, lest they forget the values and principles on which their jobs and security rest. Samuel Gompers, a wise American who was the first president of the American Federation of Labor, stated it very simply for those who want to be honest with themselves: "Reward your friends; punish your enemies," he advised. Not the other way around. f• I f'-l f • 'h • •B:- 'fM-fx- - 'Vl �-.'V V V. SanRERS lOG Wages, ••II Seafarers working aboard Maritrans Partners L.P. tugs and barges ratified a new five-year contract which scores big gains in pay and adds a deck utility position to the crew complement of under-3000 HP boats. SIU members also voted to consolidate into one master agreement the three labor pacts which previously covered hours, wages and working conditions in the Maritrans, Mariner and Inter­ state fleets. The new agreement, which went into effect June 1 and extends until 19%, was ratified by the member­ ship by a 2.5 to 1 vote in May. Nearly 250 Seafarers sail in the Maritrans fleet of 48 barges and 39 tugs, the laigest U.S.-flag coastal marine transporter of petroleum products. The new pact reverses a decadelong trend of wage slashes and employer-union confrontations which has characterized collective bargaining in the inland waterborne transit industry. Under the new pact, wages will increase by 20 to 40 percentdepending on the job classification and vessel assignment—over the life of the contract. All benefit levels were maintained and the harbor towing fleet Seafarers were brought up to par with other Mar­ itrans SIU members in the area of pension credits. In addition to adding a deck utility rating to the manning scale of under-3000 HP boats, the po­ sition of apprentice-mate will now be within the Seafarers bargaining unit. Union negotiators sought and obtained a single contract encom­ passing the equipment of each Maritrans Partners L.P. subsidi­ ary. With one pact in place, crewmembers represented by the SIU sailing on Mariner, Interstate and Maritrans tugs and baiges will have greater bargaining strength, and management will have a more ef­ ficient personnel operation, noted rank-and-file Seafarers on the con­ tract negotiating committee. William *'B1IP* Lehew, a Mari­ trans tankerman who served on the bargaining group, called the agreement "a step forward." Le­ hew was able to compare this round of negotiations with the contract meetings held in 1985, when he also served on the bar­ gaining committee. "There was a lot of concern about the morale of crewmembers in these talks," he said. m' • v^' •ff'V It •'•.:'-•• :i'-|,:v' .•;/ :'-3'-, - . ^ iiS; ' ?•! . i-:' •f.- •••;:' •. •f- - -" ' '•Vtl .V ;f: mtc.V'- :• ' f( -:v-: • 'r^c. rt: • f #-• • 'fif; I Dedication to Safety The union and Maritrans, the parent company to the three fleets covered by the agreement, reiter­ ated a joint commitment to con­ tinued improvement of safety mechanisms and procedures. Shipboard personnel, as well as shoreside workers, employed by Maritrans are to strive for a "flaw­ less performance," according to the agreement reached by both parties. Throughout the negotiations, the Seafarers and Maritrans manage­ ment recognized the need for safe operation of all marine transport equipment. The accord was crafted Up in 3-Fleet Maritians Pact to ensure the company is able to meet and exceed the safety pro­ cedures incorporated in the na­ tion's regulatory regime as a result of the enactment of the Oil Pol­ lution Act of 1990. The SIU bargaining committee consisted of Maritrans fleet rep­ resentatives Lehew and Tankerman Steve Gardnier. AB-Tankerman Rick Lord participated in behalf of Seafarers on Interstate equipment. Mariner delegates on the negotiating committee were Tankerman Harold Acord, ABTankerman Greg Luce and Cook Pete Carlton. SIU Assistant Vice President Dave Heindel served as the lead negotiator in the talks. The contract was ratified by the membership. Serving on the vote tally committee were nine Seafar­ ers, three from each fleet. Mariner tallymen were AB-Tankerman James Brooks, AB-Tankerman Jeff Peterson and AB-Tankerman Frank Sessa. Interstate Seafarers were represented by Deck Utility Dan Van Sclver, Randal Goodlson, AB; and Thorn Farrell, AB-tankerman. Seafarers sailing aboard Maritrans equipment review the new contract with SIU Assistant Vice President Dave Heindel (standing). OS James R. GiifBtts, Tankerman Anthony Mykllch and Deckhand Vincent Moore were present for Maritrans Seafarers. The Maritrans fleet moves some 250 million barrels of petroleum and petroleum-products—-includ­ ing gasoline, jet fuel, home heating oil, crude oil, asphalt—a year. The company, which traces its origins to the last century, is a master limited partnership formed in 1987 when spun off by the parent Sonat Inc. Maritrans operates along the Eastern seaboard and Gulf of Mexico. In addition to transport­ ing petroleum and its byproducts, the company also provides light­ ering and ship bunkering services. Ausbalkms Bnbmk on Fleet IMwik^ Australian shipping interests representing maritime unions, shi­ powners and the government have coalesced to develop and imple­ ment programs to keep an active and growing Australian merchant marine in place. In an attempt to assess what other industrialized nations are doing in support of their national fleets, the key players in the Aus­ tralian-flag shipping industry are holding a series of meetings with sea-going unions, operators and government officials in Japan, the United States and several Euro­ pean countries. While in the United States last month, the representatives of the Australian Shipping Industry Re­ form Authority investigated American policy in the areas of shipbuilding, vessel purchase in­ centives, taxation arrangements, operating costs, cargo reservation schemes and the framework in which government, labor and management pursue common goals. In a meeting with the SIU and District 2 MEBA-AMO, the Australians asked for background on U.S. cargo preference laws and cabotage provisions. The overseas study mission of the Australian Shipping Industry Reform Authority is but one step in the process being undertaken collaboratively by Australian shi­ powners, maritime unions and government to reform the industry and make Australian shipping more competitive. The activities of the group follow a formal agreement among shipowners, the maritime unions and the government for accelerated reform. Adopting the motto of "keeping the fleet afloat," the Australian maritime interests have taken a series of steps in the past few years designed to reinvigorate its na­ tional shipping capacity. The partnership among unions. shipowners and government made it possible to reduce manning lev­ els from an average of 34 crewmembers in the early 1980s to 21 today, a 38 percent reduction. Government-supported training programs were instituted to coin­ cide with the manning cuts. Ship­ owners who reduced manning were given tax breaks to encourage new building. As a result, while man­ ning decreased, the number of Australian-flag vessels went up. This tax scheme extended to operators was a five-year depre­ ciation regime commencing the year before the ship was commis­ sioned. Additionally, in return for cuts in manning, a seven percent taxable grant was made available to shipowners for introducing new tonnage until 1997. Ships quali­ fying under this process may be depreciated for taxation purposes at a rate of 29 percent, under the prime cost method, starting the year prior to delivery. The reform authority notes that the restructuring process has increased confidence in the indus­ try, as evidenced by a recent in­ vestment in Australian-flag ship­ ping in excess of $1 billion for new vessels. Nine deep sea vessels currently are being built that will operate under the Australian flag. The addition of new vessels which have improved fuel effi­ ciency, greater carrying capacity and other state-of-the-art mecha­ nisms, coupled with reduced man­ ning, has dramatically increased the industry's productivity by 54 percent in less than a decade. Both operators and the unions have taken steps to consolidate. In 1986 the Australian National Maritime Association was formed to bring together Australian-flag shipping companies in one advo­ cacy group. The association today represents 90 percent of the Aus­ tralian fleet. The seven Australian maritime unions have merged into three ^organizations, and by the end of • this year there will be two Aus­ tralian maritime unions. In addition, Australian seafaring unions and shipowners are seeking to bring shipping on an even keel with road and rail transport, which is heavily subsidized in that coun­ try. Additionally, the groups seek reform of port operations, which they characterize as inefficient monopolies. fte f}'<:^®®'Sacco(left) talks with Patrick Geraghty (center), the head of Anthonv Pana*^nrt" group's assistant federal secretary, Anthony Papaconstuntinos, dunng their time in Washington. D.C. �•NijwglKlil T'iy!^--i. ~y;-:^y--' -••-• M SlU Hits 'Worker Tax' on Seamen Fees for Z-Cards, Licenses Could Cost $35 and $350 IK? #1^-' • f' . The United States Coast Guard has an­ nounced that seamen will be charged between $35 and $350 for the costs involved in the issuance of a merchant mariner document, li­ cense or certificate of registry. No date has been designated for the so-called user fee to begin because the agency is in the process of accepting comments and views on the proposal. The user fee for Coast Guard services is the result of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 passed last year as an attempt by Congress and the administration to reduce the federal budget deficit. As part of the Department of Transportation's revenue-raising mecha­ nisms incorporated in the legislation, a long­ standing statute which prohibited the collection of fees for the licensing of certain shipboard positions was lifted. Dissatisfaction with the user fee proposed was voiced by SIU President Michael Sacco, who felt that seamen were being discriminated against in what amounts to a mandatory taxation on employment. He said the issue of a "worker tax" was one for the SIU and the entire labor movement to attack vigorously. He pointed out that the user fe^ for obtaining licenses and Z-cards was noth­ ing more than a thinly disguised revenue-raiser for the federal coffer, done off the backs of workers who already pay income taxes as their share of the nation's taxes. Cause for All Workers Sacco said he would recommend this be a leading issue for the labor movement because all working people should be concerned about this inequitable and back door ploy to pump more money into the national treasury. "If seamen are now going to be charged an em­ ployment-related tax, what group of workers will be next?" he said. The Coast Guard's proposal for the user fees was issued on June 20. At this point, the agency is accepting comments from interested parties. As the LOG went to press, the SIU was in the process of formulating its response to the user fee proposal. Comments are due August 5. Highlights of the SIU's position will be printed in the September LOG. After the Coast Guard reviews the comments received from all interested parties and deter­ mines if any of the recommendations should be incorporated into the user fee scheme, the agency will issue a final rule-making in the Federal Register. At that point, seamen can expect to begin paying the charges assigned to merchant mariner documents, licenses and cer­ tificates of registry. While the Coast Guard may modify its pro­ posal, some sort of user fees will be put into place because such charges are mandated by law in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990. According to a notice published in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard based its projections of fees on what it costs the agency to process licenses, merchant mariner documents and cer­ tificates of registry. Of concern to all seamen is the Coast Guard's comment that it "will revise these proposed fees when costs change because of inflation, deflation, or changes in the way the services are provided." The agency cited the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 as one law which in its implementation might increase the cost of user fees. Fee for Seamen's Documents The Coast Guard proposes charging a basic $35 fee for a merchant mariner document with­ out a qualified rating; i.e., a wiper, ordinary seamen or food handler. A z-card with a qual­ ified rating—such as an AB, QMED, lifeboatman or tankerman—would cost a total of $135.. This figure includes a $35 issuance fee, a $60 evaluation fee and a $40 examination fee. Under the Coast Guard's proposed user fees, upgrading or sitting for a license will cost a seaman additional funds. If an ordinary seaman upgrades to AB, it would cost him $135, the total amount charged for evaluation of the application, examination and issuance of the new document. An upgrade from AB-limited to AB-unlimited would cost $95 since there is no examination involved. If a wiper upgrades to QMED-FOWT or QMED-any rating, under these procedures it will cost $135 for the process of evaluation, examination and issuance of the new document. The endorsements of lifeboatman and tankerman could end up costing a seaman a maximum of $135 if the special ratings are obtained at a separate and distinct time from upgrading to another position. . The cost of deck and engine licenses is divided into two categories. Generally, upper level fees apply to ocean and near coastal licenses for inspected vessels over 1600 gross tons. Lower level fees include first class pilots. Two Levels for Licenses According to the Coast Guard Federal Reg­ ister notice, upper level licenses will cost a total of $330. This fee includes a $70 evaluation fee, a $225 examination fee and the $35 issuance fee. Applicants for lower level licenses will be charged a total of $180—$65 for the evaluation, $80 for the examination and $35 for its issuance. The Coast Guard notes that the full exami­ nation fee proposed for both upper level and lower level licenses will not be charged when the seaman only needs a partial or limited examination or an open book examination for the renewal of a license. If the applicant is going for an original license. z-card or certificate of registry, he will have to pay an additional $17 charge for an FBI criminal record check which will be forwarded to the Coast Guard. The agency is in the process of determining acceptable methods of payment. Among the ideas on the table are credit card payments, checks, money orders, cash. The agency is considering penalties for failure to pay the fees. Origins of User Fee The notion that seamen should pay a fee for their seamen's documents or licenses has been bandied about since the early 1980s during then President Ronald Reagan's first term in office. When the Reagan administration engineered deep cuts in government spending and sought to institute a payment-for-service scheme for a variety of public programs, user fees for Coast Guard activities surfaced in the form of various budget and legislative proposals. The concept was offered as a part of the administration's annual budget each year throughout the 1980s but Congress consistently resisted the proposal. The SIU and the rest of the maritime industry worked diligently and successfully every year to block the enactment of user fees for Coast Guard services. Last year, in a quick and desperate move to meet its assigned revenue raising goals. Con­ gress swiftly tacked on Coast Guard user fees to the budget bill, known as the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990. In short, user fees for Coast Guard services became law without going through the normal legislative process. As a result of the 1990 budget act, user fees will be established for Coast Guard services related to vessel documentation, commercial vessel inspections, vessel plan review and equipment approval, in addition to the issuance of seamen's papers and licenses. PROPOSED USER FEES FOR Z-CARDS AND LICENSES Evaluation Fee Examination Fee Document Without Qualified Rating Document With Qualified Rating $35 $ 60 License—Lower Level 65 License—Upper Level 70 $ 40 •1 $ 35 ; 80 ; 225 • Duplicate or Replacement Document or License issuance Fee I,i'ft.'.-- 35 Note: The Coast Guard is proposing an additional fee of $17 for an FBI criminal record check to be added to the evaluation fee if the application is for an original license or an original merchant mariner document. Source: Federal Register; Department of Transportation Coast Guard "User Fees for Marine Licensing, Certification of Registry and Merctiant Mariner Documentation; Proposed Rule;" June 20, 1991. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TANKER CREWS On tankers with the one man deck watch, the Bosun and A.B. Maintenance ratings may be required to stand watch due to inclement weather and heavy traffic. Because of the overtime restrictions imposed by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and for reasons of safety, they shall be assigned to a watch during cargo opera­ tions. During cargo operations, they shall not be covered i by the day worker rules in Article II, Section 39 and Article III, Section 10 Of the Standard Tanker Agree­ ment. Any questions regarding this should be referred to the contracts department at headquarters or to the nearest union h^ officials. •-v V •• 0 , V, ,, • '.Mi �SEAHUtERS m '^fs.: - ,ro, ,• , ;r.;: - ' - f I From the moment the 13th anV-Sj Great Steamboat Race from , :;t-r: | New Orleans to St. Louis began, there was no doubt an SlU-crewed ship would emerge victorious. That's because both the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen, the only overnight passenger paddlewheel steamboats left in America, are manned by Seafarers. This year, it was the Mississippi Queen that won the race. Part of the race involves compe­ tition between the crews. Among the winners of this year's events were SIU members Rick Larson, porter aboard the Mississippi Queen, and Amy Talbot, a cabin attendant on the Delta Queen. Larson won the luggage race, while Talbot tri­ umph^ in the maid cart race. •. Amy Talbot wins cart race. Mississippi Queen (top) leads Delta Queen in Great Steamboat Race. SlU-crewed Tug Leaves Competition in Its Wake it': Eventual winner Kristin Lee (right) pulls away from nearest competitor. V J-••'••'• ". w •'•i 1 • SIU wives Sandy Thornton (left, wife of Donald Thornton) and Kim Kelley (Timothy Kelley) enjoy race. i • SIU Vice President Byron Kelley takes turn at Kristin Lee's helm. SIU Deckhand Fred Kerns exults after Kristin Lee's victory. i Lundeberg School Treats The desserts prepared by Lundeberg School Executive Chef Romeo LupinaccI (center) and Seafarer Robert Miller sold briskly at a recent street fair bake sale in Washington, D.C. The SlU-crewed Kristin Lee, using only 80 percent of its engine capacity, blew away the competi­ tion at last month's Annual Inter­ national Tugboat Race on the Detroit River. The Kristin Lee, an OLS Trans­ port Company boat, was one of two-dozen American and Cana­ dian tugs which participated in the event. The race is part the weeklong Intemational Canadian Festi­ val. (The 3/t-mile wide Detroit River separates Detroit, Mich, from Ontario, Canada.) SIU members who crewed the winning boat are Mates Claude Sankey and Ron Nestle, Engineer Bill Hastings, Assistant Engineer Keith Roberge, ABs Danny Goleman and Fred Kerns and Cook David Weirsham. Former member Clark King served as captain on the tug, and other mem­ bers were onboard as guests. "It was fun, a break in the regu­ lar routine," recalled Assistant En­ gineer Roberge. The company permitted the members to invite their families aboard. Roberge was able to show his wife, Susan; two of his five children, Natalie and Jesse; and his mother and father what he does aboard a boat for the first time. "All the guests really enjoyed them­ selves," he added. "There's no competition be­ cause we have the biggest tug," Cook Weirsham said with a laugh. "When we take off at the start, we come close to sinking five or six other boats. "It's a good old time, nothing serious. It's a chance to show off your boat.... This year we had a beautiful day and the river was calm." Nearly a quarter-million specta­ tors lined the river's banks as the Kristin Lee finished in record time. The winning boat is 160 feet in length and has 3,000 horsepower. Other trophies were awarded to tugs which competed in smaller boat categories. "I think it's pretty lighthearted," said AB Goleman. "Quite a few people turn out, but the competition won't be serious unless they get the same (horse­ power) boats going against each other." f • •• While the Kristin Lee success­ fully defended its title, SIU Vice. President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley continued a personal winning streak of sorts—he has been onboard the last seven Inter­ national Race winners. "My father won the third of these races, back in 1953 or so," Kelley recalled. "In fact, I still have that trophy." The former ocean-going tug now pushes an asphalt barge on the Lakes. �• ' ': ^ : A-./--. ". AUGUST mi • -V Tl Coast Guard Issues New Random Drug..Test Rules Only shipboard personnel whose duties can be characterized as ex­ traordinarily safety-sensitive will be subject to random drug testing, it was announced in a final rule issued by the U.S. Coast Guard appearing in the Federal Register last month. Aboard most vessels, this will exempt the wiper and members of the steward depart­ ment from random urinalysis tests. The new rules mandate that all marine personnel employers have a random drug testing program in place by October 1, 1991. The Coast Guard has determined that the number of individuals to be submitted to random urinalysis tests by the marine employer should be "no less than 50 percent of all crewmembers on an annual baSIS. • •'V • ,--; •', •';" • t''' ' l.' jT>;--Vf-y The Coast Guard was forced to revise its original random drug testing procedures which were promulgated in 1988 because of a court case initiated by the SIU and the Transportation Institute (TI), an association of U.S.-flag shipping companies. In objecting to the government's drug testing program, the SIU ar­ gued that random testing was an invasive procedure that violated an individual's privacy rights. Furthermore, the union argued the government had no business in­ truding in matters that could be handled in the collectivej| bargain­ ing process. In December 1989, a federal district court ruled the Coast Guard had failed to show that a "war­ rantless, suspicionless search" was justified for all crewmembers since the agency had failed to demon­ strate a "clear, direct nexus . . . between the nature of the employ­ ee's duty and the nature of the feared violation." The Coast Guard had to return to the drawing board to develop random drug testing regulations that could be sustained under the constitution's Fourth Amendment which protects an individual's pri­ vacy interests and prevents un­ warranted search and seizure. Judge Thomas Hogan's ruling in­ vited the Coast Guard to develop revised random testing procedures that would identify a direct link between the crewmember's as­ signed duties and the safe navi­ gation of the vessel. Certificate of Inspection In the new rule the Coast Guard defines crewmembers with direct responsibility for safety as those who, for the most part, are listed on an inspected vessel's certificate of inspection (COI). Thus seamen performing the duties of patrol­ men, watchmen and lifeboatmen will be subject to random drug testing. Should a wiper or galley gang member be serving in any of these capacities, he or she would be included in the random testing pool. According to the new rule, if a seaman "fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs, the individual's employer or prospective employer shall report the test results in writ­ ing to the nearest Coast Guard Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec­ tion." Additionally, the rule states, "The individual shall be denied employment as a crewmember or removed from duties which di­ rectly affect the safe operation of the vessel as soon as practicable and shall be subject to suspension and revocation proceedings against his or her license, certificate of registry or merchant mariner's document. . ." Protecting Privacy Rights Originally, the Coast Guard is­ sued a final rule requiring preemployment, periodic, random, post-accident and probable cause drug testing for commercial vessel shipboard personnel on Novem­ ber 21, 1988. The SIU and TI went into court on November 29, 1988 and filed a lawsuit against the procedures. While the SIU re. mained committed to a drug-free workplace, the union's lawsuit ar­ gued that any program to deal with the problem should be equitable and respect the privacy rights of seafarers. On December 18, 1989, the Dis­ trict court enjoined the Coast Guard from implementing its random testing program as spelled out in the final rule while allowing the other four kinds of testing to pro­ ceed. Excerpts from the Coast Guard's Rules Governing Random Drug Testing Of Shipboard Personnel Federal Register July 6,1991 f;.''•••• Inspect^ Vessels Wipers "It [the final rule] requires chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a ran­ dom basis (random testing) of crew­ members on inspected vessels who occupy a position, or perform the du­ ties and functions of a position, re­ quired by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection; who perform the duties and functions of patrolrnen or watchmen; or who are specifically assigned the duties of warning, mustering, assem­ bling, assisting or controlling the movement of passengers during emergencies." "The Coast Guard agrees that the ordinary duties of a wiper are not so safety-sensitive as to require random testing. Generally, a wiper occupies an entry level position In the engine department. Is not required by the COI, and. Is closely supervised by other engine department personnel when performing safety-sensitive duties. In those few Instances where wipers are required by the COI, they have been determined to be essential to the safe operation of the vessel. Accordingly, the final rule requires only those wipers who are specifically required by the COI, or who perform some other 'operation' duty In addition to their duties as a wiper, to be subject to random testing." ii-' Harbor Pilots "The rule also requires random testing of crewmembers on uninspected ves­ sels who are required by law or reg­ ulation to hold a license Issued by the Coast Guard In order to perform their duties on the vessel; who perform duties and functions directly related to the safe operation of the vessel; who perform the duties and functions of patrolmen or watchmen or who are specifically assigned the duties of warning, mustering, assembling, as­ sisting or controlling the movement of passengers during emergencies." Non-COi Listed Personnel "The final rule requires that harbor pilots be subject to random drug test­ ing.' .V'J Steward Department "The Coast Guard does not believe that cooking and galley cleaning alone have a sufficient tie to safe vessel operation to warrant random testing. However those cooks on any type of vessel who have ordinary and routine duties ... that are directly related to the safe operation of the vessel should be subject to random testing." •V.-, ", I: , ;-. /, f.v '. , ., \ s'-i -r: ••'••!?• >;r •,^;;.:?', •.I'i"' Medical Services for New York Seafarers Rose Dammeyer (left) and her husband, Clifford, an SIU pensioner, review the programs offered by the union's designated medical provider in New York. Sonja Mason of the Methodist Hospital was on hand at the New York benefits conference, where this picture was taken, to advise Seafarers of the institute's services. A caption in the July Seafarers LOG, page 5, incorrectly identified Rose Dammeyer. f, • • "When crewmembers In addition to those listed on the COI are engaged at the discretion of the vessel owner or operator to perform the same duties as those crewmembers listed on the COI, these additional crewmembers must be subject to random testing for the same reasons as COI listed per­ sonnel. The Coast Guard could not, therefore, limit the random testing re­ quirements to only the crewmembers required by the COI. The requirement In the final rule that COI listed crew­ members be subject to random testing Is only a threshold requirement for testing crewmembers on Inspected vessels. The marine employer must Identify all other crewmembers who perform operations duties and ensure that they, too, are subject tb random testing." "A crewmember's assignment to an emergency duty on the passenger vessel's station bill Is not sufficient reason to require the crewmember to be subject to random testing. The Coast Guard's position concerning emergency duties Is that only those crewmembers who are assigned spe­ cific emergency duties which make them directly responsible for the safety of life of passengers should be subject to random testing. Direct responsibility for passenger safety must be assigned to and understood by a crewmember as a job function. Crewmenribers who may simply 'help out' In an emergency are not thereby subject to random testing. Of course. In an emergency, persons who are not otherwise subject to random testing are not precluded from providing assistance to passen­ gers that Is beyond their normal job requirements." •! y.- • ' i f -"y Passenger Ships ' ''\-. V •:x:- ••, .-: y,; •i ' Uninspected Vessels • '• ij.l,' t •-'i-i-,.j;':y On July 27,1990 the Coast Guard published revised random testing rules designed to meet the con­ cerns of Judge Hogan. The SIU submitted strong comments at that time pointing out the Coast Guard had failed to define the categories of merchant seamen that should be subjected to the invasive pro­ cedure of random testing urinal­ ysis because their duties were inexorably linked to the safe nav­ igation of a vessel. The final rule issued last month by the Coast Guard addressed the SIU's concerns and clearly out­ lined which crewmembers per­ formed duties tied to safety. • I : -ft' �•,,,'.'•;^•• • '••;•>,'•' •• ••;•'" '.'f,''f >-t/'>:y-):.':vV./'' /"y-y"- • . -- -» r •' » ^ 8 ^:' I i.; •" The name of the latest medical facility to become a Seafarers pre­ ferred provider organization (PPO) says a lot about its opera­ tional philosophy. Immediate Medical Care Cen­ ter, located in San Pedro, Calif, near the Wilmington SIU hall, is a no-appointment-needed facility which provides quality health care for Seafarers, pensioners and fam­ ilies. The center, open seven days a week, also promises something days a week," said Dr. Christopher Traughber, one of the center's phy­ sicians. Traughber is certified by the American Board of Family Prac­ tice and is a graduate of the Univer­ sity of California-Davis School of Medicine. Additionally, he is the medical director of the Peninsula Rehabilitation Center. Also working at Immediate Medical Care Center are doctors Dirk Ruffin and John Murashige, Wilmington Patrolman George Tricker (center) tours new clinic with members Rob Cabibi and Morty Tashmen. ••••'•.'• IV'"- li: •. •; ..•-' -i-; yir" Mrt'lr • ;•>-*.'• i' I -i • -• ..-'.ff ••. SaFARiRS 106 Seafarers Get Immediate Care at San Pedro Clinic ''''''' ' 'II • ' [-• ^•',K^'•• • • '•h^\•4-'rv>v,j.^;. -'r-i^^.-;.:; ... uncommon in many medical facil­ ities: little or no waiting time, re­ gardless of whether a patient is being treated for something as se­ rious as a fracture or as common as a cold. Seafarers began using the facil­ ity on July 1, after the Seafarers Welfare Plan contracted with Im­ mediate Medical Care Center. Since then, more than 200 mem­ bers have received treatment there. "I've been there twice, once for an annual (physical) and once be­ cause of strep throat, and they are a lot faster than the place wfe.used,. to use," said Chief Cook Curtis Phillips, 36. "The people are very pleasant and I got good treatment." "I got great service," said blackgang member Horst Baetjer, 53. "Everyone here is friendly, and I had no problems." The Immediate Medical Care Center, affiliated with Torrance Memorial Hospital, opened three years ago. Patients there are treated in private rooms, and the center is open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. every day of the year. "We're here seven both certified by the American Board of Family Practice. Many Treatments Available If a Seafarer in the Wilmington area suffers a life-threatening emergency, such as a heart attack or a major auto accident, he or she should go directly to Torrance Me, morial Hospital (or the nearest hos­ pital with blood banks, operating rooms and intensive care units). However, Immediate Medical Care Center provides medical ser­ vices for voluminous ailments and injuries such as lacerations, wounds, bruises, sprains, frac­ tures, sore throats, cough, fever, eye and ear injuries, minor bums, colds and flu, respiratory illnesses and intestinal disorders. On-site X-ray and laboratory fa­ cilities allow staff members to quickly process test results. More­ over, the center's dispensary issues many medications, saving Seafarers numerous trips to the pharmacy. The facility also offers immuni-. zations and health information for travelers, based on U.S. Depart- ment of Health reports. The parent facility, Torrance Memorial Hospital, has been an active member of the South Bay/Peninsula community for more than 60 years. It is a 330-bed hospital offering numerous ser­ vices and health programs, from weight management courses to first aid training and from emer­ gency care services to rehabilita­ tion. Progress Continues The Seafarers Welfare Plan's designation of Immediate Medical Care Center as a PPO represents continued progress in health care for Seafarers. Throughout the country, the medical plan is Con­ tracting with a preferred provider in each of the cities where an SIU clinic has been located. The PPO program was started to ensure that Seafarers and their families continue obtaining quality medical care and, at the same time, help the medical plan combat con­ tinually rising health costs. A pre­ ferred provider clinic or hospital is simply a medical facility which agrees to provide services to Sea­ farers and their families for a nego­ tiated reimbursement rate. Among the advantages of using PPOs: • Preferred provider organiza­ tion hospitals are among the big­ gest, most efficient and best-equipped in their cities. • When the hospital sees many Seafarers and their families using the facility, reasonable rates for services can be maintained. This allows the medical plan to Use these savings for the benefit of members and their dependents. • Use of these facilities allows the plan to monitor claims and make sure the hospital is offering services efficiently and maintain­ ing high standards of quality care. • Streamlined claims proce­ dures are in place for members and dependents using the facilities. • A facility becomes familiar with Seafarers and their unique needs. to date, the SIU has designated eight PPOs (see box). s• An attractive waiting area (above) and a modern medical treatment room (below) are part of the facilities available to Seafarers at the new San Pedro clinic. •-f.Vl-, !•' - Eight PPOs Designated for Seafarers ,; I'', f Further information on each of the clinics and medical care facilities listed below can be obtained from the SIU hall In each city listed. Philadelphia Seattle •'t' • i:'k-' Virginia Mason Hospital 925 Seneca St. Seattle. Wash. 98111 San Francisco f- • '%• ,% St. Mary's Hospital 450 Stanyan St. San Francisco, Calif. 94117 Honolulu Straub Hospital 888 South King St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 New Orleans Tulane University Hospital and Medical Center 1415 Tulane Ave. New Orleans, La. 70112 New York Methodist Hospital 506 6th St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Methodist Hospital Healthmark Incorporated Clinic 2301 South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19148 Baltimore Francis Scott Key Hospital Johns Hopkins Ctr. for Occupa­ tional and Environmental Health 4940 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Md. 21224 Wilmington Torrance Memorial Hospital 3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, Calif. 90509-2935 Irtimediate Medical Care Center 29409 S. Western Ave. San Pedro, Calif. 90731 Seafarers Support Mine Workers ^•'4 Thornton joins the picket line in support of the Mine Workers picKet line at Detroit Edison. The utility company was purchasing non-union coal. 'J �r-:- AU6US! 1991 •k.-i: ' '-f- Orgulf Tugs Riding High On Fuli Mississippi SlU-crewed Orgulf tugboats are plying the Mississippi River and its tributaries with full loads for the first time in several summers. Spring and early summer rains have kept the water level up, ac­ cording to St. Louis Patrolman Joe Sigler. "There has been no drought this year," Sigler reported to the Seafarers LOG. "The Mississippi is operating at fiill capacity." Two of the pushers taking full advantage of the river con­ ditions are the Omar and Robert N, Stout. The Omar, the smaller of the two, sails along the upper Mississippi River while the Stout oper­ ates between New Orleans and Moore's Landing, Mo., the staging • • •- Deckhand Randy Williams checks list while fellow Deckhand Tim Orange opens pallet of stores aboard the Stout. I-;;.''iff- QQQ|^ Kenneth Hightower checks reefer to plan dinner aboard Stout, area for Orgulf tugs. Both boats push barges loaded with grain. •i i. ty'' • V:-' "•i • •i*' Lead Deckhand Bryan Jones re­ views forms available aboard Omar. Cook Mable Davis is just about fin­ ished cooking dinner aboard Omar. Deckhand Jim Tomczak removes package for storage In Stout. Omar Deckhand Earl Simmons makes sure everything Is secure. Omar Assistant Engineer Selden Richardson takes soundings. The 115-foot, 4,700 horse­ power Doris Moran and Joan Moran are deep sea tugboats. pictured here are some of the Seafarers who man the ves­ sels for generally 30 days at a time. Assistant Engineer Ron Riggins aboard the tug Joan Moran. ;L; M 49 Omar Deckhand Nick Jones gets ready to enjoy a cup of coffee. Deckhand Danny Dally checks out Omar fire extinguisher. f¥W'l Aboard the tug Doris Moran (from left to right) are AS Ed Quinn, Assistant Engineer CharlesKremboltz, AS Terry LeJeune, Chief Engineer Charles A. Young, AS G.V. Hoffman, AB/Cook James Cosoro, Mate Ryan Riggins and Captain West Taylor: Chief Engineer Todd P. McDonough takes on fuel aboard tug Joan Moran. Joan Moran Captain Mark Berger (left) and Mate Louis Barra. Cook Douglas R. Hull takesbreather aboard the tug John Moran. �m.- mms: w • -- 'V" -n-'^®r SOFJUtERSm t'' 15 Stewanis Pmgress 'All the Way Up the Ladder' IS^p' :|tp: -, ''-J. ::; 'P Jv" • I;' • Fifteen members of the galley gang completed six weeks of inten­ sive education at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship to become the SIU's new­ est recertified stewards. Seafarer William Perry, who sails from Norfolk, Va., summed up the Lundeberg School program when he said, "I have come all the way up the ladder here." The grad­ uate of class 319 told trainees at the June Piney Point membership meeting, "I started off from the bottom and worked my way up. I took the opportunity to upgrade myself." The class members received ad­ vanced training in menu planning, leadership and communication abilities and computer operation that will be useful in executing their duties as the head of their department aboard ship. They took refresher courses in food preparation as well as firefighting, CPR and first aid. The group had classes review­ ing the union's medical and pen­ sion programs, learned about the SIU political and legislative oper­ ations and met with SIU officials. This part of the curriculum is de­ signed to assist the steward in his job as ship's secretary. One of the classes several of the stewards pointed out as being ben­ eficial concerned food handling and galley sanitation as presented by SIU member James Mann, Sea-Land Service's fleet commis­ sary manager and a Lundeberg School graduate. George Kenny, who sails from the port of New York, noted Mann's course "was what this pro­ gram is all about." The 15-year SIU veteran continued, "Mann told us an educated steward is a prudent steward. We should know more about our food products." Eleven-year member Zein Achmad echoed Kenny's woi;ds. "Knowing more about food han­ dling and inventory control will help. I leamed from it and want to know more." Newly recertified stewards gather around SIU President Michael Sacco. From left are (kneeling) Zein Achmad, Lonnie Gamble, George Bronson, (second row) Darrell Touchstone, Lucretia Anderson, James Chaney, Sacco, Ekow Doffoh, William Perry, Alvin Robinson, (back row) Ralph Alexander, George Kenny, Herbert Davis, Marvin St. George, Timothy Dowd and Alvin Johnson. Mann's course was not the only one singled out by the group. Achmad, while speaking at the membership meeting, praised Kate Richardson, a Lundeberg School instructor who worked with the stewards on the communication, leadership and computer skills. Others thanked galley instructor Ed White for his work with them. "I liked Ms. Kate; she was my favorite [instructor]," pg&alled Alvin Johnson, a 22-year member first with the west coast-based Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) then with the SIU following a 1978 merger. •V '"• -"• • •:"'. .'•t , ,1 "Ms. Kate is an excellent in­ structor in communications and computers," said James Chaney, who started his merchant mariner's career 25 years ago, also with the MCS. For Lonnie Gamble of Mobile, Ala., retuming to the Lundeberg School was very special. In May .••'.•••• -t - •';•. - .. Ttie more time at the keyboard, the more proficient William Perry and Lucretia Anderson's computer ski Is become. Instructor Roger Francisco (right) looks on. U:-.': i • 1967, he graduated from Piney Point's first trainee class. "This place is way better since the first days. I did not think then it would be anything like this." Gamble ad­ vised the trainees attending the Piney Point membership meeting "to t^e good advantage of this or­ ganization. It hias been helpful to me. Alvin Robinson, who began his career as a member of class 191 in 1975, stated in the June meeting which included a graduation cere­ mony for the stewards, "The whole routine at the school has changed. It is better for the trainees now." The New York Seafarer pointed out the bungaloes were gone and the trainees can mingle with the upgraders to learn more about the profession. Houston's Timothy Dowd noted his graduation as a recerti­ fied steward meant he had gone "from the bungaloes to the sixth floor." The member of trainee class 349 thanked the union for "the opportunity afforded me to at­ tend the school." He told the train­ ees, "Upgrading is where it is at." Darrell Toudistone was the fifth member of the group to begin his career at Piney Point. The Mo­ bile galley gang member recently completed eight months in the Per­ sian Gulf before arriving at the school. He thanked "the member­ ship for the opportunity to up- grade.' Marvin St. George told those at the membership meeting what be­ coming a recertified steward meant to him. "Here's a chance for me to improve my skills within the union to make myself proud, to do things for my family, to help my friends and to teach those—the younger ones who are in the union—to help them so that we won't lose the jobs that we have for us and for the future," said the steward who sails from Piney Point. Ekow Doffoh, from the port of Philadelphia, urged members to donate to SPAD. "It takes a fish to catch a fish and those big boys have got more fish than what we've got," Doffoh noted to the member­ ship. "But with our little contribu­ tion, we can do more." When George Bronson walked up to the microphone to address the membership, he nearly was over­ come with emotion. "I want to thank everybody for doing their job here, showing us leadership quality," he told the gathering. Lucretia Anderson was an­ other member of the class who started her career in the Marine Cooks and Stewards. She said she appreciated the refresher courses in first aid, CPR and firefighting, and "enjoyed meeting the new peo­ ple. My fellow stewards are a good group." Ralph Alexander, a 29-year veteran from the port of Seattle, thanked "everyone who had a part in the recertified steward program. Overall it was broaden­ ing." The man dubbed "Big Daddy Kane" by his classmates, Herbert Davis, provided two surprises at the meeting. First, he told members not to be embarrassed to attend the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. to get help. "I went through that program five years ago. It did me wonders. You can benefit from it." Then Davis asked SIU President Michael Sacco to come to the mi­ crophone so the stewards could present him with a plaque "for all your hard work for keeping us afloat." Sacco told the stewards he would hang the plaque on his of­ fice wall. "Every time I read it, I'm going to think of you guys." He went on to say, "I'm proud to be your president and I'm proud to represent you no matter where I go because I know what I'm repre­ senting: the best seapersons in the maritime industry." ^v,^,r m^i-' ' '•" -•" Knowing tfiat food must look as good as It tastes, Herbert Davis, wfio sails from the port of Norfolk, intricately slices lemon for a dinner gamish. •- Stewards Robinson and Perry in U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall. Ralph Alexander concentrates on mixing a tasty sauce. �L-'r.y •• • n AUGUST 1991 Ash Coating Blankets MSGPAG Ships inSubic Bay Members of the SIU Govern­ ment Services Division are assist­ ing the military in its efforts to clean up 18 inches of ash coating most of the Subic Bay Naval Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. MSCPAC Seafarers, who crew the Pacific fleet vessels of the Military Sealift Command, also have pulled duty in evacuation efforts con­ ducted in June and July. The volcano, located approxi­ mately 18 miles northeast of the military complex, continues to spout lava and ash almost two months after its initial eruption June 9. Crewmembers have dis­ covered a major problem with the volcano's debris is its tendency to turn into a concrete-like substance when mixed with water. Ash Turns to Cement "We tried to blast off the ash from the ship with water but it would only build into drifts," said Captain Pat Moloney, master of the SlU-crewed USNS Hassayampa. "Like sand, it would just mount up." Captain Leroy Gill, master of the SlU-crewed USNS Spica, re­ ported, "We cleared 842 tons of ash from the ship." He added, "Subic Bay looks like a desert. It was a scene of ash, darkness and rain pouring down from the sky. It was almost biblical." Recalling the explosion from the Mt. Pinatubo blows clouds of steam and ash during an eruption in June. The photo is taken from Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. volcano, Moloney noted, "It looked like a, snowstorm in the Subic area. Your eyes told you to be cold as you sweated in the heat." News reports stated more than 100 buildings collapsed at Subic Bay as a result of the volcanic ash, followed by typhoon winds and rains and earthquakes. SIU Government Services Di­ vision vessels carried thousands of people away from the affected area on the island of Luzon. Gill said the Spica alone took 321 people from Clark Air Force Base (at the foot of the volcano) as well as "four cars, 13 dogs and two embassy personnel" to the naval base at Cebu, 400 miles southeast of Subic Bay. After that, the supply vessel travelled to Sin­ gapore to bring back 300 tons of food, enough tofeed 25,000 people for three weeks. Other Govern­ ment Services Division-crewed vessels helping in the evacuation included the USNS Passumpsic with more than 190 evacuees aboard, the USNS Ponchatoula and Hassayampa which refueled ships shuttling people between Su­ bic Bay and Cebu. The SlU-crewed 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, a prepositioning vessel, delivered vehicles and equipment needed at Subic Bay to produce and store fresh water. The Lummus also supplied ready-to-eat meals to the stricken base. •u . : V 'I •y m• Ait-'-; .A - ; • T. : . -A • '..i I V"' .1: ^ ]/ ;••• M •> u- r y.i' y . -i':.:-' :ir 4. •J -I'- - r. I-.- ,v. ' ,f :i •y.,f fell;?-"'.: Although sailing 100 miles from Subic Bay, the USNS Hassayampa received a four-inch ash coating in one night. Ships anchored at the U.S. base reported up to 18 inches of ash. Clean-up efforts at the Subic Bay Naval Station have been hampered by earthquakes and typhoons. Captain Pat Moloney of the USNS Hassayampa and MSCPAC supplied these photographs. Buy/Ship American Amenriment Kept in Senate Foieign Aid Biii The Senate joined with the House of Representatives in passing a foreign aid bill that requires those nations receiving actual cash aid from the U.S. government to si^nd half of the funds on American goods which would be transported on U.S.-flag ships' Since the Senate and House versions of the foreign aid legis­ lation differ, a conference com­ mittee made up of members from both chambers will meet to write a common bill. This legislation is not expected to be presented to Congress until the legislators re­ turn from their Labor Day recess. President George Bush, through Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole (R-Kan.), has said he is in­ clined to veto the package as it now stands. As in the House, the Senate killed an amendment offered by elected officials from the Farm Belt and Great Lakes states to eliminate the requirement that American-made goods purchased with U.S. foreign aid monies be shipped on American bottoms. The final vote was 55 votes in favor of the keeping the "ship American" provision, while 42 senators voted against U.S. shipping. Senator John Breaux (D-La.), who heads the chamber's Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee, charged farm state senators, many of whom lined up against cargo preference, with employing a dou­ ble standard. "We subsidize our farmers . . . But I think that while we are subsidizing our farmers and our industries with cash transfer requirements, I see nothing wrong with subsidizing the maritime in­ dustry as well." The effort to sink the amend­ ment received bipartisan support. "This is one smdl effort for us to use American ships," Sen: Trent Lott (R-Miss.) stated. "It makes no sense for us to provide money and assistance, require that it be spent on U.S. goods but not in­ quire that it be transported on U.S. ships.' Others speaking out on behalf of the U.S. merchant marine in­ cluded Sen. Paul Sarbanes (DMd.) and Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.). �12 •i'VJ^-:. '-'/:§i. •• -T V :.? r'r ' • "VM: .•"v; _• '-\';:,'IJ,'A, - "•, V'^'_ ••••I:?-' : •.•.- •'.'U«>-a,-- ^.- - —--5>^—r.i'&~ ' ' , :«Si|S saanepi m Bellatrix Crew Is in High Gear, Reports Wiicox ,- W". , ;•'••• ; • • . '•^-"_;;,si•^^ .- ^'•'^^^'-:;-V.. - - .. ..-• Operation Desert Sortie has kept the SIU crewmembers aboard the USNS Bellatrix as busy bring­ ing troops and equipment home as Operation Desert Shield did in sup­ plying the allied forces in Saudi Arabia. Assistant Cook Robert Wilcox reported in a letter and photo­ graphs to the Seafarers LOG that "the crew is glad to be doing its part" in the massive sealift of troops and heavy army equipment." The galley gang member who sails from the port of Mobile, Ala. noted the captain and crew of the fast sealift vessel received a plaque of appreciation from the com­ mander of the Army's 24th Mech­ anized Division upon the ship's arrival in Savannah, Ga. in the spring. "Bosun Thomas Bluitt commended the crew for its 'cando' attitude and professionalism in pulling together when the going got tough," Wilcox wrote. One of the examples of pulling together, the assist^t cook noted, was when OS Charles Moll had to be transferred from the Bellatrix to a tugboat near the coast of Rota, Spain because of illness. "All hands turned to to assist in the evacuation," Wilcox stated. "Galley personnel assisted with blankets and pillows and stood by to feed the crew after the evacua­ tion. Special recognition should go to AB Dave Crisp from Jackson­ ville (Fla.) for his constant atten­ tion to his fallen brother." The Bellatrix is one of eight fast sealift vessels that have served as the backbone for materiel transpor­ tation to and from the Persian Gulf theater. All of the fast sealift ves­ sels are under contract to Bay Ship Management for the Military Sealift Command. Each is capable of speeds up to 33 knots. Chief Cook Herbert Ladson keeps an eye on stove while fixing dinner. OS Darren McCabe chips on wall to prepare surface for painting. Saifsm Resairisis Can Get Benefits V®!' •' f'-4 "•' f'/' ,:<', m'-~" '• a - •' Chief Steward Clarence Coleman plans future meals for Bellatrix crew. Bosun Thomas Bluitt takes break from ship's vyork |n the galley. Assistant Cook Robert Wilcox pre­ pares vegetables for dinner. Relaxing in crew's mess is Junior Engineer Kurt Parker. Junior Engineer Raul Wolfe checks gauges in engineroom. It's coffee-break time for Junior En­ gineer W.C. Blakenship. r--,. \ ' i\-" • ''ilrl,' : f-' '.?• •: . U.S.O. Honors Merchant Marine Recertified Steward Alvin Robinson Jr. re­ ceives, on behalf of all merchant mariners who served in the Persian Gulf, a special ^aque of thanks from the U.S.O. during a picnic on the White House grounds after the National Victory Parade held in Wash­ ington, D.C. in June. Robinson, who march^ in the parade, sailed aboard the Califomia, an RRF veissel. AB David Crisp (on ladder) guides basket with OS Charles Moll from Bellatrix onto deck of waiting Spanish tugboat. S.f' Jiy -v' ' • SIU members who were called into the military reserves during the Persian Gulf conflict will maintain their welfare ben­ efits thanks to a recent ruling by the trustees of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. Under normal circumstances, in order to be eligible for welfare benefits, a member must have shipped for at least 120 days in the previous calendar year be­ fore his or her claim arose. The trustees noted SIU members called into the reserves may not have completed 120 days of shipping during the 1990 calen­ dar year to fulfill their eligibility. The new policy adopted for these reservists allows theni to maintain the eligibility for bene­ fits they had at the time when they were called up provided the individuals ship out as Seafarers within 90 days of being dis­ charged from active duty. To be eligible for maintaining benefits, a Seafarer must present the discharge showing the date he or she was released from ac­ tive duty when registering to ship out with the union. If there is a question concerning eligibil­ ity, Seafarers should contact a port agent or the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan in Camp Springs, Md. Here is an example of what the ruling means to a Seafarer who served as a military reserv­ ist in the gulf: A member who also is a military reservist is called into active duty because of Operation Desert Shield on Sep­ tember 1,1990. He has sailed 92 days in 1990 before being called up. He stays on active duty until June 15, when he is discharged. He goes to the union hall to reg­ ister and presents his military discharge. He catches a job and si^s aboard a vessel June 29. By being employed within 90 days of his military discharge, the plan v/ill pick up his eligibility at 92 days, meaning he will ne^ oitly 28 sailing days to mwt^ -eligibility for the coming year. �VT'V'"' ' "i:- VII/GUSr 799J 13 .-,-..:.^j£~4' vi.srT'-; "-.H r .•*,-»'i.-=^!»:= Bosun Carter Clocks in With New, Profitable Hobby teAilc- SIU member James Carter kids his shipmates about his latest hobby. "I always tell the captain and mates I've got my own busi­ ness and I don't even get dirty run­ ning it," Carter recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. Carter's new "business" is mak­ ing and selling clocks, and it combines with another of his pastimes: pho­ tography. The 39-year-old re­ certified bosun is a self-taught cameraman clock and maker, and he Carter even has man­ aged to make those hobbies nomi­ nally profitable. Carter, who joined the SIU in 1971 and sails from the port of Wilmington, Calif., took up pho­ tography a few years ago, some­ what by accident. A shipmate had purchased an expensive array of camera equipment but decided to sell it. "The guy wanted to get rid of the equipment, and it was a re­ ally good bargain, so I bought it," Carter recalled. "I picked up some photography magazines, and that's how I learned." Earlier this year, one hobby led to another. While onboard the SeaLand Developer in Alaska, Carter and AB Dave Guerre watched with appreciation as 20 or so eagles landed on the ship. Carter took some photographs and, wanting to create a showpiece rather than just frame the prints, later got the idea to make a clock. "I bought a drill press and some other tools and just taught myself," explained Carter, currently sailing on the Overseas Ohio. "Now I buy the clock parts in quantity.... I use an 8-by-lO photo with a good frame, plus a drill to tap through the glass." He sells the battery-operated clocks for $30. Once Carter has gathered all the components, he can make a clock in about one hour. What is the most enjoyable part about this newfound hobby? "I don't get dirty and I don't have any trouble selling them," Carter said with a laugh. "It's clean work." • Iraqi Bunker Buster (A Canine Refugee) by Christopher Robert Chubb i (The Seafarer and poet sails as a steward assistant, • most recently aboard the Flickertail State.) By our Marines he was found. within the abandoned hunker of the sands. From outfit to outfit he passed. on down to Al-Jabayl, until he met the arms of one of our ship's Army Re­ serve cargo handlers, Barbara. Was he named Buster aboard the Flickertail State for SCUD BUSTERS? for SADDAM BUSTERS? by Barbara. Buster looks as if to say, "It's no matter. -I •i. Buster looks scared, for bombs and shells once broke about him. Buster looks sad. Buster looks frightened. Buster looks unsure, for things he feels are still of an unsafe future. The enemy surely never made him test for nerve gas, about the bunker of the sands, for he is flying home, with Barbara. Buster is flying to his new home, of children and love.. with Barbara. •mm myi Bosun James Carter creates his clocks In about one hour apiece. As the photos aoe'from shells. above show, some are framed photographs, others are made Where Is the Recognition? Looking Back Over 40 Years In all the "updates" in the prog­ ress of the war in the Persian Gulf, and President Bush's speeches and news conferences, no mention, to my knowledge, has been made of the valuable contributions to the war effort by the U.S. merchant marine. I happen to be a retiree who waited, like many of my peeers, for 43 years for my honorable dis­ charge for helping to man the ships during World War 11 Surely the efforts during all the wars in which Seafarers played a part should be recognized in one way or another, and the greatest of these seems to be veterans status as well as the wages they eam and the occasional bonuses for plowing through floating mines and the dou­ ble dangers of subs a^ air attacks at sea while delivering the goods to the war zones. Clarence L. Cousins Butler, Pa. Roaming the streets at age 14, looking for work so I would help my mom put food on the table. Jobs are scarce. Era—1930. Employers' excuses are because of the depres­ sion, being too young, not having a relative working there... Kids back then had a lot of street smarts, but very little education. Reform schools and other prisons welcomed them with open arms. A few years later and with more education, I joined the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. That was the best decision of my life. The SIU became the best friend this kid ever had. It gave me hope and a promis­ ing future. Now 40 years later, I look back with a heart fiill of ^atitude. . . With the SIU, there is arbitration and a contract protecting your job. There are paid vacations, medical care for you and your families, also the opportunity to advance your ed­ ucation ... so you can climb the job ladder for promotion and higher pay. When retired, there is a pension plan and medical benefits that will balance out your medicare... Some politicians would like to take away the worker's right to strike. If you have no right to strike, then you have lost your power to bargain. Unions have worked hard and have taken many blood baths to get the working people the good things they take for granted today. You can be young and strong today. When you are older there are many medical needs that come along the way. Now in my later years I can say, "Thank you and God bless you" to Paul Hall and the many labor leaders for the fore­ thought that has taken the working people out of bondage and has given hope and respect for all hu­ manity. .. Raoul Cabrera Philadelphia, Pa. I would like to take time out to give great thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. I would like to say how good they handled my medical claims. They paid every cent to the hospital, doctors and all the medi­ cal bills—which were big ones. I would also like to say that the Seafarers Welfare Plan has been commended by our local hospital and doctors as being very much on top when it comes to taking care of claims. I've been in the union for a long time. They have always been great to me. I will say to the young and the old: stick by your union and you will never regret it. I am very proud of the Seafarers International Union. Robert G. Taylor Mathews, Va. , p r>.., !i.V , ~ ••• sft'' r :;s •ft • m'Wym m My'- 11 •I mm i" ,'t - 4?:f 'Stick by Your Union' Buster looks scared. Buster looks short, sandy haired, cute, and in need of love. ^1'/ If'? Letters to the Editor LOG-A-RHYTHM •"Si!* rl;4^ -mk M-Mm v-i- . �' - - "V. •31 ''-^' ' ;•' v:f:-;:u ;••;; •".;,,3' ^ ^•- •'• '.:'r..,,jik-'] -V. r-^-5 - •, ' • ' " V.};• y.;| :-c v;;' iitr.'atoKs»3^te>Wi^.a»3^ :. ;•- vt, - i-t wil' '^!''r-'-- "V >3 '•• . •t-'l- :-•••, .'. •..•-•• • ; ..' ;.-•'•••,''xj-? .;, ;-i.-.-.. I- •</-.• ; -• „../^y.,,.'L ^ SEMHKKS LOG i ' " '" ^' 1- Z''i.. .'• t-er-i'r'f'i " / - •-. /' , :.\ •• }-:jr--.4^.i ^•^^. v''" "^"A^ f '*' •.'X ;,. • >-•' V.y-' r. • i'l "••' ... ^ '•".»••):•..•.••' - - " •' •_'' AUGUST 1991 '• ' •' • - m 7^3, • • .01- • •:: sf'.l, .,-;''/":V-:'..I '/A . •• / iiliiii I Seafarers Give High Marks To Benefits Meetings • :V-' • •:• " '' icV-"- >'•'••••"''iK-"' '!. • . .''ycfc''"' • -.^V ••..-,s—'r-^fc..! - i.\ •-'•'"•".is?"'••. . • vc- .S , ".'.wa- • ' 'i'•.•<-•<!,;-.'v3y' '.. • yy'^iyy'yy' • •. ymmm , i, . . V'i -'r ..-• -'.7;. ••• . s 7'7:y''-'77;:-. vS'77- "'-:'77j'-.'''3.y "•• - .....V• "J:yp,y•;'.,:.. V; ^•' Six More Benefits Taiks Sciieduied for 1991 Ail Seafarers, pensioners and their families are invited to at­ tend. Contact the union halls listed below for exact times of each session. Date City August 8 Thursday Baltimore (301) 327-4900 September 10 Tuesday New Orleans (504) 529-7546 September 13 Friday Honolulu (808) 845-5222 October 10 Thursday Jacksonville (904) 353-0987 November 7 Thursday San Juan December 6 Friday Algonac (313) 794-4988 •7^Is V"'" ••' ' Curtis Phillips waits for his cholesterol test results in Wil­ mington with his wife, Pamela, and son, Curtis III. . V • :. Pensioner Billy Smith (center), his step-son. Seafarer Marino Vivas, Vivas' wife Jo and their twins Joseph and Alan at the Philadelphia session. • -m Pensioner Pat Levine of Philadelphia listens to the proceedings. i. -•f'3^ f J it.'. Retired Bosun Kenny Roberts was on hand for the San Francisco session. AB Ted Williams asks about the pen­ sion program during the San Fran­ cisco meeting. Doctor Seid, of the Seafarers preferred provider clinic in San Francisco, talks with pensioner Linda Ruiz during a conference break. V. W Roger Taylor and his son Matthew (kneeling), John Joyce (left) and Robert Soltz pose for a photo while attending the Philadel­ phia benefits session. Mt Retiree Frank Barone listens to the Bosun R.A. Sipsui asks about the presentation. procedure for submitting claims. AB Jose Schneider Sr. brought his sons, Jeff (left) and Joe Jr. to the Philadelphia meeting. *<; ,, 1'y '3"-ci-^^3S.' 1 " . i." •a- 1:3>;yyY.?^ ft;; i'': ^ r'sj'yy^" ••'• Black-gang member David Diamond and son Jack In Philadelphia. The filing procedures for an SIU pension were discussed at the Philadephia talk. Pensioner Harold Raid was one of the retirees at the Philadelphia talk. San Francisco-based Seafarers, pensioners and families listen to Seafarers Welfare Plan Administrator Nick Marrone. Dredge Captain Dick Roel, pictured here with his wife Monica and sons Richard (left) and Alex, is one of many Seafarers who brought family members to the Philadelphia conference. : •••3.. ••• M'- 7 :-:7;.377rif777l'iS?%7 .... Joining member Joel Miller for blood pressure testing are his wife, Gloria; daughters, Ginnifir, Jinna and Jena§; and son, Joel. The welfare plans' newly contracted PPO, Im­ mediate Care Center, provided screenings for the mem­ bers and their families at the Wilmington session. 1*3 • f^,-••'• p. i:.-..i,..w'j-". '7 •• Others wait their tum while Jovencio Cabab Jr. gets his blood pressure tested, Retired member Eddie Kassa hits the deck in the San Francisco meeting to ask about applying his World War II military service to his benefits' credits. ' • 3 ' 3 ^»S;r'::;| ; jp', During the Philadelphia talk, retiree Harry Smith asks a question. Galley gang member Ray Fasslar Is pictured at the San Francisco sesson. y,V- ' . '--y. ymfyyyyy-'- I::.] rte- H.,.. iiv: • • f''i'•.y.'^";>r.;".,-f. 'yyy./•• ^t . Seafarers and their families pack the Philadelphia union hall for the benefits conference. (809) 721-4033 delphia conference. Hundreds of Seafarers and their families turned out for last month's benefits conferences in Philadelphia, San Fr^cisco and Wilmington, Calif. Seafarers, pensioners and their families are encouraged to attend any of the six remaining confer­ ences scheduled for 1991. Infor­ mation on the benefits talks is available at all union halls. •••• m An Educated Membership "We're here because our peo­ ple are not taking full advantage of the benefits available to them," Seafarers Plans Administrator Nick Marrone said at the Phila- t-^ '.'•C-^.J.' fc • SIU members are responding positively to the 1991 series of conferences which are designed to provide a full review of bene­ fits available through the Seafar­ ers various plans. The sessions which began in May and wrap up in December, are open to all Sea­ farers, SIU pensioners and family members, and they coincide with the union's monthly membership meetings. In surveys taken at the first half-dozen conferences, mem­ bers consistently rated the pro­ gram well above average. On a scale of 0 to 4 (with 4 a perfect score), members gave the confer­ ences in Houston, Philadelphia, New York, St. Louis, Mobile, Ala., and Norfolk, Va. a mean score of 3.59. "They answered a lot of ques­ tions," said retiree Frank Barone, who attended the Phila­ delphia conference on July 10. "They explained a lot of things which some of the men here didn't understand before, like de­ pendent coverage and pension in­ formation." William Finhandler, who ships in the steward department and attended the conference in Wilmington, Calif, on July 22, described the program as "very thorough. I thi^ it's a good idea to verbally go through every­ thing, because people don't al­ ways take the time to read all the information that's available. I know I learned a lot." "We just wanted to leam more • about the coverage," said Monica Roel, who attended the Philadel­ phia session with her husband, dredge captain Dick Reel. "It's tough to find time to read the ben­ efits books, and anyway, things change. It's nice to know what's covered." ., , •• -:J. '7"'f'"''' • - ••"••'• AL �SEAFMttS LOG Wi. Dispatcheis' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 16-JULY 15, 1991 Meetiags; Deep Sea, takes. Inland Waters TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED AU Groi Class A Class B Class C Trip eliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Kney Point Tuesday. September 3 : . Monday, Obtober T Tuesday, September 3 Tuesday, October 8 Philadelphia Wednesday, September 4 Wednesday, October 9 Baltimore Thursday, September 5 Thursday, October 10 I'i . Norfolk iThursday, Septembe 5 sicfSIWl Thursday, October 10 Jacksonville Thursday, September 5 Thursday, October 10 ,. ' Algonac Friday, September 6 Friday, October 11 Houston Monday, September 9 Monday, October 14 New Orleans Tuesday, September 10 i Tuesday, October 15 Mobile Wednesday, September 11 Wednesday, October 16 San Francisco Thursday, September 12 Thursday, October 17 Wilmington Monday, September 16 Monday, October 21 Seattle Friday, September 20 Friday, October 25 San Juan Thursday. September 5 Thursday, October 10 St. Louis Friday, September 13 Friday. October 18 Honolulu Friday, September 13 Friday, October 18 Ouluth Wednesday, September 11 Wednesday, October 16 -Tvv;. • 1^' / I V 'z-y :',T /-JV '• Vj's Vfei'atfArj ;:v, I-:,!- Wednesday, . ^ Wednesday, October 23 New Bedford Tuesday. September 17 Tuesday, October 22 ' '4, y 'X- part's mmfks Starts 9t Personals HERMAN BYRD Please contact James Holtz at 1001 Texas Ave., Suite 500, Hous­ ton, TX 77002 or caU (713) 2241655. TO JAMES E. lORCHNER As announced in the LOG, upon your retirement, all the brothers and sisters of Ac SS Cape Clear send you the best of wishesand the hairiest of times upon your retitemenL Of all the years, all places and all the ships you*ve sailed upon and all the brothers and sisters you've met along this padi of life, we're sure there ate some fond memories of times gone by. Not only from the brothers and sisters of the SS Cape Clear, but also fioin and on bdialf of all the brothers and sisters in our walk of life, from our hearts, may God bless you with a long and pro^xrous life. .. New York 43 : 0 2 4 3 Piney Point Algonac Totals Totals All Departments 2 :nlMM&m 5 2 9 11 10 12 2 8 9 0 0 78 30 1 188 3 0 375 0 0 62 55 0 180 610 478 667 503 425 jl I mm yWzy 4 13 6 0 0 0 512 135 894 518 654 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,575 jobs were diipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,575 jobs 503 jolK or o about 32 percent were taken by seniority members. The rest were filled by and seniority people. From June 16 to July 15, a total of 135 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief proeram began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,396 jobs have been shipped. w '•r; 13 ^ ssigSl �AUGUST 1991 17 '.-.V^-'^-ri ThB Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes! as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some vdilbe omitM. ; Ships minutes are reviewed iyy the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring att^tlon or resolution are addressed by the union uppn i^lfiUpf the ships minutes. CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), March 27 — Chairman Carlos Canaies, Secretary Michael Pooler, Deck Delegate E. Schaffhauser, Engine Delegate Mark Stewart, Steward Delegate Antionette King Canaies. Chairman reported those crewmembers with at least six months' time onboard will be compensated for travel expenses home. Educational direc­ tor noted ship missing certain light bulbs, told crewmembers to meet with department heads about any electrical problems in cabins. Treasurer listed $409 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew inquired about restriction to ship while anchored in Saudi Arabia. Crew commended captain and noted March 14 wedding of Canaies and King. Crew had hot received any is­ sues of Seafarers LOG since Christmas. Reported mail service quite slow. Crewmembers were reminded to sepa­ rate plastic from other trash. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), May 26 — Chairman L.N. Jones, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Director BJ. Ball, Deck Delegate J.B. Groby, Engine Dele­ gate R.L. Rodgers, Steward Delegate J.S. Mendoza. Chairman reported cap­ tain thanked crew for good performance. Chairman asked everyone to donate to SPAD and keep rec room and mess clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department, asked everyone to minimize noise in passage­ ways. Next port: Houston. BALDOMERO LOPEZ(Amsea), May 13 — Chairman B. Johnson, Secretary G. Kenny, Educational Director B. Amost. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on restriction pay and hazardous duty pay. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and upcoming ports. Ed­ ucational director expounded on importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $25 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew glad to receive Seafarers LOG. Crew informed headquarters of sugges­ tions for future contract negotiations. ' ' > l.i ''1 ', . • /•- c JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding). May 26 — Chairman David Zurek, Secretary C. Miles, Engine Dele­ gate Randy Snay. Educational director urged members to upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported lack of launch service. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for excellent work. V'- -ni .'U' ... CAPE FAREWELL (IMC), May 19 — Chairman John Thompson, Secretary V. Wallen, Educational Director James Hall, Deck Delegate Tim Fitzgerald, Engine Delegate Henry Hall, Steward Delegate Ruti deMont. Crew received message from headquarters clarifying base pay allotments. Crewmembers said they appreciate prompt reply and sup­ port. Educational director urged Crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported no money in ship's fund and noted company had not provided any movies. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Steward delegate said outdoor barbecues,coming soon. Crewmembers asked all SIU ships to comply with dress code in dining areas. Crew reported air conditioning and heating system not working properly. Steward department was thanked for good meals and service. OMI CHAMPION (OMI Corp.), May 28 — Chairman Bernard Saberon, Sec­ retary Paul Burke, Educational Director Daniel Beeman, Deck Delegate Ken­ neth Hallman, Engine (Delegate Octavianus Pariana, Steward Delegate Ralph Edmonds. Crew asked for reply on restriction to ship in A1 Jubayl. Educa­ tional director encouraged everyone to at­ tend Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on if ^ 4 ivr •(••• : CHARLES L. BROWN (TransOceamc Cable), May 30 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary Brenda Kamiya, Ed­ ucational Director Boh Stearman, Deck Delegate Leif Thqrkvammen, Engine Delegate James Gruszeczka, Steward Delegate Gregory Rice. Chairman re­ minded crew that benefits team is work­ ing way from port to port holding seminars and will arrive in Honolulu September 13. He said lounge had new VCR and it should be treated with care. He noted piatrolman will visit ship at next payoff. Educational director said TV antenna has been repaired and is in good shape. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman read letter from pension plan concerning dates of pension increase. Crew suggested moving ice machine from galley to mess hall. Crewmembers were reminded that tank tops and cutoff shirts are not allowed in mess during meal hours. Next port: Honolulu. FALCON DUCHESS (SeahawkManagement). May 30 — Chairman M. Galhraith. Secretary Royce Bozeman, Deck Delegate Doug Hodges, Engine Delegate John Penrose, Steward Dele­ gate A. Falcon. Secretary asked con­ tracts department for clarification on steward department staffing. Educational director noted importance of upgrading - .••of..- Former Lundeberg School classmates Delonda Hill, steward assistant (left), and KimOasto, assistant cook, team up again as part of the galley crew aboard the Flickertail State. This photo was taken during the ship's recent stopover in Long Beach, Calif, following a run to the Persian Gulf and back. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), June 2 — Chairman John P. Davis, Secretary MJ. Ruggiero, Educational Director Otis L. Sessions, Deck Delegate Paul Jagger, Engine Delegate Marcos Hill, Steward Delegate Frank Martin. Chair­ man reviewed SIU President Michael Sacco's President's Report in LOG on runaways. Chairman said members should submit articles to local newspa­ pers to increase awareness. Educational director noted upgrading helps both the individual and the union. Treasurer re­ ported $325 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers re­ viewed proper use of laundry facilities. Crew thanked galley gang for great Job. Next port: Tobata, Japan. LNG TAURUS (ETC), May 12 — Chairman John Japper, Secretary Fran­ cis E. Ostendarp, Educational Director Charles Mispagel, Steward Delegate Malcolm Holmes. Captain spoke to crew about disposal of plastics, also let crew know how ship's fund is being spent. Chairman wished everyone a good tour. Educational director said up­ grade whenever possible. Treasurer re­ ported $1,000 in ship's fund and roughly 500 videos aboard ship. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine), May 20 — Chairman Manuel Silva, Secretary C. Seawell, Educational Director C. Gallagher, (Deck Delegate Robert Kirk, Engine Delegate Roberto Rodriguez, Steward Delegate B.T. McEleny. Chairman spoke about bills length of contracts. Ship needs fumigation to get rid of bugs. Crewmembers gave vote of thanks to steward department. OM/COL£/MSM (OMI Corp.), May 15 — Chairman Howard Gibbs, Secretary C.R. Moss, Educational Director C.T. ^ Kirchhoffer, Deck (Delegate N. Doucet, Engine Delegate G. Thompson, Steward Delegate Anthony Rivera. Chairman re­ ported payoff and layup in Portland, Ore. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Arm­ chairs need repair. Crewmembers were thanked for cleanliness. They extended vote of thanks to galley gang. OMI DYNACHEM(OMI Corp.), May 12 — Chairman Israel Bonefont, Secre­ tary C.N. Johnson, Steward Delegate Joe Clark. Chairman asked crewmembers to refrain from smoking during mealtime. Treasurer listed $93.68 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into possible increase of op­ tical and dental benefits. Ship needs new ice machine and additional door locks. Crewmembers thanked steward depart­ ment for good Job. OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), May 19 — Chairman Leon T. Jekot, Secretary S. Wagner, Educational Director M.R. Williams, Deck Delegate Vernon John­ son, Engine Delegate C. Kirksey, Stew­ ard Delegate Randy Stephens. Chairman said ship still had not received word from company regarding extra dryer. He said crew would remain aboard ship when in drydock in Mobile, Ala. for 10-12 days. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reprorted by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into possibility of having legal dependents automatically covered by welfare plan. Ship needs new an­ tenna. Crewmembers thanked steward department. •: f • ' Continued on page 20 V ^ - ,> • Classmates Team Up Again Aboard Fllckertall State LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), May 13 — Chairman Perry Green­ wood, Secretary Jerome Johnson, Deck Delegate Lester Hoffman, Engine Dele­ gate Willie Franks, Steward Delegate T. Bell. Chairman asked departing crewmembers to clean rooms and tum in keys. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Engine del­ egate reported disputed OT. •• • .-.rv CAPE cob (OMI Corp.), May 12 — CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), April 7 — Chairman Carlos Canaies, Secretary Mi­ chael Pooler, Deck Delegate E. Schaffhauser, Engine Delegate Mark Stewart, Steward Delegate Antionette King Canaies. Chairman reported ship received issues of Seafarers LOG. He said electrician would \\ork on antenna. Educational director encouraged upgrad­ ing at Piney Point and SPAD participa­ tion. Treasurer reported $409 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Houston. AMERICAN EAGLE (Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine), May 12 — Chairman Bill East­ wood, Secretary Kevin Deegan. Treasurer listed $400 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew listed two water coolers inoperative, also said coffee maker needed repair. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on war pay and restricted-to-ship pay. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. GOLDEN ENDEA VOR (American Maritime Transport), May 19 — Chair­ man Glen James, Secretary Louis Pion, Deck Delegate Carl Sands, Engine Dele­ gate W. Marshall, Steward Delegate Donald Meder. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to keep lounge clean and requested ice machine not be locked by chief engineer. Crewmembers thanked galley gang for Job well done. before Congress which may revitalize maritime industry. He urg^ members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and en­ couraged donations to SPAD. He urged crewmembers and their families to at­ tend upcoming benefits conferences. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked wel­ fare plan for quick medical payments. Crew gave vote of thanks to SA Arthur Rubinstein. Chairman Jim Higgins, Secretary Ste­ phen Bates, Deck Delegate Roger Flaud, Engine Delegate William Har­ ris, Steward Delegate Ron Hall. Chair­ man asked for clarification on war bonus, gave thanks to galley gang for fine job. Secretary thanked deck depart­ ment for good work, with special thanks to former Bosun Ervin Bronstein. Trea­ surer listed $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed great satisfaction with ship and work. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Carri­ ers), March 10 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary David Der, Educational Direc­ tor V.L. Kirksey, Deck Delegate Larry D. McGanto, Engine Delegate Ronald Gordon, Steward Delegate John S. Fos­ ter. Crew reported it had not received short-wave radio or new toaster. Chair­ man noted ship due in Africa March 16. He recomended upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. Crew received general reminder and warning about danger of AIDS. CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), April 15 — Chairman Carlos Canaies, Secretary Michael Pooler, Deck Delegate E. Schaffhauser, Engine Delegate Mark Stewart, Steward Delegate Antionette King Canaies. Chairman thanked head­ quarters for communications and Seafar­ ers LOGs. He said crewmembers received war bonus. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang: Steward/Baker Pooler, Chief Cook Danilo Soriano, SAs Edgar Colcol, Larry Bachelor, Roily Acosta and SA King Canaies. at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked headquarters to find out why company is not ordering re­ placements. Crew and officers extended vote of thanks to relief steward. ' •mt , �•• / ip " r-' -'TI—' :'r- '••X' SIAFARCRSLOG Dispatchers* Report lot Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes I NP—Non Priority JUNE 16-JULY 15, 1991 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 11: ••-•'• Unkm Wntloiy Port TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP "P DECK DEPARTMENT 1 r-i > ENTRY DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments 0 61 0 0 0 0 : 0 81 13 0 52 28 59 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers* Report for Iniand Wators JUNE 16-JULY 15, 1991 ti •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port #?' • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT • W'M.-^ Totals I'I >' •• ••Mr-: ': yr ' I'O '."•' ' '." "' • . , fe': • 19 14 2 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port ' New York ! Philadelphi Norfolk Mobile New Orleans i' 1 •! laeksoriYrl San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico 'Slfli y.^lri/jv f ' - ^ ^1.- :• I / Totals All Departments 62 5 20 20 2 8 193 16 30 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. •'.A?.' , .. Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay ;,:;':j|xdcutive Vice-'Priiident Joseph Sacco Vice Piresident CoUective Bargaining Angus ''Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast ; ; Jack Caffey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters ByronKdley Vice President Gulf Coast 5i-'y-;;Deiai' •Corgey'yyV • HEADQUARTERS I'-' A-V'J fj I -r''C 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC , 520 St. Clair River Dr. AJgonac, MI 48001 ; (313) 794-4988 ' • BALTIMORE 12J6:E.,, Baltimore:St, Baltiihore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 (301)327-4900 DULUTH ' , ,705 Medical. Arts PiuldingklSigltl: DuluthTMN 55802 " •. J (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 uw Kalihi i%.«uiui »:»ucci Street „ .... Honolulu. HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. ; Houston, TX 77002 ... ,5. (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 . .. . JERSEY CITY' 99 Montgomery St. . . Jersey City. NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 7013(L" (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK ' 675 Fourth Ave. ..... .. Brooklyn. NY 11232 • (718)499-6600 7-' . - . '-7-- NORFOLK ir 115 Third Third St St. Norfolk ,VA 23510 (804)622-1892 • PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St ' .2604.-s.:4:iti_,., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-381^"*" ; V, . .PINEY POINT' ^ ""r P.O. Box 75 Ptney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 , Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 - SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-65(K): : ; WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 !ii SK'i-A.c',• ...A.'V'. X - 'VNyif^y ; �AUGUST 1991 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 26 members this month. Nineteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while seven sailed in the inland division. Deck department member Wil­ liam F. O'Brien has been a member longer than any of the others who are retiring. Brother O'Brien joined the Seafarers in 1943. . At 71, galley gang member Thomas W. Sims is the oldest of the new pensioners. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other new pensioners follow: To Our New Pensioners .. .Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. GREGORY KELLY, 65, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Seattle. A na­ tive of Canada, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Kelly resides in Califomia. DEEP SEA MIEKOJ. BERRY, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1956 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A native of Mississippi, he sailed in die en­ gine department. Brother Berry has retired to Florida. EDWARD BROOKS, JR., 57, joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of New Orleans. He shipped in the steward depart­ ment and upgraded in 1977 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Brooks served in the Army from 1952 to 1956. He resides in his native New Orleans. J.C. BURNETT, 58, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Burnett was a member of the black-gang. He lives in his na­ tive state of Alabama. ANTHONY DEBELICH, 64, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Ohio, Brother Debelich sailed in the deck department. He calls Co­ lumbus, Ohio home. JOHN J. DMOCHOWSKY, 66, joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of De­ troit. He shipped in the steward de­ partment. Brother Dmochowsky is a veteran of the Navy (1942-46). He retired to his na­ tive state, Michigan. LESTER FREEBURN, 66, joined the union in 1968 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in Oklahoma, he sailed in the deck department, and completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Freebum served in the Navy from 1942 until 1946. He lives in Pheland, Calif. SM r: DURELL L. McCORVEY, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1946 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Georgia native sailed in the deck depart­ ment, upgraded frequently and be­ came a bosun after completing course work at the Lundeberg School in October 1975. He has re­ tired to Gibsonton, Fla. DON H. McKINNEY,63, joined the union in 1965 in the port of Detroit. Bom in West Vir­ ginia, he shipped in the deck de­ partment. Brother McKinney up­ grade at the Lundeberg School in October 1978 and is a veteran of both the Navy (1944-46) and Air Force (1950-59). He lives in Mon­ roe, Mich. PAUL J. MONAHAN, 69, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Chi­ cago. A native of Pennsylvania, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Monahan served in the Ma­ rine Corps from 1941 to 1947. He re­ sides in Ellenville, N.Y. WILLIAM F. O'BRIEN, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1943 in the port of New York, in his na­ tive state. The deck department member upgraded at the Lundeberg School, including 1974 when he graduated from the bosun recertification program. He has retired to Brooklyn, N.Y. WILLIAM OMELANCZUK, 65, joined the union in 1954 in the port of New York. iBom in Newark, N.J., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Omelanczuk served in the Army in 1943. He lives in Largo, Fla. DON SHINE, 53, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. Brother Shine shipped in the engine depart­ ment, and in 1978 he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. A veteran of the Navy (1959-63), he retired to his native state of Alabama. BILL L. SIDEROFF, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1965 in the port of Seattle. Bom in Washing­ ton, he was a member of the deck department. Brother Sideroff served in the Navy from 1943 to 1962. He calls Seattle home. EDWARD SIN­ GLETON, 63, joined the union in 1955 in the port of New York. He shipped in the galley gang, and in 1960 received a safety award for his work aboard the SS Steel Voyager. Brother Singleton served in the Army from 1952 until 1954. He has retired to his native Mobile, Ala. HARRY A. SMITH, 63, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania native sailed in the deck depart­ ment and in 1977 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Smith served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He resides in Coatville, Pa. • THOMAS VEN­ TURA, 65, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Pitts­ burgh, Pa., he shipped in the gal­ ley gang. Brother Ventura served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He calls Tucson, Ariz. home. INLAND i, PAUL J. BROWN SR., 66, joined the Seaf^ers in 1966 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in West Virginia, he sailed as a chief mate. Boatman Brown served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He lives in Florida. PAUL R. CALEBAUGH, 62, joined the union in 1946 in the port of Balti­ more. The native of Maryland shipped as a cap­ tain. Boatman Calebaugh served in the Army from 1951 until 1953. He has retired to Puerto Rico. VANDAL D. CRAIN SR., 62, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Ha­ waii, he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Grain resides in Bonifay, Fla. ' J: ••'i:" turn .-'•I' 4''a, -• !•>••• mmrm ' - •l. 'I.:-.•.-.I;. '• '• ;¥•••• — 'W' WALTER J. MOSKAL, 62, joined the union in 1977 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in Poland and, sailed in the gal­ ley gang. Boatman Moskal served in the Navy from 1948 until 1968. He lives in Virginia Beach, Va. NICOLA TAGUAMBURIS, 64, joined the union in 1963 in the port of Balti­ more. Brother Tagliamburis was bom in Greece and sailed in the black-gang. He has retired to Baltimore, Md. THOMAS W. SIMS, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He shipped in the steward depart­ ment and from 1941 to 1947 served in the Navy. A native of Alabama, Boatman Sims now resides in Flintville, Tenn. •j-- . 'i ^ J:; JK: 4 EDWARD HATTAWAY, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New York. He shipped in the deck department, Boatman Hattaway has retired to his native state of Georgia. JOSEPH F. SPIRITO, 68, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1957 in the ^ port of New York. Bom in Pennsylvania, he shipped as a chief cook. Brother Spirito served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He lives in Jacksonville, Fla. -d. --A:.- •.-L JOSEPH FINLEY, 61, joined the union in 1960 in the port of his native New York. He sailed as a cap­ tain. From 1951 to 1953, Boatman Finley served in the Army. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. I ':.:i •• �iMi • ... • . ••. • !• . ,::£,v 4 'tA''-fi'-''^',.i.v •• • it yA. . • j"'.- • •• I '« r. *' i' . : •• ! •• ^ - V- SEAfAROIS LOG *- i •..n-5- V'^ '. Crew said not enough room in crew lounge. ''' Continuedfivm page 17 •--y'h\ -' f'.-f k '-•K MW'§4c-i/i f -4>m-- 0^£/7S£45>IHC77C (Maritime Over­ seas), May 8*— Chairman J.M. Zepeda, Secretary E. Hoitt, Educational Director Jack Singletary, Deck Delegate Tim Olvany, Engine Delegate Andrew Lopez, Steward Delegate R. Blum. Chairman announced payoff in Nederland, Texas May 11. Educational direc­ tor said seafarers should take advantage of opportunities at Lundeberg School. Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Crew said lounge needs new furniture, asked for in­ formation about new drug testing law and also requested clarification about permanent jobs in deck department. Crew thanked steward department for good work. •V):. A •;••.• I .'• '•..' •' •,4'''.' .'.•"In-v •*P&:v^ •„ fk ' • u : '"C-., ' 'r-'' ::.i OMI MISSOURI (OMl Corp.), May 5 — Chairman C. Francum, Secretary C. Michael Davalie. No beefs or disputed OT reported. QMED Harold Whightsll left ship due to death in family. ' OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), May 11 — Chairman Al -Caulder, Secretary Carlito Navarro, Educational Director Mark Sawin. Sec­ retary said crew did good job keeping ship clean. Educational director re­ minded everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew said linens and mess chairs are inadequate, also mail is not ar­ riving in timely manner. Crew thanked, steward department for good work. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. /?OVE/? (Vulcan Carriers), May 12 — Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary E. Har­ ris, Educational Director C. Dunnavant, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Del­ egate K. DeSue, Steward Delegate C. Johnson. Chainrian reported ship would be in Singapore long enough to take on stores, discharge slops and relieve some crewmembers. He said many safety items needed repairs. Educational direc­ tor stressed safety and encouraged every­ one to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer announced purchase of TV. Deck dele­ gate reported one AB hospitalized in Okinawa. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew discussed retirement and welfare benefits, as well as contract. SANTA ANAiOMl Corp.), May 12 — Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secretary Carroll Kenny, Educational Director P. Walker, Deck Delegate David Fasan, Engine Delegate Lou Anderson, Stew­ ard Delegate Allen Van Buren. Chair­ man reported payoff May 13 in Georgia. Educational chairman emphasized impor­ tance of upgrading. Treasurer noted ship's fund kept in safe. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman and stew­ ard thankqd crew for helping keep ship clean. Chairman reminded those signing off to clean rooms. Crew extended over­ whelming vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. SCAN (AMSEA), May 5 — Chairman S. Yaras, Secretary Keith Segree, Stew­ ard Delegate Harry Jones. Chairman en­ couraged upgrading. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like improved mail service. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea Land Service), May 8 — Chairman Gary Walker, Secretary James Wright, Edu­ cational Director J. Ross, Deck Delegate Victor Peters, Engine Delegate William Pinkham, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chairman atmounced payoff date and time, asked anyone signing off to clean room. No beefs or disputed OT reported. No communications received. Crew was asked to separate plastic from rest of trash. Crew thanked galley gang for good woik. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. RFC DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (AMSEA), May 5 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secretary William Bragg, Deck Delegate Mark Trepp, Engine Delegate Frank Jaworski, Steward Del­ egate Paul Domingue. Secretary re­ ported war bonus calculated and set to be paid at sign off. He said ship received LOGs regul^ly despite Persian Gulf war. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was asked to help maintain lounge and other common areas, also keep ciga­ rette butts in proper place. Crew was re­ minded about separating trash. Steward department received vote of thanks ft-om crew and hardy "bravo-zulu" from mas­ ter and officers for outstanding perfor­ mance during Gulf conflict. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Service), May 6 — Chairman W.C. Byrd, Secretauy R.K. Ward, Educa­ tional Director John J. Ashley, Deck Delegate Francisco Rivera, Engine Del­ egate Juan Rodriguez. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. /?OVE/? (Vulcan Carrier), May 5 — Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary E. Har­ ris, Educational Director C. Dunnavant, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Del­ egate A. Baredian, Steward Delegate R. Royals. Chairman announced crewmembers would receive 100 percent bonus for being in Persian Gulf. He re­ minded crew that shipping rules would revert to pre-war status. Treasurer said all funds were used to buy TV for unli­ censed crewmembers. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), May 12 — Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Ed­ ucational Director John Walsh, Engine Delegate V. Martinez. Chairman re­ ported he talked with captain about get­ ting new washing machine, also about adding person to steward department. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reported need for additional help. Crew thanked galley gang for their efforts. Crew observed one minute of si­ lence for departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. l§,h • Cape Farewell Gets Saudi Sendoff .i-:-''--. 'v'i- Crewmembers listen to Jacksonville Patrolman Anthony McQuay before the Cape Farewell sailed to Saudi Arabia. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), May 26 — Chairman John Carnes, Secretary Norman Johnson, Educational Director Billy Waddell. Chairman thanked everyone for good trip. Said ship had a first-rate SIU gang onboard with no problems. Educational director thanked steward department and encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, thereby increasing earning power. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers requested new mattresses, also asked contracts depart­ ment to explore possibility of increasing optical allowance and increasing dental coverage. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24— Chairman J. Lundhorg, Secretary G. Bryant, Educa­ tional Director J. Jaramillo, Deck Dele­ gate Tim Smith, Engine Delegate R. Leyva, Steward Delegate H. Bourne. Chairman reported upcoming payoff. Ed­ ucational director reminded all members who will be on the beach in Seattle, Wash, to attend benenfits seminar and workshop July 25. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. Deck and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew suggested discontinuing the permanent ratings and returning them to rotary shipping status. Crew suggested changing the eight-month rule. Crew thanked steward department and re­ ceived thanks for helping keep ship clean. Crew pointed out drug testing con­ trol form must be signed by both collec­ tor and donor. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND HA WAN (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 12 — Chairman and Secre­ tary Carrol Modellas, Educational Director D. Gorduis, Deck Delegate Fred Knappman, Engine Delegate S. Rollins. Chairman announced May 14 ar­ rival in Oakland, Calif, and payoff three days later in Long Beach, Calif. He re­ minded everyone to turn off TV after usage. He urged all crewmembers to up­ grade at Piney Point, report all hazard­ ous conditions while onboard ship and remember importance of SPAD dona­ tions. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Steward utility received standing ovation for keeping mess hall clean, crew also thanked rest of galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 12 — Chairman Oscar Wiley, Secretary D. Spangler, Educa­ tional Director S. Brown. Chairman urged everyone to read Seafarers LOG. He advised eligible crewmembers to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Secretary told everyone to keep seatime up, also thanked crew for keeping lounge clean. Treasurer listed $30 in ship's fund. Stew­ ard delegate reported disputed OT both from current and previous voyage. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew suggested bridge chair be added for look-out who needs break during four-hour watch. Crew, asked for new washing machine and ex­ tended vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), May 19 " Chairman B. Honlon, Secretary J. Jim, Educational Director S. Perdon. Treasurer listed $30 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave deck and steward departments vote of thanks for good job. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 19 — Chairman B.R. Hobbs, Secretary J. Bennett, Educational Direc­ tor J. Fonville, Steward Delegate Bert WIntleld. Chairman reported good trip with no problems. He said chief engineer requests doors leading to outside decks be kept closed in order to keep inside house cool. Secretary warned members about dangers of drugs. Educational di­ rector said ship has educational movies onboard. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for diligent work. Next port: Houstoti. • • , - At the Wheel In Saudi Arabia AB Timothy J. Dally does his part for Operation Desert Storm aboard the Green Valley in Saudi Arabia. Lough, Secretary Roscoe D. Williams, Deck Delegate Jack Alves, Engine Dele­ gate George Silva, Steward Delegate Leslie Propheter. Washing machine in­ stalled but not all thermostats have been repaired. Chairman thanked crew for good all-around work. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew said dryer needs repair. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 15 — Chairman Eddie Cain, Secretary Larry Lightfoot, Educational Director R. Clock, Engine Delegate G. Ackley, Steward Delegate Richard Garcea. Chairman reported payoff in Ta­ coma, Wash, on May 16. Secretary thanked crew for ship's upkeep. No beefs or disputed OT reported. All hands thanked Captain Robert Brooks for fur- , nishing ste^s at barbecues. Crew thanked steward department for good work, with special thanks to Chief Cook Manuel Basas in preparing his Oriental dishes. Crew wished AB Joe Violango happy retirement, thanked him for being fine shipmate. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), May 5 — Chairman P. Glennon, Secretary F. Sison, Educa­ tional Director W. Hatchel, Deck Dele­ gates J.Smilari and B. Layko, Steward Delegate S.Thomas. Engine delegate re­ ported OT beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew comrhended galley gang for excel­ lent work. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEALIFTANTARCTIC (IMC), May 31 — Chairman Rick Davis, Secretary Michael Fields, Educational Director Fred Caltahiano, Engine Delegate Leo Payne. Chairman discussed correspon­ dence with Seattle port agent regarding unresolved need for new mattresses and galley repairs. He reminded crew about expiration of mariners documents. He welcomed new steward department and gave them vote of thanks. Educational di­ rector noted training films available in mate's office. He urged members to up­ grade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund, said motion was passed to withdraw $100 for new mov­ ies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), May 12— Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary G. Marzett, Educa­ tional Director 1. Jackson, Deck Dele­ gate Charles Parman, Steward Delegate R. Jones. Chairman announced payoff set for May 20 in Houston. He said this was smooth voyage and also re­ minded everyone of importance of con­ tributing to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers scheduled to sign off were reminded to tum in lin­ ens and leave rooms clean. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 21 — Chairman W.E. Continued on page 22 »SifSSSsiS;£-ia!:--, - ""'''-I ' 3 . • •• ' •.C:;''" i"--'-'/ • •' yuvi �AUGUST 1991 21 Seaffaier Question: What advice would you give to someone who is be­ coming a Seafarer? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Philadelphia, Pa.) Joseph Varano, Retired Wiper—As a matter of fact, I just gave some kid advice this morning. If you stick it out, it's good. It's a good opportunity. Just don't fool with drugs. George Roney, Able Bodied Seaman—Num­ ber one, don't go to any other union but the SIU, that's for sure. Number two, take advantage of the chances to upgrade. Number three, save your money! Also, don't take too much titne off be­ tween ships. Steve Mack, Steward Assis­ tant—Stick with it and up­ grade. It's good money, a chance to better yourself and a chance to see the world. Frank Barone, Retired Able Bodied Sea­ man—^It'sa good outfit, the SIU. Take ad­ vantage of the benefits you can get for upgrading. Plus, don't use narcotics, and abide by union regulations. JefTBeasley, Chief Cook—^If someone is going to be a Seafarer, he has to be sure that's what he wants. I'd say go for it. Save your money, that's the main key; I hear a lot of older guys say that. They made big money, but there are a lot of temptations. Jerry A. DeCola, Retired Messman—Get your time in and upgrade as fast as you can. Take advantage of our school. To be a good seaman is to be ded­ icated. Joe McGauley, QMED—Take advantage of the Lundeberg School, all the classes they have. Put an emphasis on safety. If they take advantage of the educational and safety stuff at Piney Point, they'll do very well. Peter Dudley, Able Bodied Seaman—^I'd say maximize your sea time and upgrade as promptly as possible. Kevin Merckx, Bosun—Plan on sticking With it. Reward yourself with some vacation time, and up­ grade as soon as you can. Harold Reid, Retired i3M£D—Num­ ber one, be able to make a good pot of coffee! Seriously, learn everything you can. Ask questions, because there's always someone who can help. •®fei Seafarer Honored as First Mariner To Give His Life in Desert Shield While many Americans re­ joiced at the remarkably small loss of life among U.S. forces involved in the Persian Gulf war, others spent Memorial Day remembering their loved ones who died in the line of duty. The family of Seafarer Mi­ chael Trimarco was one of those who remembered. Trimarco was the first U.S. merchant mariner, and one of the first Americans, to die when Oper­ ation Desert Shield began unload­ ing soldiers and materiel in Saudi Arabia in August 1990. The chief cook aboard the Advantage was killed instantly on the docks of Jiddah, a Saudi Arabian port city on the Red Sea, when the truck in which he was riding was struck by another truck on August 20, 1990. Trimarco's mother, Phyllis Woolard, as well as his brothers, Blake and Craig, and sister, Gayle Peterson, attended the National Maritime Memorial Day service May 22 at the Washington Navy Yard. "It was a wonderful service," Woolard told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG from her Florida home. "It's about time maritime received the recognition it de­ serves." VI ...r-r- ; 1 V]trf'V:,f Michael Trimarco Vice Admiral Francis Dono­ van, commander-in-chief of the Military Sealift Command, pre­ sented Woolard with an Ameri­ can flag during the ceremony in honor and remembrance of Trimarco. "He loved his job," Woolard recalled. "He had a corkboard with a world map on it in his apart­ ment. He had a picture of every­ where he had been pinned to it." Trimarco, 29, started sailing in 1987 and shipped from the port of Piney Point. Bart Rogers, Seafar­ ers manpower director, remem­ bered him as "an excellent member and all-around good guy." •V ••-•.J,. i- -.4 ' •-'S:.'.hr- •• k VV -.n-: Aii'- ."VI'A'V '?• •4A V-.1v IVASS 1 . UPGRADE AT TilE NDEBERG School CDMTAfiTVoUl? UNIOM HALt BlRMOREhlbRMiaiON On Hand for Memorial Cruise Representing the SIU during the National Liberty Ship Memorial cruise on San Francisco Bay are (from left) AS Lyie Davis, West Coast VP George McCartney, Port Agent Nick Celona and FOWT Steve Biles. They are joined by Monsignor John Heaney (center). • '•I ,:i .'A;; , v.v./ A. m MSG Commander Francis Donovan presents Phyllis Woolard With an American flag in honor of her son. Seafarer Michael Trimarco, the first U.S. merchant mariner killed during Operation Desert Shield. Watching the ceremony are (from left) Trimarco's sister, Gayle Peterson, and brothers Blake and Craig. • "i �iffntaniiias: StAfAREKS LOG 22 % 'i' :• f I Ships Pig€^> Continued from page 20. •i:ir.'-. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific GulfMa­ rine), May 6 — Secretary M.K. Mueller. Educational director suggested upgrading at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported company agreed to replace microwave. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. y-1 . "t , THOMPSON PASS (Inter-Ocean Man­ agement), May 19 — Chairman James Colson, Secretaiy Floyd King, Educa­ tional Director Steven Byerley, Steward Delegate Larry Lopez. Secretary thanked all departments for cooperation, and reminded delegates to collect union books. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. } '• f '-• f USNS ALGOL (Bay Tankers), May 12 — Chairman Doug Lawton, Secretary Leslie Downs. Crew discussed distribut­ ing videotapes to all departments so ev­ eryone may view them. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for clarification regarding imminent danger pay. Crew thanked steward department for thorough painting and cleaning of ship's interior. k. fonso Dixon. Chairman announced change in OT rate. He reminded every­ one to separate trash, keep hatches closed and don't slam doors. Secretary inquired about danger pay. Jeff Hoff­ man was nominated for educational di­ rector. Treasurer listed $619 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNS WILKES (Mar Ship Operators), May 7 — Chairman Chris Compton, Secretary Ben Henderson, Deck Dele­ gate John O'Neal, Engine Delegate Dennis Riley, Steward Delegate Abdel Mohamed. Chairman said he would con­ tact contracts department regarding more timely provision releases by company. Secretary listed $169 in ship's fund. Edu­ cational director recommended upgrad­ ing at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Wilkes scheduled to begin re-crewing on May 8. Next port: Pusan, Korea. EQUALITY STATE aOM), June 9 — Chairman Willis Gregory, Secretary Ste­ ven Parker, Educational Director L. Daniels. Chairman read letter from head­ quarters which stated company has been made aware of needed repairs. He noted inost repairs had been done and two washers were onboard. Chairman ad­ vised members once again of captain's warning conceriiing shore time in Tur­ key. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Steward del­ egate reported beef. Crew was asked to minimize noise in sleeping areas and lounge, assist in keeping mess hall and rec room clean and properly dispose of trash. GREEN VALLEY(Waterman Steam­ ship), June 2 — Chairman W. Kratsas, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director J. Burkette, Deck Delegate Hugo Dermody, Engine Delegate John Newhouse, Steward Delegate S. Scott. Chair­ man announced upcoming payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. •'iJv''''5i' i. iv }. • Crew Calls It a 'River Party' Enjoying the "river party" cbokout aboard the Cape Bon are AS Chris Wood, Wiper Robbie Moore, 2nd Mate John Ahern and AS Mark Hoiman. •V- -V: kym.my: 4 -11^- ' *1- f - A., * _' . USNS BELLATRIX(Bay Tankers), May 19 — Secretary Cairence Cole­ man, Deck Delegate Darrin McCabe, Steward Delegate Herbert Ladson. Members discussed need for TV and VCR in aft house, also noted lack of ath­ letic equipment. Chairman thanked crew for keeping work areas clean and also stressed importance of safety. Secretary thanked union for providing copies of Seafarers LOG at Suez Canal. Mucational director urged all members to up­ grade at Piney Point as soon as possible. Deck delegate thanked galley gang for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. Bosun and AB thanked crew and offi­ cers for donations to sick crewmember hospitalized in Spain. Next port: Wil­ mington, N.C. USNS CAPELLA (Bay Tankers), May 13 — Chairman Jim Dawson, Secretary M. Askins, Deck Delegate Robert Adams, Steward Delegate Barbara Por­ ter. Chairman reported ship is well-kept. Educational director encouraged every­ one to upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for clarification on war bonus. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment and noted good trip and general sat­ isfaction among its members. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. USNS CHAUVENETiMar Ship Opera­ tors), May 2 — Chairman JefTFocardi, Secretary Vickl Barnbart, Educational Director A! Matos, Engine Delegate DaveJ^ooper, Steward Delegate Al­ LNG VIRGO{ETC), May 5 — Chair­ man Carlos Pineda, Secretary Robert Forshee, Educational Director Mark Freeman, Deck Delegate David Centofanti. Engine Delegate Dan Brass, Steward Delegate Ronald Aubuchon. Chairman discussed importance of using safety equipment and of taking advan­ tage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. Secretary thanked all departments for cooperation and smooth trip. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. All depart­ ments received votes of thanks for good work. OMIDYNACHEMiOMl Corp.), Jime 16 — Chairman Israel Bonefont, Secre­ tary C.N. Johnson, Educational Director Dean Kiene. Chairman said ship has 500 movies onboard. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Brother Ken Hagar suggested saving aluminum cans for re­ cycling. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. RFC EUGENE OBREGONiWaterman Steamship), June 9 — Chairman Thomas H. Bonner, Secretary Patrick D. Helton, Deck Delegate Gary J. Rhyne, Engine Delegate Maximo DIsIng, Steward Delegate Albert L. Hen­ dricks. Chairman reported good trip. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers noted water in new section of house runs only hot, and old section gets cool water for just a short period. Crewmembers were reminded no cash payoffs permit­ ted. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE(Sea-Land Service), June 18 — Chairman G. Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educa­ tional Director S. Brown, Deck £)elegate Adrian Janacek, Engine Delegate Wil­ liam PInkham, Steward Delegate Wil­ liam Bryley. Chairman announced payoff on current trip. He said all crewmembers who have day off may take it and get relief from shore gang dur­ ing Coast Guard inspection. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Information was read concerning Seafarers benefits con­ ference slated for July 26 in Seattle. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward de­ partment, especially the chief cook. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 2 — Chairman Victor J. ArdowskI, Secretary A. Davis, Educa­ tional Director G. Evose, Deck Delegate James E. Crane Jr., Steward Delegate Terry Allen. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted good trips. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea Land Ser­ vice), June 9 — Chairman Carrol Heick, Secretary C.F. Blanco, Educa­ tional Director David G. Gordlus, Deck Delegate Edward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Steve Rollins, Steward Dele­ gate Edmund Nicolas. Chairman dis­ cussed Seafarers medical benefits. He recommended upgrading at the Lundeberg School and donating to SPAD. He announced payoff upon ar­ rival in Long Beach, Calif. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or stew­ ard delegates. Crew observed one mjnute of silence in memory of departed broth­ ers and sisters. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND KODIAK (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 12 — Chairman S. Gurney, Secretary A. Gething, Educational Direc­ tor J. Piper, Steward Delegate S.M. Thomas. Chairman reported everything to be shipshape. He gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Secretary announced up­ coming payoff in Tacoma, Wash. Educa­ tional director spoke of importance of SPAD contributions. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 8 — Chairman L.E. Watson, Secretaiy Robert Castillo, Steward Del­ egate Mohamed Mpflehl. Chairman re­ ported pleasant trip with good crew and fine food. He thanked crewmembers for good job separating plastics. Secretary thanked members who helped keep lounge clean. Educational director en­ couraged upgrading. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward delegate noted problem with noise from air condi­ tioning vents. Crew was reminded to at­ tend benefits conferences in home ports or call or write to obtain information. Three crewmembers reported missing money or personal items. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR(Sea-Land Service), June 2 — Chairman Werner Becher, Secretary J. Freeman, Deck Delegate Herb Greene, Engine Dele­ gate James Brown, Steward Delegate Bradford Mack. Chairman conducted discussions regarding union matters. Crew noted more potent roach killer had been placed onboard. Treasurer reported $60 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members reported need for additional laundry equipment. Captain and crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Ta­ coma, Wash. or disputed OT reported. Officers and crew thanked galley gang for good work. SGT. MATEJKOCAK(Waterman Steamship), June 8 — Chairman Henry Bouganim, Secretary H. Bryan, Educa­ tional Director D. Downey, Engine Dele­ gate Robert Rester. Chairman reported smooth trip, thanked steward department for job well done. Secretary thanked crew for cooperation during tense days in Persian Gulf. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members signing off were re­ minded to leave rooms clean. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine), June 10 — Chairman William J. Dean, Secretary Manfred Mueller, Deck Delegate Robert J. Frankel. Chairman noted upcoming benefits con­ ferences. Educational director encour­ aged members to upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for excellent job. SEA WOLF (American Maritime Trans­ port), June 15 — Chairman Haman Riv­ ers, Secretary Samuel Raines. No beefs • -i . ULTRAMAR (American Maritime Transport), June 9 — Chairman Jerry Boruckl, Secretary Glenn Bertrand, Ed­ ucational Director P. ZahweskI, Deck Delegate Richard Thomas, Engine Del­ egate Eldridge Smith, Steward Delegate O. Esplnoza. Crew reported satisfaction with new lounge furniture, also thanked Seattle patrolman for quick, efficient as­ sistance. Chairman noted some disputed OT. Treasurer reported 300 new movies onboard. No beefs reported. Steward del­ egate thanked crew for keeping mess room and TV room clean. Crew noted need for new washing machine, new TV antenna and microwave oven. Crew thanked steward department. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. USNS CHAUVENET(Mar Ship Opera­ tors), June 1 — Chairman Jeff FocardI, Secretaiy Vickl Barnhart, Deck Dele­ gate Mike Stirts, Engine Delegate Dave Hooper, Steward Delegate Amerlcus Bell. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on availability of pre­ mium OT. Chairman spoke on imminent danger pay procedures. He congratulated steward department on great job clean­ ing inside ship and noted trash separa­ tion has been done well. Treasurer reported $621 in ship's fund. Deck del­ egate reported beef. No beefs reported by engine or steward delegates. USNS WRIGHT(AMSEA), June 16 — Chairman D. Yockey, Secretary L. Oram. Chairman gave infonnation about war bonuses. He reported he had made arrangements for posting of relief jobs. He thanked crew for good job and smooth voyage and announced payoff. Secretary reported slop chest over by $61.61, steward donated the money to ship's fund. Educational director encour­ aged upgrading and SPAD donations. Treasurer reported $76.72 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. f. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 14 — Chairman Shawn Evans, Secretary Ray Garcia, Educa­ tional Director I. Samra, Deck Delegate Mike Tracey, Engine Delegate Ran­ dolph Llanes, Steward Delegate Wil­ liam Hare. Chairman announced service for AB Albert Ahin, who passed away in Hong Kong. He said new washing ma­ chine is on order, to be used for nonwork clothes. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship in order. He urged mem­ bers to utilize facilities at Piney Point. Educational director advised members to watch safety videos and upgrade:. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for out­ standing chow. Next port: Long Beach, Calit SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), June 2 — Chairman R. Newhy, Secretary Edward Porter. No beefs or disputed OT reported. • .c' -.••i; Cookout on the Cape Bon Chief Steward Waymond H. Watson III gets the BBQ going aboard the Cape Bon in Saudi Arabia. : �AUGUST 1991 23 I'-si'iM : • • ^•::4 f • DEEP SEA LOUIS ALMEIDA Pensioner Louis Al­ meida, 90, passed away July 2 due to car­ diac ar­ rest. A native of Ecuador, he joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Al­ meida shipped in the engine de­ partment. He retired in December 1968. CURTIS R. BRANCH Curtis R. Branch, 28, died June 23. He was bom in Texas and joined the Seafarers in 1983 in the port of Houston. Brother Branch sailed in the deck de­ partment and was an active member at the time of his death. JAMES CHIANESE Pensioner James Chianese, 62, died July 1. The Brook­ lyn, N.Y. native joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. Brother Chianese sailed in the blackgang. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975 and began receiving his pension in September 1988. STEPHEN A. COLESTOCK Stephen A. Colestock, 29, passed away June 13. Bom in Philadelphia, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1986 in Piney Point, Md. A graduate of the Lundeberg's School entry pro­ gram, Brother Colestock shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. GEORGE CURRY Pensioner George Curry, 81, died July 8. A native of Louisi­ ana, he joined the union in 1941 in the port of Boston. Brother Curry was a member of the galley gang. He retired in January 1972. PAUL CURZI Pensioner Paul Curzi, 73, passed away June 4. He was bom in New York and joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Curzi shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in December 1981. JOSEPH M. DUFFY Pensioner Joseph M. Duffy, 72, died May 11 due to liver fail­ ure. The Brook­ lyn, N.Y. native joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Duffy sailed as a bosun and retired in October 1983. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was buried in Town of Catskill (N.Y.) Cemetery and is sur­ vived by his wife, Anna. ENRIQUE V. GALLEGOS Enrique V.Gallegos,52, passed away June 10. He was bom in Ecuador and joined the SIU in 1981 in the port of New York. Brother Gallegos shipped in the stew­ ard department and upgraded in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. RUSSELL R. HENRY Pensioner Russell R. Henry, 76, died June 20. A native of Indiana, he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Henry sailed as a bosun, and retired in December 1974. He also served in the Coast Guard from 1942 until 1945. FRANK HERNANDEZ Pensioner Frank Hemandez, 88, passed away June 12. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the union in 1945 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Hemandez shipped in the galley gang. He began re­ ceiving his pension in February 1969 and is survived by his wife, Rafaela. ROY IDLEBURG Roy Idleburg, 73, died May 23. He was bom in North Carolina and joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Seattle. Brother Idleburg sailed in the engine department and last shipped in 1983. CLANTON JERNIGAN Pensioner Clanton Jemigan, 76, passed away June 15. The Georgia native joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Savan­ nah, Ga. Brother Jemigan was a member of the black-gang. He retired in April 1978. GEORGE KANNENGISSER Pensioner George Kannen- was bom in France and joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in the port of San Fran­ cisco, before the union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Kannengisser began collecting his pension in September 1981. YAOF.KING Pensioner YaoF. King, 86, died June 9. A na­ tive of China, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother King shipped in the deck department and retired in 1973. MAURICE LAVOIE Maurice Lavoie, 62, passed away June ,17. The native of New Hampshire joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Boston. He sailed in the deck department and last shipped in 1984. EMMA LOBDELL Pensioner Emma Lobdell, 71, died May 22. She was bom in Massachusetts and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957. Sister Lobdell retired in April 1970. CARLOS MATT Pensioner Carlos Matt, 83, passed away June 18. A native of the Philip­ pines, he joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New York. Brother Matt shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his . pension in June 1970. FRED T. MILLER Pensioner FredT. Miller, 72, died recently. The Phila­ delphia native joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed as a bosun and retired in June 1984. JOHN J. MITCHELL John J. Mitchell, 62, passed away May 21. He was bom in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. and joined the union in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Mitchell sailed in the engine department. He last shipped in 1985. GEORGE R. NELSON Pensioner George R. Nel­ son, 62, died May 28 as a re­ sult of lung can­ cer. A na­ tive of Wisconsin, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Nelson shipped in the black-gang and retired in May 1989. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Mary. RICHARD NEWELL Pensioner Richard Newell, 65, passed away June 11. Bom in New Mexico, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1948 in the port of Houston. Brother Newell com­ pleted the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1984. GEORGE NEYREY George Neyrey, 67, died June 11. He joined the union in 1951 in his native New Or­ leans. Brother Neyrey sailed in the deck department. He last shipped in 1984. AUGUST FANEPINTO Pensioner August Panepinto, 73, passed away June 5 as a result of leukemia. He joined the union in 1946 in his native New Orleans. Brother Panepinto sailed as a member of the galley gang and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He retired in January 1983. He also served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Brother Panepinto is sur­ vived by his wife, Rosemary. HENRY PRINCIPE Pensioner Henry Principe, 68, died May 28 due to car­ diopulmo­ nary arrest. He Was bom in Wisconsin and joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Principe sailed in the engine de­ partment. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976 and began receiving his pension in July 1985. WILLIAM RHONE Pensioner William Rhone, 76, passed away June 7. The native of Florida joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Rhone sailed in the steward de­ partment. He retired in Decem­ ber 1975. KEITH R. RICE Keith R. Rice, 38, died June 3. He joined the Seafarers in 1970 in his na­ tive New York. Brother Rice shipped in the black-gang and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1971. He last sailed in 1983. JAMES ROBERTSON James Robert­ son, 20, passed away May 6. Bom in Missouri, he gradua­ ted from the Lundeberg School last year. Brother Robertson sail^ in the galley gang and was an active member at the time of his death. .'I,;":-! Jv" V' • . V.' • • EDWARD SINUSH Pensioner Edward Sinush, 67, died June 5. He joined the Sea­ farers in 1957 in his native Baltimore. Brother Sinush shipped as a member of the galley gang and retired in September 1987. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. ROBERT L. SMYTH Robert L. Smyth, 35, passed away June 6. A native of Michi­ gan, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Smyth was an active member at the time of his death. JOHN WASHBURN John Washbum, 44, died June 8. He was bom in Michigan and joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Detroit. Brother Washbum shipped in the deck department and last sailed in June 1989. GEORGE WEAVER George Weaver, 46, passed away June 21. A native of Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 at the port of Port Ar­ thur, Texas. Brother Weaver sailed in the deck department. He last shipped in 1983. ALFRED YARBROUGH Pensioner Alfred Yarbrough, 75, died May 22. Bom in Seat­ tle, he joined the union in 1945 in the port of Boston. Brother Yarbrough sailed as a member of the galley gang. He began receiving his pension in Febmary 1974. BRANTLEY YOUNG Pensioner Brantley Young, 61, passed away June 14 due to re­ spiratory failure. The North Carolina na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New York. Brother Young sailed in the steward department and retired in Febmary 1990. He served in the Army from 1953 until 1955. INLAND DANIEL HENDERSON Pensioner Daniel Hender­ son, 61, died May 20. He joined the SIU in 1965 in • • • • i ./• • ; ^ . -f . •. i Iwi. •• •' -i-:- •.rv, " {; -M.; ' tm �• •: y- SeUFMOtS 106 House Enacts Anti-Scab Bill, Now Goes to Senate Continued from page 3 ^1:'' ...;.. t:',' y .'. . •«-:. -• ft:S: While the Daily News owners ended up selling the paper to a firm which settled with the unions, other tough disputes with many companies have resulted in thou­ sands of trade unionists losing their jobs. Eastern Air Lines, while headed by Frank Lorenzo, locked its em­ ployees out and hired .scabs to crew and maintain the troubled company's planes. Greyhound Lines replaced 9,000 union bus drivers with 6,000 scabs. Tied to Economic Strength Rank-and-file trade unionists, including thousands of Seafarers, mailed postcards to their elected representatives advising them of their support for the measure. Nearly a million postcards and mailgrams were received by mem­ bers of Congress in support of the bill to ban scabs. House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt said the issue had ram­ ifications for America's status as an economic power. "America will regain its eco­ nomic strength only when we commit ourselves to becoming a high-wage and high-skill society. "It is what the Europeans have done. It is what the Japanese have done. And now America must do it as well. That effort does not end with passage of H.R. 5; but it is a very good place to begin . . . Clos­ ing this loophole would make our laws consistent with those of our advanced world trading partners, countries which are already as or more competitive than are we." The bill currently has 33 spon­ sors in the Senate. Labor now is focusing its grass roots campaign on building support for the meas­ ure among senators. House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) backs H.R. 5 at a recent news conference. Joining him are other House supporters of thebill, Including Rep.Willlam Ford (D-Mlch.) and newly elected Whip David Bonlor (D-Mich.). V .i: ill}- Wi'i House Members Explain Their Support of the Striker Replacement Bill Marty A. Russb (D-lll.): By closing a loophole in labor law and banning company practices that have subverted the promises and protections of the National Labor Recovery Act, H.R. 5 will reaffirm the promise made to American workers more than 50 years ago when the NLRA guaranteed basic workplace protections. Joseph Moakiey (D-Maine): This legislation is critically important to American workers who in the past decade in particular have seen their hard-earned wages and benefits eroded by employers who are more concerned about mergers, leveraged buy-outs and short-term profits, than in achieving and maintaining a long-term economic growth through a productive, experienced and reliable workforce. Lane Evans (D-lll.); Replacement workers are less skilled, they are paid less and are less productive. Thus local businesses, local economies and local tax bases also suffer. James A. Traficant (D-Ohio): It has gotten so bad for the American worker, that while Congress will protect flag burners, they will not, in fact, allow Ameri­ can workers to carry a picket sign without the veiled threat that they are not only going to lose their Jobs, but lose them forever. Bernard Sanders (l-Vt.): The right to strike for better wages and better working conditions is a basic American right, but it is a right which means nothing if it means that you are going to lose your job when you exercise that right. Thomas H. Andrews (D-Maine): The decade that gave us jiink bonds, lever­ aged buy-outs and S&Ls also gave us PATCO, Phelps Dodge and Frank Lorenzo. To restore America's greatness we must first restore the rights and the dignity of the American worker. Pat Williams (D-Mont.): The most fundamental right of all working people is the ability to withhold their labor. That is a right that America's labor laws guarantee or at least purport to guarantee. The only reason we are here today is because the promise of our national labor laws is not being kept. Dale E. Klldee (D-Mich.): The right to strike without fear that you will be permanently replaced is an essential ingredient of labor-management relations. Workers should never be driven to despair. William L. Clay (D-Mo.): I believe that the permanent replacement of striking workers is legally indefensible and morally reprehensible. A policy that gives preferential treatment to management for failing to settle labor disputes at the bargaining table contradicts the principle of fairness, equity and justice. ... Since 1981 more than 300,000 Americans have been permanently replaced when they exercised their legal right to strike. Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.): Economic growth occurs when it is inclusive, when everyone shares in it. ... For those who say that the country will not grow with H.R. 5, I say we will not grow without it. Major Owens (D-N.Y.): Common sense tells us that to be permanently re­ placed is the same as being fired. When one is permanently replaced, one does not have a paycheck. When you are fired, you do not have a paycheck. They are both the same. Douglas Applegate (D-bhio): President Bush said recently that it was moral and just that we give China most favored nation status so that they can send their slave labor-made products into the United States, made by people who have rio workers' rights, who have no benefits at all. He has got it backward. Josepfi P. Kolter (D-Pa.): Eastern Air Lines is a sad case of what can happen to a healthy company when legitimate employees are fired—I'm sorry, perma­ nently replaced — in favor of replacement workers. A1 Swift (D-Wash.): But to my mind this issue is simple: You are for real collective bargaining or you are not. Cardiss Collins (D-lll.): Just as we all oppose union-busting in Eastern Europe, so must we oppose it here. Dennis E. Eckart (D-Ohio): I have heard from too many constituents who no longer have jobs to believe that the use of permanent replacements is an anomaly. It's not an anomaly, it's an unfair weapon being used to break the spirit of hardworking everyday Americans. Howard L. Barman (D-Calif.): Tragically, the due bills have come in from a decade of Reaganomics, of takeovers, leveraged buy-outs and an entire range of economically and socially unproductive economic activities pursued by own­ ers and investors with no loyalty to employees nor stake in the community. . • 1, Charies A, Hayes (D-lll.): When organized labor wins these rights, all working Americans enjoy the benefits. Ted Weiss (D-N.Y.): Permanently replacing strikers hurts all American workers, union and nonunion alike. In the 10 years that American employers have used striker replacements, not coincidentally, real weekly wages have dropped al­ most 6 percent. As employers more frequently resort to hiring permanent replacements for strikers, they eliminate labor's mechanism for raising real wages. As a result, wages are dragged down for all workers, both union and nonunion. David Obey (D-Wis.): We are addressing (the bill) at a time when the average worker in this society, the average wage earner, has lost, in real-dollar terms, more than $1 an hour in the purchasing power of his wage. Patricia Schroeder (D-Colo.): Ronald Reagan's double talk and Frank Loren­ zo's scorched earth policies left 300,000 American workers unemployed. "Re­ placement" is just a fancy euphemism for "fired." Dennis M. Hertei (D-Mich ): What is worse than a family losing their livelihood? There is nothing worse than that. That is what this issue is here today. Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.): This bill restores a fair and simple balance. Owners have the right to continue to operate during the strike, but not to fire the striking workers. Workers have one tool. They can deprive the owners of their produc­ tive labor temporarily in order to get a fair settlement, in order to get their fair share of the American dream. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.): Today, all of our primary trade competitors, including Japan and Germany, have laws which prohibit the hiring of permanent replace­ ments for strikers. We all suffer the grave consequences of declining wage standards and decreased productivity when We deny workers the right to strike without fear of losing their jobs. (. m . Jolene Unsoeld (D-Wash.): A strike is the ultimate tool for workers in collective bargaining, and only used in a last resort when negotiations have totally broken down. It is designed to place an equal hardship on management and labor. Management loses profits and the workers lose their wages. This should pro­ vide an incentive for both parties to go to the bargaining table. But this balance becomes an imbalance when a company can effectively cease negotiations and then end a strike by hiring permanent replacement workers. :<rr- •• �•: 'i*' 1" • . • ••>..'• AUGUST 1991 Final Departures Continued from page 23 his native Philadelphia. Boat­ man Henderson sailed in the galley gang until he retired in March 1984. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1953. CLINTON McMAHON Pensioner Clinton McMahon, 78, passed away May 18. He was bom in ^Norfolk, Va. and joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Phil­ adelphia. Boatman McMahon sailed as a captain and retired in January 1983. LOUIS MULLER Pensioner Louis Muller, 76, died June 7. A native of Texas, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Houston. Boatman Muller began receiving his pen­ sion in December 1979. ;• >!£ •. RAILROAD MARINE EDWARD J. OTTEN Pensioner Edward J. Otten,90, passed away on October 14,1990, due to cardiac ar­ rest. Bom in New Jersey, he joined the union in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Otten retired in May 1965. J i • ANTHONY WONDOLOWSKI Pensioner Anthony Wondolowski, 86, died June 28. The New Jersey native , joined the union in 1960 in the port of Nevy York. He sailed in the deck department and re­ tired in August 1963. ^1 I'" f. Burial at Seafarers Haven for Brother Ellingsen Brother Anders Ingeman Ellingsen is interred in the grounds of the Seafarers Haven Cemetery. Shipmates and fellow Seafarers attended the service in Valley Lee, Md. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-andfile members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, spe­ cific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in ac­ cordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and . management representatives and their alternates. All ex­ penditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund flnancial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know ' their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Angus "Red" Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times,either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know theircontract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for over­ time (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL ROLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from pub­ lishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septem­ ber 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The respon­ sibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immedi­ ately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. AH members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights ^ clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONA­ TION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the politick, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contribu­ tions are voluntary. No Contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribu­ tion is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for inves­ tigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. J?' Colestock Ashes Oispersed at Sea The ashes of Seafarer Stephen A. Colestock recently were spread upon the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, as was his request. Sisaiairers Weifiare Plan Notic^ COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the rules and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare cov­ erage directly from the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immedi­ ately tofind out whether or not they or their depen­ dents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this pro­ gram, Seafarers may call the membership services office at; 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or may write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. (TheApril 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG con­ tains a complete description of the Consolidated Omni­ bus Budget Reconciliation Act—or COBRA—program.) If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have bran violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. :;#v ^4: " QL NOTICES RICO G.ELLIS GERALD KELLY Please contact the Jacksonville union hall con ceming checks for beef settlements. • • �'i.''i;.i«'!•><!»•Ill itiit<H'~^*?Wtji!b.giriaifei'1 mm u Lundeberg School Graduates Eight Classes f-; .' • If ' pj #'• SIAFARIRS LOG ^ •' ... v-'g; • ' • ? '- ' '" ^'-• ' -/V-' \ TA-:: r 'I ¥1 r. Trainee Lifeboat Class 47b—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 476 are (from left, kneeling) Robert Snay, Michael Moran, Robert Feltus, Wllfredo Velez, Melvin Howard, Paul Maltoza, Jayson Gingrich, Gerald Williams, Joseph Packnett, (second row) Gilbert Gardia, Brandon Greaux, Norman Contreras, Michael Van Kulken, William Owlngs, Hassan Saunders, James Brusco IV, Mike McClure, Rick James, Alfonso Camardella and Ron RaykowskI (Instructor). iiV • Trainee Lifeboat Class 477-—Recently completing the course require­ ments for graduation from trainee lifeboat class 477 are (from left, kneeling) Boris Armstrong, Stephen St. Lucia, James Hill, Vince Leblanc, Daniel Ekins, Richard Grimes, Shay Bassett, (second row) Sean Nolan, Todd McCiave, Anthony Rosa, Jeremy Murray, Escobar Cesar, Thomas Steadham, Eric Melle, Steve Estrela, Scoey Valencia, (third row) Charles Storm, Kenneth Bullet, Jerry Strlcklen, Joseph Rakyta, Bobby Upchurch, Keith Damon and Rory Orvls. iM" 141'•.;^: '•' -As ••. ''"f.'.>'' Hydraulics—Meeting the course requirements for the four-week hydraulics course are (from left, front row) Mark Freeman, John Quinter, Michael A. Stearman, J.D. Phillips, (second row) Bill Foley (Instructor), Benjamin Conway, Christopher Derra* Donald Morgan, Charles KIchak and Tony Yore. m:- Advanced Fireflghting-—Receiving the necessary classroom Instruction required for Coast Guard license examination are (from left, front row) Brad Burkart, Gary Smith, Nicholas GIbldes, Marian Hare, Bruno Kalmeth, John Smith, (second row) David Hood, Grif McRee, John Venables, Al Tinker, Douglas Blaslus, Byran Cummlngs (Instructor), (third row) Tom Grose, Alan DIdzballs, Wade Cocek, Danny Alleman and Rick Crowley. (Kr •'• • ' •"• 1]' |;v,;4;®r 4.' •':• if: Able Bodied Seamen—Graduating with their able bodied seaman's en­ dorsement are (from left, front row) James Malderr, Joseph Schneider, Kathy Chester, Ralph Porter, Paul Castillo, Abdols All, (second row) Abraham Murray, Bruce Perry, Ricky SImlen, Brian Wolfe, Paul Wright, Dannie Lancaster, (third row) Ben Cusic (Instructor), George Marions, Ray Jenkins, Paul Goddard, Curtis Dunlap, Edward Kebbo, Steven McBrlde, Nathan Collins, Armenlnual Thomas, (fourth row) Scott Kreger, Scott Heglnbotham, Fred Freeman and Scott Palen. Radar—Upgrading members of the deck department completing the radar course are (from left, front row) Melvin Santos, Tom Grose, (second row) Jim Brown (instructor), Steve Warford, Paul Standard, Hutch Galloney and Anthony Smith. l-,.;--;y.:;:; K ,'. • .' Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lun^berg School on June 18 are (from left) Frank McCrary, Donald Burns, Ivonne Gonzalez, Robert Miller and James Ham. /(''...v..,;' Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the July 2 class of upgraders. They are (from left, front row), Ron RaykowskI (Instructor), Lorrin Rodrlgues, James Maiden, (second row) Calvin Patterson, Anthony White, Robert Arneel, Paul Castillo, Bob David, J.R. Ewing, Robert Ralney, Miguel Acevedo, Paul Wright, (third row) Paul Grady, John Kalyna, Khamlsl Kayanda, Mike Hooper, James Watts, John Warner, George Keblls, (fourth row) Robert Hanson and Wesley Elliott. �/V' AUGUST 1991 27 1991 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE 0// Spill Course The following is the current course schedule for September-December 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Upon completion, the Sealift Operations Check-In Completion Date Date September 16 September 30 October 28 November 1 course must he taken. " Steward Upgrading Courses Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Check-In Completion Date Date September 2 October 11 October 28 December 6 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman September 2 September 13 September 16 September 27 September 16 September 27 September 30 October 11 October 14 October 25 October 28 November 8 November II November 22 December 6 November 25 December 9 December 20 Ship Handling October 14 October 25 December 2 December 13 Radar Observer Unlimited September 2 September 6 October 28 November I December 20 December 16 Inland Deck Licenses September 30 December 6 Celestial Navigation November 4 November 29 Third Mate December 13 September 2 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. Tankerman August 19 September 13 November 11 December 6 Course Able Seaman ~ " October 21 Completion Check-In Date Date September 30 December 20 September 2 October 11 November 11 December 20 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. November 8 September 30 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations December 6 October 14 Marine Electrical Maintenance December 20 September 30 Marine Electronics Technician October 25 September 30 Basic Electronics October 25 Welding September 30 December 13 Deep Sea/Inland Engineers October 7 December 13 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) October 4 Course QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler All students in the Enftine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the ettd of their repular course . December 13 ' > ; • 1991 Adult Cducafion Schedule Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) ReceiHfkatiott Pngnms Completion Date November 4 Check-In Date September 30 Date of Birth. (First) (Uist) (Middle) Address- hf I'1-^. Mii./Oay/Vciir (.S(reel) Telephoned (Cily) (.Stale) (Zip Code) ' L (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Seniority • No Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Home Port. If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed. I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed ^ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Yes • No (dates attended) • Yes • No ^ Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training Primary language spoken DECK • • • • • to Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, coUrse(s) taken r • DATE- SIGNATURE- Department • Yes Completion Date December 6 December 6 October 18 December 6 Book #- Social Security # ^ U.S. Citizen; Check-In Date October 28 October 28 September 29 October 28 •y,.. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yours.elf for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department, and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT .schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF ' VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- ^ Mi 'V/ Bosun Recertification . /-• Engine Upgrading Courses .-T. fm'ourse :i •: Aw ' SHLSS College Program Schedule for 1991 FULL 8-week Sessions /' { —— AB/Sealift ls( Class Pilot Third Male Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALI. DEPARTMENTS • Welding O Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD ENgiNE O FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Elec(ronics) • • • • • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM Q Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Transportation will.be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent Isefore departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry l.undetierg Upgrading Center. P O Bos 75. Piney Point. MD. 70674 ll«) % '• k • '' ' M'iiJ 'sS �'<• " \\. . -r i^: 'f • - i.r--rrr ,•' • yn'-JU"- ' SEAEU^EMtS r.-: .f'7y •J '• 'fI fc-' ?'-,r •' ' t , • V '• ' '• i- f- >• ' • -•7. i V V r- i i . I -: ,• ' 1 '•' flJlv 'V -•^nrP:,: •'HM::/ :i "I •'" •" K:- ;!/. %• \ • •" t Early-Rising Cruise Ship Seafarers View ^Awesome* Eclipse "Awesome" was the one-word through the scientists' state-of-thedescription provided by SS Consti­ art optical equipment, said Rash. tution Waiter Max Horikawa after Tom Bean, another waiter witnessing his first solar eclipse. aboard the Constitution, reported "Breathtaking," echoed Keith that crewmembers and passengers Rash, an assistant waiter on the used special viewing devices sup­ same vessel. plied by AHC Horikawa and to watch the Rash joined 300 eclipse unfold. other SIU crewThe two-andmembers and ap­ a-half -year proximately 800 SIU member passengers on reported, "This July 11 to watch was the first what will be the time I ever saw last solar eclipse an eclipse. It in the United was fascinat­ States during the ing." 20th century. An Bean said equal number of he woke up crewmembers around 4:30 and passengers a.m., two also saw the Crewmembers and passengers aboard hours earlier eclipse from the the Independence were able to see this than normal, to decks of the SS view of the solar eclipse. American Ha­ set up a special Independence, waii Cruises supplied these photographs. buffet on the the other ship op­ ship's upper erated by American Hawaii deck. The total eclipse was sched­ Cruises (AHC). uled to occur between 7:28 and "Most crewmembers were able 7:32 a.m., so the meal was planned to watch it. Almost everybody to allow those who wanted to wit­ stopped what they were doing on ness the full passage of the moon the ship and joined the passen­ in front of the sun to get something gers," Horikawa said. to eat. Rash described the eclipse as "a "The whole ship was quiet for big dot in the middle of the sun." five minutes," Horikawa said, re­ He said many of the passengers calling the minutes the eclipse were scientists whose jobs take peaked. "Everybody was outside them from one eclipse-viewing to watching it." another. Not only did the scientists Jesus Pinto, who sails as store­ provide a great deal of expertise on keeper aboard the Independence, the natural phenomenom, but also said there had been a great deal of they brought with them highly so­ publicity on the ship and through­ phisticated camera and telescopic out Hawaii on the eclipse. He man­ equipment. Several Seafarers were aged to catch the tail end of the able to take a peek at the eclipse event. "It was dark when I got out- side, but as the minutes went by it slowly became light." The cruise ships were able to provide their passengers some­ thing those who stayed on the big island of Hawaii could not get — a clear sky for viewing. The island was the only place in the United States where the total eclipse would occur. However, cloud cover spoiled the event for the landlubbers. The Constitution and Indepen­ dence were maneuvered out of the cloud bank to a position some 30 miles off the Kona coast of the island and three-quarters of a mile apart where the skies were clear. As a result of the cloud cover over much of Hawaii, many pro­ fessional photographers hurried to the AHC ships. "A helicojpter landed on the deck to drop off pho­ tographers and cameramen before the eclipse," Bean mentioned. At the height of the eclip^. Rash said it was dark' enough for the lights of the Independence to be seen from the Constitution. Rash described the light created by the sun's blockage as that of a "real dark sunset" Both Bean and Horikawa said it was the best cruise either of them had worked in their two-and-a-half years aboard the "Connie," as both of them called the cruise ship. The Constitution and Indepen­ dence are the only two ocean­ going Ainerican-flag cruise ships in operation. The vessels, whose home port is Honolulu, circle the Hawaiian islands on seven-day cruises. Independence crewmembers gather on a smokestack for a good view of the eclipse. Help Locate This Missiag Child The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Arlene Joyce Haltiwanger, a 14year-old from Gainesville, Fla. The Center believes she is an en­ dangered runaway. Missing since October 14, 1990, the child may be accompa­ nied by two adult male compan­ ions. At the time of her disappearance, the brown-haired, brown-eyed girl was 5 ft. 1 in. tall and weighed 105 pounds. She has a tattoo of a heart on her lower left arm. Any individual with informa­ tion about Haltiwanger should contact the Center at 1 (800) 8435678 or the Gainesville (Fla.) Po­ lice Department at 1-904-3742483. Since 1989, the Seafarers LOG has published photos circulated by the Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children as part of a na­ tionwide effort to find young people who have disappeared. Arlene Joyce Haltiwanger � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES OMI STAR RESCUES FOUR REFUGEES IN 30-MILE WINDS, 20-FOOT SWELLS HOUSE PASSES ANTI-SCAB BILL THE SECOND REGISTRY GAFF- END OF AN ILLUSION WAGES, MANNING UP IN 3-FLEET MARITRANS PACT AUSTRALIANS EMBARK ON FLEET REBUILDING SIU HITS ‘WORKER TAX’ ON SEAMEN GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE GIVES SEAFARERS A WINNER SIU-CREWED TUG LEAVES COMPETITION IN ITS WAKE COAST GUARD ISSUES NEW RANDOM DRUG TEST RULES SEAFARERS GET IMMEDIATE CARE AT SAN PEDRO CLINIC ORGULF TUGS RIDING HIGH ON FULL MISSISSIPPI 15 STEWARDS PROGRESS ‘ALL THE WAY UP THE LADDER’ ASH COATING BLANKETS MSCPAC SHIPS IN SUBIC BAY BUY/SHIP AMERICAN AMENDMENT KEPT IN SENATE FOREIGN AID BILL BELLATRIX CREW IS IN HIGH GEAR, REPORTS WILCOX BOSUN CARTER CLOCKS IN WITH NEW, PROFITABLE HOBBY SEAFARERS GIVE HIGH MARKS TO BENEFITS METTINGS HOUSE MEMBERS EXPLAIN THEIR SUPPORT OF THE STRIKER REPLACEMENT BILL EARLY-RISING CRUISE SHIP SEAFARERS VIEW ‘AWESOME’ ECLIPSE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 8 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/b1144f866c2e2d59fd734a58d5317bb6.PDF 4a4493599207759d004dedbe9368c357 PDF Text Text .;-:.:f-;;;f^c.:.^Vr5^ -V-;::::;-" •' -> •;K' '• y' • :"• • r4'|fV ^•'•' ' ^ " -^• , \*' " • J'JV 5/-f« ^ - mitmrnx SEAIAKEMaS ^ -a,., , , . • ,^. ^:%:m !' . •'•• .• ; • •• "i' ,. 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From the moment the Jones Act went into effect as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, enemies of the American merchant marine have sought to wipe out or weaken this nation's cabotage laws. These'fights continue up until this very moment. V'U* •-••>>i;'--.:, , \'> V- •'•.• r- •^' .•i\ • . - 7 -. •,'- ••'•• I The runaway-flag operator from the U.S. and his international coun­ terpart, which constitute a well organized and highly financed force, are constantly sniping at the Jones Act, which provides for waterbome transportation in the coastwise, inter-coastal and non­ contiguous trades to be conducted on ships built in the United States and manned by American citizens. Re­ cently there has been evidence the runaway operator and international shipping interests are not going to be shy about their attempts to annihilate America's do­ mestic shipping industry. In fact, if recent attacks on the Jones Act in the press indicate which way the wind is blowing, it appears we can expect several full frontal Michael Sacco assaults on American cabotage laws. Consequently, we have to maintain our vigilance because this law is the backbone of American shipping, preventing the wholesale invasion of our domestic trades by foreign-owned vessels crewed by foreign workers. •'^y • Those of us who make up the American maritime indust^ never can relax. A single lax moment on our part means an opportunity for those forces we struggle against which would destroy not only a U.S.-flag shipping capability but also the jobs in which we seamen make our living. v;.'-:.- In light of evidence of growing international clamor against the Jones Act, all of the seamen's movement have to coalesce, in full force and effect, exercising our individual and collective strength. We certainly don't propose to allow our enemies an opportunity to win by picking us apart, or having our position weakened by isolation. Among the indications of increasing assaults on American cabotage laws are articles appearing on the pages of an international shipping magazine and the British publication, the Economist. After labeling the Jones Act as an "ineffective and expensive" bit of protectionism, the Economist (March 23, 1991 edition) threw out the notion that "aircraft, rather than ships, are often more crucial for today's armed forces." The massive sealift necessary to supply the multi-national coalition of forces in the recent Persian Gulf engagement seems to have escaped the Econ­ omist's attention. I:': Runaway Owners Look to Trade Pact Talks •v.- • V,-' .- J-. Trade Winds International Shipping Gazette (June 7, 1991 edition) su^ests that no American "legislator or administration has anything political to gain from a crusade against the Act." The publication pro­ poses, "Therefore, pressure to remove it must come from outside, and there are some golden opportunities ahead." The article, which is enti­ tled "Abolish the Jones Act," looks to the upcoming talks for a North American Free Trade Agreement and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade negotiations as a big chance to torpedo American cabotage laws. •'••• -i • • -•••• ^ .v.: "Xm •M: .t-" .,•• r J" V. A'j? I'X' ' '-I:- •; '* Flag-of-convenience ships currently sail the high seas unencumbered by tax laws or rigorous safety and inspection rules and manned by workers from impoverished nations willing to accept just a few bucks for pay. These same runaway shipowners—both American and those of other traditional maritime nations—are panting over the possibility of getting into the Jones Act trade. The International Ship Registry Review (Vol. 4, No. 5; May 1991), a newsletter catering to the flag-of-conven­ ience operator, advises its constituency that the U.S./Mexico trade talks could be a bonanza for foreign interests desiring to get into the domestic marine transit trade. The publication notes, "One consequence of the trade pact could well be the opening up of U.S. cabotage trade to foreign flag vessels bareboated into Mexico." The SIU and the American maritime industry have been successful up to now in keeping shipping out of the trade pact negotiations in which our government is participating. The U.S. government has been inter­ ested in putting waterbome transit on the trade talk agenda so it can swap the various programs aimed at maintaining a U.S.-flag shipping capability in return for something it wants in behalf of other industries. If it were not for our efforts and the rest of the industry supporting our views, maybe the Jones Act would have been dealt a very severe blow already. So we know what we have to do. We must stay alert and keep on working and make certain we never drop our guard. Anti-Scab Bill Vote Hears The House of Representatives is expected to debate and vote on legislation to outlaw the use of socalled permanent replacement workers—known as "scabs" to trade unionists—when the elected officials retum to Washington fol­ lowing the July 4th recess. The SIU is working with the AFL-CIO, the national federation of trade unionists, to urge mem­ bers of Congress to support the Workplace Fairness Bill protect­ ing the jobs of workers who have exercised their legal right to strike. Already 210 members of the House have signed their names as cosponsors of the legislation, known as H.R. 5 and introduced by Congressman William Clay (DMo.). That figure represents al­ most half the membership of the House of Representatives. In the Senate, which is expected to take up the bill—S. 55—^in the fall, 31 legislators are cosponsoring the bill introduced by Howard Metzenbaum (D-Ohio). Following a communication from SIU President Michael Sacco urg­ ing Seafarers and their families to contact their congressional rep­ resentatives and senators to ask for support for the bills, thousands of postcards and letters have been sent by SIU members. Additional postcards asking the legislators to support the bills are available in SIU halls for members to fill out and send. The bills, which would make it illegal for an employer to replace a worker who had been on strike with an individual who had been a scab during the beef, have met with vigorous opposition from cer­ tain sectors of the business com­ munity. H.R. 5 already has cleared three House committees on its way to this month's deliberation by the members. The Senate version was marked up by the Labor and Hu­ man Resources Committee last month, the first of several com­ mittees that will consider the leg­ islation. 'Buy, Ship American' Pmnsion Unked te House Cash AM Bill The House of Representatives has passed a foreign aid bill with an amendment requiring those na­ tions that receive cash from the U.S. government to spend half of the funds on American goods and transport them on U.S-flag ships. The Senate already is consid­ ering its own foreign aid bill in addition to one being forwarded by the House. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has ap­ proved an amendment setting the amount of cash aid—actual dollars sent to a nation—to be spent on U.S. goods and transportation at 30 percent. As the House was considering the foreign aid package last month, a debate erupted on the floor when Representative Doug Bereuter (RNeb.) tried to kill the amendment offered by Representative Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.) to force those nations receiving cash aid to spend 50 percent ofit on U.S. goods and services. The debate turned into a fight over the use of U.S.-flag shipping. Numerous House members from both political parties rallied to the Volume 53, Number 7 defense of the U.S. merchant ma­ rine to help defeat Bereuter's at­ tack 175 to 246. Torricelli noted, "A great na­ tion cannot be without maritime power, and a great nation cannot continue to be blind to the fact that it cannot provide cash around the world without at least asking that half ofit be spent in the United States." Speaking out in favor of a socalled buy American/ship Ameri­ can provision were Representa­ tives Les'AuCoin (D-Ore.), Helen Bentley (R-Md.), Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.), Tom Lantos (D-Calif.), Norman F. Lent (R-N.Y.), Ronald K. Machtley (R-R.L), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calijf.), Larry Smith (DFla.) and Gerald B. Solomon (RN.Y.). Should the Senate pass a foreign aid bill, a conference committee will resolve differences between that and the House version and submit the compromise legisla­ tion to both chambers of Congress for approval. The package would then be sent to the president for his signature or rejection. July 1991 The Seafarers LOG aSSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith', Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art Director, Bill Brower. �Ci^3Etfi£ili= MY mi S•>,ji;:s •••''i?;v• Flagging Out Runs Into Trouble •;V !'- ^5'#: MarAd Official Tips Mitt, Seamen's Unions Suggests Second Registry Fighting Back In a complete reversal of the traditional American shipping advocacy role of the Maritime Administration, the agency's chief suggested to Congress consideration of a second registry for the United States. The bizarre proposal The crewing practices of of circumstances concern­ '(£M •,-' v.V-?'t?.y 'Mii:-' - ••ir touched off vigorous ques­ tioning by House Merchant Marine Subcommittee Chairman Walter Jones (DN.C.) and ranking Repub­ lican Helen Bentley (R-Md.) who challenged the Mari­ time Administrator to state precisely what he meant. Under the panel mem­ bers' strong questioning as to the precise plans for manning second registry vessels. Captain Warren Leback glossed over the details, claiming lack of knowledge in this area. Ad­ ditionally, although he was fuHy versed in the tax ben­ efits accruing the shi­ powner under the Norwe­ gian second registry scheme, he indicated' sketchy knowledge of the manning aspect. second registries generally give the shipowner an op­ portunity to hire crewmembers from anywhere in the world. Norway's second regis­ try claims the master of any of its ships has to be Nor­ wegian. However, it is widely known in shipping circles that exemptions to this minimal crewing level are granted liberally and most NIS vessels sail with­ out a single Norwegian crewmember. In his prepared testi­ mony submitted to the House panel, which was considering the matter of operating differential sub­ sidies for U.S.-flag liner companies, the administra­ tor painted a dismal picture ing the future of the Amer­ ican merchant marine, and he called for a debate on what should be done. Once again his testimony showed that the executive branch of government is not going to take any role in promoting the American merchant marine. Second registries are de­ vices which allow ship owners to dress up their vessels with the symbolic flag of a tradition^ mari­ time power—such as Nor­ way, Denmark or Ger­ many. Meanwhile, the registry offers all the socalled benefits of a runaway operation—^tax evasion schemes, the ability to man ships with third-world crews and less stringent safety and inspection procedures. Jones, Bentley Challenge Leback on Second Registry ':;.U^:::y'- mm. "•'•v •' '••,-• - -• ir- Maritime Administrator Leback's suggestion that a second registry be considered for American-flag shipping drew sharp questions from House merchant marine panel Chairman Walter Jones (D-N.C.) and Representative Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.). Here is the exchange between Jones, Bentley and Leback as transcribed by the LOG. Jones: Captain, you state that we should consider establishing a second registry which would allow for some foreign seamen to serve onboard these vessels, is the administration considering making such a legislative proposal and, if so, when will a decision be made on this type of recommendation? Further, what national security concems would the administration have concerning the establishment of a second registry? » Leback: The administration is not advocating a second registry at this point or in the near term or the future. We raise the question of the second registry because that is prevalent throughout the world at this time, it is being recognized as a subject for debate in this country. The mayor seafaring countries of the world—such as Nonvay, Sweden, Denmark, West Germany and the United Kingdom—have or are looking at second registries as compared to open registries. Second registries give those countries the ability to control their fleets using different manning skills, different tax levies, different operating criteria. The administration has no position on a secOiid registry, it has merely stated that it should be an issue to be looked at. • Bentley: But Captain Leback, I am curious as to what is a second registry? Does this mean that the U.S. flag will be on the American ships under second registry? Or is it the Pan-HonLib combination or what? And what kind of seamen are we going to have on there? Leback: As I stated earlier, Mrs. Bentley, this is a trend in the world. Bentley: i know, but what... LelMCk: We have no position as to what it would be under U.S. laws, a second registry. Bentley: Well, what does second registry mean in Norway, Denmark, these places you have described? Leback: Okay. In Nonvay, it is the NiS registry. The Nonvegian international Ship Registry provides for the Nonwegian flag to be on the stem of the ve^el, certain manning requirements and, very importantly, tax benefits that they do not accrue under the regular Nonwegian registry, i think somewhere last year there was a very pressing question in Norway with the Norwegian government over the tax situation. Since last year the tax benefits that were accrued to Nonwegian owners under their NiS registry or their international registry amounted to over 800 million dollars U.S., which, translated into equity provides for the replacement of well over 100 vessels or 120 vessels under the Nonvegian flag. It is an issue that will be talked about, but the Administration has no position, no idea. It is there to say what is it and how is it working. Bentley: Well, Norwegian ships, are they all Norwegian crewmembers? Leback: No they are not. Bentley: What are they? LeiMck: I don't know, i would assume they are recognized, certified mariners from throughout the world. Normally, they would have a given number of Norwegian citizens. That number I have not looked at. it needs to be developed, it needs to be looked at. •V-.'r' Zim America's radio officer (center) leads the Israeli Sea Officers picket line in a 48-hour strike. She is flanked by George "Scotty" Ulrich (left), day business agent for iLWU Local 13 and SlU Patrolman George J. Tricker. •r The tendency on the part of traditional maritime powers to resort to flagging out — whether under a runaway scheme or a second registry charade — has begun to seafaring unions accused stir vigorous protest their government of con­ from affected foreign union seamen. Seafarers in Spain and Israel recently rolled up their sleeves and began a counter­ attack to kill any effort in those countries to abandon the national fleets and took steps to ensure that their members retain their jobs. As the LOG went to press, the Israeli Sea Offi­ cers Union (ISOU) an­ nounced that high-ranking officials of Zim Israel Nav­ igation Company, the sole enterprise to make up Is­ rael's merchant marine, were ready to meet at the negotiation table to address the issue of Israeli-owned vessels operating under flags-of-convenience. The agreement for talks came on the heels of a se­ ries of 48-hour demonstra­ tive strikes launched by ISOU members against Zim vessels docked in the Is­ raeli ports of Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat; Piraeus, Greece; Los Angeles and Port Eliz­ abeth, N.J. Just a few days prior to the ISOU's news of talks with Zim, Spanish seafarer unions announced a dra­ matic settlement of their dispute with the govern­ ment of Spain which had indicated its intention to flagout the public-financed fleet — a move that could affect the livelihoods of close to 5,000 mariners. As a result of the accord, the Spanish seamen ended a series of progressive strikes against the government's 10 ship­ ping companies. The government of Spain had announced its intention to abandon the national flag and look to runaway regis­ try options. The Spanish cocting a plan which would not resolve the public fleet's problems and would in­ stead make Spanish sea­ men foreigners on their own ships and ultimately force them out of work, filling their shipboard positions with third-world crewmem­ bers. In calling the strike, the Spanish seafarers—through the unions SLMM-CCOO and UGT-MM — noted the government and public shipping companies had de­ veloped a blueprint that had no other purpose than the "exploitation of the vessels with crews in conditions of modem slavery." The di­ rective blasted the plan to abandon the Spanish flag as "the most shameful deed to take place in the entire history of the merchant ma­ rine" of Spain. Talks to Start The Spanish seamen conducted 96-hour strikes against selective targets. The government and its shipping companies had agreed to talks before the Spanish unions had to im­ plement more drastic and extended job actions. The militant protest of the Spanish seafaring unions, which began June •12, resulted in an agree­ ment with the government and the chief executive of­ ficers of each of the public shipping companies. The flag-out move was stopped dead in its tracks, and a committee was established to fully review the causes contributing to the Operat­ ing deficits claimed by the companies. Continued on page IS /• V :: m . zzr. yfy �A.'A': '-V-*'' ~*1'' SaFARlRS 'v} .••' '. - \. ••': ' •'•'•'' •', 'vvx'/V- -'A' •;: ,:-v .;. ^ '-• .if' . • .;>A -A ' •'•y;: --Av ' I'A •-'S " K AA'^AyA.;|A'A-A: :••;•?'•.- AAii-'A • 1,1 a A"v; l^s^k.Kv' Hundreds of Seafarers, Retirees Review Benefits A "A,, ' _,: >-••/ %''r'-r IggjS-" -'vA • ••. • '"''A' Members, pensioners and their families travelled to the union halls in New York, St. Louis and Nor­ folk, Va. last month to ask ques­ tions and l^arn the latest information concerning the vari­ ous SIU benefits programs includ­ ing medical, pension and vacation. One pensioner making time to attend a meeting was Marion Par­ ker and his wife, Dorothy, of Williamsburg, Va. The couple drove one hour to the Seafarers benefits conference in Norfolk seeking an answer to a particular problem they were having with his Medicare claim. Brother Parker had been hospi­ talized, hut Medicare disqualifled the claim because the new repre­ sentatives for the federal insurance program in Virginia were confused about how to handle a claim in­ volving a Seafarer, See page 15 for more photos and dates of up­ coming conferences, ••'-,••. '••• Ai' • •• '•• •M • k ' A'A'''f'A' A A,''.AAA A •'v:'A^t AAAAAAA' :.;• ;:|AAA:;; : ;'A|AA Mrs. Parker, who had worked with employee insurance claims for the city of Williamsburg before she retired, asked for help from Seafarers Welfare Plan Adminis­ trator Nick Marrone, the plan's Ed­ ucation Director Leo Bonser and Port Agent Mike Paladino. Before the conference was over, the trio had resolved the problem with the local Medicare office, and the hos­ pital was assured its payment would he coming soon. Speaking of the benefits confer­ ences, "I thought it was a good idea to do this," Mrs. Parker told a re­ porter for the Seafarers LOG. "It lets people find out what is going on. Pensioner Alfredo Rios, his wife, Rebecca, and daughter, Raquel, attended the conference in New York to report about the ex­ cellent care Brother Rios received at Methodist Hospital when he re­ ceived a pacemaker. "The staff worked hard to make sure my family was comfortable and understood what was happen­ ing," Rios said. Representatives from Method­ ist Hospital were on hand at the New York gathering to answer questions from the members and their families as well as provide medical screenings. Methodist re­ cently was named the preferred provider organization to supply physicals and other medical needs for the members and their families Members, pensioners and their famiiies fill the New York hall for the port's benefits conference to learn more about the various programs available to them. in the New York area. In St. Louis, the inland mem­ bers, retirees and families attend­ ing proved they had the same questions and concerns as the pri­ marily deep sea members who have attended the other confer­ ences. At all ports, those attending asked about the medical, death and sickness and accident benefits, the several pension plans, coverage for family members and the process for vacation pay. Houston and Mo­ bile, Ala. are the other SIU ports to have held benefits conferences. Seafarers, pensioners and their families interested in attending a future conference should consult the schedule of meetings on page 15 and contact their union halls to confirm attendance. Each hall can provide the interested party with a time for each workshop session. Seafarers Welfare Plan Administrator Nick Marrone (far right) reviews a benefits conference packet with (from left) Chief Steward Floyd PaJ^on, Norfolk (Va.) Port Agent Mike Paladino and AB Tony Dundee. Seafarers Welfare Plan Administrator Nick Marrone (left) and Plan Education Director Leo Bonser address a packed house In the New York union hall. Retired Steward George Gibbons hits the deck to ask a question during the New York meeting. Rose Danmeyer, wife of pensioner Clifford Danmeyer, gets her pressure checked by Irene Reyes. Informing the families of SIU members about the various plans Is an Important part of the confereiices as Sandra Delmonte (right) discovers. While her husband, Douglas, is sailing aboard the USNS Kane, she came with her sons,Anthony and Erin (who is being held by his grandmother). ••X^'I'S • ••AA., Collecting Information about the various SIU benefits proirams are (from left) AB Chris Psanis, black-gang member grai ' in Carmello and AB Joe Chiaramonte. Joh '•''A:)'. Pensioner Francisco Pineiro, a 40-year engine department veteran, brought his daughter, Margarlte Rivera, to the Klew York meeting. A.,A ''AAA'I^IA Tom Keagney, of the Sea-Land, shoreganq, asks a question about the pension plan. ':' �i ' : :;:3 m ..v''i^;.:>'.^3'-,.--.. JUIY1991 m Spirits High as Seafarers March in Victory Parade 3«i: si'""' ^ • "Fantastic!" was the descrip­ tion provided by Chief Steward John Venables, one of the 65 SIU members representing all Seafar­ ers who participated in the Persian Gulf sealift operation in a march down the streets of Washington, D.C. and past President George Bush in the National Victory Cel­ ebration Parade to honor Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm veter­ ans. The Seafarers, joined by mem­ bers from the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Associa­ tion, were part of a contingent of civilian mariners representing all segments of shipboard personnel marching in the June 8 parade be­ hind the banner of "America's Merchant Marine." The milit^ invited civilian mariners to partic­ ipate because of the major role they played in getting materiel to the troops, marking the first time they were invited to march in a parade. "It was an emotional high," Venables told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "After a block or two into the march, it hit me what this was all about.!was impressed the merchant marine was in­ cluded." -The parade viewers, estimated by the National Park Service to number 200,000, waved American flags and 'Thank you!' signs to the thousands of troops marching in review. Unlike the military which remained in parade formation, the merchant mariners were able to in­ teract with the crowd by waving, flashing thumbs up and' V for vic­ tory signs and meeting with the audience. "We were shaking hands and getting kisses," said the steward who sails from Piney Point. "Ev­ eryone was friendly. It was really gratifying." Venables sailed aboard the American Kestrel, a LASH prepositioning vessel stationed in Diego Garcia during the war. "We were part of the first convoy to arrive in Saudi," he recalled. "It was very hot when we got there. We had to adjust the menus so the crew could retain water. We started making a lot of salads and soups." Venables and approximately 30 other SIU members stayed in the nation's capital after the two-hour parade to attend a presidential pic- Seafarers made up the largest contingent of civilian shipboard personnel in the parade honoring Persian Gulf War veterans. nic for the participants and view a fireworks display. "I felt like crying and I know some of the guys had tears in their eyes," recalled Chief Cook Cheryl Neff. "I didn't think it would be that warm a reception. It was one of the best days of my life." Neff noted one of the event's biggest thrills was seeing the president and Mrs. Bush. Like sev­ eral others who looked up at the presidential reviewing stand, Neff said she "spotted Barbara first. She waved back and gave a thumbs up sign. I never saw a president before." The steward department mem­ ber, who sails from the port of Phil­ adelphia, shipped aboard the Cape Catoche, a Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel, during Desert Shield. "This made it worth­ while," she added. John Quinter, a pumpman from the port of Seattle, received a hug and a kiss from a woman in the crowd, then watched a retiree get a flower from a child. "I didn't expect anything like this," he said. "I'd do it again in a minute." Quinter, who served aboard the tanker Courier in the Persian Gulf theater, said he "gave the presi­ dent a 'V sign" when he spotted the chief executive. Cook/Baker Ida Frizelle said her feet hurt when she completed the 2.7-mile route, "But I wanted to do it again." She reported she was happy to be a part of the parade, but sad others did not get to experience it. One of the "others" to whom she referred is her husband Edward Frizelle, an SIU hawsepiper serv­ ing as third mate aboard the USNS Indomitable. Ida Frizelle, who ships from the port of Honolulu, sailed aboard the Sgt. William Button, a prepositioning vessel, early in &e conflict, then shipped out again aboard the RRF ship Cape Nome. Other SIU members to march in the nationally televised parade were Zein Achmad, Lucretia Anderson, Thomas Barry, James Beatty, George Bronson, Fiorendo Bucella, Sergio Castellanos, Paul Castillo and Kathy Chester. Also marching were Nathan Collins, Benjamin Conway, John Cronan, George Darley, Herbert Davis, Chris­ topher Derra, Ekow Doffoh, Curtis Dunlap, Richard E. Em­ manuel and Daniel Ficca. Participating were Fred Free­ man, Mark Freeman, Lonnie Gamble, John Giles, Jeff Giles, Charles Hampton, Alvin John­ son, Ivonne Gonzales, Russ Levin and Hugh Mauley. Other marchers were Michael McCarthy, Arthur Medeiros, George Montgomery, Robert Miller, Edd Morris, Joseph Negron, San Negron, Alvin Robin­ son Jr., Lorrin Rodrigues, Herbert Rodriguez, J.P. Rouyea, Michael Stearman, Marvin St. George, Ken Stratton, Sean Sul­ livan, Eric Sutton, Kathleen Sut­ ton, John Thomas, Darrell Touchstone and John Tucker. Rounding out the SIU contin­ gent were Aaron Wells, Michael Wells, Michael Whytock, Paul Wright and Gerald "Tony" Yore. Besides the merchant mariners, units representing the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard marched in the parade.They were joined by some of the equip­ ment used during the fighting which was carried to the front by U.S.-flag vessels—equipment like a Patriot missile system, "humvee" jeep-type vehicles. M1A1 tanks and armored personnelcarriers. More than 80 aircraft, including Stealth bombers and fighters, flew over the parade which was headed by General Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of all allied forces dur­ ing the war. 3 ,«;5- 'VV ' Seafarers join with representatives of other maritime unions in acknowledging the cheers of the crowd during the National Victory Celebration Parade in Washington. : ' , • '^ J -, ?^!'•-l';. •, -_.' -•• At Piney Point, preparations are made for the Bill's participation in the Persian Gulf victory parade held last month in the nation's capital. White-capp^ SIU members marchir ) in the parade pass through the check point for all participants in the event. ^ V i' •.'i, ' • y . �••• i j-c" I ''-y^ i;rgi;' ;•^ SUFAReRSlOG Coast Guanl Proposes Seamen Pay Fee for Z-Cards ' W; •••k- -•:^. - -XfM-^'/s wMmmW'M. M •V^'- 'K:- MS '• ••• '-'i. w,. ••>:• iiv.' .•St., ,f>7:-:^- ••'•!:. ;, The U.S. Coast Guard has an­ nounced its plans to charge mer­ chant mariners for their docu­ ments, also known as Z-cards, and licenses. The agency recently published its announcement in the Federal Register. Any comments concern­ ing the change in Coast Guard policy are due by August 5. The fees will not go into effect until the public has an opportunity to comment on the Coast Guard plan. The agency can revise its proposals after considering the in­ formation provided by interested parties before finalizing the rule. As the LOG went to press, the SIU was formulating a response to the Coast Guard proposal for submission before the August 5 deadline. The Coast Guard's announce­ ment comes on the heels of the agency's decision to have all mer­ chant mariners renew their licen­ ses and documents every five years. The Coast Guard divided the procedure for obtaining docu­ ments and licenses into three sep­ arate fee categories; evaluation, examination and issuance. Each fee will have to be paid prior to Category License Upper Level — • • — • • • •.. • • • • • Lower Level ....•• • • Radio Officer ...... • — •• •• ••• •• •• • Renewals or Endorsement? —......... Certificate of Registry Ctiief Purser, Purser, and Senior Assistant Purser •• Junior Assistant Purser, Medical Doctor, and Professional fiturse ............. Mercfiant Mariner Document (MMD) MMD Endorsed with Qualified Rating — MMD without Qualified Rating ••• ... — —...... Other Fees Duplicate or Replacement of License, Certificate of Registry, or MMD ^ Evaluation fee* ExaninaHon lee Issuance lee $70 ($17) 65(17) 45(17) 45 3 $225 380 •— 55 $35 35 35 435 $330 ($347) 180(197) 80(97) 135 45(17) -(17) '' — — 35 35 80(97) 35 (52) 60(17) -(17) 40 35 35 135(152) 35 (52) — 35 35 — •. — Totalis . ' An additional $17 charge for an FBI criminal record check would tie added to the evaluatloln fee if the application is for an original license, original certificate of registry, or original merchant mariner document. ^ Maximum totals—without and with an FBI criminal reconf check. 3 For limited examinations administered for certain licenses, the proposed examination fee is $55. * The fee also applies to issuance of a renewal with a continuity endorsement issued under § 10.209(g). 5 There is presently a $10 fee in 33 CFR subpart 1.25 for a duplicate continuous discharge book or copies of certificates of discharge. The Coast Guard proposes to move this fee from 33 CFR subpart 1.25 to a section in 46 CFR part 12. Source: Federal Register, June 20, 1991. receiving the agency's service. This means an examination fee would be paid each time an applicant takes a test, whether or not the mariner successfully completes it. The proposed fee for the issu­ ance of a merchant mariner's doc­ ument without a qualified rating would be $35. A document with a qualified rating would include the $35 issuance fee, a $60 evaluation fee and a $40 examination fee for a total cost of $135. Presently there is no charge for any merchant mariner's docu­ ment. However, the Coast Guard does impose a $10 fee to replace a lost document. Other categories and fees are listed within the chart on this page. The Coast Guard announced the fees are based on the cost to the agency of providing the service. The Department of Transportation agency announced the fee pro­ gram as a way to meet its financial requirements under the 1990 feder£d budget act. That bill specified that any increases in a U.S. gov­ ernment agency's budget must be offset with an equal increase in funds. The Department of Trans­ portation plans to use the Coast Guard documenting and licensing fees as a way to increase its rev­ enues. Crews Begin to Clear Base, Docks At Subfc Bay after Volcano Erupts Recovery operations are under way at the Subic Bay Naval Base in the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, about 18 miles to the northeast, last month. Power has been restored to the base arid fresh water again is available, according to a spokesperson with the Military Sealift Command Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC). SIU Government Services Division crewmembers assisted in the evacuation of American citizens from the area. The USNS Spica carried 500 civilians during one voyage. MSCPAC vessels have been detoured to the port of Cebu, about 400 southeast of Subic Bay. Crewmembers discovered water only turned the volcano's debris into a concrete-like substance when they tried to wash off vessels tied at the port, so they are using shovels to clean buildings and unclog drains from the sand, lava and ash spewed across the base by' the volcano. Subic Bay is the largest U.S. Navy supply depot and ship repair yard overseas. j; " Archives Seeking Stories and Artifacts From World War II Merchant Mariners The National Archives is gathering information, stories and other artifacts for a year-long exhibit on the U.S. merchant marine in World War II. The exhibit, which is S(:heduled to open December 7, will concentrate on the ports of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk, Va. The archives is seeking photographs, film footage, logbooks and oral or video remembrances by World War II era seafarers. For more information, contact Christine Henderson, National Archives Mid-Atlantic Region, Room 1500, William Penn Post Office Annex, Ninth and Market Street, PhUadelphia, PA 19107 or caU (215)597-3000. •• 'M -I, : 4 it IIP Rallies Behind New Zealand Seafarers Hawaiian Upgraders Visit Representatives SIU members who sail from the port of Honolulu recently met with Hawaii's two senators and one of the state's congressmen in the nation's capital to discuss bills affecting the U.S.-flag merchant marine. Chief Cook upgrader Jioia de Leon places an SIU pin on Senator Daniel Akaka's lapel. Senator Daniel Inouye shows the Lundeberg School students some of the native Hawaiian artifacts in his office. Congressman Neil Abercrombie poses with QMEDs Daniel Powers and Paul Barbadillo; Cook and Bakers Lorrin Rodrigues. Dwight Maeda, Patricia Piccione, Plana Motusanga, Karen Fehspl and Vince Grande; and Chief Cooks Edward Aperto, Arthur Medeiros, Ida Frizelle and de Leon. Fifty-one unions representing seamen and longshoremen in 36 nations throughout the free world meeting last month in London pledged their cooperation to New Zealand's seafarers who are in the fight of their lives. The International Transport Workers Federation which brings together employees in all modes of transportation, including the SIU, called on all of its affiliates to "take all steps possible, including mdustnal action" to demonstrate support for their brother and sister seafarers in New Zealand. The government of that country has proposed drastic measures under the guise of reforming the economy which would render nuU and void existing bargaining agreements between maritime umons and management and wipe out existing cabotage rules governing waterbome trade between Australia and New Zealand as well as domestic shippmg routes. " ' �JULY 1991 . Sea-Land Hawaii Rescues Three Downed Fiiers SlU crewmembers ready one of the Sea-Land Hawaii's lifeboats to pick up the three downed seaplane survivors. SIU members sailing onboard the Sea-Land Hawaii helped save the lives of three Califomians whose seaplane ditched June 18 more than 500 miles northeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Bosun Carrol Heick, ABs Henry Scott and Har­ vey Smith and black-gang mem­ bers Rodney Pontlflet and Steve Rollins manned the lifeboat which rescued the three downed fliers. Don Hauslik, 56, Nol Pederson, 44, and Eva Akata, 26, all of Califomia, spent more than 20 hours in the water before being spotted by the crew of a Coast Guard C-130 search plane. The Coast Guard alerted the Sea-Land Hawaii, which also was looking for the two men and one woman, and the res­ cue was completed within an hour. The Sea-Land Hawaii trans­ ported the Califomians to the big island of Hawaii, and from there they went for observation to The Queen's Medical Center. Akata was released that same day, while Pederson and Hauslik were admit­ ted in guarded and fair condition, respectively. Both were released shortly thereafter. Coast Guard spokesman Neil Anderson commended the SeaLand Hawaii's performance. "From our experiences, they al­ ways do an excellent job," he said. "They're always cooperative and we never have any problems." The ordeal began when Hauslik, Pederson and Akata took off from Santa Barbara, Calif, en route to Maui. The twin-engine seaplane eventually lost oil pressure in its right engine, leaving the aircraft at half-power. "It was just too heavy to fly on one motor," Hauslik told the Honolulu Advertiser. "We were at 7,000 feet and couldn't maintain any altitude, so we had to ditch" around 4 p.m. June 18. The plane impacted at 90 mph, a feeling Hauslik likened to hitting a concrete wall. It sank quickly. ' v:; f while the trio donned bright yellow life vests, tied themselves together and began what turned out to be a 20-hour wait. The downed fliers had reason for hope as they sent a distress signal before ditching. Hauslik said he and his companions could see search planes throughout the night. Lookouts Doubled Roughly nine hours after the distress signal went out, the SeaLand Hawaii, originally headed for Honolulu, joined two search planes in the vicinity of the crashlanding. The Sea-Land Hawaii's 26-man crew "lined the rails and doubled the lookouts," Captain Stanley Malewski told the paper. At one point, the ship came within a mile of the trio, but no one spotted them in the dark ocean's 8-foot swells. The C-130 eventu­ ally sighted them at 11:41 a.m. on June 19, however, and the SeaLand Hawaii (then 25 miles away) completed the rescue within the hour. Chief Mate Kent Flick, who commanded the lifeboat, praised the seamanship and professional I^rformances of Scott, Smith, Pontiflet, Heick and Rollins, as well as the rest of the SIU crew. Mil • .'1. SS President Johnson and Crew Survive Sudden Cycione The Seafarers-crewed freighter President Johnson miraculously survived being hit by a cyclone April 6 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only one crewmember. Chief Electrician Dale Cunningham, was injured during the violent storm. Cunningham suffered only bruises, despite being caught in winds which exceeded 90 knots. The American President Lines vessel, however, sustained severe damage but has already been re­ paired and is back in service. I irV'• "As big as that ship is, [the storm] just did a job on us," Chief Cook Donald Garrison recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "It was like a little toy in that wind." Eyewitness Account Garrison, who joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1967 before its merger with the SIU AGLIWD, said the cyclone hit completely without warning. "All of a sudden it just started," he re­ called. "I saw die containers being ripped open and cargo flying ev­ erywhere, and then the visibility got so bad we couldn't see any­ thing. That ship was bouncing like a basketball. "I just stood by with a life jacket and a survival suit. If I had been on deck, I would have been in big trouble It had to be a miracle" no one was seriously injured. Despite the storm, the President Johnson now "looks really good," steward department member Christopher Hopkins said. Hop­ kins signed on the Johnson June 1. He said crewmembers had already put the incident behind them. "Nobody really talked about it," said Hopkins, who joined the union in 1976. "They just wanted to get their work done, get on with die routines. "As far as the ship, I saw no noticeable damage." Ship at Anchorage The frightening episode began at approximately 1:30 p.m. with the President Johnson anchored in Kaohsiung. Heavy rains and winds of up to 40 knots came with pas­ sage of a local storm front, not unusual at that time of year. But a few minutes later, things turned dramatically worse. The wind whipped at 80-90 knots, vis­ ibility was reduced to zero and the ship listed over 10 degrees. Atmo­ spheric pressure dropped 40 milli­ bars in less than five minutes. The ship's anemometer was destroyed when the wind reached 90 knots. Crewmembers described the sound as like that of a passing freight train. One man thought the President Johnson had collided with another ship and was scraping down its side. In fact, the Piesident Johnson dragged anchor for about a halfmile, and half astem was rung up on the engines to prevent a colli­ sion with a loaded tanker also at anchor. Bob Austin H, master of the ves­ sel, noted the ship's windows and bulkheads bowed in and out and water squirted horizontally through door seals. During the cyclone's peak, three containers were ripped out of their lashings. One container was lifted about 50 feet—it struck the range light mast, causing major d^age; then on its way down it hit and destroyed the starboard lifeboat. Metal fragments struck the Marisat anteima and put a one-foot hole in the dome. The ship's main antenna was shorn at the base and landed on the sundeck. Catwalks between the hatches were ripped out. Lasts for Five Minutes The President Johnson was in the windstorm for roughly five minutes, although it seemed more like five hours to electrician Cun­ ningham. According to a report from Austin, Cunningham was adding water to the batteries in the D.G. set when the cyclone hit. The drop in atmospheric pressure caused pneumatic controls on the D.G.'s CO2 system to release, flooding the container with CO2 while Cunningham was inside. Cunningham got out of the con­ tainer by feeling his way. Seeking shelter on the main deck, he was lifted and hurled by the wind be­ fore grabbing a ventilator. He shielded himself from the wind; when it subsided, Cunningham crawled to the main deck door and was hauled inside by two ABs. Incredibly, Cunningham suf­ fered only bruises. In a letter to the crew, Austin said, "Our stewards stood by until the ship was safely moored, to serve meals. "Gentlemen, you performed exemplary and I cannot praise you enough for your profession­ alism." No other vessels in the anchor­ age encountered the cyclone or sustained damage. However, four fishing vessels were reported cap­ sized or sunk. Also serving aboard the Presi­ dent Johnson during the surprise cyclone were galley gang mem­ bers: William Burdette, Dartagnan McGlothen, John Bennett, Harold Younce Jr. and Thomas Markham. Some of the containers aboard the President Johnson were torn from their lashings following a freak cyclone. v.; pi' •-r'' y •••( . • �a,, •• 8 ~7~ f, .5!aaafyK-'ra'''''vlf.''V B0r§i -y. r' fWy^fyy--- Seafarers Score High in Sea-Land Cuiinary Seminar Not everyone can maintain an "A" average at a school like Cor­ nell University. But a dozen men and women representing the SIU did just that during a one-week intensive semi­ nar sponsored by Sea-Land and conducted at Cornell last May. Lundeberg School Culinary Direc­ tor Don Nolan reported that the class average test score for the union's students was 95 percent. With participants spending as many as 14 hours per day worldng WBM'M >/'•• 4 Ekow Doffoh and Don Nolan sample some of the prepared broccoli and car­ rots. Each plate of vegetables was cooked in a different way. F'!-' •' - " SOfARBtSm •-";' ••"^'H'';--^'?;.''' "r: -L^.- • and studying on the campus in Ith­ aca, N.Y., rriany subjects were cov­ ered. Professor Mary Tabacchi, Cornell's leading food chemist, launched the week by discussing food's various components and the effects those elements have on the body. Students leamed about new food technologies such as hydro­ ponics and aquaculture (sciences of growing food in water instead of in soil). Another professor taught a fiveday sanitation course formulated by the National Restaurant Association's Educational Foun­ dation, while other sessions were devoted to various cooking tech­ niques with state-of-the-art equip­ ment. Numerous lab sessions also were conducted. "The sanitation course was ex­ cellent," said Nolan, who has worked at the Lundebdrg School for 20 years. "It was very in-depth. "We also covered nutrition, purchasing and receiving, food chemistry... Personally, I got a lot out of the purchasing and receiving techniques. There are tricks these vendors can use against us." While parts of the seminar were complex, covering subjects such as microbiology, others were com­ paratively simple. "We worked on taking food and preparing it many different ways instead of doing the same thing over and over," Nolan said. Participants spent time in vari­ ous food lab sessions preparing meals and testing a wide range of equipment. Among the items they prepared were chicken fajitas, Mexican tortilla soup and smoked seafood with greens and tarragon sauce. In one session, a senior food and beverage lecturer covered cultural and intemational cuisine as applied to cafeteria-style service. Once again the seminar participants went to work preparing various ex­ otic dishes. The purpose of this exercise was to show stewards they can be creative with menu plan­ ning at sea. The five-day program "was worthwhile for a lot of different reasons," said Delinda Clarke a Lundeberg School instmctor par­ ticipating in the course. "The teachers imparted a lot of knowl­ edge in a short amount of time. For instance, the sanitation course alone usually takes nine weeks, so there's no way it could have been done (at the seminar) if everyone wasn't so into it. "They really stressed nutrition. ... I've been able to bring back a lot of what we leamed and pass it along." The seminar was planned by Jim Mann, Sea-Land's fleet com­ missary manager and a 1977 grad­ uate of the Lundeberg School. Mann also graduated from Comell's School of Hotel Admin­ istration in 1983. "The vessel crews are a vital part of the Sea-Land family," said Mann. "Since they spend much of their lives at sea, it's critical that we provide them with a comfortable environment, from the food they eat to the beds they sleep in." Besides Nolan, Clarke and Mdnn, the following Seafarers at­ tended the seminar: Chief Stew­ ards Eva Myers, Ekow DofToh, Mike Thornton, Don GaNung and Patrick Olin; Sea-Land Port Stewards Ron Jones, Ed Martin and Jim Myers and Lundeberg School Instmctor Ed White. ,11. f-r. I/-":? r'' -I • '•4 Don Nolan discusses with a Cornell University faculty member the different ways a roast can be prepared and served. Seafarers (from left) Ed Martin, Don Nolan and Ekow Doffoh take a look at the state-of-the-art oven in the instructional galley at CorneH's School of Hotel Admin­ istration, which runs an internationally recognized program in the culinary field. Piney Point Baking Instructor Delinda Clarke (left) prepares spanikopita (Greek spinach and feta cheese pie) while Mike Thornton, an SIU steward from the port of Jacksonville, prepares Szechuan oven hung duck. Standing in front of Cornell's school of hotel administration following successful completion of the seminar are, from left, Piney Point Steward Instructor Ed White, Piney Point Baking Instructor Delinda Clarke, Lundeberg School Culinary Director Don Nolan and Chief Steward Patrick Olin (American Hawaii Cruises). The class average test score was 95 percent. Includedin that group of hard-studying jartiapants who revived certificates of completion are, from left, chief stewards Jon GaNung, Mike Thornton, Eva Myers, Ekow Doffoh and Patrick Olin (American l3W3tl Cruis6s). • - .i ^ •" :S. , :y �JULY1991 • .>}; Philadelphia Health Unit Provides Quality Care for Seafarers ;;..r"!,''W'i*''. ' 'V- The Seafarers Welfare Plan has desi^ated another noted medical facility as a preferred provider or­ ganization (PPO). In March, the SIU contracted with the Healthmark Incorporated Clinic at Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia, minutes from the Philadelphia union hall. Al­ ready, the clinic has provided qual­ ity health care for more than 300 Seafarers. Regarded as Philadelphia's lead­ ing occupational medicine provider, Healthmark Incorporated is an affil­ iate of the Methodist Hospital Foun­ dation. Philadelphia's Methodist Hospital soon wiU celebrate its cen­ tennial. "Our doctors and nurses are ex­ perienced in preventive and emer­ gency medicine," said Healthmark Clinic Charge Nurse Jo Ann Charge Nurse Jo Ann Tomlinson en­ joys interacting with Seafarers. TomlinsoiL "Because we're in the hospital, we have access to any­ thing we might need, including the emergency room. "We always put our patients first." SIU members have responded positively to the clinic, which opened in 1983. "Everything went fine. The people treat you good, and I had no problems," said AB Joe Mieluchowski, recently treated there. "I haven't been to that many (medical facilities), but it's obvious there's no confusion here." Bosun Kevin Merckx also was satisfied with his experience at Healthmark: "The people are friendly, and it's very clean." Meeting Seafarers' Needs The Seafarers Welfare Plan preferred provider institutions will be made in the Seafarers LOG and by the welfare plan as they are arranged. Offering Numerous Services The Healthmark Clinic in Phil­ adelphia is staffed by physicians and nurses who are experienced in occupational health, family prac­ tice and emergency medicine. The Healthmark Clinic Is located In Philadelphia's Methodist Hospital, minutes from the Philadelphia SIU hall. ' (SWP) selected Healthmark after careful review of the various med­ ical facilities in the Philadelphia area. The plan determined the Healthmark Clinic is able to pro­ vide all of the medical services re­ quired by Seafarers, such as fit-for-duty physicals, care for ill­ ness and treatment of injuries. "We picked this clinic in the same manner" as other PPOs, said Deborah Kleinberg, an associate counsel for the plan. "We're look­ ing for quality and ability to meet the special needs of our people." She said Seafarers have been pleased with the Healthmark Clinic's fine reputation and the qualifications of its staff. This arrangement represents continued progress in preferred provider health care for Seafarers. Throughout the country, the wel­ fare plan is contracting with a pre­ ferred provider in each of the cities where an SIU clinic has been lo­ cated. Combats Spiraling Costs The program was started to en­ sure that Seafarers and their fami­ lies continue to obtain quality medical care and, at the same time, help the welfare plan combat per­ petually rising health costs. A pre­ ferred provider clinic or hospital is simply a medical facility which agrees to provide services to Sea­ farers and their families for a nego­ tiated reimbursement rate. There are many advantages to using PPOs, including: • Using a facility which is familiar with S^eafarers and whose staff knows the unique needs of the membership and their families. lows the welfare plan to use these savings to benefit members and their dependents. • Preferred provider organization hospitals are among the biggest in their cities. To date, the SIU has designated the following PPOs: Seattle—Vir­ ginia Mason Hospital; San Fran­ cisco—St. Mary's Hospital; Honolulu—Straub Hospital; New Orleans—^Tulane University Hos­ pital and Medical Center; New York—^Methodist Hospital; Phila­ delphia—Methodist Hospital and Healthmark Incorporated Clinic; Baltimore—^Johns Hopkins Uni­ versity Center for Occupational and Environmental Health ^d Francis Scott Key Hospital. Announcements of additional Among the services they pro­ vide are: job matched pre-employ­ ment physicals; physicals required for licensure; annual examina­ tions; diagnostic studies, including X-rays, Magnetic Resonance Im­ aging and CT Scan; hearing tests; vision and glaucoma screenings; blood tests; drug screens; pulmo­ nary function tests; cardiovascular studies, including stress testing and EKG; drug tests; motor coor­ dination tests; and health risk as­ sessment. "Occupational medicine is not something that many people know a lot about," said Healthmark Clinic Medical Director Dr. Rich­ ard Donze. Dr. Donze has worked at Meth­ odist Hospital for eight years. He and others at the clinic expressed enthusiasm for working with Sea­ farers. "Quite frankly, I've found it interesting learning about the dif­ ferent things that attract [Seafar­ ers] to that Wnd of life," Dr. Donze said. "They're courteous, hard­ working people who have a certain yearning for adventure." a.:. •• : . J •; • f I 'i -m "Hike to listen to their stories!" said Nurse Tomlinson. "We ask them to send postcards, and I'm going to start a bulletin board." .-i i-mw .1 AB Joe Mieluchowski makes a fist (Inphoto above) as RN Suzanne Mead preps him for some blood tests. Below, Bosun KevinI Merckx Merckx gets g his blood pressure checked. • Streamlined claims procedures for members and dependents using the facility. . ^''' <'J^"''.' Dr. Richard Donze Is the medical direc­ tor at the Philadelphia clinic. • Use of these facilities allows the welfare plan to monitor claims and make sure the hospital is offering services efficiently and maintain­ ing high standards of quality of care. • When the hospital sees many Sea­ farers and their families using the facility, reasonable rates for ser­ vices can be maintained. This al- i--' -'fi i. - . -JfT, MMa I �.'•.V^ -:T- 5«.;3sr' SEAFARERS 106 10 . Wf- •ii; ;••. : • Inland Lakes .i;';... • •sp;-' f : ,l Vj. ', Oiler Glenn Barilik, a Lundeberg School graduate, checks the oil in one of the cement carrier's engines. The J.A.W. Iglehart is getting ready for the busy summer season on the Great Lakes by being one of the first vessels out of safe harbor this spring. The self-unloading cement car­ rier can be found on any of the five Great Lakes. Some of its regular ports include Duluth, Miim., Supe­ rior, Wis., Detroit and Alpena, Mich., Cleveland, Buffalo, N.Y. and Bath, Ontario, Canada. Bosun Daniel Hull noted the SIU members aboard the Iglehart constitute an excellent crew. The Alpena resident said he has seen quite a few changes in his 35 years sailing with Inland Lakes Manage­ ment on the Lakes. Those changes Hull included are the placement of computers aboard ships, conver­ sion from steam to diesel engines and increasing ability of the ships to do more. ABs Robert Twite and Jerold Saxon pointed out the Iglehart c^ empty its nine cargo holds in 20 hours thanks to the conveyor belts running through the belly of the vessel. "Usually we carry three or four types of cement per load," Saxon told a reporter for the Sea­ farers LOG as he was monitoring one of the two off-loading belts. "Our job is to make sure two types don't mix." Oiler Glenn Barilik does not ' regret the day he decided to be­ come a merchant mariner. "I was working in a shop—non-unionand getting behind on my bills," the 23-year-old said. "I asked some sailors about their jobs and they told me to go to Piney Point." After Barilik graduated from the Lundeberg School in Novem­ ber 1989, he sailed deep sea. The black-gang member retumed to his native Lakes region to be closer to home. This way "my [two] kids remember who I am," he added. Deckhand Dave Gapske surveys the height of the J.A.W. Iglehart while painting its hull. !lk ki vl'-• - v:f Deckhand Lee Howard applies a fresh coat of paint to the hull of the Iglehart shortly after fitout. AS Watchman Robert Twite waits for the signal to open a cargo hold for unloading. •:y: Porter Ahmed Kaid brings bread to the Iglehart's mess room. o-.'•'•'••if '•' Keeping his eyes on the control board is Assistant Conveyorman Ron Cummings. AS Watchman Jerold Saxon repeats instructions he has received to monitor the unloading of a hold. •-. ,'• r;. • '• X' m'. Porter Mohammed El-Janny takes pride in the J.A.W. Ingleharfs spotless galley. Keeping the woridng space clean is just one of his duties. Bosun Daniel Hull (left) releases the latch on the crane used to move an oil barrel on the deck of the Iglehart. Wiper Robert Zielaskowski is ready to secure the barrel. Second Cook Robert Bertrand takes chocolate cake to hungry crewmembers aboard the Iglehart. �.' '.V' .©|: JULY 1991 ;" |- n -r- DeLeon Has Successful Concert Debut at Lundeberg Scheet SEifc'Siil rw!r^;T.-i*isw». 'til •'.." After a nervous start, SIU upgrader Jioia de Leon got an enjoy­ able taste of show business during the monthly visitors day at the Sea­ farers Harty Lundeberg School of Seamanship in May. A member of the SIU since 1989, de Leon entertained a crowd of more than 100 persons with a 20-song solo concert performance. In the audience were parents, friends and families of upgraders as well as citizens who live in the neighborhood surrounding the Lundeberg School. SIU President Michael Sacco also was in the Jioia de Leon, an SIU member for the past two years, is currently enrolled in the chief cook upgrading program at the Lundeberg School. crowd, which responded enthusi­ astically to de Leon's lively sing­ ing of country music. "The more I sang, the more my confidence grew," de Leon, 38, re­ cently told a reporter from the Sea­ farers LOG. While de Leon's first concert was successful, she had to overcome a shaky beginning. "I walked onstage and looked into the crowd's eyes," said Jioia (pro­ nounced joy-a), "and the words to that first song just left me. Then about the third line, something kicked in and I was fine from there." After the one-hour concert, when Sacco approached de Leon and commended her performance, "I felt like a little kid," she said. "He has such a busy schedule.... I didn't even realize he was there." Jioia, who is upgrading in the chief cook program, grew up in Jacksonville, N.C. and has lived with her mother and sister in Ho­ nolulu, Hawaii since 1985. She has sailed as a steward assistant pri­ marily onboard the Baldomero Lopez, a prepositioning ship oper­ ated by AMSEA, and she made two trips to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Jioia discovered her musical tal­ ent thanks, in part, to her sister. Dee Dee, who regularly competes in Hawaiian songfests. Dee Dee introduced Jioia to Karaoke, a Jap­ anese style of singing which means "with orchestra." Karaoke singers use audio cassettes which provide accompanying music and, in some cases, backup singing. The Karaoke machines also have mi­ crophones, speakers and speaker outlets for the live singer. "Really, this whole thing started by accident. I bought a Karaoke machine (in 1990) strictly to have something to do on the ship," ex­ plained Jioia, who jokingly de­ scribed her singing voice as "raspy and low." ITie tapes "have music on one side and the words on the other side." Though she had never per­ formed before an audience—in fact, rarely even sang in the shower—^Jioia quickly became en­ amored of her newfound hobby. She practiced in private and slowly became comfortable with the ma­ chine and her own singing. De Leon signed off the ship in late 1990 and went to Piney Point to upgrade. Near the end of March 1991, Lundeberg School Vice President Ken Conklin and his as­ sistant Bob Clinton heard Jioia in­ formally singing Karaoke for fellow students and subsequently asked her to perform at may visi­ tors Day. With one month to prepare for the show, Jioia rehearsed her set and also arranged for country-style stage decorations, including hay bales, flowers and a wooden horse. V'l -.s ',m In concert, she sang songs such as Bette Midler's "From A Distance," Barbara Mandrell's "Years" and Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams." "I'm glad I did it, but I'll prob­ ably never do it again," de Leon said with a laugh. Indeed, despite her strong apti­ tude for music, Jioia knows her future is at se^i. "Since I started singing, so many people have com­ plimented me," de Leon said. "It makes you feel good when you touch someone's life like that. "But I like the ocean; That's where I want to be." 'CM'j •"•V SIU President Michael Sacco com­ mends Jioia de Leon following her singing debut held during the school's May Visitors Day. Seafarer Rates Cape Farewell As 'Good Ship' with 'Good Crew' • .if Crewmembers aboard the Cape Farewell characterize life on the Ready Reserve Force, IMC-contracted vessel as busy but reward­ ing. As SIU member AB Tim Fitzgerald put it, "The hours can get a little long, but she's a good ship with a good crew. And the money's pretty good, too." Bosun John Thompson re­ cently noted in a letter (accompa­ nied by photographs shot by Fitzgerald) to the Seafarers LOG the working hours grew particu­ larly long.during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. At times, work was steady around-the-clock. Thompson reported a full schedule between cargo opera­ tions, too. The maintenance pro­ gram required on a vessel coming off a five-year layup is comprehen­ sive, he said. Chief Electrician Jim Hall added, "If it breaks down today. we're on it today. Everybody pitches in, and slowly but surely, it's all Coming together." Among the Farewell's crewmembers are "first trippers" from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, OS Joel Willmott and Wiper Eric McKinney. Bosun Thompson re­ ported their training has "stood them in good stead, but both say they're headed back to the school to upgrade." According to Willmott, "There's always more to leam out here." With the challenging workload, crewmembers naturally work up quite an appetite. Or, as Thompson related, perhaps they just cannot stay away from the messhall be­ cause of the fine fare mmed out by Chief Steward Vern Wallen and his fellow galley gang members. "We're always glad to, see him after spending a rainy night on deck," the bosun said. The Cape Farewell also has its share of veteran seamen, although one of them, AB Dave Ketchum, "recently retired after 20 years of service. Brother Ketchum retumed to sea because he valiantly an­ swered the call for sealift, Thomp­ son said. Crewmembers described Ketchum as a valuable addition who eagerly shared his knowledge. Ketchum said the Cape Farewell would be his last ship, although the other crewmembers respectfully hope he changes his mind. Wiper Eric McKinney (left) and OS Joel Willmott are "first trippers." Cfiief Electrician Jim Hall washes up before dinner. Chief Cook Lee Jordan (left) and Chief Steward Vern Wallen prepare dinner. Bosun John Thompson does some lifeboat maintenance aboard ship. .V r ; '/ • .ii T-. "i• yl-. ¥•••• • 4;: AB Tim Fitzgerald characterizes life on the Cape Farewell as busy but rewarding. f riTT ^ \ •'-••i. �'Til- 2l .•:~A\\. 12 safARotsm i-MKSSiMiiBia'S un Canales and King Tie Knot at Sea :#'-slilS y,-_ - ."4 the happy wedding party poses for the camera. From left are Steward/Baker Michael Pooler (best man), Antlonette King Canales, Third Mate James Trimble (bride's guardian), Carlos Canales and Captain Paul Foran. -.. > ..W ;-^ •--I'''• :--vf^|v--- When SIU members Carlos Canales and Antlonette King got engaged onboard OMI Corp.'s Cape Clear last winter, they planned to get married some time after signing off the Ready Reserve Force vessel. But when Operation Desert Storm ended. Bosun Canales and Steward Assistant King decided they could not wait. In a ceremony conducted by Captain Paul S. Foran, Canales and King tied the knot at sea March 13 with the Cape Clear headed for Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. Actually, it was Foran who sug­ gested the ocean wedding. "Once the final word came from the president, saying the war was over, you can't imagine the jubila­ tion," recalled Canales, who joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Seattle. "We were heading for the U.S. [to get supplies] when the war ended, but we were happy to turn around. "While we were going to Ad Damman, the captain said, 'Do you two want to get married now?'" Canales and King, who had dated each other since 1988, ea­ gerly took advantage of the oppor­ tunity. " We had a beautiful ceremony, and it went just like we planned," the new Mrs. Canales recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Tell every Seafarer that when it's time to get married, they should get married on the ocean!" Antoinette King Canales joined the SIU in 1988 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. She said she and her husband, after signing off the Cape Clear May 1, purchased a home near her shipping port. "No complaints," Mrs. Canales said. "It seems like everything is going our way." While the Canales' still are brimming with enthusiasm regard­ ing their marriage, they certainly have not forgotten their wartime experiences onboard the Cape Clear. Canales and King signed on November 2 knowing die risks in­ volved in transporting ammunition and troops. The bosun described the Persian ' Ab Gulf port areas as "a madhouse. It took 10,(XX) people working like bees in a three-mile area. We were so elated when it was over." Indeed, during the CanalesKing wedding, the captain re­ minded Cape Clear crewmembers they had much to be both proud of and thankful for. "As we enjoy this beautiful weather on this beautiful occasion," Foran said at the cere­ mony, "I think it is only right that we recognize and give thauiks for our good fortune. I am very proud to stand behind the crew of the Cape Clear. Every one of us was a volunteer who took the job, know­ ing full well the risks ... " I do not wish to ruin the atmo­ sphere by dwelling on that which is sad, but I do hope that each and every one of you takes the time to give thanks for our safe voyage. took the photographs, which An­ toinette King Canales sent to the LOG. Were the bride and groom ner­ vous? "We were petrified!" ad­ mitted Bosun Canales, who purchased the rings in Singapore one week before the wedding. Though nervous, the couple en­ joyed their surroundings. "The stem was set up as a church, and then switched to a night club," Bosun Canales recalled. "Every­ one worked like troopers, and it showed. The whole thing was very profession^." Said Steward Assistant King Canales, "They spoiled me." The pair met in 1988, when they sailed together onboard the Cleve­ land. The Canales' plans for the near future include a stateside wed­ ding ceremony, so they may share Mr. and Mrs. Canales enjoy a piece of wedding cake at their shipboard reception. pray for the safe retum of all the men and women in the Persian Gulf, and ask that God watches over the souls of those who were lost in action, as well as those who have given their lives to the sea." Also participating in the cere­ mony were Steward/Baker Mi­ chael Pooler (best man) and Third Mate James Trimble (acting guardian). DEU John T. Bounds their joy with relatives. Canales wants to complete bosun recertification, while King Canales plans to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. "We're hoping to go to the school together," said the bosun. And at some point, the couple will find time for a belated honey­ moon. The Seafarers LOG was not the only recipient of Canales wedding pictures and literature. Captain Foran wrote to President George Bush after the war—the letter ex­ pressed congratulations but also concern regarding the tlse of for­ eign-flag vessels—and he en­ closed photos and a wedding program. - Cape Clear Steward Department Bids Farewell to Persian Gulf Duty Freshly-baked doughnuts are never too good for a crew that just spent four-and-a-half months In the Persian Gulf, ac­ cording to Steward/Baker Michael Pooler, above left, who sent these photos to the Seafarers LOG. Members of the Cape Clear's steward department take pride in their work. •'- a-'- / 'r. m^ ' /-.f .11'^ They are, standing from the left. Steward Assistant Larry Bachelor, Chief Cook Danilo Soriano, Steward Assistant Roily Acosta, Steward Assistant Edgar Colcol; seated from the left, Steward/Baker Michael Pooler and Steward Assis­ tant Antionette King Canales. The bride is teary-eyed during the wed­ ding ceremony conducted by Captain Paul S. Foran aboard ship. �juiY m 13 Panel Blocks 1946 Date for WWII Mariner Vet Status The House Veterans Affairs Committee once again is blocking progress on a bill providing the same cutoff date for veteran status for World War Il-era merchant mariners as received by other members of the U.S. military. The Merchant Mariners Fair­ ness Act of 1991, also known as H.R. 44, passed the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee unanimously, as it had in the last session of Congress. The legislation was forwarded to the Veterans Affairs Committee for its next hearing. As happened during the previous session of Congress, the committee chair­ man, C. V. "Sonny" Montgomery (D-Miss.), has not scheduled a meeting for the bill. Although Jack Fields (R-Texas) sponsored the same bill in 1989 and pushed it through the Mer^ hant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee, of which he is a member, the 101st Congress adjoumed be­ fore Montgomery's committee ever reviewed the legislation. In a strong communication to the House veterans panel chair­ man, SIU President Michael Sacco urged the committee "to extend prompt and favorable consider­ ation to this laudable legislation. "In our judgment, it is proper and fitting to honor all the mer­ chant mariners who served their country with distinction during World War II." The legislation would extend World War II veteran status to American merchant mariners who sailed between August 15, 1945 and December 31, 1946, the date President Hany Truman declared as the end of hostilities. Seamen who sailed between December 7,1941 and August 15, 1945 were declared World War II veterans in Januaiy 1988 by the secretary of the Air Force — the branch of the Department of De­ fense that oversees matters pertain­ ing to veterans. The recognition came after seamen and their allies fought for veterans status for WWII mariners for more than 40 years a fight which included an eight-eary court case. The ruling made them eligible to receive such in speaking before the American Merchant Marine Veterans Convention last month, SIU President Michael Sacco (right) recognized retired SIU official Ed Turner's continuing efforts on behalf of WWIi-era merchant mariners to gain all the benefits to which they are entitled. Turner was a founding member of the merchant mariner veteran group. ' -J: ::: .i: Seafarers—Write Vet Panel Members Show Your Support for H.R. 44 Ilft. To urge members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee to support H.R. 44 the extension for World War Il-era merchant mariners' veterans status—write to: The Honorable (name) United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Democrats C. V. "Sonny" Montgomery, Miss.—Chairman Don Edwards, Calif. Douglas Applegate, Ohio Lane Evans, 111. Timothy Penny, Mont. Harley Staggers, W.Va. J. Roy Rowland, Ga. Jim Slattery, Kan. Claude Harris, Ala. Joseph Kennedy, Mass. Elizabeth Patterson, S.C. George Sangmeister, 111. Ben Jones, Ga. Jill Long, Ind. Pete Peterson, Fla. Chet Edwards, Texas Maxine Waters, Calif. Turner Active in Seamen's Vet Group Department of Veterans Affairs benefits as disability compensa­ tion, pensions, medical care and burials. By selecting August 15, 1945 (rather than December 31,1946) as the end of eligibility for merchant mariners, the Department of De­ fense has excluded approximately 2,500 living seafarers from World War n veteran status and benefits received by those who served in the armed services. • :;^:i Bill Brewster, Okla. Owen Pickett, Va. Pete Geren, Texas Republicans Bob Stump, Ariz." Ranking Member J. P. Hammerschmidt, Ark. Chalmers Wylie, Ohio ' Christopher Smith, N.J. Dan Burton, Ind. Michael Bilirakis, Fla. Thomas Ridge, Penn. Craig James, Fla. Cliff Steams, Fla. BillPaxon,N.Y. Floyd Spence, S.C. Dick Nichols, Kan. Rick Santorum, Penn. • . •-i-'i •I ..rii -•i: •:'i£ % STATEN ISLAND ADVANCEB MONDAY. JUNE 10. 1991 •• : • .' l " '!'•' » M .|y Fair treatment for o few old soilors It was hot until the end of Augiut 1946 that the War Slipping Administration went out of exis­ tence. Over the ensuing four months, awaiting Truman's proc­ lamation that ended the state of war, the merchant seamen re­ mained subject to Navy disci­ pline. It is difficult to understand why they should not receive ibe same benefits accorded to other members of the armed seryiecs. In the ^rmous bag of cohg^ si<nial concerns. Fields' UllSis small potatoes. The events ^t led to the unfairness happened a long time ago. Those udio were in their 20s then are in their 70s now. They are nootivated chiefly by personal pride in the adiievenoents of the Merchant Marine. In the teeth of German U-boats they transported 7 million soldiers and uncounted tons of supplies and ammunition. These few survivors ask only to be treated as other veterans have been treatd. They ask for fair play. I am on their side every indi of the way. Overdue justice for Merchant Marine World War 11 vets WASHINGTON - For most veterans of World War 11, the war that began on Dec. 7,1941, ended on Dec. 31,1946. President Harry Truman fixed that cutoff date for veterans' benefits, and that, as they say, was that. But in the process of disbanding the armed forces in the immedi­ ate postwar period, the govern­ ment fell into an act of indefensi­ ble unfairness: Members of the Merchant Marine were denied veterans' status. More than 40 years elapsed before that unfair­ ness was corrected. After a pro­ longed battle in court against the Department of Defense, the ma­ riners in early January 1988 won the same general rights that oth­ ers had enjoyed all along. They became officially "veterans." This belated act seemed too good to be true, and as it turned out, it was too good to be true. On Jan. 17,1988, in a shamefully vin­ dictive response to the court de­ cree, the defeated Department of Defense imposed a further act of unfairness on the surviving old sailors. The secretary of the air force, to whom the rraponsibility strangely had been delegated, ar­ bitrarily fixed the seamen's cutoff date as Aug. 15, 1945, instead of Dec. 31, 1946. Relatively speaking, only a handful of men were affected by the cutoff decree of 1988. Fewer than 2,500 reportedly are still alive. That is all. These are the survivors of 20,000 merchant sea­ men who were still in training when hostilities ended on Aug. 15, 1945. At that time they were still ashore. They had not yet been ordered to ports in Europe or in Asia. To treat them fairly now, in 1991, would amount largely to a symbolic act — a flag for their coffins and a marker for their graves. The old salts long ago p^sed an age at which Of college benefits mi^t have helped them. Few would be candidates for guaranteed GI loans. The cost to the taxpayers could be measured in nickels and dimes. Rep. Jack Fields, R-Texas, has been trying for the past three years to rectify the injustice. The House Ck>mmittee on . Merchant Marine and Fisheries unani­ mously approved his fairness bill a year ago, but the measure ran into a stone wall named Sonny Montgomery, D-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and there it died. I tried to get Montgomery's side of the story,, but he failed to return re­ peated calls. Now the Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries has again unanimously endorsed Fields' bill. Unfortunately for the aging merchant seamen, the Depvtment of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs oppose the bill. The sailors are too few in number to be bothered with. Only an appeal to fair play seems likely to move the measure to enactment The opponents' principal objection is that after Aug. 15, 1945, merchant seamen were no longer subject to military control. The answer to^that is yes and no. All through the war the marin­ ers occupied an anomalous status. Technicallv thev were still civil- A CONSERVATIVE VIEW ians, but they were subject to the full panoply Of military discipline. Their pay, as the U.S. District Court concluded, was "approxi­ mately omi^able" to the pay of men in the Navy. Adm. Chester Nimite described the Merchant Marine as "an auxiliary of the Army and Navy in time of .war." The court found that 5,662 mo-chant seamdn lost their lives to enemy action; another 600 were taken laisoner; their casualty rate almost exactly matched the casu­ alty rate of the U.S. Marine Corps. By every imaginable criteria, their service was tantamount to military service, even though they received (H-ders throu^ the War Shiiqdng Administratioa •r»l> • JamM J. tOlpaOM'a oohiim, thW ViMff" SppMVI and Thuraday on Nationally Syndicated Columnist Supports Seamen's Cause James J. Kilpatrick, whose column appears in hundreds of newspapers around the country, devoted a recent column to the need for passage of a bill which vrauld establish the same veterans status cutoff date for World^/Var li merchant mariners as the one set for the armed forces. Legisiatidn proposed by Representative Jack •. .S • Universal Press Syndicate. ©1991 Fieids (R-Texas) wouid extend the cutoff date from August 15,1945 to December 31, 1946 for World War il seamen applying for veterans status. Tfie column is reprinted with permission of the author, who before had written of the need for veterans status for Worid War li-era seafarers. ' • •.- • , • •ri- • '1- i V . .TS- •. vi . aada 'I' , • ' "r • mmm I. • - �T7?; .•' • •- '-j: •'! .: fi -V" SEAFUlCliSm 14 • "liv I V •V fl;'.':-_ .,,, • •• ', ' '' • ' I . .,.' •' .'l ... Deckhand Antonio P. Temudo and Engineer Jose Carrico clean boards which are used in the fish hold of the Foz Do Mondego. -L-; • "'S • 1^- .,!••••; - •• The SiU-crewed Foz Do Mondego sails from the port of New Bedford, Mass. 'fV,'.' •. •'.• " . Five SIU Fishermen Handle A New Bedford Dragger If If; Y::.' The SlU-crewed FA'^ Fez Do Mondego sails from the port of New Bedford, Mass., a fishing village at the beginning of the Cape Cod peninsula. The vessel's name means "where the river Mondego meets the sea." Five crewmembers, all of Portuguese de­ scent, man the Foz Do Mondego. Captain Luis Baptista, part owner of the vessel, joins in the work with Engineer Jose Carrico, Cook Herminio Meca, Mate Antonio Rebeio and Deckhand Antonio Temudo. A typical voyage lasts approximately one week to 10 days. The Foz Do Mondego is a "dragger" and sails as far as the Canadian line roughly 120 miles to the northeast, said New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois. The Foz Do Mondego catches a variety of fish, including cod, flounder, sole and various other flatfish. Occasionally the crew is fortunate enough to catch lobster, which means extra money. The size of the catches varies but usually is substantial. For example in mid-June, the crew returned from one trip with 19,100 pounds of fish. There is no season for crewmembers onboard the Foz Do Mondego. They fish year-round, taking three days ashore after voyages of more than eight days. Seatime depends on how long it takes to fill the holds. Baptista's main concerns include over­ fishing by non-union boat owners and pro­ posals by certain Massachusetts lobstermen Deckhand Antonio P. Temudo unloads fish from the boat's hold. which would prevent draggers from selling lobsters they inadvertently catch—even if caught in state waters. The Foz Do Mondego is one of 90 fishing vessels in New Bedford under contract with the SIU. The union boats are well main­ tained and productive. New Bedford piers routinely land the highest value catch in the United States. I , •• -3°' -fl fl; i, •• I., ; SI • Cook Herminio Meca and Mate Antonio Rebeio unload the day's catch. r ."i /'u, «•/:?, J v.-:' ' •' 3 31 Captain Luis Baptista, right, talks with Mate Antonio Rebeio. Deckhand Antonio P. Temudo guides a basket of fish from the boat's hold. �; • •' yy-r^v: • ^ •'• '•i'V''V,'-'''.^''-V '"'"•^ 'r jy^y.myyy mm :V-"'-V; --vn . '>^-^p"','wJ:-'ii'' •'Vi'-''i" ''•• -"•- • ^ ''' ••-•, '. iSSSiiJIi:® J-/.-;--A' V •• ; , .--^ JULY199I ' .-_.J •-• L.-^^ f.:> -' Ten More Benefits Talks Slated for Year Benefits conferences already have been held in Houston, Mo­ bile, New York, Norfolk and St. Louis. Upcoming sessions are scheduled in the other ports as listed below. Wednesday, Philadelphia July 10 San Francisco Thursday, July 18 Wilmington Monday, July 22 Seattle Friday, July 26 Baltimore Thursday, August 8 New Orleans Tuesday, September 10 Honolulu Friday, September 13 Jacksonville Thursday, October 10 San Juan Thursday, November? Algonac Friday, December 6 :••• ./-r'v.r.v':? •-• vvfe-^' M =•'. / ' .! John Padilla and his daughter enjoy a sample of the food provided at the benefits seminars. Pensioners Andy Anderson (left) and Joe Robertson (center) join Captain Knockie Hudgins in gathering materials. 'V"" . • •„•*?;'?:.„• •; V. ••-.•' '' '" '' •.:• y"} •\' • '• .'•: ;' \>;.•^v ,'•• SEArARERS BENEFITS St. Louis Patrolman Joe Sigler (left) discusses the day's workshops and other activities with Steward/Baker R. Hanson. •.vna AB Bob Trainor gets up before a packed house to ask a question relating to the plans' death benefits. Spanish, Israeli Seamen Fight Flag-Out IMoves Continued from page 3 Since May, ISOU members had been turning up the heat in their beef with Zim, oiie of the world's largest shipping companies. The ISOU forcefully protested Zim's policy of circumventing Is­ raeli law which dictates that ships owned, controlled or operated by Israeli citizens and corporations must fly the Israeli flag. Since the mid-1980s, Zim systematically has sought and obtained waivers to the national flag requirement from the Israeli government on trumped up grounds. This desertion from the Israeli flag has resulted in a loss of close to 500 ISOU jobs. To emphasize that the ISOU will not stand idly by as Zim con­ trives to replace Israeli seafarers with third-world crews, the union called a series of demonstrative strikes last month. The docking pilots in Israel's three port cities — all of whom are members of the ISOU — did not render any service to Zim ships throughout the course of one weekend. Six of Zim's runaway-flag ships and four Israeli vessels were stopped in their tracks. The Zim Italia's ISOU crew- members struck while the vessel docked in Piraeus, Greece. Simi­ larly, the Zim America ISOU crew began their job action while in Los Angeles, and the officers of the Zim Canada engaged in a 48-hour action when berthed in Port Eliz­ abeth, N.J. The SIU, along with the International Longshore Workers Union, Checkers and Teamsters on the west coast and the International Longshoremen's Association on the east coast, in­ dicated their support for the ac­ tions of the brother Israeli seamen. The agreement to begin talks between Zim and the ISOU, an­ nounced as the LOG went to press, is the first movement on the com­ pany's part to address the policy of flagging out with the seamen affected by such a course of ac­ tion. ISOU representatives indi­ cated optimism over this devel­ opment and reported another reason to be hopeful. As a token of goodwill, Zim's management announced it would pay full back wages to all the seamen who took part in the strikes. ISOU officers told the Seafarers LOG Zim made this decision on their own initia­ tive, with no pressure from the Israeli sea officers. War Bonus Payments Are Delayed . ;'. ': :;i'I'.- ymiy" " '' "'^ ' • y:\-y . Seafarers are urged to be patient while waiting to receive their war bonus payments. The Maritime Administration (MarAd) and the Military Sealift Command announced in April that war bonuses had been approved for merchant mariners who sailed on U.S.-flag vessels operating in the Persian Gulf west of 53 degrees east longitude between the start of U.S. fighting on January 17 and the formal cease-fire on April 11. Mariners were told to make cop­ ies of their discharges as proof of the dates they sailed in the war zone. The copies were to be sent to the marine operations manager of the company operating that par­ ticular vessel. "To every Seafarer who has called asking about the war bonus, we have asked him or her to be patient," Chris Knisa, a maritime training specialist at MarAd, told the Seafarers LOG. "You are eligible for it in ac­ cordance with the parameters al­ ready announced. You will be get­ ting the bonus, but it does take time." Krusa noted the paperwork is quite heavy with all the retroactive requests for payments received by MarAd from the companies. "We have to verify all requests. Some mariners think that because their ship carried military equipment and sailed in the Middle East, like only to Israel, they qualify. Un­ fortunately, they don't," he added. Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president, said the union has been working with its contracted op­ erators and the government in an attempt to clear up the bureau­ cratic delays. Tellez said Seafarers would be kept apprised of devel­ opments on this matter through membership meetings and the LOG. During the second day of the strike of Zim America officers, the SIU hosted a cookout for their brother and sister seafarers. Patrolman Tricker (second from left), who is handling the grill, is joined by three crewmembers. 4 ISOU officer Eli Romano (right) is joined by Seafarers in Port Elizabeth, N.J. where the Zim Canada was expected to berth. From left are Joe Vazquez, Edd Morris, Andy Vidal, Richard Almojera and Romano. - -ir;' �!eSfS3aa«^T!:-3:]»?ffp SEAFAHeitS 106 Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea MAY 16-JUNE 15, 1991 HUeHI^ Deep " 'i-i-r,; inneyPoiiit Monday, Auguist 5 lb Tuesday, September 3 New York Tuesdiay, August 6 Tuesday, September 3 pbil^p^ Wednesday; August 7 Wednesday, September 4 Baltimore Thursday, August 8 Thursday, Septembers Norfolk Thursday, August 8 f 'i . ^ f.'.'• S»r b',' i 5 • JacksonvUle Thurisday, August 8 Thursday, September 5 10 13 I' WM ':>>lloii$ton'' Monday, August 12 ^ September 9 New Orieans Tuesday, August 13 Tuesday, September 10 Mobile Wednesday, August 14 Wednesday, September II San Francisco Thursday, August 15 Thursday, September 12 Wilmington Monday, August 19 Monday, Septepibe| lb 2 6 12 14 'S:i rJV- 7^ Friday, August 9 ? Fiiday, September 6 io 3 Port Philadelphia Baltimore 1 133 1 107 11 19 31 15 27 14 10 8 49 5 10 60 20 15 5 5 143 3 liW ENGINE DEPARTMENT 20 4 T 5 4 a iaanjuan Thursday, August 8 Thursday, September 5 St. Louis Friday, August 16 Friday, September 13 Honolulu Friday, August 16 Friday, September 13 Duluth Wednesday, August 14 Wednesday, September 11 Jersey City Wednei^ay, August 21 Wednesday, September 18 New Bedford Wednesday, August 21 Tuesday, September 17 Personals Pamela (Ex-Chief Cook Aboard the SS Del Vaile) Please contact Luis Escobai at (808) 935-9987 or write to him at P.O. Box 802, Hilo, Hawaii 96721. Shipmates of James Orin Thomas Will any former shipmate of JamesOrin Thomas please call Jeity Little at (409) 838-9941. Mr. little needs to talk with you in order to help me. Thanks. X-MAN John Steeber (aka Joey Ramone) needs your address. Write him at 24 Grant PL, Irvington, N.J. 07111. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Hpnolulu ^mton .Louis BY Point Algonac Totals 11 12 0 1 4 29 15 6 8 5 7 3 y 3 165 35 .3 • ^ 0 7 15 6 11 3 36 10 1 a Ad 2 388 0 50 208 2 291 401 Totals All Departments 630 548 715 510 455 632 234 877 560 619 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,831 jobs wwe shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,831 jobs shipped, 510 jobs or about 28 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C** seniority people. From May 16 to June 15, a total of 234 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief proeram began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,261 jobs have been shipped. �mm juiYim T '•'a, a he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 32 members this month. Twenty-two of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, nine sailed in the inland division and one sailed on Great Lakes ships. Deck department member An­ drew N. Boney and steward depart­ ment member Robert E. Thomas have been members longer than any of the others to retire. Brothers Boney and Thomas joined the Sea­ farers in 1945. At 71 (as of February), galley gang member Saturino Simsuangco is the oldest of the new pensioners. Likewise, fellow steward depart­ ment Seafarer Byron Smith, also re­ tiring, celebrated his 71st birthday in May. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other new pensioners follow: DEEP SEA CHESTER L. ANDERSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in June 1955 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Canada, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Anderson has re­ tired to his native Newfoundland. ANDREW N. BONEY, 63, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. Bom in Windsor, Va., he shipped in the deck de­ partment. Brother Boney graduated from the bosun recertification course in March 1974. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1951 and now calls South Hill, Va. home. HENRY J. BROADUS, 51, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. Bom in Mobile, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Broadus resides in Grand Bay, Ala. JAMES HUGOS, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1958 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Brother Buggs was a member of the galley gang and still calls'^his na­ tive Lake Charles home. VIRGIL J. CAMPBELL, 66, joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Cov­ ington County, Ala., Brother Campbell is a veteran of both the Army (1944-46) and Air Force (1946-53). He sailed in the steward department, upgraded at the Lundeberg School and retired to An­ dalusia, Ala. GEORGE E. HARRISON, 61, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York. The Mathews, Va. native sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in -t. —sr_r. - •;» To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men arid women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. 1984. Brother Harrison still lives in Mathews. RONALD K. CARRAWAY, 60, joined the union in 1958 in the port of New York. The De­ troit native was a member of the deck department who upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. Brother Carraway served in the Army from 1946 until 1951. He re­ sides in the Philippines. JOHN E. DOYLE, 62, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in To­ ledo, Ohio, Brother Doyle shipped in the deck department. In 1960 he received a personal safety award for work onboard the Maiden Creek. He served in the Army from 1948 to 1950 and lives in San Fran­ cisco. CHARLES H. HURLBURT, 61, joined the union in 1959. Bom in Roches­ ter, N.Y., Brother Hurlburt was a member of the galley gang. He served in the Navy from 1947 until 1951 and currently resides in Houston. LEON LOCKEY, 70, joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Balti­ more. The native of Mississippi shipped in the black-gang and up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Lockey served in the Army from 1945 to 1949. He lives in New Orleans. ANTHONY J. MELANSON, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Melanson sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1947 and retired to Jersey City, N.J. BYRON SMITH, 71, joined the union in 1965 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in England, Brother Smith shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He calls Oakland, Calif, home. DAVID KETCHUM, 56, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1955 in the port of Balti­ more. The Mary­ land native sailed in the deck department. Brother Ketchum frequently upgraded at the Lundeberg School and lives in Baltir more. THOMAS R. NAVARRE, 63, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. He was bom in Louisi­ ana and shipped in the steward de­ partment. Brother Navarre frequently upgraded at the Lundeberg School and served in the Army ftem 1945 to 1946. He retired to San Pedro, Calif. MIKE OHANNESIAN, 65, joined the union in 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Michigan, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Ohaimesian served in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He lives in Wilmington, Calif. ALVIN C. OLANDER, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1947 in the port of New York. The Maine native was a member of the galley gang, and he frequently up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Olander resides in Virginia. ALFRED T. PORCARI,61, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. The Marine Corps veteran was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. He shipped in the deck and steward departments and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Porcari retired to Richmond Hill, N.Y. LINWOODC. RICH, 66, joined the union in 1976 in the port of New York. Bom in Maine, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Rich com­ pleted bosun recertification in 1981. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1966 and lives in Pasadena, Texas. SATURINO SIMSUANGCO, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Bal­ timore. A native of the Philip­ pines, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Simsuangco served in the Navy from 1945 until 1952. He resides in East Bmnswick, NJ. ROBERT E. THOMAS, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Missis­ sippi, he was a member of the galley gang. Brother Thomas re­ ceived a safety award in 1961 for his work onboard the SS Wacosta. He retired to New Orleans. JAMES A. WALLER, 65, joined the union in 1949 in the .port of Tampa, Fla. The native of Savannah, Ga. shipped in the deck department. Brother Waller served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He resides in Georgia. RICHARD K. WILLIAMS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Peters­ burg, Va., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Williams frequently up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Roper, N.C. INLAND ROBERT G. ELIA, 63, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Philadel­ phia. A native of Vineland, N.J., Boatman Elia shipped in the steward department. He resides in Vineland. WALTER D. HENRY, 66, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Tampa, Ha. The Ohio native shipped in the deck department. Boatman Henry upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985. He re­ tired to Riverview, Fla. i- ROMAN JANKOWIAK, 62, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Balti­ more. He sailed in the deck de­ partment. Boat­ man Jankowiak served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. He lives in his native Baltimore. JOSEPH H. KLEIMAN, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1957 in the port of Houston. The Galveston, Texas native shipped in the black-gang. Boatman Kleiman re­ tired to his native Galveston. Continued on page 21 •S • �mmm • A.-' . '.f. .,'••• •'' '"- ' •'• -.V''V •^.''C •'-'•-!•.• I." • •' •y/'' • " • ••• ' 18 SEAfARlRS LOG "•.a',' DispatchersV Report for Groat Lakes CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Hon Priority MAY I6-JUNE 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port :onac I;- :r^ DECK DEPARTMENT i, wxx%:m: Port •mmikia Port -•i ^- .• TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP 9.^?- IS I ENGINE DEPARTMENT STEWARD DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEPARTMENT 'm' (I 9 Totals Ail Departments 0 41 35 0 80 8 0 65 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Diopatchoro* Roport for inland Wators MAY 16--JUNE 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A - Class B Class C . '-X' 1 0 5 0 0 n 0 17 2 0 0 0 A 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r 'o 0 n A A A A m. AVilmih^ri Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St Louis Piney Point Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphi Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ' . 0 14 Port lew:York,,,^, Xphiladelpliia' Norfolk Mobile New Orleans J Jacksonville [ San Franciscd (Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port XNew York Philadelphia .kji Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis BneSLPoinf Totals Totals All Departments 55 1 20 23 0 15 235 98 41 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Onraff Ofradwr President liiicliael Sacco • 'Secretary-Treasurer John Fay' pyecutive Vice President ' Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining . Anguus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast •George.'McCairt^ ' ;Viee President Government Services ; Roy A. VBuck?^Merce^ Vice President Atlantic Coast .; JackCaffiey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast • • • .'DeanCorgey " •'sX HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ; 'ALGONAC • "• ,. 520 St..Clair River Dr. • .yi:\X0-Algonac, MI 48001 ^ ^7^ (313)794-4988 ' X BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21202 ' -/S's (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Dulutb, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi Street Honolulu. HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 -JC4 , (201)435-9424 , MOBILE sf 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 'XX-' NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 . . , (718)499-6600 J NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 8. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 ; (215) 336-3818 * 1> X PD^ POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, Jjfb 20674 ; ;.:^|7xx-' (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO X|| XX 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 X (415) 543-5855 Gdvemmerit Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE ; 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 X (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 ':-'XXy:X.y' 'v.-xX->7' (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)54^000 ... V .c A'.'" • ../X. Ji'v 'X ®?S|xilx7 �mm mibm •.••; •;. • -' '•rjT', ; JULY 1991 .;' ' ' Vie Seafarers LOG Mtempts to print as many digests of union stilptward minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space iimMtions, some witt be omitted. Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. CAPE MOHICAN (OMl Corp.), Janu­ ary 20 — Chairman David N. Martz, Secretary Manuel Faria, Deck Delegate Ronald Makowiecki, Engine Delegate Robert W. Carey, Steward Delegate Luis Lopez. Chairman discussed ran­ dom drug testing, asked crew to separate plastics from rest of trash and called for intensive fire and boat drills, as ship was headed for Persian Gulf. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Operation Desert Shield bulletin was read. Crew reported some of allotments mailed on January 1 had not been received at home. Crew also thanked steward department for job well done. CAPE MOHICAN iOMl Coip.), Febru­ ary 20 — Chairman David N. Martz, Secretary Manuel Faria, Educational Di­ rector R.O'Brian, Deck Delegate Elmer Meyer, Engine Delegate Robert W. Carey, Steward Delegate Luis Lopez. Chairman asked crew to minimize noise in passageways and keep pantry and crew lounge clean, also asked captain if danger pay was approved for January and February. Educational director sug^ gested crewmembers might get books or­ dered from MSC and upgrade at Piney Point. Steward delegate reported beef. Deck and engine delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crewmembers asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion of imminent danger pay. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to steward department. NEDLLOYD J/C/DSO/V (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 24 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly. Chair­ man discussed substance abuse and its implications, also spoke about ship's cleanliness. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked Chief Cook Mohamed Abdelfattah and GSUs Jose Santiago and Mike Strickland for doing good job. Crew observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. PFC EUGENE A. OflffEGOiV(Water­ man), February 17 Chairmari E.A. Rihn, Secretary Patrick Helton, E>eck Delegate Gary J. Ryhne, Engine Dele­ gate Maximo Dising, Steward Delegate Albert H. Hendricks. Chairman noted he is available to help with any prob­ lems. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE FLORIDA (IMC), March 4 — Chairman Bryan Peirsol, Secretary Wil­ liam Pitt, Educational Director Michael Manuel, Deck Delegate Roland Noble, Engine Delegate Robert Sails, Steward Delegate Daniel Watts. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Engine and stew­ ard delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Crew asked contracts department to look into dental benefits for family members. Crew inquired about war risk bonus. In Persian Gulf, crew witnessed several attacks and saw missile land approximately 300 yards to starboard side of ship. CAPE HUDSON (lOM), March 10 — Chairman George Cruz, Secretary Humberto Ortiz. Chairman explained Persian Gulf bonuses. Treasurer pro­ posed an emergency fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for mattresses for use on deck during hot weather. GREEN VALLEY (Waterman), March 24 — Chairman Andrew Mack, Secre­ tary Robert Bright. Steward delegate re­ ported disputed OT and beef. No disputed OT or beefs reported by deck and engine delegates. Crew requested contracts department look into changes for vacation time and benefits program. Galley gang thanked by crew.'Next ports: Newport News,Va., Savannah, Ga. and New Orleans. OI/E/7S£AS>ll7Cr/C (Maritime Over­ seas), March 9 — Chairman John Little, Secretary Fernando Urias, Deck Dele­ gate Tim Olvany, Engine Delegate Andy Lopez, Steward Delegate RJ. Koiecki. Chairman announced possible layup of up to 10 days without layoff. He indicated reliefs per old shipping rules would likely be reinstated. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested contracts department to maintain or increase current manning scale due to safety considerations. Steward depart- • ment thanked for good meals. Next port: Nederland, Texas. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Service), March 31 — Chairman Joseph A. Osario, Secretary Nick Andrews, Deck Delegate Glenn Reynolds, Stew­ ard Delegate Jose Ortiz. Treasurer listed $50 in ship funds. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate or steward delegate. Crew requested in­ creased variety of food, asked that offi­ cers refrain from visiting crew lounge. Next port: San Juan, P.R. Steward Assistant Rut! DeMont Is h^py with the answer she received concerning a union contract situation aboard the Cape Farewell. until end of voyage. Educational director explained shiphandling simulator course at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate asked for advance notice for future watch schedule changes. Steward dele­ gate reported disputed OT and need for condiment trays for rougfrseg^ He also noted SA's room was floodeoTrom deck drain. Ship is still short two VCRs. TV and radio antennas need repair. Next port: Norfolk, Va. couraged all members to upgrade at Piney Point and contribute to SPAD. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review an increase in dental benefits and v acation time counting toward retirement. All mem­ bers were asked to keep coffee mess area clean and reduce noise in passageways after working hours. AMERICAN FALCON (American Transport), April 24 — Chairman Bill Van Horn, Secretary Karen Van Horn, Educational Director Kevin Gordon, Deck Delegate Dave Johnson, Steward Delegate John Ganter. Chairman an­ nounced upcoming payoff. Educational director noted opportunity to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT re­ port^. Crew requested mattress pads for plastic mattresses and replacement chairs for cabins. Kevin Gordon sought infor­ mation about lost and stolen luggage. - . Next port: Wilmington, N.C. CAPEHORNdOM), April 21 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary W. Schmale. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for Saturday. He said clarifica­ tion on war bonuses was forthcoming. Delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. \. • CAPE HUDSON (lOM), April 21 — Chairman Leonard Spivey, Secretary Humherto Ortiz, Educational Director John Yarber. Secretary announced, in honor of fatally injured former chairman George Craz, each crewmember would CAPE HENRY(lOM), March 24 — Chairman William Hampson, Secretary Ralph Thomas. Secretary asked crew to properly dispose of plastic. Engine dele­ gate reported beef with chief engineer. No disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. S4AfHO(/SrOIV(Waterman), March 17 — Chairman H.O. Leake, Eiducational Director Russell Zeller. Chairman reported agreement between officers and crew to split cost for radio/scanner. He announced upcoming ship inspection. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked about shortening wait for money for those getting off ship. Next port: Newport News, Va. Getting Questions Answered • 19 USNS BOLD(V.S. Marine Manage­ ment), March 8 — Chairman Ernest Caltenback, Secretary John MacDougal. Chairman reported dissatis­ faction with loss of exercise room and impending loss of rec room. He also noted captain does not approve overtime Getting the Facts Cape Farewell crewmembers AB Ralph Capetta (left). Chief Cook Gary Owens (second from left) and Bosun Tom Walker (standing) talk with Patrolman Anthony McQuay before sailing to the Persian Gulf. CAPE ANN(Amsea), April 19 — Chairman William Dawson, Secretary Glenn D'Ambrosio, Deck Delegate Howard Hare, Engine Delegate Mon­ roe Monsiur. Chairman noted payoff would take place in Yorktown, Va. later in month. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Chief Steward Glenn D'Ambrosio was elected ship's treasurer, and he listed $30 in ship fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine delegate or steward delegate. Crew received verification of war bonus. Crew asked for new furni­ ture, ice machine and ventilation system for rec room. Next port: Yorktown. CAPE DUCATO (lOM), April 7 — Chairman George J. Diefenbach, Secretaiy Ramond L. Jones, Educafional Di­ rector J. Griffith, Deck Delegate Donald Davis, Engine Delegate Van C. Jones, Steward Delegate Larry Ewing. Chairman reminded watch personnel to make coffee for their reliefs. He urged everyone to upgrade as soon as possible. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. CAPE FAREWELL (IMC), April 14 — Chairman John Thompson, Secretary W.Waller, Deck Delegate Tim Fitzger­ ald, Engine Delegate Henry Hall, Stew­ ard Delegate Rati DeMont. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine delegate reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate reported 90-day stores due in Germany. Crew re­ quested headquarters' attention regard­ ing compensation difficulties. Everyone was asked to abide by new plastic dis­ posal law. Crewmembers want new mov­ ies, planned swap in Germany. CAPE FLORIDA (IMC), April 21 — Chairman Bryan Peirsol, Secretaiy Wil­ liam Pitt, Deck Delegate Roland Noble, Engine Delegate Albert Ragnoni, Stew­ ard Delegate Dan Watts. Chairman said no word had been received regarding war bonuses. Educational director en- •mite make $1CX) donation to Mrs. George Cruz. Educational director recommended upgrading at Lundeberg School. No brofs or disputed OT reported. Crew planned to start new ship's fund, as old one was sent to Mrs. Cruz. Crew said laundry facilities needed repair. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. CONSTELLATION(Maersk), April 2 — Chairman Salvatore Ciciulla, Secre­ tary L. Fend, Deck Delegate H. Wood, Engine Delegate A. Meyer, Steward Del­ egate C. Dominguez. Secretary stressed importance of SPAD donations. Educa­ tional director described the facilities crewmembers can enjoy while upgrading at Lundeberg School in Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for clarification regarding war bonus. Crew voted to purchase video rewinder to save weir on VCR. Steward department thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. Crew asked for patroir man at payoff as many new members want to pay dues and initiation. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), April 9 — Chairman Kadir P. Amat, Secretary Dana Zuls. Chairman reported ship re­ ceived contract and issues of LOG. He asked for clarification from contracts de­ partment regarding length of current as­ signment. He reported captain declined launch service when ship was at anchor for three days because captain thought they would not be there more than 24 hours. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew suggested contracts department look into increases in pension and vaca­ tion pay. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), April 14 — Chairman Terry Thomas, Secretary Richard Paulson, Educational Director Larry Phillips, Deck Delegate J.F. Caballero, Engine E)elegate Craig Croft, Steward Delegate Antonio Carrasquillo. Chairman announced cancella­ tion of relief provision was lifted. He reported ship lacking numerous items, in­ cluding fresh bruit and vegetables. He said coffee was being made at 0930 for Continued on page 20 • ,/r ' •< -r • t •• i I- �ssgte8ssa£s»s"t?T-s-;s; ' -:,' Continued from page 19 -!•' 1000 coffee time. Educational director encouraged SPAD donations and upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate asked for verification on midnight hot meal for 12-to-4 watch. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted cleaning gear needed and reported enjoyable cookouts and basketball games on fantail once or twice monthly with smooth sail­ ing in between. G/?E47L>lWD(IOM), April 28 — Chairman Dennis Brown, Secretary Paul Calimer, Educational Director C. Hines, Deck Delegate Robert O'Conneii, Engine Delegate Steve Bigelow, Steward Delegate David Campbell. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. ;Vl ^i^:-r SGT.MATEJKOCAK (Waterman), April 7 — Chairman Angelo Urti, Secre­ tary Milton Phelps, Educational Direc­ tor D. Peterson, Deck Delegate Michael Duggan, Engine Delegate Michael Tremper, Steward Delegate Antonio Prizmik. Chairman reported no union mail received during current voyage. He thanked all departments for cooperation and announced payoff scheduled for midmonth. Secretary also thanked depart­ ments for cooperation and support. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed war bonuses, reminded those get­ ting off to register on time returning to home port. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. ••f. • '^:\ i: :f. • ''' •'• • -' •f tf •: ti •• ti ,:• •,^ • w- 'V,. '--'Ir '• » • -'i -t.-' ROBERT E. LEE(Waterman), April 14 — Chairman William Penny Jr., Secretary Paul Hunt, Educational Direc­ tor Jerald Graham. Educational direc­ tor strongly encouraged members to upgrade at Piney Point and take advan­ tage of educational opportunities offered by union. Treasurer listed $2(X) in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported mail not arriving regu­ larly, extended vote of thanks to QMED Charlie Smith's wife for sending LOGS by mail. Also extended vote of thanks to engine, deck and steward departments and offered sympathies to families who lost loved ones on Stonewall Jackson. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LIBERTY BELLE, (Liberty Maritime), April 28 — Chairman E.K. Bryan, Sec­ retary I.R. Fletcher, Educational Direc­ tor E. Smith. Chairman reported smooth trip, asked members to take advantage of upgrading and educational opportunities at Piney Point. He explained advantage of job security attained by upgrading. SEAMfffAS LOG -,1"ST- Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Rec room VCR needs replaced. Crew asked to keep noise down in quarters while others sleep. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for good food and clean dining area. Next port: Portland, Ore. LIBERTY STAR (Liheny Maritime), April 28 — Chairman Joseph San Filippo, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Educational Director Jose Hipolito, Deck Delegate Willie Chestnutt, Stew­ ard Delegate Stanley Daranda. Chair­ man reported good trip to Singapore, though one man hospitalized due to ill­ ness. Chairman thanked crew and an­ nounced retirement following current trip. He said ship would arrive in Port­ land, Ore. May 7, with payoff following day. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang "especially GSU Stanley Daranda" for cleanliness, also commended upkeep of living areas. ITB MOBILE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), April 21 — Chairman David Palumbo. Secretary F. Cordero, Educational Director Jerry Dellinger, Deck Delegate Joseph E. Miller. Chair­ man said he was proud of crew. Educa­ tional director urged donations to SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed $15 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang, also received thanks for helping during meal hours with riding gangs. Next port: New York. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Pueno Rico Ma­ rine), April — Chairman Manuel Silva, Secretary Charles Curley, Educational Director CJ. Gallagher, Deck Delegate Robert Kirk. Chairman stressed import tance of donating to SPAD. He asked crewmembers to keep mess hall closed while in port, also asked them to help keep garbage sorted. Educational direc­ tor noted entire ship's fund was used to purchase microwave oven. Deck dele­ gate reported dispute over some division of wages. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. Crew discussed ship safety and cleanli­ ness as well as internal cooperation. Chairman added this is one of best crews he has sailed with. OMI LEADER iOMl), April 28 — Chairman Ronald Charles, Secretary William Rohles, Educational Director Dyke P. Gardner^ Deck Delegate Efstratios Zouhantis, Engine Delegate Sean D. Walker, Steward Delegate Glo­ ria Holmes. Chairman announced pay­ off due at next port. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or stew- SpM" •'' '^_-l,'.'v ••• ir " 'f:'-;: f", "f • 7f-' i;-':. -;r '.i. • r OMI WABASH (OMI), April 21 — Chairman Joseph Moore, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director Patrick McNamara, Deck Delegate George Lugo, Engine Delegate Paul Ben Adams, Steward Delegate Cesar Avila. Treasurer listed $12 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew sug­ gested contracts department look into changes in retirement, health plans and pay scale. Next port: Baltimore. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), April 28 — Chairman C. Pryor, Secre­ tary Robert Scott, Educational Director J. Badgett, Engine Delegate Daniel Bland, Steward Delegate James Prado. Chairman announced payoff in Long Beach, Calif. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Robert Scott gave Bosun Pryor and crew a vote of thanks for condition of ship, also asked everyone to upgrade, if not for themselves, for families. OVERSEAS OH/O (Maritime Over­ seas), April 7 — Chairman C,0, Herrera, Secretary E. Gray, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate W. Douglas, Engine Delegate G. Banda, Steward Delegate R. Brown. Chairman advised crew old washer fixed and new one installed. He said vessel scheduled for two trips to Valdez, Alaska. Secretary stated almost 20 mov­ ies have been added to library. Educa­ tional director reminded Seafarers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and con­ tribute to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked when pre-war shipping rules will return. Steward de­ partment thanked for excellent job. Next ports: Vialdez and Long Beach, Calif. PA TRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), April 11 — Chairman Ralph Gibbs, Secretary Rudolf Springat, Educational Director Lesley Cope, Deck Delegate Gene Dimmick, Engine Delegate John Wil­ son, Steward Delegate Gerald Kirtsey. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Edu­ cational director urged members to do­ nate to SPAD. Treasurer Chris Jensen noted $762.90 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to explore possibil­ ity of company providing ship with enough money for draws when docking between payoffs. Members asked for de­ tails on war bonus. No mail received for two months. Galley gang thanked for fine food. Next port: Subic Bay, Philip­ pines. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), April 8 — Chairman Henry E. Jones, Secretary F. Robertson, Educa­ tional Director R. Lukacs, Steward Dele­ gate Eddie Fisher. Chairman announced payoff to take place April 10 in New Or­ leans. Educational director urged eligible crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer listed $210 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crewmembers had questions about signing foreign arti­ cles at time of payoff. Members noted air conditioning not working properly in rooms. Next port: New Orleans. PFC EUGENE OBREGON (Water­ man), April 21 — Chairman E.A. Rihn, Secretary Patrick Helton, Deck Dele­ gate Gary J. Rhyne, Engine Delegate Maximo Dising, Steward Delegate Al­ bert L. Hendricks. Chairman thanked everyone for smooth trip, said they needed to ask patrolman for clarification on sanitary duties of DEU. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for cooperation. Educational director asted each crewmember to contribute two vid­ eotapes to ship's collection. No beefs or OT disputes reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang. Next port: Port Hueneme, Calif. ||t; I iW' ; t :•- ard delegates. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for good food and good wpric. . '••• Patrolman Aboard Cape Farewell Helps Settle Welfare Matter Patrolman Anthony McQuay (right) helps Bosun Tom Walker (left) with a union welfare matter while OMU Wilbert Miles and AS Albert Hadley wait in line. RANGER (Vuncan Carriers), April 15 — Chairman Juan Castillo, Secretary Roger Linasan, Educational Director Randall Firestine, Deck Delegate Jim Delay, Steward Delegate Joanne Knight. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested new washing ma­ chine. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), April 14 — Chairman John Bertolino, Secretary J. DeLise, Deck Delegate Joe Chiaramonte, Engine Del­ egate Robert Vance. Chairman reported payoff due at next port, Elizabeth, N.J. Educational director urged upgrading at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew requested additional laun­ dry equipment. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April I — Chairman W.C. Byrd, Secretary R. K. Ward, Educational Di­ rector J. Ashley. Secretary noted TV an­ tenna receiver needs repair. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. Crew waiting for individ­ ual room refrigerators. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), April 14 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary H.L. Scypes, Educational Director Dennis Baker, Engine Delegate,Valentin Martinez, Steward Delegate Jessie Lee James. Chairman requested patrolman at payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. Steward depart­ ment thanked deck gang for cooking at Easter cookout. Crew thanked galley gang, especially Chief Cook Jessie James, for good food and hard work. Next port: Elizabeth. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea Land Service), April 23 — Chairman Raul Iglesias. Secretary Luis Iturrino, Educa­ tional Director Jack Davis, Deck Delegate Tom Gruber. Chairman noted anyone onboard more than eight months needed to get off ship. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), April 28 — Chairman Eiex Cary Jr., Secretary Louise Martin. Chairman noted successful trip and good crew. Educational director reminded ev­ eryone to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), April 7 — Chairman Jimmy Hassan, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart, Stew­ ard Delegate Barry Johnson. Chairman noted everything running smoothly. He announced shipping rules reverted to pre­ war status. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND EXPLO/IE/? (Sea-Land Service), April 13 — Chairman Ted A. Tolentino, Secretary Suhermadhy Ghani, Educational Director Robert E. Blackwell, Deck Delegate Jabez E. Pegg, Engine Delegate Theodore V. Hawkins, Steward Delegate Ruben Casin Jr. Chairman and secretary anliounced they will be leaving vessel for two-trip relief. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good chow. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 6 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary J.L. Johnson, Educational Di­ rector G.Jaramillo. Chairman said trip went well and crew was thanked for keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reminded to upgrade at Piney Point. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), April 28 — Chairman Robert Woods, Secretary Gene Sivley, Educa­ tional Director Ray Chapman. Trea­ surer listed $174 in ship's fund, turned in to chairman on April 28. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew wished J. Owens and F. Timmons happy retire­ ment and good fishing! Next port: Ta­ coma, Wash. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 9 — Chairman Carroll Continued on pagei2 �MrWM '":vi^r 21 OTILIO MARTINEZ, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of San Juan, P.R. A na­ tive Puerto Rican, Boatman Martinez sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He lives in Santurce, P.R. DELMA E. POLK, 62, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston. Bom in Kennard, Texas, he shipped in the deck department and frequently up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Polk resides in Kennard, Texas. ENRIQUE N. RIVERA, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1976 in the port of San Juan, P.R. He shipped in the deck de­ partment. He also served in the Coast Guard from 1946 until 1966. Boatman Rivera re­ tired to Rio Piedras, P.R. ROBERT G. TAYLOR, 56, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Vir­ ginia, Boatman Taylor now resides in Mathews, Va. p.: i:J • • m HAMOUD ZAWKARI,65, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Buffalo. Bom in Arabia, he shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Zawkari retired to Brooklyn, N.Y. GREAT LAKES JACK ALLEN, 59, joined the SlUih 1958 in the port of De­ troit. A native of St. Clair, Mich., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Allen sailed as an AB wheelsman primarily aboard Thomlison Fleet vessels. He became the Duluth (Minn.) port agent in 1971. When the Algonac (Mich.) union hall opened in 1980, Allen was named port agent there. He still calls St. Clair home. CORRECTION An incorrect biography for deep sea pensioner Roy C. McCauIey was pub­ lished in last month's Seafarers LOG. The collected sketch appears below. ROY C. McCAULEY, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1970 in the port of Balti­ more. The native of Alabama up­ graded his engine department rating to QMED in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Broher Mc­ CauIey last sailed aboard the LNG Gemini. He has retired to Baltimore. Looking Forward to Retirement Charles Corrente, pictured here with his wife, Rose, recently announced his retirement after sailing 40 years with the SIU. Corrente, a galley gang mernber, joined the union in 1951. While Brother Corrente may not be sailing in the future, he will keep up with Seafarers by talking to his son, Dave Heindel, who happens to be an SIU asistant vice president. m'- Senator Sampies Seafarer-Style Chow On a recent inspection of APL's President Adams, Senator John Breaux (D-La.) (second from right) sampled the SIU galley gang's freshly-baked cookies. With Breaux are (from left) SIU San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona, APL Vice President Gene Pentimonti, Chief Steward Allen HoNinger, Chief Cook A.J. Carpenter and GSU Burt Richardson. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the„SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUSTFUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Angus Red Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know theircon­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper memner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the po­ litical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ tion of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper con­ duct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of thecontribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records oi* information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. •* • • f tK, . .... • ^ ' ''•c • •'t • •" ••••r f :'W • i. �r'4-- . 22 ' Digeii r:7| • •!, :.|m^ „!/V- • • ' - • •• i -..»•?-. • " K.4. . : Continued from page 20 i! ••,^>••>: : •• .' Heick, Secretary C. Modellas, E>eck E>elegate Larry R. Viola, Engine Delegate Steve Roiiins, Steward Delegate Ed­ mund Nicolas. Chairman announced payoff on arrival in Long Beach, Calif. He urged members to apply to Lundeberg School for upgrading. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew requested new toaster and repair of hot water machine in crew's lounge. Crewmembers re­ minded to clean laundry room when fin­ ished and clean their rooms when signing off. Next port: Oakland, Calif. • • ;• -> .f. . V. '• • f- • : "rT t- SEA-LAND INNOVATOR{Sea-Land Service), April 14 — Chairman Ken McGregor, Secretary R. Spencer, Edu­ cational Director M. Soidierer, Deck Delegate R. Ciemente, Engine Delegate C. Barbati, Steward Delegate G. Bran­ son. Chairman reminded crew of upcom­ ing safety meeting. He said everything is running smoothly. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested new washer and dryer as well as liquid detergent for engine room washer. Next ports: Yokohama and Kobe, Japan; Pusan, South Korea and Hong Kong. :•. • SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), April 14 — Chairman L.C. Cope, Secretary William Wraten, Deck Delegate Steve Kastel, Engine Delegate E. Ford, Steward Delegate A. Mugalli. Chairman reported death of previous bosun, M. J. Dutch KeefTer, who suf­ fered a heart attack while aboard vessel. He announced ship would be going on new run next voyage and said everything was progressing smoothly. Secretary noted reinstatement of pre-war shipping rules. Educational director reminded members to contribute to SPAD. Deck department expressed regret at loss of Brother Keeffer. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang thanked for good food. Crew requested repair or re­ placement of crew mess refrigerator. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ~ft. • .'' • •. ' ri> • .)', ,• i-m. Ivv:. . ••.f'l"". • i.'' *'''''''' I ' , •>'•- * iy- -y . IB'. A"" - i*V •',. • :- • • A I-®'- i'-; •.'*••'i-i SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 7 — Chairman Oscar Wiley, Secretary Don Spangler, Stew­ ard Delegate Bernhard Rombach. Sec­ retary aimounced voyage was smooth with good crew aboard. Treasurer listed $26 in ship's fund. Steward delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disput­ ed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. Crew received copies of Sea­ farers LOG. Members reminded to leave rooms clean with fresh set of linens when signing off. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), April 30 — Chairman Robert Newby, Secretary Edward Por­ ter, Educational Director Paul Thomas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), April 20 — Chairman B. O'Hanlon, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Deck Delegate George Fries. Treasiuer announced $30 in crew fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked for keeping decks well maintained. Gal­ ley gang thanked for good service. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 17 — Chairman Calvin James, Secretary Joseph Bennett, Edu­ cational Director J. Walsh, Deck Dele­ gate CharlesQuales, Steward Delegate' Bert Winfleld. Chairman announced ship received notice from headquarters concerning old shipping rules and was expecting clarification on payoff. Secre­ tary thanked crew and galley gang for co­ operation. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew suggested two washers be used, one for work clothes and one for good clothes. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department Next port Houstort SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), April 6 — Chairman George Bradley, Secretary L. Rene, Educa­ tional Director Ron Belcher. Chairman atuiounced payoff set for April 8 in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary and treasurer noted $18.61 left in ship's fund after pur­ chase of movies and weight lifting equip­ ment. Educational director urged eligible crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew notified of change in ship­ ping rules to pre-war status. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 21 — Chairman William Lough, Secretary and Treasurer Roscoe Williams, Educational Director Jim Wil­ liams, Deck Delegate Tyrone Berry, En­ gine Delegate Cliff Miles, Steward Delegate Richard Casuga. Chairman commended ship and crew and an­ nounced upcoming ports. Secretary re­ ported work being done on decks and passageways. Treasurer announced funds given to Bosun John Shoeinstein to tape new movies which will be brought onboard in Oakland, Calif. He listed $275 in ship's fund and $121 in BBQ fund, crew looking for reasonably priced grill. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted all requests.for time off should be documented properly. Crew still waiting for new washing ma­ chine; has received new radio, tape and CD player. Steward's mixing box needs repair. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 4 — Chairman E. Cain, Sec­ retary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director R. Clock, Engine Delegate G. L. Ackley, Steward Delegate Richard Garcia. Chairman announced payoff in Tacoma, Wash, on arrival. Secretary told crew all union and plans applications are available aboard vessel. Educational di­ rector asked members to report any elec­ trical problems. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked to empty ash­ trays after use. March Seafarers LOG re­ ceived by crew. Steward department received vote of thanks for fine meals prepared during voyage. Next port: Ta­ coma. S£4I.IF7>IAfr>l/?Cr/C (IMC), April 14 — Chairman Robert Saylor, Secre­ tary Sharon Ortiz, Educational Director K. Pennewell, Engine Delegate Douglas L. Johnson. Chairman reported ship passed Coast Guard inspection; Coast Guard was impressed by cooperation of all crewmembers and willingness to par­ ticipate. He announced vote of thanks to galley gang. Treasurer listed $150 in ship fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward delegate said shipping companies should provide sugar-free products for diabetic crewmembers, asked steward to order them. Ship cur­ rently has one diabetic onboard. Crew noted everyone should be courteous with other members' clothes left in laundry fa­ cilities. Next port: San Diego, Calif. SEAUFTINDIAN OCEAN(IMC), April 28 — Chairman David Clement. Chairman reported no money in movie fund, asked for patrolman at Piney Point. Educational director urged upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew armounced shortage of equipment and reported faulty gas meter. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine), April 4 — Chairman W.L. Davis, Secretary M.K. Mueller, Educational Di­ rector C.C. Hall. Chairman noted every­ thing running okay. Educational director urged eligible crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ULTRASEA (American Maritime), April 14 — Chairman Carlos Spina, S^retary Robert Kennedy, Educational Director Joseph Trauth, Deck Delegate A. Martinez, Steward Delegate Ru­ dolph Xatruch. Chairman armounced upcoming port of Alexandria, Egypt. Secretary urged everyone to keep rec room clean and properly dispose of trash. Treasurer list^ $125 in ship's fund and $25 donation for new micro­ wave oven. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked that noise be minimized in passageways, as off-watch members are sleeping. USNSALTAIR(Bay Tankers), April 9 — Chairman Arthur Benner, Secretary Robert Snyder, Educational Director C.J. Brawn, Engine Delegate Dan Smith. Deck delegate reported questions regarding OT and a beef. Engine dele­ gate reported beef over crewmember's unexplained removal from engine room. Steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew noted general dissat­ isfaction among its members. Crew has had same 12 movies for 47 days. It ex- • •• SOHUaHS 106 Schwarz for homemade pastries, Robert Firth for homemade soup and GSUs Wil­ liam Bergen and Alonzo Belcher for good work. CAPE BLANCO (Axnencan President Lines), May 17 — Secretary H. M. Davis. Treasurer reported $1000 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked SUP for outstand­ ing job on galley repairs. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. CAPE MA y(OMI Corp.), May 12 — Chairman Dan Marcus; Secretary David Alexander, Educational Director C. Shephard, Deck Delegate Edwin Ri­ vera, Engine Delegate R.R. Bunch, Steward Delegate Scott Owens. Chair- A Farewell Briefing Cape Farewell crewmembers receive a briefing from SlU representatives before the ship sails to the Persian Gulf. tended thanks to steward department for galley cleanliness. Next port: Savaimah, Ga. USNS CHAUVENET(Maiship Opera­ tors), April 2 — Chairman JefTFocardi, Secretary Vicki Barnhart, Educational Director Al Mates, Engine Delegate Dave Hooper, Steward Delegate Al­ fonso Dixon. Chairman announced war bonuses expected, asked everyone to help separate trash and handed out repair lists. Ship will trade movies with USNS Harkness. Secretary informed crewmembers they must purchase own coveralls in port. Educational director re­ minded everyone of upcoming safety in­ spection, said ship still had not received educational literature. Treasurer listed $514.55 in ship's fimd, said none would be spent until amount topped $1,000. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter from SIU was read, crew says thanks for reply. Crew noted ice box, ice makers and juice machines all need repair, said everyone should pitch in to keep ship clean. Crew lounge furniture in poor con­ dition. Next port: Dubai. USNS DENEBOLA (Bay Tankers), April 20 — Chairman Ed Kostiha, Sec­ retary Micky Earhart, Educational Di­ rector Erik Hoag, Deck Delegate Dickie Brinkley, Engine Delegate Bill Nathan, Steward Delegate Richard Collins. No beefs or OT disputed OT reported. Crew discussed problems with contract and up­ coming safety week. Crew requested VCR and TV replacement, thanked gal­ ley gang for a good job. USNS REGULUS (Bay Tankers), April 14 — Chairman Gregory Silvero, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director Olifidio J. Esquivel Jr., Deck Delegate Marion Roper, Engine Dele­ gate Daniel Wagner, Steward Delegate Lawrence James. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Ma­ rine), May 12 — Chairman Clyde Smith Jr., Secretary Gerhard Schwarz, Educa­ tional Director M.W. Roberson, Deck Delegate Mario Romero, Engine Dele­ gate Kevin Quinlan, Steward Delegate Robert K. Firth. Chairman reported water faucets repaired, said all seamen aboard during trip to Persian Gulf were good SIU sailors. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Gerh^ man thanked crew for fine job, an­ nounced payoff date and time. Secretary reported stores in poor shape. Educa­ tional director encouraged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Next port: Wilmington, N.C. DELVALLE(OMl Corp.), May 12 — Chairman Stephen Argay, Secretary Mohamed Abdelfattah, Educational Di­ rector T. Marten, Deck Delegate Claude Gordon, Engine Delegate Gua­ dalupe Garza, Steward Delegate Keith Mays. Chairman thanked captain for his behavior toward crew. He asked crewmembers scheduled for departure to clean rooms. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. OS Michael Morgan thanked chairman for his helpfulness with begin­ ners, GOPHEHSWrfdOM), May 12 — Chairman J.Stout, Secretary R. Malozi, Educational Director B. Friske, Deck Delegate J. Dickens, Steward Delegate R. Lang. Chairman reported captain an­ nounced upcoming payoff. Secretary re­ ported problem with quantity of food stores ordered. Will re-stock thoroughly in Jacksonville, Fla. for upcoming voy­ age. Treasurer listed $106 remaining in ship's fund after purchasing $144 worth of fresh shrimp. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said new dryer needs to be moved from forward to aft house. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brother and sisters. Crew said after six months in gulf, in­ cluding restriction to ship and unavail­ ability of most American food, they are glad to head for Jacksonville and a welldeserved vacation. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), May 3;— Chairman Sal Sbriglio, Secre­ tary Christopher Mosley, Educational Director Dennis Claiborn, Deck Dele­ gate John Lafavour, Engine Delegate Leslie Gallo, Steward Delegate John Collins. Chairman reported SIU mail opened and distributeid before he sees it. Vocational director urged newer mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new washing machine, VCR, games and microwave oven. The crewmembers also asked for van service to airport for depart­ ing crewmembers. Inquired about getting national newspaper from radio operator in order to stay informed. Next port: Houston. �'V ;v t^V- .'• -•'>>. -vB JULY 1991 23 I' Having sailed during the Ko­ rean and Vietnam wars, SIU mem­ ber Milton J. Phelps found Operation Desert Storm generally "less threatening" by comparison. Phelps, who joined the Seafar­ ers in 1947 in the port of New Orleans, spent more than four months in the Persian Gulf on­ board the SlU-crewed Sgt. Matej Kocak, a Waterman Steamship vessel. "It wasn't really all that scary, but carrying the gas masks was kind of frightening,"Steward/ Baker Phelps recently told a re­ porter from the Seafarers LOG. "Hussein killed his own people, so we knew he wouldn't hesitate to get rid of anyone else. In that sense, , diis conflict was scarier than Korea or Vietnam. Hussein iis crazy, like a Hitler." Phelps noted the Sgt. Matej Kocak was constantly near U.S. military ships during Operation Desert Storm. This provided, to some degree, a sense of security Phelps never enjoyed in Korea or Vietnam. One of the major differences be­ tween Desert Storm and other wars was media coverage. Unlike the days when military-issued newsreels would relate month-old infor­ mation, the Persian Gulf War featured scoreboard-like, aroundthe-clock updates for anyone with access to a television or radio. Wars I- SIU crewmember Milton Phelps takes in the view from atop a captured Iraqi tank. "This was like a TV war," said Phelps, 61. "We had CNN on the ship, so we kept up to date." Phelps, who recently sent the accompanying photographs to the LOG, commended theefforts of all Kocak crewmembers. "I'd like to make special mention of Chief Cook Lonnie Gamble and Assis­ tant Cook Tony Prizmik," he said. "They were outstanding, and they made my job easy. We had up to 260 people on the ship and we ac­ commodated them without a glitch." Other Seafarers serving on­ board the Sgt. Matej Kocak were Bosun Angelo Urti; ABs David Cutchins, Michael Duggan, Hansel Smith, Todd Bright, Bartow Bridges and Lloyd Ayers; Chief Electrician Donald Peterson; QMEDs Robert Hines, Michael Tremper and Richard Belletty; DEU Brian Monner- ABs Bart Bridges (left) and Michael Duggan seem dwarfed by the giant lines aboard the deck of the Kocak ak. jahn; SAs Gilberto Bonitto, Car­ ter Lee, Allen Hendricks and Mi­ guel Castro; and Asst. Cook Robert Seim. J.: "1: Summer Is Here — Where Are You? Time is running out for those just starting to make summer va­ cation plans. But SIU members and their families need look no further than the Seafarers Train­ ing & Recreation Center in Piney Point, Md., part of the SIU's Harry Lundeterg School of Sea­ manship. A Great Deal! A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. The Cost per member is $40.40 per day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and for each child (there is no charge for children under the age of 12). This price includes all meals. And for that price, the vaca­ tioner can enjoy comfortable accommodations, use of the school's recreational activities (including fishing, boating, ten­ nis, swimming, exercise room, sauna), three square meals each day, and a base from which to take day trips. A popular spot for many sons and daughters of vaca­ tioning Seafarers is the school's own arts and crafts center. Piney Point is located in St. Mary's County—not far from a number of landmarks. In the vi­ cinity of southern Maryland and Washington D.C. alone are many historic^ sites and museums cel­ ebrating many of the nation's tra­ ditions and early ways of life. Since a vacation stay at the school is limited to two weeks per family, now is the time to make arrangements. Call (301) 9940010 to make quick reservations, or send thecompleted application form to Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Name: 'i" I"' f •. 7/91 Taking a breather are, from left, DEU Brian Monnerjahn, Bendix Chuck Laba, AB Michael Duggan, Bosun Angelo Urti, AB David Cutchins and Chief Electrician Donald Peterson. Book#: 88#: Address: Telephone #:. Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: Galley gang members Lonnie Gamble (left) and Tony Prizmik relax onboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak. 1st choice 2nd choice. 3rd choice Personals Corrections Luther James Tate Gustavus Adolphus College of Minnesota was listed incorrectly as being in Ma^Iand in a story an­ nouncing the Snj scholarship win­ ners on page 2 of the June 1991 Seafarers LOG. AB Roderick Michael Orme ac­ cidentally was left off the crew's list of the Cape Ann in a story on page 11 of the June 1991 Seafar­ ers LOG. Please contact Jane Baenano jagnano at 2119 Aldrin Drive, #1-A, Ocean Township, N.J. 07712 Charlie Durden Please contact ordinal seaman Jimmy Durden II at 404 Abby Road; Peachtree City, Georgia 30269. 8tay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: fEj- ,•?. ' • "• : '.1? •p-: �.V-.:' ^^^;• •r . T' • 4 '^v'. f :m'v- ^ =• l' saFJuaKS 106 24 • v " --i^- Luntleberg School Graduatos Ton Classos ":. -fJ^. • 3^r mm • A} 44 if' V.'4 -^vrVvv,; ; • i. ' •.'.'. -4 .. .4. »i4y,.4 •,. • ... .idt.. •. .' '_ ,!i^, :.' •f- ' ' r M ' '-'•4:'4 " •\4-C,-.4 X Trainee Lifeboat Class 474—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 474 are (from left, kneipling) Shane Blechle, Jeff Viands, Brian Olsen, Daniel Roderick, Brian Bates, Moses Rosario, (second row) Jim Brown (instructor), Jeff Madill, John Fulmer, Fabian Urias, Christopher McKinney, Gerald Stewart, Daniel Krause, Eric Diggs, Scotty Greenlee, Robert Muscato, (third row) Richard Pumphrey, Aleksander Turko, Joey Vickers, Neal Peart, Steve Bowmer, Mark Weaver, Daniel Blackwell and Daryl Long. Trainee Lifeboat Class 475—Recently completing the course require­ ments for graduation from trainee lifeboat class 475 are (from left, kneeling) Jon Eipp, Eric Barron, Jack Boudreaux, Eddie Rembert, Dave Frantz, Royer Sharp, Lydell Grant, Ernesto Pelicas, (second row) Robert O'Connell Jr., Thomas Taber Jr., Robert Whitaker, Jeff Lichtenwalter, Anthony Register, A.J. Eastman, Derrick Crummy, Howard Hendra Jr., Hector Rivera Jr., Anthony Smith and David Decker. ?v- ^ mm fll-; • ••.•••'"f '.-'i '4.^4 l.v;-i! 444-r.: •„ Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, kneeling) Ralph Hendershot, John Parkhurst, George Montgomery, Jason Fields, John Kelly, George Tonge, (second row) Jim Nugent, Joe Spell II, Spencer Smith, Joe Richardson, Greg Eastwood, Michael Parker, James Ham, (third row) Steve Cunningham, Peter Gerstenberger, James Beatty, Robert Dennis Jr. John Wiegman (instructor), Sean Sullivan, (fourth row) Dan. Vazquez, Jeffrey Sutton Sr. and Joseph Letang. Not pictured is Aaron Well. Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Cleanup—Completing the course of instruction on how to contain and clean up an oil spill emergency, including classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training, are (from left, front row) Edward Rynberg, Knolly Wiltshire, Robert Remmel, David Aud, (second row) DiMarke Shoulders, Elgin Thompson, Michael Joyner, (third row) Drew Brown, Stephen Votta, Thomas Pruitt and Casey Taylor (instructor). mmmmm Xr' %kk Xm. :-\> . : ...... Ji',••' \kr44. '''K': ^ rS44. „ Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lundeberg School on May 8 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Kathy Ann Chester, Scott Heginbotham, Mark Knapp, Edward Aperto, (second row) Armeninual Thomas, George Maridns, Abraham Murray, J.P. Rouyea, Terry Hosein, Na­ than Collins, (third row) Abdo Shayll Ali, Scott Palen, Romeo Enriquez and Garard McCarthy. Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the course of study leading to a training certificate in the upgraders lifeboat class of May 20 are (from left) Jim Moore Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training (instructor), Jose Lopez, Jeannie McCracklen, John were received by the June 5 class of upgraders. They Atkinson, William McNeely Jr. Cyril Jenkins and are (from left) Robert Walker, Antonio Centeno, Ahmed Amadou Niang. Muthana and Ron Raykowski (instructor). IS'^ t,:' m--- m •'j' "jN 1•• • • -4 Marine Electrical Maintenance—^This •I • ip •i-.. •.. course leading to a certificate was completed by (from left, front row) Rush Ingram, Mike Wells, John Cronan, (second row) Steve Roberts, Mike LasDulce, George Lindsay and Mike Stearman. Not pictured: Mike Powell. ,'•'•4. .V:;M Pumproom Maintenance—^This seven-week Celestial Navigation—Upgrading members of couse was completed by (from left, kneeling) San An­ the deck department completing the five-week celestial thony Negron, Kenny Hanson, Ken Stratton, Phil Par­ navigation course are (from left) William Travis, Richard ent, (second row) Jim Schaffer (instructor), Fred Vogler, Cavalier, Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Steven Mitchell John Smith, Son Busly, Scott Speedy and Bett Lamers. and Frank Hedge. �«5a?^ MY 1991 DEEP SEA ALBERT AHIN Albert Ahin, 64, passed away March 7. He was bom in Ha­ waii and joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Brother Ahin, a member of the deck department, last sailed onboard the Sea-Land Patriot. His remains were scat­ tered at sea. CARMELO ANDREW Pensioner Carmelo Andrew, 92, died as a result of heart . failure April 14. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1940 in the port of New York. Brother Andrew sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in 1965 and is survived by his wife, Guarina. tive of New York joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Calefato shipped in the black-gang. He started collecting his pension in October 1981. JAMES CHEECHIN Pensioner James Chee Chin, 75, passed away April 20 due to heart dis­ ease. A.native of China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Chin started drawing his pension in April 1981, after the union merged with the AGLIWD. HENRY CLAY Pensioner Henry Clay, 81, died of respiratory failure April 12. The New Road, La. native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945. He retired in June 1973, before MCS merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Clay was buried in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. ANDREW BICKFORD Pensioner Andrew Bickford, 83, died March 4 of respiratory failure, one day before his birth­ day. Bom in Washington, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Bickford started collecting his pension in October 1971, before the union merged with the AGLIWD. He was buried in Willamette Na­ tional Cemeteiy in Portland, Ore. MAURICE CULP Pensioner Maurice Culp, 75, died April 28. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Culp sailed as a chief cook. He retired in 1986. LESTER BORGES JOHNM.DAIGLE Pensioner Lester Borges, 63, passed away May 5 as a result of lung can­ cer. A native of Hawaii, he joined the union in 1951 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Borges, who shipped in the en­ gine department, began collect­ ing his pension in January 1991. He was buried in Woodlawn Me­ morial Park in Colma, Calif. Pensioner John M. Daigle, 70, passed away April 11 as a result of heart disease. A native of Louisiana, Brother Daigle retired in 1987. He was buried in the Garden of Gethesemane Cemetery in Houston. KENNETH BOWMAN Pensioner Kenneth Bowman, 57, died May 9. He joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. A native of Wisconsin, Brother Bowman sailed in the steward department and retired in March 1986. He was buried in White Plains (N.Y.) Rural Cemetery. CHARLES H. BRAMBLE Bosun Charles Bramble, 66, . died May 2 aboard the SeaLand Newark Bay. Bom in Permsylvania, Brother Bramble joined the union in the port of Baltimore in 1951. He com­ pleted bosun recertifrcation at the Lundeberg School in Au­ gust 1984. Wn^LIAM CALEFATO Pensioner William Calefato, 74, passed away May 20. The na­ KEVIN DAUGHTRY Kevin Daughtry, 26, drowned May 11. He was bom in Ports­ mouth, Va. and joined the union in 1984 at Piney Point. Brother Daughtry shipped in the engine department. He was an active member at the tirrie of his death. JOSEPH M. DUFFY Pensioner Joseph M. Duffy, 72, passed away May 11 as a result of liver failure. Bom in Brooklyn, he joined the Seafar­ ers in 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Duffy shipped in the deck department and started collecting his pension in October 1983. He was bur­ ied in Town of Catskill (N.Y.) Cemetery. CALVIN FRAZIER Calvin Frazier,'38, passed • away May 29. The Alabama native joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of New York. Brother Frazier sailed in the galley gang. He last shipped in 1985. ANDERS L ELLINGSEN Pensioner Anders I. Ellingsen, 77, died of heart failure April 16. A native of Nor­ way, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Wilmington, , . Calif, Brother Ellingsen shipped as a chief electrician. He started collecting his jrension in June 1974. He was bur­ ied in the Seafarers Haven Cemetery in Valley Lee, Md. joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Lowe retired in 1984. THEODORE J. MACRIDES Pensioner Theodore J. Macrides, 86, died of cancer April 17. Bom in Turkey, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Macrides started collecting his pension in October 1970, be­ fore the union merged \yith the AGLIWD. He is survived by his wife. Calliope. WILLIAM L. GIBBS Pensioner William L. Gibbs, 69, lost his battle against can­ cer May 2. Bom in Maryland, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Gibbs retired in 1984, after the union merged with the AGLIWD. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Pacer. FRANKLIN O. MILLER Pensioner Franklin O. Miller, 80, died April 17. Bom in Califor­ nia, he joined the union in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Miller shipped in the engine depart­ ment until he retired in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Nancy. ROBERTO HANNIBAL Pensioner Roberto Hannibal, 68, passed away May 14. He was bom in Puerto Rico and joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Hannibal sailed in the steward department He began collecting his pension in July 1983. LEROY MOBLEY Pensioner Leroy Mobley, 75, passed away March 7 as a re­ sult of kidney failure. A native of South Carolina, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1960 and retired in 1977, one year before it merged with the AGLIWD. JIMMIE M. HELFER Pensioner Jimmie M. Hei­ fer, 67, died March 2 as a result of heart disease. A native of Hampton, Term., he joined the uniori in 1959 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Heifer shipped in the engine de­ partment. He retired in 1984. AUERLIOC. MOLINA Pensioner Auerlio C. Molina, 73, passed away April 29. Bom in Honduras, he joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Molina began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1980, after the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. CLIFTON JORDAN Pensioner Clifton Jordan, 66, suc­ cumbed to lung cancer May 26. Bom in Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Jordan, a bosun, began collecting his pension in January 1988. EVELYN P. KISH Pensioner Evelyn P. Kish, 75, passed away Febmary 17. Bom in Indiana, she joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1959. Sister Kish began collect­ ing her pension in December 1974, before the union merged with the AGLIWD. GEORGES. LOWE Pensioner George S,' Lowe, 69, died May 2. The Maryland native HARRY MONAHAN Pensioner Harry Monahan, 62, died Decem­ ber 12 as a result of heart fail­ ure. A na­ tive of Jersey City, N.J., he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Monahan sailed in the deck de­ partment and retired in 1977. He is survived by his wife, Ottilie, three children and eight grandchildren. POTENCIANO PACULBA Pensioner Potenciano Paculba, 81, passed away March 18 due to car­ diac ar­ rest. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Islands and joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Paculba shipped in the steward department. He started receiving his pension iri January 1975. RODRIGO I. PELAYO Pensioner Rodrigo I. Pelayo, 86, passed away No­ vember 13. A na­ tive of the Philippines, he joined the union in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Pelayo sailed as a member of the gal­ ley gang. He retired in June 1970. - ....vs - FRANCISCO RIVERA Pensioner Francisco Rivera, 73, died March 10. Bom in Hondu­ ras, he joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Rivera shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He started receiving his pension in April 1983. ' P-" GEORGE ROMANO Pensioner George Romano, 88, passed away March 8 due to heart fail­ ure. The native of Alabama joined the SIU as a charter member in 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Romano sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He retired in August 1968. Brother Romano was buried in Mobile Memorial Gardens. JOHN SIMMONS Pensioner John Simmons, 63, died May 24. Bom in Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1954 in the port of Portland, Ore. Brother Simmons started receiving his pension in January 1989, after the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. GEORGE SPILIOTIS Pensioner George Spiliotis, 80, succumbed to cancer April 21. A native of Greece, he joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. Brother Spiliotis sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in December 1974. .• . )! .. JULIUS THRASHER JR. Pensioner Julius Thrasher Jr., 69, passed away April 30 due to car­ diac ar­ rest. The South Carolina native joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Thrasher sailed in the deck de­ partment until he retired in April 1984. He was buried in Continued on page 26 > '€• P y — r —• 5. �m ^inal Departures began collecting his pension in August 1990. Continuedfrom page 25 JOHNS.HUDGINS Pensioner John S. Hudgins, 75, lost his battle with cancer May 5. Bom in Virginia, he joined the union in 1962 in the port of Norfolk. Boatman Hudgins re­ tired from his deck department duties in August 1982. He was buried in St. Paul Cemetery in Susan, Va., and is survived by his wife, Thelma. the National Cemetery in Pineville. La. JOSEPH G. VACCARO Pensioner Joseph G. Vaccaro, 88, died May 2 due to heart failure. He joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New Or­ leans, his native city. Brother Vaccaro shipped in the steward department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1968. Brother Vaccaro is survived by his wife, Virginia. ••! r •'ii ^-v:l •11 -. ) I'.'"''-':••%• M''' ^•''. < .. • -f: i • tV7. . • • • mms ••' i. •- '• . " v» ;. • V . -• :•' •'. , •... ,' —• ' yv" I'-, ./ ',•. .1 "-v • •.•:/ ERNESTO A. VALDEZ Pensioner Ernesto A. Valdez, 75, passed away May 10 as a result of cardiac arrest. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Valdez shipped in the galley gang until his retirement in February 1981. He is survived by his wife, Florentina. PETER VANICEK Peter Vanicek, 54, died May 17. A native of Austria, he joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Vanicdc sailed in the steward department. He was an active member at the time of his death. MURRYWILKERSON Pensioner Murry Wilkeison, 65, passed away May 8. He was bom in Alabama and joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Wilkerson shipped in the galley gang. He last sailed in 1983 onboard the Stonewall Jackson arid started receiving his pension in January 1984. M.. i|y:«f:s YNEZ YNIGUEZ Pensioner Ynez Yniguez, 80, died April 7 due to cardiac arr rest. The native of Mexico was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Yniguez began collecting his pension in July 1974, before the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. He is survived by his wife, Wilhelnuna. INLAND •- fj -r,.:,i • y Uii "yv#-.-/1„, t: i .'- ' m -y ' i: • I. •, ii'' • • SIAFAREKS LOG WILFRED BELLMORE Pensioner Wilfred Bellmore, 75, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack April 16. He was bom in Portland, Maine and joined the union in 1966 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Bellmore shipped as a cook and retired in March 1983. He is survived by his wife, Rosie. HORACE BUZBEE Pensioner Horace Buzbee, 63, passed away May 26. The Ala­ bama native joined the Seafar­ ers in 1971 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Buzbee, a Korean War veteran, shipped in the deck department. He WILBERT D. GOODWIN Pensioner Wilbert D. Good­ win, 77, passed away April 21 as a result of heart failure. Bom in North Caro­ lina, he joined the union in 1953 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Goodwin shipped in the deck department until he retired in August 1977. He was buried in Cedar Island (N.C.) Community Cemetery. GEORGE KENEDAY George Keneday, 80, died Jan­ uary 12. He joined the unioil in 1951 in his native New Or­ leans. Boatman Keneday shipped in the deck depart­ ment, and he last sailed in 1971. He was buried in Green­ wood Cemetery in New Or­ leans. PHIL MACKLIN Hid Macklin, 42, passed away January 13. A native of hfissouri, he joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of St. Louis. Boatman N^klin shipped in the deck dqrartment. He last sailed in 1981. WILLIAM MILCHING Pensioner William Milching, 72, passed away May 20 as a result of lung cancer. A native of Maryland, he joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Milching shipped in the deck department until he retired in August 1981. He was buried in Baltimore's Parkwood Ceme­ tery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth. GENEPARKS Gene Parks, 51, died April 27. The native of Virginia joined flie Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck dqrartment and is survived by his wife, Mina. Boatman Parks last shipped in August 1984. GREAT LAKES CARL BROWN Carl Brown, 49, passed away May 8. He was h«m in Detroit and joined the Seafarers in 1976 in that port. Brother Brown sailed in the deck de­ partment. He was an active member at the time of his death. JACKA.HAAVISTO Pensioner Jack A. Haavisto, 78, died of natural causes May 3. A native of Minne­ sota, he joined the union in 1959 in the port of Detroit. Boatman Haavisto shipped in the engine department until he retired in April 1981. He was buried in Sunrise Memorial Park in Duluth, Minn. GERALD F.SCOTT Pensioner Gerald F. Scott, 67, passed away January 10. The Cleveland native joined the union in 1957 in the port of Bufralo, N.Y. He shipped in the engine department and re­ tired in November 1985. Brother Scott was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Cleve­ land. ALIR. YAFAI All R. Yafai, 61, succumbed to cancer May 14. Bom in Arabia, he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Detroit. Brother Yafai sailed in the deck department. RAILROAD MARINE JACOB HELLESTO Pensioner Jacob Hellesto, 90, passed away due to cancer May 23. A native of Norway, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Hellesto began receiving his pension in 1965. He was buried in Memorial Gardens in Beverly Hills, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Alice. CORRECTION ROQUE R. MACARAEG Pen- mis­ spelled in last month's Final Departures page in the Seafarers LOG. Brother Macaraeg began receiving his pension in November 1985 and is survived by his wife, Lor­ raine. National Archives ProvMes Additionai information To Hoip Seafarers Verify WWii Service for Benefits In order to obtain veterans' benefits, many merchant seamen who served during World War n have written to the National Archives for copies of logbooks for use in verifying their wartime service (see Seafarers LOG, March 1990, page 26; May 1990, page 25). In addition, the National Archives has in­ formed the Seafarers LOG of several new possible sources of information to assist for­ mer seamen in obtaining the documentation they need in order to qualify for veterans' benefits. First Point of Contact The United States Coast Guard has set Up a special unit to assist former merchant searmen to obtain evidence of wartime service. This unit should be the first point of contact for former seamen. Requests should be sent to: Commandant (G-MVP:1/12) United States Coast Guard 2100 2nd Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 10593-0001 Include with the request any copies of documents which could help verify service, along with Form DD 2168, "Application For Discharge of Member or Survivor of Member of GroupCertified To Have Performed Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States." If the Coast Guard cannot locate evidence of service in its records, then the logbooks held by the National Archives regional ar­ chives may be the next best source of verifi­ cation. Requests for copies of merchant vessel logbooks should be addressed to the director of the National Archives regional archives which holds logbooks for the port at which the individual's vessel ended its voyage. (See the May 1990 Seafarers LOG for the ports of voyage termination and the corresponding re­ gional archives center.) Other Sources of Information If service was performed on a vessel oper­ ated by: ARMY TRANSPORT SERVICE — Send DD Form 2168 to: Commander U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (PAS-EN) 9700 Page Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63132-5200 NAVAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE — Send DD Form 2168 to: Naval Military Personnel Command (NMPC-3) Navy Department Washington, D.C. 20370-5300 If the veteran is uncertain as to the port where the voyage ended, the Naval Historical center has Vessel Movement Cards of the 10th Fleet which was in charge of convoys and routing during WWII. These cards can pro­ vide dates, ports of arrival and departure and convoy numbers for most American and some foreign-registered vessels. Requestors must provide the Center with the full name of the vessel and approximate dates of the voyage. Write to: Operational Archives Naval Historical Center Building 57 Washington Navy Yard Washington, D.C. 20374-0571 Convoy operations for North Russia and in the Mediterranean Sea were under Royal Navy control. Information conceming convoy numbers may be obtained by writing to: Public Records Office Ruskin Avenue Kew, Richmond Surrey, TW9 4DU, England Medical information on merchant seamen treated at U.S. Public Health Service Hospi­ tals (former Marine Hospitals) may also be available. Requests should include name sea­ man used as a patient, date of birth. Social Security Number, Z-Card Number, location of hospital and approximate date and kind of treatment. Write to: PHS Data Center GWL Hansen's Disease Center Carville,LA 70721 Attn: Director Files on awards and decorations granted to merchant seamen may contain information about the basis for which the medal or award was given. Requests for information should include full name of seaman. Coast Guard Z-Card or Book Number and WWII home address. Write to: U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, MAR 250 Office of Maritime Labor & Training •400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20590 Attn: Seamen Awards Records of merchant seamen trained by> the U.S. Maritime Service may also be avail­ able. Requests for information should include the name the seaman used during training, date of birth and Social Security Number. Write to: National Personnel Records Center Civilian Personnel Records 111 Winnebago Street St. Louis, MO 63118 Academic, medical and training records of seamen who were enrolled as cadets at the U.S. Maritime Academy may be available. Requests should contain name seaman used as a cadet, date of birth. Social Security Number and dates of enrollment. Send request to: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY 11024-1699 Attn: Director of External Affairs Vessel Status Cards that identify vessels owned or operated by the War Shipping Ad­ ministration (WSA), and articles of tessels owned or operated by the WSA that suffered war damage may be available at the Maritime Administration. Requests for information should include the name of the vessel. Write to: U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, MAR 573 Chief, Division of Statistics 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20590 �JULY 1991 27 1991 UPGRADING COUKS SCHEDUU Course The following is the current course schedule for August-December 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, All programs are geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. I ^ The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry s needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Check-In Completion Date Date August 5 August 9 September 16 September 30 October 28 November 1 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Steward Upgrading Courses Detk Upgioding Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date Able Seaman September 2 October II October 28 December 6 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman Augusts August 16 August 19 August 30 September 2 September 13 September 16 September 27 September 30 October 11 October 14 October 25 October 28 November 8 November 11 November 22 November 25 December 6 December 9 December 20 Ship Handling August 19 August 30 October 14 October 25 December 2 December 13 Radar Observer Unlimited September 2 September 6 October 28 November 1 December 16 December 20 Inland Deck Licenses September 30 December 6 Celestial Navigation November 4 November 29 Third Mate September 2 December 13 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. Tankerman August 19 September 13 November 11 December 6 Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. • - ' . .V Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Date Date September 30 December 20 September 2 October II November 11 December 20 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations September 30 November 8 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 5 September 27 October 14 December 6 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations August 19 September 27 Marine Electronics Technician September 30 December 20 Basic Electronics August 26 September 20 September 30 October 25 Hydraulics August 5 August 30 Welding September 30 October 25 Deep Sea/Inland Engineers October 7 December 13 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) October 4 December 13 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Course QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler • -.• ' - 5HL5S College Program Schedule for 1991 FULL 8-week Sessions August 12 October 21 October 4 December 13 1991 Adult education Schedule Recertiflcation Programs Completion Date November 4 Check-In Date September 30 Course Bosun Recertiflcation UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- Date of Birth- Mo./Dav'Year I Middle) (l-irsl) ([.asD Address- (Slreel) TelephoneL (Cilyl (.Slale) (Zip Code) ' ) (Area Codcl Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the foiiqwing information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held:^ I ani inlerested in (he rollowing course(s) checked below or Indicaled here if not listed — Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes. which program: from—^ • Yes • No to Last grade of school com.pleted. ^ (dales allcndcd) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken. — — Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? Q Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? ^ — Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes No Firefighting: • Yes • Nq CPR: • Yes D No Date available for training Primary language spoken Completion Date December 6 December 6 October 18 December 6 September 6 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your departrnent and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE SIGNATURE. Department- ^ • Yes ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course Check-In Date October 28 October 28 September 29 October 28 August 12 -7 Book #- Social Security #. Seniority— Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) ^ ^ ——— — .. DF.CK • AB/Sealift • I St Class Pilot • Third Mate • „Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navtgation O Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any.Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) DATE. [II Marine Flectrical Maintenance P Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation . • Diesel Kngine Technology • Assistant I-.ngineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel [I Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • lilectro-Hydraulic .Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electfonics Technician AEl, DEPARTMEN IS • Welding n l.ifeboatman (Must be taken with another course I ADULT EDUCATION DliPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High .School liquivalcncy Program (CiED) • Developmental Studies (DV.S) [I Emglish as a Second Language (ESI.) • ABE'ESL Lifeboat Prepai.dion STEWARD • • • • • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PRf)GRAM • Associates in Arts Degree P Certihcate Programs Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RKTURN COMPLETED .APPl.lCATION TO Seafarers Hany l.undeber)! Upgradmn Center Pines Pnint. Ml) 2(Xi74 7/91 r-, • SI. .1. /i' • ' J-iI . �gaSCa*i£GaaaBC SX!A^MtEMtS Looking for a Vacation Spot? Seafarers and their families can utilize the Lundeberg School for a summer vacation. Reasonably priced and easy to reach, the fa­ cility offers recreational and sight­ seeing opportunities. .'"V-.' •il "j-y *; 1^'. Volume 53, Number 7 V • I- July 1991 See page 23 for details. Vice Admiral Donovan Commends Noble Star Seafarers SIU Crew Carries Out Mission in Heavy Seas The Seafarers who crew Noble Star recently received high praise from U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan after the group courageously performed lashing operations during severe weather conditions in order to get aid des­ ignated for Kurdish refugees moved as quickly as possible. In late April, the Noble Star de­ livered vital refugee supplies to Mersin, Turkey-Respite incle­ ment weather which not only made sailing difficult, but also prevented stevedores from working at pickup or drop-off points. The bravery and diligence dis­ played by Noble Star crewmembers prompted a letter from Donovan, commander of the Military Sealift Command, laud­ ing the performance of the pro­ positioning vessel's crew. The letter reads, in part: "Your efforts under extremely threatening weather conditions which precipi­ tated the refusal to work of the lashing gangs and dock workers have not gone unnoticed. You had a mission to perform and you com­ pleted that mission even though its completion took you far beyond your realm of responsibility. "You are a true example of our country's merchant marine—our fourth arm of defense. You put the needs of others above your own personal safety and never hesitated to go the extra mile to bring help where help was so urgently needed. "I couldn't be more proud of you, and I consider it an honor to be on the same team " Winds Northerly, 50 Knots The Noble Star in mid-April .r, .:¥• t-'.y'y •:i.1. fcl"' I; i-: •.i'v- 'U. :|3: t: Crewmembers aboard the commended Noble Star are, from left, AB Ricardo Ramos, Chief Cook Michael Lockhart, GSU Julie Cottle, Chief Steward Andrew Mayo, OS Gary Stever, QMED Robert E. Lee, DEU Manuel Lulley, OMU Ron Ellis, OS Lambert Soniat Dufossat, AB Kirk Sloan and QMED Melvin Clivens. was ordered to load 223 40-foot containers of refugee supplies in Marseilles, France, for discharge at Mersin. But after loading the weather tumed harsh. Wind con­ ditions were northerly at 50 knots. Lashing gangs and dock workers would not report to work. The Noble Star's master and crew opted to perform lashing op­ erations and then sail, even though the ship was not obligated to pro­ ceed under such volatile condi­ tions. Bosun Sam Bunch, recalled other complications. The longshoremen had put lashings on the containers before they were loaded onboard, Biinch recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. So, during the storm, crewmembers needed hammers and bars to re-do the lashings. Bunch, 41, worked on the deck Help Locate This Missing Chiiti • I • .J. .. '^•"' Jennifer Marie King Seafarers have been asked by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to assist in lo­ cating Jennifer Marie King, a 17year-old from Hanover Park, 111. King, who uses the name "Marie," was last seen at approxi­ mately 10 a.m. on October 4,1990. The Center believes the 130-pound, 5-foot, 2-inch brunette is an endan­ gered runaway. Anyone with information about King should contact the Center at 1-800-843-5678 or the Hanover (111.) Park Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at 1-708-8370115. Since Jurie 1989, the Seafarers LOG has dedicated a portion of the back page of the publication to dis­ seminate information on missing children. The material is provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as part of the organization's photo distribu­ tion campaign. |v ••: C.—; ,•. :;L'' "in a basket on a crane." He said, ^ "I did it because I wouldn't ask any crewmember to do something that I wouldn't do." All crewmembers wore safety belts and lines. Bunch noted. One week after arriving in France, the Noble Star—finally free from foul weather—^reached Turkey. There, the crew was greeted by another unpleasant sur­ prise: No labor had l^en ordered for unlashing. Four to Five Bays Saved Once again. Noble Star crewmembers performed extra du­ ties so the refugees would receive aid as soon as possible. Sealift, Inc. Vice President John J. Raggio esti­ mated the crewmembers' efforts saved four to five days on the voy­ age. More importantly, Raggio said, the much-needed supplies were delivered in timely fashion. Bosun Bunch, a U.S. Marine veteran who sails from New Or­ leans, said the crew experienced a great sense of accomplishment: "We felt highly needed and were glad to do it." HoUe Star Among First in Gulf War The Seafarers-crewed Noble Star was part of the first convoy to reach Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf conflict. It was the first ship to sail to the area with medical supplies. A prepositioning ship, the Noble Star was stationed at Diego Garcia when the buildup began. After its initial voyage to Saudi Arabia, the vessel went to Germany and picked up addi­ tional materiel for Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. The ship later retumed to the States for more sup­ plies, then headed back for the Persian Gulf. Near Mine Biow-Up Bosun Sam Bunch, de­ scribed his experience in the gulf as "11 months of heat." Bunch said the only time he "felt scared [during the Gulf War] was going through the Suez Canal. A tank mine blew up as we went through. "But it was so hot over there, I didn't have time to feel scared." Chief Steward Andrew Mayo, a union member since 1988, de­ scribed the crew as extremely co­ operative. "Things couldn't have been better," said Mayo, 59. Besides Bunch and Mayo, other Seafarers serving aboard the Noble Star during these events were ABs Francis Sloan, Ricai^do Ramos and Robert A. Sanchez; OSs Gary Stever and Lambert Soniat Dufossat; QMEDs Melvin Clivens and Robert Lee; OMU Ronald Ellis; DEU Manuel Lulley; Chief Cook Michael Lockhart; and GSU Julie Cottle. Crewmembers employed aboard the 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, Baldomero Lopez, William R. Button, PFC Dewayne T. Williams and Jack Lummus for the period of January 1, 1990through June 30,1990, can apply for EPA payments by submitting cop­ ies of dischatges and/or pay vouchers to union headquarters, attention: Con­ tracts Department � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ANTI-SCAB BILL VOTE NEARS ‘BUY, SHIP AMERICAN’ PROVISION LINKED TO HOUSE CASH AID BILL FLAGGING OUT RUNS INTO TROUBLE MARAD OFFICIAL TIPS MITT, SUGGESTS SECOND REGISTRY SEAMEN’S UNIONS FIGHTING BACK HUNDREDS OF SEAFARERS, RETIREES REVIEW BENEFITS SPIRITS HIGH AS SEAFARERS MARCH IN VICTORY PARADE COAST GUARD PROPOSES SEAMEN PAY FEE FOR Z-CARDS SEA-LAND HAWAII RESCUES THREE DOWNED FILERS SS PRESIDENT JOHNSON AND CREW SURVIVE SUDDEN CYCLONE SEAFARERS SCORE HIGH IN SEA-LAND CULINARY SEMINAR PHILADELPHIA HEALTH UNIT PROVIDES QUALITY CARE FOR SEAFARERS INLAND LAKES’ CARRIER IS BUSY ON ALL LAKES DELEON HAS SUCCESSFUL CONCERT DEBUT AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SEAFARER RATES CAPE FAREWELL AS ‘GOOD SHIP’ WITH ‘GOOD CREW’ BOSUN CANALES AND KING TIE KNOT AT SEA PANEL BLOCKS 1946 DATE FOR WWII MARINER VET STATUS FAIR TREATMENT FOR A FEW OLD SAILORS FIVE SIU FISHERMAN HANDLE A NEW BEDFORD DRAGGER TEN MORE BENEFITS TALKS SLATED FOR YEAR SPANISH, ISRAELI SEAMEN FIGHT FLAG-OUT MOVES WAR BONUS PAYMENTS ARE DELAYED KOCAK SEAFARER COMPARES EXPERIENCES OF THREE WARS NATIONAL ARCHIVES PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO HELP SEAFARERS VERIFY WWII SERVICE FOR BENEFITS SIU CREW CARRIES OUT MISSION IN HEAVY SEAS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 7 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/877255f132efe60bbf20ef1234945863.PDF 0b1bdce8fa575aa0239fcca47c803dd7 PDF Text Text • i: • •; ,: r ... -:y ' ,-••^•'•••',^^^(--•'1^:^ -7: ^..-i-'-'. ••:7..W-'-S'.!tS;i:.~ "iVAe .:.-v :;;• , , - ;-. . A"'.:A,...._ ,.,;. SEAEiREMtS W:y-} •. H • 'f 'iW ^"''- -•1I7C Merchant Mariners in the Gulf: Doing What Has to Be Done The manner in which the merchant marine operates as the nation's fourth arm of defense is symbolized in the day's work of SlU Bosun Mike Wittenberg, who sailed aboard the USNS Wright during Operatiqn Desert Shield. The bosun is pictured above launching an H-1 Huey helicopter from the deck of the aviation support vessel, which is operated by a commercial U.S.-flag shipping company. Photo at upper left provides a bridge view of the Wright's helicopter activities. For articles about Seafarers on the Persian ^ulf run see pages 7,11,14, 15,18,19 and 32. • • Av'i# ..4 W^s^i ^ '• '•• - •• 7A i, . .- im A--.' •:' 7 J. • '• i '-V' -1 �SEAFARERS LOG President's Report The Struggle Goes On .fc.', ^.y; • •h-P •4! My': P' The life of the working person is one of struggle, and continuous struggle at that. The recent vote in Congress that will allow the adminis­ tration to negotiate a trade treaty with Mexico without having to submit the proposal for a full legislative debate was a big blow to American workers. The administration was seeking — and got — the right to negotiate a U.S./Mexico so-called free trade agreement under "fast track" authority. Such a procedure gives the U.S. Trade Representative the ability to bring back a proposed deal and all Congress can do about it is vote the package up or down — no amendments, no significant input from the American people. Congress, pressured heavily by a powerful Big Busi­ ness which stands to make big gains through access to 59 cent-an-hour Mexican labor, by a vote of 231 to 191 Michael Sacco gave the administration the fast track aiuthority it sought. Despite a formidable legislative effort by the AFL-CIO, its affili­ ated unions, including the SIU, and farmers and groups concerned over the environment, a majority of the House decided to give the president wide latitude to come up with a trade deal. Although the fast track forces won out, it is heartening that as many as 191 representatives felt a responsibility to the American people to put such a trade deal to the true test of worth — a full and fair debate in the U.S. Congress. Ready for Round Two As a result, American workers and their unions must stay on their toes and keep a constant eye on the administration's negotiating strategy. And we must be prepared to make our case to Congress when that group of elected officials is presented with a final U.S./Mexico trade agreement. This recent fight to try and keep decent, good-paying jobs for Ameri­ can citizens within our national boundaries reminds us that the struggle of working people versus those who control the machinery of commerce and government is a never-ending one and certainly is not a piece of cake. But this union was bom out of stmggle and strengthened in con­ flict. The disappointing vote of Congress on the U.S./Mexico free trade agreement means we'll just have to come back tougher on the next round. Who's Kidding Who? In a proclamation issued on the day set aside to take stock of the nation's maritime assets. President George Bush acknowledged the im­ •yimimy. •>. • i '!'':u"-'' "''.V portance of sealift in the liberation of Kuwait and noted that "recent events have fostered renewed pride in America s merchant seafarers. He saluted "all those who serve in our vital maritime industries." Whoever is writing the president's stuff knows enough to pay lip ser­ vice to American shipping.' Unfortunately his policy-makers and cabinet members, the Ones whose hands crank the wheels of government, move merrily along slamrtiing and undercutting U.S.-flag shipping at any chance they get. The fancy words in the president's proclamation praising the role of the merchant marine in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm are in­ consistent with the administration's maritime policy which can be charac­ terized as neglectful and disinterested at best and non-existent or downright hostile at worst. Looking at the administration's actions over the past two years, it is possible to accuse the government of attempting to kill off the maritime industry. Words Are Nice but Actions Are Better It is the administration's energy policy, recently sent to Congress, that in calling for the creation of a Defense Petroleum Reserve establishes waivers of national laws governing cabotage and cargo preference. This is the administration that negotiated a toothless bilateral maritime agree­ ment with the Soviet Union, a treaty that provides no cargo for U.S. ships. This year, the State Department, through some fast shuttling of funds from one agency to another, got around U.S. cargo preference laws and allowed housing bought by Israel with American financing to be car­ ried on foreign flag ships. These examples are typical of the problems the industry is up against -in coping with the anti-merchant marine policies of the executive branch of government. With so much energy directed at bending the letter and spirit of our laws that promote a healthy U.S.-flag fleet, is it any wonder the president's Maritime Day proclamation rings a little hollow? The ball is in the administration's court, if for no other reason than the recent examples of the role of U.S. shipping and American seamen in Op­ eration Desert Shield and Desert Storm and now in Desert Sortie. It is time for the administration to put the president's words into some sort of action and support a policy which will allow a merchant marine to thrive instead of shrill. Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm proved President George Bush has it in him to exercise leadership, develop a program, seek and se­ cure the support of Congress and execute a plan of action with swifmess and courage. A true Maritime Day pledge would utilize all of those presi­ dential assets'pn behm of the industry which, once again, has vividly proved its wortli as the nation's fourth arm of defense. .;. 7.; SIU Announces Winners of Scholarshiu Awards The Seafarers has announced the winners of its 1991 scholarship awards. They include three SIU members: AB Danny Arthur Kayser of Prescott, Ariz., a fouryear scholarship winner; Cook and Baker Roberta Blum of the Bronx, N.Y., a two-year scholar­ ship winner; Chief Steward Re­ becca Sleeper Manion of Port St. Lucie, Fla., a two-year winner. The four dependents of SIU members who were awarded scholarships in this year's program were: Michelle Lee Budnik of Posen, Mich., daughter of Great Lakes member Michael F. Budnik, a four-year scholarship winner; Carl R. Chavez of Seattle, son of deep sea pensioner Vincent Chavez, a four-year scholarship Volume 53, Number 6 winner; Peter Joseph Sheehan of Staten Island, N.Y., son of deep sea member John J. Sheehan, a fouryear winner; and Jeri N. Tucker of Mobile, Ala., daughter of deep sea memijer James Tucker, a four-year scholarship winner. Four-year scholarships provide the winners with $15,000 each to­ wards their college tuition and ex­ penses. The two-year awards total $6,000 each. Pursuing Goals In announcing their selection, SIU President Michael Sacco con­ gratulated each one of the scholar­ ship winners. "The Seafarers International Union is proud of its members and their dependents who pursue advanced academic June 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Bill Brewer. /...J ^< The applications for scholarships being awarded by the SIU were examined by a panel of professional educators who determined the winners. From the left are Dr. Gayle A. Olson, Dr. Charles Lyons Jr., Dr. Henry Toutain, Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Father David Albert Boileau, Dr. Michael Glaser and Dr. Charles D. O'Connelldr. and vocational goals," Sacco noted in a communication to each of the seven awardees. With these newest recipients, a total of 210 scholarships have been awarded since the program began in 1952. The seven were chosen on the basis of their academic perfor­ mance by an impartial panel of pro­ fessional educators appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. Seven professional educators composed the 1991 scholarship panel. They were Father David Albert Boileau of Loyola University, Dr. Trevor Carpenter of Charles County (Md.) Community Col­ lege, Dr. Michael Glaser of St. Mary's College of Maryland, Dr. Charles Lyons Jr. of the American Association of Colleges and Uni­ versities, Dr. Charles D. O'Connell Jr. of the University of Chicago, Dr. Gayle A. Olson of the University of New Orleans and Dr. Henry Toutain of Gustavus Adolphus College (Maryland). rf'y'-f. �y'"' . juNi m -• •••••=:, s S'i: In the Wake of Desert Storm , y •£ •"M Militaiy Verdict: U.S. Siii^ Key to Defense involved in the recent Persian Gulf operation, proclaimed the essentiality of American ship­ ping and stressed the need for a balanced U.S.flag fleet. Top military leaders observe that rapid sealift and the ability to project forces to any area of the world are critical ingredients in the nation's defense strategy, particularly in light of the lessons learned from Operation Desert Shield/ Storm and the changes in the world brought about by the collapse of communist govern­ ments in East and Central Europe and the opening up of the Soviet system. Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney has high­ lighted the importance of mobility for the pur­ pose of an adequate defense. A priority of DOD is "the ability to project military power rapidly to areas of U.S. strategic *A DOD priority is the ability to project military power rapidly to areas of US. strategic interest.' taining the forward military presence" while the defense budget directs "resources for in­ creased mobility." 'Highly Responsive' Force The Department of Defense chief said, "The Secretary Cheney interest," Cheney said. Additionally, in restruc­ turing the nation's conventional forces, DOD "will include a high airlift and sealift capacity." He told the House Foreign Affairs Committee in March that the nation's new defense posture focuses on "regional contingencies and on sus­ General Powell *The experience of Desert Shield offers some valuable lessons that we intend to use in structuring our future lift forces.' Seafarers, Pensimers, dailies rate Psut HI First BawHts Talks in Houston and Mobile, active and retired Seafarers and their families met with officials of the various benefits programs which serve their medical, pension, vacation and education needs. The conferences, which are designed to as­ sure that all Seafarers and their families receive the maximum entitlements provided for by the Seafarers plans, began last month in Houston and Mobile. Similar benefits talks are scheduled to take place in other SIU halls. (See schedule on page 13.) OMU Orlin Sargent, who attended the con­ ference in Mobile, said "I heard a lot of ques­ tions and a lot of answers. I thought the con­ ference was good because it keeps people upto-date on all that the plans give." He added that the materials provided to conference par­ ticipants would be particularly helpful to the spouses of Seafarers. "To have the information around while we are out at sea, will be a big help to the wives." "I had a question I've been meaning to ask for years," said DEU Fortune McCants Jr., who sails from the Mobile hall. The session provided "a good chance to go over that and learn from other people's questions," McCants said. The DEU saw the conferences as a positive trend. "I'm proud of the SIU—I've been here .n., : ;,r. • •• srr-/ • The Senator—an SlU-crewed, U.S.-flag commercial carrier—was chartered by the military to transport materiei during the Persian Quit engagement. Beginning in December, Crowiey Maritime, the vessel's operator, pulled the ship from its commercial run between Florida and Central America and dedicated its use to Operation Desert Shieid/Storm. Above, the vessel is loading guif-bound cargo. 23 years—and things just keep getting better." Retired Seafarer Charles "Chuck" HOI said after attending the session in Houston, "We need more of this type of meetings to educate our members about benefits." Retired member Arthur Finnell and his wife, Judy, said they felt more confident about the plans after participat­ ing in the workshops. Nick Marrone, the administrator of the var­ ious Seafarer plans—including medical, pension and vacation, reported that the workshop struc­ ture of the sessions encouraged a good giveand-take discussion. Leo Bonser, the plan's Continued on page 13 The wife of QMED/Pumpman Larry W. Philpot gathers information on the array of Seafarers benefits avail­ able to her family. Novelyn Philpot is pictured above with her grandson Jonathan during the Houston benefits conference. regional contingencies we might face are many and varied, including differences in terrain, climate, distance from the U.S., nature of threat forces, potential for outside involvement, and level of infrastructure and host nation support." However, the common thread running through any potential regional conflict, he observed, "is that they will arise on very short notice, and therefore require a highly responsive military capability. As we have learned again most clearly in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, a regional crisis can also mean mounting a very large military operation." In testimony presented as early as September 11,1990 before the Senate Committee on Armed Services, General Colin L. Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, voiced concern over the nation's sealift assets. Lack of U.S. Ships In responding to a written question from Senator John Warner (R-Va.), General Powell said, "Our nation's sealift capability needs im­ provement. The decline of our merchant marine continues unabated. As a result, the non-availability of militarily useful U.S. merchant ship­ ping and the lack of sufficient numbers of the kind of ships we need in the Ready Reserve General Johnson 'The solution to our future sealift capacity ... must include efforts to improve the US. merchant marine. Force (RRF) drove the requirement to charter foreign-flagged ships. . ." During a follow-up hearing by that Senate committee on December 3, in answering a question on American airlift and sealift capacity submitted by Senators Warner and William Cohen (R-Maine), General Powell said, "The experience of Desert Shield offers some valu­ able lessons that we intend to use in structuring our future lift forces." Continue on page 12 "• V fet In the aftermath of the actual physical conflict if^e Persian Gulf, the American military is evaluating the effectiveness of all elements that went into Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Insofar, as U.S. shipping is concerned, the verdict of commanders and planners throughout the military is that the nation's defense interests require more sealift capability and a healthy American-flag merchant marine. In a series of congressional hearings. officers and strategists from the U.S. Armed Forces, who were deeply M'- •. • • t-.'-v ii. �' ."i ••, , '• --'.rv suFJumm Hea¥y Gulf Ship Sumly Une Goes In Gev&se m -ii'' , v- I';- > • J::: I f .m :#Sfi -fs:- / --tv Pi , I' ;! y'' 1 • ^ W'' • (4'-y'''PPPi .. • ^f Largest Seaiift All-in-all more than 10 million tons of military equipment, sup­ plies and fuel were carted over to the gulf, making the operation the largest American seaiift since World War 11. Ships carried 86 percent of the dry cargo and 99 percent of the fuel in a seven- The SlU-crewed Cape Ducato, a roll-on/roll-off vessel in the Ready Reserve Force, brings home 197 M-1A tanks. The mliitary equipment, which arrived at the Port of Charieston in April, awaits rail shipment to Anniston Army Depot in Alabama and to Fort Stewart, Georgia. month period, an average of 84 million pounds of cargo per day. General Hansford T. Johnson, commander-in-chief of United States Transportation Command, the military's supervisory agency for transport logistics, told a congressional panel in March that the United States had "sealifted over 32 million square feet of unit equipment—enou^ tanks, trucks, ammunition, foodstuffs and other equipment to cover every square foot of 676 football fields." "The volume of ship traffic across the seas between the U.S. and the Persian Gulf became so great during the deployment that we frequently referred to the sealift operation as 'the steel bridge,' " ."C-.r-VV . .-r •nm • ''t'4 & • 'i.4'44 2- .'.-.U'-.v •4S"r •• ••' By quickly transferring seaiift assets from Operation Desert Sor­ tie or changing course in mid­ stream, American ships have been aWe to come to the aid of the Kurdish refugees and victims of a cyclone in Bangladesh. Under the auspices of the Militap^ Seaiift Command (MSC), U.S. ships are assisting in relief efforts. The SIU- crewed Noble Star, which serves in MSC's afloat proposi­ tioning force, brought 223 40-foot containers of foodstuffs to Mersin, Turkey in late April. nionth. The lighter-aboard-ship (LASH) was unable to deliver close to 6,000 tons of bagged food in 18 barges because U.S. and allied naval personnel could not inspect the cargo to ensure compliance with the United Nation's man­ dated economic sanctions against Iraq. Known as Operation Provide Comfort, the effi)rt to organize relief, camps and security for the Kurdish refugees involves a threeservice task force and the coop­ eration of several military agen­ cies, including MSC. More than a million Kurds raced from their homes to Iran or the mountainous region between northern Iraq and Turkey in March and April after launching unsuc­ cessful attempts to defeat Saddam •V. .-• '-•ir • •ri•% ^ .VVVA:,'. - . ,iVr, • '•• m- Surge in Reverse That 'steel bridge' is operating today in reverse. The Military Seaiift Command (MSC) reported by early April,10 ships were trans­ porting equipment of the Marine Expeditionary Forces, the Army's 82nd and 101st Airborne and 24th Mechanized Infantry Divisions. The SlU-crewed USNS Bellatrix, one of the military's eight fast seaiift ships, was among the first vessels to leave the Persian Gulf Merchant Marine Assists in Relief Efforts for Kurds, Bangladeshis Another vessel crewed by Sea­ farers, Waterman Steamship Corp.'s Green Valley, carried Kurdish aid cargo but was pre­ vented from delivering it, reported the Journal of Commerce last «-•; i':' t'i ' said General Johnson, whose agency coordinated the land, air and sea transport of materiel for Operation Desert Shield/Storm and now Sortie. with redeployed materiel destined for the United States. The Bellatrix arrived in Savannah on April 7. Currently, MSC is utilizing the services of 111 U.S.-flag shipsincluding 8 fast seaiift ships, 66 RRF vessels, 37 chartered bot­ toms—and 71 foreign-flag carriers in the redeployment effort. The ships are delivering the military cargo to the ports of Wilmington, N.C.; Houston; Baltimore; San Diego, Calif.; Charleston, S.C.; Jacksonville, Fla. and Hawaii. MSC said 150,000 tons of mili­ tary hardware has been returned to the United States. Additionally, 340,000 tons of cargo was never unloaded in the gulf. The ships, originally heading toward the gulf, simply did a "U-tum" when the shooting war was over and have brought or are in the process of bringing the 340,000 tons of ma­ teriel back to its original loading points. Considering 3.4 million tons of dry cargo was shipped to the gulf for the military engagement, to date that leaves just under 3 mil­ lion tons to be removed or left in the region. Press reports indicated Secre­ te of Defense Dick Cheney was discussing the possibility of leav­ ing some of the military equipment in the Gulf during his meetings with gulf state leaders last month. However, to date, no formal agreements regarding either the sale or positioning of American materiel has been announced. • i'i. • :• fV While the Persian Gulf military deployment may be over for most of the world, the same cannot be said for the men and women who make up the American merchant marine. Currently, 111 U.S.- flag vessels—^the majority of which are manned by Seafarers—are taking part in Operation Desert Sortie, the military's name for the mas­ sive redeployment of materiel shipped to the Persian Gulf after Iraq invaded Kuwait last August. U.S. military and maritime of­ ficials estimate that what took seven months to amass could easily take as long to disperse. Consequently, Seafarers can expect that most of the vessels brought into service from the Ready Reserve Force (RRF), as well as ships cranked up from reduced-operating-status (ROS), will continue to sail on the Persian Gulf run through the fall. The Operation Desert Shield/ Storm deployment to the gulf lifted 540,000 troops, 2,000 Army tanks, 2,200 armored vehicles, hundreds of self-propelled Howitzers, 1,000 helicopters for the Army as well as hundreds of aircraft, trucks and combat equipment for the other branches of the armed services. The SlU-crewed USNS Pessumpsick sailed to Bangladesh to assist seven amphibious ships of the Marines which were assigned to the Bangladesh relief effort following the Persian Gulf cease-fire. -r Hussein's army. When a multination group began organizing re­ lief efforts, the vast majority of Kurds returned to their homes or set up residence in the tent cities erected by the allies. Bangladesh Aid After a cyclone slammed into Ban^adesh April 30, U.S. Armed Services personnel were moved to that country to begin distributing food, water and medical supplies. Additionally, American troops are assisting in the effort to locate survivors and assess damages. According to Navy Times, an SlU-crewed maritime prepositioning ship, the Lt. Jack Lummus, brought water and fuel. The MSC Pacific fleet oiler USNS Pes­ sumpsick, which is manned by members of the SIU's government services division, assisted seven Marine Corps amphibious ships which were diverted to Bangla­ desh while en route to their home ports from the Persian Gulf. The humanitarian assistance is designed to help the Bangladesh government ward off the threat of wide-spread disease and famine in the wake of the cyclone and sub­ sequent flooding and storms. Re­ lief workers estimate as many as 10 million Ban^adeshis are in dan­ ger of contracting an illness, starv­ ing or dying of exposure. Thousands of Bangladeshis look for a loaf of bread being brought by relief workers to the Island of Urir In the Bay of Bengal. The devastating April 30 cyclone left some 16,000 survivors with very little shelter, food or water. k Leaving makeshift encampments In treacherous mountains on the Turklshfraq border, thousands of Kurdish ref­ ugees make their way to tent cities established by allied military forces. �;-*/t ' .. i .•• -1 -,jJ , •••I,'/.:.!- •'^ ;i"r-KiWV "l-, •; • - .' ,•." •v.,.V- JUNE 1991 Check of National Driver Register, 5-Yoar Renewal and Fees Are Among the Coast Guard's Plans for Seamen's Documents Government procedures affect­ ing the issuance of U.S. Coast Guard seamen's licenses, docu­ ments and certificates are in the process of changing as a result of recently enacted legislation origi­ nating in response to marine oil spills and an attempt to bring the nation's federal budget into line. The U.S. Coast Guard has be­ gun placing an expiration date on U.S. Merchant Mariners' docu­ ments—also known as "Z" cards— and Certificates of Registry issued by the agency to merchant sea­ men. Additionally, the agency is preparing to implement a proce­ dure by which the National Driver Register (NDR) is checked for any records of an applicant for Coast Guard-issued licenses, documents or certificates. Furthermore, in the near future, the Coast Guard will begin requiring a fee for the issu­ ance of licenses, documents or certificates. The five-year renewal process and the National Driver Register check are mandated by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CPA 90), the legislation that cleared Con­ gress in the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in March 1989. After President Bush signed the legislation in August 1990, CPA 90 became law. Although CPA 90 became law last year, it has taken some time for the Coast Guard to begin ad­ dressing the provisions of the stat­ utes concerning the licenses, doc­ uments and certificates of seamen. The legislation has many wideranging and varied sections, many of which had to be implemented immediately. Among the first OPA 90 provisions to be instituted were a mandate to have double hulls on oil carriers operating in U.S. waters by certain years, a limiting of con­ tinuous hours of work aboard U.S.flag tankers and the establishment of a national oil spill response mechanism. 5-Year Renewal All of the Coast Guard's Re­ gional Exam Centers (RECs) throughout the country have been advised by the chief of the agen­ cy's headquarters office of Marine Safety, Security and Environmen­ tal Protection, Rear Admiral J.D. Sipes, to begin issuing documents and Certificates of Registry with expiration dates. All new or original documents and Certificates of Registry will be valid for a five-year period and will be marked with an expiration date. All upgrades of ratings on documents submitted now also will be marked with a five-year expi­ ration date. Coast Guard RECs have been advised by the agency's head­ quarters to notate new or up­ graded merchant marine docu­ ments with a typed or stamped expiration date below the logo and above the name on the front and a typed or stamped expiration date in place of the issue date on the reverse. (See document on this page.) National Driver Register for any individual applying for a license, document or certificate, including ones that are being renewed. While the exact process for the check has not yet been developed, the agency is asking applicants for licenses, documents or certificates to sign an affidavit authorizing the National Driver Register through a designated state department of motor vehicles to fiimish the Coast The Coast Guard urges holders of both a license and a document to convert their merchant mariner document at the same time as license renewal in order to allow for concurrent expiration dates. Any individual obtaining a Mer­ chant Mariners' Document or a Certificate of Registiy will be asked to sign an affidavit indicating that they acknowledge the expiration date and that they will be subject DATE MATURAUZEO NATURAUZATION Na DATE FIRST PAPERS 1 AUEN REGISTRATION NO. l .AIJIIJEA.AIJIALIIIJIIJEJ HneNT 71" WEIGHT COMPLEXION 200 FAIR COLOR HAIR BRONN COLOR EYES | SOCIAL SECURITY ttO. | BRONN 1117 52 6308 ISSUED BY U. S. COAST GUARD ^ I.S.MJ 1 1 I " BALTIMORE; MMtYlAND Expires 20„Harch 1996 QMED-ANY RAli LIFEBOATNANi ORDINARY Sf STEMARD'S MARlNERSJLOCllEl! Carl Ludm'g PETH III I OB BK WUMBER ~ 417 52 6308 'ym- DATE OF BIRTH 12 Apr 4 Amis USA HOME ADDRESS ORE OF MARINER The front and back of a recently-issued "Z" card include an expiration date limiting the life of the document to five years. to the renewal requirements listed in regulations when they apply for renewal in five years. Current holders of documents and certificates that have been issued in the past will be required to go through a renewal process once the agency has put a system in place for issuing renewals of previously issued documents and certificates. Currently there is no require­ ment for a seaman to renew his document or certificate. The Coast Guard is in the process of devel­ oping these requirements. Once the Coast Guard issues rules and regulations establishing a proce­ dure for issuing renewals, then all seamen will have to renew their documents or certificates accord­ ing to the renewal scheme listed in OPA 90. The renewal scheme allows a seaman to restart his or her document on the five-year an-. niversary (or five-year incre­ ments) of its date of issue. For example, if a document was issued on June 10, 1954, the five-yearincremental- anniversary would fall on June 10, 1994. Or if the docu­ ment was originally dated August 30,1969, the five-year-incremental anniversary would be August 30, 1994. The Coast Guard has been man­ dated by law to run a check of the Guard with any information per­ taining to their driving record. Driver Register Check The agency's headquarters has directed all Coast Guard offices to retain the affidavit (also called a "release') in a separate file, pend­ ing implementation of policies and procedures regarding access to the National Driver Register. The Coast Guard currently is developing the process for a check of the driver register. The law allows the Coast Guard to review back three years from the sea­ man's date of application for a license, document or certificate, unless a sanction issued earlier was still in effect during the threeyear window. However, a number of issues must be settled. For example, will a single drinking and driving in­ cident constitute grounds for not issuing a license or document or certificate? What kind of appeal process will be implemented? Initially, the Coast Guard will use the National Driver Register information to support the present process of screening applicants for licenses and documents. Any new uses or consequences will be an­ nounced to the general public in the Federal Register prior to final implementation. When the proc- • 'v' V ' 'i V' * ' "'•J' '' • ess hits the Federal Reg­ ister, any interested party can comment and urge changes. The Coast Guard will take these rec­ ommendations into consideration before issuing the final rule on the procedure. The SIU is monitoring the agen­ cy's moyes closely in this regard. The union fully intends to provide input on the process to ensure the rights of its members are safe­ guarded. As more information on this matter is available it will be presented to SIU members at monthly union meetings and in the Seafarers LOG. The legislation mandating a check of the NDR also gives the secretary of transportation (Or his agent, in this case the Coast Guard) the latitude to review a seaman's criminal record and to test for use of illegal drugs and alcohol. The law allows for licenses, documents or certificates to be revoked or suspended based on information obtained by the secretary of trans­ portation that the individual has abused drugs or alcohol. Seamen may be required to re­ port any traffic violations and other offenses that the Coast Guard deems would prevent the issuance of a license, document or registry. Like the process on the NDR check, there are still a number of issues to be resolved; For exam­ ple, what constitutes an "of­ fense?" The Coast Guard must publish in the Federal Register its preliminary plans detailing how the agency expects to comply with the law. As with the NDR review, the SIU wiU be following this closely. Fees for Documents The Omnibus Budget Reconcil­ iation Act passed by Congress and signed into law by the president last year sought to raise funds for the financially strapped federal government. As a result, the mar­ itime industry was socked with socalled user fees for Coast Guard services. Among the fees man­ dated by the Act is a charge for the issuance of licenses, docu­ ments or certificates. The Coast Guard is in the proc­ ess of developing a scale of fees so to date no monies are being sought when the agency issues or renews a license, document or certificate. However, the agency expects to, issue a scale of fees in the Federal Register in the near fu­ ture. There will be a comment period in which all interested par­ ties can have a say on the Coast Guard's proposal for fees. This input will be taken into consider­ ation by the agency and a final rule will be put into place. Currently, seamen applying for or upgrading or renewing licenses, documents and certificates will not be asked to pay a charge. But every seafarer should be aware that in the near future there will be a fee associated with the ap­ plication for Coast Guard-issued licenses, documents or certifi­ cates. k-f.. T, -'Tiri -Ws- �-. •-, P'V"-" '.^y, • ., •v,y Congress Granfs ^st Track Schedule for Trade Talks with Mexico, GATT j: s0'-y s-Ir-.. • • : .ifew;;.:,; t• •i. -Sr , ••" •• T- <.. . .}i-;^ 'f.;' The fast track measure passed the Congress after much intensive lobbying by industries that stand to gain from the lower wages and lax government environmental standards of Mexico. While Amer­ ican workers' wages start at $4.25 an hour, the dollar equivalent in Mexico is $0.59 an hour. The av­ erage U.S. worker earns $13.85 hourly. The average Mexican hourly wage is $1.99. i"- '• . i •' 1 ;• " '' • JVr ••,> ?: Both the House of Represen­ tatives and Senate granted Presi­ dent George Bush's request for a two-year extension of' 'fast track'' legislation to negotiate a U.S./ Mexico trade agreement in floor votes taken last month. Congress also extended the administration's time frame to negotiate a world trade agreement, known as GATT. Under fast track, first author­ ized in 1986, Congress gives up its right to amend any agreement the administration may reach with other countries. The legislative branch can vote only to accept or reject the total package. • =-•• i]<r.,-.-'i- „ v'^y.• ; 'iSSsy'S'"' I w The head of the military's agency in charge of the waterbome move­ ment of cargo cited Seafarers for their contribution to the gulf war efforts during an inspection of the SIU's training center. While on tour of the SIU's Lundeberg School, Vice Admiral Francis Donovan, Commander-inChief of the Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSC), thanked SIU mem­ bers for their role in supplying materiel for the troops in Opera­ tion Desert Shield/Storm and urged them to continue their hard work and studies. Donovan inspected all aspects of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship curriculum and facility. The Vice Admiral met with staff members and students in the ship handling simulator, the vocational and educational class­ rooms and the manpower opera­ tion center. A Personal Thanks While visiting the manpower center, the Donovan commended its employees. "Your efforts and hard work in assisting the Military Sealift Command to man our ships during Desert Storm are greatly Senate Panel OKs Exploring Oil in Alaska The Senate Energy Committee approved last month the explora­ tion of oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The proposal, part of a comprehensive national energy policy currently being considered by Congress, next moves to the full Senate which will take up the debate of whether to develop the nation's domestic oil-producing capability. Congressman David Nagle (D-lowa) is told about Canada's bad experience with free trade agreements. Making this case were Canadian parliarnentarians Steve Butland and David Barrett, Canadian Labour Congress economist /Andrew Jackson and SIU of Canada Secretary Treasurer Andrew Boyle. Pictured above (from left to right) Nagle, Boyle, Jackson, SIU Director of Governmental and Congressional Affairs Terry Tumer, Barrett and Butland. Parliamentarian Barrett, who was joined by Steve Butland, an­ other member of Canada's House of Commons, noted how Canadian jobs had been lost to lower wage areas within the United States. Barrett and Butland, whose meet­ ings with Congress were coordi­ nated under the auspices of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, testified before the House Task Force on Economic Policy, Projections and Revenues. Remaining Alert The AFL-CIO, which brings to­ gether more than 100 national unions under one roof, had urged legislators to deny the administra­ tion fast track authority. The AFLCIO, and its affiliated unions— including the SIU, argued that a single up or down vote would not allow the American public ample opportunity to debate the merits of any free trade agreement. Now that both the U.S./Mexico trade treaty and the GATT talks are moving forward, the SIU Washington team will closely monitor the nitty-gritty items raised in the discussions. SIU legislative representatives will be working to ensure that the maritime industry is exempted from any trade pacts. The maritime industry, includ­ ing the SIU, has been working to keep waterbome transit out of the GATT talks. The industry has long held that subjecting maritime serv­ ices to global trade negotiations could endanger existing U.S. laws that promote the use of American bottoms—such as the Jones Act and cargo preference. The labor movement will mon­ itor and fight any attempt by the administration to make the U.S./ Mexico free trade agreement a jobexport program. MSG Chief Inspects School, Cites Seafarers \. \ "• 1': Learn from Canada The vote to allow the adminis­ tration to vigorously pursue the U.S./Mexico trade treaty came af­ ter Congress was warned by Ca­ nadian parliamentarians that their experience with so-called free trade agreements had not been com­ pletely rosy. Refering to the U.S./Canada trade pact that went into effect in 1988, David Barrett, head of the New Democratic Party in the House of Commons, told U.S. lawmakers, "We're here to point out your possible grapes of wrath." SeAFARiltS 106 appreciated," he said in an im­ promptu speech. "I'd like to thank you dl personally for a job well done." Donovan also addressed the May membership meeting at Piney Point. He pointed out that 80 per­ cent of all the materiel transported to fight the Iraqis was delivered by U.S-flag vessels. Donovan called the efforts of the U.S-flag fleet an "unbelievable performance. For the speed in which it has been done, it has not been equalled any time in history. And the folks of your organization were the key people who got out and got that moving for us." A Promising Career The vice admiral, noting the trainees in the audience, said it made him proud to see young people wanting to go to sea. "You are willing to become part of a disciplined system that is going to require a lot of you, but you have the tremendous benefit to belong to an organization that knows what loyalty up and loyalty down means." He compared his own experi­ ence as being "someone who walked into the Navy much the same way you have here, as a 17year-old, with no promises except that if you do a good day's work, someone is going to look out for you and take care of you." "Now, 39 years later, I am still here and still enjoying it as much as I did the first day. The same thing is open to you," summed up the vice admiral. At the SIU manpower center, MSC commander Francis Donovan reviews the union's registration and shipping procedures with Manpower Coordi­ nator Bart Rogers. Alaskan oil from the state's North Slope is allocated for do­ mestic consumption and therefore carried to U.S. ports on Americanflag tankers. Because the currently available supply of Alaskan oil is being depleted, the administration and many in Congress are seeking the opening of ANWR to oil ex­ ploration and ultimately drilling. The oil reserve in ANWR, lo­ cated beneath the tundra east of the Prudhoe Bay fields in northern Alaska, is estimated to possess one the largest oil reservoirs in the U.S. The energy legislation looks to tap the oil as a way to decrease American dependence on foreign oil. For Domestic Use While approving the explora­ tion, the Senate committee also forbade exportation of any oil from the fields to foreign markets. This would mean only U.S.-flag tank­ ers, using the Jones Act provisions, will transfer the ANWR oil from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline to refin­ eries along the west coast of the United States. (The Jones Act is a 1920 federal law limiting the trans­ fer of cargo between two American ports to U.S.-flag vessels.) Approval of the national energy package as it is now written in the Senate is expected to be tough. Environmentalists have an­ nounced they will offer several amendments on the Senate floor to kill any development of ANWR despite the fact that the bill limits the exploration of the Coastal Plains to a 1.5 million acre area of the 19 million included in ANWR. White House Support Estimates of the oil contained within the northeastern corner of Alaska run as high as 3.6 billion barrels. President George Bush and Senator Bennett Johnson (D-La.), who serves as energy committee chairman, view ANWR oil as a way to raise revenues to implement energy efficiency programs. The secretary of energy has announced that President Bush would veto any energy policy that did not in­ clude ANWR oil exploration. While some type of national en­ ergy legislation is expected to pass the Senate before the end of sum­ mer, the House of Representatives still is holding hearings in the sev­ eral committees with jurisdiction over such a policy. The House is not expected to take any action on a national energy policy before the Senate completes its work. �, -;V • ,:V< '/:'V.'.-v . • r-.'>A mttm Seaferers Acclaimed for Role in Desert Shieid/Stonn Bronstein, Grosso and Hoffman Represent SIU Members in National Maritme Dt^ Ceremonies M'": '••vi I^__ ' : ;,-v ;^'.,-'„;^.'•, .. • •• -••'-••< f. •' •• • ^''•-^: • :r"' ^ j\ v'-.-;^v.'..-,.py''",. The "herculean" efforts of American merchant mariners in the military's gulf war operations were praised by President George Bush, administration officials, military officers and members of Congress in a series of ceremonies held in observance of National Maritime Day, an annual event every May established in 1933 to promote public awareness of America's shipping heritage. On hand to represent Seafarers who participated in Operation Des­ ert Shield/Storm were Bosun Ervin I. Bronstein, QMED Richard V. "Rick'* Grosso and AB Doro­ thea "Dotty" Hoffman, all of whom were aboard ships in the Persian Gulf when the shooting war began. The three Seafarers were pre­ sented by Maritime Administrator Captain Warren Leback with cer­ tificates for a medal that will be issued to civilian mariners who served in the gulf engagement. In extending his congratulations to all civilian mariners for a job well done. Captain Leback said, "I'd like to express my appreci­ ation for the unions, their mem­ bers and officials involved... It was a herculean effort to activate theRRF... The unions did a yeo­ man's Job in crewing the ships." During the program held on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol build­ ing, the Maritime Day proclama­ tion of President Bush was pre­ sented by Robert S. Silberman, principal deputy assistant secre­ tary of defense for force manage­ ment and personnel. The statement noted that "members of the American mer­ chant marine cairry on a long and distinguished tradition of service to our country... Recent events have fostered renewed pride in America's merchant seafarers: providing essential support for Representing all Seafarers who played a role In Operation Desert Shield/Storm are (left to right In white jackets) QMED Richard V. "Rick" Grosso, Bosun Ervin I. Bronstein and AB Dorothea "Dotty" Hoffman. They are joined by SIU Assistant Vice President Augle Tellez (left) and Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell (second from right). Captain Warren Leback (right), the head of the Maritime Administration, presented the Seafarers with certificates representing the Desert Shield/ Storm medal to be Issued to all civilian rharlners Involved In the Persian Gulf deployment. Operations Desert Shield and Des­ ert Storm, these individuals played a key role in the liberation of Kuwait." 'Unsung Heroes' Three senators participating in the ceremony represented the ap­ preciation of Congress for the U.S. merchant marine. Each senator noted that it was not enough to issue nice words one day out of the year. "We may be celebrating National Maritime Memorial Day, but we ought to have national maritime legislation. This should be a commitment that we can no longer wait" to see, said Senator John Breaux (D-La.). Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Ha.) said, "There have been jparades, ceremonies and yellow ribbons, but people forget to ask who de­ livered the tanks, who carried the food, uniforms and munitions. As from the days of the Revolutionary War, the men and women of the merchi^nt fleet have made sure of victory. Without them, I doubt if we would have celebrations." Desert Storm!Shield Medal for Mariners v''-t' 1*'^',-":.'•-VV'i'" !-:v:y;i'^' „ .•••'vr ;y Vr"'- '- o?j" -''J''': •' Merchant seafarers serving in the gulf war operation are eligible to receive a medal being prepared by the U.S. government. The Merchant Marine Expedi­ tionary Medal will be issued to American mariners who sailed on U.S. vessels operating in support of American militap' forces in Op­ eration Desert Shield/Storm, an­ nounced Captain Warren Leback, the Department of Transporta­ tion's maritime administrator. Captain Leback, who heads the Maritime Administration (MarAd) said the medal will be for service after August 2, 1990 in the areas of the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden and the portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 degrees north lat­ itude and west of 68 degrees east longitude. The cutoff date for service time in these areas has not been set. As the medal is in the process of being made, the Maritime Admin­ istration notes it will be several months before civilian mariners will begin receiving it through the mail. An artist's rendition of the medal which will be awarded to every civilian mar­ iner who participated In Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Applications for the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal should be made to the Office of Maritime Labor and Training, Maritime Administration, Depart­ ment of Transportation, 4(X) 7th Street, S.W.; Washington, DC 20590. Mariners who qualify for the medal should submit their complete name, "Z" card num­ ber, rating, name of vessel, period of service, a copy of their dis­ charge and an address for mailing purposes. Speaking directly to the mer­ chant mariners present at the event, the senator from Hawaii said, "You are the unsung heroes of America. Without the men and women of the merchant fleet, I doubt if the country would be as great as it is today." Republican senator from Mis­ sissippi, Trent Lott, said "The merchant marine did a magnificent job in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Again this year they an­ swered the call of the country and rose to the occasion, Without the link they provide, we couldn't do what we did in Desert Storm." Admiral Stephen Loftus, Dep­ uty Chief of Naval Operations for theuU.S. Navy, thanked the mer­ chant marine on behalf of the American Armed Forces. He noted that the press tended to focus "on the fighting forces and high tech­ nology" but the real story was in how the forces got it all to Saudi Arabia. .•% : required almost 40 hours straight at the winch controls unloading cargo. Thanks to Entire Crew Bronstein throughout the cer­ emonies recognized the contribu­ tions of the entire Cape Cod crew. He thanked Captain James Thomas Tray, Chief Mate Manning, Chief Engineer Stan Stadnicki, Cook Gary Damron, AB's James Higgins, Jacob Groby and Charles Thompson. Bornstein gave a spe­ cial thanks to AB Harold Horn who he said was "72 years young." "He was my best AB. He was great. He survived two sinkings in World War II. When this thing broke out he packed his sea bags to join up and he was a big help," said Bronsteiii. QMED Richard "Rick" Grosso got on the American Cormorant in January 1990, expecting to do a good job and make a nice com­ fortable living based out of Diego Garcia. But on August 3, "Big Red," as the ship is known to her crew, "pulled up the hook and we were on our way to the gulf," recalls Grosso. Despite the hostilities and lack of information about Iraq's inten­ tions, Grosso said he was not concerned. "That was easy, we knew it was hostile territory, but I wasn't really worried then." Grosso puts the emphasis on the word "then" because the stakes got somewhat higher on his next trip to the gulf. War Run Events Recalled Bosun Ervin I. Bronstein's ex­ perience in the gulf began when he boarded the Cape Cod, oper­ ated by OMI, on December 14 after having been on the beach for only a week and a half. "The union said we needed bosuns, and I knew my country needed me, so I went," said the 1980 Lundeberg School graduate. "We set sail from Beaumont, loaded in Jacksonville with mili­ tary trucks, fuel trucks, jeeps and water buffaloes-small water tank­ like equipment—and made it to Saudi with no breakdowns. We had a great crew, a good engi­ neer," recounted Bronstein who sails from the hall in Houston. "We started with extra lookouts for mines once we were in the Arabian Sea. I oiganized the watch system and the whole crew par­ ticipated, including a couple wip­ ers and the entire steward depart­ ment... We got to Saudi Arabia on the 21st of January—the height of the SCUD attacks." Although the Cape Cod was not ready to unload the equipment, the crew soon found that if the job was going to get done they would have to do it themselves. After rigging the jumbo and other booms, the crew unloaded 55 percent of the cargo with their own gear. This Just 10 Days Off "I got off Big Red in Violet, La. on October 3. Ten days later I was on the USNS Algol," one of the fast sealift ships which is operated by Bay Ship Management. "My second trip on the Alliga­ tor—that's what we called the Al­ gol—everything was lovely. I mean the air conditioning was working and the toilets were flushing. I'm standing on watch, we were in Saudi, and the chief engineer comes down in his chemical suit and gas mask. When I saw him I got this feeling in my stomach, a feeling I never had before. He said, 'Boys, we are at war.' Well, you never saw guys move so fast to the Continued on page 11 ' ' ;:^y'^': • • •Hi • ••i-i •III nd0m 'S - V v." f . I: • .••r? • :• 'i -J'. i- •' �SEAFARERS LOG 8 BtMmue SlU Clinic Moves to IMversity Center AJ A noted university's center on occupational medicine is the site of the new SIU Baltimore clinic. Seafarers using the services of the Baltimore clinic will find it located at a new address and staffed by doctors and nurses who have spe­ cialized in the field of medical care for working people. SIU pensioner Woodrow W. "Bob" Reid was one of the first Seafarers to visit the new clinic, which moved from the fourth floor of the Baltimore union hall to the John Hopkins Center for Occu­ pational and Environmental Health. Brother Reid, who sailed in the steward department from 1944 until he retired in 1979, found the operation to be "first class." Reid said he was impressed by how modem all the equipment looked at the John Hopkins cen­ ter, which is located less than four miles from the SIU Baltimore hall. "I found it a beautiful place and very professional" in the way it was ran, he added. found the center to be well re­ spected within the medical com­ munity. The move to contract SIU clinic and welfare plan operations to the John Hopkins Center for Occu­ pational and Environmental Health is part of an ongoing process to continue to provide Seafarers with the best quality of medical service in light of today's soaring cost of health care. Throughout the coun­ try, the Seafarers Welfare Plan is contracting with a preferred pro­ vider in each of the cities where an SIU clinic has been located. (The term "preferred provider" is used to designate the single med­ ical facility selected to serve Sea­ farers.) To date, the SIU has designated the following preferred provider organizations: Seattle—Virginia Mason Hospital; San Francisco— St. Mary's Hospital; Honolulu— Straub Hospital; New Orleans— Tulane University Hospital and Medical Center; New York— As of May 1, the SIU Baltimore clinic Is operated by the' Center for Occupational and Environmental Health of John Hopkins University. The facility is located four miles from the union hall at 4940 Eastem Avenue In the Asthma and Allergy Center building of the Francis Scott Key Medical Center's grounds. M:-. gf; Coming into the Baltimore clinic at the Johns Hopkins Center, one Is greeted by guard Tina Howard, here at left. Moving right are photos of Karen Roulhac, the secretary at the union hall who helps Seafarers make appointments for the clinic; Cathy LIppa, a clinic staff person and Arthur James, an SIU trainee at the center to take his physical. k v''V- .•! -i- •A • _;v.- J •4, Five Seafarers attending the en­ try rating program at the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship echoed Brother Reid's comments. "I got prompt, cour­ teous service," said 28- year-old Brian Oisen, who calls Philadel­ phia home. Seattle-resident Ernest Dash, 22, said "The staff was friendly and competent." Carl Edward Ernst, the 24-year-old Class 473 assistant bosun from Buffalo, N.Y., added, "It was clean and well orga­ nized." Chris Davis, 21, from Vacaville, Calif., said the clinic was "very relaxing." Mobile, Ala. res­ ident Arthur James, 22, noted that the "nurses are very nice." New Preferred Provider The Seafarers Welfare Plan has contracted with the John Hopkins Center for Occupational and En­ vironmental Health to provide fitfor-duty physicals, care for illness and treatment of injuries. Addi­ tionally, the John Hopkins affili­ ated Francis Scott Key Hospital, located on the same grounds as the occupational health center, has been designated as the Seafarers' plans preferred provider hospital. The union's welfare plan se­ lected the John Hopkins center after careful review of the various medical faciUties in the Baltimore area. The welfare plan determined the John Hopkins center was able to provide all of the medical serv­ ices required by the Seafarers. Additionally, the welfare plan One of the first Seafarers to visit the new Balti­ more clinic was retired steward department mem­ ber Woodrow W. "Bob" Reid. He Is pictured above In the Baltimore hall with SIU Acting Port Agent Salvatore Aqula. Methodist Hospital; Philadel­ phia—Methodist Hospital; and Baltimore—^John Hopkins Uni­ versity Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and Francis Scott Key Hospital. Announcements of additional preferred provider institutions will be made in the Seafarers LOG and by the welfare plan as they are arranged. Experts in Field The Baltimore-based Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, which has been in exist­ ence for 10 years, draws upon the expertise of two schools within the John Hopkins University sys­ tem—the School of Medicine and the School of Hygiene and Public Health. It is staffed by Doctors James R. Nethercott, Melissa A. McDiarmid and Brian S. Schwartz. The center's project coordinator is Theresa A. "Terry" Pluth, who received her degree in nursing from Cornell University and her mas­ ters in the field from the University of Virginia. Dr. Nethercott, who is director of the center, also serves as a professor at John Hopkins. He has taught at the University of To­ ronto and was head of the Division of Dermatology at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto from 1977 until 1988. Both Drs. McDiarmid and Schwartz are assistant pro­ fessors in the university's Depart­ ment of Environmental Health Continued on page 15 Dawn Novak, one of the clinics' medical office assistants, takes the pulse of Seafarer Carl Edward Ernst. Medical office assistant Rae Ann Glass an­ swers the questions of a retired Seafarer. Nurse Theresa A. Pluth prepares the equipment for a hearing test being taken by Seafarer Brian Olsen. Seafarer Chris Davis looks up for a moment during his vision test. The center's director, Dr. James R. Nethercott, examines Class 473's assistant bosun, Carl Edward Ernst. The center's Dr. Vaden Blackwood exam­ ines Ernest Dash. �mi 1991 Twelve Seafarer Bosuns Are Recertified Set your goals high, listen to fellow shipmates and work with your union were some of the words of advice left by 12 members of the deck department who gradu­ ated as recertified bosuns during the May membership meeting at Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The bosuns, who came from across the country to complete the highest curriculum available to Seafarers sailing in the deck de­ partment, finished advanced classes in firefighting, safety and first aid as well as deck skills courses in wire-splicing, knot-tying and navigation. During the six-week course, ship handling procedures were prac­ ticed in the Lundeberg School's simulator, which recreates sailing conditions—including weather. geographic locations, dockside fa­ cilities and other items encoun­ tered when navigating a vessel. A key aspect of the bosuns' curriculum concentrated on learn­ ing the ins-and-outs of the union and its various plans. The program brought the bosuns into contact with every department of the SIU for intensive question-and-answer periods, providing an opportunity for in-depth discussions. This por­ tion of the bosuns' riecertification program is designed to equip the ship's chairman in executing his role. All Aspects of Union The bosuns inspected the union's headquarters and met with each of the SIU's top elected leaders. The group talked with officials from the union's congressional af­ fairs department about legislative issues of concern to the maritime industry and working people. In meetings with officials in the union's collective bargaining de­ partment, the bosuns discussed the union contract—its enforcement and implementation, the shipping rules, the SIU constitu­ tion and other hindamentals of the Seafarers. The procedures of the SIU's plans—welfare, vacation and pen­ sion—were reviewed by the bo­ suns with representatives from each of the trust funds. In addition, communication methods and leadership skills were practiced by the bosuns in work­ shop-like sessions with Lundeberg School instructors. The bosuns reviewed conflict resolution mechanisms, group dynamics, problem solving techniques and other approaches geared towards resolving issues that can crop up on the job and increasing the ef­ fectiveness of any individual's work. Several of the bosuns noted a highlight of the six weeks of train­ ing was working with the trainees at the Lundeberg School. Course participant Luke Wells, who was one of three former Lundeberg School trainees in this class of recertified bosuns, noted in his graduation remarks, "There is more fraternization than when I was here. We (bosuns and train­ ees) got to talk and work with each other." Good Exchange of Ideas Brother Wells said this was a positive development because it would help entry level Seafarers become somewhat familiar with life aboard a vessel prior to ac­ tually shipping out. Upon acceptance of his gradu­ ation certificate presented at the May Piney Point membership meeting, Jeremiah Harrington, who completed the Lundeberg School's entry level program in April 1979, told the trainees that after gradu­ ating from high school and finding a job flipping burgers for the min­ imum wage, he was not sure what he wanted to do with his life. Then he came to the Lundeberg School and began a career as a Seafarer. Brother Harrington said, "I really enjoy this life aboard ship, as does my father before me. He raised eight children bn a seaman's salary." Harrington continued with some advice for the trainees, "Keep your eyes and ears open, respect your shipmates, work hard and stay away from alcohol and drugs." Joseph Mele, the third member of the bosuns' class to have started Continued on page 22 "'-4' Members of the graduating bosun recertification course include (kneeling, left to right) Earl Brannan, Robert McGonagle, Abdulla Mohsin, Jeremiah Harrington, (standing) instructor Bill Hellwege, J. R. Wilson, Howard Gibbs, Mauro de la Cerda, Joseph Mele, Claude Leycock, Hayden Gifford, Henry Bentz, Luke Wells and instructor Tom Gilliam. Bosuns Howard Gibbs (left) and Jeremiah Harrington (right) work as a team during a wire-splicing exercise while fellow upgrader Sam Johnson watches. I Luke Wells (right) teaches two trainees the fine art of knot tying. Recertified Bosun Jeremiah Harring­ ton (standing right) instructs trainees at the Lundeberg School how to use a stage for painting and chipping. Luke Wells talks with the membership at the May meeting in Piney Point. J. R. Wilson of Houston has his hands full trying to splice a wire. Instructor Kate Richardson (standing) works with the bosuns to Improve their communication skills. • mtiil'- .. .. • SSSs^-- U.S. Transportation Commander General. Hans­ ford Johnson shakes hands with Bosun Earl Brannan while Robert McGonagle obsenres. �soFARmm 10 M' N-:^--.b,-^?V .." WMX-:, S«cU.: 'Ws' '•''.j''4'''.'-° ' "• t' •• A.;- .•ff' • ^-f •;4f ' ii • • ^:V " 1991 SlU Scholarship Winners Announced; Three Seafarers, Four Dependents Named Three Seafarers and four chil­ dren of SIU members were named recipients of this year's SIU schol­ arship awards. With these seven students, the program has awarded 210 scholarships since its in­ ception in 1952. An impartial panel of profes­ sional educators from across the country, appointed by the Board pf Trustees of the Seafarers' Welfare Plan, selected this year's seven winners from among the many de­ serving applications submitted. 4-Year Seafarers Awards The four-year seafarer award of $15,000 was given to Danny Arthur Kayser of Prescott, Ariz. Kayser, 32, who sails deep sea as an AB, joined the SIU in 1978 as a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School's trainee program. He has since attended several upgrading courses there ^d has acquired a third mate's license as well. Kayser plans to pursue a bache­ lor degree in engineering with an emphasis on sanitation. This edu­ cational plan, he believes, came about because of his seafaring ca­ reer. He has had the opportunity to travel the world, and through these trips "I have constantly been re­ minded of the urgent need for pre­ serving and cleaning upour natural and man-made resources." Kayser sees a vast need to plan and de­ velop recycling efforts and hopes his college education will help hint be a part of a better world. 2-Year Seafarers Awards Two two-year seafarer awards of $6,000 were awarded to two women this year. Roberta Blum of the Bronx, N.Y. joined the union in 1980 and sails in the steward department. The 36-year-old member has shown a zest for learn­ ing, earning a certificate in nautical science and an Associate in Arts degree from Charles County Com­ munity College in LaPlata, Md. and a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State University (Md.) in 1989. She also has up­ graded her skills at the Lundeberg School a number of times, com­ pleting the entry rating program, third cook, cook and baker, oil spill and sealift operations and firefighting courses. Blum believes her seafaring ca­ reer has inspired in her a thirst for a formal education. "With each new port came the desire to learn •'R ^ more about its natives and their way of life." She discovered she possessed an aptitude for lan­ guages and has recorded her travels through the medium of photography. She returned to col­ lege in 1987 to pursue her bachelor degree, concentrating in cartogra­ phy—which, she said, only scratched the surface of the sci­ ence. With her two-year scholarship, Blum plans to pursue graduate studies at Hunter College in New York and apply her knowledge of cartography and remote sensing to finding solutions to many of the world's current problems. Rebecca Jean Sleeper Manion of Port St. Lucie, Fla. is the second recipient of the two-year sea­ farer award. Sleeper Manion, 31, began her seagoing career in 1984 when she graduated from the entry level training program at the Lundeberg School. She then up­ graded through the ranks of the steward department, receiving her chief steward endorsement in 1989. Recently, she sailed to the Persian Gulf aboard the Cape Hudson. There is another aspect to Sleeper Manion's SIU career— that of union organizer—which she claims "was one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life." It was then she leamed ho\v important a union is to job security and was surprised to find out under what conditions some people are willing to work. Sleeper Manion has chosen to continue her studies, in business management, at Indian River Community College in Ft. Pierce, Fla., both to develop her academic skills and broaden her knowledge. Dependents Awards The four winners of the fouryear dependent awards were given to Michelle Lee Budnik of Posen, Mich.; Carl R. Chavez of Seattle; Peter J. Sheehan of Staten Island, N.Y. and Jeri N. Tucker of Mo­ bile, Ala. Michelle Lee Budnik is the I daughter of Mi­ chael F. Budnik, who joined the union in 1977, sailing on the Great Lakes, most recently aboard American Steamships Company's American Republic. The 17-year-old senior is grad­ uating second in a class of 40 from Posen High School. In addition to her outstanding academic perfor­ mance, Michelle Budnik has been a member of the National Honor Society since her sophomore year, a four-year member of the pep club and band boosters and a member of the student council during her ju­ nior and senior years. She plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University, majoring in computer information systems and eventually enter the world of business. Carl Robert Chavez is the son of pensioner Vincent Chavez who joined the union in 1944 and retired in 1985. The Shorewood High School senior's immense talents were ac­ knowledged when he was recog­ nized as a National Merit Scholarship winner and a National Hispanic Scholar semifinalist. He also is a member of the National Honor Society, competed in the 1991 Science Olympiad and helped bring one of the school's teams to fourth place in the 1991 Knowledge Bowl (similar to the quiz show "Jeopardy"). Additiondly, Carl Chavez helped on many school committees, was assistant computer editor for the school's literary magazine and helped man­ age its main Apple Macintosh lab. The graduating senior plans to use the scholarship award to study computer science at the University of Washington. He has made several friends around the world through "pen­ pal" writing. Those friends and his father's stories of his 40 years of sea life around the world "have Seafaring Parents of Scholarship Winners James Tucker, engine department memljer, father of Jeri N. Tucker John J. Sheehan, steward depart­ ment member, father of Peter Joseph Sheehan Vincent Chavez, retired galley gang member, father of Carl Robert Chavez Michael F. Budnik, steward department member, father of Michelle Lee Budnik expanded my worldly conscious­ ness, and I may travel to teach the uninitiated in less-developed coun­ tries on computer use." Peter Joseph Sheehan is the son of John J. Sheehan who joined the SIU in 1964. From 1987 to the present he has worked with the Sea-Land shoregang. Peter Sheehan has already started his college career at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Albany. As a student at Msgr. Farrell High School, he first became involved with the Muscu­ lar Dystrophy Association and its campaign to raise money. "My first encounter with children af­ flicted with muscular dystrophy was a very memorable event in my life. The children truly amazed me. Despite their disease, they were al­ ways optimistic and enthusiastic... It made me realize how lucky I was. . . I was determined to do anything I could to help those chil­ dren." He worked hard to help make the school's fund raiser a success and was one of four stu­ dents chosen to present a check of $72,000 to Jeiry Lewis on the na­ tionally televised Muscular Dys­ trophy Association's Labor Day Telethon. Peter Sheehan is not certain of his career plans, but will try to help others as much as possible, possi­ bly entering the field of law en­ forcement "or some type of government agency where I wiQ be direcdy benefitting my community." Jeri Nichole Tucker is the daughter of James Tucker, a member of the union's deep sea division since 1964, who most recently sailed aboard the Seahawk Management Spirit of Texas. The 19-year-old Jeri Tucker has just completed her senior year at S.S. Murphy High School in Mo­ bile, Ala., where she maintained an A/B average and was on the honor roll. She also participated in the Girl's Service Club and an engi­ neering service club. After com­ pleting high school, Jeri plans to attend the University of South Al­ abama at Mobile. She has chosen engineering as her course of study. Jeri Tucker also is very active in her church and has attended na­ tional, state and local conventions. She belongs to a local community choir that has national affiliations. Her participation in their work­ shops has afforded her the oppor­ tunity to travel and be a part of the recordings for some best-selling albums. �m Mm juNim Mkiii i--' -T,, • , U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet lauds Cape Ann Crew for 'Supeit Job' Seafarers aboard the Cape Ann earned the appreciation of the U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet for "outstand­ ing performance" and a "superb job" as a ammo resupply/delivery platform during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. The Ready Reserve Force ves­ sel's crew received a communi­ cation from the Mediterranean from the Gulf Run MAILBAG fleet's top officer. Vice Admiral William A. Owens. The Sixth Fleet commander said, "My hat is off to you. You can take great pride in your performance and in your contributions to Desert Shield/ Storm ops in both the Red Sea and in the Med." The vice admiral said the Cape Ann's "contributions to Sixth Fleet's support of Desert Shield/ Desert Storm have been invalu­ able." Commander Owens continued, "Everything^ Sixth Fleet has asked, you have done and you have ex­ celled while doing it. From a standing start to MSNAP [mer­ chant ship naval augmentation program] installation, training, loading out to an outstanding per­ formance as a VERTREP, CONREP and UNREP 'Navy' ammo ship. You have done it all without missing a beat." The "rep" activities of the Cape Ann cited by Vice Admiral Owens included vertical replenishment, connected replenishment and un­ derway replenishment. Served as 'Ammo' Ship In another communication to the Cape Ann crew. Sixth Fleet Commodore Nelson advised the Ready Reserve Force vessel's crew, "The professionals aboard SS Cape Ann can be assured their contribution toward raising the level of ammo logistics support within Med/Red Sea and Persian Gulf has been sincerely appreci­ ated." The naval commander noted that all of the groups making up the Sixth Fleet "have voiced a con­ sensus in praising the services pro­ vided by SS Cape Ann," which is operated by SlU-contracted com­ pany Interocean Management. "Working with you and watching your performance during Opera­ tion Desert Shield/Storm has been most gratifying. To the crew of the SS Cape Ann, 'Job Well Done,' " concluded Nelson. Serving aboard the Cape Ann during Operation Desert Storm were the following Seafarers: Bo­ sun William R. Dawson, ABs Harry G. Champagne, Leslie R. Choice, Douglas K. Buchanan, Howard F. Hare, Joseph W. Whitehead, WUliam E. Honehrink, Thomas R. "Tommy" Temple, Raymond R. Marquis, Thomas E. Myers and Stephen Smith. Ordinaries included Gregory A. Alstrom, Craig M. Storms, Wil­ liam E. Chaput, Thomas F. Sterenchak, Stacy A Grazette, Mark A. Rivers, Jason L. Frazee, Tim­ othy C. Ryan, Charles L. Frazer, Gaston Watkins, Kevin M. Camphell, Fernando Auhain, Robert M. Cando, Christopher Curtis, Ken­ neth M. Frankiewicz, Darrell Brashear, Matthew P. Young, Arnett C. Ware, Geoffrey P. Denesse, Joseph H. Dean, Jason R. Wyatt, Eugene Scandurra and Otto D. Borden. Black-gang members were Electrician Paul L. Painter, En­ gine Utilities Victor C. Mull and James P. Clement, Oiler John E. Routsis, Firemen Mark P. Moran, Dennis J. Baldassaro and Wiper Robert E. Fox. Oakland Shoregang Is a Good, Solid Crew SIU shoregang members get together with San Francisco-based Port Agent Nick Celona and Patrolman Gentry Moore. A good many of the Oakland shoregang members are shown above. They are (from left, kneeling) Stoney Hardy, John Phillips, Greg Stone, L.A. Trout, George Pino, Moore, Larry Harris, (second row) Art Montenegro, Lou Centeno, Celona, Bosun Floyd Selix, Kevin Gibbons, George Bronson, Port Steward Harold Strauss, Tom Hartman, Dan King Hom, M. Abdula and S. Green. f. ••V Cape Ann crewmembers eamed the respect of the Navy's Sixth Fleet for its work as an ammo ship during the Persian Gulf conflict. SIU member Tommy Temple took the above photo of the Cape Ann, an RRF ship, while it was stationed in the Persian Gulf. neth W. Bethea and the following Steward Assistants: Masiya S. Saiat, James L. Robertson, Robert A. Nicholas, Edward Dorsey and David R. Bevington. Ivan R. Salis was the steward aboard the Cape Ann. He was joined in the galley by Chief Cook Curtis L. Brodnax, Chief Baker Eric J. Loret, Assistant Cook Ken- :•••-vV 4-4^4. Seafarers Saluted on Maritime Day >•1: i:.. U.S. Transportation Command chief. General H.T. Johnson, pictured above congratulating AB Dotty Hoffman, greeted the SIU members who represented Seafarers on Maritime Day after an MSC ceremony. Behind Johnson are Assistant Cook Nancy Davis and Bosun Ervin Bronstein. MSC civilian mariner AB Ralph Carlton (center), one of MSC's seamen present for the day's events, joined the Seafarers group to talk shipping. QMED Rick Grosso is at right. Continued from page 7 middle of the control room where the box was with the suits." Grosso, who graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee class number 148, continued. "We had just started unloading when the war started. So the war is on and we are working, eating and sleep­ ing in these rubber suits. Four days in a rubber suit!" said the AB, who started her sea­ going career on the passenger ships in Hawaii, crewmembers pulled together and did the job. "What a good crew we had, it was an excellent crew. Three of them were retired—"Ten Speed Harry", the wiper; L. Rene, the chief steward, and James Moye, the steward. These guys were ready to go." Steward Was Great The QMED, who sails from Wil­ mington, Calif, said the Algol's crew was fantastic. He remem­ bered the Chief Steward Suzanne Cake. "She was really good. She said, 'war or no war, we have eggs benedict every Sunday.' And she did too." Chief Engineer Daniel Perry and First Assistant Robert A. Petersen were also "really good." Dorothea Hoffman, or "Dotty" as she is known aboard ship, sailed on the Cape Edmont, one of the RRF's roll-on/roll-oflf vessels. Hoffman recollected the mothballed ship's troubles, which in­ cluded a major fire. "We had an engineroom fire in the Arabian Sea... the main line vibrated loose." Despite the shape of the ship. DriUed to a "T" The crew on the lOM ship was able to tackle the fire and other shipboard problems with the as­ surance born from constant prep­ aration. "Thanks to a really good chief mate, we had drilled exten­ sively. He thought because of all the mechanical problems we should do our fire and boat drill at least twice a week and BR drill once a week. So everybody knew what to do when the real thing hap­ pened," recounted Hoffman. Hoffman added that it was good to come home and find that people appreciated the job mariners had done for their country. "While we were out there it seemed like we were alone. But I've met so many people who have thanked me for our efforts. That has made it all seem worthwhile." I'y -A' J- r'-7" ' '• Mr r-im �mmmmmi V-.j, - Iplll; •• <•>: Militaiy Calls for More Sealift Capacity Continued from page 3 . .^^ -'t. -. ' . ,•0 . -i^l-''..':, "-I.MV '• ;:ll' \'ir' ". i-p^ '• li soFmns 100 n 'M. •;, "•• :•.: fm iy. :'t'' ' •' '?:' i' The same concerns were observed by the man who heads up the military's vast transpor­ tation network. In testimony before a Senate panel last month, General Hansford T. Johnson, commander-inchief of the United States Transportation Com­ mand noted, "Our ability to hght and win is dependent upon the effectiveness with which we project U.S. forces to any theater of con­ flict." Addressing a Senate panel on projection forces last month. General Johnson, called for im­ proving the Ready Reserve Force, increased roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) capability, adding ves­ sels to the military's prepositioning fleet and building more strategic sealift ships. Private U.S. Ships Key Johnson pointed out that U.S.-flag shipping is an integral component to the nation's defense equation. The general warned "The solution to our future sealift capability as a nation, however, must include efforts to improve the U.S. merchant marine. A revitalized merchant marine supplemented with an organic capability of well maintained militarily useful ships, along with the establishment of a merchant marine reserve, would provide us a sealift mobility structure designed to meet the evolving threats of the 21st century." Major General Fred E. Elam, the Army's assistant deputy chief of staff for logistics, testified before a House panel in April that Operation Desert Storm proved even the best army in the world is of little value if it cannot go to war rapidly. Major General Elam, one of the Army's top logistics officers, told the House Armed Serv­ ices Subcommittee on Seapower and Critical Materials that his branch of the service needs :•. • •. • • ;. •• • \V... • ,.' Maj. Gen. Elam ;w , The Army needs at least 20 fast sealift shipsenough to 'project two armored divisions,* ;;»rt ' at least 20 fast sealift ships—enough to "project two armored divisions" from ports in the U.S. to anywhere in the world. Sufficient ships to carry two armored divi­ sions—which includes 600 tanks and supplies for 35,000 soldiers—should be ready to sail within four days of a presidential order for the Army to deploy, said Elam. 1 :* . • - '••. B . ' • 'y ^''yy ifK;' Army for More Sealift Major General Elam called for "increased capacity and availability of fast RO/RO sealift assets." He said the Army supports "an in­ crease in RO/RO capability in the Ready Re­ serve Force" in conjunction with programs designed to ensure that the "responsiveness of the RRF" will be improved "so it can better follow the initial fast sealift surge." Elam said the Army advocates continued efforts in sealift research and development to meet the long term needs of the force and to take advantage of emerging technology." In testimony before the same house panel last February, Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan, commander of the Military Sealift Command (MSG), said Operation Desert Storm demon­ strated the soundness of the military's invest­ ment in "surge sealift" which he described as the RRF, MSG'S prepositioning forces, the fast sealift ships, aviation support ships and two hospital ships. Of these ships, all are operated by private shipping companies except the hos­ pital ships. The investment in the surge sealift ships, all of which are manned by civilian mariners, proved to be "invaluable," observed Vice Admiral Donovan. Donovan went on to say that "U.S.-flag surge sealift was inadequate to meet all DOD require­ ments, and the charter of foreign-flag breakbulk and roll-on/roll-off ships was necessary." 'Unilateral'Strength The head of MSG, which is charged with coordinating all waterbome movements of ma­ teriel for the armed forces, echoed the prevailing sense that Operation Desert Shield/Storm was distinctive because the engagement brought to- Vice Adm. Donovan 'We must be prepared to respond unilaterally to security threats in . , . areas not covered by alliance commitments gether committed coalition partners with a com­ mon goal. Thus, the United States was able "to obtain sealift capability from our allies, friends and the world shipping market." Donovan pointed out the nation should not forget it is "essential that we maintain the capability to respond to regional threats to our national security decisively and with sufficient force to produce a favorable outcome. We must be prepared to respond unilaterally to security threats in geographic areas not covered by alliance commitments when allied shipping would not be available." Robert H. Moore, director for transportation policy of the office of the assistant secretary of defense for production and logistics told a House panel meeting in April the Department of De­ fense is coordinating an intensive, ongoing re­ view of the nation's sealift requirements in light of the Desert Shield/Storm experience. DOD official Moore *, . . future force deployments will be extremely demanding . . . there is clearly a requirement for additional lift.* Speaking to the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine, Moore said, "It is clear from our experience during the Persian Gulf crisis and the scenarios analyzed thus far that future force deployments will be extremely demanding and that there is clearly a requirement for additional sealift." The Persian Gulf experience demonstrated the "importance of a balanced maritime pro­ gram and the contribution of our maritime industrv to national defense," said Moore. Vice Adm. Loftus A military study 'identified a general requirement for more sealift— large, medium speed roll-on!rolloff ships.* Military Initiatives Vice Admiral Stephen F. Loftus, the U.S. Navy's chief of naval operations for logistics, advised Gongress in May that his service is moving ahead on a near-term strategic sealift acquisition program and is making progress in the area of sealift research and development (R&D). He listed sealift initiatives, among which the first is a mobility requirements study, known to the military as MRS, designed to define the logistics needs of the U.S. Armed Forces through the remainder of the decade. An interim MRS findings "identified a general requirement for more sealift—large, medium speed, roll-on/rolloff ships," said Vice Admiral Loftus, who described his section of the Navy as the "re­ source sponsor of strategic sealift." The Navy officer advised the Senate Armed Forces Subcommittee on Projection Forces and Regional Defense that another Navy initiative is the expansion of the RRF by purchasing existing RO/RO ships from the commercial market. Loftus said the Navy's sealift ship construc­ tion program offers some alternatives including building either prepositioning or fast sealift vessels or both and a build-and-charter program which provides for allocating carriers to com­ mercial service that can be quickly converted to military service. Consensus Deafening Reviewing the combined experience of all of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf Operation, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "The military forces of this nation have made the case for an American merchant marine. It would seem to us that to ignore their advise and concern would be to play carelessly with the security of our nation. "For our own organization's part, we are going to carry this message to everybody we can, in the hope that we can finally achieve an intelligent maritime policy that will result in a balanced fleet which is consistent with the needs of the world's greatest power." 1 ,• Operated by private U.S. shipping companies and crewed by merchant seamen, the military's eight fast sealift ships proved to be the workhorses of the Persian Gulf supply line. Above, the USNS Algol, manned by Seafarers, prepares to load cargo des­ tined for the Middle East. r �,-', 7". i' •,'*>-> JUNC1991 Continued from page 3 1 A •••' •'1 V-.v.'. ':•• V' •" .'w ',• education director and Marrone were able to answer questions and make note of ideas presented by those in attendance. Some of the questions raised by conference participants in Hous­ ton and Mobile concerned medical benefits eligibility, self-paid med­ ical plan premiums for individuals who have stopped shipping, sick­ ness and accident benefits, cir­ cumstances when the medical plan covers reconstructive surgery, protecting a member's beneficiary in the event of his or her death, medical benefits for pensioners, the different kinds of pensions. Vesting service credits and benefit service differences and the easiest calculations to figure out vacation pay. At the May membership meetr ing in Piney Point, SIU President Michael Sacco encouraged all Seafarers and their families to at­ tend. He urged members aboard ships to send their dependents. "The information being discussed at these benefits conferences is very important to the people we leave behind," he said. Valuable for Families "While we are on a ship and out at sea and something happens to one of our dependents, it is important for our wives and hus­ bands to know what to do. It is important for them to have the proper documentation filled out before you go to sea." Sacco urged all Seafarers, pensioners and their families to attend the meetings and ask questions, voice concerns and make suggestions. Seafarers, pensioners and fam­ ily members interested in attend­ ing future conferences should con­ sult the schedule of talks and contact their union halls to confirm attendance. Each hall can also provide the interested party with a time for each workshop session. 7 : •; \''i '^'zi •' j'' . '.' ''<1- ':••• S • -•/ - v- Mobile-based pensioner Devaugh Ro­ binson Said he would not miss the conference "no matter what." SA Kenneth Brown brought his wife, Linda, and daughter, Candis, to the Mobile benefits conference. Retired member Arthur Finnell and his wife Judy grab a quick bite before the Houston conference begins. John and Camilla Christopher retired on his disability pension years ago. They said the presentation during the Mobile benefits conference was very informative. Becky Galbraith, wife of Recertified Bosun Mike Galbraith, attended the Houston benefits talk. She is holding her newphew, Clifford, the son of AB Scott Galbraith. Seafarers Plans' Administrator Nick Marrone explains to the group assem­ bled in Mobile the increased pension benefits for eligible Seafarers which became effective after July 1 of 1990. I Pensioner Charles "Chuck" Hill asks a question during the Houston benefits conference. Pensioner George Stropich, who sailed as a QMED, participates in the Hous­ ton session. Seafarer Bertrand Wright asks a ques­ tion regarding optical and dental ben­ efits. Seafarer Torry Kidd and his wife Margaret were among the Mobile conference participants. Mrs. Charles Hill attended the Houston session with her husband, retiree Chuck Hill. Active member Richard McCali brought his wife to the Mobiie benefits talk. Recently retired bosun, Marion Beach­ ing, listens to the presentation. Pensioner Jewel Dearing partakes in the lunch served just before the Hous­ ton session began. -J'.' f'r Schedule of Conferences On Seafarers Benefits • What are the benefits? • How do they work? • How do you get everything to which you are entitled? Seafarers, pensioners and their families are invited to attend the conferences being held at union halls around the country to review the benefits provided by the SlU's medical, pension, vacation and education plans. For further information on the time of the workshops or other details, contact the union hall or write to the Seafarers Benefits Plans Education Office, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. June 4, Tuesday June 6, Thursday June 14, Friday July 10, Wednesday July 18, Thursday July 22, Monday July 26, Friday August 8, Thursday September 10, Tuesday September 13, Friday October 10, Thursday November 7, Thursday December 6, Friday New York Norfolk St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Baltimore New Orleans Honolulu Jacksonville San Juan Algonac . FF- ••••J • ;,.1^ 7,1 Leo Bonser, the director of the plans' education office, talks with Mobile-based pensioners on medical benefits. �.'• -.'• '-.; ' 14 SEAFARERS LOG SIU crewmembers aboard the Cape Mendocino still were excited about being in the Persian Gulf for the beginning of Operation Desert Storm when the vessel docked in Jacksonville, Fla. in February. Although the Ready Reserve Force freighter had sailed from Saudi Arabia on January 13, the ship still was in the region when fighting began four days later. Members reported seeing U.S. na­ val men-of-war sailing into posi­ tion while Iraqi mines floated by. AB Charles Alana said waiting for the action to begin was the worst part of being in the gulf for both the mariners and soldiers aboard the former Doctor Lykes. "It was a relief especially for the soldiers," he recalled. Alana, who served in the Navy during Vietnam, observed, "The attitude of the troops is better than in Vietnam but they have worse conditions with no lakes or wa­ terfalls. There was a lot of tension but they were real focused on their job." Ordinary Seaman Elton Wilde, who has been sailing for 34 years. Ordinai^ Seaman Elton Wilde adds his signature as the deck department delegate. Cape Mendocino Crew Reflects On Being in Gulf at War Start from the Gulf Runm mallbag noted he was "scared more (in the Persian Gulf) than in Vietnam. The possibility that they'll use chemi­ cal weapons—-you've got to be more alert in Saudi Arabia than in Vietnam." After leaving the United States in the fall, the OMI Corporation vessel had-^sailed to the gulf then made a shuttle to Germany to pick up more materiel. Crewmembers had to remain onboard or were restricted to the docks for more than two months before the vessel docked in Bahrain on January 13. "We bunkered in Bahrain and got some shore time," remem­ bered Steward Baker Charles Scott. "It was great for the whole crew. Then we left Bahrain on January 16 (the day before the U.S. initf ated its air strikes)." The steward, who served in the Navy during the Korean War and sailed as a Seafarer into Vietnam, reported great cooperation be­ tween the soldiers and crew. "When we got near Saudi, we felt bad for them. They had to stay while we knew we were coming home," Both Scott and Bosun Orla Ipsen praised the work of the crewmembers. Ipsen joined the Cape Mendo­ cino in December in Bremerhaven, Germany. "The trip was not bad," he said. "They were good guys." The 31-year SIU vet- eran stated he did not see any fear exhibited by crewmembers when they were performing their jobs. Ordinary Seaman Norm Danao admitted the one time he got wor­ ried was when the ship passed through the Suez Canal. "All you need to do is sink the lead ship. We went through after the war started. Egyptian forces were in all the bunkers-—like in the days when they were fighting the Isra­ elis." Wiper John Hiltner said he was "scared and worried while waiting for word on the war. When we got out of Saudi Arabia that eased a lot of pressure and stress." One member of the crew, GSU Tim Shifflet, was on his second vessel in the Persian Gulf. Early in Operation Desert Shield, he heard his step-sister was in the Army reserves stationed near Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia as he was sailing aboard the American Ea­ gle. When that ship docked near there in October, he talked with troops ashore but was not able to find her. AB Charles Alana (left) askes Jacksonville (Fla.) Patrolman Anthony McQuay a question about a health care claim. Listening tO a discussion during a ship's meeting are (left to right) AB Shane Curci, OMU Allen Todd and Wiper John i| Bragg. Chief Steward Charles iI Scott (Left) and Chief Cook ... Floyd Harmanson discuss Wiper John Hiltner the evening's meal. action as a merchant mariner aboard the Cape Mendocino. The SlU-crewed hospital ship Mercy is flanked by the battleships Missouri (left) and Wisconsin in this photo ; taken neat Bahrain by Cape i Mendoclr^ Searnan Norm Steward Assistant Mohammed Elalikhidr checks on food in the deep fryer. AB Francis Hennessey is ready to hit the beach after several rnorrths at. sea. �V- V- JUN[ mi •' '',1^ . ,,r- _ 15 Master, Inspectors Hail Work Of Seafarers Aboard Silas Bent Thanks to the no-nonsense at­ titude, hard work and willingness to go the extra mile of Seafarers, the USNS Silas Bent and its crew passed a U.S. Navy expanded quality assurance inspection with flying colors, reported the ship's master in a recent letter to the Seafarers LOG. The strict and detailed inspec­ tion, wrote Captain G. M. Leber, is conducted by the Navy to "evaluate adherence to the MSG contract by the operating com­ pany" and to check on the "per­ formance by the ship's crew in operating the vessel." Captain Leber said that while aboard the Silas Bent, which is managed by MarShip Operators, Inc., the Navy inspectors re­ viewed the following areas: "deck, communications, supply, engi­ neering, damage control equip­ ment condition, engineering and damage control drills, medical, ship's appearance," Navy safety and health standards and sanita­ tion. "In all areas covered, the ship won high praise from the inspec­ tors." said I eber; "Accolades such as "best food;' "cleanest ship' and "best looking engineroom" were heard from the chief inspector and his area inspectors. The chief in­ spector also noted the courtesy and cooperation shown by the crew." "The excellent inspection refhip to'the tnF suits were mainly due professionalism and c'oncern of the ship's crew," said Captain Leber. "Although these traits are common to the crew in their everyday work, I was truly im­ pressed.by their response when the Silas Bent received only a short notice of the upcoming in­ spection." "Despite ongoing around-theclock operations, all hands will­ ingly participated in many extra drills and performed other ex­ traordinary tasks necessary to prepare the ship properly for in­ spection." added the master. Baltimore Clinic Moves to Hopkins Continued from page 8 Sciences. Division of Occupa­ tional Health. Dr. Nethercott notes that the center's connection to John Hop­ kins means Seafarers will "have access to hundreds of specialists in medical and surgical fields." Appointments Through Hall Seafarers and pensioners wish­ ing to utilize the services of the Baltimore clinic should continue to make appointments by calling the union's Baltimore hall at (301)327-4900. The John Hopkins Center for Occupational and Environmental Health' is located in the Asthma and Allergy Center building on the grounds of the Francis Scott Key Medical Center at 4940 Eastern Avenue, about a ten-to-fifteenminute drive from the SIU's Ba|tim.ore hall. Smith, OMUs Chris Coots, Mark Dehley and James Lloyd, GUDE John Von Sprecken. In the Silas Bent galley at the time of the inspection were SIU members Chief Steward Ursula Ihert. Chief Cook Cas.sie Tourere, Cook Baker Timothy Frierson. As­ sistant Cook Bertram Hickman, and Steward Assistants William Sylvester, Clarence Swidas, Mohamed Ghaleh. Musa Ahmed. For­ rest Burris and Jeanette Ball. "It is due to such crews that SIU maintains its excellent repu­ tation. and that contract operators arc able to extend and renew their contracts with the government," concluded the Silas Bent master; Serving the U.S. in War Is SchwaB Tradition Dan Schwall was following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather when he told the pa­ trolmen in the New York union hall he wanted to help in Operation Desert Shield. "I thought my mother would be upset." the 28-year-oId told the Seafarers LOG of his decision to launched, we were .apprehen­ sive." Schwall recalled. "We were sent away from the region." When the Champion docked two days later in Italy, he and the rest of the crew were astounded by the firetrucks. police, divers and mil­ itary on the pier for protection. He admitted he was nervous about going to the Persian Gulf. "I have my concerns like every­ one else over there. Ijust feel like I'm doing my role." Dan Schwall 'V': Father, Son Train at Union's School Grades Seldom Equaled The Silas Bent master noted in the areas where specific grades are given by the Navy. Seafarers scored close to. the top of the charts. "The steward department earned a 94.4 percent score in sanitation and the ship's store­ keeper scored a 95.8 percent in the validity check of his store­ rooms. These are grades which have seldom been equaled or sur­ passed by this or other ships sub­ jected to these rigorous inspec­ tions." In closing his communication to the LOG. Captain Leber stated, "In my 13 years with MEBA-2, I have sailed with many fine SIU crews, but I have never had the good fortune of working with a group so thoroughly professional across-the-board." The deck department Seafarers who participated in the Navy in­ spection were Bosun Robert Vaz­ quez. ABs George Torngren. David Milligan. Peter Poree, Gary Adair Jennings, Gerald Beuk and Ordi­ naries Steven Flaherty, Khamisi Kayanda and Joseph Devlin. Engineroom Seafarers aboard were C}MED Electrician Rohroy Adams, QMED Machinist Donald go aboard the Flickertail State, a Ready Reserve Force vessel. "In­ stead. she is taking it quite well." She told Schwall his father joined the Navy to be an aviator shortly after World War II started and her father volunteered for the Navy the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. "We go where we are needed," ' the able bodied seaman said of his family. "I owe a lot to the SIU and the United States of America. It's the least I could do. I have a skill that is needed." The 1981 graduate of the Lundeberg School already has served in one war zone. He was aboard the Falcon Champion, which was refueling Sixth Fleet vessels be­ yond the "line of death" declared by Libya's dictator Muammar Qaddafi. when U.S. bombers at­ tacked that African nation in 1986. "When we heard the raid was Josh Mele (left) is following his father Joseph's footsteps by graduating as a trainee from the Lundeberg School and shipping in the deck department. The eider Mele, who was at the school with his son, just, completed the recertified bosun program. William "Josh" Mele. a trainee at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, received special attention, from one of the members of the recertified bosun program—his father^ Joseph Mele. "It makes me proud to follow in my father's footsteps." the younger Mele told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG shortly after watching his father graduate as a recertified bosun during the May membership meeting at Piney Point. "It was inspiring to have my father here." As part of their training; recer­ tified bosuns work with the train­ ees to let them know what will be expected of them when they board their first ship. Josh got the added benefit of a knowledgeable tutor working with him after hours on his studies and training. "It helped me a lot to have him here." Josh stated. The younger Mele had no idea that his dad would be at the schtK)l while he was studying there. How­ ever. the bosun contacted his son as soon as he found out he would be upgrading. "I was glad to know we would be there together." Jo­ seph remarked. Josh also plans to work in the deck department. "I'd love to have him onboard my ship," Joseph beamed. "But there would be no breaks." "I wouldn't expect any." Josh quipped and smiled. Before coming to Piney Point and becom­ ing a member of the cok)r guard for class 472. Josh had tried his hand as a rock musician. "I was tired of hanging on. Dad advised me to get a career and make a living. I can always play music." Josh became the second gen­ eration to graduate as a trainee from the Lundeberg School late last month. His father completed his entry training in March 1974. �-P'^77',• • .''P'P •''*•••' -'• . ^ -r' •. '••• p---'"'••'••P'.'/.; / V^ .. '.••.:,--'.!>-r-' i IR ' fv .:vv^:v " "'y' '""••• M P"''' •'••.7^'-4VT:^>•;'T^..'"-,••'" :•-' v" /.'y-..'/^^ .'••••• 7'"','P^p".'-. ^ 7'P/^P: 'p"- ' . •." •'J'. ••; •':? •»••-?•• ' 77 16 •':V,vrs-.,;.,rP.- .••-p. - , ::'v^^ v; V^•.•.P.iv; • •v • "' H • • P'-7 |'-7-7r.p • ,, •' -. • -i". ' - '' \ • •.; .•'•"P-'i."" 'l/' '1 P - i . m T; • PPPPr j|r^ >41 •• f?f"T' ;,.i-y:;. ."iv ' The American Republic makes M a roundtrip between Lorain, Ohio and Cieveiand aiong Lake Erie aimost daiiy. At the bot­ tom of the page, crewmem- P bers scurry aiong the deck to | prepare the vessei for depar- \ ture. 'J k ^ I -PPP. - ^vu-' y ". y vf ppp %i y P'P^'pPPTi.'" 7 ""'t7 twyfeics4^&;:;'r? With safety gear in place, Deckhand Mohamed Saedi is ready for work, ig'tj'SlS's Wheelsman Rick Roussin receives orders to move the vessel down the dock to load another hold. li^ p.. -.w^ i •'7"',^'. 7';7' '• < "N" . •" ' I ' '• pvi- Deckhand Joe Hance replaces one of the lines as the ship is ready to sail. »< ; •• w •<'"• ••-:'•/•'i p'" ^ • • |;. P:::Pr;:7p- ppPpP- .N IP1 ;7®3is^p ^ •'-7 AB Billy Mulcahy replaces a hatch cover after a hold Is filled. :P* ••" • i' . • •.-:IP-pp 7 P-^ 7 rpP:' iw- ;- L •-'.'Tl-'-iS---, .= -., • /\3 • •• -tei p•rim:.yy, :•••': pppsp- p? '' p' P'.:f 77-' /-ij'P • fS^J [["PSviP'-- 7PPP¥P;IPP''; .'"^3':.PPpPi-P^.P:' '7 P'p: '''| i Twenty-year mem­ ber porter Yehia Kaid says he is proud to serve aboard the Ameri­ can Republic. Crewmembers have nothing but ••' "fe:- [ With night falling, Bosun Terry Henrietta handles the stem-line controls to bring the vessei closer to the dock. I HE AMERICAN REPUBLIC is truly a 24-hour ship keeping its SIU crew on alert any time of the day or night for docking operations to load or offload ore for pro­ ducing steel. Because of the bulker's limited run, crewmembers have to perform their jobs when sailing operations permit. Members signing aboard each spring know the work will be constant. "There is a lot of work on this ship," said Terry Henrietta, ship's bosun since 1986. "It can make you feel old in a hurry, but the crew knows its job and does it well." The American Republic is set up to make a roundtrip between Cleveland and Lorain, Ohio ev­ ery 24 hours, weather and conditions permitting. It carries approximately 20,000 tons of taconite from the mouth of the Lorain River to three locations in the twisting, snake-like Cuyahoga River that divides Cleveland. The trip across Lake Erie—a distance of about 40 miles—can take just over two hours. Navigating the Cuyahoga to the first docking loca­ tion—almost five miles up river—may last up to three hours depending on conditions and traffic. Chipping and painting over the side is done during the short stays dockside. Black-gang members in­ spect and repair rollers on the conveyor belts in the hours while sailing. Although the galley maintains normal hours for meals, it also must be prepared in case operations call the crew back to work. The American Steamship Company vessel, which started sailing in 1981, was designed specifically for the Lorain-Cleveland route. The 635-foot self-unloader was built with bow and stem thrusters to help it negotiate the tight turns in the Cuyahoga. In open water, it is one of the fastest vessels on the Great Lakes. Once in the river, it can make speeds up to eight miles per hour in the few straight stretches. 1^- Mike LaBar of the maintenance team saws a block of wood needed for repairing a conveyor belt roller. : |p:77pipiip| |P|P-:77P7PSiP| ',y Conveyorman Rick Springs is known throughout the ship for very hot atomic firebail candies. . As Rrst Mate Bill Miller (back) gives the orders. Wheelsman Larry Dudek adjusts the ship's course. • r'' ?'k' ;,7' .'J: 8 QMED Dave Cameron inspects the control board in the engineroom. Mmms Deckhand Ray Eggers (right) inspects the loading operation at Lorain with a dockworker. 7:-;, • • . , • ' '' -.-sfei-'' . , km A' '^'AyAsfAAy -'^ • Black-gang crewmembers do their best to work in cramped quarters on the conveyor belt. 7 :• m ;' t '7 k '^y "1 'V ' "i.p> • :>< ' •:. -' w ••at. m i « YS'iiYtSi > • fj Y- _ r "•' ' -• r •sP'H; V" Y m- K/^^ifJ.rrV'-•'- rl rs ^ .J ,1-1^ 'r . .;r' m- - i j',; " -liiS . •• 7/:- W '7. '-^-L V'v.- *1 7 . .y 7 Second Cook Henry Peterson makes sure the lunch salad bar is ready. l£ '•.'M..V-::f' ,7;' : Wheelsman Ron Vandercook checks to see that the American Republic has not drifted too far from the dock. lA:t. w: Bi -P:P;PP | ,';;j j Gateman Clifford "Scratchy" Kracht has to loosen a conveyor belt to replace the roller underneath. 'yyf'¥i=- ASC i'-''^^'-r'- ''.-, •.•.i-'*-'i.'.^ • '• ivr-^ "^v: ;• '. ' - 7-" ''"I ^ Going cloclmlse, the self-unloader ieayes Lorain as load^ Ing Is finished. Seas were rough that day as waves crash Into the Cleveland harbor light­ house and over the deck. The wheelsmen use Cleveland skyscrapers to line the bulker Into the mouth of the Cuya­ hoga River. Once In the river, the captain, lookouts and wheelsman must be prepared ^r traffic, drawbridges and messels tled along the riverp}ank while the ship navigates kill thetedlous twists and turns. yyy'-:. i Wheelsman John Norton keeps a steady hand as the vessel sails from Lorain haibor. .-7, f'.yn I I'- I' 'MY?.'". , -iY' :,'V ' "I'l. ?llfl®S77f77 Y|;7'7 AAA'A >-'7;7' 7YY-\;'.YYf>"Y7'7'Y'7' •••''''• : -a. . , •7 7; YY:77- v.-- .777; r''-. "•. •' :f V'v'..-. k'- =f?rt „ ^ •, . 7^: 'Y'.7-.:V •••; "7^ ' 7'^ • .1^ • 777;;: 7-vv.v;7, 7,, 7,, YYi , ,. J �:3r .Kl. SlAFARiRS lOG 18 /• AfterAction^ackedGidf Tom\ Bosun Is AiiXwus to Return Bosun Michael Wittenberg of the USNS Wright is proud to have lent a hand in the nation's moves to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi aggression. The four-and-a-half year vet­ eran of the aviation logistics sup- '•'''• ih'' ty :X'>- ' "Mr At the time he left the area, Wittenberg said he and the crew knew war was imminent. Along the pier, offloading was taking place around the clock. "As soon as one ship was emptied, they would push it away from the dock and bring :..r from the Gulf Run A maiibag %: U": III B";0 '-'lli port ship was among the first sea­ men to go to the Gulf after Iraq invaded Kuwait last August. Wittenberg participated in the ship's maneuvers and military support activities until he signed off in January. Once home he said, "I feel like I'm missing some­ thing" by being back in the U.S. "(The Wright) feels like home to me. My friends are there." Wittenberg, who graduated from Piney Point 11 years ago, said his wife is concerned for him and does not understand why he wants to return to the ship. The emotions are compounded by the fact that she is expecting a baby and would like to have her husband shoreside for the delivery. The bosun signed off the Wright January 7 and caught one of the last commercial flights out of Saudi Arabia before the war closed the skyways. He stated he had no idea how he was going to return to the ship in February if no civilian flights were going into the Persian Gulf. in another," he reported. Morale remained high among the crew of the Wright, which was deployed to the Persian Gulf shortly after the Iraqi invasion in August 1990. But with the outbreak of war, Wittenberg noted, "I don't think anybody thought it would come to this." After being one of the first ship's to dock in A1 Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, the Wright sailed to Bahrain where it served as a logistics focal point for other military ships until it returned to the Saudi port in late December. Upon arrival in A1 Ju­ bayl, Wittenberg stated the docks were bursting with supplies, ma­ teriel, hospitals and a morgue. The Wright's unlicensed divi­ sion is crewed by SIU members. The ship serves as a floating ware­ house for Marine Corps helicop­ ters. It features a landing pad on the deck and repair facilities in shipboard containers. While at sea, parts can be dropped off or picked up via the choppers. The USNS Wright deck department launches a lifeboat during safety drills. From left to right are OS Bob Thompson, AS Ray Moore, Bosun Mike Wittenberg, Third Mate Gllllgan and AB Gary Smith. Waiting to Initiate docking operations In Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia are AB Sam Solomon (left) and OS Randy Moore^ ..•v> Missile Alert Means Tense'Moments for USNS Bellatrix Crew Bosun Jim Mitchell and the crew of the USNS Bellatrix knew the Persian Gulf war was days away when the fast sealift vessel left Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia on Jan­ uary 5. Members were forced to carry their gas masks and nerve gas injection vials with them at all times. A decontamination shelter was constructed inside the ship. Then a missile alert was sounded. "We put our masks on," Mitchell recounted for the Seafarers LOG. When the alarm sounded mili­ tary personnel headed for their shelters, while about 10 Bellatrix deck crew members darted for the bowels of the vessel, Mitchell reported. ;-gvr! "When the siren went off, I got a shiver up my back. We went inside the ship into the (decontam­ ination) tunnel. After two hours, the mate said 'Let's get out of here.' " With full protective gear on, the crew secured the Bellatrix. Just as it was leaving the dock, the "all clear" alarm sounded. "We later heard the alarm was sounded be­ cause the Iraqis were warming up their missile launchers," he added. Mitchell said the crew remained pretty tense until the Bellatrix had passed through the Suez Canal on January 15. He noted crewmembers did not know the range of the SCUD missiles and did not feel safe until the ship was in the Med- Even the Army pitches In as OS Bob Haggerty (forward) and Sgt. Wade Garret struggle to loosen some tough bolts on a turbine cover. ii'-'Ju.ik- -f- a. c/V'-i-; •M'-T;..-* OS Emo Aulelava (left) and AB David Crisp help In a special detail aboard the USNS Bellatrix, a fast sealift vessel. iterranean Sea. The 20-year SIU veteran spoke very highly of the crew aboard the Bellatrix. "We have a real headsup crew on the ship." Because of the ship's fast turnaround, crewmembers had not had shore leave for months until a December dock­ ing at Bremmerhaven, Germany. "I have sailed for 20 years. I consider these trips patriotic as well as depressing. As we're tak­ ing these guys (soldiers) over, we get to know them. They are as uncertain of the future as we are. All of the guys onboard feel the same way. We had big events for Thanksgiving and Christmas, we treat them nice and we contact their families when we get back to the States." -.rfllli 0 Bosun Jim Mitchell (left) and OS Emo Aulelava work to remove stubborn bolts from a shaft casing. �J0Hej99l •''r-'r- 19 A State of Heajirt C^^Kysa.'nas supplied the Hammer ^'"*'«Pher Koben Chubb K.nubb The Seafarer ^ Kuwait City. iff , ^ar-ravaged crew'^onS fi?sl to to enter enter Kuwait'« ™®tohant vessel vessel I f'"''f'ckertail leaves homeland shores for months well nuuu.u '"ouihs sim'rlZ'eZ'" •V,- damagi'S)ne to^th?^ destroyed military t facility, the beach and black davr""®"^ created by the skies fires. ^^nierous oil-well •:' sit'y" . .r. .': p' -. f propelled girl of, h n 11 Flickertail owes '"""y'hank-yous Godspeeds Sr-ST"""- and see off • • to /Ae Gulf War "ff^mlles norih "he sZjf"'' <fthe enemy's Purningoil ond we smell of 90 mites north. PUckertah sees • f"" and gull 'euhtheglrl ^ho is she *u " fears • s. .. ' : rainbows m bombs from 90 mT ^ing dnd falling "^Pod our dock mr ••• ' -•••if: itr'3':}. '?:•••.• 'k . 'i, ••• •lSgl0g: '^' , •> s <>•'oZX':"* •"•'"•• JriT-•;«-.«> to keep a KrbU- f hearts soldiers'rZJf Z""djers-remZ' and Home. •'\:- •: 'E �m • • :!'••.. --:J' 20 Meetii^ Deep lakes. Inland Wafers my :<rr 'A::- iiv . •- • ' - 'fe-' ISSil I ' '-ym fy -vV '•< %'i'i '-' y:r v'7;'", f, • •'•/- ." . • ' . wmyMy. , V"- ,• ' "-r' • • *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups I Class A Class B Class C Port Piney Point Monday, July 8 Monday, August 5 New Ywris Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, August 6 PhUadelpfila Wednesday, July 10 Wednesday, August 7 Baltimore Thursday, July 11 Thursday, Aii^st B Thursday, July 11 Tliursday, August 8 •yyyyy Jacksonville Thursday, July II V/ yyy Thursday, August 8 Algonac Friday, July 12 pI • Friday, August 9 I' )' Houston Monday, July 15 Monday, August 12 Mi". New Oiieans vsyWiM Tuesday, July 16 7 Tuesday, August 13 MobOe Wednesday, July 177 Wednesday, August 14 San Francisco I! Thursday, July 18 iyy Thursday, August 15 Wihniii^n hfi, Monday, July 22 Monday, August 19 Seattle Friday, July 26 Friday, August 23 •77i-77;7;' San Juan y - yyy-' '•-•• « Thursday, July 11 Thursday, August 8 ; St. Louis Friday, July 19 [ . •{-•' , . . ^ 7 Friday, August 16 _iV m Honolulu 7?i Friday, July 19 I -- • -fl'.-.y. • /:•• Friday, August 16 Duluth '.:"l • iyyy Wednesday, July 17 ! Myyy; Wednesday, August 14 Jersey City Wednesday, July 24 fc-; Wednesday, August 2l Sea New Bedford Tuesday, July 23 -iSy Wednesday, August 21 >%f?. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea APRIL l(h-MAY 15, 1991 Jufy Jt Augyst M 5^,"? '{' »7- tetev ..w I%iladelphii Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 7 Jacksonville 7 San Francisco iWlnimgton Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu iy'y Algonac Totals j^rt New York Philadelpbiht Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans acksoiiville an Francisco tlmingtbri Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 'y<y' I , '• • y'- 1^90 SUHU yy '/•: -• r.• if:--\v 7-v;^ y - SOFAREKS LOG •.; i;,%;;•;?• CORRECTION The May issue of the Seafarers LOG identified the Matson Lurline as a former Puerto Rico Marine ship. It is not. It was buUt for service with Matson and continues to be operated to this day by that company. •' ' ' - :nM-• Trip Relleb ^•REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT P" 1" 14 21 23 i33 18 25 7 3 6 12 10 8 15 19 11 3 11 12 2 9 2 137 4 20 18 17 6 8 13 0 7 If 0 7 138 8 10 20 24 25 18 30 4 2 •: 7-' •j ifcifeg?' "•" 3^ ®7::i 0 211 '"•••'...v. 7'. ENGINE DEPARTMENT Bt. Louis^ ^J^Piney Poi Algdhac Totals Port j ~ New Yori \ Philadelp , Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville . San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ','1 7:0.,'P 17 - . ,2 0 0 |Sit, Louis !^Piney Poin Algonac Totals Port NOTICE January through June 1990 Maersk-Sh^ EPA Adjustments Any Seafarer who sailed aboard any of the following Maersk ships during January and June of 1990 may now apply for an EPA adjustment to wages: PFC Willaim Baugh, Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, PFC. James Anderson, 1st Lt. Aex Bonnyman, Pvt. Franklin J. Phil­ lips (formerly the Pvt. Harry Fisher). Payment of the EPA adjustment can be obtained by submitting copies of discharges and pay vouchers to any SIU port agent or by sending the materials to the union's contracts de­ partment at headquarters—^5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20756. Be sure to include a current mailing address with all correspondence. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C - .'.v ..*1'.. iiadeiphii San Francisco .WUmmgton Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston? St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals % (\ 1 236 0 76 i . 4: 0 "y 0 55 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 29 3 7 14 23 27 13 31 15 6 11 50 3 34 2 282 48 yM 6 16 61 ^1 • 121' 9 4 196 f'2 2 0 471 Totals All Departments 623 . 501 629 504 397 503 229 883 563 693 *"Total Registered" means the number of nien who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total Of 1,633 jobs were shipped on. SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,633 jobs shipped, 504 jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From April 16 to May 15, a total of 229 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,027 jobs have been shipped. ' /• 10.7 •' 7 .A 7" •- ."•"•••'7 5i'.., ':-yyyy �mm. >.•! m > /• ,;r- ^•t;''•'•/_%•• mi m f-'; •" •„ • 21 he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 44 members this month. A total of 34 sailed in the deep sea division while seven were members of the inland di­ vision and three came from the Great Lakes. At the age of 71, Brother Frank Benevento is the oldest to sign off this month. He sailed from the west coast in the galley gang. Six of the deck department retir­ ees were recertified bosuns. They in­ clude Brothers Steven Fulford, Gary L. Hoover, Glenn Miller, Leonard Olbrantz, Horace B. Rains and Ed­ ward P. Wallace. Brother Eddie H. Jackson is the only one of the riew pensioners to have completed the steward recertification program of­ fered at the Lundeberg School. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other new pensioners follow: T DEEP SEA JUAN S. AQUIRRE, 70, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1967 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. He was bom in the Philip­ pines and sailed in the deck department. Brother Aquirre's last vessel was the SeaLand Pacer. He lives in San Fran­ cisco. DEWEY C. BELL, 63, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port ofHouston. A na­ tive of Alabama, he last shipped as an able bodied seaman aboard the Ultramar. Brother Bell has retired to Century, Fla. FRANK BENEVENTO, 71, joined the union in 1955 in the port of Seat­ tle. Bom in New Jersey, Brother Benevento's last ship was the Matson Manulani where he sailed as a messman. He calls Seattle home. WILLIAM BURKEEN, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in December 1958 in the port of New York. A native of Texas, he shipped in the deck department. His last vessel was the Overseas Arctic. Brother Burkeen resides in Texas City, Texas. HERBERT P. CALLOE,65, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The chief electrician was bom in Massa- To Our New Pensioners .. Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness arid health in the days ahead. chiisetts. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Commitment. Brother Calloe has retired to Jacksonville. TRINIDAD GARCIA JR., 65, joined the union in 1951 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Mex­ ico, he shipped in the engine de­ partment. Brother Garcia sailed last as a wiper aboard the Cape Meteor. He has retired to Texas City, Texas. RICHARD E. CHARROIN, 63, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. The native of Dayton, Ohio last shipped as an able bodied seaman aboard the SeaLand Mariner. Brother Charroin lives in Seattle. WILLARD GRAYSON, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1968 in the port of Houston. The native of Texas shipped in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Grayson's last vessel was the USNS Bellatrix. He lives in Houston. DANIEL G. COMPEAU,66, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1963 in the port of New York. Bom in Michigan, he sailed as a QMED electrician. Brother Compeau upgraded his engine depart­ ment rating at the Lundeberg School in 1983. His last ship was the SeaLand Independence. He calls Shelton. Wash. home. RICHARD H. GUERIN, 68, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York. He was bom in New York and sailed in the deck department. Brother Guerin shipped as an able bodied seaman aboard his last ves­ sel, the Sea-Land Nedlloyd Hudson. He calls Las Vegas, Nev. home. PAUL R. CROW, 65, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Seattle. A native of Arkansas, he upgraded his black-gang rating in 1987 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Crow last shipped as a QMED aboard the Sea-Land Mariner. He has retired to Terrell, Texas. GUSTAVO GUERRERO, 59, joined the union in 1958 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Ecuador, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Guerrero upgraded his rat­ ing to QMED in 1976 at the Lundeberg School. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Discovery. He resides in San Juan, P.R. FELIX DIAZ, 64, joined the union in 1958 in the port of New York. He was bom in Cuba. Brother Diaz last sailed as a member of the engine de­ partment aboard the Inger. He re­ sides in Miami. ALBERT W. DYKES, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1956 in the port of Lake Charles, La. A na­ tive of Arkansas, he shipped in the black-gang. Brother Dykes' last ves­ sel was the SS Maine. He lives in Houston. RICHARD HENEKE,65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1967 in the port of Seattle. The Indiana na­ tive shipped in the engine depart­ ment. His final vessel was the West­ ward Venture where he sailed as a QMED. Brother Heneke has retired to Renton, Wash. STEVEN H. FULFORD, 65, joined the SIU in May 1944 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He first sailed as a messman aboard the Golden Reece. Four years later, the Alabama native acquired his AB's ticket. Brother Fulford upgraded to recertified bosun at Piney Point in 1981. His last ship was the Sea-Land Challenger. He cdls Mobile home. GARY L.HOO­ VER, 45, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of Missouri, he sailed in the deck department. Jrother Hoover became a recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in August 1979. The Sea-Land Pacific was his last ship. He calls Pittsburg, Calif, home. EDDIE H. JACKSON, 56, joined the union in 1957 in his na­ tive Mobile, Ala. The galley gang member up­ graded to recerti­ fied steward in May 1981 at the Lundeberg School. His last vessel was the Sea-Land Independence. Brother Jackson lives in Seattle. STANLEY A. JAMES SR., 53, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Missis­ sippi, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother James last shipped as an AB aboard the John Paul Bobo. He resides in Hazelhurst, Miss. V •- CHARLES P. JOHNSEN, 66, joined the SIU in March 1952 in the port of New Orleans. He was bom in Missouri. Brother Johnsen last sailed as an able bodied seaman aboard the PRMMl Mayaguez. He has retired to New Orleans. JOHN I. McAVOY,65, joined the union in 1965 in the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. The Chicago native was a Navy vet­ eran of World War 11 and the Ko­ rean conflict. He first sailed in the black-gang aboard the Cities Service Miami. He upgraded his engine de­ partment rating to QMED in 1975 at Piney Point. Brother McAvoy last shipped aboard the American Eagle. He lives in Jacksonville. t .i: •vf'^ • X" I .r J i • .. 5 i "• If'/f "1>. ROYC.McCAWLEY, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1970 in his native Baltimore. He upgraded his engine depart­ ment rating to QMED in 1983 at the Lundeberg School. Brother McCawley last shipped aboard the Sugar Island. He still calls Baltimore home. ••"iy\ Til-' yj - • -i . BERNARD MICIAK, 65, joined the SIU in 1963 in his native Balti­ more. The deck department veteran last sailed as an AB aboard the Nuevo San Juan. Brother Miciak still resides in Baltimore. GLENN D. MILLER, 57, joined the unioii in 1956 in the port of Seattle. Bom in West Vir­ ginia, he became arecertified bosun in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Miller's last vessel was the Cape Catoche. He lives in Kenna, W.Va. CHARLES O'BRIEN, 56, joined the Seafarers in June 1959 in the port of New York. Bom in New York, he shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Brother O'Brien has retired to Sierra Vista, Ariz. Continued on page 22 -r • . .8- ... ->• • ":v: �SSAFARERS LOG p'/« . ... Thanks For a Job Well Done to Our New Pensioners Continued from page 21 LEONARD OLBRANTZ, 57, joined the union in 1954 in the port of Detroit. A native of Wisconsin, he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School , in 1975. Brother Olbrantz last sailed as a bosun aboard the Overseas Viv­ ian. He lives in San Francisco. HENRY J. PETERSON, 56, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. The New York native's en­ gine department career was inter­ rupted by the Army from 1957 to 1959. Brother Peterson upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1984. He last shipped aboard the OMI Wabash. He resides in Jackson Heights, N.Y. HORACE RAINS, 63, joined the union in 1945 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Kentucky, he served in the Army from 1953 to 1954. Brother Rains completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1974. The Cove Liberty was his last ship. He calls Houston home. P'^ |iP'"v---^ >;>h::::'i:.Ati'-'-'' •• liis-:. r'^ • h'~ v>- '. . ;iT • ••-••- rii ' '. • i; ",<y:v.'. JOSE A. ROMERO, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in his native San Juan, P.R. The steward department veteran last sailed aboard the Cable Ship Long Lines. He still lives in San Juan. CLIFFORD A. SEWELL,66, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Galveston, Texas. The na­ tive of Michigan shipped in the en­ gine department. Brother Sewell last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Con­ sumer before he retired to Houston. WALTER SZCZEPANEK, 64, joined the union in Febmary 1952 in the port of Galves­ ton, Texas. Bom in Pennsylvania, tie sailed in the black-gang. The SeaLand Kodiak was his last vessel. Brother Szczepanek resides in Read­ ing, Pa. WILLIAM TRICE,70, joined the Seafar­ ers in November 1947 in the port of Philadelphia. The Texas native shipped in the galley gang. His last vessel was the Cove Liberty on which he sailed as chief cook. Brother Trice calls Mid­ land, Texas home. EDWARD P. WALLACE, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. He was bom in Illi­ nois. Brother Wallace gradua­ ted as a recertified bosun from the Lundeberg School in 1974. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Integrity. He lives in Chicago. JOSEPH WOLANSKI, 67, joined the union in 1956 in the port of New York. A native of New Jersey, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of New York. The deck department veteran last sailed aboard the Sea-Land In­ tegrity. Brother Wolanski resides in Baltimore. GREAT LAKES STANLEY W. BLIX, 65, joined the SIU in Au­ gust 1962 in his native Duluth, Minn. The deck department vet­ eran last sailed as an able bodied seaman aboard Kins­ man Lines ships. Brother Blix has re­ tired to Superior, Wise. INLAND RUDOLF BLAZEVICH, 66, joined the SIU in Febmary 1982 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A na­ tive of Yugoslavia, he sailed as a cook aboard Crowley Towing tug­ boats. Boatman Blazevich lives in San Pedro, Calif. FREDERICK J. CHANSON, 62, joined the union in 1968 in his na­ tive New Orleans. He was a shoreside worker for Dravo Basic Materials Company. Boatman Chan­ son still resides in New Orleans. FLOYD HAYNES, 70, joined the Seafar­ ers in April 1989 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The Erwin, Tenn. native sailed as a chief engineer for NATCO. Boat­ man Haynes calls Tampa, Fla. home. JOHN McCLINTON, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1961 in the port of Alpena, Mich. The Michi­ gan native sailed as an able bodied seaman aboard the Paul Townsend.' Brother Mc|Clinton lives in Alpena. • % 12 Graduate from Bosun Program Continued from page 9 HOMER A. BAKER, 62, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1962 in the port of St. Louis. Bom in Illinois,. he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Baker calls West Memphis, Ark. home. ROBERT R. HOLLENBECK, 65, joined the union in January 1964 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. Bom in Michigan, he sailed in the deck department for Luedtke Engineering. Brother Hpllenbeck calls Frankfort home. RUBEN PASAMONTE, 65, joined the Seafarers in March 1977 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in Panama and sailed as a tankerman for Allied Towing, Boatman Pasamonte resides in Chesapeake,' Va. his career at the Lundebei^g School, had a special reason to be proud. Among the trainees in the audi­ ence was his son. Josh Mele. The March 1974 graduate also ad­ dressed his remarks to the future merchant mariners. "A lot of you trainees here are accepting a re­ warding and respectable career. Respect your union—(it) will treat you right when you get out there.'' Besides those who started their SIU careers at Piney Point, sev­ eral other bosuns chose to talk with the trainees in their gradua­ tion addresses. "There are a lot of things you can look forward to, like having a job—having a job you enjoy—and being able to make a better than decent living," said 23-year member James R. Wilson. Reaching the Top "I'd like to tell you that you belong to one of the finest mari­ time organizations in the coun­ try," said Robert McGonagle of Honolulu. "You can come back any time you want to upgrade. You can go as high as you want. The union will back you all the way:" Houston's Mauro de la Cerda told trainees and members to take advantage of all they could while attending the school. "Work on the simulator and get as much experience as possible." AbduUa Mohsin, a 22-year SIU member who sails from the port of Baltimore, told the audience he can remember some trainees with whom he sailed now are sailing as "captains, mates and engineers. This is a great opportunity for you." Eleven-year member Hayden Gifford urged SIU members to read the Seafarers LOG and stay up-to-date on all issues of concern to the maritime industry. Being knowledgeable is critical, he said, "because a well-informed mem­ bership is a strong membership." Henry Bentz urged members to realize "the tremendous impor­ tance of SPAD." The 38-year vet­ eran added, "With our support of SPAD, I know our leaders will do all they can to make the SIU stronger than ever." Howard Gihbs, who sails from the port of San Francisco, re­ minded members and trainees of "the importance of registering to vote for the candidates who are going to help us in the merchant marine." He urged all those lis­ tening to register when they get back home if they have not already done so. New York's Claude Leycock thanked the school's staff and in­ structors for a "wonderful courseone of the best I've ever been to." The graduate who has been with the Seafarers for the longest pe­ riod of time was Earl Brannan. He joined the union in December 1945. He thanked the instructors for being "very professional in pro­ viding on-the-job training." - • EDWARD E. MORRIS, 62, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of Houston. Bom in Altus, Okla., he sailed as a chief engineer for G&H Towing. Boatman Morris has retired to Arkansas Pass, Texas. WILLIAM T. PARKS, 62, joined the union in 1970 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A native of Virginia, he sailed as a mate for Steuart Transpor­ tation. Boatman Parks lives in Vir­ ginia B^ch, Va. The 12 bosuns attend the May membership meeting at Piney Point to receive their certificates of graduation for completing the recertification course. • .. xx,- . ; • 7,• 1'.; •;] �.:-U.r•;::|^^;:-Vv'; 'mrm -•• '" -iS ;•';, • -•^'' 23 • iiCta #1 The Santurce, P.P. union hall is busy on this Monday morning. Lined up at the counter are (from left) Recertified Bosun Joseph Anthony Osorio, FOWT Pablo Albino, AB Ralph K. Capetta, AB Manual Sabater, Chief Cook Daniel Herrera and OS Abraham Gonzalez. Stepping outside the hall for a moment are (from left) Steward Assistant Catalino Diaz, AB Pedro Torres and AB Ralph K. Capetta. ..i With Seafarers in the San Juan Union Hall Mid-moming finds the Santurce union hall jumping with activity. While some members line up at the counter to register and to file vacation and welfare claims, others shoot a game of pool or talk over shipping while awaiting the next job call. On a recent Monday morning, mem­ bers and pensioners in the Santurce hall talked with a LOG reporter. Joseph An­ thony Osorio, a recertified bosun filing for his vacation check, said after 132 days on the Sea-Land Crusader he was glad to have some time off. Many of the members in the hall also most recently had sailed on Sea-Land Waitina to talk over a welfare matter ships. Among them were Steward Utility is AB Pablo Pacheco. Roberto P. Fox, AB Oswaldo Gonza­ lez—both of whom last sailed on the SeaLand Consumer—and AB Pedro Torres. Sheldon Duplantis, a new member of the SIU, said he was looking forward to working under a union contract. The tan­ kerman is in a good position to make comparisons because some of his jobs in the past have been for non-union compa­ nies out of the Gulf of Mexico. QMED Alberto Garcia, who recently sailed on the Sealift Caribbean, and Crane Electrician Tony Mohammed, while talking with the LOG reporter, OS Abraham Gonzalez looks over urged all SIU members to upgrade at the the counter while registering. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Brother Mohammed noted that upgrading made it possible to attain greater skill levels and, consequently, higher pay. Chief Cook Daniel Herrera com­ mented that the Santurce hall was func­ tioning smoothly. Brother Herrera said he appreciated the union's Santurce staff. In addition to Port Agent Angel Hernandez, the SIU members and pen­ sioners are served by Bill Dolk and Abra­ ham Aragones—two of the union's oldrtimers who put their many years of experience to work on behalf of the Tony Mohammed, a crane electrician union. AnaMercado, the hall's secretary, on the Puerto Rico Marine spends much of her time assisting mem­ shoregang, frequently lends a hand bers and pensioners with the filing of at the union hall. their welfare and pension forms. AB Pedro Torres (left) and Steward Assistant Ana Mercado, the secretary in the Catalino Diaz shoot a game of pool while wait- Santurce hall, assists members and ing for the job call. pensioners with claims forms. • V 'r ' "• . f' • 'i'"''**;'. • ' V' ! •' ''V -1 -"t J yy-v •-' A• '• 1 ' . • v' Recertified Bosun Joseph Anthony Osorio, on vacation after 132 days out, is in the Santurce hall to register, Vv A. 5 OS Pedros Santos (left) and Tankerman Sheldon Duplantis display their merchant mariner documents. -A •. A A- if, • •_ .'v yy , A'' Oswaldo Gonzalez, an able bodied seaman, recently sailed aboard the Sea-Land Consumer. Keeping the union hall running smoothly are retired members Bill Dolk (left) and Abraham Aragones. - hi' " ~ •VU.- Jose Ramos sails as an FOWT out of the Santurce hall. Santurce Port Agent Angel Hernandez goes through the day's mail. Steward Utility Roberto P. Fox reads the the latest edition of the Seafarers LOG in the Santurce hall. QMED Alberto Garcia (left); Antonio de Jesus (standing), a retired Sea-Land shoregang member, and Chief Cook Daniel Herrera go over an article in the LOG. I."-'/' aBS A.I-.-' �M^'i. 7 ^ ^ SUPAKIRS LOG 24 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes L—Lakes S^dHma hleniathmil UmoH Duwtoiy NP—Hon Priority APR. 16-MAY 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT • 28 A~ - - 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT w .lit: •••. 'V ••• IrJ STEWAR^E^AJL-m^NT, :;|g|«ei^ ENTRY DEPARTMENT • rif ^-^ '1-^ • .*;• JfMV/--V ;v- . A , 0 I • v, - •'. 0 0 c Totals All Departments 0 63 24 0 58 2 0 99 . 33 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for iniand Waters APRIL 16-MAY 15, 1991 i!'-:^r:|; #v;.•.•• Port _ lew Yorii jPhiladeiphia W'; piK l-ir "•- i 0t''\r ,H iifS' ft 0 1 0 Piney Point Totals Al-ii-l I'M-: |^:r- ,• .'•<> '• c.:. • ; J i'w •: tl 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 6 0 0 4 4) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis w-^ •0 1 0 0 5 ''W 0 0 0 i'-'ft12 0 1 :'.:;'ft" 0 • 4 0 0 2 0 4 0 2 -ftl 0 0 16 t. ' 0 0 43 " 29" 0 0 14 M 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 i:0: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 42' 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 25 STEWARD DEPARTMENT •*' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V1 0 0 0 ,;t ft - K.-iiSiVi:'?.. Totals 0 .s-..v^4a«ia»«is Port I New York Philadelphia .Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ;||San Francisco 0 0 0 70 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville • San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney ^int Totals V !-y.: " s»S 0 . St. Loiiis;^' 'si-ggi MM ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 Bm , 0 0 mi. .;W 0 0 • .'.v .-^7 0 0 0 1 Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville^ San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac W:;' TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 • r.;vAsetffi*f«n3 - 0 0 i .V0 1 0 0 > - 0 0 0 onbi/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i :0\ J . 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .'7>ft7,;: 0 , 0 0 0 <0 0 0 ft. 0 4 0 0 0 0 •- • 0 --0"''y7 0 0 1 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 V 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 ••-•-Tr" 0 0 1 " 0 0 0 35 0 13 0 0 7 Totals AU Departments 70 23 15 33 2 15 229 81 39 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. President Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "R«l" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney li; Vice President Government Serviceis: Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast JackCafley Vice President Lakes and Inlmid Watei^ Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast j. Dean Corgey ?S#' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Aulh Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 . . (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. 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LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. if Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 :- .'i ' • '• V. �'••'''i'i-'':T::o^^K/:•>'% "llSf juNcmi 25 GALVESTON BAY (Sea -Land Ser­ vice), March 24 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educa­ tional Director Paul Titus. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE FLATTERY(mCl March 31 Chairman Robert Dennis, Secretary William Perry, Deck Delegate Paul Evans Jr. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. 17»e Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shiptroard minuted as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. FALCON LEADER (Seahawk Manage­ ment), January 27 — Chairman J. W. Donaldson, Secretary B. E. Fletcher, Education Director C. Boudreaux, Stew­ ard Delegate Edmund Burnett. Chair­ man reported no paint aboard ship. He said captain was told company would purchase some after first MSC payment made to Seahawk. Secretary noted stew­ ard department had beef about setting up tables in both mess rooms when galley operated cafeteria style. Deck delegate reported captain has stopped all OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew told captain purchased two TVs and VCRs as well as a radio for ship. He also donated $500 to movie fund. Whole crew thanked for getting vessel seaworthy after two-year layup. 0/7OO/CS/7»A/GE(IOM), February 15 — Chairman Mauro Gutierrez, Educa­ tional Director Bob Hamil, Engine Dele­ gate David Goosby, Steward Delegate Joseph Gonzalez. Chairman thanked deck gang and Pumpman Bob Hamil for quick response when deck pipe broke. He said the crew worked quickly to clean up ship and prevent any oil from getting into water while pumpman made repairs. He reported ship is headed for Portland, Ore. shipyard and is expected to be there only five days, so no one will be laid off. He announced payoff would take place in Portland. Secretary noted company continues to supply movies. He said ship now has more than 600 tapes with 1,100 movies. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, noting skills obtained there could be vital in nation's battle with Iraq. He wished good luck to AB Wayne Archer who is going for third mate's license. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked benefits plan to look into improved dental coverage. SA All Mohamed was declared winner of shipboard eating contest after devouring 13 steaks. FALCON LEADER (Seahawk Manage­ ment), February 17 — Chairman J. W. Donaldson, Secretary B. Fletcher, Edu­ cational Director Carroll Boudreaux, Engine Delegate Felipe Torres, Steward Delegate Edmund Burnett. Chairman reported everything going smoothly after delivering cargo in Turkey. He noted paint and deck stores should be aboard at next port. He said chief engineer work­ ing on problem with winches. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew told payoff ex­ pected around April 1. INGERiSeahft, Inc.), February 10 — Chairman Mike Galbraith, Secretary A. Martinez. Steward delegate report dis­ puted OT regarding linen and towel washing. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and engine delegates. Let­ ter from headquarters informed bosun that deck department would have day workers received. Crew was informed of upcoming malaria pill distribution and room inspections. USNS CHAUVENETiMai Ship Opera tors), February 3 — Chairman Jeff P. Focardi, Secretary Vicki Barnhart, Ed­ ucational Director Al Mates, Deck Dele­ gate Brett Purvis, Engine Delegate Jim Scott, Steward Delegate Brenda Grays. Chairman noted meeting was very brief because survey boats had to be recov­ ered due to building seas. Steward dele­ gate reported beef involving Baker Steve Parker and reporting of OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. Next port: Dubai. USNS DENEBOLA (Bay Tankers), February 16 — Chairman Randy E. Black, Secretary Michael Earhart, Edu­ cational Director Keith Richardson. Chairman read preamble of SIU Consti­ tution to members. He urged all of them to participate in union meetings. He in­ formed crew to familiarize themselves with safety gear before vessel enters war zone. Treasurer discussed with members ways of creating fund for emergencies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew suggested letter be sent to contracts de­ partment with recommendations for fu­ ture contracts. Captain visited meeting to answer questions on mail, allotments, se­ curity and situation in Persian Gulf. Crew reported repairs needed on faucet in foward lounge and aft port side rail on 06 level. 4/lf6>\SS>lDO/7 (Crowley Maritime), March 21 — Chairman Dave Nevrman, Secretaiy Charles Kennedy, Deck Dele­ gate A. J. Fabre, Engine Delegate Bobby Spencer, Steward Delegate Larry Griffin. Chairman said reliefs still not available. Ship's committee elected. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew said spring for crew's mess door and coffee pot needed. EQUALITY STATE (lOM), March 31 — Chairman Willis Gregory, Secretary Ruben Hanson Jr., Educational Direc­ tor W. H. Woods, Deck Delegate Carl­ ton Richardson, Steward Delegate Wendy Fearing. Chairman told crew ship is due in Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia on April 2. He urged members to up, grade at Lundeberg School. He informed members of notices on bulletin board and asked them to read Seafarers LOG. Secretary reported everything running smoothly onboard. Engine delegate asked for job clarification from contracts department. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked company for new washer and cold water fountain. Next ports: Ad Damman and Wilmington, N.C. FALCON LEADER (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 4 — Chairman J. W. Donaldson, Secretary Bobby Fletcher, Educational Director Carroll Boudreaux, Deck Delegate David M. Fowkes, Engine Delegate Felipe Tor­ res, Steward Delegate Edmund Bur­ nett. Chairman announced next ports for vessel would be in Sicily and Spain. Sec­ retary said payoff scheduled for April 1. Treasurer listed $340 in movie fund. En­ gine delegate reported pumpman work- ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Service), March 10 — Chairman John C. Green, Secretary E. DofToh, Deck Delegate M. Masek, Engine Delegate D. DeMarco. Chairman and secretary reported smooth sailing. Treasurer announced $75 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine and steward delegates. Crew requested more milk be supplied aboard ship. Next ports: Boston and Eliz­ abeth, N.J. /A/GEff (Sealift, Inc.), March 11 — Chairman Mike Galbraith, Secretary A. Martinez. Chairman reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chief cook's cabin is in need of repair. Crew noted mail service did not exist in western Af­ rica. Many members mailed letters but few have been received. m:1A'.- • • - Jf: ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­ portation), March 31 — Chairman V. T. Nielsen, Secretary G. C. Bamman, Edu­ cational Director James Carnell, Deck Delegate C. Brown, Engine Delegate B. Camacho, Steward Delegate A. Hydera. Chairman announced payoff set for April 4. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re- •. ' -y.- ' ..••'•'.'v.' t'- I' •A'-' • •• Al I, V' j 1STLT. ALEXBONNYMAN(Maersk Line), March 31 — Chairman Michael Davis, Secretary K. Roetler, Educa­ tional Director Benjamin Conway, Deck Delegate Charles Troutwine Jr., Steward Delegate James Jordan. Educa­ tional director reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School and read SeaJParers LOG. Treasurer announced $41 in ship's fund after purchasing $390 worth of movies. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked about war bonus and listed microwave oven for repair. Next port: Sunny Point, N.C. . •> '..a ' .A.•y • 'i'sS 'y 't •« 1 CAPE BON (lOM), March 10 — Chair­ man Lothar G. G. Reck, Secretary Waymond Watson III, Educational Di­ rector Lauren Bryant, Deck Delegate Richard Young, Steward Delegate J. McCree. Chairman announced this was vessel's first voyage since coming out of mothballs. He noted arrival of two wash­ ers and dryers. He reported mail delivery has been sporadic. Secretary urged mem­ bers to take advantage of educational op­ portunities at Lundeberg School. He said he is waiting for word from union head­ quarters concerning ammo loading and restriction to ship. Educational director asked members to stand by when doing laundry while ship is rolling. All dele­ gates reported disputed OT and beefs. Copies of February Seafarers LOG brought aboard by arriving crewmembers. Crew asked for new mattresses, mi­ crowave ovens and a partition to sepa­ rate crew lounge from mess. Crevv suggested awning on stem be rebuilt. Crew warned of dangers between dock and Sunny Point, N.C. main gate. Mem­ bers asked to change watches quietly to not disturb others. Steward department thanked for very fine meals and constant variety in menus. Next ports: Sunny Point and Jacksonville, Fla. CAPE CATOCHEiAmsea), March 24 — Chairman Don Truax, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Al Parker, Deck Delegate Michael Noodt, Engine Delegate Fred Caltabiano, Stew­ ard Delegate Kenneth Johnson. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer an­ nounced $170 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Galley gang thanked for job well done. Next port, Norfolk, Va. {•r • Keeping Spirits High Crewmembers aboard the Cape Clear enjoy a quick coffee break as the, vessel heads out to the Persian Gulf. From the left are Richard Hilbert, AB; Ann King, SA; Kevin Doyle, DEU; Jergen Gottshilitz, OS, and Samuel Davis, FOWT. ing alone in cargo tanks without watch. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew noted gas masks and suits arrived aboard ship after war was over. ported by deck and engine delegates. Galley gang thanked for job well done. Next ports: St. Croix and Baton Rouge, La. FALCON LEADER (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 31 — Chairman J. W. Donaldson, Secretary Bobby Fletcher, Educational Director Carroll Boudreaux, Deck Delegate Charles Williams, Engine Delegate F. A. Tor­ res, Steward Delegate T. L. Fontenot. Chairman announced payoff set for April 2. He said crew has received no mail for two months from fleet post of­ fice. He told crew vessel en route to En­ gland. Educational director listed $340 in movie fund. He added captain has put out $600 from his own pocket toward fund. Deck and steward delegates re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disi puted OT reported by engine delegate. Steward department thanked for job well done. Crew told trash bags had been or­ dered three times but have yet to be de­ livered. PVT. HARRY FISHER (Maersk Line), March 17 — Chairman R. A. Koppel, Secretary T. E. Spain, Educational Di­ rector Randy Clark. Chairman re­ quested more information about Piney Point for young members, information on medical benefits and copies of vessel contract. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Av? L/SEflTYSt/Af (Liberty Maritime), March 17 — Chairman Perry H. Green­ wood, Secretary Frederick L. Washing­ ton. Chairman noted crew VCR has not been replaced. Secretary reminded crew to not throw plastics overboard. Deck delegate reported beef by bosun. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Members reminded to clean rooms and turn in keys if leaving vessel after payoff. MAYAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), March 10 — Chairman Al Caulder, Sec­ retary Jose Ross, Educational Director Scott Speedy, Deck Delegate Benaia Berberena, Engine Delegate William Cachola. Chairman said crewmembers asked to be relieved by each other while in home ports. He noted steward depart­ ment still has questions about OT pay­ ments. Secretary stated repairs are needed in galley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang thanked for ex­ cellent food and salad bar and for keep­ ing ship clean. OMI CHARGER (OMl, Corp.), March 22 — Chairman F. R. Schwarz, Secre­ tary Neville Johnson, Educational DirecContinued on page 26 a" .. i •1 - 0 -i'" - : • ., / �SCMAROS lOG Ships Digests Continued from page 25 tor Wiley Yarber. Chairman announced receipt of telegram notifying crew ship­ ping rules have returned to pre-war sta­ tus. He thanked steward department for its good work and food. Secretary thanked members for keeping ship clean and safety awareness. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla, $•1 OMIDYNACHEM(OMl,Corp.), March 10 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary C. N. Johnson, Educational Director Dean Kienke, Deck Delegate Charles D. Howell, Engine Delegate George Darney. Chairman noted voy­ age went well. He said ship should hit port by mid-April. He told crew he is waiting for information on permanent members and relief jobs. Treasurer listed $104 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. W--; • • OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (M&ntime Overseas), March 12 — Chairman L. Zollner, Secretary L. Lamphere, Ed­ ucational Director James Williams, Deck Delegate C. Auhertin, Engine Del­ egate Harry J. Kinsman Jr., Steward Delegate Frank Rakas. Bosun an­ nounced receipt of letter from union about change in shipping rules concern­ ing permanent members and reliefs. He praised work of whole crew, especially deck department noting the members work well together as a team and have the willingness to get the Job done. Secretaiy thanked crew for keeping recre­ ation room and mess clean. Tim Roupe elected ship's treasurer. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Seafarers LOG re­ ceived. Crew requested new washer and diyer. ; ••f • • ki' • kkv' •• ? • (I--. i' . • 1 • . -Vji' .' > i^.i.r^'" »? . / 7- . -i ^ :V;-' X\j::/ '•: f -'rv ,.-••-.• • •••Ivv r ••ik ' - ••• ••••; ; , ';t :.. fe ..-'vy.,; if; ..'J - ..• -••• L • •• V • i: s;- • PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), March 11 — Chairman S. E. Drafts, Secretary M. S. Scardino, Educational Director J. Rohinson, Engine Delegate M. Grayson, Steward Delegate Adolphus Young. Chairman reminded crew to keep noise in passageways and crew's lounge down after 1800 hours. He advised crew to separate plastics from garbage. He announced payoff set for Dubai. Secretary said needed stores may be loaded in Dubai. Educational di­ rector urged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School to improve Job skills. Treasurer listed $270 in ship's fund. Crew requested information on Job reliefs from headquarters. Crew asked company to replace non-biodegradable , materials with those that can be re­ cycled. PRIDE(Amsea), March 24 — Chair­ man James Gorman, Secretary J. Sam­ uels, Deck Delegate James Brady, Engine Delegate James Bruce Collins, Steward Delegate S. A. Sotomayor. Chairman told crew ship would arrive March 27 and pay off March 28. Trea­ surer announced $35 in ship's fund. Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Galley gang thanked for good food. Deck and engine departments thanked for keeping mess and pantry clean. Crewmembers received Seafarers LOG. Ice machine has not worked for six months. Steward said company does not let him order enough milk so galley has been running out during voyages. SC4/V (Amsea), March 17—Chairman Seymour Yaras, Secretary Keith Segree, Deck Delegate James Kash, Steward Delegate Harry Jones. Chair­ man advised crewmembers to be careful when going ashore. He urged Seafarers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER {SeaLand Service), March 17 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary Herbert Scypes, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. He asked company to place fans in crew lounge and mess. He reminded crew to donate to SPAD. He said payoff scheduled for March 20. Sec­ retary reported problem with not enough stores being delivered by port steward. He noted additional requisition was made and still order was not filled. He asked patrolman to check into situation. No beefs or disputed OT reported, next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CONSUMER {Sea-Land Service), March 26 — Chairman Wil­ liam Mortier, Secretary Luis Iturrino. Secretary reported everything running okay. Treasurer listed $143 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew advised emergency shipping rules, on reliefs lifted. Seafarers asked to dress properly for meals. Chief cook thanked for excellent meals. SEA-LAND DEFENDER{Sea-Land Service), March 30 — Chairman Luigi Alleluia, Secretary John J. Alamar, Ed­ ucational Director Joseph P. Barry. Sec­ retary reported good trip and crew. He reminded crew to respect company prop­ erty. He thanked crew for good trip and keeping things clean in living quarters. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received Seafarers LOG from port of Wilmington, Calif. Crew asked contracts department to require eight years sea time before getting "A" book for all members, to accept no crewing cuts in next contract negotiations, to seek two days of pay if vessel in home port less than 24 hours and to provide members with medical plan cards. Next ports: Oak­ land, Calif.; Yokohama, Japan; Pusan, South Korea and Hong Kong. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION{Sea-Land Service), March 10 — Chairman M. Zimhro, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart. Secre­ tary stated everything mnning smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for Job well done. SEA^LAND FI?£EDOA# (Sea-Land Service), March 17 — Chairman R. Y. Woods, Secretaiy G. Sivley, Educa­ tional Director R. Chapman, Deck Dele­ gate J. McKnight. Chairman announced ship due in Tacoma, Wash, on March 18 and will leave March 20. Treasurer listed ship's fund at $209. Steward delegate re­ ported beef involving work assigned by captain for GSU. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and engine dele­ gates. Galley gang thanked for Job well done. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR{Sea-Land Service), March 31 — Chairman Wer­ ner Becher, Secretaiy G. Keene, Stew­ ard Delegate Ahmed Yafai. Chairman thanked crew for Job well done in taking vessel out of shipyard. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted 12-4 AB door is broken. Members asked to keep noise down in passageway. SEA-LAND PATRIOT{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 23 — Chairman R. F. Gar­ cia, Secretary J. Russell, Educational Director G. Pollard-Lowsley, Deck Del­ egate John T. Carnes, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontlflet, Steward Delegate William Hare. Educational director posted copy of 1991 Lundeberg School schedule. He urged Seafarers to take ad­ vantage of educational opportunities there. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Telex from headquarters reinstating ship­ ping rules received. Members reminded to return dirty dishes to galley and pick up after themselves. Steward department thanked for good food and clean ship. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND SPIRIT{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 23 — Chairman J. Schoenstein, Secretary S. Apodaca, Ed­ ucational Director C. Henley, Deck Del­ egate G. Walker. Chairman has asked company if Seafarers could use empty rooms so each crewmember would have own shower and bathroom. He said all is running smoothly. He urged those who qualify to upgrade at Finey Point. He re­ minded crew to return tapes when fin­ ished. Treasurer announced $301 in movie fund. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to consider return to 180 days maximum sea time and 60 days for relief. Crew requested new washer and radio. Members re­ ported problems with air conditioner but no parts to fix them. SEALIFT ANTARCTIC{IMC), March 24 — Chairman Larry Watson, Secre­ tary Sharon Ortiz, Educational Director K. Pennewell, Engine Delegate Douglas L. Johnson. Chairman distributed. He asked for clarification for signing articles as captain said it is not needed for voy­ age from California to Hawaii. Secretary asked contracts department if service on any IMC vessel is allowed for accelerat­ ing time for "A" book. Educational direc­ tor announced training films available in chief mate's office. Crew voted to spend part of ship's fund for movies and save rest for other recreational needs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ad­ vised shipping rules regarding relief re­ turned to pre-gulf war procedures. Steward announced she would provide more for night lunch as long as it is eaten and not wasted. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 24 — Ctiairman S. W. Parr, Secretary J. Tucker, Educational Director J. Parkhurst, Deck Delegate G. Warren, Steward Delegate S. Venus. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted TV and VCR not working prop­ erly. Galley gang thanked forJob well done. RALEIGH BA Y (Sd^-Land Service), March 31 — Chairman Howard €. Knox, Secretary Hazel Johnson, Educa­ tional Director Douglas Greiner, Deck Delegate Robert Bakeman, Engine Del­ egate Frederick Tierney, Steward Dele­ gate Alfred Desimone. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for Job well done. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE{SeaLand Service), March 16 — Chairman A. J. Eckert, Secretaiy V. Harper, Edu­ cational Director Bobby Ohler, Deck Delegate J. L. SaufTerer, Engine Dele­ gate Samuel Johnson, Steward Delegate Jose P. Maclalay. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for March 21 in Eliza­ beth, N.J. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next port: Elizabeth. ULTRAMAR{American Maritime), March 16 — Chairman Jerry Boruckl, Secretaiy R. R. Poovey, Educational Di­ rector M. J. Brennan, Deck Delegate Michael Marquette, Steward Delegate Glenn Bertrand. Chairman asked for pa­ trolman at next payoff to answer ques­ tions concerning helmsman and deck gang. He asked members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good food. Next port: Haifa, Israel. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), March 26 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary R. E. Crawford, Educational Director John Anderson, Deck Delegate Donald Morrison, En­ gine Delegate Jason Crist, Steward Del­ egate Tom Barrett. Chairman informed crew shipping rules reverted to pre-war status. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{Sea-Land Service), March 31 —Chairman Do­ mingo Leon Jr., Secretary Pedro Lahoy, Deck Delegate Christopher LoPiccolo, Engine Delegate V. R. Limon, Steward Delegate James P. O'Reilly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for Job well done. l/£.r/Z4S£4 (American Maritime), March 3 — Chairman C. Gutierrez, Sec­ retary R. Kennedy, Educational Director H. Bergeron, Deck Delegate T. P. Car­ roll, Engine Delegate J. Trauth, Stew­ ard Delegate R. Xaturch. Secretary asked members to return bowls and dishes to galley. Treasurer reported $25 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT h--- : • V'M;•-.WA reported. Vote of thanks given to Chief Cook R. Xaturch and rest of galley gang for Job well done. BROOKS RANGE{lOM), April 9 — Chairman Mauro Gutierrez, Secretary J. PItetta, Educational Director Robert Hamll, Engine Delegate Frank Bolton, Steward Delegate Joseph M. Gonzalez. Chairman announced shipping rules on relief procedures the same as it was be­ fore the gulf war and Coast Guard in­ spection will take place upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary reminded members strong America needs its mer­ chant marine, so upgrade at Lundeberg School as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for wonderful Easter meal and great fare every day. Crew ac­ knowledged receipt of letter from Augie Tellez in contract department concerning earlier questions. BUYER (OMLCorp.), April 14 — Chairman J. Blanchard, Secretary Tohe Dansley Jr., Educational Director James Demouy, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Bastlanelll, Engine Delegate J. Blllotto, Steward Delegate Jessie An­ drews. Secretary reported crew working together well. He urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked for doing good Job. CAPE METEOR {lOM), April 7 — Chairman B. Williams, Secretary D. W. Velandra, Educational Director K. Blddle, Engine Delegate J. Barry, Steward Delegate M. Harris. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for April 11. Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Crew especially thanked GSUs Cindy White and Boh Trahan for their work. Crew praised food prepared by Chief Cook Mi­ chael Harris. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), April 3 — Chairman Paulino Floras, Secretary E. Curley. Secretary urged Seafarers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Service), April 7 — Chairman John Green, Secre­ tary E. Doffoh, Deck Delegate Michael Masek, Steward Delegate Rufus Halrston. Chairman announced new video • tapes were brought aboard last trip. He said everything rurming smoothly. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew reported gas on bridge continues to be bad. Galley gang thanked for Job well done. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­ portation), April 3 — Chairman V. T. Nielsen, Secretary G. C. Bamman, Edu­ cational Director James Carnell, Deck E)elegate C. Brown, Engine Delegate B. Camacho, Steward Delegate All Hydera. Chairman aruiounced payoff in St. Croix on April 4. Treasurer listed $40 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew offered vote of thanks to union brothers and sisters working in the Persian Gulf war effort. Steward depart­ ment thanked for fine woilc. Next port: St. Croix. SEA-LAND P/?ODt/CE/? (Sea-Land Service), April 20 — Chairman B. O'Hanlon, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Deck Delegate George Fries. Treasurer announced $30 in crew fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked for keeping decks well maintained. Gal­ ley gang thanked for good service. Next port: Oakland, Calif. j'J-V OMI DYNACHEM{OML Corp.) April 7 — Chairman Lawrence Kunc, Secre­ tary C. N. Johnson, Educational Direc­ tor Dean Kienke, Deck Delegate Charles Howell, Steward Delegate Joe Clark. Treasurer listed $68.67 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to re­ view possibility of permanent members getting Job back after leaving vessel because of illness or emergency. Crew reported problems with air con­ ditioning. �ru% 'r>Tr' ;.ii: ^ ' •'' "' '• • " ' mc 1991 When the SlU-manned Ultra­ mar recently erewed up in New Orleans, along with a load of grain bound for Haifa, Israel, the vessel also carried an important person, Albert Mile^, safety inspector. Every year American Maritime Transport tries to have a safety in­ spector ride each of its ships to perform a safety audit and to help train Seafm-ers in specific areas of shipboard safety, according to a company spokesman. Bosun Jerry Borucki, who sent the photographs on this page to the Seafarers LOG, said the crewmembers practiced all the various aspects of safety on the Ultramar to the satisfaction of Miles. There were lifeboat drills, fire drills and first aid training for all hands—officers included. AH pos-. sible emergencies were covered, because should a real fire break out aboard ship, crewmembers do not have the luxury of calling a fire department. They only have time to meet the situation head on and utilize the training they have re­ ceived for just such a situation. Wearing masks obscured with tape (to simulate what they would encounter in a very smoky fire), crewmembers practiced mock fire emergencies by making their way through the ship to find a victim (a dummy was used for this purpose) and get him out of the fire zone and give him first aid. iBorucki said it was tricky, fighting all kinds of obstructions in the dark, but it was a good lesson—one which few Seafarers will forget. Crewmem­ bers practiced fighting fires with water and with foam, each neces­ sitating different equipment and different techniques. Following the successful in­ spection, Miles got off in Gibraltar and the ship's routine returned to normal. The Ultramar sailed on to Haifa to unload. She is now on her way back to the States via the Pan­ ama Canal and is expected to dock in Portland, Ore. •uv.:y'4' 'I Practicing fighting a fire with a water hose on the deck of the SlU-crewed Ultramar are Second Assistant Robert Toner, Pumpman/QMED Philip Zaiewski, OMU E. Smith, AB A. Machado, DEU Ricardo Ellis, GSU Obencio Espinoza and OMU Stanley Williams. ¥: .i ) Pumpman/QMED Philip Zaiewski, Bosun Jerry Borucki and Chief Mate Marc Dial finish donning their life vestswhile, below. Second Mate Roger Wilson retrieves the line-throwing apparatus. Above, crewmembers practice putting out a fire with foam while, below left, Albert l^iles, safety inspector, looks on. • 3-; 111 :: ABs Joseph Botwinis and Stanley Wil­ liams take a break from painting the aft deck. •'fx 'tf . i- DEU Cilverio Wilson (left) and AB Mike Marquette help give the deck a new coat of paint. Chief Cook Glenn Bertrand (left) and Chief Stew­ ard Revels Poovey complete the fixings for a salad bar as part of the crew's midday meal. ABs Mahmoud Selim (left) and A. Machado (sittjng). Bosun Jerry Borucki and DEU Ricardo Ellis also work on dew cleaning and painting. •i ,'i . AK • ' ' U-iir '.L'-:.- I L-. - �r :•! ' • •' •;',y'^;>'•• ': i>:;KC'f:^vf^;;^^iv?';SiC|S'i% •• /• • V •• - ' - 'S'-•=•?•';: ••'.•-7" it' •'"'i'*!-'^r!--i-l fe.,--',. v'-'':!"',-;'--;-" , r ;iV'ii fct'i J.,:>'V Mi- . '•• .' -f .' . f lib '.-i •:.' '• ^ '• J ••I i , "' SEAFARtHS LOG Lundeberg School Graduates Eight Classes ' f • ' • f-, .L M' J'-4} ;I ~ AT *. an- Trainee Lifeboat Class 472—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 472 are (from left, kneeling) Greg Garrett, Mike Mitcfiell, John Kasbarian, John Cincotta, Thomas Taylor, Kevin McDowd, Brad Purtlebaugh, (second row) Philip Golgano, Shawn Pelayic, Michael Williams, David Libman, Manfred Wedell, Neil Carter, Steve Simpon, (third row) Alexander Collazo, Mark Lecik, Christopher Herring, Michael L. Williarhs, Christopher McGhee, (fourth row) Luis Gomez, Troy Bates and William Mele. '. N: i- > •, !< .:;^! '."If •• i''! Trainee Lifeboat Class 473—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 473 are (from left, kneeling) David Labure, Kenneth Seals, E.T. Dash, Kristen Krause, Kevin Schultz, Marc Ponatowski, James Moore (instructor), (second row) Brian Boyd, Ty Harden, James Bruce, Arthur James, Scott Bernier, Robert Hermanson, Travis Baisdon, David Wise, Steven Cortez, David Gardner, Arthur Johnson, (third row) William O'Connell, Chris Davis, Carl Ernest and David Gomez. ;::i-'.]ilr-' r-') r' [ if i EAV Upgraders Lifeboat—^These members learned about emergency drills, basic compass navigation and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. They are (from left, kneeling) H. J. J. Dunlap, Angelo Persica, Regina Garrett, George Griffitti, (second row) Pablo Lacayo, Henry Sass, Joseph Shelton, Robert Wiltshire and Jim Moore (instructor). Up^aders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lundeberg School are the following (from left) Ben Cusic (instructor), Robert Cummings, Keith Moore, Patricia Martin and Sergio Castellanos. «yte' •t /Jl: • • . . ; .1 • • if r'lL '4 Third Mate—Completing the 13-week third mate curriculum are (from left, first row) Alan Barry, Wilson Yanson, James Wilson, Crag Melwing, (second row) Steven McKittrick, Chip Noell III, Michael McCarthy, Gerald Freeman and Ron Raykowski (instructor). Not shown in Woodrow Shelton. Able Bodied Seaman-—Receiving their endorsements as Able Bodied Seamen are (from left kneeling) Andrew Wessner, Dwayne Saunders, Abraham Daif, Augustus Udan, Robert Gettridge III, (second row) Wesley Fry, Gene Aruta, Donald Hudson, Tony Tomas, John Spezia, Jon Deenik, Mike Spradlin, Otis Marshall, Ralph Carlton, Jose Mate, (third row) Johnny Rodriguez, Jonathan Washburn, Jeff Ball, Charles Darley, Charles Franks, Frank Messick, Nick Marcantonio, Thomas Wilhelm, Dotty Hoffman, Frank Hedge, Charles Conine, M. Congress, Jake Karaczynski (instructor), (fourth row) Gerard McCarthy, George Owen III, Patrick Patterson, Marlyn Chester, Norman Tourtellot, Robert Seaman, Frank Templeton and Robert Thompson III. V'. ^,. . _ Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, kneeling) Jerry Clayton, Asher Liss, Terrence Hosein, Steven Sheehan, Hector Baerga, Dimarko Shoulders, Clinton Sherrod, Gerald Hanley, (second row), David St. Onge, Parry James, Mike Thornbury, Edward Rynberg, Jimmie Thomas, Richard Shaw, B. Hathcock, F. Mark, Bill Foley (instruc­ tor), (third row) Daniel Blue, B. Collins, Steve Hoskins, Anthony Yates, Donald Morgan, Knolly Wiltshire, Drew Brown, (fourth row) Matthew Misban, Kevin Maskall, Walter Filleman and Earl Ebbert. V ;. "U. Marine Electronics Technician—Upgrading their engine department ratings are (from left, front) David Tillman, Suzy Carpenter, Tim Pappas, Lenora Vigil, (second row) Russ Levin (instructor), Robert Zientak and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor). !-1^;'. •. �.'••'••='•• ''i--'iSV" V' '>•".?/-y. '.;AV "5;''• " '• . '-^ ' V' • • •"• ' ; :v V.' '•'''<- ' -K'' • . ^ ' • m0m .} , • .?• J ures Pensioner Charles E. Baggett, 56, was fatally in­ jured when he was hit by an automobile March 16 in his native Houston. He joined the Seafarers in November 1961. Brother Baggett sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1989. EDWARD BANKS Edward Banks, 71, passed away April 4. He was bom in Okla­ homa and joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Brother Banks last sailed in 1986 aboard the President Cleveland as a member of the steward department. JOHN F. BARONE John F. Barone 57, died March 17. He joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Barone, who sailed as a deck-engine utility, was an active member at the time of his death. ROMITO BASA Romito Basa, 64, suc­ cumbed to heart failure June 29, 1990. A native of . the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Basa sailed in the engine department. He last sailed in 1988 aboard the Sea-Land Trader. CLAUDE BOSHER Pensioner Claude Bosher, 64, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack March 17. Bom in Hampton, Va., he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. The steward department member started collecting his pension in June 1977. Brother Bosher was buried in the Biloxi (Miss.) National Cemetery. LONNIE BROOKS Pensioner Lonnie Brooks, 82, passed away as a result of heart fail­ ure Febm- ary 24. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1951 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Brooks closed his gal­ ley gang career in February 1979, a year after the union merged with the AGLIWD. CHARLES E. BURNS Pensioner Charles E. Bums, 75, died of respiratory failure September 1, 1990. A native of Macon, Ga., Brother Bums was a charter member of the Seafarers, having joined in 1939 in the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. He shipped in the en­ gine department until he retired in April 1975. He was buried in Jacksonville's Evergreen Cemetery. JOSEPH C. BUSH Joseph C. Bush, 67, passed away April 24. Bom in Il­ linois, he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Houston. Brother Bush was an active member at the time of his death. He last sailed as a chief cook aboard the OMI Dynachem. SUNG Y.CHEN Pensioner Sung Y. Chen, 74, died April 12. He is a native of China. Brother Chen joined the union in 1961 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment before he started collect­ ing his pension in December 1979. V" • native joined the union in No­ vember 1958 in the port of New York. Brother DeVaux shipped in the black-gang be­ fore his retirement in January 1976. He was buried in Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Balti­ more. THOMAS EASTER Thomas Easter, 65, died as a result of respira­ tory fail­ ure February 10. He joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Easter sailed in the en­ gine department. He last shipped out in 1983. ANDERS 1. ELLINGSEN Pensioner Anders I. Ellingsen, 77, passed away April 16. Bom in Oslo, Norway, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Ellingsen shipped in the engine department before he started drawing his pension in June 1974. CARL FABIAN Pensioner Carl Fabian, 80, died Febmary 14. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1938. Brother Fabian retired in January 1971 before the union merged with the AGLIWD. CARLG.FLODIN Pensioner Carl G. Flodin, 76, passed away Febmary 18. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1936. Brother Flodin began Collecting his pension in April 1971 before the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. AUDLEY FOSTER WALTER CHIPMAN Walter Chipman, 56, passed away March 12. The native Texan joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Detroit. He last shipped in 1974 in the deck de­ partment. GEORGE H. COLAR Pensioner George H. Colar, 66, died April 1. Bom in Louisi­ ana, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. The galley gang mem­ ber started receiving his pen­ sion in December 1982. JOHN W. DeVAUX Pensioner JohnW. DeVaux, 76, passed away March 18. The Maryland mm ! Audley Foster, 72, passed away in a Tampa, Fla. hospi­ tal Febm­ ary 16. A native of the Cayman Islands, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in New York. Brother Foster shipped in the deck department. ROBERT INADA Pensioner Robert Inada, 79, succumbed to lung cancer March 14. The native of Ha­ waii joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Inada sailed in the gal­ ley gang. He retired in Febm­ ary 1973. n MELYIN JOHN KEEFER Melvin John Keefer,62, died April 1. of a mas­ sive heart attack while on watch on a Sea-Land ship. Bom in Illinois, he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Keefer be­ came a recertified bosun in 1979 at the Lundeberg School. JAMES LAWRENCE James Law­ rence, 48, passed away April 14. The Loui­ siana na- ERNESTO MOLINARI Pensioner Emesto Molinari, 89, passed away April 6. The native of Italy joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1957. Brother Molinari began collecting his pension in De­ cember 1970, before the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. joined the Seafarers in June 1964 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Brother Lawrence sailed in the engine department and last shipped in 1983. EDWARD MORRIS JR. Pensioner Edward Morris Jr., 65, died Feb­ mary 1. Bom in Alabama, he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Morris graduated from bosun recertifi­ cation training in November 1973 at the Lundeberg School. He retired from the deck depart­ ment in March 1987. ALFRED LOPEZ SR. Pensioner Alfred Lopez Sr., 79, died in a Long Beach, Calif, hos­ pital April 2. A native of the Philip­ pines, he joined the SIU in June 1944. Brother Lopez shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in 1980. He was buried in Forest Lawn Sunnyside Memorial Park in Long Beach. His wife, Emma, and two children survive him. ROGUE R. MACARAEG Pensioner Rogue R. Macaraeg, 70, passed away April 17. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the union in 1945 in-the port of New York. Brother Macaraeg graduated from stew­ ard recertification training in July 1980 at the Lundeberg School. He started collecting his pension in November 1983. THOMAS MALDONADO Pensioner Thomas Maldonado, 81, died April 2. The Puerto Rico native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945. He started receiving his pen­ sion in August 1972 before the union merged with the AGLIWD. STANTON B. MARSHALL Pensioner Stanton B. Mar­ shall, 77, suffered a fatal heart attack April 9. A native of Connecticut, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Boston. He shipped in the en­ gine department. Brother Mar­ shall began collecting his pension in April 1979. ELBERTOJ.MATOS Pensioner Elberto J. Matos, 90, passed away as a result of a heart attack March 20. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1924. Brother Matos retired in April 1966 before the union merged with the AGLIWD. FRANKLIN MILLER Pensioner Franklin Miller, 80, died April 16. He was bom in Califomia and joined the SIU in July 1962. Brother Miller sailed in the black-gang. He started drawing his pension in January 1980. HAZEL F. MORRIS JR. Pensioner Hazel F. Morris Jr., 64, passed away due to heart, failure March 30. A native of North Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the ^rt of New Orleans. Brother Morris shipped in the deck department before he started collecting his pension in May 1990. His remains were scattered in the Pacific Ocean off Marin County, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Otelia. VICTOR M. PEREZ Pensioner Victor M. Perez, 62, died as a result of heart fail­ ure March 10. A na­ tive of Salinas, P.R., he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department before he began receiving his pension in June 1977. THOMAS REDMON Pensioner Thomas Redmon, 66, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack March 22. The Pennsylvania native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1953 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. He retired in May 1989 after the union merged with the AGLIWD. FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ Pensioner Francisco Rodriguez, 87, passed away February 8. The native of Spain joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Miami. Brother Rodriguez shipped in the gal­ ley gang. He began receiving his pension in April 1968. Continued on page 30 • 3 -.' •T' .. a*' "H ;»f. I 'A '•''"'v ' -.a Cj I �•ygy ., ••. ; - ; . ii?- : ,^- -^:•••:-:'" StAFJUteHS 106 30 Final Departures 5: .-P ••'i.;: • • 'W. • • •, f Continuedfrom page 29 HECTOR RODRIGUEZ Hector Rodriguez, 37, was fatally in­ jured when he was crushed by an au­ tomobile March 3. He was bom in Utuado, P.R. and gradu­ ated from the Lundeberg School in 1972. He last sailed in 1974 in the steward depart­ ment. WALTER R. STEWART Pensioner Walter R. Stewart, 64, died April 3. The New York native joined the union in June 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Stewart sailed in the steward depart­ ment before he retired in De­ cember 1985. My W-: •W^ CHARLES G.SWAIN Pensioner Charles G. Swain, 75, suc­ cumbed to lung cancer April 3. A native of Brunswick, N.C., he joined the Seafarers June 1944 in the port of Philadelphia. The deck veteran started drawing his pen­ sion in Novetnber 1977. Brother Swain was buried in . Oaknoll Memorial Gardens in Rome, Ga. His wife, Pauline, survives him. i|:-. i0!;;; •I"'/" •(•lyr- !iii. Mr ife; Lfer''; W'' "Y' ' 0> • ROBERT L. TUTTLE Robert L. Tuttle, 58, died of cancer March 15. He was bom in Vir­ ginia and joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Tuttle shipped in the deck de­ partment. He was an active member at the time of his death. JAMES E. WATLER Pensioner James E. Watler, 69, passed away in a Blacksburg, Va. hospital March 3. A native of Grand Caymen Island, British West Indies, he joined the union in 1947 in New Orleans. Brother Watler shipped in the deck de­ partment. He was buried in For­ rest Park Cemeteiy in Houston. He is survived by his wife, Florence. GEORGE L. ZINTZJR. George L. Zintz Jr., 58, died April 9 aboard the OMI Mis­ souri. He joined the Seafarers in 1958 in his native New Or­ . ' ;. leans. Brother Zintz shipped in the deck department. INLAND CECIL T.GWYNN Pensioner Cecil T. Gwynn, 79, passed away March 31. The Virginia native joined the SIU in April 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed as a mate. Boatman Gwynn retired in July 1965. PAUL JENKINS SR. Pensioner Paul Jenkins Sr., 80, died March 24. Bom in Huntsville, Texas, he joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Jenkins sailed as a tugboat captain. He started col­ lecting his pension in March 1975. WADE S. ROUGHTON Wade S. Roughton, 61, passed away January 3. The native of Camden, N.C. joined the Sea­ farers in December 1960. He sailed as a tugboat master. Boatman Roughton last sailed in 1978. JOHN G. ZELLER SR. Pensioner John G. Zeller Sr., 71, died as a result of cardio­ vascular disease April 30. He joined the SIU in 1954 in his native Baltimore. Boatman Zeller served in the Army froin 1939 to 1945. He began receiv­ ing his pension in May 1984. STANLEY ZIELINSKI Pensioner Stanley Zielinski, 80, passed away April 17. After serving in the Coast Guard from 1929 to 1934, he joined the union in December 1956 in his native Baltimore. He worked onshore as a ma­ chinist. Boatman Zielinski re­ tired in May 1980. GREAT LAKES LAWRENCE LaMYOTTE Pensioner Lawrence LaMyptte, 79, died as a result of heaiT^dis-, dase January 6. The Michigan native joined the Seafarers in 1961. Brother LaMyotte sailed in the engine department. He retired in September 1976. NORBERT WIECHECKI Pensioner Norbert Wiechecki, 63, died April i. Bom in Michi­ gan, he joined the SIU in 1961. Brother Wiechecki worked as a line­ man for Great Lakes Towing before he started collecting his pension in Januaty 1990. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN PAUL GIACALONE Pensioner Paul Giacalone, 92, passed away Febraary 15. The na­ tive of Sicily was one of the first mem­ bers of the Atlantic Rshermen's Union. Brotho* Giacalone sailed as a deckhand and mate aboard fishing vessels imtil his retire­ ment in 1%7, before die union ineiged with the AGUWD. He was buried in Calvary Cwneteiy in Gloucester, Mass. He is sur­ vived by wife, Esther, and son, Paul. RAILROAD MARINE ADOLPHUS MORGAN Pensioner Adolphus Morgan, 83, died April 15. He was bom in Newport News, Va. and joined the Seafarers in July 1959 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He worked as both an captain and engineer for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Brother Morgan started collect­ ing his pension in April 1964. JAMES C. MULVEY Pensioner James C. Mulvey, 79, passed away April 9. He joined the SIU in July 1960 in his native New York City. Brother Mulvey shipped as a deckhand for the Bush Terminal Railroad until he retired in March 1962. Personals CORNELL MICHAEL ANDREWS Please contact Elizabetfi Fabio at 3271 St Ferdi­ nand, Apt 211, New Or­ leans, La. 70126; telephone (504) 947-7230. BOSUN CHARLES FAIRCLOTH Please contact Melinda Christie Thornton at University of Missis­ sippi, P.O. Box 8491, Hattiesburg, Miss. 39406; telephone (601) 266-2735. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makesspecific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution re­ quires a detailed audit by Certi­ fied Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the mem­ bership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trust­ ees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclu­ sively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Mem­ bers should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If mem­ bers believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper ad­ dress for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as re­ ferred to are available to mem­ bers at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts spec­ ify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member woiks and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member be­ lieves that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to pro­ tect their contractual rights prop­ erly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY— THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishingar­ ticles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective member­ ship. This established jmlicy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Sea­ farers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union re­ ceipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any mem­ ber pay any money for any rea­ son unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such pay­ ment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is re­ quired to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such pay­ ment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquar­ ters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to de­ prive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any meth­ ods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU,. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU con­ stitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is de­ nied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used, to further its objects and purposes including, but not limr ited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preserva­ tion and furthering of the Amer­ ican Merchant Marine with improved employment opportu­ nities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may besolicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial repri­ sal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investiga­ tion and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. . �•••-. •'.. > -v^; ^ : '^"• ' ••!' f> "-f ;.'-. • ; '''iv' ••^' 'A '' ' A • ".-i.' ,• .A- , ,A,' A' •' VA -••,.•-•<.>• I"'-:) " A '••;•&•'* /"'-'"'V -V' . : ••? ,,'• A .•'••!<.•»!.., I • r'y ' r' ,)• ,: ir ,t ij'j.i !, >'.A>;AA- ' A j' ' 1. . 7 •• '' •' •<• '•'' ' ' ' '•' "' Y' \ ''' }Y ' r-i VJ -f!'^ y-y'-yy-.r , J-... V-'"' A •' /r'rS: JJ ri'. .-J. i ' r^' . ' '^'Y'Y^<• '' A, •• '• ' . i' •• i-.r I'.y.t -•? •' 1."'.; • -<;•(••:' ,J-JVI ;A -;:. .^/-A •'•AA A -') .A -'.^> v... sr- ".f ;A « v~' • r'. 'i'A A'AAA' i •'••-'• '• ir- - ••'V' \ A "}/[ •-9j: :f:ti. • -•: A A: A,;,; ;A,, . '•-•A, .;;: ,A; .;:' Mumum ^RSlSaUDUU The following is the current course schedule for July-November 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills pfSlU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Oil Spill Course Check-In Cemidetkm ;Date^ AugiBt5 August9 y September 16 S«^^ • October 28A\y'A; yNovemlterL-^^ Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. lOourse" OU SpUl Prevention & Containment (1 week) • A.;. Y:' IhtkVpgmdiiijfG^ Check^Iu Date Course Able Sefmuttt J f Completion 'Date •; August 16 October II ;' • • Slumu^ . September 2 October 28 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sepltft Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboiitman Julys •.vv.;Jiily:19:A^AJuly 22 August 2 August 16 August 5 August 19 ::;::A:;;^gUSt.30^' September 2 September 13 September 16 Steteinber 27 September 30 October II (. ' ?t> i October 25 October 14 November 8 October 28 November 22 November II November 25 December 6 Ship Handling August 19 August 30 September 30 October II November 8 October 28 July 12 Radar Observer Hulinrited July 8 Sei^mber 2 September 6 October 21 November 8 September 30 Inland Deck Licens^ December 6 July 15 August 2 Celestial Navigation Third Mate September 2 DM»mberT3 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Tanfcerman August 19 September 13 November II December 6 la ' Courses Cbecfc'Itt Completion "Course:'' • A'Date ••Date : Asidstant Cook, Cook and Baker, AH open-ended (contact admismms Chief Cook, Chitf Steward oliice for smarting dates) Upon completion, idt students wilt take d Seal0 Familiarization class. •0 Cnpiiie Upgruiing Courses Check-In Complefion • A ••Date.'"' Dme'. September 30 December JD • September 2 Qctemerll Novem)^ December 28 All students must takd me Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pun^oom Maintenance Sl^tember 30 November 8 Course QMED-Any Rating flranan^PM«rtm^ iteatee Bleiteical Matatenaa^ Augusts ; •' '4 September 27 December 6 October 14 Maintenance & Operations Marine Electronics Technician Basic Electrmiics August 19 September 27 December 20 September 30 September 20 August 26 Octedier 25 September 30 August 29 Hydraulics August 5 July 8 Refri^rated Containers Mainteimifce August 2 Welding September 30 October 25 De^ Sm/Inland Engineers October 7 December 13 December 13 Assistant Enginete* (Deep Sea & Inland) October 4 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. . ..:|v • •• SHIM Cdhge Pngnm Sdw^k hr 1991 FULL 8*week Sesfdons August 12 October 21 October 4 December 13 Course Hteh School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic EducaBon (ABE) Ke(Xt0i^^Pngnms • ;Clieck-In Date September 30 Course Bosun Recertiflcation Completion Date November 4 UPGRADING APPUCATIOH Name. (Last) Date of Birth- (Middle) (First) Address- Mo./Day/Year (Street) (City) (State) Telephone! (Zip Code) " L (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. • Yes • No Completion Date September 13 December 6 September 13 December 6 September 13 October 18 December 6 September 6 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from • Yes GNo to Last grade of school completed DATE. Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes GNo If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? G Yes G No Firefighting: G Yes G No CPR: G Yes G No Date available for training Primary language spoken — ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course SIGNATURE. Department. ^ U.S. Citizen: Englisb as a Second Lan^iage (ESL) Check-In Date July 29 October 28 July 29 October 28 July 29 September 29 October 28 August 12 Book #1. Social Security #_ Seniority •'•3a;v 1991 MuH Uua^eii SdieiMe DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel n Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Q Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward n Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PR6GRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No troBipoTlaliaa will be paid naicsi yaw pfeicol origiaal rectlpls awd twcccaMly rnwipliti the caone. — .—- RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO. Scafaim Hairy Lundebai Upgradu* Cemer. Piaey Poinl. MD. 20674 6/91 " �^jdeaeweeeSfcTiidi ".' «s:: . li',,•• • - ; -.", • SXABtMtEMCS ; '-'T; .. . ..^^r'::'i^--cr. .' y.y. •* y r,"' •• iliVi":- . . :• Volume 53, Number 6 June 1991 All active Seafarers as well as retired members are Invited. Families are welcome. See page 13 for dates of conferences. SlU-Crewed Hospital Ship Comes Home :4 t' ';i» :,'V! S'i'HteSi/" • .^r f'^yi;i•^';-•• L•-^•.•;•- My:-;h,: • - • Ii ' Attend the SlU Benefits Conferences .. • • •. • •?«»»• •.fr-IV'-U^-"- •• .'V/ • •• • ...„ yt ' 'myr- ^ The USNS Mercy, a Navy hos­ pital ship crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division, returned to its home base April 23 after eight months in the Persian Gulf. Fide! H. Torres, an electronics technician aboard the Mercy, summarized the feelings of the SIU crewmembers aboard, "The experience of serving on the USNS Mercy was rewarding while we were in the Persian Gulf, but eight months is a long time to be away from your family," the Honolulu resident said. A crowd estimated at more than 2,000 welcomed the white hospital ship to the Oakland Naval Supply Center. Torres, who has sailed seven years with the Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC), looked out at the re­ ception and remarked, "The homecoming we received was very touching. The San Francisco Bay area really made us feel wel­ come." Among those on the dock to greet the returning mariners were SIU Representative Raleigh Minix and a delegation of fellow Seafar­ ers from the San Francisco union hall. "There were so many people there greeting and hugging each other that we had a hard time finding our own members to let them know where we were," Mi­ nix recalled. \ As the 894-foot converted tanker sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge, it was met by an armada of small boats, sprayed by fireboats, sprinkled with yellow rib­ bons and flowers and saluted by cannon fire from the Army's Pres­ idio and Navy's Treasure Island bases. While in the gulf in support of operations Desert Shield and Des­ ert Storm, the Mercy examined - SIU Government Services Represen­ tative Raleigh Minix assists visitors at a tabie manned by union members during the Mercy's welcome home celebration. ' > «sS i r: Civilian crewmembers from the USNS Mercy pose on the hospital ship's bridge with certificates of participation in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm presented by Captain R. W. Addicott (far left), commander of the Military Seaiift Command-Pacific, and Master Nate Smith (far right). The SIU's Government Services Division supplies the unlicensed members of the Mercy's crew. and treated more than 6,()00 men and woipen including the 21 Amer­ ican military personnel who were taken prisoner of war by the Ira­ qis. Although the Navy medical crew aboard was prepared for up to 500 casualties daily, the totals never approached that figure when fighting began. The medics did handle approximately 300 surgical cases and admitted 650 patients. Captain Ray Addison, MSCPAC commander, addressed the crew after the vessel had docked. "Your welcome home (is) representative of something we wish .we could have done for all of the MSCPAC ships that served in the gulf," Addison noted. "We are recog­ nizing Mercy and her civilian crew tonight but we'll always remember the efforts of our other ships as well. You all performed your mis­ sion very well and the recognition you've received has been well earned." During the war effort, the Mercy was crewed by some 70 SIU Gov­ ernment Services Division mem­ bers in its complement of 1,200 medical and maritime personnel. It has returned to inactive status with a skeleton crew of 68 mari­ ners and ofRcers aboard. If needed, the Mercy can be activated in five days. SIU Mercy Crew SIU Government Services Di­ vision members who served aboard the USNS Mercy during the Per­ sian Gulf conflict included from the deck department Bosun Her­ man Kaulapali; Carpenter Alfred Rathbone; ABs J. C. Hudson, Laurence Perkins, Samuel Barton, Douglas McGehee and Bartolome Soils. Other deck department mem- bers were ABs James Ferry, Sam­ uel Wilson, David Paulson and R. Wright; ABs Maintenance Mi­ chael Johnson, A. Brandenburg, Scott Lucey, Mark Alford, Danny Sennec, Daniel Davidson and Ralph Whalen; OSs Freddie Fields, Rob­ ert Thomas, M. Walker, G. Bodestyne and Charles Preston. SIU government service divi­ sion members serving in the en­ gine department were Chief Elec­ tricians Eugene Grassman, Warren Weappa and Walter Fujii; Refrig­ erator Engineer Luis Torres; Deck Engineer Machinists William Mil­ ton, Steven Johnson and Walter Waters. Mercy Unlicensed Junior En­ gineers were William Donchig, Gustavo Flores, Glenncoie Ingram, Arthur Roberson, A. Franklin, Richard Kunkel, Margaret Eckert, Alan Petitiils, Karl MUler, Keith Pierce, R. Spepcer, Chris Moore, Elton Harvey and Steven Layn. Other black-gang members in­ cluded Electronic Technician Fi­ del Torres; Second Electricians Joseph Misplay, David Courtney and F. Hudson; Second Refriger­ ator Engineers D. Mallette and Kevin Krough; Engine Utilities Thurman Lecompte and M. Villaflor; Oilers J. Tovmsend, Carl Rush, C. Coleman, Gregory Gray, Rich­ ard Lajoie and James Raney; and Wipers Edrick Witherspoon, James Spicer and Henry White. Those who served in the galley gang were Chief Stewards Felimon Diaz and Aaron Smith; Chief Cook Marcelo Caderao; Second Cook/ Baker Dennis Rumble; Assistant Cooks Simie Dollano and Nestor Trinidad. Serving as Steward Utilities were Ponce Sinlao, Dante Magat, Alex­ ander Hog, Pete Barabad, Fer­ nando Gerales, 1. Romualdo, Cezar Guzman, F. Tayco, Emmanuel Marbello and Robert Taylor. Alex­ ander Stamatelaky sailed as Yeo­ man/Storekeeper. Help Locate 15-Year Old Duiliam Seafarers have been asked by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to assist in locating Andrea Durham, a 15year-old from Walton Beach, Fl. The Center believes the 110pound, 5-foot, 3-inch blonde is an endangered runaway. Durham was last seen at 7:30 p.m. on February 2, 1990. Any individual with information about Durham should contact the Center at 1(800)843-5678. Another number to call regarding this case is the Okaloosa County sheriff's office, missing persons unit at 1(904)651-2611. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS MILITARY VERDICT: U.S. SHIPS KEY TO DEFENSE SEAFARERS, PENSIONERS, FAMILIES TAKE PART IN FIRST BENEFITS TALKS HEAVY GULF SHIP SUPPLY LINE GOES IN REVERSE MERCHANT MARINE ASSISTS IN RELIEF EFFORTS FOR KURDS, BANGLADESHIS CHECK OF NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER, 5-YEAR RENEWAL AND FEES ARE AMONG THE COAST GUARD’S PLANS FOR SEAMEN’S DOCUMENTS CONGRESS GRANTS FAST TRACK SCHEDULE FOR TRADE TALKS WITH MEXICO, GATT MSC CHIEF INSPECTS SCHOOL, CITES SEAFARERS SEAFARERS ACCLAIMED FOR ROLE IN DESERT SHIELD/STORM BALTIMORE SIU CLINIC MOVES TO UNIVERSITY CENTER TWELVE SEAFARER BOSUNS ARE RECERTIFIED U.S. NAVY’S SIXTH FLEET LAUDS CAPE ANN CREW FOR ‘SUPERB JOB’ SEAFARERS SALUTED ON MARITIME DAY MILITARY CALLS FOR MORE SEALIFT CAPACITY CAPE MENDOCINO CREW REFLECTS ON BEING IN GULF AT WAR START MASTER, INSPECTORS HAIL WORK OF SEAFARERS ABOARD SILAS BENT SERVING IN THE U.S. WAR IS SCHWALL TRADITION AFTER ACTION-PACKED GULF TOUR, BOSUN IS ANXIOUS TO RETURN MISSILE ALERT MEANS ‘TENSE’ MOMENTS FOR USNS BELLATRIX CREW JACOBSEN CAPTURES GULF WAR ON FILM WITH SEAFARERS IN THE SAN JUAN HALL SIU-CREWED ULTRAMAR PASSES INSPECTION EN ROUTE TO HAIFA SIU-CREWED HOSPITAL SHIP COMES HOME Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 6 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/ac7fd8cdbf9ae75f9aeefd3d8ca8cdce.PDF 1b766a24ce4295552d8f62d92bfd010a PDF Text Text v-v:-53ij' V--.-'.r;'>? .-.pf Sl-.>'"'v'''-''W' ,9(r. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE allMilK INTiRNATIONAL UNION • AniiriC GUi|, iM(ES AND SE^4£1RER« •"; 'iM- •' -a •t •• Volume 53, Number 5 rfc • % fl'"v • '' rJr • ''' '•-•• • --".-•'^'•• t, .'.. Wievtmt I;. .i • J »4 . W ?iai 3:cxi cog a>»— oo\a>^ -ssssc t-' ;v<s -i: •• V.-' .^•;•/^ TI-H;^ m -< Iws- vv'; VT gfiilfil .'4 v-n U) w- •x.Af *1 jifrtff^ • ="i•/ ^ • r^; %. • ;l£«vW;; : - ; X I '« ^ sS • I iwfes .>•0" ; f > • I '• ji J."* . W'-K - V '•• -1^ >r:. ,ihfv^y-r Ships Without a Country iSl . - i-'- •'--,." • yBERIAl vi'-,;-*-' .•' >.1S Page 3 I ;<s-; ff" •:^i'- •wrv^rj 43= • isM •..i-n - SRI LAHKff m. m 'm X^ANM!!L « ' «•-.. '• .'=T4 �SSAFARiRS LOG Presidenfs Report Fast Track, Fast Deal :\ ' (;• •ji-'-' '• ' f- ^" * '•f• •f.r' 4- -, .••-ir' .r.< • = ./••• - • •- '• •;• '•"• More Runaway Operations Not a bad setup for those U.S. corporations that would profit hand­ somely from a free trade deal with Mexico that has as its goal the elimi­ nation of U.S. tariffs. They would thus be able to switch their American plants to Mexico, where the minimum wage is 59 cents an hour, and typi­ cal wages run about $27 a week, and ship the products back to the U.S. for sale to the American consumer, leaving U.S. workers high and dry and making ghost towns of many America communities. m. Supporting the administration's push for the U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement—and the fast track approach—is a big hunk of American in­ dustry, which is the principal beneficiary. Against the fast track scheme is the trade union movement, led by the AFL-CIO, along with farmers, environmentalists, the textile industry and others. I- •}• • A ;• ?« There is a major struggle under way in the nation's capital that de­ serves the attention and understanding of every Seafarer. It is over an issue that often sounds so complicated and complex that many Ameri­ cans tend to ignore it. The issue is the so-called free trade agreement which the Bush administration is seeking to negotiate with Mexico. An agreement of this sort ultimately would have to be sub­ mitted to the Congress for approval. That would mean that Congress could debate and amend the provisions of whatever the executive branch negotiates with Mexico. The administration desperately wants to avoid any pub­ lic airing or debate on what finally comes out of the U.S.-Mexico trade talks. So the administration is pushing first to get Congress to agree to a "fast track" procedure in dealing with any Michael Sacco free trade agreement that is worked out with Mexico. "Fast track" means the administration would have the authority to negoti­ ate an agreement that would then go to Congress, which would only be able to vote "yes' or "no on the whole package. There would be limited debate and no amendments. ' It doesn't take much to understand why Big Business in this country would be drooling over the chance to move operations south of the bor­ der for peanut pay scales and sub-standard conditions and then market their products back north for big U.S. dollars. Fatter profits and less re­ sponsibility. Do They Really Know? As the battle rages over this issue, we are barraged with sermons from newspaper editorial writers, the professional economists and college pro­ fessors—many of whom often act as paid consultants to industry—and the Bush administration telling us how free trade with Mexico will mean more good jobs for Americans, how we'll all be better off if we forget our own immediate interests. Or as President Bush put it the other day, "Someone ought to ask the opponents of fast track why they oppose pros­ perity in Mexico?" Hall Lecturer Cites Heett Fer 'Endurittg' Ship Pellcy Making the Maritime Adminis­ tration an independent agency and effectively using bilateral and mul­ tilateral cargo sharing agreements with America's trading partners are among the steps that can be taken immediately to invigorate the U.S. merchant marine, according to a noted transportation management and economics scholar. Delivering the 1991 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture, which was enti­ tled "In Search of an Enduring Mar­ itime Policy," Dr. Clinton M. Whitehurst Jr., Clemson University professor emeritus, also called for an operating subsidy program with less restrictions and allowance of construction subsidies for certain ships participating in cargo sharing agreements and those built for ser­ vice in the non-contiguous Jones Act trades. The Paul Hall Memorial Lec­ tures, named for the late president of the Seafarers Intemational Union, are supported through an endow­ ment established in 1987 at the Uni­ versity of Southern California (USC) as a means to honor distin­ guished contributors to the marine transportation field and provide a forum for their views. Pointing to the lack of under­ standing of the maritime industry in the general public and the tepid sup­ port for the shipping sector on the part of policy-makers. Dr. Whitehurst, who made his remarks at the Second Intemational Sympo­ sium on Coastal Ocean Space Utili­ zation last month in Long Beach, Calif., said this "fall from grace" had its roots in a number of factors. He noted "the loss of an effective maritime advocate in Washington, an industry slow to incorporate ad­ vances in maritime technology, ever higher vessel operating and building costs, continual warfare between ship operators and shipbuilders over the last decade." JHe accused the maritime industry We don't oppose prosperity in Mexico at all. We don't think the way to help low-paid Mexican workers is through exporting American jobs. As AFT^-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas Donahue has stressed, free trade would "have a significant downward effect on U.S. wage levels, as domestic companies sought to cut costs in order to compete with 60 cents an hour labor. No matter how productive, U.S. workers caimot compete with labor costs of less than one dollar an hour." If the administration. Big Business and the other advocates of a U.S.­ Mexican free trade agreement were at all driven by a concern for the Mexican workers, they might ponder the advice of AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland who has pointed out: "The fact is that trade is good for workers on both sides of the border only when it is carried out side-byside with minimum standards on wages, benefits, safety and the environ­ ment. Without them, it only serves as a vehicle for capital to locate where labor is cheap and government governs least... " Let the People Decide Explaining why the AFL-CIO is against the fast track approach, Kirk­ land called for "a full airing of views so that the American people can de­ cide for themselves whether this agreement is in their long-term interests. Undoubtedly, they will see it for what it is—a golden opportunity for the rich to get richer at the expense of the working poor." We Seafarers, who decades ago observed the results of operators re­ placing the American flag on their vessels with those of runaway regis­ tries that permitted the exploitation of polyglot crews, know where we stand. No one can dispute the fact that over the years the practice was harmful to the United States and to the seamen whose exploitation it al­ lowed. That is why our Washington apparatus is working full blast in sup­ port of the AFL-CIO position. In introducing the speaker, Herbert Brand, chairman of the Paul Hall Memo­ rial Committee, told the audience of Dr. Whitehurst's. association with the late SlUNA president. Seated at right is Dr. Donald 0. Keech, director of (JSC's Han­ cock Institute for Marine Studies. ''JS"-'--:'. •" The 1991 Paul Hall Memorial Lecturer, Dr. Clinton M. Whitehurst, said U.S. shipping needs an independent gov­ ernment advocate. of having "circled the wagons." The maritime sector has "settled into a defensive mode. One that opts to react rather than act," Dr Whitehurst said. He challenged the industry to become bullish in pro­ moting itself. "Who here could not adequately defend a $250 million See page 14 for full text of remarks. annual maritime appropriation in contrast to our multi-billion farm in­ come stabilization program." He noted "for the price of one BIB bomber, 84 U.S.-flag ships op­ erating under ODS agreements could be kept at sea for one year." Herbert Brand, who is chairman of the Paul Hall Memorial Commit­ tee, presented Dr. Whitehurst with an etching in glass of a likeness of the late SIU president. Brand, who serves as chairman of the Transportation Institute, an or­ ganization representing American marine transportation companies, said the USCendowment was estab­ lished "in memory of the charis­ matic, dynamic and forceful president" of the SIUs"who was re­ spected by all segments of marine transportation." Paul Hall "was a unifying force in what had been, and continues to be, a fractious industry of many diversi­ fied interests," Brand said. He noted the endowment was established after Paul Hall's death in 1980 through contributions from many friends and associates who felt strongly that Paul Hall should be memorialized. Copies of Dr. Whitehurst's re­ marks, available in booklet form, can be obtained by writing to Her­ bert Brand, Chairman, Paul Hall Memorial Committee, c/o Trans­ portation Institute, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. r.-i / Volume S3, Number 5 Moy 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Bill Brewer. �mrmi Ships Without a Country Flag-Dodgers Make Their Own Rules The plight of crews manning flag-of-convenience vessels has not improved over the years. As a matter of fact, standards have continued to deteriorate. Reports from seamen on runaway-flag ships Indicate that flag-of-convenience operators and their partners in deception—^the so-called manning agencies—are using every trick imaginable to exploit their crewmembers. Examples cited by these seamen include a ship without working heads in which the crew was ordered to substitute pipes for toilets and voyages where food is scarce—in many cases meals include no vegetables or meats. The seamen a group of nations stepping over on runaway-flag ships impose low wages and low stand­ the shipping community. The past each other with offers of greater ards, in today's climate of disorder few years have seen ship owners report incidents of discounts on tonnage and registra­ ;v. double bookkeeping—the practice of pretending to pay wages based on a world trade union rate but in fact paying salaries that are less than half of that amount. And the list of abuses goes on. Many manning agencies take advantage of seamen seeking to leave the less-than-desireable con­ ditions of their native lands, of­ fering jobs on runaway-flag ships but not without a catch—some of these manning agencies sell the shipboard posts for the equivalent of $500 U.S. dollars. The irony here is that one of the original arguments advanced by the proponents of runaway-flag shipping was that the flag-of-convenience system would provide an opportunity to advance the stand­ ards of the world's seamen. Typical of this view was a state­ ment made by Erling D. Naess, a leading proponent of runaway shipping and a spokesman for flagof-convenience operators. Naess said it this way: ". . . in return for freedom from bureaucratic controls and oppressive taxation, the Free Flags should lead the world in the achievement of max­ imum well-being for those whose lonesome occupation it is to man the ships ... It is the responsible of the Free Flag shipowner, within his field of competitive ability, to study and provide for the seamen such material well-being and per­ sonal safety that no member of the ITF, or the ITF itself, can possibly make use of the 'sub­ standard' argument." Naess made these remarks in his 1972 book "The Great PanLibHon Controversy; the Fight Over the Flags of Shipping." What Naess held out as a pro­ phesy just is not so. In fact, the opposite has occurred and the run­ away registries have driven safety standards and shipboard working conditions to their lowest common denominator, compounding abuses rather than alleviating them. Breakdown of Standards Today, exploitation is the name of the game. The international shipping community is increas­ ingly using so-called flags-of-convenience to escape wages, con­ ditions and standards of traditional maritime nations, thereby increas­ ing the abuses directed towards the seamen who sail on runaway ships, many of whom are unable to protect themselves. The proliferation of push-cart operations masquerading as ship registries allows the ship owner to select a flag for his vessels from tion fees, each promising less gov­ ernment interference. The flag-of-convenience ship­ owner's freedom from any na­ tion's laws is assisted by the as­ signing of different portions of the operation to a variety of countries. For example, a ship may be owned by a Japanese company, normally registered in Panama, but bare­ boat chartered under the Vanuatu flag, with crewmembers, some hired by a Filipino manning agent, from the Phillipines, Germany, In­ dia and Pakistan, carrying goods between Europe and the U.S. The plethora of bargain-base­ ment runaway ship registries and absence of any international en­ forcement mechanisms has cre­ ated a climate of lawlessness in brazenly violating international and national standards of safety pro­ cedures and decency toward crewmembers. Violations Abound Tactics designed to avoid any responsibility have reached new heights. Ship owners openly talk of switching flags on a vessel at a moment's notice while it sails the high seas. The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), the organization which brings together unions represent­ ing railroad, trucking, airline and maritime workers, has even dis­ covered the presence of a fake flag on three ships. While the world's seafarers have always been dogged by a wide range of ship owner efforts to ' .'iV. • •70 M r 'if 7^-yd, m these violations of humane work­ ing conditions are practiced with a vengeance. The few checks on the rampant mistreatment of seamen are, for the most part, in the traditional maritime nations that have main­ tained fleets in which the unions of those countries established de­ cent wages and working condi­ tions for the seamen of those ships. Additionally, these seafarers' unions have worked to raise the standards of seamen working out­ side the pale of that protection. Additionally, the ITF has or­ ganized a worldwide flag-of-convenience drive to raise the stand­ ard of living for seamen employed on runaway vessels. An interna­ tional contract calling for an avContinued on page 9 Convei^m Amends SlUNA 'Jurisdiction' Ciause Delegates to the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North Amer­ ica (SIUNA) special convention held last month passed a consti­ tutional amendment which assures the union's geographic jurisdiction beyond the waters and land fron­ tiers of the United States and Can­ ada and their territories. The delegates voted to delete the reference to North America which appeared in the union's constitution in the article regard­ ing name, membership and juris­ diction. The SIUNA's constitu­ tion sets no geographic limits for affiliated unions, which primarily represent seamen, fishermen, ma­ rine related industry workers, can­ nery and other factory employees, and workers in the service and government sectors. In addressing the importance of the convention action, SIUNA President Michael Sacco—who also serves as head of the union's affiliated SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District—said the action was necessary in to­ day's climate where companies, regardless of industry, are not bound by national' boundaries. Sacco noted how business is free to run away from the high safety, health and inspection standards and decent wage levels of industrialized countries, thereby exploiting individuals and coun­ tries that were not in a position to help themselves. "In looking at the runaway problem today—in shipping and every other sector in which we represent workers—and in devis­ ing strategies to combat the run­ aways, we must make sure our international union has every tool necessary to wage battle," he said. Roman Gralewicz, president of the SIU of Canada, pointed out that runaway industries are not a phenomenon of the United States. He cited instances of Canadian companies transferring operations to lesser developed nations. Sacco characterized the orga­ nization's move as an addition to the union's "arsenal of weapons" that could be used to protect its members and working people gen­ erally. "That is not to say the weapon will be used. Sometimes just having the weapon means you never have to use it. But some­ times events demand that you use it. Either way, this international will be ready to meet the chal­ lenges of the '90s and the next century," he concluded. Among the SIUNA's affiliates are the Sailors Uriion of the Pa­ »• j >. cific; the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders; the Fisher­ men's Union of America; the In­ ternational Union of Petroleum and Industrial Workers; Canadian Marine Officers, and the United Industrial Workers. ,: Marine Staff Officers, Pacific District Secretary Treasurer Brandon Tynan presents the report of the constitution committee. •• 3.' /..i. Looking over the SIUNA's constitution are Steve Edney (left), national director of the United Industrial Workers and Joe Francisco, business representative of the Fishermen's Union of America. • I-.' ;• .. I • 'y'l'li �• '•" • ' '•'• i;. '•A • . ^,••' ':• • • ^' f •• • --' :vv- 4^;::,f • .5 •••A-J 'y't' . a •v. •' •- 1: 'ft ;A:'':yf'Ay. •i'iiil § A:-''A;' h -•: .;•• ^ ^^ • • . •'•' it'." . - •• ' :'• iJ" ••-•", - - Vri'.- - •.•;V - ^ "'A'^-^.'^ 4': :'r. •" • - i • •. - SlAFARm LOG MEBA/NMU Continues to Muzzle Sea-Going Members; Cafeteria Workers Are Used to Offset Voice of Seamen '-.s--'y;..\:i\''? '"..y ''" 1 4'-' y'AAify^':y^'f • ' • V The conspiracy of District 1 MEBA/NMU President C.B. ''Gene" DeFries and Louis Parise, unlicensed section chairman, to deny the union's sea-going mem­ bers a voice in their own affairs has moved ahead a notch with the sud­ den creation within the organiza­ tion of a new division made up primarily of cafeteria workers. The scheme to use the NMU's 12,000 shore-based members, most of whom work in military base chow halls, by taking them out of the unlicensed division and establishing a new division is re­ garded as a device to smother the union's sea-going membership and thus assure the DeFries/Parise axis of absolute control over all issues affecting seamen's welfare. A District 1 MEBA/NMU com­ munication announced that the vote to give the chow hall workers their own division carried over­ whelmingly. What was not an­ nounced was a report circulating ^ound the nation's waterfront that only 800 or so of the 12,000 shorebased workers actually voted. Additionally, official District 1 MEBA/NMU channels failed to indicate that the union's sea-going members — both licensed and un­ licensed — were excluded from the referendum vote, which took place around March 18 to April 18. The direct result of the estab­ lishment of the new Industrial, Technical and Professional Em­ ployees (ITPE) Division within District 1 MEBA/NMU is a change in the delegate composition to the organization's March 1992 con­ vention where the union's presi­ dent and other top officers will be elected. District Convention Is Key Maritime industry observers note that because of the manner in which District 1 MEBA/NMU was structured by the architects of the so-called merger between District 1 MEBA and the NMU in 1988, power within the organization is largely concentrated in the officers elected at the district convention. The willingness of DeFries and Parise to hand over to cafeteria workers the balance of power within District 1 MEBA/NMU and to eradicate seamen as guardians of their own destiny appears to have its origins in a desire to control the district convention. DeFries/Parise control of the district convention was rendered a big blow at the end of 1990 when rank-and-file engineers — organ­ ized under the auspices of a group called the MAD Committee — challenged and beat the DeFriesassociated slate of incumbent offi­ cers and delegates to the district convention. Each division sends delegates to the District 1 MEBA/NMU con­ vention. When the MAD group won the great majority of licenced division delegates, the district only had two divisions. The creation of the ITPE division now results in three divisions attending the dis­ trict convention. In the District 1 MEBA/NMU A,/ official press release on the vote, no mention was made regarding the consequences of the new divi­ sion on the voting blocs at the union's district convention. In­ stead the press release talked of the effect of the new division in a Na­ tional MEBA convention. Deceiving the Members ' Sea-going MEBA and NMU members recognize a cover-up when they see one, commented one engineer. "DeFries and PariSe talk about the National MEBA convention but everyone knows the real issue is how the ITPE divi­ sion will change the votes at the District 1 convention," he said. "Whoever wins at the district level will have the votes at the National MEBA convention. But the district convention comes first." In addition, maritime industry observers note it is within the dis­ tricts of National MEBA that the real power lies. The districts col­ lect dues, negotiate the contracts and set their own policies. To prove the point, one maritime in­ dustry observer said evidence of this fact could be found in a look at where the money is. In loutine financial reports that all unions file with the Department of Labor, District 1 MEBA/NMU reported a 1989 income of $16,079,852 of which $8,798,324 was dues monies. For the same pe­ riod, National MEBA, to which District 1 MEBA/NMU, District 2 MEBA-AMO and District 3 (ROU) are affiliated, reported $1,155,285 in income. Similarly, in 1989 District 1 MEBA/NMU had $8,604,006 in total assets, while National MEBA had $85,714. Seamen Vow to Fight According to all reports along the waterfront, the attempt to de­ stroy the integrity of a seamen's Union has been met with mounting • disgust for the DeFries/Parise team and further aroused the rank-andfile seamen. "This has got to be the most vicious attempt to kill free trade unionism that we have seen," it was stated by one NMU member. "I've been all over the world, I've seen Commies do this kind of thing, but I never thought I'd see it in America — and in my own union at that." Licensed division members registered a strong protest against the maneuver to dilute the seamen's vote. Voting in March membership meetings, MEBA members overwhelmingly passed a resolution—by a vote of 311 for, 4 against and 2 abstentions—stat- $W, Unions Seek te Block Job-Export Trade Deals With the export of thousands of American jobs at stake, the SIU is urging members of Congress to prevent a two-year extension of "fast track" legislative authority that could give the Bush adminis­ tration unbridled authority to cre­ ate a U.S.-Mexico, as well as a North American, free trade agree­ ment. The SIU is working with the AFL-CIO (the federation of trade unions in the United States), envi­ ronmentalists, farmers and others to urge either the House of Repre­ sentatives or the Senate to block the fast track process by a June 1 dead­ line. Five years ago. Congress ap­ proved the special legislative authority which allows the administration to negotiate a trade agreernent with one or several na­ tions, then present the completed package to Congress for either a flat approval or rejection vote with­ out amendment. The original intent of the fast track legislation was to allow the Reagan, then Bush, administra­ tions to negotiate in good faith at the General Agreement Trade and Tariffs (GATT) talks, the interna­ tional trade accord involving more than 100 counties. The GATT ne­ gotiations stalled last December after four years of meetings. The Bush administration has told Con­ gress no countiy will trust the ne­ gotiators if Congress can override any agreement. Thus, it is seeking the two-year extension. However, the administration complicated the fast track vote by announcing last year it wanted to create a Mexican free trade agree­ ment similar to the one negotiated with Canada five years ago. While the bilateral trade talks with Mexico have not begun, the Bush administration is not saying precisely what would be covered in such a deal, thus alarming any U.S. industry that could be affected in­ cluding maritime. The Jones Act, the 1920 law which limits cargo carried between two U.S. ports to be shipped only by U.S.-flag bottoms, could be dealt away. The SIU worked with other U.S.-flag maritime interests to exclude the shipping from the 1986 U.S.-Canada free trade pact. Trade unions belonging to the AFL-CIO have demonstrated countless jobs have been lost to the maquiladora system, where U.S. components are shipped to newly built, hi-tech factories in the area just south of the U.S.-Mexico bor­ der for assembly and then are re­ turned to the U.S. for sale. A major reason American busi-' ness looks very favorably at a Mexican fi-ee trade agreement is the difference in the average wages between U.S. and Mexican work­ ers. The U.S. average hourly wage is $13.85 while Mexico features a $1.99 average hourly rate. While the U.S. minimum wage recently increased to$4.25 an hour, the dol­ lar equivalent for the Mexican minimum wage is a mere $0.59 an hour. ing that the "licensed division op­ poses any split in the unlicensed division which will adversely im­ pact the licensed division's voting strength at the district convention." One MEBA engineer summed up the shore-based worker division as a ploy. "Basically," he said, "the union's democratic and rep­ resentative process is being oblit­ erated simply to preserve the power of a few guys.'' He said that those clasping onto power were the very same individuals whose lead­ ership had been rejected by the union's membership in last year's licensed division elections. War Bonus Approved for Gulf Seamen SIU crewmembers who served within the Persian Gulf war zone are eligible to receive a war bonus of 100 percent, according to the Military Sealift Command (MSG). Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bar­ gaining, announced he had re­ ceived word from MSG that those vessels operating in the Persian Gulf west of 53 degrees east longi­ tude between the start of U.S. fight­ ing on January 17 and the formal cease-fire on April 11 would be eligible. Those U.S.-flag vessels listed in the MSG memo include the Ready Reserve Force fleet, MSG-contracted vessels, MSG chartered and operating-contract ships effective during the war. (The bonus also applies to civilian-crewed MSGPAG vessels manned by members of the SIU's Government Services Division.) To collect the bonus, Campbell said members should make copies of their discharges to use as proof of dates the Seafarer sailed in the war zone. Those copies should be sent to the marine operations man­ ager of the company operating the vessel and not to the SIU. MSG stated the war bonus "is payable for any day or portion of a day in this zone, continuing until one day after the vessel passes east of the zone." MSG also announced harbor at­ tack and vessel attack bonuses have been approved for ships in the war zone.' 'In circumstances where war bonuses are applicable, $4(K) is payable to each crewmember aboard a ship in a harbor which is attacked (in MSG's determina­ tion)," said an MSG notice. Campbell emphasized MSG will determine what constitutes a harbor attack. "Just because the sirens wailed and protective suits had to be worn does not mean MSG will call it a harbor attack," he said. The union vice president noted the MSG harbor attack bonus excludes vessels docked in Israeli ports when SCUD missiles attacked. As no SIU vessels were hit dur­ ing the war, Campbell said the ves­ sel attack bonus would not apply to union-contracted ships. �•- -"• ••.-'••. r\-. • • :•*,- V- MAY 1991 SlU Umes Presidential Action to Bolster U.S. Fleet If the United States is to revi­ talize its merchant marine, the administration must stop uttering words and start taking action, said the SIU's director of congres­ sional and governmental affairs at an April 23 congressional hearing on the nation's sealift capability. In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Merchant Ma­ rine, Terry Turner, speaking on behalf of the SIU's president, Mi­ chael Sacco, pointed out that the administration speaks on "mari­ time matters with two voices." "On the one hand, it asks for a dependable merchant marine to send into harm's way, as with the Persian Gulf war. On the other hand, it waives without justifica­ tion the Jones Act during a draw­ down of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve necessitated by that war," Turner told the congressmen. Waiving Maritime Laws Another example of the White House's undercutting of its own professed support for U.S. ship­ ping is the administration's energy policy calling for a defense petro­ leum reserve in which cabotage, cargo preference and other laws which serve to bolster the Amer­ ican-flag fleet would be waived, said Turner. The SIU representative called on the president to use the upcom­ ing national Maritime Day, ob­ served every year on May 22, to "issue an executive order man­ dating federal agencies to fully Disley Re-elected Head of Marine Firemen MFOW Vice President ^Whitey\Shoup Announces Retirement In union-wide balloting, Henry "Whitey" Disley was re-elected to the position of president of the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association (MFOW), the West Coast-based affiliate of the SIUNA that pri­ marily represents unlicensed en­ gine department seamen. Also re-elected were five other incumbent union officials: Treasurer Joel E. McCrum, Headquarters Port Agent Bobby Iwata, Branch Agents Robert G. Henry "Whitey" Disley, who is pictured at an MID executive board meeting held earlier this year, recently vyas re­ elected to a two-year term as president of the SlUNA-affiliated MFOW. ^:w'f-v 'i" I. ' -...." •; ''""^U.'rJiLfA- • Kimball in Seattle, Sol Ayoob in Wilmington and Marvin "Lucky" Honig in Honolulu. The six offi­ cers ran unopposed in an election conducted by secret mail ballot. Brother Disley and the other officials will serve for the 19911992 term. Since 1974, the MFOW membership has elected Disley to serve as the union's president. in Liverpool, England, first shipped in 1941 aboard the Dutch-flag MV Alioth. Within days, the vessel was torpedoed off the coast of West Africa and the young Disley spent II days in a lifeboat before reaching Sierra Leone. His second ship participated in the invasion of North Africa and his third was engaged in supplying the invasion of Sicily. After WWII, Disley took up residence in the United States. He shipped from the West Coast in the MFOW first as an oiler and later as a reefer engineer. In 1964 he came ashore after his election to the headquarters business agent post. He became an MFOW vice president in 1969 and succeeded Harry Jorgensen as president of^ the union in 1974. Shoup Will Miss Members Not seeking re-election was MFOW Vice President B.C. "Whitey" Shoup, who officially resigned from the position of vice president. In this past round of voting in the MFOW,. the vice president post was not among those on the ballot by virtue of previous membership action which elimi­ nated the job for economic rea­ sons. Brother Shoup joined the MFOW in 1945 and served as temporary business agent for the union on several occasions between 1959 and 1968. In 1969 Shoup was elected San Francisco business agent, a position he held until 1974 when he was elected by the MFOW membership to the post of vice president. In reporting on Shoup's retire­ ment to the March MFOW head­ quarters meeting, Disley said, "Brother Shoup wishes me to ex­ press his appreciation for the sup­ port he has received from the rankand-file membership over the years. He considered it a great honor being an elected official of the union and having the opportunity to serve the membership." Disley added, "On behalf of the entire membership, I extend our best wishes to 'Whitey' and his family for a long, happy and healthy retirement." comply with maritime statutes." Among the other points pre­ sented by the SIU were: • The U.S. government should open the way for American par­ ticipation in the lucrative passen­ ger ship trades thereby ensuring adequate troop transport capacity. Turner noted that during Opera­ tion Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the Department of Defense spent $31 million to charter a Brit­ ish-flag cruise ship. • Efforts by Congress to extend veterans benefits and tax breaks to merchant seamen serving in a combat zone during a war should be made into law. Both licensed and unlicensed personnel should be afforded re-employment rights if such seamen leave jobs to sail in a conflict. • A merchant marine reserve is better than no initiative at all. However, a more effective. solu­ tion to our sealift needs would be a fully active commercial fleet. t-: m }M-'- The hearing was one in a series that is being held under the aus­ pices of the House subcommittee on merchant marine chaired by Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.). In his opening statement, Jones indi­ cated the subcommittee "will ex­ amine the state of our nation's sealift capabilities and the need to improve our commercial merchant marine to support our sealift." The subcommittee chairman said the panel will hear from adminis­ tration and maritime union rep­ resentatives in April and vessel operators, shipyard spokesmen and longshore labor officials in May. During June, the subcommittee will begin hearings on maritime promotional policies. To date the panel has heard from maritime union representatives and spokesmen from the military and the Maritime Administration. • TRAMSCOM Chief Johnson Citos SIU's War Efforts; Thanks Soafarors During Inspection of Union's Schooi The head of the U.S. Transpor­ tation Command visited the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to inspect the training facility and to thank the members and manpower office for their work in crewing merchant vessels for Operation Desert Shield and Op­ eration Desert Storm. "We want to thank all of you for the great work you have done," Air Force General Hansford T. Johnson told members of the re­ certified bosun course and other classes at the school as well as the manpower staff. Disley Shipped In WWII Disley, who was born and raised n General Hansford T. Johnson talks with members of the Lundeberg School diesel engine technology class during his recent tour of the facility. "At the very beginning—on a moment's notice—we pulled everything together and broke out 17 fully manned and loaded ships in just five days. We appreciate all your efforts. Many said it would not work, but it did work because of you. Many thanks." Continued Cooperation Johnson's tour of the facilities at the Lundeberg School included stops at the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum, the shiphandling simulator, the Hagglund crane used in sealift training, vocational classrooms and workshops. He met with both trainees and upgraders throughout the day. The general told the members, "The future looks bright for the U.S. merchant marine." Referring to SIU President Michael Sacco, who accompanied Johnson on the visit, the general added, "We have a definite commitment to work together to help the merchant ma­ rine work better." - -'4 5^;; '..f •• �4,4.' - if.''-f'4lfte,44vi;4:4-4::-4 wii»® . / 11^ "»•' '• . '• ,• T.} . i '• « 4 •••-• SEAFARm LOG St. Louis Port Council Holds Award Ceremony Breaux, Johnson, Trumka and Dunne Are Honored A U.S. senator, a 4-star general, an international trade union pres­ ident and a construction company chairman of the board were hon­ ored by the Greater St. Louis Area and Vicinity Port Council at its annual dinner last month. Senator John Breaux (D-La.) received the Able Helmsman Award for his support of the U.S.flag merchant marine in Washing­ ton. Air Force General Hansford T. Johnson was recognized for his agency's performance in coordi­ nating the transport of materiel in the Persian Gulf effort. Richard L. Trumka, president of the United Mine Workers (UMWA), was named Labor Man of the Year. Thomas P. Dunne, chairman of ithe board and C.E.O. of Fred Weber, Inc. was proclaimed Busi­ nessman of the Year. eral Johnson, SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco praised the chief of the U-S. Transportation Com­ mand for his "outstanding job of moving equipment from the United States and Europe to the theater of operation so our troops could fire their guns." Johnson noted the effort could LnwSt'® SrtaUlihtd 18 Aaril 18)17 wllh hvadqu •n> lnuanto«C«Jnr. ••mi.aiidM The Men and Women of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION SIU President Michael Sacco presents General Hansford T. Johnson with a piaque thanking the men and woman of the U.S. Transportation Command for their role in the Persian Gulf war. FOB CONTINUED OUTSTANDtNC SUPPORT TO OUR NATION AND TO THE UNITED STATB TRANSPORTATIONCOMMAND DURING OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD, DESERT 5TORH AND DESERT SORTIE. YOU HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY PROUDLY AND WELL A CRAIHUL AMBUCAN tlAMFOaOT.JOIM<m.CeNUAI.llSAr OMIMNDCR INCHIir Thomas P. Dunne prepares his re­ marks before being introduced as the Businessman of the Year. The U.S. Transportation Command thanked the SIU for its effort during the Persian Gulf war through this plaque presented at the event. St. Louis Port Council President Rich­ ard Mantia (seated) confers with Tony Sacco, SIU assistant vice president, during the dinner. '• ^\ In accepting his ship's wheel, Breaux announced the fight of the 1990s facing Congress and the White House is the rebuilding of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. ' 'The challenge is if we are going to have an American merchant fleet that serves us in commercial times and that is available to serve us in times of conflict," the chair­ man of the Senate Merchant Ma­ rine Committee told the audience. Breaux vowed he would fight in Congress to address the need and remedy the problem. In presenting a plaque to Gen- not have been accomplished with­ out the help of American compa­ nies and their workers. "When it was time to move the force, we had a few airplanes, we had no military people to sail our ships and we owned eight ships," he said. "No ship was delayed waiting for a crewmember. You and we, together, made it work. I salute each and every one of you." After his remarks, Johnson presented Sacco with a plaque from the Transportation Command for the SIU in appreciation of the union efforts to crew ships during the Persian Gulf effort. Trumka thanked the group for recognizing his union members through him for the award. He rallied the members of the audi­ ence to urge their congressional representatives to pass the worker Senator John Breaux proclaims the challenge of the 1990s Is the rebuilding of the U.S.-flag merchant marine. replacement (scab) bill being de­ bated in both houses. Trumka, who has been presi­ dent of the UMWA since 1982, led his union back into the AFLCIO, the federation of trade unions in the United States, in 1989. Un­ der his leadership, the UMWA successfully waged a 10-month strike against Pittston Coal Com­ pany for better health and retire­ ment benefits for the members, their families and union retirees. Dunne was noted for his solid standing in the labor, business and political communities in St. Louis. Under his leadership, Fred We­ ber, Inc. has worked closely with organized labor and the building trades. Richard Trumka listens to a speech being made at the St. Louis Port Coun­ cil awards ceremony. The 1965 graduate of Washing­ ton University began his career at Fred Weber in that same year as a field engineer. Dunne was elected president, chairman of the board and C.E.O. of the firm in 1980. ^-i.vi^^iL.':, -.'I i'VfS'&f:;- 'i •'-• •• ftvmv-- :l c Vf?\f>4.. J Missouri River Barge Traffic Hampered by Drought, Flows An ongoing drought in the high plains has shortened the Missouri River shipping season, delaying by a week the official April 1 opening of the waterway to commercial transport lines. In addition, the Army Corp of Engineers has announced that the agency will release only minimal reser­ voir flows. 4 i ^ Senate Panel Favors Enactment Of 4 Maritime Int'l Conventions The Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate recommended enact­ ment by the frill Senate of four maritime-related international conventions of the Iritemational Maritime Organization. For the United States to be a party to these conventions, they must be ratified by the Senate. The treaties cover universally accepted standards for training and qualifying seamen, regulations regarding the waterbome transport of harmful substances in packages and restructuring of the system of surveys and certification outlined in the 1988 protocols to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Convention on Load Lines aCLL). New Orleans Pays Off in San Francisco While the vessel docked In San Francisco, Seafarers aboard the Overseas New Orleans hold a union meeting. Pictured above are (from left) OS R. Hemandez; San Frandsco Port Agent Nick Celona; Bosun Frank Cottongin; Pumpman J. Oberson; GSU Leroy Jenkins; OS Craig Treadweli, Chief Cook George Lee; Wiper Eron Hall and (sitting) OS Louis Diaz. �.*i' MAY 1991 Bmm, Hopkins Tate OmHHH&P ffe/ni; Court, Labor Dm't Certify Eieetkm The federal district court,after a long delay, has certified the victory of Catain Timothy A. Brown as head of the International Organi­ zation of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P). The court order, issued April 5, was coupled with a Labor Department certification of the election. In February it was announced by the Labor Department, which supervised the election, that Brown had won the vote for the presi­ dent's post in a 90-day balloting period by a tally of 2,489 to incum­ bent Robert Lowen's 2,079. Sim­ ilarly, Captain James W. Hopkins out-polled the MM«S:P's incumbent secretary-treasurer, Elwood Kyser, by a vote of 2,426 to 2,106. Immediately after the upset vote had been announced, Lowen, Kyser and other MM&P general executive board members at­ tempted to prevent Brown and Hopkins from moving into the union's two top jobs by filing a series of allegations concerning the election. While the government agency looked into these charges, thereby holding up the certification of Brown and Hopkins, the defeated Lowen continued to operate as the union's president. In the affidavit of the Labor V^ivf •iT"!* •; Department representative sub­ mitted to the federal district court, the director of the agency's office responsible for handling matters concerning union elections stated that he had found "no violation" of the law "which may have af­ fected the outcome of the elec­ tion." Maritime industry observers re­ ported that while Brown and Hop­ kins awaited the certification of the election by the Labor Depart­ ment, Lowen is reported to have instigated a number of actions de­ signed to hang on to power despite the repudiation of his leadership by the MM&P members. Among these actions—which were characterized as "shenani­ gans" by one MM&P member— was a resolution adopted by the union's general executive board to appoint Lowen to a position of membership group liaison officer and director of organizing. Additionally, Lowen was re­ ported to have rushed a lump sum buy-out plan through the MM&P's pension fund trustee meeting in late February. It is reported that the Lowen plan would make the lump sum buy-out available to himself and Kyser and a very small group of MM&P pensioners. Brown, in a communication to MM&P mem­ bers, said he and Hopkins had re­ quested that the pension plan trustees first resolve if the fund was financially able to sustain a buy­ out program and, if it could, make it available to all pensioners with 62 years of age and 25 years of service or 60 years of age with 30 years of service. The Brown/Hopkins election was the culmination of a race that had its roots in the 1988 campaign for the MM&P's officers. The ballot­ ing which ended earlier this year was, in effect, a rerun of the 1988 election which a Baltimore-based federal district court judge found to be riddled with "fraud of sig­ nificant proportions." Judge Marvin J. Garbis held that the manner in which the 1988 MM&P election was conducted violated the union's constitution and federal law. Among the find­ ings of the court were indications of stolen ballots, ballots forged by Lowen supporters and failure of the union to mail election notices to all members. Brown and Hopkins, in both the 1988 election and in its rerun Ver­ sion in 1990, ran on a reformminded platform. The challengers cited the poor investment deci­ sions made by the MM&P and the loss of jobs during Lowen's watch. New Wage Scale and Retro-Pay in Place For Sill Gov't Services Division Members -J*. Seafarers in the SIU's Govern­ ment Services Division sailing aboard Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) are due an in­ crease in all wage-related pay, SIU Vice President Government Serv­ ices Roy "Buck" Mercer an­ nounced last month. . The revision of the "Pacific Schedule of Wages for MSCPAC Ships" recently issued by MSCPAC civilian personnel offi­ cer A.J. Qatsha said the date of implementation of the new pay rates will be May 1, 1991. However, the document went on to say that the pay increases are retroactive to October 1, 1990, the effective date of the revised schedule. Checks for the retroactive pay accumulated between October 1 and April 30 will be issued soon by MSCPAC. Vice President Mercer asks that all members sailing in the Govern­ ment Services Division—which was formerly known as the Mili­ tary Sea Transport Union (MSTU) before it merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Division—advise the union's office in San Francisco of the correct mailing address for back-pay checks. Mercer adds that those mem­ bers who wish to pick up their checks in person should notify the union office or MSCPAC's per­ sonnel office of their intentions. The increase reflects a 3.6 per­ cent increase to all wage-related pay for all MSCPAC civilian mar­ iners sailing in unlicensed capac­ ities in the deck, engine and stew­ ard departments. Mercer said the union is in the process of printing up the new wage scale in poster format. This will be distributed shortly to all MSCPAC ships with SIU civilian personnel aboard. Members who would like a copy of the poster can contact the union's govern­ ment services division office at 350 Fremont Street, San Fran­ cisco, Calif. 94105; (415)861-3400. Retired MFOW Pres. Dies at Age 69 Harry Jorgensen, former presi­ dent of the SIUNA-affiliated Ma­ rine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association (MFOW), suffered a fatal heart attack March 23,1991 in his home­ town of San Pablo, Calif. He was 69 years old. Shortly after his birth in Den­ mark, he and his family moved to San Francisco where his father worked as a longshoreman. Jor­ gensen joined the MFOW in Oc­ tober 1942 as a fireman/watertender. He was remembered as being a strict enforcer and follower of the union contract when he sailed. In the early 1950s during the Mc­ Carthy era, he was accused of being a Communist-sympathizer and had his shipping document taken away. He was cleared of the charge by the FBI more than 18 months later. Jorgensen first came ashore in 1949 to work as a temporary agent in the port of New Orleans. In the 1960s he served as business agent and port agent in Seattle and San Francisco before being elected vice president in 1968. The black-gang member was elected president of the MFOW in 1969. He held the post until 1974 when he became the administrator of the MFOW-PMA Welfare Fund. George McCartney, SIU vice president for the west coast, re­ membered Jorgensen as a stauch trade unionist. "His priorities were membership first, last and al­ ways," McCartney said. Joi^ensen is survived by a niece, Janeen Kehl. SlU'Cmwed Delia Queen Is Fitted with New Double Hull The SlU-crewed steamboat Delta Queen became one of the latest vessels to employ double hull technology when it began sail­ ing this season along the Missis­ sippi and Ohio rivers. The 64-year-old vessel was fit­ ted with an outer hull during the winter offseason at a Mississippi shipyard. The new layer of skin widens the steamboat's waterplane area and raises its paddlewheel by 30 inches which will make it more efficient. The double hull was installed during a 13-week period so the Delta Queen could resume its nor­ mal cruise schedule in March. The new outer hull, which is 250 feet in length, was made of eight 40foot prefabricated modules of V»% inch steel with four on each side of the keel. The original hull, made of 5/16 inch steel, was raised to allow space between it and the new hull. This created 36 inches of space between the old and new hulls which will be used for buoyancy, fuel storage and potable water. The double-hull design allows the paddlewheel to return to its normal position in the water. Be­ fore such additions as air condi­ tioning, large generators and re­ frigerated storage added so much weight, the wheel was 24 to 30 inches below its normal waterline. The steamboat was designated a national historic landmark in 1989. It began operations in Cali­ fornia in 1927. -I -• The Delta Queen Is lowered into its new double hull at a Pearlington, Miss, shipyard earlier this year. �1~ -Is- •- 8 ynr' W-M "Sr ;# 'M'« '•••fii' "rfy'','::.: 'Li!' a:",---;: "r f:li -• • "• • • :n If ::l ;• • I- Two fishermen owe their lives to an alert SIU helmsman aboard the SS Buyer who spotted the pair floating in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina. AB Ray Tate noticed the two 50 miles off the coast of North Carolina hours after their fishing vessel caught fire and sank. Tate and the whole crew of the Buyer were thanked and praised for the fine work they performed in rescu­ ing Carl Snow and Michael Kemp on February 18. Admirals Praise Crew Navy Vice Admiral Francis Donovan, commander of the Mili­ tary Sealift Command, wired the crew: "Your prompt actions and professional execution of your duties in rescuing the two crewmembers of the Fish Witch are noted with pleasure. Since the boat was not due in port for several days and because neither a distress signal nor an (emergency) trans­ mission were made, it is certain that both survivors owe their lives to your alert watch, perseverance and seamanship skills. Well done!" jff'i sSiifa -'• SaFARCRSLOG Good Seamanship Skills Save Two Fishermen .'••|v; •.ty'n:.. 'f-l • S'f 'l-SS •'iSI': ",->J ^ • Third Mate Gregory Musk pushes fisherman Michael Kemp up to the pilot's ladder during a rescue by the RRFshlp. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Paul A. Welling added; "Had it not been for the vigilance of the Buyer's crew, these two men would most certainly have been lost to the sea. The eagemess and persistence of the Buyer's crew to assist fellow mariners in distress is highly com­ mendable." (Steward Baker Tobe Dansley Jr. and Chief Cook Lloyd T. Palmer provided the Seafarers LOG with photographs and details of the dramatic rescue.) Fishermen Adrift An early morning fire starting in the wheelhouse of the fishing ves­ sel spread quickly, causing fisher­ men Snow and Kemp, in life jackets, to jump overboard without being able to call for help. After drifting for more than six hours, the pair was spotted 250 yards off the port beam by AB Tate at 11:20 a.m. While orders were given to turn the vessel around, all hands were posted on deck as lookouts. Bosun James Blanchard prepared rescue equipment as the galley gang read­ ied two spare rooms with blankets and food for the fishermen. Following the turnaround, OS Steve Arnold rediscovered the pair 500 yards off the port beam. The ship maneuvered alongside, but the fishermen were unable to place the safety harness around their bodies. Third Mate Gregory Musk dove into the water to assist the pair in the rescue. They were aboard ship by 12:45 p.m. Cook Palmer told the Seafarers LOG, "The crew was really glad we were able to rescue them. Tliey were in pretty good shape except for being cold and wet from being in the water for hours." Ready to Give Up Once onboard the Buyer, Snow and Kemp thanked the crew for spotting and saving them. Palmer reported the fishermen as saying "three or four other vessels had gone past them without seeing them." According to Dansley, the '•' .V- Crewmembers aboard the SS Buyer attend to two rescued fishermen plucked from the Atlantic Ocean east of North Carolina. fishermen said they were ready to give up had the Buyer sailed past. The Coast Guard was notified of the rescue operation as it pro­ ceeded. The crew wrapped the two in blankets and treated them for hypothermia. Less than an hour after being plucked from the sea, a Marine Corps helicopter hovered over the Buyer and loaded the fish­ ermen to take Snow and Kemp to a shoreside hospital where they were treated and released. Crew Worked Together Palmer said the crew did an ex­ cellent job of working together to save the fishermen, especially in relocating them after turning around. Captain H. B. Kuykendall also praised his crew for its effort, then added, "I can only hope that should I fall overboard, men such as you will be on hand to help me." The Buyer, a Ready Reserve Force vessel activated for the Per­ sian Gulf war and operated by OMI Corporation, resumed its course for Rota, Spain. Seafarers on Buyer Besides Tate, Arnold, Blanchard, Dansley and Palmer, other Seafarers serving aboard the Buyer were ABs Brad Seibel, Tom Henderson, Howard Blanks, Russell Haynes and Glenn Johnson; OS Raymond Watts; Electrician James Demouy; UDEs William Cassel and J. C. Burnett; Oilers Joseph Billotto, Percy Payton and Verbu Nix; DEUs Bruce Barber and Carl Turner; Assistant Cook Ronnie Mixson; and Steward As­ sistants Jessie Andrews, James Smithy Don Glover, Roderic Coleman, Quitman Young and Stanley Baggett. • -J Michael Kemp Is airlifted from the deck of the Buyer by a Marine helicopter following a rescue at sea. Stonewall Jackson Accident Under Investigation The first draft of the investiga­ tive report concerning the Febru­ ary 9 fire aboard the Stonewall Jackson which claimed six lives, including three SIU members, is expected to be completed before the middle of May. Commander David Miller, the U.S. Coast Guard investigator in charge of the case, told the Seafar­ ers LOG late last month he was working on the report after in­ specting the Waterman vessel and speaking with its crewmembers. Mum About Blame The Coast Guard investigator said he could not reveal details of his investigation as it was "ongo­ ing." When asked about published reports that human error would be cited against one of the deceased members. Miller responded, "It is possible, but I would not say if it is or isn't. That is one of the many situations we are looking at." Miller, who works in the Coast Guard's Honolulu marine safety office, stated once his report is written, its conclusion and recom­ mendations would be reviewed by other branches of the agency be­ fore it is released to the public. That was verified by Lt. Com­ mander Chuck McMahon of the Washington, D.C. office who said such a review is standard proce­ dure. McMahon noted those Coast Guard departments affected by the recommendations must be able to review the document before it is published. Prompt Review Expected Miller said the review process should be "prompt." He expected the report to become public by early summer 1991."Many people are anxious to see it," he added. The Stonewall Jackson was towed to Colombo, Sri Lanka after the fire, which took the lives of SIU black-gang members QMED Ed­ mund Clayton, QMED Prince Wescott and Wiper Henry Hyman. The ship was sailing past the south coast of India on its reg­ ular run between the U.S. gulf coast and the Mideast, India and Southeast Asia when the accident occurred. Accident Details According to Miller, the fire started when lubricating oil in the engine's turbogenerator escaped through a loose cap on a oil-strain­ ing device. The oil presumably contacted a hot surface and ignited. Deadly fumes filled the engineroom. The turbogenerator auto­ matically shut itself off, cutting the power to the vessel's ventilation system. The six engineroom mem­ bers then died of carbon monoxide poisoning or smoke inhalation or both. The accident is considered the worst disaster to strike a U.S.-flag merchant vessel since the Marine Electric sank off the coast of Vir­ ginia in 1983, claiming 31 mer­ chant mariners. mm. Steward assistants Jessie Andrews (standing) and Roderic Coleman check on fisherman Carl Snow shortly after he was brought on deck. • -.1' �> nriTiitfTiliiiiil •••••ISip"- MAY 1991 RtHmway-Fbg SMis A/bke Their Own ffv/es Continued from page 3 erage wage of $871 per month for an AB has been developed, and the ITF aggressively pursues run­ away operators to become signa­ tories to this collective bargaining agreement. With the world minimum wage rate for seafarers set by the Inter­ national Labor Organization at $276 per month for an AB, an ITF contract elevates the employment conditions for seamen working un­ der its jurisdiction. But outside of these efforts are many of the world's ship owners who conspire with runaway regis­ tries, manning agencies and in some cases even governments to secure the lowest-paid and most docile seafarers and to avoid union con­ tracts covering crewmembers. ';^ ;P'-: Americans Start Trend There are some American ship owners among this ilk. In fact, American ship owners were among the first of the industrialized world to transfer tonnage to flag-of-convenience registries, starting with a trickle in the '20s and '30s and becoming particularly acute after WWII. As a means of escaping U.S. wage standards and working con­ ditions, government-enforced safety regulations and inspections and other aspects of good corpo­ rate citizenship, many American ship owners transferred vessels to the flags of Panama, Liberia and Honduras. Here, the biggest of­ fenders were the major oil com­ panies with their considerable tanker fleets. The flight of Amer­ ican ship owners to runaway re­ gistries was followed in varying degrees by operators from other traditional maritime nations, in particular many European fleets. Second Registry Sham Today, European ship owners continue to move tonnage to flagof-convenience registries and to so-called second registries. The concept of a second registry was begun in Norway. In effect, it is a ship registry scheme offering runaway benefits while allowing the label, or flag, of a traditional maritime nation. From the original three flag-ofconvenience registries — Panama, Liberia and Honduras—there are now more than 16 nations offering their own hot dog stands for ship operators. Among the flags for sale are those of Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Is­ lands, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Hondu­ ras, Kerguelen, Lebanon, Liberia, Malta, Netherland Antilles, Pan­ ama, Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and Vanuatu. Second registry options include the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS), Denmark's DIS, Germany's GIS, the Isle of Man for United Kingdom ship owners and Luxembourg for Belgian op­ erators. Revenue Generator It is the nature of a runaway registry to be a cash cow for an impoverished nation, selling a flag for contributions to their treasury. In the case of Liberia, money from its ship registry contributes be­ tween 12 to 15 percent of the nation's budget. The office of the trade minister in the Washington, D.C.-based Embassy of Cyprus estimates its ship registry generates $5.5 million in direct fees and taxes and $100 in secondary activity such as legal and management operations. The Panamanian ship registry, known as "Secnaves," pulled in $45 mil­ lion in 1986, $41 million in 1987 and $38 million in 1988, according to "Seatrade Business Review," July/August 1989 edition. Dependent on this income, each flag-of-convenience nation at­ tempts to out-do the other in luring ship owners to their registry. Propping Up Despots It is interesting to note that very few of the runaway flag registries are based in truly democratic countries. Instead, these havens from civilized standards are based in nations among which are some of the world's most brutal regimes and corrupt governments. The U.S. State Department told Congress that in Liberia, the flagof-convenience registry boasting the most tonnage of any in the world, there were "extensive hu­ man rights violations." ITF Definition of a Fiag-of Convenience Registry The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF). in its 1974-enacted policy regarding runaway-flag vessels, issued the following definition: "Where beneficial ownership and control of a! vessel vess is found to lie elsewhere than in the country of the flag the vessel is flying, the vessel is considered as sailing under a flag of convenience." The ITF designates fiag-of-convenience registries by examining a set of criteria developed by Ithe British Committee of Inquiry in 1970. These factors are known as the "Rochdale Criteria" and contain the following points: • The country allows non-citizens to own and control vessels. • Access to and transfer from the registry is easy. • Taxes on shipping income are low or non-existent. • The country of registration does not need the shipping tonnage for its own purposes but is keen to earn the tonnage fees. • Manning by non-nationals is freely permitted. • The country lacks the power (or the willingness) to impose national or international regulations on 'its' shipowners. SOURCE: International Transport Workers Federation Seafarers' Bulletin; No. 4,1989, page 46. rights abuses. Honduran officials have been cited by Amnesty In­ ternational for murder, cover-up, corruption, torture and disappear­ ances of trade unionists, students and human rights monitors. Singapore's government is us­ ing a so-called Internal Security Act to restrict peaceful political expression and has unfairly im­ prisoned, restricted and intimi­ dated its citizens from expressing their views on political issues ac­ cording to Asia Watch. In the Bahamas there has been extensive documentation of highlevel official corruption in connec­ tion with narcotics trafficking. Bottom-of-the-Barrel Wages Many European nations have Insti­ tuted their own flag-of-convenience registries. The only difference be­ tween a Nonvegian second registry ship, such as the one pictured above, and a runaway-flag operation is that one wears the veneer of a traditional maritime nation. Civil warfare racking Liberia, which led to the execution of the nation's former president, Samuel Doe, has brought about mass kill­ ings, torture and mutilation of un­ armed civilians. Additionally, basic freedoms have been denied the Liberian people, and those who have protested the inhumane ac­ tions by the rebel forces have been thrown in prison. In the fighting, all of Liberia's banks and national reserves have been looted, impoverishing the na­ tion. This raises the question of into whose hands will the ship registry-generated funds fall? Other nations sporting ship re­ gistries also are suspect of human With runaway-flag ship owners devoid of any national allegiance, they are free to shop around for crewmembers. Often this practice leads to taking advantage of indi­ viduals from poverty stricken na­ tions weighed down with heavy unemployment where wages are at rock bottom. Take for example Sri Lanka, where a laborer can expect to earn the equivalent of 16 U.S. cents per hour. Or, con­ sider the Burmese, Indian or Pak­ istani workers who earn on aver­ age between $I .50 and $2.60 a day (measured in U.S. dollars at cur­ rent exchange rates). This exploitable market for ma- Typically, the runaway vessel's own­ ers have no connection to the country where the ship is registered. Pictured above is a Maltese-flag bulk carrier managed by a Greece-based com­ pany. • -i-. --J'.:' tS'sp >';• •'is -i-aS rine labor has become one of the perceived so-called benefits be­ hind the massive movement on the part of ship owners to the runaway flags. Manning Agents in Cahoots The other half of the problem in the runaway-flag scheme is the use of unsavory hiring practices reminiscent of the old crimp sys^ tem found in the United States at the turn of the century. Continued on page 12 r- •••'i'km- ... And the List Is Still Growing Fiag^of-Oinvmience Ftf^M Antigua and Barbuda eahatnas Bermuda Cayman Islands Cyprus Gibraltar Horrduras Kerguelen Lei Liberia Malta V Netherland Antilles Panama Sri Lanka St. Vincent Vanuatu £ (status depends on dwmer^jp M from the flag counby and agreements ' "He to that country's unions) IS) Lkiited Kingdom (Isle of Man) Luxembourg (for Be^an ships) Denmark DIS) Gerrnany GtS) Partial FOC Registries tfong Kong Phili^'nes (foreign-owned ships bareboat gartered to Phiiippines' Singapore (foreign-owned ships without ITF-approved agreements Note: Ships registered in these countries which can demonstrate that they are genuinely owned in thatcountry are not treated by the ITF as flag-of-convenience vessels. Similarly, ships from countries not on the list will be treated as runawayflag ve^ls if the ITP receives information that they are beneficially owned in another country. SOURCE; Intemational Transport Workers Federation Seafarers' Bulletin; No. 4,1989, page 46. J,.^ If" �H ';"••• > '• - ; /•* ' k^r' •. . .:••£ - ^ ;• :_}!is •• ' - J'>'T''I''''»V-. .''5':. • ••!. ,4-'- -r M: f;,. - ^,' • . »'.; ' ,- " " li 10 Great Lakes vessels sometimes have to make do with what nature provides when they have to dock at a small inlet to offload or load cargo. S^uch is the case of the Richard Reiss when it calls on Fairport Har­ bor, Ohio where the Grand River empties into Lake Erie. Along ei­ ther side of the inlet are piles of rock, salt and ore that have been deposited there by ships like the Reiss. While the Erie Sand Steamship Company vessel sails along the lower Great Lakes, its SIU crewmembers often have to work at locations with little more than concrete bollards or bits. Deck­ hands swing out on a landing boom to the shore to take the lead ropes to tie up the vessel for offloading. In Fairport Harbor, the waters around the dock are so shallow the Reiss cannot pull along the shore. Crewmembers use a ladder from the conveyor boom to get on and off the ship. Wheelsmen at both ends of the vessel keep watch on the lines to adjust the location of the ship for offloading and to keep it from drifting onto the riverbank. In the belly of the ship, the conveyormen and gatemen make sure the ship's conveyor belts are offloading the cargo evenly and swiftly. On the topside, deckhands stand ready to clean any holds im­ peding the offloading.; The whole process of offloading or loading takes a matter of hours, then the ship is on its way to an­ other port. Seafarers serving on the Reiss say they like the ship because they don't see the same places con­ stantly. "It never gets boring on here," AB Wheelsman Larry En­ glish, a Florida resident when not sailing, told a reporter for the Sea­ farers LOG. The vessel used to be known as the Richard J. Reiss before its cap­ tain realized the name had 13 let­ ters, bad luck on the Lakes. But its former name does not seem to haunt it. "She's a good ship," said Deckhand Ed Leonard. "I enjoy working on her." ; -v>'- SEAFARERS LOG kk,k-' f,:< -'v '•iff" - While other deckhands work from the shore, Deckhand Mousa Salas balances the boom ladder for Seafarers to get on and off the Relss. Wiper Musleh Mushin reaches for a hammer from the englneroom tool board. AB Watchman Nasser Alshakd317 keeps an eye on shore operat'ons from the stern of the Reiss. Conveyorman Norm Guild pushes the buttons to start the boom conveyor belt. Deckhand Ahmed All Shohatee grabs a line to tie up the vessel. Deckhands Mousa Salas (left) and Ed Leonard share a joke before cleaning a cargo hold. i:..j "i, ' , i '" •:••• : The Richard Reiss enters Fairport Harbor on the northeast Ohio coast. Second Cook All Ahmed offers a crewmember some pecan pie. Porter Saleh Ahmed Saeed prepares potatoes for the crew's dinner. �mmm m m MAY 1991 Lurline Black-Gang Visited Who was more surprised—the bull-calf that found himself unex­ pectedly in the Lurline's hot and noisy engineroom or the third as­ sistant engineer and the watch ju­ nior engineer at the console who turned around at some point and saw an intruder that looked like a "cow"? The 500-lb. breeding bull-calf's adventure began when he wiggled himself out of the confines of his container on the deck of the Matson ship while en route from Ha­ waii to Oakland last month. Originally "Bob," as he was called by those aboard the con­ verted Puerto Rico Marine ro/ro ship, was part of a gang of four breeding bulls that found their way to freedom. But his three compan­ ions were quickly caught, and Bob was on his own. Wandering through the ship. Bob made it down the ramps, squeezed through a hatch and found himself right in the middle of what must have seemed like bull-calf hell—the vessel's engineroom. Once inside the engineroom. Bob slid down a ladder with a 50 degree incline which brought him to the generator level. BuU-Calf Leaves Mark In a fashion characteristic of frightened cattle. Bob relieved himself, thoroughly distributing liquid and solid excrement around the engineroom. "The Marine Fireman," the newspaper of the SIUNA-affiliated MFOW, which represented the unlicensed black-gang crew oh the Lurline, reported that this cre­ ated "the first time in Matson's his­ tory that wipers put in for penalty time for cleaning up cow dung in the engineroom!" Shocked Engineers Of course. Bob was not the only living being to be surprised by his presence in the engineroom. Imagine the shock of the unsus­ pecting crewmember who first learned of Bob's presence when the bull-calf nudged him from be­ hind. The engineer on watch told Nick Celona, the SIU's boarding patrolman, that when the bull-calf came strolling past the main con­ sole, he must have jumped 10 feet! Jacob Calcaterra, the MFOW member on watch, said as far as he knew, this was a first. While a terrified Bob en­ trenched himself in a storeroom area, crewmembers tackled the problem of extricating the unbudgeable bull-calf from the en­ gineroom. By removing a section of the bulkhead, and forcefully pushing at one of Bob's ends and pulling the other, Lurline crewmembers moved Bob to an adjacent ro/ro space. Next, Bob was driven to the main deck in a truck that backed into the area. Bob then was placed safely in a cargo net and hoisted with the main winch back into his trailer with his fellow animals. Worse for the Wear Both the Lurline and Bob needed some repairs after this ad­ venture. Bob, while visiting the en­ gineroom, caused a generator to blow when his kicking busted the A 500-lb. bull-calf appears stunned at having found himself in the Lurline's engineroom. lube oil line, blacking out the ship. On the other hand, the bull-calf, after bumping and banging around and going into near shock at finding himself in the engineroom, required veterinary attention. Seafarer Falls Back on Irish Heritage to Save His Life Safely back home In the United States, Michael Marr recounts his harrowing experience in Aqaba, Jordan. One day after turning 42 years old, SIU member Michael Marr called on every bit of experience he had gathered in order to save his own life in Aqaba, Jordan. Marr was sailing as a steward assistant aboard the Cape Comet when it made an unscheduled stop October 26 in the port at the northem end of the Gulf of Aqaba, near the southem entrance to the Suez Canal. The Ready Reserve Force vessel was on its way back to the United States after offloading in Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. Marr received permission to go into town October 27, his birthday. He hired a cab driver at the gate who quickly became his tour guide. The evening went without a hitch and the cabbie said he would wait for Marr the next evening. The Trouble Begins Once again, Marr got shore leave, met the cabbie outside the gate and went back into town. Ev­ erything went fine until the pair drove back to the dock. '"Hie guard told us to report to gate 2," Marr recalled. "The ship was docked at gate 1.1 could see it right there and told him so. He said to go to gate 2. "My cab driver knew something was wrong when we got to gate 2. He got into a fistfight with three men and yelled for me to 'Go! Run!' They grabbed me and took me into the guardhouse." Marr was held against his will for more than three hours. He said only one of the three spoke English and kept asking him why he was against Iraq, why he was helping the Americans and what cargo was aboard the ship. Although the trio was unarmed, Marr could see peo­ ple with machine guns outside. All of them were within sight of the port guards who seemed oblivious to the whole incident. The galley gang member did the only thing he could think of: he fell back on his Irish-American heri­ tage and immediately began speak­ ing in an Irish brogue. "I kept using words like 'Aye' and answered each of their ques­ tions with a question. I remember listening to the way Irish people talk and they always answer a question with a question. When they asked me why I was working for the Americans, I kept telling them, 'I have to feed my family, don't you know?' Troud of Heritage' "I'm very proud of my Irish her­ itage, but I never thought I would have to use it the way I did that night." Marr had followed his captain's advice and carried only his shore pass as identification. He did not cany his wallet, passport or any­ thing else that would mark him as an American citizen. The bachelor invented an Irish family when he was kidnapped. He told the captors there Were no jobs in Ireland and he did not want his children to starve, so he started sailing. After promising that he would sign ofiF as soon as the vessel got back to America and he would re­ turn to Ireland, the trio let Marr go. Freed By Captors He hightailed it straight to the Cape Comet and woke up the cap­ tain at 12:30 a.m. to tell him the story. The captain called the port agent who brought a Jordanian army officer with him to the vessel. "Captain Mohammed [of Jordan's army] drove me throughout the port looking for them," Marr stated. "He kept saying they would go to prison." No one had seen a filing and the three captors never were found. No Other Incidents During the day of the 29th, Cap­ tain Pierce of the Cape Comet or­ dered the RRF vessel to be anchored away from the dock for safety reasons. Captain Moham­ med returned to the ship in his pri­ vate launch and assured the crew they would be safe to visit Aqaba that night. He told Marr, "If any­ thing happens to you, he (the port agent) will go to prison. All of the army in Aqaba Imow of the inci­ dent and they will protect the Americans." Captain Mohammed personally escorted Marr to town where he met the cab driver. "He almost started crying," Marr recounted. "Both of his eyes were black. He kept saying he was so happy to see I was fine and that he tried to fight for me. I told him I appreciated it and would send him some cow­ boy boots when I got back to Texas." The Cape Comet left on October 30. No other crewmember endured the harrowing ordeal that Marr en­ countered. Months after living through the experience, Marr admitted he was "shaking like leaf as he thought about it. Even his voice had begun to crack. Marr stayed on the Cape Comet for a second, less eventful voyage to Saudi Arabia before signing off in Jacksonville, Fla. in January. He said his immediate goal is to get settled in his new house in Santa Fe, Texas and upgrade at the Lundeberg School as soon as pos­ sible. ••V •i • i, •'! Upgrading Can Open Doors '•.! V'-t -a'. AB Maryyn Chester (third from left) says upgrading his skills is the key to earninj Brian Spradlin, , ;-:.y : • iI �•4 • ' ^ 5vl^-;..::P'..- • • f^--: , V,-v ;••'•,•.••.• 1/ ^^r^/,icL/: r-TfRfeAJ-iWAA-ew'r ... .1«'/.l.. 4 —','V •/VP-'--- :B;I'i; •" •;.•.-••• o:^;: . 12 '•?'<:'a.:.' '.•A.']'... . SaPARiRS FkM-Dot^ers Fsu! to Maintain Dec&it Standards Continued from page 9 Increasingly, governments and manning agencies are conspiring with ship owners and runaway registries to "sell" their seamen. According to ITF" inspectors, it is common for seamen on runaway vessels to pay up to $500 to a manning agency for a seafaring job. A seaman aboard a Cyprusflagged vessel reported that a crewing agent in the Phillippines was pocketing close to half of his pay. It seems the manning agency had worked a deal with the Greek owners to have the seaman's pay sent to their company. The amount the seaman was making—before the agency took its cut—was $220 per month in base pay and $133 in overtime. Typical of a manning agency's propoganda is the text from a promotional brochure of an outfit named Novelty Shipping & Trad­ ing Co. based in Piraeus, Greece. This particular manning agency was urging the use of Pakistanis as shipboard labor contracted through Novelty. "Low- wage Pakistani seamen . . . should be considered the best choice be­ tween Asian nationals. They are hard workers, obedients, tames. . .and do not drink as their religion forbids it." In addition, the brochure stated, the Pakistanis would be a bargain because their government forbids them from suing ship operators in any dispute over wages and work­ ing conditions. Another tactic employed by governments in cahoots with this system of exploitation, is to de­ mand a portion of the seaman's wages be sent directly to the man­ ning agency or the national treas­ ury itself. Additionally, the Burma government has ruled it illegal for a seaman to keep any pay received as a result of an action involving the ITF. The Soviet Union is selling its seamen in order to bring an infu­ sion of hard currency into the troubled economy of the giant na­ tion. The country's merchant ma­ rine ministry peddles Soviet sea­ men, charges its clients in hard currency and pays Soviet seafar­ ers in rubles—a currency of little value. These days the runaway-flag system is fraught with abuse of internationally-accepted stand­ ards and chock full of incidents of exploitation of the seamen who crew these ships. Rackets are Rampant Double bookkeeping, withhold­ ing wages for months, having sea­ men sign papers in languages they do not understand, and threaten­ ing seamen with retribution from their own governments are but a few examples of the kind of dis­ regard for crewmembers that characterizes runaway-flag oper­ ations. With the tempo of abuse speed­ ing up and the proliferation of runaway registries, violations of seamen's working and living con­ ditions become harder to monitor and catch. There are some who ask what is wrong with this system. At the outset, as the world makes strides to elevate human conditions, the runaway-flag system has a ten­ dency to reduce standards on a worldwide basis to their lowest point. The system drags down, rather than raises up, standards of living and business conditions. Standards Must Be Lifted It is the objective of the SIU to oppose such a cheapening of hu­ man life and corporate behavior. The union, along with its brother and sister seafarers' organizations throughout the world, is dedicated to lifting up the conditions of all maritime workers. The ITF is trying its damdest to elevate the working condi­ tions for seamen on flag-of-convenience ships. Despite these ef­ forts, there is much left undone, and this is a challenge to the civ­ ilized shipping community. In a world the president of the United States has proclaimed as being ready for a "new order," when societies around the globe are seeking to dismantle govern­ ment systems of tyranny, it seems particularly incongruous that in the shipping sector a device should continue which, in effect, allows the exploitation of those who are ill-prepared to protect themselves. Seafarers Show Solidarity with Israeii Sea Officers Union 4; The SIU extended the "broth­ erhood of the sea" to members of the Israeli Sea Officers Union last month who were protesting the policy of Zim Israel Navigation Co. to abandon the Israeli flag and transfer its vessels to flag-of-convenience registries. The Israeli licensed officers union spokesman, Eli Romano, noted that Zim increasingly has em­ ployed fewer Israeli seamen. He estimates that Zim's operation in­ cludes only 25 or so Israeli-flagged ships. The remainder of Zim's ves­ sels, which are either owned or chartered by the company, are being transferred to the registries of Liberia, Hong Kong and Sin­ gapore. The union's members on the Zim Besor, which is registered in Liberia, struck early in April while docked in New Orleans. The Besor's eight officers stopped their strike after the union received an order from the Israeli court. How­ ever, the union indicated it would continue to fight against Zim's flagging-out tactics. Upon learning of the Israeli Sea Officers Union beef with Zim, the Seafarers moved to demonstrate its support of a fellow seamen's union, which is—like the SIU— an affiliate of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF). Seafarers met members of the Israeli union in Port Elizabeth, N.J. and Savannah, Ga. in order to show support in the event of a strike against two of Zim's con­ tainer ships. For the time being, the Israeli Sea Officers decided not to conduct a strike but to continue discussions with the Company. The Haifa-based Zim, with a fleet of some 90 ships and 250 ports-of-call, is one of the world's largest shipping companies. •'V ''Ah ^ -'S.'X-i In Savannah, Ga. SIU member Joe Boevink is flanked by Chief Steward Jack Biton (left) and Second Mate Hanock Feigenlaum, both Israeli seamen sailina aboard Zim vessels. 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The recurring refrain line was, "Will the last word ever spoken be why—why. Will the last word ever spoken be why?" That is the question posed this afternoon but in a maritime context. Will the last word ever spoken over a dying maritime industry be—why? Before addressing that question and the follow-on ques­ tion of what, if anything, can be done, it is first necessary to define the term maritime industry and then describe the present day-to-day conditions under which the industry operates. As to a definition: The maritime industry discussed here is composed only of those components which can be considered essential to our national security in the context of a defense policy that has as a central element power projection and the forward deployment of American armed forces. It may be that control of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and the Great Lakes would be vital were we invaded by Canada and/or Mexico. And the concept of power projec­ tion and forward deployment of forces would certainly be a contradiction in terms should the United States retreat into a fortress America. I believe, however, these scenarios are unlikely and am willing to leave a discussion of the rivers and Great Lakes maritime interests and their place in our national well- being to others more qualified. The emphasis here will be on U.S.-flag, citizen-crewed, ocew shipping and U.S. shipyards that build and repair ocean-going mer­ chant and naval tonnage. A port infrastructure able to handle a rapid throughput of the necessary logistical support for deployed forces is taken as a given. j; ,!' i • •. ••••.•,.: U;>: J --: ••'„ I '4" j'<) Dr. Clinton H. Whitehurst Jr., professor emeritus at Clemson University and senior fellow of the school's Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs, de­ livered the 1991 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture at the Inter­ national Symposium on Coastal Ocean Space Utilization last month in Long Beach, Calif. The lecture is one in a series begun in 1987 by the Paul Hall Memorial Endowment at the University of Southern California. The endowment was established shortly after SlU President Paul Hall died in 1980 by friends and asso­ ciates in organized labor and the maritime industry. Dr. Whitehurst got his doctorate in economics from the University of Virginia after serving as a shipboard radio officer and in the U.S. Army. He joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1957 and was posted in naval intelligence as­ signments. In I960 Dr. Whitehurst became a faculty mem­ ber at Clemson University. He is the retired chairman of the institution's department of industrial management and chairman of its engineering management faculty. Respected for his work in the field of transportation. management and economics. Dr. Whitehurst has served as an adjunct scholar at the American Enterprise Institute of Public Policy Research and as a consultant to various government agencies, the Congress and the Republic of China, among others. The text of Dr. Whitehurst's lecture, entitled "In Search df an Enduring Maritime Policy," follows. "• '••gg'.-.^ • 'Power projection and forward de­ ployment of American forces to insure security of U.S. vital inter­ ests has been established policy...' j 4||4£1 -#£44 •"i" :4;r MM Power projection and forward deployment of American forces to insure the security of U.S. vital interests has been established policy at least since the end of World War II. In essence, the concept means that if our national interests can be protected by deploying American power rather than making a stand on Long Island, the Delmarva Peninsula or along the California coast, then that is a better way to go. It is a policy, however, that requires a strong maritime posture as an essential prerequisite. Now to a brief description of the day-to-day conditions under which U.S.-flag shipping and shipyards operate in peacetime. They are fairly straightforwaid. (I) Ocean shipping and shipyards are, and always have been, relatively small contributors to our peacetime national product. And since small numbers in terms of employment and output are generally less important to politicians, a continuing strong case must be made for spending taxpayer dollars on things maritime. (2) Foreign trade, as a contributor to America's gross national product, is small compared to many countries in the world. In the 1980s, exports and imports averaged about 10 percent of GNP. The United States is not a nation that is critically dependent on its foreign trade even though the dollar amounts involved are quite large. Notwithstanding, however, the relatively small portion of GNP accounted for by foreign trade, the United States, as a nation, is still at one end of the largest collection of trading routes in the world. Its power as a sovereign nation to influence what happens to trade, and the means of conducting trade on these routes, is enormous. (3) The role of ships and shipyards as essential compo­ nents of our national security posture is not well understood or appreciated by a majority in Congress or by many of those in the executive branch responsiblefor fashioning and implementing a maritime policy. This is something the maritime industry is loathe to admit since, from their point of view, the case is self evident. I suggest that whatever monies have been appropriated and whatever programs put in place in support of shipping and shipyards over the past 35 years are better explained, though not entirely, by log rolling and pork barrel politics than by an administration, or a majority in Congress, acting in the belief that ships and shipyards are critical variables in the national defense equa­ tion. (4) Nor is the role of shipyards and ships relative to our national defense posture well understood by the general public. What they do know is that the industry is subsidized. What they do not know is how relatively few tax dollars are involved. What they perceive is a high wage industry and woefully inefficient compared to its foreign competition. What they do not know is that marked improvements in competitiveness have been, and are being made. For exam­ ple, absent government subsidies, 'American shipyards are generally competitive with their European counterparts. 'Historically, the maritime com­ munity has been made up of a co­ alition whose members, as often as not, have conflicting goals.' (5) Historically, the maritime community has been made up of a coalition whose members, as often as not, have conflicting goals. The seagoing and shipyard unions have their agenda, as do the ship operators and shipyards, as do the Military Sealift Command, naval shipyards and seaport interests. TTie present, long-ruiuiing battle between ship operators and shipyards over operators receiving operating difierential subsidies on foreign-built ships, is not the first time, nor will it be the last, that coalition members disagree over a particular maritime program. The thing too often forgotten is that coalition members have more in common than not. In time of war, conditions under which U.S.-flag ships and shipyards operate are understood well by the general public, bureaucrats and the Congress and need no retelling here. The remainder of my remarks will be a review of the major causes of the maritime industry's fall from grace, as I see them, and some reflections and recommendations with respect to a future maritime policy. As to causes, not necessarily in order of importance: • Loss ofan effective maritime advocate in Washington. • An industry slow to incorporate advances in maritime technology. • Ever higher vessel operating and building costs. • Continual warfare between ship operators and ship­ builders over the last decade. • A maritime industry that has circled the wagons; one that has settled into a defensive mode; one that opts to react rather than act. • A maritime industry that allowed opponents to choose national defense scenarios, that is, rationalize the role of merchant ships in time of national emergency or conflict. Some comments on these causes in more detail include: In 1950 the Maritime Commission, charged under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 with overall responsibility for the well being of America's maritime industry, was abolished as an independent agency and became part of the Etepartment of Commerce. A reorganization in 1961created an independent ocean shipping regulatory agency, the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission, and left the promotion of the industry to a Maritime Administration still within the De­ partment of Commerce. 'The price for an irresponsible in­ dustry in this period was exacted in the 1970s and '80s as the long term decline...accelerated.' In 1966 Congress rejected including the Maritime Ad­ ministration into the newly created Department of Trans­ portation. In tum, in 1968, President Johnson pocket vetoed a bill recreating an independent Maritime Administration. And as we all know, in 1981 the Maritime Administration did become a part of the Department of Transportation. The responsible agency administrator was demoted from an Assistant Secretary of Commerce to an agency head, among many, within DOT. It might be noted that the Department of Commercecared less about the transfer and was probably happy to be rid of an irksome responsibility. In 1968 the question of who speaks for the maritime community came to a head when the Acting Maritime Administrator refused to testify before the House Subcom­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries on the grounds that the president had designated another in the administra­ tion to testify on a pending maritime bill. This at a time when the Maritime Administrator was an Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Twenty-two years later another Maritime Ad­ ministrator failed to have cargo reservation included as part of a comprehensive U.S.-Soviet Union maritime agreement. Pressures from the Department of Commerce, the Depart­ ment of State and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representa­ tive were simply too great. Pick a date, but at some time in the past, the maritime industry lost an effective voice in Washington. Notwithstanding all of the American innovations and contributions to maritime technology, the LASH, containerships and the world's first nuclear powered merchant ship, to name several, U.S.-flag operators were slow to adopt the cost-saving technologies that couiited most—diesel power plants, the automated bridge and the automated engine room, all of which reduced crew size and costs. Nor were American shipyards all that innovative. They went happily on building ships, at higher and higher costs, using techniques long since abandoned by foreign compet­ itors. If the maritime industry was slow off the mark in tech­ nology application, management and maritime unions con­ tributed little in the way of making American ships internationally competitive in the quarter century following World War II. Maritime wages outran wages in other sec­ tors of the economy while crew sizes and work rules in shipyards added to costs with no increase in productivity. There was some symmetry, however. Shipyards turned out ships built with excess labor that in tum were operated by excessive crews. Remember though, it takes two to tango. Management acquiesced at every step along the way. In brief, the operating differential subsidy and the constraction differential subsidy concept were heavily abused in the 1950s, '60s and early '70s. And in those cases where sub­ sidies were not available to the ship operator, the alternative was to build in foreign yards and operate under foreign flags. The price of an irresponsible industry in this period was exacted in the 1970s and '80s as the long term decline of the U.S.-flag fleet accelerated. The highest price exacted, however, was an intangible which did not show up on any financial statement. It was loss of public support. In 1977 the Maritime Administration allowed large tank­ ers built with CDS monies to participate in the movement of Alaska cmde oil to the lower 48 states. The rationale was that given aperiodic shortage of Jones Act tankers,granting waivers (up to six months in a 12-month period) to CDS built tankers, was logical. Logical as such might seem, in the long mn it pitted the traditional Jones Act operators against tanker operators engaged in foreign commerce. In 1981 when the Reagan administration ended funding for CDS builds and opened a window for ODS liner opera­ tors to build foreign, the result was easy to foresee: a continuing conflict between liner operators and the ship­ yards. Aside from the build-foreign issue^ skirmishes also took place with respect to registering foreign-built ships under the American flag and allowing them to participate in the protected Jones Act trades. One of the most visible battles was the 1983-84 fight to reflag the foreign-built Cunard Princess and Cunard Countess and employ them in the cruise trades. Shipyard opposition prevented the enact­ ment of the necessary legislation. To date, divisions within the industry have forestalled action on a number of bills to update the ODS program. Since 1975 when cargo reservation for American-flag tankers was vetoed by President Ford, and later in 1977 defeated in Congress, the maritime industry has settled into a react rather than act mode. When maritime subsidies have been attacked in Congress, in the press, by OMB, individual members of the Federal Maritime Commission and just about everyone else, the response, as often as not, has been timid, if not apologetic. The proven notion that attack is sometimes the best defense was all but forgotten. Who here could not defend adequately a $250 million annual maritime appropriation in contrast to our multi-billion farm income stabilization program, specifically the one billion dollar plus indirect subsidy given a few thousand American sugar producers; or defend maritime tax dollar expenditures When viewed alongside multi-billion dollar cost overruns and cancellations in defense contracts; or justify in terms of costs and benefits our billions for international development and humanitarian assistance? Consider some tradeoffs. For the price of one B1B bomber, 84 U.S.-flag ships operating under ODS agreements could be kept at sea for one year, or keeping the same number of ships at sea for two years in lieu of reactivating just one battleship; or ten 1650 TFEU containerships could be built under a 35 percent CDS program instead of one SSN-688 attack submarine.^ In terms of taxpayer dollar outlays, a modest ODS and CDS program can be defended if the will is there as can bilateral cargo sharing and unilateral cargo reservation pro­ grams. However, when cargo reservation or bilateral agree­ ments are discussed, it is the exporter and importer that dominate the debate. Seldom mentioned is that a 10 percent share of U.S. bulk imports and exports could keep 50 ships at sea, approximately the amount of merchant tonnage taken from the ready reserve force (NDRF) in support of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. It also might be noted that it is far from clear that cargo sharing arrangements on the order of 10-20 percent reservation for American ships would signif­ icantly increase the landed cost of our imports and exports. Maritime decision makers have allowed opponents to choose scenarios which make a case for relying entirely on foreign-flag, foreign-crewed ships in a national emergency. It has been a long time since the Battle of the North Atlantic and those early days in 1942 when the east coast was silhouetted with burning merchant ships. No question then about the need for U.S.-flag merchant ships and seamen. But it has been 45 years since the United States fought a war at sea, and the public forgets. With no losses at sea, it is not difficult to make a case for chartering low cost, foreign-flag shipping to support essentially land wars such as Korea and Vietnam. No ship losses—^no problem. But as history con­ tinually shows us, the unexpected does occur, and nothing is that certain. Consider just this one scenario. Mainland China decides to blockade or invade Taiwan as a means of forcing unification of the two Chinas. Under the Taiwan Relations Act, the stated policy of the United States is "to declare that peace and stability in the area are in the political, security and economic interests of the United States, and are matters of international concern (and) to consider any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by other than jjeaceful means, including boycotts or embargoes, a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific area and of grave concern to the United States." 'Seldom mentioned is that a 10 percent share of U.S. bulk im­ ports and exports could keep 50 ships at sea...' Now consider the recently reported statement by Chien Wei-chang, vice chairman of Peking's Political Consulta­ tive Conference. He said that delaying talks on the reunifi­ cation of the two Chinas is only one of three factors that might trigger an invasion of Taiwan. The other two are a Taiwan independence movement and foreign interference in Taiwan's internal affairs. Assuming the United States honors its commitment to Taiwan should Mainland China attempt to forcefully unite the two Chinas, it will be a sea war with a vengeance. Imagine in this scenario Philippine, Hong Kong, Malaysian, Indonesian^ Panamanian or any other foreign-crewed ship running an air-sea blockade such as imposed by Nazi Ger­ many upon Britain after the fall of France in 1940. While some might argue we would never commit forces in defense of Taiwan, they had best remember we had no commitment at all to liberate Kuwait. Wars on the oceans are not a thing of the past. The possibilities are real and must be prepared for. In such conflicts an adequate and active U.S.-flag, U.S.-crewed merchant marine willing to sail in harm's way is not an option among several for the United States, it is the only option. Now some reflections and recommendations, all the time realizing that they were not etched in stone and handed down from on high. Nonetheless they represent some 45 years experience with the maritime world and, in my view, logical in terms of the points made this afternoon.. • Reestablish an independent Maritime Commission as specified in the original Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The new agency would include responsibility for promotion of the U.S. maritime industry, defined to include ocean ship­ ping, major shipyards and seaports. Regulatory functions of the present Federal Maritime Commission would be a part of a reconstituted Maritime Commission and would be limited to guaranteeing fair play for American-flag ships engaged in international trade and enforcing bilateral and multilateral cargo-sharing agreements to which the United States is signatory. • The option of negotiating bilateral/multilateral cargo sharing agreements with our bulk trading partners as a means of insuring a designated amount of U.S.-flag tonnage in these trades should be unambiguously enacted into law. The tonnage needed to maintain an adequate shipbuilding mobilization base and the tonnage needed to insure suffi­ cient logistical support for deployed forces in time of emer­ gency would determine the amount (percent) of cargo reserved for U.S.-flag shipping. There would be no operat­ ing subsidies for this shipping. '...bilateral/multilateral cargo sharing agreements with our bulk trading partners...should be unambiguously enacted into law' Those questioning the bilateral approach in international transport might note that bilateral agreements are the rule in international aviation and that this approach hardly has hurt American-flag carriers in the international movement of air passengers and cargo in spite of significantly higher Amer­ ican wages. And if there are additional costs imposed on the public by a cargo reservation policy, the cost would, in general, be spread over the population as a whole, which is precisely how any national defense expenditure should be borne. • A new ODS program for liner shipping would include complete freedom of action with respect to trade routes and the general employment of the vessel. Inactive ODS vessels would be maintained at government expense in a "quick breakout" status, ODS payments would resume when the vessel returned to active service. Liner firms would have the option of building foreign and receiving an operating sub­ sidy. • Tankers, bulk carriers and combination vessels partic­ ipating in bilateral/multilateral cargo-sharing agreements would be eligible for CDS and built in U.S. shipyards. Vessels built for service in the non-contiguous Jones Act trades (Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Pacific territories) would be eligible for CDS. Building for the U.S.-foreign bulk trades, off-shore Jones Act trades and Navy buildin^repair work would be the underpinning for a shipyard mobilization base. With respect to building bulk carriers, it is not unreason­ able to assume that U.S. shipyards could build world class bulk carriers with a 35 percent construction subsidy. Coop­ eration between seagoing unions respecting crew size, the Navy with respect to national defense features, our best naval architects with respect to design, ships built in series, and shipyard management and labor bringing it all together, is an attainable goal. • Naval shipyards would be privatized. At a time of record federal deficits, high cost defense options cannot be defended when there are acceptable, lower cost, alternatives available. • The United States must be the lead player in establish­ ing universal safety of life at sea regulations with respect to vessel operation and construction. The American position would be both firm and flexible. Firm with respect to insisting on reasonable and proven standards; flexible in not insisting on present U.S. requirements. Once agreements are in place, the operative word will be enforcement—be­ ginning with uncompromising enforcement on U.S. trade routes. .• •- - • ' tt' ' • Jones Act restrictions would be limited to U.S.-flag, U.S.-built ships employed in the non-contiguous trades. The single requirement for U.S. coastal, intercoastal and Great Lakes shipping would be majority U.S. citizen ownership— nothing more. ' 'In no case should the United States drift into a nationalized merchant marine.' • The role of the Military Sealift Command with respect to all aspects of commercial ocean shipping would be reviewed with the view in mind of sunsetting the agency or that part dealing with commercial shipping activities. The burden of proof would be on those arguing the essentiality of the MSG, not on the U.S.-flag carriers. In no case should the United States drift into a nationalized merchant marine. It might be noted that when naval auxiliaries are added to vessels in the NDRF and RRF, maritime prepositioned ships, the eight SL-7's and the Military Sealift Command's titled and controlled fleet,a significant part of our merchant marine is already government owned, i.e., nationalized. • The original concept of a national defense featiue, as envisioned in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, would become the policy of the Maritime Administration (Mari­ time Commission) and the Department of Defense. In brief, that policy is one in which a merchant vessel is designed, first and foremost, to meet the demands of trade. The concept of a ship designed for "all reasons," an idea period­ ically put forward by MSG, Congress and the Maritime Administration, should finally be put to rest. No one is that sure of what the demands of trade will be 10 or even five years down the line. An internationally competitive mer­ chant vessel must be just that and nothing more. The purpose of an NDF will be only to make a commer­ cial vessel more suitable as a logistics support vessel in time of war or national emergency, not to provide a naval or military auxiliary operating in the guise of a merchant ship. • In 1980 then candidate Reagan made his oft-quoted promise with respect to turning over to commercial ship operators a portion of the responsibility for operating and crewing naval auxiliaries. That proposaJ was made over 10 years ago. Two years ago Congress recognized World War II merchant seamen as being deserving of full veteran status. It should not take another 43 years for the Navy to recognize the loyalty and dedication of the citizen mariner and use him to the fullest extent possible. In conclusion, I would like to explicitly make two points that have been implicitly made throughout my remarks this afternoon. They are: National defense expenditures are not an exclusive line item in the Pentagon's budget. Treating federal expendi­ tures in support of our maritime industry as defense dollars is both justified and logical. While no one questions the primacy of military control of merchant shipping and other maritime assets in a national emergency, the record is quite clear that a privately owned and operated U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine and privately operated shipyards are the best way to insure that the necessary maritime assets are in place and ready to go in time of conflict. The second point is that cargo comes before ships. For the past decade most proposals to stop the hemorrhaging of maritime assets have concentrated on ships, seemingly as­ suming that cargo would be there to support those ships. It is a case of the cart before the horse and must be recognized as such. If there are, in fact, other, more cost-effective options besides bilateral/multilateral cargo sharing agree­ ments, they should be made explicit. The time for waffling on the cargo issue is long past. In 1937 a blue ribbon panel considered ways to imple­ ment America's new maritime policy as set forth in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. They concluded: "We are about to start again, not in a riot of enthusiasm, not with an expenditure of billions, but with a carefully planned program that gives due regard to the factors of need, method, and cost. Therein, we believe, lies our hope for the future of the American merchant marine." Not a word of that statement need be changed now some 54 years later. •4-. •' ,K'. - -4 ' v" #^'-:4 v.,#:;:; v" fv" -f.', 4^. !v V:r4®44 •••• 'c• h.\% ££4;:,(|!^|4.:::g:;4/44;:4'£ • •''v4£-: ->44; £^4#:.£. . 4-;, :4';;;;4;:::;4:44;; . L 4 •.'sr'" . Roger Whittaker, In Concert, RCA Records, New York, NY. 4 In 1989, $220.4 million in ODS was accrued on 84 U.S.-flag ships (60 liners and 24 bulk carriers). One BIB bomber cost $270.4 million. Reactivating one Iowa class baUleship cost $440.8 million. The cost of a 1650 TFEU containership built without subsidy in a U.S. yard in 1990 was $129 million. One SSN-688 submarine cost $456 million. ^ Taiwan Rctof/o/is Act, Section 2(b) 4,6. * At present Virgin Islands ate not under Jones Act cabotage restric­ tions. . ^ •' .• '<1 • • •• V 4- •'"": - -.'-'J.,-'-' J-'" i ' .1 r. • • •riri=--«Tr-v^*V' "' , •• |||444;4:.#gigb7^ v.-:;,;:-:.,: y:irW?.y ,.-'444_ ;• 4 .",£, " ' 'i 0"' : • �yp!tppjp:: p:: SBAFARBRS LOG '•" ' '" ' 1^ ', ';',\i% • Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes ' ,' ,'; CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes r,^ „L'X:' MAR. 16-APR. 15, 1991 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP , 0 Port TOTAL SHIPPED "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP STEWARD DEPARTMENT ^4 >>.« T 4 Port 0 ' ._ 7 0 .. 0 * ENTRY DEPARTMENT Totals Ail Departments 0 54 15 0 63 0 0 138 36 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED AU Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT •-• •'; • ' •• MARCH 16-APRIL 15, 1991 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 'l I'"'' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way : U Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC ^ 'yp!-pSyt'!r|'':p-.- :., 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (313) 794-4988 ;• -vippfP, pP;' • , *!! r BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. \ Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 70S Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 .1^ (218)722A110 HONOLULU p,pppp> • ^ . 606 Kalihi Street ' Honolulu, HI 96819 -J (808)845-5222 >V^ PP HOUSTON P 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 • l (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE .. ... Dispatchers' Report for iniand Waters I' '1:;1, ,,|f President Michael Sacco y Secretary-Treasurer . ^ ..... Jjy-iV''• John Fay , t 7 Executive Vice President 'v ' 'ypp-i'"".-; ^ Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Gampbell Vice President West Coast , George McCartney . :pppppppv' Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buds" Mercer Vice l^esident Atlantic Coast JackCafBey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters p.p;|p^!p^|;P•pp••:j f Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Coigey i• DECK DEPARTMENT 0 38 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algpnac. '-: • f;', ^ I;' NP—Non Priority Port L.AIgonac livt - ^mrs laMnaHettal Union DimctoiY .•. •,• -i' '• -J-,, <, y •" - i i.. ' c'H P iAi..',:. •' ^ , i: S^WA'I- 'I'V l:|Sew:Y^ Philadelphi Baltimbrd Norfolk Mobile New Orleans *W|MP. San Francisco Wilmington ? Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ^ Algonac' St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port "'New York Philadelphia rt jsgs; Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans •Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston "Algoiiac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 •pi- p' ;v STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 ,0 JI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 t 3j?,'PpP;-.,p'p 0 0 . Totals All Departments 77 30 34 30 1 4 237 85 35 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. '• . .• P""-''. . '1' if'-'! v.:i. ' wi ; ' •• : • - Py-P • 3315 Liberty §t. p.;S:b|P: Jacksonville, FL 32206 " if (904) 353-0987 .1 '' JERSEY CITY .99 Montgomery St. " Jersey City, NJ 07J02 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. ' -M' '4"y; "v''!-' •• Mobile; AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 'P' PipiSPiy.''"" NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 •P- • NEWOIlLEANS^P 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 P:p-srr.'ppp .;• (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK . 675 Fourth Ave. '1\- < Brooklyn, NY 11232 ...P'f.:'p. i'' • (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK • PP:ppP; • 115 Third St. Norfolk. VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA ' P'2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 , (215) 336-3818 p • ' , :''P; PINEY POINT i' St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 \ p.,'V'y.-' (301) 994-0010 p||§i::ppp SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. yyyy-. San Francisco, CA 94105 P(415)543-5855 •: Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 , P, SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. ; • Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 . (809) 721-4033 • P' \ ^ 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 ? (206)441-1960P^ . ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. ? St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 I--:; ;;-yp;;i;.'y.pp'p. y P'^;i'!Pep.'-y;.:-yp: r - -•y.yyi.'yPi^tr-V.' ••P-p'P;;;Pi;(p • �J.,' " iom ith^aTaai mm 17 Bosun George Cruz Killed In Accident Along Dock Recertified Bosun. George L. Cruz was fatally injured April I in the Saudi Arabian port of Ad Damman when the finger lift he was driving lost its brakes and flipped on top of him. The 35-year-old crewmember aboard the Cape Hudson managed to steer the hoist from two other crewmembers before the fatal ac­ cident, according to a report sub­ mitted to the Seafarers LOG by Ship's Chairman Kevin Hare, Sec­ retary Humberto Ortiz and AB Ben Ahakueio. Cruz was bringing the finger lift down the ship's ramp from the weather deck when the brakes gave out. The report noted the vehicle raced out of control com­ ing down the ramp to the dock. It threw OSs Bob Bridger and Gene Perez to one side before making a 90 degree spin and flipping on top of Cruz. Bosun Was Pinned Bridger and Perez—both of whom were injured—and other crewmembers were unable to free the bosun until military equipment arrived. Cruz was taken by heli­ copter to an Army Emergency Hospital where he passed away during surgery. Cape Hudson crewmembers held a memorial service for the bosun where was remembered as "a wonderful person. [He] was a sweetheart of a guy with a pleasant personality, soft spoken and al­ ways smilinjg. He was well liked by his shipmates and will be deeply missed." Cruz shipped primarily from the union hall in his native Brooklyn, AB Jim McHugh (left) and Cook Louise Martin senred with Bosun George Cruz aboard the Cape Hudson. Bosun George Cruz N.Y. Port Agent Kermett Mangram said Cruz was very involved in all union activities taking place around the port. "He always wanted to know what he could do to help," Mangram recalled. Cruz graduated from the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in December 1972. Notes from several of his instruc­ tors stated he was a good student and hard worker who had the makings of a good mariner. Believed In Upgrading The deck department member returned to Piney Point several times to upgrade with his last visit being the fall 1990 bosun recertification class. Upon his graduation in November, he told members he "was very proud to be a member of this union. Keep going because we are family." Cruz is survived by his wife. Ana Marie, three daughters and a son. AB Ben Ahakueio (center), sur­ rounded by Messman Steve Martin (left) and Steward Assistant Ramon de la Paz, provided the Seafarers LOG with photographs from the Cape Hud­ son crewmember's sen/ice for Cruz. Above from left. Cape Hudson crew­ members AB Guillermo Quinones, Steward Assistant Ramon de la Paz and Chief Steward Humberto Ortiz return from George Cruz's memorial service. In photo at right, George Cruz listens to an instructor during the bosun recertification course at Piney Point last fall. • f'' . WlXf: ... Finance Committee at Work The SlU finance committee, made up of rank-and-file Seafarers elected by the membership, met last month to review the union's records for the year. Seated around the table from top left are Pete Loik, bosun; Allan Rogers, bosun; John Fay, SlU secretary-treasurer; Tom Doran, chief electrician (who was elected chairman of the committee); Charlie Clausen, QMED; Joe Pomraning, QMED, and Terry Bader, master sailirig on NATCO vessels. Personal Thomas Curley, who has been an SIU member for 19 years, now, unfortunately, finds himself in the McNeil Island State prison. He wants to say hello to all his brothers and sisters in the Seafarers Union and would enjoy hearing from anyone who would care to write. Any seafarer who would like to correspond with Brother Cur­ ley may write him at the follow­ ing address: Thomas Curley—963375 P.O. Box 1000 Steilacoom, WA 98388 .1:»• USNS Wilkes Crew Celebrates Pusan Arrival After taking part in the Operation Desert Shield buildup, SIU crewmembers from the USNS Wilkes get ready for some shore time in Pusan, South Korea. Black-gang members in the top photo are (left to right) GUDE Joshua Georgiades, OMU Dennis Riley, QMED Donald Smith, OMU Edward Rynberg, First Asst. Engineer George Farris, Third Asst. Engineer David Browning and Second Asst. Engineer George Jacang. Rallying around the flag are ABs Christopher Regan, John O'Neal and Michael Thomas, OS Dwyen Ringbauer and Chief Steward Ben Henderson, who supplied the photographs. �SOFARCRS IJOG • -•••' .\ ••C^ • • •'• -\:-':.v.- yi^ •r^ . ' y. J i , Know Your Rights inquiring ::N JVK-;'' !BijB^//,.>f^/! ^'-:-1 i • ''/y.-^.u^^'', j.«, /I Question: What would you like to see the government do to as­ sist the U.S.-flag merchant ma­ rine? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Jacksonville, Fla.) Tom Harris, QMED—l would like to see more subsi­ dies and cargo preference. They should put some kind of restriction on foreign-flag ves­ sels so U.S. ships can compete with them. Steve Walters, Inland Engi­ neer—^Trade re­ strictions and cargo prefer­ ence. With trade restrictions, it would open up more cargo for U.S. bottoms. Charles White­ head, Able Bod­ ied Seaman— would like to see them give us more cargo for our ships which in tum would give us more jobs. Frank Rakas Chief StewardMore jobs and more ships. I've seen the decline of the U.S.-flag merchant ma­ rine since 1945 and wish Congress would do something to stop it. MarkDePalma, Able Bodied Sea­ man—^That's a tough one. More ships and more jobs. They should ex­ pand the Ready Reserve Force fleet and keep it up. Calvin Ste­ phens, Able Bodied Sea­ man—^For one thing, congress­ men should be more interested than they have been and get a few more ships. They should find out the mer­ chant marine is as needed as the military. Jose A. Tobio, Able Bodied Seaman—I have asked many times for more ships. When they need us, they call us the fourth arm of defense. When they don't need us, they put us in the garbage and call us bums. Antionette King, Steward Assistant— Give us plenty of ships and give us plenty of good jobs. We need to keep the ships going. Dave New­ man, Bosunr- -I would like to see the Public Health Service return to assist all the merchant seamen. That's the most they could do for us. Eric Bain, QMED—Give it more support and find out more about what the merchant marine is all about It doesn't seem like they know what we do. Valentin Martinez, OMU—Re­ open the Public Health centers. Work with us and remember us in peace. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the rules and regulations of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare cover­ age directly from the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the membership services office at: 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800252-4674) or may write to: COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a com­ plete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconcilia­ tion Act—^r COBRA—program.) FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Trea­ surer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examina­ tion each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom- ihendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adminis­ tered in accordance with the provis­ ions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representa­ tives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of tmst funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and se­ niority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If mem­ bers believe there have been viola­ tions of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, retum receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as re­ ferred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as fil­ ing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contrac­ tual rights properly, they should con­ tact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individ­ ual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been re­ affirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsi­ bility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. Hie Executive Board may delegate, from among its rpks, one individual to carry out this re­ sponsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU un­ less an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such pay­ ment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an of­ ficial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other mem­ ber or officer is attempting to de­ prive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in em­ ployment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segre­ gated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes in­ cluding, but not limited to, further­ ing the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contri­ bution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, po­ litical and social interests, and American trade imion concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been de­ nied his constitutional right of ac­ cess to Union records or information, he should immedi­ ately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 52(H Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. ' '/'l., ''i •'.1; �MAY 1991 T he Seafarers Pension Flan an­ nounces the retirement of 15 members this month. Ten of those signing off sailed in the deep sea di­ vision while two belonged to the in­ land division and three sailed on Great Lakes ships. Deck department member Fred A. Serrahn has been a member longer than any of the others to re­ tire. Brother Serrahn joined the Sea­ farers in 1944. At 71, galley gang member Wil­ liam Mitchell is the oldest of the new pensioners. He celebrated his birthday in March. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other new pensioners follow: To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who re­ cently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happi­ ness and health in the days ahead. DEEP SEA MACKG. RICE, 65, joined the union in 1969 in the port of New York. Bom in Mississippi, he served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Rice was a member of the galley gang. He calls Balti­ more home. HAYWOOD S. BUTLER, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in May 1972 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The Florida na­ tive sailed in the engine department. He upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1985.' Brother Butler has retired to Merritt Island, Fla. KENNETH G. SANFORD, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1955 in the port of New York. The Navy veteran was bom in Texas. Brother Sanford sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He also is a member of Dis­ trict 2-MEBA. He resides in Kinder, , La. JOSE GONZA­ LEZ, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. Bom in Spain, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Gonzalez became a recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He calls Brooklyn, N.Y. home. • FRED A. SERRAHN, 64, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. The Wisconsin native sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Serrahn last shipped as an able bodied seaman aboard the Sea-Land Newark Bay. He lives in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. JOSEPH F. KALATA, 64, joined the union in 1954 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. The native of Maryland served in the Air Force from 1944 to 1946. Brother Kalata sailed in the deck department. His last vessel was the Puerto Rico Marine Carolina. He resides in Baltimore. GEORGE F. STROPICH, 66, joined the union in March 1947 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. Bom in Michi­ gan, he upgraded his engine department rating to QMED in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Stropich has retired to Houston, Texas. WILLIAM A. MITCHELL, 71, joined the Seafarers i in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in South Carolina and served in the Navy from 1938 to 1961. Brother Mitchell shipped as a chief cook before he retired to Ches­ apeake, Md. JASPER TATE, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of Houston. The na­ tive of Louisiana shipped in the black-gang. Brother Tate's last vessel before re­ tiring to Lake Charles, La. was the OMl Charger. ; 'if' i1^"* ANTHONY PALING, 63, joined the SIU in 1950 in the port of New York. The New Jersey native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He upgraded to recer­ tified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Palino lives in Garfield, N.J. INLAND MELVING. MOORE, 67, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Houston. He was bom in Michigan and served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Boatman Moore sailed as an AB for G&H Towing. He calls Corpus Christi, Texas home. STUART STE­ VENS, 62, joined the union in 1971 in the port of New Or­ leans. The native of Florida sailed as a tugboat cap­ tain. He resides in New Orleans. GREAT LAKES CLARENCE ELDER, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in South Caro­ lina, he has shipped for many years as a QMED aboard the St. Clair; He lives in Spartanburg, S.C. GEORGE PIERCE, 62, joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Detroit. The New York native sailed as a conveyorman aboard the Sam Laud. He resides in Reno, Nevada. ROBERT J. RADZIESKI, 65, joined the union in 1951 in his native Cleve­ land. He sailed as a porter aboard the Paul Townsend. Brother Radzieski still calls Cleveland home. CORRECTION ARTHUR BECK The wrong photo­ graph was pub­ lished with the biography of deep sea member Arthur Beck on the pensioners' page in the April 1991 issue of the Seafarers LOG. This is pensioner Arthur Beck. Soviet Emhassf Has Large Backlog Of Requests for Murman^ Run Medal The government of the Soviet Union has been inundated with requests for the commemorative medals it is issuing to U.S. mer­ chant mariners who sailed in the convoy runs to Murmansk during World War II. Consequently, it is running behind in processing the applications. The Soviets simply were not prepared for the large numbers of requests pouring into the office, according to Nickolay Parshenko, first secretary and consul of the USSR embassy. Seafarer veterans of the Mur­ mansk Run who already have ap­ plied for the Soviet medal can expect a wait of many months be­ fore they will receive word from the Soviet embassy. Processing Time Is Lengthy The process is further compli­ cated by the procedures utilized by the Soviets for processing the re­ quests. Some of the work is done in the Soviet Union, thereby in­ creasing the processing time. The medals, which originally were available only to U.S. mili­ tary personnel, have been designed to thank those who put their lives on the line to help the Soviet Union during the conflict and to offer a token of friendship from the USSR to the United States. Those eligible WWII veterans who have not yet applied for the medal may do so by submitting a written request to the Soviet Con­ sulate Office in Washington, D.C. In this request, the seaman must provide documentation of service in World War II and, specifically. evidence of having sailed on ves­ sels engaged in the convoy(s) to Murmansk. Send Complete Information In order to enable the Soviet Consulate to begin processing a request for the commemorative medal, the following information is required: (1) the merchant ma­ rine veteran's fiill name and cur­ rent mailing address; (2) a full copy of the merchant marine veteran's DD Form 214, "Certifi­ cate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty'^ (which became available to them when they gained veterans status in 1988); and (3) a list of the name(s) of the vessel(s) that the veteran sailed on during the convoys to Mur­ mansk. The written request, as well as the information above, should be sent to: Mr. Nickolay Parshenko, First Secretary and Consul, USSR Embassy Consular Division, 1825 Phelps Place, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008. The Soviet government also will accept applications that in­ clude all of the above-mentioned items submitted by the next of kin for a deceased seaman. Any ques­ tions concerning the issuance of the medal should be sent to the above address. If an eligible veteran has al­ ready applied for the medal, but has not yet received it, patience is requested. The backlog is great, but the SIU has been as­ sured that all applications will be processed. If •¥ 3 I: •: : �SEAFARCRS LOG 20 Steel Ships and Iron Men I'Wv 'r;;,-.,;:- • " •.•••J /">-'i'/' .• • •• Father Sinclair Ouhre is Port Chap­ lain in Beaumont, Texas and an SIU member. He sails during his time off. During his last trip—aboard an ocean­ going tug pulling a 450foot-long barge of trailer trucks—he jotted down his thoughts regarding the voyage and the profession of seafaring. '5-5 — I don't remember if it was that way 11 years ago on the Guadeloupe, or if I have gotten older and realize that it is better to listen and watch rather than try to talk and entertain. Days Today I continued washing down the bulkheads on the fourth deck. I fin­ ished the radio room, the starboard jjassageway, the cross passageway and began working on the stairwell from the bridge. My feet hurt, my back is sore. Progress is occurring but it seems so slow. Word among the crew is that we will be back in the water on Friday. That will be good. The air conditioning will work better, and there will be that feeling that we will be going soon. Day 4 Father Sinclair Oubre cooks the meals on the tug and washes up after them. Day 1 I had begun my vacation after the last Mass at St. Jude's on Sunday, and it was time to put back into service my Z-card that had for too long gathered dust in my drawer. I had grown up in Port Arthur, Texas, and had watched the great fleets of Texaco and Gulf sail past the town. I had the opportunity to get a taste of what it meant to be at sea when I was in college seminary. During the summers of 1978 and 1979,1 sailed as ordinary seaman for a supply boat and as the saloon messman on a coastwise tanker. The memories of watching the foam break before the bow while Ae dolphins played just ahead was something that called me back... to leave the comfort of the rectory and again journey to the sea. I gathered my things and, with my parents to drive my car back to Port Arthur, I set out for the Seafarers' hall in Houston to take care of necessary paperwork and then on to Galveston and the Todd Shipyard. Immediately on boarding the ship, I met Tim the steward. I introduced my­ self and he said once I had completed getting my things aboard to come and eat supper. We had lasagna and spin­ ach. The first day of this adventure ended with visions of Popeye and his spinach. Day 2 It was a little hard to get to sleep last night. I found myself excited and anx­ ious over how I would do. When morn­ ing came I showered and got to the galley for breakfast. Two eggs, ham and an English muffin made up die morning repast. The coffee was not Seaport dark roast, but it was hot and strong. After breakfast the steward set me up with my task for the day and for the rest of the week. I will be soogeying the walls, ceilings and floors on all the decks. I started in the chief mate's room. I worked on it for nine hours. It was not that he was dirty but rather it was a job that had not been done in quite a while. I spent another two hours washing down the port side passageway. With that complete, I was finished both phys­ ically and for the day. llie thing that became apparent to me today was the importance of silence. The day began with much excite­ ment. Word was that we would be out of drydock by tomorrow, then move to Pier 36 and continue the overhaul. At lunch the excitement turned to confusion. Word spread among the crew that the company had lost the cargo, had cancelled the mates and en­ gineers that they had ordered and were going to sign off the crew. The ABs managed to get placed on the China Seal which needed three ABs. The ordinary seamen, the bosun and the pumpman will stay and con­ tinue to do overhaul work. I was called to the captain's office and told that I would be leaving for Lake Charles to join Crowley Towing's deep sea-going tugs as their cook. My travels will now take me to Houston tomorrow morning, then on to Port Arthur/Beaumont where I will re­ stock my cigar box, wash my clothes and check on the mail, and then I head to Lake Charles for a 2000 hour board­ ing. Days I was to be the cook on the El Falcon Grande which was due in at 10:00 that evening. When she passed the point, it was 11:45 p.m. When she was finally tied to the dock it was 12:30, but it was 1:30 a.m. before we could finally get aboard and stow our gear. Bedtime came for me at 2:30 a.m. with the knowledge that in only one hour I was to rise to face the morning rush. Days What actually occurred was that I was the only member of the crew who was upfor breakfast. Everyone else was smart enough tostay in bed. I put every­ thing away and went back to bed. Two hours later it was time to rise for the preparation of lunch. Lunch went well. I was nervous be­ cause I wanted to please the crew and run a professional galley. After lunch, I cleared everything away and went back to bed. This process was continued after supper. It was only after lunch on the second day that I began to feel OK. Day? Life aboard ship has a timeless qual­ ity about it. After a while, it is hard to know if I am preparing lunch or supper and was it this morning that we got on our way or was it yesterday? So far, I have done five meals. The crew seems appreciative. Today, the seas have picked up a little. I saw my first marine life. While standing on the bow after supper, out jumps a flying fish and flies ahead of the tug for 10 seconds. Day 9 This evening we will celebrate the passing of the Yucatan Peninsula with a Mexican dinner. It will consist of DIARY OF A VOYAGE BY FATHER SINCLAIR OUBRE tacos, nachos and whatever else I can find in the storeroom that can have south-of-the-border flavor. If someone prefers something else, I have some pork from yesterday and I will make kebabs with it. Day 10 We had sailed through a lot of rolling seas yesterday, but by evening I had thought they were over for a while. Then on waking this morning they were back again. The idea of spending the next 20 days trying to think of new things to cook, rolling in the galley while things are falling out of the freezer each time I open it and the long days standing at the sink washing up after the meals seem to be less interest­ ing than it was five days ago. Yet, this evening I feel reinvigorated and ready to continue. Day 11 It is now Thursday evening and we are still rocking and rolling along. The captain has said that we will be in Pan­ ama Saturday evening. When wearrive, it will be the same schedule for me, but for the rest of the crew, they will be occupied with off-loading and loading duties. Day 13 The swells became worse and con­ tinued until we reached Panama at 1400 today. It was very frustrating this morn­ ing. I was trying to cook oatmeal. The swells came, the pot slid and I pro­ ceeded to drench the stove top with water. There was a pop, a hiss and then this eerie glow from beneath the burn­ ers. I had so hoped that I had fried out the top of the stove then it would be sandwiches for the rest of the trip, but that was not to be. I do believe that I am now down to two burners. This new situation will make cooking a bit more creative and call for more planning on my part. We are about 10 miles south of the mouth of the canal. When we were coming in the captain pointed it out to me. There is not a community immedi­ ately adjacent to here. It is necessary to take a cab about six miles to the town. That does not sound too appealing for me at this time. It is interesting to sit and listen to the stories and places that my fellow crew­ men have been to. There is a noncha­ lance about the telling. There is no need to elaborate on the stories because someone else has already been there and can verify what they are saying. Yet, what would be an adventure for the average person is just a way of life for the seafarers. Panamanian Customs arrived with five people. They worked quickly and efficiently and were finished in less than twenty minutes. I wonder, though, if the complimentary cigarettes and Coca Colas had any affect on the effi­ ciency. Day 14 Today was Sunday. We will be get­ ting underway for Costa Rica in a few hours. Everything must be ready by that time. As I aim with individual members of the crew more, I learn more about their lives and their wounds. Each man is strong and capable in his task, real pro­ fessionals. Day 15 Yesterday evening, we arrived off the coast of Costa Rica. We were not able to enter the port of Limon because of the swells that were up to nine feet in height and because at 7:00 p.m. the dock workers went on strike. The swells made my life as a cook challenging to say the least. Each time the helmsman would give the hard rudder to start to circle around, I would know of it imme­ diately because everything in the kitchen would start to slide and keep sliding. At 1800 hours we started our ap­ proach into the harbor. The pilot boat came alongside and dropped off the pilot, and one of our ABs hopped aboard so that he could be taken back to the barge. It is at times like these that the seaman makes his money. Day 18 We left Limon at 10:30 a.m. on the 24th of July. It was a feeling of melan­ choly among the crew. It had been a stay of only 12 hours. I have come to know the moral di­ lemma of the maritime cook. That is what to do with all the leftovers. This may not sound like a great problem, but aboard ship, there is not enough storage space to hold the leftovers until they can be used again. Things became exciting this evening when #2 generator went down. The en­ gineers immediately raced to the engine room and started the #1 generator and power \yas restored. Day 19 The seas have been just marvelous all day. It is hard to tell if we are at sea. There is only the most imperceptible roll and light breeze. A day such as this makes going to sea a pleasure and not work. After supper, I went out on deck and to my surprise, my friends the flying fish were joined today by a pack of dolphins. It was wonderful to watch them play in groups of three and four along the port side of the tug and just heady of the bow. Day 22 On Day 20 we arrived in Guatemala. After supper, I went out on deck and watched as we slowly entered and ma­ neuvered into dock. This took about two hours, but was easy because of the open area of the port. We had planned to stop in Honduras first, butour routing was changed and we went straight to Santa Tomas. It was a short stay. On our return, it was straight to bed ^cause I had breakfast in four hours to prepare. This short stay illustrates another difficulty in the sailor's life. We had sailed for three full days and were look­ ing for a little time to shop, take care of personal business and see the town. This was not to be. The cargo had been handled quickly and efficiently and we were ready to go. A sailor's life is dic­ tated by the cargo. When it is ready, he must be ready. Since we left the Port of Cortez, the seas have been marvelous. The last few days make all the sloshing and rolling worthwhile. As one of the ABs said, if it was always this good, everybody would want to come out and be a sea­ man. Day 23 Lo and behold, just as I thought that I had only to record our arrival in Lake Charles, we go and get boarded by the Coast Guard. I was asleep when the AB came and woke me saying that the Coast Guard was coming onboard and to stay off the deck and assemble in the galley. In a few minutes, a young en­ listed man came into the galley and watched us as a group of guardsmen began searching the tug. It all lasted an hour and forty-five minutes. They searched our rooms, looked over our Z-cards and asked about the structure of the vessel. When they were satisCpntinued on page 25 . fx-.' • 7>'M- �2J MAY 1991 • • •:--M!;: •/ '!- 'l^ft !f * OS K. Davis and OS G. Learson go to work at the stern of the Diamond State. Steward F. Abinks prepares a roast for the evening meal aboard the vessel. From Christmas at sea, to 42 days in Saudi waters close enough to see and hear Patriot missiles being fired, to 21 days of ship con­ finement while pierside—these were among the experiences of the SIU crew aboard the Diamond State during the RRF ship's run to the Persian Gulf. The Diamond State's escapades were chronicled by the vessel's bosun, Gerald Corelli, in a letter to Joseph Sacco, the union's executive vice president, and to the Seafarers LOG. The voyage started out peace­ fully enough in November, several months before the outbreak of war. The Interocean Management ship crewed up in New Orleans and, fol­ lowing successful sea trials, sailed on to Charleston, S.C. for a load of military cargo. Christmas was cele­ brated at sea. The steward depart­ ment did a great job with the Christmas dinner—enough to make the members almost forget they couldn't be home for the holidays, reported Brother Corelli. The vessel unloaded in Saudi Arabia on January 11 and shifted to anchorage right outside the har­ bor where it remained for 42 days—almost the entire length of the war. From that vantage point, the crewmembers were close enough to see and hear Pa­ triot missiles being fired on sev­ eral occasions. Just before the cease-fire, the Di­ Black qanq members J. Harris, M. Campbell and J. Webster take a brief break from work. GSUs Robert Worrel and Nancy Carmadelle pose for a photo. amond State moved pierside, where it remained for 21 days. During this time the crew was not allowed to leave the pier. Food, stores and slop chest supplies ran low, but every­ one pitched in to do their part, ac­ cording to Corelli, who included the photographs on this page with his letter. "The engine department kept the ship moving and, at the same time, battled numerous problems with drinking water, drains, heat and air conditioning," Corelli noted. "The deck department took every oppor­ tunity to clean and paint the ship and keep the all-important cranes ready for immediate use. And the steward department kept the crew going by serving good, hot meals on time, even when stores ran low. All the officers have been a great help to the crew. We were blessed to have been able to put together a crew such as this." The end of March found the Diamond State in the United Arab Emirates for stores and a well-deserved shore leave. Then on to Germany or back to the United States. "We hope the American people can now see the importance of the merchant marine in wars of the world," concluded Corelli. "They need us, and we hope they will help us build the U.S. merchant marine back to full strength." Nourishing, hot food is being cooked up by Chief Cook Inez Billizone. E. Bussel, FOWT, and S. Sparks, GSU, pose for Bosun Corelli's camera. Bosun Corelli pictur^ while Electrician J. RaiWe, FOm R. Bullard and GSU E. on shore leave in Dubai. Rodriguez pictured in the Diamond State screw mess. i. ."'ai ':i FOWT S. Brooks takes a break from his engineroom duties aboard the Diamond State. A. Howard, AB; T. Moran, FOWT, and D. Volluz, DEU, take a quick coffee break aboard the Diamond State, — There's always some work to be done aboard Third Assistant Engineer ship, say ABs L. Gardmemal and Fred Domingo. P. Ezekiel poses for a photo, .• ?-•- . ABs J. Collins and E. Lee never run short of work onboard the Interocean Management vessel. t QMED R. Parker is ready for the ship's fire and boat drill. Sitting around the table are, from the left, J. Hasson, chief mate; M. Ribera, chief engineer; J.Martin, deck cadet; N. Early, deck cadet, and E. Terkanian, 1st assistant engineer. Martin and Early are from the USNS Comet and came aboard the Diamond State to set up a volley ball game and barbecue. rr L-AV-.M m •" *• 'i. �SUFAREKS LOG 22 Monday, May 13 Wednesday^ Mobile May 15 New York Tuesday, June 4 Thursday, ^Norfolk Jime 6 Friday, tSt. Louis June 14 Wednesday, Philadelphia July 10 San Francisco Thursday, July 18 Wilmington Monday, July 22 Friday, Seattle* July 26 Thursday, Baltimore Augusts Tuesday, New Orleans September 10 Honolulu Friday, September 13 Jacksonville Thurdsay, October 10 Thursday, San Juan November 7 Friday, Algonac December 6 * Note change in Seattle date frcHn |^\dous editicni of LOG^ I Houston . n .- it" ••>. v •'.•/>' The Lundeberg School offers Seafarers the opportunity to upgrade their skills and achieve higher ship­ board ratings. Higher ratings in each department provide Seafarers with increased earning potential. For further information, talk with the union's patrolmen who meet the ships or any port official. Additionally, Seafarers may call the Admissions Office of the Lundeberg School. The following chart can be used by Seafarers to determine eligibil­ ity for courses offered at the Lundeberg School. Also, refer to page 27 for the dates courses are offered. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING SEAFARERS DEPT. POSITION DECK To use the chart, Seafarers should locate their department on the left In the next column Is a listing of the basic Group I and II ratings available at the school. On the right are the requirements Seafarers should meet before applying to the school. Able Seaman 12 months seatime as an ordinary seaman QMED Hold a FOWT endorsement and have a minimum of 6 months seatime in a rating. ENGINE Beginning May 13 in Houston and continuing throughout the year in each union hall, conferences have been set up for Seafarers, pen­ sioners and their families to be­ come famiiar with the benefits available to them through the union and its various plans. Leading the conference work­ shops will be officials and staff members from the Seafarers health plan, pension plan and vacation plan. The sessions have been set up to coincide with the union's monthly membership meetings to give as many Seafarers as possible an opportunity to participate. Those attending the confer­ ences will have an opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions and gather data regarding the ben­ efits provided them by the various plans. Among the items to be re­ viewed under the health plan, for example, are hospitalization, sur­ gical procedures, major medical coverage, out-patient service, doctor's visits, maternity benefits, prescription drugs, den^ and op­ tical care, as well as alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation. Workshop leaders also will in­ form conference participants about the SIU's scholarship program. The various forms used by Seafar­ ers will be discussed, and all kinds of informational material will be handed out to those attending the workshops. The sessions are open to all Sea­ farers, SlU pensioners and family members. A schedule of confer­ ences is listed below. It is sug­ gested, however, that those individuals who wish to participate contact their union halls to obtain more information. Seafarers: More Skills Means Higher Pay REQUIREMENTS FOWT Chief Steward or Chief Cook 8 months seatime and graduated from Lundeberg School entry program. Normal color vision, 20/200 vision in both eyes corrected to 20/50 in both eyes, passed USCG approved physical examination and 6 months seatime as wiper or 3 months seatime and graduated from Lundeberg School entry program. 2 years seatime with rating of chief cook or higher or 8 months seatime as cook/baker, 4 months seatime as cfiief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificates of completion for each program or 3 years seatime in rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook or 4 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 6 months seatime as cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion for each program or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assis­ tant cook or higher, 4 months seatime as cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificates of completion for cool^baker and chief cook programs or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 9 months seatime as cook/baker or higher and 4 months sea­ time as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion for chief cook program. 1 year seatime in steward department with 4 months as cooK/baker or 4 months seatime as cook/baker and hold certificate of completion from Lundeberg School cook/baker program or 6 months seatime in steward department and hold certificate of completion for Lundeberg School entry rating program or 3 months seatime in steward department and graduated Lundeberg School entry rat­ ing program. • V' • • STEWARD BeaefttsConferenees To Begin Uiis Month or 1 year seatime as steward assistant after completing Lundeberg School cook/baker program. CookJ Baker 3 months seatime as 3rd cook or assis­ tant cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion or 12 months seatime at any rating In steward department. Assistant Cook Utility 6 months seatime in steward departinent Make Plans Now for a Summer Vacation at Pinoy Point SIU members and their families who are now trying to figure out where to spend their summer vaca­ tion might consider the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center in Piney Point, Md., part of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Besides the comfortable accom­ modations for the whole family, there is plenty to do at Piney Point—from fishing and boating to tennis and swimming to working out in the health spa. The ideal location of the school also allows for day trips throughout historic southem Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, using the school as a home base. A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. The cost per member is $40.40per day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and for each child (there is no charge for children under the age of 12). This price includes all meals. Send the completed application form to Seafarers Training & Rec­ reation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674 or call (301) 994-0010. -%< — SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information j Name: i SS#: I Address:. Book#: I } Telephone #: J Number in party / ages of children, If applicable: _____ I Date of arrival: 1st choice 2nd choice. 3rd choice I Stay is limited to two weeks. • Date of Departure: I 5/91 �23 MAY 1991 Digest of Ships Meetings . :•, J The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will l>e omitted. Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), January 22 — Chairman R. Brad­ ford, Secretary S.R. Hamilton Jr., Educational Director Brian Connell, Steward Delegate Pablo Alvarez. Pay­ off expected January 27 in Long Beach, Calif. All merhbers reminded not to leave vessel until reliefs arrive. LOGs re­ ceived. No disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given for the fine meals, espe­ cially for Christmas Eve and cookouts. Bosun asked all crewmembers to remem­ ber the New Jersey and Boston Seamen's missions during the holiday season. ITS PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­ portation), January 27 — Chairman V.T. Nielsen, Secretary G.C. Bamman, Edu­ cational Director James Carnell, Stew­ ard Delegate All Hydera. No beefs or disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: St. Croix. AUSTRAL LIGHTNING ilOM), Febru­ ary 17 — Chairman W.L. Tillman, Sec­ retary A.L. Saucier, Educational Director W.D. Barrineau. No disputed OT. Donation made to Toys-for-Tots on behalf of crewmembers. CAPE CANAVERAL (Amsea), Febru­ ary 26 — Chairman Charles Parks, Sec­ retary F. Costango, Educational Director Robert Caldwell. Vessel look­ ing good, thanks to cooperation of crew. Secretary noted new refrigerators pur­ chased and installed in crew messroom and microwave to be connected. Check LOGs for upgrading schedules; all mem­ bers should upgrade. Will take on fuel in Wilmington, N.C. and ammo in Sunny Point. Members were asked to work to­ gether to make this a good ship and trip. CAPE CATOCHE (Amsea), February 16 — Chairman Don Truax, Secretary K. A. Hopkins, Educational Director Al Parker, Deck Delegate Warren Gilliard, Engine Delegate Fred Caltiabano, Steward Delegate Kenneth Johnson. Chairman spoke with mem­ bers about chemical warfare training they had received and urged them to familiarize themselves with attack sta­ tion bill. He said chief mate still had tape on how to don chemical suit for those in­ terested. Secretary told crew about water rationing in Saudi Arabia because of oil slick, but plenty of bottled drinking water would be provided. He thanked 48 watch for making coffee for galley gang in mornings and helping to keep crew niiess clean at night. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed $170 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew advised company still waiting to hear if war bonus would be paid. Crew asked to donate to charity in memory of second mate's father who had passed away. Crew thanked steward department for great chow and for doing its part to keep ship clean. C>IP£CLE>l/7(OMI Corp.), February 10 — Chairman Carlos H. Canales, Sec­ retary Michael Pooler, Educational Di­ rector H. C. Chancey, Deck Delegate Edgar Townsend, Engine Delegate Mark Stewart, Steward Delegate Karrem Allah. Chairman stated a type­ writer, not a TV, had been purchased for ship. Secretary and treasurer noted $409 in movie fund. Educational director urged members to be prepared in case of attack and to wear long sleeve shirts. Deck delegate reported disputed OT and need for suggestion box aboard ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. CAPE CLEAR (OMl Corp.), February 24 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secre­ tary Michael Poole. Typewriter was pur­ chased in Germany; waiting to buy TV. $409 in movie fund. Crewmembers were asked to be considerate of fellow crevvmembers—keep air conditioning boundaries closed, take care of ice ma­ chine and use old VCR as much as possi­ ble so as not to wear down the new one. Supply of kits needed onboard. Crew ad­ vised to beware of pirates when crossing Straits of Malacca. Information requested on imminent danger pay and bonuses while in Saudi Arabia. Next port: Singapore. CAPE FLATTERY (IMC), February 17 — Chairman Robert J. Dennis, Secre­ tary William Perry, Educational Direc­ tor James Tyson. No disputed OT. CAPE MENDOCINO (OMl Corp.), February 3 — Chairman O. Ipsen, Secre­ tary C. Scott. Chairman noted disputed OT in all three departments. He asked members to keep noise down when in rooms and passageway. Crew noted bad smell coming from drains. Crew asked company to check on chemical warfare equipment and union to check on bonus pay for hauling ammunition. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. CAPE METEOR (lOM), February 3 — Chairman B. Williams, Secretary D. Velandra, Educational Director K. Blddle. Bosun reminded members to be alert at all times while transiting Suez Canal during Desert Storm and help mili­ tary as much as possible. No disputed OT. Suggestion made for OSs to stand watches. The experience will make them better ABs. Special thanks given to stew­ ard department. GALVESTON BAY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 24 — Chairman D. Manson. Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director, Paul M. Titus. No disputed OT or beefs reported. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), February 11 — Chairman K. Koutourask, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Ed­ ucational Director J. Negron. Chairman told crew vessel would be in port for two or three days. He said the voyage had gone well with no problems. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward dele­ gate noted all was running smoothly. Galley gang thanked for job well done. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), Feb­ ruary 17 — Chairman L. Rodrlgues, Secretary H. Gallckl, Educational Direc­ tor W. Turner, Steward Delegate D. Herrera. No disputed OT or beefs re­ ported. Everything running smoothly, Problem reported in San Juan with longshoremen iising messhall and eating the night lunch. /7B AfOS/LE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), February 3 — Chairman Fred Jen­ sen, Secretary G. Lee. Chairman asked contracts department for information re­ garding reliefs. Treasurer listed $35 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. ITS NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), February 24 — Chairman S.C. Harrington, Secretary D.A. Brown. LOGs received. Beef reported in engine department for turning DEU for butterworthing. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. Minute of silence observed for departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Staten Island, N.Y. L/SE/?7ySr>l/? (Liberty Maritime), February 9 — Chairman Ray E. t'ood. 'mm I'-: Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Educa­ tional Director J. HIpollto, Steward Del­ egate Stanley Parada. Letter written to headquarters requesting clarification of OT in deck and steward departments. No disputed beefs. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food and service. Request made to turn off radio during meal hours. Next port: Misushima, Japan. Ship will remain at anchor, launch will be available. LIBERTY WA VE(Liberty Maritime), February 24 — Chairman Mark S. Dow­ ney, Secretary Donald E. McGraw. No disputed OT or other beefs. Motion made to change AB day workers to AB maintenance. New VCR and up-to-date movies requested. LNG ARIES (ETC), February 17 — Chairman Luther Myrex, Secretary Dana Paradise, Educational Direc­ tor/Engine Delegate Randy McKlnzle, Deck Delegate James K. Walker, Stew­ ard Delegate Rafael Cardenas. Chair­ man noted Christmas card sent by headquarters in early December arrived in late January. He said new contracts were received and distributed and asked members to leave contracts aboard ship. He reminded members to donate to SPAD. Secretary thanked crew for sepa­ rating trash and asked them to remove lids from jars before throwing them away. Educational director advised mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $811 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked union services department for retirement , booklets and contracts department for one on shipping rules. Members thanked steward department for pool parties and job well done. Next ports: Himeji, Japan and Bontang, Indonesia. LNG C>lP/?/CO/?A/(ETC), February 17 — Chairman B. K. Knuckols, Secre­ tary J. P. Emidy, Educational Director Walter Klmhrough. Secretary said cor­ respondence from headquarters about passing of Louis Gracla was posted on bulletin board. He thanked crew for keep­ ing mess and lounge clean and orderly. Educational director urged members with time to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $455 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward department thanked for fine meals and service. Crew expressed hope war would end soon. Members con­ gratulated Bosun Billy Nuckols and AB William O'Brien on their upcoming re­ tirements, wished them good luck and said they would be missed. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and Bontang, In­ donesia. MA YAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), February 3 — Chairman A. Rogers, Sec­ retary Jose Ross. Chairman announced ship would pay off February 8 in Jack­ sonville, Fla. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), February 24 (197 Chairman Pete Lolk, Secretary J. Pratt, Educational Director D. Mitchell. Chairman encouraged all members to upgrade. Vessel possibly headed for shipyard for about 45 days. No beefs or disputed overtime reported. Fan needed in crew mess. Vote of thanks to steward department, especially for the cookouts. Bosun thanked all members for helping keep messhall and rooms clean. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Service), February 17 — Chairman Freddie Goethe, Secretary Joseph Speller, Educational Director Dan Bush, Engine Delegate C. Jefferson, Steward Delegate Karen Fletcher. Chairman reminded crewmembers to up­ grade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Treasurer listed $43 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. . NEWARK BA Y (Sea-Land Service), February 4 — Chairman John Frazler, Secretary V. Wallen, Deck Delegate William Lowry, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Brennan, Steward E>elegate Je­ rome A. Johnson. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Deck and engine delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Houston. OMl CHARGER (OMl Corp.), Febru­ ary 21 — Chairman F.R. Schwarz, Sec­ retary N. Johnson, Educational Director W. Yarber. Special thanks and luck to all men and women involved in the Pers­ ian Gulf runs. No disputed OT. Request the mailing of more LOGS. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. • OMl HUDSON(OMl Corp.), February 24 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary J. Rivera, Deck Delegate Paul W. Adams, Engine Delegate Ronald Wil­ liams, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman noted no launch available De­ cember 17 and 18 while in Port Ever­ glades, Fla. He announced vessel would pay off in New York. He reminded mem­ bers to use their spare time wisely by up­ grading at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to galley gang, especially GSU Elsa A. Marker, for job well done. Steward de­ partment thanked crew for keeping mess room clean. Next ports: New York, Wil­ mington, N.C., Charleston, S.C. and Sa­ vannah, Ga. (•; !• mM I •-f. /r-'-A llll-!: Heading for the Persian Gulf AB Eddie Townsend, left, and Bosun Carlos Canalas help crew the Cape Clear as it heads for the Persian Gulf. OMl MISSOURI (Vulcan Carriers), Feb­ ruary 17 — Chairman C. Francum, Sec­ retary C.M. Davalle. No Ijeefs or disputed OT. All members reminded to upgrade. Vote of thanks toiSteward de­ partment and radio operator, Ron Dole, for assistance in letting the crew receive VCR tapes all during voyage and up­ dates by newsletter of situation in Pers­ ian Gulf. OMl WILLAMETTE (OMl Corp.), Feb­ ruary 3 — Chairman Clarence Pryor, Secretary Robert L. Scott Sr., Educa­ tional Director F. V. Vogler. Chairman announced payoff set for February 6 in Louisiana, then vessel to go back to Texas. He urged members to keep hands off TV and antenna or no one will be able to watch it. Secretary urged mem­ bers to be their best by going to Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for good food and fine salad bar. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), February 3 — Chairman Rob­ ert Wilson, Secret^ C. Woodward, Educational Director J. Quinter. Deck delegate reported beef. Engine and stew­ ard delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Members said there were problems with room temperatures. Crew reminded to clean rooms when leaving ship. PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), February 17 — Chairman Charles Hill, Secretary T. Splngat, Educational Director L.P. Cope, Steward Delegate Joanne Knight. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Mail service is poor. Communications—telex, phone—need to be improved in case of emergency at home. Concern expressed regarding pay­ ment of war bonus. Vote of thanks to steward department. Continued on page 24 '' ' " . ^ ^^ I ' '' mi-fk' • ••• • �(nssoeWiasatete^ 'r'-'VvJ ,«i-gi^' v, -- ;if: ^: • .... SIAFARBK too 24 Continued from page 23 PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), February 10 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secre­ tary Rafael Evans. Chairman said every­ thing was running fine. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Some crewmembeis requested survival suits be kept in rooms. Steward department was thanked for job well done. RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land Service), February 24 Chairman Howard C. Knox, Secretary H. Johnson, Educa­ tional Director K. Katsalis, Deck Dele­ gate Robert Bakeman, Engine Delegate Frederick Tierney, Steward Delegate Alfred L. DeSimone. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Vote of thanks given to galley gang. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), February 19 — Chairman Calvin M. Miles, Secre­ tary Roger D. Linasan, Educational Di­ rector Mick Vacca. Chairman said crew had questions about war zone bonus. He noted crew unable to send telex asking for reliefs. Secretary said crew was goodworking one. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Finey Point. Trea­ surer listed $56 in ship's fund. Crew re­ minded to stay quiet at night and return dirty mugs and glasses to pantry. #; i i i ROVER (V ulcan Carriers), February 3 — Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary E. Harris, Educational Director Arthur Baredian, Deck Delegate Carl Townson. Engine Delegate G. Thompson, Steward Delegate R. Royals. Chairman has asked captain to inform steward when extra personnel will be aboard ves­ sel. He asked contracts department for explanation of term "permanent employ­ ees" found in agreement with Vulcan Carriers and when war zone bonus would be paid. Crew urged to upgrade at Lundebeig School. Treasurer list^ $204 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported Crew asked contracts department to consider retirement after 15 years at sea and age 55. Crew requested adapter be pur­ chased so tapes bought in Dubai can be played in VCR. Crew reminded not to walk around passageway in just a towel as women are aboard. Members asked to be more considerate of others' clothes in laun­ dry room, rewind films when finished viewing them and retum tapes borrowed from crew's lounge. •:W. if SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), February 13 — Chairman Rob­ ert Y. Wood, Secretary Aubrey Geting, Educational Director Kevin Bertel, Deck Etelegate Stephen Ackley, Engine Dele­ gate William Pinkham, Steward E>elegate William Bryley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked why SIU communi­ cations come through company envelopes rather than straight to vessel. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Service), February 3 — Chairman J. A. Osorio, Secretary N. Andrews, Educa­ tional Director O. N. Bermeo, Deck Del­ egate Jesse Fountain, Engine Delegate Rafael Duran, Steward Delegate Frank Sirignano. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next ports: Jacksonville, Fla., San Juan and Elizabeth, N.J. " •f?* - '''.r Ships Digests ii»>- saw SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Service), February 19 — Chairman Luigi Alleluia, Secretary John J. Alamar. Educational Director R. Gumanas. Secretary reported trip went very well. He thanked crew for keeping quarters clean. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), February 17 — Chairman Elex Cary Jr., Secretary Lourice Martin, Deck Delegate Bob Richardson. Chair­ man thanked crew for good trip. Secre­ tary thanked bosun and crew for their cooperation. He called crew tops in union. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 26 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary J.L. Johnson, Educa­ tional Director John D. Kelly. No beefs reported. Deck department would like more guards on the gangway when over­ seas. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment reported. SEA-LAND INNOVA TOR (Sea-Land Service), February 24 — Chairman Claude J. Dockery, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director M. Soldierer, Deck Delegate H. Bentz, En­ gine Delegate C. Barbati, Steward Dele­ gate G. Sallee. Chairman noted everything went all right on trip. Secre­ tary thanked members for keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY(Sea-Land Service), February 3 — Chairman B. R. Hobbs, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Director A. O. Cuevas, Deck Delegate J. Scheck, Engine Delegate V. Limon, Steward Delegate J. O'Reilly. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for Hous­ ton February 4. He said all was running smoothly. He reminded members to do­ nate to SPAD and say a prayer for those serving in Persian Gulf. Educational di­ rector urged members to return movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company for new TV antenna. Gal­ ley gang thanked for job well done. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND ILE DE FRANCE (SeaLand Service), February 10 — Chairman John C. Green, Secretary E. Doffoh, Educational Director E. Bain, Deck Del­ egate Michael Masek, Engine Delegate Donald Cox, Steward Delegate R. Hairston. Chairman and secretary said all went smoothly. Treasurer noted $75 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported beef. Deck and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew requested new VCR from company. Steward depart­ ment thanked for good job. Next ports: Boston and Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), February 12 — Chairman Robert Newby, Secretary Edward Por­ ter, Educational Director Paul Thomas, Engine Delegate Silvio Reyes. Chairman announced vessel would pay off in Hous­ ton. He said c^tain thanked crew for being safety ccmscious during trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good food. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), February 12 — Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Jennifer K. Jim, Deck Delegate T. Smith, Engine Dele­ gate Michael Veigel. Chairman stated vessel would pay off at 1300 on Febru­ ary 11 in Long Beach, Calif. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treaurer announced $90 used to purchase radio and $260 used to purchase 80 movies. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew received communication about shipping rules change for reliefs. Members reminded to clean up after themselves. Next ports: Long Beach, Oakland, Calif, and Honolulu. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 3 — Chairman C. James, Secretary Gabriel Bonafont, Deck Delegate Charles Quales, Steward Delegate Floyd Payton. Chairman noted all was running smoothly. He announced ship would lay up in Rotterdam for en­ gine repairs. Secretary also stated every­ thing was okay on ship. Educational director reported on safety meeting aboard ship. Treasurer listed $120 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked company for in­ stalling new TV sets. Members asked for front-end loading washer and ice boxes in rooms. They noted VCR needs clean­ ing. Galley gang thanked for Super job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. WRIGHT(Amsea), February 20 —Chairman Michael Wittenberg, Secre­ tary Ivan Capowski, Educational Direcctor William MacDulloch. Statement read concerning no available reliefs. No communications received from headquar­ ters. Telegram sent to headquarters re­ garding reliefs, war bonus and port defense and security (alarm not sounded during last missile attack). No disputed OT. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Ma- • rine), March 9 — Chairman Clyde Smith, Secretary A. Holland, Educa­ tional Director, W. Robenson. All . crewmembers reminded to clean rooms before departing. No beefs or disputed OT. Next port: St. Croix. CAPE CLEAR (OMl), March 3 — Chairman Carlos H. Canales, Secretary M. Poole, Steward Delegate Antionette V. King. Ship heading back to Singa­ pore. $409 in movie fund. Mail service very poor for past couple months. CHAUVENET(MSO), March 1 — Chairman J.P.' Focardi, Secretary V. Barnhart, Educational Director A. Matbs. Chairman reported vessel is looking much better. Job well done by all departments. New trash compactor onboard—^members reminded to separate trash. Games to be picked up next time in port $400 in ship's fund. R. Hatt donated $100 and L. Sivak (Navo) $20. All members encouraged to upgrade. Chief mate planning party next time in port. Ship's fiind will not be used; all will chip in $ lO or $20. Mail service has been poor; no packages coming through. Expecting new movies. FALCON DUCHESS (Seahawk Man­ agement), March 7 — Secretary C. Jones. Crewmembers reminded not to leave vessel until patrolman arrives. Poor mail service reported. Vessel pay­ ing off in Corpus Christi, Texas. GOPHER STATE (lOM), March 7 — Chairman J. Stout, Secretary A. Delaney. Educational Director J. Emidy. No communications received from head­ quarters. Awaiting information on war bonuses. No disputed OT. Restriction to ship beef to be settled. $250 in ship's fund. Twenty kilos of jumbo shrimp pur­ chased, $106 still remains in fund. 'S# ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), March 3 — Chairman J. Rogers, Secretary A. Hagan, Educational Direc­ tor E. Macum. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Two new TVs received. Vote of thanks to steward department for ex­ cellent food. Next port: St. Croix. Painting the House Bosun Errol Pak gets a good grip with one hand as he paints the house aboard the Overseas Juneau with the other. i', . r', . LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), March 9 — Chairman Ray E. Tood, Sec­ retary Vincent Sanches, Educational Di­ rector J. Hipolito. Received answer from headquarters on clarification of OT beefs in deck and steward departments. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine job. The next port is in Japan. Crewmembers advised things are very ex­ pensive there. A haircut can cost $25.92. OMl CHAMPION (OMI Corp.), March 3 — Secretary O.A. Roberts, Mucational Director A.B. Francisco; no chair­ man elected. Mail service is very slow; no communications received from head­ quarters. Crew is great. All members en­ couraged to upgrade. Disputed OT in deck department to be discussed at pay­ off. New VCR needed. Ladders lead­ ing to pump to be painted yellow for safety. OMl WILLAMETTE(OMl Corp.), March 3 — Chairman C. Pryor, Secre­ tary Robert Scott, Educational Director J. Bagett. New VCR received. Disputed OT in deck department to be handled at payoff. No other beefs reported. Vote of thanks to steward department. All mem­ bers encouraged to upgrade and not to forget the old members. Thanks given to the LOG. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), March 3 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary G. D'Ambrosio, Ed­ ucational Director N. Lindsey. Still wait­ ing for new furniture. Bosun gave vote of thanks to steward department and whole crew for a job well done during long and strenuous trip. Importance of upgrading was stressed by educational di­ rector. $143.59 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT reported in deck and steward departments. All complaints to be han­ dled at payoff in Jacksonville. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), March 3 — Chairman Elex Cary Jr., Secretary L. Martin Sr., Educational Director J. Ortiz. No disputed beefs or OT reported. Vessel possibly laying up. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), March 2 — Chairman Ted A. Tolentino, Secretary S. Ghani, Educa­ tional Director Robert E. Blackwell. Very good trip. No disputed OT or other beefs. Steward department thanked for good chow. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 10 — Chairman B.R. Hobbs, Secretary P. Labo/, Educational Director A. Cuevas. No beefs'or dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. Payoff will take place in next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea Land Ser­ vice), March 10 — Chairman A.R. McCree. Secretary P.P. Lopez, Educational Director G.R.Speckman. Vessel being retiled. $98 in ship's fund. Educational director reminded all crewmembers who wish to upgrade to see patrolman at pay­ off. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 4 — Chairman Oscar C. Wiley, Secret^ D. Spangler. Steam table broken for several months. No beefs or disputed OT. LOGs received. An additional washing machine is needed. Dirty dishes should not be left in the lounge area—^help the GSU and wiper keep the area clean. Thanks given to stew­ ard department, especially Chief Cook B. Rombach, for cookouts and salad bar. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), March 10 — Chairman J. Ed­ ward, Secretary J. Jim, Electrician J. King. Crewmembers reminded to up­ grade. $30 in ship's fund; $60 used to purchase radio for crew messhall. No dis­ puted OT. Telex received regarding trip off and reliefs. Steward department given a vote of thanks for good service. SEALIFTPACIFIC (IMC), March 5 — Chairman Ferdinand Gongora, Secre­ tary Bill Collins. Waiting for clarifica­ tion from headquarters of Martin Luther King Day holiday. $190 in movie fund. Thanks to all who donated. No disputed OT or beefs. Steward asked crew to retum ; all dishes and silverware to galley. Mail service has greatly improved. •'V;. • �,-?<'-'-t .' Final EDWARD M. AUBUCHON Pensioner Edward M. Aubuchon, 65, passed away Feb­ ruary 1. Bom in Missouri, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1953 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Aubuchon retired in June 1972 from the union before it merged with the AGLIWD. fd !«sc4 • " " ' MANUEL BARWELLCENTENO Pensioner Manuel BarwellCenteno, 68, succumbed to heart failure on February 3. He Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1952 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Barwell-Centeno started draw­ ing his pension in April 1969 before the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. WILLIARD BLUMEN Pensioner Williard Blumen, 73, died of heart failure March 13. The New York native Joined the Seafar­ ers in 1955 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck de­ partment before retiring in 1969. Brother Blumen was bur­ ied in Voschell Memorial Gar­ dens in Baltimore. MICHAEL N. ESCHENKO Pensioner Michael N. Eschenko, 75, passed away March 24. The galley gang member was bom in Michigan. Eschenko Joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. He started collect­ ing his pension in November 1982. JOHN FARRAND Pensioner John Farrand, 80, died April 1. A native of En­ gland, he Joined the union in December 1946 in the port of Boston. Brother Farrand sailed in the engine department. He retired in May 1968. EUAL GRANGER Pensioner Eual Granger, 75, passed away in Lake Charles, La. on March 21. He was bom in Mamou, La. Brother Granger Joined the Seafarers in April 1955 in the port of Lake Charles, La. He shipped in the engine departrnent until his re­ tirement in March 1981. He was buried March 23 in Lake Charles' Consolata Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sadie. JOSEPH J. HARRISON Pensioner Joseph J. Harrison, 91. died March 5. The Ala­ bama native was a charter member of the SIU, having Joined the union in December 1938 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Harrison sailed in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in Febru­ ary 1975. EDWARD M. JAMIESON JR. Pensioner Edward M. Jamie-, son, 60, suffered a fatal heart attack March 10. Bom in Massachusetts, he Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1970 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Brother Jamieson trans­ ferred his membership to the SIU when the MCS merged with the AGLIWD in 1978. He retired in December 1990. His remains were scattered at sea. EUGENE R. JENKINS Pensioner Eugene R. Jenkins, 79, died of respiratory failure November 7. The native of Washington Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1959 in Santa Rosa, Calif. He began collecting his pension in Febru­ ary 1973. Brother Jenkins was buried in the Linden (Calif.) Cemetery. FRED D. LEWIS Pensioner Fred D. Lewis, , 84, passed away in a New York hos­ pital Janu­ ary 22. Bom in Barbados, he Joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He shipped in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Lewis began drawing his pension in 1976. He was buried January 25 in Frederick Douglass Cemeteiy in Staten Island, N.Y. RALPH McDARIES Pensioner Ralph McDaries, 76, died March 11 in Jack­ sonville, Fla.The native of Buncomb County, N.C. Joined the union in May 1958 in the port of New York. He sailed in the galley gang until he retired in August 1979. Brother McDaries was buried in Green Pine Cemetery in Nas­ sau County, Fla. His wife, Flor­ ence, survives him. GONZALO RODRIGUEZ Pensioner Gonzalo Rodriguez, 79, died March 14 in a Santurce, P.R. hos­ pital. He was bom in Ciales, P.R. and joined the SIU in September 1947 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Rodriguez was a black-gang member. He started collecting his pension in July 1977. He was buried in the Cemeterio de la Capital in Rio Piedras, P.R. He is survived by his wife, Esther. WILLIAM W. MONTGOMERY Pensioner William W. Mont­ gomery, 65, passed away March 29. Bom in Iowa, he Joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Houston. A member of the deck department. Brother Montgomery retired in June 1990. FRANCISCO SOLIS Pensioner Francisco Solis, 77, passed away Febmary 27 in Bayamon, P.R. The na­ tive of Arroyo, P.R. Joined the union in May 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Solis shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in 1968. CLARENCE B. TROY Pensioner Clarence B. Troy, 81, died March 7. Bom in Michi­ gan, he Joined the Seafarers in March 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Troy sailed in the deck depart­ ment until he began receiving his pension in August 1983. JOSE VELAZQUEZ Pensioner Jose Velazquez, 81, suc­ cumbed to respira­ tory fail­ ure March 27. A native of Ponce, P.R., he Joined the SIU in June 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Velazquez sailed in the galley gang before retiring as a chief steward in July 1971. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Tampa, Fla. His wife. Car­ men, survives him. JOHN A. WAITH Pensioner John A. Waith, 75, passed away Jan­ uary 24. The New York state native Joined the union in February 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Waith shipped in the steward depart­ ment before his retirement in February 1981. JAM M. WONG Pensioner Jam M. Wong, 86, died of heart failure March 3. He was bom in China. Brother Wong was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards. ^ He retired in 1973, prior to the union's merger with the AGLIWD. WILLIAM OSTENDORF Pensioner William Ostendorf, 68, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack March 19. The Maryland native Joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed as a tugboat captain be­ fore retiring in January 1981. Boatman Ostendorf was buried March 22 in Baltimore's St. Stanislaus Cemetery. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Agnes. GREAT LAKES RICHARD C. GRAHAM Richard Graham, 49, suc­ cumbed to cancer March 11. Bom in Michigan, he served in the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956. Brother Graham Joined the SIU in October 1962 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He worked as an engineer for Mackinac Island Ferry Lines and was an active member at the time of his death. He is sur­ vived by his wife. Donna, and seven daughters. FAUNTLEROY ROMMEL Pensioner Fauntleroy Rommel, 87, died of cancer March 11. A native of Clare, Mich., he Joined the union in December 1953 in the pal of Elberta, Mich. Brother Rommel sailed in the engine de­ partment aboarcl car ferries be­ fore he retired in August 1968. He was buried in the Blaine Township (Mich.) Cemetery. ,V : • X• CORRECTION An incorrect obituary conceming deep sea member George Bames was published in last month's Seafarers LOG. The corrected biograph­ ical sketch is printed below. GEORGE BARNES Pensioner George Bames, 63, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack February 12. The Philadelphia native served in the Marines from 1944 to 1946. Brother Bames Joined the SIU in May 1951 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. He shipped in the deck department until his re­ tirement in August 1986. Diary of a Voyage unseen world so that many people can benefit. Continued from page 20 One of the marked changes that has occurred along this fied that we had no contra­ voyage has been the light of band, they left and then day. When we began it would boarded the barge. At that begin to become dark around point, I retumed to bed. I un­ 8:00 p.m. By the time we made derstand that they finally left Panama, it was dark by 7:00. and we got back underway at One can really notice the lati­ about 1:30 a.m. tudinal differences in the For me it was only one length of days as we have more note in this whole adven­ sailed almost due north-south ture. For some of the crew­ and back. men, it was an agitation, We should pick up the 30especially since they could not mile buoy around 6:00 a.m. accompany the searchers as tomorrow, then dock in Lake they scurried in each of our Charles around noon. When rooms. l ean say now, though, we get there, it will be business that I have seen first hand that as usual. The ABs will work the Coast Guard is involved in quickly and efficiently to get drug interdiction on the high the barge to dock and thi&n se­ seas. cure it in place. After that, they will tether the lines of El Fal­ Day 24 con Grande to the dock and this voyage will be completed. I spent most of the day try­ It has been done so many times ing to catch up on the sleep that the miracle of the achieve­ that I lost when we were ment is missed by all who par­ boarded. It was 12:30 a.m. ticipate in it. when I returned to bed and at We have travelled from 3:30 a.m. I was up again for Louisiana to the equator and breakfast. Only the two ABs back in 20 days. We have vis­ who were on watch came. The three ports and have ited other crewmembers chose to moved tons of cargo. The en­ sleep as late as possible before gines have done their duty and their watch began. propelled us the distance with­ This evening I began taking out complaint. The crew has inventoiy of our storeroom in stood their watches, cooked preparation for ordering stores the meals and handled any dif­ when we arrive in Lake ficulties that arose. In all, it is Charles. I did a little tonight something to celebrate. But and I will finish it tomorrow. there won't be any band or congratulations on our return. There are only new orders, Day 25 new sailing times, quick turn I saw the first sign that we arounds and hurried efforts to were nearing home today— get everything ready to do it all the drilling rigs. The first ones again. to be seen are huge. Standing If the seamen had time, in over 800 feet of water and maybe they would be able to rising 80 or more feet out of stop and reflect on the the water, they stand as bea­ herculean effort and accom­ cons welcoming us back to our plishments they perform. In­ country. They stand alone, stead, it is just another run, doing their work in a silent and another day, another watch. „ .r-4:'. '..J, • •' ' f. �SEAFARERS LOG 26 ?;r;:^-;.;;' v'; .:, •; r Mii, • -• • :' pv, '•- •/. Lundeberg School Bnduates Eight Classes m % ^-\'.U':' -• . v.. • • It?!' •;•••;,;• •pi;.". '•.. ' ' •• •• i Trainee Lifeboat Class 470—Graduating from trainee iifeboat class 470 are (from left, kneeling) Larry Carranza, Rodney Edmands Jr., Mike Cullum, Tim Perkins, Timothy Green, Eric Dangerfield, Angel Pereira, (second row) Francisco Sarinana, Jason Trickett, Kelly Henderson, Jack Mills, Shane Cassidy, Thomas Orzechowski Jr., Robert Harris, Barbara Clucas, Paul Pagano, Matthew Wilcox, James Guhn, Ben Cusic (instructor), (third row) Steven Williams, Kyron Bickham and James Speer. Trainee Lifeboat Class 471—-Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 471 are (from left, kneeling) Brian Smith, Tina Montney, Kevin Shinn, Raul Padro, Richard Riley, Kevin TwifOfd, David Colucci, (second row) Buddy Miller, William Gordon, Bo Baxter, Scott Pack, Karmell Crawford, Levelle Sears, Kevin Mitchell, Troy Solomon, Charles Allred, Jon Benson, Paul Hayes, Stan Garnett, Robert Rogers and Joe Braden. i-:;.;>.:.- • p- • i-, ••.. il'- :•:•• i&". •••; ••:" ^ liv'-'' :•••' i Tankerman-—Graduates of the tankerman class receiving their endorsements this month are (from ieft) Jim Shaffer (instructor), Reinaldo Rivera, Efrain Morales, Edward Hernandez, Claude Sankey, (second row) Juan Diaz, Pablo Navarro, Louis Ferrer and Rafael Pujals. Marine Electronics Technician—Upgrading their engine department ratings are (from left) Robert Wroblewski Jr., Gary Hughes, Marsha Mullis, Russ Levin (instructor), Steve Roberts and Charles Lofton. P :••' •-•' i ' " •' 'P' i Upgraders Lifeboat—These members learned about emergency drills, basic compass navigation and use of ail lifeboat and iife raft equipment. They are (from left) Willard Martin, Robert Varnadore, David McCarthy, Antonio Delgado and Jim Moore (instructor). QMED--Completing their instruction as Qualified Members of the Engine Department are (from ieft, kneeling) Blair Greene, Paul Duffany, Dean Truax, Mann Aroon, Todd Christensen, (second row) Douglas Rumball, Vince Larimer, Ronald Celious, Andre Carriere, (third row) Angeio Persica, Kevin Hall, C.A. Long, T.W. Preston, Thomas Flynn, Daniel Crean, Jorge Bonelli, (fourth row) Calesta Saunders, O'Dell Parmley, James Green, Gilbert Millsap and Barney Kane (instructor). LimitedMates—Graduates of the limited mates course are (from left) Robert Foltz III, Casey Taylor (instructor), Donald Somers and Gordon Cherup. Diesel Engine Technology—Earning their certification in diesei engine ly are (from left, sitting John Smith, Frank Sessa, (standing) Philip technology Pardovich, Brett Lammers, Curtis Jackson, Mark Dumas, Eric Bain and John Wiegman (instructor). k'p" •• •, : P:-r �mm m mmm COURSC saimu .•.V- The foUowing is the current course schedule for June-October 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Xundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to iniprove job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry s needs as well as the national emergency mobdiZatioh in the Persian Cruif. Check-In Cbrnffletioh Date Date CHI Spilt Prevention & June 24 June 28 Containment <1 wei^: Augji^ 5 August 9 September 16 September 30 October 28 November 1 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Detk llfgnding Courts Check-In Coinn^eUon Date Date Julys August 16 September 2 October II October 28 December 6 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior , to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman June 10 June 21 June 24 Julys Julys July 19 July 22 August 2 August 16 Augusts August 19 August 30 rSifsi September 2 September 13 iSeptember 16 September 27 'f ' ^ vr September 30 October 11 October 2S October 14 October 28 November 8 Ship Handling June 24 Julys August 19 August 30 September 30 October ll October 28 November 8 r Radar Observer Unlimited July 12 Julys September 2 September 6 'i October 21 Novemlter 8 C Inland Deck Licenses September 30 December6 • Celestial Navigation July 15 August 2 Third Mate September 2 December 13 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Tankerman August 19 ill# Course Able Seaman !V , e- m •<.' •• ISt^ij/Ufignd Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward . office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Eag'me Upgtadb^ Courses Check-In Completion Date Date QME&-Any Rating September 30 December 20 Plreman^Waterteader and Qil^ S^tember2 October 11 ; Ad students must take the Oil Spill Prevention arid Containment class. Punifaoom Maintenance & Operations September 30 November 8 Miarlna Electro Augusts September 27 October 14 December 6 iRA^intion Maintenance & Orations August 19 September 27 Marine Electronics Teclmician September 30 December 20 Electro-Hydraulics June 10 July 19 Basic Electronics September 2 September 27 Hydiaulics June 10 July 5 July 22 August 16 Refrigerated Containers Maintenance July 8 August 2 ^ Wdding September 30 October 2S Deep Sea/Inland Engineers October 7 December 13 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) October 4 December 13 All students in the Engine Departmerit will have a two-week Sealff: Earifidiarizntiort class at the end of their regular course. *• ••-SI •;: , • , /— SHISS Cdhge Program SAeMt br 1991 PUIX 8-weeR Sessions June 3 August 12 October 21 1991 Adult education Sdiedule July 26 : October 4 Deceittbeir 13 Course High School Equivalency (GED) lleidriWtaHm^ Adult Basic Education (ABE) Check-In • Date ; June 3 September 30 Course Steward Recertification Bosun Recertification Completion Date Julys November 4 UPGRADING APPIICAWN Name. (Last) Date of Birth. (Middle) (First) Address. Mo./Day/Year (Street) (City) (State) Telephoned (Zip Code) L. (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course Comj^etion Date September 13 December 6 September 13 December 6 September 13 October 18 December 6 July 12 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Book #. Social Security #_ Seniority SIGNATURE.. Department- U.S. Citizen: English as a Second Language (£^) Check-In Date July 29 'October 28 July 29 October 28 July 29 September 29 October 28 June 17 • Yes • No Home Port. I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from • Yes • No to Last grade of school completed. (dales attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken_ Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes Q No Date available for training — Primary language spoken DATE. ^ — ^ —r •: DECK • AB/Sealift • Isl Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) Q Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) • •I*-' > ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) n English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts Degree G Certificate Programs No IransporUtlon wM be paid unless you present original rtceipte and successfuDy complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 5191 " rv..' ;• . •.u; '.x V-'.••V v " ' fewaemttis*? t-f- • • • '.•.'•V .X-.A;-") - 4W /1, '• f' •> ••'•5 v| T f• , I -V. �iwrnMrn St •, SEAEUOEMBS Learn to Earn Seafarers can upgrade their ship­ board skiiis and thereby increase their earning power by taking courses at the union's Lundeberg School. See page 22 for eligibility requirements. May 1991 Volume 53, Number 5 Great Lakes Pensioner Builds Award-Winning Model Ships Pi 'fcp J • . '!•';•••• '-l''-''--; •:|!i i§: •'•-•>:'PiiI:: . 'Un :ij|C /•',: 'y-A: • -V • V , , ;:, v: |tev... M- t'-Piiiv;. p- P'v'ip • ""'i-.'. • iv'. • I •. h"-. 4?>''.. . " ' ^ : . Pensioner Helge Anderson lifts up the bridge and deck of the Irene A. model he built to show its working steam engine. As a child, Helge Anderson used to gaze across Lake Erie from his northeast Ohio home and won­ der what life would be like if he worked on the Great L^es. He built models of the ships he saw sailing past the coast and floated them along the shore with his friends. Today, Anderson reminisces about his career as an SIU member sailing for Great Lakes Towing. And he still builds models that he can float along the shore of Lake Erie near his native Conneaut, Ohio home. The 70-year-old deck depart­ ment pensioner constructs a vari­ ety of tugboats, passenger ships and oldtime man-of-wars not just for himself but for others. Anderson's a ward-winning ves­ sels are on display in various mar­ itime museums in the area, and one finely detailed tugboat sits in the headquarters lobby of Great Lakes Towing in Cleveland. Some of his work has been valued at $10,000. "I've been making models since I was a kid," Anderson recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "But I started getting serious about it in 1972." The living room of Anderson's home is filled with ships and tug­ boats of numerable sizes and shapes. Tugboats, on which he shipped for 20 years with the tow­ ing company, are so detailed that even mops hang in their proper places. The larger models feature sliding doors on the bridge, steer­ ing sticks and throttles in their proper locations and dimensions. Several of Anderson's tugboats do more than just float. "Some you can play with," he noted. One, the Idaho, has a radio controlled engine inside of it so he can run it offshore. Another tugboat, the Irene A., has a miniature operating steam engine. "It is complete with a pipe to puff smoke," he pointed out. Anderson's home does have a garage which he has converted to his work area. Above the door that normally would be used for a vehi­ cle hangs a sign "Shipyard." Inside is a complete woodwork­ ing shop with band and table saws, hammers, files, rasps, nails, bolts, scales and paint. On one table is a 1781 man-of-war named the Rattlesnake, with a mast rising more than a foot above the deck. The 20-gun sloop sailed on the Great Lakes during the early 18()0s. Anderson uses instructions from kits, like the one he is follow­ ing for the Rattlesnake, for some of his models, but adds his own re­ finements to the vessels to make them more realistic. On his finely detailed vessels, he may add to fo'c'sles by building bunks, add­ ing a stove or painting items on the walls. He has some of the minute items, such as a steering stick or throttle, supplied from a modeling company. For the newer vessels, he will use company blueprints and scale them to the size he is planning to build. The wood Anderson uses for hulls is sugar pine. He also uses a lot of basswood to finish his ves­ sels. He can complete a vessel in approximately eight weeks, de­ pending on the size and detail of the ship. Algonac Patrolman Tim Kelley said Anderson and his models are well known across the Lakes. "Many members, including me, would love to own one of Helge's ships," Kelley stated. "We are amazed at how detailed he makes them. You feel you can get right aboard and start sailing them." Anderson retired from active sailing in January 1989. His career also included stints as a commer­ cial fisherman and salt-water niariner, but he always preferred sailing on Lakers. The life of the same Great Lakes Towing tugboat Louisiana is shown as it now appears as a diesel-powered vessel (left) and as it looked when it first sailed on the Lakes when it was steam-driven. Help Locate This Missing ChiitI \. The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children is seeking the help of Seafarers in locating young Lailaa Ahmed Aboseid. The child was abducted by her non-custodial father, Ahmed Mo­ hammed Aboseid, April 12,1990, when she was three years old. A warrant has been issued for the man's arrest. Lailaa Aboseid, who lives in Tempe, Ariz., was 3 feet tall, had brown eyes and brown hair and weighed 40 pounds at the time of her disappearance. Anyone with information about the child should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Tempe Po­ lice Department Missing Persons Unit at (602) 350-8306. Lailaa Ahmed Atmseld The man-of-war Rattlesnake is under construction in Helge Anderson's "shipyard," a garage converted into a workshop. . •- vVtVvV � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HALL LECTURER CITES NEED FOR ‘ENDURING’ SHIP POLICY FLAG-DODGERS MAKE THEIR OWN RULES CONVENTION AMENDS SIUNA ‘JURISDICTION’ CLAUSE MEBA/NMU CONTINUES TO MUZZLE SEA-GOING MEMBERS; CAFETERIA WORKERS ARE USED TO OFFSET VOICE OF SEAMEN SIU, UNIONS SEEK TO BLOCK JOB-EXPORT TRADE DEALS SIU URGES PRESIDENTIAL ACTION TO BOLSTER U.S. FLEET DISLY RE-ELECTED HEAD OF MARINE FIREMEN TRANSCOM CHIEF JOHNSON CITES SIU’S WAR EFFORTS: THANKS SEAFARERS DURING INSPECTION OF UNION’S SCHOOL BREAUX, JOHNSON, TRUMKA AND DUNNE ARE HONORED BROWN, HOPKINS TAKE OVER MM&P HELM; COURT, LABOR DEP’T CERTIFY ELECTION NEW WAGE SCALE AND RETRO-PAY IN PLACE FOR SIU GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION MEMBERS SIU-CREWED DELTA QUEEN IS FITTED WITH NEW DOUBLE HULL GOOD SEAMENSHIP SKILLS SAVE TWO FISHERMAN STONEWALL JACKSON ACCIDENT UNDER INVESTIGATION RUNAWAY-FLAG SHIPS MAKE THEIR OWN RULES GETTING THE REISS INTO TIGHT HARBORS IS NO PROBLEM FOR SIU CREW LURLINE BLACK-GANG VISITED BY FOUR-LEGGED CARGO SEAFARER FALLS BACK ON IRISH HERITAGE TO SAVE HIS LIFE SEAFARERS SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH ISRAELI SEA OFFICERS UNION WHITEHURST: U.S. SHIPS KEY TO NATIONAL INTERESTS, U.S. MARITIME SECTOR MUST GO ON OFFENSIVE BOSUN GEORGE CRUZ KILLED IN ACCIDENT ALONG DOCK STEEL SHIPS AND IRON MEN DIARY OF A VOYAGE BY FATHER SINCLAIR OUBRE CORELLI DESCRIBES DIAMOND STATE’S VOYAGE TO GULF SEAFARERS: MORE SKILLS MEANS HIGHER PAY GREAT LAKES PENSIONER BUILDS AWARD-WINNING MODEL SHIPS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 5 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/0be50078215b0304d8449cb3c5c06a63.PDF d7f1fb96311bd71982080c5f50a7227a PDF Text Text emeewwar- ^ / '^'^•••: ^\ -r' .'i^X :' '•-irrt^y ^rv^tf.rrc:'.r: ^'- SEAEUSEMCS 3^., '•m • April 1991 Volume 53, Number 4 Union Siates Benefits Taiks In Aii Ports The Big Pressure is Off With the threat of SCUD missiles having passed, SIU crewmembers aboard the Ready Reserve Force vessel Cape Cod relax in a nniqne way. AB Jim Higgins provides music with a set of bagpipes while OS Chris Hi^ins (left) and Bosun Ervin Bronstein listen. Pi^e 7. Aim Is to Assure Fuliesi Member Participation Poge 3:co i/)Cj >^- -H> OOG>2^ Hi coco m-< a na; —JCOt-iC_ moco . Ci—i COire —ti/iX• ,-11—1 • s:i:." :20 o rn en bJ o Debate Resumes on Alaska Oil Policy 4j,,»V v-jt. • • . Page 4 Vessel Liability an Issue U.S. Tanker Industry Faces '. .'-i • U' 'i'" Packing to Come Home As the United Nations continues to negotiate a cease-fire in the Persian Gulf war, SlU-crewed vessels like the USNS Regulus, pictured above loading a tank in Saudi Arabia, have begun the process of bringing troops and materiel to the United States. Page 3. Season Begins on the Great Lakes The Great Lakes Towing tugboat Ohio, crewed by members of the SIU's Great Lakes division, tows two refurbished tugboats from Cleveland to their a»ssignmpiu station of Detroit as hulkers, self-loaders and other vessels begin working on the Lakes. Page 9. The United States Con­ gress passed and Pres­ ident Bush signed the comprehensive Oil PdiJution Act of 1990 into law last August. fact that the federal leg­ islation does not have pre-emptive powers and have either passed or are considering state oil spill laws. The federal legislation is a far-reaching collec­ tion of measures de­ signed to prevent and contain marine oil spills. States that have en­ acted legislation are in the process of promul­ gating regulations to put in force the new laws. The Oil Pollution Act of 199Q, although exten­ sive, leaves the door open for states to enact their own oil spill laws. In many cases, the laws or regulations instituted by the states on this matter are punitive in nature and run counter to the federal statute. Scores of states have taken advantage of the • f J. A-: • - .1; • '9 • •i'M- •S" • ••• mm �mm. gill- 3':?X':'" .ji?'-;3' 'X •• ' ' 3 Mife'73 Militaiy Leaders Advise Congress Of Nation's Seaiift Reguirements President's Report The Runaways Are at It Bigger Than Ever Xt - •:•• . ..... iX: Px ••••'X XpV.'. I'pp .!• .• :. As we continue to examine the role of the runaway ship registries, we find more and more reason to feel that this is an area of activity that de­ mands serious attention. The selling of national flags to be flown on ves­ sels seeking to escape decent wages, conditions and strict safety standards is going to be increasingly more difficult to justify in light of today's realities. This sham of "flags of convenience" registries has been the subject of much controversy and hot debate over the years since the end of World War II, and our union, as an affiliate of the International Transport Workers Federation, has participated in many actions aimed at exposing the device for what it is. Because the proponents of runaway registries repre­ sent enormous political and financial power, the battle Michael has been difficult, but it has never been abandoned. But Sacco now that big changes are taking place throughout the world, a new look at the situation is in order, with a view to renewed ef­ forts in combating the rank abuses that the runaway flags encourage. No Democracy Here In a nutshell, the chief attraction of the so-called flags of convenience is the opportunity for shipping companies to escape the wages and condi­ tions, safety standards, taxes and other standards prevalent in the tradi­ tional maritime nations, which, incidentally, overwhelmingly function as democracies. Flying the flags of Liberia, Panama, the Bahamas, and the Marshall Islands, the runaway operators are free to exploit Third-World seamen who are without any voice in protecting themselves against pay­ roll cheating, decreased safety, blackballing and other throwbacks to the last century. As we look at conditions throughout the world today, with oiir own country's and the United Nation's emphasis on human rights, the dignity of the individual and talk of a "new world order" based on peace and sta­ bility, we cannot help but question how, for example, the use of the regis­ tries of Liberia, Panama and the Bahamas—where human rights abuses, rampant denial of liberty and wholesale drug trading abound—square with America's concern for the dignity of the individual. How does any responsible shipowner justify contributing to the cof­ fers of those who direct and control these political rackets? In Liberia, where getting your head knocked off is one of the least perils you face for trying to have your say, 12 to 15 percent of the national budget comes from contributions of runaway ship and corporate registries. The hard fact is that the registration fees paid out to these countries by the runaway ship operator are used to strengthen the grip of the anti-dem­ ocratic, anti-social forces in control. The United States, by ignoring this state of affairs, is seen as talking out of both sides of its mouth and it is time for the problem to be put on the front burner. Runaway registries may be good for shipowners who are concerned only with bigger profits, but on the other side of the ledger there is the tre­ mendous cost in terms of exploitation and abuse of working men and women, and loss of national self-respect. Because the issue of runaway registries and flags of convenience can get out of hand, it has to be given new priority on the seamen's agenda. Deserves National Attention It also must be given attention by policy-makers in the administration and Congress. There could be no better time for taking stock of the run­ away practices of American companies, especially in light of the collapse of tyranny in Eastern and Central Europe and the recent halting of aggres­ sion in the Middle East. In view of the manner in which Americans are standing up for right and justice, it seems particularly out of order for Americans to use runaway devices that exploit Third-World people. This nation cannot afford to have two sets of standards—on one hand promoting the "new world order" of decency, peace and prosperity while on the other hand continuing to duck the responsibilities of a civilized, democratic country by exploiting working people from developing coun­ tries while propping up illegitimate regimes. Volume 53, Number 4 SCAfARlRS LOG 3/; '.3 • far, so fast." Among the totals car­ ried to the Persian Gulf theater were more than 3.0 million tons of dry cargo and 4.2 million tons of fuel supplies as of the beginning of February. Both military men have told the legislators that more U.S.-flag ships are needed to carry materiel to a front. With more ships being sought, more crewmembers are needed. Donovan and Johnson discussed the need for keeping RRF vessels ready for call-out at any time. They noted if more ships are going to be purchased by the Maritime Ad­ ministration and placed in the RRF fleet, then more dollars will have to be spent to maintain those and the vessels already being used. 'We need—and quicklyRO/RO and breakbulk ships to meet early surge requirements," Donovan told a congressional hearing. He later noted to the Jour­ nal of Commerce, "I would like to see a combination of ready reserve and operating U.S. merchant ma­ rine vessels, with another 20 to 15 RO/RO ships that I would have access to." He said the MSC had chartered all such U.S.-flag vessels it could and still had to charter oth­ ers from allied nations. A need for more trained mer­ chant mariners, better upkeep of Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ves­ sels and more roll on/roll off ves­ sels are among the items being requested by military officials at congressional hearings looking into the Persian Gulf war. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have begun to review Oper­ ation Desert Shield/Operation Des­ ert Storm, analyzing the military's seaiift capability. From Admiral Francis Dono­ van, head of the Military Seaiift Command, and General Hansford T. Johnson, head of theU.S. Trans­ portation Command, the word the' legislators are hearing is positive about the men and women onboard American-flag vessels. "U.S. mer­ chant mariners have always re­ sponded to their country's call," Donovan said in a prepared state­ ment submitted to the House Armed Services Committee's panel on seapower. "Their re­ sponse to Operation Desert Storm has been no exception." The admiral pointed out that al­ most "94 percent of the total cargo moved to support our forces" came via strategic seaiift. General John­ son added in later testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee that "never before in history has any nation transported so much, so •'•P- Former Virginia Congressman Named to Head Seaway Corporation Former Virginia Congressman Stan Pariis has been sworn in as the administrator of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. Parris, 61, became the sixth director of the bi-national regulatory organization designed to promote commerce along the seaway. ^ ^ ^ Army Corps of Engineers Pred lineers Predict Short Missouri Sailing Season The Army Corps of Engineers is predicting a shorter than usual sailing season along the Missouri River because reservoirs along the waterway are three feet lower than this time last year. The season began April 8 and Is scheduled to end November 1, but a Corps spokesman said the final date will be examined July 1 and a new, earlier date could be determined. ^ Three Deep Sea Companies to Experiment With New Refrigerated Containers Three SlU-contracted companies—^American President Lines (APL) Ltd., Sea-Land Service Inc. and Maersk Line—^are reporting success in using a new type of container which allows the shipment of very perishable items. Sea-Land has approximately 75 of the new containers in use, while Maersk is using about 50 and APL has 25. April 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. At the MID Meeting Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Mitors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Bill Brewer. Taking part in the MTD executive couricll meeting last month were, from left, Richara Mantia, president. Greater St. Louis Area and Vicinity f'ort Council, Jarnes E. Hatfield, president of the Glass Workers and John J. Banovic, Mine Workers secretary-treasurer. These individuals were incorrectly identified in the March issue of the Seafarers LOG. . •. • i*' , '• �n ~ ^ .4v APRIL 1991 SlU Benefits Conferences Set to Begin May 13 Schedule of Conferences On Seafarers Benefits The benefits educational seminars will be held in all union halls on the dates listed below. Further information on the schedule of work­ shops will be published in upcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG and will be available at each union hall. All Seafarers, retired mem­ bers and family members are invited to attend. Houston May 13, Monday Mobile May 15, Wednesday Jurte 4, Tuesday New York % ; Norfolk St. Louis June 6, Thursday .iJune 14, Friday Philadelphia July 10, Wednesday Sah Frarkasco July 18^ tliuisday YVilmlngton July 22, Monday Seattle July 25, Thursday Baltimore August 8, Thursday New Orleans Sefkember 10, Tuesday Honolulu September 13, FrkJ^ Jacksonville October 10, Thursday San Juan November 7, Thursday Algonac December 6, Friday /• U.S. Shi^ Starts Supply Line Home As the United Nations Security Council moves closer towards approving a resolution that will officially end the war in the Persian Gulf, Amer­ ican ships and American seamen continue to deliver the goods—^but this time the materiel is ^bout to be brought home. The amount of equipment shipped to the Middle East has been staggering. Under the auspices of the Military Sealift Command, the U.S. Department of Defense agency responsible for coordinating the waterborne carriage of supplies for the American armed forces, as of April 2, more than 3 million short tons of. dry cargo had gone by ship to support Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. 180 Ships Involved The MSC reports that some 180 ships are assisting in the sealift effort. This complement of vessels includes 56 from the Ready Reserve Force, 8 fast sealift ships, 14 prepositioning vessels, 5 long-term chartered commercial ves­ sels—all of which operate under the U.S. flag and many of which have Seafarers as its crewmembers. Additionally, the MSC has 77 chartered ships assisting in the effort to move supplies, of which 15 are U.S.-flag vessels. Twenty tankers, 16 of them American-flag ships, are providing petro­ leum and petroleum products to the military's Persian Gulf operation. MSC reports that a number of vessels have begun to bring materiel back to the United States from the gulf region, but to date none has arrived at either east or west coast ports. Aim Is to Assure Members, Retirees and Families Full Entitlements of Health, Pension, Vacation Plans What are the union's benefits, how do they work and how can a Seafarer, pensioner and their family members receive everything to which they are entitled are among the subjects be carefully outlined, with detailed information that will be addressed at conferences to provided on the level of services available. be held in every port in the upcoming months, SIU President Michael Sacco announced at the March membership meeting held at Piney Point. The purpose of the seminars is to provide the SIU membership and their families with an opportunity to fully review the benefits available through the union and its various plans. The sessions are open to all Seafarers, SIU pen­ sioners and family members. Leading the conferences will be officials and staff members from the Seafarers health plan, pension plan and vacation plan. The sessions coincide with the union's monthly membership meetings to give as many Seafarers as possible an opportunity to participate. All Invited to Join Talks In announcing the SIU benefits educational conferences at the March membership meeting at Piney Point, Sacco said, "These sessions are designed to be helpful to any Seafarer and pensioner and everyone in their families. I encourage every Seafarer and his or her family to come to 'these conferences." During the conference. Seafarers will have an opportunity to ask questions, make sugges­ tions and gather data regarding the benefits provided by the health, pension and vacation trusts. Nick Marrone, administrator of the plans, advised the March membership meeting at Piney Point that the conferences would address the most frequently asked questions regarding the trusts' benefits and procedures. "In addition, the workshop-like atmosphere of the seminars will give us a good opportunity to hear the suggestions of the members and exchange ideas on the kinds of materials and information we should be providing." The benefits of the Seafarers health plan will Among the items that will be reviewed are hospitalization, surgical procedures, major medical coverage, out-patient service, doctor's visits, maternity benefits, prescription drugs, dental and optical care, alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation. Information on the SIU's scholarship program will be available. This program offers scholar­ ship opportunities to Seafarers and their de­ pendents. Detailed Discussions Workshop leaders also will go over the pro­ tections afforded Seafarers in the case of death, dismemberment or disability. Eligibility require­ ments and the mechanisms for extending the qualifying factors will be discussed. Benefits provided by the Seafarers Vacation Plan will be presented as will procedures for correctly filing claims. Eligibility, application procedures and figur­ ing the rate of the vacation pay will be among the items discussed at the conferences. Planning for retirement, qualifying factors for the various types of pension benefits and the different kinds of pensions will be among the issues examined during the conference's ses­ sions on the SIU pension plan. Health coverage for retired Seafarers and the relationship be­ tween that benefit and the medicare premiums will be studied as well. Workshop leaders will go over the various forms used by Seafarers and their families and retirees. Additionally, all kinds of informational material will be handed out at the conferences, said Marrone. The plans administrator also suggested that those individuals who wish to participate con­ tact the union halls directly for a more detailed schedule of the sessions that will be held at the conference in their port. Defense Dep't Announces War Bonus for Seamen The first news concerning a war bonuis for American seamen serving aboard vessels in the Arabian Gulf during the outbreak of hostilities earlier this year was announced as the LOG went to press. SIU Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell, in a report prepared for the April membership meeting at Piney Point, advised Seafarers of the government's actions regarding implementation of a war bonus. "As of Thursday, April 4, 1991, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) was preparing a directive to establish a war zone bonus of 100 percent on ships that operated west of 53 degrees east lon­ gitude in the Arabian Gulf," Campbell reported. The SIU vice president also noted that MSC was evaluating a harbor attack bonus and a vessel attack bonus. He said the bonuses, once insti­ tuted, would be effective on and after January 17 and would extend until an official cease-fire agreement is reached between the United Nations and Iraq. (The UN Security Council in its Reso­ lution 686 outlined conditions for a definitive end of hostilities.) The membership will be kept fully informed of all developments on this matter, reported Campbell. "As soon as we receive definite in­ structions from MSC and MarAd, they will be - p forwarded to all ports and printed in the LOG,' he advised. Based on Historic Practice The first word of a war bonus for merchant seamen serving during Operation Desert Storm came in the form of a communication from Don­ ald J. Atwood, deputy secretary of defense, to the secretary of the Navy. Deputy Secretary Atwood said, "Pursuant to title 5, United States Code, section 5348,1 determine that it is in the public interest to authorize the payment of 'war zone' bonuses and harbor and vessel attack bonuses to merchant mariners." Atwood continued, "Such payment is commen­ surate with current and historic practices in the maritime industry during periods of hostility," A war bonus recently was announced by the Depart­ ment of Defense for merchant mariners serving In the Arabian Gulf west of 53 degrees east longitude on or after January 17, until an official cease-fire Is instituted. W'' ^cv . �SEAFARERS LOG U.S.-Flag Ship interests Seek Alaska Oil Deveiopmejit '• ;;s The maritime community is sup^ porting the development of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as a means to advance energy independence for the United States. As a national energy policy is being debated within the halls of the U.S. Capitol, a critical com­ ponent of the bill is whether to allow exploration of oil in ANWR. With the Prudhoe Bay fields yielding less oil each year, Con­ gress is deciding whether to tap the reservoir, estimated as one of the largest in U.S. history, be­ neath the tundra in the northeast comer of the state to help reduce the flow of imported oil. The U.S.-flag shipping com­ munity is working with allied leg­ islators to seek continued export restrictions of any Alaska oil. Such provisions will allocate all Alaska oil for domestic use. Various Proposals The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has two proposals before it: a plan offered by President George Bush in Febmary and one put together by the chairman of the committee, Ben­ nett Johnston of Louisiana. The two bills as well as another bill introduced by Walter Jones (DN.C.), the chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, all feature opening ANWR for oil exploration. A major difference in the bills offered by Bush and Johnston conceri^ the exportation of the Alas­ kan oil to other countries. The administration does not seek to restrict exportation, while John­ ston asks for the same restrictions as found in the Export Adminis­ tration Act for Alaska North Slope crude oil from Pmdhoe Bay. The Jones bill does not include export restrictions, but an amendment adding the constraints to the pack­ age is expected once committee consideration begins. Development of the refuge has been a major battle for years be­ tween oil producers and environ­ mentalists. Reports have stated the fight to include ANWR in a comprehensive energy policy could be as long and drawn out as the budget battle that caused a partial government shutdown last fall. However, efforts to include the exploration began as soon as the 102nd Congress convened in Jan­ uary and have been gaining sup­ port since. Support Mounts The opening of ANWR for oil exploration purposes has the sup­ port of Alaska's senators—Ted Stevens (R) and Frank Murkowski (R)—and the state's congressman, Don Young (R). In fact. Repre­ sentative Young has introduced a bill in the House that would allow oil exploration in the refuge. Young's proposed legislation has garnered the signatures of more than 100 fellow congressmen. Both the Young proposal on oil explo­ ration in ANWR and the Jones bill that is a more all-encompassing energy package will be considered in this current session of Con­ gress. Then the Secretary of Energy indicated the president would veto any energy bill that did not include ANWR oil exploration. Opponents of the energy plans TRAN^!OM Deputy Chief Butcher Retires After 42 Years in Navy Vice Admiral Paul T. Butcher, who most recently served his country as deputy commander-inchief of the military's transport logistics arm, retired last month after serving in the U.S. Navy for 42 years. Prior to his assignment as second-in-command at the mil­ itary's U.S. Transportation Com­ mand (TRANSCOM), he headed the Military Sealift Command. Vice Admiral Butcher, who will be working in the private sector, has long been a strong proponent for the U.S.-flag merchant marine. SIU President Michael Sacco praised the vice admiral for his support of the industry. "Vice Admiral) Butcher has demon­ strated during his tenure that he has a keen understanding for the merchant marine," Sacco noted. "He was more than an advocate, he was a doer for the U.S.-flag merchant marine." While speaking out for the U.Sflag merchant fleet. Butcher also did not withhold any criticisni of the operations in which it was involved. He noted in a Los An­ geles Times article, dated Novem­ ber 24, about Operation Desert Shield the sealift to Saudi Arabia succeeded because "we've had an almost perfect scenario in which to do our job" through a longterm buildup and aid from allied nations. The West Virginia native joined the Navy in 1948. After graduating from Marshall University, he re­ ceived his commission in 1953. Butcher served as commanding officer aboard the USS Mosopelea, USS Camp, USS Josephus Daniels and USS Oklahoma City. He also was commander for Task Forces 73 and 75. On shore, the vice admiral's assignments included deputy com­ mander-in-chief and chief of staff of both the Atlantic Fleet and the Transportation Command. Vice Admiral Paul Butcher addresses the 1990 AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department executive board meeting. PROPOSED SITE FOR OIL EXPLORATION and ANWR exploration state none of them does enough to slow the consumption of energy by Amer­ icans. Senator Dale Bumpers (DArk.) has said raising fuel effi­ ciency standards on motor vehi­ cles could save more fuel that the most optimistic refuge production forecast! Estimates of the oil within the protected area in the northeastern corner of the state next to Alaska range up to 3.6 billion barrels. The proposals seek to explore across 1.5 million (an area called the Coastal Plains) of the 19 million acres in the refuge. Both the Bush and Johnston bills view ANWR oil as a revenue raiser to imple­ ment energy efficiency programs. A pipeline from the refuge would be built to connect with the exist­ ing trans-Alaska pipeline from Prudhoe Bay. In a Senate hearing last month. Energy Secretary James Watkins disclosed the transAlaska pipeline could be closed by the year 2009 because of an­ nually decreasing amounts of oil being pumped from Prudhoe Bay unless the ANWR drilling is per­ mitted. Relief Positions, Time Limits Returned to Shipping Ruies Eligible Seafarers aboard deep sea vessels are able once again to call for trip reliefs effective im­ mediately due to a ruling an­ nounced last month by the Sea­ farers Appeals Board. The same ruling also returned limits on the length of time mem­ bers can stay aboard their ships. With the end of hostilities in the Persian Gulf, the board, which is comprised of representatives from both the union and its contracted companies, rescinded its decisions of August 10 to extend the time members could stay aboard ship before signing off and of Decem­ ber 13 to suspend relief positions. The new ruling, dated March 22, returns limits on the length of sailing and the relief provision to the shipping rules. "We have been able to suc­ cessfully meet our commitments to the armed services in the Per­ sian Gulf," said Angus "Red" Campbell, SlU vice president for collective bargaining. "With the cessation (of the war), the board felt it was appropriate the change be made in the shipping rules." The complete text of SAB Ac­ tion 355 is printed below: SAB Action 355 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, on August 10, 1990 a national emergency occurred due to hostilities in the Persian Gulf, and Whereas, the emergency re­ quired the activation of vessels from the government's Ready Re­ serve Fleet, and Whereas, the vessel activation escalated the demandfor qualified seamen to man such vessels, and Whereas, the demand necessi­ tated modifying the Shipping Rules to ensure the delivery of materiel to the Armed Services of the United States, and Whereas, Action 352, dated Au­ gust 10,1990permitted Class "A" seamen to remain aboard their assigned vessels in excess of two hundred and forty (240) days, without relief and Class "B" sea­ men to remain aboard their as­ signed vessels in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days, and Whereas, Action 353, dated De­ cember 13, 1990 waived the sixty (60) day relief for permanent rat­ ings for a period of sixty (60) days, and Whereas, the waiver promul­ gated by Action 353 was extended for another (60) days by Action 354, and Whereas, the termination of hostilities in Iraq has resulted in the lay up of vessels from the Ready Reserve Fleet and has re­ duced the demands on the Man­ power Fool, Therefore, Rule 2 G 1, Rule 2 G 3 and Rule 5 A 12 (a) shall be re-instituted as specified in the Shipping Rules prior to the mod­ ifications created by the Persian Gulf national emergency. Effective date: March 22, 1991. �• •^' ' ^ /• w APm mt D1 MEBA/NMU Plan Would Give Control to Food Woi1(ers Rank-and-file anger with the DeFries/Parise scheme to control District 1 MEBA/NMU despite the wishes of the membership, has reached a new high, according to reports circulating around the na­ tion's waterfront. Frustrated by the mounting rebellion of its sea­ going members, the leadership of District 1 MEBA/NMU has de­ vised a plan to maintain control of the besieged union by diluting the seamen's voice within the or­ ganization. The District 1 leaderships—which includes C.E. "Gene" DeFries, who serves as president, and Louis Parise, the group's secretaryembarked last month on a plan that would enable cafeteria work­ ers, who primarily are employed by food service contractors on military bases, and government employees in Puerto Rico to dom­ inate the union. The move could forever prevent seamen, both licensed and unli­ censed, from entirely managing their own affairs in critical areas— such as on constitutional matters, policies, financial responsibilities, selecting union representatives and staff members and so on. Manipulating the Structure According to information re­ ceived by the LOG from NMU and MEBA members, the mech­ anism for achieving this transfer of power within District 1 MEBA/ NMU is the creation of a new division of non-seamen, shorebased workers who have been part of the Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees (ITPE) and ITPGE groups of the unlicensed section. The ITPE unit represents military base chow hall workers and others employed in shorebased jobs, while the ITPGE rep­ resents government employees in Puerto Rico. Up to now. District 1 MEBA/ NMU has had only two divi­ sions—one for licensed seamen from the former MEBA union and one for unlicensed seamen from the former NMU group. Any af­ filiates of either District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA) or the National Maritime SlU, NATCO Ink Three-Year Pact SlU men George Silva (left), a mate on NATCO equipment and AB/ Dragtender Bill Padgett (right) assisted in the union's contract negoti­ ations with the dredge company. The SIU and the North Amer­ ican Trailing Company (NATCO) have reached a new three-year labor agreement. NATCO employs approxi­ mately 115 inland division Seafar­ ers in both licensed and unlicensed capacities aboard its dredges across the Great Lakes and the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Captain George Silva, one of the members of the union's negotiating team, said he was pleased with the new agree­ ment. "In total, we gained," he told the Seafarers LOG. Dave Ling, a senior dragtender, echoed Silva comments: "We're happy with what we got. The union gave us tremendous support." Rounding out the union negotiat­ ing team were Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bargaining; Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president; and Frank Paladino, SIU head­ quarters representative. Among the gains made by the SIU members employed by the dredge company was the addition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday. NATCO, which uses split hull dredges, gets a large amount of work from the Army Corps of Engineers in its channel mainte­ nance and widening operations. t. -A ''V-l" ^ Steward Williams at Headquarters SIU Recertified Steward Roscce Williams (left) meets with the union's executive vice president, Joseph Sacco, on a recent visit to Washington, D.C. Union (NMU)—^including ones representing industrial, govern­ ment or service workers—were kept within the respective divi­ sions at the time District 1 MEBA and NMU merged in March 1988. Balance of Power By putting the ITPE and ITPGE groups in their own separate di­ vision within District 1 MEBA/ NMU, the shore-based member­ ship will have as equal a claim as do the licensed and unlicensed seamen to a portion of the delegate votes at the union's convention, thus becoming critical to the bal­ ance of power within the organi­ zation. Maritime labor observers note the top officer posts of District 1 MEBA/NMU are not elected di­ rectly by the membership as was done in the days before the two groups merged. Now, these posi­ tions are elected at a convention, giving special significance to the inclinations of the various dele­ gates from the unlicensed and li­ censed divisions and, now, the shore-based division. The District 1 MEBA/NMU top officer slots, which are voted on at the organization's convention, are the president, executive vice president, treasurer, secretary and a vice president representing each division. The union's highest de­ cision-making body, short of con­ ventions and membership referendums, is the district executive committee which is made up of the officers just named. The next District 1 MEBA/NMU conven­ tion is scheduled to take place in March 1992. Why the Change Now? Maritime labor observers say the plan to create an entirely new division within District 1 MEBA/ NMU appears to have been hastily drawn up after licensed division officers, who also serve as District 1 MEBA/NMU officials, were de­ feated in balloting concluded last December by a group of licensed engineers running on a platform to reform the organization. A couple of NMU seamen sized up the situation this way: Since the plan was devised after the MEBA members ran off the li­ censed division officials, it now appears the leadership of District 1 is, trying to lock up control of the organization even though they are devoid of support from the rank-and-file. The ousted licensed division leadership was replaced by MEBA challengers in all of the division's officer posts, all seven branch agents, two of the three elected patrolmen and 16 of 20 delegates to the District 1 MEBA/NMU con­ vention. The challengers orga­ nized under the banner of the socalled MEBA MAD Committee. (The acronym "MAD" has been used interchangeably for "Mem­ bers Advocating Democracy" or "Members Against DeFries.") With their election to the li­ censed division posts and a clear majority of licensed division con­ vention delegates, the MEBA challengers are one step closer to taking on the incumbent union officers—many of whom are the same individuals who lost their licensed division posts to the re­ form-minded engineers but are continuing to hold jobs as officers of District 1 MEBA/NMU or to serve in staff positions appointed by the union's president. Seamen Not Allowed to Vote The plan to create the new shorebased worker section was insti­ gated at a February unlicensed division council meeting. During that session, a Slate of officers and convention delegates for the new division was hand-picked by the District 1 MEBA/NMU leaders. A referendum vote supposedly is taking place from March 18 to April 18 among the ITPE and ITPGE members to approve the District 1 MEBA/NMU-selected slate of officers and delegates and the ITPE division's bylaws. Nei­ ther NMU nor MEBA seamen are being included in the referendum process. Locking in Power According to maritime labor ob­ servers, it is rather startling that District 1 MEBA/NMU leaders, who come out of the seamen's movement, should be willing to fritter away the strength and in­ tegrity of the seamen's divisions in an attempt to control enough convention delegates to stay in power. But many NMU and MEBA rank-and-file seamen see nothing new in the tactics of the District 1 MEBA/NMU officials. One NMU member remarked that the group of officers involved in setting up the new division was the same set of individuals that voted to give themselves huge severance pay­ ments at the time of the merger. (The so-called severance pay­ ments went to five individuals who were officials of District 1 MEBA and the NMU, who then became officers of the merged union upon its inception. The five split close to $2 million extracted from the groups' liquid assets in the pay­ ment scheme.) The NMU seaman also said the District 1 MEBA/NMU ITPE- ma­ neuver giving cafeteria workers on military bases and government workers a great deal of power over the affairs of sea-going members was not surprising in light of the fact that the union's officials had established a structure at the time of the merger that in effect reduced the unlicensed seaman to a sec­ ond-class status within the orga­ nization. (The District 1 MEBA/ NMU constitution says the posi­ tions of president and treasurer only can be held by a licensed division member.) What is obvious to all hands within the NMU and MEBA is that the District 1 MEBA/NMU structure was made complicated and complex, and now is being manipulated, so that a handful of individuals can stay in power, ir­ respective of the wishes of the membership. -'i: I: �• ''j •'[.7''' "• SEAFAKKm States Enacting Oil Spill Bills Tank Vessel Fleet Beset by Contradictory Laws _ •.:,•• y •• Although the federal government enacted , sweeping legislation last August designed to prevent and minimize oil spills in U.S. waters, state elected officials are promulgating bills that have the same intent but that often contradict or confuse the federal statutes. As a result, U.S.-flag tanker companies, American tank barge operators and foreign oiltransport groups find themselves operating un­ der conditions that have been likened to one big crap shoot. Seafarers crewing U.S.-flag tankers and oil-barge tows, have a direct stake in the myriad of state laws that have been passed or that are being considered because the manner in which these statutes are fashioned could determine the extent to which responsible U.S.-flag operators can manage to remain in the business of transporting oil. At the root of the pr^lem is the fact that the Oil Pollution Act of 199Q. while instituting a comprehensive array of pro^edttres-to eliminate oil spills resulting from the transport of petro­ leum and petroleum products by tank vessels (see box), did not give the federal bill pre­ emptive powers. Consequently, states are free to push their own versions of oil spill laws, and tank vessel owners and operators find them­ selves pummeled with a jumbled mass of stat­ utes and regulations. While there is a plethora of proposals insti­ tuted by states or under consideration in dozens of state Capitols that affect the carriage of petroleum by water, there are three particularly important areas that have life-or-death conse­ quences for the oil-transport industry. Liability Issues First among these are measures that set no limits on the amount of money a vessel owner or operator has to come up with in the event of a discharge, including being held responsible for paying damages even if the Spill is a result of circumstances beyond control. These pro­ posals are known as "unlimited liability" and "strict liability." The notion of so-called unlimited liability for shipping companies involved in a spill means that owners or operators of tank vessels can be held responsible for all costs which can in any way be tied to the spill. This can include not only the direct costs of the clean-up, but also administrative expenses, money to fully restore thie environment to pristine conditions, damages to all affected parties and civil and criminal penalties. The other doctrine governing the financial obligations of tank vessel operators in the event of a spill that is being bandied about by many states is the concept of strict liability. The idea here is to hold the shipping company responsible for paying all damages and allowing no defense posture except the citing of an act of God or an act of war. Under a policy of strict liability, for example, a tanker company involved in a spill caused by circumstances beyond the operator's control would be entirely responsible for paying all costs associated with the clean-up and dam­ ages caused by the discharge. An extension of this debate is the application of the unlimited liability concept to damaged natural resources. This kind of provision, for example, holds the tank vessel owner or oper­ ator liable for the costs associated with injured wildlife, fouled beaches or coastal lands and other damages that impair the environment in some way. The mechanisms for determining the dollar value of natural resources is of great concern to the industry. Financial Strength Tests The second issue troubling the tanker industry is the notion that each state can request a tanker or tank barge owner or operator to post huge amounts of funds with the state as a kind of financial strength test, or a kind of collateral, in case of a spill. Known as "financial respon­ sibility" proposals, these measures require the tank vessel owner to come up with colossal amounts of cash or the equivalent. Many states have concocted formulas whereby the gross tonnage of a vessel is multiplied by a dollar figure. Some states also are requiring that such a deposit be made for every vessel entering the state's waters. Tank fleet operators have countered with a proposal that a single deposit calculated on the basis of the company's largest vessel be lodged with the state. Most tank vessel companies, particularly ones not directly con­ nected to the deep pockets of the giant oil conglomerates, simply do not have such re­ sources available to meet the financial demands imposed by such unrealistic formulas. These "financial responsibility" provisions, along with the unlimited liability and strict liability regimes Of many states, have made it exceedingly difficult for companies engaged in the waterbome transit of petroleum and petro­ leum products to obtain insurance, which in the marine transportation industry is primarily se­ cured through Protection and Indemnity (P & I) Clubs. The world's 13 P&I clubs, which in effect are cooperative, non-profit and self-regulating in­ surance operations, have warned their members that the state statutes placing unlimited liability on owners for oil pollution expose the ship operator or owner to liabilities in excess of the insurance cover provided by the P&I clubs. In the case of an oil spill, the P&I clubs insure the first $1.6 million of a pollution claim against a member company. If the claim exceeds $1.6 million, the cost is shared, up to $12 million, among a pool of P&I clubs. Claims exceeding $12 million and up to $500 million are covered under the pool's reinsurance contract. In the current policy year, additional coverage of $200 million is available for any one incident. The $700 million of possible insurance an operator or owner has seems paltry indeed when compared to the Exxon Valdez court-ordered settlement that held the company responsible for damages in excess of $2 billion. Also, the costs to obtain insurance for oil discharges have gone up radically. The unbridled penalties tanker and oil barge operators face make it impossible to obtain insurance at reasonable rates. Overkill of Rules A third area in which states are seeking to push their own agendas is the process of de­ veloping contingency plans, as well as imposing and defining a host of standards in the areas of equipment, inspections, operating procedures and so on. In many cases these state proposals are at odds with U.S. Coast Guard procedures and federal statutes which have long-governed the waterbome transportation industry. In some cases, the states are attempting to define pro­ cedures which are currently in the process of being addressed by federal agencies assigned the same responsibility by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Additionally, the state regimes often contra­ dict each other, imposing a difficult situation on oil-barge operators engaged in the interstate coastal trade. For example, some states are requiring the development of contingency plans involving the local government and vessel operators. Mean­ while, the federal oil spill bill established a systematic timetable for development of contin­ gency plans that first requires the structuring of a national response plan and its implementation. The federal bill then requires that a coordinated plan of attack be developed and put in place between the various national, state and local government agencies with jurisdiction on the matter. The final phase of the national response plan calls for each oil transport vessel to have ill place a contingency plan. Squaring with Federai Bili What is fmstrating to the waterbome-oiltransport industry is the fact that the Oil Pol­ lution Act of 1990 addresses each of these matters—liability limits, financial responsibility funds and contingency plans—^and addresses them quite thoroughly. To the extent possible, the industry is seeking in state after state to keep the state regulations as compatible as possible with the federal oil spill bill. State Oil Spill Legislation Passed or Pending • Financial Responsi­ bility Alaska P California • '..^--P^ • 1 Connecticut Delaware P Florida P 1 Georaia Hawaii Indiana Louisiana Maine Maryland P ... P . Mass, Michigan Mississippi N Hampshire New Jersey C New York N. Carolina Oregon P Pennsyl. P R. Island S. Carolina P c Texas p Virginia p Washington Unlimited Criminal Liability*-^ • Penalties Civil Penalties P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P C P P P P P Tax, Li­ Oil Spill cense Fee Contin­ Generated gency Plan Req'd» Oil Spill Fund P P P P c C P P c c P P p p P P P P P P P P P p p p 0 p p p p p 0 p p P P P P P c P P P P P p oil Spill State/Local Reporting Reimburse R^ulre- (costs, tax loss, ment and/or fund) P P P P P P P P P P P P c P P P P • p c c P P P P P , P P P P ..i, P P P P P P P P P P P c p P .1 c P Key; P = Law has passed. C = Law is under consideration: ^ There are only 5 states that have ' Many states have a mix of limited caps on liability. They are: New York, and unlimited liability applications, such New Jersey, Florida, Delaware, and as limits only on clean-up costs which Virginia. is the standard in a state like Florida. Delaware is another state with partially limited liability. p p p p p P P ^ In many states, such plans fall are currently being required under a regulatpry process rather than through legislation. Among these states are; Maine, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. �APRIL 1991 First Merchant Vessel in Liberated Kuwait Frances Hammer SiU Crew Racks Up Accolades The SlU-crewed integrated tugbarge Frances Hammer received a commendation from the U.S. Navy for being the first merchant vessel to enter liberated Kuwait City despite the fact the harbor area was not free of mines and other potential hazards. U.S. Navy Captain R. A. Crooks of the Military Sealift Command commended the crew for its ef­ forts. "Your support to the Mili­ tary Sealift Command and other military personnel assigned to the port area was outstanding," Crooks wrote the vessel on March 20 after its one week stay from March 11 to March 17. "By allowing these personnel to utilize your facilities, they were able to keep their equipment fully operational despite the hazardous environmental conditions that threatened to curtail harbor clearance operations. 'True Professionals' "Your timeliness in getting un­ derway and transiting very dan­ gerous waters demonstrates the dedication and seamanship char­ acteristic of true maritime profes­ sionals. The U.S. Merchant Ma­ rine has steadfastly and intrepidly supported Operation Desert Storm, and (the) Frances Hammer is a shining example of this dedication to duty. Thank you for your professional and unselfish service. Captain Peter A. Thorpe of the Frances Hammer noted "the crew's willingness to go the extra mile." He wrote to Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bargaining, about the crew, "Their skill in performing their duties allowed the ship to complete its mission success­ fully." . -- V'wv " ^- •T • - fiBi i. I Charter Since January The Ocean Shipholding vessel, under charter to the Military Sea­ lift Command since January, was sent to Kuwait's capital city to A The Frances Hammer, an integrated tug barge unit, was the first merchant ship to arrive in Kuwait after allied forces freed the nation from the grip of Iraq. Chief Cook Toyo Gonzales, shown in an earlier voyage aboard the ITS, was among the SIU crewmembers to take the Frances Hammer into Kuwait City. deliver 120,000 barrels of water for the citizens and allied forces there. Once at the dock the Hammer incurred several problems making it unable to transfer the water from ship to shore. Iraqi troops had so destroyed the capital city's infra­ structure that the military was un­ able to make the proper connec­ tions to safely unload the cargo. The ITB was ordered to leave after moving some of the water to a supply vessel waiting outside the harbor. SIU crewmembers aboard the ITB were Bosun/AB James Lewis; ABs W^ter Harris, Quinton Herrara and Edward O'Connor; QMED/Pumpman Terry Jacobsen; Engine Utility George Demetropolous; Deck Engine Utility Roan Barrett; Steward Baker Terry Ja­ cobsen and Chief Cook Toyo Gon­ zales. Cod Crew Glad to Leave Gulf After Missile Alert The Cape Cod is one of many Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ves­ sels sailing in the Persian Gulf with an SIU crew aboard. Operated by the OMI Coiporation for the Mar­ itime Administration, the Cape Cod offloaded materiel several times in Saudi Arabia. The crew recently was praised by the ship's master, Thomas Tray, for its outstanding work during adverse conditions, including mis­ sile attacks, while tied to a Saudi dock. (See March 1991 Seafarers LOG.) The RRF vessel was one of many SlU-crewed ships to dock in Saudi Arabia, unload its cargo and depart safely during the Per­ sian Gulf war. Bosun Ervin Bronstein sent these pictures of the crew during a mis­ sile attack and after leaving Saudi Arabia to the Seafarers LOG. He noted the crew was very relieved to leave the port area, but very proud to be able to deliver the goods and do its share to assist the troops in Operation Desert Storm. Crewmembers don protective gear and gather inside the ship after a missile attack warning siren. AB Roger Plaud displays his joy that a missile attack alert has been called off. Bagpipe expert Roger Piaud shows the rest of the Cape Cod crew how to play a tune. Chief Steward Henry Manning (right in white hat) throws a barbecue to help the crew relax after the vessel has departed-Saudi Arabia. Bosun Ervin Bronstein is seated in the center. OS Chris Stinger gets ready to go to the ship's deck to attend the cookout. •pm- �106 8 is-- Letters to the Editor Getting on a 'Good Old SlU Ship' i<r J ' 'J Pi.5S-^ '•h :lM'r W§M. I joined the M/V 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez on Friday, and I have to say that it never felt so good to climb a gangway—that says something as it was bitter cold and snowing and I had a 70 lb. sea-bag and 30 lb. suitcase in tow. The bosun said I should have hailed him, but frankly, I wasn't feeling much pain. I just wanted aboard. Tel Aviv was a bear, as you know, and my last night there we had three alerts. Once my mission was accomplished and I got my aunt out of the city, I had only one thing in mind—to get on a good old SIU ship and be privileged to join my shipmates in contributing to our country's well-being. Something that American seamen have and always will do. This is a "world-class" ship and a fine crew. It's good to be "home." I want to thank all of you at headquarters for being so helpful and understanding. It's wonderful to belong to a "brotherhood" such as ours which is one in deed as well as in name. Larry Reiner Aboard the Baldomero Lopez Editor's Note: Brother Larry Reiner boarded the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez after a trip to Tel Aviv to assist a family member dur­ ing the Iraqi bombing of Israel. He wrote to the LOG from Bremerhaven, Germany. '.r' • v -.': it ^ Merchant Seamen and Women: 'You Have Not Been Forgotten' :;r, •'^"'u^-'' To all of you serving in the var­ ious capacities aboard the vessels which are relying on you in the Middle East crisis, I commend and support you in your important role in the war. I support our president, our troops and I support you, too! My prayers go out for you and your hunilies. It is apparent that people are not aware of the importance of the merchant seamen and women and their role in the Middle East crisis and what a big part SIU has done to meet the demand and the quick response since the very beginning of Desert Shield and now. Desert Storm. Only once have I heard anything on the news concerning the Seafarers' role in the crisis, and it was so short, I barely remember what it was referring to. But I've not forgotten, and I'm going to speak out about just how important all of you are. You will not go unnoticed and unrecognized for your important part in this war. My support also to the Seafarers school in Piney Point, Md. and to Ken Conklin for the young men and women who graduate from there "ready and prepared!" And to Bart Rogers of Manpower at Piney Pointr^Md., whom I know did his part in helping to get the ships manned as soon as possible. Thanks again. Ken Conklin and ' ''l Bart Rogers, for always taking the time to talk with me when I have called on you. As a mother and a wife of Seafarers [wife of QMED D. Mark Freeman, mother of DEU Reece Halstead), it means so much, and I'll never forget your kindness and help. To all you Seafarers—^you are important and I support you fully. God bless you all and keep you safe. Mrs. Grace Freeman Panama City, Fla. iii Rebuilding the Merchant Marine Editor's Note: Retired member Leo L. Seleskie brings to the atten­ tion of Seafarers a column by a prominent member of the Ameri­ can Legion ori that organization's support for a strong U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. The article by Vern Hill, vice chairman, Dept. National Secu­ rity, Committee for Merchant Ma­ rine, which appeared in the December 1990 edition of the American Legion's ojficial publi­ cation, follows a brief introduction by Pensioner Seleskie. .. .The merchant marine re­ building column by Mr. Vern Hill and the American Legion shows some of the strongest support re­ garding the gulf crisis. Leo L. Seleskie Spokane, Wash. (From the December 1990 edition of the American Legion's ojficial publication) Again the national convention approved this department's reso­ lution as its lead mandate on our merchant marine in Indianapolis in August. It was resolution No. 460 (Washington) REBUILD THE MERCHANT MARINE, which is extracted as follows: In 1980 there were approxi­ mately 500 ocean-going cargo ships in the active U.S.flag mer­ chant fleet. Today there are about half that number, carrying less than 4 percent of our total interna­ tional trade; and since 1978, more than 55 shipyards have ceased op­ erations. A total of60,000 workers across the country have lost their jobs, and at least 14 ship compa­ nies are operating under Chapter II of the U.S. Bankruptcy Act. Only one shipping line has ordered a container cargo ship built at any American shipyard since 1984. The last commercial tanker built in the U.S. was in 1985. As long as foreign countries subsidize their yards and the U.S. does not, Amer­ ican ship builders are at a disad­ vantage because their costs are much higher. Our maritime indus­ try now ranks lOth among the 16 major fleets in the world,while the Soviet Union ranks second. The deployability of our mili­ tary forces depends on a strategic sealift, and requires national pri­ ority: now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the American Legion that we urge the U.S. Gov­ ernment in cooperation with mari­ time management and labor to rebuild the U.S. merchant marine to its former position as second to none in the world under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of1970; and, be it further RESOLVED, That we urge ac­ tion to modify the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 to promote the U S. flagging of U.S.-owned ships now under foreign registry. Since the foregoing was written, we have the Middle East crisis that fully demonstrates the critical need for a viable merchant fleet to sup­ ply our growing forces in a real wartime threat. Vern Hill,Vice Chairman Dept. National Security Committee for Merchant Marine Veterans of Foreign Wars Cape Gibson Galley Gang Thanked by SUP Crew We of the Deck Department (SUP) on the S/S Cape Gibson would like to commend the Stew­ ard Department for going all out in preparing a wonderful Christmas dinner. Everything, from food and pastry, plus decorations, was out­ standing, and without question we give special thanks to Chief Stew­ ard Wayne Ballard, Chief Cook Charles Taylor, Second Cook Paul Long, Third Cook Pat Patterson, Pass. B.R. Nicholas Gaines, Off. B.R. WiUiam Smally, Off. Waiter Esteban Luke and Crew Mess Arvis McCracklin. The Deck Gang S/S Cape Gibson Editor's Note: This letter was re­ ceived by SIU Vice President George McCartney and forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. Misinformation Abounds On Role of Merchant Marine I don't know whether the [American people] in general heard a broadcast that I did... on& of the few that praised union sea­ farers about their effort in the sealift to the Persian Gulf. How do the [other] experts keep overlooking us and our importance in military operations of ^s mag­ nitude—to let our merchant marine sink to its present level both in manpower and tonnage . . . Ac­ cording to a commentator, lots of the ships are having mechanical trouble... He went on to say some ships are being chartered for as much as $35,000 per day and one of the holdups has been getting the 7th Armored Division in place. How could anyone, especially in the higher echelons of brain power, entertain a thought of trans­ porting the huge behemoth tanks of these days by air—one to aplane— as opposed to hundreds on some of our ships.... I know what these GIs must be going through as I made a few trips in that locality myself. I just wish I could put my two cents in to assist them. I fully support them and the SIU's efforts. Jack Gardner New Orleans, La. ii i 1 Johnny 'Reb' Poovey Thanked I began to sail for the SIU in 1975. In 1978 I was aboard ship with Johnny "Reb" Poovey. Reb was chief steward and this is when my career began to expand. Thanks to Reb! It's rare when an older person takes time to teach past experiences to a younger per­ son. I wish more older seamen would take time to teach the youn­ ger seamen their experiences. That's an important part for the Brotherhood of the Sea. The youn­ ger ones learn from the older broth­ ers. Please, old timers, help us youn­ ger people! We will pay retirement, then we can teach the next generation. If each of us doesn't help the next generation, there will be no retire­ ment, and no union. Thanks to Johnny Reb. Glenn E. Bertrand Houston, Texas ^ i Keep Up the Good Work I thought it was about time sdineone wrote to... the union to let you know what a wonderful job the San Francisco office is doing, like Vince Coss of the Welfare Plan and Annie Lee Hensley, man­ ager of the PMA Pension Plan. I also want you to know that your office at Camp Springs is doing a good job. Louis Pratko Las Vegas, Nev. ^ 4d $ ii Remembers Sailing Days I enjoyed my life as a seaman. When you visit and talk to other people you find out just how good of a union we are. We have the very best insurance anybody can have... I am really proud of our union... I really miss all of you and wish I could make a trip back over to Ger­ many since the wall is down... I always enjoy the LOG, so please keep it coming. I miss all of my old buddies and friends so much and want to thank all of you for what you have done... Leonard O'Kennedy Stapieton, Ala Editor's Note: Brother O'Kennedy would like to hearjrom former ship­ mates, fellow pensioners and Sea­ farers. He can be reached at P.O. Box 338, Stapieton, Ala. 36578. �APRIL 1991 Orgulf SlU Members Appreve New 3-Year Contract Extension During a stop at Moore's Landing, the crew of the Midland had time to look over the latest Seafarers LOG and other union information. They are, from the left, Steve Winsor, lead deckhand; Rickey Shirley, deckhand, and Susan Wolfe, cook. SIU members who sail aboard Orgulf tugs recently approved a three-year extension of their con­ tract with Orgulf Transportation Company, The newly ratified agreement is for three years, retro­ active to January 1,1991. Orgulf operates 24 tugboats, crewed by SIU members, along the upper and lower Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Missouri rivers. Four of the tugs belonging to the Cincinnati-based company are the Twin Cities, the Robert Kyle, the Midland and the B. John Yeager. All four are pushers and operate year-round, weather permitting. and each features a five-member unlicensed crew: a lead deckhand, three deckhands and a cook. The Twin Cities was recently purchased by Orgulf, which is based in Cincinnati. It primarily handles loads along the upper Mis­ sissippi River and along the Illinois River. The other three—the Robert Kyle, Midland and B. John Yea­ ger—are old timers in the Orgulf fleet. They usually work the lower Mississippi region, but can be found anywhere Orgulf operates. The photos of SIU members ap­ pearing on this page were taken at Moore's Landing, Missouri. • •" • )• mm V The deckhands aboard the B. John Yeaer are, from the left, John Thomas, helby Rankin and Michael Grogan. § Deckhand David Pitchford, left, and Lead Deckhand Curtis Grubbs are ready for work aboard the Robert Kyle. Lead Deckhand Terry Henley, left, and Cook Terry Godden relax aboard the tugboat B. John Yeager. .. Zolly Person, left, and Alvin Clark are both deckhands aboard one of Orgulf's tugboats, the Robert Kyle. Great Lakes Division Members Ready for Busy 1991 Season SIU crewmembers aboard freighters, bulkers and tugboats are plying the Great Lakes looking for another shipping season as suc­ cessful as the one completed dur­ ing winter. While, the SlU-crewed Medusa Challenger was able to get a head start on the season by leaving the docks in mid-March, the cement carrier was followed quickly by vessels from other SlU-contracted companies like American Steam­ ship Company, Inland Lakes Management, Pringle Transit, Litton, Kinsman and Erie Naviga­ tion. "Everything is running very smoothly," said Byron Kelley, SIU vice president for the Great Lakes. "The weather has cooperated and we have been able to maintain our fitout schedule." The only problem Kelley noted was the ice in Lake Superior had yet to leave completely. "We've also had our typical severe spring June Hughes, cook aboard the Twin Cities, fills out a claims form. weather, but only the vessels al­ ready sailing have had to tie up because of those storms." The 1990 season ran 335 days, the longest since the late 1970s. The Sault Ste. Marie locks re­ mained opened until January IS, a total of 18 days longer than the 1989 season closing of December 28. Iron ore shipments on the Lakes totaled 69 million tons, the largest year-end amount since 1981. Jeneta Keith, cook aboard the Robert Kyle, catches up on some paperwork. Baling on the recently purchased Twin Cities are deck­ hands Mathew Diehl, left, and Tim O'Brien. Michael Patterson, captain of the Great Lakes Towing tug Superior, enjoys the re­ cent spring-like weather in Detroit whne waiting for his next assignment. ' :•. • v'; In photo at left, Byron Kelley, SIU vice president for the Great Lakes , left, talks with SIU hawsepiper Kent Ralston during fitout aboard the American MahnPr. In photo at right, Algonac Port Employee Tim Kelley, left; and Steward Dick Gimpel npel look over the McKee Sons before all crewmembers report aboard. V -"Vi �'•^ -l"> 'h; •:'' ""' 'V'v,v::i::^i^^.V" VV'- ; • m :yc ! •'' ;'..i;-r-'-'V-'-' .,•. soHumm Piney Point Yoration Spot Opens for Seafarers 10 Is lying in the sun by the pool your idea of a vacation? Or is cast­ ing a fishing line from the side of a boat or touring historic landmarks more to your liking? Or maybe a little of each? However you are looking to spend your hard-earned time off, all these things are possi­ ble at the Seafarers Training & Recreation Genter in Piney Point, Maryland. }"•«• --'i- ' - M '^y-i i' -t.y ' I;.--/-;:-': •f"li" -• 1:1; ,'' . rir'--'7^ • Lauren Rumball and her mother, Se­ rene, play on the school's playground. Lauren's father is Douglas as Humball, who is attending the current QMED up­ grading course. Ideally situated on the banks of the St. Grarge*s Creek, the Seafar­ ers Training & Recreation Center, part of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, is available over the summer months as a vaca­ tion site for SIU members and thenfamilies. Facilities Are Ideal Housing the largest training fa­ cility for deep sea merchant se^arers and inland waterways boatmen in the United States, the Lundeberg School is composed of a number of administrative and educational buildings as well as a library and maritime museum and a six-story training and recreation center on more than 60 acres of waterfront property. A number of these rooms in die training and recreation cen- UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES ter are available during the summer months for vacationing SIU mem­ bers and their families. Besides comfortable accomo­ dations for the whole family, there is plenty to do at Piney Point. On site are a swimming pool, tennis courts and health spa with the latest equipment including Nautilus and free weights. You also can visit the newly refurbished sailboat Manitu, the very boat used by John Ken­ nedy while he was president. Just outside the school in St. Mary's Country are plenty of other sites to keep your family enter­ tained. St. Mary's County boasts 400 miles of shoreline, public beaches, hiking trails and un­ spoiled countryside. The coimty is the home of Sotterley Mansion, an 18th century working plantation, the Patuxent Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum and Point Lookout, site of a Civil War fort and prisoner-of-war camp. Former Vacationers Agree Sonny Pinkham and his wife, Patty, from Latham, N.Y. took ad­ vantage of the comfortable sur­ roundings for their vacation last year. Pir^am, who sails as an AB and bosun out of the port of New York, said, "We both enjoyed it very much. We liked the facilities. And it's so close to Washington— really ideal." He said they had wanted to tour the nation's capital and got the chance to do so. 'They were able to see everything they wanted—^and just a short drive later were back in a comfortable room at Piney Point—^able to enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or a walk along the dock. Pinkham, who has been with the union since 1979, noted that the maritime museum at the school was especially informative. "Most people don't have much of an un­ derstanding about the maritime in­ dustry," he said, "and the museum was very informational." Pinkham and his wife are ex­ pecting their first child "any day," and he said Piney Point would be a good place to vacation again when the child is a bit older. George F. and Kathryn Hofmann, both retired school teachers from New York, took ad­ vantage of the school's vacation $40.40/day Spouse $ 9.45/day Child $ 9.45/day Note: There is no charge for children under the age of 12. The prices listed above include all meals. Send the completed applica­ tion form to Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674 or call (301) 994-0010. facilities to spend a few days visit­ ing the area—and their son, George K., who was attending up­ grading courses at the time. The Bay Shore, N.Y. couple thought the whole atmosphere at the center was just lovely. They made use of the swimming pool and the dining room. "The cuisine was great. You couldn't ask for more," said Mr. Hofmann. And since they hadn't seen their son in a while, the convenience of Piney Point's location allowed them to combine sightseeing and visiting with their son when he wasn't in class. "We want to come back," added Mrs. Hofmann. Day Trips Piney Point is located in St. Mary's County—not far from a number of landmaiks in the area, both current and historical. There are many day trips that a vacation­ ing SIU family can talre using die i; .: •' -yl"'; --''7 .v.-• " J...,. Boating and fishing activities are avail­ able to vacationing seafarers and their families at the Lundetierg School. school as a base—Washington, D.C., Arlington, Va., Baltimore and Annapolis, Md.—and every­ where in between. It will take more than a day—or even a weekend—to see some of the more famous landmarks in Washington, D.C. Pictured above is the Jefferson Memorial. -§« SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information A vacation stay at >the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. Member Gordon and Terry Cherup watch as their son, Nicholas, checks out a ship's model in the lobby of the Training and Recreation Center. Name: Social security number Book number: Address: Telephone#:!. 1 Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: 1st choice:_ • / " 2nd choice:. 3rd choice: Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of departure:. 4/91 I I .J �r-»- • ^ -.—•V* 4-L*- f--» >•«•,' % -w Y mi 1991 H w!>5^ txplaiiMioi of New Reporting Date Policy • y">i :v;A:A-a:iS;';| • -rS'-f • •_/•• • •f'^'^". With this edition of the Seafarers LCXJ, the dispatchers' reports for the deep sea, inland and Great Lakes will reflect registration, shipping and members on the beach from the 16th of two months prior to the 15th of the month before the issue's dateline. The new reporting date is due to a revised publication schedule for the Seafarers LOG. Beginning with this April 1991 is­ sue, the Seafarers LOG will be available during the first few days of the dateline's month. Because this edition of the Sea­ farers LOG is the first to be pub­ lished under the new schedule, a 12-day overlap exists between these reports and those listed in the March 1991 Seafarers LOG. This will be the only time such an overly will occur. Khif&Juae Meinbership KHeehags; Deep Sea, lakes, ffl/oflrf Waters • ' 'f^:-:.v.' •^" •'•'• •"'.••"'f;'' "'•" I'v' ^::;,.r:ii, -v :i - ' U- Plney Point Monday, May 6 Monday, June 3 New York Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, June 4 PhUadeiphla Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, June 5 Baltimore Thursday, May 9 Thursday, June 6 Norfolk Thursday, May 9 Thursday, June 6 Jacksonville Thursday, May 9 Thursday, June 6 Aigonac Friday, May 10 Friday, June 7 Houston Monday, May 13 Monday, June 10 New Orleans Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, June 11 Mobile Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, June 12 San Francisco Thursday, May 16 Thursday, April 18 Wilmington Monday, May 20 Monday, June 17 Seattle Friday, May 24 Friday, June 21 San Juan Thursday, May 9 Thursday, June 6 St. Louis Friday, May 17 Friday, June 14 Honolulu Friday, May 17 Friday, June 14 Duluth Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, June 12 Jersey City Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, June 19 New Bedford Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, June 18 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FEBRUARY 16-MARCH 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C Porlt New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houstorf St. Louis |||tieY.|V?uii Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore;, Norfolk Mobile New Orleans i Jacksonville i San Francisco Wilnfiingtpg • Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I Houston ; St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port lew York ^l^adelphia l^altimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans pl^ksonville San Francisco 4 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Jlouston St. Louis Piney Point Totals TOTAL SHm>ED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REG1STERED ON BEACH AH Groops Class A Class B Class C Trip Relief DECK DEPARTMENT 25 2 9 2 • „r.7 7 10 22 13 7 M w'm i-- 27 15 22 11 4 26: h X 195 13 12 2 7 3 5 125 7 4 0 9 15 14 16 10 20 1 3 28 6 7 0 4 I 2 J • . '. 7 7 1 8 8 5 7 14 9 5 4 6 9 . 7 10 10 4 21 6 ' 13 ' 1 11 8 4 2 r 0 0 0 141 139 • 04 87 1 0 0 3 0 0 ; 1 0 0 0 0 39 3 8 13 14 36 30 45 31 39 17 8 "O 6 1 1 325 . . 0 • 5 86 , 12 4 6 1 „ 2 7 3 10 4 13 17 13 - I7X:;\: 15 4 9 5 10 2 1 13 1 • im' -M 0 •X-•5' 109 114 -j • 15' 1 2 3 6 7 4 4 3 5 10 11 15 I 5 II • J, -• ... - 7 a • 9 f) " #* "v 18 1 -x; 1 5 '0 7 4 4 1 4 2 . 5 m&i • 24 4 11 0 . .-.jv. 2 ,. 19 6 1 3 0 0 3 11 10 V 15 4 3 0 •••-•^ 2 , 0 9 7 2 119 62 44 umm. J Ifld' 15 1 3 2 17 1 1 10 10 20 1' ? ; 1 T: 4 ; 14 ta3 2 9 3 6 6 5 1 22 8 X6 .• 0 3 0 57 59 193 .<-2 " 58 3 8 13 20 23 44 13 4 2 100 13 1 1 305 8 1 r 2 1 3 6 17 7 2 2 14 0 1 66 8 0 f , '.sp.;-^i 0 0 2 ~ 2 4 8 0 2 d' mm'") 5 2 0 5 0 2 38 0 5 32 mm MMo: 0 0 hi. : p3XxX-:' 0 1 0 6 .A, ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 7 41 0 2^ -.2,••...• - . 2 2 7 8 0 5 7 2 6 11 4 .• 4 . 10 • 9:^-:-:P'.: 11 9 3 3 '.. .ft:' 4""' •"5'" 4 2 0 3 1 13 40 ... ^ ^ -p9 0 0 1 0 34 1 35 108 140 0 0 17 0 0 1 21 29 • " ml 0 1 h hti 2 •."»? sit .... ^ 9 11 10 61 36 5 7 16 2 3 215 3 3 )WWm 11 3 6 0 31 •;p ImM 1 0 24 ••^.".••4?^ 5'"; 0 0 ^^•3j 11 53 81 ;v-', • m 0 • ""20'"" 32 3 0 -m--2 4 Q .kk'.::"4.,. 10 0 2 0 2 10 18 29 0 d 0 31 20 10 0 14 13 0 "4 10 0 11 52 0 2 0 16 0 0 3 0 0 45 0 116 266 mhrn ••• 1 2 3 0f 7 1 5.1 5 11 42 23 60 18 8 3 198 20 • 2 2 460 Ik if •i • U-'-' •• • STEWARD DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments 447 437 583 323 295 330 27 824 524 686 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 975 jobs were shipped on SlU-cpntracted deep sea vessels. Of the 975 jobs shipped, 323 jobs or about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The re^ were filled hy and "C" seniority people. From March 1 to March 15, a total of 26 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trty rdief program began on April I, 1982, a total of 13,653 jobs have been shipped. 1900 I <r 0 . m -• �SV.' » i"' •" ——"-^ifrnn I liiitfMi, ®*?i«ssS35s5^:^^^ • •• ',••. •••• •:--y- ','r-r:-- \,-:. . '. •. •/• V-'-- 12 "V V";;': - /,-r^..-., • ^• SEUAHens lOG .r4v;4[riJ:^m-r^ CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes UD Lakes » SMfum WBM* fl&wliwy :,-••• jr:''--" All Groups President Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President . Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast ... „ 9®®nje McCartney Vice President Government Services _ Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast vf • JackCaffey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Coigey » Port mmsMmt •--•• DEPARTMENT ^ Port AlgonackwS^ ' Port 4 » 0 5 0 ' 6 DEPARTMENT ...:•- . 0 v: 5 -; 2 •;28.: .:, 2' ] ';. ®^®^^ARD DEPARTMENT •JM" ^ ""UF'!:- •^/-•^ '-•••• iO Port ^onaci 0 3 0 ®^NTRY DEPARTMENT M 0 63 0 10 18 HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 FEBRUARY 16-MARCH IS, •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ' •^/s' .. r"' Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac -pi ( St. Louis I lil^ey Point Totab Port New'foif^ ; Philadelphia i Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville - S^ Francisco i WUmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston V. 0. t1 0 49 0 0 All Departments -Re^s.e^ 0, L 73 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 4 61 0 0 45 ,• 0 ' ei m-x 0 ' 20 ""^' 18 , '"-yV •'--br::. 0 0 0 0 • .':i' • tiX V If d'-i,. ^ - 8 0 0 6 0 0 3 22 0 -o> 42 0 26 0 0 0 " 0 0 0 u . ,-tr> , Qt. n 0' f V 0 0 -- 0 0 0 0 0 14 4 0 . 2 0 2 , 0 ' 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT - ^ St. Louis J;j*iney Point Totals Port New York K Philadelphia i Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksbli^ille ; San Fraiicisco Wilmingtmi Seattle Puerto Rico Houston. [iiiOAiimiii Algonad"" St. Louis i^jlney Point Totak All Groups Class A Class B Class C a, ® ^ ,0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 6 0 0 1 HK3:-0 0 0 0 3 6 6.:::, 0 ,0 0 0 0 •• K 0 0 0 ? 0 0 0 ::r| j 6 0 0 4 82 35^" isms JQ '. 0 '. It' •'•'Vyt j' IK.' DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 Fi (201)435-9424 MOBttE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New ^dford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 ! NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New gleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK ^115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 1914* (215) 336-3818 PBVEY POINT _ St. Mary's County Ptney Point, MD 20674 poi) 994-0O10 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 • 0 0 2 0 ' "2"" . ' % V JHL : i !b " 0 ' ., 0 0 .0 47 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 :>K 0 10 520 St. Clair River Dr Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 REGISTERED ON BEACH DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 10 i >• : ' M. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C l&t. ALGONAC lUS/ Fernandez Juncos St Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 «.V-,(,..,:Y^ATTLE , " 2505 First Ave""'' "'"''*' Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave ^^K^ouis M0 63I,"6 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON ^510 N. Broad Ave. . Wilmington, CA 90744' (213) 549-4000 m - • .v' f �' •' ' • : '. • • : AMtitm 13 r: - s,.. ^ - ->-4 USNS INVINCIBLE i\J .S. Marine Man­ agement Inc.), September 10 — Chair­ man Gary B. Scott, Secretary P. S. Pitcher. Chairman discussed OT con­ cerning watchstanders chow relief, se­ niority of personnel relating to watch bill and clarification of bosun as day worker. No beefs or disputed OT reported. En­ gine delegate advised round makers to keep careful watch on bilge level, help conserve water and to report electrical problems in living quarters. Announce­ ment of emergency shipping situation in Persian Gulf read to crew. Members ex­ pressed concern about watch bill placing two ABs on bridge during fire/collision drills leaving tire teams inadequate. USNS INVINCIBLE (VS. Marine Man­ agement Inc.), November 14 — Chair­ man Gary Scott, Secretary D. Rusk, Deck Delegate M, Johnson, Engine Del­ egate T. Dunn, Steward Delegate L. Skipper. Minutes from previous meet­ ing read. Crew elected new departmental delegates. Educational director said he would look into new mattresses and lack of towels and wash cloths. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Engine delegate noted items in weight room need to be secured and no smoking should take place in mess during meal hours. Stew­ ard delegate announced concern about unauthorized people being in galley and said cold cuts, cheese and dinner left­ overs will be available for night lunch. Crew reminded to keep ship clean. J .•a' ,. •Vr" ^ '• -^1; ' ' ALEXBONNYMANiMaevsk Line), December 16 — Chairman Richard Grissom, Secretary J. Mortenger, Edu­ cational Director ^njamin O. Conway, Steward Delegate Amor B. Myers. Chairman announced all business and anything from union will be posted. Edu­ cational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundebeig School. Treasiuer reported $6 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed concern over lack of gas mask frlters aboard ship. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on Martin Ludier King holiday and for a Maeisk contract Members noted a lack of mail, but ex­ pressed thanks for fresh Christmas tree. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI Corp.), De­ cember 30 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Sec­ retary David Der, Educational Director Vincent Kirksey, E>eck Delegate Charles H. Foley, Engine Delegate Ron­ ald Gordon, Steward Delegate John Foster. Chairman announced vessel would be in Egjpt for nine days. He said agent would notify crew if there are any problems in members sightseeing or moving around freely while there. No beefs or disputed OT reported. No communications received. Crew asked for new movies to be sent to vessel. AMERICAN EAGLE(pacific Gulf Ma­ rine), January 27—-Chairman George L. Cruz, Secretary Douglas A. Thomas, ••.- • ^ The Seafarers LOG attempt to print as many digests of union shlptioard minutes as possitrie. On occasion, tiecause of space limitations, some wHi be omitted. Ships minutes are Kviewed by the union's contract department Those issues requiring attmtion or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt Of the ships minutes. AMERICAN EAGLE(Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine), September 30 — Chairman Billy Eastwood, Secretary F. W. Bishop, Edu­ cational Director E. Chappel. Chairman advised members to buy films for VCR while in port. Educational director urged members to attend Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew had ques­ tions for contracts department about war pay. Crew requested new range and chest-type freezer for galley, water foun­ tain for crew's mess and TV antenna for crew's lounge. Steward department given vote of thanks. Crew also appreci­ ated good air conditioning in Persian Gulf. ' •- •, ••-,-I.-:•• • Deck Delegate David Kolm, Engine Del­ egate Thomas V. McArdle, Steward Delegate F. Manandic. Chairman re­ ported receiving LOGs in Suez Canal. He requested verification of hazardous duty pay and explosive cargo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received notice of no reliefs. Crew submitted pro­ posals for increased dental and optical benefits to contracts department. CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), January 13—Chairman Carlos H. Canales, Sec­ retary Michael A. Pooler, Deck Dele­ gate Edgar Townsend, Engine Delegate Mark Stewart. Chairman reported cap­ tain to buy TV for crew. $375 reported in ship's movie fund. Disputed OT for steward department concerning building boxes for deck department after chief mate okayed work. No other beefs or dis­ puted OT. Crewmembers reminded to clean up behind themselves. Members also reminded to have proper attire dur­ ing meals. Captain agreed to make re­ pairs on galley deck. Chairman reports laundry being fixed. CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), January 27—Chairman Carlos H. Canales, Sec­ retary Michael A. Pooler, Deck Dele­ gate Edgar Townsend, Engine IDelegate • Mark Stewart. Captain bought new TV, 10 new movies. Ship's fund still at $375. Educational director cautioned crew about buying appliances in Germany— cannot use 220 volts in 110 outlet. No welding allowed aboard ship because of ammunition. No beefs, no disputed OT. Got December LOGs in Germany. Crew looking forward to hearing from union about reliefs. Galley deck has been re­ paired. CAPE COD (OMI Corp.), January 13— Chairman Ervin I. Bronstein, Secretary Henry Manning, Steward Delegate Samuel P. Sinclair. Chairman reminded crewmembers to pay more attention in picking up after themselves. Ship's fund reported to have $450, earmark^ for bar­ becue pit and movies. No beefs, no dis­ puted OT. No communications received. Steward department thanked for good hot food. More coffee cups, tea bags needed at night. CAPE FAREWELL mC), January 24—Chairman John A. Morales, Secre­ tary Gary E. Owens. Chairman directed steward department to work with com­ pany to provide more food for crew dur­ ing long voyages. No other beefs or disputed OT. CAPE MOHICAN (OMI Corp.), Janu­ ary 20—Chairman David N. Martz, Sec­ retary Manuel Faria, Deck Delegate Ronnie Makinski, Steward Delegate Luis Lopez. Crew discussed advent of random drug testing. Chairman asked crew to separate plastic and reviewed fire and boat drill procedures. No beefs, no disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quest^ company check on slow receipt of mail. Steward delegate requested more rice on menu. Members asked if radio operator could give more news on world events. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. CHARLES L. BROWN(TransOceaiuc Cable), January 31—Chairman Jereiniah J. Harmington, Secretary Delvtn Wilson, Deck Delegate Larry Lee, Engine Delegate Ken Strafton, Steward Delegate Donald Polzin. Chair­ man went through contract changes. Edu­ cational director reminded crewmembers of safety aboard vessel. Ship's fund has $130. including $75 from cleaning out scrap metal from warehouse. Still collect­ ing scrap copper and brass to be cashed in. Deck delegate said food has been ter­ rific. No OT disputes or beefs from any department. TV antenna and VCR need repairs. Next port: Honolulu. EQUALITY STATE (lOM), January 6—Chairman Wilfredo C. Rice, Secre­ tary Pat Brawley, Educational Director Steven Foster. Chairman reported no communication from company concern­ ing imminent danger wages. Engine dele­ gate reported OT dispute. No beefs, OT disputes from steward delegate. Crew raised strong concerns with food. Next port: Sunny Point, N.C. FALCON CHAMPION (Seahawk Man­ agement), January 27—Chairman T.S. Barnes, Secretary P. Cox, Education Di­ rector D.R. Ingram, Deck Delegate Scott J. Jones, Engine Delegate Mir chael Langenhach, Steward Delegate C. Willey. Beef reported in deck depart­ ment, possible disputed OT. Engine dele­ gate reported dispute resulting from delayed sailing. Steward delegate re­ ported no disputed OT, no other beefs. Article 2, Sections 2 and 3 and Article 2, Section 25 were read aloud to the crew and chairman explained how members should go through proper channels with beefs. Crew requested LOGs and corre­ spondence from headquarters. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), January 10 — Chairman David Zurek, Secretary Donald Williams, Ediicational Director Dan Diehl. Chairman said crew is requesting checks at payoff. He reported ship needs new antenna, dryer and small fans for members' cab­ ins. Secretaiy noted good trip to Russia and back. He thanked Chief Cook George Sapp for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Changes in shipping rules received. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. INGER(Sealift Bulkers), January 20 — Chairman S. Jan Dora, Secretary A. M. Martinez. Chairman stated eveiything going smoothly. He reminded members safety precautions should be taken at ail times. He said vessel would be going through Panama Canal on its way to Lake Charles, La. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE(Maersk Line), January 13 — Chairman Wayne Dean, Secretary Clancy Hennigan. Chairman advised crew patrolman would be boarding vessel when it docks in U.S. port. Secretary reported $41.53 left in ship's fund after $250 spent on new tapes. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at Piney Point and read Seafar­ ers LOG. No brofs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew waiting for determination on war pay. Crew asked for dumpsters in every port and slop chest be open more than once every seven days. Cabinets built for tapes. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholing), January 20 — Chairman Rich­ ard Wilson, Secretary Eddy Usmany, Deck Delegate Royce Kauffman, En­ gine Delegate George Demetropoulos, Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chair­ man said captain would request port re­ lief for crew while in Jacksonville, Fla. He reminded crew of change in shipping rules allowing members to stay aboard longer. Secretary noted $100 in ship's fund. Educational director advised crew to make use of Lundeberg School and upgrade as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Crew reported it was proud to be serving country and union. Crew asked contracts department to look into war bonus and better life in­ surance. All members thanked galley gang for great job. •/'••riy.V.V.'" •. . • y'-/v • • '•. - t J PRIVA TE HARRY FISHER (Maersk Line), Januaiy 13 — Chairman Michael F. Hurley, Secretary Bernard Tyler, Educational Director K. Jones, Deck Delegate Robert A. Koppel, Engine Del­ egate I. Clemmons, Steward Delegate Billy Gigante. Chairman said there were no disputes or problems. He noted crew was glad to be heading home. Educa­ tional director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer explained workings of ship's fund to crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked language tapes be purchased for ship. Next port: Bayonne, N.J. GALVESTON BA V(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), Januaiy 20 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educa- tional Director H. Schlueter, Deck Dele­ gate Robert Shaw. Chairman announced ship would be paying off in Elizabeth, N.J. He reminded crew to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT re­ port^. Notice posted about tighter con­ trol at gate when overseas because of Persian Gulf War. Crew reminded to cany "Z" card when ashore. Deck depart­ ment thanked for keeping vessel very clean. Special thanks given to galley gang for good food and keeping every­ thing running smoothly. • •• If "ii 'a? ',V. Playing Tourist Bosun Ferdinand Gongora (left) and Steward Bill Collins spend the new year amid the ancient ruins In Athens, Greece—a well desenred break from their duties aboard the USNS SeaLand Pacific. LAWRENCEGIANELLA (Ocean Car­ riers), January 27 — Chairman Peter Hulsebosch, Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director Wayne Toole, Deck Delegate Don Gates, Engine E)eleg?ite Ernie Lacuza, Steward Delegate Vincent Ortiz. Chairman updated crew about pre-employment drug testing. He thank^ crew for good job of putting to­ gether and installing replenishment rigs. He informed crew about SAB action re­ garding reliefs. Educational director ad­ vised crew that video training about the procedures for new rigs is available. He noted safety manuals are in lounge. Trea­ surer aruiounced $127 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck del­ egate reminded crew to keep noise down and not slam doors. Crew asked con­ tracts department about war pay and lack of mail reaching vessel. Crew asked not to fill garbage bags completely so deck department will be able to handle them. Crew noted need for new washing ma­ chine. Steward reminded members to wash hands and change from clothes with paint on them before entering mess. Galley gang thanked for job well done. LNG GEMINKETC), January 27 — Chairman Aubrey L. Waters, Secretary William Christmas, Educational Direc­ tor W. Fey, Deck Delegate Amln Rsuab. Chairman stated contracts re­ ceived in last port of call. He thanked Continued on page 14 y-, w ,. -J. �••ill r A:v.•„•.• • • • • = -••>•.•:'>'•• rv *• v. ».,v\.;vi.^ Vr. •i^-'.s. "ivfirar'-'-'rvr"; L :- ' ' SLAFARCRS LOG It- ; V:~^- %sm. A:! ^htps Digeis^ Continued from page 13 crewmembers for not smoking during meal hours in mess hall. He asked crew to keep noise down and not to slam doors on 01 and 02 levels. He an­ nounced ETC vice president would be joining vessel in Singapore and new TV and VCR would be installed soon. Secretaiy thanked crew for keeping mess and lounges clean. He announced vessel would be going into yard in late April so all linens should be turned in before leav­ ing ship. Educational director suggested members upgrade at Lundeberg School. He also told members to be careful when ashore. Treasurer reported $375 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Union welfare and upgrading forms re­ quested. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next ports: Arun, Indone­ sia and Nagoya, Japan. •M';' MAERSK CONSTELLATION (Maersk Line), January 15 — Chairman Thomas Grosskurth, Secretary Patrick Brlggs, Educational Director C. Petersen, Deck Delegate Brad Shelly, Engine Delegate Shawn Harlburt, Stew­ ard Delegate Andre Zene. Chairman up­ dated crew on Persian Gulf situation. He said small ice machine too small for crew in hot climates. Secretary an­ nounced receipt of Seafarers LOG for November and December. He said very little mail has been received. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund. Crew reported dis­ puted OT for Martin Luther King holi­ day. Crew asked contracts department ' about restriction to ship pay. Question raised regarding extra pay when working cargo lashings in holds/deck. Steward had copies of standard freightship agree­ ment. Microwave oven received, but buffer had to be returned as it was wrong voltage. Crew gave big vote of thanks to galley gang for good food and excellent barbecues. Deck department thanked for nice job painting the pool. Crewmembers hope war ends soon so people can live at peace with each other. ..... NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Service), January 13 — Chairman Louis W. Hachey, Secretary J. P. Speller, Ed­ ucational Director Charles F. Welsh, Deck Delegate Douglas Jones, Engine Delegate Nathan Adams, Steward Dele­ gate John Willis. Chairman spoke with captain about draws for new crew com­ ing aboard in Houston. He reported some rooms have refrigerators because they were installed by U.S. Lines and they will not be replaced when they break. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. Deck and steward delegates had no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked to leave ashtrays alone for smokers. Bath­ room fans need repair. 12-4 and 4-8 ABs need separate phones. Steward department thanked for good food and job well done. •«> . \ S- s;= .'fes'--' - •;..-'y . l:;v 5i •fi I ••»•• ? Meeting On the Brooks Range Reviewing the most recent voyage on the Brooks Range are (seated, from ieft) Steward Deflate Joe Gonzalez, Chairman M.G. Gutierrez, Education Director Bob Hamil, (standing, from ieft) Deck Dei^ate Fred Collins and Engine Delegate Dave Goosby. NEDLLOYD HUDSON{Sea-hand Ser­ vice), January 27 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R. G. Connolly; Educa­ tional Director Mike Overgaard, En­ gine Delegate Ali Mohsih, Steward Delegate M. Hussein. Chairman said crew is requesting more information about reliefs for permanent personnel, es­ pecially if member gets sick or injured. Secretary said crew discussed telex re­ ceived about change in shipping rules concerning reliefs. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. E)eck and steward del­ egates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Bosun reminded crew to keep ship clean. Crew offered moment of silence over pass­ ing of fonner Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. Crew thanked Chief Cook M. Hussein and GSU J.Santiago for good food and keeping things in order. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMl Corp.), Januaiy 20 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary David W. Der, Educational Director Ronald Gordon, Deck Dele­ gate Charles Foley, Steward Delegate John Foster. Captain thanked crew for good trip. Chairman announced vessel would pay off January 25. He reminded crew to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company for shortwave radio. All depart­ ments thanked for jobs well done. OVERSEAS MARIL Viltf (Maritime Overseas), January 20 — Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary C. Hazzard, Deck Delegate Peter Pinkerton, Engine Delegate Richard D. Holmes, Steward Delegate Charles Wilson. Chairman an­ nounced payoff set for Corpus Christi, Texas on January 27. He advised crew not to leave vessel without proper relief. He reminded crew to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on duties for DEU. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Members reminded to clean rooms before leaving. Galley gang thanked for job well done and wonderful holiday dinner and spread. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Over­ seas), January 13 — Chairman Richard O'Brien, Secretary Hector Guilbes, Ed­ ucational Director D. Campos, Deck Delegate William Jackson, Engine Dele­ gate Kenneth Harder, Steward Dele­ gate M. Ortez. Educational director urged all members to attend Piney Point to upgrade their skills. No beefs or dis­ pute OT reported. Seafarers LOGs re­ ceived. Crew asked contracts department for clarification about which contract is being used during Persian Gulf crisis and to seek from the company a change in lo­ cation where reliefs join the vessel. PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), Jan­ uary 28 —- Chairman S. Drafts, Secre­ tary J. Casalino, Educational Director L. Lee, Deck Delegate Chris Fairfax, Engine Delegate Mel Grayson, Steward Delegate Adolphus Young. Chairmw reminded crew to separate trash, order paper bags and eliminate use of plastics. He updated members on use of washing machine in laundry room. Educational di­ rector told members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $270 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Letter from Angus "Red" Camp­ bell posted on bulletin board concerning gulf crisis and change in shipping rules. Crew asked to show consideration of othr ers by holding noise down. Crew re­ ceived job-well-done commendation from captain of USS Detroit for consol operation. RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), January 20 — Chairman Howard C. Knox, Secretary H. Johnson, Deck Del- * egate Robert Brakeman, Steward Dele­ gate Alfred L. DeSlmone. All delegates reported beefs. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for wonderful Christmas diiuier and keeping ship clean. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman), Januaiy 4 — Chairman L. R. Coiangeio, Secre­ tary C. Rotdts, Educational Director Russell W. Zeller. Chairman asked con­ tracts department for clarification if com­ pany payroll master can override call for replacement of member. Educational di­ rector advised bosun to give repair list to chief engineer rather than chief mate. Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Crew asked company to repair TV or replace stolen remote control. Crew advised to make sure pay is accurate before leaving pay­ off area. Crew will talk with patrolrnan about changes in shipping rules created by gulf situation. Next port: New Or­ leans. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), January 27 — Chairman John Bertolino, Secretary Robert Outlaw, Engine Delegate Jerry Dellinger. Chair­ man armounced payoff scheduled upon arrival February 3. He said TV antenna would be repaired and new 21-inch TV is ordered. Secretary said all was going well. He reminded those leaving vessel to strip linens and clean rooms. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked for dryer to be re­ paired. Galley gang thanked for its fine work. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 24 — Chairman W. C. Byrd, Secretary J. Darrow, Educational Director C. M. Devonish, Deck Dele­ gate Claude Dick, Engine Delegate Charles Grogan, Steward Delegate Sisto DeAnda. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked company to provide more variety of beef, fish and fresh fruit and more skim milk. Crew still waiting for in­ dividual room refrigerators. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), January 29 — Chairman S. J. Rallo, Secretary L. Perales, Engine Delegate Valentin Martinez, Steward Delegate Jessie Lee James. Chairman said crew is requesting another washing machine be installed as present one is constantly in use. He advised crew to be on watch for strangers coming aboard and keep doors locked in port. Educa­ tional director urged members to attend Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked captain for replac­ ing VCR. Steward department thanked for cleaning up ship. Deck and engine de­ partments thai^ed for cleaning and paint­ ing their areas. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J., Jacksonville, Fla. and San Juan. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), January 20 — Chairman Mar­ vin Zimbro, Secretary E. Vazquez, Edu­ cational Director David Dukehart. Chairman talked with crew about laws prohibiting plastics being dumped over­ board. He reminded crew to separate plastics from garbage. Secretary said ev­ erything was running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek addi­ tional AB and steward assistant for ship during next negotiation. Vote of thanks given to galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), January 27 — Chairman S. Call, Secretary M. Sami, Deck IDelegate J. S. McKnight, Engine Delegate Rich­ ard Surrick, Steward Delegate Paul Fiore. Treasurer armounced $75 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew reminded to strip beds be­ fore signing off vessel. Members asked for lounge TV to be repaired or replaced. They also asked for additional copies of freightship agreement. Next port: Seattle. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand Service), January 20 — Chairman J. A. Lewis, Secretary Paul Calimer. Chairman armounced vessel would pay off January 22 in Tacoma, Wash. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Change in shipping rules notice posted. Bosun donated 50 movies purchased from captain to unli­ censed members' movie locker. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND ILE DE FRANCE (SeaLand Service), January 13 — Chairman J. Hassan, Secretary E. Doffoh, Educa­ tional Director E. Bain, Deck Delegate M. Masek, Steward Delegate William Campbell. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Nejtt ports: Boston and Eliza­ beth, N.J. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 27 — Chairman A. R. McCree, Secretary P. P. Lopez, Educational Director G. R. Speckman, Deck Delegate R. E. Charrion, Engine Delegate J. M. Graves, Steward Dele­ gate D. S. Skretta. Chairman armounced everything running fine. He will ask pa­ trolman about crew reliefs. He thanked crew for keeping vessel clean. He noted port time would be short as ship is be­ hind schedule. Secretary advised crew to see patrolman with questions concemirig upgrading at Lundeberg School. He asked members to keep reading material in lounge. Educational director urged crew to read Seafarers LOG for union matters and current events. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew warned to keep eye out for suspicious people aboard ship and in port. Next port: Ta­ coma, Wash. \ SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 30 — Chairman M. Whitsitt, Secretary Frank Sison, Educa­ tional Director J. Martin, Deck Dele­ gate B. Trainer, Engine Delegate S. AInagbig, Steward Delegate R. Rombach. Treasurer noted $43 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Crew advised not to turn back rhooring lines while docking or undocking vessel. Members reminded to keep lounge clean and asked officers to stay out of crew's lounge. Electrician thanked for provid­ ing extra lighting in work areas. Galley gang thanked for good food and barbe­ cues. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), January 6 — Chairman S. W. Parr, Secretary P. Batayias, Deck Dele­ gate G. E. Warren. Chairman urged all members to read letter received from headquarters posted on bulletin board. He asked crew to stay aboard as long as possible because Of situation in Persian Gulf. He reminded members they should be properly relieved before signing off. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Bosun noted food on last trip was not sufficient in quantity and quality. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for job well done. Next port: New Orleans. • ULTRASEA (American Maritime), Jan­ uary 27 — Chairman C. Gutierrez, SeCretmy R. Kennedy, Educational Director H. Bergeron, En^ne Delegate P. Boyd Jr. Secretary reminded members to re­ turn ice cream bowls to galley. He asked members to turn in any excess linens. Treasurer announced $25 in ship's ftmd. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck ^d steward delegates. Letter from Maritime Administration regarding ter­ rorists read to crew and posted. Crew de­ bated need for protection aboard ship from chemical weapons. Members rec­ ommended watches be stood 24 hours a day and noise be kept down in passage­ way for those sleeping. Vote of thanks given to steward department. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacific Gulf Marine), February 10 — Chairman Charles Davis, Secretary M. Pond, Edu­ cational Director L. Parker, Deck Dele­ gate Donald Smith, Engine Delegate L. V. Hargeshiemer, Steward Delegate Dante Slack. Chairman told crew ship's fund has $80 outstanding because new movies were purchased. He praised stew­ ard department for job well done. Sec­ retary reported arrival of January Seafarers LOG. Educational director annoimced 140 movies aboard ship, but VCR needs repairs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. - . —' r- - J 'T'- . .f 1-' �• •• "V •^'^'. '-! APKU 1991 -:i' T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 13 members this month. A total of 11 sailed in the deep sea division, while one each came from the inland and Great Lakes divisions. Two of the new pensioners were bom outside the United States. They are deep sea members Gerald J. Mc­ Carthy (Canada) and Stanislaw Kolasa (Poland). Two other retirees, Arthur Beck and William D. Morris, were class­ mates in the July 1974 recertified bosun training at Piney Point, Md. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA ARTHUR BECK, 62, joined the Seafar­ ers in May 1951 in his native New York City. A veteran of the Army from 1946 to 1948, Pen­ sioner Beck assisted in several or­ ganizational drives between sailing in the deck department. He became a recertified bosun in September .1974 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Keyes, Calif. JACK D. BROWN, 62, Joined the SIU in March 1945 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Bom in nearby Lake­ land, he served in the Marines from 1952 to 1954. Pensioner Brown shipped in the deck department, last sailing as an AB before retiring to Mobile, Ala. -EDMUND L. BURNETT, 63, joined the union in May 1960 in the port of Hous­ ton. The Hono­ lulu native sailed in the steward de­ partment. Pensioner Bumett now calls Galveston, Texas home. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happi­ ness and health in the days ahead. JOHN B. CRANE JR., 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in August 1951 in the port of Savannah, Ga. He was bom in Georgia and served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. Pensioner Crane shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He resides in Clermont, Ga. RALE DAVIS, 62, joined the SIU in July 1957 in the port of New Orleans. Pensioner Davis last sailed as a QMED before he retired to his na­ tive Pearl River, La. fied steward at the Lundeberg School in November 1980, Pen­ sioner Kolasa wrote: "1 am proud to be a member of this organization, SIU, which gavQ me the chance to become an educated person." He calls New York City home. PHILIP B.LIV­ INGSTON, 66, joined the SIU in September 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Massachusetts na­ tive shipped in the galley gang. Pensioner Livingston resides in Fre­ mont, Calif. GERALD J. MC­ CARTHY, 66, EDWARD JOHNSON, 59, joined the union in November 1961 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Catonsville, Md., he served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1952. Pensioner Johnson graduated as a recertified steward from the Lundeberg School in December 1985. He lives in Balti­ more. joined the union in May 1947 in the port of New York. He was bom in New­ foundland, Can­ ada and sailed in the deck department. Pensioner Mc­ Carthy also is a member of District 2-MEBA. He has retired to South Ohio, Nova Scotia, Canada. STANISLAW KOLASA, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in May 1959 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Brzostowa, Po­ land, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to 1951. Upon graduating as a recerti­ WILLIAM D. MORRIS, 65, joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1953 in his native New York. Known as "Rocky," he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1947. Pensioner Morris became a recertifred bosun at the Lundeberg School in July 1974. He continued his upgrading by at­ tending the LNG class at Piney Point in 1978. He calls Baltimore home. SPAD is your eyes and ears to government while you are at work. Keep it working for you. Donate today. Wedding Bells for SIUMember Venable BID member Robert W. Venable and Maria Isolina Car­ doso, who is from Sao Paulo, Brazil, recently tied the knot in Jacksonville, Fla. Originally from Boston, but now sailing out of the port of Jacksonville, Venable joined the SIU two years ago. He sails as an AB aboard Crowley TMT vessels. Elected legislators are confronted with issues concerning the maritime industry on almost a daily basis. Sea­ farers must make their voices heard on legislation that directly affects their Uvelihoods. The Seafarers Political Action Donation, or SPAD, is made up of the voluntary contributions from SIU mem­ bers. Through support of elected candidates, the SIU can work with legislators to promote the American merchant marine, protect the jobs of its members and pursue a better economic and social way of life for their famiUes. Such mainstays of the American merchant marine as the Jones Act and Cargo Preference are debated continuously in Congress. Federal agencies issue rules that regulate the maritime industry. SPAD monies are used solely to assist the agenda of Seafarers and their famiUes. FRANK J. SIRIGNANO, 69, joined the SIU in June 1972 in the |K)rt of New York. The Brooklyn native served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. He upgraded to assistant cook in March 1978 at the Lundeberg School. In between ship­ ping, Pensioner Sirignano worked in the Jacksonville, Fla. hall. His last voyage was on the Sea-Land Cru­ sader. He lives in Jacksonville. • • V' ^ INLAND JOSEPH W. BERRYMAN, 62, joined the union in November 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1949. Pensioner Berryman sailed as a cap­ tain on Interstate Oil Transport ves­ sels before he retired to his native Surry, Va. GREAT LAKES .1- • WALTER W. DURECKI, 60, joined the Seafarers in December 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Rogers City, Mich., he served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. Pensioner Durecki spent many seasons sailing in the deck department aboard the Detroit Edison. He continues to re­ side in Rogers City. NOTICE Maritime Day Service To Be Held in Texas A Maritime Day service will be held on May 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sundial Me­ morial on L^eshore Drive in Port Arthur, Texas. All SIU members and retirees are in­ vited to attend. Additionally, the local port chaplains have asked that names of individuals who have died at sea be forwarded to Fa­ ther Sinclair Oubre, so men­ tion can be made of these seamen diuing the service. Father Sinclair Oubre can be reached by telephone at (409) 866-5088 or in writing at 6825 Gladys Street; Beau­ mont, Texas 77706. PERSONALS WALLY LAU Mail from Jack and me has been retumed several times. Where are you? Please contact J & J Sartup at 675 Summerfield Road, Apt. #15, Santa Rosa, California 95405. TELESFORO VASQUEZ Please contact the Seafarers LOG at (301) 899-0675 to ob­ tain a message regarding your father's estate. 'f • • �mi? s^jOttmuiG ^1.4;i.-' • is"'' ii; . • . •/. Deep Sea SANTOS G. ALEGAR Pensioner Santos G. Alegar, 71, passed away Feb­ ruary 5. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1956 in the port of San Francisco. He retired from the MCS in 1978, the same year the union merged with the AGLIWD. f". . ••'i-i DANIEL M.ALVINO Pensioner Daniel M. Alvino, 81, died Feb­ ruary 24. The Jer­ sey City, N.J. na­ tive joined the Seafarers in Jan­ uary 1947 in the port of New York. The deck department member was very active in union efforts. Brother Alvino started collecting his pension in February 1971. JOE C. ARNOLD Pensioner Joe C. Ar­ nold, 76, passed away Feb­ ruary 25. He was bom in North Carolina and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1944. Brother Amold joined the SIU in August 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He began draw­ ing his pension in September 1983. g ;t-:' 'lik'fi • ' • • I-:;.'. )?V * •• fcV;"'' •fe''h ,• • -J •' ••iii . if ••"••'' >!> GEORGE BARNES Pensioner George Bames, 73, died Febraary 12. After serving in the Marines from 1944 to 1946, he joined the union in his native Philadelphia in April 1957. Brother Bames last sailed in the deck department in August 1986. FERDINAND BERNARD Pensioner Ferdi­ nand Berrnard, 72, passed away Febmary 12. A veteran of the Anny ftwm 1942 to 1946, Brother Bemaid joined the Sea­ farers in Febmary 1948 in his native New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department be­ fore retiring in July 1983. He was buried in New Orleans* Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. ARVEL M. BINION Pensioner Arvel M. Binion, 65, died Febmary 19. Bom in Crowley, La., he served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. After joining the SIU 1 in June 1951 in Wilmington, Calif., he shipped in the engine department aboard Waterman vessels. He started collecting his pensioii in January 1984. WILLIARDBLUMEN Pensioner Williard Blumen, 73, passed away March 13. He joined the union in May 1951 in his na­ tive New York. The deck de­ partment veteran began collecting his pension in July 1969. JOSE BORGES Pensioner Jose Borges, 71, died January 22. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957. The galley gang veteran retired in April 1974, four years before the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Borges is survived by his wife, Natividad. JERRY BROWN Pensioner Jerry Brown, 89, passed away £)eceniber 24, 1990 at his home in Oakland, Calif. A native of Louisiana, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1946 and started collecting his pension in July 1969. Brother Brown was bur­ ied in St. Joseph Cemetery in San Pablo, Calif. JACKSON R. CAVANAUGH Jackson R. Cavanaugh, 57, died Febmary 24. Bom in Los Angeles, he served in the Navy from 1951 to 1960. Brother Cavanaugh joined the Seafar­ ers in October 1970 in the port of New Orleans. He upgraded his deck department rating at the Lundeberg School in 1973 and 1975. He was an active member at the time of his death. PABLOP.DOLENDO Pensioner Pablo P. Dolendo, 71, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack Febmary 18. The black gang member was bom in the Philippines. He joined the union in Febmary 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Dolendo started collecting his pension in January 1975. ALFRED FARIAS Pensioner Alfred Farias, 80, died of a heart attack Au­ gust 8, 1990. A native of Hawaii, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940. Brother Farias began drawing his pension in December 1972. He was buried at Holy Sepul­ chre Cemetery in Hayward, Calif. His wife, Julia, survives him. LEO DEKENS Pensioner Leo Dekens, 65, passed away January 26. The Riverside, Calif, native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in No­ vember 1962 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Brother Dekens' first ship as a steward department member was the Northwestem Victory. He re­ tired in April 1986. EDWARD R. LAFOUGE Pensioner jjjH Edward R. "Frenchy"La­ Fouge, 72, passed away re1 centlyin Califomia. Bom in Seattle, he was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards and came aboard the AGLIWD in 1978 when MCS merged. Brother LaFouge was held as a prisoner of war in the Philippines for three-and-a-half years during World War 11. He started col­ lecting his pension in 1979. He was biuied at Holy Cross Cem­ etery in San Pedro, Calif. He is survived by three children and four grandchildren. LEONLOCKEY Pensioner Leon Lockey, 70, was the victim of a house fire Febmary 20. The native of Fayetteville, N.C. served in the Army from 1942 to 1949. He joined the Seafar­ ers in June 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Lockey up­ graded his engine department rating at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He began drawing his pension in September 1985. ROBERTA. LORD Robert A. Lord, 63, died March 2. After serving in the Army from 1944 to 1947, he joined the SIU in April 1968 in his native New York. Brother Lord upgraded his deck department rating at the Lundeberg School in 1974. JAMES B. LUNA Pensioner James B. Lima, 83, passed away April 3, 1990. ThePhiltpprnes native served in the Army be­ fore joining the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945. He re­ tired in 1970 after sailing , aboard the Oregon Mail. Brother Luna's remains were scattered at sea. He is survived by a daughter, Susan Hughes, and a grandson, Rormie Hughes. ANTHONY J. MELANSON Pensioner Anthony J. Meianson, 75, died Feb­ mary 22. He was bom in New­ foundland, Canada and served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. Brother Melanson joined the SIU in October 1947 in the port of New York. The engine department veteran also was a member of District 2-MEBA. He started drawing his pension in March 1981. ULDARICO MERJUDIO Pensioner Uldarico Merjudio, 106, passed away Feb­ mary 22. The Phil­ ippines native was believed to have been the oldest living member at the time of his death. After serving in the Navy from 1919 to 1924, he joined the Seafar­ ers in December 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Meijudio sailed in the steward department before he retired in September 1969. He remained active in his retirement, attend­ ing a pensioners conference in 1970 and the union's 50th anni­ versary celebration in 1988, both at Piney Point, Md. He was buried in St. Peter's Ceme­ tery in West Brighton, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Therese Golez. JOSEPH P. NEVERS Pensioner Joseph P. Nevers, 67, died Febmary 19. Bom in Pittsburgh, he joined the union in March l944 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Nevers shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He started drawing his pension in March 1981. EVANGELOS P. NONIS Pensioner Evangelos P. Nonis, 76, passed away recently. He was bom in Greece and joined the Seafarers in October 1961 in the port of New York. The black gang member began col­ lecting his pension in June 1979. EDMUND PACHECO Pensioner ^dmund Pacheco, 60, suf­ fered a fatid heart attack Febmary 25. He joined the SIU in March 1949 in his native New York. The engine department member up­ graded his rating at the Lundeberg School in March 1975. Brother Pacheco retired in August 1986. FELIMON PENIARANDA Pensioner Felimon Peniaranda, 78, died Febmary 18 in a Seat­ tle hospital. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he joined the Marine .Cooks and Stewards in 1951. He started collecting his pen­ sion in 1972, six years before MCS merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Peniaranda is survived by his wife, Vilma. ALEJANDRO R. PEREZ Pensioner Alejandro R. Perez, 80, passed away December 9, 1990. The Corozol, P.R. native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1954. Brother Perez began drawing his pen­ sion in Febmary 1971. JOHND.PSATHAS Pensioner John D. Psathas, 86, died recently. He was bom in Greece and joined the Seafarers in Novem­ ber 1957 in the port of New York. Brother Psathas sailed in the deck department. He retired in November 1969. BRYON RICKETTS Pensioner Bryon Ricketts, 91, passed away March 1. The na­ tive of Jamaica was a charter member of the SIU, having signed on in January 1939 in the port of Boston. The galley gang member's first vessel was the City of Chattanooga. Brother Ricketts started draw­ ing his pension in April 1964. .y- r- FRANCISCO SOLIS Pensioner Francisco Solis, 73, died Febmary 27. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the union in May 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Solis shipped in the steward depart­ ment until he retired in June 1978. ALFRED T.VAUGHN Alfred T. Vaughn, 61, passed away March 12. A na­ tive of Franklin County, Va., he graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in Baltimore in May 1960. He upgraded his engine department rating at the Lundeberg School in 1976, 1977 and 1981. Brother Vaughn was shipping from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. when he died. '"'•"kSi'k',? GERALD C. WESTPHAL Pensioner Gerald C. Westphal, 70, was the victim of a fatal heart attack March 1. After en­ listing in the Coast Guard dur­ ing World War 11, he joined the SIU in 1949. Brother Westphal served the Seafarers as a patrol­ man and port agent across the Gr^at Lakes in Chicago, Mil­ waukee and Detroit. He retired in 1967. He was buried in Milwaukee's Veterans Ceme­ tery. He is survived by his wife, Florence; a son, SIU bosun Gerald M.; a daughter, Delores Penkwitz; and four grandchildren. ROBERT WILLIAMS Pensioner Robert Williams, 72, died November 28,1990. The Continued on page 17 •.".'fi' �APRIL 1991 Final Departures captain before retiring in Octo­ ber 1985. Continued from page 16 JONATHAN SIMAR Jonathan Simar, 73, died Janu­ ary 23. A native of Iota, La., he joined the Seafarers in Septem­ ber 1964 in the port of Port Ar­ thur, Texas. Boatman Simar shipped as an engineer before he began collecting his p>ension in June 1981. Washington native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in March 1959 in the port of Seat­ tle. Brother Williams started collecting his pension in Febru­ ary 1981. ..'"'•I-' j,. •-f • y •• • ^ 'I'V "••''• ;11.-"-,. 77 Inland Great Lakes LEWIS G. GIBBS THOMAS NOBLE Pensioner Lewis G. Gibbs, 69, suc­ cumbed to cancer March 8 at his home in Townsend, Va. Bom in Capeville, Va., he served in the Navy from 1940 to 1956. Boat­ man Gibbs joined the union in December 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed as an engineer until his retirement in March 1984. He was buried in the Capeville Masonic Cemeteiy. Pensioner Thomas Noble, 92, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack January 25. Bom in Wisconsin, he joined the SIU in Febmaiy 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Noble shipped as a fireman be­ fore he retired in April 1966. He was buried in the Green Hill Cemeteiy in Saratoga, Wis. GEORGE M. GLOER Pensioner George M. Gloer, 82, passed away Feb­ ruary 21. A native of Luckey, La., he joined the Sea­ farers in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Gloer shipped as an enginwr for Sabine Towing. He started drawing his pension in September 1973. THOMAS H. MARONSKI Pensioner Thomas H. Maronski, 65, died January 4. He joined the SIU in June 1961 in his native Philadel­ phia. Boatman Maronski sailed in the engine department for Curtis Bay Towing. He began collecting his pension in Au­ gust 1987. EARL E. MOORE Earl E. Moore, 52, passed away January 27. He was bom in Call Junction, Texas and served in the Navy from 1956 to 1959. Boatman Moore joined the union in Febmary 1965 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed as a tugboat ROBERT VAN DINTER Robert Van Dinter, 55, passed away Feb­ mary 18. The Appleton. Wis. na­ tive served in the Navy from 1952 to 1955. He joined the Seafarers in July 1964 in the port of Detroit. Brother Van Dinter an active member of the engine department at the time ofhisdeath. Atlahttc Fishermen CUSTODIO CECILIO Pensioner Custodio Cecilio, 79, suc­ cumbed to cancer Novem­ ber 29, 1990. The Gloucester, Mass. native was one of the first members of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union. Brother Cecilio sailed as a fishing boat captain until he retired in April 1976, prior to the union's merger with the AGLIWD. He was buried in Gloucester's Calvary Ceme­ tery. His wife, Mary, survives him. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health tare coverage under the mles and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly from the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office inunediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call tte membership services office at: 1-800-CLAIMS4 (1-800-252-4674) or may write to: COBRA Program ^ Seafarers Welfare Plan / 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be sub­ mitted to the membership by the Secretary-Trea­ surer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes exam­ ination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust fiinds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon ' approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust ftind financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board bycertified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG.The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained firom.publishing any article serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It dso has refrained from publishing arti­ cles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaf­ firmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibil­ ity for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to cany out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of theSIU constitution are avail­ able in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize them­ selves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied theequal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation aqd furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contribu­ tions are voluntary. Nocontribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union orof employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any timea member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquar­ ters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. NOTICE All Seafarers are advised to keep voting in mind when they plan to be away from home whether for work or pleasure. Members of the U.S. armed forces or merchant marine and their spouses and dependents temporarily residing outside the United States and other overseas citizens voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act may apply for an absentee ballot by mailing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to the county absentee voting clerk. The completed FPCA must be submitted from outside the county and received by the county absentee voting clerk not later than seven days brfore the election. Ballots are mailed approx­ imately 45 days before the election and voted ballots must be received by the close of polls on election day. Questions which cannot be answered locally may be referred to the Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program, De­ partment of Defense, Pentagon. Wash­ ington, D.C. 20301-1155, or call (202) 695-0663. Gov't Services Members Benefit from Computer The USNS Pecos, a Military Sealift Command (MSG) fleet oiler crewed by members of the SlU's Gov't Services Division, is the first MSG ship to be outfitted with fiber optic cables to run its shipboard computer system. Showing Pecos captain Mark LaRochelle how to work the system, which will improve shipboard communications, are MSG employees Tom Grabow (seated) and Tony DeVenuta. V "-I-- �9^. ' .m ;!• ',. 'Vk- 18 i•^^>.--:^•v^.' • 'M. Trainee Lifeboat Class 468-—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 468 are (front row, left to right) Ben Cusic (instructor), Charles A. Venders, Ray Mack, Michael Ribeiro, Pete Murtagh, Andre Skevnick, Misty J. Shaw, Roger Shivers, (second row) Willis E. Gaboon, Edward E. Louis, Andrea L. Simmons, Kimberly M. Casto, Erik R. Larka, Bryan Blackwell, Steve Hoffman, Anthony DeCicco, Thomas Humphreys, Danette M. Funk, Norman A. Jackson, Ron Brown and Ryan Nowacki. SCAfAKiRS LOG Trainee Lifeboat Class 469—^The graduates of trainee lifeboat class 469 are (front row, left to right) Keeper Brown, Steve Derham, Dean Layer, Charles Collier Jr., Antony Bach, Rodney Baptiste, Richard A. Guitar, Robert Ditch Jr., Robert M. Penn, (second row) Clinton Bows, Tim Dumsha, Eric McKinney, John Mannino, Rodney Jimenez, Darryl Coale, Robert L. Rice Jr., Robert M. Ely, Scott M. Langlois, Kelly J. McDonald, Jasper Brown, (third row) Tommy Gainey, Barrett Duncan, Eric Jeffers, Adam Clifton, Otis J. Hawks II, Robert Grove, Russell R. Benjamin, Fred M. Stover III and Joseph H. Buczynski. K-l !C . •; ;• 1^'. ;• fe.l Refrigeration Systems and Operations—instructor Eric Malzkuhn led these eight members in classroom and practical shop training of mechanical refrigeration and repair techniques. With Malzkuhn, far right, are (front row, left to right) Eugene Thompson, RickGrosso, (second row) Robert Zientak, David Tillman, Rick Harris, Jim Musker, Isadora Campbell and Charlie Betz. Welding—Completing the four-week welding course are (front row, left to right) Butch Vane, Curtis Jackson, John Smith, (second row) Bill Foley (instructor), Brett Gary Lammers, Mike Las Dulce and Billy D. West. ; 1., v;v„. F.--^ ^•h tif-; ff •• if rnrn",.' I f : fi- Celestial Navigation—Six members successfully completed the celestial navigation course. J. They The are (front row, left to right) Brian Carolan, Jean-Pierre Visier, Heley O. Mareno, (second row) Mark Guinn, James L. Wood II, Jim Brown (instructor) and George Walker. Upgraders Lifeboat Class 469—Learning lifeboat skills and water sur­ vival techniques leads to lifeboatman certification at the Lundeberg School. Under the instruction of Jim Moore (right), the following members completed the course of study: (from left to right) Bobby Williams, Jr., German Valerie, Nelson Griffin, Lionel Leroy Noble and Pedro Aponte. i ii • i- '1 m ClTv ft- • - - l '" V •" f; WI-'- Upgraders Lifeboat Class—Completing the March 13 lifeboat class are (front row, left to right) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Clinton Sherrod (MSG), Augustus C. Udan, Robert Hathcock (MSG), Charles Conine, Michael Congress, Ralph Carlton (MSG), Karl Scott, Joey Mateo, Otis Marshall, Thomas Wilhelm (MSG), (second row) Rafael Rosado, Dwayne A. Saunders (MSG), Frank Messick, Wesley Fry, Norman Tourtellot, Frank Hedge, Steve Nelson, Robert Seaman, John Bulawan, Robert St. Robert (MSG), (third row) Mark Gowan, Andrew Wessner, Jon Deenik,Roberto Bonilla, Vincent Moore (MSG), Daniel Blue (MSG), Frank Templeton and Charles Franks. Able Seaman Class—^The Lundeberg School graduated 25 members as able bodied seamen on February 27. Sitting in front is Jeff Frank. In the front row (left to right) are Mark Stabler, Charles Werner, Lindy Beth Wilkin, Erik Bekkelund, Carlos Goncalves, Greg Jenkins, All Lugman, Fr. Beasley, (second row) Dennis Thomp­ son, Matthew Holley, Walt Ritvalsky, Kevin Struzik, Nicholas Carey, Glenn Tate Steven Williams, Steve Nelson, Jake Cairaczynski (instructor), (third row) Keviri Baldado, George Bishop, Joe Cullison, Stephen Votta, Tim Thompson, Chuck Larson, Shawn Orr, David Endom and Phil Maguire (instructor). i... ' •" y �••: ^>'.:v ;' APRIL m l';-^''-v • T-r- -Vf:: -'l'^ •• V J" -*'i5tj54' vir-f- <» 3^ -j^tj r ^ "Pgr ' ^ » K™. , 1- ^ ^s., 'W^ ,•.-. .;,,,.v^, .' :••, -7." 'MWU-r •'i' . \./7r3£ ^KTr.-J^'.' ui fS-' '-i_^ ^ H ^ 1991 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDUEE Ji —;==• -dL -. - •• -- - « --'J- Oil Spill Course Hie following is the current course schedule for May-September 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may chanjge to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. •. fp* WT- ^ ." Cbeck-In Comj^kiiOn Date Date m May 13 May 17 June 24 June 28 August s . . August 9', M' " S^ September30 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Z Course Oil Spill Prevention & Contkinment (1 week) .m «s Steword Ui^dii^ Courses Coiil^ '• :. . : •,.; ;X'1| ,•I u: • • PI# Sthedule for 1991 SHiSijCMm FULL S-week Swslbns June 3 August 12 Cbeck-In Date June 3 September 30 Course Stevmrd Decertification Bosun Recertificafion (Last) (First) Completion Date July 8 November 4 Date of Birth. (Middle) Address- Mo./I?ay/Year (Street) (City) (State) Telephoned (Zip Code) J_ (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. • Yes • No If yes, which program: fromJ ABEflESL Lifebwit l^paration Course #>fa Check-In Date July 29 July 29 July 29 September 29 June 17 Conqdmion Date September 13 September 13 September 13 October 18 July 12 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE • Yes GNo to Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No —: Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations coufses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Primary language spoken • ^# # •: Course High Scbofd Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Seqand Language (ESL) I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? Date available for training Check-In Completion Date Date May 13 August 2 ; September 30 December 20 # Fireman/Watertender and Oiler June 10 July 19 September 2 1 October 11 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. \ Pumproom Maintenance & Operations September 30 NovembersMarine Electrical Maintenance Augusts September 27 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations May 27 Julys August 19 September 27 Marine Electronics Technician May 27 August 16 September 30 December 20 Electro-Hydraulics June 10 July 19 Basic Electronics April IS May 10 Hydrauiics j June 10 July S July 22 August 16 Refrigerated Containers Maintenance Julys August 2 Welding September 30 October 2S All students in the Engine Department will have a two-Week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. • DATE. Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •; T.-| : •. ill #Course " •' TJMED-Any Rating SIGNATURE. DepartmenL Seniority If yes, (ibursels) taken engine Upgratling Courses Book #_ Social Security #_ U.S. Citizen: y:: 1991 Adult edurotion Sdieduie UP6RAIUMG APPUaWN Name- Check-in Completion Course Date Ibite Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, AU open-ended (contad admissions#! Chief Cook, Chief Steward office fpr starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. ' # July 26 October 4 totorHfirallon Progfams — ^^ ^ ———' -V . •f- Ufinding Check-Ui Couij^tiWi -i. Date Date Abie Seanian May 13 June 21 Julys August 16 September 2 October 11 An students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Seallft Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman May 13 May 24 May 27 June 7 Jane 10 June 21 June 24 Julys • • . "'J..'' / ' : July 8 July 19 July 22 August 2 August 5 August 16 AugVESt 19 August 30 September 2 September 13 September 16 September 27 September 30 October 11 Ship Bundling May 27 June 7 June 24 Julys August 19 August 30 • -'f-y-yy' • • r'. ^ ; September 30 October 11 Radar Observer Unlimited May 20 May 24 Julys July 12 September 2 September 6 Inland Deck Lhsettses June 10 August 16 September 30 December 6 Celestial Nav^tkm July 15 August 2 Third Mate September 2 December 13 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken, Tankerman May 27 June 21 August 19 September 13 w'- . DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland Q Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT . • QMED—Any Ratiiig • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Q Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding Q Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GEO) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs p». No tramportatioa win Iw paid aidcis yoo presoil oripaal reccipta awl sacccafally complete the cminc. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 4/91 �-i' SAB returns shipping ruies to pre-warstatus ,• i m. April 1991 53, m--' .m Lundeherg School Trains Upgraders for Disasters at Sea fclf;::-.: Advanced Firefighting Teaches to Plan for the Unexpected If evCT thrae is a time that tiie Biodieitiood of tlie Sea truly is needed, itisi^ienashipdiousands of miles finom homecaldies on fire and the (Mily people able to answer the call are sltipmates. At that moment ctewmembers do not have the luxury of calling a fire department They only have time to squarely meet the situation and utilize the training each has received for just such a situation. That is why intensity and danger of a fire achtally are simulated for upgraders taking the Advanced Firefighting course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeherg School of Sea­ manship taught by Byron Cummings and John Smith, both qitaltfied to teach the course and both former firefighters. Frqiaring fmr Dfaaster The class lasts one week. The first foitr days involve classroom lectrrres and studies to prepare the upgraders for a mock disaster aboard a ^p and a 100-qu^tion final exartL "We want to cover everything possible in this class," Cumiinings said. "They already have taken tte basic [firefighting] course and should have a working knowledge of the equipment on a ship. This course teaches the students to plan ahead on how to tackle a disaster tfatU could h^pen at sea. "Witii the planning and thinking taking place when crewmembers are under no pressure, then people can react when a fire or explosion occurs rather than ask wh^ to do next," Cummings continued. In the classroom sessions, up­ graders actually design a blueprint of a vessel for firefighting. Cum­ mings explained this is ne^ed so members can identity the many ways a fire could spread, members could escape to safety and fire­ fighters could attack flames. The upgraders devise a station bill to be used later in the mock fire. Search-and-Rescue Tactics The upgraders then leam train­ ing proc^ures for firefighting and search-and-rescue aboard a ship. "During the course, the students lise every kind of hose and a variety of search procedures when they have drills," Cummings noted. *This shows upgraders many ways of holding drills to provide crewmembers with different op­ tions for attack." Training next covers how to fight a fire at sea and in port. "\i^en you are at sea, you can't coimt on someone coming to your aid, so everyone should know his place," the instructor said. "In port, you can count on shore-based fire­ fighters. But crewmembers still serve as the eyes [on a ship] be­ cause they have the knowledge of the ship and where a fire could spread." Before the mock drill, up­ graders receive training on the var­ ious types of fires as well as how explosions could happen on ves­ sels. They leam what can happen when chemicals mix, how to keep vessels afloat when water is used to extinguish a blaze and what de­ termines when a search-and-rescue or body recovery operation should take place. Finally the upgraders get to test what they have learned aboard the Help Locate This Missing Chiid The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children is seeking the help of Seafarers in locating yoimg Delta Jane Bartlett. The young girl was abducted by Charles Paul Elliott on Decem­ ber 5, 1989 from Rockmart, Ga., ij^ •11 _Page4 •ii- 4 -;, I.,'.' and a felony warrant for kidnap­ ping has been issued. At the time Delta was taken, she was 5 ft. 2 in. tall, weighed 113 pounds and had blonde hair and blue eyes. She will be 16 years old on Jime 10. She wears glasses or contact lenses and was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. Charles Paul Elliott is a white male, 35 years old, 5 ft. 11 in. tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. He weighs 240 pounds and has tattoos on his arms. Anyone having information should contact The National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or the Rockmart (Ga.) Police De­ partment at 1-404-^4-6558. Instructor Byron Cummings (on right with clipboard) reviews a mock disaster scenario with the upgraders who just have completed the mock disaster. Bull Shepard, a permanently docked training ship named after a former union official at the Lundeherg School. Cummings takes one of the station bills de­ signed by an upgrader and pro­ vides a disaster scenario. Then he tums it over to the students and monitors their decisions by roam­ ing the ship or listening on a radio. The Final Test Once the drill begins, crewmembers are fitted with masks obscured with tape. This gives them limited vision, similar to what they would encoimter in a very smoky fire. Cummings may grab an upgrader and tell him to stay put as he has become "trapped" by the mock flames. His shipmates then have to discover the disappearance and determine if or how to rescue the member. When the drill is over, as deter­ mined by Cummings, the students muster on the deck to discuss what went right and wrong. The process is repeated using other scenarios set up by different station bills. Then the students prepare for the final day exam covering both the basic and advanced firefighting courses. if Upgraders wearing visibility-limiting masks make their way through a mock fire while instructor Cummings checks on their progress. "Victim" James Paul Miller watches a fellow upgrader search for him during a mock fire. The mask worn by the upgrader all but blinds him as if he were in a smoke-filled room. He only can see through a piece of X-ray film. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MILITARY LEADERS ADVISE CONGRESS OF NATION’S SEALIFT REQUIREMENTS SIU BENEFITS CONFERENCES SET TO BEGIN MAY 13 DEFENSE DEP’T ANNOUNCES WAR BONUS FOR SEAMEN U.S. SHIPS START SUPPLY LINE HOME U.S. -FLAG SHIP INTERESTS SEEK ALASKA OIL DEVELOPMENT RELIEF POSITIONS, TIME LIMITS RETURNED TO SHIPPING RULES TRANSCOM DEPUTY CHIEF BUTCHER RETIRES AFTER 42 YEARS IN NAVY D1 MEBA/NMU PLAN WOULD GIVE CONTROL TO FOOD WORKERS SIU, NATCO INK THREE-YEAR PACT TANK VESSEL FLEET BESET BY CONTRADICTORY LAWS FRANCES HAMMER SIU CREW RACKS UP ACCOLADES CAPE COD CREW GLAD TO LEAVE GULF AFTER MISSILE ALERT ORGULF SIU MEMBERS APPROVE NEW 3-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION GREAT LAKES DIVISION MEMBERS READY FOR BUSY 1991 SEASON PINEY POINT VACATION SPOT OPENS FOR SEAFARERS ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING TEACHES TO PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 4 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/367c1fe0e4177688b37456b73ea221a2.PDF a58964941887da4af7b7a7942306a15e PDF Text Text I * "I •m WAR IN GULF ENDS AtUNtIC Gtli^iAXES AND • AFIHSO iMm SEAEiREMCS Page 3 1Mb :'A"r;5 "t'L 1! ''T • il'Sf-- V^S: Volume 53, Number 3 March 1991 '••i' '-kj MTD Sees Trouble in Trade Moves • ^'7-LI •- Labor Hghts 00^02: • -n-HX coco rr:-< OHas; • A• ••-J'" •*• •• 2>t-iX •HCOHHC. I' 'A iv'i' moco Q-H -A CoiSC Plan to Export Amorican Jobs k-i Ul UJ o ; f' 3:ot> coo 2:0 > •i%' k CO a ,Af o •fi 1 rri -J ac ''i .. 7 : W'^ >0 •••••A Aiifta vO A-' ;T'.„'AL^A|i'TA- Page 3 ! "7. United Automobile Workers President Owen Bieber attacked a Bush administration pro­ posal for a trade agreement with Mexico that could result in a major export of American jobs. Bieber told MTD executive board mem­ bers that the flight of American jobs to Mexico already has begun and does not need to be compounded by a so-called free trade pact. WELCOME TO Battle Lines Drawn On AnthScab Bill Poge 4 K U W AIT E-V.7 At the Finish Line General Lauds Shipping Role in War A welcome sight to citizens of Kuwait was the arrival of allied forces that liberated their nation seven months after Iraq had invaded and assumed control over the small Middle Eastern country. After a 43-day war, which included a 100-hour ground assault, the multi-national coalition of armed forces decimated the Iraqi military and restored the destiny of Kuwait to that nation's own citizens. Page 3. A • '.T- A • Speaking to the MTD executive hoard. General H.T. Johnson, who heads the mUitary's transport logistics operation, commended American seamen and U.S.flag shipping companies for their role in the recent sealift to the Gulf. Page 4. . . •; 11^ ^!- h n-MMm *- . �, ^ - *» - iii -; mFAROStOO 2 ' President's Report .-'r"i !^ ii';-v.r •"' •" ?S3#; K'-i'-;;. J ;': HI.' Lessons of the War All Americans are, of course, most thankful that the war in the Persian Gulf has ended and that the cost, while enormous in dollars, was fortu­ nately minimal in terms of lives of our armed forces. I think we can all agree that the performance of the United States was most impressive from start to finish from the very beginning when it responded to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait by calling on the community of nations to join in the call-up and positioning of land, sea and air military forces in Saudi Arabia. The mobili­ zation of the massive logistical operation which kept more than 500,000 troops supplied with food and mate­ Michael riel throughout the campaign was a credit to American Sacco savvy and know-how and the hard work of our friends — General H.T. Johnson and his team — at the U.S. Military Transportation Command. Studies to Come As is to be expected in a democracy, the Persian Gulf war will be a center of examination, study and discussion in all its aspects for a long time to come. For the most part, the motivation for going over this expe­ rience will be the strengthening of our national security, so that in the event of future threats to the nation's interests, we can be assured that our security forces can operate with maximum efficiency. One of the areas that is sure to be included is transportation — the lo­ gistical operations responsible for keeping the military forces adequately supplied and, without which, every other effort could be in vain. And in this area the role of the merchant marine must, of course, be carefully considered. As successful as the U.S. supply line operations were, those in com­ mand must reihember that of the 87 dry cargo ships currently chartered by the military for the deployment, 67 fly the flags of other nations. (This of course is in addition to the six ships chartered by the Military Sealift Command prior to the outbreak of hostilities in the gulf, the fast sealift ships, the Ready Reserve Force vessels, the prepositioning ships and other MSG vessels and most of the tankers used in the operation — all of which operated under the U.S. flag.). In a few instances, the crews of for­ eign-flag ships (including those aboard foreign-flag feeder ships operated by American-flag shipping companies) refused to sail their vessels into the war zones. Best-Case Scenario Fortunately, the war was, for the most part, contained, with an enemy who was virtually overwhelmed and incapable of carrying the fight to the supply lines. It was a best-case scenario. We hope that it will never again be necessary to-mount another war effort, but it would be unrealis­ tic, on the basis of events developing in many parts of the world, to ex­ pect that peace is suddenly going to break out all over. In a world that is so marked by instability and hate, the important watchword is "preparedness." With the exception of the military estab­ lishment, there are few sectors of our nation that share our concern about the readiness and ability of our private shipping industry to meet the de­ mands a major conflict would require,^specially a conflict in which our allies may be few and far between. As difficult a job as it is, our union must continue to can^ the mes­ sage to every front to insure that we work toward the creation of a bal­ anced fleet of ships that serves our nation's needs not only in peace but in every imaginable kind of conflict. ^ ^ .-.^1 " • • in. •y ^ Maritime Trades at Work As was expected, the recent executive board meeting of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department was a timely and meaningful event. Issues of vital importance to America's working men and women were dis­ cussed in depth and actions were taken on a range of issues that affect the economic security of millions of Americans, among them the legislation that would ban the replacement of workers who go on strike to protect their well-being and the current round of trade talks that could result in massive job transfers from America to Mexico and other havens for run­ away shops. The department will implement the decisions of the board on these key issues. It is clear from the mood at the meetings we can look for the continued cooperation of the affiliated unions as the MTD goes to work on the objectives that have been agreed on. ^ ^ :• ^ Remembering Our Brothers All Seafarers mourn the deaths of the six seamen who were killed last month in an engineroom accident aboard the Stonewall Jackson. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the six men, three of whom were SIU members and three of whom were District 1 MEBA engineers. To the families of Edmund L. Clayton Jr., Prince Wescott, Henry C. Hyman, Donald W. Park, Victor J. Villafarra and Eric A. Hinds, we ex­ tend our deepest sympathy. '; n /'-".A Tax-Filing and Paying Extension OKed for Desert Storm Mariners K'MiS- ••;, "-f: V' ! -r'l'-" 'y^^' . :M. • : ;i.-:i. • • -I . . v.' ' •t • The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that civilian mar­ iners who have sailed in the Oper­ ation Desert Storm combat zone while engaged in activities sup­ porting the armed forces can file tax returns and delay payment of monies due the agency for up to 180 days after being in the desig­ nated war area. The IRS also has conferred the benefit to any spouse of a merchant seaman who quali­ fies for the extension. Merchant seamen on vessels carrying a load of cargo for the military that enter the Operation Desert Storm theater qualify for the extensions, according to an IRS spokesman contacted by the LOG. Seafarers serving on a commercial Volume 53, Number 3 vessel calling on ports in the com­ bat zone would qualify for the ben­ efit as long as a "portion" of the ship's cargo is for the military's operation, said theIRS spokesman. Civilian mariners on vessels that have remained in the combat zone also are eligible for the taxfiling and tax-paying extension. Calculating the Extension The 180-day filing postpone­ ment period begins from the last day of the month in which a quali­ fying merchant seaman is in the combat zone. For example, if a Seafarer's last day in the combat zone is March 12, the 180-day ex­ tension would start on March 31. The combat zone covers Iraq, March 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art Direc­ tor, fl/Z/Rrowcr. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bah­ rain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman and certain parts of the Ara­ bian Sea arid Gulf of Aden (see map on page 13), The IRS spokesman suggests any Seafarer who will be taking advantage of the extension drop a note to the IRS office where he or she would normally send the fed­ eral tax return and advise the agency of their service in the com­ bat zone and note that the filing will be arriving late. Such a letter would forestall the IRS from as­ suming the Seafarer was simply not filing or paying taxes without legitimate reasons. The IRS advisory on tax bene­ fits and relief available to Opera­ tion Desert Storm civilian personnel, which includes mer­ chant seamen serving on ships with a military-support purpose that have entered the combat zone and their spouses, also notes that a "wide range of acts" can be post­ poned. Other Actions Covered According to the IRS circular, in addition to prolonging the period of time for filing federal tax returns and tax payments, civilian mari­ ners serving in the Operation Des­ ert Storm theater can postpone filing of tax court petitions, filing claims or bringing suits for re­ funds, assessing taxes, issuing no­ tices or demands for payment, making collections or doing "any other act permitted or required under the internal revenue laws." The IRS is quick to point out that the postponement period is temporary in nature and does not terminate an individual's responsi­ bility for filing tax returns, making tax payments and other aCts re­ quired by law. Any Seafarer with questions can call the IRS at (800) 829-1040. Or, if out of the country, write to the IRS at 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024 or send a facsimile transmittal to (202) 2874466. See page 13 for a complete text of the IRS circular entitled "Tax Benefits and Relief Available to Operation Desert Storm Civilian Personnel." .m �:•;• :vi!»S ,"^s;';5:ii® 5f •?;/::•; 7:?lflf'|f;f-::|;®igss^^^ MARCH 1991 • :-v. 7 7=: ••••• '/Ij Trade Pact Battles Loom • I•V:-,9,, ^ ,91.; ; -.inj Labor Girds to Halt Job-Export Plan "VThe Bush administration, in its anxiety to ne­ gotiate a world trade pact and an agreement with Mexico, is very likely to barter away American jobs for the sake of a deal, warned AFL-ClO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue in his remarks to the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment (MTD) executive board meeting. Donahue's point was echoed by Congressman Richard Gephardt, United Automobile Workers Pres­ ident Owen Bieber and Transportation*Communications Union Vice President Jack Otero in their talks to the MTD board, which repre­ sents the department's 43 affiliated national and international unions. The MTD board unanimously passed a resolution committing the department's energies towards de­ feating any trade bill that encour­ ages runaway shops. For further reporting on the MTD executive board meeting, see pages 4, 12, 14 and 15. With the Bush administration, the office of the U.S. Trade Re­ presentative (USTR) has been leading the negotiations for the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the international trade accord involving more than 100 countries. The USTR's office -v.'-''"^'^'v'l! V ;••• 'V •,! ;•"' m-:. In just a mere 100 hours, the ground war between the armies united to free Kuwait and the Iraqi invasioii force was over when Ku­ wait City was liberated of Saddam Hussein's troops February 27. Seven months after the United States and other nations from around the world began sending troops, weapons, aircraft, ships and other materiel to build up supplies in Saudi Arabia, the fight­ ing was over as the Iraqi goverri- An American soldier guarding the U.S. embassy in Kuwait flashes a victory sign after the allied forces liberated the nation from Iraq. -v.» .7'' H •- • ,7, 'I • I -7 7K797^;t9iir7::7:'9: 7777j7.i|9'|*| •• 7^:77; Rep. Richard Gephardt told the MTD board he will introduce a fair trade bill in this session of Congress. also is handling the U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement sought by the Bush administration. The labor movement and Con­ gress have been monitoring the USTR's trade pact plans closely to ensure American jobs are not given away at the expense of a political deal. Must Be Vigilent Donahue told the conference, "What is at stake is not an aca­ demic discussion but the jobs of the people we represent." American, Allied Forces Retake Kuwait, Win Wdr .! A ••' ' ment agreed to terms set out by U.S. Army General Norman Schwarzkopf in a meeting at a captured Iraqi airbase that took place on March 3. Scenes of prisoners of war, troops and support personnel re­ turning to heroes welcomes in the United States have filled news reports since the surrender was announced. As the troops start coming home, the work of the merchant marine in the Middle East will continue. SlU-crewed vessels, praised by military offi­ cials for getting the troops and armaments to Saudi Arabia, now will be assigned to bring the ma­ teriel back to American and Eu­ ropean bases. The effort will keep military supply and Ready Re­ serve Force vessels busy for sev­ eral more months. Also, SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service Inc., through its parent company CSX Transportation, has been awarded a contract by the government of Kuwait to help re­ build that war-ravaged country. The ground war against Iraq started on February 24 after 38 days of continual air attack by U.S., British, French, Kuwaiti and other allied forces. The Iraqi air Continued on page 6 AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue warned MTD executive board members that the administration's efforts to get a trade deal with Mexico could result in a loss of hundreds of thousands of American jobs. Donahue warned about compla­ cency regarding the GATT nego­ tiations, which stalled in Decem­ ber after four years of discussion. He said the argument that free trade entering a market will in­ crease standards of living for that nation ha^s not happened. "The advantage goes to those with money and they take advantage of cheap labor markets." Continued on pe^e 12 ;' • •' .I-:./;.. , 9' r 7:7777;77|7:3i|,:;7v7;g v- }• • A' , ,j7;j|]|7; •7 7'757' Fire on Stonewall Jackson Claims Lives of S Seamen The members, officials and staff of the Seafarers mourn the deaths of six brother seamen who died in ^ an engineroom fire aboard the Stonewall Jackson last month, in what is considered the worst dis­ aster to strike a U.S.-flag vessel since the Marine Electric sank in Virginia waters during a gale in 1983. Three SIU members lost their lives on the Waterman ship — QMED Edmund L. Clayton Jr., 52, of Hampton, Va.; QMED Prince Wescott, 46, who sailed from the Brook­ lyn hall and Wiper Henry C. Hyman, 38, of Tarboro, N.C; Clayton SIU President Michael Sacco extended the "heartfelt and profound sympa­ thy" of all Seafarers to each of the families of the black gang members. According to press accounts, the fire broke out in the engineroom of the 900foot LASH ves­ sel, which was off the coast of India on its reg­ ularly scheduled run carrying cargo between the U.S. gulf Wescott coast and the Mideast, India and Southeast Asia. The men died from smoke inha­ lation, according to initial reports from the U.S. Coast Guard, the agency handling the accident in­ vestigation. "The preliminary report indi- cates the fire started when lubri­ cation oil from a ruptured turbo generator line ignited," said Mi­ chael Benson, a National Trans­ portation Safety Board (NTSB) spokesman. Benson advised a LOG reporter that the govern­ ment's trans­ port safety watchdog Hyman agency has delegated the investigation to the Coast Guard. The NTSB will re­ view the Coast Guard's findings when the report is filed, he added. Investigators were expected to board the Stonewall Jackson in Singapore in mid-March, accord­ ing to Commander David F. Wal­ lace, chief of the Coast Guard's casualty review branch. A Waterman official said the vessel was towed after the acci­ dent to Colombo, Sri Lanka to drop off the bodies and then headed to a Singapore shipyard for re­ pairs. It is not known when a report will be filed on the accident, or when a cause will be determined. "A period of several months is not uncommon for a report to be filed," Wallace said. A lengthy review process—if the Coast Guard report is disputed—could push any conclusions back several more months, he added. Longtime Members Brother Wescott, who was born in Trinidad, joined the SIU in June of 1978 in the Brooklyn hall. He upgraded his engineroom rating at Continued on page 6 I 'i' 1 r-. 77-/:: •. 77777: :7:iffi77,.,;:77,• K' : • 4 . 7 !'• '77777: • ,:7.7793 ••7'977 7• •• ,77-:;7,v: 77 .97 77-7/ 7:77.7 •77 . ••7-'77M''97 7 77/'/.. .• 7 - f V •:7:.?'9:7f7-|,|;r :• • •: // �SOFARCRSm General Says Seallft Operation is Defense 'Bedrock' Calling the sealift industry "the bedrock of America's defense transportation system," the head of the U.S. Transportation Command thanked the U.S.-flag maritime in­ dustry for the hard work of every­ one involved in getting supplies quickly to the Persian Gulf. Air Force General Hansford T. Johnson, addressing the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) executive board meeting last month gave high praise to the men and women crewing the U.S.flag ships that carried soldiers, tanks, ammunition and other mili­ tary materiel to support Operation Desert Shield which became Oper­ ation Desert Stom when fighting began in January. Workers as Patriots ' '\J . "I cannot find a more patriotic group in America than the men and women you represent," Johnson said. "America's maritime industry is the lifeline for America's armed forces serving in southwest Asia." v.:f; • ••r-:.. •i: The general noted 90 percent of all the materiel delivered into the Persian Gulf theater arrived via sealift. "On December 31, we had literally a steel bridge across the ocean with 132 ships enroute to Saudi Arabia and 47 returning to the United States," he pointed out. "That's one ship every 50 miles from Savannah, Ga. to the Persian Gulf!" Johnson, whose command in­ cludes the Militaiy Sealift Com­ mand, Military Airlift Command and Military Traffic Management, said the war effort demonstrated the importance of prepositioning ves­ sels, like the ones crewed by SIU members at Diego Garcia and other points around the world, as the mil­ itary reduces the size of its forward deployed forces. By August n, three Marine ex­ peditionary brigades sent from the U.S. had been equipped in Saudi Arabia by prepositioning ships loaded with tanks, armored person­ nel carriers, fuel, ammunition. The general pointed out some weaknesses within the U.S. sealift capability he said he would seek to correct. "To maintain our political and economic freedoms, America must have a strong and viable maritime industry," he stated. "We must work together to return our mari­ time industry to a position where we do have a competitive edge." In the weeks ahead, Johnson promised he would advocate a stronger merchant marine when talking to congressmen in Wash­ ington. "In the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) we have learned sev­ eral lessons. Most importantly, we learned that the system worked. We also learned that we need to place more roll on/roll offs in the RRF, and we need to place a higher pri­ ority on the readiness of the RRF." U.S. Senator Charles Robb (DVa.) echoed Johnson's praise of the merchant marine. "The maritime trades have been instrumental in fulfilling the commitment (of get­ ting men and materiel to the Middle East). They have played an extraor­ dinary role." U.S. shipping companies and maritime workers broke loading and unloading re­ cords during the current deployment, re­ ported Gen. Johnson. Sen. Charles Robb termed the role of the American maritime industry in the military's Operation Desert Storm 'extraordinary'. medical supplies and general cargo, he said. "In the past six months, we have asked a great deal from America's maritime unions and you have re­ sponded by giving us everything we asked for and more," Johnson told the group. "You have broken on­ load/off-load and tranship records, and together, we have successfully demonstrated the practicality of transporting personnel by air ^d equipment by sea and mairying them up in the area of operation." Roe Urges Transport Sector To Plan and Work as a Team • T,» ;••'•• V '.»•' -• \ Congressman Robert Roe (DN.J.) called on America's air, ground and water transportation networks to work with one another to help rebuild thie nation's infra­ structure in order to compete with the international economic situa­ tion. Rep. Roe called on the nation to invest in its transport infrastructure. |. ^ •" Roe addressed his remarks to representatives from the 43 unions that compose the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department, which was holding its executive board meeting last month. "The situation affecting us now is affecting every single man, woman and child in this country— the way we think, the way we travel, the way we work, the way we plan for the future," the chair­ man of the House Public Works Committee said. "The American economy is no longer a separate economy. It's the biggest marketplace in the world. Today we're dealing in the interna­ tional economy and how we struc­ ture our industries internationally. How we compete internationally is going to determine whether we're going to remain a major fjower of the world." Roe stated a prime factor indetermining America's future is the f'-., "-' 1':. ••••• -4 .'•, ' I"'"' ' i'"', ' -i: ;•'• f' . Ir-- rebuilding of highways, railroads, seaports and airports so each sector will work in conjunction with an­ other. As an example, he talked of his home state of New Jersey with its air and rail facilities in Newark, the N.J. Turnpike highway system and Port Elizabeth for shipping. "You can't get to them. It's a quar­ ter of a mile between them. You have to go through 50 towns and cities and all kinds of barriers to be able to get to that one airport, that one port! How do we move things, competitively?" The 12-term representative noted the world's need to have items delivered now, instead of placing goods in warehouses and tying up capital. "Big stores like Sears are laying off thousands of people. They want instantaneous delivery of goods." Competitiveness at Stake Roe went on to say, "How we move goods and our ability to be able to move goods in the 21st cen­ tury is going to determine whether American industry will be compet­ itive enough. If it takes us five times as long to move something in this country, there is no way that our industry will be able to compete in a worldwide global market." The congressman stated the transportation package with fiinds available to integrate America's transportation systems announced by President George Bush last month is a start. But, he said, more is needed. "We passed (in Congress) the local (public) works bill...and we built schools and we built bridges and roads. And we spent money in America. Why did we do that? Not only to rebuild America, but be­ cause it was jobs—jobs for Ameri­ cans. You can't have a strong economy or a marketplace unless people are working. People can't Continued on page 12 MTD Board Calls for Passage Of Striker Replacement Bill Passage of a federal bill to ban permanent replacement workers became a rallying cry among union and congressional leaders attend­ ing the executive board meeting of the Maritime Trades Department. A major battle looms on passage of this bill since the administration, through the testimony of Labor Department Secretary Lynn Mar­ tin, advised Congress of its intent to thwart the proposed legislation. "Employers who use permanent replacements harm themselves and the country," said U.S. Represen­ tative Carl Perkins (D-Ky.). "What happened to Eastem ma­ chinists did not happen to (Polish) shipyard workers in Gdansk." Richard Trumka, president of the United Mine Workers, called for a "crusade to protect American workers. This is not just any other issue," Trumka announced. "This is the survival of the trade union movement as we know it. The peo­ ple behind this bill aren' t just lead. ers, but priests, comer grocers, longshoremen, mariners, warehousers and rhine workers." The MTD is seeking to out­ law permanent replacement workers and overtum the 1938 Su­ preme Court ruling (Mackay Radio V. National Labor Relations During the Reagan administration, companies began using the striker re­ placement loop-hole in the law, said Rep. Carl Perkins. The U.S. is the only democratic nation in the world that allows strikers to be replaced, said lAM President George Kourpias. Continued on page 12 Mineworkers President Richard Trumka termed the anti-scab bill a "matter of simple justice." • - '=•!? �^ ' • T'-^- •;- • :'• amm^ 'A :t / i :S-'ji;^:;vl-; CTii HUUKHm HKt&P Piesid&it ttaeated Ai Ikrion's ffecfun Rem -•' Captain Timothy A. Brown, a permanent master on the Sea-Land Consumer, defeated Robert Lowen, incumbent president of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P). Brown tallied a vote of 2,489 to Lowen's 2,079 in the 90day balloting, the results of which were announced last month. Challenger Captain James W. Hopkins beat incumbent MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Elwood Kyser in a vote of 2,426 to 2,106 in the balloting which was a rerun of a 1988 election. A federal district court judge had ordered the new election, citing "fraud of signifi­ cant proportions" in the 1988 race, when Lowen won the top post over Brown by 105 votes. Judge Marvin J. Garbis of the federal district court based in Bal­ timore found the 1988 MM&P election was conducted in a man­ ner that violated the union's con­ stitution and federal law. The court documents indicated that blank ballots were stolen and some bal­ lots were forged by Lowen sup­ porters in the 1988 campaign. According to the judge's deci­ sion, other factors rendering the results of the 1988 election suspect were the failure on the part of the union to mail an election notice to each member at his last known home address, the lack of ade­ quate notice of the balloting pro­ cedures, inadequate protection of a ballot box, denying members in good standing the opportunity to vote and missing ballots. ^:y_-....u-j :y-r ; .;-V ISW'' • Time to 'Build Bridges' In an interview with the Journal of Commerce and the Baltimore Sun, and in his campaign litera­ ture, Brown said he would work to "build bridges" to other mari­ time unions, including the ILA (the MM&P's parent union), the SIU and District 1 MEBA/NMU, the organization which recently experienced an upset victory of a slate of challengers to the incum­ bents in its licensed division. Among the charges leveled in the 1988 and 1991 MM&P election campaigns against the incumbent candidates were the heavy loss of funds from the union's treasury and pension funds to cover ques­ tionable investments instigated by MM&P officials, the 1988 election itself and the manner in which it was conducted, the loss of jobs on 80 U.S.-flag tankers and a de­ ferred wage payment in 1988 to MM&P officials while seagoing members took a cut in pay. Monterey Drains Funds The investment decisions ques­ tioned by MM&P challengers and many rank-and-file members in­ cluded the funding from both the union and a variety of its funds to the Monterey, an American-flag cruise vessel, and the appointment of a group called Tower Asset Management as the plan's invest­ ment manager. According to documents which have been made public, the union's investment and loan to the SS Monterey Limited Partnership never have been recovered and ended up in a write-off of $1,422,500 on the union's December 1989 financial statement. The docu­ ments also indicate the union is owed $4,350,000 for the second preferred ship mortgage of the Monterey, the union's Maritime Institute of Technology and Grad­ uate Studies (MITAGS) is owed $225,000 for room and board of Monterey crewmembers in 1988 and close to $1 million is owed to various plans by Aloha Cruise Continued on page 22 •• •••' -iw, SlU-Crewed Hospital Ship Receives Quilt Captain Ray Addicott, commander of the Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet, accepts a handmade quilt for the USNS Mercy, a hospital ship serving in the Persian Gulf. The vessel is crewed by members of the SlU's Government Services Division and is based in Oakland, Calif. pm Ex-NMU Official Says Rank-and-Fiie of Union Kept in Dark on Details of Merger with MEBA Additional charges that the socalled merger between District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation (MEBA) and the Na­ tional Maritime Union (NMU) was forced on the NMU membership were revealed in a statement by a former top NMU official recently submitted in federal district court. James F. Paterson, who served as the NMU vice president in charge of deep sea maritime activ­ ities from 1978 until he retired in 1989, said in his deposition that the merger discussions with Dis­ trict 1 MEBA were held in "rel­ ative secret" and were "con­ ducted exclusively" by NMU President Shannon J. Wall and C.E. (Gene) DePries, president of District 1 MEBA and their two lawyers. Paterson, who first joined the NMU in 1947 and became a fulltime union official in 1960, said in his affidavit that he learned of the merger agreement "at the same time, and in the same manner, as other NMU members" by reading the August 1987 Pilot, which at that time was the organization's monthly newspaper. Big Bucks Go to Wail In Paterson's statement, which was filed as part of a lawsuit seeking to unravel the 1988 merger of the two organizations, the for­ mer NMU official charges Wall with selling out the NMU mem­ bership for "personal, pecuniary gain." In arranging for the NMU merger into MEBA, Wall "sold the NMU members into political and eco­ nomic slavery," said Paterson in his deposition. Wall "saw the merger as a way to secure a huge cash 'severance' payment ($272,795), plus allegedly unused vacation benefits ($31,476)" de­ spite remaining in the employ of the union, continued Paterson in his testimony. Further, Wall's "annual salary was increased 46.6 percent (from $136,398 to $200,000) the day after the merger was consummated," said Paterson, adding that the NMU president also became a partici- pant in MEBA's pension plan and money purchase benefit. "By vir­ tue of the merger. Wall was able to begin drawing against his NMU seaman's pension at the rate of $640 per month, and he received a lump sum disbursement from the NMU staff pension plan in the amount of $1,275,126," Paterson's deposition reported. Pension Fund Merger? Paterson, who describes himself as an NMU "insider" in the affi­ davit, noted an important aspect of the proposed merger with MEBA was the "fact that the NMU pen­ sion fund would be absorbed by the MEBA pension fund which was over-funded and could afford to absorb the unfunded liabilities" of the NMU plan. According to Paterson's state­ ment, the "general outline" of the merger between the two unions was first discussed at NMU mem­ bership meetings on August 31, 1987 and this matter was brought up there and at subsequent ses­ sions throughout the autumn. Paterson's affidavit indicates he believes the primary factor ad­ vancing the merger "was the pros­ pect that our pension plan would be merged into the MEBA pension plan." He said in the court-filed document that every NMU mem­ ber that ever went to sea knew the MEBA plan permitted partic­ ipants the option of taking lump sum buy-outs. Paterson added that option was "a great attraction to our members." NMU officials lobbied for the merger on the grounds it would protect the NMU pension plan, Paterson charged in his testimony. Real Structure Hidden The former NMU official, who lost a bid against Wall for the position of chairman of District 1 MEBA/NMU's unlicensed divi­ sion in a three-way race for the post in a 1989 election, also con­ tends in his deposition that the constitutional structure of the merger—which made NMU rankand-file members second class cit­ izens—was never discussed at any membership meetings in 1987 or raised during the merger referen­ dum. "... there was no way anyone, myself included, could possibly have known at the time of the 1987 merger referendum how the l(X) delegate votes at union conven­ tions would be distributed" be­ tween the two unions, Paterson said in the statement. It is only now that the so-called weighted voting structure of the new union is becoming clear, pointed out Paterson in his IIpage affidavit. (This provision of the District 1 MEBA/NMU con­ stitution allocates voting strength at the organization's convention based on the total amount of mon­ ies collected by each division as opposed to the traditional concept of apportioning votes by the num­ ber of members.) Recently it has become clear, Paterson said in the court-filed affidavit, "how the licensed divi­ sion (MEBA) and its officers can call all of the shots at conventions, and even determine which of the NMU candidates for District of­ fice will be elected." Paterson indicated in his depo­ sition that in late 1987, while at­ tending a function, he "was shocked to hear NMU President Shannon Wall introduce MEBA President Gene DeFries as 'my new boss.' " Paterson's affidavit noted, "given the fact that Wall had pre­ viously questioned the wisdom of any merger between the NMU and a supervisors' union representing licensed ship officers, and had ter­ minated the infinitely wiser merger discussions with the SIU on the grounds that the NMU would never become subordinate to another la­ bor organization, 1 was aghast." The former NMU vice president ends his affidavit, submitted to the federal court in January, with the suggestion that the merger can be "undone." According to his dep­ osition, Paterson believes the NMU's AFL-CIO charter "would almost certainly be reissued if the members of the two unions were to vote to part ways." ml it Ti'V: J' .'4: ••.f .••• •-1 IM • • •• •- 'i' ; itSil - MP V ' '-'I'- "j r- \!h • 1^^);:^ �- - -'•- • '-• • V. -. A..« . . SEAFAROtS LOG WA::'\i ^'1 wii I •m •| 'k/-^ •fc' -• • • 'f. . Labor Dept Action vs. Pension Plan Attacked for Violating Procedures ^ .......... Counsel for the Seafarers « Pen­ sion Plan has voiced a strong ob­ jection to the Department of La­ bor's "highly unusual" decision to initiate a court action in dealing with differences between the agency and the trust fund over benefits provided to pensioners and rent collection procedures. The plan counsel's communi­ cation was touched off by the Labor Department's issuance of a press release announcing the ac­ tion without notifying thp plan and the trustees. (At press time, none of the trustees nor the plan had been formally notified by the fed­ eral agency.) The department's news release announced a suit had been filed against the plan and its trustees for "improperly using funds to provide housing and food service to retirees" and for not making "prudent arrangements for the rental of office space to the union and affiliated organizations." In the protest registered with Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin, the plan's counsel, Leslie Tarantola, accused the department of deviating from "its usual course of action." Tarantola pointed out it was customary in such cases for the department's auditors to pre­ sent a written report and for the agency to hold discussions for pur­ poses of attempting to resolve any differences. In the case of the pension plan audit, nothing was heard from the agency for some three years after the routine examination was con­ cluded until the Seafarers learned of the labor department's law suit from the press. Dep't Tactics Suspect According to attorneys familiar with labor and pension law pro­ cedures, the actions of the de­ partment were regarded as "rather .. ™ . . . . . strange." This has led some to believe the Labor Department may have had some motive other than the strict resolution of the issues. The experts see no reason why the government agency's differ­ ences with the Seafarers Pension Plan could not have been raised through the department's standard operating procedures in conduct­ ing an audit, thus making the tac­ tics employed in this case unnec­ essary and peculiar. It is a standard practice for the Labor Department to routinely au­ dit employee benefit plans and unions. Sometimes routine pro­ cedures are intensified depending on whether the administration in power is friendly or unfriendly towards working people and their unions. The examination of the Seafar­ ers pension fund occurred at the height of the Reagan administra­ tion, Which was notoriously anti­ union. In addition, since the early 1980s, coinciding with the time when Ronald Reagan became the 40th president of the U.S;, three Sea­ farers union entities and six affil­ iated plans have been audited by the government agency. The de­ partment, in each case closely ex­ amined between three and six years worth of records, assigning teams of two to six auditors at any given time to these reviews. In the audit of the union entities, the Labor Department followed its customary procedures and held discussions and closed the cases. Of the six plans subjected to Labor Department scrutiny, the only pending action taken by the agency is the court filing against the Sea­ farers Pension Plan. The union trustees named in the labor department complaint are Secretary-Treasurer John Fay, Vice President Collective Bar­ :_: A.,„..o gaining Angus "Red" r-o Campbell, Vice President West Coast George McCartney and Representative Herberto Perez. Management trustees cited are Carmine J. Bracco of Bay Tank­ ers; Edmund Davis of Sea-Land; Michael DiPrisco of Crowley; Wil­ liam Pagendarm, Jeremiah Callan and Michael Marco of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company; and David Schultze of American Steamship Co. Membership Informed Seafarers President Michael Sacco expressed resentment at the Department of Labor's aspersions on the integrity of the plan and its board of trustees, which is made up of an equal number of union officers and management officials from SlU-contracted companies. "Never has there been any question about the integrity of these people and all their actions which have been consistently motivated by a desire to protect the best interests of the plan's beneficia­ ries," Sacco said. Speaking at the union's monthly membership meeting at Piney Point, Md., Sacco said, "SIU plans are effectively and efficiently ad­ ministered and there have never been accusations of personal gains connected to anyone serving in any capacity with the plans." He assured the membership that the "interests of all Seafarers—active and retired—will be protected and secured by this union." Sacco said, "We will have an opportunity to expose the Labor Department's shabby handling of this matter" and pledged to "get to the bottom of this thing." In the meantime, Sacco added, the membership will be kept informed of all matters concerning this dis­ pute. ... J. •- "'Ar . fr. .: it;,i'?:.. Six seamen died in an accident atx)ard the Stonewall Jackson, a LASH ship. Deaths of Seafarers Mourned by Brothers Continued from page 3 the Lundeberg School in 1982. He and his wife lived in Florida. After a stint in the Army from 1970 to 1973, Brother Hyman joined the SIU. Brother Clayton served in the United States Marine Corp from 1959 to 1961 and joined the union in 1%9. He attended courses at the Lundeberg School to ad­ vance his engine department rat­ ing in 1976. Extending Condolences The families of Brothers Clay­ ton, Wescott and Hyman would like to hear from Seafarers who sailed with their loved ones. SIU members wishing to extend per­ sonal condolences can write to the following family members at these addresses: Dorothy Hyman, who is the mother of Brother Henry C. Hy­ man, can be reached at Route 4, Box 644; Tarboro, N.C. 27886. Brother Edmond Clayton's sis­ ter Joanna Lampart can be con­ tacted at Route 6, Box 4085; Gloucester, Va. 23061. Brother Prince Wescott's widow. Merle C. Wescott, can be written to at 1860 Beewood Court; Or­ lando, Fla. 32818. Wtff Eiufs After 100-fhHir AUied Gmnd Assautt •I---. -•_ W;,' Continued from page 3 force never challenged the allied air superiority. In fact, Iraqi pilots flew more than 120 of Iraq's 700 aircraft to Iran to sit out the war after the allied bombardment started. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein countered the bombardment by sending SCUD missiles into Saudi Arabia and Israel in hopes of drawing the neutral nation into the fight and breaking the Pan-Arab alliance with the Americans. Israel never entered the fray and Arab unity, led by Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia, remained intact throughout the war. President George Bush an­ nounced a deadline of noon, Feb­ ruary 23 (New York time) for Iraq to meet all the United Nations' provisions for withdrawing from Kuwait, repealing Iraq's annexa­ tion of the country and paying reparations or risk a ground war. When the deadline came and passed without action. Bush ordered the allied forces into action. Within the first hours of the attack, American, Saudi, Kuwaiti and British troops had retaken Kuwaiti soil, while French, Amer­ ican, Egyptian and other allied troops were moving through southern Iraq. Almost as soon as the allies attacked, Iraqi troops began surrendering en masse. Allied casualties were minimal until the second day of the ground war when a SCUD missile hit an American barracks in Saudi Ara­ bia and killed 28 persons. March into Kuwait On the third day (February 26) of the ground war, allied troops had reached the outskirts of Ku­ wait City. The next day, Kuwaiti and Saudi troops marched into the liberated capital city to the cheers of thousands of people. Peace terms agreed to by Iraq included the prompt release of all prisoners of war and the Kuwaiti civilians taken by Iraqi troops dur­ ing their retreat, allied withdrawal from southern Iraq when the Baghdad government complies with the U.N. resolutions, Iraqi help in recovering land and sea mines laid in the war and a sepa­ ration of forces to prevent further skirmishes. A total of 96 U.S. personnel were killed in the fighting. Esti­ Kuwaiti citizens wave their nation's flag to U.S. Marines as they drive towards the airport allied forces secured after heavy fighting with Iraqi troops. . y m ' '' '''' mates of Iraqi dead were listed at more than 100,000. Allied forces conjectured that more than 100,000 Iraqi troops were taken prisoner while Iraq captured 21 Aipericans. Since the war ended, reports have come out of Iraq of Shiite Muslims supported by Iran's gov­ ernment fighting Saddam's troops in southern Iraq while Kurdish nationalists have taken on troops in mountainous northern Iraq. " �i.' - MARCH mi ,,i?V 4'v,- •, V • Lj'i: ' - • N.Y. Hospital and Clinic Facilities Open te Seafarers One of the major—and costli­ est—benefits offered to employees is health coverage. While others have been forced to scale back benefits, the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan has arranged an alternative program which offers just as much to its members while controlling spiraling health care costs. The program, known as the Pre­ ferred Providers Organization, (PPO) matches members with one health center in each port. This ar­ rangement allows Seafarers and their families to become well ac­ quainted with the hospital and clinic and helps the facility stream­ line its procedures to meet the SIU members' needs. While long-range plans call for most ports to have such an arrange­ ment, New York is the site of the most recent PPO arrangement. Re­ cently the Seafarers Welfare plan contracted the Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn to serve as thie Seafarers' PPO in New York. Centrally located, the Methodist Hospital offers an array of spe­ cialty clinics and a variety of ex­ pertise. SIU members use the occupational health facility on Union Street, which is six to eight blocks away from the inpatient main hospital and outpatient spe­ cialty clinics. "The Union Street facility is for physicals and routine health care," said Sonja Mason, a Methodist Hospital administrator for the proj­ ect. "From there, patients are re­ ferred to a specialty clinic or the main hospital if they require fur­ ther treatment." Among the staff at the center are two doctors, a physician's assis­ tant, an X-ray technician and a medical assistant—all there pri­ marily to serve SIU members. "We do serve others here, but SIU member's insurance doesn't cover, so most of our clinics are available to them," said Mason. Family members also are wel­ come at the center, though they might have to pay for some of the quality and for its ability to rapidly respond to our members' needs," said Deborah Kleinberg, the asso­ ciate counsel for the Seafarers Welfare Plan, who is assigned to developing the PPO program. "We've worked very closely with Methodist Hospital to insure all the paperwork is right so the changeover will go smoothly," Kleinberg said. "The medical end has gone very smoothly," said Mason. "And we look forward to serving more members and their families at the clinic. We encourage them to drop by anytime to see our facilities." For additional information on Methodist Hospital's services, programs and clinics, call the cen­ ter at (718) 783-6578. ^ The medical staff at the New York PPO includes, from the left, Caroline Charriez, receptionist: Esther Herta, physicians assistant; Donna Chamber, V.P. Methodist Hospital; Sonja Mason, administration; Dr. Berlin, and Irene Reyes, medical assis­ tant. the SIU members are our primary focus," said Mason. "Since No­ vember 20 [when the facility opened] we've averaged 16 SIU members per day." "It's a nice place," said Do­ mingo Leon, a bosun who sails out of the port of New York. "And the staff was very helpful." "I got good service, and it was very clean," said Rick Hoiioway, a wiper who also sails from the port of New York. The Methodist Hospital has pre­ vious experience in being a PPO, though not on as large a scale as the SIU. "There's almost nothing the outpatient care clinics. i "This is a different place from what SIU members had before, but we're an excellent hospital, and we'll do whatever it takes to make Seafarers happy and welcome," said Mason. "Methodist was chosen for its Dr. Berlin checks out Rick Hoiioway at the Union Street facility. New SIU Honolulu Hall Opens Relief Rule Waiver Extendeil To Meet Increased Shipping : SVl- • . The Seafarers Appeals Board has extended its ruling that relief positions including those for per­ manent ratings be waived for an­ other 60-day period which would run until the middle of April. The board decided to continue its original ruling, dated December 13, 1990, because of the increased demand for sealift capability cre­ ated by the Persian Gulf war. The extension, which took ef­ fect February 14, will be reviewed by the board, which consists of rep­ resentatives from both the union and its contracted companies, after the 60 days to determine the needs of the shipping industry then. As before, this ruling does not affect the established relief procedures on Military Sealift Command and LNG vessels. The whole text of SAB Action 354 is printed below: SAB Action 354 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, by Action No. 352, dated August 10,1990, because of the national emergency created by "Operation Desert Shield," the Shipping Rules were amended for the duration of the emergency, and Whereas, the additional vessels from the Ready Reserve Fleet were assigned by the Maritime Adminis­ tration to various Contracted Em­ ployers, and Whereas, the additional vessels have escalated the demands on the Manpower Pool, the Shipping Rules were modified in the follow­ ing manner. Rule 5 A12 (a) Trip ReliefsPermanent Ratings shall be waived for a period of sixty(60) days,at which time the manpower pool capability shall be re-evaluated to determine the need for further modification of the Shipping Rules to meet the sealift commitment to the various Armed Services. On Military Sealift Command and LNG vessels where established relief proce­ dures have been in effect, such pro­ cedures shall continue. And whereas, the war effort has been further escalated requiring the utilization of vessels from the Contracted Employers commer­ cial fleets; Therefore, Rule 5 A12 (a). Trip Reliefs shall be waived for an ad­ ditional sixty (60) days, effective February 14,1991. Dated: February II, I99I. Honolulu's new SIU fiall is located at 606 Kallfii Street. An exterior view of the building is shown above. Seafarers in Honolulu are get­ ting acquainted with the SIU's newest hall which opened for busi­ ness earlier this month. The new Hawaii SIU hall is located at 606 Kalihi Street, which is about four miles west of the union's previous hall on Cooke Street. The new SIU Honolulu hall is larger than the old one and is only two blocks from the waterfront. It is closer to the facilities of two SIU contracted companies—Sea-Land and Matson. American Hawaii Cruise Lines' The new Honolulu hall's classroom space Is pictured above. office and pier are about 10 min­ utes away by car—unless traffic is bad, which would add time to the trip. The new hall is accessible by public transportation and located in a semi-residential neighbor­ hood. Parking for 24 cars is avail­ able on the property. The facility has a classroom so lifeboat and other maritime related classes will be held at the hall. The new telephone number for the Honolulu hall is (808) 8455222. Although the facility cur­ rently is open for business, renovations are taking place this month. The property includes 9,214 square feet of land, while the build­ ing takes up 4,209 gross square feet. The union's previous Honolulu hall was purchased by the state of Hawaii which exercised its right of imminent domain. The state in­ tends to widen Cooke Street as part of the Kakaako district beautification project. fr > .v. �'• > yi'i i '•'iv, s>', '• 8 iiilil' ' -'I St a l)i-.V*T^" ".• • . if A V/. ^ Mobile Drydock Brings Work for Seafarers ' v"4--r' .. :#.;• - ffiSM#- • mma.::- • r- 4^ y'k. a: The addition of a new floating drydock in the port of Mobile, Ala. will mean more work for SIU crewmembers aboard Crescent Towing tugboats. "It definitely will be a benefit to us," said Mobile Patrolman Ed Kelley. "The tugs are capable of pushing most any ship into the drydock." Atlantic Marine Inc. moved the floating drydock, one of the largest in the world, from Galveston, Texas earlier this year. Crescent's three Mobile-based tugs were part of the crew that pushed the facility into place earlier this year. One member involved in bring­ ing the drydock to its new home in Mobile was William Tucker, cap­ tain of the Admiral Jackson. "This was my first experience in towing and docking a drydock," he told the Seafarers LOG. "This one was especially enjoy­ able because of its size and width. I know it is going to help the city of Mobile by bringing more jobs to the area. "I really thought the job was going to be a lot tougher, but the entire job went as smooth as silk," Tucker continued. "I enjoyed being part of the operation and the experience of handling something that large." The other SIU captains involved in the all-day operation were Mar­ ion J. Raley of the J. K. McLean and Pete Burns of the Ervin S, Cooper. Crescent employs nearly 30 SIU members. The drydock is expected to be in operation by mid-April. Admiral Jackson AB Pete Saranthus relaxes before a crew meeting aboard the Admiral Jackson. I: ^ IiittSSil Engineer Clyde Graugs fills out some paperwork In the galley of the J.K. McLean, one of the three Crescent tugs. Deckfiand Chris Walker (left) and Captain Charles Tucker take part In a union meeting aboard the tug Admiral Jackson. SeAFAKRS £0G Corgey Named To Ttfjif >lifir/s0fy SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean E. Corgey has been appointed to the Department of Transportation's Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) by the Secretary of Transportation Samuel Skin­ ner. Sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, TSAC advises the Secre­ tary of Transportation on shal­ low-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and tow­ ing safety. Corgey is the only labor representative currently on the committee. Made up of 16 industry members, TSAC has seven members from the barge and towing industry; two from port districts, authorities or terminal operators; two from shippers; two members from the general public; and one from the off­ shore oil supply and mineral vessel industry. A second labor representative is authorized but has not yet been appointed. Corgey has been an SIU member since 1973 and an offi­ cial of the union since 1979. He is a licensed chief engineer (lim­ ited oceans, 5,(X)0 H.P.). He also is the vice president of the Texas AFL-CIO District 9 and a board member of the Harris County AFL-CIO. Corgey serves as the executive secretary of the West Gulf Ports Council. Inland Member Writes Book on Frontier River Boatmen i •>:• Mi ••'•. '"i' .'• '4 v',.. \'.'. '•' ••': , Michael Allen, whosailed as an SIU inland member in the late 1970s, has published his first book, Westem Rivermen, which is about the people who plied the Missis­ sippi and Ohio waterways from 1763 to 1861. Allen, an assistant professor of history at the University of Wash­ ington at Tacoma, chose the presteam, pre-industrialized boatmen as his topic because "I always have been fascinated by early American history and no one has ever written a documented account on frontier rivermen." He based his book on the letters. .Y-\-'r'- ' •': J---.,' K X • l^r . WC'-: ;»'-^1' Pictured above Is the cover of Michael Allen's book, entitled "Western River­ men, 1763-1861: Ohio and Mississippi Boatmen and the Myth of the Alligator Horse." notes and memoirs of 80 different boatmen that have been preserved, in state archives and university li­ braries. "Sailors and boatmen of that period didn't write many let­ ters or diaries," Allen remarked. "Let's face it: they were illiterate." The former Marine, who served in the Vietnam war, said he re­ searched his subject for several months by travelling in his car from Pittsburgh down the Ohio River then driving to Minneapolis and following the Mississippi River south. When he finished he had several boxes loaded with cop­ ied material to use to write the book, an expanded version of his doctoral thesis. But Allen claims his research actually started in 1977 when the Washington native moved to Greenville, Miss, to work on the Mississippi River. "Greenville is a non-union towboat town," he re­ called. "I worked for four months at $17 a day plus board. When we'd dock, I heard other boatmen talking about their jobs and what they were making. It didn't take long before the light bulb went off." He moved to St. Louis and gained a job as a deckhand for an SlU-contracted company. He sailed along the Mississippi and its tributaries for the next three years (becoming a licensed tankerman) to acquire a knowledge of the wa­ terways and the way of life in those river towns he would use to help him get hisdoctorate from the Uni- Asslstant Professor Michael Allen's office at the University of Washington at Tacoma houses a collection of early American memorabilia. versity of Washington at Seattle. "It was very rewarding. I still see people in the [Seafarers] L(XJ I knew when I sailed with the union. Even back when [the preCivil War days], people thought the life of a boatman was romantic. But those of us who have sailed know better." In his book, Allen points out that frontier boatmen were a major part of the American folklore. "Mike Fink, the king of the keelboatmen. was big in American folklore. He was the Davy Crockett of the wa­ terways." Fink and others helped to chart the unexplored waterways of the west, like the Missouri River and its tributaries, so agriculture could reach its markets. "They were the truck drivers of the 19th century," Allen added. The 256-page book is available from the Louisiana State Univer­ sity Press for $25. Seafarers may order his book by writing LSU Press, Baton Rouge, La. 70893. �.•,,f:aj :I-Isia •,y-- • .y : y ."y. r -'; :•• rOyfgfcSi' t. .•• 'j/'.r. :'. • Crew Aboard USNS Algol Received News Of Persian Gulf War in Different Ways "The liberation of Kuwait is on" were the words CBS newscaster Dan Rather used on Armed Forces Radio. And they were the words which told some of the crewmembers onboard the USNS Algol they were in a war zone, according to OMU Albert Sweetman. Moving War Materiel The Algol, one of eight fast sealift vessels carrying heavy mil­ itary equipment and troops to the Persian Gulf area, was in the region when allied bombers began attack­ ing Iraq and occupied-Kuwait Jan­ uary 17 (Persian Gulf time). The Bay Tankers' vessel is ca­ pable of sailing up to 33 knots while fully loaded. The converted Sea-Land container ship can trans­ port a full Army mechanized divi­ sion. The Algol and its sister vessels have been moving tanks, personnel carriers, artillery and other materiel since Operation Desert Shield began in August fol­ lowing the Iraqi invasion of Ku­ wait. "We knew about the beginning of the war before the alarms went off," said Sweetman, who sails from the port of Houston. "We had been listening to Armed Forces Radio and the BBC. All we wanted to do was get unloaded and get out safely." Missile Alerts Sounded Other erewmembers heard about the start of war in other ways. Chief Steward Leslie Davis was asleep at 3 a.m. when a missile alert alarm sounded. "I was bothexcited and nervous," he recalled. "We had to get dressed and put our masks and survival gear on. I've never been through that before." OMU Alex Taylor managed to hitch a ride to a post exchange near the ship only hours before the fighting started. "I was on a phone to the States when a soldier told me to hur^ up because fighting would start in 45 minutes. I wondered, 'What does he know?"' "Pretty weird," thought Bosun Tom Fouike, a five-year SIU vet­ eran. "When they started talking about Operation Desert Storm on the radio, it sounded strange. In the middle of the night, we were noti­ fied over the intercom that a mis­ sile attack was under way. We had to get into our suits and masks." Crew Works Together Fouike commended the work of the crew aboard the Algol. "They had a good sense of responsibility and were well prepared. The crew was seasoned with lots of Viemam vets." AB Doug Lawton added that eve^one "worked well together. All in all, it was a good operation." Chief Mate Brad Wheeler, a graduate from class 239 at the Sea­ farers Hariy Lundeberg School of Seamanship, backed up the reports from the deck department mem­ bers. "I can't say enough about these guys," Wheeler said. "We are mighty proud of the talent the SIU provides these ships. Whether it was unloading the vessel or per- forming refueling at sea, the crew did a great job." Wheeler said the captain re­ ceived praise from naval refueling vessels that reported the Algol han­ dled the at-sea operation better than some of the U.S. Navy fight­ ing vessels. He specifically pointed out the work of one SIU member. Bob Natividad, who guided an 80-foot helicopter onto the landing pad of the Algol during a medical evacuation of an injured Seafarer on a previous voyage. (Natividad serves as a landing sig­ nal enlisted in the Army Reserves.) Few of the members were not above saying they were scared when they heard the incomingmissiles alarms sound. wmm &w -. 'J if '4. •' ' ^"' • M who fought in the military there, explained the major difference be­ tween the Asian and Persian Gulf theaters was the threat of chemical attack from Iraq. "The fear was not as bad in 'Nam," Farve said. A merchant marine veteran aboard the Algol who served in another war was QMED J. W. King. "I'd say the big difference between these guys and the ones who served in World War II was the GIs were draftees back then with a job to do," King reflected. "These (soldiers) now are profes­ sionals and want to have a fight." Another black gang member. Junior Engineer Marvin Vadnais, served in the merchant marines off North Africa during World War II. The only real difference Vadnais noticed was the soldiers "seem much younger, but then everybody does." All the members reported excel­ lent cooperation between the crew and military. In fact, kveral sol­ diers sailing aboard the ship told crewmembers they had not eaten food that good since joining the Army. "We did everything we could to make their stay better be­ cause we knew what they were fac­ ing," Sweetman said. True Test of Seamanship OMU Paul Skaar was working in the engineroom. "We were left to our imagination. We had no idea what was going on," the Lundeberg School graduate re­ called. "This was a true test of sea­ manship." Third Cook Julio Guity was one of several members thinking of something else when the warnings came. "Everything goes racing through your head at that time," he remembered. "I was thinking of my family and my kids." Wiper Jose Salcedo's eyes got very wide when he was asked about-the missile alerts. "Oh! I heard that the war had started. I thought that was it," he stated. Salcedo, who sailed aboard Isthmian ships into Viemam, and Junior Engineer Gregory Farve, -.j-:••-•- m m , •' • . '" •"...' ,'•'• •'• -•'* '>,. ' • ^•. y M J• 'l.-m •V OMU Paul Skaar (left) and Wiper Jose Salcedo wait for an elevator to take stores to the galley of the Algol. OMU Albert Sweetman (left) and Junior Engineer Gregory Farve make sure all bolts are secure on the bunkers line from the fuel barge. Walter Hamrick transfer Ordinary Seamen Mike Smith (left) and i stores aboard the deck of the Algol. In photo at right, Third Cook Julio Guity slices luncheon meat for sandwiches for the Algol crew. •;,r''• Lawton and Junior Engineer Alex Taylor. Jacksonville Patrolman Anthony McQuay (right) ahswers a question from Bosun Tom Fouike during a recent payoff at the completion of a Desert Storm supply run. Chief Steward Leslie Davis center) assists Ordinary Seaman Roy Windham (right who is bring ng stores inside while Chief Mate Brad Wheeler, an SIU hawsepiper, directs the action on the deck of the USNS Algol. 'rk: mm • V • • - •: -s-'n • if'* }--l �' ' •7i s • >• • . J'.'^-S ^•. 'rf.. „:-'j • Eleven Stewards Complete Rigorous Training • J^r^^•l'«••. •;;j ; '7l'f'':-fe > 7 .• ;:,' I 'i'. '• ji ' ••i' , •'- ...• SIAFARERS LOG n •>.:.• 'ii'S ••'•• '..r Eleven galley gang members reached the pinnacle of their de­ partment earlier this month when they graduated from the recertified steward program offered at the Seafarers Ha^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The members, whose experi­ ence on ships ran from five to more than 25 years, studied in both class­ room and galley situations during their six weeks at Piney Point, Md. ** While noting their appreciation for Classroom work Is just as important as the training they received in every­ time in the galley as John McGill dis­ day baking, as well as specialty covers. courses like ice-carving and chaud-froid food design (the art of decorating food with edible items), the stewards also praised the in­ struction they receivedon comput­ ers, mathematics and personnel management. "We learned how to deal with everyday problems," said Robert Firth from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. "We are the bread-andbutter people and the training we received in communicating with the others aboard ship was great." John Bulawan applies a coating on a "I came here with the thought ham as part of his chaud-froid project. we would cover more managerial skills," relayed San Francisco's John McGill. "This course cov­ ered it all." William Justi of Jacksonville stated he enjoyed working with the computers. "That's what we are going to be using. We need to know how to deal with them." He added the management skilly and American Heart Association rec­ ipe seminars "were excellent." John Bulawan, who sails from the port of Honolulu, agreed with Justi about the heart association Mathematics Is Important for members culinary advice on reducing calo­ of the galley gang as (left to rlght)_Tyler Lafltte, Sylv( Sylvester Mason and RIckle ries and eating healthier foods. Juzang work on problems. "We learned a lot about nutrition to help our members at sea." However, his favorite part was speaking to the trainees. "We told them what to expect when they went to sea and what would happen if they thought about being lazy." As Bulawan said this, he was smil­ ing and the other recertified stewards were laughing. They explained they let "Big John," as he is known, make that speech be­ cause he was the largest member of the class. For Tyler Lafltte, speaking to the trainees reminded him of his time in Class 332 in 1980. "I told Robert Firth (left) and Larry VIckers prepare a chicken during galley train­ them the union has been good for ing at the Lundeberg School. me. For the first time in my life, I felt good about myself and I wanted to do good," the Mobile, Ala. native recalled. "I pumped it into them and told them the whole story. I love the SIU. It changed my life.' Lafitte noted he recently re­ turned to the neighborhood where he grew up. He said most of the people he Imew were either dead or jailed. "That could have been me if the school hadn't taught me disci­ pline and pride." Two of the classmates started their maritime careers as members of the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1978. One of them, Sylvester Mason, praised the school for all the opportunities offered to mariners. "There are a lot of things here that Santa Rosa (the old MCS training facility in Califomia) didn't have." He explained the West Coast school "was geared to only passen­ ger ships. There is a full curriculum of what we are facing here." Larry Vickers agreed with Mason. "I thought the school was great. It offers a lot of opportunity with a good staff." Vickers stated travelling from San Francisco, where both Mason and he ship out, was no problem "because we fly to ships all the time. Basically, it was like coming to a ship." Baltimore's Bob Brown said the course "was just about what I expected. Everything was fantas­ tic." His view was repeated by Brian Gross, who sails from Philadel­ phia. "I was not disappointed by it at all." Gross, and his fellow class­ mates, could not say enough about instructor Kate Richardson who taught the computer and personnel management segments. "Kate Richardson was great; she did well by everyone of us." The class sur­ prised her at their graduation with a bouquet of roses. She noted each of the students "was a character in his own right. But they all worked so well together and that made the class special." Thomas Wybo of Seattle summed up the experience of the training for the whole group: "There are facilities here to get whatever you want as long as you put forth the effort." William Justi tells upgraders and train­ ees at the March membership meeting ig hard ha to advance to continue working themselves In the SIU. Brian Gross works on a sllcer as he prepares a special meal as part of his training at the Lundeberg School. John Bulawan (rif helps Thomas Wybo through CF training. .'v Even galley work like maintaining re­ cords and ordering stores Is becoming more computerized, so Sylvester Mason gets all the training he can. n ,1 SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco speaks to The members of the recertified steward class display their Thomas Wybo (left) shows his sauce to Executive the recertified steward candidates during their trip to beautifully decorated examples ofchaud-frold shortly before Chef Romeo LuplnaccI while Robert Brown dices up graduation from the steward recertlflcatlon course. union headquarters In Camp Springs, Md. some vegetables. • -7 s-': �mUUKM 799/ 1/ The Willicun R. Roesch Is Ready for Acti(ni Making sure the Roesch's engineroom Is clean is the job of Wiper Ehmed Mussed. QMED Scott Cass pumps lubricant from an oil drum in the engineroom of the bulker. The William R. Roesch, docked along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, awaits the start of another shipping sea­ son on the Great L^es in late March or early April. The Pringle Transit bulker usually carries stone from Stoneport, Mich, (near Alpena on Lake Huron) or calcite from Rogers City, Mich, (be­ tween Alpena and the Straits of Mackinaw) to either Bay City, Mich, (on Saginaw Bay) or Marine City, Mich, (on the St. Clair River). The vessel also makes occasional runs to Cleveland and Lorain, Ohio along Lake Erie. The vessel had another suc­ cessful season, according to Bosun Brett Fischbach. "The guys on here work hard and keep everything moving on time," he told the Seafarers LOG. The Roesch is famous on the Lakes for the steer's horns that rest above the bridge. The deck department of the 630foot vessel secures the horns during the winter to keep the weather from damaging them. Transplanted Hawaiian Leams to Love the Ice Cold, hard winters are the norm for the Great Lakes states, espe­ cially in Michigan. For a trans­ planted Hawaiian, they can be twice as hard. But Roy Calo, a cook-baker on the Sam Laud, has found a way to make the elements work for him. Calo, who joined the union in 1984, has taken up ice carving— with tremendous results. Over the winter Calo won two local contests and finished fifth in two others, enough to take the edge off the roughest winter storm Michigan can throw at him. "I started carving when I was still in Hawaii, working for Amer­ ican Hawaii Cruise Lines in Hono­ lulu," he said. "You had to carve quickly there. You had just enough time to get the basic outline." Calo originally came to Michi­ gan in August 1988 to visit his wife's family, but ended up staying there after dropping in at the Algonac union hall. His wife was ex­ pecting the couple's first child at the time, which Calo said "had something to do with staying." He has been there ever since, though he does admit the cold gets to him. "It's defmitely not what I'm used to, but I've made a lot of friends here, and we have a house and new car and the [now two] children, so I like it." In his new home state, ice carv­ ing is big in the winter. "I just joined an ice carving club this year," he said. "There will be lots more contests next year." This year, he's won twice with Indian carvings. The first, in a Bir­ mingham, Mich, contest, brought in a $500 first place prize. His lat- Roy Calo uses a chisel to carve a head made out of a solid block of ice. est victory came in Monroe, Mich., netting Calo a chainsaw for his ef­ forts. "That's what they use here— chainsaws, chisels, special tools I never saw in Hawaii," Calo said. As he acquires the tools, his skills will improve, he added. . "They give us three hours to cre­ ate here—lots more time than in Hawaii," he said. In that time, carv­ ers whittle down a five foot tall, 450-pound block of solid ice to some exquisite creations. Calo also garnered two fifthplace finishes, for which he re­ ceived some cooking knives and a scholarship to a community col­ lege. While winter may be waning in Michigan, at least one seafarer is sorry to see it go. For Roy Calo, there is always next year. r'" Ordinary Seaman Jack Chapin (left) and Able Bodied Seaman Mike McCarry inspect a deck line while the SlU-crewed American Republic passes behind them. •'H-- • • Also working aboard the William R. Roesch are SIU members (left to right) Second Cook Richard Bellant, Deckhand Ray Bennink and Porter Ray Buzzwah. Mild Winter Permits Early Crewing on Great Lakes SIU Great Lakes Division mem­ bers are returning to their vessels as a mild winter is allowing ship­ ping companies to fit out their bulkers and freighters early, re­ ported SIU Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley. Kelley said SIU members should be in touch with the hall to find out when their ships will be crewing. The scheduled fitout for some American Steamship Com­ pany vessels has been pushed for­ ward from early April to late March to take advantage of the weather. Crewmembers already have boarded the Medusa Challenger, a cement carrier, which is expected to be sailing on the Lakes by the middle of the month, said Algonac (Mich.) Patrolman Andy Goulet. Ice along the St. Clair River, which flows past the Algonac hall from Lake Huron to Lake Erie, is melting instead of staying solid and blocking the river channel. "[Construction] people have been able to work through the winter instead of shutting down," Goulet noted. "The factory stockpiles that were built up for winter already are getting low." Late 1990 Season The Great Lakes season for 1990 extended into January 1991 because the fall and early winter were so mild. Bulkers were able to unload extra iron ore pellets, stone, coal. cement and other products used in the region before tying up earlier this year. Normally the material would last several months because production decreases during the winter. That was not the case this winter, according to Goulet. Engine & Galley Report First As the fitout begins, engine and steward department members will be the first to arrive aboard the vessels. While the galley crew takes Care of getting food ordered and prepared for the season, the black gang will make necessary repairs to the engines and refill all the pipes emptied during layup to prevent ice from forming and bursting the pipes. Depending on what is being done in preparation for the season, the deck crew will arrive from a few days to two weeks later with the vessel leaving the dock a cou­ ple of days later. Although the winter has been mild, Lakes Seafarers are looking for the one sure sign that summer is on its way, Kelley added. "We are waiting for a nor'easter to blow the ice from Saginaw Bay, then a westerly to blow it out of the bay and through the Lakes. Then we'll know summer is here." Keep Informed Attend the Monthly Membership Meetings • Wfv �'f'j'v ' n ^:-Vv;^':;||;^,:,'--. •:'7- 1I.S. Woricers Can Be Losers in any Mexico Trade Deai ;U: '^1 . ,•,.... ..V; Continued from page 3 He discussed the fallacy of the maquiladora system, where American companies ship raw ma­ terials to Mexican factories to pro­ duce items with only a value-added tariff being imposed when those goods return to the U.S. market. While building some of the new­ est, most productive plants in the world, American companies are paying Mexican workers around 60 to 80 cents an hour, then blam­ ing American workers for not being as competitive, he said. One specific example he cited was TriCo of Buffalo, N.Y. "They took 1,300 jobs from Buffalo to Mexico. They built a new plant with new equipment in Mexico and 650 (unionized) were left in Buffalo. They didn't try building in Buffalo; they preferred to run off to Mexico. No one knows if we're competitive because no one has tried." Bieber noted his union was hurt not only by the flight of TriCo to cheap labor markets but other companies. He reported Ford Mo­ tor Company last year closed one of the two plants used to produce Ford Escorts and moved it to , '. v-myfi . v-r" '.;• 1• SUFARERS lOG . Mexico. He said not one of the Ford Tracers built in Mexico is sold there; they are shipped to the United States. Bieber then cited an example of the rights Mexican workers have with Ford. Mexican workers, who were taking home an average of $6 a day, struck a Ford plant there three years ago for higher wages after the peso had been devalued. Continued from page 4 Board) that has permitted scabs to be hired to replace striking workers. Although the 102nd Congress is barely two months old, 191 mem­ bers of the House and 27 senators already have signed their names to the legislation as co-sponsors. Hearings on the bills could come as early as late spring. "Friends of labor must stand up for us and put their names on the bill," Trumka emphasized. "A twofaced skunk is not worthy of our support anymore." George Kourpias, president of the International Association of Machinists, pointed out only two other industrialized countries al­ low workers to be permanently replaced; "South Africa and South Korea and they are both dictator­ ships." .f ;• H y- [-. •iVr-' '.d^r m. ::tV'^ '.v. • 'f' ••; • '-h. is . • "'''"• ''• A-. TfS^ '' '• y..-'\'f ,, '. r ,,••• • . Not Allowed in Europe Kourpias noted the govern­ ments of Europe "reject the idea of dismissing workers. Sweden, even for illegal strikes, doesn't allow the dismissal of workers." The Machinists leader thanked the union representatives at the meeting for their support of the striking workers of Eastern Air Lines, which stopped flying in Jan­ uary after trying for nearly two years to use scab employees. Without the support of brother and sister trade unionists, "the plight at Easter would have been worse," he said. Trumka, whose members re­ turned to work last year at Pittston Coal Company following a long and vicious strike, stated the true victims of scabs replacing striking unionists are children. "Take a 'Fortress Europe' Otero warned, "Fortress Eco­ nomic Europe is just around the bend. And American workers are going to be the losers again." While some administration offi­ cials have painted rosy pictures that U.S. exports will grow, Otero quoted the AFL-CIO's chief econ­ omist, Rudy Oswald, who said the European (Community could cause "a loss of 2.5 million U.S. jobs per year and lower wages for U .S. workers. Congressman Gephardt (D-Mo.), speaking as the majority leader of the House, said Congress would be watching what the administra­ tion barters in GATT and the U.S./ Mexico pacts. As for his personal stand, he told the union leaders he was for free and fair trade but "I'm not for negotiations that takes away the rights of workers and unions." He said he would introduce leg­ islation designed to promote fair ''trade instead of allowing U.S. jobs to be exported overseas. New Trade Bill TCU Vice President Jack Otero said a united and "fortress" Eu­ rope could close export opportu­ nities to U.S. companies. Enactment on Anti-Scab Bill Is Top Goal for Trade Unions T""-' _ They were fired, he said, and wages then were lowered because they were "out of sync" with other workers in the country. look into the eyes of the children standing in line with their n^oms at the welfare office. Their eyesare down, lifeless, sparkless. There is no joy." He said the only thing worse is the parents knowing they cannot provide their children with the items others have. The 1938 ruling was ignored until 1981 when President Ronald Reagan fired striking air traffic controllers and replaced them. Since then, scabs have been used against trade unionists at Conti­ nental Airlines, the Chicago Trib­ une, Boise Cascade, Magic Chef, Colt Firearms, Trans World Air­ lines as well as the present job actions against the New York Daily News and Greyhound. Tactic Recently Used Congressman Perkins said em­ ployers rarely used the ruling in its first 40 years of existence be­ cause they "knew it was wrong to release people who had helped to build the companies." The legislator noted the playing field changed in 1981. Companies started looking at short-term, rather than long-term performance. "They were overloaded with debt. Workers are assets to be used and discarded. They lacked any sense of loyalty to the workers." He reported the U.S. Govern­ ment Accounting Office noted per­ manent replacement workers had been used or threatened to be used in one of every three strikes since 1985. The MTD executive board made the passage of the striker replace­ ment bill one of its main priorities for this current session of congress and pledged to work vigorously for its enactment. "In 1992, we face a giant EC trading partner, surrounded by an underdeveloped Eastern and Cen­ tral Europe groping to move from Communism to a market-oriented economy. And we can expect new maquiiadoras in Poland, CzechoT Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, etc. This development, plus the huge political and economic strength of EC '92, is bound to have great adverse repercussions for U.S. trade with the attendant results of lower earnings and higher unem­ ployment for U.S. workers." RWDSU President Lenore Miller proposes a strategy for tackling the proposed trade agreement with Mexico. Keep AT&T Jobs in Says CWA President Bahr American jobs in the telecom­ munications industry are steadily being wiped out, reported Morton Bahr, president of the Communi­ cations Workers of America (CWA) to the MTD executive board mem­ bers assembled for the group^s meeting last month. Bahr reported that since 1984, when the Bell telephone system was broken up, more than 100,000 of AT&T's American jobs have been eliminated—most of those belonging to union members in either the CWA or the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Americans Are Productive He noted American workers are the most productive in the world. Bahr gave the example of an AT&T operation in Atlanta where Amer­ ican workers were proving their worth. "We told the company— give us a shot, bring some of the work back" from overseas, Bahr said. At the Atlanta factory where repairs and tests are made on cord­ less telephones, "we demon­ strated that if you give us a shot, we could do better than what the company was doing in Singa­ pore," said Bahr. Not only did the American workers perform well, Bahr said, but also management decided to institute a second shift. "It shows that with the skill of our workers and the technology we^h^ve, we can compete," concluded Bahr. After Bahr's repOjl, the MTD executive board voted to assist its affiliates, the CWA and the IBEW, in calling on AT&T to "invest, grow and create job opportunities in America." CWA President Bahr said AT&T has eliminated 100,000 U.S. jobs since 1984. Roe to Tiansport Gnups WMk to Coomion Agenda Continued from page 4 pay taxes if they don't have jobs.' Rebuild Infrastructure He said the challenge before the United States is not to rebuild the Middle East: "A reconstruction bank for Iraq?! Wait a minute! I want a reconstruction bank for the United States! The challenge be­ fore us is how to merge the (trans­ portation goals) togetjier and how we build a system and how we put it together again to make Ameri­ can industry competitive in the next ten years." �:•^; •t. •.•r'; •- -•.••D! >1-- '/n- -Wk^si'-iVtL'^fVy • MMCH 19^ %»>fe T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of nine members of the union this month. From this group, five sailed in the deep sea division, two in the inland section, and one each from the Great Lakes and Atlantic Fishermen's divi­ sion. At 68, Cecil G. Nelson is the old­ est member of the retirees' group, and at 57, James T. Rocker is the youngest. Both sailed in the inland division. Brief biographical sketches of these two Seafarers and the others to retire follow. DEEP SEA v^rcfev/ ••' •;;p:.;. •'IP' I®:: LESTER A. BORGES, 63, joined the union in March 1967 in the port of San Francisco. The Hawaii-bom oiler sailed frequently on Hudson Waterways vessels, among others. He plans to reside in San Francisco. "V. A 'A'Ar' To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done INLAND Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SJU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happi­ ness and health in the days ahead. RICHARD S. JOHNSON, 61, joined the Seafarers in the port of New York in May 1947. A Vir­ ginia native. Brother Johnson sailed as a bosun, upgrading in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. San Francisco will serve as his home­ town. JORGE GIRAUD, 65, a na­ tive Honduran, joined the SIU in December 1971 in the port of New Orleans. The black gang member, who upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978, will make Kenner, La. home. LEROY E. TEMPLE, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in July 1969. The Army vet­ eran sailed with the deck depart­ ment, completing recertifiycation classes in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Temple was bom in Sandusky, Ohio, but now calls Stockton, Calif, home. R.D. WHALEY, 65, joined the union in February 1972 in the port of Houston. The black ganger was bom in Tennes­ see and served in the Army during WWII, where he was wounded. Brother Whaley up- Desert Stonn Civilian Personnel Entitled to Tax Benefits and Relief fr0l(0_ WS-' - . 'ySP':'' The following is the complete text of the IRS circular explaining the tax benefits and relief extended to civilian personnel serving in op­ eration Desert Storm. The text is as follows: The following is a brief descrip­ tion of the major tax benefits avail­ able to U.S. civilian personnel serving in direct support of Oper­ ation Desert Storm. The Operation Desert Storm theater was desig­ nated as a combat zone by presi­ dential order,effective January 17, 1991; Congress subsequently in­ cluded Operation Desert Shield personnel within this category, ef­ fective retroactively to August 2, 1990. The area included within the combat zone covers Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, and certain parts of the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden. Section 7508 of the Internal Revenue Code postpones a wide range of acts required of the tax­ payer. A long list of activities are specifically mentioned, including the filing of returns, payment of taxes, filling of tax court petitions, filing claims or bringing suits for refunds, assessing taxes, issuing notices or demands for payment, making collections, or doing "any other act permitted or required under the internal revenue laws." This postponement period isfor the period in the combat zone plus 180 days. It is important to keep in mind that Section 7508 temporarily stays these activities, it does not terminate them, reduce statutory I t graded in 1978 at the Lundeberg School. He plans to retire to Jack­ son, Tenn. periods, or in any manner preju­ dice these actions after the post­ ponement period is over. The provision covers all individuals serving in direct support of the Armed Forces in a designated combat zone. Tax related activities are post­ poned for the period during which a qualified individual is serving in a combat zone, is hospitalized due to wounds, disease or injury suf­ fered while serving in a combat zone, and for 180 days thereafter. Additionally, IRS is required to pay interest on refunds issued after April 15,1991 to individuals serv­ ing in a combat zone. These inter­ est payments are to be paid from April 15,1991 to the date of refund without regard to the "normal" 45-day processing period for tirnely filed returns as defined by IRC 7508. Additionally, these benefits are afforded to the spouse of an indi­ vidual who qualifies for the bene­ fits without regard to being required to file a joint tax return. Individuals within the United States may call 1-800-829^1040 for assistance. Those outside the U.S. may write to IRS 950U Enfant Plaza,Washington,D.C. 20024.A FAX may be sent to (202) 2874466. The war zone (outlined in black) encompasses the area north of 10 degrees north latitude and west of 68 degrees longitude. This includes the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Oman, parts of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden and the land areas of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. 7 CECIL G. NEL­ SON, 68, shipped as an engineer aboard Allied Towing vessels. He joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk, Va. in November 1977. Brother Nelson up­ graded at the Lundeberg School in 1979 and will retire to Chesapeake, Va. JAMES T. ROCKER, 57, joined the Seafarers in October 1956 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The lead deck­ hand and leverman, bom in Ala­ bama, sailed aboard Radcliff Co. vessels. He will call Jackson, Ala. home. GREAT LAKES HARRY KAWKA, 66, shipped with the deck department for Ameri­ can Steamship Co. He joined the union in May 1970 in the port of Chicago. Bom in New York, the WWII Navy veteran plans to make Chicago his retirement home. ATLANTIC FISHERMAN JEREMIAH P. NICASTRO, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Boston. The fisherman was bom in Glouces­ ter, Mass., where he will continue to live. •m Tommy Ze& Donates Call Board to School The call board of the former pas­ senger ship. President Roosevelt of American President Lines (APL), has been contributed to the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum by Tommy Zee, retired SUP member and former instmctor at the SUP Andrew Fumseth School of Sea­ manship. Zee made the call board himself while he was deck yeoman aboard the vessel. The President Roosevelt was originally built as the troopship General Richardson during WWII. After the war she, was operated by American Export Lines as the Laguardia, a passenger ship carry­ ing war brides to the U.S. from Eu­ rope. American Export sold her during the '50s to Hawaiian Textron which operated her as the Leilani in the West Coast to Hawaii trade. Around 1960, Hawaiian Textron sold the vessel to APL which refur­ bished her and operated the vessel as the President Roosevelt in the West Coast-Far East trade and also on round-the-world cruises. American President Lines then sold her in 1969 to Chandris Lines which took her to Greece, again to be refur­ bished and converted to carry more passengers. She presently is being operated out of Florida as the Emerald Sea by Commodore Cruises on trips to the Bahamas and West Indies under for­ eign flag. .•,.—1 -v*?.- • • r? mm •• I'v' �I ' ' ^ ''•^^'a-J,--,Z •- \ - ia^^-iaaAai»«aia3»<aa^^ -I _ -Is v| • '-: :'• ^•• ^ "^-• :'"5 ^ 14 . >''^' ,.y.-"'., i. J-. ••'-iVv-v7%- '.•yJ --•-ty---;iVv -- 't '<';-z;\''iu-f- -'-r -.•'tUr •t-.' •"''•• •";• .-'^'f-"' v*:yi'-':"'= • '~p:\ •', • •;, .. '' • ; .. •,. SEAFARERS 106 .' • - . rf\' " WW . J«. \ ^ - 1 ' SMiiiiii ' '• mg JS ' C-yzs • ' ' '^ ; •• • iy-z-z, ' y!:MyzyyyMy-'"'^yy{ ^y •'^:y.•-yy•'''yLzy^•••^• y • •• :':: ^^'K^l^•^^:;:•;.;v5;ty^:.': v.. 'WM, ^ •..: ': ••'. • • '\^> .'i:"U •"••••> y-'-i xymXy r'^SS'; . -xXy'XW.' pS|:;ifpl?t:;i:;i MTD President Michael Sacco (left) and Dominic L. Carnevale, administrative assistant to the president of :-y.s:s::-:s :;y ';•. • °-•s'.t-I.C- •. • President Emeritus of the ILA Teddy Gleason is recognized for his service. George F. Becker (left), the Steelworkers VP-administration, and Frank Hanley, president of the Operating Engineers, at the MTD executive •' SS" ••• s Pictured above is Kenneth L. Coss, the Longshoremen's President John M. Bowers (left) listens to a speaker, newly elected president of the Rubber and John J. Barry, president, international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, reviews the submitted resolutions. Workers. p' - ' ^( •t'-'y"'..;, -V, !"• yy'^yyxxyyffx^y: Photo Round-Up Of MTD Board Meeting I Executive board members of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department called on Congress to immediately enact legisla­ tion that will make it illegal to replace striking workers with scabs once the beef has been settled. The board also pledged to work towards the defeat of any trade bills that switch American jobs for run­ away opportunities for U.S. companies. Over the course of the two-day meeting, the executive board of the MTD, which represents 43 national and international affiliated unions, heard from the com­ mander-in-chief of the military's trans­ port logistics arm on the important contribution American maritime workers made to Operation Desert Storm. On these two pages are photos of MTD officers, executive board members and other trade unionists in attendance as they deliberated and reviewed the department's program for the upcoming year. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue calls for an all-out effort to prevent the administration from bargaining away jobs for the sake of trade bills. • 5;v S, Wl^Piilill y.vy -'zz " '•Z' \' •-'• Z''ii' '.;y."iv-'-'®'" ' "Z&''!^ZZ''yiZ-1' ' 1: iyyy'y^yy^- yx MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean F. Ingrao (left) announces the affiliation of the Mine Workers to the department. Frank Pecquex (center), the MTD's field coordinator, reviews the legislative gains made by maritime workers In the last session of Congress. William F. Zenga (right), MTD vice president, opens the meeting. xyfyyyy^0yz&Xyy>yyy • • r'' 1-- isM. • •' •'' • v-{S.•; y;'?y;-byvy>• bbg,f?• yXyy.yXX.''- ' • " T. "U: John J. Banovic (left). Mine Workers secretary-trea-. Machinists VP Justin Ostro (left), who serves as the surer, and James E. Hatfield, president of the Glass MTD westem area executive board member, and Workers, hear Donahue's speech on America's trade President George J. Kourpias during the session on policy. (he pending anti-scab bill. Aboveare John Kelly (left), president of the Office Employees, and Ed Panarello, secretary-treasurer. Port Maritime Coundl of Greater New York and Vicinity. myy'yyXXm0 Jack F. Otero (left). International VP of the Transportation • Communications Union, and Hotel and Restaurant Employees General VP John O'Gara share a light moment. ,y|-' ys' :!• vrd •/.y-yy• • ybb.' v.'-.vbb-• ;b;b:bbi •7^-1 Fire Fighters President Alfred K. Whitehead (left) and Iron Workers President Jacob F. West listen to Rep. Gephardt announce he will introduce legislation aimed at increasing American competitiveness, Douglas H. Dority (left), VP of the Food and Commercial Workers, and Gilles Beauregard, secretaiy-treasurerof the Office Employees, study the department's legislative report. ^ ••; .v., b' Above is Greater Chicago and Above are Charles H. Marciante (right), N.J. Vidnity^F^ '^©sident OI®®.'.!?.®"^'uf?? B. D..I..«, Pulver,...Uwho is also SlU VP. Bemard Puchalski. " .urer Edward c-i -ID I an DIHWD ' I yyy^xxxyyiyzyi: " 1r .• Novelty Workers President Julius Isaacson Oeft) and District District 2 2 MEBA MEBA President President Raymond Raymond T. T. McKay McKay greet greet each other just before the first day's session is about to begin. Pictured above is Ed Turner who retired as as executive executive vice vice president president of of the the SlU. SlU He now works with merchant marine veterans. Eastern area MTD board member Roman Gralewicz is also the president of the SlU of Canada. Sam Kovenetsky (left), retired president of Local 1 of the Retail Wholesale Department Store Union, and CWA President Morton Bahr reminisce about several beefs the two were involved in when both were in New York. Pictured above is Andrew Boyle, secretary-treasurer of the Seafarers International Union of Canada. President Emeritus of the Nat Calhoon (left) and newly-elected Di^nct 1 MEBA/NMU Licensed Division Chairman Gordon Ward were welcomed by the MTD board. Guy Dem ^cretary-treasurer of the Gr^hic Cornrnunications Infl Union, is pictured above. MFOW p George McCartney (center) and SUP President Gunnar Lundeberg. •i <- 'Z. •, • 5-ssif ^y. i'--'jy:'- .y^' ^" •i }r-r'r'/-'/.r ;v',5V-rv, xyz:y//x/my ' fe-1 • • ys • y;f /yyyx - h'X'||pp£|!|;is United Textile Workers President Vernon A Mustard hears Bahr describe non M. mus, CWA's fight with AT&T. Robert J. Holton (right), president. Operative Plasterers'and Cement Masons' Infl Assodatlon is joined by the union's president emeritus, Mel Roots. In photos above are Charles W. Jones, president of the Boilermakers (left) and E.L. (Vera) Catalli, secretary-treasurer of the Distillery Workers. Peter Rybka, vice president emeritus of the Grain Millers, goes over the resolutions. Int'l Chemical Workers President Frank D. Martino (left) confers with the union's vice presIdent emeritus, Angelo Russo. Pictured above are N.Y. State AFL CIO President Edward J. Cleary (left) and RWDSU President Lenore Miller. Seafarers ^cretary-Treasurer John Fay is pictured above. ^ye is Richard Mantia, president. Greater St Louis Area and Vidnity Port Coundl. . .••.>''';;yy^ ,£y3'= ; ' ' " ' .'T "T'l fi''L -J • - y-i •.\X-y ' 'X'- •• y i.xx- ''jv :? , • yr- X,T5fX^y'y'*" y , •' , •• . 'X • '• " A'"'''' ^ X^XX V iXj. xry •>: ^P?y©)yyKyy;'bbf'ybb;y:.y?ybyy^y.y^,:y^ '-V.V .i • • y. r ;• yy y.-y''y • • y-y-y:. yy xyy .y;; •yvbyy:;.'v-;.:" Ji. �•: •'_. ~ •:*-t —I--i.-l-.f^.V k^Wv,4 •f' ^vr V • •• rl'.v I .1 ' I:.It%';-i • 16 SBWARaS 106 Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea FEBRUARY 1-28, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port :NewYOTf Phil^dpKiif Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans JacksbhX'ille San Francisco s fcEfWilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston I St. Louis y^ey.Pointl Totals Port New York Philadelphia i; Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilininglpn^;: Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis i If y--' • iV;r ?r. i";- •!i Piney Point: njv ._ :: - , '".'f •' I'-:)r. Totals Port New Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs •# : DECK DEPARTMENT '.»» 'W ,0^5 • 5 • V- 22 1 ' ^ 3 8"" 10 8 6 21 7 8 P^- • 1^9 . 5 :mik 8 18 8 4 5 > A A ' 5" 15 11 14 16 -14 14 2 ' "13"'" 6 4 20 13 A4:-\; v/-|' 9 1 1 • "•» 26 13 2 1 5 13^ 2 12 >7 15 2. 2 3 ' 1 K;,4f ."if.6': 170 140 111 *-'3 '• 2 '2 176 6 10 8 15 13 11 1 5 zu ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 45 2 0 """''14 0 11 0 •36 , 33 39 T . 0 30 38 1 0 12 6 1 ^ 106 0 1 122 • 12 2 If 6 5 10 - : ,0 20 2 2 9 13 •: .• • 4 2 15 9. v"'. 6.;,| fi2.:J 6 1 6 1 f J? PIpKS ® •: V 0 ' /'* J • " 0 f 0 i 0 0 Tf^.f 5 311 87 111 ENGINE DEPARTMENT IP 1 lU 3 2 - -21 6 ; 2 t 4 3 4 7 4 5 2 17 8 6 9 12' 13 10 9 . .7 . MM. 10 i 11 0 4 0 1 8 ,11,, 12 17 5 0 2 i. f,9:.S 3 2 102 114 62 ^ '^P'^26 21 3 ./ 3 . 2 6 19 9 ^ -f 7 16 2/ 1 9 • Q 110 6 5 0 5 f':^..;.3,. ; . 0 r3;^. 2 : 6 0 J 3 0 •7 3 8 0 0 10 5 8 0 22 16 3'^' 9 fo8 25 7 2 ifl.:;. 8 12 2 0 0 8 1 0 5 8 3 4 5 11 ' 0 24 0 0 2'' " 0 6 . 2 2 oV 87 169 64 4 u H 2 i""' 0 ..l.jx I ~J 0 5 6 4 9 3 1 7 4 \ 13 l:w':4;. 3 3 2 0 11 8 6 '-3 0 io : 3• 67 54 STEWARD DEI^RTMENT 1 m 5 9 3 0 2 3 3 5 5 1 2 "San Franci :^^tlmitigtoii Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu pSteLbuii^: j^ney Ptoiiiti Totals Port . ^-. . , • If' jr. Jf.^ Philadelphia ts Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ITacksbnville San Francisco J Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals 3i 98 43 April & May Membanhip Meetii^s; Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 38 ENTRY DEPARTMENT C2 • 'Wm 0 fi';;4 .f,.if;f|; 4 6 4 3 12 10 21 22 35 34 13 5 10 2 6 0 0 125 20 12 11 55 18 1 33 236 52 14 11 2 199 16 2 2 416 28 484 814 496 610 603 424 373 Totals All Departments 442 417 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month rit February was down from the month of January. A total of 1,309 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,309 jobs shipped, 424 jobs or about 32 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 28 trip relief jobs w^re shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 13,627 jobs have been shipped. ' ' e'. • Piney Point Monday, April 8 Monday, May 6 New York Tuesday, April 9 Tuesday, May 7 Philadelphia Wednesday, April 10 Wednesday, May 8 Baltimore Thursday, April 11 Thursday, May 9 Norfolk Thursday, April 11 Thursday, May 9 Jacksonville Thursday, April 11 Thursday, May 9 Algonac Friday, April 12 Friday, May 10 Houston Monday, April 15 Monday, May 13 New Orleans Tuesday, April 16 Tuesday, May 14 Mobile Wednesday, April 17 Wednesday, May 15 San Francisco Thursday, April 18 Thursday, May 16 Wilmington Monday, April 22 Monday, May 20 Seattle Friday, April 26 Friday, May 24 San Juan Thursday, April 11 Thursday, May 9 St. Louis Friday , April 19 Friday, May 17 : , Homriuhi Friday, April 19 Friday, M^ 17 Dulotit Wednesday j, Apiil 17 Wednesday, May 15 Jersey Cil^' Wednesday, April 24 Wednesday, May 22 New Bedford Tuesday, April 23 Tuesday, May 21 iiiSf ^ 'I </ •k\ 'f'Siii .1'. :-v • "•••'' '• ••.-'ir •M i mmm I 1 'ti'"'" i not mm Personals TELESFORO VASQUEZ Please contact Carmen Vasquez at (305) 661-8175 regarding an in­ heritance. JUAN GILBERT TORRES Please contact your son, Gilbert Juan Torres, by calling (713) 6497848 or writing 7714 Dixie Drive, Houston, TX 77087. SEALIFT CARRIBEAN LICENSED MEMBERS Thanks for helping me get my endorsements. Daniel "Ziggy" Zealberg CORRECTION The photograph used in asso­ ciation with Operation Steel Box on Page 5 of the January 1991 Seafarers LOG carried an incor­ rect credit. The photograph was provided by the Bettman Archive. �• 4T^ - 'y ^ ' ' • '" " -.»*-.-:^V.l. —> •" ":•: ,V MARCH 1991 Seafarer-Crewed Prepositioning Ships Critical to Rapid Deployment in the Gulf One of the success stories of Operation Desert Shield, renamed Desert Storm since hostilities began, is the activity of the military's prepositioning ships, which are manned by Seafarers. loaded at all times for this contin­ gency. Though owned by the Navy, the ships are operated by three private shipping companies—Maersk, Waterman and Amsea—all of Sgt. Mate) Kocak While the maritime preposition­ ing ships (MPS) program has been overshadowed in the media by splashier successes such as the Pa­ triot missile defense system, the vessels helped the United States in its early rapid deployment of mili­ tary materiel to the Persian Gulf. Developed under the Carter ad­ ministration after the failed Iranian hostage rescue attempt, the pre­ positioning program allows for a rapid military deployment, com­ plete with supplies, to any hot spot. Ships based in Diego Garcia, spe­ cially tailored to military transpor­ tation and cargo needs, stay permanently ready to supply and transport troops to the trouble spots. The ships are kept fully which have collective bargaining agreements with the SIU. SIU Crews Trained Seafarers crews have been spe­ cially trained for these vital vessels at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "Sealift training at the school," said Bill Hellwege, who serves as the institution's instructor in this area, "includes Underway replenish­ ment—cargo and fuel transfers at sea—helicopter operations and some special training for the deck crew. Deck department members are instructed in shipboard damage control, search and rescue and crane and forklift truck operations. squadron two sailed from Diego Garcia, three more ships, from squadron three, cast off from the Guam-Saipan area. The 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez and the Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams (all operated by Amsea) picked up U.S. Navy support personnel en route to their assignments, arriving August 25. A day earlier, the Pvt. Hany. Fisher (Maersk) had arrived in Saudi Arabia. The ship had been headed to the U.S. for routine maintenance, but reversed its course off the west coast of Africa. The Pfc. William B. Baugh, which had been undergoing maintenance checks in Florida, arrived Septem­ ber 5 via the Suez Canal. The last of the squadron's nine ships, the Sgt. William R. Button When Iraq invaded Kuwait in August, the Bush administration response was to put the program to the test. The 13 ships, which are divided into three squadrons, pro­ vided two of those squadrons to the gulf operation after receiving or­ ders on August 8. In one week, three SlU-crewed ships, the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr., the 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. and the Pfc. James Anderson Jr. (all under the Maersk banner) al­ ready were safely anchored in Saudi Arabia to meet and supply the Marine Corps Expeditionary Brigades being airlifted there, ac­ cording to the Military Sealift Command, the Defense Department's agency for coordi­ nating the transport of supplies during a conflict or war. While the three ships from calling out a warning, he hurled himself upon the grenade. He died shortly after his life-saving ac­ tions. 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. led a shore party assaulting the Japanese on Tarawa Island in No­ vember 1943. After helping to so­ lidify the area of operations, he led ah attack on a heavily guarded gar­ rison, flushing 100 of the enemy, who were cut down by his Marines, and killing 150 more with demoli- . tion charges before he finally was killed himself. Pvt. Harry Fisher was killed while erecting barricades under heavy fire on a dangerous mission while serving with a Marine con­ tingent in China during the Boxer Rebellion in July 1900. Sgt. Mate] Kocak singlehandedly drove off an enemy ma­ chine gun crew at bayonet point and later organized 25 French co­ lonial soldiers in destroying an­ other emplacement during World War I on July 18,1918. Pfc. Eugene A. Obregon cou­ rageously defended a wounded comrade, getting him out of the line of fire and protecting him with his own body until he himself was shot and killed in Korea on Sep­ tember 26,1950. 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, although mortally wounded took actions which enabled his men to repulse a Hoirth^ctoain^^^ ^sault I' •-:l (Amsea), arrived the first week in September. It had been participat­ ing in a naval exercise in Washing­ ton. Fully Loaded Each squadron of MPS ships contains the equipment and 30 days of supplies for a Marine Ex­ peditionary Brigade. According to Sea Power magazine, the ships are capable of off-loading at piers or from offshore with special equip­ ment with which the vessels have been outfitted. The vessels store everything from vehicles, to ammunition, to food and water, fuel and other ma­ teriel needed to supply Marine am­ phibious forces. on his position on March 30,1967. His citation commended his "su­ perb leadership, dauntless courage and bold initiative.'' Major Stephen W. Pless ma­ neuvered his helicopter gunship to shield a small force under attack by 30 to 50 North Vietnamese sol­ diers. He drove off the enemy with his guns while his crew pulled the wounded soldiers to safety, then skillfully piloted the overweight aircraft to avoid crashing in the sea in August 1967. Pfc. Dewayne Williams smoth­ ered a grenade with his own body to protect other members of his unit during action against the Viet Cong in South Vietntoi on Sepr^ temb^ 18,1968. 1st Lt. Baldomisro Lopez #a# shot while throwing a g^nadei u| September 1950 and died while shielding the grenade from his men during the battle of Inchon in Korea. 1st Lt. Jack Lummus tena­ ciously disposed of three enemy installations before being fatally wounded by a land mine on Iwo Jima in March 1945. Sgt. William R. Button was awarded the medal for success^ fully executing a mission that re­ sulted in the dismantling of the ^oup of 1,200 outlaws led by Hai4 tian bandit chief Charlemagne Peralte. Sgt. Button lived from 1895 untiM921. Pfc. William B. Baugh • .4. ' J ' 'a 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo Thirteen MPS Military heroes always live on through their actions—it is an un­ written military code. The 13 SIUcrewed prepositioning ships now assisting the Marines are helping to carry on that tradition. TTie ships serve a symbolic pur­ pose as well as their vital supply mission; they are named for 13 Medal of Honor recipients, all Ma­ rines who gave their lives for their comrades. What follows is a brief descrip­ tion of each Marine's heroic action: Cpl. Louis J. Haiige Jr. on May 14, 1945 destroyed two enemy machine gun positions Singlehandedly to free his imper­ iled squad and allow the company to advance. He was cut down by Japanese sni]p|er fire only after he achieved his objective. Pfc. James Anderson Jr. pur­ posely took the force of an enemy grenade to protect other Marines pinned by heavy enemy fire in Vietnam. The first black Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient was trapped with the rest of his platoon. When the grenade landed hear his head, Anderson grabbed the unexploded piece and curled his body around it, absorbing the impact in February 1967. Pfc. William B. Baugh was ri­ ding in a troop truck in Korea in November 1950, about to disem­ bark rath hii? squad, when a gre­ nade Iiaided in their midst, j^er • V/-: y '• a . �'• ' • . . • •. -.i. *..--i. r -^Xt'Sil! a SSAFARBIS LOG Seafarm IntenulhmH UnioH Knthur Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes FEB. 1-28, 1991 #"• NP—Non Priority L—Lakes •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL dass L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port |liAIgonacp;|i.: Port ,_Algonac Port '• v:^ •;|^AtgonaC:ai Port ;^^Igonac WWf ., ' • President ' Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey DECK DEPARTMENT 0 2 0 \'•^> S . o 0<< . ' ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 mii'K: irlv* STEWARD DEPARTMENT V ^ 0. 0 • .0 !iA' % 3 ,15 ENTRY DEPARTMENT -f9- 10 55 ^ Totals All Departments 0 36 9 0 5 0 0 121 18 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Olepatchers* Report for Inland Waters FEBRUARY 1-28, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • " 'A:' •>.'A Port J Kew York Philadelphia ,^,PaItinjp^^ Norfoik Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Fi^ncistjo ^Wilniingtow Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ^"Algonac V iSL Louis |iWney Point Totals JWney^ill Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 14 0 0 0 4 0 3 dbl 2 -••8:1 0 0 27 " 0 8 •'dd 0, 0^ 0 k.Od 43" • 25 Port ew York iladelphia ^tiinore; : Norfolk Mobile New Orleans llacksonville San Francisco' ^ WilmingtOT Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis , . Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Fr^cisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algo St. Lotii^ TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT m HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 4800! (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 •i-i JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 - d'V km:'' (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 'fi NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA f 7fjf)A « 4 Ct 0 0 0 6 0 5 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 13 '".rd-- :3r' 0 b 3 b 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 b 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 d 0 0 0 0 1 m 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "kdkk > 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ''dVf 0• • ^- 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 m 0 1 0 0 0 1.^ • 0 0 11 Totals All Departments 64 22 19 12 2 3 209 78 30 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. PhUadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's CJounty Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos $t. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 • •k-iki i: v'i;,!J 'i- kifkk-kd •• '' •r*--' �" • ,. '•* •'' vrnv^'-V-' ' ~'c MAffCff 7997 79 Cape Meteor Steward Proud to be Part of Gulf Operation -i- §:> • ;• '. 'j .c. V ij;' - ,y'i-..;" Steward Baker Peter Schuiz believed he was doing his part to prevent a dictator from forcing his will over an oppressed people when he took his job aboard the Cape Meteor last August. Schuiz has firsthand knowledge of what a tyrant can do to a nation. He was bom in Germany in 1938 and lived there through World War II before immigrating to the United States. Although his memories are vague, he does recall the absolute destruction of his homeland caused by the war started by Adolf Hitler. "From an historic standpoint, Saddam Hussein does not have the the economic power compared to Hitler," Schuiz told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "They are so different that they really cannot be compared. Saddam will somehow be eliminated and another political form will take his place." Schuiz forwarded to the Seafar­ ers LOG photos he and other crewmembers shot while the Ready Reserve Force vessel was involved in the buildup of Ameri­ can forces in Saudi Arabia. The 24-year SIU veteran said each trip was emotional because the crew became friends with the military personnel carried aboard. "I got a letter from one of the men al­ ready," he reported. "The young soldiers were ex­ tremely polite," Schuiz recalled. "They were thankful even for a cup of coffee. They need all the support they can get." Some of that support came from the crew aboard the Meteor. Schuiz Said all the SIU members got together to hold barbecues for the troops. He said members were anxious about the prospect of war. "Each member showed it in a different way. Some were worried because they have wives and children back home. But this was something im­ portant for the union to do and they realized it was history." The Cape Meteor sailed from Los Angeles to Texas in August before it went to the Middle East. The vessel also shuttled equipment from Europe to the Persian Gulf before returning to the U.S. in Jan­ uary of this year. Steward Baker Peter Schuiz (with rifle) assists some troops aboard the Meteor clean their weapons. Steward Assistant Stephen Mack takes time out for breakfast. Ordinary Seaman David Smith enjoys a bite of lunch before going back to work. Steward Assistant William Wyatt straightens up one of the rooms aboard the Ready Reserve Force ship. Chief Cook William Simmons prepares a plate of food for a hungry crewmember aboard the Cape Meteor. The Jobs and Intei^ts Of Seafarers Are at Stake In Decisions Made By Elected Officials! Elected legislators are confronted with issues con­ cerning the maritime industry on almost a daily basis. Seafarers must make their voices heard on legislation that directly affects their livelihoods. The Seafarers Political Action Donation, or SPAD, is made up of the voluntaiy contribu­ tions from SIU members. Through support of elected candidates, the SIU can work with leg­ islators to promote the American merchant marine, protect the jobs of its members and pursue a better economic and social way of J life for their families. SPAD monies are used solely to assist the agenda of Seafarers and their families. Such mainstays of the American merchant marine as the Jones Act and Cargo Preference are debated continuously in Congress. Federal agen­ cies like the Department of Transportation and its Maritime Administration and U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Defense and its Mili­ tary Sealift Command, the Federal Maritime Commission and the Department of Labor issue rules that regulate and concern the Amer­ ican maritime industry and its workers. SPAD is your eyes and ears to government while you are at work. Keep it worl^g for you. Donate today. It/"'-" . . steward Assistants Nancy Tan (left) and S.H. Afful (standing) help Steward Baker Peter Schuiz plan a meal aboard the Cape Meteor. The crew of the Cape Meteor takes part in gas attack training as the ship heads for the Persian Gulf. At left, AB Philip Sauers (left) wears an Arab headdress and caftan as he serves coffee to OS Wallace Stephens. "'r'-' *•'V..'' Bosun Carlos Spina was in charge of the deck department for one of the voyages. �/ --i'' •'• SEAFMUSm 20 ' hr. : Messages in Bottles Are Slow hut Romantic • •• . '• "7-21-90. ALOHA FROM THE S/S LNG TAURUS. 3 DAYS OUT OF HIMIJI {sic), JAPAN HEADING FOR BONTANG, IN­ DONESIA." That was the message that Stan­ ley Kienna put in a bottle and threw off the LNG Taurus, along with his return address. Several months later, the bottle washed up on the Philippine shore and was picked up by Perfecto Sabiduria of Infanta, Qeuzon, P.I. He sent Kienna a note to let him know it had been found; "To whom it may concern. Sir, I write a letter to in­ form you that I found the bottle of Santori on Nov. .2, 1990 in Dinahican." An Old Practice Where did the idea of bottled messages come from? The practice of placing mes­ sages in bottles cast overboard or from remote desert islands has a long and romantic history. Al­ though the first instance of this practice is not known, it is thought to date back to the ancient world. In more recent times. Queen Elizabeth I of the United Kingdom created a position known as the "Uncorker of Bottles." Appar­ ently, a fisherman caught a bottle on the beaches of Dover. Being unable to read the message con­ tained within, he took it to local officials who were astounded by its contents. It appeared to be a letter from a secret informer which reported that the island of Novaya Zemlya had l'' '".i^.': ; i.- • • • ^ V. . ?S: •• been captured by the Dutch. The Queen flew into a rage that others would dare to read dispatches in­ tended only for her Majesty. She therefore appointed an official bottle-opener, threatening with death anyone who read future messages that might wash ashore on the British Isles. The ro­ mance and lure of find­ ing such messages stems from the hint of danger and urgency which often leads the sea­ farer or cast­ away to undergo this inefficient means of communica­ tion. Indeed, throughout history there are stories of sailors in dangerous situations who have tried to alert the world to their plight or who bid their farewells to distant relatives. In 1887, for example, John Lee of Nova Scotia launched this dra­ matic message:"May 17,1887. Td whom it may concern. Tell mother • t':' I-': • 4 for Seafarers '4: • >• • i ->'• •r ;|y: "• found in places as diverse as the Gulf of Mexico and Scotland, while many are never found or get trapped in the Sargasso Sea. Per­ haps the government got this idea from Benjamin Franklin who used bottles to prove his theories about the Gulf Streana. Others are simply thrown for the purposes of sending greetings to exotic locales or in order to make the message seem all the more im­ portant. In the latter case, there is , an example of a radio operator on the Greek steamer Aristidis who in 1948 wished to send his congratu­ lations to the newly married Lieu­ tenant Phillip Mountbatten and Princess Elizabeth. The message stated: "Although there are three mod­ ern wireless transmitters in my possession, I just thought it would be more interesting in this strange way to send you my heartiest wishes for a long and very happy life to you both. God bless you two." Such a method was rewarded when the radio man learned upon arrival in Norfolk that the message did indeed reach Buckingham Pal­ ace. The actress Mary Martin, who at the time was starring in the mu­ sical "South Pacific," had a mes­ sage cast off in the South Seas sending her good wishes to whom­ ever might come upon it. It took only a few months time before a reply was received from Tahiti, along with a picture of the finder's house, kind wishes for the future and "some Tahitian breeze." Plan Now for a Summer Vacation at Piney Point f: .•fi I died fighting. John Lee, master mariner, Halifax." It wasn't until 40 years later when a German offi­ cer found the salt and shell en­ crusted bottle on the shores of the Island of Bockum in the Baltic. Mr. Lee's mother had died five years after her son with­ out ever knowing ex­ actly what became of him. In modem times, the practice of casting mes­ sages adrift has become more a matter of curiosity and science. At various times since the mid-'30s, for example, the U.S.government' s Department of the Navy has placed messages in the Gulf Stream and elsewhere in attempts to chart currents and flows. The notes contained within ask for replies stating the time discov­ ered and the location. These bottles have been picked up in times rang­ ing from a few weeks to six years. Some 35 years ago, the Seafarers Intemational Union's Atlantic and Gulf District became the first maritime union in America to establish a scholarship pro­ gram to help qualified members and their dependents finance college and voca­ tional education. Every year, four scholarships are given to children of SIU members. These are worth $15,000 each over a four-year period at the college of the winner's choice. In addition, three scholarships are reserved annually for SIU members, themselves. One is a $15,000 four-year scholarship. Each of the other two is a $6,000 two-year scholarship for study at a vocational school or community college. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall. The submission deadline is SIU Scholarship Program APRIL 15,1991. Prospective applicants also Seafarers Welfare Plan may request a copy by filling in the request 520! Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 form below. Mail the completed form to: The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is available over the summer months as a vacation site for SIU members and their families. Nestled on the banks of the St. George's Creek in Piney Point, Md., there are boating and fishing activities available to vacationing seafarers and their families. The school's location also al­ lows for day trips throughout his­ toric southem Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Next month's Seafarers LOG will include additional informa­ tion about the vacation program and a reservation form. In the meantime, any interested SIU member may call (301) 994-0010 to find out more about the pro­ gram. It should be noted that a vaca­ tion stay at the school is limited to two weeks per family. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the rules and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly from the plan. , Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the membership services office at: 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or j Tjlease send me the 1991 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which may write to: I contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the | I application form. COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan Name 5201 Auth Way Book Number_ .Social Security Number. Camp Springs, MD 20746 Address City, State, Zip Code. Telephone number ' This application is for I • Self G Dependent (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a complete descrip­ tion of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act- •or ! COBRA—program.) 3/91 I 'i!- �'N • • ".' ••> .•,'. mcH ':V ."'S- 21 ^ requested coffee be made available dur­ ing meal hours. Crew also voted no smoking in mess room during meal hours. Collection will be held for ship's fund as needed. No beefs, no disputed OT reported by deck or engine dele­ gates. Steward delegate reported OT dis­ pute, no other beefs. & Onee4}i0on,b^tmU$f^ Ships minutsssmiwiewsd^b^^ unlo/iS conimct i issues hKiuMngattention or resolution are addrm upon receipt of the ships minutes. Those nian : t •' • ";F7„S'P" .7 .'•'/.•• '^7- BROOKS RANGE ilOM), Januaiy 6— Chairman Bob Edwards, Secretary Joe Pitetta, Education Director Robert Hamil, Deck Delegate S. Lagare, En­ gine Delegate Dave Goosby, Steward Delegate Kenyon M. Bragg Sr. Chair­ man thanked deck gang and pumpman Bob Hamil for a successful tank cleanup on way to Portland, Ore. shipyard. He also reported ship is back on regular Valdez, Alaska to Panama run. Steward thanked crew for keeping mess hall clean and movies in order. Education di­ rector reminded people to upgrade at Piney Point, especially considering im­ portance of being well-trained for ser­ vice in Persian Gulf. He also thanked Bart Rogers and manpower staff for long hours in keeping ships crewed during Desert Shield. Steward department thanked for "tremendous" Christmas din­ ner. Special thanks to steward assistants Joe Gonzales and AH Mohammed for exceptional work. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Motion was made and sec­ onded to try to service TV and radio antenna. Crew felt that permanent per­ sonnel should not lose that status be­ cause of sickness or injury (uncontrollable occurrence). Proposal re­ ferred to negotiating committee for possi­ ble action. CAPE HENRY(lOM), January 6— Chairman Thomas Votsis, Secretary Mike Thornton. No beefs. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate; none reported by other delegates. Next port; Houston. 1/SJVSC4PEZ.Z.4 (IMC), January 17— Chairman Mike Sbappo, Secretary Joe Conlin. Very little mail sent to ship, only six LOGs received for crew of 42. Union will send more in future. Chair­ man reported long, hard trip. Thanked AS Joe Conlin for work as chief steward and chief cook and for a Job well done. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. CAPE NOME (lOM), January 19Chairman John E. Rountree, Secretary Alfredo Panico, Deck Delegate Caro­ lyn Parnell, Engine Delegate Steve Brown, Steward Delegate Lonzell Sykes. Payoff expected January 20 in North Carolina. $100 in ship's fund. No beefs, no disputed OT by deck or engine delegates. Disputed OT reported.by stew­ ard delegate. GULF rf?4D£/?(All Marine Services), January 13—Chairman C.N. Johnson. Chairman reported very good trip so far. $1,243.75 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine del­ egates. Disputed OT by steward delegate. Chairman reminded everyone to get new shots in case of chemical war­ fare. Crew voted thanks to steward de­ partment for Job well done. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), Jan­ uary 13—Chairman Irvin S. Crutchlow, Secretary Joseph Moody, Steward Delegate Anderson J. Jordan Jr. Payoff scheduled for New Orleans, La. January 15. Chairman reports good trip. No beefs, no disputed OT in any de­ partment. Next port: New Orleans. OMI HUDSON (OMl), January 4Chairman Al Caulder, Secretary J. Ri­ vera. Dispute reported concerning restriction to port at Port Everglades, Fla. Payoff due January 5. Large ship's movie collection reported. No disputed OT, no beefs. Steward department given vote of thanks. Aboard Overseas Ohio SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Sea-Land Service), January 13—Chairman Harry Fisher, Secretary Jose R. Colls, Deck Delegate Reyes Flores, Engine Delegate ^ tPedro Gago, Steward Delegate Jorge Salazar. Ship to lay up end of January in Tampa. Ship needs many repairs—in gal- SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 6—Chairman C. James, Secretary G. Bonefont. Chairman re­ ported all going well—smooth and good voyage. $125 in ship's fund. Deck and engine delegates reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT in steward department. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done and for homemade soups. Next port: Boston. OVERSEAS ALASKA (MOC), Janu­ ary 13—Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary Carl Woodward, Education Director R. Quinter. Chairman cau­ tioned crew on noise around quarters. He also reminded members about being care­ ful with plastics. No beefs, no OT disputes. OVERSEAS ALICE (MOC), January 6—Chairman Steve Copeland, Secre­ tary Alphonse Johnson. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Steward delegate reported OT dispute, no other beefs. Coast Guard in­ spection soon. Vote of thanks to steward department. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (MOC), January 7—Chairman J. Zepeda, Secretary C. Veazie, Education Director M. Will, Deck Delegate Ernest Zepeda, Engine Delegate Jose Rodriguez. Nothing in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT in any department. ffOVE/7 (Vulcan Carriers Ltd.), Januaiy 6—Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary D. Wuerth, Education Director Earl Olsen. Education director emphasized importance of attending Piney Point and offered help in filling out paperwork. $140 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reminded to keep all quarters' doors locked at all times. Note of thanks to steward depart­ ment for good Job over past few months. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Service), January 6—Chairman Luigi Alleulula. Secretary John J. Alamar, Edu­ cation Director Phillip Tarantino, Steward Delegate Tommy Belvin. Crew ... '••.•'''W'.mi.--- r i i iiiii. • • -. • 'v-f. .'w' -v. '' rr.i- Lifeboat Drill Aboard Ship Richard Hicks, Walter Johnson and Jessie James have donned their flotation vests in preparation for a lifeboat drill aboard ship in Diego Garcia. ley, both messrooms, pantry and all state­ rooms. List given to captain. No beefs, no disputed OT reported. Thanks to stew­ ard department for good food and good Job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), January 20—Chairman Ted A. Tolentino, Secretary Suhermadhy Ghani, Education Director Robert E. Blackwell, Deck Delegate Jabez E. Pegg, Engine Delegate Glen Hender­ son, Steward Delegate Ruben Casin Jr. Chairman reported trip was very pleas­ ant with good crew and fine food. No beefs, disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Steward delegate asked for clarification on shifting (early) meal. Ship receiving mail and LOGs reg­ ularly. No other beefs. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 13—Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary J.L. Johnson. No beefs or dis­ puted OT. LOG received in Yokohama, Japan. Crew thanked for keeping ship clean. Steward department (Chief Stew­ ard Joe Johnson, Chief Cook Charles Gooch, Assistant Harry Bourne) con­ gratulated for Christmas and New Year's Day dinners. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Service), January 13—Chairman Claude J. Dockrey, Secretary Jose M. BayanI, Deck Delegate Herbert A. Greene, En­ gine Delegate Carmine J. Barbati, Steward Delegate G.W. Sallee. Chair­ man noted captain was happy with crew. Deck and engine departments thanked for keeping ship clean. No beefs, no dis­ puted OT. All unlicensed seamen thanked Captain James E. Franklin for getting new TVs and a VCR for the crew lounge. Crew had nice Christmas in dry dock in Kobe, Japan. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. everything running smoothly. Everyone doing fine Job. Steward department re­ ceived vote of thanks, especially for holi­ day meals. Movie fund was at $193. Spent $175 on blank tapes. Captain said $200 from ship's fund will be contrib­ uted for more tapes to enlarge movie col­ lection. Crew requested new washing machine and ship's antenna be hooked up to satellite to receive Armed Forces Radio. ••• V :>-}')• • -^3^, SEALIFTCARRIBEANilMC), Janu­ ary 13—Chairman Larry Baker, Secre­ tary Paul Burke, Deck Delegate Michael P. Healy, Engine Delegate Al­ berto Garcia, Steward Delegate Grady Beasly. No beefs, no disputed OT re­ ported. Ship due in shipyard February 15. Crew talked about permanent Jobs aboard Sealift ships and voted thanks to president and union officials for hard work they are doing. Next port: Houston. SUGAR ISLANDER (P.O. Mariner), January 13—Chairman C.O. Herrara, Secretary C. Miles, Education Director Lorie Christmas, Deck Delegate Tommy Lister, Engine Delegate Dale W. Seats, Steward Delegate Isaac G. Gardon. No beefs or disputed OT. Lad­ der to cargo holds needs replacing. Crew requested more than four LOGs be sent to the vessel. Crew also asked for all forms and OT sheets. LNG VIRGO (ETC), January II— Chairman Ulus S. Veach, Secretary Mi­ chael F. Meany, Deck Delegate John Gilston, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Aubuchon. Chairman reported every­ thing going smoothly. Motion made and accepted to buy video camera from ship's fund to be rented to crewmembers when they go ashore. Crew re­ quested clarification on October contract: How will retroactive increase in vacation pay be handled? Next port: Arun, Indonesia. •i'v-' iinor '•li-r 'fa^ • f J- SEA-LAND SPIRIT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 20—Chairman John W. Schoenstein, Secretary Steve Apodaca, Education Director C. Henley, Deck Del­ egate William K. Stone, Engine Dele­ gate George Silva, Steward Delegate Richard E. Casuga. Chairman reported 0/lf/H(/DS0Af (OMI), January 17— Chairman Al Caulder, Secretary J. Ri­ vera. No disputed OT, no beefs. $70 in movie fund. Chairman reports crew working hard to prepare ship for ship­ yard in March. Said ship is fortunate to have lots of brotherhood onboard. Thanks to Ray Singletary and Anthony McQuay and whole Jacksonville staff for representing crew during recent pay­ off in Port Everglades, Fla. Next port: Wilmington. SEA'LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), January 6—Chairman Salvadore Rallo, Secretary Leticia Perales. Steward Delegate Jesse Lee Jones. Crew requested new ice machine. It has spent 90 days without ice on a southern run (San Juan, Rio Haina and Jackson­ ville). New washer was requested as well. Secretary reported crew working to­ gether nicely. Members voiced thanks to captain for help in making holidays more pleasant. Thanks also extended to stew­ ard department for holiday meals. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Chief Steward Grant Marzett prepares for the fire and lifeboat drill aboard the Overseas Ohio. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Service), January 4—Chairman Terry Murphy,''^ecretary Diana Nason, Edu­ cation Director A. Bell. Chairman re­ minded everyone of importance of contributing to SPAD. Payoff scheduled for Tacoma, Wash. January 8. Education director urged members to take advan­ tage of Piney Point. Crew also informed of random drug testing policy to take place this month aboard vessels. No money in movie fund. Disputed OT re­ ported by deck delegate. No other beefs or disputes. Crew would like to see Diana Nason become a regular steward because of her fine work. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), January 27—Chairman M. Keefer, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Edu­ cation Director E. Ford, Deck Delegate Steve Kastd. Everything running smoothly in all departments. No beefs, no OT disputes reported. Education di­ rector encouraged all members to make extra trips to keep ships manned during Persian Gulf crisis. Steward department congratulated for Job well done. Steward thanked crew for keeping things clean. Next port: Long Beach. i --7. . •7. •' t-' „ '• . • . - • •Ki vil is-. •• U �SEAFARCRS 106 Spica Wins Logistics Award far Second Time in 3Years The commander of the U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet has selected the USNS Spica for the 1990 Logistics Excel­ lence Award. The supply ship is erewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division. This honor, which has been given to the Spica for the second time in the last three years, goes to the oiler, supply, ammunition or other logistics vessel in the civilian-crewed Military Sealift Command that performs its duties at a level beyond what is ex­ pected. In announcing the award. Rear Admiral P. E. Tobin, commander of the Seventh Fleet, cited the role the Spica played in assisting several bat­ tle groups during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. "In addi­ tion to supporting the Midway and Independence carrier battle groups in the North Arabian Sea, (the) Spica conducted three replenishment cy­ cles within the Arabian Gulf to naval units deployed to the commander (of the) Middle East force." Since October 1990, when it was sent to the Middle East, the supply vessel has distributed more than 3,000 tons of food and other provis­ ions while serving as commodity manager for 54 naval units. "The USNS Spica has consis­ tently responded to all commitments with excellence, a 'can-do' attitude and unprecedented professionalism. She has steamed more hours and pro­ vided more stores than any other (ship) during the year," the citation continued. Several other Government Ser­ •f-- - '•:i^ V "•'•#. V '-:- vices Division-crewed vessels, in­ cluding the oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl and ammunition ship USNS Kilauea, were nominated for the award. SIU crewmembers aboard the Spica include from the deck depart­ ment Bosuns Hans H. Rook and Richard Martinez; Carpenter Ricardo Sanchez; Bosun Mates Patricio F. Arabaca, Milton D. Anderson, Oscar Taufaasau, Eric M. Jackson and Jerry L. George; Watch ABs Samuel F. Sturdevan, Raymond P. Belisle Jr., Phillip B. Adams, Hiram M. Elia, Kuzuyuki Ito and Thomas J. Bruce; Day ABs Lenard E. Sidener, Wilbert E. Scott, Josefino B. Cabanban, Ron­ ald King, James C. Ogg, Leonard E. Green, Raymond C. Spencer, Horace N. Brodie Jr., Joseph E. Urso, Dennis L. Johnson, Reynaldo A. Bautista, Anthony R. Mills, Jose C. Bendol, Larry A. Melvin, Paul Arredondo, Adu Nurk, L. C. Craney, Edward Fer­ nandez, Samuel Wilson Jr., David Wernet, Haruki Nakamoto, Terry D. Melvin, Gerald K. Hermanson and Ivory C. Mason; and Ordinary Seamen Vincent H. Anders, Charles Abernathy and David Chase. Government Services Division members working in the black gang were Chief Electrician Warren S. Nagata; Day Refrigeration Engineer Domingo Castro; Watch Refrigera­ tion Engineers Donnie S. Turner, Carlos S. Isles and John G. Duffy; Deck Engineer Machinists Ruben V. •^;•• Summary Annual Report SIU Pacific District Pension Plan This is a summary of the Annual Report for the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan [Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, Plan No. GO1 ] for the yearended July 31, 1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974(ERISA). Basic Financial Statement ^ V-'i-' 't'c -•-• f^^,: K- >•; '. Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $15,008,453. These expenses included $1,096,187 in administrative ex­ penses and $13,912,266 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 6,357 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $139,915,212 as of July 31,1990, compared to$145,425,056 as of July 31,1989. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $5,509,844. This decrease included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had total income of $9,498,609 including employer contributions of $1,524,339, earnings from investments of $7,561,994, stock dividends of $781,215, net realized gain on sale or exchange of assets of $4,973,210, unreal­ ized depreciation of assets of $5,359,342 and other income of $17,203. Employ­ ees do not contribute to this plan. Minimum Funding Standards Our actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information • •; You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investments; 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, 522 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94105. Telephone Number (415) 495-6882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the Plan, 522 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Depart­ ment of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitu­ tion Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210. • 'r. The USNS Spica Madarang and John H. Bellar Jr.; Day Second Engineers Ellis W. Is­ land and David L. Smith; Engine Utilitymen Sam Blalock, Juan A. Cruz and John F. Walsh; Oilers An­ tonio Siarot, Oscar C. Williams and Kevin S. O'Shaughnessy; and Wip­ ers Edgardo S. Sanding, Loyd L. Bartolome and Leodegario D. Are­ nas Jr. Those sailing in the galley gang were Chief Steward Dionisio L. Ma­ nila; Third Steward Roslito T. To­ ledo; Chief Cook Homer Gordon Jr.; Night Cook and Baker Ismael Corpuz; Second Cook and Bakers Teodoro A. Flordeliza and Jose D. Reyes; Assistant Cooks Bernard Chaffers and Aquilino S. Pili Jr.; Utilitymen Ramon E. Caymol, Jose Mendoza, Conrado T. Antonio, Rolando T. Mota, Nolito B. Impe­ rial, Joseph Racoma, Decano C. Venzon, Abraham J. Dalit, Floro M. Jimenez, Rustico F. Torres, Leopoldo L. Legaspi, Angelito V. Buenviaje, Juvencio A. Yepez, Cecilio T. Bartolome, Eddie A. Danetaras, Gilberto J. Cruz, Cecil C. Foor, Silvestre T. Rubles, Isaac W. Newton, Rodrigo J. Diaz and Theodore T. Fabie; and Laundryman William J. Johnson. Members serving in the supply de­ partment included Supply Officer Ronald M. Roach; Assistant Supply Officer Arthur D. Hill; Yeo­ man/Storekeepers Fabian F, Aglubat, Rizaldy D. Deliguin, Dominador Galit, Pedro H. Magisa, David C. Spencer and Herreld M. Dockery; and Assistant Store­ keepers Robert A. Young, Alfonso V. Domingo, Ernesto V. DeGuzman, Patrick B. High, Ernesto B. Roodique, David E. Terrell, Clark A. Wyatt Jr. and Rufus A. Warren Jr. MM&P ffnesHfanf Oosfatf In Renm of 1988 Vote Continued from page 5 Lines or American Ship Manage­ ment (two companies associated with the venture) for contributions on behalf of Monterey employees, who were members of the MM&P. (Various companies associated with the Monterey filed for bank­ ruptcy protection in 1989. In March 1990, a federal court-ordered fore­ closure resulted in the sale of the Monterey for $14 million to a for­ eign-flag operation.) Retirement Funds an Issue According to an MM&P member, an issue near and dear to all offshore members is their Individual Retire­ ment Account Plans (IRAP). The funds in each member's account supplement the pension he will re­ ceive when retiring. The MM&P member pointed out that the MM&P IRAP fund and the pension fund had lost $34 million over 18 months, largely through poor investment strategies of Tower. (A number of MM&P members filed a class action lawsuit against the trustees and plans administra­ tors of the MM&P IRAP and pen­ sion plans in an attempt to restore the millions of dollars lost by Tow­ er's so-called investments. The law­ suit is not yet settled. The case is complicated by'the fact that a number of related law­ suits have been filed, although most of these have been consolidated and are before one judge. Among the litigated matters are a Department of Labor suit against the MM&P IRAP and pension plans trustees and administrators and lawsuits brought by the trustees against oth­ ers connected to the plans. According to some MM&P mem­ bers a settlement may be in the wings. One MM&P mate said the action of the union's members to protect the plans assets was likely to result in restoration of millions of dollars to the trust funds, althou^ it would not make up all the monies lost in bad investments.) Experienced Hands Brown has sailed in all the li­ censed deck officer capacities aboard MM&P-contracted ships. He served as MM&P assistant port agent in Baltimore in 1975. Brown gradu­ ated from the United States Mer­ chant Marine Academy in 1965. In 1974 he obtained a masters of sci­ ence degree in accounting and a masters of business administration degree from Wharton. Hopkins, who has served in ev­ ery licensed deck officer capacity aboard MM&P-contracted vessels, currently sails as a master/mate with Puerto Rico Marine. From 1969 to 1974 he served as the dean of stu­ dents atMM&P's MITAGS training facility. He graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1959. ij.' �\ -• .>j<—^'»W-.,.'-. -• then they should get it for Korea and Vietnam. I had a friend on a Victory ship who carried 5,000 refugees out of Pusan, Korea and got a medal for it. David Atkinson, Bosun—They're all going to say yes because they want veteran's benefits, but sea­ men were only thereabout 15 days and left. We got compensated for our time. Earl Brannan, Able Seaman— They sure should. I started in '45 on the Water­ man Liberty, but then they put me in the Army during Korea. Jake Arshon, Waiter—Sure, why not? They went into war zones too. Joe Graves, 0MED—Well, yeah. I was on one and a bomb hit, busting the anchor chains. Some of our guys got killed when a round went through a mess hall. Jim Howison, QMED retiredYes, all the way. Gary Correy, Officer's Bed­ room Stew­ ard—Yes. The seafarers that sailed during World War II received it. I feel that anyone who sailed into the war zones carry­ ing supplies was doing service and falls into the same category. V# , 'Pi'- A-'-I': if -J-#ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING MEMBERS There is always work aboard the Orgulf's Tom Talbert. Cook Daisy Belt (above) bolls eggs In preparation for a meal while (below) Deckhand Keith Riddle tightens a cable on one of the barges being pushed by the tugboat. POSITION Able Seaman QMED ENGINE Talbert Goes Non-Stop DEPT. DECK The chart listed below Is designed to help Seafarers understand the basic requirements needed to upgrade in the three unlicensed departments at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship In PIney Point, Md. To use the chart, members should locate their department on the left. In the next column Is a listing of the basic Group I and II ratings available through study at the school. On the right are the requirements members should meet before applying to the school. A list of classes being offered by the Lundeberg School can be found on page 27. Contact your port agent or the admissions office at the Lundeberg School if you have any questions. FOWT ^0^ 5-' REQUIREMENTS 12 months seatime as an ordinary seaman or Chief Steward •V • '•• • Normal color vision, 20/200 vision in both eyes corrected to 20/50 in both eyes, passed USCG approved physical examination and 6 months seatime as wiper or 3 months seatime and graduated from Lundeberg School entry program. 2 years seatime with rating of chief cook or higher or 8 months seatime as cook/baker, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificates of completion for each program or 3 years seatime in rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook or 4 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 6 months seatime as cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion for each program or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assis­ tant cook or higher,4 months seatime as cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificates of completion for cool^baker and chief cook programs or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 9 months seatime as cool^aker or higher and 4 months sea­ time as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion for •, chief cook program. 1 year seatime in steward department with 4 months as cook/baker or 4 months seatime as cook/baker and hold certificate of completion from Lundeberg School cook/baker program or 6 months seatime in steward department and hold certificate of completion for Lundeberg School entry rating program STEWARD • •' .'i.-'-i-' i, Chief Cook n^ Hold a FOWT endorsement and have a minimum of 6 months seatime in a rating. . I'V-: 8 months seatime and graduated from Lundeberg School entry program. I'-.;..-., or 1 year seatime as steward assistant after completing Lundeberg School cook/baker program. Cook/ Baker 3 months seatime as 3rd cook or assis, tant cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion foftf @oea>Miitr,efe. Assistant Cook Utility i-- ••• ^ J or 12 months seatime at any rating in steward department. 6 months seatime in steward department -7 or 3 months seatime in steward department and graduated Lundeberg School entry rat­ ing program. •i i i;? for thtfSlBPArehiires : • v.'^ S ..V ^.v.- �vl %^,:;y.5;:i,}fi i-> •iif-Ssii^ n SCAfARERSiOG ^L'tf^li",';;.'; jy-V r/.^'bji'^ Know Your Rights 'J: •y; ""iyi'' 1- 'IIV-' • •' FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trustfunds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trust­ ees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union tmd manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should Angus ''Red" Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper man­ ner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contrac­ tual rights properly, they should con­ tact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the po­ litical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Summary Annual Report SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. '%U''JK""^-:' y^tt M'" n-?-' •; •..i= • •f.:.-' : This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. [Employer Identification No; 94-1431246, Plan No. 501] for the year ended July 31, 1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Your Rights to Additionai information •:;• • -ar You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investments; 3. Transactions in excess of five (5) percent of the fund assets. To obtain a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., 522 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94105. Telephone Number: (415)495-6882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco at headquar­ ters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Lundeberg ^Hool Seif Study Courses I [ Seaf^rs c?uT talte advantage of the opportunity in icicrease t^d^ I knovvledge through the Lundeberg School's self study courses, the i [ materials are prepared in a straight-forward, easy-to-understand manner. ' Pfm$0S0nd the materials checlmiibel^^ Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $7,908,683. These expenses included $264,235 in administrative ex­ penses and $7,644,448 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,075 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $3,016,834 as of July 31, 1990, compared to $2,793,303 as of the beginning of the plan year. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $223,531. The plan had total income of $8,132,214 including employer contributions of $7,805,427, earnings from investments or $310,009, and other income of $16,778. Employees do not contribute to this plan. should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrim­ ination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of em­ ployment. If a coiitribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and so­ cial interests, and American trade union concepts. Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to cariy out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: MATH SOCIAL STUDIES STUDY SKILLS Fractiohs Q Decimate & " U.S::Histtwyf^;i Percents M o d Geometry Geography S^erical to How to Improve Your Memory D! How to Use Textbooks D; Study Habits r 1 ENGLISH Grammar Books . Listening Skills Economics - Trigonometry W^Planeiv m 4; Mm 't o II Test Amdety O Test Taking Tactics m Stress k^agem^":: '• ; to • o • PQMMUNIOATION SKILLS • 'I -• I .^ J- „ I Name ^ Address 1 I Telephone _I Social Security # I Book# Cut out this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department J Seafarers Hanry Lundeberg School of Seiamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 •I •> �':H-. • • • •• MARCH 1991 13^' ' ,5 , r'{^^ I' u 25 Final DEEP SEA ANTONIO ARELLANO Pensioner Antonio Arellano, 67, died Decem­ ber 31, 1990. The for­ mer chief steward joined the union in May 1956 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Arellano, a Los Angeles native, completed recertification courses at the Lundeberg School and fre­ quently sailed aboard Maritime Overseas Co. vessels. He re­ tired in 1984. FOLICARPIO R. BALENDO Pensioner Policarpio R. Balendo, 73, passed away De­ cember 22,1990. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in the port of San Francisco in January 1955. The former steward re­ tired in 1980. MARVIN J. BLANTON Pensioner Marvin J. Blanton, 76, died of respira­ tory fail­ ure at Leesburg (Fla.) Re­ gional Medical Center on Janu­ ary 26. The Alabama native joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in September 1944 as a carpenter. He retired as a bosun in 1976, , KEN N. CHEN Pensioner Ken N. Chen, 68, passed away January 2. A for­ mer steward. Brother Chen was an Army veteran of World War II who joined the union in June 1952 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. The native of China re­ tired in 1978 as a member of the Marine, Cooks and Stew­ ards Union prior to its merger with the AGLIWD. GERALD ELEGAN Pensioner Gerald Elegtm, 68, died January 3. The former chief steward was bom in Washington state and joined the Seafarers in the port of Se­ attle in March 1971. Brother Elegan sailed extensively aboard Sea-Land Service ves­ sels. He retired in 1987. JOHN C. HOWARD John C. Howard, 64, died January 17. The Greens­ boro, N.Cw, na­ tive joined the SIU in the port of New York in October 1958. He was graduated from the An­ drew Fumseth Training School in 1958 and attended upgrad­ ing courses at the Lundeberg ># School in 1976. He was a 10year Navy veteran who was twice wounded in World War II. Brother Howard was an ac­ tive member at the time of his death. WALTER F. ERIKSON Walter F. Erikson, 86, passed awaiy Febmary 7. He joined the union in the port of Philadel­ phia as a deckhand. A native of Norway, Brother Erikson last sailed with the SIU in 1975. WOODROW JOHNSON Pensioner Woodrow Johnson, 63, sue-, cumbed to a heart attack January 4 at the Doctor's Hospital of Montclair (Calif.). Bom in West Virginia, Brother Johnson joined the Sea­ farers in November 1944 in the port of New York. He retired as a bosun in 1975 and is sur­ vived by his wife, Nancy, a stepfather, three children and , four grandchildren. MORTON KERNGOODJR. Pensioner Morton J. Kemgood Jr., 79, passed away Jan­ uary 18. The Air Force vet­ eran of World War II joined the union in the port of Balti­ more—his hometown—in April 1955. Brother Kemgood completed the bosun recertifi­ cation course in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. He retired in 1983. FRED D.LEWIS Pensioner Fred D. Lewis, 84, died January 22. The former . steward joined the union in the port of Mobile, Ala. in June 1945. He was a native of the British West Indies. Brother Lewis retired in 1976. WILLIAM McCLINTIC Pensioner William R. McClintic, 65, passed away Febm­ ary 11. A former deckhand, he started his sailing career with the Sailor's Union of the Pa­ cific. Brother McClintic joined the SIU in August 1967 in the port of San Francisco. A gradu­ ate of the Andrew Fumseth Training School, he upgraded to bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1978. The Navy WWII veteran had retired last year. JOSEPH A. MILUKAS Pensioner Joseph A. Milukas, 77, passed away Jan­ uary 4. The for- . mer QMED joined the union in the port of New York in March 1956. An Army veteran. Brother Milukas was bom in Mahanoy City, Penn. He was a Lundeberg School graduate who retired in 1980. ALGIE McWASHINGTON Algie McWashington, 47, died August 2, 1990. Originally with the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, he joined the SIU after the merger in Novem­ ber 1978. The Houston native retired in December 1988. HERBERT MORRIS Pensioner Herbert Morris, 68, died January 11. The Alabama native joined the Seafarers in the port of Mobile in December 1946. Brother Morris sailed as an able bodied seaman, including some voy­ ages to Vietnam during the hos­ tilities. He retired in 1985. VINCENT SAN JUAN JR. Vincent San Juan Jr., 67, passed away Jan­ uary 16. He joined the union in Decem­ ber 1942 in the port of New York, retiring as a bosun in 1970. Brother San Juan was a Savannah, Ga. native. JOSEPH SCHENK Pensioner Joseph Schenk, 87, died . Febmary longstand­ ing heart problems. Bom in Austria, Brother Schenk joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in Apri 1 1940. The black gang member retired in 1966. ANTONIO SCHIAVONE Pensioner Antonio Schiavone, 82, passed away Feb­ mary 4. The Massachu^ setts native joined the Seafarers in July 1941 in the port of Nor­ folk. Brother Schiavone, a for­ mer steward, retired in 1967. FREDERICK SELLMAN JR. Frederick S. Sellman Jr., 58, passed away Jan­ uary 29. An Air Force vet­ eran, he joined the union in June 1970 in the port of New York. The Houston native com­ pleted the bosun recertification course in 1980 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Sellman was an active member when he died. PAUL R. SIMMONS Pensioner Paul R. Sim­ mons, 72, died of emphy­ sema De­ cember . 15,1990 after a 10-year battle with the disease. The former FOWT joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in May 1946. He was bom in Lilian, Alabama and died in Mobile. Brother iSimmons was buried in Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile. He had re­ tired in 1974. HAROLD W. SUMMERS Pensioner Harold W. Sum­ mers, 72, passed away De­ cember 29,1990. The for­ mer bosun joined the Seafarers in November 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He was a West Virginia native who re­ tired in 1983. MING F. SUNG Pensioner Ming F. Sung, 75, died January 15. Bom in China, Brother Sung joined the SIU in the port of New York in April 1972. He upgraded his steward's rating at the Lundeberg School in 1976, re­ tiring in 1984. RAMON F. TOYEN Pensioner Ramon F. Toyen, 77, passed away September 29, 1990. The former steward sailed for the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union before its merger with the AGLIWD. Brother Toyen retired in 1975. WILLIAM C.TRASER Pensioner William C. Traser, 76, passed away December 9, 1990. Bom in Richmond, Va., Brother Traser joined the union in June 1944 in the port of New York. He upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1976 and retir^ in 1985. NORRISM. TRIPP ^ Pensioner Norris M. Tripp, 67, died January 21. The former bosun joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk, Va. in January 1944, upgrading in 1976. Brother Tripp, bom in Mabel, Minn., retired in 1983. INLAND JAMES E. BOYCE Pensioner James E. Boyce, 61, passed away Jan­ uary 2. The North Carolinian joined the Seafarers in the port of Norfolk, Va. in August 1966. Brother Boyce was a cook aboard Interstate Oil Coip. vessels, retiring in 1983. WILSON BRACY Pensioner Wilson Bracy, 79, died Febmary 7. He joined the union in June 1967 in the port of Norfolk. Bom in Rich Square, N.C., the former chief engineer sailed on Steuart Trans­ portation Co. vessels. The Navy WWII veteran retired in 1978. HARRY A. HANSEN Pensioner Harry A. Hansen, 83, passed away January 21. A native of Norway, Brother Han­ sen joined the SIU in June 1961 in the port of Philadel­ phia. The oiler retired in 1976. COYTR.PROPST Coyt R. Propst, 61, died Janu­ ary 12. The able bodied sea­ man joined the Seafarers in the port of Norfolk, Va. in Novem­ ber 1972. A veteran of both the Navy and Army, he was bom in Gaston County, N.C. Brother Propst upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. His last active sailing day was No­ vember 25, 1989. ANTHONY J. RAYMOND Pensioner Anthony J. Ray­ mond, 67, passed away Febm­ ary 6. The Baltimore native joined the union there iri 1956. He sailed as a deckhand on Baker Whitely Towing Co. ves­ sels, retiring in 1979. LOUIS SZALEJKO Pensioner Louis Szalejko, 73, passed away Feb­ ruary 14. The for­ mer tug captain sailed on Curtis Bay Towing Co. vessels. He joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Szalejko, an Army WWII vet­ eran, retired in 1982. "-if- "' • V •'7:7#V • '"•.V '.7 •. \'';7jv; . ' ' '' ' ' ' '•• •: ' • • "• ~ f HOWARD C. KRAMER Pensioner Howard C. Kramer, 79, lost his battle with leukemia January 6. Thefonner cony^orman and engine department member joined the SIU in Oc­ tober 1960 in the port of De­ troit. He was bom in Hazleton, Penn. and had retired in 1975. Brother Kramer's remains were placed in the Woodlawn Ceme­ tery in Toledo, Ohio. GUSTAVAS RENARES Pensioner Gustavas Renares, 59, died Februarys. Bom in To­ ledo, Ohio, Brother Renares joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Detroit. The former deckhand retired in 1978. RAILROAD MARINE CHARLES F. McGOVERN Pensioner Charles F.McGovem, 75, died October 20, 1990. A deck­ hand on. tugs sailing from the Brooklyn Eastem District Terminal, he joined the Seafarers in July 1960 in the port of New York., Bom in Jersey City, N.J., he was buried in St. Catherine's Cemetery in Wall Township (N.J.). ,v.' ••y '..'j SteHtii ^ -r. W 7V - GREAT LAKES ; • I't rnmm ^ ;••• ->'•'iS''-mm • • •• ..Tt®. i- ' 7:: �mm StAfAlSRSm Lundeberg School Graduates Six Classes •'•••If K';^ ••y|/ • -&' -:»§• ••- •f!. 'S' ; •••Hf •"^fU Trainee Lifeboat Class 466—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 466 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Thomas Griffin III, Jody Johnston, Frank Ninot Anthony Grant, Erik Doyle, Gregg Guzman, Tommy Bourne III, Shawn Tapp, (second row) Jim Crate, Pedro Medina, Shawn Sims, Jessie Jones, Allen Quade, Greg Brandani, Philip Martin, Kenneth Epps, Amancio Crespo, Matthew Roberson, Laurence McNutt, Mark Jeffers, John Seal, Grant Schuman and James Whalen III. •|' •.• '•4- • '.•. - Trainee Lifeboat Class 467—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 467 are (from left, kneeling) James Perez, Robert Scott Constantino, Catha­ rine Small, James Howard, Rashawn Richardson, Victor Nunez, (second row) Richard Schneider, Mark Faucette, Willie Sean III, Keith Nixon, Gary Kostopoulos, Joseph Moake, Alan Brewer, Doug Crosby, Glenn Baker Jr., Shawn Taylor and Jim Moore (instructor). • . ..• -J", if *• •••«-- • /«•-:••• • 'J."-• • -7'.': , , , - •la'yyv:-!:- •» ;• -Vf •; •'•: Advanced Fire Fighting—Completing the advanced fire fighting course are (left to right, front row) James Paul Miller, Joseph Allym, Gerald Freeman, Donald L. Somers, James Wilson, Craig Melwing, Joe Pomraning, (second row) Byran Cummings (instructor), Robert L. Foltz III, Gordon P. Cherup, Chip Noell, Alan Barry, John Walsh, John Herrlein, Butch Yanson, Michael McCarthy Woodrow Shelton, Steve McKittrick and John Smith (instructor). •:"-M.>::- • ^ ;:•: •'. :•• , ::'A lillfe'yifV.:: "V ^''••'. •':•.•• •^.-'^ •' •:*-' ,.' ., r' • r ' •:•• - •, • / •f' Galley Department Graduates i '•>•-••' ' >•' /, y''-- . •• I-) .ii f^;p: ••;•;:: :^ •" Upgraders Lifeboat—Graduates of the upgraders lifeboat class include (left to right, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Alfred Archer, Eugene T. Rice, Hector C. Rivera, (second row) Albert J. Dunn, Albert Schroeder, John Moore, Jr., George Moss and Theodore White. ^ , L; i I;. . •• i-LiI Si* Gregory Broyles of Honolulu com­ pleted the cook/baker course at the Lundeberg School. Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—FOWT graduates receiving their en­ dorsement this month are (left to right, front row) Curtis Bolware, Daniel J. Zealberg, Tim McCroy, Allen Ward, Chris Weiss, German Valerie, (second row) Bobby Williams Jr., Reinaldo Roman, Peter Benanti, Don Davis, Eric Oladovich, Mike LaBar, William Jaffray, (third row) Diana Thomas, J.C. Wiegman, Michael Visone, Mark Krause, Edmond Hawkins Jr., Enrique Silver Jr., Edward Correa, Carlton Lewis, Robert Lee Baptiste II, and Kelly Feldman. ynr' •.."yLny ' Clarence Clanton of Mobile is also a graduate of the cook/baker course at the Lundeberg School. Executive Chef Romeo Lupinacci (left) poses with Ngoe T. Allen, a graduate of the Lundeberg School's chief cook course. ; '• .'A. i'yJ'.i- ,T-., m m �i ^ • -' -27 Iritis .'V- :';4;. ..I'. Oil Spffl c«S„ MARCH 1991 awtwsow"" - -• Completion _Oate____AprilS May IT June 28^ August 9 AprilV May 13; June 24 Augusts A^ril-August 1 rontainment vi^ "^4 •;-v. 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Q yes U °'4_____-—— •___— Primary language spo en a n • . ,4";' gSrm-rJSnmr n Cook and Baker H Chief cook 8StSt-»ac«* receipt 3/91 �XKAKtKKKS 'ki-' Summary Annual Report SiU Pacific District Pension Plan Page 22 •'t •• •••'• Volume 53, Number 3 •V-'' "• '-v. •-• U The SIU crew aboard the Ready Reserve Force vessel Cape Cod was praised by the ship's captain for its work handling cargo during missile attacks while docked in Saudi Arabia recently. Master Thomas Tray wrote Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bargaining, in a letter dated February 9: "I would like to express my appreci­ ation for the job done by the crew of this vessel during this past voy­ age. The crew has performed mag­ nificently throughout, particularly shining during the stay" in the Mid­ dle East. Since 1952 when the program began, 203 scholarships have been awarded. Recipients have used the prizes to launch careers in law, medicine and business manage­ ment as well as other sectors. I. • Page 24 Tray praised the crew for re­ maining calm while offloading for four days despite "eight known SCUD missile attacks and at least four gas attack warnings." While stating all departments performed well, the captain specif­ ically pointed out the work of Bosun Ervin Bronstein and ABs James Groby and James Higgins. "Mr. Bronstein organized the crew and spent countless hours working the ship's gear to get cargo off. Despite the fact that all the cargo was supposed to be un­ loaded by shore cranes, a shortage of crane operators made this diffi­ cult. The ship's crew turned to and offloaded about 40 percent of the cargo by themselves. I would like to commend AB James Groby who spent almost 32 straight hours at the winch controls and AB James Higgins who ran the other winches." Tray noted galley gang mem­ bers stood as extra lookouts as the ship ran through mine fields, while the engine department crew put in extra hours to keep the vessel mov­ ing. "I write this letter not only to commend this crew, which is one of the best I have had the pleasure to command, but to make you aware of what your union members are going through. This has been no picnic. When next you go to Washington..., remind them that at the time we were in the gulf, the (Maritime Administration) repre­ sentative in Bahrain confirmed that two foreign-flag ships had to be offloaded in Muscat because the foreign crews refused to enter the war zone. We may be scared half to death, but we're getting the job done," Tray concluded. Campbell sent letters to both Bronstein and Tray praising their efforts. He told Bronstein he un­ derstood the difficulty of offload­ ing during an attack as he was part of merchant marine force support­ ing the D-Day landings in France on June 6, 1944. "Perhaps the re­ fusal by some foreign-flag vessels chartered by U.S. operators to enter the imminent danger area will strengthen our argument to Congress when Desert Storm is over that if you want a class perfor­ mance use an American crew," he wrote to the bosun. Campbell told Tray he was for­ warding his letter praising the crew to Maritime Administrator Warren Leback. Besides Bronstein, Groby and Higgins, others sailing in the deck department of the Cape Cod, which is operated by OMI Corpo­ ration, included ABs Charles F. Thompson, Roger E. Piaud and Ronald A. Makowiecki and Ordi­ nary Seamen Chris L. Stringer, Joseph C. Tengler and John B. Hutchinson. Black gang crevvmembers were Chief Electri­ cian Robert H. Caldwell; QMEDs Frank J. Bakun and Linton L. Reynolds Jr.; FWT Edward Ezra; OMU Alberto Gutierrez and Wipers Tomas B. Martinez, George Mulvenna and Baudilio B. Ruiz. Those sailing in the galley gang included Chief Steward Henry Manning; Chief Cook Samuel P. Sinclair and GSUs Gene R. Tuttle, Gary D. Damron and Eduardo A. Gonzalez. Scholarship Applications Due April 15 April 15 is the deadline to apply for a Seafarers International Union scholarship. •5/ • •• -i- ..M4 Cape Cod's SIU Crew Praised for Hard Work Under Adverse Conditions in Persidn Gulf Ervin Bronstein vU March 1991 Summary Annual Report SiU PD-PMA Sugpiementai Benefits Fum A total of seven scholarships are available this year. Children of SIU members are eligible for four of the awards valued at $15,000each over a four-year period at whatever col­ lege or university the winner may choose. Three other scholarships are set aside for SIU members plan­ ning to further their education. One is set for $15,000 for four years at the college or university of choice while the other two are valued at $6,000 over two years. Scholarship materials and appli­ cations are available at all SIU union halls. They also can be re­ ceived through the mail by filling out the coupon found on page 20. Help Sought in Missing Chihi Case The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children is seeking the help of Seafarers in locating Tammy Michelle Call. Considered an endangered run­ away, the child was last seen at school on February 20, 1990 in Leesville, La. She was wearing a white jacket, black blouse and blue jeans. At the time of her disappear­ ance, when she was 15 years old. Tammy Michelle Call was 5 ft. 6 in., weighed 135 pounds and had sandy colored hair and brown eyes. She has pierced ears. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Tammy Mi­ chelle Call should contact the center at 1-800-843-5678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Ver­ non (La.) Sheriff's Office at I318-238-4844. Foreign-Flag Cruise Ship Crew Unable lie to Extinguish Fire More than 3,000 passengers were evacuated when the crew of the Sovereign of the Sea, one of the newest foreign-flag cruise ships sailing out of the port of Miami, was unable to extinguish a storeroom fi^re on February 20. The vessel was docked in San Juan when the blaze started in the fifth floor storage area near a 1,050seat show lounge. While crewmembers spent two hours searching for the fire and another two fighting it, the captain of the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. vessel refused to allow local firefighters aboard to help. He relented when his crew was near exhaustion and four San Juan firefighters had the blaze out within a few minutes. In a hearing conducted by the United States Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board a week after the fire, it was revealed the vessel had only 10 crewmembers trained in firefighting and the crew quickly used up its portable oxygen supply trying to douse the flames. At one point, 44 empty tanks were stacked on the floor, crewmembers testified. Neither the storage locker nor the adjoining lounge are equipped with sprinklers. The fire, believed to be electrical in origin, sent smoke through the rear of the vessel. USCG Random Drug Testing Regs Will Be Announced in Mid-April Tammy Michalle Call The United States Coast Guard is expected to announce its random drug testing policy for merchant mariners by mid-April. The Department of Transportation agency was forced to create a new random drug testing policy after the federal district court found the Coast Guard's regulations on the matter to be in violation of an individual's privacy rights. . >• f. J '1 ' .Vv,:. • I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ANOTHER POTENTIAL BATTLE LOOMS FOR U.S. SHIPPING IN MEXICAN TALKS GATT WORLD TRADE TALKS BOGGED DOWN; WATER TRANSPORT APPEARS SAFE FOR NOW AT&T, SIU INK 5-YEAR LABOR PACT MARITIME PROGRAMS SUFFER IN 1992 FEDERAL BUDGET DELIVERY OF GOODS CONTINUES DESPITE OUTBREAK OF GULF WAR. NMU RANK-AND-FILE WONDER WHO’S IN CHARGE OF UNION FOREIGN CREWS BALK AT PERSIAN GILF RUN SIU CREW IS SOMBER BUT DETERMINES WINTER BRINGS CHARLES E. WILSON HOME SIU MEMBERS ESCORT USS LEXINGTON EUROPE ASSESSES IS SHIPPING CAPACITY CONTINENT WIFE- CABOTAGE, SINGLE REGISTER AMONG ITEMNS THAT MAY BE ADOPTED ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE CLASS VITAL TO QMED TRAINING WORK CONTINUES ON S-L EXPLORER AFTER BRIEF LAYUP HAWAII-BASED SEAFARERS EXTEND THANKS TO SEN. INOUYE FOR SUPPORT OF MARITIME SIU SCHOOL’S STUDENTS MUST HAVE VALID DRUG-FREE CLEARANCE TESTS BOSUN HERB LIBBY RETIRES AFTER NEARLY 30 YEARS ABOARD CABLE SHIP JUDGE USES EXPERIENCE LEARNED ON THE LAKES SIU FISHERMAN COMMENDED FOR HELPING OTHERS U.S. SEAMEN AWARDED RUSSIAN MEDALS 45 YEARS LATER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 3 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/a581d8920899c9b8d5f93b801ab0728d.PDF 79811d6442a2cff7d466354424da12a9 PDF Text Text Seafyrers Reflect on Desert Stonn Run • Vr '- • SEAXAMCEKS ['• 'I- 'Mt-'y 3• " February 1991 volume 53, Number 2 - --f. , . y.'.. 'Mr''-' y-.-; .;^v- • AT&T Signs 4-Ship Pad '3:cc c>o C'iC/5 rj-< iC-is: "• -H/>.4,C_ mod) a-i< Two New Vessels Join Cable Fle( L:- -.•r-'-- The new AT&T cable ship, the Global Link, will be crewed by members of the Seafarers International Union. :-«l .S.'y.i»5>«yy The AmeriGan flag will be flying on two new AT&T cable-laying ships in addition to those currently operated by the company— the Charles L. Brown and the Long Lines. All of the telecommunications company's vessels will be used to compete in the international fiber-optic .• submarine cable-layii business, A contract covering t hours, wages and workij ^ conditions for Seafar^ working aboard the t new vessels and, ^ extension, the two shi currently operating in 1 trades was signed by AT&T and the SID late last month. •. Page 3 A Euro Flag What Does It Mean? ,, , AV.tf• • SPAIN UNITED KINGDOM: As the 12 nations of the European Community hurtle toward a single unified market in 1992, indications are a single European shipping flag and policy will be instituted The possibility of a single European shipping entity wouldpose grave problemsfor the U.S. maritime industry. Page 7. INSIDE Foreign Seamen Balk 1990 Tax Information; U.S. Shipping Girds At Entering War Zone Tips on State Fiiings For Trade Pact Fight Mariners, many of whom are from na­ tions involved in the allied war effort, who are sailing aboard a number of foreign-flag vessels carrying military cargo to the Persian Gulf have jumped ship rather than sail into the area of conflict, indicate newspaper accounts from throughout the world. —- foge 4 With the April 15 tax-filing deadline looming in the near future, the Seafarers LOG presents in this issue a four-page supplement filled with tips for preparing tax fprms. Special attention has been paid to IRS rules for submitting exten­ sion requests and state tax-filing infor­ mation is provided. ^ - Spedol Suppjemeiit The SlU and other U.S.-flag shipping interests will be monitoring the upcoming bilateral trade negotiations between the governments of the United States and Mexico to ensure that the pact does not include marine transport services. The trade talks are scheduled to take place this spring. Poge2 ''-T. • • ;'t- .Ol.'' ^ ^.n- • • , -'A- i .- .1 �l^al' •.^-•V-'^' '•.• v./'v mtutm LOG r": V •vf,. J - >- •-:.••"• j •:"• ' "'-''u •'. • .-i • •'• '• President's Report Another Potential Battle Looms For U.S. Shipping in Mexioan Talks '.', ' ' . In Pursuit of Workers'Welfare •'" ">•' \AM: &'• -'• '•> • '-•; '• W&IM • -<'•;( • • Scholarship Note 0'f-l I would like to urgently remind all Seafarers and their dependents who might be eligible to apply for the scholarships available to SIU members and their children. Since the Seafarers Scholarship Program was insti­ tuted in 1952, 184 SIU members and their children have been awarded fi­ nancial stipends to pursue higher education. April 15 is the deadline for applying for this year's scholarship awards that will go to two Seafarers and four children of SIU members. Details are available at all Seafarers union halls, or by writing to the SIU Scholar­ ship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. •ii". ••.' '-••J.'.' . 1,1- ,••-'{ ^ . ^ .• - Jr-:-.Vv:--:- Volume 53, Number 2 •>•• • ''i' ¥1 K':- S ,:•'./• • Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Hall and Tim Liszewski; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Director, Bill Brower. •-• .'• The SIU will be monitoring the up­ coming bilateral trade negotiations with Mexico to ensure that U.S. ship­ ping interests are not forsaken in |he American government's desire to nail down a trade treaty with the neighbor­ ing country. The administration currently is seeking authority from Congress to engage in bilateral trade talks with Mexico, a parallel process to the nego­ tiations that took place five years ago when the U.S. government entered into a pact with Canada. Industry Protected During the U.S./Canada Free Trade Agreement talks, the SIU vigorously worked with congressional allies to have maritimeomitted from the treaty. Excluding shipping from the pact as­ sured the industry that existing and future government protections of U.S. shipping and maritime promotional programs would remain intapt and could be expanded. A trade agreement with Mexico that includes a maritime section has the potential for wreaking havoc on the U.S. shipping sector. In particular danger of being wiped out in any U.S./Mexico trade talks is the Jones Act, which ensures that domestic water routes will be reserved to U.S.flag vessels operated by Americanowned companies and crewed by American mariners. Given the prox­ imity of Mexico and the deplorable economic conditions its citizens face, any opening in U.S. cabotage laws would, be seen as a big source of po­ tential jobs for Mexican workers. Discussions between the United States and Mexico are scheduled to begin soon. Protecting the jobs of American seamen and defending the U.S. shipping industry during the talks will be a number one priority for the SIU in 1991. GATT World Trade Talks Bogged Down; Water Transport Appears Safe for How Chances of reviving the current round of the world's General Agree­ ment on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) appear to be getting slimmer as a March 1 deadline imposed by the U.S. Congress gets closer. The SIU has been monitoring the talks to make sure that maritime is not included in a final settlement. The Jones Act, which limits domestic com­ merce to vessels built in the U.S. oper­ ating under a U.S. flag and crewed by American seamen, would be in jeop­ ardy if maritime is included. A major­ ity of the Senate and more than 150 House members in the last Congress urged the U.S. Trade Representative to exclude maritime from the trade talks. The trade talks,, which began in 1986 and collapsed in December 1990, were called to amend the GATT process and to expand it to include services and agriculture. Such items as agriculture, telecommunications, fi­ nancial services and transportation were to be included in the proposed pact. Previous agreements only cov­ ered manufactured goods. The talks reached an impasse when an agreement on agricultural subsidies could not be reached among several European nations, Japan and South Korea. More than 100 nations had been involved in the negotiations. Should no agreement be reached by March 1, congressmen and senators have said they will not support an ex­ tension of the fast-track process to ap­ prove GATT. This procedure would limit the legislators to only a yes or no vote on the final pact. Without it, amendments could be debated and added, thus slowing down or killing the whole agreement. ATTENTION SEAFARERS A Seafarer or his or her dependents interested in pursuing higher educational opportunities should apply for an SIU scholarship. Applications are due April 15. Pick up an information kit and an application form at any SIU hall, or see page 16 of this issue of the LOG. February 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047>) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. !r. 5--,>•• 'i When the Executive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment holds its two-day meeting this month, representatives of the affili­ ated unions will face an agenda loaded with a wide range of issues critical to America's working men and women and their families. As the membership is aware, the MTD is an APT.-CIO department in which there are 43 national and international union affiliates working to­ gether to promote the interests of their members, many of whom are employed in the maritime industry and re­ lated sectors. The MTD, in addition to maintaining an active operation in the nation's capital, also operates a network of local port councils which provide and coor­ dinate support in behalf of member unions who request assistance. It is anticipated that decisions will be made and acMichael tions planned at the MTD meeting this month that will Sacco attempt to deal positively with many of the matters fac­ ing working Americans and their families. Some will call for legislative action, some will require attention by the executive branch of government, others will have to be dealt with through the col­ lective bargaining process. One thing is gertain: there is no shortage of challenges facing this na­ tion, and, thus, the union movement. The greatest one, of course, is the di­ abolical conduct of one man who has threatened the world with violence and instability—Hussein of Iraq. Fortunately, history is not repeating it­ self. Unlike the situation in the 1930s, when the world was intimidated into appeasement of that other madman, Adolf Hitler, today, the commu­ nity of nations, led by the United States, has acted promptly to effec­ tively halt Hussein in his tracks. Courageous Military Personnel But as the fighting goes on in the Persian Gulf and the military men and women at the front are performing with such great skill and courage, the home front features an array of problems, any one of which by itself would be a handful in normal times. Just look them over: • The so-called S&L crisis, for which the American people must ante up billions of dollars to make up for the bank failures that have been breaking out across the land. • The almost uncontrollable mounting costs of health care that have threatened the ability of many plans and insurance companies to continue to pay out hospital and medical costs for their constituents. • The continuing export of American jobs and the consequent loss of available trained, skilled manpower. • The continuing and expanding trade and balance of payment defi­ cits that are draining the nation's resources, endangering its posi­ tion as the leading force in the world, and causing increasing unemployment of skilled workers. • The problems of the disintegrating cities, poor quality education, the drug and AIDS crises and more. No one feels the brunt of these pressing problems like the working men and women of this country. And no one will speak out in their be­ half like the trade union movement. That is why the positions and programs that are adopted by the Mari­ time Trades Department Executive Board and those of the AIT.-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council which will follow, are so import^t to the welfare of the worker. Emphasis Is on Service As part of the union's continuous program to provide the highest quality of service to its membership, SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay (standing, second from left) and Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (standing, third from left) are conducting regional meetings with SIU officials. Pictured above are the participants of the Atlantic Coast regional meeting. From left are: (seated) Assistant Vice President Dave Heindel, New York Port Agent Kermett Mangram, Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino, Baltimore Port Agent Nick Kratsas; (standing) Santurce Port Agent Angel Hernandez, Fay, Sacco, Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey, Assistant Vice President George Ripoll, New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois and Representative Carl Peth. �J; m FEBRUARY 1991 New Ships to Operate Under the U.S. Flag {•''- j; AT&T, SlU Ink 5-Year Labor Pact M The American flag will be flying on the Global Link and the Global Sentinel, AT&T's new cablelaying ships, and the vessels will be manned by American crewmembers. The decision to keep the AT&T fleet operating under The cable ship Long Lines at its dock in Baltimore. The vessel is one of four AT&T ships that are or will be engaged in the submarine cable-laying trades. Seafarers man both the Long Lines arid the Charles L. Brown and will crew the company's new ships, the Global Link and the Global Sentinel, soon. Maritmw Pm^ams Suffer tn 19SZ Fedend fidget From the standpoint of a Sea­ farer and his or her family, the federal government's staggering $1.45 trillion budget for the up­ coming fiscal year offers little in the way of support for U.S. ship­ ping. In the fiscal year 1992 budget submitted by President George Bush to Congress earlier this month, maritime programs and agencies took a back seat to the nation's infrastructure. The Department of Transpor­ tation budget included funding in­ creases for roadway, bridge and railway construction and mainte­ nance as well as airline safety personnel while most maritime agencies barely kept pace with inflation and other cost factors. The Maritime Administration suffered a loss of $3 million to $555 million in the budget which would be implemented October 1 if it is approved by Congress. The MarAd budget included $225 million for the Ready Reserve Force. Of that amount, $117 mil­ lion will be used to provide main­ tenance for the 96 vessels already in the fleet with the remainder being used to help increase the force to 142 ships by 1994. The Coast Guard was the only maritime agency to receive a sig­ nificant budget increase. The $284 mijlion hike to $3.6 billion was earmarked to pay for an additional 1,252 people who will help enforce the 1990 Oil Pollution Act. Both branches of Congress will hold hearings on the proposed budget and may make changes in the amount of money to be spent. The House of Representatives and Senate must pass a final budget resolution which the president has to sign before the start of Fy 1992 in October. NMU Rank-and-File Wonder Who's in Charge of Union In the absence of any clear pres­ entation of a status of the orga­ nization following the routing of all the top officials in the licensed division of District I Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association/ National Maritime Union, seamen aboard NMU-manned vessels-have been subjected to a rumor mill creating confusion. NMU members are asking themselves and each other who really is in charge of their union. Waterfront observers report that the unlicensed seamen of the socalled merged union are getting very little assistance in answering this question from officials be­ cause the lines of communication seem to be frayed. Adding to the confusion is the sudden retirement announcement of District 1 Executive Vice Pres­ ident Shannon Wall, who served as president of the NMU prior to what some observers have char­ acterized as the takeover ofThe union by the licensed officers. Press accounts indicate Wall had been asked to give up the post in order to run a newly-formed organiza­ tion representing foreign seamen. In waterfront spots frequented by American seamen, discussions among NMU members continued to center on the nature of the merger agreement with MEBA and the manner in which it doomed unlicensed seamen to a form of "second class citizenship" within the organization. At one such location a heated discussion revealed anger over the fact that "nobody is considering us." It is no secret among these NMU seamen that they feel their interests were subordinated to those of a handful of officers who reportedly were motivated by a desire to acquire substantial sev­ erance pay arrangements, accord­ ing to waterfront observers. the American banner was reported late last month in conjunction with an announcement that a collective bargaining agreement had been reached between the giant tele­ communications company and the Seafarers International Union. The five-year labor pact covers hours, wages and working condi­ tions of unlicensed seamen sailing on the two new ships and, by extension, the Charles L. Brown arid the Long Lines, the two American Telephone & Telegraph Company (AT&T) vessels already operating in the cable-laying trades. Although AT&T's subsidiary. Transoceanic Cable Ship Com­ pany, with which the SIU has had an exemplary labor/management relationship for more than 30 years, had negotiated with the union last summer on manning levels for the two new ships, this fall rumors began to surface that the enter­ prise was considering abandoning the U.S. flag to operate the Global Link and Global Sentinel under a foreign registry. Globally Competitive In announcing the decision to maintain the AT&T fleet under the American flag, AT&T Submarine Systems President William Carter explained why the company had looked into the foreign flag option. "In recent years it has become apparent that AT&T had to inves­ tigate all options to keep its sub­ marine systems business globally competitive. Hence, with the con­ struction in Singapore of two new AT&T ships, we examined care­ fully any competitive advantage that could be gained through for­ eign flagging," Carter said. "We concluded from our over­ all evaluation to continue staffing our ships with the U.S. maritime unions that have served us to date and we have secured their com­ mitment to continue to pursue ways to insure AT&T's competitive success," said the AT&T official. SIU President Michael Sacco said he was "extremely pleased" with the new agreement and AT&T's decision to retain the U.S. flag on all of its cable-laying ships. He said, "We applaud AT&T for a decision which signals a com­ mitment to keeping a U.S.-flag capability on the high seas, an action we regard as of enormous importance to the nation and to the American people, as well as to the seamen who are employed aboard the company's ships." Support for U.S. Flag AT&T's interest in a foreignflag option drew wide-spread conContinued on page 9 Deliveiy of Goods Continues Despite Outbreak of Guff War As of February 4, the U.S. gov­ ernment had sent 5 billion pounds of dry cargo and 8.6 billion pounds of fuel by ship, many of them erewed by Seafarers, to the allied armed forces stationed in the Per­ sian Gulf. Converted into short tons, the logistical supply line has transferred 2.5 million short tons See page 5 for reports from Sea­ farers on the gulf run. of dry cargo and 4.3 million short tons of fuel to the gulf since the United States began its military deployment last August. "The outbreak of hostilities has not significantly altered the smooth delivery operation of military ma­ terial to the gulf; an effort coor­ dinated under the auspices of the Military Sealift Command (MSC). To date, the MSC's sealift pro­ gram in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm has involved 232 ships. Of these ves­ sels, the majority have been U.S.flag ships, including the eight fast sealift ships, the 21 prepositioning vessels, six ships on long-term charter to the agency, 27 of 40 tankers, 20 of 99 charters, two marine aviation support vessels, two hospital ships and 54 vessels in operational status from the gov­ ernment's Ready Reserve Force. SIU members are manning many of these vessels. In addition, SIU crews are aboard liner ships that are delivering containerized cargo to the gulf. Seafarers in the SIU's Govern­ ment Services Division are also serving in Operation Desert Storm. The union's Government Services Division, formerly known as the Military Sealift Transport Union (MSTU), crew vessels in the MSC Pacific fleet. NOTICE TO FAMILIES OF MERCHANT SEAMEN The Military Sealift Command (MSC), the Department of Defense agency responsible for coordinat­ ing the delivery of supplies by ships to the Persian Gulf-stationed Armed Forces, has instituted a telephone center for families of merchant sea­ men who are seeking information on their kin. The MSC special telephone number is (202) 433-0332. III Hr -1 • '• - •- V- •? • •, t\: 1 -M J:, f " I:" Vi •L';" N' *• �SEAFARERS LOG Foreign Crews Balk at Persian Gulf Run I^ As the progression of the Persian Gulf war unfoldss, an aspect of. history is repeating itself. According to press reports, on several occasions, foreign seamen have refused to sail on ships assigned to carry American military cargo to the area of conflict. Moreover, one article says foreign crewmembers have unloaded military cargo destined for Saudi Arabia at ports outside of the Persian Gulf, thereby delaying the delivery of supplies. The dependability of foreign mariners charged with the responsibility of getting vital military materiel to an area of hostilities has long been questioned by proponents of a strong American-flag merchant fleet. The proponents also have noted that a viable U.S.-flag fleet with sufficient American seamen to crew the ships is an integral component of any national defense strategy. T'- •' '- • '- SIU President Michael Sacco, appearing before the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee during hearings on America's sealift capability held in July of 1989, said the accelerated decline of the American-flag , fleet was creating a "worsening shortage of skilled manpower to build, repair and operate merchant vessels." "When our boys overseas look for the equipment they need to defend their lives and freedom, it will be too late to put out 'help wanted' notices," Sacco warned during those hearings. Seamen from Allied Nations According to the press accounts, seamen from many nations have been involved in the incidents of foreign mariners balking at a Persian Gulf run — including individuals from countries that are part of the allied effort. Seamen from Germany, Japan, India, Spain and Bang­ ladesh are among those who have left their gulf- assigned ships. 'i"%p '. ••''• Vi -''V Two incidents, as reported in the press, occurred before the outbreak of hostilities. But since the war broke out in January, there have been more articles outlining the actions of skittish foreign seamen. What follows are excerpts from accounts reported in the press on foreign seamen refusing to sail on ships bound for the gulf: Reuters; August 31, 1990; Japanese Ship Owners, Union, Leery of Gulf Transport Callup M§W: "Japanese shipowners are taking their time sighing up after a transport recruiting drive launched by their government as part of a Persian Gulf aid package, industry sources said Friday. . . Industry leaders have said they would cooperate on condition that their craft be used only for non-military purposes." "There are two main problems, industry sources said. The first is that the government wants participants to include increasingly scarce Japanese-registered ships. The second is that the All Japanese Sea­ men's Union, the industry's umbrella labor body, has shown its reluctance to allow its members to be exposed to risk by urging Parliament to clarify the goals of the mission." One Japanese shipping official is quoted in the article as saying, "We understand this plan is vital to diplomacy, but the timing is bad. The shipping market has recovered and ship availability is tight." \ •/ - ^ ^ Lloyd's List; October 10,1990; Iraq-Kuwait Dispute ' "y; Noted as a UPl report from Hamburg on October 8, the piece stated that most of the crewmembers on the Western Gallantry "which is due to deliver aviation fuel in the gulf had to be replaced because they "refused to remain onboard the vessel." .... -'Sr;. A person identified as "a union spokesman" said 13 of the 15 crew had "asked to be taken off the vessel because they considered it too dangerous to sail into the gulf. He said the company originally turned down the request by the German and Spanish crew but eventually gave in because of a clause in the crew's contracts which allows for refusal to carry out high-risk duties. The fuel was loaded in Texas." The Journal of Commerce; January 22, 1991; APL-Hired Ship's Crew Refuses Gulf Orders .•• 5--•.'V.'V.?. -i- jrf • •'•-'VAy-^-.if, ''. "The crew of a foreign-flag feeder vessel chartered by American President Lines Ltd. refused to enter the Persian Gulf las week, prompting the carrier to send in one of its U.S.-flag vessels instead, the Journal of Commerce learned." The Eagle Nova, a feedership that can carry 400 20-foot containers, is registered in Cyprus. "The officers and crew of the vessel refused to enter the gulf because of the threat of war in the region, according to labor and industry sources." "The President Buchanan, a U.S.-flag APL liner ship, was ordered to deliver the needed supplies to Dammam, not one of its regularly scheduled calls. The American crew was issued gas masks and told to watch for 19 mines believed to be adrift in the area, according to a ship telex." Sea-Land Experiences Problems With Crews of Foreign-Flag Ships ^—== I la the Gi ^ I r<>nfiiCnm'FmnSb»l BuHArwjiy J j MM WBBdll I Fwefgn Merchant Crew Balks at Gulf |^wiggg!g,""kJ •:' •*-' • Ezrg2E3 aflPANESE SHIP OWNERS, UNION, LEERY OF GULF TRANSPORT CALLUP ,_r.- £ ir- . • FORBaN VESSEL'S REFUSAL TO ENTER OULF SHOWSNEED FOR STBONOMERCHANT MARIN^ III 1 • «^ •j —iriil.or'KrtI:si}m maMi •i'Mmsm Headlines from press accounts of skittish foreign seamen are compiled above. The Journal of Commerce; January 24, 1991; Indian Air, Ship Crews Refuse Duty in the Gulf "The government is facing a mutiny of sorts, with crews of Shipping Corp. of India and pilots of Air India, both state owned, refusing to take ships and aircraft to the Persian Gulf war region." The government ordered the Shipping Corp of India "to resume loading oil from Iran." The crews refused to go to the area. "Transport Minister Manubhai Kotadia appealed Wednesday to crews and officers of the shipping line to 'rise to the occasion and bring much-needed crude oil to the country. The bulk of India's oil is transported by the carrier and comes from the Middle East." Wall Street Journal; January 30, 1991; Foreign Crews' Fears Slow Some U.S. Gulf Shipments "Some foreign crews of ships carrying U.S. military cargo are refusing to sail into the Persian Gulf, causing shippers to turn increasingly to vessels manned by U.S. citizens." "So far, industry executives count a half-dozen examples of delays to U.S. military cargo in the past two weeks caused by foreign crews' unwillingness to sail to northern Persian Gulf ports." The article references the Eagle Nova case and quotes George Hayashi, president of American President's shipping subsidiary. Hayashi explained that the German master of the Eagle Nova "didn't want to endanger the lives of the crew and be an object of the shooting." "Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., New Orleans, said foreign crews on several occasions have unloaded U.S. military cargo bound for Saudi Arabia at ports outside the Persian Gulf, delaying the shipments by a couple of days." 4 j/ Daily Shipping News; February 1, 1991; Freighter Crew Refuses MSC Gulf Area Trip Datelined London and taken off the KRFITNT wire, the paper reported that 30 crewmembers of the Banglar Mamata, a Bangladesh freighter, "jumped ship at San Francisco to avoid sailing to the Persian Gulf, according to Lloyd's Intelligence." MSC chartered the 15,877 dwt vessel to take supplies to the Persian Gulf. The article reported that the vessel was laying idle until a replacement crew could be found. 4 4 The Journal of Commerce; February 1, 1991; Sea-Land Experiences Problems wUh Crews of Foreign-Flag Ships A Sea-Land official confirmed the dompany "has encountered problems in getting foreign nationals to crew cargo ships entering the Persian Gulf war zone." Sea-Land Service Inc., Edison, N.J., experienced an incident in January when the crew of a foreign-flag ship carrying military cargo balked at entering the gulf just as hostilities became imminent." Outside sources said one problem encountered by Sea-Land in­ volved Japanese officers aboard a containership that normally travels from Europe to the Persian Gulf and Asia. This service, operated by Sea-Land in conjunction with Swiss shipping company Norasia Ltd., uses no U.S.-flag vessels." According to reliable sources, the Japanese officers aboard one vessel refused to take the ship into the gulf acting under a directive from the All Japan Seamens Union , a labor group that has also instructed Japanese tanker officers to avoid the gulf." •m �FEBklUm J99I With Seafarers on the Persian Gulf Run SlU Crew Is Somber but Determined SIU crewmembers aboard the USNS Regulus who were in the Persian Gulf when war broke out last month met the situation calmly by drawing upon previous wartime experiences, shipboard skills ac­ quired through extensive training and years of sailing, and a sense of duty to their country and its armed forces. The USNS Regulus is one of the military's eight fast sealift ships, former Sea-Land containerships that were purchased and converted to a state of military usefulness by the U.S. Department of Defense between 1984 and 1986. The SlU-crewed ships can at­ tain speeds of up to 33 knots at full load and together are capable of transporting a full Army mecha­ nized division. During Operation Desert Shield and Operation Des­ ert Storm, the ships have carried Army tanks, artillery and other heavy equipment to the Middle East. One of those ships, the USNS Regulus, just returned to Jackson­ ville, Fla. after being docked in the Persian Gulf hours after the war with Iraq began. 'Did the Job' Bosun George Wilson was one of several Vietnam veterans serv­ ing aboard the Bay Tankers civilian-crewed cargo ship. "When we heard the news that the war was on, we noticed the radar screen looked like a beehive with all that activity. I guess they carried a sting with them." The 47-year-old, who had sailed with the SIU's Government Ser­ vices Division before joining the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District three years ago, said there was no fear or real concern among the USNS Regulus crew. "We knew we had a job to do and we did it. There is a lot of common sense and knowledge if--; I among these guys. Everything on here since the beginning of the op­ eration [in August] has gone with­ out a hitch." Wilson was aboard several ves­ sels that were either hit by missiles or collided with other vessels in the waters around Vietnam. Although the Regulus was in port for two missile attack wamings, he said he was never afraid that the ship would be hit. However, he donned his gas mask and equipment like the other members onboard. Junior Engineer Donald Davis coined the ship's motto, "Piece of cake." To Davis, a former Marine who served three tours in Vietnam, the whole trip to the Middle East and back was "another day in a war zone." Davis started sailing in 1971, but had come ashore for nine years until the call from Operation Des­ ert Shield became too great. "This was the straw that broke the camel's back. I had missed the sea, but I came ashore for my wife." Wife Supports Volunteering Once the buiIdup began, Davis' wife, Jeanette, agreed that he should do something to help. She had served in Vietnam as an Army clerk. "My wife is all for this. She understands and I'm happy to be back out here." Many of the crewmembers did not have to wait for Armed Ser­ vices Radio to tell them the war was on as they approached the Saudi shore. Captain Mark Sliwoski noted the gulf was "deathly quiet" as the Regulus entered. "Usually there is a lot of gibberish on the radios. That night, there was nothing and there were no fishing boats out." AB Bud Roper remembered the time was around 3 a.m. on Jan­ uary 17 [Saudi time] when he and others, saw 70 to 80 bombers fly •• OMU Dan Wagner fleft), who sails out of Philadelphia, and Wiper Angel Rivera place cooling tubes into the evaporator. •-• i--> overhead. "We knew something was on. The events of that evening made him remember when he sailed dur­ ing the Vietnam conflict. "We used to sit in DaNang harbor loaded with ammo while the enemy was lobbing mortars over us onto the airfield." OMU Dan Wagner recalled the crew was ready for the fighting to begin. Noting the air strikes, he •rfT.. 'J-' lu V f•> Junior Engineer Donald Davis checks the control boards in the engineroom. m #1 • Checking out the lines on the deck of the USNS Regulus are, from the left, ABs Robert Delaware, Darrell Rivera and Bud Roper. said, "We saw that first wave and knew this was no play day—this was for real. When they came back, we were glad for them." Wagner said the Regulus crew knows it has to continue to deliver the goods for the armed forces in Operation Desert Storm. "We're their supply line. We keep them going." Help Country AB Darrell Rivers of Hawaii admitted he was nervous about sailing into a war zone but over­ came the anxiety because he wanted to help his country's cause. "This is the closest I, as a civilian, can come to being involved. I didn't just want to say I support the troops; I wanted to show it." "Neat!" was the reaction of OS Scott Kreger, when asked about his first voyage as a merchant sea­ man. Kreger's run on the USNS Regulus was his first as a mariner having just graduated from the Lundeberg School. "I was glad to be over there doing my part of the job. When I went to Piney Point, none of this was going on. Then all this. I got psyched up for it." Kreger received the praise of Bosun Wilson for his work on his first-ever voyage. "He probably doesn't know just how much he has leamed since coming aboard," Wilson said. "He was really deter­ mined to come on here and work and leam." One of the crewmembers who gave up time ashore to help during the military buildup and now dur­ ing the war effort was Chief Stew­ ard George Quinn. The 31-year veteran SIU member decided to hold off attending the winter stew­ ard recertification class, to which he had been admitted, to stay aboard the Regulus. "I figured staying on and shipping during this time would be more beneficial to my country and union than attend­ ing the class." Quinn's daughter won an SIU scholarship last year and she is now attending Tulane University. "For all the years that I have been going to sea, that was icing on the cake when that daughter of mine became a scholarship winner." Like other crewmembers, Quinn said he felt no fear entering the gulf waters. The Vietnam draftee said, "Being around Viet­ nam tends to make you more com­ fortable entering this situation." Perhaps the most unique ap­ proach to dealing with arriving in a war zone the day the shooting started came from AB Robert Del­ aware: "When my grandchildren come to me and say they studied Desert Storm in school, I'll be able to put them on my knees and tell them I was there when it began," Ik i\ Steward Assistant Tim Robinson, who sails out of Jacksonville, stacks the newly delivered stores. .'••5 , •• ••:'•>•'•'yifr. 'mSm This was the first voyage as a merchant seaman for OS Scott Kreger, who uses the hoist to deliver stores to the galley area. At right, supervising the operation, is Bosun George Wilson, who previously sailed with the SIU's government division. Chief Steward George Quinn, a Viet­ nam vet, reflects on the present situa­ tion in the Persian Gulf. ;:.;Y 'V. •- / iiiiiMi • jc- .• , �mmm •,S?' ,,;j SaFAReKS LOG ;;': . „• •/•^ When it docked January 4, the Charles E. Wilson once again was one of the last Great Lakes fteighters to lay up for the winter. Bosun Mike LaFoille told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that this had been another good year for the SIU crew onboard. "We really have a great bunch of guys on here," he said. "They make sure we are able to keep running through whatever weather." The Wilson has a tradition of being one of the last ships to seek shelter in winter, according to Algonac Patrolman Andy Goulet. Having sailed aboard the American Steamship Company vessel several times, Goulet relayed one experience involving the ship following an icebreaker in a winter convoy. Part of Winter Convoy ;X'..Vl-,;". ; fs;.' vj":. • ;;•- li"' i-i - I":, ;e ;,: "Being one of the last to lay up, we were still sailing when the St. Mary's River (between Lakes Superior and Huron) was switched to one-way traf­ fic," he recalled. "We got stuck for a couple of days. Bosun Mike La Follle (left) and AB Bob Hedine talk with Duluth Port RepreThen we followed the Buffalo in theconvoy. The path sentative Delores Cheslak before a ship's union meeting, was just wide enough for us to follow and thick enough that there was no way to get out of the path." Despite the bad conditions, the Wilson still made one more trip that winter before tying up, he added. The Wilson usually carries iron ore from Mar­ quette (on Michigan's upper peninsula's Lake Supe­ rior shore) to Trenton (south of Detroit near Lake Erie) or Ashtabula, Ohio (on Lake Erie between Cleveland and Erie, Pa.). The vessel sometimes car__ ___ 'V' ..'V^--' : '• • f''.v 1; V / . /' • ^ ii'T ;.v',"Vi jT?: •r: .:,K-v:§Lis;«4S^;®;, ries coal from Toledo Ohio (on Lake Erie 's western AB Watchman Ron Bochek listens to border) or Superior, Wis. (on Lake Superior s west- adiscussion during a meeting aboard em shore) to Marquette. the Wilson. : AB Watchman Lowell Amundsen joins in at the union meeting held aboard the Charles E. Wilson. Watchman Mike Keoqh lis­ tens (0 a union discussion. Taking care of the pots and pans is the dominion of Porter Roger Flaherty. •. Second Cook Marianne Audette and Steward Jim Budnick prepare the salad bar for the Wilson's crew. \- 'r •' Bosun Bill Mulcahy (left) and Deckhand Michael Wikaryasz are pictured in front of the Christmas tree they decorated aboard the MV St. Clair. Both members told the Seafarers LOG the galley gang prepared excellent holiday meals for the crew of the American Steamship Company vessel. SIU Members Escort USS Lexington i' 1«"i.. • r ' • • • J--V ^,- When the USS Lexington gets orders to set sail or retum to port, SIU members for Admiral Towing also get a call to duty. Six tugboats and their crews are assigned the responsibility of escorting the Lex­ ington into and out of her anchor­ age at the Pehsacola (Fla.) Naval Air Station. The Lexington serves as a training vessel for Navy pilots learning how to fly off and land on aircraft carriers. 30-minute Standby The SIU members who sail aboard Admiral tugs have to be ready for action at any time, ac­ cording to Mobile (Ala.) Port Agent Dave Carter. 'They are on 30-minute standby, 24 hours a day," he said. When they are not escorting the Lexington through the harbor, the crewmembers keep their boats up and ready to go. The tugs also are used to help dock other vessels at the base. Former Navy Personnel Carter noted most of the SIU members who sail for Admiral are retired Navy personnel. "They are familiar with the procedures within a Navy base and can adapt to fast call-ups. They all live in the Pensacola area because of the nature of their jobs." Admiral Towing is a subsidiary of Great Lakes Towing, an SIUcohtracted company. •iV^..:y;" mimn -ri ': • #;/- i" •.•• Some of the SIU members who escort the Lexington in harbor are (left to right, front row) W.T. Taylor, Pete Popour, Charlie Lester, (middlerow) Joe Mahan, Joe Brown, (back row) John Roberts, E.J. Hargrove and Mike Stawn. • , • " • i .-ii'ifE-i Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter meets with SIU crewmembers for Admiral tugs. From the left are (front row). Carter, Jim Kuzma, John Roberts (middle row) W.T. Taylor, Joe Brown, (back row) Mike Stawn and Charlie Lester. �• • •, • • : •" ';,::;',Y;-' Y:" J,-:"' Continent-Wide Cabotage, Singie Register Among Hems that May Be Adopted The European Community (EC) is vigorously pursuing plans to bolster the shipping fleets of its 12 member nations^—Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. The discussion on shipping dovetails with the EC's intent to have in place a single European-wide market by the end of 1992. Noting the decline in the EC nations' mer­ chant fleets, the European Commission launched a series of proposals in 1989 that have stimulated debate on the needs of the EC shipping com­ munity among shipowners, seamen and their unions and government offlcials. Central to the various suggestions of the European Commission, the executive body charged with initiating and implementing EC policy, is the creation of a single, parallel ship registry—known as EUROS—and the opening up of national coastal trade routes which have been plied exclusively by the vessels of the sarhe country to the fleets of other EC nations. Like the U-S.-flag fleet, the shipping lines based in EC member nations have been expe­ riencing a sharp decline in numbers of vessels and tonnage, with many owners transferring ships to flag of convenience registers or to socalled second registers. (The offshore registers, or second registers, are instituted by developed nations with strong maritime traditions but offer the same kind of goodies peddled by runawayflag operations.) A Lloyd's of London study found the EC in 1989 had only 50 percent of the gro^s tonnage it had in 1980 and 73 percent of the total number of ships. Concern has been expressed through­ out the EC over the plummeting percentage of exports and imports of member nations carried on their own flag vessels. In 1987, Eurostat's publication on transport and communication statistics indicated that German-flag vessels were carrying only 15.4 percent of German trade in 1987. In the same year UK-flag ships carried 21.7 percent of British trade and Italian-flag ships carried 14.9 percent of their commerce. America's Perspective The irony from the American shipping com­ munity's point of view is that the perceived hemorrhaging of the European fleet is a far cry from the substantial losses in vessels operating under the U.S. flag. American-flag carriers in 1987 transported only 3.9 percent of American exports and imports, compared toa 15.2 percent average of transporting their own country's trade by EC nations' fleets. Further, EC countries-with size, wealth and wages comparable to the U.S.—utilize EC vessels for carriage of nearly 40 percent of their world trade. Maritime Administration data indicates that in 1988 the EC nations had a combined total of 3,519 privately-owned ships of 1,000 gross tons or more, while the United States had 444. (Parenthetically, it should be noted that in 1990 the U.S.-flag fleet had 379 active vessels of over 1,000 gross tons.) Proposals Before the EC When the European Commission presented its proposal to the EC's main decision-making body, the Council of Ministers, in August 1989, it noted "only a combination of concerted measures, taken at Community and national levels with the necessary participation and co­ operation of shipowners and seafarers, could have the required positive impact oh the oper­ ation conditions of Community shipping." The Commission's communication, entitled "A future for the Community shipping industry: measures to improve Community shipping," contained four specific proposals. It called for the establishment of an EC ship register that "could contribute to the achievement of the single market in the Community. . . ." The EUROS operation, the Commission proposed, would be a parallel register to existing EC registers and not a substitute. The Commission also recommended a Series of proposals designed to improve the effective­ ness of port state control in. enforcing the application of safety and health and environ­ mental standards by vessels entering EC waters. The third item put forth in the 1989 Commission document attempted to develop a common def­ inition of a Community shipowner. The fourth plan raised by the Commission sought to liberalize cabotage restrictions prac­ ticed by some member nations. The Commission proposed opening up intra-country marine coastal trade routes that previously had been the domain of national-flag vessels to all EC-flag ships. Standing of Debate In December, the EC's transport ministers announced that headway had been made on adopting a Community cabotage policy. A Brit­ ish transport official indicated the agreement reached calls for a two-step approach to the implementation of EC-wide coastal trades. The first phase will open marine routes along the coastal mainland to all ships from EC nations by the end of 1993. Offshore islands are ex­ empted from this provision. For instance, any EC vessel could carry cargo from France to THE EC AND U.S. FLEETS, 1988 Ocean-going Steam & Motor Ships of 1,0W) GT and Over ^(Number;of:Ships). : ' tfountry Total Belgium Denmark France y I F.R. Germany Greece Ireland Italy Netherlands J Portugal Spain Y United Kingdom 63 211 185 376 1,030 32 525 385 50 389 273 92 300 293 27 206 306 23 236 117 Tqtel^ 3,519 1,765 790 444 192 26 United States Freighters 23 Source: Maritime Adininlshaaon.. Repartment of Transportation: Bulk n Tankers 24 . 10 ••y,-.2ll: 1 15 -S 498 '•..bm::: 0 , 83 . .. 15 .•Y 11 63 50 15 56 66 55 , 207 5 225 .. 'f 60 15 .yy 90 • 92 ,' 886^y;;yi 221 The EC is moving toward a continental cabotage policy that will allow the fleets from all member nations access to intra-country marine transport routes. Greece, but would not be eligible to transport goods from the mainland of Greece to any of the Greek islands. The second stage, which would open up all routes in EC waters to EC ships, was not given a date for implementation. Other aspects of the cabotage proposal remain to be ironed out at the Commission level. There is a question as to whether the plan should include a floor of 300 tons or 500 tons. There also is a move by France to develop a procedure for granting exemptions based on strategic and national defense con­ cerns. While no agreement was reached by the transport ministers on a EUROS register, the transport ministers also agreed to the principle of facilitating the transfer of vessels from one EC nation to another and called for the plan to be instituted by January 1992. To prevent run­ down and unsafe ships from being transferred, a country can conduct inspections and refuse to issue a certificate if a vessel poses a serious danger to safety or the environment. Last October, the European Parliament (EP), a body with primarily consultative powers, debated an amended version of the Commis­ sion's four-point proposal released in 1989. The EP's Transport and Tourism committee, prior to reporting to the full parliament on the Com­ mission's shipping plan, considered more than 160 resolutions—an indication of the depth of debate within the Community on the future of its maritime industry. The EP's document calls for a EUROS reg­ ister that provides significant tax breaks to EC shipowners and seafarers and in some cases direct subsidies. The tax plan calls for a lump­ sum payment based on a combination of gross tonnage and the age of the ship. Under the EP proposal, officers on EUROS vessels would be EC nationals and 50 percent of the remaining crew also would be from EC countries, except on passenger ships where ICQ percent of the crew would be from the EC. Europeans Take Sides While the European Parliament's actions do not carry the weight of law and are only taken under consideration by the EC's Council of Ministers in this case, there has been a great deal of debate among European shipowners and shipping unions concerning the various pro­ posals. While many EC shipowners are seeking schemes that parallel the so-called second reg­ isters, European seafaring unions have strongly opposed any efforts to allow 50 percent of the unlicensed crew to be recruited from the ranks of seamen in developing nations. Continued on page 9 ' y .• . ' ' . f • fcjgl)' • �1 iifcHiW IP w-^-r-" 4fr;' •WA': a i- 8 ^'•rr «».'--i7-i,v ' • SBVARfSSlOG '• Electrical Maintenance Class Vital to QMED Training %-"-r 'i '''-4:'' v,r • •' •I'''; The Marine Electrical Mainte­ nance (MEM) class is one of three required courses to upgrade a black gang member's QMED classifica­ tion at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. This course is considered criti­ cal because it gives members vital information they need to advance their electrical knowledge, accord­ ing to instructor Byron Hohrein. The course was included as a re­ quired field of study, along with Pumproom Maintenance and Op­ erations and Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operations, last year in a Seafarers Appeals Board ruling pertaining to yearly upgrad­ ing by QMEDs. The MEM class lasts eight weeks and includes classroom and hands-on shop training. Students first learn about tool and electrical >1'^ ft •;•.•/•:• • Upgrader Paul Peterson works On the motor lead to an air conditioning unit. Inspecting electrical panels pripr to connecting loads are (left to right) Tom Doran, Laurence Gilley and John Wc Wong. safety as well as safe work prac­ tices. Next, they study electrical the­ ory and magnetism. Within this session, students leam how electric and magnetic fields are produced and how to work with various elec­ trical and magnetic devices such as multi-meters and meg-ohm meters. A major portion of the eight weeks is spent studying actual equipment such as lighting sys­ tems, motors and motor control­ lers. The upgraders also leam the principles of operation, mainte­ nance procedures, overhaul, instal­ lation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment. The class wraps up with stu­ dents leaming to read schematic diagrams. They use these diagrams to make a sequence chart for the operation of galley and deck equip- Engine department upgraders Robert Hamil (left) and Charles Betz wire ma­ rine receptacles and lights. ment. The charts then can be used to determine the causes of system malfunctions. MEM applicants must hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement or an Electrician endorsement or have equivalent experieiice. Appli­ cants should possess good reading and writing skills and have a math­ ematics background including basic algebra. Good eyesight is a must, sp students should have an eye exam prior to this course if problems are suspected. Appli­ cants can contact the admissions office at the Lundeberg School for more information. Bliackgang upgrader Tom Doran prac­ tices connecting the wires in an air conditioning controller. Work Continues on S-L Explorer After Brief Layup The SlU-crewed Sea-Land Ex­ plorer is back on its round trip voy­ ages from the West Coast of the United States to the far East after a brief layup in Kobe, Japan. Ship's Chairman Ted Tolentino, 62, reported that all is running smoothly aboard the vessel which docks in Long Beach and Oakland, Calif, before sailing to Japan, Tai­ wan, South Korea and Hong Kong on its 42-day round trip. Tolentino, who has been an SIU member since 1966, said he had a great crew with which to work. He praised the work of the deck de­ partment in remodelling the gar­ bage room during the layup. He noted that there were no beefs or problems onboard as the ship was preparing for its December pay­ off. Crewmembers hailed the work and food of the galley gang, headed by Chief Steward William H. Hawkins. He, in tum, thanked the crew for keeping the lounge and mess clean. Hawkins forwarded photo­ graphs taken by AB Freddy Milabo, DEU P. Capito and Cap­ tain R.H. Hemingson to the Seafar­ ers LOG while the ship was in the Japanese port. Dinner is almost ready to be served by Chief Steward William Hawkins (left) and Chief Cook B.L. Mack. The ship's steward department received high praise from fellow shipmates Jor consistently serving good meals. Cfiief Cook B.L. Mack (left) serves a delicious hot meal to Chief Mate D. Dennison. Bosun Ted Tolentino (at bottom left) supervises the work of AB Freddy Milatjo on the lifeboat davit. AB Jabez Pegg adds a coat of primer to the radar mast crosstree of the SeaLand Explorer. �' •—' ••''"r'''.''^^;n '>i r:-;rT: :'•••• y.'."-"yw - x.^~ 'i-t':'n !i';'iji"'i.wj!!.')ip»t!itfy' ^riSi • 1- mi Europe Debates A New Ship Policy Continued from page 7 Unions representing EC seamen have called on the Community to develop a register that provides jobs for European seafarers and to institute measures designed to improve the competitive advan­ tage of EC shipping. Agreement Will Emerge Many who follow the European maritime scene believed the EC would not promulgate a policy of opening up cabotage rights in EC member nations' waters to the shipping fleets of other European countries. Such observers cited the intransigence of Greece and Italy—two nations that were re­ luctant to open up their signiflcant coastal and offshore island trade. But with the actions taken by the EC transport ministers last September, EC-wide cabotage is close to becoming a reality. The Europeans keep proving to the United States and to the world that they are fully capable of ar­ riving at a consensus and an agree­ ment on the most thorny issues. Such was the case in 1986 when the EC adopted its first common European shipping posture— four rules which entered force in 1987 and established a foundation for an EC maritime transport policy and paved the way for direct in­ volvement of the Commission in regulating the industry. The four principles were freedom for all fleets in the EC to provide shipping services between EC na­ tions and third countries, rules en­ suring competition, allowing for re­ lief from unfair practices of foreign carriers—such as rate undercutting and predatory pricing policies—and allowing for coordinated counter measures when EC shipowners are denied access to the shipping busi­ ness in a third country trade. A United Europe The United States, by the end of 1992, will face a united Europe insofar as its economy is con­ cerned. The 12 nations that make up the EC account for over 320 million consumers. The EC is the largest trading partner of the United States. The two-way trade be­ tween the U.S. and the EC in 1988 had a value of $1,612 billion. EC merchant fleets operated 1,765 freighters in 1988, at a time when the U.S. had 192 of the same type of vessels operating under its flag. The numbers for bulk carriers were more frightening. EC fleet accounted for 790 of the world's bulkers. U.S.-flag bulk carriers numbered 26 (today that figure has been reduced to 22). Moreover, in Europe there is a far-reaching debate taking place, fueled by the engine of economic unity, on a variety of measures that would bolster the EC fleet. With America's economic secu­ rity at stake, the federal govern­ ment and private maritime inter­ ests cannot afford to simply watch Europe protect and promote its fleets without faking stock of the condition of U.S. shipping capabil­ ities and implementing programs to ensure equal footing for the Amer­ ican-flag merchant marine in the world's shipping trades. ••' V. Hawaii-Based Seafarers Extend Thanks To Sen. inouye for Support of iiflaritinie Taking time out of their busy upgrading schedule at the union's school, four SIU members who sail from Hawaii took a trip to the nation's capital to meet with Sen­ ator Daniel K. Inouye, the "Aloha" State's senior senator and a long­ time advocate of a strong U.S.flag merchant marine. Gregory "Broyles" Tudor, Marty Josephson, Wigoberto "Wiggle" Reyes and Yvonne De Silva, all steward department SIU members currently enrolled in the Lundeberg School's cook and baker pro­ gram, recognized the importance of Congress and the federal gov­ ernment in protecting the jobs of seafarers. "We know Senator Inouye's ef­ forts have been instrumental in providing job security for mer­ chant mariners," noted Tudor, who also reported that the close to 30year veteran of the Congress seemed "genuinely interested" in the welfare of SIU members. Tudor remarked that it was "a pleasure and an honor to meet onCe again with Senator Inouye. On behalf of each visiting SIU member and the SIU in its en­ tirety, I was able to thank Senator Inouye for his continued support I w •: - i;f SIU member Gregoty "Broyles" Tudor (left) presents Senator Inouye (middle) with a Lundeberg School cap and seabag. Marty Josephson, Yvonne De Silva and Wigoberto Reyes, all cook and baker upgraders, look on.' of American shipping and invite him to visit the union's school." The I '/2-year member of the SIU said the senator responded to the invitation by replying, "The Lun­ deberg School at Piney Point . . . that's my school." Passenger Ships The four upgraders ship on the two U.S.-flag passenger vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruise Lines, the only deep sea cruise ships in the American fleet. The two ships were brought into the passenger trades as a result of legislation enacted by Congress a decade ago. Senator Inouye was instrumental in passing the bill. While the SIU members were in Washington, DC, they took the opportunity to tour the Capitol, making stops at the Senate gallery, the old House and Senate office chambers, the Senate Appropria­ tions Committee chambers and the Supreme Court. Brothers Reyes and Tudor are Oahu residents and Sister DeSilva lives on Hawaii's "Big Island." Entire AT&T Cable Fleet Under U.S. Flag Continued from page 3 cern from members of Congress and patriotic and veterans orga­ nizations. Numerous congress­ men and senators communicated with the company regarding their support for a strong and techno­ logically-advanced U.S.-flag fleet. The elected officials expressed concern over the consequences to America's national security inter­ ests and economic advancement if AT&T's vessels were trans­ ferred to foreign registry. Upon hearing of AT&T's deci­ sion to operate its new cable ships under the U.S. flag. Senator Bar­ bara Mikulski (D-Md.) said, "I commend AT&T for its decision to register two new ships under the U.S. flag. A strong U.S. mer­ chant marine is critical to our nation's security." Advanced Design The Global Link and Global Sentinel feature a bow thruster to help the vessels move sideways and maintain their positions. Each is 479 feet long and 70 feet wide. The first new cable-laying vessel will be in full operation shortly, while the second is due out of the shipyard later this year. The 7,900-deadweight-ton ves­ sels have a full-load draft of 26 feet and can cruise at speeds of up to 15 knots. Each can keep up a speed of 6 to 8 knots while laying the company's fiber-optic cable and a speed of 4 knots when tow­ ing a sea plow and laying cable. Equipped with the most ad­ vanced technology in the field, the two new ships have been built to ensure the productivity, safety and comfort of the crew. The standard safety items of the ships include water-tight transverse bulkheads at various locations, a back-up diesel-driven generator for emer­ gency electrical power, fire-resist­ ant furnishing and four encapsu­ lated lifeboats. AT&T's fleet of cable ships competes with foreign companies operating foreign-flag vessels to build, lay and maintain undersea fiber-optic cables. In the past three years, AT&T's cable-laying ships have spanned the Atlantic, Pacific and Carib­ bean with fiber- optic cable. SIU School's Students Must Have Valid Drag-Free Clearance Tests SIU members who plan to study at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will have to possess a valid drug-free clear­ ance to upgrade or renew a doc­ ument or license at the school as a result of a United States Coast Guard ruling. Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president and the union official who has been following closely the federal government's drug testing initiatives, said the Coast Guard ruling affects only those members who are required by the course for which they are upgrad­ ing to take a physical before re­ porting to the school. "The type of people affected would be an ordinary seaman who has to take a physical before re­ porting for the school to upgrade to AB (able bodied seaman)," Tel­ lez noted. "So would a wiper upgrading to FOWT (fireman, oiler and watertender). "Who it does not affect would be a QMED who is adding another specialty course to his Lundeberg School classification card. He would not have to take a physical prior to enrolling in the class and this does not affect his merchant marine document." It Affiects Documents The Lundeberg School received a letter from the Coast Guard dated December 28, 1990 an­ nouncing the need for upgraders to have valid drug-free clearances if" the upgrading or renewal af­ fected the members' documents or licenses. According to the letter, "All applications requiring a physical examination submitted to the Re­ gional Examination Center after 21 December 1990 (e.g., requests for license upgrades or renewals or MMD [merchant marine doc­ uments] endorsements) must be accompanied by proof that the individual is free of dangerous drugs." If members have questions con­ cerning the drug-testing policy for upgraders, they should Contact their port agent or the admissions office at the Lundeberg School. 'i- . ?! • • '!'».• it •Jk-i? 1 i. •a® •i' /V,-: �-:i.y4^*-:=.-=Uk'v.- -Bi Bosnn Herb LIbby Retires After Nearly 30 Years Aboard Cable Sblp Bosun Herbert Libby shows off the ship's bell presented by the crew and officers of the Long Lines upon his retirement from the ship and the union. •; /' --,';Vi> •'*•• >, •- ^•'••\ • 7v'-.i :.v'f: ••;: "•^. ' ' j'.. ••' *• ' ;•-• I'v-- -'j ' - y.'sw".' , ' V? 1 V : •• • '..•. Bosun Herbert Libby took a look at the ship's bell that the crew and officers of the Cable Ship Long Lines gave to him two days before he retired from the vessel and the SlU. It would be the one tangible piece of the vessel he would take to his Maine home when he walked off the vessel after calling it home for almost 30 years. "There are a lot of memories aboard here," he said on January 30, the day before he would pack his bag and go down the gangplank a last time. The Amesbury, Mass. native was part of the original crew on the Long Lines. "I came with the ship," he recalled. "I flew to Germany in 1963 to pick her up. It has been a terrific job." When a Seafarers LOG reporter asked Libby if he had any stories he could share about his years on the cable ship, a wry smile came across the mouth of the 43-year SIU vet­ eran. When he finally spoke after a few moments of pondering, he looked out at his crew and said, "No, none that I would like to see in print." Took Care of Crew Many of the crewmembers who had gathered around started to laugh. They related that Libby had taken care of them over the years and continued to do so even when discussing his retirement and the history of the vessel. "He has been fantastic to sail with," said Chief Steward Ken Rosick. "We are going to miss him." "He has always been there for us," added Cook Gary Lackey. "You could always count on him and you can ask anybody onboard if this isn't true." The others listen­ ing nodded in agreement. built in Germany when Transoceanic's predecessor com­ pany signed a contract with the SIU. Libby decided to sign on be­ cause "I knew cable work would be different." Libby went to sea in 1943 when he was 15 years old. "I wanted to be part of the war effort," he stated. He proudly notes that he is a vet­ eran of World War II, having re­ ceived his Defense Department discharge certificate shortly after the federal government gave the status to merchant mariners of that era. He sailed in the North and South Atlantic, Pacific and Carib­ bean theatres. "I was very fortu­ nate. I sailed in two North Atlantic convoys and never lost a ship. I did see others go, however." The Long Lines still was being SIU Since 1951 Although he had worked as a bosun in the union since 1951 and served as a relief bosun on the Long Lines since it came out, Libby became its second perma­ nent bosun in 1973. One of the things of which he said he was most proud has been the consistent quality of the crewmembers aboard the Long Lines. "You have got to have a good quality of seamen working cable and we have maintained it over the years." He also noted he has been proud to be part of im­ proving communications around the world. As he left the vessel, Libby said he had no regrets. But he quickly added, "After 47 years of sailing, there is very little that I will miss." His plans include some fishing and hunting near his home in Maine. He also will be building furniture for his five children and 12 grandchildren in a small wood­ working area he has created in his house. Before he signed off, his ship­ mates threw a party for him where they presented the bell attached to 9 plaque that read: "CS Long Lines, Herbert Libby, 1963-1991. » In honor of lifelong dedication to the men and ships that sail the sea (from the) Officers and Crew." Judge Uses Experiences Learned on the Lakes When Michigan Circuit Court Judge Michael Cherry looks across his bench at the people who will speak before him that day, he re­ members a lesson he learned sail­ ing as an SIU member aboard Great Lakes vessels. "No one is better or worse or more important than anyone else," the former oiler told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Cherry, 47, is the highest elected official in Branch County, which located in south central Michigan along the Indiana bor­ der. He was re-elected without op­ position last year to the judgeship he first won in 1984. "When I sailed on the Lakes, I learned to take people for what they are," he said. "That philoso­ phy still helps me today." Cherry, who grew up in the sub­ urbs of Cleveland, presides over a mainly rural county of40,000 peo­ ple. Working on the ships "helped me to adapt to the farmers and their plights. I leamed to keep my mouth shut, my eyes open and to learn and listen a lot." Part of Bet Although he joined the Seafar­ ers in June 1963 in the port of Buffalo, Cherry's initiation into sailing on the Lakes involved much more. "I had dropped out of Wooster College halfway through my soph­ omore year. We had a neighbor associated with a shipping com­ pany who told my parents he could get me a job aboard a Lakes vessel. Little did I know that he had a bet with my parents that I would not last a month aboard a ship .he had in mind for me." That neighbor who lost the bet tumed out to be George Steinbrenner, owner of Kinsman Lines, an SlU-contracted company. He got a job through the union for the Cherry as a wiper aboard the handfired coal-burning Henry Steinbrenner. "It was a wonderful experi­ ence," Cherry recalled. "I signed on in spring and lasted until the winter when we laid up. I still don't know what the bet was or if he paid it. "I carried my paint brush, wire brush and scraper with me to what­ ever assignment I was given. I'd be singing and whistling while I was painting and the others would look at me because I didn't know any better. The chief engineer adopted me as a surrogate grandchild and helped me." Cherry remembered that being "a college boy" did not endear him with some of the crewmembers. So he had to find ways to prove he was one of the fellows. One incident took place in his first weeks on the Henry Steinbrenner. SIU Fisherman Commended for Helping Others When Captain Jose Branco came to the U.S. some 50 years ago, he brought with him some very special skills that made him the best at his trade. After years of fishing out of New Bedford and, most impor­ tantly, years of helping other immi­ grants in the area, more than 200 of his friends gathered to salute him Dec. 27. The awards ceremony drew a number of officials, includ­ ing Henri Francois, the SIU port agent there. Branco, 80, sailed in the Amer­ ican merchant fleet during World War n and was commended by then-President Harry S Truman for his courage and fortitude. After the - siuuaaioe 10 in;-,./a5Si:i.tt:d.'•/ • war, Branco went back to sea. He mastered the art of fishing, helping m^y others with his knowledge. Francois commended Branco for "sharing his knowledge, which made it possible for many men to succeed in the fishing industry. Many SIU fishermen, just like him, got their start with Captain Branco. He was a symbol to the Portuguese community." Congressman Gerry Studds (DMass.) sent his best wishes in a certificate of special congressional recognition. Representatives from Mayor John Bullard's office and the Portuguese Consulate also at­ tended, as did state representative TonyCabral. New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois presents an award to Jose Branco, rec­ ognizing his lono record of contributing to the New Bedford fishing industry. "There was this gruff, old fire­ man who never would speak to me or call me by name. When we would eat, he always brought a full garlic bulb with him. With each bite of food, he would bite off a garlic clove. One day, he saw me watching and challenge me to do it. I must have had a cold or some­ thing that day and couldn't breathe, so I did it and didn't get sick. From that day on, I was Mike to him." Judge Michael Cherry as he appears today (top) and when he started sailing on the Great Lakes. By his third summer on the Lakes, Cherry had upgraded to fireman and oiler. That tumed out to be his final year on the Lakes. Cherry had saved enough money to retum to college and was nearing gradua­ tion from Kent State University. Upon graduation, he taught En­ glish at Central Michigan Univer­ sity for four years. He and his wife, Dorothy, decided they wanted to work for themselves and they headed for University of Toledo Law School. They moved to Coldwater, Mich, after they got their degrees. When Cherry decided to run for the judgeship in 1984, he sought support from the county's local for the United Automobile Workers. "This is not a strong labor commu­ nity, so I pulled out my SIU retire­ ment card and told them I was the only judicial candidate who had been a union member," he recalled. "I got their endorsement and a do­ nation." .J- �IMVMiiMg "• I'* V ' Volum»S3, Numbers -•;. ^ , .( Special Supplement February 1991 A guide for Seafarers to refer to when preparing 1990 tax returns due to the Internal Revenue Service and state governments on April 15,1991. TAX T PS FOR SEAMEN With 1990 lax returns due April 15, now is the time for Seafarers to prepare the annual filings. Because of the transient nature of Seafarers' employment, the SIU member often finds the tax-filing procedure some­ what more complicated than it is for the shoreside worker. This special supplement of the February Seafarers LOG attempts to provide SIU members with some helpful information on the tax-filing process. Special attention is paid to two issues that seem to crop up time and again for seamen: procedures for filing an extension request and determining residency status for purposes of filing state tax re­ turns. The information compiled on these four pages was prepared by a certified public accountant with experience in the maritime field. For More Information Deadline for Filing Taxes: April 15,1991 Information by Phone To make tax calculations easier, the IRS has informa­ tion arid material available by phone. The Tele-Tax Service has recorded tax information covering more than 140 top­ ics.-^ • •• A? i . 1-800-829-4477 is the IRS's 24-hour automated "Tele-Tax" system. When calling, remember the "#" sign will repeat the topic and the will stop the message. When the iriitial recording torries on, diar 323 from a toUch tone phone to hear the categories of information. •Beginning March 1, TeleTax can provide information on the status of refunds if the tax return in question has been filed. U.S. Embassies and Consulates Providing IRS Assistance Bonn United States Embassy Deichmanns Aue 29 5300 Bonn 2, West Germany Tel.# [49] (228^ 339-2119 Caracas United States Embassy Avenida Wncipal La Floresta Caracas, Venezuela Tel.# [58] (2) 285-311.1, ext. 333 London United States Embassy 24/31 Grosvenor Square London, England Tel.# [44] (1)408-8076 or 408-8077 Mexico City United States Embassy—IRS Avenida Reforma 305 Col. 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To find the loca­ tion of an IRS office, look in the phone book under "United States Government, Internal Revenue Service." Telephone Help: IRS repre­ sentatives are available to help with tax questions. If needed, call the IRS using the toll-free number listed in the telephone directory. Send IRS Written Ques­ tions: Written questions re­ garding the tax retums can be sent directly to an IRS District Director. Include a social se­ curity number with the letter. Where to File Mail retums to the Internal Revenue Service Center designated for the following areas. No street address is needed for the IRS. For individuals Hvtng in the foiiowing states: Use this address: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina IRS Atlanta.GA 39901 IRS Holtsville, NY 00501 • IRS '\• .' 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These include any Forms W-2, W-2G, W-2P and 1099. . •••• • '•;.V:^.Ar'''r • • Itemized deductions and Tax Credits. • , Medical and dental payment records. • Real estate and personal property tax receipts. • Interest payments records for items such as a home mortgage, car or appliances. • Records of payments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications necessary to assist in filing the return. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on correctly filing tax returns. An order blank for IRS publications is available on the next to the last page of their instruction booklet. S/cp J. Fill in the return. S/c/» 4. Check the return to make sure it js correct. Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not considered a valid return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint return. S/ep 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and W-2P to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040. Reported income The following kinds of income should be reported on Form 1040, or related forms and schedules, in addition to the types of income listed on Form 1040. 1, ' '• vS"'- • Original Issue Discount. • Distributions from SEP's and DECs. • Amounts received in place of wages from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if employer paid for the policy. • Bartering Income (fair-market value of goods or services received in return for services). • Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Re­ tirement Act. • Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. • Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. • Endowments. • Lump-sum distributions. • Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property (capital gains). • Accumulation distributions from trusts. • Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling winnings). « Earned income from sources outside the United States. ' Director's fees. ' Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. ' Embezzled or other illegal income. • VW' =" . ::fe" l^v, ~|'ij';'7-'"' ««2:- Non-Reported income Do not include these amounts under income reported. • Welfare benefits. • Disability retirement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Veterans' Administration. • Workers' compensation benefits, insurance damages, etc. for injury or sickness. • Child support. • Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. • Dividends on veterans' life insurance. • Life insurance proceeds received because of a person's death. • Amounts received from insurance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of normal expenses whilfe living in the home. • Certain amounts received as a scholarship. Seafarers LOG, Hbraary Supplement-Page 2 I. ' I I _ • ,.. • . I y. f .'I - Standard Deduction Preparing a Return -ff^y . This is the standard deduction chart for most people. It should not be used if taxpayer is 65 or older or blind or if a dependent. Standard Deduction Filing Status '•'•'•r-w- Single ... . .$ 3,250 Married filing joint return or ' '' Qualifying widow(er) with dependent children . ^,. . $ 5,450 Married filing separate return . .$ 2,725 Head of household . . . ... . . $ 4,750 Deductions, W-2's and Other information FAST REFUND: If a tax refund is expected for 1990, instead of mailing the return to the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice, it can be filed electron­ ically. When filed electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If an individual pre­ pared his or her own return, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the return electronically. For a list of who can file a tax return elec­ tronically in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, I -800-829-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Of­ fice. INCREASED DEDUC­ TIONS: The deduction for each exemption—for the in­ dividual, his or her spouse and dependents has increased to $2,050 per person. STANDARD DEDUC­ TION HAS INCREASED: The standard deduction has increased for most people. Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take the standard deduction this year even if that person has itemized de­ ductions in the past. DEPENDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: If an individual claims an ex­ emption for a dependent who is at least 2 years old by De­ cember 31,1990, he must list the dependent's social secu­ rity number on Form 1040 or Form 1040A. A social secu­ rity number requirement ap­ plies to all dependents (not just children) claimed on the tax retum who are at least 2 years old. GIFT TO REDUCE THE PUBLIC DEBT: An indi­ vidual may make a gift to reduce the public debt. To do so, enclose a separate check with the income tax retum. Make it payable to "Bureau of the Public Debt." Do not add it to any tax owed. HOW LONG SHOULD RECORDS BE KEPT? Keep records of income, de­ ductions and credits shown on the tax retum, as well as any worksheets used to fig­ ure them, until the statute of limitations mns out for that retum, usually 3 years from the dat^ the retum was due or filed, or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recom­ mended that all records be kept for about 6 years. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If there is a change of address. Form 8822, Change of Ad­ dress, should be used to no­ tify the IRS. COLLECTING W-2's: Employers are required to mail W-2 forrns to employ­ ees by January 31. If an indi­ vidual believes he or she is missing W-2's, contact the employer. For seamen who have ever used a union hall as a retum address, check with the SIU port agent to determine if a W-2 has been sent to that address. If a Sea­ farer has received monies from the SIU Vacation Plan, he or she should receive a W-2 from that fund. Seafarers should not have problems obtaining accurate W-2 forms for monies earned in 1990 by the com­ panies that employed them. PERSONAL INTEREST DEDUCTIONS: For 1990, the portion of personal inter­ est expense one can deduct is smaller. Personal interest in­ cludes interest on car loans, credit cards and personal loans. An individual can de­ duct only 10 percent of the personal interest paid in 1990. INTEREST ON SE­ CURED LOANS DE­ DUCTIBLE: Interest paid on mortgages or secured loans is I(X) percent deduct­ ible. EDUCATION SAVINGS BONDS PROGRAM: Be­ ginning in 1990, all or part of the interest for certain U.S. savings bonds can be ex­ cluded from income if one pays qualified higher educa­ tion expenses during the year he redeems the bonds. UNION DUES DEDUC­ TION: Union dues i^e only deductible if they ex:ceed 2 percent of gross income. If they do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible. SPAD contributions have never been deductible. DEATH OF A TAX­ PAYER: If a taxpayer died before filing a required re­ tum for 1990, the taxpayer's personal representative (and spouse, in the case of a joint retum) must file and sign the retum for that person. A per­ sonal representative can be an executor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of the taxpayer's property. ROUNDING OFF TO WHOLE DOLLARS: Cents may be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax retum and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 be­ comes $3. UNEMPLOYMENT COM­ PENSATION: Unemploy­ ment compensation (insurance) is fully taxable. By January 31, 1991, an in­ dividual who has received unemployment compensa­ tion should receive a Form 1099-G showing the total un­ employment compensation paid during 1990. Use line 20 on the tax re­ tum to report unemployment compensation. EARNED INCOME CREDIT: If an individual's eamed income and adjusted gross income are both less than $20,264, and has a child who lived with him for more than half the year, he may be entitled to a refunded credit of up to $953. �.^::4K' mti' pil- • t-.^r • :r:#^-v Filing an Extension REMINDER: Be sure to in­ clude all tax monies due when submit­ ting an exten­ sion to file application. Away at Tax Time? Being out of the coun­ try may have its advan­ tages, especially at tax time. If you are required to file a U.S. income tax return and are traveling or living outside the United States on April 15, you may be allowed an extension to file. By filing Internal Rev­ enue Service Form 4868, travelers can receive an extension until August 15 to file their federal income tax returns. Pay­ ment of additional taxes must accompany the re­ quest. Both Form 4868 and your payment must be filed by April 15. U.S. residents in for­ eign countries usually qualify for automatic ex­ tensions of time to file until June 17. They must attach a statement to their tax returns explain­ ing that their home and main place of business were outside the United States or Puerto Rico on April 15. Visit the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for forms or write to In­ ternal Revenue Service, Forms Distribution Cen­ ter, P.O. Box 25866, Richmond, VA USA. (Reprinted from IRS Pub­ lication I049I3, Rev. 10-90) •• 1 IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a four-month extension to file IRS Form 1040A or Form 1040. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. The IRS will only contact the individual directly if the request for an extension is denied. To receive an extension to file, an individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due (as noted on line 6). If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as "Application •' plete the requested infor­ mation and sign the docu­ ment. Use the guide on page 1 of this supplernent to locate ,, for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is necessary and mailing it to the correct IRS location (see "Where to File" on page 1 of this supplement). An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. Form 4868 should be mailed to the appropriate IRS location listed in the "Where to File" column on page 1 of this supple­ ment. 4868 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Your first name and initial the correct IRS mailing ad­ dress for a specific state. The form must be filed by April 15, 1991. Remember that the Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. individuai income Tax Return I 1 1 • form does not extend the time to pay taxes. Form 4868 must be accompanied by all tax monies due. OMBNo. 1545-0188 )90 Last name Your social security number Last name Spouse's social security number 1 1 1 Pleaie Typ« or Print • r-. 1 1 1 • • 1 1 • 1 1 1 City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code 1 1 1 1 1 1 Note: File this form with the Internal Revenue Service Center where you are required to file your income tax return, and pay any amount(s) you owe. This Is not an extension to pay your tax. • ' . I request an automatic 4-month extension of time to August 15,1991, to file Form 1040A or Form 1040 for the calendar year 1990 (or if a fiscal year Form 1040 to ............ 19.......for the tax year ending ---.19 1 Total tax liability for 1990. This is the amount you expect to enter on line 27 of Form 1040A, or line 54 of Form 1040. If you do not expect to owe tax, enter zero (-0-) . Caution: Kou MUST enter an amount on line 1 or your extension will be denied. You can estimate this amount; but be as exact as you can with the information you have. If we later find that your estimate was not reasonable, the extension will be null and void. 2 Federal income tax withheld 3 1990 estimated tax payments (include 1989 overpayment allowed as a credit). 4 Other payments and credits you expect to show on Form 1040A or Form 1040 . 5 Add lines 2, 3, and 4 6 BALANCE DUE (subtract line 5 from line 1). In order to get this extension, you MUST pay In full the balance due with this form. (\t Wne 5 \s more than \ine 1. enter zero (-0-) . . . . ... . . . • Complete line 7 (and 8a or 8b If applicable) only If you expect to owe gift or generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax. Do not include income tax on these lines. (See the instructions.) Yourself. 7 if you or your spouse expect to file a gift tax return (Form 709 or 709-A) for 1990, Spouse . generally due by April 15,1991, see the instructions and check here . . . 8a Enter the amount of gift or GST tax thatyou are paying with this form . .... b Enter the amount of gift or GST tax thatyoufspouse is paying with this form . . Signature and Verification Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete; and, if prepared by someone other than the taxpayer, that l am authorized to prepare this form. Date •_ Signature of taxpayer • Date •_ Signature of spouse • (If filing jointly, BOTH must sign even if only one had income) Persian Guif Assignment Seafarers stationed in the Persian Gulf dur­ ing Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, who are working on vessels under the direction of the military, may qual­ ify for certain special tax-filing procedures. Watch for informa­ tion on this matter in the March edition of the Seafarers LOG. Signature of preparer other than taxpayer • Date • If correspondence regarding this extension is to be sent to you at an address other than that shown above, or to an agent acting for you, please enter the name of the agent and/or the address where it should be sent. Name Please Type or Print Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) City, town or post office,state, and ZIP code General Instructions Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.—We ask for the information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United States. You are required to give us this information. We need it to ensure that you are complying with these laws and to allow us to figure and collect the right amount of tax. The time needed to complete and file this form will vary depending on individual circumstances. The estimated average time is: Recordkeeping, 26 minutes; Learning about the iaw or the form, 11 minutes; Preparing the form, 20 minutes; and Copying, assembiing, and sending the form to IRS, 20 minutes. If you have comments concerning the accuracy of these time estimates or suggestions for making this form more simple, we would be happy to hear from you. You can write to both the Internal Revenue Service, Washington, DC 20224, Attention: IRS Reports Clearance Officer, T:FP; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1545-0188), Washington, DC 20503. DO NOT send the tax form to either of these offices. Instead, see the instructions below for information on where to file. Form 4868 (1990) Stafuws LOG, Febnmy Suppkment—Pa^ 3 • .. 3 1 Present liome address (number, street, andapt. no. or ruralroute). (If you have a P 0. box, see the instructions.) •• . •|w- 1 If a joint return, spouse's first nameand initial , •^ -.|i' -i • . Extension Application Form This copy of IRS Form 4868 can be used to apply for a tax-filing extension. Simply clip it out of the LOG, com­ V J.. , • �V. FMingStateTaxes Withholding of Seamen's State Taxes jv- r I f' ••§;;|;; .. iv' Vf • f'i, i '•••••• ••• Believe it or not, the federal government hasdone a great deal to make a seaman's life easier. An Act of March 4, 1915 (38 Stat. 1169, 46 U.S. Code 601) prohibits companies from with­ holding state and local taxes for any "master or seaman on a ves­ sel in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, or noncontiguous trade or an individual employed on a fishing vessel." Employers can only file in­ come tax information with the state that the seafarer claims in his or her employ ment records as their state of residency and any state in which they earn 50 per­ cent or moie of theirincome, also by federal law. For those who sail primarily out of a port in their home state, this is not so usually a problem. but for the seafarer who lives in a different state from the one from which he ships, tax-filing can be more complicated. Since a home state gets all income in­ formation, a seafarer must file a resident's tax form in the state from which he shipped. If a home state does collect state income taxes, as most do, the seafarer's primary responsi­ bility is to that state. There are two things that can happen with the money earned in other states. The best case is that state and the home state have a "reciprocal" agreement. That way, a seafarer won't have to pay taxes in more than one state. Otherwise, if a seafarer is forced to pay taxes in his non-resident state, nearly all states will give him a full tax credit for those taxes. it's the Law The text of the law which prohibits states from withholding taxes from wages due to seamen who are mem­ bers of the crew of a vessel engaged in foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, insterstate or noncontiguous trade is as follows: 46 U.S.C.A. §11108(11). No wages due or accruing to any seaman, or apprentice shall be sub­ ject to attachment or arrestmentfrom any court, and every payment of wages to a seaman, or apprentice shall be valid in law, notwithstanding any previous sale or assignment of wages or of any attachment, encum­ brance, or arrestment thereon; and no assignment or sale of wages or of salvage made prior to the accruing thereof shall bind the party making the same, except such allotments as are authorized by this title. This sec­ tion shall apply to fishermen em­ ployed on fishing vessels as well as to seamen: Provided,That nothing con­ tained in this or any preceding section shall interfere with the order by any court regarding the payment by any seaman of any part of his wages for the support and maintenance of his wife and minor children: And pro­ vided further, That no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer, or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel en­ gaged in the foreign, coastwise, inter­ coastal, interstate, or noncon­ tiguous trade shall be withheld pur­ suant to the provisions of the tax laws of any State, Territory, possession,or Commonwealth, or a subdivision of any of them, but nothing in this, sec­ tion shall prohibit any such withhold­ ing of the wages of any seaman who is employed in the coastwise trade between ports in.the same ^^tqte if such withholding is pursuanr to d vol­ untary agreement between such sea­ man and his employer. For Additional State Tax Information, Call or Write . . STATE •'> ALABAMA ALASKA * ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT * DELAWARE DC FLORIDA * GEORGIA HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARVLANB MASSACHUSCT MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA* NEW HAMPSHIRE * NEWJERSEV NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA * TENNESSEE* TEXAS* UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON * WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING * LINE OR DEPARTMENT (address written inquiries to "Taxpayer Information") Taxpayer's Assistance, P.O. Box 327410, Montgomery AL 36132-7410 . Department of Revenue, Pouch SA, Juneau, AK 99811-0400 ; Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 29086, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9086 Tax Administrator, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR 72203-3628 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 942857, Sacramento, CA* ?42^:JOOJP;|4! Taxpayer's Assistance, 1375 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80261 Taxpayer's Assistance, 92 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105 Taxpayer's Assistance, Ninth and French Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801 Taxpayer's Assistance, 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001 Department of Revenue, Carlton BIdg, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135 Revenue Information, P.O. Box 38007, Atlanta, GA 30334 Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 3559, Honolulu. HI 96811-3559 Tax Commission, P.O. BOx 56, Boise, ID 83756 Tax Information, P.O. Box 19001, Springfield, IL 62794-9001 iTaxpayer Information;, top N. Senate Ave., Rm. ^9, Indianapolis, IN 462P4'-2253 Taxpayer Services, Hoover State Office BIdg, Des Moines, lA 50319 Department of Revenue Revenue Cabinet, Frankfort, KY 40620 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 3440, Baton Rouge, LA 70823-0001 Bureau of Taxation, State Office Building, Augusta, ME 04332-1067 ^Tiax Infohnatiori tine taxpayer Information .. Taxpayer Information, Treasury BIdg, Walnut & Allegan Streets, Larlsingi Ml 48922 Taxpayer's Assistance. St. Paul, MN 55146-4450 Tax Commission, P.Q. Box 23050, Jackson, MS 39225^3050 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 2200, Jefferson City, MO 65105-2200 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, MT 59604 Taxpayer's Assistance, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4818 Department of Taxation Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 637, Concord, NH 03302-0637 laxp^er InfonmaHori, 50 Ban^kSt., CN 269, trenklS N^ Dept. of Taxation & Revenue, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, NM 67509-0630I Taxpayer's Assistance, W.A. Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12227-0125? Department of Revenue, Two South SafisiMry St., Raleigh, NC 27602; Taxpayer Informs^n, State C^tol; State Information, P.O. Box 2476, Columbus, OH 43266-0076 Taxpayer Information, 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194-0009 Tax Help Office, 955 Center St., NE, First Floor, Room 135, Salem, OR 97310 Taxpayer's Assistance, Department 280504, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504 Taxpayer's Assistance, One Capitol Hill, Providence, Rl 02908-5801 Public Assistance, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 ' " »C apartment 0t Revenue Taxpayer's Resource. 807 Andrew Jackson State Office BIdg,NaCMie, TN 37242-04132 feUT Tax Commissioner, Paviliion Office BIdg., Montpelier, VT 05602 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 1115, Richmond, VA 23208-1115 Taxpayer Information & Education taxpayer Services, P.O. Box 3784, Charleston, WV 25337-3784 State Government Switchboard, 4638 University Ave., Madison, Wi 53705 Department of Revenue TOLL FREE # ^ LOCAL# (if any) (205)242-1175 (907) 272-3146 (602) 255-3381 (501)682-7250 ,(916)852-5711 (303)866-4360 (203)566-8520 (302) 577-3310 (202) 727-6103 (904)488-9750 (404)656-4188 (808)548-6515 (208)334-3660 (217)782-3336 (317)232-2240 (515)281-3114 (913)296-3051 (502)564-4581 (504) 925-4611 (207) 626-8475 ,^301) 974-322{f jsltoi7) 727-4545 (517) 373-3386 (612) 296-3781 (601) 3594140i (314) 751-3505 (406) 444-2837 (402) 471-5729 (702) 687-4820 (603) 271-2191 (609) 292-6. (505) 827-0 (518)438-858t (919)733-4682 (701) 22. (614) 846-6712 (405) 521-3127 (503) 378-4988 (717) 787-8210 (401) 277-2905 p3t73T-4660' (605)773-3311 (615) 741-2481 (800) 252-5555 (801)530-4848 (802) 828-2865 (804) 367-8031 (206) 753-5525 (304) 348-3333 (608) 266-2772 (307) 777-7962 • (800)352-4090# ^ „ (800)482-8811 tFC''- V (800)352-5711 (800) 332-2097 it (800) 321-7829 # (800) 292-7826# (800)222-3229 ' ; (800) 732-8866 #iv:,l (800)452-1983# (800)638-2937# (800) 392-6089# r (800) 652-9094 I l(800) 332-6103# (800)626-7899# (800) 323-4400 * .. . jr' (800)225-5829# (800) 222-9^5 •• --...vn (800)282-1780# (800)522-8165# (800)356-4222# 1800)1— - (800)642-9016# * No state income tax; there may be tax on other types of income such as dividends and interest. There may also be local, county or municipal taxes. # 800 number good only within the state NOTE: Most states allow extensions for filing if a federal tax extension has been requested. An individual should check with the individual state for specific rules. Seafarers LOG, February Supplaamt-Page 4 ' •Uni-Ai '.i* �FCBRUARY1991 77 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 1-31, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ^Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu idustoh St. Louis TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT -• 19 16" K"®!' .MSL Totals 17 • 225 148 ^25 • n" 199 108 : 351 ENGINE DEPARTMENT iMEi Noi^iic Mobile New Orleans 7 15 4 11 2 9 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu St. Louis Piney Point Totals 9 12 6 0 4 6 3 2 91 1 .. 'i..'. ..5' 2 .... 131 106 6 14 13 5 10 5 10 •. 7 10 3 10 • 5 ,} ' 8 2 9 ; ' 5 •: 6 0 4 • 0 1 0 2 1 /' ! 2 1 0 \ ' .0 0 0 82 73 • 3 121 STEWARD DEPARTMENT iill Port 18 18 6 4 18 ft 0 2 • 185 11 4 5 3 10 5 -1 ^ 5 • 85 1 ' '4 X • 1"" 4 3 3 3 10 2 4 hgSs 3 1 2 0 0 0 5 0 1• 0 0 7 0 0 50 . 0 0 31 52 :: : 61 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT <4 7 11 29 0 0 1 1 6 2 2 8 6 Port New York , Philadelphia i 1 5 6 18 iHixJ I I I • Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston 75 8 " 0 0 0 0 •0 1 -3 > 62 • WWW Philadelphi Baltimore Norfolk " Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville f San Franciscpl Wilmingtpn^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houstoh St. Louis • 12 1 1 0 5 11 84 20 5 " " ^45 ' -5 rnanh & j^ril r Z' MembSiship Meetings; Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters ' • . : Piney Point Monday, March 4 Monday, April 8 New York .1' • ISt Tuesday, March 5 Tuesday, April 9 Philadelphia Wednesday, March 6 Wednesday, April 10 i • ii. Baltimore Thursday, March 7 Thursday, April II ; Norfolk Thursday, March 7 . Thursday, April 11 Jacksonville Thursday, March? . Thursday, April 11 , Algonac Friday, March 8 Friday, April 12 Houston Monday, March 11 Monday, April 15 New Orleans ' , Tuesday, March 12 •' '.'p: Tuesday April.16 Mobfie ,, „ . Wednesday^ fcch 13 Wednesday, April 17 San Francisco Thursday, March 14 Thursday, April 18 C * < I-* " WQmingtdn Monday, March 18 Monday, April 22 Seattle . Friday, March 22 .-4; " Friday, April 26 . . J San Juan Thursday, March 7 Thursday, April 11 St. Louis Friday, March 15 Friday, April 19 Honolulu Friday, March 15 Friday, April 19 Duluth Wednesday, March 13 1 Wednesday, April 17 Jersey City ^ Wednesday, March 20 Wednesday, April 24 ' New Bedford Tuesday, March 19 Tuesday, April 23 t ; m IJj:- /• Uijmfis m00§iKg ftarft at llh^aja. 3 0 ' I St. Louis I Piney Poiiit Totals Totals All Departments 566 ' 544 632 474 430 425 59 896 554 617 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of January was down from the month of December. A total of 1,388 Jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,388 Jobs shipped, 474 Jobs or about 34 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 59 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip r^ef program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 13,599 Jobs have been shipped. • . -.-i 4' •. : •* " ';'A ^ ^ �SMMMRSIOG »5 J" 12 PiMnitchMs' Report toi Cieat tofces CU-Company/Lakes - - t-,:. I'-. v .'/'; I •• I . I JAN. 1-31, 1991 U_Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ai;?lSc".::NP a«»CL^"&Tc...NP CE.CL^''^a.tc...NP Port ^ Algona^ DECK DEPARTMENT ..> 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 23 ii-' 1 • STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Algonac N - Port Algonta: — -•\ WE- 0 . -> 0 k ^ ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 ^ 11 0 45 0 113 ,1 13 - ! President Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Barpmiog Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney _ Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer . Vice President Atlantic Coast Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey 17 , HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ^-'Registered on the Beach" means tne toia. muuu^^_^^ •Vi. ALGONAC Dispatchen' Report hw Inland waleis 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups (301) 327-4900 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups DULUTH Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C 705 Medical Arts Buildmg DECK DEPARTMENT Duluth, MN 55802 :Qm 0 (218)722-4110 0 0 ^ HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. 0 Honolulu, HI 96813 0 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 0 JACKSONVILLE 0 * 9 ' 3315 Liberty St. 0 0 2% Jacksonville, PL 32206 0 0 0 0 0 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY ; 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 Mfo(201) 435-9424 D ' ' 9MOBILE 'o 9/: 0:4 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, 18 6 Mobile, AL 36605 39 (205) 478-0916 ENGINE DEPARTMEOT NEW BEDFORD 7'J' 50 Union St. ^9' 9 New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 0 9 : 0 9 NEW ORLEANS 8 1 9 1 9 630 Jackson Ave. 9 0 New Orleans, LA 70130 9 ^ (504) 529-7546 9 0 9 0 9 1 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. 0 9 9 9 9 III J Brooklyn, NY 11232 0 9 1 (718) 499-6600 ipi 0 •sS:s^ 0 9 9 NORFOLK 9 9 0 115 Third St. 9 9 Norfolk, VA 23510 9 9 (804) 622-1892 0 9** PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. 0 9 Philadelphia, PA 19148 0 9 (215) 336-3818 ,9 9 0 0 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County 'i,' STEWARD DEPARTMENT Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 9 350 Fremont St. 9 San Francisco, CA 94105 , 6 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. l9aiP^„ Stop 16 '9. .... Santurce, PR 00907 '9 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE ' 2505 First Ave. -'4<: ^ Seattle, WA 98121 >.¥S(206) 441-1960 '%. 'V 9 Xi^ ST. LOUIS 9 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. 9 0 5 223 85 31 Wilmington, CA 90744 69 27 actually registered for shipping at the port last month. (213) 549-4000 JANUARY 1-31, 1991 Port 4ew Yor 'Philadelphia I Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ^ San Franciscpi't k• • :' •m, W, Seattle Puerto Rico Houston f5Algonac| 1 • St. Louiis Piney Point Totals •fe. S-.'S-' I Port New York Philadelphia. w .• Norfolk " Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville : San Francisco u • " V' - • Baltimore ,-. ' ,5;; >; 0, SMfaren Monalhttdl Union KfOitoiy Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac 1 St. Louis |-Piney.P^^ Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco > , WUmingl^ Seattle Puerto Rico Houston pAlgonac'^ St. Louis Piney Totals m Totab All Departments S.-"he .ca. number of me, registered a. .he port a. .he end of las, •nonlh. I " • ;; • t-;:'- ^ -r''m:.: ' •V52'»3«R •• ,i' ;• • f- �FEBRUARY 199t T -av; he Seafarers Pension Flan an­ nounces the retirement of 28 SIU members this month. The deep sea division accounts for 20 retire­ ments, the inland division has two, the Great Lakes division three and the railroad mariners three. Brother Jerry Z. Miller was with the SIU for the longest time of this group; he joined in 1940, signing on in the port of New Orleans. Brother James F. Welch is the oldest of the pensioners. The black gang member is 74. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other 26 retiring mem­ bers follow: DEEP SEA JAMES C. BROOKS, 60, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Mobile. The able bodied seaman was bom in Alabama but now makes his home in Voosburg, Miss. JAMES CATANIA, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in Octo­ ber 1967. The retiring bosun was . bom in Connecticut and lives in Vallejo, Calif. DONNIE W. COLLINS, 65, before retiring rose to attain the rating of chief steward after join­ ing the Seafarers in July 1948 in New York. The Mississippi native was graduated from the Lundeberg School's steward recertification course in 1979. Kenner, La., is now his hometown. STEPHEN H. FULFORD, 64, joined the SIU in his native Mobile in 1944. He be­ came a recerti­ fied bosun after completing the designated course work at the union's Lundeberg School. Mobile remains his home. BILLY HARRIS, 61, joined the union in September 1955 in the port of Seattle. The bosun now resides in Indianapolis. NOLAN H. HURTT, 57, joined the Seafar­ ers in September 1965 in the port of Baltimore. A native of the city. Brother Hurtt sailed in the galley department. He plans to stay in his hometown. CLARENCE JONES, 57, is an­ other steward bom in Baltimore. He joined the SIU at that port in May 1956, rising to chief steward before his retirement. Jones too will remain in Baltimore. » To Our New Pensioners • • . Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. JAMES E. KIRCHNER, 65, joined the union in the port of New York in June 1944. The retired bosun now calls Hardin, Texas home. FRANCISCO P. LATORRE, 67, who joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1956, is a native of Panama. The former bosun gained his third mate's license before retir­ ing to Metairie, La. JERRY Z. MILLER, 69, joined the union in October 1940 in the port of New Orleans. He spent the next two years in the Navy, retuming to the SIU to sail in the steward department. The Louisi­ ana native will remain in New Or­ leans. WILLIAM S. MONTGOMERY, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Houston. The able bodied seaman was bom in Iowa but now calls Houston home. DALLAS T. NEWSOME, 65, joined the union in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. in May 1955. He switched from the steward de­ partment to the engine department, upgrading his rating in May 1967. Brother Newsome lives in Virginia Beach. CHARLES E. PERDUE, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in October 1957. A black gang member, he was bom in Old Glory, Texas. Brother Perdue is retiring to New Orleans. JOSE P. RI­ VERA, 57, a na­ tive of Puerto Rico, joined the union in 1957 in the port of New York. He up­ graded at the Lundeberg School to a QMED rat­ ing in 1975. He lives in his home­ town of Bayamon. ROY SHORTT, 53, joined the Sea­ farers in the port of San Francisco in June 1968. The deckhand sailed on a number of Hudson Waterways ves­ sels. He is retiring to his hometown of Pound, Va. EDWARD STANKIEWICZ, 65, joined the SIU in November 1968 in the port of Philadelphia, his hometown. A Navy veteran of World War II (1943-46), he sailed as a deckhand. He continues to reside in Philadelphia. EARLC. TYLER, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in the port of Jacksonville in November 1969. A Navy veteran of World War II, the QMED upgraded his rating at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He retires to Tallahassee, Fla. FRANCISCO E. URBINA, 65, joined the union in the port of Houston in Octo­ ber 1959. The Galveston, Texas, native was in the Army's infantry from 194452. The former FOWT continues to live in Galveston. ESTEBAN M. VILLAPOL, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in June 1948. The FOWT was bom in Venezuala, but calls Balti­ more home. JOHN VORCHAK JR^, 65, joined the Sea­ farers in the port of Houston in Febmary 1960. The deckhand sailed aboard many Sea-Land vessels. He lives in Wilmington, Calif. JAMES F. WELCH, 74, joined the union in the port of New York in March 1949. The retiring engine de­ partment member now lives in Brooklyn. JOHN WOZUNKJR., 57, was also a tug captain. He joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Philadelphia and upgraded his rating in 1973. The Somerdale, N.J. native plans to retire there. GREAT LAKES DONALD D. MENTER, 55, joined the union in July 1961 in the port of Sault Ste. Marie. The Oswego, N.Y., native was an oiler, sailing^hostly on Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. vessels. He lives in Conneaut, Ohio. LEO R. TROY, 65, joined the SIU in June 1960 in the port of De­ troit. The deck­ hand served in the Army from 1941-47. Brother Troy continues to call Detroit his home. m if J-', • RAILROAD MARINE GEORGE A. BUCHANAN, 62, joined the Seafarers in the port of Norfolk in July 1959. Bom in Salva, N.C., he sailed as a deck­ hand on Chesapeake and Ohio Rail­ road tugs. Brother Buchanan lives in Smithfield, Va. GEORGE A. BUTLER, 62, joined the SIU in August 1963 in the port of New York. A deck­ hand, sailing pri­ marily on Erie-Lackawana Railroad Marine Department vesssels, the Passaic, N.J., native now resides in Eastport, Maine. SALVATORE NOTARILE, 62, ship[>ed as a cap­ tain aboard ErieLackawana tugboats at its New York Cross Harbor terminal and its Brooklyn Eastem District ter­ minal. He joined the union in Octo­ ber 1963 in the port of New York and has made Red Bank, N.J., home. INLAND WILLIAM A. UMPHLETT, 67, joined the Seafarers in his hometown port of Norfolk in 1964. The tugboat cap­ tain sailed on Al­ lied Towing Co. vessels. He calls White Stone, Va., home. • --s:; felcf ©«eMoe^,efe. for dwSlDi'ai'miMS v V V ; J"; • • • •'A i- Ufa-" �14 SEAFARiRS LOS ence Willey. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked to cooperate in keep­ ing mess halls and laundry clean. Special vote of thanks to Steward Paul Cox and Chief Cook Clarence Willey for excep­ tional Thanksgiving and Christmas din­ ners. Esr Ships minutes are teviewPd h^ the unions 4;&: upon receipt of the ships minutes. "" ^:-C: •:kv ','i.-. ., * ~ - — USNS LYNCH (Mar Shipping Co.), Oc­ tober 29—Chairman Larry Manry, Sec­ retary and Deck Delegate Henry Richard, Treasurer Billy Paiante. Clean­ ing of mess hall is everyone's responsi­ bility. Chairman talked with Jacksonville agent about switching departments. De­ cided it would cause conflicts,^ various ports. Engineers told ofcrew'sbattfroom; it will be fixed in yard. Chairman talked with crew about importance of timely payments of union dues. Steward department doing good job. Steward upset that he could not inspect stores be­ cause they arrive too close to sailing time. Not enough time to check stores properly. Engine department reports beef about OMU's duties. Steward depart­ ment said stores should be put onboard in time for ship and crew's inspection. No beefs in deck department. LOGs and welfare forms received. A new entertain­ ment system was brought up and new an­ tenna installed. l-»k W:sX ':' r i V' E E- Christmas Dinner at Sea The mess hall of theSea-Land Express is decorated for the holiday dinner. Members of the galley crew include, from the left. Chief Steward Joe John­ son, Chief Cook Charlie Gooch and Steward Assistant Harry Bourne. fW: USNS ALTAIR(Bay Tankers, Inc.), November 11—Chairman Larry Ambrous. Secretary Roosevelt J. Martin, En­ gine Delegate Paul D. Remium, Steward Delegate Ralph A. Farr. Bosun reports ship is going to Norfolk, Va. but that is subject to change. Crew asked contracts department to pursue imple­ mentation of the standard contract on all SIU vessels engaged in providing sup­ plies for Operation Desert Shield. Stew­ ard mentioned the ship has received two VCRs and one went to the 0-2 level and the other to the 0-5 level. Also received two new microwave ovens and installed them in each mess hall. Deck and engine delegates wanted steward to post on the chalkboard in galley when linen is changed. Steward's reply: "Will be 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. every Saturday." Feed­ ing of Egyptian salesmen was okayed after a crew vote. Key machine and locks are on order by the company from chief mate. Will check on getting a sys­ tem for the crew to mail letters in foreign ports from ship. CAPEDUCATOilOM), November 25—Chairman William E. Lough, Sec­ retary Raymond L. Jones, Education Di­ rector J. Griffith, Deck Delegate Harlan G. Lay, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael S. Novak, Stewards Delegate David M. Rogers. Crew is hungry for news. Still reading August 15 L.A. Times. Request old Seafarer LOGs. En­ gine department beef on OMU or oiler wages. T-shirt committee established. - j-v J $10-12 cap decided upon; will begin to collect funds. Captain says members can­ not trade movies as they are company property. Keep antennas strung in a neat, discreet, seamanlike manner. Money re­ lays will be sent as they have been. Need overtime sheets and book renewal forms. No beefs or disputed OT from the deck or steward delegates. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), No­ vember 18—Chairman G,R. Kidd, Sec­ retary J. Chacon. Please have someone check ^tenna. Vote of thanks to steward department for good job on Thanksgiv­ ing and every day at sea. ITS PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­ portation Co.), November 25—Chair­ man V.T. Nielsen, Secretary and Treasurer John C. Bamman, Deck Dele­ gate Ronald Gillette, Engine Delegate B. Camacho, Steward Delegate Ali Hydoin. Crew urged to upgrade at Piney Point. Steward department given vote of thanks for wonderful Thanksgiving meal. Next port: New York. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), November 11—Chairman W.D. Jefferson, Secretary J. White, Ed­ ucation Director David Williams, Deck Delegate Lawrence Parker, Engine Del­ egate J. Williams Jr., Stewards Dele­ gate Leon J. Grut. Company asked SIU to ship engine room relief so watch stander could have time off boat. SIU complied. Crew asked SIU to investigate reason for delay in receiving vacation checks. The men also inquired on pay differential when the ship was chartered by Germany. Ship will be at anchor in Congo River while unloading cargo. There will be no launch service, but cap­ tain will pay each person who attains own boat ride to shore ($5 as con­ tracted). Education director asked each member to go to Piney Point to upgrade as soon as possible, for his own good. 75 new ntovies were purchased this trip. No beefs or disputed OT from any depart­ ment. The chief would like for everyone to be more precise when writing in his OT. Next port: Congo. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), November 18—Chairman Wil­ liam Mortier, Secretary E, Vasquez, En­ gine Delegate Jose E. Villot Jr. Everything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT. Payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. on arrival. Vote of thanks given crew and steward department for a nice job. Next port: San Juan. ULTRAMAR (American Marine Trans­ port), December 23—Chairman Paul King, Secretary R.R. Poovey, Educa­ tional Director Doug Turner, Steward Delegate Glenn Bertrand. Deck depart­ ment reports beef as mates doing AB work. No beefs or disputed OT from en­ gine or steward departments. Crew re­ ports need for new chairs and couches in lounge. Steward department was com­ mended and thanked. EQUALITY STATE (lOM), December 28—Chairman Wilfredo Rice, Secretary Pat Rawley, Education Director Steve Foster. Some crew rooms still flooding and problem with water reported. Beef with food. Leftovers are too old. Need more communications from union. Elec­ tion held for new ship's secretaiy. FALCON CHAMPION (Seahawk), De­ cember 30—Chairman T.S. Barnes, Sec­ retary M.P. Cox, Education Director D.R. Ingram, Deck Delegate Scott J. Jones, Engine Delegate Michael J. Langenbach, Steward Delegate Ciar- ' GAL VESTON BA /(Sea-Land Ser­ vices), December 23—Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Education Director Michael Kovach. Captain will close the books out for the year by check only. Chairman received message stating there will be no relief due to Persian Gulf crisis; Eight extra men are to ride ship. Ship will pay off in Elizabeth, N.J. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Crew lounge needs coffee maker. GOPHER STA TE (Interocean Manage­ ment Corp.), December 9—Chairman John E. Stout, Secretary B. Stearns, En­ gine Delegate RJ. Baumgardner, Stew­ ard Delegate Robert A. Lang. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LOGs and mail received periodically. Crew reports one washing machine broken. Steward tak­ ing measures to correct cold food com­ ing out of galley. Crew suggested messman continue making coffee during meals. Ht/MACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), De­ cember 9—Chairman L. Rodrigues, Sec­ retary Cassia B. Carter Jr., Education Director Charles Clausen, Steward Del­ egate D. Herrera. Water cooler on crew's deck, which was supposed to be installed in Elizabeth last trip, is still not there. Captain says will be installed this trip. Ship will pay off in Elizabeth. Chair­ man reminded those getting off to leave rooms clean. Deck department wants to know why San Juan longshoremen do not secure the hatches with hair pins, as in other ports. Deck crew is doing . longshoremen's job. Crew is receiving LOGs and mail periodically. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), De­ cember 30—Chairman L. Rodrigues, Secretary Henry Gallckl, Deck Delegate D. Miller, Engine Delegate C. Clausen, Steward Delegate D. Herrera. Water fountain fixed and replaced on crew's deck. Chairman and crew thanked Stew­ ard Skippy Galicki and Chief Cook Danny Herrera for great Christmas din­ ner. LOG read and discussed. Ship may be going to yard at end of month for 10 days. May keep crew. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Still cannot keep longshoremen out of mess halls in San Juan. They eat up everything in sight. Next port: Elizateth, N.J. LAWRENCE GIANELLA (Ocean Ships), December 16—Chairman P. Hulsenbosch, Secretary D. Cunning­ ham, Education Director D. Gardener, Deck Delegate Donald E. Gates, Engine Delegate Earnest Lacunga Jr. Last meeting's minutes read. Nordic Track Exerciser was bought with'$480 of ship's fund and $108 donated by com­ pany. Procedures for disposal of plastics brought to new crewmembers' attention. Payoff for year's end will be Jan. 1. Chairman made everyone aware of alco­ hol testing program. Education director said education and Piney Point were two forces joining together to protnote excel­ lent seamanship. $12 reported currently in ship's fund. Chairman notified crew of new vice presidents, wishing VPs good luck. Captain Worth donated radio/cassette player for exercise room. Crew reminded to not slam doors and to help keep laundry room clean. Chairman said entire crew is of the opinion steward department is one of finest — firom stew­ ard-baker to chief cook to GSUs. They are truly a credit to SIU and deserve spe­ cial thanks. USNS LYNCH (Mar Shipping), Decem­ ber 12—Chairman Larry Manry. Dis­ abled lifeboat engine replaced. 30-ton AC unit went out, but temporarily fixed. Repair parts ordered. Not enough time to check stores out when they arrived. Chairman talked with engineers to fix crew's toilet in the port of Mobile. AC 'i' " I parts should be there as well. Request for patrolman in Mobile. Not enough money for draws and payoff. Chairman asked for courtesy from crewmembers when eating. New education director to try to get books for deck and engine depart­ ment upgrading to study and learn. No disputed OT in any department. Steward delegate reports AC causing sleep, prob­ lems. Radio operator working on new TV system. MA YAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), De­ cember 30—Chairman Victor L. Kelsey, Secretary Jose Ross, Education Director Jon Walsh. Ship to be paid in Puerto Rico Jan. 1. No beefs or disputed OT in any department. ITS MOBILE (Sheridan Transportation), December 2—Chairman Fred Jen­ sen, Secretary Gregory K. Lee. Chairman told crew he has asked to have patrolman meet ship several times but has yet to see one. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked for copies of new agreement and to have patrolman come to vessel and explain it. Next port: New York. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 30—Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educa­ tion Director Mike Overgaard, Deck Delegate Jose A. Martinez, Steward Delegate M. Hassan. Chairman reported receiving telex from union concerning no reliefs until further notice. Requests reconsidering the order, considering ship­ board circumstances. Bosun discussed drugs testing procedures. Crew com­ mends chief cook and GSUs for very good job on food and keeping things in order. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. NEWARK 0A Y(Sea-Land Service), December 30—Chairman John Frazier, Secretary E.M. Douroudous, Deck Dele­ gate William E. Lowen, Engine Dele­ gate David Simmons, Steward Delegate Jerome Johnson. Chairman reports tele­ gram received regarding new SIU posi­ tions on permanent and relief jobs. No beefs or disputed OT in deck or engine departments. Stewards department re­ ports OT dispute. Crew requests new washer and dryer. Continued on page 15 Obregon Captain Dies Captain Joseph S. Roney, master of the S.S. PFC Eugene A. Obregon, died aboard ship of a heart attack in Rota, Spain Nov. 26. The crew reported his death in its' ship's minutes dated Dec. 9. The mem­ bers also included the following state­ ment on their friend: "Unlicensed seaman lost a good fiiend and supporter. ... He will be missed by all of the,Obregon crew. Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president, wrote the crew: "We are sad­ dened by your loss. I had an opportunity to spend some time with Captain Roney when I was in Spain and found him, as you put it, a good friend and supporter of the unlicensed seaman. ..." Captain Roney, right, picks up his lunch from Chief Cook "Big Al" Hendricks onboard the PFC Eu­ gene A. Obregon. 1.-.'L mm �mRUARY 7997 Ships' Digests Continued from page 14 OMI CHAMPION (OMl), December 1—Chairman J.B. Wilson, Secretary G. Meivin, Education Director David Davis, Deck Delegate Mark Lance, En­ gine Delegate Wayne Lanear, Steward Delegate Donald Williams. Still waiting on word from SIU pertaining to restric­ tions to ship from previous voyage. Chairman reports good' voyage, crew is pleasure to sail with. Looking for good bunch of replacements as many are get­ ting off. Secretary reports crew is wait­ ing for word about disputed OT from last payoff. Treasurer noted need to de­ cide during next voyage how to generate money for new VCR and tapes. No beefs or disputed OT this trip from any depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for good food, service. Next port: Honolulu. side aboard ship. Crew also voiced con­ cern about the port at which the mem­ bers needed to register to reclaim their jobs. Next port: Port Arthur, Texas. RFC EUGENE A. OBREGON (Water­ man), December 9—Chairman J.D. Fos­ ter, Secretary Patrick D. Helton, Deck Delegate Robert G. Van Brunt, Engine Delegate John L. McCabe, Steward Del­ egate Albert L. Hendricks. Chairman reported he thoroughly enjoyed working with all crewmembers. Thanked steward department for outstanding job and called them the finest steward depart­ ment afloat. Education director declared anyone eligible should attend Piney Point as soon as possible. No beefs or OT disputes from any department. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 16—Chairman M.A. Galliano, Secretary John Darrow, Edu- by all. Presents were received from Seaman's Church of Houston and Seaman's Club of Filexstowe, England. Education director says all movies should be returned to captain per his di­ rection. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Vote of thanks to steward department for wonderful Christmas din­ ner. No LOGs or mail received yet. Crew asked to help keep ship clean. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 9—Chairman C. James, Secretary J. De Lise, Deck Dele­ gate Bobby L. Riddick, Steward Dele­ gate William Perry. Chairman plans to ask patrolman about smoking on bridge. Members asked to not put their feet on chairs and tables. Treasurer reports $120 in ship's fund. Chief steward is leaving after payoff, will leave fund with cap­ tain. Deck and steward delegates report OMI CHARGER (OMl), December 30—Chairman F. Schwartz, Secretary Neville Johnson, Deck Delegate D.B. Campbell, Engine Delegate Nathaniel Lamb, Stewards Delegate Herbert Archer. Chairman expects year-end pay­ off in Texas City, Texas. After mattress inspection, secretary will order needed new ones with 120 days storing. Educa­ tion director urged everyone to attend Piney Point. He also reminded the crew to use the gym system. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. The crew wished Captain Rogers a speedy recovery. Next port: Texas City. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI), December 30—Chairman James L. Carter, Secretaiy Chester R. Moss, Education Direc­ tor A. Bombita, Deck Delegate J.A. Casugay. Chairman informed crew of six extra men from union hall to clean up from ship repair. Reported news from headquarters: No more trips off for next 60 days. Education director reported one GSU getting off to upgrade. Encouraged more to follow suit. Treasurer reported $400 in ship's fund. No beefs, no dis­ puted OT in any departments. Stewards thanked for Christmas dinner. OMI MISSOURI (OMI), December 16—Chairman Carl L. Francum, Secre­ tary Ernie Hoitt, Engine Delegate Nich­ olas Fablia, Steward Delegate RLE. Thomas. Beef about officers getting paid off night of arrival and crew not get­ ting paid off until next day without that day's pay. Chairman reports ship head­ ing for Norfolk, Va. Treasurer reports bosun's wife brought 30 VCR tapes this trip and will bring another 30 next trip, with about 120 movies on them. Steward delegate stated more portion control foods should be put on ships with 3-man departments. Chief cook shouldn't have to make everything from scratch. No other beefs, no disputed OT. Stewards department received vote of thanks for great Thanksgiving dinner and job well done during voyage. Radio operator Ron Dole also thanked for letting crew have access to video tapes and for his newslet­ ters about world events. Next port: Nor­ folk, Va. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime: Overseas), December 27—Chairman George A. Giraud, Secretary C. Navarro. Chairman reported end of year payoff to occur in Hawaii Dec. 30. Then ship going back to Valdez, Alaska. No beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), December 2—Chairman W.D. Jefferson, Secretary Jonathan White, Education Director David Wil­ liams, Deck Delegate Lawrence Par­ ker, Engine Delegate J. Williams Jr., Stewards Delegate Leon J. Grut. No launch service in Banana, Zaire. Fresh water was low; captain cut off water to crew only at certain times. Deck depart­ ment has many disputed OT hours. En­ gine and stewards departments have no beefs or OT disputes. Received LOG in Zaire. Crew asked union to investigate officers' guests from port eating on crew disputed OT. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), Dec. 30—Chairman G.A. Burke, Secretary M. McDermott, Education Di­ rector S.J. Kues. Chairman reports ev­ erything going smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported from any depart­ ment. LOGs are being received. Stew­ ards commended on well prepared Christmas dinner. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. USNSSEALIFTPACIFIC(iMC), De­ cember 24—Chairman Ferdinand Gongora, Secretary Bill Collins, Deck Delegate Dave Knuth, Engine Delegate Joseph A. Michael, Steward Delegate James Robinson. No beefs or disputed OT. Steward asked crew to return dishes and silverware to galley, as there are no steward assistants. Special thanks to radio operator Sonja M. Clements for keeping Christmas spirit alive by pur­ chasing two Christmas trees. Crew dis­ cussed poor mail delivery. Several members said they had not received mail since coming aboard more than 30 days ago. Asked union for help. Next port: Greece. USNS WORTHY(US Marine Manage­ ment Inc.), December 29—Secretary Vikki Van Buren, Deck Delegate Al­ bert Austin Jr., Engine Delegate Jack Stevenson, Steward Delegate Andrew Isom. Deck delegate requested more reading and educational material. Stew­ ards had personal beef. No ship's fund at this time due to recent manning of vessel from MSG. Next port: Bergen, Norway. Preparing for a Life Boat Drill Crewmembers aboard a ship heading for the Persian Gulf make sure the lifeboats are In proper working condition. cation Director E.A. Richman, Deck Delegate Alex Vincent. Chairman an­ nounced expected arrival in Charleston Dec. 19. Shortage of foods, lack of vari­ ety. Message received concerning sus­ pension of relief for permanent people. No beefs or disputed OT reported from departments. Antenna partially repaired; some rooms still lack working antennae. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), December 9—Chairman S. Ballo, Secretary L. Ferales, Educa­ tion Director D. Baker, Deck Delegate JJ. Bermudez. Crew reminded of un­ safe conditions with gangway in Jack­ sonville. Secretary reports no major problems. No beefs or disputed OT. Edu­ cation director encourages upgrading at Piney Point. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Sea-Land Service), December 23—Chairman Harry Fisher, Secretary Jose R. Colls, Deck Delegate Reyes Flores, Engine Delegate Pedro Gago, Stewards Dele­ gate Jorge Salazar. Crew awaiting pa­ trolman for payoff. Ship to lay up some time next month in Tampa, Fla. Beef about gangway. Steward thanked the crew for keeping messroom and pantry clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. A letter received on per­ manent jobs. Deck delegate reported beef. Engine and stewards departments report no beefs, no disputed OT. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), December 31—Chairman Mar­ vin ZImbro, Education Director David J. Dukehart. Crew reminded to keep mess hall clean and to let the captain know if member is getting off. Steward .delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or OT disputes from other departments. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for a job well done. SEALAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Service), December 30—Chairman E. Wallace, Secretary N. Evans, Education Director A.O. Cuevos, Deck Delegate H. Smith, Engine Delegate V. Limon, Steward Delegate J. O'Reilly. Telex on no reliefs posted. Referral to patrolman. Chairman reports everything running smoothly. A merry Christmas was had no beefs or disputed OT. Engine depart­ ment reports OT dispute from electri­ cian. Vote of thanks for steward department for a job well done. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 26—Chairman M. Whitsitt, Secretary M.S. Scardino, Deck Delegate Bob Trainer, Engine Delegate Larry Mills, Stewards Dele­ gate Kassam A. Harhara. Chairman re­ ported payoff to be Dec. 30 in Long Beach. $50 reported in ship's fund. Edu­ cation director expressed need for mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point, stressing job security. Engine and steward depart­ ments reported disputed OT. No beefs or OT disputes in deck department. Re­ ceived telex about no reliefs due to Pers­ ian Gulf events, and received Christmas greetings from headquarters. Clarifica­ tion requested as to which AB will stand which watch when taking jobs from union hall. Answer: First aboard gets first choice unless specified on shipping card. Crew getting off asked to clean quarters. Chief electrician only received $20 per day subsistence and lodging. Of­ ficers reported to have two washers, crew only one. Steward department thanked for good food selection and for Christmas spread. Oakland terminal has forbidden officers and crew from park­ ing in Sea-Land lot. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 8—Chairman Gerald M. Lopes, Secretary L.E. Winfield, Ed­ ucation Director SJ. Kues, Deck Dele­ gate Enrique Velez, Steward Delegate Stanley J. Kriptosiak. Safety meeting held Nov. 23. Payoff to be at Elizabeth, N.J. Nothing in ship's fund. No beefs, no V •i'" -f' ^ USNSBELLATRIX(Bay Tankers), January 20—Chairman R.M. Wiles, Secretaiy Clarence D. Coleman, Educa­ tional Director Michael Johnson, Deck Delegate R. Haggery, Engine Delegate R.W. Wolfe, Steward Delegate Hazel Johnson Jr. Chairman noted crew's re­ quest for athletic equipment, library books and VCR tapes. He said aft crew needed VCR and television. Educational director urged members to attend Lundeberg School. Steward delegate re­ ported beef about lack of pay for feeding extra personnel aboard vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. Crewmembers stated they were looking forward to shore time in United States. 1.3. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), December 30—Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary John Bulawan, Ed­ ucation Director M. Bang, Deck Dele­ gate Troy Smith, Engine Delegate Mike Veigel, Steward Delegate John Shaw. Chairman reports ETA Long Beach, Calif, on Jan. 7. Crew fund remains at $70; received no additional funds. Re­ ceived LOGs in Long Beach. Shore gang members should not feed before crewmembers are fed, as happened in Oakland. Next port: Oakland. ""'M m AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Ma rine), January 6—Chairman Clyde J. Smith, Secretary A. Holland, Educa­ tional Director W. Robinson, Deck Dele­ gate J. Cooper, Engine Delegate Kevin Quinlan, Steward Delegate John Col­ lins. Chairman announced ship will pay off in the Virgin Islands on January 9. He urged all members to keep working in a safe and orderly manner. No beefs or disputed OT reported. .'3 Shipboard Meeting Heid Members on the Sea-Land Enterprise take part in a shipboard meeting. �* fgyiwwn I T'tJ, • SEAFARERS EOG . ,f; ;'^:y' v^s.. Applications A vailable For Union's 1991 Scholarship Program li '• %•'• iS' m- '' :'t: . "rJV;.; :V:j: " • i5'- i( • .-'I • •' ':•": • - nfe ••:•?:" • :;h. /:.; :• • Some 35 years ago, the Seafarers International Union's Atlantic and Gulf District became the first maritime union in America to establish a scholarship program to help quali­ fied members and their dependents finance college and vo­ cational education. Every year, four scholarships are given to children of SlU members. These are worth $15,000 each over a fouryear period at the college of the winner's choice. In addition, three scholarships are reserved annually for SlU members, themselves. One is a $15,000 four-year scholarship. Each of the other two is a $6,000 two-year scholarship for study at a vocational school or community collie. Since the inception of the program, the impartial commit­ tee of professional educators from the college and univer­ sity level has awarded 184 scholarships to Seafarers and their children. It has produced doctors, lawyers, engineers, pharmacists, librarians, teachers, computer specia ists and scientists—most of whom have pointed out that without the SlU's help, they never would have had the opportunity to pursue their education. 'V The scholarship materials are available at any SlU union hall. Prospective applicants also may request a copy by filling in the re­ quest form below. Mail the completed form to: SIU Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 . "r.- ;.v '•..'',^•.1 '-y . l IJlease send me the 1991 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which JL contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. I E I Name I Book Number I Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone number This application is for • Self • Dependent. ' ' " • ^ 2/91 April 15,1991 is the submission deadline. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InI^d Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trust­ ees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper man­ ner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union offlcial fails to protect their contrac­ tual rights properly, they should con­ tact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the po­ litical purposesof any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fiind. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or' received becauseof force, job discrim­ ination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of em­ ployment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and so­ cial interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco at headquar­ ters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �•' ^v. WiuMYm rtures ' >\ DEEP SEA -'^_- -C' 'i m MICHAEL T. BRADY Michael T. Brady, 39, died early last year. The engine de­ partment crewman joined the SIU in February 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Brady hailed from Pennsylva­ nia. WALTER G. BUTTERTON SR. Pensioner Walter G. Butterton Sr., 65, passed away Jan. 1,1991. The Vir­ ginia na­ tive joined the union in August 1946 in Norfolk, Va. and grad­ uated from the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1973. Brother Butterton re­ tired in 1984. RONALDCANADY Pensioner Ronald Canady, 56, passed away Dec. 25, 1990. The deck department member from Geor­ gia joined the union in August 1955 in the port of Savannah. He retired in 1989. SALVATORE CAPRIOCA Salvatore Caprioca, 60, died Dec. 25,1990. The able bodied seaman was an active member at the time of his death. Brother Caprioca joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of New York, his hometown. He was a five-year Marine veteran. DOMENICK CIANCI Domenick Cianci, 32, passed away Dec. 23,1990. Bom in Camden, N.J., he joined the union in the port of Philadel­ phia in May 1984. He was an active member at the time of his death. JAMES E. COLLINS Pensioner James E. Collins, 65, passed away Nov. 29,1990. The Georgia-bom steward joined the union in 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Col­ lins retired in July, 1986. GEORGE D. COOPER George D. Coo­ per, 46, died Dec. 12,1990. He was an active member of the union who joined in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1989. The deck department member was bom in Yonkers, N.Y. ANTONIO COSPITO Pensioner Antonio Cospito, 80, passed away Dec. 28,1990. Bom in Union City, N.J., he joined the SIU in March 1958 in the port of New York. Brother Cospito started sailing in the engine room, eventually working in the deck and stew­ ard departments as well. He also served aboard the S.S. Ra­ phael Semmes in voyages to South Vietnam during that war. MIKE DIKUN Pensioner Mike Dikun, 71, passed away Jan. 13. He joined the SIU in June 1943 in the en­ gine department. Brother Dikun was a Pennsylvania na­ tive who retired in March 1980. ANTHONY FERRARA Pensioner Anthony Ferrara, 70, passed away Dec. 21, 1990. The able bodied seaman up­ graded his rating at the Lundeberg School to AB un­ limited. He joined the union in January 1949 in the port of New York, his hometown. Brother Ferrara retired in April 1986. DAVID T. GOLDEN David T. Golden, 37, died Nov. 3, 1990. The Phila­ delphia native, a Piney *oint graduate, was a Navy vet­ eran who eamed the National Defense Service Medal in 1975. Brother Golden, a third cook, was an active SIU mem­ ber. JUAN M. GONZALEZ Pensioner Juan M. Gonzalez, 88, died July 8, 1990 of cancer. Bom in Havana, Cuba, he joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in June 1950. Brother Gonzalez, a steward, retired in 1968. WILFRED E. GRANT Wilfred E. Grant, 93, passed away Dec. 15, 1990 in the Bronx, N.Y. of natural causes. A char­ ter member of the SIU, Brother Grant joined in the port of Bos­ ton in November 1938. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He was bom in Barbados and retired in 1964. JASPER HARMASON Jasper Harmason, 64, died Dec. 29,1990. He joined the union in the port of Houston in July 1967 as a steward. The Louisiana native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. His last working day was in Febmaiyl987. HARRILL HILL Harrill Hill, 62, passed away Dec. 24,1990. He joined the imion in the port of San Fran­ cisco in Febmary 1967. Brother Hill, a member of the steward department, was bom in Texas and served in the Army from 1952 to 1955. JOHN E. LONG Pensioner John E. Long, 68, died Jan. 12. Long, who sailed ¥<"• in the galley gang, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk, Va. in May 1955. Brother Long, a native of Pickens, W. Va., was a 10-year Navy veteran, serv­ ing from 1943 to 1953. ROSE M. LOVERIN Pensioner Rose M. Loverin, 72, passed away Oct. 28, 1990. Sister Loverin, an Oregon na­ tive, joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. She was a steward before retir­ ing in 1980. JOHN McCARVILLE Pensioner John McCarville, 72, died Nov. 28, 1990. The Bos­ ton native sailed with the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and, after the 1978 MCS merger with the SIU-AGLIWD, shipped with the SIU. He retired in 1983. ROBERT F.MYRICK Pensioner Robert F. Myrick, 78, passed away Jan. 2. Bom in Illi­ nois, he worked in the deck crew from the time he joined the union in October 1944 in the port of New York. His trav­ els took him to Vietnam during the war, and he retired in 1977 as an able bodied seaman. OSCAR OZER Pensioner Oscar Ozer, 62, passed away Dec. 18,1990. He joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1955 and sailed in the black gang, later switch­ ing to the steward department. Brother Ozer was a Philadel­ phia native. JAN RANI Pensioner Jan Rani, 85, died Dec. 20, 1990 of a heart at­ tack after along bout with Paikinson's disease. He joined the SIU in April 1943 in the port of New York and retired as an able bodied seaman in 1970. The Philippine native lived in Brooklyn. JOHN W. SAMSEL John W. Samsel, 65, passed away Jan. 30,1990. The deck depart­ ment member, bom in Southingto n. Conn., joined the union in the port of Boston in August 1944. Brother Samsel died in New Orleans. the union in November, 1953 in the port of New York. He re­ tired in 1985. ALEX SANTIAGO Alex San­ tiago, 36, died early last year. Bom in Santurce, P.R.he graduated from the Lundeberg School in January 1975' Brother Santiago saw ac­ tion in Viemam while in the Army, eaming a National De­ fense Service Medal. He was an active QMED at the time of his death. MAX P. SAROL Pensioner Max P. Sarol, 86, died of a heart at­ tack Jan. 8. The former chief cook joined the union in the port of New York in April 1953. Brother Sarol, bom in Hawaii, retired in 1976. He was buried in Glenwood Me­ morial Park in Bromall, Penn. RONALD M. SAUNDERS Pensioner Ronald M. Saunders, 72, passed away Dec. 14,1990. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1955 in the port of Portland, Ore., working his way to chief steward. The Seattle native, who joined the SIU after the 1978 merger, became a recerti­ fied steward at the Lundeberg School in 1982. ADAM E.SLOWIK Pensioner Adam E. Slowik, 76, died of compli­ cations following heart sur­ gery Dec. 17,1990. He sailed in the en­ gine room after joining the union in the port of New York in July 1944. Brother Slowik retired to Chicago in 1980 and was buried in Mt. Emblem Cemetery in nearby Elm hurst. HOMER STARLING Homer Starling, 82, died Jan. 2. He retired as a QMED. He joined the SIU in Febmary 1939 in the port of Mobile and received a safety award in 1960. The Mississippi native was a three-year Navy veteran and eight-year Coast Guard veteran. He last sailed in August 1973. AQUILINO S. VILLARIZA Pensioner Aquilino S. Villariza, 71, passed away Jan. 4,1991. The cook, bom in Iliolo City, Philippines, joined ROBERT M.TULLER Pensioner Robert M. Tuller, 62, died of cancer Dec. 25, 1990. An engine room sea­ farer bom in Montpelier, Vt., he joined the union in the port of San Francisco in March 1962. A World War II veteran. Brother Tuller was buried in the Spring Road Cemetery in Tumbridge, Vt. INLAND RICHARD E. BRISSON Richard E. Brisson, 57, died re­ cently. He was bom in Stillwa­ ter, Minn., and joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in May 1975. A retired Navy veteran (1952-1973), he sailed as a chief engineer primarily on Al­ lied Towing Corp. vessels. BENJAMIN H. HAYMAN Pensioner Benjamin H. Hayman, 75, passed away Dec. 24, 1990. The tug captain was bom in Columbia, N.C., and joined the union in December 1972 in the port of Baltimore. He was a Navy veteran. Brother Hayman retired in 1985. HERBERT W. MATHEWS Pensioner Herbert E. Mathews, 71, passed away Jan. 2. He joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk, Va., his hometown, in May 1961. Brother Mathews retired in 1981. WILLIAM D. SAVAGE Pensioner William D. Sav­ age, 64, died of cancer Dec. 11, 1990. A tankerman, he joined the union in May 1969 in the port of New Orleans. The former Marine was bom in Louisiana and shipped on Dixie Carriers ves­ sels. He retired in 1986. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray, La. '•'S GREAT LAKES JAMES W. BIEL James W. Biel, 78, passed away Dec. 20,1990. The Penn­ sylvania native was a dredgeman who joined the union in July 1961 in the port of Erie, Penn. His last active working day was in 1974. Continued on page 18 �SCAFARERS LOG 18 Harry Lundeberg School Graduates Four Classes Continued from page 17 JOHN J. DOYLE Pensioner John J. Doyle, 75. lost a battle to cancer and .Alzheimer's disease Jan. 6. He joined the SIU in June 1964 in the port of Detroit. The wheelsman was bom in Pittsburgh and had retired in 1982. , CHRISTOPHER J. HARRINGTON Vs|sf ,.,J;'"' ''• Trainee Lifeboat Claiss 464—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 464 are (from left, kneeling) Terrance Dorsey, Garland Tyson, Avoirs Reid, William Kehoe, Robert Fenton, Malcolm Poe, Darren Walker, Peter Littman, Van Russ, (second row) Frank Markva, Mike Maynor, Robert Worrell, Marsha Dawson, Louis Mastrototaro, Granville Reader, Daniel Vasquez, Scott Doering, Andy Cook, Gordon Adams III, (third row) Shedrick Hunter, Alan Day, William Clifford and Ken Kehoe. . JOHN F. SCANLON Pensioner John P. Scanlon, 79. died Dec. 12. 1990. The oiler joined the union in 1961 in the port of Buffalo, shipping pri­ marily on Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. and Meitilt vessels. The Buffalo na­ tive retired in 1976. Final Departures Christopher J. Harrington. 25. died Oct. 7, 1990. The Michigan native joined the union in May 1990 in the port of Algonac. He was an active SIU member at the time of his death. ARTHUR C, NOTTEN Pensioner Arthur C. Notten, 76, passed away Jan. 6. He was a lead deckhand who joined the SIU in October 1961 in Duluth, Minn. An Ashlaiid, Wis. native. Brother Notten retired in 1976. GERALD F. .SCOTT Pensioner Gerald F. Scott. 67. died Jan. 10. 1991 from a heart attack. The oiler was born in. Cleveland and joined the SIU in October 1961 in the port of Buffalo. An Anny veteran. Brother Scott sailed on Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. vessels. He retired in 1985. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN JOSEPH SCOLA Pensioner Joseph Scola. 77. died Jan. 8. 1991. The fisherman joined the SIU in the port of Boston in October 1939. Born in Springfield. 111. Brother Scola re­ tired in 1982. The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our mem­ bers on a firstcome, firstserved basis. ;|||| •••'i.'VL, Trainee Lifeboat Class 465—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 465 are (from left, kneeling) Mark'Castillo, Joshua Schmidt, Bradley Redoute, Kevin Reagan, Jamal Gregory, Ronald Yeatts, (second row) Leah Gay, Michael Rawlins, Trent Sterling,. Richard Russ, Joseph DeCicco, George Galanis, Erik Bekkelund, Sean Sullivan, (third row) James Ball Jr., Raymond Mulligan, William Kane, Bruce Bradley, Bobby Pytka, Mark Perry, Derek Fye and Chris Zubowicz. (Not pictured is James Lopez.) • The shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. Please fill out the application below and mail it to: John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: : NAME I ADDRESS I CITY, STATE, ZIP Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—Moving up the ladder in the engine depart­ ment are these FOWT graduates. From the left are (front row) Carlton Lewis, Keith L. Jordan Sr., Roy Speed, Diana Thomas, Van Jones, Howard Schoenly, Bill Foley (instructor), (second row) Robert Lee Baptiste, Samuel Billups, James Clement, Michael Aubain, John Langley, Tim O. Burnett and Randolph Patterson. ' ir :,.'•! : SOCIAL SECURITY # BOOK # j PHONE # RATING j T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) M XL 2/91 Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice -•• COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage v" Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the rules and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly from the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan of­ fice immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to con­ tinue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the member­ ship services office at: 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or may write to: UpgradefS Lifeboat—The members pictured above completed their lifeboat studies. learning about emergency drills, basic,compass navigation and the use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. They are, from the left (front row) Rick Patek, Walt Ritvalsky, Jonathan Balico, Gregory Jfenkeins, Carlos Goncalves, Mark Storer, Lugmari Ali, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), David McComas (MSC),' Tim Thompson, Matthew Holley, Chuck Larson, Mark Stabler, Nicholas Carey, Thomas Merlino, Stephen Blanchard. Chris Martinez (MSC) and Phil Maguire (instructor) COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a complete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act—or COBRA—program.) -J' T,.r - \'."i. ..'.j �FEBRUARY 1991 19 1991 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Oil Spill Course The following is the current course schedule for March-July 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Completion Check-In Date Date April 1 April 5 May 13 May 17 June 24 June 28 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. 1 Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) t- - v-' : •; Deck Upgrading Courses Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Date Date March 18 April 26 May 13 June 21 July 8 August 16 All .students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Completion Check-In Date Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Course Able Seaman Engine Upgrading Courses Lifeboatman March 4 March 15 March 18 March 29 April I April 12 April 15 April 26 April 29 May 10 - May 13 ; . May 24 • . May 27 June 7 June 10 June 21 June 24 July 5 July 8 July 19 July 22 August 2 Ship Handling March 18 March 29 May 27 - ; • June 7 June 24 July 5 Radar Observer Unlimited April 1 April 5 April 22 April 26 May 20 May 24 July8 July 12 Inland Deck Licenses June 10 August 16 Celestial Navigation April 22 May 10 August 2 July 15 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. March 29 Tankerman March 4 May 27 June 21 Completion Check-In Date Date May 13 August 2 March IS April 26 April 29 June 7 June 10 July 19 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. April 15 May 24 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations May 24 April I Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems July 5 May 27 Maintenance & Operations April 12 Diesel Engine Technology March 18 August 16 Marine Electronics Technician May 27 May 17 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) March 11 July 19 Electro-Hydraulics June 10 May 17 Deep Sea/Inland Engineers March 11 May 10 Basic Electronics April 15 July 5 Hydraulics June 10 August 16 July 22 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Course QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler 1991 Adult Education Schedule SHLSS Coilege Program Scheduie for 1991 FULL 8-week Sessions May 17 July 26 March 25 June 3 Check-In Date March 4 April 29 July 29 March 4 April 29 July 29 April 29 July 29 April 22 June 17 Course High School Equivalency (GED) • Adult Basic Education (ABE) Recertification Programs Completion Date May 6 July 8 Check-In Date March 25 June 3 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. DATE OF RATING DATE DISCHARGE VESSEL SHIPPED HELD UPGRADING APPLICATION Date of Birth. Namc- Mo. I)a> Year (Micldli.-) (I irsi) (l.ilsti Address. (Sirceli TclephoncL (Cilyl iSlalc) (Zrpt'odcl ) OArcaC'ode) Deep Sea Member • L^'kes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Book #- Social Security #. • Yes • No Home.Port. t I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program.' If ye.s. which program: from — • Yes Q No ^— to — Last grade of school completed • Yes . • No If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses.' Q. Yes Q No If yes, how many weeks have you completed'.' ^ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement'.' • Yes • No Firefighting; • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training ^^^— —^ — DHCK — tJulcs atlcnJcii) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses'.' Primary language spoken ^ DATE- SIGNATURE. Department. Seniority^ U.S. Citizen; Completion Date April 19 June 14 September 13 April 19 June 14 September 13 June 14 September 13 May 17 July 12 — • • • • • AB/Sealift I St Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat (Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation Q Simulator Course O Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Ivngine Technology • Assistant lingineer'C'hicf Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd lingineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems |~1 Automation • Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician Al.1. DEPARTMENTS • Welding Q i-ifeboatman (Must, be taken with another course) ADUl.T EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School liquivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESI.) • ABE/ESI. Lifeboa) Preparation STEWARD ENGINI-; • FOWT • QMEO—.Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Ideclronics) • • • • r~l Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief .Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Cenificate Programs .No Imnsporlation wilt be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPI.ETEb APPl.lC.ATION TO Seafarers Harrs l.undctscrp Upgrading t enter. Piney Poinl. Idl) 20(i74 .. ' "' L-. " .. r-.'d' , 7..-. U':; •' d- >sSV �aBjgSBF .•-•*-•••••-•TK-jr-S.'r •' v- .•_ •. •- ^r -.' SEAEUtEMBS •.'^ '•,. • -.' • •'?•••• The deadline for submission of scholaiship applications Is April 15. February 1991 Volume 53, Number 2 ••I. Seafarers Remember See page 16 for details. U,S. Seamen Awarded Russian Medals 45 Years Later delivering guns, tanks ammuni­ tion, fuel, food, medical supplies and clothing to allied forces. Though the recognition was be­ lated, the seafarers appreciated all the attention. First hand accounts of torpedoes, German bombers and close calls were recounted, bring­ ing life to a harrowing past on which the veterans could now look back with relief. Remembering the Raids "I can still remember sailing on the Paul Luckenbach in 1942," said Virgil Sharp, a merchant mar- ' > V .- ships were lost to German bomb­ ing raids. "The Russian people were great; they had nothing—and they gave us half," LeCato quipped. ''We got there in March. It took so long to get the ship unloaded that we had to wait for the ice to thaw before we could make the return voyage," he said. "Then we had to wait because the summer months had so much sunlight." Bill Davenport, then a radio­ man, remembered listening to Ger­ man sub communications on his way back from the Soviet Union. Angus "Red" Campbell, SID vice president collective bargaining, left, speaks with Purser William E. McReynolds, one of the medal recipients. McReynolds sailed aboard the William H. Wilmer during the Murmansk run. Revenge may be sweet, but rec­ ognition goes down just as easily. Just ask the 54 American mer­ chant seamen awarded medals by the Soviet Union Jan. 31—for per­ ilous missions they undertook more than 45 years ago. All were veterans of the dan­ gerous Murmansk run, a vital sup­ ply link in the Allied effort to help a desperate Soviet Union fight off Germany during World War II. The men received commemo­ rative medals for their parts in keeping the deep sea supply lines open by Soviet Charge d'Affaires Sergi Chetverikov, who presented them with the medals and certifi­ cates signed by Mikhail Gorbachev, president of the USSR That ceremony was closed to U.S. groups also wishing to honor the seafarers. They also were toasted by members of American maritime unions and the Maritime Adminis­ tration at a reception afterward in a Washington, D.C. hotel. SIU Vice President for Collective Bargain­ ing Angus "Red" Campbell, hiniself a World War II Merchant Marine veteran, was on hand to swap stories with the awardees. While the largest losses of WWII were inflicted on allied con­ voys in the North Atlantic, the most perilous voyages were those to Murmansk. Ships in those con­ voys—some of which had no war­ ship escort—were subjected to constant submarine and air attack and frequent naval bombardment. One ill-fated convoy, PQ17, was trimmed from 34 merchant ships to 11 by the time it arrived in the Soviet Union. SIU Saw Action In all, 1,200 SIU members were killed in WWII. Six thousand mer­ chant ships saw action in the war. Help Sought in Locating Missing Child The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has forwarded to the Seafarers LOG information on the disappearance of Debra Ann-Marie Polzin. The center hopes that by distributing photos of the young woman, chances of her being found will increase. The 17-year-old disappeared from Toledo, Ohio on Jan. 30, 1989. The center considers her an endangered runaway. She may be with a male companion. At the time of her disappearance when she was 15, Debra Ann-Marie Polzin was 5 ft. 8 in., weighed 118 pounds and had brown/blonde hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Debra AnnMarie Polzin should contact The Debra Ann-Marie Polzin National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800843-5678 or the Toledo (Ohio) Police Department Missing Per­ sons Unit at 1-419-245-3150. William Davenport's family and friends admire the commemorative Murmansk medal he received at a recent gathering in Washington, D.C. iner with the Sailor's Union of the Pacific after the war. The SUP is a SIUNA affiliate. "We were in PQ15 [a convoy of 23 ships]. I signed on as a carpenter. "Our ship was loaded with ex­ plosives, gunpowder and shell casings," said Sharp. "They alternated the cargo, putting cas­ ings next to gunpowder next tocas­ ings—iin essence making the ship one huge bomb. "One day we came under at­ tack by German bombers. I looked out my porthole and saw a torpedo coming dead on at us. I figured we had had it, but at the last minute the torpedo swerved at a 45 degree angle, barely missing us." Another ship in the convoy, the Mary Luckenbach, suffered a worse fate; the torpedo didn't change course, killing all aboard. Sharp spent five years sailing the North Atlantic, but said that was his most eye-opening experi­ ence. John LeCato made three runs, including one which kept him in the USSR for eight months. "They called it the 'Forgotten Convoy'," said LeCato, who served as third mate on the Thomas Hartley. The ship, part of convoy PQ18, was one of 20 which survived the voyage to Archangel. Another 13 t—- r;.'V ' -i Thanks in part to a battle group concealed in the middle of the con­ voy group, his trip was a little less dangerous, though they did have some trying times. "We knew what we were get­ ting into when we shipped out," he said.' 'Once you could accept what that meant, there was no such ani­ mal as fear. You were past the point." That may be a sentiment for modem mariners—especially in the Persian Gulf—to explore. >- . r Captain A.K. Malaney, left, and Cap­ tain John LeCato, are two of the 54 merchant seamen awarded medals for helping the Soviets during WW II. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ANOTHER POTENTIAL BATTLE LOOMS FOR U.S. SHIPPING IN MEXICAN TALKS GATT WORLD TRADE TALKS BOGGED DOWN; WATER TRANSPORT APPEARS SAFE FOR NOW AT&T, SIU INK 5-YEAR LABOR PACT MARITIME PROGRAMS SUFFER IN 1992 FEDERAL BUDGET DELIVERY OF GOODS CONTINUES DESPITE OUTBREAK OF GULF WAR. NMU RANK-AND-FILE WONDER WHO’S IN CHARGE OF UNION FOREIGN CREWS BALK AT PERSIAN GILF RUN SIU CREW IS SOMBER BUT DETERMINES WINTER BRINGS CHARLES E. WILSON HOME SIU MEMBERS ESCORT USS LEXINGTON EUROPE ASSESSES IS SHIPPING CAPACITY CONTINENT WIFE- CABOTAGE, SINGLE REGISTER AMONG ITEMNS THAT MAY BE ADOPTED ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE CLASS VITAL TO QMED TRAINING WORK CONTINUES ON S-L EXPLORER AFTER BRIEF LAYUP HAWAII-BASED SEAFARERS EXTEND THANKS TO SEN. INOUYE FOR SUPPORT OF MARITIME SIU SCHOOL’S STUDENTS MUST HAVE VALID DRUG-FREE CLEARANCE TESTS BOSUN HERB LIBBY RETIRES AFTER NEARLY 30 YEARS ABOARD CABLE SHIP JUDGE USES EXPERIENCE LEARNED ON THE LAKES SIU FISHERMAN COMMENDED FOR HELPING OTHERS U.S. SEAMEN AWARDED RUSSIAN MEDALS 45 YEARS LATER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 2 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/2b1f004cddab1bb9afb9abd2ecb68738.PDF 9c5318fda126d456bf40e55c9eb8be97 PDF Text Text SEAmKERS - •# January 1991 Volume 53, Number 1 -V. : •• S^'i^ . SlU Crews Maintain Suppiy Lines i:o r-. c. IT' The USNS Beilatrix, one of the military's eight fast sealift ships, is pictured in photo right arriving in the Middle East. As the war in the Persian Gulf broke out, the SlU-crewed Beilatrix was engaged in its sixth round trip supply mission since it was put on full operating status in August. •Jj vO Among the SlUcrewed commercial vessels utilized by the military to deliver cargo to the gulf is the Overseas Alice (photo left), a Maritime Over­ seas Corp. ship. The Soviet Union, stuck with obsolete tonnage in its state-controlled fleet, is trying to put its surplus seamen on the market for hire by the world shipping community, reports the authoritative Seatrade Soviet Maritime Guide. Both the Soviet Ministry of Merchant Marine, the government agency that exer­ cises broad control over the nation's socalled commercial fleets, and Soviet ship­ ping companies appear to be equally keen about peddling the services of Soviet sea­ men. Soviet shipping lines, in the throws of becoming private and self-sufficient enter­ prises, as well as the hard-currency starved Soviet government, view such a program as a potential bonanza of Western cash. However, the hard currency earned by exploiting Soviet seamen is not destined for the pockets of the seafarers themselves. The export of Soviet seamen's services is achieved under the auspices of joint venture agreements between Soviet shipping com­ panies and foreign shipowners and "man­ agement companies. Such contracts have transferred hard currency to the Soviet shipowners while allowing for crew wages to be paid in Soviet rubles, a monetary unit which is rapidly falling in value within the Soviet Union that also is worthless in the world market. To ensure its share of the booty made off the backs of Soviet seamen, the Soviet government is talking of establishing a statecontrolled manning agency that will become the vehicle for providing its country's sea­ men to foreign shipping companies. Mean­ while, the Soviet Ministry of Merchant Marine is recommending that crew-export contracts be arranged through a govern­ ment shipping company. The Seatrade article on the subject also indicates that legislative actions by the Soviet government have cleared the way for Soviet citizens to work overseas. Soviet Crews Strike Back Soviet seamenC on the other hand, are attempting to get their fair share of the hard Continued on page 6 ' '• f. I- • '' Tv' p.?' s �SEAFARIRS LOG The 'Brotherhood of the Sea' Helps Stranded Brazilian Seamen President's Report Liberty, Fraternity and Equality "What happened?" "What does all this mean?" These are some of the questions that SIU members have been putting to us over the news of the decisive manner in which a group of marine en­ gineers routed the entire slate of officers who were running for re-elec­ tion as officials of the licensed division of the merged District 1 MEBA/NMU. Few events in the maritime industry over the past year have touched off as much discussion as those election results. All of the principal officers of the MEBA/NMU li­ censed division were replaced, according to the results which were announced on January 2. Not one incum­ bent escaped the obvious anger of the rank-and-file en­ gineers at what they obviously considered to be an unacceptable state of affairs in the merged MEBA/NMU. Michael It should be pointed out that the head of the merged Sacco union, C.E. DeFries, is still the head of the combined MEBA/NMU. Prior to the election, he had given up his position as top of­ ficer of the licensed division, but he retained the presidency of the overall organization of licensed engineers and unlicensed seamen—a position which now will be filled by the vote of delegates to a convention, sched­ uled for 1992. The balloting also determined who will be the delegates to the forth­ coming convention. Here the opposition candidates won 11 of the 15 del­ egate spots. •••V - .r- ;,'y.^- y:.:. -J'l:.' • . > •; ', ;i^-, . •;"' A Muddled Situation To those who asked me what this means, I only can say the situation is muddled, at the very least. Because of the complicated and peculiar na­ ture of the structure by which the merged MEBA/NMU functions, the union is being administered at the top by engineers whom the licensed membership has repudiated. Insofar as the unlicensed NMU members are concerned, their status really doesn't change as a result of the election be­ cause they were subordinated permanently to the licensed members by a "constitution" which assured that unlicensed members are barred from holding the top office of the merged organization. So much for equality. So, "what happened?" It doesn't take an exceptional student of union affairs to understand that some grave errors must have been made by the leadership of MEBA and the NMU when they structured the takeover op­ eration. They obviously forgot to give serious consideration to the interests and welfare of all the people for whom unionism is all about—the rankand-file members. To use a line of Rodney Dangerfield's: The MEBA/NMU officers didn't show any respect to their constituents. Both the fact of the merger of MEB A and NMU and the manner in which it was done should have signaled to the architects that their decisions would be fateful ones. Aside from the features of the merger agreement that ultimately turned the licensed engineers against their union, it appears to me there is one fundamental lesson that emerges from the situation: You cannot rig deals to benefit a few and exclude the many and expect to win acceptance or approval. The men and women of the MEBA are professional seafaring people with one of the longest histories as a union. They are good trade union­ ists who have time and again stood up for their union's best interests, A Union Is for All the People It must be obvious that the sponsors and few beneficiaries of the merger failed to recognize some fundamentals of democratic trade union­ ism, among the most basic being that the union must represent all the peo­ ple—equally. Evidently, the rank-and-file licensed engineers were so concerned with the merger's affect on their continued job security that they voted out everybody on the ballot associated with the administration of their di­ vision. What the District 1 leadership obviously forgot is that you cannot abuse or suspend the democratic process and get away with it for long. Volume 53, Number 1 -. . ..•^•' Oi ; .•• The SIU brought food to members of the Brazilian seamen's union who had run out of stores after their ship was arrested and the operating company's accounts frozen. Within hours of receiving a re­ quest from the Brazilian seamen's union to assist 28 of the group's members who were running out of food and water and confined to their arrested container ship, the SIU delivered a two-week supply of stores to the crew of the M/V Lloyd Itapage. In his communication to the SIU, M. Sant'Anna, president of the Confederacao Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Transportes Maritimos, Aereos e Fluviais, noted the Itapage seamen were caught in the middle of a struggle between the vessel's operator and its creditors. The Itapage, sequestered in Jacksonville in early December, is one of nine ships in the Compahia de Navagacao Lloyd Brasileiro fleet that has been arrested as a result of court actions filed by cred­ itors of the state-owned shipping company. The nine Lloydbras ships had been seized in Euro­ pean, Canadian and American ports. SIU Assistant Vice President George Ripoll and Port Represen­ tative James B. Koesy brought food and water to the 28 stranded Itap­ age crewmembers. Ripoll and Koesy were told by crewmembers that they had not received any food, water, fuel or wages since the vessel's arrest. Without their pay, the Brazilian seamen had been un­ able to afford laundry services. In addition, no mail had been for­ warded to the ship since it had tied up at the Talleyrand Avenue docks along the St. Johns River. Eating Flour and Oil "When we got to the Itapage, the seamen were down to eating flour mixed with cooking oil," reported Koesy. "I think they were grateful for the food and water we sup­ plied," he added. Edd Morris, an SIU representa­ tive who serves as an inspector for the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)—the organization that brings together rail, air and maritime unions from all the nations in the free world— assisted the Itapage crewmembers by keeping in touch with the Bra­ zilian seamen's union and mobiliz­ ing support for the Itapage crew within the United States. While the Itapage crew's plight was eased by the support of the SIU and several church and charitable organizations based in Jackson­ ville, the fate of the Lloydbras ship­ ping line remained unclear. The Brazilian congress, meeting in a special legislative session to address several critical issues, voted to extend an emergency loan of close to $65 million to Lloydbras in order to secure a release of the nine arrested ships. As the LOG went to press, the funding allocated by the congress had not been released, but the Bra­ zilian consulates had taken over the responsibility of looking after the needs of crewmembers aboard the seized Lloydbras vessels. January 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith: Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hail; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Bill Brower. Jacksonville Port Representative •r. �'Wm:::'. JANUARY 1991 i •T' Ships Keep Up Supply Line as War Erupts As the war broke out January 16 in the Persian Gulf, Seafarers continued to man the majority of the 136 American-flag ships which are supplying the U.S. forces in the Middle East combat zone. On the eve of the war, ence in the gulf that includes more than 4.2 billion 460,000 American troops. The deployment in the gulf is the pounds of dry cargo and largest American military buildup 8.4 billion pounds of fuel had since the United States was en­ been delivered to the Persian gaged in the Vietnam conflict. As Gulf during the buildup, of January 14, the Military Seaiift Military personnel and SlU crewmembers line the deck of the USNS Beiiatrix as'famiiy members wave good-bye. The ship is one of the miiitary's eight fast seaiift vessels, all of which are crewed by SiU members. The ships, which can sail at speeds of over 30 knots, are shuttling supplies to the Persian Gulf. D1 MEBA Officials Swept from Office Licensed members of District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation/National Maritime Union, running on a platform to reform the organization, ousted all of the incumbent division officers and branch agents, won two out of three patrolmen positions and swept 11 of the 15 convention delegate posts,according to results of the union's recently-concluded election. The marine engineers, orga­ nized under the banner of the MAD Committee—initials that in­ terchangeably have stood for Members Advocating Democracy or Members Against DeFries (C.E. "Gene" DeFries serves as presi­ dent of the District), ran on a platform to reform the structure of the union that had been insti­ tuted when MEBA and the NMU merged in March 1988. The struc­ ture does not allow the rank-and- file, neither of MEBA nor the NMU, to vote directly for the top officers of the District, who in turn make up the District Executive Committee. The opposition group took issue with the so-called severance pay­ ments, totaling more than $2 mil­ lion dollars, that incumbent offi­ cials granted themselves at the time of the merger. The group stressed that those District officers who had received the extra cash payments actually had not severed their positions with the unions when MEBA and NMU became one supposed organization. A major point of contention among the licensed engineers was the attempt of District 1 MEBA officers to merge the NMU pen­ sion fund into the MEBA pension plan. The opposition group re­ portedly felt such an action would Continued on page 6 known by its military name Op­ eration Desert Shield. The eruption of fighting, in which the armed forces of the United States have been joined by mili­ tary units of allied nations, began with rounds of air strikes against key Iraqi militaiy targets. With the advent of the war, the military code name for the engagement has been changed to Operation Desert Storm. The fighting was the culmination of a series of events that began last August 2 when Iraq's Presi­ dent Saddam Hussein initiated a military operation to take over Kuwait. Efforts to get Iraq to peacefully withdraw from Kuwait included scores of diplomatic ini­ tiatives and a world economic em­ bargo. During the autumn, the United Nations ruled that any necessary means, including military force, could be used to oust Iraq from Kuwait if the aggressor had not withdrawn by January 15. Earlier this month, the U.S. Congress authorized President Bush to go to war against Iraq by a vote of 52 to 47 in the Senate and a vote of 250 to 183 in the House. Six-Month Buildup While the peaceful attempts to force Iraq out of Kuwait were taking place throughout the last six months, the United States and scores of other nations were com­ piling a formidable military pres­ Command (MSC) reported that the United States had 238 ships, of which 136 are U.S.-flag vessels, transporting supplies to the Armed Forces in the Middle East. Among the vessels traversing the oceans between the United States and the gulf carrying cargo to the troops are 57 Ready Reserve Force ships that MSC has re­ quested for activation, eight fast seaiift ships, 21 prepositioning vessels, 108 chartered commercial ships, seven ships on loan from foreign governments, six char­ tered commercial ships that had been in service to MSC prior to Operation Desert Shield, 27 tank­ ers, two Marine aviation support ships known as T-AVB's and two hospital ships. Of the 238 ships under MSC's direction, 90 of the commercial chartered vessels fly foreign flags and five of the 27 tankers are under foreign registry. Seafarers crews are on many of the RRF vessels which have been activated by the government from the layup fleet for participation in Operation Desert Shield. In ad­ dition, SIU members are manning many of the prepositioning ships and the U.S.-flag compiercial ships participating in the deployment. All of the fast seaiift ships and the two T-AVB's are crewed by Sea­ farers. The USNS Mercy, one of the two hospital ships in the gulf, is crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division. Joe DiGiorgio Dies; Was Recently Retired Joe DiGiorgio died December 26 at the age of 72. He had retired in October from the post of SIU secretary-treasurer. He died of complications following heart sur­ gery in a New York City hospital. Brother DiGiorgio had been a member of the union for 50 years and was the union's number two officer since 1972. DiGiorgio served the union in a variety of capacities, including organizer, patrolman and port agent. He assumed the duties of the secretary-treasurer when A1 Kerr, who held the post, died in January 1972. DiGiorgio was subsequently elected to the position by the SIU's rank-and-file membership in dis­ trict-wide voting. He continued to be re-elected to the job, only leav­ ing the post when he retired. 'Universally Liked' His engaging, friendly manner won him a wide following within the union and the maritime indus- Joe DiGiorgio try in general. Michael Sacco, president of the SIU, in remarks made during a funeral service for Brother DiGiorgio, described him as "universally liked." "Joe was a one-of-a-kind char­ acter. He was blessed with an unsinkable optimism which car­ ried him and the union through many difficult times," Sacco noted. "We will all miss him very much." DiGiorgio also served as a union trustee on the SIU's various trust funds' boards, including the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, an institution he cared for deeply. Born Joseph Alloysius Di­ Giorgio in 1918, he entered the Hope Haven orphanage located outside of New Orleans at the age of five. Prior to shipping, Di­ Giorgio tried longshore work on the Mandeville docks in New Or­ leans. Shipped in WWU . His shipping career began in 1941 when he sailed in the steward department aboard the Del Valle. He switched to the black gang and continued sailing throughout World War II. During the war, DiGiorgio shipped'on merchant vessels as­ signed to the North Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters. Brother DiGiorgio was buried in the Seafarers Haven Cemetery in Valley Lee, Md. on December 31. The cemetery overlooks the Seafarers Hany Lundebeig School of Seamanship. As a merchant mariner who sailed during WWII and thus a recognized veteran, his casket was draped with an Amer­ ican flag. He is survived by his wife Rita Shephard DiGiorgio, to whom he had been married for 44 years, his two daughters—^JoAnne Arizzi and Renee Truelove of New Fairfield, Conn., his brother Dominick DiGiorgio and sisters Matilda Sacco and Josephine Cardarella, all of New Orleans. DiGiorgio also is survived by three grandchildren, John Joseph Arizzi, Deanna M. Arizzi and Ed­ ward Joseph Fitzpatrick. •• f • LH:' •iii :. �0m •- . '•. "'" v^ ,.,-,0'~ J«:- • i-,- , , , ., ..•', .. , •,••. . ^ "y^/T"?: , _ V--:,A ;; SUFARCRSLOe m Concern Mounts in House and Senate Over AT&T Plan to Switch Ships' Flag : rij .••'••:-±-.,r ' -n^'" f;';?-' A' • 'i^jSv'S'S V i, '_'. . :-;:|,,::;y::;,;:; A- y • ' ':•>••-•, ' ••:, '.. v.f •'• .' '';: _y -' ••'•• -f'V.:'•'•> •';•' • • %.• M%yy • ty yy-yy yy "v'iC" '--i- '•- 'v- Concerns continued to mount among elected officials in Congress over American Telephone and Telegraph (AT«&T) Company's proposal to operate its cable-laying vessels under a foreign registry. House and Senate members have been called upon to examine AT&T's threatened switch from the American flag to those foreign ship registries that allow vessel operators to evade their national taxes and safety standards and permit the hiring of crewmembers from any­ where in the world. AT&T's indication that it was considering abandoning the American flag on its cable-laying ships came to light in a series of press reports last month. Company spokesmen were quoted as saying that "economic" considerations were fueling AT&T's interest in a foreign-flag ship­ ping operation. Michael Sacco, president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, which is made up of 43 unions representing a combined mem­ bership of 85 million workers, and headed by SIU President Michael Sacco, asked Congress to look into AT&T's flag switch plan, noting that it could be the beginning of a continuous transfer of American jobs to offshore areas where work can be performed cheaper by for­ eigners. Rinaldo, Schaefer and Callahan In a communication addressed to AT&T's chairman of the board, Robert E. Allen, Con­ gressmen Matthew J. Rinaldo (R-N.J.), Dan Schaefer (R-Conn.j and Sonny Callahan (RAla.) urged the company to continue operating its vessels under a U.S. flag, particularly in light of America's defense interests. "You are undoubtedly aware of the vital role a strong American-flag merchant fleet has played, and continues to play, in advancing our nation's security interests ... In our view, every Amer­ ican-flag vessel, no matter its trade, plays an important role in such an operation," noted the three Republican representatives. Senator Howell Heflin (D-Ala.) said, ". . . recent events in the Middle East point out the necessity of this country to maintain a strong merchant marine fleet." He suggested that op­ erating AT&T vessels under a foreign flag would "send the wrong signal to other U.S. businesses at this time." Nation's Security at Stake Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) urged the giant telecommunications company to "for­ mulate a responsible corporate policy that is mindful of our national security interests." California representative Tom Lantos (D) told Allen, "It troubles me greatly to hear . . . that AT&T, one of the most respected U.S. corpo­ rate leaders, may not continue its prattice of utilizing U.S.-flag ships." ". . .1 urge you to consider the possible long term negative effects such a decision would have on our nation's national security inter­ ests,'.' added Lantos. Congressmen Albert G. Bustamante (D-Texas) and Robert J. Mrazek (D-N.Y) registered their disappointment that "a company of the stature of AT&T would consider registering a 'runaway' fleet of oceangoing vessels.'' If AT&T decides to operate its cable-laying vessels under a foreign flag, "it would raise serious questions about corporate America's commitment to maintaining military indepen­ dence in an unpredictable world environment," Bustamante and Mrazek added. AT&T's two new cable ships, the Global Link and the Global Sentinel, will become;fu fully operational this year. The first is due out of the shipyard in the next month. AT&T currently has two operating cable-laying vessels—^the Charlie Brown and the Long Lines—both of which are crewed by SIU members. SIU Keeps Eye on World Trade Talks While world trade talks that could threaten American shipping interests ended inconclu­ sively last month, the Seafarers International Union, along with others in the maritime in­ dustry, continues to keep a close watch on the fs;' •;•?- ;• y MarAd Official inspects Union's School Robert E. Martinez (center), deputy administra­ tor for the Maritime Administration, reviews the SlU's shipping procedure for crewing Ready Reserve Force vessels needed in Operation Desert Shield. He is pictured with Bart Rogers (left), SIU manpower coordinator, and Ken Conklln, Lundeberg School vice president. Martinez also inspected the union's training programs conducted at the SlU's educational facility. •• ':^k-' • • .- attempts by various governments to bring the process back to life. If the current round of talks under the world's General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) framework are to be resuscitated, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) must pre­ sent a completed treaty to Congress by March 1. After that date, the trade agreement will no longer be considered under what is known as "fast track authority," aprocess which provides for a single up or down vote by Congress, prohibiting amendments. While the USTR can make a case for an extension of the fast track authority, indications from a number of elected House and Senate offlcials suggest that Con­ gress is not likely to grant such a request. Because of the March 1 date, it is expected that any attempts to revive GATT will take place over the next few weeks. Should the various signatory nations to the trade treaty iron out their differences on the agricultural subsidies question, the GATT agreement will be very much alive and the American maritime sector will have to work hard to ensure that waterbome transportation services are not brought to the table. The GATT agenda collapsed last month when no accord was reached between nations with significant agricultural sectors on the level of government subsidies that farmers should re­ ceive. While the failure to reach an agreement on this issue dominated press accounts of the GATT talks, many other sets of negotiations also were being conducted. It was the attempt to bring waterbome transportation services under the auspices of GATT that concerned the American-flag shipContinued on page 6 Great Lakes SIU members (from left to right) Donald Thornton, Tim Kelley and Kevin Kelley joined with other Seafarers and metropolitanDetroit trade, unionists to demonstrate support for striking Eastern Air Lines machinists. Easiaw Aff Liiws IsMidBushess Eastern Air Lines ceased operations January 18 almost two years after its management locked out its unionized workers and tried to rebuild the company by using scab employees and the federal bankmptcy courts. The folding of the airline brings to an end months of picketing against the company by members of the Intemational Association of Machinists (lAM) who have been on strike at Eastern since March 1989. Hundreds of SIU members have provided countless hours of picket-duty assistance to their brother and sister unionists from Eastern since the strike began. Upon hearing the news that Eastern was closing down for good, Frank Ortis, a spokesitian for the Machinists, said, "This is a direct effect of labor-busting. Labor peace could have saved Eastern. We were willing to negotiate but the company was unwilling to accept it»" he added. Eastern management blamed the shutdown on the increased cost of fuel caused by the Persian Gulf war and a steadily declining pas­ senger flow. Union Busting Does Not Pay The beginning of Eastern's end came about when notorious union-buster Frank Lorenzo, then president of Eastern's parent company, Texas Air (now called Continental Airlines Holdings), locked out Machinists on March 3, 1989. IAM members employed by Eastern had planned to go on strike the following day if an agreement had not been reached. Members of the pilots' and flight attendants' unions honored the Machinists picket lines, effectively shutting down the airline. Lorenzo filed for bankruptcy protection six days later. As the company tried to rebuild the airline with scabs, the bankruptcy court ousted Lor­ enzo from control of Eastern in April 1990. The airline, despite its reduced size and corporate restructuring, was losing $1 million to $2 million daily, which it continued to do until closing. When the court appointed Martin Shugrue to oversee the airline, the Machinists had hoped to negotiate an end to the labor strife. "One of the largest problems was he did not want to negotiate to get rid of the scabs," said Ortis. Shugrue met with the lAM leadership once, the Machinist spokesman noted. Ortis said the union will continue to follow deliberations of a New York grand jury that indicted Eastern in August 1990 for falsifying maintenance records before the strike, acts which the lAM had accused the company of practicing prior to the commencement of their job action. "But we understand the grand jury also is investigating Eastern for the same thing after the strike and during Shugrue's tenure," Ortis added. y'.' 'y • �:^'¥f • ".'W-ife- •',••"• "--rv -t"' "'•" ! JANUARY 7997 Military Hails Sill Crew in Operation Steel Box •-" -• ".;' ;'.i' .'T. •• The Military Sealift Command (MSG) acclaimed the "exceptional performance" of the two SIUcrewed ships that were selected for a very critical and possibly very dangerous mission transporting highly sensitive materials from Eu­ rope to the Pacific. According to press reports, the Gopher State and Flickertail State, which are operated by the SlU-con- .•J'jgl See page 9 for thoughts of two crewmembers who participated in the historic operation. Photos of Sea­ farers in mission also ap­ pear on page 9. .'tRJSSjS:/. t;?:/. :;V- , •'T. ' v-,-':; tracted operator Interocean Man­ agement Company (lOM), picked up more than 102,000 rounds of nerve gas artillery shells from Nordenham, Germany, a port city near the North Sea and carried the cargo to Johnston Atoll, about 850 southwest of Hawaii, where the chemical we^ns will be destroyed in a specially built incinerator. In preparation for participating in the mission, known by its mili­ tary designation Operation Steel Box, Seafarers received special ad­ ditional training in fire fighting and chemical handling, spending sev­ eral weeks engaged in intensive simulated drills and exercises. MSG Cites 'Professionalism' MSG Commander Vice Admiral F.R. Donovan, in a communication to lOM, congratulated the entire Interocean Management team for a job well done, citing the profession­ alism, cooperation and persever­ ance of all lOM hands involved in Operation Steel Box. lOM Presi­ dent William H. Lockwood Jr. ad­ vised SIU President Michael Sacco that the work of the SIU crews had played a critical part in making the mission a success. "lOM recog­ nizes this exceptional level of effort oh the part of the SIU and applauds it," Lockwood said. The nerve gas canisters, part of the European-based arsenal built up by the United States from 1958 through 1968, were removed as part of an historic 1986 weapons-reduc­ tion agreement between the American and West German governments. Until the removal of the deadly chemical weapons was announced in the spring of last year, its existence had been secret, ftess reports noted that the removal of the covertly bunkered deadly weapons was a further signal of the relax­ ation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States along with its NATO allies. Heavy Security Before the lethal cargo arrived at the port city in Germany for loading on the two lOM-operated ships, it was transported first in a truck con­ voy and dien by rail, accompanied by massive U.S. military and Ger­ man paramilitary security forces. The six- to eight-inch in diameter artillery shells which were loaded with liquid nerve agents were Orgulf SIU Members to Vote On New Three-Year Pact ^ .. '• A: 'i-'•• ]HK.. UiS. Balloting is taking place along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers as approximately 250 Seafarers vote on a three-year extension of their contract with Orgulf Transportation Company. Lead Deckhands John Russel and Terry Tolley and Cook Jac­ queline Grant worked with Byron Keliey, SIU vice president for lakes and inland waters, and Joe Sigler, St. Louis port agent in the negotia­ tions with the company, Kelley re­ ported. He noted die four days of negotiations last month went well tha^s to the determined efforts of the union negotiating team. Orgulf operates 24 tugboats, crewed by SIU members, along the upper and lower Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Missouri rivers. The company is based in Cincinnati. Voting is expected to continue through the month. Tony Sacco, Orgulf Vice President William Ferguson and SIU Vice President Lakes and In­ land Waters Byron Kelley are pictured above after the union and the company had agreed on a new 3-year contract. St. Louis Port Agent Joe Sigler (stand­ ing) and union members (left to right) John Russel, Jacqueline Grant and Terry Tolley take a break during nego­ tiations with Orgulf Transportation. SIU assistant vice president, said the effort to reach members aboard the tugs has been hampered by bad winter weather, but he expected all the vessels to receive a visit from a union official before the end of the month. The three members involved in the negotiations have sailed with Orgulf for several years. Russel started sailing on Orgulf tugs in 1985. Tolley began in 1986 and Grant started work in the galley in 1988. The SIU represents the cooks, lead deckhands and deckhands aboard Orgulf tugs. The new con­ tract would run through 1994 if it is ratified by SIU crewmembers. gr:/A:® hi •' -rii Heavily-guarded Convoys carrying American chemical weapons make their way through Germany on the way to the port city of Nordenham.From there, the canisters were}Toa loaded on two SlU-crewed vessels and carried to the Pacific for destruction. sealed in air-tight magazines and placed inside 5,000 specially-de­ signed sheetmetal containers. SIU crewmembers aboard the Flickertail State, a ship broken out of the U.S. government's Ready Reserve Force for participation in the mission, were Bosun Louis Flade; ABs John McMurtray, James Kutzler, John McL­ aughlin, Naaman Richard, Rich­ ard Barnhart; Ordinary Seamen Christopher Caporaso, Matthew Denesco, Noah Jones IV and Elec­ trician Donald Christian. Also on the Flickertail State were QMED Electrician Frank Tymcyszyn; FOWTs William Harrington, Pete Pasienza, Kevin Hall, Philip Zalewski, Lee Roy Laurent; Wiper Martin Thur­ ston; Steward Baker Ronald Malozi; Chief Cook Matthew Scott, Steward Assistants Andelair Betties, Stephen Colestock, Abraham Norwood Jr., Wagner Pellerin and Neil Penaflor. The Gopher State, another RRF ship brought into service for Oper­ ation Steel Box, was crewed by the following Seafarers: Bosun Paul Lewis; ABs K. Loggins, Paul Jagger, John Humason, James Burt, Tom Casey, Robert Coleman; Or­ dinary Seamen Gary Stevens, Russell Nelson, Gary Kypke; Electrician James Laratta; Sec­ ond Electrician J.A. Yarber; QMED M.B. Aroon; FOWTs Wayne Toole, Robert Ramsey, Dennis Clay, Moses Mickens Jr., D.W. Vannatter; Wiper Kelly Feldman; Steward/Baker John Reed; Chief Cook Russell Beyschau; and Steward Assistants Donald Sneed, John McLain, Mike Miller, Tran Nee, Timothy Williams and Walter Schoppe IV. • 'y •. -f • •• "'7 60 Day Waiver of Relief Rule instituteii Due to Gulf War The Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that all requests for reliefs including permanent ratings be waived for a period of 60 days be­ ginning December 13,1990. The board, which consists of rep­ resentatives from both the union and its contracted companies, insti­ tuted the rule as a response to the huge surge in shipping resulting from the current sealift to the Pers­ ian Gulf. The ruling will be reviewed after 60 days to determine what the needs of the industry are at that time. However, the change does not af­ fect the established relief proce­ dures on Military Sealift Command and LNG vessels. Also, members who are required by the amount of seatime they have accrued to up­ grade at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, like QMEDs, will not be penalized if they were not able to attend the school because they could not be relieved from their vessels. The complete SAB ruling—^Ac­ tion 353—is printed below. SAB Action 353 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement •r-Vv-,- between the union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, by Action No. 352, dated August 10,1990, because of the national emergency created by Operation Desert Shield, the Ship­ ping Rules were amended for the duration of the emergency, and Whereas, the additional vessels from the Ready Reserve Fleet have been assigned by the Maritime Ad­ ministration to various Contracted Employers, and Whereas, the additional vessels have escalated the demands on the Manpower Pool, the Shipping Rules will be further modified in the following manner. Rule 5 A 12 (a) Trip Reliefs Per­ manent Ratings shall be waived for a period of sixty (60) days, at which time the manpower pool capability shall be re-evaluated to determine the need for further modification of the Shipping Rules to meet the sealift commitment to the various Armed Services. On Military Sealift Command and LNG vessels where established relief procedures have been in effect, such procedures shall continue. EffectiveDate: December 13,1990. •:m • ••j �SIAFARCRSLOG J:;-;/': •^• •. '.-r •,: • • -' • iSJf: •, i-fi- S:-'::••-•; i\ .'i ." •< tSii •it fSM D1MEBA Officers Ousted Continued from page 3 have the licensed engineers, whose pension trust is over-funded, un­ derwriting the bad management of the NMU plan, which is under­ funded. Chairman Wins by 400 Votes Carrying the top officer position in the licensed division by a vote of 1,410 to 992, challenger Gordon Ward, a chief engineer aboard Puerto Rico Marine's Carolina, defeated Clyde Dodson, a long­ time official of the District and the incumbent chairman of division, a post he only had held for a few months. Prior to Dodson serving as chairman of the District's licensed division, the position had been held by C.E. "Gene" DeFries since the creation of the merged union. DeFries, who also serves as president of both the District and National MEBA, announced in the first half of 1990 that he was resigning from the licensed divi­ sion chairman post in order to concentrate on his other duties. This move exempted DeFries from holding any position voted on by a direct ballot of his union's mem­ bership. Joel Bern, currently a chief en­ gineer on the Sea-Land Atlantic, became the division's vice chair­ man, beating Karl Landgrebe, the incumbent, by a vote of 1,557 to 1,213. Replacing incumbent divi­ sion directors C.W. Daulley, Don­ ald Masingo and R. Fred Schamann are Mark Austin, a first assistant on the Alaska Marine Highway System, Nick Hadju, who has sailed as chief engineer on Lykes Lines vessels and Alex Shandrowsky, who holds a chief steam/motor engineer's license. The opposition slate won 11 of the 15 convention delegate posts that will represent the licensed division in a district-wide conven­ tion which next will be held in March 1992 and 11 of the 15 del­ egates attending the National MEBA convention which is con­ vened every four years. Unmn Mmitots Worid Trade Talks Continu^ from page 4 ping community. It is felt such a move would jeopardize existing programs designed to promote the American-flag merchant marine. For example, inclusion in the world trade agreement could nullify American cabotage laws, super­ sede existing treaties and bilateral maritime agreements and prohibit future government support for the industry. While more than 150 congress­ men and a majority of members of the Senate agree with U.S. shipping interests that waterbome transit should not be included in the GATT agreement, American government representatives in­ volved in the trade talks have been cagey about whether their nego­ tiating strategy includes wheeling and dealing with maritime serv­ ices. The election—conducted be­ tween November 1, 1990 through December 30, 1990 after the first attempt at the balloting process which began in October was aborted due to election procedure irregularities consisting primarily of duplicate ballots—was the first time engineers cast a vote for their division officers since District 1 MEBA/NMU was created in March 1988 by a merger between District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation and the National Mari­ time Union. New Congressman Meets with Duet SIU pensioner Duke Duet (left) Is pictured with newly-elected Louisiana representative William Jefferson, who has been named to the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Behind the two men is Brother Duet's vehicle which the Seafarer outfitted for get-out-the-vote activities In the past election. MEBA, NMU Merger Rankles Rank-and-File Recently-concluded District 1 MEBA/NMU elections among the union's licensed engineers is a culmination of a long-simmering discontent among both the li­ censed engineers and the former National Maritime Union (NMU) members who are now in the or­ ganization's unlicensed division. Maritime industry observers who have been following the course of the union, which came about as a result of a merger between District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation (MEBA) and the NMU in March 1988, have noted the growing rank-and-file opposition to the governing structure crafted by those who brought about the joining of the two organizations. The structure of the merged Dis­ trict 1 MEBA/NMU has been crit­ icized by members of both MEBA and the NMU for having ignored the interests of the unions' mem­ bership. Examples which have been offered as contributing to this attitude are the issue of huge socalled severance payments made to MEBA and NMU officials, the undemocratic structure of the merged union, the barring of un­ licensed members from holding the top job in the organization and, the ignoring of NMU members desires for a merger with the SIU. The severance pay beef results from the fact that certain officers of MEBA and NMU split between them over $2 million dollars from the organizations' liquid assets and called it severance pay. The same MEBA and NMU officers did not sever ties with District 1 MEBA/ NMU. Instead they became offi­ cials of the merged linion. A Takeover of NMU NMU members have voiced op­ position to the manner in which District 1 MEBA/NMU has doomed the union's unlicensed seamen to a life of second class citizenship. The organization has accomplished this by barring an unlicensed member from the top job of the union. The District 1 MEBA/NMU constitution says in effect that only a member in the licensed division can be president. In addition, voting strength at the District's convention, in which delegates from both the unlicensed and licensed divisions of the union participate, is allocated on the ba­ sis of how much dues money comes from each section. (Most demo­ cratic structures apportion votes on the principle of orie-man-onevote.) NMU Plans Thrust on MEBA For MEBA members, the plan of District 1 officials to merge the trust funds of the NMU with those of their union raised many con­ cerns, particularly in the case of the MEBA pension trust. Many marine engineers felt that the li­ censed members were being asked to underwrite the bad management of the NMU plan and its conse­ quent under-funding. Rank-and-file members also have expressed concern over the man­ ner in which the top District offi­ cials are insulated from the secret ballot process. The way that Dis­ trict 1 MEBA/NMU was struc­ tured allows members to vote di­ rectly for posts in the licensed and unlicensed divisions. But the union's top officers—including president, executive vice presi­ dent, secretary, treasurer and two vice president spots—are selected at a convention. MEBA members have noted that this layering of authority allowed the president of their union, C.E. "Gene" DeFries, to escape a di­ rect vote by licensed engineers. DeFries, by resigning as chairman of the licensed division in the spring of 1990, did not have to face a ballot round. However, he re­ mains the president of District 1 MEBA/NMU. According to observers, one of the issues rankling the unlicensed members is the manner in which their merger wishes were ignored by NMU leaders. In a canvass of NMU members in 1986 on their preference for a union with which to merge, the great majority fa­ vored joining up with the SIU. Instead, the NMU leadership entered into a deal with a licensed officers' union, making an ar­ rangement that turned out to be qui|e lucrative for certain NMU officials. According to many NMU rank-and-file members, the pre­ vailing view among the unlicensed seamen is their leadership sold out to the MEBA officers union. Soviet Seamen Up for Grabs Continued fivm pt^e 1 currency generated by their labor. A Journal of Commerce article appearing last August reported a Soviet crew on a Soviet tanker went on strike while docked in Italy over a demand that their salaries be paid in hard currency instead of rubles. That tanker crew was replaced by other Soviet sea­ men, who subsequently went on strike over the same issue when the vessel was in Amsterdam. Keep Hard Currency The Journal of Commerce piece points out that while Soviet ship­ ping companies earn hard cur­ rency for handling foreign car­ goes, they continue to pay their crewmembers in rubles. Such is also the case for Soviet seamen manning nuclear-powered ice-breaking vessels operated by Murmansk Shipping Company, the branch of the Soviet shipping ap­ paratus that clears the Arctic waters, maintaining a northern sea route. The company's services raise thousands of dollars of hard currency for the state, primarily from European and Asian shippers using the waterway, but the sea­ men are paid in rubles. Ice-breakers Also Involved The Soviet ice-breaking ship crews also have engaged in a series of job actions designed to increase their allotment of hard currency. To date, the Soviet seafarers on the nuclear-powered ice-breaking ships have won an agreement from the government for a portion of their wages to be paid in hard currency. Going into 1991, industry ob­ servers believe the Soviet Minis­ try of Merchant Marine and Soviet shipping companies will increase their efforts to hawk the labor of their surplus mariners in exchange for hard currency while attempting to continue to pay Soviet seamen in rubles. The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), a group made up of national unions rep­ resenting people engaged in var­ ious transportation modes, has 'warned that failure to exact hard currency pay for Soviet seamen could further devalue the salary and benefit standards for the world's seafaring population. •o-'. �s -= " . . ' Great Lakes Ships Lay Up for the Winter Seafarers who sailed on the Great Lakes had "an exceptionally good year," according to Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen. 7-.',,:.v'.7 5?'' "i;. Edward T.RItey Former Port Agent Edward T. Riley Dies Former Boston Port Agent Ed­ ward T. Riley passed away October 28,1990. The 78-year-old Riley, known for his fiery nature and quick wit, had served the union first as a pa­ trolman in Boston, then became port agent in 1961 succeeding John Fay, who now serves as the SIU's secretary-treasurer. The Massachusetts native joined the deep sea division of the SIU in August 1951 in the port of Boston. He helped organize the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, before it merged with the AGLIWD. Riley worked with both the fishermen's fleet and deep sea divi­ sion as a patrolman and port agent. He also served as the international representative for the fishermen be­ fore he retired in 1978. Jack Caffey, SIU vice president for the Atlantic coast, remembered servicing vessels with Riley when Caffey first became a patrolman. "He was a hard worker," Caffey recalled. "He didn't take anything off anybody, especially from ship­ owners and captains. He fought for what the members deserved to get under the contract." The season came to an end ear­ lier this month as all SlU-contracted vessels were expected to be docked by the 15th when the Soo Locks between Lake Superior and Lake Huron closed for the season. "We had plenty of work for all of our members," Allen reported. "The hall was empty most of the year." Friendly Weather and fill their contracts," the patrol­ man added. Both men noted January's weather had not been as kind. With the dip in the thermometer all the lakes and rivers had ice forming on them. Allen said the St. Clair River, -i which runs past the Algonac hall, already had frozen. While no dates have been set for fitout, Allen figured the shipping companies "will start warmmg the vessels up during the last two weeks of March." Both Allen and Patrolman Andy Goulet noted weather played a key role in allowing most of the vessels to ply the waterways until the new year. "The weather up here was not as foul as the last two years," Allen said. "We had lots of wind from all directions for the last two months, but we did not have the snow and ice. Goulet explained that rivers and harbors along the Lakes generally start icing in theearly autumn when the colder weather moves south from the Arctic. "This year, we didn't see the harbors and rivers ice up until the end of November. We had a mild December so our ves­ Safety and survival gear are itemized and stored in the crew's lounge aboard the Sam sels were able to stay out longer Laud before Great Lakes members sign off the vessel for winter. OMI Columbia's Seafarers Crew Is Praised Bosun James L. Carter had nothing but praise for the SIUcrewed deck department members who cleaned up the mess created by winter storm damage aboard the OMI Columbia last month. In a letter to the Seafarers LOG which included photographs of the members at work. Carter said the crew jumped right in to stabilize the situation, then tackled the clean-up effort once in port in southem California. "They did a top-notch job," he added. Tanker Hits Storm The Columbia left the port of Valdez, Alaska on November 30, 1990 fully loaded when the tanker ran into a very severe winter storm. Captain Dimitrios Katsogiannos noted winds on December 2 and 3 were up to 50 knots, creating a wind chill effect of -50 degrees. Carter reported the bow of the vessel suffered a crack during the storm, flooding the bosun's store­ room and damaging mooring lines and pipelines. As the crew was not in any danger and no oil was lost, the ship continued sailing to the Long Beach area to offload before it docked for inspection. Company Thanks Crew Brian Constable, OMI's vice president for engineering, said SIU crewmembers were of "^eat assis­ tance in cleaning the ship and get­ ting it ready to sail." The deck department members pumped the 10- to 12-foot deep water from the storeroom, stripped the equipment, cleaned and repainted the area be­ fore bringing the new lines aboard. Katsogiannos and Chief Mate David Steiner sent a letter, dated December 7, to the SIU "to express our thanks to (the) SIU crew under my command and extend my thanks and commendation to the crew... for outstanding work and performance lifting (the) last load of oil from Valdez, Alaska No- ABs David Williams (left) and Jerry Casugay retrieve lines damaged by the flooding on the tanker. t ^ ^ t ' J" ; Bosun James L. Carter inspects dam­ age In the OMI Columbia's bow caused by a severe winter storm. vember 30 (and) during the severe weather.... We are very proud to have them onboard the OMI Co­ lumbia." Besides Carter, those listed in the Katsogiannos/Steiner letter were ABs Richard Houghton, William R. Kleimola, David C. Williams, Paul Sbriglio and Josefino Casugay and Chief Pumpman Alfonso Bombita. Repairs were completed and the ship was ready to sail 36 hours after discharging its final cargo. Consta­ ble noted. The Columbia has been sailing along the Alaskan oil route for nine years and has suffered only two other storm-related inci­ dents. "This is a great reflection upon all the members who serve aboard the Columbia," Ae OMI official stated. .•i" . - v.- • • a. s i • �I * ^ --1-* ^'--'"^^''^'^•'-'ainT iii*''''!^'"^*^-^'?1'^ 'i I'•'•'• 8 5^$B# — ' ^1- SSAFARCRS LOG --—.V Candidate for Master Recalls SIU Training . .| \- . ".v^ , :%'• . I Fraser addresses a group of upgraders studying to become able bodied sea­ men at the Lundeberg School. %•• I? St::\ "t. !. '•" - ir-'-'.' :t^': ifi.-v .V'y^ V'. i't'-'-''"• .' J '- - •; ,"- -' • "•• '• •. : Chris Fraser had no idea he would be preparing to take his master's licensing test 15 years after graduating as a trainee from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. But a com­ bination of hard work, good sea­ manship and the opportunities provided by the SIU, and more re­ cently, District 2 MEBA have al­ lowed the 36-year-old member to move up the hawsepipe at a rapid pace. Fraser urges all SIU members to take advantage of the school's op­ portunities so they also can reach the peak of their abilities and po­ tential. The chief mate, who sails for American Hawaii Cruise Lines, is a firm believer that ciewmembers should continually leam to upgrade themselves. He noted his discussions with more experienced seafarers aboard ships were the first non-academic learning sessions for him. "That's where it's all at," he emphatically stated to a Seafarers LOG reporter. Proud of School Fraser and his wife, Leslie, re­ cently visited the school where he talked to upgraders studying to be­ come able bodied seamen. It was his first visit in many years. "The change in it is unbelievable," he noted. "The crane training pro­ gram is unique; there is nothing else like it." He had worked in the ship han­ dling simulator to prepare for his upcoming test. "The computer simulator is a fantastic piece of ^uipment," he stated after spend­ ing several hours in it. The Massachusetts native said he tries to speak with SIU members about the need to upgrade when­ ever possible. He had a special message for young people entering the industry through the Lundeberg School's trainee program."They should get a deep un­ derstanding of all the different programs that are now available at this really fantastic school, which were completely unavailable when I came here," Fraser reflected. "They should really understand how their union works, what rotary shipping is and how they go about getting different jobs once they leave the school. They especially need to know what to do to get back here to upgrade their endorsements and be eligible for not only higher paying jobs but also more ad­ vanced jobs in the industry. These people should be aware of all the different programs and diversity in terms of academic offerings in this school. It's a wonderful environ­ ment that's been created for them." Fraser noted the reason he likes to talk with the newer niembers is he was not aware as a trainee that "you could come up through the hawsepipe and get a master's li­ cense." He said trainees and up­ graders can get a lot of exposure to other people with more experience in the industry while attending the school. "I think that is the most crucial thing they can get." SIU Men on the Move Inspired by the way Fraser has continued to upgrade his skills and how he did it, several of his deck mates have been motivated to seek their licenses. Pete Ryerson, Al Dorflinger, Ray Baldado, Mike Darley and Steve Baker were just a few who have sailed with Fraser and who started with the SIU. After he became a licensed offi­ cer, Fraser said he was helped tre- her 21st birthday. Last month, Les­ lie gave birth to the couple's first child, Charlotte. At the beginning of 1988, he sat for his chief mate's license. Fraser has been sailing in the position aboard the Constitution since. Fraser's immediate plans call for taking the test for an unlimited master's license early this year. When asked if he had any last words to give to SIU members at­ tending the Lundeberg School, Fraser said, "This place has a tre­ mendous amount to offer anyone regardless of who you are. Anyone who hasn't taken advantage of this school that belongs to the SIU is simply shortchanging him­ self." Ken Conklin (left), Lundeberg School vice president, greets Leslie and Chris Fraser, a 1975 graduate of the school. Lundeberg School Updates Entry Engine Course Work Lundeberg School instructor Ed Boyer (left) talks with Chris Fraser during the former trainee's recent visit to Piney Point. meridously by the fact he had worked as an unlicensed mariner. "It's much easier to legislate a number of people when you've al­ ready done their job. Having so much hands-on deck experience, docking and uhdocking a ship was a breeze. If you come out of an academy, you don't have that type of hands-on background." Fraser heard about the Limdeberg School from a class­ mate at the University of Connect­ icut. "I thought this would be an interesting way to earn money while I was continuing my educa­ tion." After leaving Piney Point in 1975, Fraser worked in all three departments at the entry level be­ fore settling into the deck section for good. Becoming an Officer He began studying for his third mate's license in 1980. "I got the information for the license during a three- to four-week stay at the school. Then I was able to study while out at sea." After obtaining his license, he joined D2 MEBA and sailed abo£^d American Hawaii Cruise Line vessels. He earned his second mate's license a short time later. Fraser met his wife in 1985 when Leslie was a passenger aboard the Constitution. The trip was a present from her mother for In an effort to stay on top of the needs of the American maritime industry, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has revised its basic engine depart­ ment couree for young people enter­ ing the seafaring profession. Instructor Joe Kurley said the changes were made so trainees who will work at entry level jobs as wipers, deck engine utilities or ordinary seamen will have the skills necessary to work skillfully aboard today's technologicallyadvanced U.S.-flag vessels. Morning sessions in the class consist of detailed instructions on hand and machine tools, measur­ ing instruments, piping, valves, gaskets, pumps and the theory of steam and diesel power plants. Instructor Joe Kurley (right) demon­ strates cutting external threads on a rod using a hand die. . •. ~~ Two trainees work together to get the feel of operating a drill press at the Lundeberg School. Heavy emphasis is placed on safety practices and procedures. in the aftemooii, the trainees ex­ perience hands-on training by working with the various tools and machinery about which they have studied. Kurley said the response from the trainees while in class, then after they have gone to sea, has been positive. He said former Lundeberg School trainees report the training they received at the school has helped them comply with the orders of their superi­ ors. The changes in the Lundeberg School entry-level engine depart­ ment course were made by the institution's instructors after close consultation with SlU-contracted operators, SIU members who sail in the engine department and union officials. �V., "^ •-V:-:;,i;;-^ i/-;: .'viv; ••-;. :>V: »;ysl|§igftiipw JANUARY 1991 Two SlU-crewed ships oper­ ated by Interocean Management carried more than 100,000 deadly^ nerve gas shells out of Germany to an island in the middle of the Pa­ cific without an incident. The Flickertail State and the Gopher State took 47 days to sail from Nordenham, a port city just south of the North Sea along the Weser River in Germany, to John­ ston Atoll, approximately 850 miles southwest of the Hawaiian Islands. Complete with a U.S. Navy escort, the vessels convoyed south across the Atlantic around Cape Horn (at the tip of South America), then sailed north to the coral island, 1,800 miles east of the Federated States of Micronesia. - E'^s;. • ' '"-'>1.' I;fip'- 't -• Cape Upholds Reputation Crewmembers aboard both ves­ sels stated the roughest part of the whole journey was the week-long trek around Cape Horn. "It was just like you see in the movies," said AB Charlie Parks, 34, who sailed aboard the Flickertail State. "The winds were howling and the waves were crashing." John Humason, 38, sailed as an AB aboard the Gopher State. "It was kind of scary," he recalled. "These vessels were never in­ tended to make a trip like this. The waves were 30 to 50 feet. The tem­ peratures were around 30 degrees. Everything had to be lashed down. It's just a wasteland down there." Humason, a 20-year SIU mem­ ber, said he was not sure what to expect when he signed on. He stated all the members went through almost two weeks of train­ ing at the Military Sealift Com­ mand firefighting center near Earle, N.J. to learn how to deal with a chemical leak, fire and other possible accidents. The vessels left Norfolk, Va. in late August after both vessels had been altered in a shipyard in Balti­ more. Parks, who has sailed with Nerve Gas Brought Aboard The vessels were docked in Nordenham for two weeks while the motor-and-train convoys with the nerve gas canisters arrived from Clausen, Germany where some of the weapons had been stored since the mid-'50s. "There was intense security throughout the port," Parks re­ membered. "There were German and American MPs everywhere. They had bomb-sniffing dogs and they had to sniff everything that came aboard." . Although crewmembers were restricted to ship while loading op­ erations took place, they were able to visit the town in the evening. "The townspeople were really friendly," Parks said. "It was a nice little village." The day before the two ships were to sail, demonstrators from an environmental group showed up in small boats to protest the trans­ fer of the gas. "It was like they were protesting just to get televi­ sion coverage," Humason said. "They held signs in three or four different languages but made no effort to stop us. Of course, secu­ rity didn't let them get close." Navy and Army Aid Mission! Even with the security on the docks and in the river, elite Navy frogmen swam around the hulls of the ships to make sure no explo­ sives had been attached. Once the pair cleared the sea buoys, the Navy escort fell in to follow the vessels through the Atlantic. Both members reported un­ eventful journeys to Ae Pacific, except for the trip around South America. They reported the stew­ •'•i ... • w •''i • • •v'.j J; The galley gang aboard the Flickertail State celebrates the end of the voyage. ' • . '• Engine department members aboard the Flickertail State know they will arrive soon. ard departments did a great job of keeping the crews happy with good meals and barbecues throughout the voyage. The two members said Army personnel on both ships monitored for any possible leakage from the canisters which had been packed in steel drums then surrounded by air­ tight containers. All crewmembers were required to carry gas masks at all times. Unloading Proless Smooth Military personnel feared possi­ ble trouble as the vessels neared Johnston Atoll, ordering them to slow down. According to Parks, the military was worried that an envi­ ronmental group was going to launch a demonstration to prevent the offloading at the U.S. government's chemical agent dis­ posal site. However, no action took place and the cargo was unloaded without a hitch. Wilmington Port Agent Don Anderson (right) works with members of the Gopher State during the ship's payoff at the conclusion of their three-month voyage. Black gang members kept thp Gopher State going despite some rough seas and bad weather. The Gopher State's steward department kept the crew and military personnel well fed and happy. for •*, • "-f" itjJfc- 'i, Mri Led by Bosun Lou Flade (seated at table), the deck department of the Flickertail State made sure the nerve gas shipment arrived safely at Johnston AtoIMn the Pacific. • - .v' r ^ -..IVJ t# 9 the SIU for 14 years, was aboard the Flickertail State while it was in the yard. His function was to make sure the Hagglund cranes installed aboard both vessels worked prop­ erly. • r:-^:::- .jp Despite being at sea for 47 days, the activities of the members were restricted during offloading in case of any contamination from the chemicals. "We were looking for­ ward to swimming and fishing but we weren't allowed to do it," said Humason. "However, we knew when it was finished, it was only a week to the States and a payoff," added Parks. "Everybody was in a good mood then." The ships docked near Los An­ geles toward the end of November. Confidence in Loading Skills Although the crewmembers were concerned about the cargo they were carrying, neither re­ called being afraid or any of the others showing fear. "It was just another trip," said Parks. "It was always on tlhe back of my mind," stated Humason. "But I had confi­ dence in the way it was packed and the way we loaded it." Parks noted a couple of the members on the Flickertail State were sailing for the first time since graduating from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. "They adapted very well and did a good job," he bragged. The nerve gas is scheduled to be destroyed at an incinerator on the island. The incineration process is pending while court challenges on the process from environmental groups and neighboring islands are being heard. Deck departrnent members of the Gopher State wait payoff to finish before going ashore. •i- :: '• ' '• ,r M i-r T ,. • •> qt"'- ; • -i M - -f v.. �SOFAKEItS LOG I •- • li?? , • ':' "-Y'.-' "'''"' • SIB'. "'•"YY'I The Curly B, above, is one of several launches used to ferry members to and from dredges. - / o.'•• k: At right, Deckhands John E. Parks (back) and Willis Kingston secure a barge to the tug Arthur F. Zeman Jr. 'JkY.'' ... y ' ' ''k ' ^1-5Y- r., |-l3t|S 4' t 'Y'YYY ,'• I" Y Above, Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen (left) meets with Deckhand Bill Cartwright aboard the Curly B. I'ilSYs- At left. Deckhand Gary Cartwright asks for information during a union meeting. '0§0i; Engineer Bob Saleika takes part in a union meeting aboard a Great Lakes vessel in Waukegan, III. Below, Deckhand John E. Parks awaits orders from the bridge of the Zeman. At left. Deckhand Willis Kingston gets ready to grab a line from an­ other member working on a barge. Dredgeman John Monaco, at right, who started sailing in 1951, has the longest seniority of any SIU mem­ oer working worKing tor ber for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock. SIU crews aboard the dredges, barges and tugboats belonging to the Great Lakes Dredge and Docks can be found throughout the Great Lakes region during the shipping season. Based in Cleveland, the company's primary function is dredging to make sure the shipping channels remain clear for the ves­ sels plying the Lakes. Another major job is to keep the Cuyahoga River, which empties into Lake Erie near downtown Cleveland, open and navigable throughout the year. The company also is involved in building docks and assists in the construction and maintenance of water intake systems. Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen said members who are employed by the company are working al­ most all the time. "They go where the work is," Allen noted. "They could be working in one location for the whole season or could be working out of several different ports during a year." 40-Year Veteran One member Allen and some of the other SIU members pointed out to a Seafarers LOG reporter as de­ serving special recognition was deckhand John Monaco. Fellow deckhands Willis Kingston and John E. Parks noted Monaco had the longest running seniority with the union at the company's Cleve­ land base. "He is a really good guy," the deckhands stated. "He deserves all the recognition he can get." Mo­ naco, 57, has been working stead­ ily with Great Lakes since 1951, only interrupted once by a stint in the Army in the mid-1950s. •• 'H �Alice Adrift A Sojourn to the Gulf of Oman By Charles A. Bortz, AB '-r '• •' Vfi- : r.'iv,-. I :•" v " So what do you do while drifting 95 days in the Gulf of Oman? Well, you watch a lot of movies, you read a lot of books and, if you're lucky enough to be on the Overseas Alice, you work overtime every day. You could also write a lot of letters bearing in mind that the post­ man will only take delivery every 45 days—the time which must elapse before the ship is allowed close enough to the shore to take stores. Otherwise the perspective is simply ocean, ocean and more ocean. After making the dash from Diego Garcia on August 9 with the rest of the prepositioned fleet, the Overseas Alice was confined to a box 80 miles off the coast of Oman where few ships ventured and even sea gulls shunned. Inside the box she would steam north—or south— or east—or west—for 20 miles and then turn around and go the other way, turning over just enough revs to maintain steerage. Unlike the Persian Gulf, which was an oven in those months, the Gulf of Oman was cooled by the southwest monsoon and keeps fairly pleasant the year round. The waters afe full of fish including monster sharks, ten-foot sea snakes and some unidentifiable hybrids that look as if they should have been extinct a million years ago. Unfor­ tunately—^and unlike Diego Gar­ cia—none of them would consent to bite on a hook. Too deep, said our Filipino fisherman, who gave up after a week. The only certain visitors came by air. The U.S. Navy and the Air Force traded off with the RAF and the Saudis in skimming the Alice once or twice a day. Then there were the hapless birds blown out to the ship by the offshore wind. They came in every size and varietyfinches, partridges, wrens, meadow larks and mourning doves, all kinds of sea, marsh and land birds looking for sanctuary. Mostly they stayed for a few days and then left or were blown away. Some, however, like the black and white shrikes on the fantail, took up permanent resi­ dence. We had a hoopie bird for six weeks. The hoopie, a native of India, is the aerial equivalent of the duck-billed platypus. It has black and white after quarters, an amber breast and a long, red beak sticking out from under a bristling crest. It also flies funny. The hoopie bird's disappearance coincided with one of the periodic visits by desert falcons. The ones who reached the Alice had appar­ ently flunked their classes in navi­ gation and arrived all mad and frustrated. For a few days there was mass slaughter among the smaller birds, and little mounds of feathers appeared in the manifold trough and other secluded places. The hoopie bird's assassin was stupid enough to chase a sea gull and was last seen flapping franti­ cally in the ship's w^e against a headwind. The only time the Alice was per­ mitted off station, the crew ended up huddled on the main deck with men in black suits pointing machine guns at them. Fortunately, the men in black suits were U.S. Marines. They were using the Alice in a train­ ing exercise, preparatory to taking over a soon-to-arrive Iraqi tanker. The crew was urged not to make it easy for them, and Captain Horn did such a realistic Job of playing the indignant Iraqi skipper that they almost took him into custody. It was a distraction anyway, and when hostilities ended, the crew did get to send some mail ashore. At the midpoint of the Alice's exile from port. Chief Steward Glenn D'Ambrosio came on board and, with the help of groceries that the ship had not had time to pick up in Diego Garcia, sent the crew's morale soaring several notches. With him was Rebecca Posgay, who finished her AB's course in Piney Point just in time to be cap­ tured by the Marines. The Alice is running again now with Recertified Bosun Steve Cppeland, who has been on the Alice for five years, taking over from Bill Csapo. Her hull is sheathed in bamacles and she is moving a little slower, but then maybe you could say the same thing about all those veterans of that 95day sojourn in the distant Gulf of Oman. Chililren of Seafarer to Try Out For U.S. Ofympic Karate Team The son and daughter of a sec­ ond generation Seafarer have been invited to participate in karate workouts this summer at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colo­ rado. Milton and Stephanie Youmett, the children of Frances and Milton Yournett and grandchildren of Francis T. DiCarlo Sr., found out just before Christmas they had been selected to participate at the center. Milton Yournett, an August 1978 graduate of the Lundeberg School who now sails as a chief steward, was on the beach when his children received word of the invi­ tation. Grandfather Francis Di­ Carlo, a 42-year SIU member, was serving as the chief steward aboard the 2nd Lt. John Paul Bobo when the family received the news. "We are very thrilled," Mrs. Youmett told the Seafarers LOG. "We are so proud because they have come so far in such a short period of time." Both of the children began their karate careers in Febmary 1990. Milton, age 8, advanced one belt in his first week. In fact, he has caught on so well that he only is four belts away from the highest status in karate—a black belt. Recently Milton became the grand cham­ pion for his age and weight in Flor­ ida for 1990. Stephanie, age 6, is not far be­ hind her brother. She holds a green belt, has claimed seven first place Steward Milton Yournett, whose chil­ dren aretiying out for the U.S. Olympic team, is pictured above. ?ri: awards in five months of competition and is undefeated in her division. Mrs. Youmett said the children competed in several toumaments across Florida last year. She said the family plans to attend touma­ ments in Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico this year before the pair heads for Colorado. "I, don't know how we'll get them there (the Olympic training camp), but we're going to make it somehow," she said. Participating in the training camp is the first step in qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team. Should the Youmetts make the squad, they will participate in the 1992 Olym­ pics which will be held in Barce­ lona, Spain. "We have no doubt they will make it," Mrs. Youmett added. If; m ;<v., ,1.- Milton (left) and Stephanie Yournett with some of the trophies they have won in karate competitions over the past year. Charles A. Bortz Brother Charles A. Bortz is a long-time contributor to the Sea­ farers LOG. In the July 1984 Sea­ farers LOG, he wrote about a scrawny cat which boarded the MIV Ranger as she was about to leave Greece. In September 1985 Seafarer Bortz updated us on the kitten left behind, and then in No­ vember 1987 gave us the final installment in the brief saga of the ship's cat. In the May 1986 LOG, Bortz, then on the C.S. Long Lines, wrote about his voyage aboard the SIS Fairwind to Kenya ( "Kenya: A Great Place to Stop!"). And now we hear from him again, this time onboard the Overseas Alice in the Gulf Of Oman, his last trip before retiring to his hometown of Hellertown, Pa.. r- ^afarers Join Dally News Strikers Seafarers show their support for members of the Allied Printing Trades Council of New York who are on strike against the Daily News. The rally was held in Garden City, N.Y. The newspaper's unions have been on strike against the Daily News since Octot>er 26,1990 following a lockout by management of more than 200 drivers at the News' Brooklyn plant, hoping to replace them with scabs. ^1'-. �SUFARCRSiOe Letters to the Editor Karlak Receives a Reply To His Letters to Soldiers :r 1: : n,"' -S . ^v- • Having sent well over 30 letters to the [Persian] Gulf along with copies of pictures, postcards and made-up cartoons, I received my reward with a Christmas card and a few words on the inside (which I have enclosed). To me, it's a rewarding feeling knowing that strangers appreciate my sense of humor at a time of serious problems. I have been sending sports pages, homemade cribbage boards and decks of cards. I have a system in making many of the boards at the same time like an assembly line. Who said that once you're re­ tired there is nothing to do with time dragging? Get involved as I have done if you are bored and get the feeling of accomplishment.... There could be future members out there by the thousands. Walter Karlak Woodslde,N.Y. Editor's Note: The response from a soldier in the Persian Gulf who received Brother Karlak's letter follows. " Is •$ Dear Walter, Received a copy of your letter and it really made my day. Thanks, Walter. I read the letter aloud to all the soldiers that were on night shift with me. This night, there were eight laughing soldiers. Very good humor, Walter. Also the photos of New York were great. We posted them on the board in the Tactical Operations Center. At this very minute, we are closely watching the upgraded alert status. Having endured the hot months and then October, a very relaxed and laid-back month. ' Now (it is) December, no one is laughing out loud. Too close to a coriflict. These are very tense min­ utes, hours and days, at least until January 15. Walter, I have over 26 years in service but was not prepared for this. ! know you understand, from reading your letter, that the desert is not in love with anybody or any­ thing. No one really owns these constantly changing sand dunes. Well, Walter, wishing you peace, love, happiness and good health now through the new year and even beyond. What the world needs now is prayers for our lead­ ers. Curtis Scott 24th Infantry Division Member's Wife Proud Of Welfare Plan I would like to take time out from a busy schedule to let it be known just how proud I am of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Every time my husband or I have had to file a medical claim, we have always been appreciative of the time frame in which the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan acted in paying. I would like to add that the Seafarers Welfare Plan has been commended ' by our local hospitals and doctors as being very efficient and on top when it comes to taking care of members'claims. We're truly appreciative and proud of our Seafarers Welfare Plan. In our eyes and others you do an excellent job of taking care of our claims. ITianks again. The Seafarers in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. hosted a Christmas party for the families of union members who are striking an aircraft parts company. Port Agent Dave Carter said ap­ proximately 300people gathered at the SIU hall to welcome Santa Claus and enjoy a pot luck dinner cooked by faniily members of the United Automobile Workers Local 1639. The local has been on strike against Teledyne of Mobile since March. "They really had a good time," said Carter of the celebration. "We have been trying to help the local ^ ^ Engineer Thanks School For Opportunity to Study I'm a member of District 2 MEBA. I was a member of the SIU for lO-plus years untiM got my engineer's license and began sail­ ing third (assistant engineer) with your sister union. Recently, I needed a place to study for my second assistant's li­ cense. So I asked the folks at the school. Mr. (Ken) Conklin said no problem. I spent a month every moming at your fine Paul Hall Library. The atmosphere and reference material were exactly what I needed. I passed all parts of the test with high 90s for marks. So I wanted to say thank you again, SIU, for again helping me to improve my life. Joseph Souter Tall Timbers, Md. A Christmas Prayer for a Seaman by James Gagan, AB Only Thee walked the sea, for all the ones that follow Thee. This life upon the open sea, for all the ones now with Thee, lost their lives upon the sea. Now and then I wish to be, living free upon the sea. . A Merchant Seaman / will be, for all the time I'm close to Thee. , .itt. < I. The children of striking DAW Local 1639 members wait to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas. Mary Grace (Mrs. Mark A.) Freeman Panama City, Fla. LOG-A-RHYTHU — Mobile Hall Hosts Holiday Party For ^rlklng Auto Workers OMU Robert Pritchett helps decorate the Christmas tree in the Mobile hall. through donations and food banks and by attending rallies. They don't have a hall, so we offered the use of ours." Carter said the highlight of the evening came when Santa arrived with presents for all the children. After the visit and dinner, the mem­ bers sang carols before leaving. The port agent noted the local had been trying to negotiate with Teledyne for a better contract when the strike was called. The company responded by placing scabs in the union members' jobs and cutting off talks. AB Danzey Praises Shipmates Aboard the Liberty Beiie A 47-year veteran of the SIU had nothing but praise for his crewmates following a two-month voyage to the Mediterranean Sea and northem Europe. AB Morris Danzey wrote to the Seafarers LOG to tell of his expe­ rience with the crew of the Liberty Belle. "I would like to say that after sailing for over 47 years in the SIU that I could never say that I have ever sailed with a better crew from top to bottom," he wrote. Danzey, 64, joined the ship in New Orleans in late September be­ fore it loaded with grain, then sailed for Port Said, Egypt. Upon unloading, the Liberty Belle sailed to Algeria to load crude concen­ trated oil for northem Europe. The vessel retumed to Algeria for a sec­ ond load which it offloaded in the New Orleans area in late Novem­ ber. The Liberty Belle then laid up in Port Arthur, Texas. Danzey joined the union in May 1943 in the port of New Orleans. He is one of four brothers to sail with the SIU. The Mobile, Ala. native worked in the deck department with Bosun Joseph Mele; ABs Paul Dudnikov, Dock McGuire Jr., Joseph Leheau, Rufino Garay and Glenn Roy; and OSs All Mosad and Saleh AH. Engine de­ partment members on the voyage included Chief Pumpman Charlie Durden and QMEDs Thomas Owen, Willie Franks and Carroll Paul Boudreaux. Galley gang members were Steward Baker Grant Margett, Chief Cook Tyler Laffitte and General Steward Util­ ities Jessie Lee Andrews and Ronald Moore. CORRECTION Kwan Joi Siu In a photograph on page 7 of the December 1990 issue of the Seafarers LOG, the above pic­ tured member was misidentified. His name is Kwan Joi Siu. After joining the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1974, Brother Siu became a member of the Seafarers in 1978 when the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. • .• �, . • ' • -'•;j-.^^^',,'i'. 'v r {; i- --"J -•^•j ••,'•• i'.. • • ,• • 4'' •;"••-•' •--, rA : ij-T-k' J,is,r\^f : :•• i|V-l ii)^ Galley work always Is non-stop before any meal as shown by (left to right) Third Cook Matthew Johnson, Execu­ tive Chef Romeo Lupinacci and trainee Steven Cunningham. Galley gang members upgrad­ ing at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship expect to learn the basics about food handling and food prepara­ tion. But the union's steward de­ partment training program does not stop with the basics. Under the leadership of the school's culinaiy director, Don Nolan, Executive Chef Romeo Lupinacci and, dur­ ing the month of December, Chief Steward Robaire "Robert" Seim, upgrading members learn some of the finer points of presenting good food creatively and artistically. While- the courses at Piney Point provide train­ ing over the stoves and ovens, in classbooks and on com­ puters for nu­ trition, menu planning, food preparation and work or­ ganization, the culinary pro­ grams include a side of the training that makes the job more enjoy­ able to the men Seim is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. The 31-yearold started cooking aboard yachts near his Miami home 15 years ago and joined the SIU in 1988. "From my heart, I can't say enough about this school and ev­ eryone in this union," Seim told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "There is nothing like this—no competition—in the world." Although Seim has worked on private yachts for companies and wealthy individuals, like Trump, he said he enjoys cooking for the men and women aboard merchant vessels more. galleys. "This is the part of the training that teaches the steward department students to be creative," said Nolan. "For them, this is the part that is the most fun to do." Lupinacci instructs the steward department upgraders in advanced cooking techniques. "There is a great need for such a program," Lupinacci said. "We teach everything from A to Z be­ cause we want our members—the best in the business—to be ready for whatever is thrown at them.' Lupinacci noted that while the culinary arts part of the program may encompass less than 20 per­ cent of the training, it is the part the students look forward to tackling. "Every chief steward wants to know these things so he can be prepared for any special occasion the captain asks him to handle." Seim is one of the people taking advantage of the training available from the school and Lupinacci. A former chef for Donald Trump, In turn, some of the future professionals in the SIU ap­ parently appreciated the training they received from Seim. The trainees of class 463 sent a letter to SIU President Michael Sacco prais­ ing the education Ihey received from the chief steward. v.,'.MW .....w- - -"r - ^ y&i.y-Si. ';•. 'V I ••' Lundeberg School steward depart­ ment members are ready to assist at the buffet line. 1,. .'-••'•• -i-- Class 463 trainee Dwyen Ringbaur stacks crab balls before they are baked. -mi " '.'vrnj- ii • ••...si' . •'i-•41 and women AchaudfroidhamwithbonedisplayingtheSIU with other proworking in the '"S?' I''® ^ "emonstrates a way to fessionals." ^ make food look as good as It tastes. Trainee Timothy Gray makes sure the buffet trays are spotless before the meal begins. rv" No meal is completed until clean-up is finished as trainee Robert Darley dis- i -X m' . :.J. -•'! • covers. "During our scheduled galley cycle, Robert stressed organiza­ tion, safety and cleanliness and showed us how to clean the galley better and faster," the December 27, letter stated. "He helped us pass our inspection and obtain praise from other upgraders and instruc­ tors. Robert has pulled a couple of people to the side and showed them how to prepare food so it is pleasing in taste and eye appeal. "He stressed teamwork, educa­ tion and SIU Brotherhood regard­ less of ethnic or social standing. He is a man of his word and has time for everyone. We look forward to shipping with him in the future!' Chief Cook Eric Manley of Seattle pre­ pares hors d'oeuvres for the oven. rA- A sample of culinary art from a baking class. The alligator is made from bread dough with fresh vegetables providing a tropical theme. SIU upgrading members, trainees and Lundeberg School culinary depart­ ment instructors worked together to prepare a series of mouth-watering appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts for a buffet-style dinner. They are pictured above with the fruits of their labor. Chief Steward Robert Seim sets up a buffet table with Executive Chef Romeo Lupinacci as class 463 trainees (left to right) Steven Cunningham, Timothy Gray and Billy Tacker watch. • % -W ,r »> �^ , -).¥ffl^iS*- j^-1-;--!;. -;j'V^_-fvk-^- ^-rfT'^r-5 ^-:-: vv-v ;v-.,^. V- v^.... SEAMfffffS 106 M -^T- Chief Cook's Photos Receive Praise at int'i Art Show The photographic work of a steward department member won praise and appreciation at the Japan Seamen's Service 16th Mariners Art Exhibition in Tokyo during November. Leonard Earl John­ son, 47, provided the union with 36 black-andwhite photographs that he shot "Over the LeonardEarlJohnson years of vessels and crewmembers at sea and the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. The photographs were sent as the SIU's contribution to the exhibi­ tion, which featured 175 pieces of artwork from 120 contributors. K. Doi, chairman of the Japan Seamen's Service, expressed in a letter to the union "special appreci­ ation for your sending us many beautiful artworks made by your member. We thank you so much for your participation and great contribution to our activity." The service, a subsidiary organ of the All Japan Seamen's Union, holds the exhibition to offer mari­ ners and their families the opportunity to exchange and display cultural activities. The service re­ ceives artworks from around the world for the show. This was not the first show for Johnson, who became an SIU member in 1979. He began dis­ playing his work in exhibitions in New York City in 1982 at a show entitled "New York, New York, a Seaman's Point of View." He has had other works shown in Oregon, Illinois, Guam, the Lundeberg School and his hometown of New Orleans. Two of Johnson's pieces were selected for inclusion in the "Best of 1985" and "Best of 1986" editions of Photographers Forum magazine's hardcover editions. Johnson, who has upgraded sev­ eral times at Piney Point, sails as a chief cook aboard the Sgt. William R. Button. The Japan Seamen's Service sent Chief Cook Leonard Earl Johnson this certifi­ cate of appreciation for displaying his photography at its mariners art exhibi­ tion. :h I Mariners from around the world contributed to the Japan Seamen's Service show in Tokyo, pictured in photo left. Louisiana WWII Mariners Can Order 'U.S. Veteran' Plates World War II veteran merchant mariners with vehicles registered in Louisiana now can order special prestige tags proclaiming their ser­ vice to the country like the plates displayed on SIU retiree H. L. "Steve" Stephens'truck. Stephens benefited from the work of his brother, former New Orleans Port Agent Buck Ste­ phens, to get World War Il-era merchant mariners recognized on Louisiana's special "U.S. Vet­ eran" tags. Buck Stephens worked with state Representatives Louis W. Ivon and Kenneth L. Odinet who sponsored and passed the needed legislation last year. He then worked with Debby Gremillion of the Office of Motor Vehi­ cles, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, to set up the pro­ gram . "All of them were a great help," the former SIU official said. "The representatives were instnimental in getting, the bill passed. Debby was very considerate with all the phone calls we made." Stephens also praised the work of the SIU members from the port of New Orleans and Henry Johansen, New Orleans port agent for the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, in calling on state legislators to support the bill. Buck Stephens said his brother deserved plate number "1" be­ cause of the action he saw as a seafarer during World War II. The younger Stephens had a 15-month voyage on a Murmansk convoy vessel that had to offload on ice near Archangel. He obtained his union book in 1940 and sailed dur­ ing World War II in all zones. He participated in many union beefs before becoming part of the Delta Lines shoregang in New Orleans. He then worked for the union at the Lundeberg School in the '70s be­ fore retiring. Buck Stephens chose number "76" because that was his original SIU book number when he became a charter member in 1938. Ste­ phens became a dispatcher for the SIU in New Orleans in 1940. When the Navy rejected him in 1944, he went to sea, sailing in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Black Sea. He returned to the New Orleans hall in 1946 and became a port agent in 1960. He held the position until retiring in 1980. To obtain the special plates, which read "U.S. Veteran USMM SIU retiree H.L. "Steve" Stephens, left, displays tag number 1 for the new Lou­ isiana "U.S. Veteran" merchant marine license plate. (for U.S. Merchant Marines) Lou­ isiana," mariners should fill out an application from the office of motor vehicles and include a copy of their DD214 or certificate issued by the W^ Shipping administra­ tion during the 1940s. Applications for cars, pickup trucks and vans can be acquired by calling the Office of Motor Vehi­ cles at (504)925-6264. Callers will be told how much money they will need to send. (Credit will be pro­ vided for time remaining on pres­ ent license plates.) The fee. will be determined by the value of the ve­ hicle. Also, those wanting a special tag number may secure it, if it is not taken already, by calling the Office of Motor Vehicles. Bonner's War Game Training Put to Test in Persian Gulf One member of the Seafarers who was ready to react when the crisis in the Middle East flared is AB Thomas H. Bonner Jr. The 39-year veteran of the deck department has "more wheel time during simulated war games than any other member in the union," according to SIU Assistant Vice President Augie Tellez.. Bonner gained this experience by sailing aboard the PFC Eugene B. Obregon on a regular basis since March 1985. Prior to joining the Obregon, he sailed regularly on other Waterman vessels, including the Stonewall Jackson for fourand-a-half years. The Quitman, Miss, native listed two reasons for staying aboard Waterman vessels in gen­ eral and the Obregon in particular. "It's good for my wife," he noted to a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "She doesn't have to follow me all over the country to meet my ship. All she has to do is drop me off and meet me at the airport. Sec­ ond, it is a good ship and I like working with the crew." Bonner's experience during military exercises has been put to the test in the Persian Gulf theater. He was serving aboard the vessel when it made its first run to^he area this fall. "It showed all this training is valuable because you never know when a hot spot will flare up. You don't know when we'll need ships there." Besides his experience on Waterman's military support ves­ sels, Bonner, 57, had his SIU ca­ reer interrupted by the Army from. 1953 to 1955. He has sailed from both the ports of New Orleans and Mobile, Ala. where he is well known. Bonner is proud to be a Seafarer. "This is a real good union to my notion. It has always provided me with a job to support my family." I.. '-'',; s AB Thomas Bonner takes a break from his activities aboard the PFC Eugene A. Obregon. �• Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FebnaryS Mordi Membeiship i Meetings Deep SeOr takes, Maud Waters DECEMBER 1-31, 1990 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia 30 1 13 14 12 31 28 27 18 23 10 4 -36^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 'Houston •St. Louis --Piney Point Totals 12 7 3 7 10 13 15 18 8 11 0 10 ^•V' 22 4 125 DECK DEPARTMENT '29 13 '2::"' 12 4 • -t . 6 • 1 , nm•mrnA 9 ~" 4 - • 11 13 8 8 16 8 22 .15" 28 8 24 m.M: 8 2 16 15 16 1 3 1 • • „ 1 '• 9 4 3 4 5 13 17 10 13 3 15 1 8 17 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 2 0 1 1 mrnmrn 31 B3 4.; l' 0 202 5 130 .y 0 '< 3 A •y.0 'V „ • 4 100 133 • 2 3 0 3 5 n U 0 mm% 55 •: 9 1 4 • . 1 :•.•;• .4 2;,. 1 10 4 ' 7 20 8 7 16 15 18 48 ^"i35 •^••••^" 48 •mrnrnmmm.. 7 ••• ' 6 28 6 43 ' 13 • 1 1 14 13 1 7 7 46 0" ^ 2 2 ..2 I 89 374 124 rm'm, mm-': ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port New York Trip Reliefs r Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville^ San Franciscp Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals k mm mm mm mm STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 'mwYoil^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans •Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port Philadelphia! Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans "Ifabksbnville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals • J'. IS... ,2'.!-; * : 4 £.2': 32 3 1 10 * r 16- '"n L. 9 5 7 4 2;: 5 • 0 0 80 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ,'2 11 '•mri'.... 8 •"f\9'" 4 7.. 8 10 3 9 8 1 • 22 14 3 •^' 10 '-H 26 16 " 10 . 4 .^3:.. "2 ' 5 6• • 4 9 . 1 4 168 25 1 17 f«l'32 2 5 8 5 11 12 25 12 11 11' 14 28 9 9 8 5• 1 6 122 32 7 18 •0'22-. 0 0 65 273 213 m. km Fir mm: wr:m ••IF 0 0 46 1 58 199 1 0 312 0 0 •:2. 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ••»•••;•• 0 0 21 2 '• 6 4 7 20 0 27 12 8 7 0 0 130 lA 0 7 a7 7 4 2 1 I 0 9 88 3 0 5 50 30 0 """mi 2 3 4 4 • 10 31 20 30 2"" •^1022-""^ 16 45 19 11 ......13 ^ 8 " 9 2 187 53 16 0 1 39 1 360 257 555 538 930 141 540 403 490 506 476 637 Totals All Departments •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of December was up from the month of November. A total of 1,574 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,574 jobs shipped, 490 jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 141 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 13,540 jobs have been shipped. V _ '• . ••Vv' '-- . |i| Piney Point Monday, February 4 Monday, March 4 New York Tuesday, February 5 Tuesday, March 5 PhOadelphia Wednesday, February 6 Wednesday, March 6 Baltimore Thursday, February 7 Thursday, March 7 Norfolk Thursday, February 7 Thursday, March 7 Jacksonville Thursday, February 7 Thursday, March 7 Algonac 'Mm Friday, February 8 Friday, March 8 Houston ,. : Monday, February 11 Monday, March 11 New Orleans Tuesday, February 12 Tuesday, March 12 MobHe Wednesday, February 13 Wednesday, March 13 San Francisco Thursday, February 14 Thursday, March 14 Wilmington Tuesday, February 19 Monday, March 18 Seattle Friday, February 22 Friday, March 22 San Juan Thursday, February 7 Thursday, March 7 St. Louis Friday, February 15 Friday, March 15 Honolulu Friday, February 15 Friday, March 15 Duluth Wednesday, February 13 Wednesday, March 13 Jersey City Wednesday, February 20 Wednesday, March 20 New Bedford Tuesday, February 19 Tuesday, March 19 . • /• mm. Ml port's amtkm 'V at NOTICES The Murmansk 50tb Anniversaiy Reunion Committee wants to get in touch with mariners who made those runs during WWII for a proposed meet­ ing in May 1992. For more information, please contact Lesley A. Newman, As­ sistant Chairman, Murmansk 50th Anni­ versary Reunion Committee, City Hall Room 1400, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The Fishermen's Union of America requests the following people contact the San Pedro, Calif, office at (213)8333571 concerning WWII defense bonds: George Omokawa Tomoharu Togawa Tom K. Watanabe Kinpei Nishihata or Eipei Yamanichi Kumaldchi Kawaguchi • ( •mm-:..- �--.-.It. SEAFARCRS106 16 "\ ' \. .yy;/;r »> Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes DEC. 1-31, 1990 NP—Non Priority L—Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groiups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT T 0 20 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT "• 7 • 5^ 0 Port gSgonac j Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT :o 4 ^-1 Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT Totals Ail Departments 0 52 15 0 31 24 0 26 31 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers* Report fferiniand Waters DECEMBER 1-31, 1990 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York PhiMelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 0/ m P3ack$onvnte San Francisco ^^Imington Settle 0 ij•'S, . ».y". '? i. Puerto Rico Houston . 0 •%0' w "15" m 0 0 0 0 3: 0 m V 9 0' 0 0 ism 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 m 0 50 0 3 0, 17 4 D m T 0 8 0 0 8 s 0 1 m w IT 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 9 0 0'.5?W" 0 0 0 I 0* 0 Port 0 0 0 V 0 0 9 TTT"Louis ihey:'^irit? Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 1 0 0 0 Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ^ilmini^on Seattle Puerto Rico Houston !A]gdia^ St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York; Phiiad^phia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I Ikilcsonville:^ San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac •: St. l^uis STEWARD DEPARTMENT Piney Point Totals Totals All Departments 81 33 20 15 3 6 217 85 32 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Intemalhiial Uima Dbvtloiy President' -J,: Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President ; , Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Coigey HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dn Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 ilS!: (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 X201) 435-9424 |g";: MOBILE J 1640 DaU] in Igland Pkwjfv Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. . New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County i Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. 15'"'. . Stop 16 -igs Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE ^ 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. CA 90744 (213) 549-4009 L' I--/ ViM •• m-- �.. f.-i' , JANUARY 1991 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 23 members this month. Of these, 15 shipped in the deep sea division,, five were from the inland division and three sailed on the Great Lakes. Upgrading at the Seafarers Harry ' Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. was an important part in the lives of many of the retir­ ing members. Two deck department veterans, Clarence R. Burgo and Teddy R. McDuffie, graduated from the same recertified bosun class in 1980. A pair of galley gang mem­ bers, Thomas Bolton and Edward Tinsley, graduated together from a 1982 recertified steward class. Brother Bolton also holds the honor as being the oldest member of this group to retire. He turned 74 on his last birthday. A bit of information on these and the other retiring Seafarers fol­ lows. DEEP SEA ARNOLD ACKERMAN, 63, joined the Seafarers in March 1956 in his native New York City. The deck department veteran had sailed with the Sailors Union of the Pacific, an SIUNA af­ filiate, before signing on with the SIU. Brother Ackerman sailed aboard Isthmian and Cities Service vessels early in his career. He lives in Flushing, N.Y. MURPHY ALLISON, 65, joined the SIU in October 1969 in the port of New York. Bom in Hayes, La., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Allison upgraded his engine department rating several times at the Lundeberg School. He calls Oakland, Calif, home. THOMAS BOLTON, 74, joined the union in April 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. The Louisiana na­ tive shipped in the galley gang. He upgraded to recertified steward in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Bolton has retired to Kel­ son, Wash. CLARENCE R. BURGO, 64, joined the Seafarers in May 1966 in the port of San Francisco. The Ha­ waiian-bom deck department vet­ eran upgraded to recertified bosun in 1980 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Burgo resides in Kaneoke, Hawaii. JAMES CAR­ TER JR., 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in his native Mobile, Ala. He served in the^ Navy from 1941 to 1945. Brother Carter upgraded his galley gang rat­ ing to recertified steward in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He continues to live in Mobile. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men arid women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. GIM LUN CHAN, 65, joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in October 1957, prior to that union's merger with the AGLIWD, in his native San Fran­ cisco. He still lives in San Francisco. LeROY T. FANSLER, 69, joined the union in June 1969 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in Los An­ geles, he sailed with the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, an SIUNA affiliate, before starting his deck department career with the SIU. Brother Fansler up­ graded in 1978 at the Lundeberg School. He shipped aboard LNG ves­ sels and the Long Lines. He calls Dayton, Nev. home. CHARLES E. JAMES JR., 68, joined the Seafar­ ers in May 1947 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Minden, La., he sailed in the deck department. Brother James lives in Houston. TEDDY R. MC­ DUFFIE, 47, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School in New Orleans in C^tober 1965. He upgraded his deck department rating to recertified bosun in 1980 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Mc­ Duffie resides in his native Mobile, Ala. KENNETH R. MARSTON, 65, joined the SIU in January 1943 in the port of New York. He was bom in Bmnswick, Maine. Brother Marston upgraded to recerti­ fied bosun in 1981 at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Booth Bay Harbor, Maine. CHARLES RO­ MANO, 65, joined the union in June 1959 in his native New York City. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Among the first vessels on which Brother Romano sailed were those from Suwannee Steamship Lines. He lives in Old Bridge, N.J. ROBERT G. SAWYER, 55, joined the Seafar­ ers in May 1957 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. The Vir­ ginia native sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Sawyer calls Chesapeake, Va. home. EDWARD TINSLEY, 59, joined the SIU in January 1964 in the port of Seat­ tle. Bom in Kan­ sas City, Mo., he served in the the Army from 1951 to 1955. Brother Tinsley upgraded to recertified stew­ ard at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He resides in Seattle. EDWARD TRESNICK, 62, joined the union in May 1948 in the port of New York. The Pennsylvania native's galley gang career was intermpted by a stint in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Tresnick shipped as a chief cook before retir­ ing to Streetsboro, Ohio. ROBERT M. TULLER,62, joined the Seafar­ ers in October 1951 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A native of Montpelier, Vt., he served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. He upgraded to QMED in 1988 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Tuller previously sailed with the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, an SIUNA affiliate. He lives in Gaysville, Vt. INLAND EDWARD E. CLINE,62, joined the SIU in October 1967 in the port of Phila­ delphia. Bom in London, Ohio, he served in the Navy from 1946 to 1965. Boatman Cline sailed as a deckhand aboard In­ terstate Oil Transportation tugs. He resides in Baltimore. EUGENE O. HOLDER, 63, joined the union in September 1971 in the port of Norfolk, Va. 1."^' -I' M V,/,. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1958. Boatman Holder sailed as a mate aboard Interstate Oil Transpor­ tation tugs. He has retired to his na­ tive Danville, Va. j MICHAEL A. KISLAN, 62, joined the Seafarers in May 1976 in his na­ tive Philadelphia. He upgraded his deck department rating in 1987 at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Kislan continues to reside in Phila­ delphia. JOHN L. MILLICAN, 68, joined the SIU in September 1971 in the port of New Orleans. The Tennessee native sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Millican calls Pu­ laski, Tenn. home. ERNEST TROTTER, 67, joined the union in July 1968 in his native Philadelphia. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Trotter upgraded his deck department rating in 1978 and 1980 at the Lundeberg School. He still resides in Philadel­ phia. GREAT LAKES EDWARD J. BAILEY, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in July 1964 in the ^it of De­ troit. A native of Daus, Tenn. he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bailey has retir^ to Dunlap, Tenn. GABRIEL LeCLAIR, 65, joined the SIU in September 1960 in the port of Buf­ falo, N.Y. The Canada native shipped in both the steward and engine departments during his career. He resides in Buf­ falo. ROLAND H. THORIN, 65, joined the union in November 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Chicago, he served in the Army from 1945 to 1946 and 1948 to 1950. Brother Thorin sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He calls Tampa, Fla. home. .j'f , �/ ^ - >'<•; • The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shiptward minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space iimhaUons, some wiii be omitted. Shif^ minute are revieamd by the union's contract rhpartment. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union USNS ALTAIR (Bay Tankers), Septem­ ber 2 — Chairman Larry Ambrous, Secretary Wayne Howard. Crew asked for information from contracts depart­ ment about lack of weekly pay and trans­ portation to original destination after signing off. Chairman said crew also con­ cerned about possible combat and ammu­ nition pay. Secretary noted captain talked with army representative about bonus pay. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked company for televi­ sions and VCRs for each department. i. •' ii' I'"-.'-' '"• •'. 9'^- ,v UJ - •• LAWRENCEGIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), October 29 — Chairman Pete Huisebosch, Secretary C. Mosley, Edu­ cational Director H. Daniels. Chairman asked for suggestions on what to do with ship's fund. He reminded crew to sepa­ rate plastics from garbage and not to throw either overboard. He asked crew to keep laundry room door closed to cut down on noise from washer and dryer. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer aiinounced $442 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported problems with amount of stores (coffee, sugar, creamer and oth­ ers) needed for voyage. He also reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and engine delegates. Crew asked for information on drug test­ ing procedures. Members reported hav­ ing difficult time getting mail. Crew asked not to slam doors \vhile members are sleeping. LNG VIRGO (ETC), October 28 — CThairman Billie B. Darley, Secretary Francis E. Ostendarp, Vocational Di­ rector Michael J. Brennen, Deck Dele­ gate Carlos A. Pineda, Engine Delegate Irmo E. Soiomons, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Aubuchon. Chairman an­ nounced he would be signing off Decem­ ber 15. He noted SIU Representative Carl Peth had left contract agreement for crewmembers. He reminded members to take beefs to bosun or department heads and not go topside with them. Secretary announced items pertaining to ship wiU be posted in minutes. He said voyage had gone smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He reiterated Carl Peth's com­ ments that QMEDs must upgrade per the new SAB ruling. Treasurer listed $150 in ship's fund after all bills were paid. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company for respirators and filters in order to safely paint aboard vessel. Crew reminded to keep ship clean. Those signing on are reminded to pro- f- • ,•••' Latest LOGS Received Two members of the USNS Hess crew during a stopover in San Diego. SEAFAROIS contracts department to send contract to vessel. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary reiterated need for contract aboard vessel. Educa­ tional director asked members to donate to SPAD. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and engine delegates. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. contracts department that members vote on issues rather than have SAB rulings. Crew asked company for new movies, cabinets for messroom storage, room an­ tennae and ice cream freezer. vide shipping card, LNG endorsement and proof of other endorsements when coming aboard. Next port: Arun, Indone­ sia. EQUALITY STATE (lOM), November 4 — Chairman W. C. Rice, Secretary Wheeler M. Washington. Chairman stated repair list distributed at meeting after noting additional items needed re­ pair. He said ship had not received any Seafarers LOGs or other communica­ tions from union. He noted beefs that lodging was not paid and port time was red-lined. Secretary contacted union to increase communication. He said he did not have hot water in his room while an­ other member reported standing water in SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), October 28 — Chairman R. R. Newly, Secretary E. Porter, Edu­ cational Director L. Lemm, Deck Dele­ gate Freddie Goiethe, Engine Delegate Juan Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Gwendolyn Shinholster. Chairman wished all those signing off a happy holi­ day season. He thanked crew for troublefree trip. He thanked SIU President Michael Sacco and his staff for all they are doing for union. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to re­ view allowing members with 20 years of seatime to retire no matter the age. Crew thanked galley gang for great food throughout voyage. Shipboard Meeting Held Aboard S6a-Land Enterprise AMBASSADOR (Crowley Maritime), November 5 — Chairman David New­ man, Secretary G. E. Sinkes, Educa­ tional Director Hanable Smith, Deck Delegate Gerald Ray, Engine Delegate Wally Spencer, Steward Delegate Felix Camacho. Chairman requested patrol­ man for payoff. He discussed contract with crewmembers. He announced all packages would be inspected by gang­ way watch. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested more chairs for crew's mess. Steward department thanked for its good food. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. CAPE CLEAR (OMl Corp.), Novem­ ber 18 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Thomas Wybo, Educational Director H. C. Chancey. Chairman stated old repair list is being handled and new list is being posted. Educational di­ rector advised crew to watch out for loose wires and to not touch anything about which crew is unsure. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or stew­ ard delegates. Crew asked to help keep laundry room clean. Galley gang thanked for good food. CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), Novem­ ber 25— Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Thomas Wybo, Educational Director H. C. Chancey, Deck Delegate Edgar Townsend, Steward Delegate Mi­ chael Pooler. Chairman reported no offi­ cers are going into rooms alone. He asked crew to keep noise down. Educa­ tional director asked crew to keep doors closed to keep bugs out. He asked mem­ bers to keep washer, dryer and VCR clean and turn off television when no one is watching. Treasurer said he would find out what is difference between movie and ship's funds. Beefs reported by all three delegates. Crew noted no night lunch on some nights and asked for more condiments on tables. C4P£D£/C>irO(IOM), November 11 — Chairman W. E. Lough, Secretary R. L. Jones, Educational Director J. Grif­ fith. Chairman asked crew to take it easy on making copies as copying machine has limited supply of paper. Secretary asked members to sign crew list legibly. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine delegate requested clarification if one member is being paid oiler or OMU wages. No beefs or disputed OT from steward delegate. Crew stated it has not received any communications from union since sailing. Crew asked welfare plan to review increasing dependents to 100 percent coverage. Crew suggested to PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Novem­ ber 18 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secre­ tary R. Evans, Steward Delegate Pedro Perez. Chairman announced vessel to pay off November 24 in Jacksonville, Fla. He urged all members to keep up good work. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested water fountain for bridge. Crew and captain asked for Following a meeting onboard the Sea-Land Enterprise, members get a chance to relax and talk with Wilmington Port Agent Don Anderson (second from right). They are (left to right) AB E. Lehz, OMU George Vistakis, Anderson, and OMU J. Bagat. his. Engine delegate reported OT beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. transportation from ship to gate. Crew thanked galley gang for its fine work. ITB MOBILE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), November 18 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Gregory Lee, Deck Delegate M. McCarthy, Engine Dele­ gate Drew Brown; Steward Delegate George Sapps. Chairman expressed con­ cern about new rules and regulations. He asked for more information on matter. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Chief Steward Gregory Lee and Chief Cook George Sapps for their fine job in galley. Next port: New York. FALCON PRINCESS (Seahawk Man­ agement), November 11 — Chairman John Frazier, Secretary C. Corrent, Ed­ ucational Director William L. Smith, Deck Delegate Eugene Finley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. 1STLT. ALEXBONNYMAN(Maersk Lines), Chairman T. Anderson, Secre­ tary J. Mortinger, Deck Delegate Mi­ chael Davis, Engine Delegate Mohamed Hadwan, Steward Delegate T. Maley. Chairman announced eco­ nomic price adjustments posted on bulle­ tin board. Treasurer announced $5 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew mail is slow in arriving and allotments are late. ITB MOBILE (Hess Sheridan Transpor­ tation), November 25 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Gregory Lee. Chair­ man reported need for patrolman to visit vessel. Secretary reported questions con­ cerning food handling and cleaning. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers are forced to pay to leave Hess property and want this investigated by contracts department. Next port: St. Croix. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), November 4 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary Kris A. Hopkins, Educational Director Rich Parrish, Deck Delegate Royce Kauf­ man, Engine Delegate George Demotropolus, Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chairman stated crew re­ quested port reliefs in Jacksonville. He reported captain will check on getting re­ frigerators for crewmember's rooms as soon as possible. He thanked crew for its hard work after bringing vessel out of shipyard. Secretary thanked crew for keeping mess clean at night. He re­ minded members to clean rooms before layup in Baltimore and return keys to chief mate. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $75 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine and steward delegates. Seafarers LOGs received. Crew advised vessel will lay up for 10 days before members are recalled. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done. Crew re­ ported fishing was great off Freeport, Bahamas. Bosun Richard Wilson fought fish for four hours before he had to cut line and let it go. Next port: Balti­ more. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), November 16 — Chairman Pete Loik, Secretary John Pratt, Educational Direc­ tor Woodrow Heslip. Chairman re­ ported OT problems onboard. He told crew vessel is going into San Francisco or Portland yard. Secretaiy asked those needing new mattresses to let him know. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by stew­ ard delegate. Crew asked to keep mess hall and recreation room clean. Crew thanked galley gang for great cookouts. Next ports: Hilo, Hawaii and Crockett, Calif. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Service), November 4 — Chairman R. Darvills, Secretary J.Speller. Chairman stated everything was going okay and urged crew to keep up good work. Edu­ cational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $43 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported chief engineer said this was best SIU crew with whom he had sailed. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for food and clean ship. ITB GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), November 25 — Chairman N. Matthey, Secretary K. Jones, Educa­ tional Director C. Rodriquez, Engine Delegate B. Santana. Chairman asked '/J ...V'.v. '• Continued on page 19 ; , ..i- • �'•v.":- ,, v;: Continued from page IS OMI CHARGER (OMI Corp.), Novem­ ber 4 — Chairman E. K. Bryan, Secre­ tary D. Velandra, Educational Director M. L. Israel. Chairman discussed vari­ ous welfare forms onboard for members and situation in Persian Gulf involving shipping rules changes. He asked com­ pany for new spreads and mattresses for crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested domestic water tanks be cleaned because of rust in lines. Next port: Texas City, Texas. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI Corp.), No­ vember 11 — Chairman S. M. McGowan, Secretary David Der, Educational Director Ronald Gordon, Engine Delegate Wiimer McCants. Treasurer reported no money in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Payoff announced for November 12 in Mobile, Ala. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for job well done. Deck and en­ gine departments thanked for keeping ship clean. Next port: Mobile. OVERSEAS CHICAGO{Mantime Overseas), November 27 — Chairman George A. Giraud, Secretary R. E. Reffitt, Deck Delegate Dale McNeeiy, Engine Delegate Felipe A. Torres, Stew­ ard Delegate Roderick Gorden. Chair­ man advised crew of report from captain that injuries sustained by member t^en ashore were not life threatening. He an­ nounced vessel will be docking Novem­ ber 28 in Nederland, Texas before sailing back to Panama. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked that one washer be replaced as it is not working. Next port: Nederland. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), November 18 — Chairman Pat Gallagher, Secretary Ray Garcia, Edu­ cational Director F. Durand Jr., Deck Delegate John Ellis, Engine Delegate G. Banda, Steward Delegate Lionel St. Julien. Chairman announced payoff set for Long Beach, Calif. He asked company to repair washer. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for new televi­ sion antenna. Next port: Long Beach. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), November 17 — Chairman Henry E. Jones, Secretary David B. Smith, Educational Director Ali Rashid, Deck Delegate S. Cordero, Engine Dele­ gate M. Lambeth, Steward Delegate Louis Lopez. Chairman noted every­ thing running smoothly. Educational di­ rector reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Norfolk, Va. SEA'LAND ATLANTIC{Sea Land Ser­ vice), November 13 — Chairman Marco A. Galliano, Secretary T. J. Smith, Educational Director Everett A. Richman Jr., Deck Delegate Floyd D. Vincent, Engine Delegate R^elio Yharra, Steward Delegate Sisto Deanda. Chairman announced vessel scheduled to arrive in Charleston, S.C. on November 15. He said ship wijl be Meeting Held Aboard Hess While on a stopover In San Diego, crewmembers from the DSNS Hess hold a shipboard meeting running to France next year. Steward del­ egate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to review emergency reliefs for per­ manent and rotary jobs to be used for sickness, accident or home emergency; pension benefits to keep pace with infla­ tion for all pensioners; and increase in dental and optical benefits. Crew asked company to repair radio antenna. Galley gang thanked for fine job. Next ports: Charleston, Hquston, Jacksonville and Port Everglades, Fla. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER{Sea-Land Service), November 19 — Chairman R. Pinkham, Secretary R. Castello, Educa­ tional Director A. Bell. Chairman said he had no new information whether meiiibers must leave vessel when their time is up. Secretary announced payoff for No­ vember 25 in Tacoma, Wash. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review allowing permanent members to work two-on, two-off shifts. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION{Sea-Land Service), November 5 — Chairman Mar­ vin Zimbro, Secret^ W. Reid, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart, Deck Delegate Kenneth Blair, Engine Dele­ gate David Ballard, Steward Delegate John M. Flatts. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew advised to read the Seafarers LOG. Crew asked contracts de­ partment to review addition of AB and steward assistant for ship. Crew told two new couches would be brought aboard in Elizabeth, NJ. Next port: Elizabeth. SEA-LAND HAWAII {Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 17 — Chairman J. B. Lundborg, Secretary C. M. Modellas, Educational Director R. C. Weeden, Deck Delegate Larry R. Viola, Engine Delegate James Brown, Steward Dele­ gate Harold B. Pittillo. Chairman an­ nounced payoff set for November 18 in Long Beach, Calif. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reminded to keep fidley door to engineroom closed except in emergencies. Crew requested full size color television for lounge. Crew asked to not play VCR during meals. Key du­ plications will be made by chief mate as soon as possible. Steward department thanked for fine job. Next port: Long Beach. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{Sea-Land Service), November 25 — Chairman E. Wallace, Secretary P. Laboy, Engine Delegate Joseph Spell, Steward Dele­ gate James P. O'Reilly. Crew advised reliefs would be available after payoff in Houston. He said ship had good crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reminded not to place garbage in laun­ dry. Crew reported transporting 10 tigers and four lions for Ringling Brothers Cir­ cus from England to Florida. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), November 18 — Chairman Werner H. Becher, Secretary S. Ghani, Educational Director Walter C. Ste­ vens, Deck Delegate John T. Thomp­ son, Engine Delegate James B. Spranza, Steward Delegate Hussain A. Bubkar. Chairman announced payoff set for November 26 in Long Beach, Calif., then ship is going to Portland, Ore. for three-month layup. Hp noted need for new dryer in crew laundry. Edu­ cational director reminded crew to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Members re­ quested clarification regarding reliefs at Long Beach and if they could claim their jobs after layup. Next ports: Long Beach and Portland SEA-LAND PATRIOT{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 17 — Chairman R. F. Garcia, Secretary J. Russell, Educa­ tional Director G. Pollard-Lowsley, Deck Delegate John T. Carnes, Engine Delegate Dean Dobbins, Steward Dele­ gate Leonardo SInlsi. Chairman an­ nounced ship to dock in Oakland, Calif, on November 20. He reported on mov­ ing service by Captain G. J. Cordes for cremated remains of Brother Scott E. Anderson who was buried at sea No­ vember 5. Educational director posted class dates for Lundeberg School and urged members who know of people wanting to go to sea to have them con­ tact Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts de­ partment for clarification of duties of DEU. Members reminded to clean up after themselves, to keep television off during coffee time and not to use lounge as area to leave clothes and gloves. Crew thanked steward department for good food and clean ship. Next ports: Wil­ mington, Calif, and Oakland. SEA-LAND PRODUCER{Sea-Land Service), November 25 — Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary John Bulawan, Deck Delegate Troy Smith, Engine (Delegate M. Velgel, Steward Delegate John Shaw. Chairman said steward and chief cook looked into run­ ning television into each cabin. The cost was between $5(K) and $600 and they had heard no response from company. Chairman also announced crew still wait­ ing for information regarding shuttles for Long Beach, Calif, and Honolulu. He told crew Coast Guard would hold in­ spection and boat drill November 26 in Long Beach. Treasurer listed $70 in ship's fund. Bosun said he had scrap to sell and money would be given to fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed excessive charges of some items in slop chest. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), November 4 — Chairman S. W. Parr, Secretary J. Melendez, Educa­ tional Director J. J. Jourdan, Deck Del­ egate G. Warren, Engine Delegate C. Cooper, Steward Delegate. Chairman told by captain deck department mem­ bers will required to work minimum of four hours maintenance per day per member as ship is not able to keep up with critical maintenance with one watchstander turning to voluntarily. Edu­ cational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. He noted vessel had more than 600 movies on­ board. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck department members asked con­ tracts department for clarification of criti­ cal maintenance. SPIRIT OF TEX/lS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), November 25 — Chairman S. W. Parr, Secretary J. Melendez, Educa­ tional Director J. J. Jourdan, Deck Del­ egate G. Warren, Engine Delegate G. Cooper, Steward Delegate S. A. SInsuangco. Chairman said ship will lay up in Jacksonville, Fla. He urged mem­ bers to follow rules to reclaim jobs. Sec­ retary reminded members to turn in keys and linens. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported beef over manda­ tory OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine and steward delegates. Crew recommended steward notify port agent of shortages before vessel sails. Next port; Jacksonville. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), November 25 — Chairman J. J. Williams, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Deck Delegate Arthur Machado, Engine Del­ egate Stanley Sporna, Stev.'ard Delegate Lonnle Bettis Jr. Chairman announced ship would lay up December 1 and pay off December 2. Secretary asked mem­ bers to remove all linen and trash from rooms. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for job well done and best Thanksgiving din­ ner aboard ship. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. USNS SILAS BENT{Mai Ship Co.), November 25— Chairman R. Vazquez, Secretary S. Ortiz, Educa­ tional Director B. Johnson. Minutes from last meeting read. Treasurer listed $200 in ship's fund. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Payoff set for November 30. Crew congratulated for good job during inspection. - • ' -' \ff- CAPE ANN{Ainsea), December 9 Chairman William Dawson, Secretary Ivan Sail, Educational Director Carl Painter, Deck Delegate H. Cham­ pagne, Engine Delegate Clarence Mosley. Chairman asked members to make sure they have life jackets and survival suits. He said members should put any problems in writing and they will be pre­ sented to captain. He added he would send letters to union headquarters. Secre­ tary announced ship's minutes would be sent certified mail to headquarters as re­ quested by crew. All delegates reported disputed OT concerning feeding hours. Steward delegate reported beef about members having to carry trash, to dock • • ---i, 1^. ?. ;#-ir; Safety Inspection Aboard Ship AB Dennis "Mac" McGuinness of Jack­ sonville prepares to Inspect a line aboard an RRF iship. with no OT and launch service not being available to galley gang. Crew had not yet received communications fi-om union. Crew requested contracts depart­ ment look into increase for maintenance and cure and launch service reimburse­ ment. Crew also asked for clarification of OS duties. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for great work under hard con­ ditions. CAPE CLEAR{OMI Corp.), December 2 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secre­ tary Thomas Wybo, Educational Direc­ tor H. C. Chancey, Deck Delegate Edgar Townsend, Steward Delegate Mi­ chael Pooler. Chairman reported dartboard missing. He said captain asked it be replaced, money put up to buy an­ other or investigation and search for old one would be held. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang reminded members to clean up after themselves. Crew asked smokers to be considerate of those still eating. Crew received three months of back issues of Seafarers LOG. Crew reminded to use proper washing machines determined by clothing. CAPE EDM0NT{10M), December 3 — Chairman Jamie Miller, Secretary Beverly A. Lee, Educational Director Dan Manthei, Deck Delegate Jeff Morrill, Engine Delegate C. L. Earhart. Chairman asked no smoking take place during meals. He said he is work­ ing on obtaining subsistence pay because of lack of hot water for two weeks. He also advised members that manpower of­ fice is trying its best to find reliefs be­ cause of Operation Desert Shield, so hang in there. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading facilities at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked com­ pany to get mail to ship faster, replace old mattresses, provide CPR equipment for training and place fans in all rooms. Crew thanked Bosun Jamie Miller for building barbecue grill and picnic tables. Crew also thanked steward department for job well done. DEL VALLE{Py/C Engineering, Inc.), December 9 — Chairman E. Ford, Sec­ retary C. Loper Jr., Educational Direc­ tor H. Tolehin, Deck Delegate Claude Gordon, Engine Delegate James Viera, Steward Delegate Peter Mazzitelli. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew said all was going well aboard vessel. •- r.%.; •il'; •ft- i\ .m m. �my 20 SOfAKiRS LOG Bonus Pay Due to Seafarers on Ready Reserve Force Ships ••'•"I],.' ••''•'•••• , ::p. y:^. • r-''i^:,"' - ur-.' H^Prr;y lM::r '•:••: '••Tyf'. • Seafarers sailing on the govern­ ment's Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels will be paid ammunition and imminent danger bonuses, the Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced last month. MarAd's action comes on the heels of strong efforts on the part of the SIU and its contracted operators to secure the bonus payments for Seafarers on RRF vessels. The bonuses are similar to those already being paid to civilian mar­ iners working on Military Sealift Command (MSG) ships. The ammunition bonus will be paid to any Seafarer aboard an RRF ship carrying 50 tons or more of ammunition. The bonus will be paid at the 10 percent rate called for in the union's standard deep sea freightship agreement (Article II—General Rules, Section 29— Explosives). The ammunition bo­ nus of 10 percent per month of the regular monthly wage begins ac­ cruing from the time the loading of the explosive cargo is started until the explosive cargo is com­ pletely discharged. Bonuses Are Retroactive "i i'• i'..^'•,'' ' Seafarers sailing on RRF ves­ sels activated for Operation De­ sert Shield are eligible for retro­ active ammunition bonuses if their vessel carried 50 tons or more of ammunition. Seafarers on RRF ships that I enter geographic areas designated by the Military Sealift Command as ones of' imminent danger'' will receive a bonus of $130 per month. Eligibility for the bonus begins when the vessel enters waters classified as areas of imminent danger. (It should be noted that an imminent danger area is not the same as a "war zone." To date, the military has not designated any geographic areas as war zones.) MSG requires as a qualification for the imminent danger zone bo­ nus that a seaman must sail in the zone for six consecutive days. The bonus for sailing in immi­ nent danger zones is retroactive to the date the military established the designation for the area. What follows is a list of the imminent danger zones established by the military to date, and the day such a designation began: Bonuses Retroactive To— Sept. 19 Sept. 19 west of 68 degrees east longitude. The Gulf of Aden. The total land areas of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and the jUnited Arab Emirates. « (Airspace over each location is included.) If a Seafarer has left his RRF ship and desires to secure his retroactive bonus pay he should submit his request to the ship's operating company, along with his name, social security number, rat­ ing, name of vessel and off dates. Questions concerning the am­ munition bonus or the extra pay for sailing in imminent danger zones should be directed to the union's contract department at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Seafarers Scholarship Program Deeidline for 1991 submissions is April 15, Imminent Danger Areas Designated By Military — Four scholarships are to be awarded to children of SIU members, and three scholarships are reserved annually for SIU memters themselves. The scholarship materials are avail­ able at any SIU union hall. Prospective applicants also may request a copy by writing to: Sept. 17 The territory and territorial waters of Iraq and the airspace above. Sept. 19 The Persian Gulf. Sept. 19 The Red Sea. Sept. 19 The Gulf of Oman. Sept. 19 The Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 degrees latitude and SIU Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 Know Your Rights :• -.'I ., it'S' FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certi^ed Public Accountants every year^ which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this conunittee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trust­ ees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund ^ancial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust fimds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in ^e contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper man­ ner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contrac­ tual rights properly, they should con­ tact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained hrom publishing any article serving the po­ litical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also hais refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any : reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is r^uired to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opporiunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrim­ ination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of em­ ployment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and so­ cial interests, and American trade union concepts. *5/ If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco at headquar­ ters hy certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. . • �• ''''-//A - mnumm -"'i:' ^'ji . sii , V- DEEP SEA CHALMER ANDERSON Chalmer Ander­ son, 69, passed away De­ cember 12, 1990. The South Carolina native joined the Sea­ farers in June 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Ander­ son sailed in the deck depart­ ment before he retired in November 1969. ARVEDS E. AUERS Arveds E. Auers, 77, died De­ cember 4, 1990. Bom in Lat­ via, he joined the SIU in May 1944 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Auers shipped in the deck department. He started drawing his pension in October 1975. JOHN T. BOWMAN John T. Bowman, 71, passed away No­ vember 17, 1990. He was bom in New London, Conn. Brother Bowman joined the union in November 1947 in the port of New York. He upgraded his deck department rating to recer­ tified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He began collecting his pension in Octo­ ber 1981. GRANVILLE W. DAVIS Granville W. Davis died late last year. He served in the Navy from 1937 to 1940. He joined the Seafarers in Decem­ ber 1964 in his native Houston, where he was bom in 1921. Brother Davis upgraded his en­ gine department rating in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He re­ tired in July 1986. MARIUS H. DelPRADO Marius H. DelPrado, 74, died August 3, 1990. He was bom in Paramariyo, Dutch Guiana. Brother DelPrado joined the SIU in July 1959 in the port of New York. He upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He began collecting his pension in September 1982. MELVIN EICKMEIER Melvin Eickmeier, 83, passed away December 10, 1990. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., he served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945. Brother Eickmeier joined the union in January 1957 in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. He sailed in the en­ gine department. He began drawing his pension in October 1977. CHARLES J. FREY Charles J. Frey,73, died No­ vember 22,1990 in Eustis, Fla.The Morrow, Ohio na­ tive joined the Seafarers in Sep­ tember 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He was injured vVhile aboard an anchored merchant vessel during an air raid on Okinawa during World War II. Brother Prey upgraded to recer­ tified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He retired in September 1978. He was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in West Jefferson, Ohio. His wife. Norma, survives him. LOUIS A. GRACIA Louis A; Gracia, 56, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack aboard the LNG Capricom on December 14, 1990. A na­ tive of Houston, he joined the union in November 1953 in the port of New York. He was in­ volved in many union activities and one of the first SIU mem­ bers to serve aboard LNG carri­ ers. Brother Gracia upgraded his steward department rating in 1981 at the Lundeberg School. He was buried at For­ est Park Cemetery in Houston on December 29, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Lupe; a son, SIU member Louis, who sails as an FOWT; a daughter, Christina; and a stepson, Hous­ ton Port Representative Steve Ruiz. JAMES E. HIGGINS James E. Higgins, 66, passed away De­ cember 10,1990. Bom in Michi­ gan, he served in the Royal Ca­ nadian Air Force from 1940 to 1942 and the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1950. He joined the SIU in June 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Higgins up­ graded to recertified steward in 1979 at the Lundeberg School. He started collecting his pen­ sion in September 1989. He was buried in Seafarers Haven in Valley Lee, Md. on Decem­ ber 13, 1990. ARISTIDES S. KARRAS Aristides S. Karras died late last year. He was bom in KatoPotamiaKymis, Greece in 1916. Brother Karras joined the union in July 1967 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He shipped in the steward depart­ ment before he retired in Octo­ ber 1981. ALLEN B. LYNN Allen B. Lynn, 71, passed away June 10, 1990. A native of Malone, Fla., he joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Lynn sailed in the deck department. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Montgom­ ery. JOSEPH MICHEL Joseph Michel, 35, died June 4, 1990. The Balti­ more na­ tive graduated from the Lundeberg School in December 1979. He retumed to the school several times to up­ grade to QMED in 1987. Brother Michel was die son of Robert Henry Michel and Helen M. Klein. He was buried in Baltimore's Gardens of Faith on June 9,1990. He was an active member at the time of his death. HARRY MONAHAN Harry Monahan, 62, passed away December 12,1990. Bom in Jersey City, N.J., he joined the5IU in July 1946in the port of New York. Brother Monahan sailed in the deck de­ partment. He also was a mem­ ber of District 2-MEBA. He started collecting his pension inFebmary 1977. RUDOLPH R. PASCHAL Rudolph R. Pas­ chal, 66, (Bed No­ vember 18,1990. He was bom in Alabama and joined the union in April 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Paschal shipped in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in August 1986. MANUEL RODRIGUEZ Manuel Rodriguez, 92, passed away De­ cember 10, 1990. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in October 1941 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Rodriguez sailed in the steward depart­ ment before he retired in Janu­ ary 1967. WILLARD L. TENNANT Willard L. Tennant died late last year. Bom in Wellington, Kansas in 1916, he joined the SIU in October 1974 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Tennant shipped in the engine department. He started drawing his pension in July 1981. WILLIAM B. THIGPEN William B. Thigpen, 31, suc­ cumbed August 9,1990 to inju­ ries received in an automobile accident in South Carolina in Novemeber 1989. The native of Aiken, S.C. graduated from the Lundeberg School in Febraary 1980. He upgraded his deck department rating in 1988 at Piney Point. Brother Thigpen, an active member at the time of his death, primarily shipped out of the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. He was buried in the Graniteville (S.C.) Ceme­ tery. WALTER TRAVIS Walter Travis, 62, passed away December 9,1990. He was bom in Pittsburgh and gradua­ ted from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in July 1959 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Travis upgraded to re­ certified bosun in 1983 at the Lundeberg School. He began collecting his pension in No­ vember 1984. INLAND JAMES L. GAMBLE James L. Gamble, 63, died De­ cember 12,1990. The native of Oneonta, Ala. served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 and 1949 to 1969. Boatman Gam­ ble joined the union in July 1977 in the port of Houston. • He shipped as a tugboat cap­ tain before he retired in August 1989. GREAT LAKES ROBERT L. ALLEN Robert L. Allen, 60, passed away No­ vember 7, 1990. Bom in Arkansas, he served in the Army from I95I to 1952. He joined the Seafarers in September I97I in the port of Detroit. Brother Allen was an active member of the deck department at the time of his death. '5 • s®?":. FRED CUMMINS Fred Cummins, 69, died De­ cember 5,1990. The Ohio na­ tive joined the SIU in March 1973 in the port of Detroit. Brother Cummins sailed in the engine department. ARNOLD F.JOHNSON Arnold F. Johnson, 74, passed away November 27,1990. He was bom in Stonington, Mich, and served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Johnson joined the union in July 1961 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. He shipped in the deck department on Great Lakes Dredge and Dock vessels before he retired in September 1978. li RAHMAN MASHRAH Rahman Mashrah, 39, died De­ cember 5,1989. A native of Saudi Arabia, he joined the Seafarers in December 1975 in the port of Detroit. Brother Mashrah was an active mem­ ber of the deck department at the time of his death. RAILROAD MARINE LAWSON F. HUDGINS Lawson F. Hudgins, 73, passed away Oc­ tober 16, 1990. Bom in New Point, Va., he joined the SIU in July 1959 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed as a deckhand for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Brother Hudgins retired in June 1978. OMI Sacramento Crew Pays Final Respects To SIU Meml)er Hert)ert "Dutch" LonczynskI The remains of Herbert "Dutch" Lonczynski were buried at sea December 1,1990 following a ceremony aboard the OMI Sac­ ramento. Crewmembers, led by Bosun RayGorju and Captain Eric C. Bryson, remembered what it was like to work with Lonczynski, who died November 22,1990. The 77-year-old former able bodied seaman began his shipping career in his native Germany in ' s- iisi" '•••i 1932. He joined the Seafarers in April 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Lonczynski up­ graded at the Lundeberg School in 1970. Mobile Patrolman Ed Kelly re­ membered Lonczynski as some­ one "who ate, slept and lived Seafarers. This was his whole life." He is survived bya sister, Herta Gog of Germany. Among the OMI Sacramento crewmembers paying their final respects to SIU member Herbert "Dutch" Lonczynski-are (left to right, front row) Bosun Ray Gorju, AB Larry McCants, QMED Vincent Kirksey, Steward Assistant Vincent Crawford, Master Eric Bryson and Chief Mate Walter Boychuk. Gorju provided the Seafarers LOG with the photograph. i-.'?' .y- �1?^ f,,.'-y''^<:J:k .-.v'.'V-«-,_V'"' •• •: US :'>;?--r'.>^J';:i SCAFARmiOG Landeberg School Graduates Eight Classes Wy m: . ' J-' '.'su •••':.'• .•' 'vy •'•L, ' '• Trainee Lifeboat Class 462—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 462 are (from left, kneeling) John Thompson, James Robertson, Allan Rogers II, Carey Huff, William Peterson, Brian McNamara, Byan Breneman, (second row) Steven Stark, William McClain, Adrian Pillot II, Darren Collins, Peter Onsgard, Jeffrey Sousa, Billy Joe Cox, Jean Couvillion, Antonio Topolski, (third row) Eron Hall, John Hiltner, Thomas Lister, Bernard Pogue and Willie Parks. I--::•••> Trainee Lifeboat Class 463—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 463 are (from left, kneeling) Joseph W. Stephens Jr.T Mary Golden, Daniel Ortiz, :, Michael LaCroix, Dwyen Ringlauer, Darryl Williams, (second row) Cederic Hv/V' '• • .'y. •••'•. 'A 'y y :•,' QMED—Completing their instruction as Qualified Members of the Engine Department are (from left, kneeling) Leonardo Papa, Steve Hansford, (second row) Derrick Yard, Carlos Marcial, Phil Kendall (MFOW), Olifidio Joe Esquivel Jr., Robert C. Zajac, (third row) S.L. Mclntyre Jr., Al McQuaoe, Angelo Dunklin, Bruce Berger Jr., Monroe Monseur Jr. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations—A Lundeberg School cer­ tificate of graduation was issued to the Seafarers pictured above for completion of the pumproom maintenance and operations course. They are (from the left) Jim Shaffer (instructor), John Hoskins, Craig Melwing, Rich Harris, Curtis Jackson, Ed Taylor, Alan Nelson, John Wong and Charles Smith. Atm' 3>0-i>4-, , ..•, ... ..„syky.r .• • • M''r''". •' • ' • Marine Electrical Maintenance—Completing the eight-week marine electrical maintenance course are (from left, first row) Frank Bolton, Bo Francisco, (back row) Wiley L. Yarber, Cris L. Compton, Isador Campbell and Joseph R. Negron. Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—Moving up the ladder in the engine department are these FOWT graduates. From the left are (kneeling) Don Montoya, Blair Greene, Mike Kifle, Mike Ball, (second row) Bill Foley (instructor), Jose A. Valerie, William Grampton, Victor Cantres, William Marshall, Larry S. Stanback, fthird row) James M. Somerville, Patrick J. Corless, Luis A. Amadio, Eric Morrison, Bruce Bane and Michael Foster. ^ Upgraders Lifeboat—These members learned about emergency drills, basic compass navigation and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. They are (from left, kneeling) Leslie Propheter, Christopher Alexander, (standing) Bruce Bane, Patrick J. Corless, Greg Bush and Ben Cusic (instructor). Able Bodied Seamen—Upgrading their deck department ratings to able todied seamen are (from left, first row) Jake Karaczysnki (instructor), Charles Broadnax, George Raubenstine, Alvin DiLs Jr., William Hortori n, Ronnie L Carson, Robert Gettridge III, (third row) Thompson, Kevin Walker, Michlael Dickens and Nick l^lcKnett. �Yul:. •/'v/tv')'.-'.i^i-jV-.v-;'.f:' -s JANUARY 1991 jVljr'-/ Off Sfii/rCdirise schedule for February-June 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are ^ariti^^e irSus^ members and to promote the American • Check-In Completion Pate Date February 18 February 22 > April 1 April 5 May 13 May 17 June 24 June 28 Upon conipletion, the Sealift itperations course must be taken. Oedk Upgn^iag Comses ,,"f Cheek-In Comptetion Date Date ^ M March^^2^ j i April 15 bfay 10 May 27 June 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifbboatittiui Fehriiary 4 February 15 February 18 i March 1 March 4 March 15 . i^r. • Mardi ^rdi 18 w, March 29 April] April 12 4::;. ApnIT April 15 April 26 •Wlirtliiy Aprfl29 May 10 May 13 'T'„ . 4-' . May 24 May 27 June 7 June 10 June 21 June 24 Julys Ship Handiit^ ' i , > ^, March 18 March 29 May 27 June 7 June 24 Julys February 4 February 8 'y, April 1 April 5 April 22 April 26 'mm May 20 May 24 Third Mate February 4 May 17 Inland Deck Licenses June 10 August 16 ;; Celestial Navigatiim February 11 March 1 \ April 22 May 10:..;;.:;^':|::;: Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Tankerman March 4 March 29 May 27 June 21 f Course :^ia Able Seanum^ ^ w--' Steward Uiigradiitg Codrst^ ; ^I ' ,v~' Mi a": m Engitte Upgrading Courses Check-In Cotnpletion: biaite Date ;.. May 13 August 2 March 18 April 26 April 29 June 7 fSlS June 10 July 19 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maintcmuice & Operations April 15 May 24 Marine Electrical Maintenance April 1 May 24 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations May 27 July 5 Diesel Engine Technology March 18 April 12 Welding February 18 March 15 Marine Electronics Technician May 27 August 16 •ySpSsey*: Assistant En^eer (Deep Sea & Iniahd) March 11 May 17 Electro-Hydraulics June 10 Deep SeaAnland Engineers March 11 May 17 Basic Electronics April 15 May 10 AV Hydraulics June 10 July 5 All students in the Engine' Department will have a two-week Sedlifi Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. -, 1991 Adult Edurathtt Sihednle July 26 ^ Courre High School Equivalency (GED) I' ReiertiKtathn Programs Adult Basic Education (ABE) Check-In Date March 25 June 3 Conipi(^on Date May 6 Julys English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course UPGRADING APPUanON (Last) (First) Date of Birth. (Middle) Address. (State) Telephone^ (Zip Code) Mo./Day/Year ^ (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Completion Date April 19 :||||| June 14 April 19 June 14 • 4• March 22 June 14 May 17 July 12 '• Book #_ Social Security #_ Seniority U.S. Citizen: Check-in Date March 4 April 29 March 4 April 29 February 11 April 29 April 22 June 17 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE (Street) (City) • Course QMED-Any Rating FiremanAVatertender and OSkee •'81_ Course Bosun Recertiflcation Steward Recertiflcation Check-In Completion^ Date bate Ail open-ended (contact admissioils office for starting dates) class, ''^'m Coui^ Assistant Cook^ Copk and Baker, Chief C<mk,cil|l^F SHIX Collie Progrm Sdieiule for 1991 FULL 8-week Sessions March 25 May 17 June 3 mm Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) The course ^schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry s needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf Name. M" i- 1991URGRADIN6 COURSI WUDUU H'"' '•>' .•"> ^: • SIGNATURE- DepartmenL • Yes • No Home Port. I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes GNo Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from— Last grade of school completed to (dales attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? : Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training Primary language spoken DATE. ; — ^ ^ —— DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • 3 • • ENGINE • FOWT • QMED-Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance n Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Q Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT I] Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (OyS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Notni •film will be paid oMess you prascal original recripts awl succcafnUy complric the counc. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 1/91 :,v ''-" 4' smwummm 4-.. /' . via. ^.1-. ' '.JT- mmm w:m »• • "J.M �. i-«~>S'##r-^-'^''. SEAEiBEKS . jyiiJ ^ Volume 53, Number 1 .'-Kf'-:/. •J:i' •• 'i.-y -:,; f:^-' ». ..;• .. ,, ..V '/•»'. tJ.vV •; ;,. iif: •.V ' • { •' .. K;: #• I.??;-: i'lj;-. ,..Tv? ^ i. i: :iir • S.T -'M ••Xi^j^s.l/T'j.is?: sxsrrrf;-7r:-rs:-vrjf'_'s:'.i Participate in your Union's affairs. See page 15 for a schedule of upcoming monthly meetings. January 1991 SlU-Crewed S-L Discovery Assists in Saiiboat Rescue Operation Demons^ating that the brother­ hood of the sea extends to all mar­ iners in distress, the crew of the Sea-Land Discovery helped stabi­ lize a drifting sailboat which pro­ vided the U.S. Coast Guard enough time to rescue a mariner with a head injury. The Sea-Land container vessel received a call from the Coast Guard that the sailboat Mariah, adrift along the northern border of the so-called Bermuda Triangle, was in distress with an injured crewmember aboard on the morn­ ing of November 30. Sea-Land Discovery Captain George Pappas ordered the vessel, which was sail­ ing to San Juan, to change course and assist the idled sailboat. The Discovery crew learned the , craft's principal navigator was the injured party, having sustained a blow to the head. As the only skilled navigator on the sailboat, he was unable to perform his duties. The vessel had drifted aimlessly for three days. Rough Seas an Impediment The Discovery crew reported swells of 13 to 15 feet, rough seas and 2-to 3-mile visibility. Just over two hours after receiving the call from the Coast Guard, the Discov­ ery made radio contact with the Mariah. Shortly thereafter, the Sea-Land vessel made visual con­ tact with the sailboat in an area between the southeastern U.S. coast and Bermuda. Ship's Chairman Jose Rodriguez led all hands in rescue operations. The crew of the SeaLand ship secured the stranded sailboat by extending lines, pre­ venting the craft from drifting fur­ ther. Various attempts were made to come alongside and rescue the injured crewmember of the Mariah, but the rough seas ham­ pered operations. Chief Steward Jose R. Coils photographed the operation and provided these pic­ tures for the Seafarers LOG. All Night Watch Rescue aircraft flew to the area to assist in the evacuation of the injured sailor. Again, the rough seas prevented any rescue. The Discovery was ordered to stay near the Mariah through the night and resume evacuation operations in the morning. All hands were called after day­ break on December 1. Once again, rough seas made evacuation at­ tempts impossible by the container ship. However, an Air Force heli­ copter lifted the injured navigator of the Mariah from its deck just after noon and carried him to a West Palm Beach, Fla. hospital, according to Coast Guard records. The Coast Guard ordered the SeaLand vessel to break away from the operation and return to its normal sailing route afterwards. Before Lines from the Sea-Land.Discovery keep the stranded sailboat from breaking away while rough seas prevent an evacuation of the Mariah. Getting ready for another rescue at­ tempt are ABs Ruben F. Morales Jr., left, and Angel M. Velez. leaving, the Discovery lowered 45 gallons of diesel fuel to the sailboat to make sure it would reach the Bahamas. Chief Quartermaster Carlos Martinez reported the Coast Guard kept constant radio contact with the remaining sailboat crewmembers and directed the vessel on a course to Nassau, where the vessel docked safely De­ cember 4. Besides Rodriguez and Colls, other SIU crewmembers aboard the Discovery during the rescue operation were ABs Reyes Flores, Manuel Sabater, Angel M. Velez, Carlos F. Garcia and Ruben F. Morales Jr.; Electrician Kevin M. Cooper; QMEDs Pedro C. Gago, Sima Padilla and Gus­ tavo P. Guerrero; Deck Engine Utility Bernard Albarran; En­ gine Utility Eladio Cruz, Jr; Chief Cook Jorge R. Salazar and Stew­ ard Assistant Trinidad Sanchez. Crew Praised by USCG Captain Dan Lemon, search and rescue coordinator for the Coast Guard office in Washington, D.C., said the effort by the Discovery's crew showed how well the rescueat-sea system works. "This showed good cooperation by those at sea to save somebody," he noted. Whether Involved in a rescue opera­ tion or regular dally routine, Chief Steward Jose R. Colls (left) and Chief Cook Jorge R. Salazar keep the crew well fed on the Discovery. Crewmembers gather on deck to begin rescue operations. From left to right are Third Mate Bernard Scott, Chief Mate Theodore Rodes, AB Manuel Sabater, AB Carlos Garcia and Bosun Jose Rodriguez. "The Coast Guard has relied on your folks for so many years," Martinez, who works in the Miami Coast Guard station, told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Very often merchant mariners are the only ones there to help. We want to thank you all because it is always a pleasure working with your guys." Help Sought in Missing Child Case The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG infor­ mation on the disappearance of Kacey Ann Perry. The center hopes that by distributing photos of the child, chances of her being found will increase. The 10-year-old girl girl was last seen at approximately 11 p.m. at her father's house in Portland, Ore. She disappeared from that location, considered as lost or otherwise missing. At the time of her disap­ pearance, Kacey was last seen wearing a bright pink blouse with black buttons, blue jeans, black ten­ nis shoes and black and pink socks. The blue-eyed, brown-haired child stood 41/2 feet tall and weighed 60 pounds. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of young Kacey Ann • f?" Kacey Ann Perry Perry should contact The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or the Portland, Ore. Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 1-503796-3400. \ • "f � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES THE ‘BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA’ HELPS STRANDED BRAZILIAN SEAMEN SHIPS KEEP UP SUPPLY LINE AS WAR ERUPTS D1 MEBA OFFICIALS SWEPT FROM OFFICE JOE DIGIORGIO DIES; WAS RECENTLY RETIRED CONCERN MOUNTS IN HOUSE AND SENATE OVER AT&T PLAN TO SWITCH SHIPS’ FLAG EASTERN AIR LINES IS OUT OF BUSINESS SIU KEEPS EYE ON WORLD TRADE TALKS MILITARY HAILS SIU CREW IN OPERATION STEEL BOX ORGULF SIU MEMBERS TO VOTE ON NEW THREE-YEAR PACT 60 DAY WAIVER OF RELIEF RULE INSTITUTED DUE TO GULF WAR D1 MEBA OFFICERS OUSTED SOVIET SEAMEN UP FOR GRABS MEBA, NMU MERGER RANKLES RANK-AND-FILE GREAT LAKES SHIPS LAY UP FOR THE WINTER FORMER PORT AGENT EDWARD T. RILEY DIES OMI COLUMBIA’S SEAFARERS CREW IS PRAISED CANDIDATES FOR MASTER RECALLS SIU TRAINING LUNDEBERG SCHOOL UPDATES ENTRY ENGINE COURSE WORK SEAFARERS COMPLETE DELICATE CARGO DELIVERY MISSION SIU DREDGE CREWS CLEAR LAKE CHANNELS ALICE ADRIFT A SOJOURN TO THE GULF OF OMAN CHILDREN OF SEAFARER TO TRY OUT FOR U.S. OLYMPIC KARATE TEAM MOBILE HALL HOSTS HOLIDAY PARTY FOR STRIKING AUTO WORKERS AB DANZEY PRAISES SHIPMATES ABOARD THE LIBERTY BELLE SIU STEWARDS DISPLAY CULINARY SKILLS CHIEF COOK’S PHOTOS RECEIVE PRAISE AT INT’L ART SHOW LOUISIANA WWII MARINERS CAN ORDER ‘U.S. VETERAN’ PLATES BONNER’S WAR GAME TRIANING PUT TO TEST IN PERSIAN GULF BONUS PAY DUE TO SEAFARERS ON READY RESERVE FORCE SHIPS SIU-CREWED S-L DISCOVERY ASSISSTS INI SAILBOAT RESCUE OPERATION HELP SOUGHT IN MISSING CHILD CASE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 1 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/09daaa53eeb5cc2f00ce864c62f2e7da.PDF 30d189cad6318ae7f910c5ba4e63cc0a PDF Text Text SEAmREiaS • .1.51;:: r. December IV* Volume 52, Number 12 :3:CD SIU Mans 13 More RRF Ship C/>O oc^o>2: •-< -n-»7c oo(/> m-< o-Hs: « Vessels to Aid Build-Uii Of Desert Shield Operat 'I ; •HC/5»-4C_ moo a-i • •< t .:::o ) o o o •-I s: ui OJ 1990 Marked by Wi In Key Union Areas , . — • ^"5® m H ••a vO if' '>4 j 'J •I -• Page 3 ' " ?v:'55l5. ' •; -V.M Supply Line Continues As the U.S. troop build-up increases in the Middle East, the government has broken out additional vessels to deliver supplies needed in Opera­ tion Desert Shield. Typical of the vessels engaged in this operation is the SlU-crewed RRF ship, the Equality State, pictured above. Also ferrying equipment (photo right) and transporting American soldiers (bot­ tom photo) are the government's eight fast sealift ships. Coast Guard Issues New Regulaiimrs On Drug Testing — ''r' 5'4' ' "'y' " I'l' • 'J. Page 4 ' Sea-Land Ship's Crew Rescue Political Refugees ' 5;li V /!•! .1 • t I • Page 6 *"'V- • I' 5 World Trade Talks Stalled; Marithne's Fate UnresoNed ? 1 A.i.-i:' : Page 2 •• Special Supplement q y; See Centerfold • • • �-Jc.. WSfSCS -JS • , •iV.. •• • I'^'"y-A.. '•• ;•• K.- Marine Semces Left on Agenda, But World Trade Talks Collapse Runaway Registries and Fast Bucks , A-.. Anyone who thinks pushcarts are a dying method of doing business hasn't taken notice lately of the growing number of ship registries throughout the world. It was the practice long ago in the shipping business for vessel operators to fly the flag of the nation in which they were based—-unless they were pirates, in which case they flew the Jolly Roger. There were ex­ ceptions, of course, like the British shipowners who used the Norwegian or the French flag in the 1700s and 1800s. It was in the 1920s and then again during and after World War II when the Panamanian, Liberian and HonMichael duran registries, with their lower safety and vessel in­ Sacco spection standards, tax advantages and substandard crew wages, began to expand their "flags for sale" operations. Easy Dollars But in the past 15 or 20 years, a number of sharp businessmen saw an opportunity to make easy bucks by setting up their own pushcarts or ha­ vens in various parts of the world where runaway ship operators Could register their vessels at a few cents less than the cost of doing so in Pan­ ama, Liberia and Honduras. There are perhaps 17 or 18 of these cut-rate flag salesmen around the globe. Typical examples are the South Pacific nations of Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands. Both of these registries were set up by enterprising Americans who count on tuming a nice buck by offering modem pirates a flag to fly on their ships which relieves them of meeting the rigid standards of the legitimate maritime nations, and gives them the freedom to hire and exploit untrained, hungry Third World seamen. Until an American businessman convinced the Vanuatu politicians that there was money to be made in operating ship registry offices, few people were aware of the country's existence. Once jointly mled by the British and the French, Vanuatu got its inde­ pendence in 1980, when it became a republic. It consists Of 80 islands in the South Pacific, 1,500 miles northeast of Sydney, Australia and 500 miles west of Fiji. It has a population of 125,000. ^ 'y. y\-: : •• • i'' • ,k' Ay\ • ''i A' • •a-.:' • 1 •. •1: •• -A A Runaway Havens These registry pushcarts fight real hard to attract shipowners shopping for the cheapest deal. All the operator is looking for is a flag to nail to the mast so that he can sail his ships with the least interference from civilized standards and conditions. And since the mnaway-flag havens perform little or no func­ tion other than to take the fees and issue a registration certificate, and have no trained seamen to man the vessels, they can afford to offer cutrate fees. A recent bidding war among Vanuatu, the Marshall Islands, Panama and Liberia to win over a Dutch shipowner, who was looking for a place to register seven or eight ships, ended up with Panama coming out on top. A half dozen lawyers, brokers and other operators who worked the deal, shared the booty. The emergence of these runaway-registry pushcarts are, in effect, a hustle. To me it's something like being in the business of issuing phony passports. They do not qualify as legitimate. Our concem with this racket is that it allows and encourages the abuse and exploitation of seamen who do not enjoy the protection of collective organization that we do. If this is going to be a better world, this is one of the problem areas that is going to require attention. We intend to take a good, hard look at these pushcarts and the evil that they generate. Holiday Greetings and Good Wishes To all our union brothers and sisters and their families, I extend my sincere good wishes for a happy holiday season and a healthy and safe New Year. ,.u • • •-.I •. • > si •: ' Volume 52, Number 12 December 1990 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor^oduction, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Si7/Grower. •jf'ltsfe.ifc,,--,.,, saFAHeiism 'i^ President's Report ••: •; •-. • .•• •••4' ••• v' :•/ _ ,'• j;, ,«ri^3 What was to be the final round of meetings in the current fouryear round of global trade negotia­ tions, which included discussions on transportation services, ended inconclusively earlier this month when no accord was reached in the area of govemment subsidies tp farmers. Although the talks were scheduled to wrap up this month, there is speculation that another session could be convened early in the new year. Because bringing waterbome transportation under the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) could jeopardize U.S. laws and programs designed to promote the American-flag mer­ chant marine, the SIU and other U.S. shipping interests have been working throughout the year to keep maritime services out of the world trade talks. Mixed Message on Maritime Joining the U.S. maritime in­ dustry on this matter have been a majority of Senate members and more than 150 congressmen. Gov­ emment officials in the U.S. De­ partment of Transportation and the Maritime Administration also have weighed in on the side of U.S. shipping. Despite the wide support for keeping marine transport out of the world trade framework, the American negotiators from the of­ fice of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the gov­ ernment position responsible for representing American interests at the global trade talks, have been waffling on the issue. Before the talks disintegrated, bargainers from the USTR's office put a maritime services proposal on the table which would have sub­ jected the American shipping in­ dustry to the "general obligations" section of the GATT services agreement. Had this recommenda­ tion been implemented, American cabotage laws would be watered down, the scope of cargo prefer­ ence statutes would be limited and operating subsidies would be placed under severe restrictions. Furthermore, the USTR pro­ posal, ironically introduced as a "maritime exclusion" plan, would have limited future U.S. govemment-initiated programs designed to bolster the American-flag fleet and would have subjected U.S. shipping companies to GATT dis­ pute resolution mechanisms, which are significantly less effec­ tive than existing U.S. trade laws that provide strong measures to as­ sist American carriers in their quests to gain access to foreign markets. In a last minute change during the talks, U.S. trade negotiators switched tunes and reportedly in­ sisted all transportation sectors— including marine transport^—be considered separately from the GATT process. Fate Hinged on Farm Support While the maneuvering over maritime services and other kinds of industries—including telecom­ munications, financial services, patents, textiles—was going for­ ward, the overall trade talks were stymied by a lack of agreement in the area of farm subsidies. The U.S. negotiators insisted that farm export subsidies be cut and access to agricultural markets be im­ proved. The Europeans, who pro­ vide the highest level of gov­ emment support to the farm sector, refused to make deep enough cuts in agricultural subsidies to satisfy the U.S. govemment. No one knows for sure how the current Umguay Round of GATT talks will end. (This set of negoti­ ations is known for the nation in which the round was kicked off four years ago.) It appears that the talks might be reconvened early next year if the European Commu­ nity can formulate new proposals in the area of farm subsidies that will bring U.S. and other agricul­ tural-export nations back to the bargaining table. Talks Could Continue Evert if the GATT talks con­ tinue, another factor to be consid­ ered in assessing the future of the talks is the March 1 deadline for submission of any agreement to Congress. If a trade pact is not pre"sented to Congress before that date, the agreement will not hit the Senate and House floor under a so-called fast-track process, a term meaning a single up or down vote. Without fast-track consideration the agreement could easily get bogged down with a series of amendments. The SIU's govemmental and congressional affairs department and other U.S. shipping interests are keeping close tabs on the trade talks. Should the Umguay Round get revived, the American mari­ time community will continue to strenuously work towards the ex­ clusion of waterbome transport from any GATT agreement cover­ ing services. Seafarers Take Note Courses offered at the union's training facility, the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, are described in the special supplement of this month's edition of the Seafarers LOG. See centerfold for further details. • A'A �DECEMBER 1990 W0 •••„• -' .; ;v^'. -••- " •• yrr"vY-' •'r^ •<-'-' '^- J.'-; '•"' ;' v'',• ..', Seaferers Break Out 13 More RRF Ships Vessels Join Tremendous Supply Line For Mllltaiy's Operation Desert Shield w>ms. si An additional break out of Seafarers will crew another 13 ships from the government's Ready Reserve Force (RRF) fleet which has been activated by the military to support the massive deployment of supplies and equipment to the Persian Gulf. Upon notification of the new call-up, SIU President Michael Sacco called upon all Seafarers, elected officials and port personnel Military cargo destined for the Persian Quit is loaded on an SIUcrewed, U.S.-flag government ship. . 1990 Is Busy Year ForSIU Members •I'v.^""';.'.^'' ^/'V; '• •7 T' • '. • •. As 1990 comes to a close, hundreds of Seafarers were on dozens of commercial and military vessels ferrying materiel to American troops stationed in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield. Other Seafarers were at the union's training facility upgrading to key ratings and preparing for careers in the merchant marine. The surge in shipping caused by the massive American deployment to the Mideast after Iraq's aggressive take­ over of Kuwait in August came on the heels of what had been shaping up as a banner year for Seafarers, marked by many wins on many fronts — including at the bar­ gaining table, in securing more work and in the halls of Congress. With many SlU-contracted companies winning several government bids to operate and maintain military vessels. Seafarers in 1990 had a wide variety of employment opportunities even before Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and America's subsequent military build-up. Among the new military work captured by SlU-contracted operators were eight additional T-AGOS vessels, which joined the 10 ships in the same class already manned by Seafarers, and nine sealift tankers. More Pay, New Holiday Seafar6rs experienced the first of a series of 5 percent raises in pay on July 1, the starting date of the union's standard freightship and tanker agreements covering the upcoming three-year period. The across-the-board in­ crease in pay, affecting wages, overtime, premium pay and off-watch rates — along with higher longshore and tank-cleaning rates, a cost-of-living adjustment in the second and third year of the contract, an additional holiday and increases in maintenance and cure and subsistence/lodging to the amount paid to officers — represented a reversal in the so-called give-back mentality that had dominated negotiations with the shipowners throughout the 1980s. Furthermore, members of the SIU's Government Serv­ ices Division won a major back pay beef when it was proved that the Military Sealift Command Pacific Division should not have suspended overtime payments due its unlicensed civilian mariners, who are represented by the SIU. Increasing Earning Potential The union's membership continued to take advantage of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, using the facility to upgrade ratings and broaden their repertoire of special shipboard skills. The Lundeberg School, for its part, expanded its curriculum to include an advanced fire fighting course recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. To meet the needs of the shipping industry, the school instituted a more rigorous educational program for QMEDs. The U.S. Coast Guard, after reviewing the Lundeberg School's shiphandling course taught on a simulator, determined that graduates of the course would qualify for 60 days of seatime. Newly retiring Seafarers with 125 days of seatime after July I of this year, who met the eligibility requirements Continued on page 6 • - to do their part in meeting the manning needs of the sealift surge. For the duration Of the break out, Sacco extended until 10:00 pm»the hours of the union's man­ power center and hiring halls, which have been operating in high gear since August when the stepped-up shipping demands began. As part of the massive logistical effort supplying Operation Desert Shield, the most recently deployed RRF ships will carry heavy vehicles and other materiel for the soon-to-be 430,000 American mil­ itary personnel assigned to duty in the Persian Gulf. 18 RRF Ships Join Sealift Surge The orders to engage 18 more vessels from the government's 96-ship layup fleet were received by the Maritime Adminis­ tration early this month from the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the branch of the armed forces that oversees marine transport operations. Of the 18 vessels, which join the 48 RRF ships that already have been broken out ,13 are being manned by Seafarers, including four assigned to the SIU's Pacific District unions — Sail­ ors' Union of the Pacific (SUP) repre­ senting deck personnel, the Marine Fire­ men, Oilers and Watertenders (MFOW) providing black gang members and the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District for the steward department. Among the 13 SlU-crewed vessels in this most recent break out are 12 breakbulk ships and one crane ship. The ships im' A fully-loaded military vessel, crewed by SIU members, carries equipment to the Middle East. are erewing out of Beaumont, Texas; Phil­ adelphia; New Orleans; Melville, R.I.; Alameda, Calif.; Richmond, CaliL; San Pedro, Calif.; Tacoma, Wash, and Port­ land, Ore. SIU members on the 13 RRF ships broken out this month join hundreds of their fellow Seafarers who currently are manning scores of vessels on the Persian Gulf run. Seafarers are traversing the oceans on commercial carriers, eight fast sealift ships, two aviation support vessels, one hospital ship and other RRF ships. As has been the case in all forward-deployed American military engagements, 95 per­ cent of all materiel supplying Operation Desert Shield is going by ship. MFD Asks Congress to Probe Report of AT&T Job Exports The 42-member unions of the AFLClO's Maritime Trades Department (MTD) called on Congress to examine what is behind the American Telephone and Tel­ egraph (AT&T) Company policy of aban­ doning the U.S. flag and transferring its new cable-laying vessels to foreign regis­ try. The MTD, whose affiliated unions rep­ resent a combined membership of 8.5 mil­ lion workers, suggested the forsaking of the American flag and American seamen by the huge corporation may be but the "opening gun in a plan by AT&T to export jobs throughout the giant enterprise when­ ever work can be performed cheaper by foreigners." In press reports in the New York Times (December 3) and Business Week (December 17), AT&T cited "economic" factors as the underlying reason for considering a foreign-flag, foreign-crewed ship opera­ tion. MTD President Michael Sacco noted that implicit in AT&T's scheme to use the world's lowest paid workers "is the po­ tential export of hundreds of thousands of jobs directly and from the ripple effect on the nation's economy and from the impact on scores of communities where AT&T facilities are located." No Longer 'American'? "Should AT&T be foolish enough to go forward with the scheme under consider­ ation, they certainly would forfeit any claim to further use the word 'American' in the company name, as far as the people of this country are concerned," said Sacco, who also heads the Seafarers International Union (SIU). Although AT&T, through its subsidiary Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, ne­ gotiated this past summer with the SIU over the manning scale for unlicensed seamen on its two new cable ships being built in Singapore, this fall rumors began to abound that the giant enterprise was conConHnued on page 6 -N'A �• •-; m ;.*T n'f fSl»'»f *• *1' 'f^ stuUEitSloe . «.; v." . ••' \ '••' ' - - • ! • Pre-Employment Drug Tests Resume; Random Screening Set for Coming Year &•]"•.. rf '-, 'i^, J- Pre-employment drug testing for Seafarers has resumed after the United States Coast Guard (USCG) refused to issue a third six-month waiver to the program. To ensure that all Seafarers are in compliance with the federal drug testing regulations, all SIU mem­ bers must obtain a drug-free certif­ icate before shipping. Any mariner now carrying a pre-employment drug-free clear­ ance dated June 21,1990 or earlier must now be retested in order to comply with the recent order of the Coast Guard, the government agency charged with implement­ ing and policing drug testing laws affecting civilian mariners. The Coast Guard notice advised U.S.-flag shipping companies, in­ cluding those with 50 or more em­ ployees and those with 11 to 50 workers, that as of December 21, 1990 all mariners joining a vessel must have a recently-issued drugfree certificate. The only SIU members ex­ cluded from the subsequent preemployment drug tests are those Seafarers who hold permanent jobs who are returning to the same vessel and same billet from which they signed off. 'f'".'- 'it J,-' .,• ".i-v "'JU.'" d "''.•••l.-i-'d • ;. '•••.• 'd Random Testing to Start The Coast Guard has indicated that it will issue procedures for ran­ dom drug testing on U.S.-flag ves­ sels sometime towards the end of this month. The agency's original random testing proposals, issued in late 1988, were shot down by the federal district court as a result of an SlU-initiated lawsuit seeking to f From the Federal Register jobs. The Coast Guard, therefore, is revising 118.a05(a) to provide that employees who have successfully passed a pre-employment test between May 1,1S89 and June 21,1989. may be deemed to have passed a preemployment test on June 21.1990 and ( ' therefore, until December 21.199a will 1 not need to have further preI employment testing when they change jobs. The Coast Guard also is revising S ie.205(b) to provide the same benefit to medium employers. These changes will mtnimiga the need for additional pre-employment testing by large and medium employers relieving them of an unintended economic burden. This rule relieves employers of the unintended economic and administrative burden of additional testing. The Coast Guard finds that notice and public comment are not necessary. Requiring notice and 1..'- ^raCOraSetpiuB nituiciJlliiuifr requirements of the final rule published on November 21.1988. ital Assessment Eovin Hie Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this amendment to the rules promulgated on November 21.198a and concluded that, under section 2.B.2.I. of Commandant Instruction Mie475.1B. they are categorically excluded from further environmental documentation. Federalism Implications In accordance with Executive Order 1MH2, the Coast Guard has determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant preparation of a Federalism Assessment List of Subjects in 46 CFR Part 16 Seamen. Marine safety, Navigation rWater). Alcohol and alMholic Official government notice of a return to pre-employment drug testing appeared in tfie October 2,1990 issue of the Federal Register. protect the privacy rights of all Seafarers. Earlier this year. Judge Thomas Hogan ruled in favor of the SIU and said the Coast Guard's random testing plan was too "intru­ sive on the individual's privacy in­ terests." The judge said the agency had failed to prove how all hands on a ship, especially those in the galley, were directly related to the safe navigation of a vessel. Since the court's ruling that ran­ dom testing as outlined in the early USCG regulations could not go forward as envisioned, the agency has been at work formulating a ran­ dom testing procedure that would overcome the court's objections. It is this new formulation of ran­ dom testing that is expected to be issued this month. After the new random testing regulations are an­ nounced, the procedures will be implemented by U.S.-flag ship­ ping companies 30 days from the date the process is announced. Consequently, Seafarers can ex­ pect random drug testing to begin in late January or early February. Any crewmember whose spe­ cific duties include lifeboat and fire drill exercises and who is con­ sidered to hold a safety-sensitive position will be subject to the ran­ dom testing procedures. The SIU will make available to Seafarers details of the Coast Guard's new random testing plan as soon as the regulations are made public towards the end of this month. Ex-SIUOfficial Longtime SIU official Thomas Gould passed away November 11 in New Orleans. Gould, 68, held books in both the deep sea and inland divisions. The Port Arthur, Texas native joined the SIU in December 1942 in the port of New Orleans. He also served the union as an organizer, patrolman and welfare officer in New Orleans and New York. "He was one good worker for the union," remembered C. E. "Buck" Stephens, who worked with Gould on many organizing missions within the Tidelands re­ gion of southern Louisiana. "We would visit guys in their homes because we found it better to talk to the members and their families," Stephens recalled. "The attitude among many workers in southern Louisiana in those days was fear of unions." Tough Times "We carried whatever we needed in our car because some­ times we couldn't get a room."Ste­ phens, who served many years as port agent in New Orleans before he retired, said he still keeps a cooler filled with soft drinks in his vehicles because of his organizing days with Gould. Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president collective bargaining, said Gould "was well liked by the membership. He was very witty and funny. He was a good official." Besides his work in Louisiana, Gould helped organize the Broth­ erhood of Marine Engineers (the forerunner of District 2-MEBA) and was one of the first officials assigned to the Seafarers Welfare Plan in New York. ; .•••J',,' '''III 1 V.il' Vic.". Gulf Banker's Captain Praises Work of Ship's SiUCrew "V" j. • " 4'- -1 • d\:- '.••.I' •4, - x The hard work, resolve and de­ termination of the SIU crew aboard the SS Gulf Banker were praised by the vessel's captain in a recent letter to SIU President Michael Sacco. Captain Robert Leri said the Gulf Banker, operated by All Ma­ rine Services Ltd., was broken out as part of Operation Desert Shield after the vessel had been in moth­ balls for seven years. The master noted that the entire crew "re­ sponded to the call and had the ship on sea trials within eight days." He also heralded the efforts of three specific members of the crew. Leri praised Bosun Mauro de la Cerda not only for his work in the deck department, but also for help­ ing out wherever he was needed. "Mr. Mauro de la Cerda signed on the vessel as boatswain and it soon became apparent that Mauro was much more than the usual boat­ swain. . . Aside from the deck du­ ties required of the boatswain, Mauro could be found helping in the engineroom to replace main circulating pump couplings... The coupling was essential to keep the Norman and his department were the finest that I sailed with in 17 years as an officer." The Gulf Banker is part of the Ready Reserve Force. The 26year-old vessel was crewed in Or­ ange, Texas shortly after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Captain Robert Leri of the Gulf Banker is flanked by Recertified Steward Norman Evans (left) and GSU Clarence Evans, both of Houston. Leri praised the work of the SIU crew aboard the RRF vessel. ship moving..." the captain wrote. "Chief Electrician Edwin Evans was more magician than electrician," Leri continued. He noted Evans had the electrical and refrigeration equipment operating as well if not better than before it went into layup. "Ed gave up his own personal time when the vessel was in the yard to assist the yard workers and lend his expertise," reported Captain Leri. Leri wrote that Chief Steward Norman Evans and the rest of the galley gang kept the crew's "spirits high and stomachs full with a never ending succession of one excep­ tional meal after another." The captain said he never had to worry about the work of the steward de­ partment the whole time he was ^board the ship. "Suffice to say that First Mate Cfiarley Cox (left) and Bosun Mauro de la Cerda take a break from the action onboard the Gulf. Banker. m �nMr--- DiaMBiR ,T..J •-11 '•..'r'Jf' • LNG Gemini crewmembers (left to right) OS Joan Ellis, AB Frank Vogier, Wiper Darryl Slaughter, AB Richard Williams, OS Johnny Rodriguez and QMED Otis Sessions listen to details on the new contract. Taking part in the shipboard meeting aboard the LNG Aquarius are (left to right) SA Ricky Hobson, Steward/Baker Alex Reyer, AB John O'Connell, Bosun Bob Callahan and Chief Cook ZeinAchmad. SlU LNG Crewmembers OK New Shipping Pact SIU members sailing aboard liquified natural gas (LNG) carri­ ers operated by Energy Transpor­ tation Corporation (ETC) unanimously ratified a new threeyear collective bargaining agree­ ment that will run into 1993. The agreement, which is retro­ active to July 1, features: • A 5 percent annual increase in wages, overtime, premium pay and off-watch rates which will result in higher vacation pay benefits and wage-related pensions. A cost-ofliving adjustment will be imple­ mented if inflation surpasses 5 percent in the second and third years of the agreement. • An additional paid holiday, Martin Luther King's birthday, is added, bringing the number of paid holidays to 10. • Maintenance and cure rates as well as subsistence and lodging will be in parity with what licensed officers receive. • Health care benefits will be maintained at current levels by the Seafarers Welfare Plan even though medical costs are increas­ ing and more companies are at­ tempting to have employees pay more of the expenses. The ratification votps, con­ ducted on each vessel, were held over the course of the last month immediately after an initial pact had been hammered out between the union's contract department and representatives of ETC. During the contract ratification •. J process, SIU representative Carl Peth, who is based out of headquar­ ters and the Lundeberg School, held shipboard union meetings on each vessel. Crew Should Bring LOGs Peth reported that every ship's crew requested that those members coming from the States pack extra Seafarers LOGs and other perti­ nent union and plans' materials that could be needed onboard. "Those ships never come back to the United States," Peth noted. "Sometimes the mails hold up the LOGs for several months, so crewmembers would like those coming aboard to bring the latest issues and information." Peth told the Seafarers LOG that one of the impressive sights on each vessel was the numerous plaques and commendations posted for each LNG ship's part in rescuing stranded boat people and mariners in the waters between In­ donesia and Japan. The eight ETC vessels carry liq­ uified gas from Indonesia to Japan in the only foreign-to-foreign trade shipping operation under the U.S. flag. Agreement between ETC and the SIU was reached after several months of negotiation. The union's bargaining strategy was based on the recommendations made by SIU members during the last three years in shipboard meetings and suggestions provided to the con­ tracts department. '".V IIF Listening to the discussion on the ETC agreement are LNG Taurus crewmembers (left to right) Bosun Charles Boyle, Steward/Baker Doyle Cornelius and QMED Tyler Womack. Preparing to vote on the new pact are LNG Gemini crewmembers (left to right) QMED Marcos Hall, SA Robert Maschmeier and Chief Cook Henry Daniels. From the left, AB John Ray, Bosun Robert Schwarz, SA Mark Holley and Steward/Baker Robert Adams review the new ETC agreement. Members of the LNG Libra gather to hear the details of the new ETC agreement. Among those listening aboard the LNG Capricorn to details of the new agreement are ABs Kenji Hoffman, Anthony Heinholt and Abdul Ibrahim, QMED Bruce Smith and Wipef Reginald Hunter. mm >'. T' .V. ' • (L s/ �•m "'•"'. f., ••.?^/:'-%^r'}•••' ..." SCAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewed Sea-Land Consumer MTD Asia NHI Rescues Four Cuban Refugees To Probe AT&T '•'i- • ili>?^: Jfo- The SlU-crewed Sea-Land Consumer res­ cued four Cuban lifeguards who had escaped from their island nation to seek political asylum. The quartet was sighted by lookouts aboard the Sea-Land vessel 55 miles south of Florida. According to reports, the four men had set sail in two rubber dinghys October 13 with five days worth of food. Shortly after setting sail from the northern resort town of Varadero, one of the rafts punctured. The four then rode the waves in the surviving II-foot raft. They were discovered five days later when the lifeguards fired flare guns in the night sky after spotting the Consumer. Sea-Land Consumer's Crew SIU crewmembers aboard the Consumer when the rescue took place included Bosun W. Mortier; ABs A.R. Camacho, W. Kratsas, J. A. Peacock, B. R. Churchill, O. Gonzalez and N. Bonafont; QMED Electrician W. L. Lindsey; OMUs J. E. Ramos, R. Quinonez and J. E. Villot; UDE L. A. Malave; Steward/Baker E. M. Vazquez; Chief Cook G. Serrano; and Stew­ pilsE®' 3";'® '•• ; . ard Assistants A. Garayua and R. P. Fox. The Cubans were turned over to U.S. Im­ migration and Naturalization (INS) authorities when the vessel arrived in San Juan, its next scheduled stop. After being questioned, the INS turned the four over to two Cuban exile groups who will sponsor them in their request for political asylum. Conditions Worsen The four told reporters in San Juan that economic conditions are worsening in Cuba as trade with the Soviet Union decreases. Repre­ sentatives from the exile groups said they expect a new wave of immigrants because of Cuba's increasing isolationism. The quartet also told reporters they survived a storm and sharks circling the raft. None of them admitted they feared dying at sea. One of the group said no planning took place before they left on their daring venture. They got into the rafts and left without a word because they feared being discovered by government-spon­ sored neighborhood defense committees. 1990 Mmked by Gam for Seafarers Continued from page 3 of the Seafarers Pension Plan, qualified for increased pension pay. The new pension rates, begun this year, increased the base pay of the regular normal pension and early normal pen­ sion from $450 to $600 a month. In addition, those retired Seafarers already on the pension rolls, received an extra cash payment of $400 in December of 1990On the legislative front, the maritime industry beat back attempts by giant commodity dealers to wipe out the requirement that 75 percent of government-generated food aid cargoes be car­ ried on American bottoms. The 10-month battle brought dozens of Seafarers to Capitol Hill to personally advise their elected officials of the importance of cargo preference statutes to the U.S.-flag shipping industry. •". •. ) ' •t':^';^;. Cargo Preference Intact During the fight, the Seafarers LOG exposed to Congress the fact that the North American Export Grain Association — the leading pro­ ponent of allowing American cargoes to be transported on foreign-flag ships — was nothing more than a front group for giant grain mer­ chants, many of which had close connections to vast fleets of foreign bulkers. The Congress, propelled by public outcry over the oil spill caused by the grounding of the Exxon Valdez on an Alaska reef the year before, passed a comprehensive legislative package aimed at reducing the risk of such accidents in U.S. waters. The bill mandates double hulls on all tankers over 5,000 gross tons operating within America's jurisdiction by the year 2015. The hours tanker crewmembers can work also was affected by the legislation. Under the bill, a seaman cannot work more than 15 hours in a 24-hour period or more than 36 hours in any 72-hour period, except in an emergency or drill. Throughout the year, the union worked to convince the administration that waterborne transportation services had no place on the agenda of the world trade talks, known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). A majority of U.S. senators and more than 150 congressmen signed on to resolutions urging the United States trade representative to leave mar­ itime out of any new services agreement. If maritime were to be included in any world treaty, U.S. shipping interests believe the linch­ pins holding the American industry together would be eliminated. On the chopping block "' • Continued from page 3 sidering a foreign-flag set-up for the Global Link, due for completion late this year, and the Global Sentinel, scheduled for delivery in mid-1991. Concern over AT&T's job export strategies on the part of responsible elected officials and other Americans has resulted in a number of communications to Robert E. Allen, the chair­ man of the board and chief executive officer of the telecommunications empire. Congressman 'Dismayed' Earlier this month. Congressman Bill Rich­ ardson (D-N.M.) notified Allen in a letter, ". , .1 was dismayed to learn from reports appearing in Business Week magazine (December 17, 1990 edition) that American Telephone and Telegraph Company is considering disposing the American flag on its new cable-laying vessels and replacing it with a foreign operation, including manning the ships with foreigners instead of American seamen." Richardson asked that AT&T not desert the American flag and American workers. "In my humble view, a great deal is at stake in such a decision. A vast number of the shipboard jobs belong to highly skilled American personnel. Insofar as the vessels themselves are concerned, national security implications and national pres­ tige are involved," he said. "Additionally, other reports that have reached my office indicate that AT&T's plan to operate its new cable ships with foreigners under foreign registry is but the beginning of a massive cam­ paign to export American jobs," the New Mex­ ico congressman said. SIU hiring haiis were busy around the country in 1990. Pictured above are (left to right) Bosun William Reeves, AS Ciarence Lofton and AB Steven Fulford at the Mobiie hall's 1300 job call. would be the Jones Act, cargo preference and many bilateral agreements. With Our Brothers and Sisters In 1990, Seafarers around the country donned their white caps and assisted many brother and sister unionists with their beefs against anti­ union employers. SIU members walked picket lines with Machinists still on strike against Eastern Airlines, bus drivers fighting Grey­ hound's attempt to go non-union and workers from the New York Daily News, out on the street after putting up with months of manage­ ment-initiated harassment tactics. The union continued to strengthen its internal apparatus, emphasizing membership services. Towards this end, in the final months of the year, the union held regional meetings for its elected officials to review the union's various membership services programs. The composition of the union's executive board changed this fall after Joseph DiGiorgio, the SIU's secretary-treasurer for the past 18 years, announced his retirement. John Fay, formerly vice president lakes and inland waters, assumed the duties of the secretary-treasurer and Byron Kelley moved into Fay's previous post. Dean Corgey was named vice president gulf region. Prior to their appointments as vice presidents, both Kelley and Corgey had been assistant vice presidents for their respective regions. National Security Endangered The two senators from the state of Maryland, Paul S. Sarbanes (D) and Barbara A. Mikulski (D), both of whom share a special interest on the issue because — until the issue of a foreign registry hit the streets it has been expected that the Global Link's home port would be Baltimore, also communicated their concern to AT&T. In late October, when the very first word of AT&T's foreign registry plans surfaced. Con­ gress woman Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) im­ mediately communicated with AT&T's chair­ man of the board and chief executive officer. "As a proponent of the U.S. merchant marine, I find such rumors most disturbing," Bentley said. "Such a move, should the reports be factual, would have serious consequences for the industry. . ." Communications Unanswered Each communication to Allen, beginning with Congresswoman Bentley's request that the company provide her with details on the AT&T plans for operating the new vessel and subse­ quent letters from other elected officials, has remained unanswered. Apparently the company has decided not to respond to any of commu­ nications on this matter. This behavior on the part of AT&T is considered all the more strange because in a number of public forums officials of Transoceanic Cable insist the company is only looking and studying the foreign-flag option but no final decision has been made. The MTD has asked Congress as a whole, because of the institution's deep concern with "the declining strength of America's industrial and technological capability, and individual members of Congress, because each legislator may have an interest in the possible effect of the AT&T plan on his or her constituency, to examine in detail all aspects of the contemplated job-export proposal." �. '-H-' bT • I^KEMBiR 1990 : c./ LNG Aries Crew Scores High on Holiday Treats >, >'S' , The extra efforts of the LNG Aries steward department to make Thanksgiving's meal a very spe­ cial one did not go unnoticed by fellow crewmembers. AB Joe Morrison, who contacted the LOG about the ship's holiday fare, said the Thanksgiving food was "the best I have had in the 36 years I've been sailing, either on John L. Gibbons land or at sea." Brother Morrison reported that the LNG Aries galley crew—com­ prised of Steward/Baker John L. Gibbons, Chief Cook Udjang Nurdjaja, and Steward Assistants Angel Granado, Elizabeth Leech and Anthony St. Clair—put on a perfect meal. "Not only did every­ thing taste good, but there was a huge variety of everything and it was all so well decorated. It was just excellent," said Morrison. Udjang Nurdjaja But it is not just the holiday fare which makes the current LNG Aries steward department so out­ standing, says Morrison. "The food every day on this ship is like a holiday ... It really makes a difference when you get on a ship and every meal is so deliciousthe fish is always fresh, there is always a decorated salad bar and in general a good, clean galley." Morrison noted that the SIU has many top-notch stewards. "In my book, John Gibbons would be in the top echelon of our great stew­ ards," he noted. "Gibbons also has one terrific crew to work with-^ they are all professionals and very good at what they do," Morrison added. "Every trip is a good one when you have a super steward depart­ ment. I think if the food is good, then you have a good working ship," the AB concluded. LNG ARIES Thanksgiving Day Menu CfiUCediFreshSfiTimpCocktaiC Salad'Bar 9{ors d'oeuvres Chicken Consomme CraS & Shrimp 'Bisque 'Broiled qreshLoBster Tail fHpastedTom Turkey & Qihlet Qravy Oven ^ast Trime ^6 of Beef Baked Smoked 'Uirginia ATam Tresh andTrozen l/egetahCes : !HbtB)innerl(pQs • TMinceBie, Apple Bie, Bumpkin Tie, Truit Cake, Cheese Cake, Butter Bound Cake Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, ^ : chilledTresh Bruit, " J^sortedCandy, 9dv(ed0luts • :,A _ '- •• .' :A ..- S€m Francisco Port Hosts Thanksgiving Feast Thanksgiving was a special time for the members, families and friends of the SIU in the port of San Francisco. Volunteer stewards served more than 200 people turkey with all the trimmings in the hall the day before the November holiday. "It was really a beautiful event," said San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona. "A lot of the members brought their families and we had a real holiday atmosphere here." Chief Cook Roland Francisco headed the galley gang that pre­ pared six turkeys, sweet and mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and dessert. Francisco, a 33-year member of the SIU, was assisted by active members S. I. Yew and Greg Stone as well as pensioners Ed Kasa and Charlie Caloto. Retiree Sam N. "Smitty" Smith used his 28 years of experience sailing aboard cruise ships as a recertified chief steward and maitre d' to supervise the decoration of the hall. "They did a fantastic job," Celona noted. The port agent said union members and their families were joined by officials from the SIU and other area maritime unions as well as company representatives. He thanked Harold Strauss, Sea-Land port steward; Bill Mines, American President Lines labor relations officer; and Ron Lempiere, Matson port steward, for their donations to the meal. The festivities wrapped up with a surprise birthday cake for Fran­ cisco, who had turned 63 the day before. Above, deck department member Tony Evanosich and his wife, Mary, relax during the festivities. At right, retired MCS member Sam N. "Smitty" Smith sets up the dessert table. WX •. ' Roland Francisco prepares another plate of food while S.I. Yew takes a completed dish to a waiting member. I . ssiM-.l Above, the family of Chief Cook Adel Abraham (right) enjoys the delicious food served in the port of San Francisco. At left, the galley gang of (left to right) Chief Cook Roland Francisco, retiree Charlie Caloto, black gang member Greg Stone and pen­ sioner Ed Kasa prepare to serve more members. i S--'A Even the staff of St. Mary's Clinic, which provides health care for SIU members, enjoys the holiday meal. Staff member Susanna Israel is standing while seated are (left to right) Alicia White, Sandy Springman, SIU Welfare Representative Vince Coss and Beulah Crouse. . At the Thanksgiving feast, SUP Patrolman Andy Anderson (left) talks with MFOW mem­ ber Curly Savant (seated) and Recertified Steward Bill Wroton. Ron Lempiere (left), Matson port steward and Bill Mines, American President Lines labor relations officer, talk with members in the SIU hall. Recertified Bosun Joseph San Fillipo takes a loaded plate from the serving window. Above, among the officials at the Thanks­ giving dinner are (left to right) Sal Tarantino, retired Pacific Far East Lines labor relations official; Roger Boschetti, retired MCS official; Gunnar Lundeberg, SUP president; Nick Celona, Sari Francisco port agent; George McCartney, SIU West Coast vice president; H. "Whitey" Disley, MFOW president; and Bill Fiore, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1100 Members wait eagerly in line to fill their plates with the Thanksgiving dinner. president. • • "im t• �8 SOfAReHSLOG _,. i.; ^.v-v .'V > During most sailing seasons on the Great Lakes, the Sam Laud would be one of the last vessels still plying the waters. However, this is not a typical season for the SlU-crewed vessel. The Laud will be sailing into Sturgeon Bay, Wis. late this month to get ready for its extensive five-year Coast Guard inspec­ tion. "She needs to have some yard work done," reported Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen, "so she will be tying up early." Algonac Patrolman Andy Goulet, a former bosun aboard the Laud, verified the American Steamship Company vessel generally is one of the last to head for safe harbor in the winter. "It's able to go out and get those last little loads that need to be delivered here and there before tying up." The crewmembers are well aware they usually have one of the longer seasons on the Great Lakes, "When they come aboard in March, they know we will be sailing nine to 10 months," said Bosun Robert Charters of Frankfort, Mich. "They are a good and hard-working crew." ,"• .r' T lUy ..3 - :|;>Vvr if• fl • : rwi \/,i; ir f:'-iC -Spii# -It-, Second Cook Roy Calo slices open a bag of meat as he prepares to make dinner. Tramp Runs All Over Lakes The Sam Laud, a 635-foot self-unloader operated by American Steamship Company, is known as a "tramp" on the Lakes, according to Goulet. Unlike most vessels, it does not have a dedicated run so it travels around from job to job. At times it loads coal in Toledo, Ohio and carries it to Green Bay, Wis. or Manistee, Mich. Other times it is used to load stone in Alpena or Rogers City, Mich, for various ports along the lower Lakes. It also can be used in the twisting Cuyahoga River through Cleveland because of its maneuverability. The Laud will not be alone in heading for harbor at the end of December. Two other ASC vessels, the St. Clair and the Walter J. McCarthy, also will be tying up. Their winter homes will be in the Duluth, Minn./SuperiOr, Wis. harbor. Already some of the smaller vessels operating on the rivers and canals have ceased operations for the winter, Allen reported. The Sault Ste. Marie locks are scheduled to close January 15, marking the official end of the Lakes shipping season. As the winter has been fairly mild in the upper Mid West, many SIUcrewed vessels originally scheduled to tie up early will continue to sail into January. •i>.' ';•> if ' SI Porter Joe Schefke waits for a load of dishes to come out of the washer. Deckhand Mark Brockman (left) and AB Raul Barrera await orders on the deck of the Sam Laud. Vv .-'V;'., . '. •; i •; - .» • •WyJt :'• r.M: i, - -: • f' .--fe • Conveyorman Pete McCabe studies the control board on the Laud's deck. v'J;- • • .? • >i. QMED John Cull has his arms filled with power lines in the engine room. Keeping an eye on the oil level in the Laud's engine is the job of QMED Dave Cameron. �•^^•"''j-'''" • - i'- A-vC-y'l^^ DEaMBERim T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 27 members this month. Of these, 16 sailed in the deep sea division, eight shipped in the inland division and three came from the Great Lakes. Brother Edward Ruley has the distinction of being with the Seafar­ ers for the longest period of time. He signed on with the iinion in July 1943 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Simon Kendall is the old­ est of the new pensioners. The gal­ ley gang memter tumed 70 earlier this year. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other retiring Seafarers follow: DEEP SEA OTIS C.BAI­ LEY JR., 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in October 1945 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia na­ tive sailed in the engine department. Brother Bailey calls North Fort Meyers, Fla. home. HOWARD G. BRADSHAW, 59, joined the SIU in October 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Newport News, Va., he served in the Air Force from 1948 to 1951. Brother Bradshaw shipped in the black gang. Toward the end of his career he sailed out of the port of Jacksonville, Fla. where he has re­ tired. MARCUS L. DENNIS, 65, joined the union in April 1969 in the port of San Francisco. A member of the engine depart­ ment, he upgraded to QMFD at the Lundeberg School in 1973 and 1978. Brother Dennis has retired to his native Jacksonville, Fla. JOHN T. KELLY, 67, joined the Seafar­ ers in August 1970 in his na­ tive New York. He served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. Brother Kelly upgraded his deck department rating at the Lundeberg School in 1971 and 1974. He lives in Brentwood, N.Y. SIMON C. KENDALL, 70, joined the SIU in October 1966 in the port of New York. Brother Kendall shipped in the steward de­ partment. He has retired to his native French Lick, Ind. pT''" To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. JOSEPH KLONDYKE, 63, joined the union in October 1957 in the port of New Orleans. A native of De­ troit, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Klondyke started his career in the galley gang but switched to the deck department. Some of his earliest jobs were aboard Mississippi Steamship Company vessels. He re­ sides in West Columbia, S.C. JOHN KUCHARSKI, 66, joined the Seafarers in Octo­ ber 1960 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Baltimore, he served in the Navy from 1940 to 1945. Brother Kucharski shipped in the deck department. He has retired to New Orleans. CHARLES S. LUCAS, 65, joined the SIU in July 1959 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was bom in Mississippi and sailed in the engine department. Brother Lucas calls Perkinston, Miss. home. HERBERT A. MILLARD, 64, joined the union in December 1965 in the port of New Orleans. The native of Co­ lumbus, Ohio served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Millard shipped in the engine department before retiring to San Francisco. STANLEY F. PHILLIPS, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in October 1969 in the port of New York. Bom in Indiana, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945 and 1950 to 1951. One of Brother Phillips' first ships was the SS Amerigo. He sailed in the engine department. Pen­ sioner Phillips lives in Jasonville, Ind. Navy from 1942 to 1945, he sailed with the union from 1947 to 1952. Brother Robillard shipped in the deck departrnent before he retired to Slidell, La. EDWARD C. RULEY, 67, joined the union in July 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded to recertified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Ruley resides in his native Baltimore. JOHN T. SKUBA,65, joined the Seafar­ ers in January 1962 in the port of San Francisco. The Pennsylva­ nia native sailed in the black gang. Brother Skuba calls Drifton, Pa. home. RAYMOND C. STEELE, 61, joined the SIU in November 1949 in the port of New York. Bom in Florida, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Steele shipped from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. before he retired to Milton, Fla. HOWARD WEBBER, 63, joined the union in August 1946 in the port of New York. He was bom in Fast Liverpool, Ohio and sailed in the deck department. Brother Webber upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. THOMAS R. WRIGHT, 61, joined the Seafar­ ers in April 1972 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A native of Geor­ gia, he served in the Marines from 1948 to 1952. Brother Wright started sailing with the union in 1961 and upgraded to QMFD in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He worked with the SeaLand shore gang at Port Everglades, Fla. before he took up retirement, and began living in Jacksonville. INLAND ALBERT J. ROBILLARD SR., 66, rejoined the SIU in Sep­ tember 1980 in his native New Orleans. After serving in the JAMES A. BENOIT,63, joined the SIU in March 1962 in the port of Hous­ ton. He was bom in Lowry, La. and served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. Boatman Benoit sailed as a tugboat captain and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He calls Jennings, La. home. HORACE M. BUZBEE, 62, joined the union in Febmary 1980 in the port of New Orleans. The Alabama native shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Buzbee resides in Spanish Fort, Ala. JOHN G. IFFLAND, 62, joined the Seafarers in September 1971 in the port of Philadelphia. He was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. and served in the Air Force from 1948 to 1952. Boat­ man Iffland sailed as a tankerman on Interstate Oil Transport equipment. He lives in Wilmington, Del. W.J. KRISTIANSEN, 69, joined the SIU in October 1980 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Nor­ way, he sailed as a cook. Boatman Kristiansen has re­ tired to Chesapeake, Va. S.S3 ,. •'ff •i • •A, WILLIAM F. LARY, 65, joined the union in September 1972 in the port of St. Louis. The San Diego native served in both the Army and Navy from 1942 to 1962. He sailed as a cook. Boatman Lary calls St. Louis home. BERNARD MILLINGTON, 67, joined the Seafarers in Octo­ ber 1975 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Bom in Sanford, Maine, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1963. Boatman Millington sailed as a cook on Interstate Oil Transport vessels. He resides in Lutz, Fla. GEORGE C. PARKS, 66, joined the SIU in July 1977 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Deep Creek Neck, Va., he served in the Army from 1942 to 1947. Boatman Parks sailed as a tugboat captain be­ fore he retired to Portsmouth, Va. REGINAL M. PASUR, 65, joined the union in May 1957 in the port of Hous­ ton. He was bom in Arkansas Pass, Texas and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Boatman Pasur sailed in the deck de­ partment on G&H Towing tugboats. He lives in Freeport, Texas. GREAT LAKES RICHARD D. GLOWACKI, 65, joined the SIU in April 1969 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Buffalo, N.Y., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Glowacki sailed in the engine department before he retired to Cheektowaga, N.Y. • • • .''lis. .S •S- �mmsm -•••-ivV V sarmRsm 10 v|-' JattWUY ^ Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Februmy ^iv: Uembership tUeetingsf Deep Sea, Lakes, Inlaud Waters NOVEMBER 1-30, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port on 30 2 1 Philadelphia s^altitnore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 10 4 2 Piney Point Monday, January 7 : Monday, February 4 New York Tuesday, January 8 Tuesday, February 5 niiladelpliia Wednesday, January 9 Wednesday, February 6 Baltimore Thursday, January 10 Thursday, February 7 Norfolk San FrariciscOl Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu t 1' Wxx 2 0 "9^ 11 31 •••vT'iV 14 5 2 J 15 f- 0 2 136 Totals i- • •M 0 6 5 >>/ 6 3 3 13 1 10 * 89 ; 4 0 9 lis: 0 6 87 13 1 2 9 0 105 8 1 2 12ilOl 10 88 6 1 2 20 8 2 0 A .J. ^1 4 0 8 !tOs 0 . i 6 3 5 5 1 !»'•< ^ • 62 64 STEWARD DEPARTMENT & 5;,: f- ^ . Tuesday, January 15 Tuesday, February 12 . 2 ,' 6 148 I • 5' 134 43 31 130 ' Mobile Wednesday, January 16 Wednesday, February 13 San Francisco Thursday, January 17 Thursday, February 14 Wilmington Tuesday, January 22 Tuesday. February 19 Seattle .i : Friday, January 25 Friday, February 22 ^^ San Juan Thursday, January 10 Thursday, February 7 St. Loute , i.'i>uajf,,«ajiucujr Friday, January 18 to Friday, February 15 Honolulu Friday, January 18 : Friday, February 15 Duluth Wednesday, January 16 Wednesday, February 13 Jersey City Wednesday, January 23 Wednesday, February 20 NewBedford Tuesday, January 22 Tuesday, February 19 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port :,- -I 0 Ills:-:,: Port New York Philadelphia 'M:-; } ^ 4 te A' ' • Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu |iioustotil:|St.;LOuiS Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville j;San •Frartds<# Wilmington ' Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Pihev Point Totals Jacksonville Thursday, January 10 Thursday, February 7 Algonac Friday, January 11 Friday, February 8 Houston Monday, January 14 Monday, February 11 New Orleans ' ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port New York I Philadelphia ' Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans j Jacksonville: San Francis ..f'- • ... Thursday, January 10 Thursday, February 7 ' St. Louis^' ; Piney Poinjg; Totals ; - ' • • T ''y natrnM., |:Pttil|uJei|^^ ! Baltimordj Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I'tlQUsloii j St. Lrpuis [Piney Point Totals if 10 The following crewmembers of the Cape Mohican are due overtime checks for November 28,1990. Please contact the Con­ tracts Department in Camp Springs, Md. at (301) 899-0675 for more information. Totals All Departments 592 505 532 509 404 393 198 908 553 688 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of Novonher was up from the month of October. A total of 1,504 Jobs were shipped on SlU-cohtracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,504 jobs shipped, 509 jobs or about 34 percent were taken by **A" seniority members. The rest were filled by ''B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 198 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 13,399 jobs have been shipped. ''yy'y •' ''''4- mx.' William Babbitt Donald C. Coggins Michael Crutchfield Marco MafHoli J. Scovel • Keith Thompson Jon Weirauch Frank M. Ziobro ^ ^ 'A :; A '• w,. X �SEAmttEttS Special Supplement This handy version of the Lundeberg School's catalogue is printed in the LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. 1991 Opportunities to upgrade work iskiils and consequently increase pay rates are available to SIU members through the union's Sea­ farers Harty Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Seafarers, in planning for 1991, can use this special supplement of the LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School. On page 4 of the supplement, the Lundeberg School's 1991 sched­ ule is published. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedules. Because of increased shipcrewing demands resulting from the government's military mobili­ zation to the Persian Gulf, the Lundeberg School currently is of­ fering back-to-back courses for Seafarers with enough seatime to upgrade to the ratings of able bod­ ied seamen (ABs) and fire­ men/water tenders/oilers (FOWTs). Courses at the Lundeberg School continually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field, and the newest teaching aids and practices are im­ plemented by a staff of highly qualified instructors specializing in virtually every area of maritime studies. The course offerings in the upgrading programs include unli­ censed and licensed ratings in the deck and engine departments and all ratings in the steward depart­ ment. The Lundeberg School was es­ tablished in 1953 and moved to Piney Point, Md. in 1967 as a prod­ uct of a unique cooperative effort between the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and the management of privately-owned American-flag deep sea ships and inland tugs and towboats. What follows is a brief sum­ mary of each of the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eligibility requirements vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check with the Lundeberg School's admissions office. Deck Department Able Bodied Seaman This special four-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB). It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinSpike seaman­ ship, helmsmanship, cargo han­ dling, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenish­ ment, and crane and fork truck op­ erations. Lifeboat/Water Survival The course of instruction lead­ ing to a lifeboatman certification consists of classroom work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, life­ boat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft con­ struction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also leam different survival meth­ ods and use of emergency radio and distress signals. At least three hours each day is spent outdoors in the lifeboats con­ ducting practical exercises such as rowing/coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a U.S. Coast Guard examina­ tion in this course. Shlphandllng Simulator The Coast Guard-approved shiphandling simulator course pro­ vides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of sea time on vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills develop­ ment include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and chan­ nel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation. Navy-related operations such as convoy and underway replenish­ ment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emergency sMphandL ing. The Lundeberg School's Hagglund crane Is one of the pieces of equipment students leam to use In the Seallft Operatbns and Maintenance course. Radar Observer The radar observer course of instmction leads to a radar observer •*''1 -ft-i' "If •• Upgrading members In the fire fighting course learn the correct way to handle fire fighting equipment to control a blaze aboard ship. endorsement. The Coast Guardapproved course consists of both classroom lectures and practical application, including radar thcr ory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, ad­ vanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exer­ cise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the-art radar simulation equipment to include student con­ trol and maneuvering of a vessel, plotting courses and safely maneu­ vering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. The five-week course of in­ struction covers the areas of sun­ rise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial running fixes by sun^ stars-planets, compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identi­ fication, care and use of the sex­ tant. It should be taken by all applicants who are eligible for a license as Master or Mate of Unin­ spected Vessels or those who are eligible for a license as Towboat Operator-Oceans. Third Mate Engine Department This 13-week course consists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck sea­ manship, rules of the road, ship­ building, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and fire fighting. This material includes all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard li­ cense exam for third mates. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of instruc­ tion leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited tonnage up to and includ­ ing 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and international rules of the road, piloting in coastal waters, weather observations and forecasting, shiphandling, cargo equipment—handling and stow­ age, stability, safety, basic and ad­ vanced fire fighting, first aid, CPR, ship's business and shipboard rou­ tine. This course is designed to pre­ pare the experienced seaman for the United States Coast Guard li­ cense exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and including 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. Celestial Navigation " /. 1J V.' •tl t'i QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the fol­ lowing ratings: pumpman, refrig­ eration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine me­ chanic. The course of instruction lead­ ing to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical training. Flreman/Watertender & Oiler The six-week course of instruc­ tion leading to endorsement as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of classroom instruction and practical training. Topics cov­ ered include the parts of a boiler, engine room equipment, fire fight­ ing, safety procedures, engineroom procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main engines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and Fireman/Watertender tests. Continued on next page Seafarers LOG, Decemtier Suf^lement-Page 1 fk - ^ a/. �have no electrical or electronics background. Marine Electronics Technician '•M'- • «{?.-. '.if /'V--^ ••'c!:.-::rk>K "• • " ^:-r•' The modern Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum houses more than 17,000 volumes on maritime and labor history as well as a collection of ship models, historic nautical instru­ Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air condi­ tioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training includes the complete fabrication of a work­ ing refrigeration system from basic system components. An introduc­ tion to refrigerated container units is also presented. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The seven-week course leads to certification in pumproom mainte­ nance and operations. TThe curricu­ lum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, tanker development and construction, op­ eration and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, c^go pump operation, cargo mea­ surement, discharging procedures, ballasting procedures, tank clean­ ing, inert gas systems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Upon com­ pletion of the course, a Lundeberg School certification of graduation will be issued. •f.:- '•• ' Ik• fil: • 5; - V. This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated con­ tainers and consists of both class­ room and practical shop training. The training experience will en­ able the student to assume the du­ ties of a maintenance electrician onboard container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive training in all phases of refrigerated con­ tainer unit operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electrical systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a systematic approach to trouble-shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific maintenance procedures. Marine Electrical Maintenance I- J5 Refrigerated Containers Maintenance See page 4 of this LOG supplement for the full course schedule for 1991. !;• The course of instruction lead­ ing to certification in marine elec­ trical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop train­ ing. Included in the study are the theory of electricity, electrical power circuits, electrical schemat­ ics, electrical test equipment, elec­ tric motors and controllers and various shipboard electrical sys­ tems. Practical shop training includes lighting circuits and fixtures, maintenance and trouble-shooting of working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and electrical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eightweek course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be is­ sued. Diesel Engine Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of both class­ room instruction and practical hands-on training. Topics of in­ struction include diesel engine the­ ory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the con- • • . . • •- r •': ments and union memorabilia. It is also home to the media center, which provides students with audiovisual equipment and software and a television studio and production facility. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations This six-week course of instruc­ tion leading to certification in re­ frigeration systems maintenance and operations consists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction include the theory of mechanical refrigeration, riiajor system com­ ponents, accessories, cycle con­ trols, refrigerants and oils, ^d applied electricity. struction, operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel en­ gines. Associated auxiliaries in­ cluding intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems. Fuel injection and start­ ing systems will be covered as well. The student will receive practi­ cal training in the operation and repair of 01 diesel uiesei engines eiigiiit onboard school training vessels. Hydraulics The course of instruction in hy­ draulics consists of classroom and practical training. Topics covered in this four-week course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Welding The course of instruction in basic welding consists of class­ room and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practi­ cal training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a four-week course which helps Seafarers de­ velop an understanding of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include prin­ ciples of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electron­ ics. The student will leam all as­ pects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course participant individually to ensure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recommended for those who wish to take that course but College Degree Program Offered The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship offers associate in arts de­ gree programs in Nautical Science Technology for deck de­ partment students and Marine Engineering Technology for en­ gine department students. Both degrees offer concentrations in either the deep sea or inland in­ dustry. Certificate programs in­ clude Maritime Service Technician Certificate, and Mar­ The 12-week course consists of the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on ship­ board circuitry and communica­ tions. Students have the opportunity to review AC and DC theory, power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operating practices and regula­ tions, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble­ shooting of analog and digital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. itime Technology with concen­ trations in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering. The Mari­ time Technology Certificate is awarded upon successful com­ pletion of the trainee program. All programs are designed to provide the opportunity for mem­ bers of the SIU to earn a college de^ee or certificate in their occu­ pational areas and provide a solid academic foundation in general education subjects. • Practice in plotting a course is part of the Radar Observer upgrading course. Electro-Hydraulic Systems Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic sys­ tems, this course covers^eargo winches, deck cranes,'anchor windlasses, ships' steering sys­ tems, ramps, stem ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of ship­ board systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical controls and some typical ship­ board electro-hydraulic equipment is also cdvered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane, electrical relay sequenced hydrau­ lic operation together with trouble­ shooting and maintenance. The remainder of the course is devoted to other electro-hydraulic ship­ board systems. Oil Spill Prevention and Containment. This one-week course consists of classroom, laboratory and onContinued on next page Seafarers LOG, December Supplenient-^>age2 •• -My I? ;• •- .i--V .• . -'i �vv v the-job training exercises. Topics of instruction include types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution pre­ vention regulations, spill preven­ tion and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchor­ ing operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be is­ sued. placed on the basics of food prep­ aration including sanitation, di­ etary values, work organization and the use of recipes. Cook and Baker The nine-week course leading to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruc­ tion and on-the-job training in the bake shop and galley. Topics cov­ ered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will con- All Departments — Upgrading and Specialty Courses Each student attending upgrad­ ing programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship will participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Opera­ tions and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Fire Fighting are ei­ ther required or elective courses for upgraders in all departments. Union Education Deep ip Sea/inland Engineering License Exam Preparation Course I' : Changes within the maritime in­ dustry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the li­ censing of merchant marine engi­ neering officers. This has resulted in an expansion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (unlim­ ited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying experience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. Beginning in 1991, the Lundeberg School will offer an in­ tegrated program of study open to all qualified licensed engineer can­ didates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will pro­ vide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the licence sought. Additionally, U.S. Coast Guardcertified instruction will be pro­ vided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the purpose of ehgineering license ex­ amination preparation also is avail­ able by special arrangement. Steward Department Lifeboat launching is one of the topics covered in the Lifeboat/Water Survival course. centrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanitation and work organization. Careful attention to recipe requirements is also high­ lighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction lead­ ing to certification as a chief cook includes both classroom and onthe-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the prep­ aration of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The stu­ dent also will concentrate on iden­ tifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization, sanita­ tion and the use of pcipes are in­ cluded in the course. Assistant Cook Utility Leading to certification as assis­ tant cook, this seven-week course includes both classroom and onthe-job training. Topics covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked sal­ ads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Emphasis is Sealift Operations and Maintenance Because of the unique require­ ments of military contracts, this course is mandatory for all up­ graders. For deck department up­ graders, it is a four-week course; for engine and steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction, lead­ ing to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement, con­ sists of both classroom lectures and practical application that includes underway replenishment, helicop­ ter operation familiarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat opera­ tions. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certif­ icate of graduation will be issued. Chief Steward The nine-week course includes classroom instruction supple­ mented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work supervision, organization, typing, inventory control and requisitioning procedures. Sanita­ tion, nutrition and safety are high­ lighted as well. The student will be actively involved in all phases of the school's food service supervi­ sion. Towboat Inland Cook Steward department upgraders learn how to make food look appetizing as well as taste good. knowledge of the chemistry of fire, fire fighting equipment and mate­ rials and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical fire fighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certificate of completion from the Lundeberg School which is recog­ nized by the Coast Guard. A more advanced fire fighting course also is offered which includes 35 hours of instruction and practical experi­ ence. Applicants in this seven-week course receive classroom and onthe-job instruction in food prepara­ tion onboard towboats and tugs. Emphasis is on the basic methods of preparing all meals for a crew of six to 12 men. Work scheduling and organization, menu planning, purchasing, storage of supplies and sanitation controls are empha­ sized. Candidates are trained to single-handedly man a galley. General Physical Fitness Workout programs are individ­ ually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may partici­ pate in free weight, nautilus or uni­ versal weight training which can be used to gain, lose or maintain weight. Aerobic and swimming programs also are available. First Aid & Cardiopulmo­ nary Resuscitation (CPR) Students in this class leam the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After suc­ cessful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Fire Fighting The basic fire fighting course provides the student with general While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend union ed­ ucation courses for one week. Seafarers learn how a union contract with the employer pro­ tects hours, wages and working conditions. The rights of the union's membership as outlined in the SIU's constitution are also re­ viewed. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which defend and pro­ mote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. Welfare, pension and vacation benefits are fully ex­ plained. v; mm 'gm-: is Diesel engine maintenance is one of the courses available to engine depart­ ment upgraders at the Lundeberg School. Adult Education Programs In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this LOG supple­ ment, the Adult Eduction program at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafar­ ers with study skills and basic learning procedures. The programs are available to both trainees and upgraders in order to give all SIU members the opportunity to ex)and their education. Workplace iteracy skills are included in the Adult Basic Skills curricula. Basic skills are stressed that will help the seafarers improve job perfor­ mance. The courses offered include En­ glish as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, Development Studies, Lifeboat Preparation and a High School Equivalency Pro­ gram. Seafarers LOG, December Supplement—3 ,, • S'4- �The following is the current course schedule for the entire new year—^Jan­ uary through December 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. Deck Department Upgrading Courses Check-In Date January 21 March 18 May 13 July 8 September 2 October 28 Course Able Bodied Seaman Lifeboatman ;• . # ; A:-' • • •? ,•'. " _,y,, .• ' Shiphandling •ft •••.•-" • • ^ -ftftftft • ' ••• ' ft,-' • }* ' • . Radar Observer Unlimited yp'-': • - .ftyy'ftg:.y •.-ft, -' ---. ' ft. • ft •::Zp, -'. ;•. Completion Date March 1 April 26 June 21 August 16 October 11 December 6 January 7 January 21 Febmary 4 February 18 March 4 March 18 April 1 April 15 April 29 May 13 May 27 June 10 June 24 July 8 July 22 August 5 August 19 September 2 September 16 September 30 October 14 October 28 November 11 November 25 December 9 January 18 February 1 February 15 March 1 March 15 March 29 April 12 April 26 May 10 May 24 June 7 June 21 July 5 July 19 August 2 August 16 ^ August 30 September 13 September 27 October 11 October 25 November 8 November 22 December 6 December 20 January 21 March 18 May 27 June 24 August 19 September 30 October 28 December 2 February 1 March 29 June 7 July 5 August 30 October 11 November 8 December 13 February 4 April 1 April 22 May 20 July 8 September 2 October 21 December 16 February 8 April 5 April 26 May 24 July 12 September 6 October 25 December 20 Third Mate February 4 September 2 May 17 December 13 Inland Deck Licenses January 28 June 10 September 30 April 19 August 30 December 20 Celestial Navigation February 11 April 22 July 15 March 1 May 10 August 2 r. Engine Department Upgrading Courses Check-in Date January 21 May 13 September 30 Completion Date • April 12 August 2 • December 20 Fireman/Watertender & Oiler January 7 March 18 April 29 June 10 September 2 November 11 February 15 April 26 June 7 July 19 October 11 December 20 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 21 April 15 September 30 March 1 May 24 Novembers ft Course QMED-Any Rating Check-In Date Course Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 April 1 August 5 October 14 January 28 Refrigeration Systems, May 27 Maintenance & Ops. August 19 July 8 Refrigerated Containers Maintenance March 18 Diesel Engine Technology February 18 Welding June 10 September 30 April 15 Basic Electronics September 2 Marine ElectronicsTechnician January 14 May 27 September 30 July 22 Hydraulics March 11 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) October 4 June 10 Electro-Hydraulics March 11 Deep Sea^nland Engineers October 7 Oil Spill Prevention February 18 April 1 & Containment May 13 June 24 August 5 September 16 October 28 March 4 Tankerman May 27 August 19 November 11 Completion Date March 1 May 24 September 27 December 6 March 8 July 5 September 27 August 2 April 12 March 15 July 5 October 25 May 10 September 27 April 5 August 16 December 20 August 16 May 17 December 13 July 19 May 17 December 13 February 22 April 5 May 17 June 28 August 9 September 20 November 1 March 29 June 21 September 13 December 6 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) SHLSS CoUege Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-In Date January 14 March 25 June 3 August 12 October 21 Completion Date ft March 8 May 17 July 26 October 4 December 13 Recertification Programs ^ ' Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Check-In Date March 25 September 30 January 28 June 3 Completion Date May 6 November 4 March 4 Julys • '•'ivi.ft- " 1991 Aduit Education Scheduie Check-In Date January 7 March 4 April 29 July 29 October 28 Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 7 March 4 April 29 July 29 October 28 English as a Second Language February 11 (ESL) April 29 July 29 September 29 October 28 Developniental Studies January 18 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation January 7 Course January 28 April 22 June 17 August 12 Course High School Equivalency (GED) Completion Date February 15 April 19 June 14 September 13 December 6 February 15 April 19 June 14 September 13 December 6 March 22 June 14 September 13 October 18 December 6 February 1 January 25 February 22 May 17 July 12 September 6 Seafaters LOG, December Supplement-Page 4 For further information contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; St. Mary's County; Piney Point, Md. 20674; (301) 994-(X)10. •-c: u- - - - ?J �V-; • • ••• i.,'" .' . i -'Vi ,.V' ' A' 1'" ," * -• n Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes NOV. 1-30, 1990 U-Lakes Seafarers International Union Direrteiy NP—Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ^ ^6 ^ 20 ^ 5 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 44 17 0 JENGJNE DEPARTMENT 0 19 7' _ STEWARD DEPARTMENt^^^^ ; ; Port ENTRY '^'0 ' 17 0 " 0 9 5 ' •^' 'cT "*•••"15' ^ 40 Totals All Departments 0 37 25 0 75 29 0 28 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Repert for iniand Waters NOVEMBER 1-30, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port mm'Ym ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C .. 0 0 0 2 ; ?3 0A 0 ? Q '"AA" C 0 ? ?0 -.0 ? 0 71 0 2 0 14 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 ' 6 Port New York t Philadelphia ' Baltimore ""Norfolk " Mobile New Orleans jfppwwiillIL 0 1 ^,r •' ' 0 0 121 WM 1 0 ... 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0' " 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 I m: 0 San Francisco j Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston •-'Algonac"^^""'^ !St. Louis J Piney Point ^ Totals 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 « Port New York Philadelphia \ Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I Jacksonville - •= I Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston • Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Totals All Departments \ 10 •V 0 3 9 V ^ 0 0 0 0 "j. > % " 0 0 0 0 0 ' ' 0 0 0'^ ,1 0 0 1 V .. p -<i • 0 'J 0 liffQ::.. 0 0 0 0 ;• if'B.-: 36 Pi,. •''' - \ .J 0 0 0 21 0 0 22 0 0 3 ""B"" • 0 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT li 0 _ 0 0 0 ) i 0 0 0 0 0 0 ' -ftv-' ft ft 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 T'^ V 67 20 0 0 0 1 0 rt 20 3 •r 0 0 5 0 0 0 35 4 ' 0 0 0 0 0 *" i . • / SANTURCE 0 : 0 0 0 1 , ;4 if#';.;.; 1:^ • A X ivBt, Louis ' Piney Point Totals HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 * ' ' ; (808) 523-5434 •". V , HOUSTON •• 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 •J *.,1 JACKSONVILLE ^ 3315 Liberty St. : *Jacksonville, FL 32206^ (904) 353-0987 "^<1 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. K,' Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. ' •• Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD " 50 Union St. . ; New Bedford. MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 ^ • I : NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. ' New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK ; 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILAOELPHIA I f"^ 2604 S. 4 St. ' Philadelphia, PA 19148 ^ ^ (215) 336-3818 ' f PINEY POINT its ,: . ; 'St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 •;. ./."'l.ivfk (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO S; 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 5(415) 543-5855 _ Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 A. ?0 |!|Philadelphia A I Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans IHadksonville ^^ I'San Francisco ' I WUmington iSeattle Puerto Rico Houston President •'li; Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President J<»eph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" CampbeU Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Cafley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey »*REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP • o.":-:;?: 1 0 0 33 11 190 77 33 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 1- • 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR {)()9()7... (809) 721-4033 • SEATTLE 2505 First Ave.:'^. i , Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 •; ,s:.'- • WILMINGTON i 510 N. Broad Ave; Wihningtdn, CA 90744 ji:.. •i f:.SCy.: J iSS: �SEAFARCIISIJOG C4PEED/lfO/Vr(IOM). August 28— Chairman George A. Schuj, Secretary Lance Rene, Educational Director Tom Doran, Deck Delegate Michael K. An­ derson, Engine Delegate Mark Grendehi, Steward Delegate James Moye. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew ad­ vised of ship's mailing address and given new pay scales. Crew asked cap­ tain for more training with exposure suits, fire and lifeboat drills and gas masks. Steward department thanked for good food and keeping messrooms clean. CAPE HENRY(lOM), August 26 — Chairman Thomas Doudeli, Secretaiy Michael W. Thornton, Educational Di­ rector Arthur Rhymes, Deck Delegate Jose Soto, Engine Delegate Charles Ed­ wards. Chairman thanked crew for get­ ting laid-up vessel out quickly proving once again the SIU is best union in world. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew discussed new contract dur­ ing meeting. Crew thanked for pitching in to keep vessel as clean as possible. Members asked to work with steward de­ partment to wash linen until it can be sent ashore. Crew reported finding a stowaway opossum which is being nursed back to health and will be set free upon return to U.S. USNS LYNCH (Mar Ship), August 20 — Chairman Larry Manry, Secretary Paul Cox, Steward Delegate Cassie Tourere. Chairman announced ship would arrive in New London, Conn, on August 23. Secretary said he would call union for clarification about members re­ questing transfer to another department while aboard vessel. Educational direc­ tor announced purser would request Navy manuals for crewmembers for up­ grading. Treasurer Billle Pylate reported $398 in ship's fund. Steward delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and engine delegates. Crew to collect money for flowers for scientist who died aboard ship. Crew noted motor on lifeboat not working. Next port: New London. f:.. CAPE FAREWELL (IMC), September 23 — Chairman Tom Walker, Secretary • Tube Dansley Jr., Educational Director Stacy Harding, Deck Delegate Albert D. Hadley, Engine Delegate Wilbert J. Miles, Steward Delegate Gary E. Owens. Chairman said ship was running smoothly. He noted company did not send movies as promised. Secretary f; . Ml if, Black Gang at Work QMED E.G. Ammons of Honolulu works in the engine room of a ship activated for at the start of the Persian Gulf crisis. fel. CHARLES L. BROWN (Transoceanic Cable), September 30 — Chairman Jeremiah J. Harrington, Secretary Delvin M. Wilson, Deck Delegate Dan­ iel M. Ticer Jr., Engine Delegate Ken Stratton, Steward Delegate Ken Cabato. Chairman announced crew ice machine and reefer boxes were being re­ paired after being broken for three months and seven months respectively. He reminded members not to wear tank tops and ball caps in messhall. He asked members not to abuse gangway tele­ phone. Educational director informed members to file for vacation within 15 months of sign-on date on first dis­ charge. He urged members to be aware of hazards aboard vessel and report them to mate on watch. Treasurer announced $1,500 in ship's fund. He said ship tshirts will be printed using ship's fund money and members will receive one free but will have to pay for any others. He reported members are collecting cop­ per and brass for recycling. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew urged to stay abreast of union activities and poli­ cies through Seafarers LOG. Crew asked union representative to see if transporta­ tion should be reported to chief mate or captain. Next port: Honolulu. NEDLLOYD HUDSON{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 30 — Chairman Car­ los H. Canales, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director Dan Bush. Secre­ tary reported $43 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), September 17 — Chairman George Giraud, Secretary Bobby F. Fletcher. Educational director reported chief engineer purchased 10 new movies when ship was in Nederland, Texas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to consider having lookout posted at all times on tankers. Crew reported everything was running smoothly. BROOKS RANGE (lOM), October 28 — Chairman R. Edwards, Secretary J. Pitetta, Educational Director Rick Cavender. Chairman told crew vessel would be in port for short time. He noted it has been good trip with no problems. Educa­ tional director advised members to up­ grade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), October 13 — Chairman B. G. Williams, Secre­ tary Herbert Lopez Rodriquez. Chair­ man reported go^ crew but problems with toilets and drains. Secretary said op­ erations moved along in smooth manner. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew discussed being restricted to ship. it,'!- • urged yodnger members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked union to find out why allotments are late. CAPE FLATTERY{IMC), October 28 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary Richard Ward, Educational Director Ernest Clair, Deck Delegate Johft, Wimmer, Steward Delegate John Fos­ ter. Chairman reported no word on where and when vessel would dock. He asked those signing off to clean rooms and strip beds for next person coming aboard. He said voyage and crew were good. Secretary urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School and help union crew military vessels during' Pers­ ian Gulf crisis. Steward delegate re- CAPE HUDSON (lOM), October 5 — Chairman Mike Delaney, Secretary Re­ becca J. Sleeper, Educational Director Kenneth Biddle, Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Seaman. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading and training at Piney Point. Crew asked washing machine and VCR be secured. Crew asked lounge be tiled because grease is going onto carpet from work boots. Crew requested antenna be fixed. Members thanked steward department for barbecues. CAPEM4F(OMI, Corp.) October 18 — Chairman Tommy Joe Pell, Secre­ tary Ernest Dooms, Educational Direc­ tor Tony Yore, Deck Delegate Wallace O. Wright, Engine Delegate Michael Fay, Steward Delegate Joseph Brooks. pan would be paid transportation back to ports where they receiv^ jobs. He said vessel would pay off upon arrival in Jacksonville, Fla. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew told EPA would be stopped be­ cause of pay raise. Crew asked union for information about seniority time on mili­ tary ships. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent Job. Military was very apprecia­ tive of crew support during trip. FIRSTLY. JACKLUMMUS{Amsea), October 7—Chairman Jeffery Moritz, Secretary Anthony Curran, Educational Director Randy Tannis, Deck Delegate Jay Heater, Engine Delegate Rick Har­ ris, Steward Delegate Lisa Harris. Chairman said payoff is scheduled for Honolulu. He advised crew to wait for re­ liefs before departing ship. Secretary stated crew still waiting for mail to catch up with ship. Educational director urged Keeping the Members Well Fed Is a Family Affair The galley gang aboard a vessel activated for the Persian Gulf prepares to feed the crew. They are GSU Clarence Evans (left) and his brother Recertified Steward Norman Evans (right) from the port of Houston. In the center is GSU Leon Butler from the port of Jacksonville. Chairman requested letter from union concerning extra pay for carrying danger­ ous cargo. Educational director re­ minded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $200 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked for more information on ship and contract. Crew thanked Houston Patrolman Steve Ruiz for coming to vessel in Galveston, Texas. CHARLES L. BROWN{Transoceanic Cable), October 30 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. M. Wilson, Educa­ tional Director William Carroll, Deck Delegate D. M. Ticer Jr., Engine Dele­ gate Kevin Stratton, Steward Delegate T. Kiwior. Chairman atmounced galley ice machine was working again and ship's reefer boxes are framed and insu­ lated but more work needs to be done. He reminded members to support MDL. He stated vessel would take part in fiveday training exercise in November. He reminded crew of no slop chest aboard so purchase necessary items ashore be­ fore exercise begins. Treasurer an­ nounced barbecue grill was purchased, some scrap copper and brass is to be cashed in and $1,250 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was asked not to place rugs and tennis shoes in washers and dryers. Next port: Hono­ lulu. FALCON DUCHESS (Seahawk Man­ agement), October 30 — Chairman Leo Paradise, Secretary Cleo Jones, Educa­ tional Director Edward Smith. Chair­ man announced vessel would pay off in Mobile, Ala. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted ship was running out of milk on coastwise trips. FIRSTLY. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (Amsea), October 8 — Chairman Wil­ liam O. Johnson, Secretary D. Moyer, Educational Director Ellis Young, Deck Delegate Robert Johnson, Engine Dele­ gate Douglas R. Laughlin, Steward Del­ egate Kenneth Whitfield. Chairman asked if members living in Guam or Sai- crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $90 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew wanted verification from union about pay for being restricted to ship. Some questions were raised on responsibilities of stew­ ard assistants. Steward department thanked for job well done with extra per­ sonnel aboard. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), October 14 — Chairman Ted Daniels, Secretary C. N. Johnson, Educational Director John Ashly, Deck Delegate D. R. Gaston. Chairman thanked crew for making smooth transition from moth­ balls to working vessel. Treasurer an­ nounced $1,500 in ship's fond. Crew voted to purchase movies and popcorn machine for ship and $300 in recreation equipment for military. Engine and stew­ ard delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Bosun Ted Daniels received message from company juuiouncing birth of his daughter. HUMACAO(Puerto Rico Marine), Oc­ tober 18 — Chairman L. Rodrlgues, Secretary Cassie B. Carter Jr., Educa­ tional Director W. Turner, Steward Del­ egate M. Robles. Chairman announced vessel would be paying off in Elizabeth, N.J. He said he spoke with captain about lodging for no heat and hot water while in shipyard and no air conditioning for three days at sea. Deck and engine dele­ gates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward dele­ gate. Crew asked contracts department about duties in four-man steward depart­ ment and to resolve dispute about watch relief at wheel in deck department. Crew asked to bring up disputes at department meetings rather than waiting for union meetings. Members reminded to clean rooms when signing off. Next port: Eliza­ beth. Continued on page 13 �DiaMBiR1990 Ships' Digests Continued from page 12 ." f!' i:,, "'V i''' • • •' ITBGROTON(Apex Marine), October 14 — Chairman Donald W. Piummer, Secretary Aivin P. Robinson. Chairman announced payoff would be at Port Read­ ing, N.J. where there will be change in officers. He reported all was running smoothly. Secretary reported members have worked very hard to maintain ves­ sel and keep it clean. Educational direc­ tor urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ ceived Seafarers LOGs. Chief steward thanked 4-8 watch. Crew thanked Stew­ ard Alvin Robinson and Chief Cook M. C. Jaradle for jobs well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Carriers), October 22 — Chairman Dave Zurek, Secretary Carroll C. Kenny. Chairman said everything was running smoothly but nothing has happened on items re­ ported as needing to be repaired or re­ placed. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked welfare department to issud insur­ ance cards and look into changing pen­ sion plan into 40IK. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. LIBERTY SPIRinUbeTty Maritime), October 21 — Chairman Eugene Grantham, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Deck Delegate Lester Hoffman, En­ gine Delegate E. A. Fuentes, Steward Delegate Tamara Hanson. Chairman stated ship would lay up in Yugoslavia anc) crew would be paid off in New York airport. He said everyone would receive ticket to port of engagement. He re­ minded members they still are part of crew until discharged so act accordingly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Gal­ ley gang thanked for Job well done. OMIDYNACHEMiOMl, Corp.), Octo­ ber 28 — Chairman L. L. Kunc, Secre­ tary Donnie Collins, Educational Director M. J. Wells, Deck Delegate Raymond P. Vivarl, Engine Delegate George F. Darney, Steward Delegate Joseph C. Bush. Chairman said repair list will be turned in upon arrival. He noted Steward Donnie Collins would be retiring in port of Houston. He asked for clarification from union about when deck member is needed on watch or day work. Secretary urged members to up­ grade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $127 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew stated dryer needed to be replaced. Crew complained of fumes from cargo in house section. Crew asked leather palm gloves be stocked in slop chest. Members gave gal­ ley gang vote of thanks. Collins said he would give ice cream freezer to ship. Collins has sailed aboard vessel since 1981 and with SIU for 44 years. Next port: Houston. OMI HUDSON(OMl, Corp.), October 14 — Chairman B. Hohhs, Secretary Henry Manning, Deck Delegate E. I. Bronstein, Engine Delegate Rex Bolin, Steward Delegate J. E. Lewis. Chairman announced payoff set for Los Angeles. He said he had copies of contracts and union forms for members to read. No be^s or disputed OT reported. Crew • asked for clarification of when vessel is on day work and on watch. Repair list was given to captain and chief engineer. Next port: Los Angeles. OMI HUDSON(OMl Corp.), Chair­ man B, R. Hohhs, Secretary Henry Manning, Deck Delegate J. Lihhy, En­ gine Delegate Rex Bolin, Steward Dele­ gate J. E. Lewis. Chairman stated repair list had been given to captain and chief engineer. He said payoff is scheduled in Los Angeles for October 23. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted re­ pairs are being made on dish sterilizer but dishes still coming out spotty with soap film. Next port: Los Angeles. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), October 21 — Chairman George Giraud, Secretary B. E. Fletcher, Educational Director Mark Sawin. Chairman announced payoff set for Corpus Christi, Texas on October 23. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew noted galley ran out of fresh fruit and vegetables and some meats. Crew asked dryer be re­ paired or replaced and new VHS re­ corder be placed in recreation room. Next port: Corpus Christi. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Mari­ time Overseas), October 11 ^— Chairman F. Cottongin, Secretary L. Fend, Educa­ tional Director J. Quinter, Deck Dele­ gate J. Batorski, Engine Delegate C. Weekly, Steward Delegate L. Jenkins. Chairman announced payoff set for Octo­ ber 12 in Richmond, Calif. He said he spoke with captain and reported he or­ dered linen closet to be locked. Educa­ tional director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked wel­ fare department to look into increasing vision benefits. Crew discussed and agreed on better system for changing lin­ ens. Next ports: Richmond and Los An­ geles. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), October 21 — Chairman Richard Wardlaw, Secretary Earl Gray, Deck Delegate K. F. Schultz, Engine Delegate G. Banda. Chairman reminded members not to leave vessel until patrolman ar, rives and payoff is over. Secretary an­ nounced vessel will make trip to Alaska before returning to regular run. Deck del­ egate reported mates doing unlicensed work. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked for new washing machine as one for members is broken constantly. Crew thanked steward department for its good work. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Over­ seas), October 28 — Chairman George Walks, Secretary Sean Ryan, Engine Delegate Joseph Billlto, Steward Dele­ gate Mohamed Ahdelfatah. Chairman said tiles on crew's deck and washing machine are needed. He said all was going well. Secretary stated increased communication is needed with union. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew told chief mate willing to work with members be­ fore issues become beefs. Chief cook asked union to discover why he was not given travel pay. PFC JAMES ANDERSON JR. (Maersk Lines), October 20 — Chair­ man Karl Timonen, Secretary Michael J. Curtis, Engine Delegate Paul Jude Moran. Chairman announced CPR class would be held October 21 and room in­ spections would occur about October 25. Treasurer listed $152 in ship's fund. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Crew thanked for its work. Galley gang thanked for its good job. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), October 25 — Chairman Leon T. Jekot, Secre­ tary Rafael Evans, Educational Director R. Johnsen. Chairman advised book members to stay aboard until Persian Gulf crisis ends. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for job well done and good food. /701/E/7 (Vulcan Carriers), October 20 — Chairman William Lewis, Secretary Ernest Harris, Educational Director Robert Bunch, Deck Delegate Phil Slaughter, Engine Delegate George Thompson, Steward Delegate Kipp Neshitt. Chairman said all departments running smoothly. He reported all re­ pairs made. He encouraged members to attend Lundeberg School. He thanked the galley gang and staff of Seafarers LOG for jobs well done. Educational di­ rector reported LOGs received in Japan. He noted new books and movies are available for crew. He thanked company for forwarding mail to ship on regular basis. Treasurer announced $207 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. New pay raises were read and posted. Crew asked contracts departrrient tb consider mechanism for permanent men to retain posts despite an illness. Crew reported new ice machine and washer were installed. Crew stated it en­ joyed shore leave in Singapore, Subic Bay, Philippine Islands and Pusan, Korea. Next ports: Guam, Singapore and Subic Bay. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), October 14 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director R. Velez, Engine Delegate Alfred Day, Steward Delegate Jessie Lee James. Chairman announced payoff scheduled October 17 in Eliza­ beth, N.J. He urged members to donate to SPAD. No disputed OT or beefs re­ ported. Crew requested VCR, television remote control, washer and fan from company. Members noted air condi­ tioner not working properly in crew lounge. Next port: Elizabeth. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT (SeaLand Service), October 21 — Chairman John C. Green, Secretary E. Doffoh, Educational Director Eric Bain, Deck Delegate Ruhin Mitchell, Engine Dele­ gate M. Beata, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. Chairman said crew still re­ questing new washing machine and room fans be installed. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked air vents in 12-4 and 4-8 watch rooms and dryer door be repaired. Next ports: Boston and Elizabeth, N.J. Fuel for the Body Recertified Steward Norman Evans (left) watches as crewmembers QMED Carlito E. Pisioco (center) and AB Thomas McGregor load their plates during a shipboard barbecue aboard a Ready Reserve Force vessel. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Service), October 8 — Chairman R. Pinkham, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Edu­ cational Director L. Brown, Deck Dele­ gate David Ray hum. Steward Delegate Darwin Hand. Chairman announced payoff on October 16 in Tacoma, Wash. Jle said this was one of best crews with whom he had sailed. Secretary thanked crew for taking some weight off GSU by keeping vessel ship shape. Educational director urged members to notify him of any electrical problems they may notice. Treasurer reported crew thanked Captain Flagger of SL Defender for copying some of their movies and leaving them in Yokohama, Japan for Developer's viewing. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked Chief Cook Diana Nason for her fine cooking. At request of AB T. Churchman, Chicago Bears were voted official team of Developer. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Service), October 21 — Chairman E. Wallace, Secretary Pedro Lahoy, Deck Delegate H. Smith, Deck Delegate James P. O'Reilly. Chairman discussed new contract with crew. He talked about possibility of ship's returning to New York run. Deck and steward delegates re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), October 13 — Chairman Wer­ ner Becher, Secretary S. Ghani, Educa­ tional Director Walter C. Stevens, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine Dele­ gate James Spranza, Steward Delegate H. Buhkar. Chairman told crew vessel would arrive in Long Beach, Calif, on October 15 and be idle until October 23. Secretary said trip Was smooth and crew was pleasure with whom to work. No dis­ puted OT or beefs reported. Next ports: Oakland, Calif., Honolulu, Guam and Kaohsiung, Taiwan. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 14 — Chairman L. Freeburn, Secretary F. Sison, Educa­ tional Director R. Belcher, Deck Dele­ gate Thomas Self, Engine Delegate M. Abdullah, Steward Delegate D. Garri­ son. Treasurer reported $56 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew told vessel would lay up in Port­ land, Ore. shipyard and all hands would get transportation to Oakland, Calif, home port. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), October 21 — Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Edu­ cational Director J. B. Dryman. Chair­ man told crew company has not resolved providing van to take crew from gate to ship in Hawaii, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Guam. He aimounced payoff October 28 in Long Beach, Calif. Treasurer listed $70 in ship's fund. Deck delegate re­ quested proper gear for sand blasting to prevent eye problems. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Seafarers LOGs re­ ceived in Honolulu. Crew was waiting for work to be done on television and VCR so members could hook them up in their rooms. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 23 — Chairman Stephen R. Garay, Secretary David H. Boone, Deck Delegate Gregory Poer, Engine Delegate C. J. Kirchhofer, Steward Del­ egate William A. Daly. Chairman an­ nounced vessel payoff scheduled in Tacoma, Wash, this trip. He urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary read minutes of last meeting. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for its fine work. Next port: Tacoma. l,v' , SEALIFT ARCTIC (IMC), October 24 — Chairman Brian O'Hanlon, Secre­ tary Scott Opsahl, Engine Delegate The­ odore Hawkins, Steward Delegate Herbert Curry. Chairman urged crewmembers to stay aboard as long as possible because of Iraqi crisis. Secre­ tary asked those signing off to strip beds and clean rooms. He thanked deck and engine departments for keeping mess and pantry clean. No disputed OT or ' beefs reported. Crew told it was getting new washer. Captain told crew profits from slop chest would be used to pur­ chase movies. Crew thanked Steward Scott Opsahl, Chief Cook Herb Curry Continued on page 14 •i'v �-'xnMiii SCAFAREKS LOG Ship^^ Digest! Continued from page 13 and Steward Assistant Andy Campollo for their very good work in galley. If T" ' '" '."^ SGT. MATEJKOCAK(Waterman Steamship), October 7 — Chairman Angelo J. Urti Jr., Secretary Milton J. Phelps, Educational Director D. Peter­ son, Deck Delegate Michael A. Duggan, Engine Delegate John C. Langley, Steward Delegate Antonio Prizmik. Chairman reported Captain Dan Tucker thanked all departments for job well done. He urged all members to upgrade at Piney Point and get involved in union activities. He announced payoff October 12 in Panama City, Fla. Secre­ tary on behalf of crew wished speedy re­ covery to black gang member Michael J. Tremper who left vessel ill. Educa­ tional director reminded members of im­ portance of upgrading. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked more Seafarers LOGs and union communica­ tions be sent to vessel. Next ports: Morehead City, N.C. and Panama City. ULTRAMAR (American Maritime), Oc­ tober 21 — Chairman Willie Marsh, Secretary Howard Williams. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Crew requested new furniture from com­ pany for lounge. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), Chairman Michael Shappo, Secretary M. L. ^Apply NOW^ Union's TM3Ar\TTATI?. APRIL AODfl 15, ic mm DEADUNE: 199V : V' II .III I II P IIII •• lease send me the 1991 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. Name. Book Number City, State, Zip Code Telephone number _ This application is for 12/90 SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 3 — Chairman A. J. Palino, Secretary R. Spencer, Educa­ tional Director F. Hall, Engine Delegate Willie Lee Jr., Steward Delegate C. A. Sewell. Chairman announced ship would lay up for repairs in January. Secretary read minutes from last meeting and noted everything was okay. Beefs and disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. None was reported by steward delegate. Steward department thanked for its good work. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $829,121. These expenses included $133,584 in administrative expenses and $695,537 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 493 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $14,469,688 as of December 31, 1989, compared to $12,751,011 as of January 1, 1989. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $1,718,677. This increase included unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of pjan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $2,547,798 including employer contributions of $217,523,employee contributions of $83,180, gains of $729,327 from the sale of assets and earnings from investments of $1,517,768. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows t)iat enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additionailnformation You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, 4. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746,(301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copyingcosts. Requests to the Department should beaddressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4577, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. ~ -.w- ' V-'.-XY SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), November 4 — Chairman V. J. Ardowski, Secretary W. Williams. Chairman talked with crew about safety prevention. Secretary read minutes of previous meeting. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported smooth sail­ ing. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. Address • Self , • Dependent SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), November 10 — Chairman W. Feil, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director R. Chapman, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick. Chairman talked with members about union and company's substance abuse policies. Educational di­ rector provided safety poster to crew, Treasurer listed $239 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested more ice cream for 42-day voy­ age. This is a summaiy of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund EIN 13-1953878 for the year ended December 31, 1989. The annual rei^rt has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Soine 35 years ago, the Seafarers International Union's Atlantic and Gulf District became the first maritime union in America to establish a ^holarship program to help qualified members and their dependents laiKe cO lege and vocational education. Every year, four scholarships are given to children of SIU members: These ^e worth $15,000 each over a four-y^ period at the college of the winner's choice. In addition, three scholarships are reserved annually for SIU mem­ bers, themselves. One is a $15,000 four-year scholarship. Each of the other two is a $6,000 two-year scholarship for study at a vocational school or community college. Since the inception of the program, the impartial committee of professional educators from the college and university level has awarded 178 scholarships to Seafarers and their children. It has pro­ duced doctors, lawyers, engineers, pharmacists, librarians, teachers, computer specialists and scientists—most of whom have pointed out that without the SIU's help, they never would have had the opportunity to pursue their education. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall, ftospective applicants also may request a copy by filling in the request form below. Mail the completed form to: SIU Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 iMipiVi stack gas still affecting crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new washing machine as one is not enough. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for its good work. Crew thanked for its work in fighting fire on ship. Summary Annual Report Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund Program 111 USNS REGULUSiBay Tankers), Octo­ ber 21 — Chairman George Wilson, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director Robroy Adams, Deck Delegate Roger Reinke, Engine Delegate Sam­ son Sandvan, Steward Delegate Eduardo Lasso. Chairman announced vessel payoff October 26 in Jacksonville, Fla. Secretary reminded crew to help keep lounges clean. He asked members to clean rooms when signing off. He thanked crew for helping sort trash and garbage into proper containers. Treasurer listed $10 in movie fund. Engine dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and stew­ ard delegates. Galley gang thanked for very good food and job well done. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 4 — Chairman D. Leon, Secretary D. A. Brovrn, Educa­ tional Director Michael Overgaard, Deck Delegate Richard Guerin, Engine Delegate Ali Mohsin. Chairman stated Scholarship •••LlliJ' IL iniMii Baker. Chairman asked union for infor­ mation about contract and when turnover to new company would take place as ship has no set date. Educational director advised members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and engine delegates. Crew asked company to provide all nec­ essary protection in case of biological or chemical warfare. Crew noted some toi­ lets not working and some members are not returning movies for use by others. Crew asked more Seafarers LOGs be sent to vessel. Next port: Bayonne, N.J. V-' ^ •• �Final pepartures DEEP SEA WILLIS B. ADDISON Willis B. Addison, 71, passed away No­ vember 9. The Loui­ siana na­ tive served in the Army from 1942 to 1944. He joined the Seafar­ ers in February 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Ad­ dison sailed in the engine de­ partment before he retired in 1981. EDWARD A. ANDERSON Edward A. Ander­ son, 94, died Octo­ ber 13. He was bom in Il­ linois and served in the Navy from 1917 to 1919. Brother Anderson joined the SIU in August 1949 in the port of New York. He was very ac­ tive in union activities while he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He started collecting his pension in 1970. ERNEST C. ANDERSON Ernest C. Anderson, 81, passed away October 4. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., he served in the Navy from 1929 to 1936. He joined the union in August 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans and sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Anderson began drawing his pension in November 1975. THOMAS G. ROLAND Thomas G. Boland, 62, died October 10. The Davenport, Iowa native joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1947 in the port of New York. His deck departinent career was interrupted by the Army from 1951 to 1957. Brother Boland upgraded to re­ certified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1983. He had started receiving his pen­ sion earlier this year. VERNON H. CAMBRE JR. Vernon H. Cambre Jr., 30, passed away June 24. Bom in Chicago, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in May 1981. Brother Cambre was an active member of the black gang, sailing as an OMU, at the time of his death. CHARLES D. CAMERON Charles D. Cam­ eron, 58, died July 6. The Rison, Ark. na­ tive served in the Army from 1951 to 1954. He joined the SIU in January 1967 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Brother Cameron up­ graded his engine department rating at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He was an active member at the time of his death. JOSEPH M.CERNA Joseph M. Cema, 100, passed away September 24. He was bom in Peru. Brother Cema started sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944. He started collecting his pen­ sion in 1969 from MCS before the union merged with the AGLIWD. His remains were cremated. CHARLES E. COLSTON Charles E. Col­ ston, 55, died No­ vember 3. The Mis­ sissippi native served in the Army from 1955 to 1958. He graduated from the port of New Orleans Andrew Fumseth Training School in August 1963. Brother Colston's first vessel was the Oregon Victory. He was an active member, sail­ ing as a chief cook, at the time of his death. CLOVISJ.COMPAN Clovis J. Compan, 81, passed away August 3. Bom in New Orleans, he joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1943 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Com­ pan sailed in the steward de­ partment before he retired in December 1968. GEORGE A. DEAN George A. Dean, mdied August 1. He was a charter member of the Sea­ farers hav­ ing joined in December 1938 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Dean shipped on Wa­ terman vessels early in his union career. He sailed in the deck department. He retired in 1964. LOUIS G. DENNIS Louis G. Dennis, 77, passed away November 11. The Vir­ ginia native was a charter mem­ ber of the SIU. He joined the union in May 1939 in the port of Boston. Brother Dennis sailed in the galley gang until his retirement in 1975. CURRY DeVAUGHN Curry DeVaughn, 70, died No­ vember 25. A native of Oakwood, Texas, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother DeVaughn joined the union in April 1967 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department and began collecting his pension in November 1987. STIG W. B. EHRNLUND StigW.B.Ehmlund,68, passed away July 18. He was bom in Malmo, Sweden. ^ Brother Ehmlund joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in October 1964 in the port of Los Angeles. After MCS merged with the AGLIWD, he upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He sailed primarily on : American President Lines ves­ sels before retiring in 1986. JULIO EVANS Julio Evans, 73, died August 8. Bom in Fajardo, P.R., he joined the Seafarers in May 1941 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Evans sailed in the deck department. He began drawing his pension in 1974. MARGARET FONG Margaret Fong, 74, passed away August 23. The native of Illinois was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards and sailed primarily on Ameri­ can President Lines vessels. Sister Fong retired in 1968 be­ fore MCS merged with the AGLIWD. Her remains were cremated. GEORGE W. FOURNIER George W. Foumier, 79, died November 6. He was bom in Mt. Bullion, Calif, and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Foumier joined the SIU in April 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed iii the black gang before retiring in 1970. BRYAN J. GIBSON Bryan J. Gibson, 94, passed away Oc­ tober 5. The North Car­ olina na­ tive served in the Army from 1915 to 1921. He joined the union in February 1955 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Gibson's last vessel was the Steel Traveler. He began collecting his pen­ sion in 1966. JOHN GREEN John Green, 65, died December 18,1989 in Menlo Park, Calif. A native of Washington, he joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in September 1941 and sailed aboard the Matthew Luckenbach. Brother Green served as an executive chef instmctor at the MCS training school in Calistoga, Calif, be­ fore he retired in 1968. He is survived by his wife, Lillie; son, Patrick: daughter, Jacque­ line Townsend; four grandchil­ dren and three great-grandchildren. His re­ mains were scattered at sea. HARRY B. HASTINGS Harry B. Hastings, 64, passed away No­ vember 3. Bom in Alabama, he joined the SIU in April 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Hastings sailed in the steward department. He started collect­ ing his pension in 1987. ' :. THEOPILUS JOSEPH Theopilus Joseph, 66, died No­ vember 12. A native of Texas, he joined the union in Decem­ ber 1958 in the port of Seattle. Brother Joseph shipped in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in 1980. DEMETRIOS N. KAMBANOS Demetrios N. Kambanos, 83, passed away June 29. He was bom in Greece and joined the Seafarers in August 1951 in the port of New York. Some of the first vessels on which Brother Kambanos sailed in the engine department included those for Isthmian and Bull Lines. He re­ tired in 1971. MAURI O. J. KARLSSON Mauri O. J. Karlsson, 66, died July 2. Bom in Finland, he joined the union in May 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed in the black gang. Brother Karlsson started col­ lecting his pension in 1984. JOHN M. LAMB John M. Lamb, 81, passed away No­ vember 4. The Dothan, Ala. na­ tive joined the SIU in January 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Lamb shipped in the black gang before retiring in 1975. TONGYOULEE Tong You Lee, 78. died in a San Francisco hospital August 20. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1935. Brother Lee re­ tired in 1971 before MCS merged with the AGLIWD. He was buried August 25 in Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery in Colma, Calif. PEDRO MARINO Pedro Ma­ rino, 63, passed away in Kingman, Ariz. Jan­ uary 30. A native of San Diego, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940. Brother Marino began collect­ ing his pension in 1971. He was buried Febmary 2 in the Phoenix, Ariz. National Memo­ rial Cemetery. His wife, Marilyn, survives him. LANCEPADGETT Lance Padgett, 29, died Novem­ ber 26 while sail­ ing aboard • the Equal­ ity State. He was a native of Trona, Calif, and served in the Army from 1979 to 1983. Brother Padgett graduated from the Lundeberg School in December 1989 and shipped as an ordinary seaman. Prior to joining the SIU, he was a mem­ ber of the United Industrial Workers, an SIUNA affiliate. He was buried at Seafarers Haven in Valley Lee, Md. He is survived by his wife. Tammy; daughter, Cassandra; his iJarents and brother; two half-sisters and a half-brother; and several step-brothers and sisters. FERDINAND F. PRIETO Ferdinand F. Prieto, 67, passed away Oc­ tober 7. The San Juan na­ tive served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Brother Prieto joined the Seafarers in July 1963 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment and last shipped in 1987. •Mi: OSCAR M. RAYNOR Oscar M. Raynor, 62, died October 30. He was bom in Geor­ gia and joined the SIU in September 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Raynor shipped in the galley gang. He retired in 1987. JOSE D.REYES Jose D. Reyes, 75, passed away September 15. The native of Puerto Rico joined the union in January 1967 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Reyes ; sailed in the steward depart­ ment before he started collect­ ing his pension in 1983. EDWARD T. RILEY Edward T. Riley, 74, died October 28. Bom in Massa­ chusetts, he joined the Seafar­ ers in August 1951 in the port of Boston. Brother Riley sailed in the deck department. He re­ tired in 1978. JUAN V. RIVERA Juan V. Rivera, 66, passed away Oc­ tober 23. The Puerto Rico na­ tive joined the SIU in 1944 but went ashore in 1951. He re­ sumed his membership as part of the galley gang in 1968. Brother Rivera started drawing his pension in 1981. JOHNNY R. SALINAS Johnny R. Salinas, 57, died Novem­ ber 15. Bom in Galves­ ton, Texas, he Continued on page 16 • • . ' ' ' V-;-. ii' -fci �a»JaiiBtFlaf>!jo»,ii»^t.j SEAFAROtS lOG Final Departures Hams began collecting his pen­ sion in 1968 before the union merged with the AGLIWD. Continued from page IS served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955. Brother Salinas Joined the Seafarers in August 1961 in the port of Houston. He was an active member in the deck department at the time of his death. .•;u^7 il x.^-,t ite! '!'%!•?' -f?' JOSE F. SANTIAGO Jose P. Santiago, 70' passed away No­ vember 7. He was bom in Santurce, P.R. and joined the SIU in Oc­ tober 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Santiago sailed in the decfe>department. He began collecting his pen­ sion in 1985. :: ..•>.-SiV"»^'^.;V EDWARD A. SESERKO Edward A. Seserko, 63, died October 17. Bom in Penn­ sylvania, he served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. Brother Seserko joined the union in July 1951 in the port of Philadelphia. He shipped in the deck department until he retired in 1977. CLEVELAND TAYLOR Cleveland Taylor, 45, passed away Oc­ tober 19. The Mo­ bile, Ala. native graduated from that port's An­ drew Furuseth Training School in December 1965. Brother Taylor upgraded his engine de­ partment ratings at the Lundeberg School in 1981 and 1985. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. THEODORA B. TIMO Theodora B. Timo, 64, died October 30. Bom in Pembina, N.D., she Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in August 1976 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Sister Timo continued sailing in the galley gang when MCS merged with the AGLl WD and retired earlier this year. GROVER C. TURNER Grover C. Tumer, 70, passed away No­ vember 3. A native of Texas, he served in the Army from 1939 to 1948. Brother Tumer Joined the SIU in December 1951 in. the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department before retiring in 1979. NEALY WILLIAMS Nealy Williams, 86, died Octo­ ber 21. Bom in Tennessee, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1923. Brother Wil- INLAND '• MARVIN Z. MOORE Marvin Z. Moore, 79, died October 11. He was bom in JULIUS D. ANDREWS Julius D. Andrews, 68, passed away Oc­ tober 19. The Bruns­ wick County, N.C. native Joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1962 in the port of Norfolk. Boatman Andrews retired in 1984. He was buried October 22 in Brunswick (N.C.) Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Frances; two sons, Larry and Earl; a daughter Judy A. Edwards; and six grandchil­ dren. SAM R. GEORGE Sam R. George, 71, died October 14. He was bom in Vir­ ginia and Joined the SIU in Febmaiy 1980 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman George sailed in the deck department before he came ashore in 1983. RAYMOND J. GLESPEN Raymond J. Glespen, 64, passed away No­ vember 2. A native of Brook­ lyn, N.Y., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1967. Boat­ man Glespen Joined the union in June 1971 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed as a tugboat captain before retiring in 1988. FRANK HOFFPAUIR Frank Hoffpauir, 81, died Novem­ ber 14. Bom in Ryane, La., he served in the Navy from 1927 to 1931. He Joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Hoffpauir sailed as an engineer for Sa­ bine Towing. He began draw­ ing his pension in 1974. HIRAM W. LUPTON Hiram W. Lupton, 64, passed away Oc­ tober 31. The Low­ land, N.C. native served in the Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Lupton Joined the Seafarers in March 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department before he retired in August 1984. Crittenden, Va. and Joined the SIU in June 1962 in the port of Philadelphia. Boat­ man Crittenden sailed in the en­ gine department. He started receiving his pension in Febm­ ary 1978. , ROY E. PALMER Roy E. Palmer, 82, passed away No­ vember 10. A na­ tive of Ingleside. Texas, he Joined the union in May 1957 in the port of Hous­ ton. Boatman Palmer sailed as a tugboat captain for G&H Towing. He began collecting his pension in July 1973. IRVING B. TUCKER Irving B. Tucker, 86, died October 2. Bom in Gressitt, Va., he Joined the Seafarers in August 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Tucker sailed in the deck department prior to his retirement in 1973. JOHNJ.WILGUS John J. Wilgus, 74, passed away October 16. The Ocean View, Del. native Joined the SIU in December 1976 in the port of Houston. Boatman Wilgus sailed as an engineer. He started drawing his pension in 1982. RAILROAD MARINE GEORGE CCURLEY George C. Curley, 90, died No­ vember 10. He was bom in Paterson, N.J. and Joined the union in July 1960 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department for the New York Central System. Brother Curley retired in 1965. JOHN F.DALY John F. Daly, 80, passed away No­ vember 25. The New York na­ tive Joined the Seafarers in December 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Daly sailed for the Erie Lackawana Railroad. He started collecting his pension in 1969. DENNIS DOODY Dennis Doody, 88, died Novem­ ber 1. Bom in Elm Park, N.Y., he Joined the SIU in July 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Doody sailed as a bridgeman for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He began receiving his pension in 1967. CHARLES F. McGOVERN Charles F. McGovem, 75, passed away Oc­ tober 20. He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. Brother McGovem Joined the union in July 1960 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck de­ partment for the Brooklyn Eastem District Terminal. He retired in 1980. EDWARD J. OTTEN Edward J. Otten, 90, died Octo­ ber 14. The native of New Jer­ sey Joined the Seafarer s in November 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Otten started collecting his pension in 1965. GREAT LAKES LEONARD R. ARENDT County, Wis., he served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Arendt Joined the SIU in July 1959 in the port of De­ troit. He sailed as a conveyorman for American Steamship Company before he retired in 1982. PHILLIP J. GAJEWSKI Phillip J. Gajewski, 80, died Novem­ ber 3. He was bom in Cheboy­ gan, Mich, and Joined the union in July 1959 in the port of Al­ pena, Mich. Brother Gajewski sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in 1975. MERRILL W. KELLEY Merrill W. Kelley, 94, passed away November 14. He Joined the old Tug Firemen's union (which later merged with the AGLIWD) in June 1951 in his native Chicago. Brother Kelley sailed as a deckhand for Great Lakes Towing Company. He started collecting his pension in 1963. MILTON R. LARSEN Milton R. Larsen, 79, died No­ vember 1. Bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., he Joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1951 in the port of Milwaukee. Brother Larsen sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He retired in 1973. JOHNJ.PELISH John J. Pelish, 80, passed away November 4. A native West Virginia, he Joined the SIU in January 1970 in the port of To­ ledo, Ohio. Brother Pelish was a member of the galley gang before he started drawing his pension in 1976. ROY L. POWERS Roy L. Powers, 60, died October 31. He Joined the union in October 1965 in his native Frankfort, Mich. Brother Powers last Job was sailing as a cook for Erie Sand and Gravel. He began collect­ ing his pension in 1989. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN JOHN M. NICASTRO John M. Nicastro, 69, passed away November 20. He Joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union (which later merged with the AGLIWD) in July 1961 in his native Gloucester, Mass. Brother Nicastro sailed in the deck dept before he re­ tired in 1986. THOMAS PARISI Thomas Parisi, 77, died No­ vember 9. The Boston native Joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union before it merged with the AGLIWD. He sailed as a fishing boat captain out of Gloucester, Mass. before retiring in 1977. Brother Parisi was buried in Calvary Ceme­ tery in Gloucester. His wife, Grace, survives him. MANUEL S. SOUSA Manuel S. Sbusa, 39, disap­ peared at sea No­ vember 25. A member of the SIU since 1986, the New Bed­ ford, Mass. fisherman fell over­ board while working aboard the Neves. Brother Sousa wais the nephew of New Bedford Patrolman Eugenio DeSousa. ALDEN E. WAGNER Alden E. Wagner, 86, passed away Sep­ tember 7. A native of West Berlin, Nova Scotia, Canada, he had been a member of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union before it merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wagner sailed as a fishing boat captain out of Gloucester, Mass. He retired in 1974. He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Glouces­ ter. His daughter, Elaine Pina, survives him. . • 'J'"''if t �<!=5. 1; ' rj». a. .» IMI 17 DECEMBER 1990 Know Your Rights -• 0 :• •» FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping of seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The properaddress for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, Md, 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agient. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the po­ litical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ' • ' 'f ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members iffe guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU coristitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ tion of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper con­ duct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan, EIN 13-6100329 for the year ended December 31, 1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $25,078,848. These expenses included $2,158,745 in administrative expenses, and $22,920,103 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 21,071 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although hot all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $430,047,469 as of December 31, 1989, compared to $387,057,064 as of January 1,1989. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $42,990,405. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $68,069,253, including employer contributions of $9,152,548, gains of $12,927,281 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $45,739,602 and other income of $249,822. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment • -> 3. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan 5. Service provider and trustee information To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W-, Washington, D.C. 20216. M •4 ;r;f. ii:. •iv'V SPAD t-shirts The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our members on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE M''. K'.vSv : Please fill out the application The shirts feature the SIU logo l)elow and mail it to: f^ii color on the front and John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer • n i u «• ui Seafarers International Union Politrcs is Porkchops mblue 5201 Auth Way on the back. They are Camp Springs, MD 20746 American-made. • -f't • Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. . :NAME ;ADDRESS •i'SS iCITY, STATE, ZIP I SOCIAL SECURITY# BOOK# [PHONE# RATING :T-SHIRT SIZE (drde one) S M L XL •T' '^1 • �18 "'' ,; ' "' ' ' SEAFAREKS LOG I k ""111: Ci' . It' 'Tft " By- 'I! ''A, I- -.-K: .LIFEBOAT - CLASS rt'.'t:;' ? '. •, Hartline, Tommy Yanes III, Kevin Mlllhouse and Jim Moore (instructor), (third row, from ieft) Joseph Dean, William Scott, John Sanders, Chris Curtis, Vincent Martinez and Ryan Camardelle, (back row, from ieft) William May, Clarence Green and Michael Dean. '- 'j&V Trainee Lifeboat Class 461—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat ciass 461 are (first row kneeling, from left) Michael Toddman, Arnett Ware, Marcus Page, Thomas Higgins, Richard Johnson, Antonio Malone and Richard Everett, (second row, from left) Earl Gillespie fbosun). Lance Gallant, Geoffrey Denesse, James Mills, Christopher Stringer, Easley Quinn III, James Richards, Mark Rivers, Gaston Watkins, Jason Frazee and Charles Frazer III, (third row, from ieft) Darrell Brashear, James Connor, EricThornsbrough, Matthew Young, Robert Fox and Ben Cusic (instructor), (back row, from ieft) Duffy Joyce, Joseph Tengler, Kenny Frankiewicz, Jere Johnson, Greg Woid, Jason Wyatt, Ricardo Ramirez and Garrick Prater. • '-•. •>;.;,V; Radar Observer—Members from Allied Towing who completed the radar observer course are (first row, from left) Henry Corbell, Dexter Moore, Carl R. Moor, Phil Spoerle and Casey Taylor (instructor), (second row, from left) Robert L. O'Neal, Kenneth H. Hudgins Sr. and Erik H. Eriksen. Able Seaman Class—The Lundeberg School graduated 18 members as able bodied seamen on November 19. From the left are (kneeling) Bruce Holloway, Bob Lang, William Norton, Alvin Diles Jr., Mitchell Roberts, David O'Neal, Steve Shank and instructor Nelson Bailey (standing), (second row, from left) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Joe Thompson, MikeSmigelski, Rick Jones, NickMcKnett, Wade Pisciotta, Kevin Walker, Arthur Stewart, John Bumgart, Jesse Fountain, Michael Gav and Mario Mardesic. Upgraders Lifeboat Class—Learning lifeboat skills and water survival techniques leads to lifeboatman certification at the Lundeberg School. Under the instruction of Ben Cusic (right), the following members completed the course of study: (from the left) W. Reyes, Walt Van Court, Charlie M. Belton and Bill Collins. Hagberg. Missing from the photo is,Brian "Magenta" Carolan. FiremanAVaterlender, Oiler (FOWT)—Completing the six-week course leading to endorsement as fireman/watertender are (sitting) Frank Alo, (first row kneeling, from left) Tomas Torruellas, Stoney Hardy, Mark Moran,Havier Alvarado, Mike Holly and Beato Diaz, (second row, from left) Jim Shaffer (instructor), Damon Jordan, Bruce Auman, Steve Rollins, Dean Compton, David Skieff, Chris Martinez and Charlie Belton, (third row, from left) Davis Lea, Steve Marshall, Jeff Van Slambrouck, Mike Waz, Emest Kemp and Darren Henderson. �'.'v s;; y'i';? DSCmBER 1990 ••.V ^J-.. .•;:,1 •'••i-i ' I-,-' •i::.':;'T", i.'-r-'••••':'V. 1991 mnAom COURSE sdimu Skmrd Upgnding Comses theSeSre'Ky for January-May Wlat geared to improve job skills of III l nwih ^11 programs are mariUme industry members and to promote the American industry's need^as^Sl as^th?Son ^ reflect the membership's and Persian Gulf. national emergency mobilization in the -If FULL S-week Sessions Course Able Seaman January 7 January 18 January 21 February 1 February 4 February 15 February 18 March 1 March 4 March 15 March 18 March 29 April 1 April 12 April 15 April 26 'f /t] April 29 May 10 May 13 May 24 May 27 June 7 • ' Ship HandliitgK January 21 February 1 March 18 March 29 May 27 June 7 Radar Observer Unlimited February 4 February 8 April 1 April 5 April 22 AprU26 May 20 May 24 Third Mate February 4 May 17 Inland Deck Licenses January 28 April 19 Celestial Navigation February 11 March 1 April 22 . iTiajr May 10 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations coarse mast be taken Tankerman March 4 March 29 May 27 June 21 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations coarse mast be taken Tankerman _ March 4 May 27 March 29 June 21 0// Spin Course Check-In Completion ^Date Date February 18 February 22 AprU 1 Aprils May 13 May 17 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations coarse mast be taken. UPGRADING APPUCATIOH Name(First) Date of Birth. (Middle) Mo./Dpy/Vear Address. (State) Telephnne( (Zip Code) " ) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security #_ Seniority. :. U.S. Citizen: • Yes Completion Date May 6 March 4 Sngine Upgnding Courses Check-In Date January 21 May 13 January 7 Februaiy 4 March 18 April 15 May 13 Course -—^ QMED-Any Rating FiremanAVatertender and Oiler '••f ' — -0$ m.H: : Completion Date April 12 August 2 February 1 March 1 April 12 May 10 June 7 « # c Kcr/Kfc/Af ana %. nimprooiti Maintenance & Operations January 21 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 April 1 January 28 May 27 March 18 February 18 January 14 March 11 :r • March 1 May 24 March 1 May 24 March 8 July 5 April 12 March 15 April 5 May 17 : ••il • , • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology Welding Marine Electronics Technician Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) Electro-Hydraulics Deep Sea/Inland Engineers March 11 May 17 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular coarse. -i; •-I*' r'- ' 'I ' " J99I Adult Edurafion Stkoduie Course j 1 English as a Second Language (E$L) Developmental Studies ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course Check-In Date January 7 March 4 April 29 January 7 March 4 April 29 February 11 Completion Date February IS April 19 June 14 February 15 AprU 19 June 14 March 22 Januarv 18 January 7 January 28 April 22 iShri Janua?!^ February 22 May 17 'M':• 'f-', • •-i.-..ifr- • • discharges mast be submitted" ""' YOT^U to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested You also mast submit a COPY of each of the following- the first nSe of c^r^d rTI*h f '"d'cating your department and seniority, youf clinic Hr c u yo"*" Lundeberg School identification Sfice WILL NOT taken and completed. The Admissions Utnce WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE nATEVESSFI HE-tn wAie, DATE OF VtASEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Book #_ Department. • No SIGNATUREL I am interested in the following coursefs) checked below or indicated here if not listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee progriam? If yes, which program: from • Yes GNo to Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? Q Yes Q No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? . Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training ^ ' DATE. Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_ Primary language spoken Check-In Date March 25 January 28 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Adult Basic Education (ABE) Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) May 17 KBceriificaHon Frognms January 4 February 15 March 29 May 10 June 21 ^^il^^l^hoatman (City) Pngram Sikedah for 1991 January 14 March 8 March 25 • December 10-' • v'w'f.January 21^ . March 4 April IS • i'ii Check-In Completfon Course Date Date >U><>P«-«>ded(c<»aKt»lnM«» Coo'^' Chief steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. " - '' ' • ' " DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited O Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) D Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer ^eam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems U Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook D Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook • it • •• •;4 •' • • I -s ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be takbn with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation 4'. • m •X COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs RETURN COMPLETED APPUCAT,ON TO Seafarers Haoy I2A)0 A �SEAEUCEBtS r'->^ rv'"- Volume 52, Number 12 December 1990 Summary Annual Report Seafarers Pension Plan Page 17 ' '• il-' #- Sea-Land, SIU Stewards Seek Best Chow for Crews %... • "V ;l, &-:X The input of men and women who sail for the SIU will play a major rOle in determining the foods that will be served aboard Sea-Land vessels in the coming year. Upgraders and instructors from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School, union members on the beach and other friends of Sea-Land participated in a food exhibi­ tion sponsored by the company last month near its corpo­ rate headquarters in Elizabeth, N.J. The purpose of the event was to allow shipboard and company personnel an opportunity to examine the best quality food products available to institutional buyers such as Sea-Land. As the SIU stewards and members who attended the event discovered, there was more to the exhibit than just looking at the products. "I didn't think we'd get to taste the food," said Leslie Prophter of San Francisco, who is upgrading at Piney Point to cook/baker. "I thought we would be in seminars. This is a great idea. It gives us a chance to find out what is available on the ships and a choice in what we want to Order." Honolulu's Sherman Anderson, who is upgrading to chief steward, noted, "It's good for us to test food before we use it on a ship. We know what the members like." Good Food Raises Morale t,-. •.,; ,'.' IV', / •A"' .^•' Summary Annual Report Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan _Page 14 '• .' The food display is the creation for Lundeberg School graduate Jim Mann, who serves as Sea-Land's fleet commissary manager. He noted lot of time and effort go into the event. "We have to show what we are doing in our depart­ ments at Sea-Land," Mann told a reporter for the Seafar­ ers LOG. "Food brings people together and we want Above, galley gang mem­ bers Ed Ruggiero (left) and Sherman Anderson com­ pare notes about some of the food they tasted during the afternoon session.At right, Elizabeth shoregang bosun John Natoli slices open a seafood package so visitors can sample the taste of the fish. Brothers Ruggiero, Anderson and Natoli were among the many SIU members who sampled the products of a variety of purveyors during a Sea-Land food exhibi­ tion. Help Sought In Locating The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children is seeking the help of Seafarers in locating Averie Grace Evans. Averie was last seen riding a Above, head shoregang bosun Thomas Soresi asks a com­ pany rep about his products. At right. Chief Cook Joanna Cardwell decides which rice dish she wants to sample. people to see we are putting good stuff oh the vessels." For the members of the steward department, Mann said attending the show, tasting the products and talking with food company representatives helps them improve the quality of the food used to feed crewmembers. "That is good for morale on a long trip," he added. Recertified Steward Mike Ruggiero seemed to agree with Mann's assessment. Ruggiero sails aboard LNG vessels which sail between Indonesia and Japan, thus never seeing American ports or receiving Amer­ ican stores. "We recommended to our food suppliers that our members would eat short grain brown rice and veal," the 10-year member recalled. "I got them on my ship first and the members loved it. Now all the vessels stock and serve the items." Ruggiero travelled from his home in the nearby mountains of Pennsylvania to attend the show because "I can make suggestions on the quality, yield and cost effectiveness of the products available on the market." Between stops at the various booths. Chief Cook Joanna Cardwell of New York, a 10-year SIU mem­ ber, commented, "Everything is good and tasty. This certainly helps a lot when we cook aboard ship." Even Recertified Bosun Francis Adams realized the importance of non-galley gang members to be tasting the items. "I work with the stewards all the time. When the food is good, everyone gets along, so we're always discussing and coming up with new ideas." However, one SIU member, as he observed the displays, noted the difference in galley stores from the time he began shipping to today. Sea-Land Port Stew­ ard Ed Martin observed, "There have been a lot of drastic changes in the galley." Martin, a member since 1944, said, "We used to do everything from scratch. Now, it's a whole different mode of feeding. Today we can get most items in pre-measured form." purple Murray bicycle at approxi­ mately 4:30 p.m. in the East Natchitoches, La. area. She was wearing a black sweater, blue jean vest and black jeans at the time of her disappearance last month, No­ vember 5, 1990. Averie, who turned 12 years old this month, is 5 feet tall and weighs 101 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes and a scar on top of her nose and one above Ed Martin, SIU member and Sea-Land's Eliza­ beth, N.J. port steward, prepares a seafood dis^ play for the show. New York Port Agent Kermett Mangram (left) and Recertified Bosun Francis Adams recall one of the many payoffs they worked together. Lundeberg School graduate James Mann (left), now Sea-Land's fleet commissary manager, or­ ganized the food show. He is talking with William Seidenstricker, one of his instructors at the school when Mann was a trainee. Even the all-American hot dog was available at the food show, being sampled by Lundeberg School instructor William Seidenstricker. her right eyebrow. Anyone having information should contact the National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or the Natchitoches Police Department (Louisiana) Missing Persons Unit atl-3I8-352-8I01. Averie Grace Evans, in a recent photograph at left. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARINE SERVICES LEFT ON AGENDA, BUT WORLD TRADE TALKS COLLAPSE SEAFARERS BREAK OUT 13 MORE RRF SHIPS 1990 IS BUSY YEAR FOR SIU MEMBERS MTD ASKS CONGRESS TO PROBE REPORTS OF AT&T JOB EXPORTS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTS RESUME; RANDOM SCREENING SET FOR COMING YEAR TOM GOULD DIES; SEX-SIU OFFICIAL GULF BANKER'S CAPTAIN PRAISES WORK OF SHIP'S CREW SIU LNG CREWMEMBERS OK NEW SHIPPING PACT SIU-CREWED SEA-LAND CONSUMER RESCUES FOUR CUBAN REFUGEES SAN FRANCISCO PORT HOSTS THANKSGIVING FEAST SAM LAUD PLIES THE LAKES AS WINTER SETS IN SEA-LAND, SIU STEWARDS SEEK BEST CHOW FOR CREWS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 12 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/fce0b2e978b16575a950f5a90802b014.PDF ea13f56cb6b90cd4676b1765c717d556 PDF Text Text 1J.1- i •• • ff .- - - J:;; . • . . 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One such occasion occurred in the past week, when I found it nec­ essary to answer the latest attack from the Joumal of Commerce, a hard-line advocate of foreign-flag ship­ ping over the U.S.-flag industry. I thought the membership might be interested in the communication I have sent to the editor and the pub­ Michael Sacco lisher of that paper: • •; •_ ; '•,]. ; •'. -i' • "- *.i ' :• r^f • .. Robert L. Harris, Editor The Journal of Commerce 110 Wall Street New York, New York 10005 November 15,1990 Dear Sir: I would have preferred that this letter would have had as its purpose the commendation of the Journal of Commerce for an expression of fairness and constructiveness—if not support—in­ sofar as the American maritime industry is concerned. However, judging by the publication's consistent editorial page perfor­ mance, I am inclined to believe such a possibility seems rather unlikely. Twice in recent weeks, editorial comment continued to press on with what has emerged as an unremitting crusade for the abandonment of a U.S.-flag shipping capability and its replace­ ment with foreign-flag vessels (Editorial, "Fast Sealift," October 23,1990;"ShakingtheShipping World," October 29,1990). To challenge or attempt to answer the obviously unresearched assertions of the articles in question would be an act of charity they do not deserve. Because I think it is high time for the Journal of Commerce to examine the quality and credibility of its editorial statements, let me cite a couple of examples of the irresponsible and misinformed statements which are character­ istic of your attacks on the U.S. maritime industry. The editorial, "Fast Sealift," states "Fast sealift, of course, is an oxymoron; while the ships [for use in carrying supplies to the military forces] would have a top speed of up to 30 knots, several knots faster than the fastest merchant ships can gO, they still would take days or weeks to traverse the oceans." Then the editorial pontificates: "" A..rv«. absolutely, positively has to "If the Army get suppli lies to the front in a hurry, it will send tnem by air." I am Eligible pensioners were voted a $400 extra cash payment by the Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees, payable in December. The bonus was announced by Sec­ retary-Treasurer John Fay in his November report to all ports. The one-time holiday bonus of $400 will be sent in December to all Seafarer pensioners who have accrued 4,380 days of service and who have satisfied all the require­ ments for normal, early normal or disability pensions. The proposal for the bonus was put forward by union trustees and accepted by the full Board of Trust­ ees, made up of representatives from both the SIU and contracted •f.. Volume 52, Number 11 employers. The pension plan's de­ cision to distribute a 1990 bonus to all eligible pensioners was made after a careful study of the financial condition of the plan by an outside actuary. (An actuary is a profes­ sional who considers all elements of any decision a trust fund makes, calculating statistical risk and pro­ jecting into the future the ability to pay all obligations.) After receiving the actuary's re­ port, in view of the condition of the plan and its careful management, the Board of Trustees voted to pro­ vide a $400 holiday bonus to all eligible SIU pensioners. For eligible pensioners, the ad­ dition of the $400 bonus will mean November 1990 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Bill Brewer. S.. "('V sure that your readers, who know better, snickered over that one Evidently the writer never heard of former Secretary of Defense McNamara's enormous blunder in advocating a similar approach to logistics during the Vietnam War. When it devel­ oped that 95 percent of all supplies had to be transported by ship the miscalculating Secretary had to eat his words in public. Moreover, a bit of research would have revealed that one C-5 Galaxy plane, the military's largest cargo-carrying aircraft, can hold one M-1 tank. The eight fast sealift vessels can carry the supplies of an entire mechanized infantry division, including 300 tanks, support vehicles, artillery, cargo trucks and other mate­ rials. Putting aside the feasibility of an airlift of a mechanized division's supplies, since the editorial stressed the need for cost-cutting it might be sobering to consider that the cost of sending that amount of equipment by air would be many, many times greater than if sent by ship. The second piece in question which ran two weeks later, "Shaking the Shipping World," likewise forfeits any claim to reasonableness, with such uninformed inanities as this gem: "The Jones Act," the revisionist author asserts, "has killed the domestic business. No one can afford to move cargo from Boston to Florida by ship. About the only domestic shipping left serves Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska. And vessel operations need government help to maintain their market even to these places where railroads don't go." Here again, the implication is that facts have no relevance in determining the Journal's editorial stance when it comes to the American shipping industry. Had the writer bothered to acquaint himself with the voluminous charges and hearing records that proliferated during the immediate post-World War II period, he would have learned how the railroads' selective rate-cutting practices resulted in rail rates being reduced below cost in areas served by ships and raised where there wasn't any ship comjetition, a very influential factor in the demise of the once lourishing coastwise trade. I realize that insofar as merchant shipping is concerned the Journal of Commerce has a greater degree of accountability to its foreign-flag customers who are its most important constitu­ ency. Nevertheless, in the interests of maintaining some credi­ bility, perhaps it ought to consider after-hours classes in the history and basics of American-flag shipping for those of its staff who preach from on high. Very truly yours, Michael Sacco cc: Don 0. Becker, Publisher a receipt of three checks from the Seafarers Pension Plan in the month of December. Traditionally, the pension plan has issued De­ cember pension checks at the be­ ginning of that month and the January pension checks in the mid­ dle of December. In addition to those monies, eligible old timers will receive a third check—the $400 holiday bonus. Further information on the bonus or on the pension plan in general can be obtained in any union hall or by calling the organi­ zation at 1-800-CLAIMS4. Or write to the plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. NMU Shifts Training Funds To Shore Up Pension Pian The National Maritime Union has stripped its upgrading and training program in order to shore up its troubled pension plan. The NMU, which is now part and parcel of District 1 Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association after a merger that has often been dubbed a "takeover," agreed in re­ cent contract negotiations with shipowner representatives to trans­ fer close to $30 million from the training monies to the underfunded NMU pension plan. The switch of funds has been criticized within the NMU. One critic likened the deal to a big give­ away to the shipowners saying that in retum for a five percent pay increase the union's leaders had given away $30 million, the Jour­ nal of Commerce reported. For the past three years the ail­ ing NMU pension plan has been the target of many schemes. At the time of the 1988 merger of District 1 MEBA and the NMU there was talk that the underfunded pension trust of the unlicensed seamen would be integrated with the pen­ sion plan of the engineers' union. TTiat plan met with strong opposi­ tion from rank-and-file District 1 MEBA members. Just prior to this fall's election for officers of the licensed division of District 1 MEBA/NMU, the union's president announced that no such merger of pension plans would take place. �mrnm NOVEMBiR 1990 Big Seaifft Scores High in Guif Mission Senators Repel Attack Military, CiviiiansWork Together On Cargo Preference To Keep the Supply Lines Meving Existing cargo preference provisions were preserved in the closing days of this year's congressional session despite attempts by the supporters of giant farm commodity groups to eliminate or weaken the nation's laws mandating carriage of 75 percent of govemment food cargoes on U.S.-flag ships, A last minute try by Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) to put a tax on American-flag bottoms that win contracts to carry government-generated cargoes was rebuffed. The Iowa senator introduced his swipe at the American merchant marine late one night when very few of his colleagues were on the Senate floor. Once Grassley's provision was brought to full light, the Senate committee with responsibility for the issue defeated the amendment. Grassley's most recent attacks came on the heels of a long and heated debate earlier this year on the cargo preference statutes and their application to the government's food aid program. Despite the initiation by forces representing giant agribusiness of a variety of strategies designed to wipe out or weaken cargo preference, each attempt went nowhere in both the House and the Senate. Pact Reached in Final Hours Earlier this year, although the going was nip and tuck and SIU Washington representatives worked virtually around the clock to rally supporters of cargo preference in the final days of legislative activity on the farm bill, a pact was reached that preserved the existing law. In fact, a carefullycrafted agreement was reached in both branches of Congress that maintained the 75 percent share of taxpayer-supported food aid assigned for carriage on U.S.-flag vessels and also allocated a portion of cargo to Great Lakes ports. One of the major foes of cargo preference was the North American Export Grain Association (NAEGA), which the SIU had exposed as being a front for foreign-flag shipown­ ers. The SIU disclosed that $7.2 billion in govemment funds were spent on behalf of farm exports. In contrast, only Continued on page 8 SIU Head Pays Tribute To United Mine Workers United Mine Workers President Richard Trumka (right) and SIU President Michael Sacco at recent Mine Workers convention. Stressing the close ties that exist between the SIU and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), Seafarers Pres­ ident Michael Sacco ad­ dressing the group's centennial convention said, "In this world of the 'dog-eat-dog' and 'everyman-for-himself philoso­ phies, it is refreshing and encouraging to have the re­ lationship of our two orga­ nizations as a resource in meeting our enemies." Mine Workers Presi­ dent Richard Trumka noted how the two unions have a long history of pro­ ' ,'r'' viding support to which­ ever one of the two is en­ gaged in a dispute. The most recent cooperative efforts concerned the UMWA's Pittston Coal Co. beef, a struggle in which the company sought to wipe out health care benefits and extract siz­ able give-backs from its employees. The union, after a bitter strike, pre­ vailed. Sacco told the assem­ bled UMWA delegates, "Your long history of sur­ vival and achievement is an inspiration to the rest of the laW movement." Despite the television treatment of the U.S. and allied role in Persian Gulf, frequently visible through the media and T.V, nowhere do the American people get a sense of the massive logistical operation that is is supporting Operation Desert the U.S. flag, the remaining 47 operate Shield and the vast number of under foreign registries. troops and equipment moved into Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan, com­ a forward position. mander of MSC, noted in his recent testi­ The magnitude of the marine transporta­ tion operation is evidenced in the amount of pounds of materiel that has been carried from the United States to the Gulf. As of the third week in November, the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the agency in the Armed Forces responsible for waterbome transport of supplies, reports that over 2.1 billion pounds of unit equipment have been delivered to the Gulf, as well as 3.8 billion pounds of fuel. Additionally, there have been more than 150 off-loads at docks in the Middle East. Many of the vessels carrying supplies to the Persian Gulf are manned by SIU mem­ bers. When the SIU recejved word in Au­ gust that many U.S.-flag vessels would be broken oiit, the union's machinery was put ' in high gear to ensure the ships assigned to its contracted operators would be fully crewed by skilled Seafarers. With 230,000 American troops in the Gulf now and with 200,000 more on the way and thousands of allied troops, the dependence on the logistical elements be­ comes greater and greater—and ships emerge as an increasingly more vital part of the equation. General H.T. John­ son, commander-inchief of TRANSCOM the military's coordinat­ ing transportation group, said in a recent address to the National Defense Transportation Associa­ tion (NDTA),".. .Airlift General is our quickest method of Johnson response, but sealift will be responsible for the vast majority of ton­ nage. In Vietnam and Korea, sealift ac­ counted for 95 percent of all dry cargo and 99 percent of all petroleum products. We expect similar figures from Desert Shield." TRANSCOM oversees the military's massive movement of supplies. The agency was established in 1987 to provide air, sea and land transport to meet national security objectives, TRANSCOM directs any transportation effort through its three component commands: the Military Airlift Command (MAC), Military Traffic Man­ agement Command (MTMC ) and MSC. 172 Ships on Gulf Run Participating in the sealift are 43 vessels from the Ready Reserve Force, eight fast sealift ships, 21 prepositioning ships, 60 commercial vessels chartered by the MSC, six commercial carriers that had been chartered to the sealift agency prior to the activation, six ves­ sels loaned by foreign Vice Admiral governments, 24 tankers, Donovan two aviation support ships and two hospital ships. Of the 60 MSC-chartered commercial ships, 13 fly mony before a House subcommittee hearing on sealift that the number of ships listed "does not include the very significant sustainment capability on U.S.-flag liner ships to Saudi Arabia in support of Opera­ tion Desert Shield. This capability consists of approximately 30 sailings per month with a container capacity of more than 10,000 forty-foot container equivalent units per month." Team Work In Transport Industry Despite the pressure, those responsible for the implementation of the supply mis­ sion are performing superbly. In his NDTA speech. General Johnson said, "I am proud to report that America's transportation ef­ forts in support of Desert Shield have been an overwhelming success. I say America's efforts, because it is much more than a U.S. TRANSCOM effort, and it is more than just a Military Airlift Command, Military Sealift Command and Military Traffic Management Command effort. "The success that transporters have en­ joyed in Operation Desert Shield is the result of a team effort from every segment of America's transportation community. America's uniformed forces, active duty, guard, reserve; our Merchant Marine; our airline, trucking and rail industries; our ports and our unions have all leaned for­ ward as a team," the head of U.S. TRANS­ COM added. Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher, deputy com­ mander-in-chief of U.S. TRANSCOM, empha­ sized the importance of the civilian sector in meeting the military's "global transportation ca­ pability." Speaking to the Vice Admiral recent House subcommit­ Butcher tee on sealift, the Vice Admiral explained, "For strategic sealift, the majority of our lift comes from U.S.flagged merchant ships, and all of our manning for both civilian and government-owned vessels comes from U.S. merchant mariners." Facts on Sealift > 172 ships are transporting fuel and mate­ riel for the Military Sealift Command. t More than 150 ship off-loads have oc­ curred in the Gulf. I More than 2.1 billion pounds of unit equip­ ment have been delivered as of the third week in November. I More than 3.8 billion pounds of fuel have been delivered to the Gulf as of the third week in November. ' When the U.S. amasses 430,000 troops in the Gulf, sealift operations will provide 95 percent of all necessary supplies for a deployment with a population equal to the number of people residing in Fort Worth, Texas or St. Louis, Mo. ...MV id v'h. " . �:'V" .. r,l' -'.Vy • '• "• SEAFAREK LOG 4 •i •' . "- /'if; Seafarers Had a Big Stake in 1990 Congress Actions When Congress adjourned for the elections, it brought to a close a session in which many legislative matters of concern to the job secu­ rity of American seamen were on the table. A wide range of maritime issues were hotly debated and discussed during the 1990 congressional ses­ sions. Foremost among them were the resolution of an attack on cargo preference under the guise of the farm bill debate, the enactment of an oil spill law which was fueled by public concern over the Exxon Valdez grounding in Alaska last year and urging the administration to keep maritime services off the agenda at the world trade talks. •f;; ; ' • • • •/ : ,...y: , ,. ;, ."T •- .-' •,* • '• "•'/: •. ' • ^ ' 'fIf^ Revenue Raisers The final hours of this year's legislative meetings were wrapped up in budget wranglings. The mar­ itime industry was socked with a number of provisions that will di­ rectly affect the pocketbooks of ship­ ping companies and seamen alike. The budget bill agreed to by Congress and the president tripled the Harbor Maintenance Tax on shippers. As a result, beginning January 1, the full cost of maintain­ ing the nation's deep-draft chan­ nels will be passed on to shippers. Effectively, the maintenance tax on cargo and passengers will go up from .04 percent to .125 percent. The increased tonnage tax, which is paid to the U.S. Customs Service by all vessels arriving in American ports from foreign ori­ gins, represents the first hike in this duty since 1909. It will raise the cost from two cents to nine cents per ton for ships entering U.S. ports from North and South Amer­ ica. It also increases from six cents to 27 cents the per ton tax on ves­ selsentering from other foreign ports. Licensing Fees The tonnage tax is estimated to bring in to federal coffers close to $200 million annually. Further revenue-raising items assigned to the maritime industry are increased fees for vessel in­ spections, personnel licensing and documentation fees and user fees on recreational vessels. The law left the exact rate setting process to the U.S. Coast Guard. The amounts set by the agency cannot exceed the cost of providing such services. Shipjiing Industiy Works to Keep Maritime Out of world Trade Pact J • •• • . • • -•. With maritime still on the table as discussions for the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) reach their final days, the SIU is intensifying its campaign to see that waterbome transit is taken off the agenda of the world trade talks. The GATT negotiations are scheduled to end the first week of December when ministers from the 99 signatory countries, includ­ ing the United States, will meet in Brussels to finalize the pact. However, published reports have noted that agreement, which was created in 1948 to end discrim­ inatory trade practices and reduce trade barriers that distort free com­ petition within the world market, may not be ready for enactment by the ministers. The major roadblock appears to be a lack of a consensus to reduce agricultural subsidies. The SIU, working with its con­ tracted operators and other ele­ ments of the U.S.-flag shipping industry, has been calling on mem­ bers of the Bush administration urging that they contact the U.S. trade representative and weigh in against using maritime as a bar­ gaining chip. Additionally, the union continues to work with con­ gressmen and senators who also are concerned about the implica­ tions of a maritime services com­ ponent in GATT. If maritime is left in the final agreement, it could imperil the Jones Act, create national security problems, eliminate shipping sub­ sidies and abolish cargo preference laws. Ed Pulver is Hew Member ef SlUNA Board Long-time SIU member and official Ed Pulver was named to the execu­ tive board of the Seafar­ ers Interna­ tional Union of North Ed Pulver America last month, an­ nounced Michael Sacco, president of the federation of 18 autonomous unions which includes the Atlan­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Brother Pulver fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Joseph DiGiorgio and the filling of hiS| secretary-treasurer post by John Fay. Pulver, who serves as SIU port agent in Jersey City, was ap­ pointed by the executive board to fill Fay's SIUNA vice president term on that governing body. Pulver, who began sailing in the 1940s on railroad tugs in the New York/New Jersey harbor, became active in the SIU when the fleet he helped organize elected to affiliate with the organization's Inland Boatman's Union. In addition to his Seafarers du­ ties, Brother Pulver serves as pres­ ident of the Hudson County Central Labor Council and secretaiy-lreasuier of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. SIU Members Play Active Role In Many Election Campaigns The November elections, in which the entire House of Repre­ sentatives and a third of the Senate was up for election, saw Seafarers deeply involved in a great many campaigns. Seafarers were out on election day and prior, walking precincts, posting si^s, among other volunteer activities, for can­ didates who have strong records in support of the American maritime industry and the job security of U.S. seamen. Seafarers who were on the beach tumed out to the polls, many accompanied by their families. SIU members assigned to ships took steps to vote by absentee bal­ lot, either before shipping or through the mail. Of course. Seafarers also gave to the campaign funds of the can­ didates it supported from the SPAD monies contributed by SIU members. (SPAD stands for Sea­ farers Political Action Donation.) Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters (AGLIWD) Seafarers tra­ ditionally have been active in both national and local elections be­ cause it is vital to their job security. This year was no exception. Volunteer Activity in Races In a number of tight struggles between candidates who are com­ mitted to the American fleet and their opponents. Seafarers fought hard to tum out critical votes, par­ ticipating in get-out-the-vote drives directed at SIU members, their families and other trade unionists. One such race took place in the New Bedford area where hundreds Congressman Gerry Studds (right) talks over maritime issues with Capt. Carlos Vinagre of the FN Calipso. of SIU fishermen live. Congress­ man Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) beat back a challenger with a 53 to 47 percent margin. Among other races, SIU mem­ bers worked hard for Joan Kellyhom (D-Mo.), a political activist who won a congressional seat in the St. Louis area. Another con­ gressional newcomer, Jim Bac- 'ii ji • • •#:l . -r-'-.vl An SIU member volunteers use of his car to show support for his candidates in Louisiana. chus (D-Fla.), had the support of SIU members living in the area of Florida known as the "Space Coast." Seafarers also were active in the campaigns of Washington state representatives Jolene Unsoeld (D) and John Miller (R). The port of Honolulu's mem­ bers worked long hours to elect Congressman Daniel K. Akaka to an open seat in the United States Senate. The 14-year House mem­ ber, who had the strong support of Daniel K. Inouye, Hawaii's senior senator and a champion of the mar­ itime industry, won his election bid for higher office. Senator Mark O. Hatfield (R-Ore.) also was sup­ ported by the SIU as was Paul Simon, who was first elected to a Senate seat from Illinois in 1984. In a key race for the governor's position in Texas, the SIU threw its efforts behind Ann Richards, the Democratic candidate for the post, who won the race. The SIU's legislative depart­ ment tracks the voting records of elected officials on matters of keen interest to Seafarers and the ship­ ping industry. The union's support for congressional incumbents was based on their voting records on such issues as promoting cargo for U.S.-flag vessels, developing an American-flag cruise industry and. maintaining export restrictions pii Alaskan oil. SpmhTrclh Patrolman Eugenic de Sousa are two SIU members who were out on election day in support of their candidate. - :m -^1 •-'••'••••'••'Sl • J �Sp-'-' NomBERim American Comorant Returns to United States Precision planning and care­ fully executed loading operations are a hallmark of the Seafarers crews aboard the American Cor­ morant, the semi-submersible heavy lift ship which returned to U.S. waters for the first time in five years last month. Just before its arrival in Violet, La., the specialized vessel dis­ charged cargo in the Persian Gulf, In photo at left, Steward Assistant Rich­ ard Bali and Chief Cook Dante Slack take a break between galley duties. " t. / ' The American Cormorant, one of 14 semi-submersibie ships in the world, can cover its lifting deck with up to 26 feet of water. providing logistical support to the military's Operation Desert Shield. Todd Johnson, manager of fleet support for Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine, the ship's operator, reported that the American Cormorant crew "performed remarkably well" in the Middle East mission. The 738-foot vessel has been assigned to the Indian Ocean since December 1985. Originally a 135,000 dwt tanker prior to its con­ version to its present-day status in 1982, the American Cormorant has been stationed with a contingent of maritime prepositioning ships serving the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC). One of 14 such vessels in the world, a 394 by 135 foot portion of the American Cormorant's lifting deck can be submerged under water by ballasting the ship to a depth of about 65 feet. This allows the center of the 19,700-horse- An aerial photo shows the Cormorant's deck fully loaded and ready for sailing. Bill Limits Hours of Work For Crew on U.S.-Flag Tankers factors in the grounding of the Exxon Valdez last March 1989. That accident, which took place in the Prince William Sound in Alaska, caused the largest oil spill ever to take place in American wa­ ters. The section of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 that limits hours of work on U.S.-flag tankers includes any administrative duties associ-, ated with the vessel in its definition of "work." Furthermore, the legis­ lation says such duties may be ones performed onboard the ship or ashore. The passage of the bill in Con­ gress was the culmination of a year-long debate on what steps the nation should take to reduce the spillage of oil from tankers. The portion of the bill most hotly de­ bated was the section concerning liability for spills. Once Congress resolved the differences in lan­ guage passed by both branches of Confess, the bill was ready for the president. President Bush signed the legis­ lation passed by both the House and Senate in late August. The Au­ gust edition of the Seafarers LOG contains full details on the new law. /s ^\ ' •. ;• i-v-' " " .V.. -. Moku Pahu Sets Another Record For Sugar Carried to Gaiifornia Pacific Gulf Marine once again has commended the work of the SIU crewmembers aboard the MV Moku Pahu for their efforts in car­ rying yet another record load aboard the integrated tug-barge. Harold C. Nilsen, port captain for Pacific Gulf Marine, sent Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president collective bargaining, a Seamen on U.S.-flag tankers may not work more th^ 15 hours in any 24-hour period or more than 36 hours in any 72-hour period ex­ cept in an emergency situation or drill, states a portion of the bill passed by Congress and signed by the president establishing proce­ dures designed to limit oil spills in American waters. SIU Vice President Collective B^gaining Angus "Red" Camp­ bell noted that the new law limiting hours "does not mean that licensed officers will perform unlicensed work." He asked all crewmembers aboard SlU-contracted tankers to submit overtime claims on a timely basis in the event officers attempt to infringe on the jurisdiction of the unlicensed seamen. The legislation, which also mandated a phase-in of double hulls on all U.S.-flag tankers of more than 5,000 gross tons and created a $1 billion dollar federal oil spill cleanup fund, aims to re­ duce crewmember fatigue as a fac­ tor in accidents. The National Transportation Safety Board, the nation's federal safety watchdog agency, reported that fatigue and overworked crewmembers were significant power ship to rest under 26 feet of water. The ship, which can sail at a top speed in excess of 16 knots, is pri­ marily used to transport giant semi-submersible and jackup dril­ ling rigs, as well as other off-shore equipment. Recently manning the Ameri­ can Cormorant, which fills a key niche in the U.S. military's sea­ borne logistics, were SIU members Charles Davis, bosun; Susanne E. Cake, chief steward; ABs Michael Coulbourne, Vincent J. Ippolito, Carlos Thomas and Gary Coats; QMEDs David Tillman and Rick Grosso; Mark Kraus, DEU; Dante F. Slack, chief cook, and Frank Bootz, steward assistant. SIU New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez, who met the vessel upon its call in Violet, La., said crew morale was high after the ship's successful voyage to the Gulf. Bosun Pete Loik heads up the SIU crew aboard the Moku Pahu. copy of a letter issued to the vessel on September 26. In it, Nilsen thanks the "officers and crew of the MV Moku Pahu for the record loading of the vessel during voy­ age 109. We realize this load (38,459 S/T by deadweight survey, 38,523 by scale) represents a new record for both the vessel and the C&H Sugar Refinery. Your efforts are appreciated. Keep up the good work.' The SIU crew was headed by Bosun Pete Loik. He was joined in the deck department by ABs W. Weaver, R. Pacheco and Troy Smith and OS K. Sumiiat and OS Bob Jenkins. The black gang was composed of QMED Woodrow Heslip and Dayman Steve Dupre. Sailing in the galley were Chief Steward John A. Pratts and Chief Cook Henry Salles. The Moku Pahu carries sugar from Hawaii to Crockett, Calif, for the California and Hawaii Sugar Company. The ITB is 660 feet long. X ii- -'••It- • • Iif" IS ' v X' "'" I • t' • .AXA mm:"':' I;- i'/VSS • • •- • Stress Is on Membership Services SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay (third from left) and Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (fourth from left) meet with union officials from the Gulf and Midwest regions. The session is part of the union's continuous program to provide the highest quality of service to its membership. Pictured (from left) are New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez, Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter, Fay, Sacco, Houston Port Agent Jim McGee, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley and Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey. '"V .V ' ''--xm �•#. •^:••r*^^v simmtiM w i'mu • rtn \ SIU Crew Keeps Tugboat Patriarch Humming or. / • ••••.••... - •.•-• • J. Captain John Payne checks out the bridge before the tug Patriarch tows the barge Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. With two trips weekly between Jacksonviile, Fla. and Puerto Rico, the red stacks of Crowley TMT tugboats are a familiar sight in the St. John's River which bisects the northeast Florida city. The SIUcrewed Patriarch is one of several tugs to make the round trips, which generally run between 11 and 12 days. Chief Mate JRay Alcorn re­ cently told a Seafarers LOG re­ porter that the six-member crew works well with each other. "We've been together for a while and each of us Imows what has to be done," he said before the tug towed the barge Jacksonville into the Atlantic Ocean. One of those who has been working steadily with Crowley is Cook Eduardo Perez The 68year-old stated he enjoys his job too much to even think about retiring. The crewmembers do not want him to leave either because of his good food. Captain John Payne, a 15-year member of the SIU, boasted his crew is among the finest in the Crowley fleet. "They are hard working and there are never any major problems onboard," he said. While the Patriarch and Jack­ sonville sail between New York and Puerto Rico, Crowley crewmembers live around the country. For some SIU men report­ ing to work can take up to a day of transit time. The Patriarch, an Invader-class tug, was built in the mid-1970s by McDermott Shipyard in Morgan City, La. It is 127 feet long and its engine can generate up to 9,000 horsepower. The Jacksonville is a roll-on, roll-off barge. It is 730 feet long and can hold approximately 500 trailers as well as automobiles, heavy machinery and other equip­ ment. Hi®§ ;''|v •.'v./" :- Chief Engineer Willie Pettway climbs out of the engine room after making sure everything is secure for a trip. '•-I AB Britt Vickery Jr. passes a pail of enoine oil to the upper deck. r^j; : .-^iv'' ' • V*:. l;-. AB Gerald Pyatte stows a line before sailing on one of the vessel's two weekly trips to Puerto RICQ, - ' ";•••: ^•.l- ' , :T.: • . . , -".t' Crane Maintenance Is a Must SIU members Jim Dryen (left), Emerson Walker (second fom right) and Roger Cash (right) keep Sea-Land cranes in tip-top shape. In photo above, the crane maintenance electrians talk with SIU Port Agent Don Anderson (second from left) who works out of the Wilmington, Calif, union hall. ^ ^ -i-'':;T Cook Eduardo Perez, who recently turn^ 68, says he has not even begun to think about retirement. Chief Mate Ray Alcorn oversees de­ parture operations from the deck of the Patriarch. �mmBCR 1990 'Good Crew' Smooths Cape Flattery Trip to Gulf w •' '•;• '..v' r-^ «<»:• Bosun JackKingsley's firsttrip to the Middle East aboard the Cape Flattery reminded him of voyages he made at the beginning of his 24-year career with the SIU. Kingsley made several supply runs to Viemam during that con­ flict, He compared the present ef­ forts to those in the '60s and '70s. "It's about the same," he recalled. "At least in 'Nam you could go ashore. There are no facilities for that in the Persian Gulf." Kingsley, who has been sailing as a bosun for 16 years, had noth­ ing but praise for his crew. "It was a good trip with a good crew," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG while the ship was anchored near Norfolk, Va. "We had no major problems onboard." Five Day Breakout The bosun noted the ship did have its problems before it could sail. The vessel, the old Delta Line Del Norte, had been in mothballs for seven years. He noted drainage did not work properly, the galley had to serve boxed meals for sev­ eral days before getting the ovens and steamers working and the air conditioning did not operate cor­ rectly. "These were minor prob­ lems that we were able to fix. We still got her operating in five days, thanks to the hard work of the members." This was verified by Chief Mate Jerry Jones, an SIU hawsepiper who graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1973. "They did a great job of getting the ship ready," Jones added. The bosun, who sails from San Francisco, said his members han­ dled the longshore work in the Middle East. "We did all the lash­ ing and unlashing. The deck crew took care of everything. We were able to turn around in six days," he said. AB Charles Simmons, like many of the others onboard, could not say enough about Bosun Kingsley. "He is the best bosun in the fleet," the deck department member stated. "The crew got along great. There was no measure of problems. He was able to handle anything." Simmons, who had been sailing inland before volun­ teering to help the cause, noted the bosun took the time to work with the ordinary seamen aboard. "He teaches the ordinaty seamen how to tie knots and splice." Safe at Sea He said the crewmembers were not worried about being attacked while at sea. All of them reported the military had done a good job training them on how to wear nerve gas protection masks and suits. TTie crew watched training films supplied by the military on the pro­ cedure. But, as Kingsley told the members, "you are better protected here than if you were at home. The Air Force is overhead, there are warships all around and they are not going to let their supply lines get cut." One of the highlights of the 51day voyage was being able to help the troops on the Persian Gulf docks, according to the crewmembers. "While they were onboard, we would show diem movies and let them enjoy the air conditioning," said Simmons, who is from Mo­ bile, Ala. Chief Steward Richard Ward of Jacksonville, stayed busy helping the troops. "We were feeding more than 30 soldiers at each meal," said Ward. "They were eating out of those little packages and they wanted some good home-cook­ ing." 'Best Feeder' Ward, a 10-year member of the SIU, said the whole crew pitched in to help the male and female sol­ diers who are stationed along the docks in the Persian Gulf. "Al­ though we (the crewmembers) were restricted to the docks, the Army and Coast Guard persormel came onboard and called us the best feeder that had come to the dock," he boasted. "The old man did not mind because all of us wanted to help." While Ward was talking. Stew­ ard Assistant John Foster demonstrated how long the line sometimes got on the LASH ves­ sel. "It would go from the galley itself all the way to the stairs (about 30 feet);" said Foster, who also It Is a Small World While talking with the soldiers, Simmons ran into the nephew of a good friend from Mobile. "I'll be seeing his uncle soon to let him know his nephew is doing fine." The galley gang, headed by SA John Foster of Mobile and Chief Steward Richard Ward of Jacksonville review the day's menu. I f ^ AB Ed Brinn of Mobile reflects on his trip to the Persian Gulf. sails from Mobile. Chief Cook Ruperto Ri­ vera Jr., who ships out of S a n t u r c e, P.R., said the troops were "most appre­ ciative. We let them use the showers, wash their clothes and fed them. We Oiler Norm Israel dis­ opened extra cusses a welfare situa­ rooms for tion at the meeting. them. The women sol­ diers were especially appreciative. Some had gone three weeks without a fresh­ water shower." The Cape Flattery, which is op­ erated by EMC, crewed in Mobile before sailing to Wilmington, N.C. to load cargo for the military. As a LASH vessel, it carries barges to onload and offload cargo when it is unable to dock at a port. This was ship's first trip to the Persian Gulf during the present crisis. "L B ..s-. ',•- t;'-V . -^ .r- • • Bosun Jack Kingsley (left) presents Baltimore Port Agent Nick SIU members from the Cape Flattery discuss what Kratsas with the crew list while Chief Cook Ruperto Rivera Jr., they will do in town aboard a launch heading away Jacksonville Patrolman Anthony McQuay and OS All All watch. from the vessel towards the city of Norfolk. Crewmembers grab a last look at the Cape Flattery before hitting the beach and enjoying some rest and recreation. • 'a jw • •.'"i ' *•>•. • i , AB Charles "Peanuts" Sim­ mons of Mobile inspects one of the lines aboard ship. Oiler Andre Srhith of Norfolk AB William Capps of Jackson­ prepares to make his rounds ville grabs a cup of coffee dur­ in the vessel's engine room. ing a shipboard meeting. Payoff is completed and the crew heads for the beach after the 51-day voyage to the Middle East. The general feeling among the crew was it had been a good trip. • • 'j �SUFARCRS LOG ?^!jS;:-, • 'l. r; . - . •^.. Jf-.' • •'""•"•"•• • • " 1^'- :?' ^ • • • , •. (ii •I' •3 I-': r • i • % .: "A AT&T Cable Ship Crew ffosfs SlU HQ Employees Five employees representing different components of the union's membership services pro­ gram spent a day onboard the SIUcontracted C.S. Long Lines, which was docked in Baltimore, Md. after a trip to the Persian Gulf. The trip to the Long Lines vessel was de­ signed to give headquarters per­ sonnel a first-hand look at the work SIU members do on a day-to-day basis. The five staff members, Peggy Chaney, Matthew Bowman, Linda Hartnett, Cindy Swoope and Bev­ erly Gorman, were met by Chief Steward Ken Rosiek, who gave them a tour of the vessel. Owned by Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, Inc., a subsidiary of AT&T, the C.S. Long Lines is the largest of the world's commer­ cial cable ships—almost as long as two football fields end-to-end. It is among the few cable ships capable of laying new installation and per­ forming cable repairs at sea. The five headquarters employ­ ees join a long list of guests who have toured the vessel. "We're all veiy proud to be working onboard this ship," said Rosiek. "It's a real showcase for the company. We re­ cently hosted a reception for the Supreme Court." Rosiek broke the tour down into five separate parts. First, he demonstrated how cable is stored, laid and repaired. iHe then gave a brief rundown on the vessel's history and its physical layout. The headquarters employees were then shown the living and recreational facilities onboard the vessel. This was followed by a lun­ cheon prepared and served by the SIU members of the steward de­ partment onboard the vessel. The headquarters employees reported the food was "delicious." Chief Steward Ken Rosiek shows the SIU headquarters employees around the C.S. Long Lines vessel. And last, but not least, was a fire and lifeboat drill. Although the SIU employees had to leave the vessel for the drill, which is re­ quired by Coast Guard regulations, they got to view it from the dock. "I really hope the union runs more programs like this," said SIU headquarters employee Linda Hartnett. "It really gave me a better understanding of the member­ ship," said her co-worker, Beverly Gorman. fired on and sustained at least one dead. I was on one of the last ships going out before they closed the port. We had passen­ gers onboard. We were ^1 in dan­ ger. Any of us could have taken fire. Mike Phillips, QMED —Ab­ solutely. Their lives were in danger for the sake of the fight­ ing forces. They volunteered for that dangerous service. I believe they are as enti­ tled as the people in Ae military. John Owen, Able Bodied Seaman — Well, yes, be­ cause the dan­ ger in certain areas was there. J. C. "Rabbi" Cohen, OMU Definitely, absolutely. Let's put it this way. American seamen carry all the supplies. We supply the Armed Forces. We lost seamen in both Korea and Viemam. Cargo Preference Remains Intact SIU headquarters employees get a view from tfie bridge. They are, from the left, Beverly Gorman, Linda Hartnett and Cindy Swoope. The SIU headquarters employees watch the fire and boat drill from the dock. ''m^- Fernando Valley, pantryman Question: Do you think mer­ chant mariners who sailed in war zones during the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts should gain veteran's status? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Seattle, Wash.) Jimmie Weed, Chief Cook • Yes. I was on ships earning ammunition going into Sai­ gon. We were under fire and had to carry soldiers onboard. They found a lot of mines around our ships in Viemam. Bob Dawson, Able Bodied Seaman — They might as well have it. It won't hurt any­ body. I was in the Navy in WWII in the Pa­ cific theater. Harry Jones Jr., Chief Stew­ ard — Yes. I re­ member going into Vietnam. I was on the M.M. Dent going up the river. The ship before us was Robert Trotman, baker Winchell Saunders, steward utility Continued from page 3 $116 million was allocated for the difference in cost between ship­ ping on a foreign-flag ship and an American-flag vessel. During the battle to retain cargo preference, members from both political parties stood up for the American merchant marine. Con­ gressman John Miller (R^Wash.) stated those seeking to use foreignflag vessels because they are cheaper should consider "if we want to free our aid program firom all preferences and subsidies. I think it should be donp on an across-the-board basis." Con­ gressman Robert Torricelli (DN.J.) wondered "how American agriculture, the recipient of billions of dollars of direct and indirect as­ sistance, can justify its unrelenting attacks on another industry which receives a mere fraction of what agriculture is given by the Ameri­ can taxpayer." The House version of the farm bill reached the floor in late July. By a vote of 283 to 80, the House of Representatives adopted a rule preventing the introduction of any amendments eliminating or weak­ ening cargo preference. Agribusiness-aligned senators continued to try to kill cargo pref­ erence despite being routed almost 2 to 1 each time one of their amend­ ments was open to a vote. First, a bill by Steven Symms (R-Idaho) allowing the secretary of agriculmre to waive cargo preference in certain instances was shot down 62-34. Next, Grassley used an article from the Seafarers LOG on the floor of the Senate. The Iowa Re­ publican attempted to portray the SIU's new three-year standard a^eement as providing exorbitant raises for seafarers. Grassley's at­ tack resulted in a vigorous counter­ attack by supporters of U.S.-flag shipping. Senator Barbara Mikulski (DMd.) said, "I am for those heroes in dimgarees in peacetime, as I am in wartime." Daniel K. Inouye CDHawaii) noted how strange it would be for "grain grown on American soil, paid for by Ameri­ can taxpayers, (to be) carried on a Communist ship and shipped to Africa." Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) asked why the United States should "start tampering with this section of the bill and try to improve upon an agreement that really is working very well for American agriculture and the U.S. maritime industries and our customers all over the world." Grassley tried again. Employ­ ing a new tact, he offered an amendment to limit the rate that could be charged by U.S.-flag ves­ sels carrying government-gener­ ated agricultural commodities. A total of 62 senators voted to table that amendment while 30 voted in favor, thus killing the proposal. In addition to his efforts to at­ tach an anti-cargo preference amendment just as the farm bill was being wrapped-up last month, during the budget reconciliation process, Grassley tried to impose a user fee on U.S.-flag ships carrying government-donated cargoes. His furtive assault was caught by promaritime senators and eliminated. �• „ .-vVi' ! >.v . NOVCMBIR 1990 •iu u '"J Another meal is ready to be eaten as Porter Ahmed Nasser passes It to a hungry crewmember. Deckhand Abdo Fotalh secures a line before moving to his next assignment. A' Awaiting orders for his next assignment •sWii is Wiper Robert Manke. Deckhand Yehia Saeed inspects a line aboard the vessel. port agent. "There is rarely a prob­ lem onboard." Showing his dedication in an­ other way is Craig Fitzhugh, a gateman aboard the McCarthy. He is the fourth generation in his fam­ ily to sail on the Great Lakes. Fitzhugh told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that sailing just came naturally when he signed on in 1978. He had not given any other profession much of a thought. "My father (Lee) just retired," said the 13-year SIU member. "He sailed in the deck department on car ferries since the '50s."Both the black gang member and the Mc­ Carthy have been plying the Lakes for almost the same number of years. The ASC bulker came out of the shipyard the year before Fitzhugh signed on with the union. The McCarthy is a self-unloader designed to carry coal from Supe­ rior, Wis. to Detroit Edison's Belle River electric power facility near St. Clair, Mich. The round trip across L^es Superior and Huron takes five and a half days. The ship can carry up to 68,000 tons of coal. It was renamed earlier this year in honor of a retired member of the Detroit Edison's board of direc­ tors, Walter J. McCarthy Jr. T-"' • n.:- .jm. Gateman Craig Fitzhugh (left) and Conveyorman Abdo Yahya inspect the control board in the McCarthy's slough room. Ithough the name of the vessel _^may have changed, the loymty Ity o of the Walter J. McCarthy Jr.'s crew has remained a constant. The Seafarers who ply the Great Lakes aboard the American Steamship Company's (ASC) self-unloader tend to stay aboard once they sign on. In fact, many of the McCarthy's permanent crewmembers have been sailing on the ship since her first season of operation. Among those who have been shipping since the beginning, when the bulker was Imown as the Belle River, are Wheelsmen Rodney Schule and John Litersky, Watchman .John Clark, Deck­ hands Abdo Fdtaih and Yehia Saeed, QMED Edward Brink and Porter Ahmed Nasser. Bosun Michael SchafT noted the crewmembers are a great bunch with whom to work. "We have been together for some time," said Schaff, who has served since 1987 as bosun on the McCarthy. The former ASC mariner of the year pointed out that this helps to make the McCarthy one of the better ships on the Lakes. "These guys are great," said Jack Allen, the union's Algonac . i :Y,i • r'.' •f:' •• % b;.Watchman Lloyd Rockwell (left) and Bosun Mike Schaff conduct a safety inspection of a flare and pistol box on the McCarthy. •i; •:|i QMED John Perry checks the oil in an engine to keep it operating at peak efficiency. ^ •; -j't 1 fiI Seafarers Rally In Detroit, New York • f J" •7 • .•7.7-r SIU members (from the left) Tim Kelley, Richarc rd Gimpel and Bill Watson join 200 union brothers and sisters, marching in support of striking Greyhound bus driv­ ers in Detroit, Mich. " ••"4. 41. - "v'.-l -' "iv- • ' "(i- mi' V- 7 m-. Second Cook Mosid Elgarmi receives his SIU book from Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen during a shipboard union meeting. . Joining in the rally to have the Navy build a homeport in New York on Staten Island are SIU members (from the left) Ed Doruth, Pat Lavin, Charlie DiCanio and Jack Marcario. The deck of the Walter J. McCarthy Jr., ^formerly the Belle River, as viewed • ved fr from the vessel's bridge. • * ' J >7 ;v:-. ' • •' m: 7':,7|7 . • -.t# mm M •r=- �7r:f.:r:':;: !•> jj.' Iw i;•:.'.' (I -•: S'r.. . f." " •• • •?C-* - ; • r •• •. •I'-- SEAFARCRS LOG 10 SlU Gov't Services Division Crew Rescues 45 Fiiipine Fishermen were put in the custody of the local Crewmembers aboard the USNS Ponchatoula, one of the oil­ ers in the Pacific-assigned fleet of the Military Sealift Command (MSG), helped 45 Filipino fisher­ men reach safety last month after their outriggered craft was ren­ dered useless by giant South China Sea waves. According to press reports, the USNS Ponchatoula, which is manned by members of the SIU's Government Services Division, was dispatched to rescue the fish­ ermen after a U.S. Navy plane spotted the 90-foot Sto. Nino Glo­ ria about 200 miles from the Phil­ ippine coast. Five fishermen were reported missing after the USNS Pon­ chatoula conducted a painstaking search of the area. The survivors government in the liberty town of Olongapo. One of the survivors, a 14-yearold, said the missing fishermen were on a smaller vessel that had originally been towed by the Sto. Nino Gloria, but the line had been severed and they had lost sight of the craft. The fishing vessel sprang a number of leaks and the engine gave out. The 14-year-old survivor said the fishermen had scooped water out of the boat with a pail and had not eaten for two days. The SlU-crewed USNS Pon­ chatoula attempted to tow the fish­ ing vessel, but the rope snapped and the broken-down craft sa^. SIU Training School Activities Sealift Instructor Becomes Tug Captain f In the photo at left, Jeff Swanson (right), sealift crane instructor at the Lundeberg School, recently received his captain's license for master of vessels of not more than 100 tons from the U.S. Coast Guard. Swanson will operate the school's tug Little Toot which is used for sealift training in search and rescue procedures. He is congratulated by fellow sealift instructors Bill Hellwege (left) and Jim Currie. •.I<• :fr- •1. Lundeberg Students Promote Knot-Tying The ancient, but still valuable art of knot-tying is demonstrated by Lundeberg School students David Beck (left) and Armando Rodriguez. Beck and Rodriguez demonstrated their mariners' skills for the public during a St. Mary's County fair held near the school's base at Piney Point, Md. New York Daily News Workers on Strike After Months of Employer Provocation The 3,000 workers who produce the nation's second largest newspaper hit the bricks late last month after being pummeled wiA management-ini­ tiated harassment tactics for 10 straight months. The Neiv York Daily News employees on strike are represented by the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union, Graphic Communications Local IP, Printing Pressmen Local 2, Paper Handlers Local 1, Stereotypers Local 1, Mailers Local 6, Machinists Local 434, Electrical Workers Local 3 and Newspaper Guild Local 3. The strike began in the early moming of October 25 when a Daily News supervisor insisted a deliverer with a knee injury be suspended for not standing while working. A union business agent, who attempted to resolve the dispute, was thrown out of the plant. When 30employees from the plant followed the business agent and the injured worker out of the plant. News management ordered the remaining drivers to vacate the building and then barred the entire crew from re-entering. Within minutes the company had replacement drivers at the plant, confirming union suspicions that the News had spent a year making strike preparations. Since the beef began, the News has managed to put out a paper, but it is a shell of its former self. The News reportedly is giving away tens of thousands of papers, and homeless men and women have been attempting to "sell" each issue. Meanwhile, the entire labor movement has rallied around the News strikers. Advertisers and home subscribers have been canvassed by News workers and allied unionists to cancel subscriptions to the scab paper. i i i Johnny Johnston Gives Out'Manitou'Photos SIU Pensioner Johnny Johnston who, along with retired member Winiam Drew, is refurbishing President John F. Kennedy's former yacht the Manitou, presents SIU President Sacoo with a photo of the vessel. Johnston and Drew, who are year-round residents at Rney Point are restoring the famous presidential yacht now owned by foe Lundeberg School. . East and Gulf Coast Longshoremen Negotiate New Master Contract The Intemational Longshoremen's Association (ILA), representing some 60,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf coasts, reached a tentative accord with waterfront shipping companies earlier this month. The collec­ tive bargaining agreement, if ratified by the ILA's membership, will go into effect on November 30. The tentative contract calls for wages to rise $1.00 an hour annually in four steps. The current three-year agreement, which was negotiated in 1986, froze wages for two years. ^ ^ Final Federal Budget Package Includes Higher Tax Rate on Rich The budget package passed by Congress and signed by President Bush late last month included a number of key provisions sought by the American labor movement. Specifically, the AFL-CIO, the federation of national unions representing all varieties of workers, had urged an increase on the tax rate paid by the wealthiest Americans. Earlier attempts to enact a national budget had kept the lower tax rate for the rich. The final budget raises the marginal tax rate for wealthy Americans from 28 percent to 31 percent and phases out personal exemptions for individuals earning $100,(K)0 a year or for couples with a combined income of$150,(X)0. While there had been talk of delaying unemployment benefits for two weeks during the early-October budget negotiations, the final package ensiu-ed that there will be no detaining of such payments. i i 4> Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole Resigns ii:' -- ''•'A ";. Labor Briefs •s- The highest ranking woman in the cabinet of President Bush resigned last month from her post as Secretary of Labor to assume the top post at the American Red Cross. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland said, upon the announcement of Elizabeth Dole's decision, "The AFL-CIO wishes Mrs. Dole well as she enters the private sector. She was a good Secretary of Labor who did her best to represent working people and their unions in a Repub­ lican administration." Looking back over her two-year tenure as Labor Secretary, Dole said she had tried to use the agency to provide people with the job skills needed to secure employment. She also emphasized her record promoting safety procedures in the work place. She hoped the department's initiatives in such areas as repetitive motion injuries and construction safety would continue. Dole has worked to eradicate child labor practices and turned the full force of her agency on tracking down violators of laws devised to protect young people from unscrupulousemployers. Although Dole refused labor's appeals to intervene in the bitter Eastern and Greyhound strikes, she did play a role in the Pittston coal beef and was instrumental in helping resolve the labor/management conflict. i i i Eastern's Machinists Await News On Company's Financial Condition The Machinists, who have been on strike against Eastern Airlines since then-owner Frank Lorenzo locked them out in March 1989, are awaiting the federal bankruptcy court's decision on the company's ability to continue ^ a viable entity. Lorenzo, who bailed out as head of the troubled airline, had filed for protection against creditors in bankruptcy court shortly after the strike began. �NOmUteR 1990 77 Ten Veteran Bosuns Hone Seamanship Skills Ten bosuns graduated this month from the union's intensive training program designed to up­ date seamanship skills, provide leadership training and improve flrst aid and safety procedures. The newly recertified bosuns studied at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for six weeks. They worked on such deck skills as splicing and knot tying, sessions in which they shared their knowledge with train­ ees. The ten received training in the school's new oil spill prevention and containment course. They travelled to the University of Maryland firefighting center in LaPlata for a hands-on refresher course. They met with union offi­ cials to be briefed on contract and welfare procedures as well as leg­ islative matters. They also worked in classroom settings to improve their communication and leader­ ship skills. "I appreciate the union provid­ ing me Ae opportunity to upgrade my sea-going skills," Dana M. Cella of the port of Seattle said at the graduation ceremony during the November membership meet­ ing at Piney Point, Md. "1 have broadened my knowledge of the sea through academic and practical classes, making myself and the -union more marketable to the in­ dustry. I am proud to be a member of this organization — the SIU." Many of the new recertified bo­ suns addressed their graduating re­ marks to the trainees and the need to keep learning. "Since I have been a member of the Seafarers Union, they have im- The 10 graduates from the recent bosun recertification class at the Lundeberg School include (front row, left to right) George Cruz, Kadir Amat, William Penney Jr., Al HJtt, (back row) Dana Cella, Harold Eady, John Schoenstein, Benedict Born, Robert Shaw Jr. and Charles Kahl. pressed upon me the importance of education and taking advantage of the opportunities of the Lundeberg School," said Al HItt from Nor­ folk, Va. "Education is the key to success as a member of the Seafar­ ers Union and an educated mem­ bership will ensure our success as a union. I encourage the member­ ship to take advantage of the edu­ cational courses." "I have enjoyed the classes and teachers and they have done a heck of a job with us," noted William Penney Jr. of New Orleans. "I would like to see a lot of these youngsters do the same as we've done. Keep working at it and take care of these jobs." After thaniung the SIU's execu­ tive board as "being the most capa­ ble union officials any labor union could ask for," Robert Shaw Jr. from New York called his fellow union members "some of the best seamen in the world. You trainees, get out there and become the same diing. Do the best you can and you'll make out all right. You will make good lives for yourselves and your families." A number of the bosuns began their careers in the entry rating pro­ grams at the Lundeberg School. John Schoenstein of San Fran­ cisco reflected on his first experi­ ence there. "Back in 1967, when I was a trainee, I was mixing cement for sidewalks around here when things got really moving. Thanks to (San Francisco Port Agent) Nick Celona for getting me back to school. I love everything that's gone on around here. I urge the trainees to upgrade as soon as you can. It is a great school." Kadir Amat from New York urged the young SIU recruits to "hang in there, upgrade and one day you will be where I'm at." The bosuns' curriculum in­ cluded the study of the SIU's his­ tory and the tradition and practices of the trade union movement. The solidarity of the SIU and its mem­ bers was expressed by an 18-year veteran of the deck department, George L. Cruz, also from the port of New York, who proclaimed he was "very proud to be a member of this union. I've gotten this far and want all of you to do the same. Keep going because we are fam­ ily." Twenty-seven-year member Harold Eady of Houston told the members, "I have never felt better about the union than-1 do today. We are definitely on the upswing." Both Charles Kahl and Bene­ dict Born, like all the others, thanked the faculty and staff of the school for all they did for the bo­ suns. "I appreciate the opportunity to be here," said Kahl of New Or­ leans. "Let's keep up the good work." Houston's Bom stated he "re­ ally enjoyed the school and urged others to attend to upgrade." SIU President Michael Sacco told the group he was proud of their accomplishments. "This graduating class is particularly special to me. Five guys in this group were trainees here at the school when I was their union ed teacher." Sacco also noted a mem­ ber of Amat's family has been in the union since its founding. The Lundeberg School's bosun recertification progi^ is a good example of what ^s union is all about, Sacco said. "We empha­ size quality seamanship, trained men and women who can man today's complicated vessels," he continued. "Good friends and union brothers, we know what we're all about and what we've got to do." ^ • '' ' "• •• "v.- ' ' .'I'"' ' .J ". Jii. •• j'v-' T, V-'- V- • •v I'-. • v.:. - • -v'" • --I •• •! . • js.": .r i • • : -f • • :• ••-'H • i:: ' Al HItt maneuvers a forkllft around barrels during seallft training. . •- Boat handling skills of the bosuns are demonstrated as instructor Bill Hellwege rege (left) (left works with Charles Kahl, Bill Penney, Ben Born and Dana Cella. • '.V ;• li'- "He ain't heavy, he's my brother" may be on the mind of Benedict Born, the largest member of the class, as he gives George Cruz, the smallest member, a lift. In photo at right, the bosuns, on a trip to Washington, D.C., re­ view the union's legislative goals with Frank Pecquex, a Washing­ ton representative for the Seafar­ ers International Union. • With bosuns Kadir Amat and Charles Kahl working from the deck and John Schoenstein viewing from the dock, trainees practice their skills in bosuns' chairs. . V �wLjiBM £ -. .y-:-r^-| .' 12 .•.•i.',-Vfff«^?V-jhi97;'- '' f'TC'.'^r''^-'^ -'/ ' -'t-' •'' ''•." " '^''' ' SSAFAimiOO "" Laupati, Van Scoy, Villanueva alley Make APL's JFK a 'Happy Ship' HI Lid l' ?• .• '• . !• . • A Clean Galley Overseas Ohio Chief Steward Grant Marzett (left) and Chief Cook Lee Perales are pictured in their spotless galley. Brother Marzett provided the above photo to the Seafarers LOG. •!-. The galley gang of the President Kennedy gets high marks in the areas of food preparation, serving style, sanitation and organization not only from fellow crewmembers but also from the Japan­ ese government which recently issued the vessel a sanitary certifi­ cate with a rating of 100 percent. In a report to the Seafarers LOG, Pieter Boele, the master of the American President Lines vessel, said Steward Lou E. Laupati, Chief Cook Kirk L. Van Seoy and Assistant Cook/GSU Ernie S. Villanueva provide their ship­ mates with "imaginative, variable menus and exceptionally prepared nutritional food." Brothers Laupati, Van Scoy and Villanueva, all members of the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, prepare and serve excellent food "consistently and cost effectively," continued Captain Boele whose words were echoed by every crewmember. The issuance of a Japanese San­ itary Certificate with a rating of 100 percent, the highest mark a ship can receive, after a close in­ spection of the galley and food storage areas, made the entire crew complemoit proud of their steward department Also notewalhy, said " L ./f ,i 0 ' ' * • 'I' The President Kennedy galley gang receives rave reviews from fellow crewmembers on the quality of the food served aboard the ship. Pictured above are SlU members Steward Lou E. Laupati, Chief Cook Kirk L. Van Scoy and Assistant Cook/GSU Ernie S. Villanueva. the President Kennedy's master, is the manner in which Laupati, Van Scoy and Villanueva work so well together and exhibit positive atti­ tudes. "It is a pleasure going through the chow line and watch­ ing them work, always having a smile and a kind word for every­ body," reported Captain Boele. TTie caliber of work put forth by the three steward department members make them "a credit to the SIU Union, ship and company. Through their fine efforts and ded­ ication the JFK is a happy ship," the master concluded. Holiday Baking and a Healthy Diet Are Compatible :l' t. ^.,>S:Vv;;-:;^^..:'; ;v '7^c: ./• V. v Baked goods need not overload an individual's diet with fat, sugars or sodium, teach the Lundeberg School culinary instructors to SIU steward department members who are upgrading their cooking skills at the union's training facil­ ity. The Lundeberg School steward curriculum observes dietary standards prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Information Service. With the November, December and January holidays around the comer, SIU stewards and cooks can prepare all of the traditional breads, biscuits, rolls, muffins, waffles cakes, cookies and pies in a way that boosts a healthy diet. Starch and fiber, which are necessary items in a well-balanced diet, can be obtained in most baked goods. However, such staples can also have high contents of fat, sugars and sodium — all substances that should be consumed in mod­ eration to maintain a healthful diet and good nutrition. To help the union's galley gang produce healthy baked goods, a series of cooking tips for maintaining flavor and reducing fat, sugars and sodium levels are printed with this article. The tips were compiled from U.S. Department of Agriculture pamphlets. Seafarers, in watching what they eat, should be aware that the amount of fat most nutrition authorities recommend is no more than 30 to 35 percent of total calories. For example in a diet of 1,500 daily calories, 50-58 grams of fat should be consumed. In a daily diet of 2,500 calories, 83-97 grams of fat meets the 30 to 35 percent goal. The intake of sodium should also be moni­ tored by Seafarers in the interests of maintaining a healthy diet. While sodium is a mineral re­ quired to maintain body fluids and proper nerve functions, most Americans consume more than they need. The National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences suggests a safe and adequate range of sodium per day is about 1,100 to 3,300 milligrams for adults. One tea- \ '..M. spoon of salt contains about 2,000 milligrams of sodium. Tips for Baking • Use two egg whites in place of each whole egg in most quick breads, cookies and cakes. • Use low fat (1 percent or 2 percent) milk or skim milk. • Add a small amount of vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg to sweet baked products to enhance flavor when reducing the sugar content. • Use three tablespoons cocoa in place of each ounce of baking chocolate. If fat is needed to replace the fat in chocolate in baked goods, use one tablespoon or less of a vegetable oil or a margarine in which the first ingredient on the label is a liquid oil (as opposed to a hydrogenated fat). Tips for Reducing Sugar • Use Vi cup sugar per cup of flour in cakes. (Cakes with less sugar may be more like a quick bread than a cake.) • Use one tablespoon sugar per cup of flour in muffins and quick breads. • Use only one teaspoon sugar per cup of flour in yeast breads. Tips for Reducing Fat • The minimum amoimt of fat for muffins, quick breads and biscuits is one to two table­ spoons per cup of flour. • Some yeast breads, such as English muf­ fins and French bread, can be made without any fat. • The minimum amount of fat for cakes is two tablespoons per cup of flour. • Soft drop cookies generally contain less fat thai! crisp rolled cookies. The fat level can usually be adjusted to two tablespoons per cup of flouri Lowering the fat too much in rolled cookies can make a dough that is difficult to roll out. Hps for Reducing Sodium (Sodium is a part of salt and most leavening agents, baking soda and baking powder). • Use VA teaspoon salt per cup of flour in yeast breads. (In yeast breads, salt helps to con­ trol the action of yeast.) ' • Use only haif the amount of salt called for in baked products other than yeast breads. • Use 1Vi teaspoons baking powder per cup of flour in biscuits, muffms or waffles. • Use one teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour in cakes. Try this recipe for whole-wheat commeal muf^s. / Yields: 32 muffins Per serving: Calories Total fat Cholesterol Sodium Yellow commeal, degerminated White-wheat flour Sugar Baking powder Salt Skim milk Oil Whole-Wheat Cornmeai Muffins 135 4 grams 35 milligrams 146 milligrams 2% cups 2^ cups 4 tablespoons 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon 2% cups VScup Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 8 muffin tins or use p£q)er liners. Mix dry ingre­ dients throroughly. Mix milk, egg and oil. Add to dry ingredients. Stir until dry ingredients are barely moistened. Batter will be lumpy. Fill mufiin tins two-thirds fiill. Bake until lightly browned—about 20 minutes. �To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. m' fW^he Seafarers Pension Plan an• nounces the retirement of ten members this month. Eight of those retiring sailed in the deep sea divi­ sion and the remaining two shipped in the inland sector. Six of the retiring members took advantage of the educational oppor­ tunities afforded them at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. to upgrade their ratings. They were Richard R. Adamson, George W. Gibbons, Richard C. Maddox, Robert G. Mamero, Olman Morales and Julian E. Primero. Brother Adamson has been with the union longer than any of the other retirees. He signed on with the SIU in January 1946. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other retiring Seafarers follow: DEEP SEA RICHARD R. ADAMSON, 62, joined the Seafar­ ers in January 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Fort Lee, N.J., Brother Ad­ amson sailed in the engine depart­ ment and upgraded his rating at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He was presented with a safety award for his part in making the SS Hurricane an accident-free vessel during the first half of 1960. He calls Pembroke Pines, Fla. home. GEORGE W. GIBBONS, 63, joined the SIU in February 1947 in the port of Balti­ more. The New York City native shipped in the steward department. He upgraded to recertified steward in 1982 at Piney Point Brother Gibbons resides in Flushing, N.Y. RICHARD C. MADDOX, 65. joined the union in August 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He Was bom in Fort Meade, Fla. Brother Maddox upgraded his deck department rating in 1978 at the Lundeberg School. He makes his home in Houston. ROBERT G. MARRERO, 67, joined the Seafarers in October 1960 in his native New York. The steward department member upgraded sev­ eral times, reaching the rating of re­ certified steward in 1983 at Piney Point. He has retired to Long Beach, Calif. OLMAN MORALES, 75, joined the SIU in June 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Escazu, Costa Rica, he shipped in the black gang and upgrad^ to QMED in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Mo­ rales calls San Francisco home. JULIAN E. PRI­ MERO, 65, joined the union in June 1971 in the port of Seat­ tle. A native of the Philippine Is­ lands, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Pri­ mero upgraded his rating in 1977 at Piney Point. He lives in Seattle. • VINCENT ROMAN, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1968 in the port of New York He was bom in Ponce, P.R. and shipped in the steward department. Brother Roman makes his home in Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico. OLIVER TRAWICK,69, joined the SIU in December 1947 in the port of New Orleans. The Alabama na­ tive served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Trawick sailed in the deck depart­ ment before he retired to Hamilton, Ala. INLAND JAMES D. COLLIER, 64, joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A native of Texas, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment as a captain. Boatman Collier lives in Pascagoula, Miss. ROBERT R. MASON, 62, joined the Seafarers in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He was bom in Maryland and served in the deck de­ partment as a captain. Boatman Mason resides in Fmitland, Md. Donate old union materlaiSH-handbiils, back issues of the LOG and other items to the union's archives. Send materials to the Seafarers LOG for cataloguing. Rules Amended to Meet Demands ferExtre Vessel Manning The stepped-up military opera­ tions in the Persian Gulf have in­ creased the demand for Seafarers to man the vessels carrying sup­ plies to the American military forces in that area. All union members and physi­ cally-fit pensioners are urged to register for employment (retirees will be allowed to participate in the activation without interruption of their monthly pension payments). As previously reported in the Seafarers LOG, in order to ensure that all of the union's manning as­ signments are met, the shipping rules were amended in August through an emergency meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB). What follows is the complete ruling—^Action 352—^that resulted from the SAB meeting. SAH Action .^52 The Seafarers Appeals Board, acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, a national emergency exists due to the current situation in the Persian Gulf, and Whereas, various vessels are being activated from the Ready Re­ serve Fleet (RRF), and Whereas, such activation has extremely escalated th& demand for seamen from the Manpower Pool, Therefore, the Shipping Rules shall be amended in the following manner for the duration of the emergency. Rule 2 G 1 which reads as fol­ lows is waived: "G. 1. Seamen with Class 'A' seniority rating, excluding seamen possessing Permanent Status as defined in Rule 5 A 12, shipped, pursuant to these rules, may retain such jobs for one (1) round trip of two hundred and forty (240) days, whichever is longer. At the termi­ nation of such round trip or on the first opportunity following the two hundred fortieth (240th)^y on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels, and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hir­ ing hall." Rule 2 G 3 which reads as fol­ lows is waived: "3. During the period of em­ ployment, Class 'A' seamen after having attained no less than one hundred twenty (120) days of em­ ployment, may request a relief of no less than fifteen (15) days. Transportation expenses, if any, will be borne by the seaman re­ questing the relief and the seaman providing the relief. The two hun­ dred forty (240) day period of em­ ployment, or one (1) round trip, whichever is longer, will be re­ duced by any relief trip taken. Such reliefs can only be re­ quested by seamen aboard vessels located in Continental U.S. ports, Puerto Rico and Hawaii." Rule 2 G 79 which reads as fol­ lows is Waived: "Seamen with Class 'B' senior­ ity ratings, shipped pursuant to these Rides, may retain such jobs for one (1) round trip or one hun­ dred eighty (180) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or on the first op­ portunity following the one hun­ dred eightieth (180th) day on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hir­ ing hall." i y m' • ••S-- MM • ^ For the duration of the emer­ gency, Class 'A' seamen shall have the option of remaining aboard in excess of two hundred and forty (240) days. Class 'B' seamen shall have the option of remaining aboard in ex­ cess of one hundred and eighty (180) days. No one is to leave a contracted vessel until properly relieved. W •.ir§ . 'U • -'-yi • sr • fi' i:' All union members currently on the beach, or pensioners interested in playing a role, or inactive Sea­ farers with ratings are urged to contact the nearest SIU hall or manpower office. . The manpower center, which is open 24-hours-a-day, can be reached by dialing 1-800-SEACREW (or 1-800-732- 2739). Questions concerning the SAB ac­ tion can be addressed to the union's contract department at headquaiters. Pensioners Take Note: Increase One In Social Security as of Jan. 1,1991 The 40 million recipients of so­ cial security benefits will get a 5.4 percent raise in payment levels this January as a result of automatic in­ creases triggered by a rise in the nation's cost of living. The 5.4 percent increase is the largest since a 7.4 percent hike back in 1982. Social security recipi­ ents got a 4.7 percent raise in Janu­ ary of this year. To calculate social security in­ creases, the federal government uses the consumer price index, the country's mechanism for tracking -'v costs of consumer goods and ser­ vices, for the quarter ending Sep­ tember 30. The government compares the cost in the same pe­ riod in the previous year. Social se­ curity benefits are then routinely adjusted the following January by the percentage the cost of living went up. Also receiving the 5.4 percent hike are individuals with govern­ ment pensions, retired military per­ sonnel, low income aged, blind and disabled persons receiving federal payments (SSI) and some veterans. A ' 44 . • I't•-" * y"''' " • .• rj'. - m• �Mmmmmm:- 14 Letters to the Editor •% ' Editor's Note: Recently, the LOG has heard from a number of pen­ sioners who have been reminded by events in the Persian Gulf of the vital logistical role the American merchant fleet has in times of na­ tional emergency. This month's "Letters to the Editor" column is dedicated to the thoughts of Broth­ ers Karlak, Cousins, Scaramutze, Rowlee, Gullo and Dunn, all SIU pensioners. ^ ^ Send Interesting Mall to US GIs • ••:M Wouldn't it be just great if the members write to the service mem­ bers out in the Gulf. Many of us have been there and know the con­ ditions they are living under... We have had experiences with mail and are grateful in receiving it knowing there are caring people. [And we have' been] very disap­ pointed when not receiving any. It's not their choosing in being there, [the American GIs are] only serving this country as they are told. Many of us have experiences that can be shared with them. I have started by sending the sports pages of the [world] series and the fight and the back pages of weeks ago. Walter Karlak Woodside Queens, N.Y. until that time, when we shipped on the John L. Sullivan, no man aboard had learned how to splice wire it seemed. But I had figured out how to "snake" the lines through the blocks of the king boom at number two hatch where it was needed... The line had to be threaded through in such a manner as not to have a mistake in the doing, so that heavy deck load cargo could be efficiently handled once we reached port in Liverpool. I realize many ships' crews and their jobs aboard required such ad­ justments on the various voyages which required the "savvy" that I was so happy to have at the time I was called upon to face the "mo­ ment of truth," so to speak, in being able to "deliver the goods" to our men on the fighting fronts at that time. I was a member of our Seafarers Union and sailed aboard our con­ tracted vessels through WWII, the Korean conflict and Vietnam and I tell you brothers, here and now, I think we'd have lost World War11 if it hadn't been for our union and the ability of our crews to "deliver" when called upon and treated fairly while doing so. Clarence L. Cousins Butler, Pa ^ Merchant Marine Should Be Represented on Veterans' Day WWII Seamanship Exploits Recalled by Clarence Cousins I'-V ;•' -my •'• Although the present situation in Iraq seems to be part holy war, part political, and very necessary in some respects, personally I'd like to be involved in my former capac­ ity as a deckhand on merchant slups. I sailed on all types of vessels since 1944 with our union. And before that I took training at good old Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, which was the forerun­ ner of the present training site [at Piney Point]. I was active through WWn, the Korean conflict (socalled) and the Vietnam skirmish, where my son, Bruce, served at the same time on PBR boats of the U.S. Navy... One of my proudest accom­ plishments during World War 11 (the "Big One" as "Archie Bunker" later recalled it) was as an "acting bosun" on the Liberty Ship, John L Sullivan, en route to Liverpool, England during rough weather while running into a storm. The "Old Man" and the Chief Mate in­ quired of me how the deck load might be saved from going over­ board while underway.I had learned from former experience that a runner from the nearest boom need not sit idle when booms were already lowered to the deck and secured. So we borrowed them and ran them through tumbuckles and did the job with just myself and the rest of the deck crew to perform the work as the union would prefer, according to our contract. Another [incident] was that due to our short period of training up I believe it is very important for the U.S. merchant marine to join with our Armed Forces in the Vet­ erans Day march November 11, 1990. We need a large merchant marine in the future—as there will be more tension in the Persian Gulf in the years to come... In World War II, many of the merchant marine seamen manned the 20 millimeter anti-aircraft guns and also cranked up the 20 milli­ meter shells in the canisters and handed them up to the armed guard gun crew while under combat. Our ships were war ships as we had a three-pounder on the bow, big can­ non aft for submarines and anti-aircraft guns on the port and starboard sides. . . Yes, we were merchant marine combat ships. I am 70 years old now and I realize most of the men in the Sea­ farers Union today were not bom, or were just kids, during WWII. Sailing today is great—one man in a room, semi-automated engine departments, a good contract, etc. Years ago, we had three firemen and three oilers in one room. Yes, there is a big change since 1941. What the men went through dur­ ing the war years is the reason we are all free today. So let's not for­ get—733 ships arid 6,000 plus more men lost in combat in the merchant marine. I believe it will give a big boost to the mer;chant marine to have the "veterans" of WWII, Korea and Vietnam participate in the Veter­ ans Day march... Joseph Scaramutze New Orleans, Louisiana "'•'0 '00 0: '- Heart Goes Out to Gulf Seamen I would like to say how much I enjoy the LOG. I read it from cover to cover. Thank you for sending it for so many years. I am sure that anyone that has gone to sea never gets it out of their blood. I feel for the seamen that go to the Persian Gulf. I made many trips there in 1946 and '47. It's not a good place to be. Willard Rowlee Fulton, N.Y. ^ ^ Congress Take Note: Seamen Are Backbone of US Forces I would like to make a sugges­ tion that all senators and congress­ men should get a copy of the Seafarers LOG. It should inform them of a lot of things that they do not know. I think that they should know our position on world affairs. A lot of senators and congress­ men are not informed of the ulti­ mate goals to be recognized as the legitimate rights of Americans. Seamen are the backbone of the Armed Forces... mm 00--. •- William P. Dunn Jr. Sanford, N.C. Washington's Overlooking Of Mercnant Seamen Decried The American merchant mari­ ners who are seamen and who put their lives on the line in all the wars and who were not considered part of the Armed Forces was all wrong. We who sailed in World War 11 got the supplies to all the war zones and to our allies, who were bombed and torpedoed and killed on the ships that went down to the bottom of the seas. And the fight to get us recog­ nized was a long time in coming. Forty-three years later and again we are being called to deliver the goods to the troubled zone. And... putting our lives on the line... It is about time we are thought about in Washington. I^t us let them know we are part of the Armed Forces too. Keep the mer­ chant marine strong, we need it for our defense. And keep us sailing the ships. CORRECTION In the October issue of the Sea­ farers LOG the number of years between elections for officers in the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District was incor­ rectly identified as three. Article XI of the SIU AGLIWD constitution (as amended July 13, 1989) states that elected officers shall hold a term for four years. The error appeared on page 4 in the article on recent appointments to Executive Board vacancies. Seafarers: The LOG is your liaper. Please send in your story Ideas today! Charles J. Gullo San Francisco, Calif. LOG-A-RHYTHM Daddy by Lisa R. Cross (Lisa Cross is the daughter of AB Jimmy Cross who ships out of the port of Houston, Texas.) Hello daddy, are you there? Do you know TII always care? Even though we lost some time, I'm glad you're back, I'm glad you're mine. Your eyes of blue can melt my heart. Your baby's blue while we're apart. Wherever you wander, wherever you go. There's just one thing you should know: If a smile's outside, inside's a frown. If I seem to be up, I'm really down. Because there's one thing I know to be true. No other daddy's as special as you. So when stars are out and the air is still. Do this for me if you will. Pick out a star and tell it "hello," Tell it you're sorry you had to go. "M' Tell it don't cry, you'll come home real soon. Tell it there's shelter under the moon. And while you do this, just think of me, Then turn the star loose, just set it free. I'll catch that star with my broken heart, I'll get your message while we're apart. No one can love you as much as me. My daddy's the best and he always will be. I love you daddy, have I said that before? I love you daddy, there, I've said it once more. So hurry back home, your daughter needs you. And until you return, my world's colored blue. 7Sr^. m " ? • V.' -J'- �NOVEMBER 1990 15 Dispatchers' Report for Daap Saa 0 TOB R -31, 1990 Trip R�lld Port ewYork Ph il d lphia Baltimore N rfol 42 12 9 26 15 II 5 6 9 4 3 2 3 2 3 0 2 10 2 I 2 4 0 7 11 7 10 14 9 Mobile ew Orlean Jacksonville II 12 29 7 12 22 30 21 14 18 II 12 IS 13 26 15 6 22 9 I 0 6 14 I I 27 26 4 11 I I I 13 I 7 6 2 12 5 I .s 2 19 17 4 6 13 4 4 9 9 I 9 12 I 0 0 0 2 5 5 7 6 4 10 3 20 23 13 16 2 10 17 0 0 I 0 I 0 0 2 0 0 I 6 I I 3 I I .s 2 261 I 3 114 195 111 93 28 105 100 0 D PAR Port ewY 22 I 7 Phi ladelphia Baltimore orfi lk 7 I 5 0 4 0 5 9 9 5 25 5 6 13 19 4 II 5 9 4 2 15 7 4 York orfi lk 14 7 4 0 0 3 2 I 6 3 0 11 7 3 6 4 2 31 4 6 5 I 17 2 I 4 2 2 12 10 0 4 2 6 21 0 0 5 2 5 16 4 6 I 0 5 I 2 16 9 10 12 6 3 23 4 4 I I 2 0 I 2 0 I 0 0 7 2 48 24 9 5 60 8 6 II Mo bil e 9 44 5 6 I 0 0 3 I I 6 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 9 2 0 0 2 I I 0 I 5 0 7 I 0 13 5 I 9 0 5 6 21 12 3 6 I 6 0 11 I 2 2 J 3 0 I I 4 .. 2 7 s 6 I 25 7 I 12 3 4 2 73 5 9 0 2 2 4 I 2 2 0 19 0 6 3 4 0 3 I .5 9 0 3 2 7 16 I 3 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 I 7 I 0 4 0 0 2 6 152 56 45 50 30 106 240 82 2 SS 10 22 33 21 22 0 3 I 0 2 25 RTM 19 16 0 21 5 I 0 I 25 6 2 9 2 6 2 I I 0 3 5 6 6 2 3 6 0 6 I II 6 2 10 3 0 3 I 13 23 3 II 0 II 14 .s 9 6 0 3 13 I 2 11 6 .s 0 31 23 7 6 5 0 10 10 II I I 9 9 8 42 I I 16 9 21 24 I 7 0 11 2 4 3 I 7 16 I 3 5 33 116 4 5 7 I 4 2 27 II .s 7 0 6 19 I 2 I 0 0 0 0 2 2 I 6 3 0 30 I 0 2 38 3 327 63 152 179 0 123 273 4 9 480 382 350 JS8 935 528 638 487 • 'T tal R gi tered" mean the n um ber of men wh actuaJly re i tered fi r hipping at the p rt la t month. ••"Regi ter d n th Beach" mean hipping in the month ol October th total numb r down rrom the month or ptember. Or the I 370 j b hipped 480 j I -conlracted d p t were filled by ' B nJorlty mem bers. T were hipped. Ince the trip rdiel program began on on A • ' f men r gi ter d at the port at the nd total of 1,37 r f la t m nth. were hipped bout 35 percent were tak n by 'seniority people. pril 1, 1 nd total of 158 trip relief' jobs 2 a total or 1 ,201 jo ve been Please contact your mother, Margie J. Rhon at 11790 David Court, Largo, FL 34648 .. ROBERT P. PAGE 9 644 THOMAS EDWARD BRYANT ntacl It is urgent th L y u your broth r, J ff, at (301) 71- 3 21 Personals 209 0 79 10 2 191 2 19 II Departmen 4 4 onday. December onday. January I 4 I 0 ���-­ 6 12 ENTRY D P orfolk I 3 Port Phi Bal t i more 9 2 4 6 7 ork lphia 2 0 19 2 ---- 6 3 2 2 7 15 To 3 7 2 Piney Point 24 0 0 Mobile t. 6 2 6 Phi phia Baltimore 2 0 9 7 152 ' Dece•6er & Januarr Al •6ership Meetings; Deep Sea, Laies, Inland Wate11 hipped. 2316. .a:.�w..,.a·ORO Q z Plea cont ct your j ter, Marie Kopple, at (305) 271- 1397. CHAD Hi Chad-Would you pl tell m where Sevierville is lo­ c led? Dick Maley, RR2 Box 1050, Greene, ME 04236. �-.' «<•" SUFARERS lOG 16 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes OCT. 1-31, 1990 ' v4"- L—Lakes intemational Union Diretiory NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP President Mi^ael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey Vice President West Coast , George McCartney Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT •'•- - • • •\- •'SJ^r,-:" 0 43 i; ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 13 2 9 'Ws ;i STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 > 0] ENTRY DEPARTMENT 15 IM 0 0 0 :To 30 '• yj.' # Totals All Departments 0 51 31 0 64 6 0 58 67 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. • . •^I.s.ri;.;', v. - : - '• Dlepatchere' Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 1-31, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • - • i-. ."••fl.'• . '' SS-' Port New York Philadelphia ; Baltimore * Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac |:iSt. Louis Piney Point Totals TOTAL SHIPPED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York * Phjladelphii 'v-. J^ltimore isiorfolk Mobile New Orleans ^ jacksonviileS H ^an Francisco I Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston i f Algonac j St. Louis j Piney Point Totals Port New York - i Philadelphia Baltimore, , Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ; Jacksonville J San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston J Algonac" I St. Louis L_PineY Point HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 ?% (301) 899-0675 •; ALGONAC •: 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 ' (313) 794-4988 . BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. f Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. ••JMO Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Iv.-' Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 -I (718)499-6600 • ' NORFOLK ^ ^ I 115 Third St. l Norfolk, VA 23510 Pm' (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 1/--. . 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco. CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 , SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 t' *" ' ' ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 •' ^' STEWARD DEPARTMENT .~.r4rv 0 0 ";o 0 . 0 ^,0 0 0 0.. 0 0 o; 0 ,4-^^ . 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 fo^ Totals All Departments 70 31 22 37 5 6 171 88 46 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ^ —— r : 'It'' �Midland and B. John Yeager Crews Keep Eye on River Water Levels Crewmembers aboard the 6,600 horsepower B. John Yeager and the 5,600 horsepower Midland, which have been navigating the Mississippi River towing bulk cargo, are keenly aware that the low-water season is starting for the area below St. Louis, Orgulf Transporta­ tion Co, boatmen, who are represented by the SIU, note that it is around this time of year that navigation on the rivers can get tougher. During the past two years, between November and March, the portion of the Mississippi River where it is joined by the Missouri River south of St. Louis has been low enough that barge movements have been interrupted. The low water levels result from drought conditions on Jessie Sparkman, a deckhand aboard the B. John Yeager, loads the vessel the northem Great Plains which, in tum, reduces the flow of the Missouri River, with material from Orgulf s Moore's Landing facility. The Missouri sometimes contributes as much as 60 percent of the water moving between the river's mouth and Cairo, 111, The drought of 1988 was particularly damaging to the inland water transporta­ tion industry and the boatmen who make a living sailing on Mississippi valley towboats. The extremely low water flows of '88 tied up barge traffic for seven months, resulting in a loss of bil­ lions of dollars to the industry. Aboard Orgulf's Yeager, a 776 gross ton towboat, and Midland, a 596 gross ton tug, crewmembers are confident they can match the challenges of the lowwater season. Meeting with SIU representative Joe Sigler, who works out of the union's St, Louis hall, some of the Orgulf boatmen doubted that this year's water level would get as low as it had in 1988, "That year prepared our boatmen for any­ thing," said Sigler after holding a union meeting with the Midland and Yeager crews at Orgulf's southern fleeting area at Moore's Landing in Wyatt, Mo, •••-•.£ l'* '•'f V filM 1'-^^ • • Midland deckhand Dennis Champion is ready for work. Paul Jackson, a deckhand on the B, John Yeager, takes a coffee break. Lead deckhand Barry Clarke takes on stores from Orgulf's southern fleeting area for the B. John Yeager. • v., T fv'-. v rf^-WSS ''V H" /'A.- • .? Aboard the B. John Yeager, Cook Clora D. Doom and Captain John W. Spires have their picture taken during a stop at Orgulf's southern fleeting area. Midland Cook Dorlis Armstrong delights fellow crewmembers with one of her specialties — pies. •'SM Deckhand Wilbert Wlson is pictured on the B. John Yeager during a night stop­ over at Moore's Landing. • cili Seafarers Welfare Plan Notibe • I; Cobra: C^ntimtaton Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the rules and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly frorn the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this prograiri. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call ii'ts '. i itimv •/ r..f i• or may wnte to: COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way iPsanp! Springs, MD 207^ Midland deckhand W.T. Bush minds his safety p's and q's while working. Lead deckhand Martin Cole checks the Midland's equipment. '•' • . �!•-. F ^ -r rf---'*-:- .1 , ;•: , • -J . - -- • w V SOFAREKS LOG i t f ]p :i'. ... •-y'•••. .: iTie Seafaters LOG attempht to print as many digests of union shiplaoard minutes as possibie. On occasion, because of space iimitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships' minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or lesoiution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships' minutes. • '• MV LUMMUS (Amsea), August 22 — Chairman Jeffrey Moritz, Secretary An­ thony Cnrran, Educational Director R. Tannis, Deck Delegate Jay A. Heater. Chairman noted all is well onboard. Edu­ cational director urged members to at­ tend Lundeberg School to upgrade for better pay and job security. Treasurer an­ nounced $55 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New pay raises read. Crew also apprised of economic price adjustments. Special thanks given to the steward department for keeping up good work even with 170 extra people aboard. Next port: Saudi Arabia. •'4 4- 4 ,,4^' •U'-t' SSS • -.••••: --'" •, :;' . -'V •,- '•4 •:''•• '•'• ' •'•. •> " I ' •"•}.-;••' ••• \i, • GREEN VALLEY (Waterman), Septem­ ber 2 — Chairman Andrew Mack, Sec­ retary Allan D. Bright, Deck Delegate Michael Stephen Pell, Steward Dejegate Louis C. Babin Jr. Treasurer re­ ported $150 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked union communications be sent to next port of arrival. Crew thanked QMED Charles Smith for having his family send copies of Seafarers LOG to ship in Singapore. SEALIFT MEDITERRANEAN mC), August 19 — Chairman W. J. Dean, Secretary Stephen Bates, Educational Director Robert Lee McDonald, Deck Delegate Michael Ball, Engine Delegate David Swltzer. Chairman stated vessel has not received videotapes or television since May 29. Deck delegate reported beef regarding cadet standing watch. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. ITB MOBILE{Apex Marine), Septem. ber 30 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secre­ tary William Rubles, Educational Director Richard Natoll, Deck Delegate G. Ortiz, Engine Delegate Drew Brown, Steward Delegate Frank TIrado. Chairman announced payoff when vessel arrives at Staten Island, N.Y. on October 4. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Staten Island and Port Reading, N.J. e/?00/CS/7>IAfGE(I0M), September 30 — Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary J. PItetta, Engine Delegate Tim Optimist Burnett. Chairman advised crew payoff would take place October 1 and com­ pany will try to get standbys. He re­ minded crewmembers not to leave until they are replaced. Educational director advised new members to upgrade at the Lundeberg School to get better Jobs and higher pay. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted Chief Steward J. PItetta did a wonderful Job cooking. LIBERTY Y/A VE (Liberty Maritime), September 25 — Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretaiy Paul Stuhblefleld, Ed­ ucational Director R. Sims, Deck Dele­ gate J. HIgglns, Engine Delegate A. Sweetman, Steward Delegate Charles Jones. Chairman noted captain is check­ ing on purchase of unit with Armed Forces channel. Treasurer announced nearly $800 in ship's fund. All three de­ partmental delegates reported disputed OT. Deck delegate asked contracts de­ partment for verification regarding re­ placement request for watchstanders and dayworkers. Crew reported not receiving mail at either end of Suez Canal and in Jordan. Crew wanted to know why pass­ ports were picked up and taken ashore in Jordan. Crew mess was used constantly by shore personnel working aboard. Steward department thanked for good food and cookouts. Crew said Jordan is a pretty country and friendly but not excit­ ing. C>IP£Cl.E>l/7(OMI, Corp.), Septem­ ber 16 — Chairman Robbie G. Wil­ liams, Secretary Herbert Lopez-Rodriguez. Chairman announced crew had gotten ship in shape after vessel's six-year layup. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. DEL VALLE (PWC Engineering Inc.), September 19 — Chairman Michael Galbralth, Secretary Alberto Falcon, Deck Delegate Claude Gordon. Chair­ man told crew they should stay aboard because of national emergency. He asked crew to donate to SPAD. He noted union officials are doing great Job as noted by new contracts. Secretary said members should take advantage of Lundeberg School and upgrade as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew said television antenna A Helping Hand Bosun Jerry Fahey, left, helps a crewmember with his firefighting gear aboard ship in Diego Garcia. v.- needed. Crew also thanked steward de­ partment for good food. Next port: Jack­ sonville, Fla. with crew's full support behind them. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew advised to read president's report in Sea­ farers LOG and donate to SPAD. Crewmembers aboard asked those com­ ing to vessel to remember to bring LOGs and other union materials which can reach ship several months late. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. LNG LEO (ETC), September 16 — Chairman Thomas H. Hawkins, Secre­ tary H. Jones Jr., Educational Director JeHery A. Yarmola, Deck Delegate Mi­ chael A. Fresser, Engine Delegate Rich­ ard Robertson, Steward Delegate Jill M. Prescott. Chairman talked with mem­ bers about Persian Gulf situation. He as­ sured members they will be replaced as soon as possible and they should up­ grade at Lundeberg School. He reminded members to donate to SPAD. Educa­ tional director advised returning crewmembers they would be reimbursed . Crew asked welfare department to inves­ tigate prompmess and possible double billings of medical and optical claims. Crew asked if drug test results could be hurried. Crew announced they enjoyed, trip to Romania. Galley gang thanked crew for keeping messroom lounge clean. Next port: Charleston. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Septem­ ber 27 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secre­ tary R. Evans, Educational Director R. Johnsen, Engine Delegate Shannon Wilson, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcllff. Chairman announced every­ thing was running smoothly. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Seafarers LOG re­ ceived by crew. Steward department thanked for fine Job. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), September 16 — Chairman John A Breath of Fresh Air SIU crewmembers display their working knowledge of the firefighting gear required aboard each vessel in Diego Garcia. if they bring tapes for ship's library, which has grown to almost 800. Trea­ surer announced $450 in ship's fund and $40 in SIU communications fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Telex was received regarding change in ship­ ping rules for reliefs after October I. Telex sent to contracts department ask­ ing if members can stay as long as they want. Crew thanked steward department for Job well done in preparing food and cookouts and keeping recreation room and messhall clean. Crew asked to re­ spect shipmates by keeping noise down and avoid slamming doors. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and Arun, Indonesia. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), September 16 — Chairman R. J. Callahan, Secre­ tary Alexander P. Reyer, Educational Director Jose Quinones, Deck Delegate Bert Glllls, Engine Delegate Thomas Harris, Steward Delegate George O. Taylor. Chairman explained to members procedure for reclaiming Jobs per SIU contract when ship leaves drydock. Ves­ sel went through super typhoon. Secre­ tary reminded crew to take necessary safety precautions to avoid injury. Trea­ surer reported $400 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ ceived Seafarers LOG and was posting whatever information it received on Pers­ ian Gulf situation. SA Susan Mormando sent photographs and story about July 5 rescue of five Indonesian sailors by crewmembers. Crew asked contracts department to consider in­ crease in pension plan and possible buyout plan. Crew voted to purchase an­ tenna to receive Armed Forces network band. Crew thanked galley gang for Job well done. Next port: Nagasaki, Japan. OM/DYAMCHEilKOMI Corp.), Sep­ tember 23 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Donnle W. Collins, Educa­ tional Director James R. Cornell, Deck Delegate Thomas E. Howell, Engine Delegate George F. Darney, Steward Delegate Joseph C. Bush. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Long Beach, Calif, for October 3. He said re­ pair list would be resubmitted as all re­ pairs had not been completed since list was created in July. He noted members made a good crew. Secretary stated Sea­ farers LOG had been received regularly and is a very good source of information on what is happening in union. He asked members to notify Manpower at Piney Point, Md. if they know of any rated mar­ iners who would be good SIU members. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $190 in movie fund. He asked ' those who had movies out to return them. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew had discussion on watch system. Steward department thanked for fine work. All members were asked to keep ship clean. Next port: Long Beach. LNG ARIES (ETC), September 23 — Chairman Tom Brooks, Secretary John Gibbons, Deck Delegate Francis H. Smith. Chairman welcomed new mem­ bers aboard vessel. He had someone read obligation of SIU membership from book. He passed out copies of freighter and tanker agreements to members. He said members realize LNG contract not settled yet and wished President Michael Sacco and bargaining committee the best OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), September 11 — Chairman W. D. JefTerson, Secretary V. Wallen, Deck Delegate Rodney J. Fence, En­ gine Delegate J. Williams Jr., Steward Delegate Jack Rankin. Chairman an­ nounced payoff would take place in Charleston, S.C. He urged members to donate to SPAD to help union in Wash­ ington. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Ship received Seafarers LOG. Bertolino, Secretary David Smith, Edu­ cational Director Rashid All. Chairman thanked crew for helping get ship in order before and after Lisbon, Portugal. He announced ship would pay off in Lake Charles, La. on September 22. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted washing machine and television antenna needed repairs. Crew thanked steward department for fine work. Next port: Lake Charles. PVT. HARRY FISHER (Maersk Lines), September 28 — Chairman Mi­ chael Hurley, Secretary B. E. Gross, Educational Director Virgil W. Bolton, Deck Delegate Robert A. Koppel, Stew­ ard Delegate Doug Burch. Chairman talked about new agreement that went into effect July 1. He said there are ques­ tions concerning economic price adjust­ ments for 1989-1990. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Company pur­ chased new VCR for crew's lounge. Next port: Houston. RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), September 16 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary Rufen Fadlllo, Deck Delegate James McGuIre, Engine Dele­ gate Monte Beck. Chairman announced vessel's schedule will be altered for next six months because of emergency situa­ tion. He said ship would pay off Septem­ ber 18. Secretary said movie fund was at $50 but ship Just acquired 10 new mov­ ies this trip. He said movie library has more than 200 titles. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by stew­ ard delegate. Crew advised of communi­ cations from Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president collective bargaining, about emergency situation in Persian Gulf and changes in supplying reliefs. Crew noted lounge needed toaster. Stew­ ard department thanked for Job well done. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), September 16 — Chair­ man Roy L. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Calvin Langley, Deck Delegate Stephen H. Fulford, Engine Delegate A. Day, StewConHnued on page 19 :''fv .4-' �PP MaraJgjgi »'*V r-^' NOVCMBIR 1990 ShipsVQig^ts Continued from page 18 ard Delegate Jessie James. Chairman an­ nounced everything onboard was fine. He said search of cargo area netted four stowaways. He reported payoff sched­ uled for September 19. Secretary noted he would talk with patrolman about get­ ting more stores onboard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers said they needed to talk with patrolman about transportation and time off in port. Galley gang thanked for good work. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT(SeaLand Service), September 23 — Chair­ man John C. Green, Secretary E. DofToh, Educational Director A. M. Mercado. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Secretary noted good coopera­ tion from all hands. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said new washing ma­ chine in crew's laundry, new short wave radio in crew's lounge and fans in rooms are needed. Next ports: Boston and Eliza­ beth, N.J. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), September 30 — Chairman W. Feil, Secretary G. C. Sivley, Educational Director R. Chppman, Deck Delegate John Noble, Steward Delegate F. Abduila. Chairman told crew about new rules for time aboard ship because of emergency in Persian Gulf: He an­ nounced vessel would arrive in Tacoma, Wash. October 2. Treasurer said ship's fund had $149 after paying $260 for VCR. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for keeping ship clean. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea Land Service), September 16 — Chairman E. Wallace, Secretary Pedro Laboy. Chair­ man stated notice about relief jobs from headquarters had been posted. Secretary said company is requesting him to send stores requisitions via computer disc. He said this work is not necessary because it is time consuming and repetitious. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), September 16 — Chairman V. J. Ardowski, Secretary W. Williams. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward department thanked for Job well done. fl"^ ''• ' ifcS''";': p- ¥••: '. • SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea Land Service), September 23 — Chair­ man R. R. Newby, Secretary E. Porter, Educational Director William H. Woods, Deck Delegate Freddie Goethe, Steward Delegate Gwendolyn Shinholster. Chairman stated no new business to report. Secretary announced crew worked well together. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked Presi­ dent Michael Sacco for raise in contracts. Crew asked for ice box in each room and reported stack gas bad on ves­ sel. Steward department thanked for fine job. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 29 — Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Director F. L. Hall, Deck Delegate A. Brooks, Engine Delegate Willie J. Brooks Jr., Steward Delegate Tom Marshall. Chairman reported ev­ erything is okay and trip had gone well. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD. Vocational director reminded members to practice safety at all times. Engine delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew ad­ vised dress code for messhall will be posted. Crew noted lounge lock needs to be fixed. Crew asked if patrolmen could cut meetings short as members have lit­ tle time in port. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), September 9 — Chairman Charles Dawson, Secretary L. Martin, Educational Director B. Ohler, Deck Delegate Larry Long. Chairman an­ nounced trip going well so far. He thanked steward/baker for job well done. He noted deck department has been working well together. Secretary thanked chairman for his kind words. He noted all was well in galley. Educational director said everything seemed to be . going fine. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. DSNS BELLATRIX (Bay Tankers), September 16 — Chairman R. F. Lyie, Secretary C. Coleman, Educational Di­ rector M. Johnson. Chairman told crew next port would be Houston. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck department. Crew seeking changes in steward department concerning the cooking of vegetables, linen hours, stor­ age of pans and utensils and clarification on duties of third cook and steward. Next port: Houston. USNS PREVAIL (U.S. Marine Manage­ ment), September 6 — Chairman E. Caltenback, Secretary M. Davidson. Chairman said crew is asking for better flight arrangements to Rota, Spain. Deck delegate repohed'beef concerning work in ship's office and sickbay. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for clarification of OT for meal relief. Crew noted chief engineer locking crew's lounge to use it as stor­ age for supplies. USNS REGULUS(Bay Tankers), Sep­ tember 16 — Chairman Petro Kratsus, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director Robroy Adams, Deck Delegate Damon Eisenbrey, Engine Delegate Samson O. Sandven, Steward Delegate Ednardo Lasso. Secretary reported all is going well. He thanked crew for keeping messhall and pantry clean. He reminded members he had variety of union welfare forms for their needs. Vocational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $100 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew held discussion on contract. Stew­ ard department thanked for good work. Next port: Saudi Arabia. USNS WILKES (Mar Ship Operations), September 13 — Chairman Hershel Turner, Secretary John Parkhurst. Treasurer reported $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Mo­ tion made by crew to elect new dele­ gates. Crew thanked for efforts in improving cleanliness and inspections. Engine department thanked for its fine job. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), Oc­ tober 1 —Chairman Glen James, Vcretary Frederick L. Washington, Engine Delegate Glen Mazzaro, Steward Dele­ gate Fred Lindsey. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for New Orleans on October 2. He said crew would like antenna system fixed. Secre­ tary reminded crew to separate plastics from rest of trash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES(ETC), October 7 — Chair­ man Tom Brooks, Secretary John Gib­ bons, Educational Director D. Panko. Chairman reminded crew to separate plastics from rest of trash. He thanked watchstanders for keeping up tradition of cleaning after each watch. He said crew is giving vote of support to negotiations committee and President Michael Sacco. He encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary reminded crew of prohibition of throwing plastics or any garbage with plastics overboard. Educational director urged members to practice safety at all times. Treasurer re­ ported $95 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to study hazardous materials book located in lounge. Vote of thanks given to those not playing their radios loud. Galley gang thanked for fine work. Next port: Osaka, Japan. OMI COLUMBIA (OMl Corp.), Octo­ ber 5 — Chairman Ernest Duhon, Secre­ tary C. R. Moss, Educational Director S. Perdom, Deck Delegate J. A. Casugay, Steward Delegate I.Vntiago. Chairman announced next payoff for ship. He said repair list is posted. Secretary thanked Chief Cook Isidro Santiago for his good work. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked for keeping pantry clean. Steward department thanked for its good job. Members urged to upgrade. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), October 7 — Chairman Elex Gary, Secreta^ R. C. Agbulos, Educa­ tional Director Joseph Ortiz, Deck Dele­ gate J. R. Wilson, Engine Delegate J. Collins, Steward Delegate F. Ymas. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary said crew was good this trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked new radio be installed in lounge. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. C ; mm- ilil. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), October 8 — Chairman Mar­ vin Zimbro, Secretary William Reid, Educational Director David J. Dukehart. Steward Delegate John Platts. Sec­ retary urged to keep lounge clean. No beefs of disputed OT reported. Crew re­ minded to read Seafarers LOG for cur­ rent union information. (2rew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. f U; 'M:: via :• SEA-LAND PA TRIOT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 7 — Chairman R. F. Gar­ cia, Secretary J. Russell, Educational Director G. Vllard-Lawsley, Deck Del­ egate John T. Carnes, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet, Steward Delegate L. Sinisi. Educational director announced Lundeberg School class schedule was posted and reminded members to up­ grade. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for care and concern of putting out food and keeping ship in good shape. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. .>• 4 Summary Annual Report MCS-PMA Supplementary Pension trust Fund This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Suppleihentaiy Pension Trust Fund EIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31,1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1,657,161. These expenses included $170,731 in administrative expenses, and $1,486,430 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,192 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,338,447 as of December 31,1989, compared to $10,868,175 as of January 1, 1989. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $470,272. This increase includes unrealized aiipreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $2,127,433, including einployer contributions of $525,588, gains of $323,561 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,278,284. Mihin^m tending Standi -V- • A .M" An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request, The items listed below are included in that report: im (1) An accountant's report (2) Assets held for investment (3) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan ;(4) Service provider and trustee information To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of -Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. Going Shoreside Crewmemlsers disembark from the MV Pvt. Harry Fisher, stationed In Diego Garcia. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have die legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 AuthWay,Camp Springs, MD 2(J746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of coping costs. Requests to the Department ^ould be addressed to: Publlc i Disclosure Room, N4677, pOTsion and Wel^ Benefit Programs, Department erf| lAbor, 200 Constitution Aye,, N.W.,WasWngton, D.G, 20216, •{ -1 ' •. • « , ",' mi �a«Sftv:^'>^g^^gg;^aaay-£->;j3s;jfea*gsas^^ ' -'iiiiMl6«WB SEAFAKERS LOG 20 K1 Know Your Rights •IA-. m^S' 'r-V't:: m •: 'V ;> i^r ; • •'4 -N'' ":.'-' miM WM$ FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union fi­ nances. The constitution requires a de­ tailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes ex­ amination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of vari­ ous trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally con­ sist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are pro­ tected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been vi­ olations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the Union and the employers. they should notify the Seafarers Appeds Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supply­ ing a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of thisconstitution so as to famil­ iarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the em­ ployers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Full copies of contracts as referred to aire available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contract rights properly, they should contact the near­ est SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the polit­ ical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Summary Annual Report Seafarers Welfare Fund "• - •... -I-.;. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. SPAD t-shiits This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund EIN 13-5557534 for the year ended Decem^r 31, 1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the Basic Fina«icial Stateineiit The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was & (deficit) of $(26,24^43) as of December 31, 1989, compared to $(26,619,251) as of Januaiy 1, 1989. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $372,408. This increase included unrealized appreciation and deprecia­ tion in the value of plan assets at tiie end of the ye^ and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $31,814,180 including employer contribu-' tions of $31,216,412, miscellaneous income of $146,750 and earnings froni investments of $451,018. Plan expenses were $31,441,772. These expenses in­ cluded $2,703,478 in administrative expenses and $28,738,294 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additionallnformation You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report; (1) An accountant's report; (2) Assets held for investment, and (3) Service provider and trustee information To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be includ^ as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Departjnent of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy firom the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Program, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Wash­ ington, D.C. 20215. Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to furAer its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime work­ ers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the ad­ vancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribu­ tion may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such con­ duct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his eco­ nomic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our mem­ bers on a firstcome, firstserved basis. FREE • The shirts feature the SIU logo in fiill color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. Please fill out the application below and mail It to: John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers international Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 i Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: •NAME. iADDRESS iCITY, STATE, ZIP :SOCIAL SECURITY# iPHONE IT-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) BOOK#. RATING S M XL Il/90| I. -.li •». : V.r.- '• �u -1 ... of Spain, he joined (he SIU in August 1940 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Fernandez sailed in the galley gang before he started drawing his pension in December 1973. July 10 in Kansas City, Mo. Bom in Camden, N.J., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Abrams joined the Seafarers in August 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment before retiring. His wife, Fannie, survives him. SCOTT E. ANDERSON Scott E. Ander­ son, 69, passed away Sep­ tember 20. He was bom in Fostoria, Ohio. Early in his career. Brother Anderson shipped with the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards. In February 1961 he began shipping in the SIU Pa­ cific Division from the port of San Francisco. He upgraded to recertified steward. His re­ mains were scattered at sea. He is survived by his wife. Mar­ guerite; a daughter, Shirley Allen; a brother and sister; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. RUEBEN BELLETTY Rueben Belletty, 81, died Septem­ ber 19. He was a native of George­ town, British Guyana. Brother Belletty joined the union in De­ cember 1941 in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. He worked in the steward department before he started drawing his pension in March 1970. DAVID BYRD David Byrd,35, passed away Sep­ tember 24. The Glasgow, Ky. na­ tive grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School in July 1971. Brother Byrd's first ship was Waterman's SS Hurricane. He was an active member at the time of his death. He sailed as an able bodied seaman. CESAR A. CRESPO Cesar A. Crespo, 40, died Sep­ tember 29. He was bom in Honduras and joined the Sea­ farers in Febmaiy 1972 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Crespo upgraded his deck de­ partment rating in 1976 at tjie Lundeberg School. He was an active member when he passed away. JESUS FERNANDEZ Jesus Fernandez, 82, passed away September 20. A native HARRISON FURUKAWA Harrison Furukawa, 63, died September 17. The Honolulu native joined the union in April 1974 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Brother Furukawa up­ graded at the Lundeberg School several times before be­ coming a recertified bosun in . 1982. He was an active deck department member when he passed away. MATTHEW GICHENKO Matthew Gichenko, 77, passed away September 23. Bom in Ohio, he was a charter member of the Seafarers, having joined in December 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Gichenko shipped in the deck department. He retired in Sep­ tember 1977. BAKER HASSEN Baker Hassen, 80, died May 23 in New York City. He was bom in North Bomeo. Brother Hassen joined the union in June 1966 in the port of New York. He up­ graded his deck department rat­ ing in 1979 at Piney Point before he retired. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Aurelia, and two daughters, Junaidah Hassen and Zoraida Padilla. waii on September 21. A na­ tive of Honolulu, he joined the Seafarers in February 1975 in the port of San Francisco. He had been a member of the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards be­ fore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Kong shipped in the steward depart­ ment before retiring in 1980. He was buried in Nuuanu Me­ morial Park, Hawaii. FRANK ROSS Frank Ross, 33, died October 3. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native served in the Marines from 1972 to 1976. He graduated from the Lundeberg School in February 1979. Brother Ross upgraded his galley gang rating several times at Piney Point be­ fore becoming a recertified steward in 1986. He was an ac­ tive member when he passed away. WALTER J. SLADE Walter J. Slade, 74, sitccumbed to a long illness on October 22. He was bom in New Bedford, Mass. Brother Slade joined the Seafarers in September 1941 in the port of Providence, R. I. He sailed in^ the engine department before he retired in 1977. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Alice; a THEODORE KATROS Theodore Katros, 75, passed away Au­ gust 18. He was a native of Califor­ nia and joined the SIU in July 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Katros upgraded his steward department rating in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. He started collecting his pen­ sion in August 1982. FjBy ALBERT K. O. KONG Albert K. O. Kong, 72, passed away in his home in Waipahu, Ha- INLAND JOE L. BRADSHAW Joe L. Bradshaw, 63, passed away recently. A native of Palatka, Fla., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1974. Boat­ man Bradshaw joined the SIU in September 1976 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. He sailed as a tugboat captain. CHESTER CHRISTENSON Chester Christenson, 62, suffered heart fail­ ure and passed away Oc­ tober 22 in his McEwen, Tenn. home. A native of Tennessee, he served in the Navy from 1946 to 1948. Brother Christenson joined the Seafarers in Novem­ ber 1961. He upgraded his en­ gine department rating to QMED in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. GREAT LAKES HERBERT BRANDT Herbert Brandt, 65, died Septem­ ber 14. He was bom in Elberta, Mich. and served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Brandt joined the union in November 1973 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He started in the deck de­ partment, but switched to the black gang. He upgraded to QMED in 1983 at Piney Point. He was an active member at the time of his death. V-' • • .rMar-'-r, • •: . r' • •, ' ,• X-'iSir: r • • 1- -V -.'f k'i.?..'. • f .• , •• • • '-h-'' - : m • BOOK NUMBER STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE AND ZIP . TELEPHONE NUMBER I.... '•r WOODROW WILCOX Woodrow Wilcox, 77, died Au­ gust 14. A native of Michigan, he joined the union in 1942 in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Brother Wilcox sailed in the deck department. He began collecting his pension in June 1976. Hease send me the 1991 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility infor­ mation procedures for applying and the application form. NAME J;— • - Ai'W • :• '•" • --- SIU Scholarslilp Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20756 This application is for (check one): -r- JAMES C. NOFFSINGER James C. Noffsinger, 76, died August I in a Frankfort, Mich, hospital. Bom in Benzonia Township, Mich., he joined the SIU in November 1953 in the port of Elberta, Mich. Brother Noffsinger sailed as an able bodied seaihan aboard car fer­ ries until his retirement in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and two sons, James and Gerald. For SIU members or their dependents thinking about college, April 15 is the deadline for submission of ap­ plications for the SIU Scholarship Program. As the costs of higher education soar, the union's scholarship program can help ease tlie financial burden. Four scholarships in the amoimt of $15,000 each ^yable in installments of $3,750 per year over a fouryear period) will be awarded to the dependents of eli­ gible Seafarers. Three scholarships will be awarded to Seafarers; two of them for $6,000 each (paid in two equal amounts over two years) and a third for $15,000 (payable in installments of $3,750 per year over a four-year period). Applications must be completed and post­ marked on or before April 15,1991. Tlie re­ sults of the committee's selection will be armoimced in May. The scholarship materi­ als are available at any SIU hall or by filling in the request form below and mailing it to: WILLIAM K. KEHRWIEDER William K. Kehrwieder, 62, died Sep­ tember 12. Bom in Phila­ delphia, he joined the union in Decem­ ber 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Kehrwieder, a member of the galley gang, was an active member at the time of his death. daughter, Marie Holmes; a brother; two sisters and three grandchildren. . O Self D Dependent -s �as; ' 1- SaFARERS LOG Luntleberg School Graduates Six Classes •M •if :'r V': ••;:',••••• Trainee Lifeboat Class 459—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 459 are (from the left, kneeling), Larry Kenny, Duke Glover, Jack Murphy, Harvey Ramos, Andre Morrissette, Stacy Grazette, Terrence Boney, Reginald Williams, Michael Harmanson, Delonda Hill, Fernando Enrique Suncin (second row), Larry Bachlor, Richard L. Wilson, David W. Collins, Paul Davenport, Ted Obringer, Nales Miguel Rullan, John Willmott, Joel Willmott, Armando Rodriguez, Mitchell Clark, Joshua Grant, George Vlassakis, Fernando Aubain, Kevin Campbell (third row), Nichlas Langlois, David Beck, Kevin Atchley, James A. Maddoz Jr., Bill Barsen and Ben Cusic (instructor). |?^lv,\'',, v,:v:v:. yf' : ..•• ' Diesel Engine Technology—Completing the four-week course of practi­ cal instruction and hands-on training are (left to right, front row), Kenneth L. Coutur, Charles Smith, Anthony Negron (back row), Dan Beeman, John Wiegman (instruc­ tor), Phil Parent, Gregorio Madera and David M. Dunklin. Upgraders Lifeboat—Graduates of the upgraders lifeboat class include (left to ri^t, kneeling), Paul Caliz, MSC; Lloyd Nelson, MSC; Joe A. Jauregui, SIU; Fred Rich, MSC; Judi Chester, SIU; Mike Mayes, MSC; Walter R. Strache, MSC (second row), Carlos Sosa, MSC; Thomas Emore, MSC; Michael Klein, MSC; Kevin Johnson, MSC; Kenneth Colon, MSC; Henry Locke, SIU; Lorraine Teague, SIU; Blair Humes, SIU and Casey Taylor (instructor). Lundeberg School Self Study Coursos 1 f-:vy: • \'r •.{/•• Seafarers can take advantage of the opportunity to increase their I knowledge through the Lundeberg School's self study courses. The I materials are prepared in a straight-forward, easy-to-understand manner, ! ''£r.- t- ' r• Able Bodied Seamen—Graduating with their able bodied seaman's en­ dorsement are (left to right, front row), Luis Quinones, Damon Kelley, Richard Petersen Jr., Wigberto Reyes, Warren Miller, Richard Benoit, Thomas Guffey (second row) Michael Collins, Ray Bennink, Leon Delacroix, Martin Ramos, Gary Vargas, Kenneth Marich, Stacy Franklin (third row) Ossie Rickenbacker, Cecilio Arzu, David K. Horton, Jesse Fountain and Raymond Bates. - Please send the materials checked below: , J- Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—FOWT graduates receiving their en­ dorsement this month are (left to right, front row), Diosdado Sampos, Raphael Torres, Robert A. Nicholas, Edward Shamburger, David Plumb (second row), Jim Shaffer (instructor), Steve Biles, Archie Lee Rowe, Paul Gibbs, Eric H. Sutton and Leslie Finney Jr. MATH Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry (Plane) (Spherical) O • • • D • • • SOCIAL STUDIES Geography U.S. History Economics • • • ENGLISH: Writing kills Grammar Books D Writing Business Letters • ! STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills How to Improve Your Memory How to Use Texttmoks Study Habits Test Anxiety Test Taking Tactics Stress Management Notetaking Know-How • i • • • ! • ! • ! S !' a • ! I COMMUNICATION SKILLS • S Name \ Address I Telephone ( ) J Social Security #_ •• ; Cut out this coupon and mail to: \ Adult Education Department J Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship J Piney Point, Maryland 20674. 11/90 �• i NOVEMBER 1990 •- 23 1990-91 UPGRMm COURSE SCHEDULE iS®:;: SNUS Col%e Pmgnm Sdiahile for 1991 ,™!?® «s the current course schedule for December 199a-June 1991 at the Seaf^ers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills of. SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry s needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. The courses listed for 1991 are tentative. FULL 8-week Sessions Check-In Completion Date Date December 10 January 4 January 21 February 15 March 4 March 29 April 15 May 10 May 27 June 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman December 10 December 21 December 24 January 4 January 7 January 18 January 21 February 1 February 4 February 15 February 18 March 1 March 4 March 15 March 18 March 29 April 1 April 12 AprU15 April 26 ; April 29 May 10 May 13 May 24 May 27 June 7 June 10 June 21 June 24 July 5 Ship Handling December 3 December 14 January 21 February 1 March 18 March 29 May 27 June 7 June 24 July 5 Radar Observer Unlimited February 4 February 8 AprU 1 April 5 April 22 April 26 May 20 May 24 Third Mate February 4 May 17 Inland Deck Licenses January 28 April 19 Celestial Navigation February 11 March 1 AprU 22' May 10 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. •k 'y-,,'"'- •• '• v.#' (Slaie) Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) Developmental Studies ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course ) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. '•'. Seniority- ' U.S. Citizen; • Yes • No V *. Completion Date February 15 April 19 June 14 February 15 April 19 June 14 March 22 June 14 February 1 January 25 February 22 May 17 I am interested In the (ollowlng course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed ^ If yes, which program: from_ Last grade of school completed- DATE- Home Port- Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Yes • No to —^ DECK (dales atlended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? — • Yes • No ^^ Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? —Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Eirefighting: • Yes . • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training—^ Check-In Dale January 7 March 4 April 29 January 7 March 4 April 29 February 11 April 29 January 18 January 7 January 28 April 22 SIGNATURE- Department Endor.sement(s) or License(s) now held If yes. course(s) taken S'.AV."-' • •' '' Book .#- Social Security # .i y: ^ TelephoneL — — — • • • • • AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboal Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course O Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original .Ird Engineer Steam or Motor n Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALE DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken . with another course) 'y\ ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmcnlal Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD ENGINE • FOWT • QMHID—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Elec(ronics) • Q • • • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Cenificale Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. Primary language spoken . With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following; the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Mo./Day/Year. (Zip Code! ; 1991 Adult Education Schedule (Slreet) . K-?: r;J Completion Date May 6 March 4 July 8 Check-In Completion Date Date January 21 April 12 November 26 December 21 December 24 January 18 January 21 February 15 March 18 Aprill2 April 15 May 10 June 7 May 13 July 5 June 10 All .Student must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 21 March 1 April 15 May 24 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 March 1 April 1 May 24 Refrigeration Systems January 28 March 8 Maintenance & Operations March 18 Diesel Engine Technology April 12 Welding February 18 Mar<;h 15 Marine Electronics Technician January 14 April 5 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Address(City) '• Course QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Date of Birth(Middle! .'•••;• I y Engine Upgrading Courses UPGRADING APPLICATION (l-'irsll Check-In Date March 25 January 28 June 3 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Check-In Completion Course Date Date . Oil Spill Prevention & December 10 December 14 Containment (1 week) February 18 February 12 April 1 April 5 May 13 May 17 June 24 June 28 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. (l.asl) •. Recertification Programs Oil Spill Course Name- March 8 May 17 July 26 Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, . All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Course Abie Seaman /'''••':i'". 'i' January 14 March 25 June 3 Steward Upgrading Courses Defk Upgrading Courses s ?ct-riD^?--V,r-e-r'Ti-^ — RKIUKN C'OMPl.KTKI) APPl.lt A710N K) Seafarers Harry lundeberg Upgrading Center; Piney Point. Ml) lObtt lUWI I" . 1..'' ' �I': Summary Annual Report MCS-PMA Supplementary Pension Trust Fund • Page 19 Summary Annual Report Seafarers Welfare Fund ' • Page 20 En Route to the Persian Gulf American Gi-Passengers Hit it Off with Cape Isabel Crew Seafarers and members of the Armed Forces aboard the Cape Is­ abel expressed a mutual respect and appreciation for each other's roles in the current American mil­ itary deployment to the Persian Gulf after a shared voyage on the government's Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel. The Cape Isabel's steward de­ partment, made up of members of the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, expanded the meaning of the union's motto "Brotherhood of the Sea" to in­ clude the American GI passengers carried on the American President Lines-operated ship as well as the U.S. soldiers assigned to docks in the Middle East. The troops being transported on the Cape Isabel were quickly inte­ grated into shipboard life, reported Chief Cook William ^'Baltimore Billy" Bryley. "During our free time, they joined us in our cookouts and card games. Sometimes we'd watch movies together. Mostly we swapped war stories for sea stories," recalled Bryley, who has shipped with the SIU for 14 years. The ship's unlicensed crew complement made up of the SIU's Pacific District Unions—Sailors' Union of the Pacific representing deck department men; Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union for the black gang and the SIU's AGLIWD in the galley— "thought one of the highlights of the trip were the barbecues," said Bryley. "Everyone pitched in—^the soldiers, the crew—^and we had a great time." GIs Respect Crew*s Skills Ih turn, the Army troops as­ signed to Op^ation Desert Shield who were passengers on the Cape Isabel foui^ the trip to be an eyeopener. "Ova- the last three weeks we have gained an appreciation for the United States Merchant Marine and the important function it serves." six military men told Captain Terry Kotz, master of the C^ Isabel, which was broken out from the Ready Reserve Force fleet after a four-year layup to carry out a logistical role in Oper­ ation Desert Shield. "Your totally professional crew has earned our respect for its high degree of technical competence and selflessness in supporting our nation's commitments overseas," the American GIs wrote in a letter presented to the vessel's master when the Cape Isabel arrived in the Persian Gulf at the end of Septem­ ber after leaving a Portland, Ore­ gon-shipyard the previous month. Chief Cook William Bryley checks his government-issued gas mask for a light fit." "It is with mixed emotion that we conclude our passage to Saudi Arabia aboard the SS Cape Isa­ bel," said the soldiers. "Being *Landlubbas' we're c^lainly glad to be returning to our own element. And we're eager to set about the important work that we came to do. At the same time we feel a certain sadness as we part com­ pany with the crew that we have come to know during our trip." Expressing appreciation to the civilian mariners were Robert M. Elliott, Major, Corps of Engineers; U.S. Army Sergeants Robert W. Chisolm, Brandon Garrison, Edwin Reyes; U.S. Army Special­ ist Derpr B. Hartley and Douglas A. Cruickshank, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Two. Shipboard Hospitality In addition to recognizing the professionalism of the seafarers, the soldiers expressed their apia-eciaticm for the ho^itality ext^ded by crewmembos to the memb^ of the Armed Forces aboard. The men's letta- to the riiip's captain concluded, "You and your crew have graciously received us alxwd ^p and goierously shared of all that you h^ For all of these, and other kindnesses too num^ous to mention, we thank you and salute you." Chief Steward Art DeChamp, who came out of his two-year re­ tirement to ship during the current military activation, pointed out that crewmembers were glad to meet the GIs stationed at the Gulf docks. "While we enjoyed meeting the soldiers on the ship, we also en­ joyed talking and sharing our food and ship with the American sol­ diers we met in the Middle East on the docks," said the chief steward. The Cape Isabel galley crewconsisting of DeChamp, Bryley, Assistant Cook Utility Sean Fujiwara and Steward Assistants Larry Dickinson and James Brodie—received several visits from the American GIs assigned to the docks. "We invited them to help themselves," Chief Cook Bryley said. By combining creative cook­ ing methods, the galley Seafarers were able to feed all crewmembers and have enough left over to pro­ vide servings to the soldiers, Bryley reported. He noted that the GIs seemed to "really enjoy" the meals on the Cape Isabel. "I guess they were tired of eating C-rations," he mused. DeChamp added that the troops on the docks, despite the tempta­ tion of "home-cooked" meals, al­ ways asked permission to come aboard. When invited by Cape Is­ abel crewmembers to break bread with them, the GIs "were gratified and very congenial," said DeChamp. "Some of the troops asked if I could cook a couple of eggs as all they had been eating were pow­ dered eggs. There were tears in a couple of eyes," he remembered. Preparing a hot meal for the m Is 1' Chief Steward Art DeChamp (middle) chats with soldiers Cruickshank and Garrison on the deck of the Cape Isa­ bel during a barbecue. troops was well worth it said DeChamp. "Hey, we're all on the same side. They are a good bunch of boys. [The United States] is very lucky to have them." Help Sought in Missing Child Case The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children is seeking the help of Seafarers in locating young Eric Brandon Anger, abducted by his non­ custodial father, George Eric Anger, on Feb. 10, 1988 from Tracy, Calif. At the time Eric was taken, he was 3 feet tall, weighed 22 pounds and had brown hair and blue eyes. He will be four years old on Feb. 27,1991. Eric's non-custodial father. George Eric Anger, 24, also has gone by the names of George El­ liott, George Helms, Paul Alex­ ander and George Boring. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Anyone having information should contact the center at 1800-843-5678 or the Tracy (Calif.) Police Department Miss­ ing Persons Unit at 1-209-9486348 or their local FBI office. :• f' SIU Chief Cook William "Baltimore Billy" Bryley is photographed with some of the U.S. Army troops carried on the Cape Isabel to the Persian Gulf. Standing are (left to right) Sergeant Edwin Reyes, Chief Warrant Officer Two Douolas A. Cruickshank, Bryley, Sergeant Brandon Garrison; kneeling are Sergeant Robert W. Chisolm and Specialist Derry B. Hartley. •V •• Eric Brandon Anger W'' George Eric Anger I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU PENSIONERS TO GET $400 YEAR-END BONUS NMU SHIFTS TRAINING FUNDS TO SHORE UP PENSION PLAN BIG SEALIFT SCORES HIGH IN GULF MISSION SENATORS REPEL ATTACK ON CARGO PREFERENCE SIU HEAD PAYS TRIBUTE TO UNITED MINE WORKERS SEAFARERS HAD A BIG STAKE IN 1990 CONGRESS ACTIONS SIU MEMBERS PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN MANY ELECTION CAMPAIGNS SHIPPING INDUSTRY WORKS TO KEEP MARITIME OUT OF WORLD TRADE PACT ED PULVER IS NEW MEMBER OF SIUNA BOARD AMERICAN CORMORANT RETURNS TO UNITED STATES MOKU PAHU SETS ANOTHER RECORD FOR SUGAR CARRIED TO CALIFORNIA BILL LIMITS HOURS OF WORK FOR CREW ON U.S.-FLAG TANKERS SIU CREW KEEPS TUGBOAT PATRIARCH HUMMING 'GOOD CREW' SMOOTHS CAPE FLATTERY TRIP TO GULF AT&T CABLE SHIP CREW HOSTS SIU HQ EMPLOYEES MCCARTHY CREW IS LOYAL TO THEIR VESSEL SIU GOV'T SERVICES DIVISION CREW RESCUES 45 FILIPINO FISHERMEN TEN VETERAN BOSUNS HONE SEAMANSHIP SKILLS LAUPATI, VAN SCOY, VILLANUEVA MAKE APL'S JFK A 'HAPPY SHIP' HOLIDAY BAKING AND A HEALTHY DIET ARE COMPATIBLE SHIPPING RULES AMENDED TO MEET DEMANDS FOR EXTRA VESSEL MANNING MIDLAND AND B. JOHN YEAGER CREWS KEEP EYE ON RIVER WATER LEVELS AMERICAN GI-PASSENGERS HIT IT OFF WITH CAPE ISABEL CREW Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 11 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log